Governor's Report

The Board of Governors met on July 30, 1999 at the Mathfest in Providence, Rhode Island.
Some of the business conducted is listed below.

1. The Board approved several changes in the bylaws to reflect some  preciously approved changes in the governance structure.

2.  There was discussion of a new agenda for the MAA for the 21st century.
     Some of the items discussed were

     a)  A proposed new mission statement:

To promote communication, teaching and learning, and research in mathematics and its uses, especially at the collegiate level, for all who are interested in the mathematical sciences.

     There was a good deal of discussion of the mission statement.
     A new proposed statement will be ready for the January meeting.

     b) Five priority action items for the new agenda:

          Better serve and expand our diverse membership

          Communicate the programs, products, services, and activities of the MAA more effectively

          Continue to develop MAA online, making it a more inviting, sophisticated member destination

          Facilitate the formation of special interest groups (SIG's)

          Explore the possibility of launching a general interest magazine

3.  The Board of Governors will next meet on January 18, 2000 at the Joint Meetings in Washington DC.
 

Respectfully Submitted,

Elgin Johnston

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