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Thank you, Eric, for bringing this matter to the Council’s attention.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1F497D">I am in favor of the Council supporting the travel expenses of Liam Madden to China this summer, with the proviso – as others have suggested – that the monies
be restored, to the extent possible, from any remaining program funds.<br>
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<b>On Behalf Of </b>Leightner, Jonathan<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, March 15, 2019 8:01 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> David L Starling <dstarlin@valdosta.edu>; Eric Spears <spears_eric@columbusstate.edu>; asiacouncil@lighthouse.valdosta.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [asiacouncil] [EXTERNAL] Re: Vote Needed - Financial Support for China Program Professor<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p><span style="font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black">I misread Eric's first message. I read that we only have US$ 1,700 but on a second read I see it was 7,000. I apologize for the mistake. I will second David's recommendation that we support the
China program but ask it to refund as much as possible with any remaining funds. I still have a concern about setting a precedent that could cause problems down the road.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<a href="mailto:asiacouncil-bounces@lighthouse.valdosta.edu">asiacouncil-bounces@lighthouse.valdosta.edu</a> <<a href="mailto:asiacouncil-bounces@lighthouse.valdosta.edu">asiacouncil-bounces@lighthouse.valdosta.edu</a>> on behalf of David L Starling <<a href="mailto:dstarlin@valdosta.edu">dstarlin@valdosta.edu</a>><br>
<b>Sent:</b> Friday, March 15, 2019 7:56:31 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Eric Spears; <a href="mailto:asiacouncil@lighthouse.valdosta.edu">asiacouncil@lighthouse.valdosta.edu</a><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [EXTERNAL] Re: [asiacouncil] Vote Needed - Financial Support for China Program Professor</span>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All, My suggestion is that we support the request, but ask Baogang to return the money after the program returns if there are funds left. Unlike EC programs, AC aren't able to replenish funds with our current model.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">From: Eric Spears <<a href="mailto:spears_eric@columbusstate.edu">spears_eric@columbusstate.edu</a>>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Date: 3/14/19 23:06 (GMT-05:00) <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Subject: [asiacouncil] Vote Needed - Financial Support for China Program Professor
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<p class="MsoNormal">Bao Gang has requested that the Asia Council help support the travel expenses of Liam Madden to China this summer. The program’s student enrollment is lower than expected. In order to keep the number of courses offered for students at
the advertised cost, Bao Gang is requesting that funds from the Asia Council faculty development grant be used to pay toward Liam’s airfare. In addition, and if a faculty member is taken out of this summer’s program, it is likely more students will withdraw
from the program once they learn their preferred courses are not available. A lack of student retention would also jeopardize the program budget. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">This expenditure would also be seen as faculty development. Liam can learn how Bao Gang operates the program. Liam would then be able to be a director of a future Asia Council program. I spoke with our treasurer, Salli Vargas, and confirmed
there are funds in the agency account that can be used toward this cause. She recommends putting $1,000 toward the $1,200 airfare. There would remain $7,000 in the account to be used toward faculty development workshops, including the one this spring at
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<p class="MsoNormal">In the spirit of transparency and collegiality, could you please send me your vote by no later than Monday? Bao Gang needs to determine what to do with the program. <o:p></o:p></p>
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