Megan Piehler, mass communication junior and current student regent, said she feels there are three important topics addressed in the Board of Regents’ Nov. 12 meeting of which the student body should be aware.

A new rec field

First, board members discussed issue of where the new rec field will be placed, on top of the $6 service fee that will be added to each credit hour to fund the project. The board members narrowed possible locations for the field down to two options but ultimately decided to postpone the vote until December, saying they needed more time to gather information. Members instructed University President Suzanne Shipley to look at other options for the field’s location.

Academic calendar

Second, the board discussed next year’s academic schedule. It passed the proposed calendar because there was nothing that could be done about it.

Next year, school will start on Aug. 27 and get out Dec. 17, leaving students with 27 days off instead of the normal 34, which tends to happen every few years.

Admissions standard

Third, the board members voted on changing admissions standards. Right now, MSU automatically accepts anyone in the top 10 percent of their class. The board wants to change lower that standard to include automatic admission for the top 25 percent.

Members also wants to add standards for students with homeschool backgrounds who are now admitted on a case-by-case basis. Board members want to make a standard that would apply to all students who apply. The board’s vote tied 4-4. Members decided to address the issue and vote again during the February meeting.