Board begins process of Mission Enhancement -- Curators OK $650 million operating budget -- UM retirees to receive cost-of-living increases -- UM signs pact with Georgians -- Project underway to improve Student Services systems -- TWA offers travel incentives -- MOREnet becomes part of UM System administration -- Flader, Phares win Jefferson Award -- MU's Roberts honored for Research and Creativity -- Web site provides updates -- UMR's Askeland named Outstanding Teacher -- Lago wins Book Award -- John Mathes appointment adds engineer to UM Board.