Dental plan 'carryover' rule changed for 2000 -- Early retirement program deadline is February 29 -- Pacheco pleased with governor's proposal to increase UM funding -- Stephenson establishes ad hoc committees on health sciences, information and technology -- New student representative -- Board committees appointed -- Board meeting schedule -- Office of Technology and Special Projects update -- Strategic planning priority steps identified -- UM-Rolla Chancellor John Park announces September retirement -- Revenue bonds approved for facilities improvements -- Federal funding consultant retained -- Most student fees to increase by 3.2 percent -- Ratchford fellowship nominations sought -- New director selected for University Relations -- UMSL calendar revised -- Post-tenure review committee appointed.