Floyd reviews first year as UM System President -- Floyd receives press association award -- James reports on University's land-grant mission -- Board approves memorandum of understanding for Northwest merger -- UM-Rolla successfully implements new PeopleSoft student module -- PeopleSoft and ASP: A Brief History -- Board approves resolution for life sciences -- October 2003 research board awards announced -- University of Missouri System briefs -- Board approves student fee increases for FY05.