University President Bryce Jordan, citing a change in the administration, spoke last night for the first time in his term to the Undergraduate Student Government Senate.

"On previous occasions, I refused to come for good reasons," Jordan said. "I don't think the University president should become involved with student politics. This invitation was timely and constructive, since the leadership is changing."

Most senators were pleased with Jordan's visit and said they understood his reasoning for not attending other meetings.

"He went over everything we need to know," said East Halls Senator Sukh Jolly. "I'm glad he came to speak. It gives us unity with the administration and makes me feel that our organization is important."

"It kind of worries me that he hasn't spoken to over a class of USG senators," he added. "I'm glad he came tonight and I understand his reasoning."

Jordan spoke mostly about the University during his term and its future.

Strategic planning is the most important project that his administration initiated, Jordan said.

"It gives the University a way to establish priorities and to drive resources to these priorities," Jordan said. "We didn't want the plans to become failures by becoming handsome spiral-bound books on a shelf. Our plan is a rolling plan."

Jordan gave examples of a variety of projects that have been accomplished through strategic planning including academic changes, such as the creation of the School of Communications, the College of Health and Human Development and the Biotechnology Institute.

He also talked about accomplishments of various strategic study groups. The groups goals are aimed at looking at important issues that should be pursued as soon as possible.

Jordan said a study group on women has increased the number of women faculty and staff. The group also addresses women's needs such as child care.

The Computing and Telecommunications study group has increased mainframe power for the computer center, Jordan said.

"We have more than 400 miles of cable laid to connect the buildings at University Park together and to the main frame," Jordan said.

Jordan also predicted the University's future endeavors.

"I can't speak for the next administration but I can tell you a number of issues that I believe will be important."

Jordan listed a variety of projects for the future including:

-- Focusing on undergraduate education.

-- Furthering development and stress on Commonwealth Campuses.

-- Developing a School of Public Policy.

-- Focusing on new international initiatives due to changes in the world.

-- Recruiting minority students.