Wright State University Board of Trustees

Minutes

WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHTY-EIGHTH MEETING

April 6 and 7, 2000

  1. CALL TO ORDER
  2. The meeting of the Wright State University Board of Trustees was called to order by Mr. Daniel W. Duval on Thursday, April 6, 2000, 4:00 p.m., in the Art Gallery of the Creative Arts Center. Ms. Daisy Duncan Foster, secretary of the Board of Trustees, called the roll:

    Present

    Michael Adams
    Daniel W. Duval
    Daisy Duncan Foster
    Martin D. Jenkins
    Gail H. Littlejohn
    Rajesh K. Soin

    Absent

    Robert E. Buerger
    Matthew O. Diggs, Jr.
    Thomas E. Palmer

     

  3. PROOF OF NOTICE OF MEETING
  4. Mr. Duval reported that this meeting was called by written notification and a quorum was present.

     

  5. DISPOSITION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
  6. Mr. Duval moved to approve the February 3 and 4, 2000, minutes as submitted. Mr. Jenkins seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

     

  7. EXECUTIVE SESSION
  8. In accordance with the Ohio Open Meetings Law, the Board, after a majority of a quorum, determined to hold an Executive Session by offering the following resolution:

    RESOLUTION 00-26

    RESOLVED that the Wright State University Board of Trustees agreed to hold Executive Session on Thursday, April 6, 2000; and be it further

    RESOLVED that pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code 121.22 (G), the following issues may be discussed in Executive Session:

    • Legal Report
    • Potential dismissal, demotion, or discipline of a tenured faculty member, and pertinent personnel matters
    • Purchase of real property by WSU Foundation, Inc., and pertinent real estate matters


    Mr. Duval moved for approval. Mr. Adams seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote.

     

  9. RECESS
  10. Following the Executive Session, student trustees and the Wright State University administration joined the Board for dinner at Rockafield House.

     

  11. RECONVENE - ROLL CALL
  12. The Wright State University Board of Trustees reconvened on Friday, April 7, 2000, 8:30 a.m., E156 Student Union. Ms. Jacqueline McMillan, secretary to the Board of Trustees, called the roll:

    Present

    Michael Adams
    Robert E. Buerger
    Daniel W. Duval
    Martin D. Jenkins
    Gail H. Littlejohn
    Rajesh K. Soin
    Jeffrey S. Gardner
    Brian E. Syska

    Absent

    Matthew O. Diggs, Jr.
    Daisy Duncan Foster
    Thomas E. Palmer

    Mr. Duval stated that the Wright State University Board of Trustees is a public body subject to the Ohio Open Meetings Act. It operates on a fixed agenda available to those attending the meeting. Persons wishing to address the Board in its Public Session should submit a written request to the Board of Trustees’ office 72 hours in advance of the meeting in order to be placed on the agenda. However, all persons address the Board at the invitation of the Board and are subject to time limitations and other guidelines established to maintain the good order of the meeting.

     

  13. PRESENTATION AND POLICY DISCUSSIONS
  14. Dr. Donna Schlagheck
    Model UN
    College of Liberal Arts

    Dean Mary Ellen Mazey, College of Liberal Arts presented an overview of the accomplishments and the future goals of the college. Dr. Mazey introduced Dr. Donna Schlagheck, director of International Studies and professor of Political Science. Dr. Schlagheck presented the Model United Nations program to the Board with the help of two students who participate in the program. The students addressed the Board regarding their experience with the program and how it has influenced their plans for the future. In April, the Wright State group will participate in the National Collegiate Model United Nations Conference in New York City where they have earned top awards for the past 16 years - a winning streak unmatched by any other university in the country. Each year the conference has grown in size and international participation. Last year, more than 1,800 students from 160 colleges and universities in six countries took part. The Board is enthusiastic about this program and the positive attention it has generated for Wright State University.

     

  15. REPORT OF THE CHAIR

    Trustees' Award for Faculty Excellence

    This year marks the seventeenth year of the Trustees' Award for Faculty Excellence. Nominations were submitted by the Faculty Affairs Committee to the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees, and interviewed by the trustees.

    This year's recipient is Martin Kich, associate professor of English at WSU-Lake Campus, where he has taught since 1990. Dr. Kich's teaching responsibilities have included courses in the composition sequence from basic writing through advanced composition, technical writing, poetry writing, twentieth-century American literature, twentieth-century British literature, and comparative studies in nonwestern literatures. He has also taught interdisciplinary Honors seminars on such topics as American Murder: The Cultural Meanings of Mayhem, The Meanings of Rivers, and Great American Cities. Some of these courses have been delivered over the interactive distance-learning equipment to sections on the Dayton campus.

    His publications include Volume 1 of Western American Novelists: An Annotated Bibliography and articles in Asian American Novelists, Dictionary of Literary Biography, Cyclopedia of World Authors, Cyclopedia of Literary Characters, Juvenile and Young Adult Literature, Journal of Imagism, Notes on Contemporary Literature, TEXT Technology, and AURCO Journal. His book reviews have appeared in Western American Literature, Christian Century, and Best Sellers. More than 150 of his poems have been published in journals such as Cape Rock, Chattahoochee Review, Coe Review, College English, Midland Review, Minnesota Review, Parting Gifts, Spoon River Poetry Review, Sou'wester, and West Branch.

    He edits Grand Lake Review, the Lake Campus annual literary journal, A Gathering of High School Poets, an annual contest journal containing poetry from students throughout Ohio, Cyberfict, an annual devoted to computer-related fiction, and the quarterly newsletter of the Association for the University Regional Campuses of Ohio.

    He is currently serving as external chair of the North Central Accreditation of Memorial High School in St. Marys and has provided writing workshops for teachers and students at regional high schools. He has chaired two conferences of the Association for the University Regional Campuses of Ohio. At the Lake Campus, he has served as president of the Faculty Senate, as well as several terms as secretary. He has co-authored such documents as the Lake Campus Service Expectations Report, the Lake Campus Report on Faculty Workload, the Lake Campus Promotion and Tenure Policy, and the Lake Campus Technology Plan.

    The award carries a stipend of $2,500 and will be presented to Professor Kich during the June 10, 2000 commencement ceremony.

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  17. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
    1. Promotion and Tenure
    2. The President reported that the individuals recommended for promotion and tenure have gone through a thorough and effective process, beginning with the department level, the college, the dean, the University Promotion and Tenure Committee, and approved by the provost and the Office of the President before being presented to the Board. Except as noted, the following will be effective with the fall quarter of 2000:

      Promotion to Professor

      COLLEGE BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION

      Joe Gregory Bushong (Accountancy)

      COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES

      Bonnie Mathies* (Educational Leadership)

      COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

      C.L. Philip Chen (Computer Science and Engineering)
      Henry Chen (Electrical Engineering)
      Jennie Gallimore (Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering)
      Arnab Shaw (Electrical Engineering)

      COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

      Bela Bognar (Social Work)

      COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

      Daniel Voss (Mathematics and Statistics)

      SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

      Mark Clasen* (Family Practice)
      Paulette Gillig* (Psychiatry)
      Randy Sansone* (Psychiatry and Internal Medicine)

      COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH

      Barbara Fowler (Nursing)

      SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

      J. Scott Fraser* (Professional Psychology)

       

      Promotion to Associate Professor

      SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY

      Jeffrey Allen* (Professional Psychology)
      Cheryl Meyer* (Professional Psychology)

      LAKE CAMPUS

      Carol Cico (Mathematics)

       

      Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure

      COLLEGE OF BUSINESS AND ADMINISTRATION

      Kennard Brackney, Jr. (Accountancy)
      Charles Gulas (Marketing)

      COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES

      Linda Ramey (Teacher Education)
      Patricia Renick (Teacher Education)
      James Tomlin (Teacher Education)
      Carol Wagner Williams (Human Services)

      COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

      Sharmila Mukhopadhay (Mechanical and Materials Engineering)
      Mitch Wolf (Mechanical and Materials Engineering)

      COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS

      Marlese Durr (Sociology/Anthropology)
      Brenda Ellis (Music)
      Carol Loranger (English Language and Literatures)

      COLLEGE OF NURSING AND HEALTH

      Janet Fulton (Nursing)
      Kristine Scordo (Nursing)

      COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

      Brent Foy (Physics)
      Maria Gonzalez (Biological Sciences)
      Susann Mathews (Mathematics and Statistics)
      William Slattery (Geological Sciences)
      Thaddeus Tarpey (Mathematics and Statistics)
      Scott Watamaniuk (Psychology)

      COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS/SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

      Julian Gomez-Cambronero* (Physiology and Biophysics)

       

      Tenure Only at Associate Professor

      COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS

      Jane Fox (Physics)

      *promotion effective July 1, 2000

       

      RESOLUTION 00-27

      RESOLVED that the promotion and tenure recommendations as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are approved.

      Mr. Buerger moved for adoption. Ms. Littlejohn seconded, and the motion was ratified by roll call vote.

       

    3. Recognition of CaTS Efforts
      RESOLUTION 00-28

      WHEREAS, Wright State University suffered no major Y2K problems in computing, facilities planning and management, continuity of care for School of Medicine patients in affiliated hospitals, payroll procedures, and other university functions at the beginning of the new year; and

      WHEREAS, Provost Moore appointed the university’s Year 2000 Task Force in June 1998, to enlist all areas of the university community in addressing specific Y2K issues in their colleges, departments and divisions; and named Victoria Montavon, university librarian, chair of the task force; and

      WHEREAS, the eleven-member task force examined all university functions to determine what needed to be tested, analyzed, or replaced to prepare for Y2K, and coordinated compliance with nearly 500 vendors, business partners, agencies and organizations whose Y2K compliance was vital to university operations;

      BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED that the Wright State University Board of Trustees commends and congratulates the Y2K Task Force; Paul Hernandez, director of Computing and Telecommunications Services and his staff; and Vicky Davidson, assistant vice president, Facilities Planning and Management, and her staff; and the entire university community for its planning, diligence and cooperation in preparing for Y2K.

      Mr. Buerger moved for adoption. Mr. Jenkins seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.

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    5. Acceptance of Gifts and Donations

      The following gifts have been received and acknowledgment sent to the donors:

      To the Music Department

      From:

      Jim McCutcheon
      8530 Cherrycreek Drive
      Dayton, OH 45458

      Performance for Auction at ArtsGala
      Estimated Value: $275

      To the College of Engineering and Computer Science

       

      From:

      Bill Eisenman
      NCR Corporation
      1700 S. Patterson Blvd.
      Dayton, OH 45479

      Worldmark 4800 Computer
      Estimated Value: $1,200,000

      To the College of Liberal Arts

       

      From:

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

       

      The Greenbrier
      300 West Main Street
      White Sulphur Springs,
      West Virginia 24956

      Golf Package for 4
      Auction for ArtsGala
      Estimated Value: $7,000

      Deals Flowers
      3472 Dayton Xenia Road
      Beavercreek, OH 45432

      Gift Certificate for Silent Auction for ArtsGala
      Estimated Value: $50

       

      RESOLUTION 00-29

      RESOLVED that the gifts and donations listed above are hereby accepted.

      Mr. Buerger moved for approval. Mr. Soin seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.

       

    6. Confirmation of Academic and Administrative Appointments and Changes
    7. Faculty Appointments and Changes

      Willis H. "Bing" Davis, M.Ed., has been appointed Visiting Scholar, African and African American Studies, College of Liberal Arts, effective January 3, 2000.

      Anil B. Krishnamur, M.S. has been appointed V. A. Medical Center Teaching Consultant, Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, effective January 1, 2000.

      Ling Rothrock, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective January 3, 2000.

      Richard J. Schuster, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective January 1, 2000.

      Michael Z. Sincoff, Ph.D., has been appointed Visiting Assistant Professor, Management, College of Business and Administration, effective January 1, 2000.

      Gregory W. Willis, M.S., has been appointed Instructor, Economics, College of Business and Administration, effective January 1, 2000.

      Faculty Separations

      Henry W. Albers, Ed.D., Assistant Professor, Pediatrics-Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, effective January 31, 2000.

      Michael C. Albert, M.D., Associate Professor, Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation Medicine and Restorative Care, School of Medicine, effective January 31, 2000.

      Frank J. Carmone, Jr., Professor, Marketing, College of Business and Administration, effective January 1, 2000.

      James T. Lehner, M.D., Associate Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, effective January 31, 2000.

      Patricia E. Vermeersch, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, College of Nursing and Health, effective February 20, 2000.

      Unclassified Appointments and Changes

      Daniel R. Andrews, B.S., has been appointed Assistant Director of Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions, effective January 10, 2000.

      Christopher J. Arthur has been appointed Programmer, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective February 14, 2000.

      Matthew S. Bekkedal, M.Ed., has been appointed Strength and Conditioning Coach, Athletics, effective January 1, 2000.

      Christopher A. Bethel, B.S., has been appointed Patron Services Supervisor, Ervin J. Nutter Center, effective January 1, 2000.

      Victor M. Blanco, B.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Physiology and Biophysics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective January 18, 2000.

      Nav Deep Kaur Brar, M.A., has been appointed Academic Advisor, University College, effective February 15, 2000.

      Paula K. Bryan, M.S., has been appointed Teacher Education Program Officer-Lake Campus, Education, College of Education and Human Services, effective March 6, 2000.

      Andrew Corbett has been appointed Recreation Facilities Manager, Student Union, effective March 1, 2000.

      Beverly J. Denlinger, B.M.E., has been appointed Senior Project Manager, Planning-Engineering and Construction, effective January 3, 2000.

      Leigh A. French, M.L.S., has been appointed LAN Analyst 2, Library Computing Services, University Libraries-Dunbar Library, effective February 28, 2000.

      Ashley Harson, M.Ed., has been appointed Research Associate 1, Community Health-Research Park, School of Medicine, effective February 14, 2000.

      Eugene P. Hern, Ph.D., has been appointed Senior Associate Director, Research and Sponsored Programs, effective January 1, 2000.

      Teresa L. Hottle, M.A., has been appointed Research Associate 1, College of Urban and Public Affairs, effective February 7, 2000.

      Rosie M. Hudson, M.S.W., has been appointed Cognitive Behavioral Clinician, Community Health-Dayton Correctional Institute, School of Medicine, effective January 24, 2000.

      David A. Johnston, Ph.D., has been appointed Research Assistant Professor, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective January 3, 2000.

      Glen A. Jones, B.S., has been appointed Associate Director, Research and Sponsored Programs, effective January 1, 2000.

      Tie Li, M.D., has been appointed Visiting Research Associate, Physiology and Biophysics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective January 1, 2000.

      Guoqi Liu, Ph.D., has been appointed Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective February 15, 2000.

      Juanita E. Melton, M.S., has been appointed Director, Developmental Education, University College, effective January 1, 2000.

      Jose Mendoza Sotelo, M.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Anatomy, School of Medicine, effective January 26, 2000.

      Christy C. Miller, B.A., has been appointed Research Technician, Emergency Medicine-Cox Institute, School of Medicine, effective February 24, 2000.

      Prakash N. Patil, Ph.D., has been appointed Visiting Scholar, Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective January 3, 2000.

      Lorene G. Phillips-Young, M.A., has been appointed Senior Training/Development Specialist, Center for Labor-Management, Kettering Center, effective January 3, 2000.

      L. Brian Raison, M.A., has been appointed Communications and Outreach Manager, Institute for Environmental Quality and College of Science and Mathematics, effective February 1, 2000.

      Amy M. Rismiller has been appointed Training/Development Specialist, Center for Performance Excellence, Kettering Center, effective January 25, 2000.

      Heather J. Saunders, B.A., has been appointed Senior Accountant, Athletics, effective March 1, 2000.

      Yung S. Shin, Ph.D., has been appointed Visiting Scholar, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective January 25, 2000.

      April N. Smith, M.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Microbiology and Immunology, School of Medicine, effective February 23, 2000.

      Kevin C. Smith, M.P.A., has been appointed Academic Advisor, Adult and Transfer Services, University College, effective February 21, 2000.

      Richard A. Stumpf, M.S., has been appointed Sports Marketing Coordinator, Athletics, effective December 27, 1999.

      Jeffrey C. Zentner has been appointed Computer Documentation Specialist 2, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective January 1, 2000.

      Unclassified Separations

      Janet Achterman, B.B.A., Vice President, Business and Fiscal Affairs, effective January 9, 2000.

      Saadia Ahmed, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Fellow, Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, effective March 1, 2000.

      Jisi An, M.A., Research Associate, Biological Sciences, School of Medicine, effective January 1, 2000.

      Jer-Sen Chen, Ph.D., Research Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective January 21, 2000.

      Jonathan R. Macomber, M.A., Research Associate 1, Center for Urban and Public Affairs, effective March 17, 2000.

      Philip E. Nickel, B.S.E.E., Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach, Athletics, effective February 25, 2000.

      Pranjit Saha, M.S.C., Research Associate 2, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective March 24, 2000.

      Kelly Tipton, Desktop Software Specialist 1, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective February 29, 2000.

      Qianghua Xie, Ph.D., Research Scientist, College of Science and Mathematics, Semiconductor Research Center-WPAFB, effective February 11, 2000.

      Classified and Unclassified Hourly Appointments and Changes

      Melody J. Allen, B.A., has been appointed Secretary, Economics, College of Business and Administration, effective January 24, 2000.

      Vicki D. Arnold has been appointed Senior Lab Animal Technician, Laboratory Animal Resources, School of Medicine, effective January 23, 2000.

      Susan J. Atwood has been appointed Senior Secretary, College of Nursing and Health, effective February 5, 2000.

      Christopher T. Bell has been appointed Mover 1, Physical Plant, effective January 24, 2000.

      Carolyn M. Bowden has been appointed Senior Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable, effective March 20, 2000.

      Sharon D. Brannon has been appointed Senior Secretary, Educational Leadership, College of Liberal Arts, effective January 27, 2000.

      Carmen M. Broom has been appointed Secretary, Printing Services, effective February 1, 2000.

      Helen K. Carlin, M.A., has been appointed Secretary, Modern Languages, College of Liberal Arts, effective February 28, 2000.

      Roger W. Chapman-Custer has been appointed Residence Services Assistant, Residence Services, effective February 21, 2000.

      Kevin P. Curol has been appointed Custodial Worker, Physical Plant-Ervin J. Nutter Center, effective March 6, 2000.

      Thomas D. Curry has been appointed Custodial Project Worker, Physical Plant, effective January 10, 2000.

      Charlotte A. Dailey has been appointed Custodial Worker, Physical Plant, effective March 6, 2000.

      Deborah G. Dennis has been appointed Secretary, Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective March 14, 2000.

      Kathleen M. Dye, A.A.S., has been appointed Program Coordinator, College of Business and Administration, effective January 24, 2000.

      Nancy M. Eldridge has been appointed Custodial Worker, Physical Plant, effective March 6, 2000.

      Paula A. Esken has been appointed Senior Secretary, Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective January 31, 2000.

      Richard W. Felton has been appointed Water Treatment Operator 1, Physical Plant, effective February 7, 2000.

      Elizabeth M. Fennell has been appointed Senior Secretary, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective March 6, 2000.

      Thomas A. Fortener has been appointed Accounting Clerk, Materials Management, effective March 13, 2000.

      Mark A. Franks, B.A., has been appointed Graduate Assistantship Specialist, Graduate Studies, effective March 6, 2000.

      Christy R. Green has been appointed Accounting Clerk, Vending Services/Wright 1 Card, effective February 21, 2000.

      Daniel D. Grider has been appointed Custodial Worker, Physical Plant, effective January 10, 2000.

      Samson B. Hunegnaw has been appointed Computer Operator, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective February 5, 2000.

      Ken J. Kaskocsak, B.A., has been appointed Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Physical Plant, effective February 2, 2000.

      Linda L. Kauppila has been appointed Senior Secretary, Art and Art History, College of Liberal Arts, effective January 24, 2000.

      Elaine K. LaDue, B.A., has been appointed Library Associate, University Libraries-Fordham Library, effective January 31, 2000.

      Vernon W. Lamb has been appointed Custodial Worker, Physical Plant, effective March 13, 2000.

      Roger I. Lester has been appointed Grounds Maintenance Worker 2, Physical Plant-Campus Services Building, effective February 19, 2000.

      Desiree R. Loewit, M.A.I.A., has been appointed Library Associate, Technical Services, University Libraries-Dunbar Library, effective January 10, 2000.

      Julie C. Marshall has been appointed Secretary, History, College of Liberal Arts, effective March 6, 2000.

      Ali Mostashfi, B.S., has been appointed Computer Operator Assistant, Community Health-Kettering Research Park, School of Medicine, effective January 6, 2000.

      Charles B. Nash has been appointed Custodial Project Worker, Physical Plant-Ervin J. Nutter Center, effective March 6, 2000.

      Christine L. Piekkola has been appointed Sponsored Program Assistant, Research and Sponsored Programs, effective January 8, 2000.

      Karen K. Pruett, M.S., has been appointed Simulated Patient, Interdisciplinary Teaching Laboratory-Academic Affairs, School of Medicine, effective March 10, 2000.

      Susan L. Rexroad, B.S.B.A., has been appointed Teaching Assistant, Interdisciplinary Teaching Laboratory-Family Medicine, School of Medicine, effective March 10, 2000.

      Cindy K. Rhodes has been appointed Reproduction Specialist/Paper Plus Supervisor, Printing Services, effective December 11, 1999.

      Cynthia D. Sammons has been appointed Custodial Worker, Physical Plant, effective March 6, 2000.

      Michael D. Schmidt, B.S., has been appointed Senior Secretary, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective March 6, 2000.

      Lisa M. Schuwerk has been appointed Maintenance Worker 2, Physical Plant-Lake Campus, effective February 25, 2000.

      Karen R. Schuttinger has been appointed Senior Secretary, History, College of Liberal Arts, effective January 24, 2000.

      Ruth E. Shank has been appointed Senior Secretary, University Development, effective January 24, 2000.

      Christen M. Shepard has been appointed Custodial Worker, Physical Plant, effective March 13, 2000.

      David W. Sorrells has been appointed Storekeeper 2, Vending Operations, effective March 13, 2000.

      Daisy A. Stieger has been appointed Administrative Secretary, Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective February 6, 2000.

      Dusty R. Suther, A.A., has been appointed Secretary, College of Nursing and Health, effective March 6, 2000.

      Michael V. Thomas has been appointed Bindery Operator, Printing Services, effective January 3, 2000.

      James F. Thompson has been appointed Custodial Worker, Physical Plant-Ervin J. Nutter Center, effective March 13, 2000.

      Debbora A. Tobias, A.A.S., has been appointed Simulated Patient, Interdisciplinary Teaching Laboratory-Academic Affairs, School of Medicine, effective March 15, 2000.

      Sharon K. Venters has been appointed Custodial Worker, Physical Plant, effective March 13, 2000.

      Tammy A. Wall has been appointed Senior Secretary, Center for Professional Development, effective February 14, 2000.

      Kathleen E. Warden has been appointed Work Control Coordinator-Lead, Physical Plant, effective December 27, 1999.

      Charles Wiley has been appointed Custodial Worker, Physical Plant, effective March 13, 2000.

      Cassandra S. Wood, Administrative Secretary, Associate Provost-Research and Graduate Studies, effective January 24, 2000.

      Gene J. York has been appointed Custodial Project Worker, Physical Plant, effective March 13, 2000.

      Classified and Unclassified Hourly Separations

      JoAnn R. Baird, Senior Secretary, Academic Affairs, School of Medicine, effective January 21, 2000.

      June A. Billingsley, Custodial Worker, Physical Plant, effective February 16, 2000.

      Annette M. Brown, B.S., Secretary, College of Nursing and Health, effective January 19, 2000.

      Mark A. Buschur, Jr., Communications Dispatcher, Public Safety, effective March 17, 2000.

      Helen K. Carlin, M.A., Senior Secretary, Teacher Education, College of Education and Human Services, effective February 25, 2000.

      Thomas D. Curry, Custodial Project Worker, Physical Plant, effective January 10, 2000.

      Howard W. Dean, B.A., Custodial Worker, Physical Plant, effective March 16, 2000.

      Tricia L. Deborde, B.A., Foreign Language Secretary, Modern Languages, College of Liberal Arts, effective February 15, 2000.

      Kathleen M. Dye, A.A.S., Accounting Clerk, Materials Management, effective January 21, 2000.

      Mark A. Franks, B.A., Work Control Coordinator, Physical Plant, effective March 3, 2000.

      Janet E. Grafton, B.S., Senior Records Technician, Graduate Studies, effective January 21, 2000.

      Anthony J. Hines, Mover, Physical Plant, effective January 21, 2000.

      Luanne R. Holmes, Secretary, Urban Affairs and Geography, College of Liberal Arts, effective February 1, 2000.

      Cheryl P. Hudkins, Custodial Worker, Physical Plant, effective March 17, 2000.

      Linda L. Kauppila, Senior Secretary, History, College of Liberal Arts, effective January 21, 2000.

      David D. Miller, Maintenance Center Supervisor, Physical Plant-Lake Campus, effective January 24, 2000.

      Kevin C. Smith, M.P.A., Career Services Assistant, Career Services, effective February 18, 2000.

      David W. Sorrells, Custodial Project Worker, Physical Plant, effective March 10, 2000.

      Theresa L. Wafer, Custodial Worker, Physical Plant, effective February 28, 2000.

      Jeanne M. Waters, Senior Secretary, Art and Art History, College of Liberal Arts, effective February 1, 2000.

      James M. Webb, Custodial Worker, Physical Plant, effective February 4, 2000.

       

      RESOLUTION 00-30

      RESOLVED that the academic and administrative appointments, changes, retirements, departmental reporting, resignations and terminations submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are approved.

      Ms. Littlejohn moved for approval. Mr. Adams seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.

       

    8. Report on Investments

      Since the last Board meeting, investments for January and February 2000 have been received. These reports have been distributed to the trustees and are filed with the official Board of Trustees' records.

       

    9. Ratification of Contracts and Grants

      Wright State University grant and contract awards continue to surpass all previous funding records. Through February 2000, the university has received more than $34 million in external support, compared to $23 million one year ago. Since the last Board meeting WSU accepted awards exceeding $5 million. Dr. Giorgio McBeath of the College of Engineering and Computer Science received more than $200,000 in new funding from the National Science Foundation to support student scholarships in the areas of computer science, engineering and mathematics.

      RESOLUTION 00-31

      RESOLVED that the contracts and grants submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are ratified.

      Mr. Buerger moved for approval. Mr. Soin seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.

       

  18. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
    1. Academic Affairs Committee

      Ms. Littlejohn reported on the Academic Affairs Committee meeting of March 24, 2000. The following topics were discussed:

        • Semester/Quarter Debate
          The Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate will ask faculty to express their preferences between a quarter and semester schedule on April 7. The Provost’s office is also conducting a poll. In addition, Student Government will hold a student election.
        • University College
          The progress that has been made by the University College since its creation in the summer of 1999 was described. The college has worked with the deans to develop strategies to remove perceived barriers to the timely movement of students into appropriate majors. Funding to support these initiatives is included in the FY 2001 budget.

       

      1. Honorary Degree

      The Honorary Degree Subcommittee of the University Commencement Committee invited nominations for honorary degrees. The committee submitted a recommendation to the President, with the final decision made by the Board of Trustees.

      RESOLUTION 00-32

      WHEREAS, Wright State University established in 1976 a process by which individuals of outstanding achievement may be honored by the university to recognize constructive value to the university and to society; and

      WHEREAS, the Honorary Degree Subcommittee and the Academic Affairs Committee have received and affirmed the recommendation to award honorary degrees during the spring 2000 commencement ceremony; and

      WHEREAS, honorary degrees are to be given for outstanding individual contributions and service; and

      WHEREAS, the committees have accepted the nomination of the Honorable Walter Rice, chief judge of the federal district court for the Southern District of Ohio, respected community leader, and supporter and friend of Wright State University; and

      WHEREAS, Judge Rice has been a pillar of the community throughout his working life, having distinguished himself as a prosecutor, municipal judge, common pleas judge and federal district judge, where he is known for his scholarly demeanor, his attention to the academic judicial world, and his deep compassion for all people regardless of status or circumstance; and

      WHEREAS, Judge Rice has extensively served the community as a citizen leader, especially in the area of race relations, and has engaged in numerous community discussions, projects, roundtables, and committees, and is often the first person community leaders consider to mediate a difficult community subject, because his universal respect helps him successfully manage these issues; and

      WHEREAS, in the courtroom, Judge Rice is patient, fair, firm, thorough, and polite, not allowing anyone to violate the letter or the spirit of proper court procedure, and he has earned the respect of lawyers, prosecutors, staff members, police, and defendants, and his court sets the standard for fairness, efficiency, and idealism; and

      WHEREAS, Judge Rice has been called upon to rule in school desegregation cases, and a variety of civil rights, employment discrimination, antitrust, and patent cases, and other cases that attract less public attention; he is recognized for his careful and expert analysis of the law and facts, expressed in his written opinions, many of which are cited and relied upon by judges and attorneys in other cases, and have shaped the law for the better on many occasions; and

      WHEREAS, Judge Rice’s selfless contributions to the community as a judge, leader and volunteer are reflected in his involvement in numerous civic and charitable organizations, and in his honors from the legal community and many others; be it therefore

      RESOLVED that the Wright State University Board of Trustees hereby approves the granting of the Doctor of Humane Letters degree to the Honorable Walter Rice; and be it

      RESOLVED that this degree be conferred upon Judge Rice at the June 10, 2000 commencement ceremony.

      Mr. Soin moved for approval. Mr. Adams seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by voice vote.

       

      2. Curriculum Changes

      The attached curriculum changes were approved by the Board:

      RESOLUTION 00-33

      WHEREAS, the Ohio Department of Education has changed the requirements for teacher preparation; and

      WHEREAS, in response to these changes the Wright State University College of Liberal Arts has cooperated with the College of Education and Human Services in the development of a B.F.A. in Art with an Emphasis in Art Education; and

      WHEREAS, this degree program has been approved by the University Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee (UUCAPC) and the Faculty Senate; therefore be it

      RESOLVED that the B.F.A. in Art with an Emphasis in Art Education, as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is approved. (Attachment 1)

      Mr. Duval moved for approval. Mr. Jenkins seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by voice vote.

       

      RESOLUTION 00-34

      WHEREAS, the university and the College of Liberal Arts recognize the value of a B.A. degree in African and African American Studies; and

      WHEREAS, the College of Liberal Arts and the African and African American Studies Program have developed a B.A. degree in African and African American Studies to meet these needs; and

      WHEREAS the B.A. degree in African and African American Studies has been approved by the University Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee (UUCAPC) and the Faculty Senate; therefore be it

      RESOLVED that the B.A. degree in African and African American Studies, as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is approved.

      Attachment 2

      Mr. Duval moved for adoption. Mr. Buerger seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

       

      RESOLUTION 00-35

      WHEREAS, presence on the first day of class is absolutely critical for student success in some Wright State classes; and

      WHEREAS, some courses with limited availability and high demand have waiting lists; and

      WHEREAS, the university faculty and administration are committed to maximizing enrollment opportunities for students; and

      WHEREAS, the Faculty Senate and the General Faculty have approved a "Registration and Add Policy" and an "Attendance and Drop Policy" to better manage student enrollments in such classes; therefore be it

      RESOLVED that the "Registration and Add Policy" and the "Attendance and Drop Policy," as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are approved. (Attachment 3)

      Mr. Duval moved for adoption. Mr. Soin seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

      Attachment 3

      Approved by Faculty Senate 1/10/00
      Approved by General Faculty 2/15/00

       

      Registration and Add Policy

      There are three designations of courses, each with specific registration requirements. For most courses, students may register or add through the Registrar's Office anytime through the seventh calendar day of the term. For courses designated "Instructor Permission Required," students may register or add only with the instructor's permission. For courses designated "Instructor Permission Required after Term Begins," students may register or add until the first day of the term, after which they need to obtain the instructor's permission. Departments must notify the registrar which courses require instructor permission when the courses are scheduled.

      Students registering after the term begins are responsible for all missed assignments and cannot expect that due dates will be altered.

       

      Attendance and Drop Policy

      Instructors establish attendance policies and penalties for absences for individual courses; penalties may include lowering of the grade or even failure if the absences exceed those permitted by the instructor. Such policies and penalties should be included in the course syllabus and available to the students at the first class meeting.

      For courses designated "Instructor Permission Required after Term Begins," students may be dropped from the course for being absent from the first two class meetings (for courses meeting more than once a week) or from the first class (for courses meeting only once a week). When this policy is utilized any student missing the designated class(es) may be dropped from the specific class section. The instructor must notify the Registrar's Office promptly for the students to be removed from the roll.

       

      1. Advancement Committee

        Mr. Adams, chair, reported on the Advancement Committee meeting of March 24, 2000.

      • Excellence in Action

        Dr. Jack Dustin and Ms. Jane Dockery, director and associate director of the Center for Urban and Public Affairs (CUPA) respectively, gave a brief overview of the history and projects undertaken by the Center on behalf of local and state governments and community organizations. They highlighted in particular the recent report on the state of Ohio’s Urban Regions. This report identifies and measures critical development indicators in nine topical areas pertinent to urban regions of the state.

      • Alumni Association Update

        Mr. Mike Reynolds summarized recent and future alumni social gatherings. He highlighted the recent Alumni awards given by the Alumni Association and by each college at the February Homecoming events. Recent activities by the Alumni Association Board of Directors include a contribution of $15,000 to the electric car program in the College of Engineering and Computer Science.

      • Foundation Update

        The WSU Foundation’s commitment to a program of self-study and renewal and their decision to hire Joseph Phelan to facilitate the approximately one yearlong initiative was described. Membership, governance structures and long range planning will be the areas of primary attention. This action represents the Foundation’s desire to help the university execute the upcoming campaign as effectively as possible.

        Gift returns through February 29, 2000 show a 34% increase in the number of donors and a 52% increase in total gifts received compared with the same period last year; and, a 73% increase in the number of alumni contributors.

        Mr. Robert Batson, currently director of Finance for the City of Trotwood, has been hired to become director of Financial Affairs for the Foundation and the Office of University Advancement.

      • University Update

        A series of community breakfasts featuring President Goldenberg and local business, professional and civic leaders have been planned. The first one of the year was held in February in Greenville. Five more are planned this spring. A sharing of institutional missions and visions with senior officers of major corporations is taking place through a series of CEO Forums.

        Mrs. Muller indicated that quiet-phase campaign activities are moving briskly. Overall dollar goals will be divided among the four primary areas of need: scholarships, faculty endowment; capital for selected facilities and equipment; and program support. Specificity within each category will emerge in the college case statements now being produced.

        The upcoming advertising campaign for fall 2000 enrollment was described, as well as the process that sparked the concepts and final ad copy. Illustrations of the print ads and billboard ads were shown. They will be visible in the Miami Valley beginning March 25th.

1. Proposal for the Naming of the WSU Baseball Stadium

The Advancement Committee endorsed a resolution naming the new baseball facility Nischwitz Stadium in recognition of Ron and Sandy Nischwitz’s generous financial contributions to the project.

RESOLUTION 00-36

WHEREAS, Ron Nischwitz has served faithfully as coach of Wright State University baseball team and mentor to students; and

WHEREAS, Ron and Sandy Nischwitz have contributed generously to the construction of the new baseball stadium; and

WHEREAS, they have met the naming guidelines established by the Board of Trustees; therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the new baseball stadium on Wright State campus shall be named the Nischwitz Stadium.

Mr. Adams moved for adoption. Mr. Buerger seconded, and the motion was unanimously ratified by voice vote.

The dedication of the Nischwitz Stadium will be April 12, 2000, 6:00 p.m.

 

    1. Building and Grounds Committee

      Mr. Soin, chair, reported on the Building and Grounds Committee meeting of March 24, 2000. The following topics were discussed:

    • Construction Projects Status Report

      An update of the capital projects and the baseball stadium was presented. Allyn Hall Rehabilitation is on schedule with construction completion in June. The design development phase of the Millett Hall Rehabilitation project has been completed and construction document preparation is beginning. The West Campus Entry Improvements project design has been completed, bids have been opened, and construction will begin in May.

      Removal/relocation of the bell tower was discussed. Options concerning reconstruction of the bell tower in a new campus location using some of the original materials are being reviewed. Mr. Michael Adams added that the comments on tradition should be considered during our decision making process. It is a matter of trying to balance tradition with growth.

    • Housing Update

      Renovation in Hamilton Hall will be completed this summer.

      The construction at College Park Phase IV is ahead of schedule, and will open fall quarter. All 120 beds in Phase IV are full as a result of a lottery held on March 5, 2000.

      A proposal was reviewed for the tenth woods community building, Honors Hall, to be constructed on the triangle property formed by The Woods, The Village and College Park with groundbreaking ceremonies held at the same time as the 30th year anniversary celebration of Hamilton Hall.

    • Other Business

      Since the last study of square footage utilization was conducted five years ago, Ms. Vicky Davidson recommended that another study be conducted. She noted that the last study indicated significant space shortages in Millett Hall for the College of Liberal Arts and helped to formulate the long-term plan to build University Hall and renovate Allyn and Millett Halls in order to address the square footage needs of students in the various colleges. The study will show square footage utilization of laboratories, classrooms, student lounge space, and meeting spaces in comparison to other institutions.

      A general discussion of the capital allocation to Wright State University from the Ohio Board of Regents (OBR) in comparison with the allocations received by other state universities was conducted. More information will be compiled by the end of summer to help us better understand the process by which the OBR develops our capital allocation. Mr. Adams suggested that Mr. Jerry Miller, our Regents representative, be brought to campus in order to discuss Wright State University’s future capital needs.

 

    1. Finance and Audit Committee

Mr. Duval reported on the Finance and Audit Committee meeting of March 24, 2000. The following topics were discussed:

  • Endowment Fund Investment Performance Report

    The Endowment Fund Investment Performance Report was reviewed and is on file in the Board office.

  • School of Medicine

    The committee viewed a videotape detailing information about the School of Medicine, and then reviewed historical financial results of the School of Medicine as well as the current year budget.

1. STUDENT FEE INCREASE

RESOLUTION 00-37
STUDENT FEE INCREASE

WHEREAS, it is imperative that the university maintain the quality of its educational programs; and

WHEREAS, it is vital that the university work to maintain its accessibility to Ohio’s population; and

WHEREAS, the Ohio General Assembly has authorized fee increases; therefore be it

RESOLVED that Main Campus full-time undergraduate tuition and fees for summer quarter 2000 be increased over those for spring quarter 2000 by 4%; and be it further

RESOLVED that Lake Campus full-time undergraduate tuition and fees for summer quarter 2000 be decreased over those for spring quarter 2000 by 5%; and be it further

RESOLVED that Main Campus full-time graduate tuition and fees for summer quarter 2000 be increased over those for spring quarter 2000 by 4%; and be it further

RESOLVED that Lake Campus full-time graduate tuition be adjusted to reflect that of the Main Campus; and be it further

RESOLVED that full-time professional fees for the School of Professional Psychology for summer quarter 2000 be increased over those for spring quarter 2000 by 4%; and be it further

RESOLVED that full-time professional fees for the School of Medicine for summer quarter 2000 be increased over those for spring quarter 2000 by 4%; and be it further

RESOLVED that this resolution supersedes 99-52 dated June 11, 1999.

Mr. Duval moved for approval. Mr. Jenkins seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote.

 

RESOLUTION 00-38
STUDENT FEE INCREASE

WHEREAS, it is imperative that the university maintain the quality of its educational programs; and

WHEREAS, it is vital that the university work to maintain its accessibility to Ohio’s population; and

WHEREAS, the Ohio General Assembly has authorized fee increases; and

WHEREAS, the university recognizes the necessity and financial cost of technological enhancement; therefore be it

RESOLVED that Main Campus full-time undergraduate tuition and fees for summer quarter 2000 be additionally increased over those for spring quarter 2000 by approximately 1%; and be it further

RESOLVED that all full-time graduate tuition fees for summer quarter 2000 be additionally increased over those for spring quarter 2000 by approximately 1%; and be it further

RESOLVED that full-time professional fees for the School of Professional Psychology and for the School of Medicine for summer quarter 2000 be additionally increased over those for spring quarter 2000 by approximately 1%; and be it further

RESOLVED that the additional 1% of undergraduate and graduate fee Increases for Main Campus and the School of Professional Psychology will be set aside to fund technological advancement; and be it further

RESOLVED that this resolution augments 00-37 dated April 7, 2000; and be it further

RESOLVED that all of the student fee increases as noted herein and attached (Attachment 4) and now before the Board of Trustees be and hereby are approved.

Mr. Duval moved for approval. Mr. Buerger seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote

  • Budget versus Actual Results

    The Budget versus Actual Results for the second quarter was presented. It was reported that the university is favorably ahead of budget through the second quarter, which ended December 31, 1999. Discussion on this item would be continued at the next committee meeting.

2. Approval of Contracts $500,000 and Above

    RESOLUTION 00-39

    WHEREAS, in order for the university to conduct business on a day-to-day basis, and provide products and services in a timely manner, routine purchases must be made; and

    WHEREAS, occasionally these expenditures exceed $500,000; therefore be it

    RESOLVED that authorization is granted for the following contracts as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is approved.

    Mr. Duval moved for adoption. Ms. Littlejohn seconded, and the motion was unanimously ratified by roll call vote.

    Vendor Description Of Services Contract Amount Term of Contract
    Miami Valley Hospital Resident Staff $525,000 7/1/00-6/30/01
    Good Samaritan Hospital Resident Staff $1,000,000 7/1/00-6/30/01
    Veterans Admin Medical Center Medical Resident House Staff $2,500,000

    7/1/00-6/30/01

    • Report of Contracts, $250,000-$499,000

      A contract for the university ranging from $250,000-$499,000 is listed below. No action was required.

Vendor Description Of Services Contract Amount Term of Contract
Vision Service University Vision Plan $490,000 3/1/00-6/30/02

 

  • Investment Reports

    Investment reports for January and February 2000 were reviewed. Due to time constraints, it was decided that the discussion of this item would be continued at the next committee meeting using the most current results.

 

      1. Student Affairs Committee

        Mr. Buerger, chair reported on the Student Affairs Committee meeting of March 24, 2000.

        Report of Student Government

        Ms. Liz Conzo, Student Government president, updated the committee on a variety of issues. Student organizations will be painting sections of the tunnels with their organizations logos starting in spring quarter. It will improve the appearance of the tunnels and allow the organizations an opportunity for outreach.

        Campaigning for next year's student government elections will begin the first week of spring quarter.

        Student Government is in the process of revising its constitution. The new constitution will incorporate all student organizations into a student congress, providing a broader voice for the students.

        Six Student Government representatives attended the Conference on Student Government Relations on the campus of Texas A & M. It is the first time Wright State University has sent a delegation to the conference. Many new ideas and increased energy were generated by the conference. The Student Organization Budget Committee completed its hearings and deliberations on funding for student organizations. Letters have been sent to the organizations outlining their funding amounts.

        Mr. Chris Weaver (Campus Recreation) and Ms. Conzo discussed the proposed concept of a new Wellness Center. Ms. Conzo distributed a copy of a Student Government resolution in support of building such a facility, stating that students do want a Wellness Center. There is a feeling that Wright State University is at a disadvantage compared to other state institutions that have already built or plan to build such facilities. Mr. Weaver indicated that intramural participation has greatly increased.

        The concept of a Wellness Center includes a Health Service Center; psychological services; gyms; fitness center; and classrooms. The initial design would also enhance dining services and student space. The need for the Wellness Center space is evidenced by the need for a physician-based health center as well as the increase in the campus residential population; the increased participation in intramural sports; and maximum use of the Nutter Center gym.

        It was reported that students want more things to do and places to go on campus during the weekends. A new facility would provide more programming and intramural space as well as more opportunities for adapted programming. It would also provide some smaller gym space for student organizations to plan larger events at off-peak time. Mr. Martin Jenkins and other trustees asked for usage statistics on the current space. Ms. Kathy Morris, assistant vice president for Student Affairs & Enrollment Services, indicated she would secure the requested information for them.

        Dr. Dan Abrahamowicz gave a general background perspective on the Wellness Center concept, indicating the project was part of a larger plan to address some food service issues as well. According to Ms. Conzo, students are willing to pay higher fees to cover the cost once the facility is built. The discussion ended with the expressed need on the part of the Trustees to know current utilization figures and whether or not we might need to reprioritize the use of space we currently have.

        Vice President's Report

        There were two recent court decisions, which Dr. Abrahamowicz briefly summarized. The Supreme Court ruled that a university may collect student activity fees and disseminate the monies to organizations as they see fit, regardless of the viewpoints expressed and individual students possible objections to them. An Ohio district court ruled that student discipline records are, in fact, educational records and need not be publicly disclosed except as permitted by FERPA.

        Mr. Dan Bertsos, director of Residence Services, gave an update on the plans for expansion of residence halls. Highlights included the renovation of Hamilton Hall, Phase IV of College Park, and a proposed 200+ bed Honors Hall that would include doubles and a few singles (no quads), a PC lab, a classroom with distance-learning equipment, and a central core with elevators and lounges.

        Mr. Gary Dickstein, Judicial Affairs coordinator, discussed the parental notification policy regarding the violation of alcohol and other drug-related offenses. Wright State University has developed a policy for dealing with potential alcohol and drug abuse problems for students under the age of 21 if their actions might result in harm to themselves or others. It is designed to assist the university in partnering the parents for alcohol education and student well being. So far this year, six letters have been sent to parents under the new notification policy. There have been few complaints or concerns expressed by students with regard to the new policy.

      2. Faculty President’s Report

        Today at 5:00 p.m. (April 7, 2000) is the deadline for faculty to vote on whether to recommend a change in the calendar from quarters to semester. The Senate is using a signed, double-envelope mail-in ballot.

        There remains faculty concern about privacy and free academic inquiry in regard to the decision to go to complete firewall logging. The concern is not so much with what the university proposes to do with the records but with the possible status of these records under the Ohio Sunshine Law. Clarification on this possibility is being requested.

        The Faculty Senate will begin the process of Quadrennial Review early, with a view to the extra work necessitated by the changes in policy that are part of the AAUP contract. The Quadrennial Review Committee will examine possible changes in the committee structure and other issues raised by moving from the old model of Academic Council to the new model of Faculty Senate.

      3. Student Trustees' Report

        Mr. Brian Syska reported the following items to the Board:

        Mr. Syska and Mr. Gardner attended the AGB Conference in New Orleans, March 17 - March 20, 2000. They learned valuable information talking to other student trustees from a variety of colleges across the country and got their views on some of the same problems facing our university.

        The applications for the new Student Trustee have been received. Mr. Syska reported that 12 applications have been received, the most ever. Interviews will take place the week of April 10th. The applicants will be introduced to the Board at the June 7th meeting.

        Mr. Syska will attend the Spring Student Trustees' Conference April 7 and 8, 2000, at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio.

        Elections for Student Government for next academic year will take place April 18, 19 and 20th.

    1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
    2. Mr. Jenkins commented that the March 24th one-day committee day went quite well. He recommended that we continue.

    3. NEW BUSINESS
      1. Ohio Ethics Filing Deadline - April 15, 2000
      2. Budget Retreat - May 19, 2000, 8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m.
      3. Next Board Meeting - Executive Session, Tuesday, June 6, 2000, 4:00 p.m. - Board Member Spouses and Guests, Past Trustees and Guests invited for Dinner after Executive Session
        Public Session, Wednesday, June 7, 2000, 8:30 a.m.
      4. Commencement - June 10, 2000, Breakfast - 8:30 a.m., Commencement - 10:00 a.m.
    4.  

    5. ADJOURNMENT


    The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.

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