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WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE November 30 and December 1, 2000 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Wright State University Board of Trustees was called to order by Mr. Matthew O. Diggs, Jr., chair on Thursday, November 30, 2000, 4:00 p.m., in 6 Northwest Conference Room, #2, Miami Valley Hospital. Ms. Jacqueline McMillan, secretary to the Board of Trustees, called the roll:
II. PROOF OF NOTICE OF MEETING Mr. Diggs reported that this meeting was called by written notification and a quorum was present. III. DISPOSITION OF PREVIOUS MINUTES Mr. Diggs moved to approve the October 5 and 6, 2000, minutes as submitted. Mr. Buerger seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. IV. EXECUTIVE SESSION 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 01-10 RESOLVED that the Wright State University Board of Trustees agreed to hold Executive Session on Thursday, November 30, 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. Palmer moved for approval. Mr. Adams seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote. V. RECESS Following the Executive Session and a tour of the trauma center and burn unit at Miami Valley Hospital, WSU trustees and student trustees met for dinner at the Rockafield House. VI. RECONVENE - ROLL CALL The Wright State University Board of Trustees reconvened on Friday, December 1, 2000, 8:30 a.m., E156 Student Union. Ms. Daisy Duncan Foster, secretary, called the roll:
Mr. Diggs 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.
Mr. Diggs presented Mr. Palmer with a plaque in recognition of his exemplary service to Wright State University as Board of Trustees chair from 1998-2000.
The Ohio Board of Regents in collaboration with leaders in higher education at Wright State and across the state has proposed a bold budget that addresses the higher education needs of the state. The following resolution endorses support of those efforts. RESOLUTION 01-11 WHEREAS the economy of this country is in a process of transformation, spawning new enterprises and demanding substantial change in existing enterprises; and WHEREAS this economy requires an increasing level of education from its citizens and rewards those who have obtained advanced education; and WHEREAS university research centers are often the focal points of the most prosperous communities; and WHEREAS Ohio is not well prepared for this new economy, ranking 40th among the states in the educational attainment of its adult population and 36th in federal research and development grants; and WHEREAS the Ohio Board of Regents, in collaboration with the state’s colleges and universities, has submitted a bold proposal to the Governor and General Assembly to prepare Ohio for the challenges we face; therefore be it RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Wright State University endorses that proposal and pledges to work with the elected officials of the state to see it accomplished. Mr. Diggs moved for adoption. Mr. Palmer seconded, and the motion was unanimously ratified by voice vote. VIII. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
Winter commencement will be held on Saturday, December 2, 2000, 10:00 a.m. in the Ervin J. Nutter Center. Section 1.03 of the Wright State University Code of Regulations provides that the Board of Trustees shall grant degrees to qualified graduates after due consideration of nominations by the faculty. Candidates were nominated at the General Faculty meeting on November 7, 2000. Since applications for degrees are accepted in advance, the recommendation was made that changes in the list to correct errors and to add or delete names of persons who unexpectedly will or will not meet all requirements for graduation be permitted. A list of winter 2000 degrees follows, along with comparison figures for winter 1999.
RESOLUTION 01-12 RESOLVED that the candidates for degrees for August and December 2000 be and hereby are confirmed and approved. Mr. Adams moved for approval. Mr. Buerger seconded, and the motion was unanimously ratified by voice vote.
Faculty Appointments and Changes Eric J. Belky, B.S., has been appointed Lecturer, Psychology, College of Science and Mathematics, effective September 1, 2000. Nancy Broughton, Ph.D., has been appointed Instructor, Modern Languages, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2000. In-Hong Cha, D.M.A., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Music, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2000. Charles M. Court, Ph.D., has been appointed Instructor, Management Science and Information Systems, Raj Soin College of Business, effective September 1, 2000. Maria L. Cronley, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Marketing, Raj Soin College of Business, effective September 1, 2000. Raymond E. Figlewicz, D.B.A., has been appointed Visiting Assistant Professor, Accountancy, Raj Soin College of Business, effective September 1, 2000. Phyllis A. Frysinger, M.Ed., has been appointed Instructor, Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, effective September 1, 2000. S. Charles Funderburk, Ph.D., has been appointed Professor, Political Science, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2000. John C. Gallagher, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective September 1, 2000. G. William Gayle, Ph.D., has been appointed Professor, Health-Physical Education-Recreation, College of Education and Human Services, effective September 1, 2000. James D. Hardman, M.S., has been appointed Instructor, Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective September 1, 2000. Steven C. Hawley, Ed.D., has been appointed Visiting Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership, College of Education and Human Services, effective September 1, 2000. T. Greg Hellems, M.F.A., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Theatre Arts, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2000. Doris G. Johnson, Ed.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Teacher Education, College of Education and Human Services, effective September 1, 2000. Corey E. Miller, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Psychology, College of Science and Mathematics, effective September 1, 2000. Gail R. Moddeman, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, College of Nursing and Health, effective September 1, 2000. Marita Carmen Rogers, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Social Work, College of Education and Human Services, effective September 1, 2000. Anne C. Russell, M.S.N., has been appointed Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing and Health, effective September 1, 2000. Donna M. Schlagheck, Ph.D., has been appointed Chair, Political Science, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2000. Tamera R. Schneider, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Psychology, College of Science and Mathematics, effective September 1, 2000. Elizabeth A. Sorensen, M.S.N., has been appointed Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing and Health, effective September 1, 2000. Ann M. Stalter, M.S.N., has been appointed Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing and Health, effective September 1, 2000. Richard Strader, M.A., has been appointed Instructor, English, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2000. Scott D. Williams, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Management, Raj Soin College of Business, effective September 1, 2000. Mindy M. Young, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Organizational Leadership, College of Education and Human Services, Lake Campus, effective September 1, 2000. Faculty Separations Richard G. Clemens, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership, College of Education and Human Services, effective July 31, 2000. Ruth B. Schumacher, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Human Services, College of Education and Human Services, effective August 31, 2000. (Retirement) Robert P. Tett, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Psychology, College of Science and Mathematics, effective August 31, 2000. Unclassified Appointments and Changes Carolyn A. Baker has been appointed Accountant, Printing Services, effective October 10, 2000. Vincent D. Bibbs, B.S., has been appointed Budget Manager, Academic Affairs, University College, effective September 11, 2000. Ina R. Bicknell, Ph.D., has been appointed Research Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective October 1, 2000. Sion D. Brinn, B.S., has been appointed Assistant Men/Women’s Swim Coach, Athletics, Ervin J. Nutter Center, effective October 1, 2000. Jill M. Brown has been appointed Assistant Director for Annual Giving, Development, University Advancement, effective October 9, 2000. Robert S. Copeland, B.A., has been appointed Director of Development, School of Medicine, effective October 1, 2000. Misty J. Cox, B.S., has been appointed Marketing Manager, Ervin J. Nutter Center, effective September 1, 2000. Jason E. Davenport, M.A., has been appointed Director of Development, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective October 1, 2000. Wendy A. Feerer has been appointed Media Specialist/Web Coordinator, Communications and Marketing, effective October 1, 2000. Shawn G. Gibbs, M.S., has been appointed Research Associate 1, OB/GYN, School of Medicine, effective October 1, 2000. Robert A. Grant, B.S., has been appointed Director of Development, Athletics, Ervin J. Nutter Center, effective October 1, 2000. Thomas C. Hartrum, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Research Professor, Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective September 1, 2000. Lynnette M. Heard, M.Ed., has been appointed Executive Director, SOCHE, effective September 18, 2000. John T. Holm, M.Ed., has been appointed Director, Mathematics Learning Center, College of Science and Mathematics, effective September 18, 2000. Carol M. Hooker, B.S., has been appointed Research/GIS Data Analyst, Center for Urban and Public Affairs, effective September 13, 2000. Viney K. Jain, Ph.D., has been appointed Research Associate, Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, effective September 1, 2000. Lillian M. Johnson, M.S.A., has been appointed Assistant to the Dean, University College, effective September 5, 2000. Naima T. Johnston, M.A., has been appointed Associate Director, Student Relations, Student Life, effective September 18, 2000. Angela M. MacLellan, B.A., has been appointed Assistant Director for Advancement, School of Medicine, effective October 1, 2000. Sheryl M. Provens has been appointed Senior Accountant, WSU Foundation, University Advancement, effective October 1, 2000. Dannette S. Richards, B.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Anatomy, School of Medicine, effective September 18, 2000. Richard J. Schumann, M.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, effective September 5, 2000. Patricia A. Seifert has been appointed Assistant to Associate Provost for Academic Affairs/Dean of University College, Provost, effective July 1, 2000. Marianne Shreck, B.A., has been appointed Senior Grants Management Specialist, Research and Sponsored Programs, effective September 1, 2000. Lois A. Shroyer, M.S., has been appointed Research Associate 1, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective October 1, 2000. Anita K. Spatz, B.S., has been appointed Director of Annual Fund, Development, University Advancement, effective October 18, 2000. Raymond B. Swann, M.A., has been appointed Partnership/Outreach Administrator, Professional Field Experiences, College of Education and Human Services, effective October 1, 2000. Kelly Tipton has been appointed Desktop Software Specialist 1, Computing and Telecommunications Systems, effective October 1, 2000. Karen M.R. Townsend, M.A., has been appointed Academic Advisor and Coordinator, University College, effective September 5, 2000. Kirk A. Winter, M.A., has been appointed Director of Development, University Advancement, effective October 1, 2000. John R. Wolfe, M.S., has been appointed Director of Academic and Instructional Services, Lake Campus, effective September 1, 2000. Rick L. Zech, B.S., has been appointed Senior Budget Analyst, Budget Planning and Resource Analysis, effective September 14, 2000. Unclassified Separations Sarah H. Collinsworth, B.S., Research Assistant/Instructor, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective October 31, 2000. James C. Crawford, M.S., Director of MBA Programs, Raj Soin College of Business, effective October 4, 2000. John M. Hicks, B.S.B.A., Manager of Student Loan Collections, Bursar’s Office, effective October 31, 2000. Krista L. Hofferbert, B.A., Assistant Director of Annual Fund, University Advancement, effective October 6, 2000. Abi L. Katz-Stein, M.A., Statistical Consultant, Statistical Consulting Center, College of Science and Mathematics, effective September 30, 2000. Jason A. Lefkowitz, B.A., Web Designer, Computing and Telecommunications Systems, effective September 1, 2000. Jesse K. Lightle, Community Program Coordinator, Center for Urban and Public Affairs, effective October 5, 2000. Annette Luyegu, Ph.D., Research Associate 2, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective August 31, 2000. Giorgio M. McBeath, M.T.E., Assistant Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective July 9, 2000. (Deceased) David C. McGuire, B.A., Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions, effective September 29, 2000. Christopher S. Starr, Senior Help Desk Analyst, Computing and Telecommunications Systems, effective October 2, 2000. Karen M.R. Townsend, Academic Advisor and Coordinator of McLin Scholars, University College, effective September 29, 2000. Alan J. Yeck, Program Developer, Center for Professional Development, effective September 5, 2000. Zhiping Zhang, Ph.D., Research Associate, Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, effective September 29, 2000. Classified and Unclassified Hourly Appointments and Changes Donald R. Adamson has been appointed Maintenance and Repair Worker, Physical Plant, effective October 2, 2000. Roberta L. Bowers has been appointed Senior Photographer, Center for Teaching and Learning, effective October 9, 2000. Ronnie Carson has been appointed Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective September 25, 2000. Valerie S. Clark has been appointed Accounting Clerk, Ervin J. Nutter Center, effective October 5, 2000. Wilhelmena Mieke Clark has been appointed Senior Library Technical Assistant, University Libraries-Dunbar, effective September 26, 2000. Sergio R. Duarte has been appointed Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, Ervin J. Nutter Center, effective September 18, 2000. Misty L. Hall, A.A., has been appointed Secretary, Dean’s Office, College of Education and Human Services, effective October 16, 2000. Noelle M. Hillard has been appointed Police Officer 1, Public Safety, effective November 6, 2000. Roger I. Lester has been appointed Athletics Groundskeeper, Physical Plant, effective September 18, 2000. Mina L. Lundy has been appointed Senior Secretary, Registrar’s Office, effective October 30, 2000. Bryan M. Martin has been appointed Clerk/Receptionist, University College, effective October 9, 2000. Erin L. Mattan, B.A., has been appointed Library Technical Assistant, University Libraries-Dunbar, effective November 6, 2000. Vicki L. Miller has been appointed Secretary, Printing Services, effective October 12, 2000. Michael W. Moses has been appointed Grounds Maintenance Worker 1, Physical Plant, effective November 6, 2000. Angela P. Moss has been appointed Senior Secretary, African and African American Studies, College of Liberal Arts, effective November 6, 2000. Jesse L. Noble has been appointed Audio Engineer, Center for Teaching and Learning, effective October 28, 2000. Doris M. Osborne has been appointed Budget Analyst, Budget Planning and Resource Analysis, effective July 22, 2000. Heather D. Overbay has been appointed Research Technician, College of Urban and Public Affairs, effective October 4, 2000. Richard A. Perry has been appointed Senior Library Technical Assistant, University Libraries-Dunbar, effective October 4, 2000. Scott A. Poland has been appointed Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective November 6, 2000. Gwana C. Pontsler has been appointed Records Technician, Graduate Studies, effective October 9, 2000. R. Emily Reihle, B.A., has been appointed HR Records/Data Specialist, Human Resources, effective October 2, 2000. Mary L. Sammons has been appointed Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective September 25, 2000. Danny C. Sherrill has been appointed Pressman 2, Printing Services, effective October 16, 2000. Tami J. Smith has been appointed Academic Program Verification Coordinator, Registrar, effective November 6, 2000. Solomon D. Waderie has been appointed Library Technical Assistant, University Libraries-Dunbar, effective October 30, 2000. Classified and Unclassified Hourly Separations Gwendolyn Bryan, Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, Ervin J. Nutter Center, effective August 24, 2000. Keith Harphant, Grounds Maintenance Worker 1, Physical Plant, effective October 6, 2000. Elaine K. LaDue, Library Associate, University Libraries-Fordham, effective September 26, 2000. Joan A. Mullins, Senior Secretary, African and African American Studies, College of Liberal Arts, effective October 27, 2000. (Retirement) Jennifer R. Ramirez, Clerk/Receptionist, Educational Leadership, College of Education and Human Services, effective October 24, 2000. Sherry L. Reid, Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective October 11, 2000. Leah S. Ricketts, Senior Secretary, Academic Support Services, College of Education and Human Services, effective October 16, 2000. Daniel R. Shuman, B.A., Police Officer 2, Public Safety, effective September 29, 2000. Beverly F. Stacy, Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective October 16, 2000. RESOLUTION 01-13
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. Mr. Buerger moved for approval. Ms. Foster seconded, and the motion was unanimously ratified by roll call vote. The following gifts have been received and acknowledgment sent to the donors:
RESOLUTION 01-14 RESOLVED that the gifts and donations listed above are hereby accepted. Mr. Buerger moved for approval. Mr. Adams seconded, and the moltion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
Since the last Board meeting, investments for September 2000 have been received. These reports have been distributed to the trustees and are filed in the Board of Trustees’ office.
Wright State University’s cumulative total of funded projects amounts to nearly $23 million through the first four months of fiscal year 2001. This number represents a slight increase over last October’s record-setting pace. WSU was awarded $1.4 million in supplemental funds for the Department of Defense contract "Low Level Chemical Toxicity: Relevance to Chemical Agent Defense." Total support for this project now exceeds $7 million. In addition, the National Institutes of Health has funded two new multi-year research grants for Principal Investigators in the School of Medicine. Nearly $700,000 is available for the first year support of these projects. RESOLUTION 01-15 RESOLVED that the contracts and grants submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are ratified. Ms. Langdon moved for approval. Mr. Adams seconded, and the motion was unanimously ratified by roll call vote. IX. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
Ms. Foster reported on the Academic Affairs committee meeting of November 10, 2000. The following topics were discussed:
Ms. Foster stated that given that women’s worth has been grossly underrepresented, she is pleased that Wright State is moving in a direction to bring some authenticity to women’s worth and the process of that worth. Ms. Foster trusts that the Provost and the dean will provide the kind of leadership needed for this major to become the premier women’s study major that it promises to be. RESOLUTION 01-16 WHEREAS, the university and the College of Liberal Arts recognize the value of background and a B.A. degree in Women’s Studies; and WHEREAS, the College of Liberal Arts and the Women’s Studies Program have developed a B.A. degree in Women’s Studies to meet these needs; and WHEREAS, the B.A. degree in Women’s 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 Women Studies, as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is approved. Ms. Foster moved for approval. Mr. Adams seconded, and the motion was unanimously ratified by voice vote.
RESOLUTION 01-17 WHEREAS, faculty members who have served ten or more years as fully-affiliated and full-time members at Wright State University will automatically be granted the emeritus title upon retirement and upon written request by the faculty member to the provost; and WHEREAS, Harper A. Roehm, professor of Accountancy, retired in 1992 after serving the university in a fully-affiliated and full-time status for 26 years, and has requested emeritus status; and WHEREAS, Herbert T. Neve, associate professor of Religion, retired in 1996 after serving the university in a fully-affiliated and full-time status for 24 years, and has requested emeritus status; therefore be it RESOLVED that the requests for emeritus status for the aforementioned faculty members, submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are endorsed. Mr. Soin moved for approval. Mr. Buerger seconded, and the motion was unanimously ratified by voice vote.
A report of research activities for fiscal year 1999-2000 was distributed, indicating a 30% increase over FY 1998-99. It was reported that current grant and contract awards are up compared to this time last year.
An update on the implementation of the AAUP faculty contract was provided. A smooth transition as the university adjusted to a collective bargaining environment was reported.
The search for a dean for the Raj Soin College of Business is underway. Dr. Moore anticipates naming a new dean in December. As a result of General Education reform, the development of a common class schedule integrating both three and four hour courses is in progress. The Millett Hall renovation project is scheduled to begin January 2001.
Mr. Jenkins reported on the Advancement Committee meeting of November 10, 2000.
Recent Alumni Association activities were summarized. Highlighted were the Dean’s event, Homecoming events in September and the Alumni Board development event in November. Upcoming events will include a Bengal’s bus trip on November 26, Rowdy’s birthday party on December 16 and the Bolinga Cultural Resources Center 30th Anniversary Alumni Brunch on January 13. It was noted that new membership materials are being developed. The annual election was completed, and the officers will be voted on in November.
The Foundation Board approved the new by-laws. The major changes include increasing membership from 21 to a minimum of 25 and a maximum of 35; inclusion of the fund-raising oriented mission statement; board meetings reduced from 4 to 3 per year; and the addition of Membership and Resources committees. The next steps in the Foundation reorganization include long range planning and goal setting. This work will continue with the help of Joe Phelan and probably conclude by June. Mr. Rick Wegmann was elected to the Board and Mr. Cornelius Martin accepted our invitation to the board and will be voted on in February. Mr. Malte vonMatthiessen was elected as vice chair and will also chair the new Membership committee. Mr. Michael DiFlora was elected as chair of the Investment committee. The Heritage Gala will be on Saturday evening, November 11. We expect 155 guests this year. Heartland Airlines made an excellent presentation to the Investment Committee on October 30. However, the committee declined to recommend investment in Heartland, mainly because the Foundation’s investment policy prohibits venture capital investments particularly in single enterprises.
Mrs. Marcia Muller reviewed three charts depicting the tripling of the Foundation’s total assets, endowment funds and gifts/pledges in the past decade. The monthly gift report showed $1.8 million received to date this year, up considerably from last year. She also reported on the Cantelupe Gallery naming and the opening of the play 1903 Wings of Dreams, which was underwritten by National City Bank.
Ms. Cindy Young, executive director of Communications and Marketing addressed the committee about recent marketing initiatives and the work of the new marketing committee. The team is working with Stamats and the Nielson Network to develop and implement an image advertising campaign for WSU. The team will also finalize WSU’s recruitment plan, conduct research, enhance university communication and cooperation, and focus on graduate as well as undergraduate recruitment marketing.
The first draft of the university case statement is due next week and the college case statements will be edited between now and year-end. Ms. Muller noted that a series of community briefings would be held to inform small groups of community leaders about the Campaign. Presently, the kick-off for the Campaign is tentatively scheduled for fall of 2001, possibly in conjunction with Homecoming.
Mr. Soin, chair, reported on the Building and Grounds Committee meeting of November 10, 2000.
Ms. Vicky Davidson explained that two university departments from University Advancement and Student Affairs formerly occupied the Alumni/Foundation Building. Half the’ building was named the Alumni/Foundation Building and the other half The Forest Lane Community Center. The Alumni/Foundation department has recently moved out of the building into renovated space in Allyn Hall and Wright State University would like to rename the entire building The Community Center. The building is being used for interim swing space. Committee members agreed to the name change but commented that no Board resolution may be necessary. Mr. Raj Soin observed that The Wright Way Policy 3701 refers to buildings named due to an endowment. Clarification was made at the Executive Session.
The proposal of the second phase of the Food Service Master Plan project to upgrade food service facilities currently housed in the Student Union was discussed. Currently there are seven locations where food is served resulting in inefficiencies in staffing, equipment, and community confusion caused by limited hours at various locations. With the proposed plan, fast food will be served in one location, while the second location will offer various cooked meals. Food will be prepared in one central kitchen to be located in the Student Union. Mr. Soin asked if the students had approved the proposal. Students as well as staff have been thoroughly involved from the beginning of the concept. They have toured various facilities, obtained faculty input, and are in agreement with the schematic plan. Currently, Facilities Planning and Management is working with a team including a university food service consultant, an architect, members of Student Government, Student Affairs, and Sodexho-Marriott. The team has agreed upon a schematic design and the recommended design/construction schedule. Food service revenues will fund the project. Mr. Martin Jenkins asked if a faculty dining room was included in the project. This is not shown in the current schematic design but will be incorporated during design development. The committee agreed to support the project and asked that further updates be provided as the process continues.
An update of the capital projects and other major projects were presented. The Millett Hall project bids were received under construction budget thus providing Wright State with options for reallocation of excess funds.
The students were polled through the student fall election ballot asking whether they would like to have the bell tower rebuilt and if so where. Two locations were presented as options with a space for write-in suggestions. The students selected the "Green Circle" for the location. A committee then met consisting of faculty, retirees, students and an alumni representative. The selected location was visited and agreed to by the group. The committee asked for an alternate to be included for a cost estimate for lighting and sound. Ms. Davidson would like to present the proposal to the President’s Cabinet for approval with construction beginning next summer and project completion by fall quarter 2001.
Mr. Adams, chair, reported on the Finance and Audit Committee meeting of November 10, 2000. The following topics were discussed:
Mr. Buerger, chair, reported on the committee meeting of November 10, 2000.
Mr. Michael Jackson, president of Student Government, reported on Homecoming 2000. This year’s homecoming had the largest student participation in memory and was held during the fall soccer season. Veronica Njodinezeh and B. J. Missick were crowned queen and king respectively. Student Government fall elections were held in October with the largest voter turnout ever. Mr. Jackson reported on the vote concerning the "re-construction" of the old Bell Tower. Mr. Eric Schweser, vice president of Student Government, reported on the survey Student Government conducted concerning various campus issues. With regard to a parking garage, 71% of the students were in favor of it, but only 54% were willing to support a fee increase to pay for it. Eighty percent of students polled felt that faculty evaluations should be published in some format. Only 10% of the students surveyed were satisfied with food service. Food Service complaints are primarily concerned with the quality of the food. Students are pleased with the new Hangar, but cost and service, particularly with regard to the number of registers open at given times, are issues. Student Government is now receiving positive feedback on the new parking regulations. Many of the previous problems have been resolved.
Dr. Dan Abrahamowicz indicated that there has been local media discussion of student athletes, especially in regard to recruitment. Staff from athletics discussed recruitment and Wright State University’s recruiting philosophy. Dr. Cusack reported on the highly competitive nature of athletic recruitment. Students are expected to be both good athletes and good students. Wright State University’s philosophy is to give 4-year scholarships to athletes. Scholarships are revoked only for academic or disciplinary problems. Ms. Fitch, Women’s Basketball Coach, and Mr. Schilling, Men’s Basketball Coach, discussed the recruiting process. Their first priority in recruitment is strong values as well as strong academics. The pool of potential recruits is narrowed through the use of scouting services. Coaches then visit high schools and send out hand-written letters every week to those players they want to recruit. WSU has great success in getting the recruits if they can get them to the campus. General discussion took place as to how Wright State University can increase student and community support at the home games. Mr. Gary Dickstein (director of Judicial Affairs), Mr. Rodney Fleming (executive director of Student Legal Services), Mr. Michael Booher (on-campus attorney), and Mr. Josh Hutson (Student Legal Services Board chairperson) discussed the Student Legal Services program at Wright State University. Student Legal Services offers students limited legal services for an optional fee of $6.00 per quarter. After a slow start in the winter of 2000, the student participation rate for legal service has grown to about 70% of the student body. Student Legal Services is a private corporation that provides information and services for students as to their legal rights and obligations. Thus far, Mr. Booher has seen 560 students with a variety of issues. Mr. Hutson reported on the activities of the Board of directors for Student Legal Service that is made up of mostly students. Students are very pleased with the service.
College of Nursing and Health-Distance Learning Dr. Kim Goldenberg introduced Dr. Patricia Martin, dean of the College of Nursing and Health. The College of Nursing and Health has been using distance learning techniques for several years to augment regular classes via telecommunication to reach rural RNs returning to school for a baccalaureate degree. One example of augmenting regular classroom teaching is the use of case studies presented via the Internet; this technique offers students an opportunity to share their thoughts, see their classmates’ comments, and receive faculty review of all student comments. Learning to use the Internet to communicate is important to undergraduates and graduate nursing students alike. The RNs who live near Lake Campus have been receiving their classes via telecommunication using main campus distance learning classrooms. This telecommunication-type learning allows small rural cohorts, when partnered with main campus cohorts, to have a cost-effective offering and a richer classroom experience due to the diversity of urban-rural, different ethnicity, and individual differences inherent in greater numbers of student experiences. Based on a federal grant for almost $1 million from the Division of Nursing for a three-year period, an online RN-BSN track began last spring under the leadership of Dr. Barbara S. O’Brien. Thanks to excellent support from many campus services (e.g., CATs, Library, and Admissions), these students can earn their degree without ever coming to campus. Many techniques for delivering education via this media have been identified and developed. The grant also includes a substantive evaluation component for answering questions related to effectiveness. XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS XII. NEW BUSINESS
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