WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
ONE HUNDRED AND NINETY THIRD MEETING
February 1 and 2, 2001
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, February 1, 2001, 4:00 p.m., in 210 Allyn Hall. Ms. Daisy Duncan Foster, secretary of the Board of Trustees, called the roll:
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Present Michael Adams Robert E. Buerger Matthew O. Diggs, Jr. Daisy Duncan Foster Martin D. Jenkins Bonnie G. Langdon Gail H. Littlejohn Thomas E. Palmer |
Absent Rajesh K. Soin |
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 November 30 and December 1, 2000, minutes as submitted. Ms. Langdon 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 01-18
RESOLVED that the Wright State University Board of Trustees agreed to hold Executive Session on Thursday, February 1, 2001; 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. Ms. Foster seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
V. RECESS
Following the Executive Session and a tour of the newly renovated Allyn Hall, 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, February 2, 2001, 8:30 a.m., E156 Student Union. Ms. Jacqueline McMillan, secretary to the Board of Trustees, called the roll:
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Present Michael Adams Robert E. Buerger Matthew O. Diggs, Jr. Martin D. Jenkins Bonnie G. Langdon Gail H. Littlejohn Thomas E. Palmer Brian E. Syska Michelle E. Novak |
Absent Daisy Duncan Foster Rajesh K. Soin |
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.
- REPORT OF THE CHAIR
A. Introduction of 2000-2001 Trustee Scholars
Seth Chalmer is a freshman in the Musical Theatre program from Montpelier, Vermont, where he was heavily involved in the Vermont theatre community. Seth made his performance debut last quarter with the Music department, singing the role of Figaro in a scene from "The Marriage of Figaro." He will be in the Theatre Department’s production of "Inherit the Wind" this quarter and will sing the role of Guisseppe in Gilbert and Sullivan’s "The Gondoliers" in May.
Elizabeth Guy is a graduate of Vandalia-Butler High School. She plans to graduate with a degree from the Raj Soin College of Business with a minor in French. Elizabeth has been actively involved with the College Republicans this year, and hopes to become involved in the International Business Club at Wright State.
VIII. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
A. Promotion and Tenure
The university-wide Promotion and Tenure Committee conducted a mail ballot to consider a recommendation received from the College of Engineering and Computer Science Promotion and Tenure Committee for consideration of tenure for the following new university faculty member:
Dr. Nikolaos G. Bourbakis
Professor of Computer Science and Engineering
Dr. Bourbakis held a tenured position at his previous institution, and has a distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and service.
RESOLUTION 01-19
RESOLVED that the promotion and tenure recommendation as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are approved
Mr. Jenkins moved for approval. Mr. Buerger seconded, and the motion was ratified by roll call vote.
B. Confirmation of Academic and Administrative Appointments and Changes
Faculty Appointments and Changes
Faculty Separations
David M. Burkhart, M.D., Associate Residency director and Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, School of Medicine, effective January 19, 2001.
Max A. Clark, D.O., Assistant Professor, OB/GYN, School of Medicine, effective December 15, 2000.
Donna C. Courtney, Ed.D., Coordinator of Business Education and Vocational Education, director of Workforce Education Center, Educational Leadership and Associate Professor, College of Education and Human Services, effective December 31, 2000. (Retirement)
Scott A. Doak, M.D., Assistant Professor, Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, effective November 30, 2000.
Maria J. Gonzalez, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, effective December 31, 2000.
Kathryn A. Goodrich, M.S., Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing and Health, effective December 31, 2000.
Richard A. Page, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Psychology, College of Science and Mathematics, effective December 16, 2000. (Deceased)
David M. Rube, M.D., Assistant director of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry and Assistant Professor, Psychiatry and Pediatrics, School of Medicine, effective November 3, 2000.
June A. Tierney, M.S.N., Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing and Health, effective December 31, 2000.
Unclassified Appointments and Changes
Angelique C. Borchers, M.S.W., has been appointed Social Worker, Reach Out of Montgomery County, School of Medicine, effective November 6, 2000.
Daniel L. Brickler has been appointed Distance Education and Lab Manager, Biomedical, Industrial & Human Factors Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective November 27, 2000.
Jeffery S. Dabney has been appointed Desktop Service Specialist 1, Communications and Technology, College of Education and Human Services, effective December 1, 2000.
Anna Esposito, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Research Scientist, Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective November 6, 2000.
Michael R. Evans, M.B.A., has been appointed director of M.B.A. Programs, Raj Soin College of Business, effective December 4, 2000.
Melissa R. Forquer, B.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effectrive January 1, 2001.
Maloy Ghosh, Ph.D., has been appointed Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective October 16, 2000.
Daniel J. Hegemier has been appointed Men’s Basketball Coach, Student Athletics, Lake Campus, effective November 1, 2000.
Denice E. Hoendorf, B.A., has been appointed Assistant director of Regulatory Compliance, Financial Aid, effective November 1, 2000.
Christopher S. Hoffman, B.S., has been appointed Special Program Coordinator, Pre-College Programs, effective January 2, 2001.
Keith D. Huck, M.S.E.E., has been appointed Computer Support Research Scientist, Computer Science and Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective December 11, 2000.
Eric X. Hull, B.A., has been appointed Data Analyst, Budget Planning and Resource Analysis, effective January 2, 2001.
Patrick W. Kachurek, B.A., has been appointed Help Desk Analyst, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective December 4, 2000.
Madhavi Kadakia, Ph.D., has been appointed Research Assistant Professor, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective November 6, 2000.
David T. McFeeley, M.S., has been appointed Women’s Basketball Coach, Student Athletics, Lake Campus, effective November 1, 2000.
Kevin M. O’Brien has been appointed Programmer, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective November 13, 2000.
Heather D. Overbay has been appointed Research Assistant, Center for Urban and Public Affairs, effective October 4, 2000.
Madakasiva V. Padma, M.D., has been appointed Research Associate, Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, effective November 1, 2000.
Saundra A. Parker, M.S., has been appointed Cognitive Behavioral Clinician, Community Health, Dayton Correctional Institution, School of Medicine, effective December 4, 2000.
Sharon R. Powell has been appointed Desktop Services Manager, Computing and Telecommunication Services, effective December 1, 2000.
Brett S. Powers, M.S.I.S., has been appointed Health Sciences Librarian, University Libraries-Fordham, effective November 6, 2000.
Jennifer L. Rice, B.A., has been appointed Assistant director of Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions, effective October 31, 2000.
Brian K. Shellhaas has been appointed Desktop Services Specialist 2, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective December 1, 2000.
Gary A. Sutton, B.S., has been appointed Student Loan Collections Manager, Bursar, effective January 8, 2001.
Kevin G. Watson, B.S., has been appointed Assistant Dean of Fiscal Affairs, College of Education and Human Services, effective November 14, 2000.
Greg A. Wemer has been appointed Desktop Service Specialist 2, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective December 1, 2000.
Cynthia D. Young, B.F.A., has been appointed Executive director, Communications and Marketing, effective October 1, 2000.
Terry M. Young, B.S., has been appointed Senior Programmer/Analyst, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective November 1, 2000.
Christine M. Zeller, M.S., has been appointed Research Biostatistician, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective November 1, 2000.
Jeffrey C. Zentner has been appointed Web Designer, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective December 1, 2000.
Unclassified Separations
Katherine K. Blossom, B.S.N., Clinical Research Nurse, Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, effective December 15, 2000.
Charissa K. Brannon, B.S., Research Associate 2, Center for Urban and Public Affairs, effective December 5, 2000.
Tina Carlson, B.S., Research Assistant, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective November 30, 2000.
Stewart A. Feld, Ph.D., Research Scientist, University Research Center-WPAFB, College of Science and Mathematics, effective December 18, 2000.
Marial, helvetica, sans serifuisa Marcelo, M.A., Research Associate, Pharmacology/Toxicology, School of Medicine, effective November 29, 2000.
Paul J. McNulty, M.A., Industry Program Developer, Center for Professional Development, effective January 5, 2001.
Xiangbing Meng, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Research Associate, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective November 7, 2000.
Charlotte Slader, B.S., Research Assistant, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective November 3, 2000.
Diana K. Slater, M.S., Teacher Certification Advisor, Academic Support Services, College of Education and Human Services, effective December 1, 2000.
Crete M. Vandeval, Berry Room Coordinator, Ervin J. Nutter Center, effective December 31, 2000.
Classified and Unclassified Hourly Appointments and Changes
Malon E. Bailey has been appointed Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective November 6, 2000.
Deborah A. Berry has been appointed Materials Handler 1, Materials Management, effective November 13, 2000.
Andrea D. Blair, B.S., has been appointed Research Lab Technician, Pharmacology/Toxicology, School of Medicine, effective December 20, 2000.
Crystal L. Carr has been appointed Accounting Clerk, Printing Services, effective January 2, 2001.
Ronald D. Combs has been appointed Customer Services Representative, Physical Plant, effective December 9, 2000.
Edward G. Depp has been appointed Administrative Secretary, Psychiatry, School of Medicine, effective December 11, 2000.
Jenny R. Garringer has been appointed Publications Coordinator, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective November 18, 2000.
Bonita L. Jay, B.A., has been appointed Senior Secretary, Student Services, College of Education and Human Services, effective December 7, 2000.
Meltem Kokaly, B.S., has been appointed Employment Coordinator, Human Resources, effective November 27, 2000.
Krista M. Kuhlman, B.A., has been appointed Parking Facility Attendant, Parking and Transportation, effective December 21, 2000.
Rose L. Leonhardt has been appointed Secretary, Internal Medicine/Dermatology, School of Medicine, effective November 6, 2000.
Eddie E. Luttrell has been appointed Cable Plant Specialist, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective November 13, 2000.
Gerald L. Marratta has been appointed Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective December 11, 2000.
Kimberly A. Martin has been appointed Senior Secretary, Raj Soin College of Business, effective December 13, 2000.
Lori H. Metivier has been appointed Administrative Secretary, Community Health/Health Systems Management, School of Medicine, effective November 11, 2000.
Kimberly D. Monhollen has been appointed Police Officer 2, Public Safety, effective December 9, 2000.
Mark A. Morgan has been appointed Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective December 11, 2000.
Shannon L. Norton, B.F.A., has been appointed Senior Secretary, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective November 13, 2000.
Scott A. Poland has been appointed Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective January 12, 2001.
Anthony R. Robinson, B.S., has been appointed Senior Library Technical Assistant, University Libraries-Fordham, effective November 11, 2000.
Patricia A. Rogers has been appointed Administrative Secretary, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective December 5, 2000.
Theordore D. Russell has been appointed Auto Mechanic-Lead, Parking and Transportation, effective August 12, 1999.
Paul D. Shields has been appointed Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective December 4, 2000.
Anthony Simon has been appointed Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective November 6, 2000.
Libby J. Stephens, B.A., has been appointed Secretary, Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective January 12, 2001.
Scott A. Wells has been appointed Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective November 13, 2000.
Ann M. Williams has been appointed Customer Service Representative, Physical Plant, effective December 9, 2000.
Shawn T. Williamson has been appointed Painter 1, Physical Plant, effective December 27, 2000.
Classified and Unclassified Hourly Separations
Dana A. Dillard, Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective December 6, 2000.
Deborah G. Dennis, Secretary, Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective November 10, 2000.
Kristine M. Hardy, B.S., Research Lab Technician, Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, effective January 5, 2001.
Daniel C. Jacobs, B.S., Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective November 1, 2000.
Mary A. McGovern-Tucker, Community Health Advocate, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective December 31, 2000.
Gregory D. Miller, Purchasing Assistant 1, Purchasing, effective December 15, 2000.
Mark A. Morgan, Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective January 10, 2001.
Barbara A. O’Meara, Senior Community Health Advocate, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective December 31, 2000.
Karen A. Presdorf, M.S., Assistant director for Health Promotion, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective January 31, 2001.
Jesse L. Purvis, Police Officer 1, Public Safety, effective November 13, 2000.
Anthony Simon, Environmental Services Worker, Physical Plant, effective November 7, 2000.
Kelly S. Wood, Senior Secretary, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective January 5, 2001.
RESOLUTION 01-20
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. Mr. Adams seconded, and the motion was ratified by roll call vote.
C. Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
The following gifts have been received and acknowledgment sent to the donors:
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To the Athletic Department |
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From:
From:
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Tony
Tononi
369 Forestview Drive Dayton, OH 45324 Food for Baseball Picnic Estimated Value: $102.77
Ira H. Stanley 4750 Hempstead Station Dr. Dayton, OH 45429 10 Printers, 8 Computers, 4 Laptops for use in Athletics Estimated Value: $30,000
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To the Biomedical, Industrial and Human Factors Department
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Rockwell Software 504 Beaver Street Sewickley, PA 15143 Arena Software Estimated Value: $2,000
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To the College of Engineering and Computer Science |
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From:
To the WSU Alumni Association From:
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Barnstead-Thermolyne Dennis H. Smith 2555 Kerper Blvd. Dubuque, IA 52001 Three Zone Split Tube Furnace Estimated Value: $8,136.00
Jerry and Maribeth Stump 5137 Pondorary Place Kettering, OH 45440 One week at a Fairfield Resort in Ocean Ridge, FL Estimated Value: $1,400 |
RESOLUTION 01-21
RESOLVED that the gifts and donations listed above are hereby accepted.
Ms. Littlejohn moved for approval. Ms. Langdon seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
D. Report of Investments
Since the last Board meeting, investments for October and November 2000 have been received. These reports have been distributed to the trustees and are on file in the Board of Trustees’ office.
E. Ratification of Contracts and Grants
Wright State University’s fiscal year 2001 grant and contract funding continues to outpace last year's record. As of December 2000, WSU logged more than $30 million in external support, compared to just over $28 million one year ago. Since the last Board of Trustees’ meeting, WSU has been awarded a new Department of Defense contract for research to be conducted by Dr. Jay Dean of the Department of Physiology and Biophysics. Initial funding of $231,000 has been awarded for the work entitled "Cellular Mechanisms of Oxygen Toxicity in the Mammalian Central Nervous System." The sponsor is expected to award more than $700,000 for the three-year research project.
RESOLUTION 01-22
RESOLVED that the contracts and grants submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are ratified.
Mr. Adams moved for approval. Mr. Jenkins seconded, and the motion was unanimously ratified by roll call vote.
IX. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD
- Academic Affairs Committee
Mr. Adams reported on the Academic Affairs committee meeting of January 19, 2001. The following topics were discussed:
- MS in Teaching in Interdisciplinary Science and Mathematics
- Emeritus Request
RESOLUTION 01-23
WHEREAS, Wright State University has developed a strong faculty group of science and mathematics educators jointly in the College of Science and Mathematics and the College of Education and Human Services who provide a leadership role in the state in science and mathematics education; and
WHEREAS, there is increasing demand for advanced content preparation for practicing teachers; and new programs targeted to new state of Ohio licensure standards and criteria, and
WHEREAS a new, Interdisciplinary Master of Science in Teaching has been proposed to meet these needs and addressed primarily to middle school teachers, and
WHEREAS, this new degree program has been approved by the Graduate Council and Faculty Senate; now therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Master of Science in Teaching in Interdisciplinary Science and Mathematics, as submitted to this meeting be, and the same is, hereby approved.
Mr. Buerger moved for approval. Mr. Diggs seconded, and the motion was unanimously ratified by voice vote.
RESOLUTION 01-24
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, Donna Courtney, associate professor of Education, has served the university since 1984 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; therefore be it
RESOLVED that the request for emeritus status for the aforementioned faculty member, submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is endorsed.
Ms. Littlejohn moved for approval. Mr. Buerger seconded, and the motion was unanimously ratified by voice vote.
- Report of the Provost
The Master of Urban Administration has been changed to Master of Public Administration. The new title better communicates the degree content to the public and will better serve program graduates. The substance of the degree now emphasizes a broader set of competencies focusing on the foundations of public administration.
The original name of the Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center has been reinstated. This change coincides with the celebration of the center’s 30th anniversary.
Dr. Berkwood Farmer, currently dean of the School of Business at Longwood College in Virginia, has been appointed dean of the Raj Soin College of Business effective July 1, 2001.
The search for a dean of the Lake Campus is underway. Dr. Moore anticipates naming a new dean in May.
B. Advancement Committee
Ms. Littlejohn, chair, reported on the Advancement Committee meeting of January 19, 2001.
- Alumni Association Update
Recent Alumni Association activities were summarized. Highlighted were the election of officers, the Bengals trip, the African American Alumni Night, Rowdy’s birthday party, the Bolinga Alumni Brunch, and the Financial Aid Seminar. All the events were favorably attended. Upcoming events include the annual Beer Tasting event on January 27th, an Indianapolis Alumni event on February 3rd, and the College Outstanding Alumni Awards Brunch on February 17th. Ms. Gail Littlejohn asked about the implications for staffing the growth of affinity groups, such as the African American Alumni chapter. Mrs. Marcia Muller and Mr. Reynolds concurred that the staff of three professionals could handle the additional responsibilities. Mr. Martin Jenkins asked that the minutes reflect recognition of the professionalism and dedication of the current staff that makes the additional activities possible.
- WSU Foundation/Development Report
The November cash report was reviewed. The total cumulative cash is up by 82% and the total overall is up by 105%. In December the cash giving was up by 16%; however the gifts in kind were down.
Corporate support continues to increase, possibly due to the consistency of the annual corporate appeal. It was noted that non-alumni individual support is rising. As of today we have received just under $3.2 million. The Kettering Foundation gift of $500,000 was booked in January 2001.
A conference on Major Gift Fund Raising for deans will be held in mid-February in Florida. Six deans are planning to attend along with several development officers and Mrs. Muller.
The nominations of Mr. David Gutridge and Mr. Cornelius Martin to the Foundation Board will be voted on in February.
The Long Range Planning committee is gathering data for analysis and goal setting purposes. This process should be completed by June 2001. The expectation is that the Foundation Board will own the plan and share actively in the work of meeting the goals.
Mrs. Muller will be attending the AGB Conference in Florida next week for Foundation staff and volunteer leadership. President and Mrs. Goldenberg and Mr. Jerry Sutton, the Foundation treasurer, will also attend.
- The Use of Technology in Development
The use of technology in the development process was explained. The process of identification of prospects, the qualifications needed, the cultivation process, the solicitation and then the stewardship process utilizing technology was clarified. A development web page will soon be developed to inform people about WSU and to aid in the cultivation processes. The web page will include alumni information, pledge forms for online donations, donor recognition, various links to pages of different departments and various ways to keep in touch with all alumni. Also, there is a new automated telemarketing system that will assist in soliciting the alumni. The new system will allow more contacts and more talk time with the alumni. An electronic screening of our database is being conducted which will identify new potential donors.
- Trends in Philanthropy
Mrs. Muller attended a seminar in Columbus recently that addressed changes in the trends in philanthropy. She noted that in 1999, $20.4 billion went to higher education. Noted were the increase of intergenerational transfer of wealth and the controversy over how the elimination of estate tax will affect bequest gifts. She reported that there are fewer gifts but bigger gifts nationwide. In capital campaigns, approximately 50% of the total donations come from deferred gifts. Charitable trusts and family foundations are on the rise. Charitable gift annuities are growing in popularity. Donor advised funds are on the increase.
C. Building and Grounds Committee
Ms. Langdon reported on the Building and Grounds Committee meeting of January 19, 2001.
- Construction Projects Status Report
An update of the capital projects and other major projects was presented. A multimedia presentation was shown of The Hangar, Millett Hall, Rehabilitation and the Rike Hall lobbies project.
The Millett Hall Rehabilitation project is on schedule. Demolition of the basement is complete and demolition work has begun on the first floor.
The Student Honors facility schedule has changed slightly. Instead of opening with all 384 beds it will be phased; the facility will open this fall with approximately 256 beds and the remaining 128 beds will open next fall.
- Other Business
- Finance and Audit Committee
Mr. Adams, chair, reported on the Finance and Audit Committee meeting of January 19, 2001. The following topics were discussed:
- Representatives from Banc One reviewed their performance reports for Wright State University’s working capital investments. Mr. McFarland reviewed the performance report from Fifth Third Bank. They exceeded the applicable indexes by which they are compared.
- The committee spent a considerable amount of time discussing the food service project for the Student Union. The main focus of the project is to have two dining areas on campus: one a "grab’n’go" area (Allyn Hall’s Hangar) and one serving finer food (the proposed Student Union Marketplace). The food service project will be presented for Board approval at the April 2001 meeting in order to have the project done by the beginning of fall quarter 2002. To meet that schedule, Ms. Vicky Davidson will enter into a contract for design development work to be performed prior to the April Board meeting.
- The Investment Reports for the university for October and November 2000 indicate that Wright State is doing well with our investments.
- Mr. Adams raised a question pertaining to the Management Letter sent to the university by Deloitte & Touche. He inquired about a figure of $995,000 that was disclosed as a write-off for un-located capital equipment. Mr. Ulliman reported that this was equipment that was not properly disposed of and the loss spanned over several years, not just one. Methods of avoiding this kind of loss in future years are currently being reviewed by the University Controller’s office. Mr. Ulliman noted that the figure did not take depreciation into account. A number of unlocated items were old and obsolete.
- Mr. Jenkins raised a question in regards to Ohio State’s recent decision to attempt to remove the cap for tuition increases in Ohio. He asked if there was any plan at Wright State that included a tuition guarantee that would avoid yearly increases in tuition. There is currently no such plan at Wright State.
Mr. Sherbet reviewed the program Wright State does have in place. Under this plan, tuition for incoming students is figured for a five-year period including moderate tuition increases. That amount is divided into equal payments. If the student graduates within four years, they can either receive a refund of the remaining year’s tuition payments or they can use it for their first year of graduate studies.
Mr. Sherbet explained that the university has experienced low participation in this program. This may be due in part to the short time allotted to discuss it during the campus orientation day. It was suggested to advertise the program more and to possibly use it as a recruiting tool.
E. Student Affairs Committee
Mr. Buerger, chair, reported on the committee meeting of January 19, 2001.
- Student Government President Report
Mr. Michael Jackson, Student Government president, presented a new video entitled "The Bolinga Center: A Retrospective" produced in honor of the 30-year anniversary of the Bolinga Center. Mr. Jackson is on the search committee for the new director of the Bolinga Center. The search committee expects to make a final selection by the middle of February.
Student Government has been working on course evaluations. With the assistance of Computer and Telecommunications Services, the plan is for students to complete course evaluation forms and then publish them online through the Raider Online Xpress system. Mr. Martin Jenkins suggested that the number of responses that generate the data should be published as well.
Mr. Jackson commented on the twelve-month contract housing policy. There is a student committee that may recommend an alternative system for situations when it is no longer appropriate for an individual to live in a student residential community.
A committee chaired by the director of Student Life is reviewing payment to student leaders. Student Government is collecting data from other state institutions on this issue. Student Government is also planning to request additional funding for student organizations.
Student Government wants to encourage the continuation of the Student Union’s Upper West Side food service renovation project. The Hangar is often so crowded that seats are unavailable during peak times.
Mr. Jackson indicated that Student Government is meeting with Provost Perry Moore and others to discuss the idea of a Recreation/Wellness Center. Student Government recommends a complete overview analysis be conducted at Wright State University.
Student Government expects to work with Student Health Services to conduct a student survey on the types of services used by students and the satisfaction as to hours of operation. The survey will be the basis for making recommended changes.
Mr. B.J. Missick, Student Government director of Minority Affairs, presented a proposal to name the re-erected bell tower the "Presidents Tower" to honor all past presidents of Wright State University. Mr. Buerger mentioned there might be competing proposals from other groups or individuals.
- Vice President for Student Affairs and Enrollment Services Report
The Student Life staff discussed their respective areas of responsibility. Ms. Katie Deedrick, director of Student Life, discussed the overall office purpose, often referred to as "the other education" or "co-curricular" education.
The Student Life office coordinates many large campus-wide events such as Welcome Week and Homecoming. The staff handles crisis management both on an individual student basis and on a university-wide basis as it relates to student well being. Student Life staff also works on policy development in the areas of alcohol and social events, publishes the student handbook, and provides general advisement for over 140 student organizations.
Ms. Naima Johnston, associate director of Student Life for Student Relations, discussed student leadership training. Ms. Johnston is also in the process of working to bring a chapter of Omicron Delta Kappa, a national leadership honorary, to the WSU campus.
Mr. Jenkins suggested the Student Government president, Mr. Jackson and vice president, Mr. Eric Schweser, report to leadership groups in the spring on what they have learned about leadership in their current positions.
Ms. Amy Sues, associate director of Student Life for Health/Wellness Education, discussed wellness education programs. The alcohol education process is a 3-pronged approach: policy, assessment and intervention. Working with The Ohio 38 group on issues of binge drinking is ongoing. Sexual assault education is also part of Ms. Sues’ responsibilities.
Mr. Jenkins commented on the Wright Way payment program that allows students to pay a set rate for tuition for a specified period. At the next committee meeting, Mr. Jenkins would like to hear more about the Wright Way tuition payment plan.
F. Student Trustees Report
- Ms. Novak reported that the student trustee application process is underway. Student trustees serve a 2-year term. Letters were sent out to the college deans and all the department chairs asking for interested students. The applications must be in by March 2nd with interviews taking place in April. The top 5 applications are then forwarded on to the Governor’s office.
G. Faculty President’s Report
- No report.
- PRESENTATION AND POLICY DISCUSSIONS
College of Science and Mathematics
Dr. Roger Gilpin
Dr. Wayne Shebilske
Dr. Kim Goldenberg introduced Dr. Roger Gilpin, dean of the College of Science and Mathematics who provided an overview of the college.
Dr. Gilpin introduced Dr. Shebilske who described the Virtual Laboratory, which is run by Wright State University at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. The CAVE (Cavernous Automatic Virtual Environment) is a multi-person, room-sized, high resolution, 3D, video and auditory environment. The CAVE was implemented by WSU in the Armstrong Laboratory at WPAFB and is managed by the Department of Psychology. The CAVE is one of many exciting tools that the Department of Psychology uses for teaching, research and application. Dr. Shebilske invited the members of the Board to tour the CAVE at their convenience.
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
XII. NEW BUSINESS
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AGB National Conference on Trusteeship-March 31—April 3, 2001, San Francisco
- Next Board Meetings- April 5 and 6, 2001
- Ohio Ethics Commission-Financial Disclosure Statement-due April 15, 2001
- Budget Retreat-Friday, May 18, 2001
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
Matthew O. Diggs, Jr.
Daisy Duncan Foster, Secretary
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