 
October 3 and 4, 2002 I. CALL TO ORDER The meeting of the Wright State University Board of Trustees was called to order by Mr. Michael Adams, chair on Thursday, October 3, 2002, 4:00 p.m., in the Lower Classroom of the Honors Dorm. Ms. Daisy Duncan Foster, secretary of the Board of Trustees, called the roll:
II. PROOF OF NOTICE OF MEETING Mr. Adams reported that this meeting was called by written notification and a quorum was present.
Mr. Adams moved to approve the June 6 and 7, 2002, minutes as submitted. Ms. Langdon seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
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:
RESOLVED that the Wright State University Board of Trustees agreed to hold Executive Session on Thursday, October 3, 2002; and be it further RESOLVED that pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code 121.22 (G), the following issues may be discussed in Executive Session:
Mr. Adams moved for approval. Mr. Jenkins seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
Following the Executive Session, the WSU trustees and the President met for dinner at Rockafield House.
The Wright
State University Board of Trustees reconvened on Friday, October 4,
2002,
Mr. Adams 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.
A. Matthew O. Diggs, Jr. Mr. Adams presented Mr. Diggs with a plaque in full appreciation for service rendered as chair of the Wright State University Board of Trustees for the past two years.
Don R. Graber Don R. Graber, chairman, president and CEO of Huffy Corporation, was appointed for a term ending June 30, 2011. He replaces Rajesh Soin. His early career includes positions with General Electric and Black & Decker. He was general manager of the house wares manufacturing department of General Electric, and later president of Black & Decker's worldwide household products group. Mr. Graber joined Huffy Corporation as president and COO in 1996 before assuming his current position in 1997. Mr. Graber earned a B.S. degree from The Ohio State University and a M.B.A. from Ohio University. Mr. Graber serves on the boards of directors of Precision Castparts Corporation, Aerospace Casting and Forging Corporation, Amcast Industrial Corporation and the Alliance Community Schools. Mr. Graber and his wife Gloria have two daughters and four grandchildren.
Alex Wenning was appointed student trustee of Wright State University for a term ending June 30, 2004. He is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in Integrated Language Arts and will graduate in June 2004. In addition to his studies, Mr. Wenning serves the Wright State community as a Supplemental Instruction Leader and as a Peer Instructor for a University College Learning Community. A Dean's List student, he is a member of the Student Honors Association, the English Club, and the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. He has been a House Representative for the Student Honors Association and has previously tutored Math, History, and Spanish courses. A native of Coldwater, Ohio, he currently resides in Fairborn.
Mr. Robert Buerger, a past WSU Board Trustee, administered the oath of office to new trustees, Don R. Graber and Alex N. Wenning.
Dr. Goldenberg highlighted several university achievements and activities that reflect extraordinary work of the faculty, staff and the students of Wright State.
President Goldenberg reported on fall 2002 enrollment. 1. Enrollment
is up 4.47%
Faculty Appointments and Changes Dorothy Alvarez, M.A., has been appointed Instructor, Modern Languages, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2002. Gregor W. Anderson, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Classics, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2002. Lori A. Carter, M.Ed., has been appointed Lecturer, Educational Leadership, College of Education and Human Services, effective September 1, 2002. Michelle A. Cipriano-Risner, M.A., has been appointed Instructor, Modern Languages, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2002. Anita E. Curry-Jackson, Ph.D., has been appointed Dean, Lake Campus, effective September 1, 2002. Jay B. Dean, Ph.D., has been appointed Professor, Physiology and Biophysics, School of Medicine, effective July 1, 2002. Jeffrey Dixon, Ph.D., has been appointed Instructor, Political Science, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2002. Nancy L. Gallenstein, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Teacher Education, College of Education and Human Services, effective September 1, 2002. Rochelle Garner, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership, College of Education and Human Services, effective September 1, 2002. Ventolini Gary, has been appointed Associate Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, School of Medicine, effective September 9, 2002. Pola B. Gupta, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Marketing, Raj Soin College of Business, effective September 1, 2002. Dan R. Halm, Ph.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Physiology and Biophysics, School of Medicine, effective July 1, 2002. J. Michael Harley, M.M., has been appointed Instructor, Music, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2002. Cindra Holland, M.S., has been appointed Clinical Instructor, Nursing, College of Nursing and Health, effective September 1, 2002. Jeannette Horwitz, M.A., has been appointed Instructor, English, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2002. Praveen Kakumanu, M.S., has been appointed Instructor, Computer Science and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective September 1, 2002. Marietta A. Langlois, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, College of Education and Human Services, effective September 1, 2002. Peggy J. Lindsey, M.A., has been appointed Instructor, English, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2002. Thomas J. Nisley, Ph.D., has been appointed Instructor, Political Science, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2002. Patricia K. Owens, M.A., has been appointed Visiting Assistant Professor, Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, College of Education and Human Services, effective September 1, 2002. John C. Pearson, Ph.D., has been appointed Professor, Anatomy, School of Medicine, effective July 1, 2002. Donald F. Warrick, has been appointed Instructor, Music, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2002. Faculty Terminations Donald J. Beelick, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Philosophy, College of Liberal Arts, effective July 31, 2002. Wendy Caldwell, P.Ed., Assistant Professor, Modern Languages, College of Liberal Arts, effective August 31, 2002. Robert M. Correale, Ph.D., Professor, English, College of Liberal Arts, effective August 31, 2002. Michael Findler, M.S., Instructor, Computer Science and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective August 31, 2002. Janet S. Fulton, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Nursing, College of Nursing and Health, effective August 31, 2002. Ricardo Gutierrez-Osuna, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Computer Science and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective June 8, 2002. Cynthia A. King, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Classics, College of Liberal Arts, effective June 30, 2002. (Retirement) William J. King, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Classics, College of Liberal Arts, effective June 30, 2002. (Retirement) Barbara S. O'Brien, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Nursing, College of Nursing and Health, effective August 31, 2002. James Peoples, M.D., Chair and Professor, Surgery, School of Medicine, effective July 18, 2002. (Deceased) Jon C. Rodriguez, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Theatre Arts, College of Liberal Arts, effective June 30, 2002. (Retirement) Ling Rothrock, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Biomedical, Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective August 31, 2002. Daniel S. Spiegel, M.S., Lecturer, Computer Science and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective August 31, 2002. James L. Walker, Ph.D., Professor, Political Science, College of Liberal Arts, effective July 31, 2002. (Retirement) Unclassified Appointments and Changes Burhan Bayraktarolgu, Ph.D., has been appointed Research Scientist, Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective May 23, 2002. Holly N. Blakely, M.A., has been appointed Assistant Director, University Writing Center, effective August 13, 2002. Holly Borchers, B.A., has been appointed Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Athletics, effective July 1, 2002. Stephen J. Brough, M.A., has been appointed Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Athletics, effective June 17, 2002. Tina Caserta, M.S., has been appointed Research Associate, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective August 1, 2002. Yanfang Chen, M.D., has been appointed Senior Research Associate, Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, effective July 1, 2002. Julie R. Christensen, B.A., has been appointed Administrative Assistant, Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, effective August 1, 2002. Bruce B. Claflin, Jr., Ph.D., has been appointed Associate Research Physicist, Semiconductor Research Center, effective July 1, 2002. Carl W. Clayton, III, M.S., has been appointed Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Athletics, effective August 14, 2002. Catherine Crosby, M.P.A., has been appointed Assistant Director of Operations, Center for Urban and Public Affairs, effective July 1, 2002. Vicky L. Davidson, M.B.A., has been appointed Associate Vice President, Facilities Planning and Management, effective July 1, 2002. William R. Davis, B.F.A., has been appointed STAC Coordinator, University Libraries - Dunbar, effective April 1, 2002. Shane Dewalt, M.S., has been appointed Senior Network Engineer, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective July 1, 2002. Michael J. Duncan, has been appointed Desktop Software Specialist II, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective July 1, 2002. Jeremy K. Hamman, B.S., has been appointed Desktop Software Specialist II, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective July 1, 2002. Robin M. Hass, B.S., has been appointed Community Director, Residence Services, effective August 5, 2002. Danielle D. Herring, B.A., has been appointed Assistant Women's and Men's Swim Coach, Athletics, effective August 19, 2002. Teresa L. Hottle, M.A., has been appointed Interviewer/Site Coordinator, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective July 15, 2002. Patricia D. Hudes, M.S., has been appointed Coordinator of Faculty Development/Education, Academic Affairs, School of Medicine, effective August 19, 2002. Andrew Bryce Hudson, B.A., has been appointed Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions, effective June 1, 2002. Carlotta Johnson has been appointed Human Resources Special Assistant, Human Resources, effective September 1, 2002. Dawayne Kirkman, M.A., has been appointed Project Coordinator, Center for Urban and Public Affairs, effective July 1, 2002. Jenny L. Kwak, B.S., has been appointed Research Associate, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective August 1, 2002. Colleen T. Lampton, B.A., has been appointed Director of Development, Raj Soin College of Business, effective June 17, 2002. Roy A. LeMaster, A.A., has been appointed Senior Programmer/Analyst, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective July 1, 2002. Melissa A. Minor, B.A., has been appointed Human Resources Assistant, Human Resources, effective September 1, 2002. Daniel Mulkey, Ph.D., has been appointed Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Physiology and Biophysics, School of Medicine, effective September 1, 2002. Karin F. Nevius, B.A., has been appointed Coordinator for Development and Public Relations, University Libraries, effective September 1, 2002. R. Keith Ralston, B.S., has been appointed Associate Vice President, Budget Planning and Resource Analysis, effective July 1, 2002. Kareem A. Richardson, M.B.A., has been appointed Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Athletics, effective June 17, 2002. Donald L. Tillman, Jr., B.S., has been appointed Microsystems Analyst, Psychology, School of Professional Psychology, effective July 1, 2002. Kelly Tipton has been appointed Desktop Software Specialist II, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective July 1, 2002. Victoria A. Tischler, M.S., has been appointed Research Associate, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective August 1, 2002. Angela D. Vance, B.S., has been appointed Administrative Coordinator, Educational Leadership, College of Education and Human Services, effective August 1, 2002. Carol A. Vuckovich, B.S., has been appointed Senior Auditor, Internal Auditing, effective July 1, 2002. Tina D. Waits, B.A., has been appointed Assistant Director, Undergraduate Admissions, effective August 12, 2002. Jennifer L. Winner, B.A., has been appointed Research Assistant, Psychology, School of Professional Psychology, effective August 3, 2002. Yingen Xiong, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Research Professor, Computer Science and Computer Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective July 1, 2002. Unclassified Terminations Daniel R. Andrews, B.S., Assistant Director of Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions, effective August 16, 2002. Gladys F. Bago, A.A., Special Program Coordinator, Pre-College Program, effective August 9, 2002. Melissa Giles-Markland, B.A., Associate Director, Residence Services, effective June 21, 2002. Qingrong Ma, M.B.A., Recruitment Database Systems Analyst, Undergraduate Admissions, effective May 17, 2002. Nicole F. Macklin, M.A., Director, University Writing Center, effective August 27, 2002. Heather D. Overbay, Research Assistant, Center for Urban and Public Affairs, effective August 2, 2002. Tonya M. Price, B.A., Admissions Counselor Specialist, Undergraduate Admissions, effective June 10, 2002. Katya V. Rigatto, M.S., Research Assistant, Pharmacology and Toxicology, School of Medicine, effective June 7, 2002. Melonie B. Smith, B.A., Community Director, Residence Services, effective June 11, 2002. Max Minh Tran, Ph.D., Systems Engineer, OhioLink, effective July 31, 2002. Classified Appointments and Changes Diana J. Atkins has been appointed Lead Registration Specialist, Registrar, effective July 20, 2002. Georgianna Axel has been appointed Housing Clerk, Residence Services, effective August 14, 2002. Thomas Baker, Jr., has been appointed Grounds Maintenance Supervisor, Physical Plant, effective July 16, 2002. Amanda J. Beilharz, B.S., has been appointed Registration Specialist, Registrar, effective August 19, 2002. Cathy L. Blue has been appointed Transportation Operations Supervisor, Parking and Transportation, effective August 19, 2002. Helen K. Dean has been appointed Senior Secretary, Physical Plant, effective June 1, 2002. Diane Eber, B.S., has been appointed Data Management Nurse, Faculty Affairs, School of Medicine, effective July 29, 2002. Julie A. Ermlich, B.F.A., has been appointed Career Services Specialist, Career Services, effective August 19, 2002. Jason R. Gilder, B.S., has been appointed Research Software Developer, Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, effective July 15, 2002. Paula J. Goodrich has been appointed Assistant to the Registrar, Registrar, effective July 20, 2002. Christy R. Green has been appointed Wright 1 Card/Vending Specialist, Bursar, effective July 22, 2002. Thomas R. Hartrum has been appointed Registration Services Coordinator, Registrar, effective July 20, 2002. Scot R. Henry has been appointed Parking Facility Operations Supervisor, Parking and Transportation, effective August 19, 2002. Angela M. Holman has been appointed Administrative Secretary, Parking and Transportation, effective August 19, 2002. Kelly D. Howie has been appointed Secretary, Physical Plant, effective July 22, 2002. Gregory V. Ivory, A.A., has been appointed Police Officer I, Public Safety, effective July 9, 2002. Mary Beth LaFountain, A.A., has been appointed Pre-Production Assistant, Printing Services, effective July 8, 2002. Anita L. Lashbrook
has been appointed Senior Secretary, Office of the President, effective
December 22, 2001. Cheryl J. McCoy has been appointed Senior Database Coordinator, Registrar, effective July 20, 2002. Scott R. Miller has been appointed Lead Parking Facility Attendant, Parking and Transportation, effective August 19, 2002. Classified and UnClassified Hourly Appointments and Changes Norma Napoles has been appointed Administrative Secretary, Registrar, effective August 12, 2002. Scott Nease has been appointed Maintenance Worker II, Physical Plant, Lake Campus, effective July 20, 2002. Melanie L. Rammel, B.F.A., has been appointed Secretary, Educational Leadership, College of Education and Human Services, effective August 15, 2002. Arnold R. Schulz has been appointed Lead Parking Facility Attendant, Parking and Transportation, effective August 19, 2002. Rita M. Siefert, A.A., has been appointed Senior Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable, effective August 5, 2002. Martha J. Sonner, B.S., has been appointed Secretary, Teacher Education, College of Education and Human Services, effective July 9, 2002. Shad R. Swanson has been appointed Maintenance Worker II, Physical Plant, Lake Campus, effective July 20, 2002. Karen E. Weaver has been appointed Pre-Production Assistant, Printing Services, effective July 8, 2002. Deborah A. Witt has been appointed Secretary, Sociology and Social Work, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 5, 2002. Classified and Unclassified Hourly Terminations Linda L. Begley, Clerk/Receptionist, Student Health Services, effective July 22, 2002. William J. Brock, Materials Handling Coordinator, Physical Plant, effective May 28, 2002. Kenneth A. Davenport, M.S., Recruitment Specialist, Undergraduate Admissions, effective July 12, 2002. Jemika N. Maxwell, B.S., PTOC Communications Dispatcher, Public Safety, effective September 3, 2002. Ann M. Musick, Customer Service Representative, Physical Plant, effective August 2, 2002. Barbara A. Richard, Purchasing Assistant I, Purchasing, effective July 26, 2002. Eddie Stacy, Custodian, Environmental Services, effective July 17, 2002. Amanda M. Stant, Senior Proctor, Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective August 31, 2002. Stephen R. Stewart, Maintenance Worker II, Physical Plant, Lake Campus, effective June 7, 2002. RESOLUTION 03-2 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. Palmer moved for approval. Ms. Langdon seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
The following gifts have been received and acknowledgment sent to the donors:
RESOLUTION 03-3 RESOLVED that the gifts and donations listed above are hereby accepted. Mr. Palmer moved for approval. Ms. Langdon seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
Since the last Board meeting, investments for May, June and July 2002 have been received. These reports have been distributed to the trustees and are d with the official Board of Trustees' records. F. Ratification of Contracts and Grants Wright State University ended its fiscal year 2002 with external funding exceeding $41 million, down from $48 million received in fiscal year 2001. However, the total number of awards, 537, exceeded the fiscal year 2001 figure by more than 10%. Since the June 2002 Board of Trustees meeting, WSU faculty and staff have garnered nearly $17 million in grant and contract support. WSU successfully competed in the Ohio Board of Regents' 2001 Hayes Investment Fund Competition resulting in two significant lead-institution awards to faculty in the College of Science and Mathematics. Dr. Roger Gilpin will receive $950,000 in funding for his project, "Consortium for Environmental and Process Technologies." Dr. Robert Gilkey is the lead investigator of the team that will use $800,000 to underwrite "State-of-the-Art Infrastructure to Support Ohio Research in Advanced Internet Utilization, Simulation, and Telerobotics." RESOLVED that the contracts and grants submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are ratified. Ms. Langdon
moved for approval. Mr. Graber seconded, and the motion was unanimously
approved by roll call vote. A. Academic Affairs Committee Ms. Foster, chair reported on the Academic Affairs committee meeting of September 23, 2002. The following topics were discussed: · Report of the Provost Enrollment Update: Summer enrollment was up 7.6% overall in credit hours. Fall quarter headcount is up 4% and credit hours are up 5% over this time last year; we may have achieved the highest FTE count in the university's history. Fall quarter graduate credit hours are up 14.6%. The first-year retention rate is over 71%. Approximately 1,700 students, or about 85% of the freshman class, are enrolled in learning communities. New General Education program is on target for full implementation in Fall 2003. New four-credit hour base schedule is on target for implementation in Fall 2003, as well as the new academic calendar, with fall classes, final exams, and commencement all ending before Thanksgiving. Facilities Update: The College of Liberal Arts has moved back into the newly renovated Millett Hall. The Theatre Festival Playhouse renovations are completed. New seats and a new lift are among the improvements. A replica of the original bell tower, formerly located at the intersection of Colonel Glenn Highway and University Boulevard, has been relocated to the "circle" behind the Student Union and the Medical Sciences complex. The Food Market in the Student Union will be open within the next two weeks. The new Honors Dorm is open, with all beds filled. ·
Collective Bargaining Agreement Dr. James Sayer, president of the Faculty, presented revisions to the Faculty Constitution, as approved at the General Faculty Meeting on May 14, 2002. The trustees asked for additional time to review a more detailed version of the changes. Therefore, the resolution to approve the WSU Faculty Constitution will be brought before the committee at the November 22 meeting. 1. Athletic Training Major RESOLUTION 03-5 WHEREAS, consistent with its mission and that of the state of Ohio, Wright State University continuously seeks ways to provide and enhance access to those seeking baccalaureate, graduate, and/or lifelong learning opportunities; and WHEREAS, the Athletic Training Major at Wright State University will provide the opportunity for students to gain knowledge, skills, and experiences, and to develop positive attitudes in working with the physically active, injured, or ill; and WHEREAS, Wright State University has determined that there currently exists in the university a high degree of interest in athletic training as an academic major at the baccalaureate level; and WHEREAS, the Athletic Training Major meets the standards of the Committee on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), and CAAHEP has mandated that all accredited athletic training programs must be academic majors at their respective institutions by fall 2003; and WHEREAS, the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, the College of Education and Human Services, the academic deans, the Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee, the Faculty Senate, and the University Faculty have all supported the Athletic Training Major; therefore be it RESOLVED that the Bachelor of Science in Education: Athletic Training Major, housed in the College of Education and Human Services, as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is approved. Ms. Foster
moved for approval. Mr. Jenkins seconded, and the motion was unanimously
adopted by voice vote. RESOLUTION 03-6 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, John Bullock, professor of Ophthalmology and professor of Physiology and Biophysics, has served the university since 1984 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and WHEREAS, Robert Correale, professor of English, has served the university since 1967 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and WHEREAS, James Kane, associate professor of Chemistry, has served the university since 1964 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and WHEREAS, Cynthia
King, associate professor of Classics, has served the university since
1965 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested
emeritus status; and WHEREAS, Barbara Mann, professor of Mathematics and Statistics, has served the university since 1977 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and WHEREAS, James Walker, professor of Political Science, has served the university since 1969 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; therefore be it RESOLVED that
the requests for emeritus status for the aforementioned faculty members,
as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are endorsed. Ms. Langdon reported on the Advancement Committee meeting of September 23, 2002. · Vice President's Report Mrs. Marcia Muller called the committee's attention to the Gift Acceptance Policy approved by the Foundation at its June meeting. She highlighted the five new Foundation trustees who are Mr. John Warner, Senior Vice President of Fifth Third Bank; Ms. Lorna Dawes, retired Executive Director of the Muse Machine; Ms. Theresa Gasper, Community Volunteer; Mr. Ron Marshall, President and CEO of Nash Finch in Minneapolis; and Mr. Roger Kintzel, Publisher of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Mr. Marshall and Mr. Kintzel are both WSU alumni. Mrs. Muller summarized the Foundation's membership and fund raising goals for the year, noting that fiscal year 2002 fund raising returns were the best on record, up 41% from the preceding year. The Campaign has surpassed the $27 million mark and is on schedule for completion in 2004. Mrs. Muller commented on the generous campaign commitments being made by the senior administration. She announced the appointments of Ms. Colleen Lampton and Ms. Nan-c Moss respectively to the positions of director of Development for the Raj Soin College of Business and director of Annual Giving. Upcoming events were cited including the October 10th dedication of the Robert and Elaine Stein Auditorium of the Festival Playhouse; the October 12th Cameos of Caring hosted by the College of Nursing and Health; and the November 13th Heritage Societies Donor Recognition Reception and special performance of Fiddler on the Roof. The video produced for the September 15, 2002 15-year anniversary celebration of the College of Engineering and Computer Science was shown and enthusiastically received. · Alumni Association Activity Report Mr. Ron Amos summarized recent events, including the September 6th golf outing to benefit Legacy Scholarships and an ice cream tasting and naming contest, to celebrate a new flavor created especially for Wright State by Young's Jersey Dairy. Mr. Dan Young is a WSU alumnus. Homecoming plans were described for the weekend of October 25th and 26th around this year's theme of "There's No Place Like Home." · Alumni Challenge Kick Off Ms. Susan Smith, executive director of Alumni Relations reviewed the goals, activities and timetable for the alumni phase of the Tomorrow Takes Flight Campaign. She described the formation of the National Alumni Advisory Committee, the identification and assignment of the top prospects for peer solicitation and kick off activities on October 26th. The unveiling of the reconstructed Alumni Tower, funded in part by the Alumni Association, will be a focal point of the celebration. · New Marketing Initiatives Ms. Cindy Young, executive director of Communications and Marketing described new print and television advertising campaigns in support of the Campaign and student enrollment. Examples of the alumni-focused ads to be launched every week for a year were distributed. Lively discussion ensued about the importance of advertising, overall marketing and ways to measure impact and results. C. Building and Grounds Committee Mr. Palmer, chair reported on the Building and Grounds Committee meeting of September 23, 2002. · Electric Substation Recommendation Ms. Vicky Davidson explained that the university has investigated the advantages of building a substation to allow the university the option to purchase electricity at 69KV as opposed to 12.470KV. Operational cost savings would be realized each year because the price is lower per kilowatt unit purchased at a higher voltage. The university hired an engineering firm to prepare contract documents and has received bids. Ms. Davidson stated that the university wanted to review the structure, intent and location of the project with the Building and Grounds Committee before the financial analysis is presented to the Finance and Audit Committee. Dr. Matthew Filipic reminded the committee that at the spring committee meeting, the Board approved proceeding with the project design and bid phase because the estimate of cost was reasonable. The latest costs are $230,000 more than the initial estimate, but it is still well within the range that would suggest the project remains a good investment. The higher costs will be offset by the increasingly low interest rates available. Dr. Scott Moniaci, Electrical Engineer, confirmed that the basis for consideration of the project is primarily a financial one and that the on-going maintenance costs have been included in the pay back analysis. Dr. Filipic explained that in the next few months the university will be compiling information to support the refund of our existing debt and suggested that it may be advisable to add the financing costs of the substation and the food service projects. These discussions will be held with the board committees in November. This committee voted unanimously to recommend the project to the Finance and Audit Committee. · Construction Projects Status Report Mr. Tim Thoroughman presented an update of the construction projects. The university completed several major projects over the summer including the total rehabilitation of Millett Hall, the Library Plaza weatherproofing and drainage project, erection of the Alumni Tower, the Festival Theatre renovation, the Union Market food service venue and various paving projects. The Lake Campus Study space requirements for all classrooms and laboratories have been determined. Conversations with the local community about funding opportunities are underway. The Biological Sciences building, Phase I and II, was constructed during 1975 and 1976. Windows in room 261 began leaking and cracking shortly after the building was constructed. In 1990, the original structural engineer was brought in to analyze the problem. Earlier this year, a second structural engineer reviewed the problem and advised the university that repairs needed to be done immediately. A third structural engineer was consulted and confirmed the findings of the second consultant. Emergency bracing repairs were completed this summer. Both phases of the building were designed without vertical reinforcements between the windows. The outside engineering firm is investigating the urgency of completing the remaining modifications. We will keep the committee apprised of this project. · Draft Agenda Ms. Davidson presented the proposed agenda for the year and asked the committee members to bring any other items for discussion to her attention. D. Finance and Audit Committee Ms. Langdon, chair reported on the committee meeting of September 30, 2002. The following topics were discussed: Mr. Rick Stover and Ms. Teri Deters reviewed the results of the FY2002 audit done by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Stover stated that draft financial statements were right on target with the audit results. There were no material weaknesses or reportable conditions to report to the committee. Mr. Stover commended the university for its cooperation with the audit process. Mr. Jeff Ulliman reviewed the draft financial statements with the committee. This was the first year for GASB 34/35 reporting, so the financial statements now look very similar to those used in the private sector. Because this is the first year for this kind of reporting, the FY 2002 data is compared to un-audited FY2001 data. In subsequent years, all comparable data will be audited. Ms. Langdon commended Mr. Ulliman and his staff for the huge responsibility of developing the financial statements under these new guidelines. Dr. Filipic presented a rough draft of some debt policy essentials to the committee. While the committee believes that the draft is a great start, they believe more discussion will be needed and the final policy will not be ready for the November meeting. Many of the issues are related to strategic planning. The committee would like to see examples of financial/debt policies. These examples should include the Miami Valley Hospital document and examples from other universities. This policy will become a regular discussion item in further meetings. Dr. Filipic presented the financial information regarding the building and operation of the electrical substation. This item will be approved along with the other contracts over $500,000. Dr. Filipic gave a brief update on the Forest Lane project. It was decided that the university would make minor renovations to the buildings to keep them operational until the debt is repaid. These minor renovations including installing sprinkler systems in all of the apartments. Mr. Ulliman reviewed the university's expenditures $250,000-$499,999. No action by the committee was required. 1. Contracts over $500,000 Dr. Filipic stressed that the severe safety issues that arose regarding the stage lift are what prompted the university to act on this contract without prior approval from the Board. The original project was only to cost $80,000. RESOLUTION 03-7 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. Ms. Langdon moved for approval. Mr. Jenkins seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
Mr. Ulliman reviewed the investment reports (April-July) for the university. He stated that our investments have been at or above the benchmark indices. Mr. Rich Johnson reviewed recent changes made to the university's Deferred Compensation Plan. No action by the committee was required. Dr. Filipic reviewed the proposed Finance and Audit agenda for 2001-2002. Two changes have been made to the agenda. First, the debt policy will become a regular discussion item at future meetings until a debt policy can be established. Also, there may be an option of refunding some of the university's debt that will be discussed at the November meeting. Dr. Filipic presented his report outlining major projects or issues facing the university. Some of the highlights of his reports follow:
E. Student Affairs Committee Mr. Jenkins reported on the committee meeting of September 23, 2002. · Vice-President's Report Preliminary first day enrollment numbers are very good. Headcount is up by 4.2%, new students by 3.9%, transfer students are up by 6.7%, and graduate enrollment has increased by 10.6%. There is about a 5% increase in total credit hours, which if the number holds, will be the largest credit hour total in WSU history. Fall quarter enrollment is currently about 16,200 students and 199,000 credit hours and, for now, is on target to include the largest freshman class in our history. These numbers, however, are preliminary until the completion of the 14th day report. The NCAA certification process will start next week. The certification occurs every 10 years. Wright State University will be completing a self-study this year, an NCAA review of the self-study next year, followed by a final report in 2004. There were several divisional staff and units receiving university awards recently: Ms. Joanie Gahris received the President's Award for Excellence in service; the Division of Student Affairs & Enrollment Services, along with the University College, received a special award for collaboration for the First Year Advising and Coordinating Council; and Mr. Tony Ortiz, Athletics trainer, received the Outstanding Instructor award. Dr. Margaret Clark-Graham, Faculty Senate representative on the Student Affairs Committee, was recognized as the Outstanding Faculty Member. · Faculty Senate Representative Report There was no Faculty Senate report, as the Senate has not yet met this academic year. · Orientation/Updates Mr. Dan Bertsos gave an update on move-in activities. Over 1,000 students checked into apartments on Saturday and over 2,000 freshmen moved in on Sunday. Residence Services rented 75 golf carts used by faculty, staff, and community volunteers to assist in the move-in process. Due to the addition of over 300 beds in the new Honors West Wing, this is the first year WSU has not had to use temporary housing. The Honors Community, with 380 new residential spaces, will be dedicated on Friday, October 4 at 10:30 a.m., followed by tours of the buildings. Housing applications were up by 19.5% over last year. Approximately 60% of new freshmen are residing in the residence halls. There are nearly 200 new residential students this year. There are currently 102 open beds, but Residence Services is still receiving requests for campus housing for Fall 2002. Mr. Bill Shepard gave an update on the Union Marketplace, showing the floor plan and providing a visual tour of the various components and eating venues. He anticipates that the facility will be open by October 1. Dr. Matthew Filipic gave an update on the Moody's Financial Strength Assessment. Moody's conducted a general assessment of Wright State University's general financial strength and debt capacity. The report held few surprises, indicating that we had weak state support, a competitive environment, and an open admission policy that could mean we would not a have a ready pool of students from whom to draw if enrollment fell. However, the report was positive. Wright State University is financially sound, has an attractive campus, and indicates a high ability to carry out its mission. Wright State University received an A1 rating as things stand now. If we were to increase our current debt, our rating could be A2. However, that could still be considered positive if it would help raise revenue and increase our ability to carry out our mission. Dr. Perry Moore discussed the relationship between AM Management and Wright State University, particularly as it relates to the contract regarding the building of additional housing. We are currently exploring all options, including AM Management, other developers, or building it ourselves. Our current obligation to AM Management is limited to the Woods communities and only to the designed occupancy rate. · Student Government Update Mr. Chris Myers, Student Government president, distributed the Student Government goals and initiatives for the coming academic year. The new executive cabinet was approved in the first meeting. · Potential Policy Issues Mr. Bertsos gave an update on the Forest Lane Residential Community. There are currently 234 beds in 2 and 4 bedroom units. Since the units were refurnished, the student demand for Forest Lane has been increasing. Forest Lane provides 40% of the Office of Residence Services operating budget. It was decided that it made more sense to renovate the complex, rather than replace it. There is currently existing debt service until FY 2011. By renovating, it was possible to keep it on line and not lose the revenue. The cost of the renovation is about $1.5 million and includes the installation of a new sprinkler system, kitchen and bath repairs, and the replacement of doors, frames, and roofs. Residence Services is moving out of Forest Lane and into the Community Center Building, thus freeing up 4 apartments for student housing. Residence Services will move by the end of October. The total Forest Lane renovation should be complete for Fall 2003.
G. Faculty President's Report
Dr. Joseph
F. Thomas, Jr. Dr. Kim Goldenberg introduced Dr. Thomas.
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XIV. ADJOURNMENT
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