 
October 2 and 3, 2003 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 2, 2003, 4:00 p.m., in Room 441 Paul Laurence Dunbar Library. Ms. Daisy Duncan Foster, secretary of the Board of Trustees, called the roll:
Mr. Adams reported that this meeting was called by written notification and a quorum was present.
Mr. Adams moved to approve the June 12 and 13, 2003, 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 2, 2003; 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 3, 2003, 8:30 a.m., in Room E156 of the Student Union. Ms. Foster called the roll:
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. Introduction of New Board Members Gen. Lester L. Lyles Gen. Lester L. Lyles, of Dayton, was appointed to Wright State University Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2012, replacing Thomas E. Palmer of Dayton, whose term expired. Gen. Lyles is the retired Commander of Air Force Material Command at Wright Patterson Air Force Base. He entered the Air Force in 1968 as a distinguished graduate of the Air Force ROTC program. He has served in various assignments including Commander of Air Force Systems Command, Deputy Chief of Staff for Requirements, Commander of the Ogden Air Logistics Center, and Vice Chief of Staff at headquarters in the U.S. Air Force. Gen. Lyles received his B.S. degree from Howard University and his M.S. degree and Honorary Doctor-of-Law from New Mexico State University. Robert C. Nevin Robert C. Nevin, from Beavercreek, was appointed to Wright State University Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2007, replacing Gail Littlejohn of Dayton. Mr. Nevin is the retired President of the Automotive Group at Reynolds & Reynolds Company. Before joining Reynolds, he was employed by Huffy Corporation as Executive Vice President Finance and Chief Administrative officer. He had also been President and General Manager of the Huffy Sports Division during his fifteen years at Huffy. Mr. Nevin currently serves as Chairman, Med America Healthcare System, vice-chairman of Premier Health Partners, vice chairman of Think TV, chairman of the Dayton Art Institute Endowment Committee and trustee of the Sinclair Community College Foundation Mr. Nevin graduated with a B.A. from Williams College with a major in physics and an MBA “with distinction” from the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. Hiloni Bhavsar Hiloni Bhavsar was appointed student trustee of Wright State University for a term ending June 30, 2005. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Chemistry with an emphasis on Pre-Med. In addition to her studies, Ms. Bhavsar serves as the Vice President of the Student Honors Association and Publicity Coordinator for the Wright State Pre-Medical Society. She is also a member of the National Society of Collegiate Scholars, Alpha Lambda Delta, and Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society. She has been a volunteer at Miami Valley Hospital for five years. Ms. Bhavsar is a Dayton resident.
A. Mr. Michael Adams administered the oath of office to the new trustees: Gen. Lester L. Lyles, Robert C. Nevin and Hiloni Bhavsar.
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. Forouzan Golshani Dr. Golshani held a tenured position at his previous institution, and has a distinguished record of scholarship, teaching, and service. RESOLUTION 04-2 RESOLVED that the promotion and tenure recommendation as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are approved. Mr. Nevin moved for adoption. Mr. Graber seconded, and the motion was ratified by roll call vote. Ms Foster voted no. B. University Update Dr. Goldenberg highlighted several university achievements and activities that reflect extraordinary work of the faculty, staff and the students of Wright State.
C. Fall Enrollment Report President Goldenberg reported on fall 2003 enrollment.
D. Confirmation of Academic and Administrative Appointments and Changes Faculty Appointments and Changes Francisco Alvarez, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Anatomy & Physiology, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 9/1/2003. Lawrence Amesse, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2003. J. Kevin Bailey, M.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Surgery, School of Medicine, effective 8/1/2003. Linda Barney, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Surgery, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2003. Kevin Bennett, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Psychology, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 9/1/2003. Xenia Bonch-Bruevich, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Modern Languages, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Karen Brackenridge, M.ED, has been appointed Lecturer, Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 9/1/2003. Heidi Breuer, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, English, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Betsy Buschor, M.S., has been appointed Instructor, Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 9/1/2003. Soon Chung, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Computer Engineering, College of Computer Science and Engineering, effective 9/1/2003. Jacqueline Collier, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Teacher Education, College of Education and Human Services, effective 9/1/2003. Byron Crews, M.A., has been appointed Instructor, English, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. John Czachor, M.D., has been appointed Professor, Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2003. Glenn Dahl, M.ED, has been appointed Lecturer, Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 9/1/2003. Melinda Diesslin, M.S., has been appointed Lecturer, Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 9/1/2003. Timothy Drehmer, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2003. Linda Farmer, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Philosophy, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Glenn Graham, Ph.D, has been appointed Visiting Lecturer, Educational Leadership, College of Education and Human Services, effective 9/1/2003. Deborah Hess, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Teacher Education, College of Education and Human Services, effective 9/1/2003. David Hopkins, Ph.D, has been appointed Provost/Professor, effective 6/16/2003. Azadeh Jahanbegloo, M.S., has been appointed Instructor, Sociology/Anthropology, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Timothy Janz, M.D., has been appointed Professor, Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2003. Sharon Jones, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, English, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Joyce Kannan, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, History, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Catherine Keener, Ph.D, has been appointed Visiting Assistant Professor, Teacher Education, College of Education and Human Services, effective 9/1/2003. Daniel Ketcha, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Chemistry, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 9/1/2003. David Lahuis, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Psychology, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 9/1/2003. Joe Law, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, English, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Douglas Lehrer, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Psychiatry, School of Medicine, effective 7/10/2003. Gary Lemmon, M.D., has been appointed Professor, Surgery, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2003. Alex Little, M.D., has been appointed Chair & Professor, Surgery, School of Medicine, effective 9/1/2003. Sonia Michail, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Pediatrics, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2003. Perry Moore, Ph.D, has been appointed Senior Vice President, effective 7/7/2003. Sherri Morgan, M.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 8/1/2003. Gary Nieder, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Anatomy & Physiology, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 7/1/2003. Lisa Patterson, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Surgery, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2003. Randall Paul, M.M., has been appointed Associate Professor, Music, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Edward Payne, M.M., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Music, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Amber Peplow-Burkett, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Communications & Marketing, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. David Petreman, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Modern Languages, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Rosemary Ramsey, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Dean/Professor, Raj Soin College of Business, effective 8/15/2003. Mateen Rizki, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Computer Science, College of Computer Science and Engineering, effective 9/1/2003. Kristie Rowe, B.A., has been appointed Instructor, English, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Michelle Scott, Ph.D, has been appointed Instructor, Sociology/Anthropology, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. David Seitz, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, English, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Vikram Sethi, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor & Chair, Management Science & Information Systems, Raj Soin College of Business, effective 7/1/2003. Thomas Skinner, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Physics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 9/1/2003. Julie Skipper, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Biomedical/Industrial/ Human Factors Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective 9/1/2003. Tracy Steele, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Sociology/Anthropology, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Javier Stern, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Pharmacology & Toxicology, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2003. Valerie Stoker, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Religion, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Thomas Svobodny, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 9/1/2003. Robert Sweeney, Ph.D, has been appointed Director of the Kettering Center, Kettering Center, effective 7/1/2003. Julian Trevino, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2003. Lisa Wellinghoff, M.S., has been appointed Instructor, Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 9/2/2003. William White, M.S., has been appointed Instructor, Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 9/2/2003. Philip Whitecar, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Family Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2003. J. Mitch Wolff, Ph.D, has
been appointed Professor, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, College
of Computer Science and Engineering, effective 9/1/2003. Xinhui Zhang, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Biomedical/Industrial/ Human Factors Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective 9/1/2003. Yvonne Vadeboncoeur, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 9/1/2003. Faculty Separations Susan Allen, M.S.W., Visiting Assistant Professor, Social Work, College of Liberal Arts, effective 4/14/2003. Gary Anderson, D.O., Assistant Professor, Surgery, School of Medicine, effective 7/15/2003. Paul Blanchard, M.D., Resident, Aerospace Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 6/30/2003. David Bogumil, Assistant Professor, Sociology/Anthropology, College of Liberal Arts, effective 6/13/2003. Kennard Brackney, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Accountancy, Raj Soin College of Business, effective 8/31/2003. Tamara Chelette, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Biomedical/Industrial Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective 6/14/2003. Colleen Fawcett, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, Education - Lake Campus, College of Education and Human Services, effective 8/4/2003. Oscar Garcia, Ph.D, Professor/Chair, Computer Science, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 6/30/2003. Glenn Graham, Ph.D, Professor,
Educational Leadership, College of Education and Human Services, effective
6/30/2003 (Retirement) Andrew Kuharsky, Assistant Professor, Dance, Theatre Arts, College of Liberal Arts, effective 6/14/2003. Byron R Kulander, Ph.D, Professor,
Geological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 6/30/2003
(Retriement). Carlos Lopez, Instructor, Religion, College of Liberal Arts, effective 8/31/2003. Thomas Mathews, M.D., Professor/Chair, Neurology, School of Medicine, effective 7/31/2003. Thomas Nisley, Instructor, Political Science, College of Liberal Arts, effective 8/31/2003. Edgar Rutter, Ph.D, Professor, Mathematics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 4/30/2003 (Retirement). Jane Scott, Ph.D, Associate Professor/Chair, Anatomy, School of Medicine, effective 6/30/2003 (Retirement). Kenton Strickland, M.A., Associate Professor, Geological Sciences - Lake Campus, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 8/31/2003 (Retirement). Jerome Tiefert, M.D., Resident, Aerospace Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 6/30/2003. William Walker, M.D., Resident, Aerospace Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 6/30/2003. Paul Wolfe, Ph.D, Professor/Chair, Geological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 6/30/2003. (Retirement). Li Xu, Ph.D, Professor, Management Science & Information Systems, Raj Soin College of Business, effective 8/31/2003. Unclassified Appointments and Changes Alison M. Aldrich, M.A., has been appointed Health Sciences Librarian, Univ. Library effective 6/9/2003. Keia Andrews, B.A., has been appointed Program Assistant, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 9/8/2003. Sarah Becknell has been appointed Composition Production Spvr, Printing Services effective 6/1/2003. Victoria Chadbourne has been
appointed Administrative Assistant, Theatre Arts, College of Liberal
Arts, effective 8/4/2003. Albert Florentine has been appointed Assistant to the Course Coordinator, University College, effective 7/1/2003. James W. Frisbie III, B.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 8/8/2003. Kyle Getter has been appointed Men's Basketball Operations Director, Athletics, effective 5/27/2003. Joyce Hail has been appointed Associate Registrar, Registrar's Office, effective 7/1/2003. Dionne Henderson, B.S., has been appointed Coordinator, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 7/9/2003. Kathleen Hensel, B.S., has been appointed Assistant to the Chair, Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 8/18/2003. Thomas David Jones has been appointed Research Associate, CUPA, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2003. Patrick Kachurek has been appointed Sr. Help Desk Analyst, Client Services, effective 7/1/2003. David Markey has been appointed Sr. Network Engineer, Telecomm Services, effective 7/1/2003. Piper Martin, M.S., has been appointed Reference/Web Librarian, Univ. Library, effective 7/7/2003. Shruti Narakesari, M.S., has been appointed Research Programmer, Psychology, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 6/17/2003. Ruth Paterson has been appointed Administrative Coordinator , effective 7/1/2003. Kyle Peterson has been appointed Desktop Software Specialist, Computer and Telecom Services, effective 6/30/2003. Kimberly Ritter, B.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 7/7/2003.
Rocky Sexton, Ph.D, has been appointed Research Scientist, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 6/1/2003. Linda Stollings has been appointed Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Athletics, effective 7/3/2003. David Stuart has been appointed Sr. LAN Analyst, Network Services, effective 7/1/2003. Sherry Sutton, M.Ed, has been appointed Partnership Coordinator, Academic Support Services, College of Education and Human Services, effective 9/1/2003. Kelly Trego, B.S., has been appointed Postdoctoral Researcher, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective 8/6/2003. Patrica Walker has been appointed Sr. Associate University Librarian, Library, effective 7/1/2003. Susan Yeoman has been appointed Student Services Coordinator, effective 7/1/2003. Virginia Gimenez has been appointed Tech. Coordinator, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/17/2003. Unclassified Separations Solomon Cooper, Vocational Support Services Specialist, Disability Services, effective 6/14/2003. Mike Dahlem, Men's Basketball Asst., Athletics, effective 6/6/2003. Amy Forson, Teacher Licensure Advisor, Academic Support Services, College of Education and Human Services, effective 8/8/2003. Barbara Fuller, Coordinator, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 6/30/2003. Danielle Herring, Asst. Men & Women's Swimming Coach, Athletics, effective 7/28/2003. Richard Johns, M.A., Director of Intensive English, English/LEAP, College of Liberal Arts, effective 8/8/2003. Pamela Knox, Community Health Advocate, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 5/9/2003. Michelle Martin, Assistant Director, Affirmative Action, effective 8/29/2003. Carole Mentzer, Administrative Assistant, Theatre Arts, College of Liberal Arts, effective 7/11/2003. Lucinda Schweller, M.S., Dev. Math Coordinator, Developmental Education, effective 8/31/2003. Patricia Sisson, M.S., Assistant to the Chair, Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 7/31/2003. Dominic Sprott, M.D., Postdoctoral Researcher, Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, effective 6/30/2003. Craig Syvertsen, Sr Program Developer, Kettering Center, effective 9/5/2003. Catherine A. Taylor, Ph.D, Electron Microscopist, Anatomy, School of Medicine, effective 6/30/2003. Mekia L. Winder, B.S., Research Assistant, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 6/11/2003. Classified Appointments and Changes Patrick Ammon has been appointed Police Cadet, Police Department, effective 7/14/2003. Robert Billing has been appointed Materials Handler II, Lab Stores, effective 7/7/2003. Virginia Byrd has been appointed Senior Secretary, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 7/7/2003. Daniel Cassabon has been appointed Pre-Production Assistant, Printing Services, effective 8/4/2003. Elizabeth Clawson, B.A., has been appointed Office Assistant II, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 9/8/2003. April L. Coppess has been appointed Senior Secretary, Music, effective 5/23/2003. Margaret Derr has been appointed Clerk/Receptionist, Raj Soin College of Business, effective 6/16/2003. Stevan Ford has been appointed Materials Handler I, Materials Management, effective 8/11/2003. Melinda Forsythe has been appointed Secretary, Biomedical/Industrial/ Human Factors Engineering, College of Computer Science and Engineering, effective 8/18/2003. Jamie Henne has been appointed Employment Coordinator, Human Resources, effective 6/23/2003. Kristin Herzog has been appointed Administrative Specialist, Raj Soin College of Business, effective 9/8/2003. Susan Krouse has been appointed Secretary, Student Affairs, College of Nursing and Health, effective 8/27/2003. Francis McKay has been appointed Air Quality Technician I, Physical Plant, effective 7/7/2003. Rick Moosbruger has been appointed Classroom Services Tech, Center for Teaching and Learning, effective 8/20/2003. John Nelson, A.S, has been appointed Senior Records Technician, Reach Out, School of Medicine, effective 8/16/2003. Francesca Rubino has been appointed Library Technical Assistant, University Library, effective 7/28/2003. Amos Steinbrunner has been appointed Plant Operations & Maintenance Worker, Physical Plant - Lake Campus, effective 6/23/2003. Tamarus Stokes has been appointed Administrative, Secretary School of Professional Psychology, effective 8/27/2003. James M. Webb has been appointed Custodian, Physical Plant effective 5/24/2003. Stephanie Brewer has been appointed Senior Secretary, Asian/Hispanic/Native American Center, College of Liberal Arts, effective 8/4/2003. Classified Separations Susan Ambrose, Library Technical Assistant, Univ. Library, effective 5/22/2003. Kenneth Bozeman, Lab Store Supervisor, Lab Stores, effective 7/31/2003. David Brooks, Environmental Services Worker, Environmental Services, effective 8/26/2003. Angela Bruce, B.A., Telecom Analyst, CaTS, effective 9/12/2003. Rhonda Caruana, Clerk/Receptionist, Student Health Services, effective 6/6/2003. Geraldine Coen, Registered Nurse, Student Health Services, effective 6/27/2003 (Retirement). Timothy Corcoran, Police Officer I, Police Department, effective 6/20/2003. Darlene Duliba, Lab Technologist, Interdisciplinary Teaching Lab, School of Medicine, effective 5/28/2003. Aisha Gearig, Secretary College of Nursing and Health, effective 7/1/2003. David Kendall, Custodian, Physical Plant, effective 6/26/2003. Robert Lunsford, Communications Dispatcher, Police Department, effective 8/25/2003. Bonnie MacPherson, B.A., Secretary, Biomedical/Industrial/ Human Factors Engineering, College of Computer Science and Engineering, effective 6/23/2003. Ali Mostashfi, B.S., Research Data Operator Assistant, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 7/31/2003. Cynthia Parker, Senior Secretary, Admissions/Alumni Relations, School of Professional Psychology, effective 8/29/2003. Shad Swanson, Maintenance Worker 2 - Lake Campus, Physical Plant, effective 8/21/2003. Ann Thoman, Payroll Clerk, Payroll, effective 8/15/2003. Brenda Turner, Environmental Serv. Supervisor, Environmental Services, effective 7/19/2003. RESOLUTION 04-3 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. Graber moved for approval. Ms. Foster seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
The following gift has been received and acknowledgment sent to the donor:
RESOLVED that the gifts and donations listed above are hereby accepted. Mr. Nevin moved for approval. Ms. Foster seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
Since the last Board meeting, investments for April, May, June and July 2003 have been received. These reports have been distributed to the trustees and are on file with the official Board of Trustees’ records. G. Ratification of Contracts and Grants Wright State University ended its fiscal year 2003 with external funding exceeding $46 million, a total of $5 million more than the previous fiscal year. The new year is off to an excellent start as July and August 2003 numbers are well in excess of last year’s awards. Since the last Board of Trustees’ meeting, Dr. Robert Fyffe of the School of Medicine was awarded nearly $1.5 million for WSU’s role in the University of Cincinnati-led Biomedical Research and Technology Transfer grant for the Genome Research Infrastructure Partnership. The Wright Brothers Institute has funded $1.3 million to support another significant collaborative effort in “Secure Knowledge Management,” led by Dr. Nikolaos Bourbakis of the Information Technology Research Institute in the College of Engineering and Computer Science RESOLVED that the contracts and grants submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are ratified. General Lyles 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 19, 2003. The following topics were discussed: · Report of the Provost Enrollment highlights: total headcount is up 1.3% and total credit hours are up 4.6%. Provost David Hopkins announced the appointment of Dr. Lillie P. Howard, as vice president for Curriculum and Instruction and dean of University College, and Dr. Jay Thomas, as vice president for Research and dean of the School of Graduate Studies. Both appointments were effective September 17, 2003. The “First Weekend”
event provided an official university welcome to first year students.
We have received positive feedback from students and parents. Dr. Hopkins
thanked Dr. Howard for the successful planning of this new tradition
at Wright State. Dr. Bill Rickert, associate
provost, reported that bylaws for all 44 departments and colleges with
bargaining unit faculty have been completed. These contractual agreements
provide clarity and predictability in the way the university conducts
business regarding curriculum, staffing, facilities. etc. Additionally,
criteria for teaching, scholarship, and service both for annual review
and for promotion and tenure have been identified. Dr. Hopkins reconvened the University Strategic Planning Committee on September 17, 2003. Now that the Strategic Plan has been adopted, the focus of the committee shifts from a planning mode to one of implementation. As part of the implementation phase, the committee will be monitoring and assessing progress by tracking indicators of success.
The Board of Regents is required by statute to conduct enrollment audits of state-supported institutions of higher education. Dr. Howard reported that the OBR enrollment audit team visited Wright State University on September 11, 2003, for an audit feedback session. At the session, enrollment and audit findings were provided, along with a preliminary report of errors. Overall, the main campus had a preliminary 3.1% rate of error and the Lake Campus a preliminary 1.6% rate of error. A 5% rate of error is considered acceptable. The university has fourteen days to respond to the preliminary findings, after which the chancellor will submit a draft of the final report to President Goldenberg. Dr. Howard is confident that a significant number of errors will be corrected prior to the completion of the final report. 1. Emeritus Requests RESOLUTION 04-6 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, Glenn Graham, professor of Education, has served the university since 1966 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and WHEREAS, Byron Kulander, professor of Geological Sciences, has served the university since 1979 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and WHEREAS, David Leach, associate professor of Art and Art History, has served the university since 1973 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and WHEREAS, Kenton Strickland, associate professor of Geological Sciences at Lake Campus, has served the university since 1969 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and
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. Foster moved for adoption. Mr. Graber seconded, and the motion was unanimously ratified by voice vote.
Mr. Graber, chair, reported on the Advancement Committee meeting of September 19, 2003. · Campaign Status Report Mrs. Marcia Muller called the committee’s attention to the Campaign Commitment Report through August 29, 2003, noting that the $40 million goal has been exceeded and is nearing $43 million. Mrs. Muller also commented on the Gift Range Table, noting that original targets have proved to be an accurate reflection of commitments received. Mrs. Muller highlighted some of the major gifts that have been recently received along with other gifts that are nearing closure. Mr. Robert Copeland, assistant vice president for Development, addressed the committee about the major gift initiatives currently underway in the colleges and in the corporate sector. Ms. Susan Smith reported that alumni giving percentages are up and that campaign solicitations continue. Over 14% of WSU alumni have made a gift since the Campaign began. Ms. Nan-c Moss described
the Campaign’s Family Phase, which will include the solicitation
of parents, faculty, staff, retirees and students. At the October 3rd
Homecoming event, the unveiling of Rowdy for a student design competition
will be announced. The official kick-off will be in January at Parents
Weekend. The goal for the Family Phase is $2 million. Mr. Ron Amos summarized recent events, including the legislative advocacy software package that enabled alumni to send letters to their respective representatives addressing the funding of education. The Alumni Association is working to bring more alumni back to campus for various academic and athletic events. Membership continues to be a high priority for the Association. Alumni luncheons are planned at local corporations this year, with deans speaking to the groups. The alumni will be urged to become Alumni Association members and get more involved. The Alumni Association’s Legacy Scholarship Golf outing in September was a success. This year’s event raised more money than ever, thanks to golf outing chair, Mr. Mike Malone. · Divisional Priorities for FY 2003-2004 Mrs. Muller stated that the recent divisional retreat focused on advancement priorities and how they relate to the university-wide strategic plan. The six areas of primary focus include general marketing and visibility; out-of-area enrollment marketing (in partnership with other units); fundraising for scholarships and for endowed faculty positions; alumni engagement and giving; campaign wrap up; and maintaining post campaign momentum. Mr. Amos remarked that corporate donors appreciate feedback on the impact their gifts have had. He recommended the division make every effort to provide such feedback to all donors. · Fall Calendar of Advancement Activities Mrs. Muller briefly described upcoming events that are Advancement-oriented. Mr. Michael Adams thanked the division for all their hard work in achieving and exceeding the Campaign goal. Ms. Langdon reported on the
Building and Grounds Committee meeting of September 19, 2003. 1. Six Year Capital Plan RESOLUTION 04-7 RESOLVED that the Capital Improvements Plan for the period 2005-2010 as submitted to this meeting be and the same hereby is approved. Ms. Langdon moved for adoption. Mr. Graber seconded, and the motion was unanimously ratified by roll call vote. · 69 KV Substation Ms. Vicky Davidson informed the committee that the substation has been successfully entered into service. The project is complete and the university is now paying for electricity at a lower rate. · Construction Projects Status Report Ms. Davidson presented an update of the construction projects. Mr. Matt Diggs asked about the process for the Science Lab Renovation project. Ms. Davidson explained that there is a steering committee comprised of two representatives from the School of Medicine, three representatives from the College of Science and Mathematics, two members from Facilities Planning and Management and the selected lab planning firm of BHDP. BHDP will gather information from the departments involved; the deans from School of Medicine and College of Science and Mathematics will prioritize areas of need to support strategic goals. In April, BHDP will present to the university three different scenarios for the project including scope definitions, costs, and phasing impacts of each option. Mr. Diggs inquired as to whether additional space to accommodate enrollment growth will be included in the planning exercise. Ms. Davidson responded that the university should provide direction to the planners about which areas/colleges have anticipated growth. Ms. Langdon, chair reported on the committee meeting of September 19, 2003. The following topics were discussed: · Mr. Rick Stover and Ms. Teri Deters reviewed the results of the FY2003 audit done by PricewaterhouseCoopers. Mr. Stover stated that draft financial statements were right on target and consistent with the results of the audit. 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. Ms. Deters explained that there would be changes made to the financial statements over the next couple of years due to GASB’s 39 and 40 going into effect. · Mr. Jeff Ulliman
reviewed the draft financial statements with the committee. This was
the second year for GASB 34/35 reporting. Because this is the second
year for this kind of reporting, there is now comparable data from FY2002
and FY2003. Mr. Ulliman pointed out that the university did have a favorable
year in 2003. He also pointed out that the change in the revenues and
expenses for auxiliary services was due to a major change in the structure
of the contract with the university’s food service provider. 1. Approval of Contracts over $500,000 RESOLUTION 04-8 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 contract as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is approved. Ms. Langdon moved for approval. General Lyles seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
· Dr. Filipic presented his vice president’s report. Some highlights are as follows:
Ms. Langdon reported on the committee meeting of September 19, 2003.
G. Faculty President’s Report
Dr. Michele Wheatly Dr. Kim Goldenberg introduced Dr. Michele Wheatly, Dean, College of Science and Mathematics.
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