WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS
OF THE
TWO HUNDRED AND SIXTEENTH
MEETING
June 10 and 11, 2004
I. CALL
TO ORDER
The meeting of the Wright State University Board of Trusteer by
Mr. Mices was called to ordhael Adams, chair on Thursday, June
10, 2004, 4:00 p.m., in the Formal Dining Room. Ms. Jacqueline
McMillan, secretary to the Board of Trustees, called the roll:
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Present
Michael Adams
Matthew O. Diggs, Jr.
Don R. Graber
Martin D. Jenkins
Bonnie G. Langdon
Lester L. Lyles
Robert C. Nevin
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Absent
Daisy Duncan Foster
J. Thomas Young
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II. PROOF
OF NOTICE OF MEETING
Mr. Adams reported that this meeting was called by written notification
and a quorum was present.
III. DISPOSITION
OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Mr. Adams moved to approve the April 1 and 2, 2004, 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 04-33
RESOLVED that the Wright State University Board of Trustees agreed
to hold Executive Session on Thursday, June 10, 2004; 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. Adams moved for approval. Mr. Graber seconded, and the motion
was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
V. RECESS
Following the Executive Session, the WSU Trustees, the Student
Trustees, past WSU trustees, deans, members of the Cabinet and
their guests joined the President and Mrs. Goldenberg for dinner
in room E156 of the Student Union.
VI. RECONVENE - ROLL
CALL
The Wright State University Board of Trustees reconvened on Friday,
June 11, 2004, 8:30 a.m., in E156, Student Union. Ms. McMillan
called the roll:
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Present
Michael Adams
Matthew O. Diggs, Jr.
Don R. Graber
Martin D. Jenkins
Bonnie G. Langdon (late)
Lester L. Lyles
Robert C. Nevin
J. Thomas Young
Alex N. Wenning
Hiloni Bhavsar
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Absent
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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 TrusteesÕ 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.
VII. REPORT
OF THE CHAIR
A. TrusteesÕ Award
for Faculty Excellence
Mr. Adams reported that this year marks
the twenty-first year of the TrusteesÕ Award for Faculty Excellence.
The University Promotion and Tenure Committee reviewed all nominations
and submitted its nominee(s) to the provost for transmittal to
the president and the Board of Trustees. This award carries a stipend
of $3,500.
Dr.
Marian Kazimierczuk
Professor
of Electrical Engineering
RESOLUTION 04-34
RESOLVED that the TrusteesÕ Award for Faculty Excellence appointment,
as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is approved.
Mr. Graber moved for approval. Mr. Jenkins seconded, and the motion
was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
B. Election of
Board of Trustees' Officers for 2004-2005
Mr. Adams stated that in accordance
with the amendment to Article II, Section 2 of the Board of Trustees'
Bylaws, election of officers is held during the last meeting of
the academic year.
1. Chair:
Mr. Diggs nominated Ms. Langdon; General
Lyles seconded, and Ms. Langdon was unanimously elected chair of
the Board by voice vote.
2. Vice Chair:
Mr. Diggs nominated Mr. Graber; General
Lyles seconded, and Mr. Graber was unanimously elected vice chair
of the Board by voice vote.
3. Secretary
of the Board:
Mr. Graber nominated Mr. Jenkins; Mr.
Young seconded, and Mr. Jenkins was unanimously elected secretary
to the Board by voice vote.
In accordance with Article III, Section
1, of the Bylaws, the newly elected chair will appoint the Standing
Committees of the Board before the fall meeting.
C. Recognition
of Daisy Duncan Foster
Ms. Foster was unable to attend this
meeting. Ms. McMillan read a letter from Ms. Foster to the Board
stating she was proud and pleased to have served as a member of
the Board for the past nine years.
RESOLUTION 04-35
WHEREAS, Daisy Duncan Foster was appointed
to the Wright State University Board of Trustees by Governor George
Voinovich and has faithfully served in that capacity for nine years;
and
WHEREAS, Ms. Foster provided exemplary
leadership to the Board of Trustees as chair of the Academic Affairs
committee; and as a member of the Building and Grounds, Student
Affairs, and Academic Affairs committees; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Foster had a distinguished
career in student services as Senior Placement Coordinator, Director
of the Cooperative Education/Career Planning and Placement Department
and Director of Retention at Wilberforce University, and as Coordinator
of Academic Services in the Office of Diverse Student Populations
at the University of Dayton; and
WHEREAS, her public service in the
community includes board memberships with the School of Natural
Resources at the University of Vermont, the Cincinnati, Ohio Board
of Health, the Springfield, Ohio Access to College Opportunities
Board, and on a 13 member statewide advisory committee to assist
with the writing of the Help America Vote State Plan; and
WHEREAS, as a member of the Board of
Trustees, Ms. FosterÕs vision and leadership has contributed to
the educational and fiscal foundation supporting Wright StateÕs
vision of innovation in scholarship, culture, technology, and human
justice; be it therefore
RESOLVED, that the Wright State University
Board of Trustees does hereby express its sincere appreciation
and heartfelt commendation to Daisy Duncan Foster for her commitment,
service and leadership on behalf of the university.
Mr. Jenkins moved for approval. Mr. Graber seconded, and the motion
was unanimously adopted by voice vote.
D. Recognition
of Alex N. Wenning
RESOLUTION 04-36
WHEREAS, Alex N. Wenning was appointed
to the Wright State University Board of Trustees in June of 2002
by Governor Bob Taft, and has faithfully performed his duties as
a student trustee while maintaining excellent academic standards
as an undergraduate student majoring in English; and
WHEREAS, his commitment to the university
and the surrounding community during his tenure on the Board of
Trustees and throughout his academic career has distinguished Mr.
Wenning as a dedicated public servant; and
WHEREAS, his academic excellence has
made him a DeanÕs list student, a member of the College of Liberal
Arts Student Leadership Institute, and named to WhoÕs Who Among
Students in American Universities and Colleges; and
WHEREAS, he served with distinction
on the Academic Affairs Committee and Student Affairs Committee;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wenning will carry forward
his social consciousness and acquired knowledge throughout his
professional career; be it therefore
RESOLVED that the Wright State University
Board of Trustees expresses its sincere appreciation to Alex N.
Wenning and extends its best wishes for his future success.
Mr. Young motioned for approval. General
Lyles seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by voice
vote.
VIII. REPORT
OF THE PRESIDENT
Dr. Kim Goldenberg reported that Wright State University has had
an extraordinary year and it is a tribute to the faculty and staff
that are really making a difference in this institution and this
community.
Highlights for the year:
1. We have
created several centers and institutes here with tremendous support
externally. We are in the process of creating a world class Center
of Innovation. Also a Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio has
been created to address a national and local crisis in nursing
recruitment and retention.
2. We have
only the 5th department in the United Stated created
for Geriatrics Medicine.
3. The Genomics
Center is strongly supported federally, state and locally including
support from the Kettering family.
4. Some very
diverse community initiatives have occurred this year: The ArtsGala
was a sold out event; Quest for Community was presented nationally;
and, the Brown vs. Board of Education Symposium brought nationally
known speakers to our campus.
5. Nationally,
the Lake Campus has received business awards. Professional Psychology
faculty has moved into leadership positions nationally; and, the
Model UN students have brought home national awards for the past
25 years.
A. Approval
of June Graduates
Spring commencement will be held on Saturday,
June 12, 2004, 10:00 a.m. in the Ervin J. Nutter Center.
Section 1.03 of the Wright State University
Code of Regulations provides that the Board of Trustees shall grant
degrees to qualified graduates after due consideration of nominations
by the faculty. Candidates were nominated at the General Faculty
meeting on May 18, 2004.
Since applications for degrees are
accepted in advance, the recommendation was made that change in
the list to correct errors and to add or delete names of persons
who unexpectedly will or will not meet all requirements for graduation
be permitted. A list of spring 2004 degrees follows, along with
comparison figures for spring 2003.
2003 2004
Business and Administration
Bachelor
of Science in Business 262 267
Education and Human Services
Bachelor
of Science 80 111
Bachelor
of Science in Education 180 218
Engineering & Computer Science
Bachelor
of Science in Biomedical Engineering 13 19
Bachelor
of Science in Computer Engineering 13 17
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 29 26
Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 18 24
Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics 2 1
Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Engineering 0 0
Bachelor of Science in Industrial &
Systems Engineering 15 4
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 28 29
Bachelor of Science in Materials Science
& Engineering 2 1
Liberal Arts
Bachelor
of Arts 278 310
Bachelor
of Fine Arts 42 38
Bachelor
of Music 18 14
Bachelor
of Science 11 11
Nursing and Health
Bachelor
of Science in Nursing 70 97
Science and Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts 84 77
Bachelor of Science 149 123
Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology 0 0
Bachelor of Clinical Laboratory Science 4 5
School of Graduate Studies
Doctor
of Philosophy 12 15
Educational
Specialist 2 0
Master of Accountancy 2 3
Master of Arts 34 46
Master of Business Administration 69 107
Master of Education 93 136
Master of Humanities 8 3
Master of Music 2 2
Master of Rehabilitation Counseling 1 3
Master of Science 127 130
Master of Science in Computer Engineering 19 15
Master of Science in Engineering 74 105
Master of Science in Teaching 10 4
Master of Urban Administration 0 0
Master of Public Administration 16 7
School of Medicine
Doctor
of Medicine 82 83
School of Professional Psychology
Doctor
of Psychology 0 0
Wright State University Lake Campus
Associate
Degrees 45 54
Total 1,894 2,105
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RESOLUTION 04-37
RESOLVED that the candidates for degrees for March and June 2004
be and hereby are confirmed and approved.
Mr. Graber moved for approval. Mr. Young seconded, and the motion
was unanimously adopted by voice vote.
B. Distinguished
Professor Awards
According to Wright State University policy, approved by the Board
of Trustees in September 1987, Dr. Goldenberg recommended the appointments
of the following three distinguished and one university professor,
effective July 1, 2004:
ROBERT J. KEGERREIS DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF TEACHING
(July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2007)
Margaret Clark Graham
Professor
College of Nursing and Health
BRAGE GOLDING DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR OF RESEARCH
(July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2007)
David Barr
Professor, Department of Religion
College of Liberal Arts
FREDERICK A. WHITE DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR
(July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2007)
Sidney Miller
Professor, Department of Surgery
School of Medicine
UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR
(July 1, 2004 to June 30, 2009)
Ramana Grandhi
Professor, Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering
College of Engineering and Computer Science
RESOLUTION 04-38
RESOLVED that the distinguished and university professor appointments,
as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is approved.
Mr. Diggs moved for approval. Mr. Jenkins seconded, and the motion
was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
C. Promotion
and Tenure
The individuals recommended for promotion
and tenure have gone through a thorough and effective process,
beginning with the department level, the college, the dean, the
University Promotion and Tenure Committee, and approved by the
provost and the president before being presented to the Board.
Except as noted, the following will be effective with the fall
quarter of 2004:
Promotion to Full Professor
RAJ
SOIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Ann
Wendt Management
COLLEGE
OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
Ronald
Helms Teacher
Education
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
December
Green Political
Science
James
Guthrie English
Language and Literatures
Charles
Larkowski Music
Barry
Milligan English
Language and Literatures
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Adam
Mezoff* Pediatrics
SCHOOL
OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Cheryl
Meyer* Professional
Psychology
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Robert
Ritzi Geological
Sciences
Kenneth
Turnbull Chemistry
Lawrence
Turyn Mathematics
and Statistics
COLLEGE OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS/SCHOOL
OF MEDICINE
Gerald
Alter* Biochemistry
and Molecular Biology
Julian
Gomez-Cambronero* Anatomy and Physiology
Promotion to Associate Professor
COLLEGE
OF LIBERAL ARTS
Henry
Ruminski Communication
SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
David
Cool* Pharmacology
and Toxicology
Michael
Johnson* Surgery
David
McKenna* Obstetrics
and Gynecology
Gary
Mueller Pediatrics
*promotion
effective July 1, 2004
RESOLUTION 04-39
RESOLVED that the promotion recommendations as submitted to this
meeting be, and the same hereby are approved.
General Lyles moved for approval. Mr. Nevin seconded, and the
motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure
RAJ
SOIN COLLEGE OF BUSINESS
Pola
Gupta Marketing
Scott
Williams Management
COLLEGE
OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN SERVICES
Jill
Lindsey Educational
Leadership
Timothy
Rafferty Educational
Leadership
Douglas
Roby Educational
Leadership
COLLEGE
OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
Travis
Doom Computer
Science and Engineering
Nathan
Klingbeil Mechanical
and Materials Engineering
COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS
Greg
Anderson Classics
Deborah
Crusan English
Language and Literatures
Carol
Marie Engelhardt History
Jerri
Killian Urban
Affairs and Geography
Laura
Luehrmann Political
Science
Carol
Morgan Communication
COLLEGE
OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS
Don
Cipollini Biological
Sciences
Eric
Fossum Chemistry
Qingbo
Huang Mathematics
and Statistics
Tenure Only at the Rank of Professor
COLLEGE
OF SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICES
Christopher Barton Geological
Science
Tenure Only at the Rank of
Associate Professor
COLLEGE
OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE
Raymond
Hill Biomedical,
Industrial, and
Human
Factors Engineering
RESOLUTION
04-40
RESOLVED that the tenure recommendations as submitted to this
meeting be, and the same hereby are approved.
Mr. Diggs moved for approval. Mr. Nevin seconded, and the motion
was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
D. Confirmation
of Academic and Administrative Appointments and Changes
Faculty New Hires
James Ebert, M.D., has been appointed
Associate Professor, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective
4/5/2004.
Michael Prayson, M.D., has been appointed
Associate Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, effective
4/1/2004.
Faculty Appointments and Changes
Timothy Rafferty, has been appointed
Associate Professor, Education Leadership, College of Education
and Human Services, effective 9/1/2003.
Faculty Separations
Marshall Kapp, J.D., Community Health,
School of Medicine, effective 5/15/2004. (Retirement)
Timothy Kerlin, Ph.D, Assistant Professor,
Education Leadership, College of Education and Human Services,
effective 4/15/2004.
Richard Scheuring, D.O., Resident Instructor,
Aerospace Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 3/31/2004.
Unclassified New Hires
David Bringhurst, B.A., has been appointed
Assistant Director, University Writing Center, effective 3/29/2004.
Laura Glazier, M.B.A., has been appointed
Business Advisor, Small Business Development Center, Raj Soin College
of Business, effective 4/1/2004.
Kimberly Morris, has been appointed
Radiation Safety Technician, Environmental Health and Safety, effective
3/29/2004.
Jin Bong Park, Ph.D, has been appointed
Postdoctoral Researcher, Pharmacology & Toxicology, School
of Medicine, effective 2/21/2004.
Luann Piazza, B.S., has been appointed
Research Assistant, Chemistry, College of Science and Mathematics,
effective 3/30/2004.
Unclassified Appointments and
Changes
Monica Austin, B.S., has been appointed
Administrative Coordinator, Pediatrics, School of Medicine, effective
5/1/2004.
Jacqueline Neal, B.S., has been appointed
Academic Advisor, Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics,
effective 4/1/2004.
Unclassified Separations
Catherine Allen, B.S., Natural Helper
Coordinator, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 3/31/2004.
Zoe Bellows, B.S., Research Assistant,
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective
4/2/2004.
Navdeep Brar, M.A., Academic Advisor,
University College, effective 5/10/2004.
April Culliton, B.S., Administrative
Coordinator, Pediatrics, School of Medicine, effective 5/31/2004.
Randall Green, B.S., Micro Systems
Analyst, Psychology, College of Science and Mathematics, effective
5/7/2004.
Tatiana Karpinets, Ph.D, Postdoctoral
Researcher, Physics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective
3/15/2004.
Mary Millard, Administrative Assistant,
Music, College of Liberal Arts, effective 4/5/2004.
Gia Randall, M.S., Research Associate,
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective
5/31/2004.
Donna Totten, B.A., Administrative
Assistant, VP-Business and Fiscal Affairs, effective 4/30/2004.
James Weber, Ph.D, Research Scientist,
Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 3/31/2004.
Haiming Xiao, Ph.D, Postdoctoral Researcher,
Chemistry, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 4/6/2004.
Classified New Hires
Janice Atwater, has been appointed
Office Assistant II, Nursing and Health, College of Nursing and
Health, effective 4/6/2004.
Marie Clemons, has been appointed Office
Assistant II, Student Life, effective 4/16/2004.
George Cole, has been appointed Custodian,
Physical Plant, effective 3/27/2004.
Jessica Cooley, has been appointed
Telecom Analyst, Computing and Telecommunications, effective 5/24/2004.
Teresa Dulin, B.S., has been appointed
Medical Student Coordinator, Family Medicine, School of Medicine,
effective 4/12/2004.
Kenneth Fowler, has been appointed
Air Quality Technician I, Physical Plant, effective 3/15/2004.
Kim Owens, B.S., has been appointed
Office Assistant II, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective
4/19/2004.
Sheri Spain, has been appointed Office
Assistant I, Business and Administration, Raj Soin College of Business,
effective 3/19/2004.
Maria Vaughn, has been appointed Custodian,
Physical Plant, effective 4/17/2004.
Nicholas Vitale, has been appointed
Custodian, Physical Plant, effective 5/18/2004.
Kathy Yankee, has been appointed Custodian,
Physical Plant, effective 3/22/2004.
Classified Appointments and Changes
John Bratton, has been appointed HVAC
Supervisor, Physical Plant, effective 4/10/2004.
Classified Separations
William Arnold, Environmental Services
Project Worker, Physical Plant, effective 5/3/2004.
Penelope Kennedy, B.S., Student Services
Specialist, Bursar, effective 4/9/2004.
Ellen Miller, Administrative Assistant,
Health, Physical Education & Recreation, College of Education
and Human Services, effective 4/25/2004. (Deceased)
Douglas Moore, Carpenter I, Physical
Plant, effective 5/31/2004.
Arnold Schulz, Lead Parking Facilities
Attendant, Parking and Transportation, effective 3/31/2004.
Anthony Short, Building Automation/Fire
Safety Monitor, Physical Plant, effective 4/2/2004.
Allen Spears, Athletic Groundskeeper,
Physical Plant, effective 4/15/2004.
Maria Vaughn, Custodian, Physical Plant,
effective 5/3/2004.
Mark Violet, Senior Operations Coordinator,
Nutter Center, effective 4/30/2004.
RESOLUTION 04-41
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.
General Lyles motioned for approval.
Mr. Young seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll
call vote.
E. Acceptance
of Gifts and Donations
The following gifts have been received and acknowledgment sent
to the donors:
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To the College of Liberal
Arts
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From:
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WHIO-TV
1414 Wilmington Avenue
Dayton, OH 45420
Promotion Air Time of June 2003 ÒWSU
Arts at the SchusterÓ
Estimated Value: $16,285
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From:
From:
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WHIO-TV
1414 Wilmington Avenue
Dayton, OH 45420
Promotion Air Time-ArtsGala
Estimated Value: $23,112
Dayton Daily News
45 South Ludlow Street
Dayton, OH 45402
In-kind sponsorship Ð 5 - ¼
page ads Ð ArtsGala
Estimated Value: $14,239.58
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Clear Channel Radio
101 Pine Street
Dayton, OH 45402
Advertising on-air-ArtsGala
Estimated Value: $1,480
Image Werx
Film and Video Creations, Inc.
8979 Dog Leg Road
Dayton, OH 45414
:30 and :10 TV Spots
Promoting ArtsGala
Estimated Value: $5,000
MPC/Omni Tech
11804 Conrey Road, #175
Cincinnati, OH 45249
19 Lab PCÕs for student computing labs
Estimated Value: $23,750
Jonathan Singer, M.D.
120 E. Mitchell Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45217
95 Books, ÒThe DoctorÓ for distribution to II yr. students.
Estimated Value: $1,895
Trebnick
215 South Pioneer Boulevard
Springboro, OH 45066
Printing of Camp Brochures
Estimated Value: $4,410
LM Tech Corporation
2420 Brittany Court
Dayton, OH 45459
2,140 Psychology Journals
Estimated Value: $2,000
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RESOLUTION 04-42
RESOLVED that the gifts and donations listed above are hereby
accepted.
Mr. Jenkins moved for approval. Mr. Nevin seconded, and the motion
was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
F. Report
of Investments
Since the last Board meeting, investments for January, February
and March 2004 have been received. These reports have been distributed
to the trustees and are filed with the official Board of TrusteesÕ records.
G. Ratification
of Contracts and Grants
With two months remaining in the 2003-2004
fiscal year, Wright State University grant and contract awards
exceed $41 million, an increase of more than 15% over last yearÕs
numbers. Since the April Board of TrusteesÕ meeting, Dr. Daniel
Lacey of the School of Medicine received $843,000 from the Department
of Defense to continue his study of the effectiveness of hyperbaric
oxygen treatments on patients with cerebral palsy. The Wright Brothers
Institute recently awarded $436,000 to Dr. Nikolaos Bourbakis to
carry on the research efforts of the ÒSecure Knowledge ManagementÓ project.
RESOLUTION 04-43
RESOLVED that the contracts and grants
submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are ratified.
Mr. Young moved for approval. Mr. Jenkins
seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
H. Ohio Eminent Scholar in Advanced Data Management and Analysis
Along with the recent award of the Wright Center of Innovation, Wright State
University received a companion award for an Ohio Eminent Scholar in Advanced Data Management and Analysis. The Ohio Board of Regents requires a separate resolution by the WSU Trustees accepting this award.
RESOLUTION 04-44
WHEREAS, Wright State University has
submitted a proposal for an Ohio Eminent Scholar in Advanced Data
Management and Analysis to the Ohio Board of Regents, and
WHEREAS, this proposal was successfully
reviewed by a prestigious National Research Council Panel, and
WHEREAS, Wright State University has
been awarded endowment funds by the Ohio Board of Regents in the
amount of $731,250 in support of said Ohio Eminent Scholar in Advanced
Data Management and Analysis, and
WHEREAS, Wright State University commits
to matching the Ohio Board of Regents award with an equal endowment;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED that the Wright State University
Board of Trustees accepts this Ohio Eminent Scholars Program award
and, furthermore, empowers the university president to sign all
award documents and administer state grant funds and matching institutional
funds in accordance with the terms of the proposal and this resolution.
Mr. Diggs motioned for approval. Mr.
Graber seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by roll
call vote.
IX. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES
OF THE BOARD
A. Academic
Affairs Committee
General Lyles reported on the Academic
Affairs committee meeting of May 14, 2004. The following topics
were discussed:
á Report
of the Provost
Provost David Hopkins thanked the talented and dedicated folks
at WSU for making his first year enjoyable and productive.
The final Strategic Planning Committee
meeting of the academic year will be held May 26, 2004. Each unit
will be given the opportunity to provide progress reports, and
indicators of success will be updated.
Dr. Marian Kazimierczuk, professor of
Electrical Engineering, was recommended to the Board for approval
as this yearÕs recipient of the TrusteesÕ Award for Faculty Excellence.
This is the highest faculty award given by the university.
Recommendations from the University Classroom
for the Future Committee, chaired by Dr. Lillie Howard, vice president
for Curriculum and Instruction and dean of the University College,
have been received. The Administrative Cabinet and Council of Deans
will review the recommendations and establish priorities.
Provost Hopkins has been appointed to
the Wright Brothers Institute Board.
The Departments of Religion, Philosophy,
and Classics will be combined effective July 1, 2004.
The following administrative reassignments
will be effective July 1, 2004:
¤ Dr.
Lillie Howard, vice president for Curriculum and Instruction and
dean of the University College - undergraduate catalog process,
NCA liaison responsibilities;
¤ Dr.
Bill Rickert, associate provost Ð Kettering Center, professional
development leave program, promotion and tenure; and
¤ Conferences
and Events Ð will report to Student Affairs instead of provost.
As WSUÕs current ten-year accreditation
extends through 2006, we are in the early stages of a two-year
comprehensive NCA self-study process that will culminate in a campus
visit from an NCA accrediting team on May 15-17, 2006. The NCA
Steering Committee has been appointed, chaired by Dr. Lillie Howard.
On Wednesday, May 19, 2004, the university will formally launch
the NCA self-study process through a program for the campus community
scheduled from 9 a.m. to noon in the Medical Sciences Auditorium.
Dr. John Taylor, our NCA liaison from NCAÕs Chicago Headquarters,
will be the featured speaker.
á University
Diversity Advisory Council Report
Ms. Jacqueline McMillan and Mr. Emmett
Orr, co-chairs of the University Diversity Advisory Council (UDAC),
described the restructure of the Council in October to realign
goals/objectives with that of the University Strategic Plan. Subcommittee
chairs Drs. Steve Fortson, Paul Griffin, and Kelli Zaytoun reported
on outcomes for 2003-2004. These include review/evaluation
of student mentoring programs, development of a faculty/staff recruitment
brochure, a resource book for teaching inclusion, a speakerÕs series,
protocols for archiving diversity events/lectures, an internship
program with Sinclair and a website/calendar. Also, the Council
coordinated the Quest for Community Conference, the Brown vs. Board
of Education Symposium and the UDAC diversity lecture series.
á Proposed
Master of Arts in International and Comparative Politics
Dr. Jay Thomas, vice president for Research
and Dean of Graduate Studies, along with Dr. Donna Schlagheck,
chair, Department of Political Sciences, presented the proposal
for a Master of Arts in International and Comparative Politics.
The program has been offered as a track in International and Comparative
Studies in Wright StateÕs Applied Behavioral Science M.A. program
for the past three years. With the discontinuation of the International
Relations program at UD, our track remains the only such program
in the Dayton metropolitan area. In addition, the continued involvement
of U.S. forces in Afghanistan and Iraq, and our national response
to the September 11, 2001 terrorist acts, will provide even more
interest in the program. Growth in the track justifies the request
for a degree designation change pursuant to RACGSÕ Guidelines and
Procedures for Reviews and Approval of Graduate Degree Program.
The transition to an independent program will require only modest
changes. The provost and Council of Deans supports the proposed
Master of Arts in International and Comparative Politics.
1. Emeritus
Request
RESOLUTION 04-45
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, Marshall B. Kapp, professor,
Department of Community Health and the Department of Psychiatry,
has served the university since 1980 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, as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby
is endorsed.
Mr. Adams moved for approval. Mr. Diggs seconded, and the
motion was adopted by voice vote.
B. Advancement
Committee
Mr. Graber, chair reported on the Advancement Committee
meeting of May 14, 2004.
á Campaign
Status Report
Mrs. Marcia
Muller announced that the campaign now exceeds $55 million in commitments
and totals continue to climb. Nearly all targets have been met
or exceeded. The campaign will conclude no earlier than October
23 and probably no later than December 31, 2004. The October 23,
2004 victory celebration preparations are in progress.
á Campaign
Impact on Raj Soin College of Business
Dean Berkwood
Farmer reported on the impact of the campaign on the Raj Soin College
of Business. He highlighted increased scholarship funding and increased
support for faculty and key programs, including the creation of
the Institute for Business Integrity. Over 80 students have received
scholarship assistance through private gifts.
Dean Farmer
described his marketing and branding efforts on behalf of the Raj
Soin College of Business, as well as various sponsorships undertaken
by the College for the benefit of the business community.
á Current
Development Initiatives
Mr. Robert
Copeland, assistant vice president for Development, reported on
college based fund raising initiatives. Lake Campus is conducting
a $4 million fund raising effort for capital improvements; the
School of Medicine has launched fund raising for a $2.5 million
renovation project for the Fred White Center; and fund raising
for the Russ Engineering expansion is ongoing.
Mr. Tom Young
is chairing Corporate Appeal and this yearÕs goal is $150,000.
More volunteers are participating this year and the teams are doing
very well.
The Family
Fund, with the campaign slogan of ÒBuilding Greatness from WithinÓ has
a goal of $2 million. This endeavor invites retirees, faculty,
staff, parents and students to contribute to the campaign. All
indications are that the goal will be exceeded.
á Alumni
Association Highlights
Ms. Susan Smith, executive director of Alumni Relations,
gave an update on the alumni associationÕs activities. The Alumni
Association teamed up with the Dayton Ballet for a wine tasting
event in March and plans are underway for next yearÕs shared event.
The Association is building a float for the Fairborn 4th of
July and the Dayton Airshow parades to promote pride and recognition
in WSU. Upcoming activities include the Alumni Achievement Awards
on May 14th. These awards are from the Alumni Association
and are recognizing the following graduates: Vernon Dale Jones,
Mark Green, Elizabeth Brown, Carolyn Wright, Hylton Dayes and Christine
Wallace.
á WSU
Foundation Report
Mr. Robert
Batson, director of Advancement Services and Planned Giving, gave
an update on the FoundationÕs financial status. The endowed portfolio
is up 19.4% for the year and 4% for the quarter. The 3rd quarter,
1-year, 3-year and 5-year fund returns have beaten their index.
The Investment Committee is considering changing to a manager of
managers approach for investing assets. This new investment model
of portfolio administration will enable the committee to deal more
with policy issues. This mode of management is expected to be more
efficient. Prospective managers are now being reviewed prior to
fall when the transition is expected to occur.
C. Building
and Grounds Committee
Mr. Jenkins reported on the Building and Grounds Committee
meeting of May 14, 2004.
á Capacity
Studies
Dr. Filipic addressed the question of capacity to support
enrollment growth. One important effort is our understanding of
classroom utilization.
Dr. Lillie Howard, committee chair, briefed the committee
on the findings of the Classroom of the Future Committee. The charge
of the committee was to develop a university classroom plan for
the future that is consistent with the University Strategic Plan;
responsive to current and anticipated teaching, learning and technology
needs; responsive to anticipated strategic enrollment growth and
consistent with space utilization expectations of the OBR and the
evolving capital plan of the university. Primary committee recommendations
consist of:
¤ adding
technology to classrooms
¤ require
that all classes be offered within the prescribed time block
¤ make
better use of 8:30 a.m. time slot
¤ achieve
greater alignment between the size of the class, the size of the
room, and historical enrollment in the class
¤ create
more 20-29 size classrooms, largely by reconfiguring classrooms
of other sizes
¤ create
a permanent fund to address ongoing classroom repairs and technology
needs.
Final recommendations will be reviewed by the deans and
then forwarded to the presidentÕs cabinet for approval.
Two other issues that support growth are parking issues
and housing. To accommodate additional fall 2004 enrollment, freshmen
living in Hamilton Hall will park remotely beginning fall quarter
to free up additional commuter spaces. Additional remote parking
at the Nutter Center is being explored.
Meetings continue with AM Management to explore long-term
issues relating to housing and to address short-term issues of
additional housing. Four buildings (240 bed occupancy) will be
constructed in the College Park complex available for fall 2005.
á Science
Lab Renovations
Ms. Davidson presented a brief overview of the activities
to date including the fall College of Science and Mathematics faculty
retreat, the four design workshops, the College of Science and
Mathematics/School of Medicine Faculty Forum to review findings.
Additional analysis is underway to determine scope of work needed
for laboratory facilities. Dr. Filipic requested that the committee
meet in the summer to review recommendations.
á Construction
Project Status Report
Mr. Schulze presented sketches for the Wright Center of
Innovation. The project is currently in schematic design. Master
Plan Phase V (the Òroad projectÓ) was also reviewed.
D. Finance
and Audit Committee
Ms. Langdon, chair reported on the committee
meeting of May 14, 2004. The following topics were discussed:
1. CURRENT
FUNDS BUDGET 2004-2005
RESOLUTION 04-46
WHEREAS, enrollment levels are anticipated to increase; and
WHEREAS, state support per student is below prior year levels;
and
WHEREAS, extensive planning and consultation within the university
has been accomplished; and
WHEREAS, Wright State University has developed a budget to guide
operations and support the universityÕs Strategic Plan during the
fiscal year beginning July 1, 2004; and
WHEREAS, said budget includes an array of Auxiliary Fees, Earnings
Accounts and Other Rates and Fees, in addition to Instruction and
General Fees; therefore be it
RESOLVED that the president may make expenditures within projected
income levels, may limit the expenditures of funds within any given
category, may transfer funds within the major budget categories,
and take such other actions, as may be in the interest of the university;
and be it further
RESOLVED that the universityÕs current funds budget as described
in the accompanying schedules and tables now before the Board of
Trustees be and hereby are approved.
Ms. Langdon moved for approval. General Lyles seconded, and the
motion was adopted by roll call vote.
2. STUDENT
FEE INCREASE - 1
RESOLUTION 04-47
WHEREAS, the Wright State University Board of
Trustees is given the statutory authority and responsibility to
assess tuition and fees; and
WHEREAS, tuition and fees must be sufficient to fund a quality
educational experience; and
WHEREAS, there are three cohorts of tuition and fees for
returning students; therefore be it
RESOLVED that Main Campus full-time undergraduate tuition
and fees for all returning and new students for fall quarter 2004
be increased over those for summer quarter 2004 by 6.0%; and be
it further
RESOLVED that Main Campus part-time undergraduate tuition
and fees for all returning and new students be increased over those
for summer quarter 2004 by no more than 6.0%; and be it further
RESOLVED that Lake Campus full-time undergraduate tuition
and fees for all returning and new students for fall quarter 2004
be increased over those for summer quarter 2004 by 6.0%; and be
it further
RESOLVED that Lake Campus part-time undergraduate tuition
and fees for all returning and new students be increased over those
for summer quarter 2004 by no more than 6.0%; and be it further
RESOLVED that Main Campus graduate tuition and fees for all
returning and new students for fall quarter 2004 be increased over
those for summer quarter 2004 by 9.9%; and be it further
RESOLVED that Lake Campus graduate tuition and fees for all
returning and new students for fall quarter 2004 be increased over
those for summer quarter 2004 by 9.9%; and be it further
RESOLVED that professional fees for the School of Professional
Psychology for all returning and new students for fall quarter
2004 be increased over those for summer quarter 2004 by 9.9%; and
be it further
RESOLVED that professional fees for the School of Medicine
for all returning and new students for fall quarter 2004 be increased
over those for summer quarter 2004 by 12.9%; and be it further
RESOLVED that this resolution supersedes 03-42 dated June
13, 2003.
Ms. Langdon moved for approval. Mr. Jenkins seconded, and
the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
3. STUDENT
FEE INCREASE - 2
RESOLUTION 04-48
WHEREAS, tuition and fees must be sufficient to fund a quality
educational experience; and
WHEREAS, the OhioÕs General Assembly has authorized Wright
State UniversityÕs Board of Trustees to increase undergraduate
tuition and fees an additional 3.9%; therefore be it
RESOLVED that Main Campus full-time undergraduate tuition
and fees for fall quarter 2004 for returning and new students be
additionally increased for fall quarter 2004 by 3.9%; and be it
further
RESOLVED that Main Campus part-time undergraduate tuition
and fees for fall quarter 2004 for returning and new students be
additionally increased for fall quarter 2004 by 2.4%; and be it
further
RESOLVED that Lake Campus full-time undergraduate tuition
and fees for fall quarter 2004 for returning and new students be
additionally increased for fall quarter 2004 by 3.9%; and be it
further
RESOLVED that Lake Campus part-time undergraduate tuition
and fees for fall quarter 2004 for returning and new students be
additionally increased for fall quarter 2004 by 2.4%; and be it
further
RESOLVED that this resolution supersedes 03-43 dated June
13, 2003.
Ms. Langdon moved for approval. Mr. Jenkins seconded. Mr.
Diggs abstained. The motion was adopted by roll call vote.
4. CONTRACTS
OVER $500,000
RESOLUTION 04-49
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. General Lyles seconded, and
the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
VENDOR DESCRIPTION
OF SERVICES 2004-05 2003-04 TERM
OF CONTRACT
CONTRACT CONTRACT
AMOUNT AMOUNT
WRIGHT STATE REIMBURSEMENT
FROM WRIGHT
BOOK STORE 1
CARD OPERATION TO BARNES
& NOBLE
BOOKSTORE FOR
CHARGES
COLLECTED ON 1 CARD
FROM
USE IN THE BOOKSTORE $
1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 7/01/04 Ð 6/30/05
DAYTON, POWER ELECTRIC
SERVICE FOR WSU MAIN
AND LIGHT CAMPUS,
NUTTER CENTER,
KETTERING
CENTER, AND
DUKE
ELLIS INSTITUTE $
3,000,000 $ 2,921,424 7/01/04 Ð 6/30/05
TO BE BID NATURAL
GAS REQUIREMENTS FOR
MAIN & LAKE
CAMPUS, & NUTTER
CENTER,
KETTERING CENTER, AND
DUKE
ELLIS INSTITUTE $
1,400,000 $ 1,200,597 7/01/04 Ð 6/30/05
TO BE BID PHARAMACEUTICAL $
9,000,000 $ 2,500,000 7/01/04 Ð 6/30/07
GOOD SAMARITIAN
HOSPITAL RESIDENT
STAFF $
2,000,000 $ 1,675,000 7/01/04 Ð 6/30/05
ANTHEM MEDICAL
INSURANCE
EMPLOYEES $
12,800,000 $11,000,000 7/01/04 Ð 6/30/05
TO BE BID DISABILITY
INSURANCE
EMPLOYEES
AND DEPEDENTS $
700,000 $ 670,000 7/01/04 Ð 6/30/05
DELTA DENTAL DENTAL
INSURANCE
EMPLOYEES
AND DEPENDENTS $
1,200,000 $ 1,100,000 7/01/04 Ð 6/30/05
SUN LIFE GROUP
TERM LIFE INSURANCE $
920,000 $ 875,000 7/01/04 Ð 6/30/05
SWETS BLACKWELL PERIODICAL
SUBSCRIPTION
SERVICES
DUNBAR LIBRARY $
1,000,000 $ 1,650,000 7/01/04 Ð 6/30/05
GCA SERVICES
GROUP, INC. CUSTODIAL
SERVICES $
625,000 $ 706,300 7/01/04 Ð 6/30/05
SODEXHO, INC. EXPENSE
REIMBURSEMENTS
AND MANAGEMENT FEE $
5,100,000 $ 5,000,000 7/01/04-6/30/05
BOLLINGER STUDENT
HEALTH INSURANCE $
650,000 $ 593,331 7/01/04-6/30/05
VETERANS ADMIN
MEDICAL CENTER MEDICAL
RESIDENT HOUSE $
2,500,000 $ 2,500,000 7/01/04 Ð 6/30/05
TOTAL $41,895,000 $33,391,652
á Dr.
Filipic presented a review of university purchasing activity and
discussed the use of state IUC contracts, university competitive
bidding, and types of purchases that are not competitively bid.
He also indicated purchasing priorities for the coming year.
á Dr.
Filipic presented a review of the scholarship program. Expenditures
for scholarships have dropped as a fraction of tuition revenues
since the changes to the program were implemented. The university
will continue to monitor the effects the changes have had on our
ability to attract strong students and on the universityÕs budget.
á Mr.
Jeff Ulliman gave a management letter update to the committee.
There were only three issues in the letter and the university has
addressed those issues.
á Mr.
Ulliman presented the investment reports for January, February
and March 2004.
á Dr.
Filipic presented his vice presidentÕs report. Some of the highlights
are as follows:
1. Discussed
various stages of state activities:
- CHEE complete
-
Funding Commission
-
Blue Ribbon task force has completed their work
2. Reviewed budget vs actual through April.
3. The SCT
Banner Finance module is underway. Installation planned before
July 1, 2005.
4. Dual Ice Rink update. Moving forward with discussions.
E. Student
Affairs Committee
Mr.
Jenkins, chair reported on the committee meeting of May 14, 2004.
Vice-Presidents
Report
Dr. Dan Abrahamowicz provided an update
on admissions applications for fall 2004. Direct from high school
freshmen applications are up by 10%, African American applications
are up by 30%, and transfer applications are up by 14%. Wright
State University will be a beta test site for a new prospective
student database system, providing more effective data management
and recruitment at substantial savings to the university.
Four architectural firms have been
selected as finalists for the student union renovation project.
They are: Levin Porter, The Collaborative, Richard Fleischman & Partners,
and WTW.
Plans are proceeding for providing
an additional 240 beds for residential housing for fall 2005. The
additional housing will be apartment-style design consisting of
two new buildings of 120 beds each. Mr. Jenkins mentioned the need
to take a longer look at our current housing relationship with
private developers.
Dr. Abrahamowicz mentioned that Ms.
Kara Sheridan, a 2003 Wright State graduate, and an accomplished
swimmer in adapted athletics, has won a place on the US swim team
for the 2004 Para Olympics in Athens, Greece.
A committee has been reviewing opportunities
to enhance parking and will present findings to the PresidentÕs
Cabinet.
á Student
Government Update:
Mr. Lucas Beagle and Ms. Denada Sharra
reviewed the many accomplishments of Student Government under their
leadership that included the first homecoming parade, a parking
study, a Student Government funded scholarship, and a new Student
Government position of director of International Student Affairs.
Student Governmen
