WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTIETH MEETING
February 3 and 4, 2005
I. CALL
TO ORDER
The meeting of the Wright State University Board of
Trustees was called to order by Ms. Bonnie G. Langdon, chair,
on Thursday, February 3, 2005, 4:00 p.m., Fred A. White Health
Center, 232J Conference Room. Ms. Jacqueline McMillan, secretary
to the Board of Trustees, called the roll:
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Present
Michael Adams
Don R. Graber
Martin D. Jenkins
Jamie King
Bonnie G. Langdon
Lester L. Lyles
Robert C. Nevin
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Absent
Matthew
O. Diggs, Jr.
J.
Thomas Young
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II. PROOF
OF NOTICE OF MEETING
Ms. Langdon reported that this meeting was called by
written notification and a quorum was present.
III. DISPOSITION
OF PREVIOUS MINUTES
Ms. Langdon moved to approve the November 18 and 19,
2004, minutes as submitted. Mr. Graber 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
05-20
RESOLVED that the Wright State University Board of
Trustees agreed to hold Executive Session on Thursday, February
3, 2005; 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. Nevin moved for approval. General Lyles seconded,
and the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
V. RECESS
Following the Executive Session, the WSU Trustees,
the Student Trustees and several members of the Cabinet joined
the President and Mrs. Goldenberg for dinner at Rockafield House.
VI. RECONVENE
- ROLL CALL
The Wright State University Board of Trustees reconvened
on Friday, February 4, 2005, 8:30 a.m., in Room E156 of the Student
Union. Ms. McMillan called the roll:
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Present
Michael Adams
Don R. Graber
Martin D. Jenkins
Jamie King
Bonnie G. Langdon
Lester L. Lyles
Robert C. Nevin
J. Thomas Young
Hiloni Bhavsar
Matthew G. Watson
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Absent
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Ms. Langdon 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. Introduction
of 2004-2005 Trustee Scholars
This
scholarship recognizes exceptional academic achievement, leadership,
and extra-curricular activities. It is awarded to 2 freshman
students and covers tuition, room, board, and books for 4 years.
This yearÕs Trustee Scholars are:
Lauren Cuff graduated with honors from Washington Senior High
School in Washington Courthouse, OH. She was very active in many
extracurricular activities. Inside the classroom, Lauren was
involved in a Research History class and worked with National
programs out of Washington D.C. for such projects as marker placement,
historical preservation and veteran interviews. On campus she
is a part of a living learning community. She not only took three
classes in the fall with 24 students, she also lives with them.
Lauren also finds time to volunteer at the Ronald McDonald house.
She is undecided on her major.
John Platig graduated valedictorian from New Knoxville High School
in New Knoxville, OH. On campus John is involved in the Circle
K Club, Student Honors Association and the Society of Physics
Students. He works as a research assistant in the laser spectroscopy
lab. John is an engineering physics major planning to work
as a minister and a
physicist.
VIII. REPORT
OF THE PRESIDENT
A. Confirmation
of Academic and Administrative Appointments and Changes
Faculty
New Hires
Timothy
Cope, Ph.D., has been appointed Professor & Chair, Anatomy & Physiology,
College of Science & Mathematics, effective 11/1/2004.
Gary
LeRoy, M.D., has been appointed Assistant Dean for Minority and
Student Affairs, Student Affairs and Admissions, School of Medicine,
effective 12/1/2004.
Heather
Blubaugh, M.A., has been appointed Instructor, Modern Languages,
College of Liberal Arts, effective 1/1/2005.
Kyejung
Yang, Ph.D., has been appointed Instructor, Sociology and Anthropology,
College of Liberal Arts, effective 1/1/2005.
John
Ballester, M.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Emergency
Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 1/15/2005.
Jeffrey
Dixon, Ph.D., has been appointed Instructor, Political Science,
College of Liberal Arts, effective 1/1/2005.
Faculty
Appointments and Changes
Mbaga
Walusimbi, M.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Surgery,
School of Medicine, effective 1/13/2005.
Charles
Hartmann, J.D., has been appointed Department Chair/Professor,
Management, Raj Soin College of Business, effective 1/1/2005.
Faculty
Separations
Carolyn
Myers, Ph.D., Instructor, Political Science, College of Liberal
Arts, effective 12/31/2004.
Harvey
Siegal, Ph.D., Professor, Community Health, School of Medicine,
effective 12/21/2004 (Deceased).
Michael
Cox, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Engineering,
College of Engineering & Computer Science, effective 12/31/2004.
Unclassified
New Hires
Ginette
Ninon, has been appointed Academic Advisor, Academic Programs,
Raj Soin College of Business, effective 11/1/2004.
Nicholas
Lehman, B.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Anatomy & Physiology,
School of Medicine, effective 11/3/2004.
Xiaohong
Lin, M.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Anatomy & Physiology,
School of Medicine, effective 11/3/2004.
Allison
Hornback, B.S., has been appointed Data Collection Specialist,
Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 11/8/2004.
Rebecca
Bush, B.A., has been appointed Research Interviewer, Community
Health, School of Medicine, effective 10/20/2004.
Raynia
McGee, M.S., has been appointed Grants Writer, Liberal Arts Administration,
College of Liberal Arts, effective 12/1/2004.
Paul
Nardelli, B.A., has been appointed Research Associate, Anatomy & Physiology,
School of Medicine, effective 12/1/2004.
Maria
Berrocal, M.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Anatomy & Physiology,
School of Medicine, effective 12/6/2004.
Eric
Romer, M.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Pharmacology & Toxicology,
School of Medicine, effective 12/9/2004.
Mary
McAweeney, Ph.D., has been appointed Research Scientist, Community
Health, School of Medicine, effective 12/1/2004.
Heather
Broughton, B.A., has been appointed Data Collection Specialist,
Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 12/1/2004.
Cassandra
Paul, Ph.D., has been appointed Research Associate, Biological
Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 1/1/2005.
Terence
Rapoch, B.S.C, has been appointed Chief Technology Officer, WCI,
Research and Sponsored Programs, effective 1/1/2005.
Aizhen
Zhang, Ph.D., has been appointed Postdoctoral Researcher, Physics,
College of Science & Mathematics, effective 1/3/2005.
Peter
Murray, M.L.I.S, has been appointed Assistant Director of Library
Systems, OhioLink, effective 1/10/2005.
Maria
Trujillo, Ph.D., has been appointed Research Assistant Professor,
Computer Science & Engineering, College of Engineering & Computer
Science, effective 11/22/2004.
Keith
Wurzbacher, M.S., has been appointed Research Associate, Community
Health, School of Medicine, effective 12/13/2004.
Alysoun
Reichard, B.A., has been appointed PhD. Program Coordinator,
College of Engineering & Computer Science, effective 12/15/2004.
Mostafa
El-Ashry, M.S., has been appointed Visiting Researcher, Mechanical & Materials
Engineering, College of Engineering & Computer Science, effective
12/15/2004.
Jane
Crittenden, has been appointed Special Program Coordinator, Pre-College
Programs, effective 1/10/2005.
Amy
Anslinger, B.S., has been appointed Coordinator Outdoor Recreation,
Campus Recreation, effective 1/10/2005.
Shannon
Morrisey, has been appointed Coordinator Adapted Recreation,
Campus Recreation, effective 1/18/2005.
Kimberly
Stewart, has been appointed Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing
and Health, effective 1/1/2005.
Unclassified
Appointments and Changes
Susan
McGovern, B.S., has been appointed Technical Writer/Editor, Biomedical,
Industrial, and Human Factors Engineering, College of Engineering & Computer
Science, effective 11/1/2004.
Robert
Copeland, B.A., has been appointed Associate VP for Development,
University Advancement, effective 1/1/2005.
Kurt
Cypher, B.S., has been appointed Senior Systems Programmer, Computing
and Telecommunications Services, effective 1/1/2005.
John
Martin, MSEE, has been appointed Senior Systems Programmer, Computing
and Telecommunications Services, effective 1/1/2005.
Kyle
Peterson, has been appointed Desktop Software Specialist II,
Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective 1/1/2005.
Andrew
Lawhorn, BA, has been appointed Desktop Software Specialist II,
Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective 1/1/2005.
David
Finnie, has been appointed Assistant Chief of Police, Police
Department, effective 1/1/2005.
Unclassified
Separations
Keith
Huck, M.S., Research Engineer, Computer Science & Engineering,
College of Science & Mathematics, effective 11/16/2004.
Linda
Stollings, Women's Basketball Coach, Athletics, effective 11/19/2004.
Nathan
Bellman,Women's Basketball Coach, Athletics, effective 11/12/2004.
Rhonda
Carr, MBA, Special Program Coordinator, Pre-college Programs,
effective 11/26/2004.
Brian
Shellhaus, Desktop Software Specialist II, Computing and Telecommunications
Services, effective 12/31/2004.
Dorothy
Baker, Administrative Coordinator, Business Office, School of
Medicine, effective 12/31/2004.
Devin
Jones, Men's Assistant Soccer Coach, Athletics, effective 1/7/2005.
Classified
New Hires
Warren
Aaron, has been appointed Custodian, Physical Plant, effective
11/8/2004.
Simon
Johnson, has been appointed Custodian, Physical Plant, effective
11/8/2004.
Zachary
Atkins, has been appointed Custodian, Physical Plant, effective
12/4/2004.
Beverly
Rowe, has been appointed Administrative Specialist, Military
Science, effective 12/6/2004.
Tamarus
Stokes, has been appointed Administrative Specialist, Assistant
VP Articulation and Transfer, VP Curriculum and Instruction,
effective 11/30/2004.
Paula
Esken, has been appointed Administrative Specialist, Asian, Hispanic
and Native American Center, College of Liberal Arts, effective
12/6/2004.
Ann
Venable, B.A., has been appointed Student Services Specialist,
Bursar Office, effective 12/27/2004.
Scott
Fitzsimmons, has been appointed Senior EMS Technologist, Emergency
Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 1/3/2005.
Classified
Appointments and Changes
Brian
Martin, has been appointed Scholarship/Grant Coordinator, Financial
Aid, effective 11/8/2004.
Rebecca
Santiago, has been appointed Account Clerk III, College of Science & Mathematics,
effective 12/6/2004.
Wanda
Harphant, has been appointed Internal Production Copyright Coordinator,
Printing Services, effective 11/6/2004.
Leisa
Alejandro, has been appointed Grounds Maintenance Worker II,
Physical Plant, effective 10/31/2004.
Classified
Separations
Shirley
Manley, Office Assistant II, Developmental Education, effective
12/31/2004.
John
O'Malley, Office Assistant II, Pharmacology & Toxicology,
School of Medicine, effective 12/31/2004.
Sabrina
Ratcliffe, Office Assistant II, Theatre Arts, College of Liberal
Arts, effective 1/7/2005.
Paul
Shields, Custodian, Physical Plant, effective 12/21/2004.
Theresa
Thomas, Office Assistant II, Advising, University College, effective
1/3/2005.
RESOLUTION 05-21
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.
Ms. Langdon moved for approval. Mr. Young seconded,
and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
B. Acceptance
of Gifts and Donations
The following gifts have been
received and acknowledgment sent to the donors:
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To
the Music Department
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From:
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John Amerman
2094 Stowe Drive
Springfield, OH 45505
Music Books and Scores
Estimated Value: $300.00
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To
the Kettering Center for Continuing Education
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From:
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Robert
J. Sweeney
P.
O. Box 63
1910
North Mowry Road
Pleasant
Hill, OH 45359-0063
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Gift Cards given to ILR
Instructors: Liam Anderson, Jeremy Hammond, Kathleen Lauri,
Robert Wagley
Estimated Value: $210.00
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To
Raj Soin College of Business
MTC
Technologies Trading Center
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From:
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MPC Computers
11804 Conrey Road
Cincinnati, OH 45249
30 Computers and 30-17Ó flat
panel Monitors
Estimated Value: $90,000
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RESOLUTION 05-22
RESOLVED that the gifts and donations
listed above are hereby accepted.
Mr. Jenkins motioned for approval.
Mr. Graber seconded, and the resolution was unanimously approved
by roll call vote.
C. Report
of Investments
Since the last Board meeting, investments for October
and November 2004 have been received. These reports have been
distributed to the trustees and will be filed with the official
Board of TrusteesÕ records.
D. Ratification
of Contracts and Grants
The award numbers for Wright State UniversityÕs externally
sponsored projects continue to outpace last fiscal yearÕs performance.
Funding recorded from July 1, 2004 through December 31, 2004
exceeds $40 million, topping the mid-fiscal year mark by more
than $10 million compared to last DecemberÕs figures. Dr. Roger
Siervogel and his colleagues in the School of Medicine successfully
competed for a five-year renewal of their National Institutes
of Health grant entitled ÒAdiposity, Disease Risk Factors, and
Lifetime HealthÓ; the first yearÕs funding totals $1.1 million.
The U.S. Department of Education awarded Dr. Dennis Moore of
the School of Medicine a five-year grant for the ÒRehabilitation
Research and Training Center (RRTC) on Substance Abuse, Disability,
and EmploymentÓ; the first yearÕs funding totals $700,000.
RESOLUTION 05-23
RESOLVED that the contracts and grants submitted to
this meeting be, and the same hereby are ratified.
Mr. Adams moved 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, chair, reported on the
Academic Affairs committee meeting of January 21, 2005. The following
topics were discussed:
á Report
of the Provost
Winter quarter enrollment highlights:
Undergraduate headcount is up 1.2% from last year; graduate headcount
is down 3.0% from last year; and total university headcount is
up 0.1%. Undergraduate credit hours are up 1.0% from last year;
graduate credit hours are up 0.1% from last year; and total university
credit hours are up 0.6%.
The search for the next dean of the College of Engineering
and Computer Science began during the fall quarter. The search
committee worked throughout the fall and eight candidates were
granted airport interviews. Since we were unable to build a strong
consensus on three to five candidates to bring to campus, a decision
was made to close the search and look at ways to enhance the
search process. We have now reopened the search with the assistance
of Korn Ferry International, a highly respected executive search
firm. Korn Ferry will be working with our search committee to
enhance our advertisement plan and to identify and screen potential
candidates. Our goal is to conduct campus interviews in early
April.
Approximately 300 classified and unclassified
staff attended the first-ever USAC-CSAC Staff Development Day on
December 20, 2004. The half-day event offered separate sessions
on customer service, the multigenerational work force, and coping
with change.
á Master
of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain Management
Dr. Berkwood Farmer, dean of the Raj Soin College of
Business, and Dr. Vikram Sethi, chair
and professor of Information Systems and Operations Management,
highlighted the successful launch of the revitalized MS program
in Logistics and Supply Chain Management. The MS program is designed
to enhance the skills of logisticians and supply chain professionals
by integrating state-of-the-art academic concepts with concept
application in a unique one-year blended education program. Program
participants attend five weekend residencies at Wright State
University and take ten eLearning modules developed by global
subject matter experts that include faculty and industry experts.
A one-year company sponsored project is completed by all participants
and designed to show demonstrated return to the sponsoring organization.
1. WSU
Lake Campus Ð Technical Major in Information Technology
The new major will provide a much-needed service to
area publishing and design companies. Several new industries
have emerged in the Mercer/Auglaize county area requiring trained
graduates in graphic design.
RESOLUTION 05-24
WHEREAS, the Wright State University Lake Campus has
a strong commitment to technology education; and
WHEREAS, the service area of the Lake Campus depends
on the training and educational programs available through the
Lake Campus; and
WHEREAS, the program in Office Information Systems
at the Lake Campus has received national recognition; and
WHEREAS, the demand for skilled graduates in Information
Technology fall within this program area; and
WHEREAS, a new major in Information Technology has
been substantiated by assessment and formally approved by both
the curriculum committees and Faculty Senates of the Lake Campus
and the Dayton Campus; therefore be it
RESOLVED, that the major in Information Technology
as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is approved.
General Lyles moved for approval. Mr. Jenkins seconded,
and the resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.
á Classrooms
of the Future Committee Update
Dr. Lillie Howard, vice president for
Curriculum and Instruction and dean of the University College,
provided a progress report on the priorities identified by the
University Classrooms of the Future Committee in May of 2004.
¯ 10 classrooms
in the 20-39 range were converted to electronic classrooms in December
2004 and two additional ones were created at the Lake Campus. A
schedule has been developed for the conversion of the remaining
20 classrooms over the next two years.
¯ The Provost
has allocated funds to establish a permanent classroom repair fund
and technology upgrades budget. Forty-nine classrooms and labs
were upgraded with new technology in December 2004. An additional
10 rooms will be upgraded by the end of January 2005.
¯ A feasibility
study is underway and a consultant has been hired to address the
needs in the Creative Arts Center. More than $65K has been spent
to repair rooms, purchase new furniture, install new fans for ventilation
in the Art Painting Studio, etc. Funds have also been allocated
for green rooms in Theatre Arts (completed) and Music; and funds
have recently been allocated to upgrade all equipment for the Motion
Pictures Program.
¯ Portable
chairs and tables have been added to 7 of the English Comp computer
labs in Millett Hall. Campus wireless project is being evaluated.
As part of its new charge from the Provost,
the committee will monitor implementation of UCOFÕs recommendations;
determine how dedicated space is currently being used across the
university and discuss how such space might be used differently;
review non-classroom space to determine how such space might be
converted to classrooms and other institutional space; develop
criteria for determining which units must be located on campus
and which might be relocated off-campus. The committee will submit
recommendations to the provost by May 1, 2005.
2. Emeritus
Requests
RESOLUTION 05-25
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, Timothy Wood, professor of Biological Sciences,
has served the university since 1971 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.
General Lyles moved for approval. Mr. Young seconded,
and the resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.
RESOLUTION
05-26
WHEREAS, faculty members who have served as fully-affiliated and full-time
members of the faculty for five or more years, but less than
ten years, may request consideration for the emeritus title through
the process of a petition to the provost through the faculty
memberÕs administrative unit; and
WHEREAS, Charles Willis, professor of
Education, served the university from 1985 to 1992 in a fully-affiliated
and full-time status and his request for the emeritus title is
supported by the provost, the dean of the College of Education
and Human Services, and the Department of Educational Leadership;
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.
General Lyles moved for approval. Mr. Graber seconded,
and the resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.
B. Advancement
Committee
Mr. Young, chair, reported on the Advancement Committee
meeting of January 21, 2005.
á WSU
School of Medicine
Dr. Howard Part, dean, talked about the impact of the
campaign on the School of Medicine. Major accomplishments include
securing private funding of the Oscar Boonshoft Endowed Chair,
the new Division of Health Systems Management, and two new MasterÕs
programs and a certificate program. Other accomplishments include
a new Department of Geriatrics formed as a result of a gift from
Premier Health Partners in partnership with the Dayton VA, secured
private funding for the Elizabeth Berry Gray Endowed Chair of
Surgery and many advances in research endeavors. Continuing needs
include facility improvement, scholarship support and program
support.
á Campaign
Report and Update on Development Initiatives
Mr. Robert Copeland stated that this year the initiative
is to broaden the base of volunteers for the Corporate Appeal
and to increase faculty and staff involvement in campus wide
fund raising efforts. Total campaign commitments through December
30, 2004 are over $60 million.
Searches are
being conducted for three positions in the division. Interviewing
has begun for two of the positions.
á WSU
Foundation Report
Mr.
Bob Batson presented an example of an endowment report that is
sent out to donors. The report includes a letter from Mrs. Marcia
Muller and provides information to the donor about their contributions
to the fund, the earnings and the current market value of the
endowment. These reports have resulted in more donations being
made.
á Alumni
Association Report
Mr. Gary LeRoy presented the Alumni AssociationÕs
2004 Year in Review. He noted that a balanced budget was maintained;
the annual golf outing doubled its profits; and that the number
of Alumni Achievement awards increased. Marketing WSU by the
Alumni Association via Jam the Gym and construction of a float
were well received. Membership has increased by 7 percent and
the association has committed an additional $50,000 for the Athletics
Pavilion.
Ms. Susan Smith announced that she is working
with Dr. Robert Sweeney, to set up a program patterned after
Leadership Dayton. Alumni who have a leadership position in local
companies will be targeted to participate in the program.
C. Building
and Grounds Committee
Mr. Adams reported on the Building and Grounds Committee
meeting of January 21, 2005.
á Dr.
Matt Filipic explained that the university is undertaking a rebid
of our facilities operation management contract. There are currently
three firms with national reputations in providing facilities
management services that have expressed an interest. The university
has also developed a committee to develop an internal proposal.
In discussions with Provost David Hopkins and Associate Vice
President Vicky Davidson regarding the need to place a greater
need on facility planning, it has been decided that Ms. Davidson
will now focus her efforts on the planning side of facilities
and will now report directly to Provost Hopkins. Discussions
continue to identify options for facilities management.
á Campus
Master Plan Phase V
Mr. Mike Schulze, university planner, updated the Board
members on the design and development of the campus master plan.
The history of the different phases of the exterior campus master
plan was discussed. Phase V bid documents will be available mid-February
with bids received in March. The major portion of Phase V construction
will be complete by fall quarter 2005 with landscape elements
installed during fall quarter.
á Fred
White Center Expansion and Renovation
Mr. Schulze presented the schematic designs for the
project. A new addition will be constructed to include labs for
the Gross Anatomy program and an additional lecture hall. Phase
II of the project will renovate the existing building to accommodate
offices for Student Affairs and new computer labs, classrooms
and study areas for the medical students. This transformation
will allow the Wright State University School of Medicine program
to teach both first and second year medical students in this
facility.
á Student
Union Renovation
Mr. Schulze presented an update of the project. Dr.
Matt Filipic announced that he and Provost Hopkins have agreed
to provide additional funding to complete the project in accordance
with defined scope.
1. Ice
Rink Lease
RESOLUTION 05-27
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees of Wright State University
wishes to enter into a ground lease agreement with Creative Ice
Consultants, LLC for the construction of a dual ice rink on real
property owned by the Board of Trustees of Wright State University;
and
WHEREAS, the construction of a dual ice rink is beneficial
to the faculty, staff, student population of the university;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Wright State
University authorizes the Provost and the Vice President for
Business and Fiscal Affairs to negotiate and enter into the referenced
ground lease agreement on its behalf.
Mr. Adams motioned for approval. General Lyles seconded,
and the resolution was adopted unanimously by roll call vote.
D. Finance
and Audit Committee
Mr. Graber, chair, reported on the committee
meeting of January 21, 2005. The following topics were discussed:
á Mr.
Keith Ralston presented an update on Cost Savings Efforts. He
described a number of activities (some in collaboration with
the IUC) that have resulted in savings in property and casualty
insurance costs, employee benefit expense, and academic support
costs. He also reported on ongoing efforts to review expenses
for facilities and dining services. Provost Hopkins noted some
efforts within his office and among the colleges. The committee
asked the staff to develop an executive summary of progress that
might be shared at each meeting.
Ÿ Dr. Matt Filipic gave a report
on the December Bond Sale. The Board has relied heavily on MoodyÕs
Investments. Their report was generally positive. Wright State
sold bonds at a very good time.
Ÿ Dr. Filipic also discussed the proposed
Investment Policy. The Board asked to hold a special meeting
to be held soon to review the investment policy and other investment
issues in more detail.
Ÿ Mr. Jeff Ulliman reviewed
the Investment Reports. Wright State has terminated business
with Invesco National Asset Management and moved those funds,
in addition to other funds, to Barclays Global Investors in accordance
with the newly revised investment policy.
á Vice
PresidentÕs Report
Dr. Matthew Filipic reported on the following items:
Ÿ State
Operating Budget:
œ Current
year
o December revenues were strong, reducing chances for
a midyear budget cut.
œ Next
biennium
o Newspaper
editorial support
o Conversation with Tim Keen of Office of Budget and
Management
Ÿ Charts
we shared
Ÿ Defensive budget for higher ed
Ÿ Some
increase in need-based aid
Ÿ Tax reform is the major priority
Ÿ State
Capital Budget:
œ Bill expected
very soon Ð did not pass in lame duck session as expected
œ Further
slippage could be deadly
Ÿ Senate
Bill 6 data mailed out
Ÿ Student
Union budget
E. Student
Affairs Committee
Ms.
King reported on the committee meeting of January 21, 2005.
á Vice-PresidentÕs
Report
Dr. Dan Abrahamowicz summarized the progress of various
construction and renovation projects, including the Athletics
Pavilion, Student Union, and University Park Apartments. Two
recently completed projects are the Hamilton Hall lobby and Student
Union Formal Lounge. On January 27th, Career Services
will sponsor a career fair for students in the College of Engineering
and Computer Science, and on February 4 Ð 6th, the
division will host approximately 300 parents and students for
the annual ParentsÕ Weekend program.
Mr. Stanford Baddley, director of Student Services,
Lake Campus, introduced Mr. Mike Hayden, advisor to the Students
in Free Enterprise (SIFE) program. Mr. Hayden outlined the groupÕs
progress on campus and in the St. MaryÕs community since their
presentation to the Board last November.
á Student
Government Update
Mr. Brandon Kern, Student Government president, gave
an update on the on-line course evaluation initiative. Beginning
Spring Quarter 2005, Student Government will host the service
via their website. Upon completion of the Banner project, the
service will be converted to the new system. He emphasized that
the evaluation process is voluntary, and will enable students
to offer their opinions and acquire information about how course
content is presented.
He also commented on the status of Student GovernmentÕs
study of campus parking, noting that several Student Government
recommendations are likely to be implemented. These include increased
shuttles, the addition of new parking lots/spaces for students
and a reduction in the ratio of parking passes to parking spaces.
Student Government is initiating a new program this
quarter called ÒSpeak Out 2005Ó. Student Government hopes that
this forum-style event will increase interaction and communication
between the Student Government representatives and the student
body. Student Government is also collaborating with other student
organizations to sponsor road trips to away basketball games.
Mr. Kern is also exploring ways of furthering student involvement
on issues related to higher education funding.
á Faculty
Senate Representative Report
Dr. Rick Wantz, Faculty Representative,
stated that the Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty Senate
is becoming involved in the evaluation process for Dining Services.
á Orientation/Updates
Ms. Kim Kramer, director of Wright State UniversityÕs
Child Development Center, operated by Mini University, gave a
presentation on the centerÕs history, goals, program and services.
Opened in 1987, the center currently enrolls 217 children from
the age of six weeks to 12 years. Nearly 2/3 of the enrollees
are children of WSU students, faculty and staff, with students
having first priority for available openings. Mini University
was the first to provide a child care program accredited by the
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC)
in Greene County, and offers day care, before and after school
care, as well as full-day kindergarten and summer programs. An
advisory board, chaired by Dr. Greg Bernhardt, dean of the College
of Education and Human Services, meets quarterly.
á Potential
Policy Issues:
Mr. Dave Darr, director of Financial Aid, reported
on the changes in federal government funding for the Perkins
Loan and Pell Grant programs, and the subsequent impact on Wright
State University students. Effective this academic year, the
Perkins Loan, which has provided low interest loans to students
since 1958, will no longer receive new federal capital contributions.
The total impact on WSU and WSU students is an estimated $286,000
reduction in funds. A possible remedy to aid students would be
an increase to Wright State UniversityÕs Continuing Enrollment
Loan Program.
Changes in the state and other tax tables used to determine
Pell Grant eligibility will result in a relatively small number
of Wright State students losing these funds (estimated to be
45 out of 3,200). Of greater concern is the fact that the maximum
award amount has not changed in three years when the tuition
costs have increased significantly.
Dr. Robert Rando, director, Center for Psychological
Services, provided an overview of the departmentÕs staff, services,
client statistics and future plans, including a change of name
to ÒCounseling and Wellness ServicesÓ.
F. Student
TrusteesÕ Report
á Ms.
Hiloni Bhavsar gave todayÕs report.
á Ms.
Bhavsar attended graduation, and is looking forward to her own
June graduation ceremony.
á Mr.
Watson and Ms. Bhavsar attended the Student Trustee Conference
at Bowling Green State University. They were contacted by the
student trustees at the university who were seeking feedback
from the student trustees around the state on whether a separate
conference would be beneficial. The response was overwhelmingly
in support of such an event.
á Mr.
Watson is in the process of preparing for our new student trustee
who will be taking her place at the end of her term on June 30th of
this year. He will be chairing the search committee and hopes
to get lots of great applicants to recommend to the Governor.
á Ms.
Bhavsar attended some of WSU sporting events. She went to several
basketball games over winter break along with swim meets that
were held in the Student Union pool. She reported that there
was a greater number of student and faculty support at both of
those athletic events as well as others. She thanked the parties
involved in starting the Raider Pack, which is a great incentive
to get students involved in our campus wide sporting events.
Raider Pack is a type of rewards program. When students first
become members, they receive a T-shirt and a card that is stamped
every time they attend a sporting event. The students are required
to wear the T-shirt to the event in order to receive the stamp
and as the stamps accumulate the students get rewards at local
area restaurants, the bookstore, and even the possibility of
winning a tuition waiver.
G. Faculty
PresidentÕs Report
á Dr.
Drew Pringle, faculty president, reported that the Executive
Committee completed its run through of the Faculty Constitution. They
are currently engaging in edits from faculty and administration
and have a meeting to complete the next run through on February
14, 2005. The edited constitution should be going to the
Senate soon. Also, the Faculty handbook is moving along with
final edits being completed. It too should be ready for
Senate action soon.
á Faculty
are concerned about the future state budget and the possible
effects on higher education. However, there is some hopefulness
regarding the potential renewal of the penny sales tax in aiding
higher education. The feeling of uneasiness among faculty
is understandable since there is very little coming out of Columbus
regarding the budget and what we can expect in higher education.
á Senate
committees are looking into a variety of topics, as some university
contracts are up for negotiations, including: classroom
materials and the bookstore, dining services, campus wireless
connectivity and voice over IP, and the campus master plan for
construction.
á Enrollment
appears to be up slightly with student credit hours up a bit
more. Couple this with our classroom utilization at approximately
80%+ and we certainly are approaching our capacity for growth. Wright
State faculty are teaching more students, more credit hours,
in fewer time blocks, and with fewer classrooms than in the past.
á In
the eyes of the faculty, it is thought that Senate House Bill
24 is an unnecessary bill.
X. PRESENTATION
AND POLICY DISCUSSIONS
Dean Mary Ellen Mazey
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
ArtsGala
Dr. Kim Goldenberg introduced Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey,
dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Dr. Mazey has been providing
leadership in the development of the ArtsGala, which we strongly
support as a great academic enterprise, but also something that
illustrates to the community the quality of individuals that
are at Wright State University.
á The
purpose of the ArtsGala is to showcase the talents of the fine
and performing arts students to the Miami Valley Region and to
raise need-based scholarship funds for students to major in fine
and performing arts.
á The
first year - 2000, ArtsGala raised $25,000 for scholarships.
In 2004, $115,000 was raised and 30 students given scholarships.
á The
2005 Host Committee Co-Chairs are Dan and Sue Duval.
á Wright
State University students, Stephanie Hord, Department of Music
and Andrew Dailey from the Department of Art and Art History
relayed to the Board and the audience what the scholarships have
meant to them as students.
XI. UNFINISHED
BUSINESS
None
XII. NEW BUSINESS
A. Next
Board Meetings Ð March 31 and April 1, 2005.
B. Ohio
Ethics Commission Ð Financial Disclosure Statement
Filing Deadline Ð April 15, 2005.
C. AGB
National Conference on Trusteeship Ð April 2-5, 2005, San Diego.
D. Budget
Presentation Ð May 19, 2005.
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
