WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY FOURTH MEETING

September 29 and 30, 2005

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of the Wright State University Board of Trustees was called to order by Ms. Bonnie Langdon, chair, on Thursday, September 29, 2005, 4:00 p.m., at the Setzer Pavilion/Mills-Morgan Center. Ms. Jacqueline McMillan, secretary to the Board of Trustees, called the roll:

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 June 9 and 10, 2005, 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 06-1

RESOLVED that the Wright State University Board of Trustees agreed to hold Executive Session on Thursday, September 29, 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

General Lyles moved for approval. Mr. Nevin seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote.

V. RECESS

Following the Executive Session, the WSU Trustees, the Student Trustees, and 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, September 30, 2005, 8:30 a.m., in E156, Student Union. Ms. McMillan called the roll:

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 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.

VII. REPORT OF THE CHAIR

A. Support for Issue 1

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WHEREAS, on November 8, 2005, the first issue Ohio voters will see on the ballot is Issue 1, the state of Ohio's $2 billion bond package to fund infrastructure and technology development; and

WHEREAS, the future vitality of Ohio depends on growing an economy with productive jobs in technology and related fields that will keep our educated citizens in the state; and

WHEREAS, the state of Ohio's investment of $500 million for high-tech research and development bonds over seven years will boost the state's economy, likely drawing more matching federal and private investments, and creating jobs and other benefits for Ohio's workers and employers; and

WHEREAS, Issue 1 supports new and innovative technologies developed by Ohio researchers, such as those at Wright State University, and will allow Ohio universities and colleges to successfully compete with its neighbors in the region; and

WHEREAS, researchers at Wright State University, with the passage of Issue 1, will have the opportunity to work in collaboration with researchers from business, industry, and other Ohio universities on projects impacting the regional economy, thereby generating opportunities to help build a prosperous Ohio; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees of Wright State University does hereby fully support the passage of State Issue 1.

Mr. Young moved for approval. Mr. Graber seconded, and the resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

VIII. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

A. University Update

President Goldenberg provided an update on selected university activities:

1. Wall Street is coming to Wright State with the grand opening of the new MTC Technologies Trading Center in the Raj Soin College of Business on October 24.

2. The Campaign continues to soar. The current total is more than $94 million and rising. Marcia Muller and her staff should be commended.

3. Wright State opened its doors to students displaced by Hurricane Katrina. Dr. Dan Abrahamowicz and his staff provided a very quick response to students. WSU faculty provided leadership as first responders in affected areas as members of the Ohio Task Force One. Mark Gebhart testified before Congress yesterday about the importance of communication among agencies, across government, across sectors and made recommendations on how to improve the system.

4. The entire community came together to make the case for why it is in the nation's best interest to keep key programs at WPAFB. Jay Thomas, Michele Wheatly, Howard Part, Forouzan Golshani, Robin Dodge and others made a real difference.

5. Wright State has been nationally recognized and a part of a group in terms of outstanding experience in the first year for our students. Student retention is up from 67% in 1999 to an all time high of 73% for this year. That is one of the highest for a university with our mission. Congratulations to our world class staff and faculty and leadership provided by Lillie Howard.

B. Fall Enrollment Report

President Goldenberg reported that there was a modest increase in fall 2005 enrollment, in spite of all the economic conditions that are going on across the state.

C. Promotion and Tenure

The university-wide Promotion and Tenure Committee conducted a special mail ballot to consider a recommendation received from the College of Engineering and Computer Science for consideration of tenure for the following new university faculty member:

Dr. Bor Jang

Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

Dean, College of Engineering and Computer Science

RESOLUTION 06-3

RESOLVED that the promotion and tenure recommendation as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are approved.

Mr. Jenkins motioned for approval. Mr. Graber seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.

D. Facility Security Clearance

RESOLUTION 06-4

WHEREAS, Wright State University wishes to maintain its facility security clearance through the Defense Security Service, and

WHEREAS, those persons occupying the following positions among the officers and officials at Wright State University shall be known as Key Management Personnel (KMP) as described in the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual:

Dr. Kim Goldenberg

President

Dr. David R. Hopkins

Provost

Dr. Matthew V. Filipic

Vice President for Business and Fiscal Affairs

Dr. Joseph F. Thomas, Jr.

Vice President for Research

Dr. William K. Sellers

Assistant Vice President, Office of Research and Sponsored Programs

WHEREAS, the Chief Executive and the KMP have been processed, or will be processed, to the level of the facility clearance granted to this institution, as provided for in the aforementioned National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual; and

WHEREAS, the said KMP are hereby delegated all of the Board's duties and responsibilities pertaining to the protection of classified information under classified contracts of the Department of Defense or User Agencies of its Industrial Security Program awarded to Wright State University; and

WHEREAS, the following named members of the Board of Trustees shall not require, shall not have, and can be effectively excluded from access to all classified information in the possession of Wright State University, and do not occupy positions that would enable them to affect adversely the policies and practices of Wright State University in the performance of classified contracts for the Department of Defense or User Agencies of its Industrial Security Program, awarded to Wright State University, and need not be processed for a personnel clearance:

Michael Adams Bonnie G. Langdon

Don R. Graber Lester L. Lyles

Martin D. Jenkins Robert C. Nevin

Jamie King J. Thomas Young

John C. Kunesh

THEREFORE be it

RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Wright State University authorizes the establishment of the above KMP and this resolution supersedes Resolution 05-4 dated October 15, 2004.

Mr. Graber moved for approval. Mr. Young seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by voice vote.

E. Confirmation of Academic and Administrative Appointments and Changes

Faculty New Hires

Xueyong Wang, M.D., has been appointed Research Assistant Professor, Neuroscience, Cell Biology & Physiology, School of Medicine, effective 6/1/2005.

William Po, M.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, effective 6/1/2005.

Kathrin Engisch, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Neuroscience, Cell Biology & Physiology, School of Medicine, effective 6/1/2005.

Mark Rich, M.D., Ph.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Neuroscience, Cell Biology & Physiology, School of Medicine, effective 6/1/2005.

Steven Burdette, M.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2005.

Bor Zeng B Jang, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor/Dean, College of Engineering & Computer Science, effective 7/1/2005.

Danny Miska II, M.S., has been appointed Instructor, Biological Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 9/1/2005.

Jacquelyn Palmer, Ph.D, has been appointed Instructor, Management, effective 9/1/2005.

Arijit Sengupta, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Information Systems & Operations Management, effective 9/1/2005.

Kathleen Koenig, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Physics, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 9/1/2005.

Thomas Wischgoll, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Computer Science & Engineering, College of Engineering & Computer Science, effective 9/1/2005.

Zhiqiang Wu, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering & Computer Science, effective 9/1/2005.

Athansios Bubulya, Ph.D, has been appointed Instructor, Biological Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 9/1/2005.

Paula Bubulya, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 9/1/2005.

John Stireman, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 9/1/2005.

Lisa Kenyon, Ed.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 9/1/2005.

Nathan Bowling, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Psychology, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 9/1/2005.

Virginia Keen, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Education-Lake Campus, effective 9/1/2005.

Wajed Hatamleh, has been appointed Clinical Instructor, Nursing and Health, effective 9/1/2005.

Carrie Hall, has been appointed Clinical Instructor, Nursing and Health, effective 9/1/2005.

Stephen Yerian, Psy.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, School Of Professional Psychology, effective 9/1/2005.

Frieda Bennett, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Educational Leadership, effective 9/1/2005.

Beth Cameron, FNP, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Nursing and Health, effective 9/1/2005.

Robin White, has been appointed Clinical Instructor, Nursing and Health, effective 9/1/2005.

Julie Williams, Psy.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, School Of Professional Psychology, effective 9/1/2005.

Margaret Daugherty, has been appointed Visiting Lecturer, Human Services, effective 9/1/2005.

John Emmert, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Electrical Engineering, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 9/1/2005.

Jonathon R. Winkler, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, History, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Beth Kinsel, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Social Work, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Tong Wang, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Theatre Arts, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Michael Norris, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Sociology and Anthropology, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Julie A. Hruby, has been appointed Instructor, Religion, Philosophy and Classics, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Timur Pollack-Lagushenko, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, History, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Erin Flanagan, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, English, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

D'Arcy J. M. Smith, has been appointed Faculty Associate, Theatre Arts, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Damaris Serrano, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Modern Languages, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

LaFleur Small, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Sociology and Anthropology, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Vincent Davis, has been appointed Instructor, Music, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Pramod Kantha, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Politicial Science, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Noeleen McIlvenna, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, History, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Sarah Twill, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Social Work, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Daniel Johnson, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Urban Affairs and Geography, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

J. Woodow McCree, Ph.D, has been appointed Instructor, Religion, Philosophy and Classics, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Awad Eddie Halabi, has been appointed Assistant Professor, History and Religion, Philosophy and Classics, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

John R. Haught, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, English, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Cynthia A. Merchant, M.S., has been appointed Lecturer, Teacher Education, effective 9/1/2005.

Dane T. Daniel, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Liberal Arts, Lake Campus, effective 9/1/2005.

Tracey A. Kramer, M.Ed, has been appointed Lecturer, Teacher Education, effective 9/1/2005.

Yi-Hui Lee, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Professor, Nursing and Health, effective 9/1/2005.

Joan M. Hlinomaz, B.S., has been appointed Clinical Instructor, Nursing and Health, effective 9/1/2005.

Faculty Appointments and Changes

W. Scott Richardson, M.D., has been appointed Professor, Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2005.

Jeffrey Schnader, M.D., has been appointed Professor, Internal Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2005.

Gerald Crites, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Surgery, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2005.

Akpofure P Ekeh, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Surgery, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2005.

Anil Krishnamurthy, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Orthopedic Surgery, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2005.

Ann Morrison, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Psychiatry, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2005.

Paula Termuhlen, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Surgery, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2005.

Jeffery Allen, has been appointed Professor, SOPP, effective 7/1/2005.

James Amon, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Biological Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 9/1/2005.

Herbert Colle, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Psychology, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 9/1/2005.

Steven Berberich, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Biochemistry &Molecular Biology, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 7/1/2005.

John Turchi, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Biochemistry &Molecular Biology, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 7/1/2005.

Bin Wang, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Computer Science & Engineering, College of Engineering & Computer Science, effective 9/1/2005.

Gregory Kozlowski, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Physics, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 9/1/2005.

Doyle Watts, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Geological Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 9/1/2005.

Marlena Akhbari, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Finance and Financial Services, effective 9/1/2005.

Joseph Coleman, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Information Systems & Operations Management, effective 9/1/2005.

William Slonaker, has been appointed Professor, Management, effective 9/1/2005.

Colleen Finegan, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Teacher Education, effective 9/1/2005.

Kristine Scordo, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Nursing and Health, effective 9/1/2005.

Roger Carlsen, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Educational Leadership, effective 9/1/2005.

Scott Graham, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Educational Leadership, effective 9/1/2005.

Mindy McNutt, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Education, effective 9/1/2005.

Patricia Vermeersch, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Nursing and Health, effective 9/1/2005.

Robin Osterman, Ph.D, has been appointed Clinical Assistant Professor, Nursing and Health, effective 9/1/2005.

Kathryn Meyer, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, History, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Teressa McWilliams, has been appointed Associate Professor, Theatre Arts, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Sharon Jones, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, English, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Angela Beumer Johnson, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, English, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

T. Greg Hellems, has been appointed Associate Professor, Theatre Arts, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Elliot Gaines, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Communications, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Jacqueline Bergdahl, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Sociology and Anthropology, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

John Sherman, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, History, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Paul Lockhart, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, History, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Henry Dahlman, Ph.D, has been appointed Professor, Music, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Mary Rucker, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Communications, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Norma Wilcox, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Sociology and Anthropology, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Mary Wenning, Ph.D, has been appointed Associate Professor, Urban Affairs and Geography, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Penny Park, has been appointed Associate Professor, Art and Art History, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Faculty Separations

Jeffery Welty, Instructor, Economics, effective 8/31/2005.

Anthony Partlow, M.S., Instructor, Biological Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 8/31/2005.

Keith Grasman, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Biological Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 8/31/2005.

John Turchi, Ph.D, Professor, Biochemistry &Molecular Biology, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 8/31/2005.

Charles Easley, Ph.D, Instructor, Neuroscience, Cell Biology & Physiology, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 8/31/2005.

William Pammer, Ph.D, Professor, Urban Affairs and Geography, Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

Harvey Wachtell, Ph.D, Assistant Professor, History, Liberal Arts, effective 7/31/2005.

Gregory Anderson, Ph.D, Associate Professor, Religion, Philosophy and Classics, Liberal Arts, effective 8/31/2005.

J. Michael Harley, Instructor, Music, Liberal Arts, effective 8/31/2005.

Unclassified New Hires

Sheri Stover, M.S., has been appointed Instructional Designer, Center for Teaching and Learning, effective 6/1/2005.

Qingbo Wang, M.D., has been appointed Research Associate, Neuroscience, Cell Biology & Physiology, School of Medicine, effective 6/1/2005.

Jeanette Frey, M.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Biological Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 5/27/2005.

Sean Quigley, B.S., has been appointed Web Application & Multimedia Developer, Neuroscience, Cell Biology & Physiology, School of Medicine, effective 6/1/2005.

Joshua Steinbach, B.A., has been appointed Assistant Women's Volleyball Coach, Volleyball, Athletics, effective 6/6/2005.

Kimberly Lever, B.A., has been appointed Research Assistant, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 6/1/2005.

Maureen Barry, M.S., has been appointed Librarian 1, University Libraries, effective 6/6/2005.

Dana Peck, M.P.A., has been appointed Budget Management Analyst, Center of Urban and Public Affairs, effective 6/9/2005.

Rebecca Junker, B.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 6/13/2005.

Kathleen Frondorf, M.S., has been appointed Research Assistant, Neuroscience, Cell Biology & Physiology, School of Medicine, effective 6/7/2005.

Benjamin Conforti, B.F.A., has been appointed Digital Technology Analyst, Center for Teaching and Learning, effective 6/6/2005.

Michael W. Guillory, M.A., has been appointed Assistant Director, Research and Sponsored Programs, effective 7/5/2005.

Cynthia M DeMatteo, M.Ed, has been appointed Career Development Advisor, Career Services, effective 7/18/2005.

Lester Reule, B.A., has been appointed Assistant Women's Basketball Coach, Athletics, effective 6/13/2005.

Gregory Filatov, Ph.D, has been appointed Research Associate, Neuroscience, Cell Biology & Physiology, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2005.

Pablo Cubillas Gonzalez, Ph.D, has been appointed Postdoctoral Researcher, Chemistry, College of Science & Mathematics, effective 7/1/2005.

Ramachandran Thiagarajan, Ph.D, has been appointed Research Associate, Neuroscience, Cell Biology & Physiology, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2005.

Kimberly Williams, Ph.D, has been appointed Postdoctoral Researcher, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 7/1/2005.

Deborah Sampsel, M.S.N, has been appointed Executive Director-NIWCO, Nursing, effective 8/22/2005.

Jeanene Robinson, Ph.D, has been appointed Staff Therapist, Counseling and Wellness Services, effective 8/15/2005.

Daniela Linnebach, Ph.D, has been appointed Staff Therapist, Counseling and Wellness Services, effective 8/15/2005.

Jason Kohlhepp, has been appointed LAN Analyst 1, Network Services, School of Medicine, effective 8/29/2005.

Guoqi Liu, Ph.D, has been appointed Senior Research Associate, Biochemistry &Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective 8/15/2005.

Wenfeng Zhang, M.D., has been appointed Research Associate, Pharmacology & Toxicology, School of Medicine, effective 9/12/2005.

Matthew Skira, has been appointed Community Director, Residence Services, effective 8/29/2005.

Lisa Yafonaro, has been appointed Community Director, Residence Services, effective 8/29/2005.

Dino Martinez, has been appointed Assistant Director, Student Judicial Services & Greek Affairs, effective 9/9/2005.

Iris Lyles/Harvey, ABD, has been appointed Associate Vice President for Marketing and Communications, effective 9/1/2005.

Joseph Wagner, M.P.H., has been appointed Research Associate, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 9/19/2005.

John R. Davison, has been appointed Systems Developer, OhioLink, effective 9/1/2005.

Richard Dames, has been appointed Director, Physical Plant, effective 7/25/2005.

James Baugess, has been appointed Project Coordinator, History, Liberal Arts, effective 8/1/2005.

Bradley Pompos, has been appointed Academic Advisor, University College, effective 8/22/2005.

Dennis G. Kazimir, B.S., has been appointed Men's & Women's Basketball Administrative Assistant, Athletics, effective 8/15/2005.

Unclassified Appointments and Changes

Joann M. Bevelhymer, M.B.A, has been appointed Director, Undergraduate Programs, Raj Soin College of Business, effective 7/1/2005.

Ellen Reinsch Friese, B.A., has been appointed Director, Pre-Award, Research and Sponsored Programs, effective 6/1/2005.

William K. Sellers, Ph.D, has been appointed Assistant Vice President, Research and Sponsored Programs, effective 6/1/2005.

Marianne Schreck, B.A., has been appointed Assistant Director, Research and Sponsored Programs, effective 6/1/2005.

Jackie A. Frederick, B.A., has been appointed Associate Director, Research and Sponsored Programs, effective 6/1/2005.

Glen A. Jones, M.B.A, has been appointed Director, Post-Award, Research and Sponsored Programs, effective 6/1/2005.

David A. Hurwitz, M.A., has been appointed Director, Tutoring Services, University College, effective 7/1/2005.

Douglas M. Saul, M.S., has been appointed Director of Learning Communities Program, University College, effective 7/1/2005.

Lillian M. Johnson, M.S.A., has been appointed Assistant Dean for Administrative Services, University College, effective 7/1/2005.

Kimberly Y. Elahab, M.S., has been appointed Prospect Researcher, University Development, effective 7/1/2005.

Judi Engle, M.A., has been appointed Director of Strategic Communications and Public Relations, Public Relations, School of Medicine, effective 8/1/2005.

Jane C Bird, has been appointed Police Captain-Support Services and Training, Police, effective 8/1/2005.

Ryan Black, has been appointed Business Manager, University College, effective 8/1/2005.

Melissa Faulkner, has been appointed Administrative Assistant, Police, effective 7/1/2005.

Sheila Nahrgang, has been appointed Assistant Director, Summer Programs, Student Union & Event Services, effective 7/1/2005.

Seng Han Ratep-Schankin, has been appointed Senior Budget Analyst II, Budget Planning, effective 8/1/2005.

Mary J. Healea, has been appointed LAN Analyst 1, University Libraries, effective 8/22/2005.

Woo Young Kim, Ph.D, Visiting Researcher, Mechanical & Materials Engineering, College of Engineering & Computer Science, effective 5/31/2005.

Unclassified Separations

Raynia L. McGee, M.S., Grants Writer, College of Liberal Arts, effective 6/6/2005.

Ian Kaplan, LAN Analyst 1, University Libraries, effective 6/6/2005.

Alyce Earl-Jenkins, M.A., Academic Advisor, University College, effective 6/30/2005.

B. Scott Rodgers, B.S., Head Women's Soccer Coach, Women's Soccer, Athletics, effective 7/8/2005.

Kyle Getter, B.A., Director of Basketball Operations Men's Basketball, Athletics, effective 7/15/2005.

Shiv Vadlamudi, B.S., Programmer II, Computing and Telecommunication Services, effective 7/22/2005.

Robert Dotson, Associate Director, Greek Affairs, effective 8/12/2005.

Rachelle Young, Admissions Specialist, Undergraduate Admissions, effective 7/22/2005.

Jesweida McCann, Library Associate, University Libraries, effective 8/26/2005.

Lisa Arose, Research Associate, Urban and Public Affairs, Liberal Arts, effective 8/5/2005.

Classified New Hires

Jason A. Stormer, AA, has been appointed Operations Coordinator 2, Nutter Center, effective 5/31/2005.

Amanda Ping, has been appointed HR Assistant, Human Resources, effective 6/13/2005.

M. Renee Diggs, M.B.A, has been appointed HR Representative, Human Resources, effective 6/13/2005.

Tina Wiley, has been appointed Office Assistant 2, Center of Urban and Public Affairs, effective 6/6/2005.

Leah Underwood, B.A., has been appointed Student Services Specialist, Career Services, effective 6/13/2005.

Michael W. Cundiff, AA, has been appointed Grounds Maintenance Worker 1, Physical Plant, effective 6/20/2005.

Kimberly N. Skotko, B.A., has been appointed Police Officer I, Public Safety, effective 7/8/2005.

Michael R. Sullivan, M.S., has been appointed Administrative Specialist, School Of Professional Psychology, effective 6/20/2005.

Richard Mantia, has been appointed Courier Services Worker, Courier Services, School of Medicine, effective 7/5/2005.

Kathleen Taylor, M.A., has been appointed Office Assistant 2, Neuroscience, Cell Biology & Physiology, School of Medicine, effective 7/11/2005.

Pamela Mondini, has been appointed Office Assistant 2, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective 7/11/2005.

Kathleen O'Herron, B.A., has been appointed Medical Student Coordinator, Family Medicine, School of Medicine, effective 7/25/2005.

Lolita DuBois, has been appointed Office Assistant 1, University College, effective 8/8/2005.

Diana Martin, has been appointed Student Services Specialist, Bursar, effective 8/8/2005.

Amanda Brewer, has been appointed Office Assistant I, Undergraduate Admissions, effective 8/16/2005.

Katie Radloff, has been appointed Administrative Specialist, Nursing and Health, effective 9/6/2005.

Christina Schumacher, has been appointed Records Technician 2, Undergraduate Admissions, effective 9/12/2005.

Theresa Dorn, has been appointed Administrative Specialist, Education & Human Services, effective 8/22/2005.

Teresa Kramer, has been appointed Payroll Clerk 2, Payroll, effective 8/22/2005.

Jacqueline E. Lovins, has been appointed Office Assistant 1, Public Safety, effective 8/22/2005.

Classified Appointments and Changes

Marie Clemons, has been appointed Administrative Specialist, VP for Student Affairs, effective 6/4/2005.

Russell Moore, has been appointed Maintenance and Repair Worker, Physical Plant, effective 7/30/2005.

Melanie Rammel, has been appointed Administrative Specialist, College of Education & Human Services, effective 7/1/2005.

Elizabeth P. Davis, has been appointed Administative Specialist, Liberal Arts Administration, effective 8/31/2005.

Classified Separations

Gerald Marratta, Custodial Project Worker, Physical Plant, effective 6/6/2005.

Nancy Eldridge, Custodial Worker, Physical Plant, effective 6/10/2005.

James Branch, Maintenance and Repair Worker, Physical Plant, effective 6/30/2005.

Mary Sammons, Custodian, Physical Plant, effective 7/15/2005.

David Mullins, Custodial Project Worker, Physical Plant, effective 7/19/2005.

Kathy Yankee, Custodian, Physical Plant, effective 7/14/2005.

Francesca L. Rubino, B.A., Library Technical Assistant, University Libraries, effective 8/1/2005.

Deborah A. Witt, Office Assistant 2, Liberal Arts Administration, College of Liberal Arts, effective 8/7/2005.

Thomas LaPrairie, Custodian, Physical Plant, effective 8/17/2005.

Lottie Tyler, Student Services Specialist, Registrar's Office, effective 3/14/2005.

Mark Cannon, Maintenance and Repair Worker, Physical Plant, effective 5/18/2005.

William Lockwood, Lead Locksmith, Physical Plant, effective 8/31/2005.

RESOLUTION 06-5

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. Young moved for approval. Mr. Nevin seconded, and the resolution was unanimously approved by roll call vote.

F. Report of Investments

Since the last Board meeting, investments for April, May, and June 2005 have been received. These reports have been distributed to the trustees and will be filed with the official Board of Trustees' records.

G. Ratification of Contracts and Grants

Wright State University ended its fiscal year 2005 with external funding exceeding $62.6 million, breaking all previous records and exceeding the prior year's awards by more than $12 million. The new fiscal year is off to an excellent start with nearly $8 million in funding awarded during July and August 2005. Since the last Board of Trustees' meeting, a team of faculty members led by Dr. Forouzan Golshani in the College of Engineering and Computer Science was awarded a prestigious "Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship (IGERT)" grant from the National Science Foundation. IGERT funding will support pre-doctoral fellowships and tuition for students interested in special education, basic sciences, and engineering sciences as they explore solutions to the complex needs of persons with disabilities.

RESOLUTION 06-6

RESOLVED that the contracts and grants submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are ratified.

Mr. Young moved for adoption. Mr. Graber seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.

IX. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

A. Academic Affairs Committee

Mr. Nevin, chair, reported on the committee meeting of September 16, 2005.

• Report of the Provost

  As part of the university's strategic approach to enrollment issues, an Executive Management Council has been established. The council, chaired by the provost, is reflective of a broader university-wide coordinated approach to enrollment that includes consultation with Noel-Levitz and the redesign of other enrollment advisory groups.

  The university is experimenting with a pilot program to offer courses between fall 2005 and winter 2006 quarters. Such courses, which would be offered on an accelerated basis, would give Wright State the opportunity to address student demand for required courses that closed early this fall and permit students to move along more quickly into intended majors and thus completion of their degrees.

  WSU's innovative First Year Experience (FYE) program is one of 13 higher education institutions nationwide selected for the Foundations of Excellence in the First College Year project.

  As part of the university's Presidential Lecture Series, and in celebration of the 40^th anniversary of the Voting Rights Act of 1966, award-winning journalist, author, and human rights advocate Roger Wilkins will present "The Voting Rights Act: Promise and Reality" on September 22, 6:30 p.m., in the Medical Sciences Auditorium.

• University Classrooms of the Future Committee Report

  Dr. Lillie Howard, vice president for Instruction and Curriculum and dean of the University College, provided an update on the progress on the priority recommendations identified by the University Classrooms of the Future Committee (UCOF).

  • 20 electronic classrooms have been added since 2004, including 10 this past summer; with an additional number planned for December.

  • 39 electronic classrooms were upgraded this summer.

  • Up to 18 new classrooms will be added as part of the planned expansion of the Russ Center, implementation of the science labs project, and reconfiguration of vacated space in Med Sci as SOM moves to renovated Fred White.

  • 3 electronic classrooms have been added at the Lake Campus this fall and it is anticipated that another classroom will be added by winter 2006.

  • The Department of Human Services will be moved out of the CAC to Allyn Hall to make more room in the CAC for the fine arts.

  • Plans are underway to complete the creation of a wireless campus.

  • The university's Distance Learning Plan will be updated to reflect online offerings planned for the next 3-5 years that could thus relieve pressures on classrooms.

  • A plan is being developed for alternative scheduling, including a December pilot.

  • Proposed guidelines are being considered for moving some programs and units off campus and/or away from the campus core to make room for more classrooms and office space.

  • The utilization of dedicated instructional spaces will be analyzed beginning this fall with an eye toward converting some of that space to classroom and office space.

  • Better utilization of the 8:30 a.m. time block will continue to be encouraged.

  • Classroom utilization this fall is at 87%, with all classes scheduled in appropriate space.

1. Bachelor of Science Degree in Sign Language Interpreting

Dr. Greg Bernhardt, dean of the College of Education and Human Services, Dr. Stephen Fortson, associate professor and chair of the Department of Human Services, and Dr. Jan La Forge, professor of the Department of Human Services, presented a proposal for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Sign Language Interpreting.

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WHEREAS, the university and the College of Education and Human Services recognize the need for a B.S. degree in Sign Language Interpreting to be offered in collaboration with community colleges and branch campuses with an existing associate's degree in interpreting training program, to fill a void of qualified interpreters for the deaf community; and

WHEREAS, the College of Education and Human Services has developed a B.S. degree in Sign Language Interpreting; and

WHEREAS, the B.S. degree in Sign Language Interpreting has been approved by the Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee (UUCAPC), Faculty Senate, Council of Deans, and General Faculty; therefore be it

RESOLVED that the B.S. degree in Sign Language Interpreting, as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is approved.

Mr. Nevin moved for approval. Mr. Young seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by voice vote.

2. Posthumous Degree Request

A recommendation from the College of Liberal Arts was received to grant the Bachelor of Arts in English degree posthumously to Ms. Katie Winner. At the time of her death, Ms. Winner was making steady progress toward her degree. The faculty and chair of the English Department, as well as the dean of the College of Liberal Arts, concur that the degree is warranted. The provost supports the granting of this degree.

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WHEREAS, Wright State University shares with the family and friends in the loss of Ms. Katie Winner; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Winner was making steady progress toward her degree; therefore be it

RESOLVED that the Wright State University Board of Trustees hereby approves granting the Bachelor of Arts in English to Ms. Katie Winner.

Mr. Nevin moved for adoption. Mr. Young seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

3. Emeritus Requests

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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, James Brandeberry, professor of Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, served the university from 1969 to 2005 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and

WHEREAS, William Hanks, associate professor of Communication, College of Liberal Arts, served the university from 1985 to 1998 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and

WHEREAS, Russell Hannen, associate professor of Electrical Engineering, served the university from 1974 to 1995 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and

WHEREAS, Jeanne Lemkau, professor of Family Medicine and Community Health, served the university from 1980 to 2005 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and

WHEREAS, Noel Nussbaum, associate professor of Anatomy and Physiology, School of Medicine, served the university from 1965 to 2005 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and

WHEREAS, Harvey Wachtell, assistant professor of History, College of Liberal Arts, served the university from 1967 to 2005 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; therefore be it

RESOLVED that the requests for emeritus status for the aforementioned faculty members, as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are endorsed.

Mr. Nevin moved for approval. Mr. Graber seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by voice vote.

B. Advancement Committee

Mr. Young, chair, reported on the committee meeting of September 16, 2005.

• Advancement Division Update and Priorities for FY 2005-2006

  Mrs. Marcia Muller introduced Ms. Iris Harvey, the new associate vice president for Marketing and Communications. Ms. Muller shared the divisional priorities for FY 2005-2006, noting that many of these priorities focus on increasing alumni support and academic unit effectiveness in fund raising, as well as completing strategic plans for the Alumni Association and WSU Foundation. University Advancement and nine other units received the President's Award for Excellence in Collaboration for the Rowdy 'Round Town Project and A Night at the Rowdys.

  Mrs. Muller reported that the campaign has exceeded $94 million as of August 31, 2005. The final victory celebration will take place next fall in conjunction with the first Kim and Shelley Goldenberg Endowed Lecture and annual Heritage Societies recognition. An electronic screening of our support base has been commissioned to help identify new sources of philanthropic support as we begin planning for post campaign fund raising.

  Mrs. Muller commented on several recent events. These include a seminar on September 12th sponsored by Wright State, the Dayton Foundation and the Planned Giving Council. The seminar focused on charitable gifts of hard-to-value assets. Mr. Bob Batson, director of Advancement Services and Planned Giving, will become the chair of the Planned Giving Council in January. Also, a reception was hosted by the Foundation and the Alumni Association for donors and friends preceding the Oprah Winfrey and Maya Angelou event on September 12^th at the Schuster Center. Many expressions of appreciation were received.

• Alumni Association Report

  Ms. Susan Smith reported that the Alumni Association Board of Directors has been working on a strategic plan with the guidance of Dr. Robert Sweeney. The Alumni Association is sponsoring a day long business networking seminar on October 6^th for Wright State graduates. They are also working on the kick off for homecoming activities, on October 6-9^th. The participation of Wright State at the US Senior Open Golf Tournament in July was well received by the many participants who visited the Alumni Association villa throughout the week.

• Presentation on MTC Trading Center

  Dr. Fall Ainina, professor of Finance, described the MTC Technologies Trading Center, now under construction, as a "mini Wall Street." The state-of-the-art center will have software and subscription services used by financial institutions globally. Dr. Ainina explained that this center will be used by students as well as the community. The start-up costs of the trading center are $535,000 with annual operating costs of $64,500. To date, $640,000 has been raised thanks to the generosity of many donors, including MTC Technologies, Raj Soin, MPC Computers, Merrill Lynch, Citigroup Foundation, Eubel Brady & Suttment Asset Management, Huntington Bank, James Investment Research and SEI Investments. Dr. Ainina invited everyone to the ribbon cutting ceremony for the trading center on October 24^th at 10:00 a.m.

• Upcoming Events

  Mrs. Muller highlighted upcoming events including the Heritage Societies Induction Gala and Raider Auction on October 8^th; Cameos of Caring on October 15^th; Holidays in the Heartland on November 13^th; and the 7^th Annual Arts Gala on April 1, 2006.

C. Building and Grounds Committee

Mr. Graber reported on the committee meeting of September 16, 2005.

a. 2007-2012 Capital Plan

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RESOLVED that the Capital Improvements Plan for the period 2007-2012 as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is approved.

Mr. Graber moved for approval. Mr. Young seconded and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.

• Construction Project Status Report

  Ms. Vicky Davidson presented an update of the construction projects.

• Draft Agenda

  Ms. Davidson presented the proposed agenda for the year. Mr. Adams recommended that a discussion regarding the construction bidding climate be added after the first of the year.

D. Finance and Audit Committee

Mr. Graber, chair, reported on the committee meeting of September 16, 2005.

• Mr. Rick Stover of PricewaterhouseCoopers reviewed the results of the FY2005 audit being performed by PricewaterhouseCoopers. He reviewed the handout and where the audit currently stands. There are no foreseeable problems with the audit and should be completed soon.

• The Board met with the PWC auditors and expressed satisfaction with the information provided in that session.

• Mr. Jeff Ulliman gave an update on Banner-Finance and how it is going since going live July 1, 2005. He praised various departments for the many long hours of hard work and dedication to help get Banner up and running on time. Training needs are being addressed such as classroom training, a website and audio training through the Center for Teaching and Learning. Some training is scheduled for this fall.

• Mr. Ulliman reviewed the university's expenditures of $250,000-$499,999. No action by the committee was required.

• Mr. Keith Ralston reviewed the Cost Savings Initiatives for 2005-06 and provided a handout outlining various Administrative and Operating Initiatives as well as College and Academic Unit Initiatives. Mr. Ralston will provide a progress report at the January meeting.

• Mr. Ulliman shared the university's investment reports.

• State Funding Reviews: Vice President Filipic reported that the state was engaged in several simultaneous reviews of higher education funding. The Board of Regents is considering a significant change to the State Share of Instruction formula and has begun work early to allow enough time for an adequate review of the ramifications of the change. Mr. Ralston is monitoring this work for us. The budget bill also called to the Board of Regents to consider three possible changes to the formula: one to reward operational efficiency, one to reward degree completion, and one to provide rewards for degree and certificate completion at two year campuses. A committee will soon be formed to consider these proposals. The medical deans will soon meet to consider a request from the legislature to recommend a formula for the allocation of clinical teaching appropriations, which total nearly $46 million per year. A new Higher Education Funding Study Council chaired by Rep. Shawn Webster has been given responsibility to recommend the allocation of the $30 million added to the second year of the biennium by the conference committee, but it is taking a broad view of its role. It has already met four times. Finally, Speaker Husted had a press conference September 15^th to announce that reform of higher education will be the House's principal priority in coming months.

• Dr. Filipic presented his vice president's report. Some highlights are as follows:
  • Budget Update. Dr. Filipic reported that revenues are tracking quite close to our estimates in total, as a shortfall in tuition revenue is offset by a probable overage in state support. The shortfall in tuition revenue is not due to a decline in enrollment, but instead to an error in predicting the mix of students paying at different rates. If revenues continue on their current path, we will still have the cushion provided by our $2 million revenue contingency. It is too early to identify significant trends in actual spending, but we expect to pay more for utilities than we had originally budgeted.

  • Endowment. The university holds $1.4 million in endowments and an accumulated $2.7 million in earnings on those endowments on its own books from gifts received before the policy was established that such gifts be directed to the WSU Foundation. The university plans to transfer these balances to the Foundation to avoid the expense of maintaining two different sets of reports on our endowments. The change has been reviewed by our General Counsel, who sees no problems. The change will have no effect on Moody's analysis of our financial health because their ratios consider the sum of university and foundation assets. The change would have only a trivial effect on the state's SB 6 ratio analysis and would not affect the score they assign to us.

  • Off campus space. Discussions are underway regarding the possible lease of space across Colonel Glenn for use by the Brehm Environmental Research Lab, which must be moved out of the Brehm building to permit its renovation next year. A real estate consultant has been engaged to review the lease costs.

  • News reports. Dr. Filipic reported on two recent reports of interest. Business Week reports on the decline in real wages of college graduates since 2000, possibly reflecting the off-shoring of technical work. The Columbus Dispatch reports a decline in the USA standing on educational attainment among 30 developed countries.

E. Student Affairs Committee

Mr. Young reported on the committee meeting of September 16, 2005.

• Vice-President's Report
  Dr. Dan Abrahamowicz gave a brief update on the end of the first week fall quarter enrollment. Overall enrollment is up by about 1% on the main campus. Direct from high school enrollment is up by 1.5%. The university registrar, Mr. Dave Sauter, has been given new responsibilities for enrollment management, reflected by his new title of assistant vice president for Enrollment Management and university registrar. As assistant vice president, he will be looking at recruitment, retention, segmented marketing, and other enrollment-related issues.

  In response to Hurricane Katrina, Wright State has enrolled 7 undergraduate students at the main campus and 1 at the Lake Campus. Wright State has also accommodated in our residency program four medical students from Mississippi. Dr. Abrahamowicz shared a letter written by some very grateful parents of one of the enrolled undergraduate Katrina victims, praising the service and obvious caring attitude of the WSU staff.

• Student Government Update
  Mr. James Borchers reported that Student Government had a very successful retreat where they did team building and determined the year's agenda. They plan to continue several initiatives from last year. The course evaluation initiative will also continue to be promoted.

  As a response to Katrina, Student Government has purchased wrist bands which will be sold and the proceeds donated to the Red Cross. They are also collaborating with other student organizations for a clothing drive for hurricane victims. Student Government plans to host a dinner for those students displaced by Katrina to help welcome them to the university.

  Homecoming is October 7-8 and Student Government has some new ideas for this year's parade that include having speakers along the route and a marching band. Student Government is also working on obtaining student discount cards that can be used with area businesses. Student Government reps have been visiting UVC classes to talk with new freshmen and encourage their involvement in campus activities.

• Faculty Senate Representative Report
  

  Dr. Maher Amer reported that the Faculty Senate committee will have its first meeting on September 20. The only agenda item at this time is the use of the Wright 1 card at area businesses.

• Updates

  Dr. Mike Cusack reported on the new Athletics pavilion. Completed in only 10 months, the pavilion houses a lobby, weight room, men's and women's basketball offices, a gym, and a weight room. It is a very attractive and utilitarian building and was built entirely with donated funds.

  Mr. Dan Bertsos gave an update on campus housing. Move-in day went very well, in spite of re-arranged move-in routes due to new road/parking lot construction. On Thursday, 1,000 students moved in and 1,400 moved in on Friday. Others moved in over the weekend. It was necessary to go to expanded housing and 25 of 28 lounges were made into rooms.

  Residence Services at Wright State retains over 60% of the students in the residence halls from freshman to sophomore years. This exceeds the national average by about 10%. The availability of apartment-style residences contributes to this retention level. There are also more students choosing to move back into campus housing after having moved off-campus.

  University Park has added 260 new beds for upperclassmen. The rooms are fully furnished and include dishwashers, washers, and dryers. Parts of the University Park complex are reserved for Greek students and International students.

  Ms. Katie Deedrick gave an update on First Weekend, the collaborative cornerstone of the First Year Experience. This is a program sponsored by University College, but heavily programmed by Student Affairs offices. During First Weekend, new first year students come together and work with peer leaders. The weekend events include move-in, Pathways for Success programs, and a "Do the U" activity in the student union that introduces them to the many campus clubs and activities. The weekend culminated in freshman convocation on Sunday and the freshman plunge (community service project) on Monday.

F. Student Trustees' Report

• Mr. Matthew Watson gave today's report.

• Move in day was very successful with thousands of students, faculty and staff helping each other settle in for the quarter.
• The Office of Campus Recreation informed students about campus activities by hosting "Do the U" which included a Student Organization Fair, Coconut Toss Competition and Sand Art.

• The WSU Residential Community Association hosted the annual student dance, "Boogie on the Bricks" to kick off the school year.

• Fall Fest, the annual Welcome Week celebration, was an afternoon of food and fun for students. President and Mrs. Kim Goldenberg visited with student representatives of many clubs and organizations.
• New and returning students participated in the "Freshman Plunge", a community service event in which donations and care packages were prepared for Hurricane Relief. Many other student organizations provided leadership in hurricane relief efforts.

• The students look forward to Homecoming weekend, the homecoming parade, and Wright State sporting events, along with the rest of the activities planned by Student Government.

• The Asian Hispanic Native American center presented many activities for Hispanic Heritage month. The events included mariachi music on the quad, along with cultural food and beverages.

• Plans are being finalized for the 2006 Student Trustee Conference which will be hosted by Akron University. The 2005 conference theme was State Funding for Higher Education. Last year's conference was a tremendous success with many student trustees attending committee meetings presenting valuable information to state representatives. A portion of this year's conference will be dedicated to designing a state wide student trustee orientation for new and existing student trustees. Based on the tremendous enthusiasm of last year's conference, Mr. Watson expects this year's conference to be even better.

G. Faculty President's Report

Dr. James Sayer has charged several Senate committees with specific tasks to be undertaken as soon as the committees get organized:

• Curriculum: He has asked that "citizenship" be added to the General Education goals; that the possibility of creating an "intercession" between the end of fall quarter and the start of winter quarter be examined to offer short-term imaginative credit offerings; and that University College be studied to determine if its size and activities should be shrunk.

• Faculty Affairs: He has asked this committee to consider his proposal for the creation of the rank of "Lecturer Emeritus", and to consider recommending minimum and uniform salaries for instructors and lecturers across the university.

• Student Affairs: He would like the committee to see that the university has fulfilled its commitment to expand the use of our students' Wright One Cards to provide for their use off campus.

• Dave Sauter, university registrar, has been asked to examine the possibility of creating an annual registration process that would change the current quarter-by-quarter confusion and consternation. Such modeling is currently underway.

• Dr. Sayer stated that he is trying to encourage greater involvement in Faculty Governance with Wright State's junior faculty.

• The two leaders of Student Government, James Borchers and Molly McGraw, meet with the Executive Committee of the Faculty Senate.

X. PRESENTATION AND POLICY DISCUSSIONS

Ms. Kathy Morris

Assistant Vice President of Student Affairs and Enrollment Services

Ms. Susan Smith

Executive Director of Alumni Relations

Homecoming 2005

Fall quarter on a university campus heralds the beginning of a new academic year and the observance of several traditions. One of those is Homecoming. For many years, our departments of Alumni Relations and Student Affairs have collaborated with faculty and staff on the planning and implementation of Homecoming at Wright State. Dr. Kim Goldenberg introduced Ms. Kathy Morris and Ms. Susan Smith as today's presenters.

Ms. Morris and Ms. Smith highlighted some of the events happening on campus Homecoming weekend. Mr. J. Alton Croker, III gave a student's perspective on the planning process and told a little about the Homecoming parade, which Student Government has taken the leadership to create for Wright State.

XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

XII. NEW BUSINESS

A. Next Board Meeting - Executive Session, November 17, 2005

Public Session, November 18, 2005

B. Commencement - November 19, 2005

Ervin J. Nutter Center Arena

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.