WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE
TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY FIFTH MEETING
November 17 and 18, 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, November 17, 2005, 3:00 p.m., in Room 219 Rike Hall. Ms. Jacqueline McMillan, secretary of the Board of Trustees, called the roll:
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Present Michael Adams Jamie King John C. Kunesh Bonnie G. Langdon Robert C. Nevin J. Thomas Young |
AbsentDon R. Graber Martin D. Jenkins Lester L. Lyles |
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 September 29 and 30, 2005 minutes as submitted. Mr. Nevin 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 06-10
RESOLVED that the Wright State University Board of Trustees agreed to hold Executive Session on Thursday, November 17, 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
- Ms. Langdon moved for approval. Mr. Adams seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
V. RECESS
Following the Executive Session the WSU Trustees joined the President and Mrs. Goldenberg for the Dayton Peace Prize Celebration at the Schuster.
VI. RECONVENE - ROLL CALL
The Wright State University Board of Trustees reconvened on Friday, November 18, 2005, 8:30 a.m., in Room E156 of the Student Union. Ms. McMillan called the roll:
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Present Michael Adams Jamie King John Kunesh Bonnie G. Langdon Robert C. Nevin Matthew G. Watson Meagan R. Buxton |
Absent Don R. Graber Martin D. Jenkins Lester L. Lyles J. Thomas Young |
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
- Introduction
of New Board Members
Dr. John C. Kunesh
John Kunesh was appointed to Wright State University Board of Trustees for a term ending June 30, 2014, replacing Matthew O. Diggs, Jr.
Dr. Kunesh is the managing partner of the Kunesh Eye Center, a growing organization which provides medical and surgical treatment for diseases.
He is an active and committed member of the local Dayton community. He is a volunteer physician for the Reach Out Montgomery County Clinic and Prevent Blindness Ohio, both of which serve uninsured patients who have no other access to medical care. Dr. Kunesh is president of the Dayton Area Society of Ophthalmology and is active with The Boonshoft Children's Museum as an associate board member and also serves as a board member for the Ohio Ophthalmologic Society.
Dr. Kunesh received his BS degree from the University of Notre Dame and subsequently received his medical degree in 1993 magna cum laude from The Ohio State University. John and his wife Sarah reside in Centerville with their three children.
Meagan R. Buxton
Meagan Buxton was appointed student trustee of Wright State University for a term ending June 30, 2007. She is pursuing a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration.
In addition to her studies, Ms. Buxton is a member of Circle K International, a pledge of Beta Alpha Psi accounting fraternity and a member of the honor societies of Alpha Lambda Delta and National Society of Collegiate Scholars.
Meagan is from Lima, OH.
- Installation
of Board Members
Judge Frederick Young administered the oath of office to the new trustees: Dr. John C. Kunesh and Ms. Meagan R. Buxton.
VIII. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT
- University
Update
President Goldenberg provided an update on selected university activities:
- Wright State University had the second highest enrollment growth among Ohio universities. The Dayton campus was up 1 ½% for fall.
- Dr. Nathan Klingbeil, Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering was named Ohio's 2005 Professor of the Year. This recognition was sponsored by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education. He was among 400 top professors recently honored at a special Congressional reception in Washington, D.C. Dr. Klingbeil is a leader in engineering curriculum reform which has resulted in a $100,000 NSF award to redefine the way engineering math is taught.
- Dr. Goldenberg along with members of the Board of Trustees attended the Dayton Peace Accord dinner honoring Mr. Holbrook for his work in the peace process.
- Approval
of November Graduates
Fall commencement will be held on Saturday, November 19, 2005, 10:00 a.m. in the Ervin J. Nutter Center.
Section 1.03 of the Wright State University Code of Regulations provides that the Board of Trustees shall grant degrees to qualified graduates after due consideration of nominations by the faculty. Candidates were nominated at the Faculty Senate meeting on November 7, 2005.
Since applications for degrees are accepted in advance, the recommendation was made that change in the list to correct errors and to add or delete names of persons who unexpectedly will or will not meet all requirements for graduation be permitted. A list of fall 2005 degrees follows, along with comparison figures for winter 2004.
2004 2005
Business and Administration
Bachelor of Science in Business 161 146 Education and Human Services
Bachelor of Science 76 99 Bachelor of Science in Education 79 72 Engineering & Computer Science
Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering 0 2 Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering 6 5 Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 15 14 Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 7 7 Bachelor of Science in Engineering Physics 0 1 Bachelor of Science in Human Factors Engineering 0 0 Bachelor of Science in Industrial & Systems Engineering 1 1 Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering 16 10 Bachelor of Science in Materials Science and Engineering 0 2 Liberal Arts
Bachelor of Arts 171 178 Bachelor of Fine Arts 15 20 Bachelor of Music 5 4 Bachelor of Science 1 5 Nursing and Health
Bachelor of Science in Nursing 76 79 Science and Mathematics
Bachelor of Arts 68 52 Bachelor of Science 54 53 Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology 0 0 School of Graduate Studies
Doctor of Philosophy 18 15 Educational Specialist 0 0 Master of Accountancy 12 12 Master of Arts 41 32 Master of Business Administration 120 124 Master of Education 301 278 Master of Humanities 2 4 Master of Music 3 3 Master of Public Administration 2 5 Master of Public Health 0 3 Master of Rehabilitation Counseling 7 5 Master of Science 131 120 Master of Science in Computer Engineering 15 12 Master of Science in Engineering 92 90 Master of Science in Teaching 15 10 Master of Urban Administration 0 0 School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine 0 0 School of Professional Psychology
Doctor of Psychology 20 17 Wright State University Lake Campus
Associate Degrees 20 18 Total 1,550 1,498 RESOLUTION 06-11
RESOLVED that the candidates for degrees for August and November 2005 be and hereby are confirmed and approved.
Mr. Adams motioned for approval. Mr. Nevin seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by voice vote.
- Confirmation
of Academic and Administrative Appointments and Changes
Faculty Appointments and Changes
Rocky Sexton, Ph.D., has been appointed Research Assistant Professor, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective September 1, 2005.
Raminta Daniulaityte, Ph.D., has been appointed Research Assistant Professor, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective September 1, 2005.
Gregory Toussaint, M.D., has been appointed Associate Professor, Pediatrics, School of Medicine, effective October 12, 2005.
Jonathan Dunlap, has been appointed Assistant Professor, College of Science & Mathematics, Lake Campus, effective September 1, 2005.
Mariann Lovell, has been appointed Assistant Professor, College of Nursing & Health, effective September 1, 2005.
Faculty Separations
Greg Vanarsdall, Resident Instructor, School of Professional Psychology, effective August 31, 2005.
Lori Carter, Lecturer, Educational Leadership, effective September 20, 2005.
William Pammer, Ph.D., Professor, Urban Affairs and Geography, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 1, 2005.
Lalitha Locker, M.S., Lecturer, Physics, College of Science & Mathematics, effective August 31, 2005.
Jyh-Hann Chang, Assistant Professor, School of Professional Psychology, effective September 30, 2005.
Hong Wang, Assistant Professor, Information Systems & Operations Management, effective August 31, 2005.
Gregory Graman, Assistant Professor, Information Systems & Operations Management, effective August 31, 2005.
Rosalisa Tobin, Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing & Health, effective August 31, 2005.
Sherri Morgan, M.D., Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, School of Medicine, effective October 21, 2005.
William M. Horan, M.A., Instructor, College of Liberal Arts, effective August 31, 2005.
David Portlock, Ph.D., Visiting Professor, Chemistry, College of Science & Mathematics, effective August 31, 2005.
Katherine Flanders, Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing & Health, effective June 30, 2005.
Tara Katherine Withrow, Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing & Health, effective
June 30, 2005.
Philip Harris, Instructor, Lake Campus, effective August 31, 2005.
Gina Maiocco, Assistant Professor, College of Nursing & Health, effective June 30, 2005.
Unclassified New Hires
Karen Henkels, B.S., has been appointed Research Associate, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, & Physiology, School of Medicine, effective October 1, 2005.
Gene T. Florkey, B.S.E, has been appointed Accountant, Research and Sponsored Programs, effective October 1, 2005.
Danielle Owens, B.A., has been appointed Research Study Coordinator, Faculty Affairs, School of Medicine, effective October 10, 2005.
Donald Danielson, M.A., has been appointed Research Interviewer, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective October 10, 2005.
Mary Maureen Cooper, has been appointed Student Advisor Athletics, Intercollegiate Athletics, effective September 8, 2005.
John W. Fitzpatrick, has been appointed Assistant Basketball Coach, Men's Basketball, effective September 13, 2005.
Kenneth Huber, has been appointed Basketball Operations Director, Men's Basketball, effective September 14, 2005.
Zubeida Ishaq, M.B.B.S., has been appointed Research Technician, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective October 17, 2005.
Ashley Clausing, B.S., has been appointed Research Technician, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective October 20, 2005.
Steve E. Wynn, B.A., has been appointed Library Associate, University Libraries, effective September 24, 2005.
Joshua M. Latham, has been appointed Sr Library Technical Assistant, University Libraries, effective October 27, 2005.
Joseph C. Whitlock, M.B.A., has been appointed Manager, Occupational Safety and Health, Environmental Health and Safety, effective November 1, 2005.
Keisha R. Sanders, B.S., has been appointed Grants Accountant, Research and Sponsored Programs, effective November 1, 2005.
Lynna Cekova, M.S., has been appointed Systems Developer, OhioLink, effective October 25, 2005.
Tiffany A. Wellinghoff, B.A., has been appointed Data Analyst, Budget Planning and Resource Analysis, effective November 2, 2005.
Florence Walusimbi, has been appointed Grant Writer, Education & Human Services, effective October 19, 2005.
Jeffrey A. Kaplan, B.A., has been appointed Architectural Designer/Planner, Facilities Planning and Management, effective October 17, 2005.
Elizabeth A. Stanze, B.A., has been appointed Library Associate, University Libraries, effective October 14, 2005.
Lynda Kachurek, M.A., has been appointed Oral Historian/Archivist, University Libraries, effective October 24, 2005.
Ishwori Dhakal, M.S., has been appointed Statistician, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective September 20, 2005.
Unclassified Appointments and Changes
Robin Hass, B.S., has been appointed Academic Advisor, University College, effective August 29, 2005.
Danielle M. Booth, A.S., has been appointed Grants Accountant, Research and Sponsored Programs, effective October 1, 2005.
Justina E. Scarberry, A.S., has been appointed Coordinator, Faculty Development, Center for Teaching and Learning, effective September 1, 2005.
Cynthia J. Schisler, M.A., has been appointed Associate Director, Kettering Center, effective September 1, 2005.
Cara Nolan, B.A., has been appointed Program Coordinator, Faculty Affairs, School of Medicine, effective November 1, 2005.
Unclassified Separations
Caroline Andrews, DCOP Marketing Director, Faculty Affairs, School of Medicine, effective October 7, 2005.
Katherine Arnett, Assistant Director Fitness & Wellness, Campus Recreation, effective September 30, 2005.
Larry Greer, Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, Athletics, effective September 1, 2005.
Kathleen Hensel, B.S., Assistant to the Chair, Mathematics & Statistics, College of Science & Mathematics, effective September 30, 2005.
Lyubomir Zagorchev, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Researcher, Computer Science, College of Engineering & Computer Science, effective September 30, 2005.
Benjamin M. Conforti, Digital Technology Analyst, Center for Teaching and Learning, effective October 21, 2005.
Mithua Ghosh, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Researcher, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective August 15, 2005.
Maloy Ghosh, Ph.D., Postdoctoral Researcher, Biochemistry & Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective August 31, 2005.
Ningzhou Cui, Ph.D, Research Associate, Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering & Computer Science, effective August 31, 2005.
Paul Draus, Ph.D., Research Scientist, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective August 31, 2005.
Ishwori Dhakal, M.S., Statistician, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective October 31, 2005.
Kevin Arcuri, Assistant Soccer Coach, Athletics, effective June 29, 2005.
Shirlette Burks, Director, Urban Literacy Institute, Teacher Education, effective July 15, 2005.
Classified New Hires
Cynthia Stine, B.A., has been appointed Office Assistant 2, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective September 26, 2005.
Penny E. Wipert, has been appointed Student Services Specialist, Bursar, effective October 3, 2005.
Lisa Burke, has been appointed Account Clerk 1, Student Union, effective September 21, 2005.
Robin Bauer, has been appointed Administrative Support Coordinator, Career Services, effective September 30, 2005.
Shirley A. Barber, has been appointed Administrative Specialist, Liberal Arts Administration, College of Liberal Arts, effective September 19, 2005.
Classified Appointments and Changes
Linda D. Stutler, has been appointed Administrative Support Coordinator, Office of the Provost, effective September 24, 2005.
Linda Dunbar, has been appointed Department Support Supervisor, Geological Sciences, College of Science & Mathematics, effective October 10, 2005.
Suzanne L. Zech, has been appointed Office Services Coordinator, Office of the President, effective October 10, 2005.
Ann Scudmore, has been appointed Department Support Supervisor, Neuroscience, Cell Biology, & Physiology, School of Medicine, effective August 27, 2005.
Classified Separations
John W. Carter, Custodial Project Worker, Physical Plant, effective September 15, 2005.
Travis Dunham, Sr. Operations Analyst, Computing and Telecommunication Services, effective September 23, 2005.
Troy Harphant, Maintenance and Repair Worker 1, Physical Plant, effective September 30, 2005.
Jalana Lazar, B.A., Office Assistant 2, Community Health, School of Medicine, effective August 5, 2005.
Patricia Ring, Administrative Specialist, College of Nursing & Health, effective September 28, 2005.
Michelle Crawford, Account Clerk 1, Student Union, effective August 31, 2005.
Ann S. Venable, Student Services Specialist, Bursar, effective October 28, 2005.
Steve R. Greenup, Maintenance and Repair Worker 1, Physical Plant, effective September 6, 2005.
Katie Radloff, Administrative Specialist, College of Nursing & Health, effective October 10, 2005.
Elizabeth C. Adkins, Administrative Specialist, Liberal Arts Administration, College of Liberal Arts, effective August 31, 2005.
Emmaly Diller, Office Assistant 2, Faculty Affairs, School of Medicine, effective August 16, 2005.
Richard Mantia, Courier Services Worker, Courier Services, School of Medicine, effective October 7, 2005.
Robert R. Summers, Electrician 1, Physical Plant, effective September 9, 2005.
RESOLUTION 06-12
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. King moved for approval. Mr. Adams seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
- Acceptance
of Gifts and Donations
The following gifts have been received and acknowledgment sent to the donors:
To the University Libraries
From:
Mrs. Mary Ann Jefferies
3825 Fredonia Drive
Hollywood, CA 90068
Walter Matthew Jefferies' books, photographs and artwork
Estimated Value: $200,000
To College of Engineering & Computer Science, Electrical Engineering
From:
From:
To the College of Liberal Arts, Department of Music
From:
To the College of Liberal Arts
ArtsGala
From:
Med Mart
10780 Reading Road
Cincinnati, OH 45241
Powered Wheelchair-scooter
Estimated Value: $2,000
Dr. B. A. Shenoi
7229 Tarryton Road
Center, OH 45459
Books and Journals
Estimated Value: $11,278
Herbert Dregalla
4269 Sugar Leap Drive
Dayton, OH 45440
Bamboo Reed Flute from Thailand
Estimated Value: $125
BGHemagine Inc.
116 North Jefferson Street
3rd Floor
Dayton, OH 45402
Website/TV Commercial
Marketing Consulting
Estimated Value: $15,000
RESOLUTION 06-13
RESOLVED that the gifts and donations listed above are hereby accepted.
Mr. Nevin motioned for approval. Dr. Kunesh seconded, and the resolution was unanimously approved by roll call vote.
- Report
of Investments
Since the last Board meeting, investments for July and August 2005 have been received. These reports have been distributed to the trustees and will be filed with the official Board of Trustees' records.
- Ratification
of Contracts and Grants
Wright State University has recorded more than $18 million in external funding after the first four months of fiscal year 2005-06. Since the last Board of Trustees meeting, two faculty members in the Department of Biological Sciences have been awarded substantial grants from the National Science Foundation (NSF). Dr. David Goldstein, chair of the Department of Biological Sciences, was awarded $420,000 to support his research efforts in aquaporins and osmoregulation. Dr. Scott Baird and his collaborators in the Department of Biological Sciences will use more than $380,000 in NSF funds to acquire instrumentation to help establish a genomics facility on the WSU campus.
RESOLUTION 06-14
RESOLVED that the contracts and grants submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are ratified.
Mr. Adams moved for approval. Ms. King 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 Academic Affairs committee meeting of November 4, 2005. The following topics were discussed:
- Report
of the Provost
Monday, October 24, 2005 marked the grand opening of the MTC Technologies Trading Center of the Raj Soin College of Business with remarks from Jon Husted, Ohio Speaker of the House. Dr. Joseph Petrick, professor of Management and faculty representative to the Academic Affairs Committee, pointed out that the Center will advance business education by providing students with the knowledge base for leading positions in asset management, investment banking and corporate finance. The trading center features an actual stock ticker tape, computer software programs from leading investment information providers. Provost Hopkins shared a proclamation from the Ohio Senate honoring the Raj Soin College of Business on the new MTC Technologies Trading Center.
Friday, October 28, 2005 marked the grand opening of the new Dunbar Library Group Study Room. The redesign was initiated to modernize the space and meet student needs as more class assignments involve group collaboration.
WSU is offering 30 courses over the fall break that students can complete in four weeks. The courses will address student demand for required courses and permit students to move along more quickly toward completion of their degrees. For financial aid purposes, the pilot program will be considered a part of winter quarter. To date, 450 students have registered. The pilot program will be evaluated in January to determine the future of a possible intersession term.
The search for the next dean of the College of Liberal Arts began during the fall quarter. The search committee, chaired by Dr. Greg Bernhardt, dean of the College of Education and Human Services, has received more than 30 applications. We anticipate campus interviews in February of 2006.
Dr. Doug Nord, executive director of the University Center for International Education and professor of political science, is returning to the faculty in January of 2006. A search for a new executive director will begin shortly.
- Research
Overview
Dr. Joseph Thomas, vice president for research and dean of the school of graduate studies, reported that 573 research awards totaling $62,655,115 were awarded during the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005. Grant and contract awards were up 24% from fiscal year 2004. Dr. Sharmila Mitra Mukkhopadhyay, professor of Mechanical & Materials Engineering and faculty representative to the Academic Affairs Committee, highlighted her research on nanomaterials.
- Wright
State University/Sinclair Think Tank Update
Dr. Lillie Howard, vice president for Instruction and Curriculum and dean of the University College, provided a progress report on four initiatives being studied by the Wright State University/Sinclair Community College Think Tank to enhance articulation and transfer between the two institutions, and to increase the number of students completing the baccalaureate degree.
- Electronic Transcripts - Implementation of the initiative is anticipated as early as winter quarter 2006. This would permit both institutions to receive and process student transcripts quickly, efficiently, and more cost-effectively than the current manual, labor intensive and time-consuming processes.
- Dual Admissions - Admitting students simultaneously to both institutions would enhance transfer students' access to selected programs at WSU, while putting the Sinclair student immediately on a pathway that culminates with the completion of the baccalaureate degree. WSU programs that have been identified for this initiative are Nursing, Graphic Design, Criminal Justice, Engineering, Science and Math Education, and Sign Language Interpreter.
- Developmental Education - Since developmental education courses are offered at both institutions, it was proposed that Sinclair also offer the lowest levels of developmental education courses offered at WSU. A pilot program was discussed for spring quarter 2006. Sinclair has asked for a hold on this initiative.
- First Year Experience - This initiative is meant to align the first year experiences at both institutions so that students who intend to transfer to WSU will have already been oriented into the WSU culture. Progress has been slower than anticipated on this initiative, but the study group plans to readdress this issue when they meet on November 8, 2005.
- Report
of the Provost
- Emeritus
Request
RESOLUTION 06-15
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, Robert Rea, lecturer, Department of Computer Science, College of Engineering and Computer Science, served the university from 1996 to 2005 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status, therefore be it
RESOLVED that the request for emeritus status for the aforementioned faculty member, as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is endorsed.
Mr. Nevin moved for adoption. Dr. Kunesh seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.
- Advancement
Committee
Ms. Langon reported on the Advancement Committee meeting of November 4, 2005.
- Priorities
for Private Funding in the College of Engineering and Computer Science
Dr. Bor Jang, dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science, talked about the college's vision, goals, challenges and needs. The college mission focuses on education, research, service and public engagement and technology development and entrepreneurship. He addressed future challenges for the college and shared the proposed action plan for increasing enrollment and retaining undergraduate students. The list of needs includes scholarships, eminent scholar positions, endowed chair positions, distinguished professors and seed money for new centers and programs.
- WSU
Foundation Report
Mr. Bob Batson, director of Advancement Services and Planned Giving gave an update on the Foundation and its fiscal operations. By hiring SEI Investments, the Foundation has gone to a Manager of Managers vs. consultant approach. He explained the benefits of this approach and stated that so far the returns have beat the composite benchmark for the endowed and restricted funds. He then explained the Reserve Policy, which was established to alleviate endowment earnings deficits and to provide for contingencies.
- Development
Initiatives
Ms. Marcia Muller reported that the Annual Fund restructure has been a main focus for the division for the last year. Progress has been made and Wright State is now ranked second among Ohio state schools in faculty and staff participation.
Blackbaud Analytics was hired to perform an electronic screening of our database. This service will enable Wright State to pinpoint prospects and make more effective use of time and resources. Also a Kresge proposal, on behalf of Lake Campus, will be submitted.
- Marketing
Initiatives
Ms. Iris Harvey, associate vice president for Marketing and Communications, presented the new organization for marketing and communications and outlined the key priorities for the group. She also discussed three specific action plans that are being worked on in the short term.
- Alumni
Association Report
Ms. Muller reported that two out-of-state alumni events are planned for November and December. The events will be held in Washington, D.C. and Chicago, respectively.
- Priorities
for Private Funding in the College of Engineering and Computer Science
- Building
and Grounds Committee
Mr. Adams, chair, reported on the Building and Grounds Committee meeting of November 4, 2005.
- Condition
of Construction Climate
Ms. Vicky Davidson briefly discussed and updated the Board on the current condition of the construction climate. The bids for the Student Union were received within our construction estimates. The industry publication, Engineering News Record, is still calling for no appreciative increases.
Mr. Adams updated the new board members on the issue of multiple prime. The state of Ohio is one of the last states in the union to require multiple prime contracts for construction. This means that there will be an electrical contractor, a general contractor, an HVAC contractor, a plumbing contractor and a sprinkler contractor that each has a separate construction contract with the university.
- Bids
Awarded
Mr. Dan Papay, university engineer, discussed the bids that have been awarded for the Joshi Center, Fred White Expansion and the Student Union Renovation. The only low bid combined bids received were for the Joshi Center for the general and plumbing and also for the Fred White Expansion for plumbing and sprinkler.
- Construction
Project Status Report
Ms. Davidson presented an update on the status of the current construction projects.
- Tour
Library Project
The committee members toured the newly renovated study room and coffee bar in the Dunbar Library and the MTC Trading Room in Rike Hall.
- Condition
of Construction Climate
- D. Finance
and Audit Committee
Mr. Adams reported on the committee meeting of November 4, 2005. The
following topics were discussed:
- Contract
over $500,000
RESOLUTION 06-16
WHEREAS, in order for the university to conduct business on a day-to-day basis, and provide products and services in a timely manner, routine purchases must be made; and
WHEREAS, occasionally these expenditures exceed $500,000; therefore be it
RESOLVED that authorization is granted for the following contract as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is approved.
Mr. Adams moved for approval. Mr. Nevin seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.
Vendor
Description
Of Services
2005-06 Contract Amount
2004-05 Contract Amount
Terms Of
Contract
To Be Determined
Acquisition of Disc Storage for University Data
Not To Exceed $800,000
N/A
N/A
- Mr. Ralston and Mr. Hernandez also briefed the committee on the purchase of our upgrade to our telephone switch.
- Mr. Ulliman reviewed the audited financial statements with the committee.
- Mr. Graber noted that he, Dr. Filipic and Rick Stover from PricewaterhouseCoopers (PWC) had a conference call recently. Mr. Stover stated that PWC had no significant changes to report since the PWC presentation in September. Mr. Graber praised Mr. Ulliman and his staff for a fine job especially while implementing Banner in July.
- Dr. Filipic presented the annual report of the university's progress in following the Financial Policy approved by the Board in June. He also stated our progress with respect to the state's requirements outlined in Senate Bill 6. Due to a combination of good operating results, favorable investment returns, continued success with our capital campaign, and the very generous gift from Oscar Boonshoft, Dr. Filipic's report was very positive. Mr. Graber reminded the board that Mr. Matt Diggs served as a primary role in shaping the financial course we are on.
- Mr. Ulliman reviewed the investment reports (July-August) for the university. These reports list investments managed by the university and its external investment managers and for its non-endowment portfolio.
- Dr.
Filipic presented his vice president's report, which included the following
items:
- The Board of Regents issued its annual fall headcount enrollment report. Our main campus enrollments were up 1.4%, while the main campus sector statewide was down by 0.9%. Our market share continues to increase. Lake Campus enrollments were down as were the enrollments of several other regional campuses around the state.
- State revenues are not exhibiting any consistent trend.
- We have issued an RFP for consulting services related to our purchasing function. Presentations are scheduled for November 10 and 15.
- The state Office of Budget and Management has just announced that the capital bill will be delayed until fall 2006.
- We are engaged in a range of state level activities: the Higher Education Funding Council, various Board of Regents activities, a special committee looking at the Clinical Teaching appropriation for medical schools, and a group analyzing a proposed constitutional amendment limiting state and local government expenditures.
- Cabinet has approved a new procurement card policy.
- Contract
over $500,000
- Student
Affairs Committee
Ms. King, chair, reported on the committee meeting of November 4, 2005.
- Vice-President's
Report
Dr. Dan Abrahamowicz discussed the annual Undergraduate Admissions fall visit program Wright from the Start to be held on Saturday November 5th. Over 1,400 students and parents are registered to attend the program that is designed for high school juniors and seniors to encourage them to visit our campus and introduce them to academic programs, services and facilities. The large number of registrants is a good sign for fall 2006 enrollment. The Admissions Office had also collaborated with the academic colleges to sponsor three earlier campus visit programs, Green and Gold Visit Days, which focused primarily on academic programs.
The Wright State University chapter of Omicron Kappa Delta, the nation's most prestigious leadership honorary, will induct 24 new members this quarter. This includes 20 students and four faculty and staff members. Dr. Abrahamowicz also announced that the dates for the great Wright State tradition, the Madrigal Dinner, are December 1-4, 2005.
- Student
Government Report:
Mr. James Borchers, president of Student Government, reported on Homecoming Activities and the successful Homecoming Parade. He also reviewed a number of Student Government programs, including a town hall type meeting for students to speak their minds called Speak Out which was held in the Student Union Atrium on October 20.
A long time project for Student Government, the course evaluation program, is now up and running. Students can evaluate courses on line through the Student Government web site. Student Government, along with a number of other student organizations, has been engaged in raising funds for hurricane relief. Student Government has sold wrist bands and is now involved with the Students Helping Students activity, designed to provide relief for students at Southern Mississippi University who were affected by hurricane Katrina.
- Student
Union Renovation:
Mr. Bill Shepard, executive director of the Student Union and Events Services, provided an update on the Student Union renovation project. The WSU Student Union is a unique blend of facilities and services. It houses "one stop shopping" student services, conference and dining facilities, student activities and organization space, and fitness and recreation facilities. This combined facility, one of the first of its kind in the country, was recognized in 1999 as one of the top 17 Student Unions in the world by the Association of Student Unions International. The renovation project will further enhance the quality of the Union and its accommodation of students, faculty, and staff.
The construction for the renovation project will begin in November. The goals for the project include: 1) incorporating a wellness concept into the Union by accommodating the Student Health Service, and the Center for Counseling and Wellness, 2) increasing and improving access to recreation and fitness facilities, and 3) enhancing the climate for student life. Mr. Shepard showed slides of the new layout and design for the renovated areas and provided a timeline for construction. Phase one of the construction will be complete by spring 2006 and phase two will be complete by spring 2007.
- Student
Leadership Training:
Mr. Rick Danals, director of Student Activities, provided an overview of the student leadership training program. The program, designed to train current and future leaders and to enhance student organizations and campus life, includes four levels of training.
The levels are related to the developmental needs of students and include a 20 week leadership course for freshman, a leadership theory course for upperclassmen, a peer leadership consultant service, and a campus and community service program. The Student Activities Office has partnered with the Educational Leadership Program to offer the training courses for credit.
Ms. Heather Reeder, who is currently a peer leadership consultant, provided an update on fall training programs and the development of the peer leader corps.
- Vice-President's
Report
- Student
Trustees' Report
- Mr. Matthew Watson reported that Student Government did a wonderful job organizing, participating, and involving many student organizations in the Homecoming events.
- He thanked Student Government for the hard work and dedication they put into making the online course evaluations a reality and encouraged students to take advantage of the evaluations on the Student Government website. http://www.wright.edu/sg/
- Many international fall holidays, including the Asian Indian Diwali, the Chinese and Vietnamese Mid-Autumn Festival, the Korea Chusok, the Japanese Bon Holiday, the Nigerian Yam Festival, the Mexican Day of the Dead and the Native American Fall Harvest, were celebrated during Wright State's sixth annual Multi-cultural Halloween Celebration. It truly showcased the diversity that we have Wright State!
- Mr. Watson attended "Wright From the Start" on Saturday, November 5th in the Wright State Student Union. The success of previous "Wright From the Start" events and the tremendous marketing effort lead to the biggest turnout of all previous "Wright From the Start" recruiting days. Around 1,300 students were expected to attend.
- Faculty
President's Report
- Dr. Jim Sayer reported that in January, the Senate will discuss a proposal from the University Curriculum Committee. It relates to students who transfer to Wright State from an institution that has + and - grades that WSU does not have. This is only significant in the calculating for honors purposes when the student is graduating.
- The Executive Committee has appointed a 5 person Ad Hoc Committee that will meet with Associate Provost Rickert to recommend revisions in the promotion and tenure document when it relates to people who are faculty but administrative faculty. Dr. Sayer hopes to have a revised document to the Senate for approval in January or February.
- Under the leadership of Vice President Lillie Howard, Wright State University has been selected to become a part of the national Foundations of Excellence in the First College Year organization. This involvement will provide means by which we can both evaluate and improve our first year experience.
- In January, Dr. Sayer will present to the Faculty Budget Priority Committee a Retirement Incentive Proposal (RIP). All fulltime faculty with 30 or more years of service as of the end of spring quarter 2006 will be eligible. Each one of the faculty (48 will meet that requirement) will be offered a one-time payment equal to 60% of their final year's salary. Each vacancy caused by the proposal will be left vacant for one year to maximize savings. The vacancy would be filled the second year with a tenure-line faculty. Finally, to meet the President's and Provost's stated goals of increasing the number of tenure-line faculty members throughout the university, the number of vacancies caused by RIP will be filled by a factor of 1.5, thus guaranteeing an increase in tenure-line faculty numbers.
X. PRESENTATION AND POLICY DISCUSSIONS
Dean Michele Wheatly
College of Science and Mathematics
Dr. Forouzan Golshani, Chair
Department of Computer Science and Engineering
IGERT Grant
Dr. Kim Goldenberg introduced Dean Michele Wheatly, College of Science and Mathematics and Dr. Forouzan Golshani, chair of the Department of Computer Science and Engineering who are working together on an IGERT (Integrative Graduate Education and Research Traineeship) grant. This is one of the most prestigious grants any institution can get from the National Science Foundation.
This team plans to develop an interdisciplinary concentration in Learning with Disability (research, curriculum, practicum) that spans multiple doctoral programs, includuing Biomedical Sciences, Human Factors/Industrial Organizational Psychology, Engineering, and Computer Science and Engineering. A team of more than 20 faculty members from across the WSU campus will collaborate to train a new hybrid cohort of doctoral students who can bridge the gap between disability, assistive technologies and pedagogy of individualized learning. This is a $3M award over five years.
XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS
None
XII. NEW BUSINESS
- 2005
Fall Commencement - November 19, 2005
Ervin J. Nutter Center Arena
Breakfast - 8:30 a.m. - Berry Room
Commencement - 10:00 a.m. - Arena
- Next
Board Meeting - Executive Session, February 2, 2006
Public Session, February 3, 2006
- AGB National Conference on Trusteeship - April 1-4, 2006, Orlando
XIII. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 9:50 a.m.