WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS OF THE

TWO HUNDRED AND TWENTY SIXTH MEETING

February 2 and 3, 2006

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting of the Wright State University Board of Trustees was called to order by Ms. Bonnie G. Langdon, chair, on Thursday, February 2, 2006, 4:00 p.m., 267 University Hall. 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 November 17 and 18, 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 06-17

RESOLVED that the Wright State University Board of Trustees agreed to hold Executive Session on Thursday, February 2, 2006; and be it further

RESOLVED that pursuant to the Ohio Revised Code 121.22 (G), the following issues may be discussed in Executive Session:

• Legal Report
• Potential dismissal, demotion, or discipline of a tenured faculty member, and pertinent personnel matters
• Purchase of real property by WSU Foundation, Inc., and pertinent real estate matters

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

V. RECESS

Following the Executive Session, the WSU Trustees, the Student Trustees and members of the Administration joined the President and Mrs. Goldenberg for Fairborn Night and the basketball game at the Nutter Center.

VI. RECONVENE - ROLL CALL

The Wright State University Board of Trustees reconvened on Friday, February 3, 2006, 8:30 a.m., in Room E156 of the 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

1. Introduction of 2005-2006 Trustee Scholars

   Elizabeth Yeager

   Elizabeth graduated valedictorian with highest honors from Logan Elm High School in Circleville, OH.  She was involved with choir, show choir, drama club and an after school tutoring program known as the Braves Club.  She also has an EMT-B certification and is a volunteer in her home town. 

   Elizabeth is majoring in Nursing on the pre-med track.  She is a member of the Pre-Med Society and the Crosswalks.  Elizabeth also finds time to work on campus as a personal assistant.    

   Benjamin McDonie

   Benjamin graduated from Waverly High School as the valedictorian with a GPA of 4.0.  He was involved in tennis, the National Honor Society, the French and Spanish clubs and participated in local math competitions.

   On campus Benjamin is a member of Campus Crusade for Christ.  He is a majoring in Computer Science with a minor in Spanish. 

VIII. REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT

1. Recognitions

   Dr. Kim Goldenberg recognized several Wright State University faculty.

   The international renowned Sundance Film Festival premiered A Lion in the House, a documentary film by Julia Reichert, professor of theatre arts, and Steven Bognar, a graduate of Wright State’s motion pictures program.  The film chronicles five families dealing with cancer-stricken children and was one of 16 films chosen for the documentary competition from 760 submissions and will air on PBS in June.

   Dr. Kim Goldenberg reported that Dr. Nathan Klingbeil, associate professor of Mechanical Engineering, was recently honored at a special Congressional reception in Washington, D.C. as Ohio’s 2005 Professor of the Year.  He was selected from 400 top professors for this recognition sponsored by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.  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.  His work in the area of student retention and success is a topic of national discussion.  

2. Confirmation of Academic and Administrative Appointments and Changes

   Faculty New Hires

   StephanBrady, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Information Systems and Operation Management, Raj Soin College of Business, effective 1/1/2006.

   WilmaHeflin, M.S.N., has been appointed Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing and Health, effective 1/1/2006.

   DeneneLofland, Ph.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 1/9/2006.

   WilliamLohner, B.S., has been appointed Instructor, Physics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 1/1/2006.

   MichaelRuff, M.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 1/1/2006.

   EugeneSimoni, M.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Surgery, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 1/1/2006.

   ChristinaWeston, M.D., has been appointed Assistant Professor, Psychiatry, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 1/1/2006.
   
   Faculty Appointments and Changes

   ElfeDona, Ph.D., has been appointed Lecturer, Modern Languages, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/1/2005.

   MaryMcAweeney, Ph.D., has been appointed Research Assistant Professor, Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 12/1/2005.

   Faculty Separations

   Robert W. Adams, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Political Science and Director, Social Science Education Program, College of Liberal Arts, effective 1/6/2006.

   William W. Edwards, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Health, Physical Education and Recreation, College of Education and Human Services, effective 12/31/2005.

   Nancy Gallenstein, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Teacher Education, College of Education and Human Services, effective 12/31/2005.

   Jack S. Gruber, M.D., Professor, Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 12/22/2005.

   Jane B. Hutcheson, M.S.N., Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing and Health, effective 12/31/2005.

   Mary Ellen Mazey, Ph.D., Dean, College of Liberal Arts, effective 12/31/2005.

   Sidney Miller, M.D., Professor, Surgery, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 1/31/2006.

   Anjali K.Morey, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Internal Medicine, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 10/1/2005.

   Sherri Lynn Morgan, M.D., Assistant Professor, Family Medicine, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 10/21/2005.

   FrankNagy, Ph.D., Associate Professor, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 12/31/2005.

   Daniel Preud' Homme, M.D., Associate Professor, Pediatrics, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 12/27/2005.

   Cynthia L. Price, M.S., Clinical Instructor, College of Nursing and Health, effective 12/31/2005.

   Robert D. Reece, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 12/31/2005.

   James A. Swaney, Ph.D., Professor and Chair, Economics, Raj Soin College of Business, effective 12/31/2005.

   Michael White, M.D., Assistant Professor, Medicine, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 1/6/2006.

   Norma S. Wilcox, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Criminal Justice Program, College of Liberal Arts, effective 9/30/2005.

   Unclassified New Hires

   Vivek Arunkumar, B.E., has been appointed Community Director, Residence Services, effective 12/1/2005.

   Keisha Burton, M.Ed, has been appointed Assistant Director, Career Services, effective 12/1/2005.

   Francesco S. Carone II, B.S., has been appointed Digital Technology Analyst, Center for Teaching and Learning, effective 1/9/2006.

   Paul J. Cashen, M.B.A., has been appointed Director, Wright Center of Innovation,  effective 1/9/2006.

   Hilary Cerny, B.S., has been appointed Research Support Technician, Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 1/3/2006.

   Christopher Erwin, M.S., has been appointed Assistant Director, Fitness and Wellness, Campus Recreation, effective 12/12/2005.

   Naum Gershenzon, Ph.D., has been appointed Postdoctoral Researcher, Physics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 12/1/2005.

   Ismael Gonzalez, Psy.D, has been appointed Resident Instructor, School of Professional Psychology, effective 9/1/2005.

   Michael Kent, Ph.D., has been appointed Postdoctoral Researcher, Magnetic Resonance, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 11/14/2005.

   Laura Krishnan, M.S., has been appointed Research Associate, Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 10/20/2005.

   Frank Nagy, Ph.D., has been appointed Director, Anatomical Gift Program, Academic Affairs, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 1/3/2006.

   Emalee J. Naragon, B.S., has been appointed Lead Interviewer, Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 1/3/2006.

   Deborah A. Risner, has been appointed Library Technical Assistant, University Libraries, effective 11/28/2005.

   Sandra Specht, Ph.D., has been appointed Division Research Director, Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 11/14/2005.

   Amber L. Vlasnik, M.A., has been appointed Director, Women's Center, effective 12/19/2005.

   Derrick Williams, M.E., has been appointed Student and Fiscal Affairs Specialist, College of Nursing and Health, effective 1/3/2006.

   Stephen M. Wynne, B.S., has been appointed Teradata Systems Administrator, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective 1/3/2006.

   Unclassified Appointments and Changes

   Sau-Chun Lam, M.B.A., has been appointed Business and Facilities Manager, Kettering Center for Continuing Education, effective 1/1/2006.

   Ruth M. Paige, M.S., has been appointed Director of International Admissions, University Center for International Education, effective 1/1/2006.

   Jocelyn Piccone, M.H.A., has been appointed Chief Operating Officer, Faculty and Clinical Affairs, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 1/1/2006.

   Wetona Walchner, B.S., has been appointed Senior Accountant II, General Accounting, effective 11/14/2005.

   Unclassified Separations

   Brian L. Christenson, B.A., Systems Consultant, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective 12/31/2005.

   Jane S. Crittenden, M.P.A., Special Program Coordinator, Pre-College Programs, effective 12/31/2005.

   Harriet C. Dadras, M.A., Director, International Recruitment and Admissions, University Center for International Education, effective 12/31/2005.

   Donald Danielson, M.A., Research Assistant, Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 12/31/2005.

   Dianne Dewey, B.A., Research Associate, Research Affairs, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 11/30/2005.

   Ishwori B. Dhakal, M.S., Statistician, Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 10/31/2005.

   Kim A. Gilliam, M.S., Assistant Director, Career Services, effective 9/2/2005.

   David Johnston, Ph.D., Research Associate Professor, Mechanical and Materials Engineering, College of Engineering and Computer Science, effective 11/30/2005.

   Corey D. Leftridge, B.A., Assistant Director, Bolinga Black Cultural Resources Center, effective 12/2/2005.

   Nicholas Lehman, B.S., Research Assistant, Neuroscience, Cell Biology and Physiology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 1/15/2006.

   Maria Lundy, B.S., Research Assistant, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 12/31/2006.

   John Mills, M.B.A., Director, Business Operations Psychiatry, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 1/31/2006.

   Emalee J. Naragon, B.S., Research Assistant, Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 11/9/2005.

   William R. Snyder, M.B.A., Business and Facilities Manager, Kettering Center for Continuing Education, effective 12/31/2005.

   Philip G. Wise,  Lead Systems Programmer, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective 9/30/2005.

   Classified New Hires

   Edward D. Alexander, has been appointed Temporary Custodian, Physical Plant, effective 11/14/2005.

   Amy Brown, B.S., has been appointed Office Assistant 2, Faculty and Clinical Affairs, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 11/9/2005.

   Joyce Beverly Council, has been appointed Computer Operator I, Computing and Telecommunications Services, effective 11/27/2005.

   Mia Honaker, has been appointed Administrative Specialist, Asian, Hispanic, Native American Center, effective 11/21/2005.

   Sarah M. Jackson, B.A., has been appointed Administrative Specialist, Educational Leadership, effective 11/10/2005.

   Bettina F. Lemaster, has been appointed Temporary Custodian, Physical Plant, effective 11/14/2005.

   Richard K.Mantia, has been appointed Maintenance and Repair Worker Assistant, Physical Plant, effective 1/17/2006.

   Annette McCoy, B.S., has been appointed Administrative Specialist, College of Nursing and Health, effective 1/4/2006.

   Nycia Papillion, A.A.S., has been appointed Office Assistant 1, Student Union and Event Services, effective 11/28/2005.

   Victoria Raquepaw, B.A., has been appointed Administrative Specialist, Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 11/21/2005.

   Robert D. Smith, has been appointed Electrician 1, Physical Plant, effective 12/5/2005.

   Tiffani White, has been appointed Office Assistant 2, Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 1/3/2006.

   Classified Appointments and Changes

   Warren D. Aaron, has been appointed Custodial Project Worker, Physical Plant, effective 11/7/2005.

   H. Dean Godsey, has been appointed Custodial Project Worker, Physical Plant, effective 12/31/2005.

   Carol M. Haag, has been appointed Lead Locksmith, Physical Plant, effective 12/17/2005.

   Leanne E. Moeller, has been appointed Department Support Supervisor, English Language and Literature, College of Liberal Arts, effective 12/5/2005.

   Classified Separations

   Zachary J. Atkins, Custodian, Physical Plant, effective 12/19/2005.

   Roma S. Carter, Account Technician, University Libraries, effective 12/31/2005.

   Simon L. Johnson, Jr., Custodian, Physical Plant, effective 12/8/2005.

   Genevieve Martyr, Administrative Specialist, Mathematics and Statistics, College of Science and Mathematics, effective 1/3/2006.

   Vicki J. McGhee, Office Assistant 1, Student Health Services, College of Nursing and Health, effective 12/30/2005.

   Bill Mills, Maintenance and Repair Worker 2, Physical Plant, effective 1/4/2006.

   John Nelson, A.A.S., Records Technician 2, Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 1/1/2006.

   Kathleen O'Herron, B.A., Medical Student Coordinator, Family Medicine, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 11/3/2005.

   Marcia Percy, Office Assistant 2, Kettering Center for Continuing Education, effective 12/29/2005.

   Charles Sauders, Plumber 1, Physical Plant, effective 12/9/2005.

   Terry G. Smith, Custodian, Physical Plant, effective 12/31/2005.

   Cynthia Kaye Stine, B.A., Office Assistant 2, Health Systems Management, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 11/4/2005.

   Elmer Tompkins, Lead Press Operator, Printing Services, effective 10/31/2005.

   Tammy A. Wall,  Medical Student Coordinator, Internal Medicine, Boonshoft School of Medicine, effective 11/2/2005.

   Wanda Webb, Custodian, Physical Plant, effective 10/20/2005.

   Scott A. Wells,  Custodian, Physical Plant, effective 1/3/2006.

   RESOLUTION 06-18
   
   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. Graber seconded, and the motion was unanimously adopted by roll call vote.

3. Acceptance of Gifts and Donations
   
   

   The following gifts have been received and acknowledgment sent to the donors:

   To the Music Department
   From:	Cassandra West 1285 Deagleway Drive Apartment A Fairborn, OH  45324 Hallet and Davis spinet piano Estimated Value:  $450
   To the University Libraries, Special Collections and Archives
   From:	Randle H. Egbert, D.D.S. 102 Cleveland Avenue Milford, OH  45150
   	The Hermes-Mayfield Photograph Collection-32 images Estimated Value:  $25,300
   	William Preston Mayfield Photographs Estimated Value:  $57,750 William Preston Mayfield Photograph Collection Estimated Value:  $134,900

   RESOLUTION 06-19

   RESOLVED that the gifts and donations listed above are hereby accepted.

   Mr. Adams motioned for approval.  Mr. Graber seconded, and the resolution was unanimously approved by roll call vote.

4. Report of Investments

   Since the last Board meeting, investments for September, October and November 2005 have been received.  These reports have been distributed to the trustees and are filed with the official Board of Trustees’ records.

5. Ratification of Contracts and Grants
   
   Wright State University has recorded $26,910,106 in external funding after the first six months of fiscal year 2005-06.*  Recent awards include a subcontract from The Cleveland Clinic Foundation for nearly $300,000 to Dr. Daniel Organisciak, which will support WSU’s role in an Ohio Biomedical Research & Technology Transfer (BRTT) Partnership award to further develop models of Age-related Macular Degeneration (AMD) and to identify potential therapeutic and preventive agents. 

   *NOTE: Due to the additional processing time required in the Banner system, the number of awards processed is down from last year.  WSU has actually received approximately $32,000,000 in awards during this time period; however, this figure is not reflected in the above total because not all of the awards have been processed and entered into the database.

   RESOLUTION 06-20
   
   RESOLVED that the contracts and grants submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby are ratified.

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

    

IX. REPORTS OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD

1. Academic Affairs Committee

   Mr. Graber reported on the Academic Affairs committee meeting of January 20, 2006.  The following topics were discussed:

   • Report of the Provost

     The search for a dean of the College of Liberal Arts is underway.  The pool has been narrowed to 9 candidates and campus interviews will be conducted prior to spring break.

     Dr. Roberta Matthews, provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Brooklyn College, CUNY, visited campus on Friday, January 13, 2006, as part of Wright State's participation in the national Foundations of Excellence Project for the First Year of College. 

     Plans are underway for Wright State’s 40th anniversary celebration.

     A Lion in the House, co-directed by Julia Reichert, professor of theatre arts, and Steven Bognar, a WSU graduate, was selected for the Documentary Competition at the Sundance Film Festival.  Only 16 feature films were chosen from 760 documentary submissions.  The film will be shown as a PBS series in June. 

     Dr. Ramana Grandhi, University Professor and director of the Engineering Ph.D. Program, was selected among 30 people worldwide as an American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics Fellow.

     Dr. Nathan Klingbeil, associate professor of mechanical and materials engineering, was awarded Ohio Professor of the Year by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and the Council for Advancement and Support of Education, an international organization.

     Debi Sampsel, R.N., M.S.N., L.N.H.A., has been named executive director of the Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio, which brings together nursing professionals from 16 area counties in a regional effort to recruit and retain nurses.

   • University Honors

     Susan Carrafiello, director of the University Honors Program, gave a presentation on the University Honors Program, established in 1972.  Features of the Honors Program include:  small classes and selective enrollment; living-learning communities; priority registration; student  lounge and study area; special advising; strong peer group; opportunities for travel, leadership development, and community service; and honors housing.  Honors scholarships are available and range in value from $2,500 to full tuition, room and board, and books.  Over 40 four-year awards are made to incoming students each year, totaling over $350,000.

     Approximately 330 students are admitted into the University Honors Program each year, and 900 students currently participate.  All colleges are represented, 65% of the honors’ students are women, 35% are men, and 12% are minority students. Approximately 100 students graduate annually with an honors designation. 

     The first annual Honors Institute, "Creativity and the Brain," featuring a keynote address by Dr. Oliver Sacks, will be held on March 9 as part of the Presidential Lecture Series, followed by a day-long symposium on March 10.  The University Honors Program Institute is a new initiative linking scholarly activity and civic engagement.
     
   • Assessment of December Pilot

     Dr. Lillie Howard, vice president for Instruction and Curriculum and dean of the University College, provided an analysis of the December pilot offered November 28 – December 22, 2005 as part of winter quarter 2006.  Approximately 35 classes were offered, 700 students were enrolled, 30 faculty members taught classes, and approximately 2,300 total credit hours were generated.  In light of the very successful pilot, the intersession will likely continue to be offered in the future.  Final decision to move forward is expected by early February after consultation with campus constituents.  

   • NCA Update
     
     Dr. Howard is currently engaged in a comprehensive self-study process in preparation for the reaccreditation of the entire university by the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association (NCA) of Colleges and Schools.  The NCA Team, which will visit the campus May 15-17, 2006, has been finalized.  The draft self-study report will soon be accessible on the WSU website (www.wright.edu/aboutwsu/nca/).  To ensure that the self-study report accurately represents the current status of the university, the university community will be invited to share their comments about the draft.
     
1. Emeritus Request

   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, Michael Bosworth, associate professor, Department of Family Medicine, Boonshoft School of Medicine, served the university from January 1, 1981 to March 31, 2005 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and

              

   WHEREAS, Jack Gruber, professor, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Boonshoft School of Medicine, served the university from August 1, 1976 to December 22, 2005 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and

   WHEREAS, Mary Ellen Mazey, professor, Department of Urban Affairs and Geography, College of Liberal Arts, served the university from September 1, 1979 to December 31, 2005 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and

   WHEREAS, Frank Nagy, associate professor, Department of Neuroscience, Cell Biology, and Physiology, Boonshoft School of Medicine and Associate Professor, Department of Surgery, Boonshoft School of Medicine, served the university from July 1, 1976 to December 31, 2005 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and

    

   WHEREAS, Robert Reece, professor, Department of Religion, College of Liberal Arts, and Professor, Department of Community Health, Boonshoft School of Medicine, served the university from January 1, 1969 to December 31, 2005 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status and has requested emeritus status; and

   WHEREAS, James Swaney, professor, Department of Economics, Raj Soin College of Business, served the university from September 1, 1979 to December 31, 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. Graber moved for adoption.  Mr. Young seconded, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

2. Posthumous Emeritus Request
   
   Dr. Charles Taylor, interim dean of the College of Liberal Arts, and Dr. Donna Schlagheck, chair of the Political Science Department, requested that emeritus status be awarded posthumously to Dr. Robert W. Adams, associate professor of Political Science.  Dr. Adams, who passed away on January 6, 2006, began his career at Wright State in June of 1965 and was one of the pioneers in the establishment and growth of the university. 

RESOLUTION 06-22

WHEREAS, Robert W. Adams, associate professor of Political Science, College of Liberal Arts, served the university from June 10, 1965 in a fully-affiliated and full-time status until the time of his death, therefore be it

RESOLVED that the request for emeritus status be granted posthumously to Robert W. Adams.

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




2. Advancement Committee

   Ms. Young, Chair, reported on the Advancement Committee meeting of January 20, 2006.

   • College of Science and Mathematics Highlights and Priorities for Private Support

     Dean Michele Wheatly discussed the science laboratory renovations, research support, and building project naming opportunities in regard to BIO I, BIO II, BIO III.  She identified endowed faculty and chair opportunities within the college with emphasis on an Endowed Professorship for a Woman in Science.  Presently, science education is an area of strength for Wright State University.  Greater private support for outreach would allow for an expansion of the college’s K-12 initiatives and increase the pipeline that leads to increased graduation rates in science and engineering.

   • Alumni Association Update

     Ms. Susan Smith spoke for Dr. Gary LeRoy. The African-American Alumni Society recently had a great annual meeting.

     The Alumni Association will be honoring ten alumni on February 4, 2006, and Ms. Smith encouraged all present to attend the ceremony.

     Alumni Relations has completed a three-year strategic plan with the assistance of Dr. Robert Sweeney.

   • 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.

   • WSU Foundation and Divisional Report

     Ms. Marcia Muller announced that the Foundation Executive Committee will meet next Thursday, January 26, 2006. They will be preparing an updated strategic plan for the June board meeting.

     Ms. Muller will be attending the AGB Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, January 21-25, 2006. She will be facilitating a session entitled “The Value of Periodic Self-Assessment.”

     Interviews are underway for the Director of Development, College of Engineering and Computer Science.

     The WSU Foundation has passed the $100M mark.

     Ms. Muller announced that Mr. Bob Batson is now president of the 80 member Planned Giving Council of Greater Dayton. There are increasing inquiries about the different types of planned gifts. For example, someone who desires to donate $25,000 could actually double that amount through a charitable gift annuity.

   • Spotlight on Planned Giving - The Comparative Advantages of the Charitable Gift Annuity, the Deferred Gift Annuity, and the Charitable Lead Trust

     Mr. Batson explained the three planned giving techniques, using handouts with flow charts. Each of the planned gifts described was customized to the donor’s financial condition and relative position in life. Mr. Batson indicated planned gifts fulfill many donor needs while providing significant gifts to the university.

   • New Tools for Prospecting Overview of Electronic Screening Results and Application

     Mr. Robert Copeland said there is new emphasis on electronic screening of potential donors.

     He along with Ms. Hornick reviewed the most recent research done by Blackbaud Analytics to enhance our donor pool.
     
3. Building and Grounds Committee

   Mr. Adams, chair, reported on the Building and Grounds Committee meeting of January 20, 2006 .

   • Construction Project Update

     Mr. Mike Schulze, university planner, presented a PowerPoint presentation on the two projects nearing completion of the construction document phase. 
     

     • Bio III will be Wright State’s first LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) certified building.  The LEED program is a voluntary system that the U.S. Green Building Council began several years ago.  Points are awarded for various components of the building; energy efficiency, using recycled content, various sustainable design or green building concepts.  There are only about 50 buildings in Ohio that are LEED certified.
       
       The design of the new science research building focuses on two components; open lab space with no walls between them to maximize flexibility and inclusion of equipment to encourage interdisciplinary science research.  Both of these concepts have been incorporated into this building.
     
     
     
     • Brehm Lab is a renovation of a three story structure.  The basement and first floor will be gutted with very little renovation on the second floor.  The Chemistry Department will move to the basement with chemistry teaching labs.  The science education program will move to the first floor.  The Geology Department and their research labs will move to the second floor. 
   • 
     

     Both projects will go out for bid in February with construction beginning in spring.

     Photos of the current construction of the Joshi Center, the Fred White Center Expansion and the Mills Morgan Center were presented.  The Student Union renovation project is in the demolition phase.  All interior walls and the old locker rooms have been removed. 

4. Finance and Audit Committee

   Mr. Graber, chair, reported on the committee meeting of January 20, 2006.  The following topics were discussed:

   • Mr. Scott Rife presented a project overview of the University System Replacement.  He discussed the major elements of the project, the groups established to oversee and implement the project, and the financial and human resources dedicated to it.  The project began in 2003. The last major milestone is in July 2006, when Advancement goes live, but work will continue for another two years.  The project is within its original $15 million budget and has remained on schedule to date, thanks to the dedication of many university employees.
     
   • Mr. John Siehl presented an update of the Nutter Center.  He reviewed the state of the industry, provided an overview of the Nutter Center’s staff and level of activity, and noted how the center provides Wright State with increased visibility. Telescopic seating will be replaced this August; other renovations are being considered.  This is the Nutter Center’s 15th anniversary and some special events are forthcoming.
     
   • Mr. Keith Ralston presented an update on Cost Savings Efforts.  He reviewed the highlights of various areas where significant savings occurred. Mr. Graber complimented Mr. Ralston on the format of his Cost Saving Reallocation and Efficiency Initiatives report.
     
   • Mr. Ralston presented the contracts $250,000-$499,999. No action was required.

    

   1. Contract over $500,000

      RESOLUTION 06-23

      WHEREAS, in order for the university to conduct business on a day-to-day basis, and provide products and services in a timely manner, routine purchases must be made; and

      WHEREAS, occasionally these expenditures exceed $500,000; therefore be it

      RESOLVED that authorization is granted for the following contracts as submitted to this meeting be, and the same hereby is approved.

      Mr. Graber moved for approval. Mr. Adams 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 BID	REPLACEMENT OF TELESCOPING SEATING AT THE E.J. NUTTER CENTER	ESTIMATED AT $750,000	N/A	N/A

      
      
      • Mr. Ulliman reviewed the investment reports (September-November) for the university.  The new style graph compares Fiscal YTD 04-05 versus Fiscal YTD 05-06.  The reports reflect strong performance in the current year relative to last year, principally the result of the new investment policy adopted by the Board in late 2004.
        
      • Vice President’s Report:
        
        

        Budget update.  Our revenues continue to be on track in the aggregate, as tuition revenue remains somewhat below estimates and state funding is above estimates by a modestly larger amount.  State revenues are on track in the state budget, so there is no reason to expect a midyear cut in state funding. He expects to end the year modestly above estimates in total revenue and does not expect to have to take advantage of the $2 million revenue contingency that is in the budget. On the spending side, everything is on track except the cost of energy, which is running about $800,000 over budget because of the sharp increase in natural gas prices.  Staff is preparing an energy plan that should be available to him soon.

        State activities.  The department has been busy working with a number of state committees. They are encouraged by recent discussions on various aspects of medical school funding, which give them reason to hope for at least stable funding and perhaps consideration of increases.  They continue to be alarmed about the proposed constitutional amendment to limit state expenditures that would limit total university expenditures (not just state support) and interfere with trustee governance responsibilities. They have attempted to analyze the effect on Wright State, but many provisions are open to multiple interpretations.  They continue to await a decision on the allocation of $30 million that has been appropriated for the coming fiscal year. Hope is that it will be distributed through the SSI formula, which would relieve some of the pressure on tuition.

        Administrative matters.  They are considering an option to require those paying student account bills with credit cards use a third party site that would require payment of a fee.  This would save the university $400,000 or more in merchant charges.  They are also working on a standard agreement to be used with off campus merchants to allow them to accept payment via a Wright One card. They would receive a fee that would be a percentage of sales.  They are in the process of hiring a new physical plant director, replacing Rick Dames, who resigned at the end of November. There is also a search on for an associate director.  The promotion of Jeff Ulliman to assistant vice president for Finance and university controller was announced, reflecting our growing reliance on his leadership.

5. Student Affairs Committee

   Mr. Adams reported on the committee meeting of January 20, 2006.

   • Vice-President's Report

     Dr. Dan Abrahamowicz gave a brief update on the Student Union renovation project. The renovation is progressing nicely, in spite of some unforeseen asbestos problems. Phase I is expected to be complete at the end of spring quarter 2006.

     Overall WSU winter quarter 2006 enrollment is up by 2% and Dayton campus enrollment is up by 2.8%.

     On January 18, the financial aid federal award program went live through Banner for the first time and the transition went very well. This will enable the university to award aid to students and their families earlier than ever.

     The Ohio Board of Regents “Performance Report for Ohio’s Colleges and Universities for 2005” notes significant institutional outcome measures. Wright State did very well in enrollment growth (10% increase for 1996-2004 vs. 4% state average) and retention and graduation rates.

   • Student Government Report:

     Mr. James Borchers, president of Student Government, handed out a fall quarter progress report, listing the highlights of Student Government accomplishments. He then proceeded to outline the plans for winter quarter. Student Government is shifting its emphasis to media matters and working closely with the student newspaper and the radio station to better promote Student Government and its initiatives. Student Government reps plan to make presentations in general education classes to encourage greater student involvement in campus life. Student Government will hold a faculty/staff appreciation night on Parents Weekend. As part of their athletics initiatives, Student Government has arranged a bus trip to Butler for the women’s and men’s games on January 28 for which there has been good student support. February 2 will be Student Government night at the Nutter Center. Student Government will give out student savings cards and hold a gas card raffle in conjunction with the Commuter Student Association.

   • Faculty Representative Update

     Dr. Maher Amer reported that the Student Affairs Committee of the Faculty Senate met three times during fall quarter. The issue under discussion each meeting has been the off-campus use of the Wright One card. Progress is being made in reviewing the possible use off-campus.

   • Updates

     Ms. Cathy Davis gave an update on the profile of this year’s entering freshman class.  The yield was 49%, as opposed to 46% last year. Wright State University’s yield is the highest among state schools. The average yield across the state is 42%. GPA and ACT scores remain consistent. Wright State was second in the state for enrollment increases for fall 2005.

     Ms. Davis discussed current and future initiatives. The Wright from the Start day had 1,400 participants—the largest visit day ever. There were over 5,000 visitors in fall quarter alone. Green and Gold Academic Days have been very successful in connecting potential students directly with academic faculty. There was very favorable feedback from parents and students and another one is being planned for April 7. There is a Guidance Counselor appreciation lunch planned for February 8. Three WSU students will be starting weekly blogs describing their experiences on the campus and the Goal Quest program that sends out e-mails to parents are also a part of the marketing efforts. The office continues to work closely with the Noel Levitz consultants on a comprehensive enrollment plan. Applications for fall 2006 are ahead by 2%.

     Mr. Dave Darr gave an update on changes in federal and state financial aid programs. Due to the federal budget reconciliation process and unexpected costs associated with natural disasters this year, federal financial aid has been cut. The Perkins loan program through which WSU received about $223,000 annually has been eliminated. It is proposed that the Stafford loan program be cut by $12.7 billion, the biggest reduction ever. Also, interest rates are being revised. The current 4.7% variable rate for the Stafford loan is to be fixed at 6.8%. However, the loan limit will move from $2,625 (where it’s been for the past 15 years) to $3,500 for freshmen and from $3,500 to $4,500 for sophomores.

     Ohio is establishing a new grant program to replace the Ohio Instructional grant (OIG). The new Ohio College Opportunity Grant will be phased in over 4 years and the income ceiling for eligibility will rise from $36,000 to $75,000.

6. Student Trustees' Report
   • Ms. Megan Buxton gave today’s report.
     
   • On January 7th of this year the Accountancy Department celebrated a homecoming at the Wright State vs. Loyola basketball game.  It included a reception in which accounting alumni, faculty, and students attended. As you may or may not know the Accounting department at Wright State is one of the best in the state of Ohio.  It has a successful history of graduating intelligent, highly skilled individuals, who go on to have tremendous success in their accounting careers. 
     
   • Ms. Buxton congratulated the Bolinga Black Cultural Resource Center on their 35th anniversary.  In honor of the anniversary and Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Ms. Ruby Dee came to Wright State and gave a fantastic speech.  She attended and heard Ms. Dee recall historic moments about Dr. Martin Luther King.  The celebration of the 35th anniversary of the Bolinga Black Cultural Resource Center not only exhibits the diversity that we have here at Wright State, but it also shows that we care about all students no matter their background, nationality, religion, or race.
     
   • There is a lot of renovation going on around campus.  As a student she is excited about the new look that is about to take over the campus.  The new renovations will give Wright State a warmer and more comfortable feeling. 
     
   • She thanked Governor Taft and all of the Board members for allowing her the opportunity to be a part of this prestigious and very important group. She knows that the next two years will be an exciting and edifying experience for her.  She will take the tools that she will receive from this opportunity and use it for the rest of her life. 
     
7. Faculty President's Report
   
   • Dr. Sayer reported that the Foundations of Excellence Task Force has continued its multi-pronged efforts to assess the various programs and activities for our first-year students.  He thanked the faculty who took the time to complete the faculty survey and especially Dr. Lillie Howard for a great job and all her hard work.  The task force will complete its work spring quarter with the goal of improving our various first-year programs.
     
   • At the Faculty Senate meeting next week the revision of the Promotion and Tenure policy that deals with the faculty who are not part of the collective bargaining unit will be discussed.
     
   • Dr. Sayer put together a proposed Retirement Incentive Program that passed through the Faculty Budget Priorities Committee.  After the Senate studies the proposal and is recommended, it will go on the Central Administration for consideration. 
     
   • Prior to the Registrar leaving the university, Dr. Sayer was working with him on an annual registration process where a student could register for classes a year in advance.
   • Dr. Sayer recommended that a “Wall of Academic Pioneers” be created in the Student Union to commemorate those faculty who first served the university (1964-1967) and to recognize what they did to establish the university.

X. PRESENTATION AND POLICY DISCUSSIONS

Debi Sampsel

Executive Director of the Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio

Jane Dockery

Associate Director, Center for Urban and Public Affairs

Nursing Institute/Survey

Dr. Kim Goldenbergstated that the Institute is the brainchild of Dean Patricia Martin and housed at Wright State University.  This Institute was supported by Congressman David Hobson and Senator George Voinovich with $700,000 in federal start-up funds.  The Institute is a national model that reflects the leadership of 24 health care and higher education partners in 16 counties.  Two weeks ago, the Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio released the result of the first regional nursing survey. 

Dr. Goldenberg Introduced Carol Holdcraft, assistant dean, College of Nursing and Health, Debi Sampsel, executive director of the Nursing Institute of West Central Ohio and Jane Dockery, associate director of the Center for Urban and Public Affairs.

• The mission and vision of the Institute is to provide support and leadership for an effective, regional RN workforce through innovated partnership, service, education and research and to provide a safe, accessible, quality healthcare.
• The goals for the Institute consist of recruitment into nursing, education and retention in degree programs, retention in the profession and finally professional development of the RN workforce.
  
• The purpose of the data collection effort is to develop a regional baseline so they can measure progress over time, to create a data source to help the Institute design programs and to provide data to populate the regional supply and demand projection model.
  
• More industries are competing for RN’s.  Nationally, only 55% of all RNs will work in hospitals by 2012.  In the Dayton region the percentage is already 55%.  The Dayton region has a stagnant labor market (employment up – 8.6% 2010 vs. 16% in Columbus and 14% in Cincinnati.)  
  
• In 2004, 315 applicants were denied to nursing programs due to constraints (e.g., lack of space; insufficient faculty/clinical sites).
  
• Ms. Sampsel stated that we need to conduct a regional campaign to recruit nurse educators.  We need community support for the campaign and to help mobilize funding.

XI. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

None

XII. NEW BUSINESS

1. Next Board Meeting - Executive Session, April 6, 2006
   Public Session, April 7, 2006
   
2. Ohio Ethics Commission –Financial Disclosure Statement
   Filing Deadline – April 15, 2006
   
3. AGB National Conference on Trusteeship – April 1-4, 2006, Orlando
   
4. Budget Presentation – May 18, 2006

XIII. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 9:55 a.m.