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WINTHROP UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Minutes
of the Meeting of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees
November 3, 2000
Members
present:
Skip Tuttle (Chair), E. Thomas Crowson, Bob Gahagan,
Sanita Savage Frazier, Anne K. Hall, A. Watts Huckabee, Mary
Jean Martin, Glenda Owens, Jane Shuler, Bob Thompson, David
White, and Anthony J. DiGiorgio (ex officio).
Members absent: Larry Durham
Staff
present:
Brien Lewis, Secretary to the Board.
Guests present:
Students, faculty, staff, and media representatives.
The Board of Trustees met on Friday, November 3,
2000 at 1:00 p.m. in the Dunlap-Roddey Room, Winthrop
University, Rock Hill, SC.
Call to Order
Skip Tuttle called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.
Approval of Board Minutes of June 8, 2000
Bob Thompson moved to amend the minutes of June 8 as
presented for each of the two resolutions where it was reported
that the motion was “approved unanimously by voice vote” to
read that the resolutions were “approved by voice vote”.
Jane Shuler seconded the motion, which was approved
unanimously by voice vote.
Bob Thompson moved, seconded by Jane Shuler, to approve
the amended minutes. This
motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Approval of Board Minutes of June 9, 2000
Bob Thompson moved, seconded by Jane Shuler, to approve
the minutes as presented. This
motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
Report of the Academic Affairs Committee
Bob Thompson reported that Vice President Wilson had
reviewed the year’s academic Goals and Objectives and that
they were extensive and aspirational.
He noted that NCATE is moving from measuring 20 standards
to only measuring 6 that are performance-based and have a
stronger emphasis on accountability.
Resolution
to Offer Bachelor of Arts in Environmental
Studies and Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Bob Thompson offered the Resolution in the form of a
Motion from the Academic Affairs Committee and it was approved
unanimously by voice vote.
Bob Thompson noted that several program review
site visits were scheduled, that the CHE staff will be reviewing
the position papers from each sector on performance funding
indicators, and that the General Education pilot courses will
begin in the Spring 2001 semester.
He also reported on the progress of the Self Study Report
for the SACS reaccreditation visit. Bob Thompson noted that a third summer session might be
required for programs for teachers seeking national
certification. He
reported that the Committee had toured the new broadcasting
installations in Johnson and was impressed with the new
equipment. He also
noted that there is an initiative underway to secure a 100-watt
FM station on campus as the Federal Communications Commission is
making new licenses available.
Bob Thompson then thanked Chairman Tuttle for allowing
him to make his report earlier than scheduled on the agenda and
left the meeting.
Report of the Executive Committee
Chairman Tuttle reported that the Executive Committee of the
Board of Trustees met in Rock Hill during the afternoon of
October 18, 2000. He
stated that the Executive Committee reviewed and discussed
several matters and took several actions, which the Committee
brought to the Board for its consideration in the form of
resolutions.
Resolution Honoring Mamie C.
Bush for Outstanding Service to Winthrop University
Chairman Tuttle offered the Resolution in the form of a Motion
from the Executive Committee and it was approved unanimously
by voice vote. He
then read the Resolution and made a presentation to Mamie C.
Bush, who expressed her thanks to the Board and to the
university community.
Resolution to Approve
Implementation of Futuresteps 2001
Chairman Tuttle offered the Resolution in the form of a Motion
from the Executive Committee and it was approved unanimously
by voice vote.
Resolution to Adopt Revisions to Strategic Plan
Chairman Tuttle offered the Resolution in the form of a
Motion from the Executive Committee and it was approved
unanimously by voice vote.
Resolution Authorizing
the Issuance of State Institution Bonds
Chairman Tuttle offered the Resolution in the form of a
Motion from the Executive Committee and it was approved
unanimously by voice vote.
Resolution Authorizing
the Issuance of Athletic Facility Bonds
Chairman Tuttle offered the Resolution in the form of a
Motion from the Executive Committee and it was approved
unanimously by voice vote.
Resolution Authorizing
the Issuance of Debt for the Purchase of Personal Computers
Chairman Tuttle offered the Resolution in the form of a
Motion from the Executive Committee and it was approved
unanimously by voice vote.
Chairman Tuttle noted that other highlights
of the Committee’s meeting included an
update from the President on support expressed for his
proposal on designating as “institutions of distinction”
those colleges and universities that repeatedly excel in
performance funding indicators.
President DiGiorgio reported that since the Executive
Committee’s meeting he had received word that the Council of
Presidents would not be endorsing the proposal. He noted that many of the presidents did not want to be seen
as supporting a performance-funding system to which they already
have significant objections.
Chairman Tuttle reported that the Executive
Committee had received an update on the progress in Congress on
federal funding for facilities on campuses that fit the
definition of being historically women’s institutions.
President DiGiorgio noted that the measure had passed the
House of Representatives and was awaiting action by the Senate.
Chairman Tuttle reported that the Committee had
received a report on the development of web-based courses and
course supplements through the use of WebCT.
He also noted that the Committee had reviewed plans for
renovating the Good Building to house the new Center of
Excellence in Early Childhood Education.
Report of the Finance Committee
Bob Gahagan reported that the Finance Committee had
received a presentation on basic university financial management
and that it had been extremely helpful.
He encouraged the Board to consider having the same
presentation made to the full Board at the February 2001
Retreat. He
expressed the Committee’s appreciation to J.P. McKee and
Amanda Maghsoud for the presentation.
Resolution
to Approve the Fee Schedule for EMBA Program
Bob Gahagan offered the Resolution in the form of a
Motion from the Finance Committee.
The Resolution passed unanimously by voice vote.
Resolution
to Approve 2000-2001 Operating Budget
Bob Gahagan offered the Resolution in the form of a
Motion from the Finance Committee.
The Resolution passed unanimously by voice vote.
Bob Gahagan reported that the Committee had
received an update on renovations to the Sims Building and that
the project is scheduled for completion in July 2001.
He also reported that Information Technology had
refurbished several computer labs and that the first 24-hour lab
will be available in Phelps.
Report of the University Relations Committee
Jane Shuler reported that the Committee had reviewed
the Goals and Objectives of the Athletic Department and noted
that the Cross-Country Team had won the Big South Championship.
She reported that the men’s and women’s basketball
teams could be on television as many as nine times during the
course of the season. She
also noted that the Athletic Department is aiming to generate
more funds for scholarships through the Eagle Club with a goal
of $100,000.00. Jane
Shuler also reported on improvements to facilities including the
Coliseum floor and scoreboard, seating and a press box for the
soccer and baseball fields, and a computer room for
student-athletes at the Coliseum.
She also noted that a plan is in place to hire a
women’s soccer coach in the summer of 2001 with the goal of
fielding a team in August 2002.
She reported that the Committee had welcomed Traci
Statler as the new CHAMPS/Life Skills Director.
Jane
Shuler also reported that the Committee had received a report
from University Relations on a review being undertaken of alumni
participation and giving, particularly in the area of
opportunities presented by technology.
She reported that that the Capital Campaign, in its
fourth year, had crossed the $20 million mark while annual
giving had increased 27 per cent.
Jane
Shuler reported that the Committee had toured the remodeled
Career Services site in Sykes House, had been introduced to the
new Web Developer, William Harris, and had toured the new
Service Learning Center in Dinkins as well as the renovated
Bookworm. She noted
that Requests for Proposals were being developed for food
services and cable television.
Report from the Chair of Faculty Conference
Faculty Conference Chair Tom Moore reported on the
development of the General Education pilot courses. He emphasized that they were only pilots at this stage and
that formal changes to the General Education curriculum had not
yet occurred. He
also noted that there is significant confidence in the pilot
courses and that positive results were expected.
He reported that advisors were promoting the courses,
that presentations were made to Writing 101 and 102 classes and
that the CISM Director was also publicizing the
new courses to students.
He noted that the goal is to garner a broad cross section
of first year students in the pilot courses.
Tom Moore recommended to the Trustees a book
entitled “Forbidden Knowledge” that is part of the course
reading for Liberal Arts 601.
He noted that this work cautions people to be aware of
the incompleteness of their knowledge.
Report from the Student Government Association President
Rodney Brown was ill and unable to attend the Board
meeting.
Report from the President
President DiGiorgio introduced Margaret Anne Comer, a new staff
member in the Office of the President.
He noted that she would be serving as an Executive
Support Specialist with primary involvement in University
Events.
President DiGiorgio reported that enrollment news was extremely
positive as reflected in a host of qualitative and quantitative
firsts. He noted
that the student body exceeds 6,000 for the first time.
Simultaneously, the diversity and SAT scores of the
student body have increased.
He noted that retention efforts are working and that a
record number of transfer students had come to Winthrop.
President DiGiorgio also reported on the significant
efforts to “get out the vote” on Election Day.
He noted that the Student Government Association had led
absentee balloting and voter registration drives.
President DiGiorgio reported that a unique
loan had been presented to the College of Business
Administration by Larry and Vivian Carroll in the form of a
$100,000 student-managed brokerage account.
Any surplus generated by the students will be used to
fund faculty development activities in the College of Business
while the Carrolls will absorb any losses incurred.
President DiGiorgio and Dean Roger Weikle lauded this
initiative as a real-world opportunity for students in
investment classes.
Old Business
There was no Old Business.
New Business
There was no New Business.
Executive Session
Anne Hall moved that the Board go into Executive Session for
discussion of personnel and contractual matters. David White seconded the motion, which was approved
unanimously by voice vote.
The Board then convened in Executive Session. No actions
were taken in Executive Session.
Adjournment
Upon returning to public session, Bob Gahagan moved
that the Board adjourn. The
Motion was seconded by Watts Huckabee and approved unanimously
by voice vote.
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