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WINTHROP UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Friday, February 23, 2001
Minutes of Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Members
present:
Skip Tuttle (Chair), Larry Durham, Bob Gahagan, Sanita
Savage Frazier, Anne K. Hall, A. Watts Huckabee, Glenda Owens,
Jane Shuler, Bob Thompson, David White, and Anthony J. DiGiorgio
(ex officio).
Members absent:
E. Thomas Crowson, Mary Jean Martin.
Board Staff
present:
Brien Lewis, Secretary to the Board
Others present:
Amy French, Jennifer Stanley (media representatives);
DeeAnna Brooks, Amanda Maghsoud, Charles Maner,
Rebecca Masters, J.P. McKee, Tom Moore (Winthrop University
staff).
The Board of Trustees met on Friday,
February 23, 2001 at 4:00 p.m. in the Conference Room of
Middleton Inn at Middleton Place, Charleston, SC.
Call to Order
Skip Tuttle called the meeting to order at 4:05 p.m
Approval of Board Minutes of November 3,
2000
Bob Thompson moved, seconded by David White, to approve the
minutes as presented. This
motion passed unanimously by voice vote.
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
February 7, 2001. He
stated that the Executive Committee reviewed and discussed
several matters and took two actions, which the Committee
brought to the Board for its consideration in the form of
resolutions.
Resolution Honoring Thomas F. Moore for Meritorious Service to
the Winthrop
University Faculty Conference and the Winthrop University Board
of Trustees
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 Thomas F. Moore, who
expressed his thanks to the Board members for their trust,
confidence, and genuine desire to make decisions in the best
interests of the University.
President DiGiorgio and Chairman Tuttle expressed their
individual appreciation for Dr. Moore and his efforts to
represent the faculty perspective.
Resolution
in Support of Equitable
Legislative Redistricting
Chairman Tuttle
offered the Resolution in the form of a Motion from the
Executive Committee and it was approved by voice vote.
David White abstained from this vote.
Chairman Tuttle noted that other highlights
of the Committee’s meeting were reflected in the draft
Committee minutes included in the materials distributed to all
Trustees.
Chairman Tuttle reported that the Executive
Committee had received an update on the Programming Survey
circulated to all Trustees.
Trustees discussed the proposed change to the schedule
for regular meetings of the Board and agreed to add a full Board
session at 11:00 a.m. on an experimental basis for the purpose
of receiving presentations or holding dialogues with appropriate
groups.
Report of the Academic Affairs Committee
Bob Thompson reported that the Committee had met and
approved the minutes of its November meeting.
He also reported that there were no other items on the
Committee’s agenda.
Report of the Finance Committee
Bob Gahagan reported that the Committee had met and approved
the minutes of its November meeting.
He also reported that there were no other items on the
Committee’s agenda.
Report of the University Relations Committee
Jane Shuler reported that the Committee had met and approved the
minutes of its November meeting.
She also reported that there were no other items on the
Committee’s agenda.
Report
from the Chair of Faculty Conference
Newly elected Faculty Conference Chair James Johnston
introduced himself and was welcomed by the Board.
Dr. Johnston expressed his appreciation for the Board’s
role and stated his intention to provide open lines of
communication. He
also noted his love for teaching and his abiding interest in
students.
President DiGiorgio reported on the most
recent developments in the efforts to establish an Institutional
Campus zoning category in the City of Rock Hill that would
encompass the properties owned by the University.
He noted that the process of further review by the task
force appointed by the mayor, and then subsequent meetings of
the Planning Commission and City Council, would likely take six
months. The
President also stated that efforts are still underway to include
Water Street into the campus as well as closing the west end of
Myrtle Drive.
Old Business
There was no Old Business.
New Business
There was no New Business.
Executive Session
Bob Gahagan moved that the Board go into Executive Session
for discussion of contractual matters.
Watts Huckabee seconded the motion, which was approved
unanimously by voice vote.
The Board then convened in Executive Session. No actions
were taken in Executive Session.
Recess
Upon returning to public session, Bob Thompson moved that
the Board recess until Saturday, February 24 at 9:00 a.m.
The Motion was seconded by Watts Huckabee and approved
unanimously by voice vote.
The Board recessed at 5:30 p.m.
The Board of Trustees held a dinner on
Friday, February 23, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. in the Dining Room of
Middleton Inn at Middleton Place, Charleston, SC.
After dinner Dan Jones, President of the Public Policy
Group, LLC, gave a presentation on the status of budget and
legislative affairs in the South Carolina General Assembly.
The Board took no actions during this event.
Saturday, February 24, 2001
Members
present:
Skip Tuttle (Chair), Larry Durham, Bob Gahagan, Sanita
Savage Frazier, Anne K. Hall, A. Watts Huckabee, Glenda Owens,
Jane Shuler, Bob Thompson, David White, and Anthony J. DiGiorgio
(ex officio).
Members absent:
E. Thomas Crowson, Mary Jean Martin.
Board Staff
present:
Brien Lewis, Secretary to the Board
Others present:
Amy French, Jennifer Stanley (media representatives);
DeeAnna Brooks, Amanda Maghsoud, Charles Maner,
Rebecca Masters, J.P. McKee, Tom Moore (Winthrop University
staff).
The Board of Trustees met on Saturday,
February 24, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room of
Middleton Inn at Middleton Place, Charleston, SC.
Call to Order
Skip Tuttle called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.
“A University Budget Primer”
Vice President for Finance and Business J.P. McKee and
Associate Vice President for Finance and Business Amanda
Maghsoud made a presentation to the Board on the topics of
Current Unrestricted Funds and Current Unrestricted Revenues.
They reported on the revenue and expenditure categories
associated with these funds and the restrictions on transferring
funds between the different fund groups.
“2002 Budget Preview”
Vice President for Finance and Business J.P. McKee and
Associate Vice President for Finance and Business Amanda
Maghsoud made a presentation to the Board on potential impacts
on the University’s budget under a series of different
scenarios involving cuts in state appropriations.
They also reviewed the University’s pending budget
commitments and unbudgeted (though anticipated) funding
commitments. They
then reviewed a series of possible actions for the University
and the Board to consider taking depending on the severity of
budget cuts. A
report on revisions to the Mission Resource Requirement and its
impact on funding was also reviewed.
“Campus Development and Growth”
President DiGiorgio reviewed the facilities needs addressed
in the past year, including projects that had been completed and
those that remain in progress.
He then made a presentation to the Board outlining needs
in the areas of academic facilities, athletic and recreational
facilities, and student residence halls.
President DiGiorgio and Vice President McKee then
reviewed the plan for funding residence hall capital
improvements. Trustees
commented that the plan was a sound one and encouraged the
President to proceed with it. The President noted that he would bring individual items to
the Board for action as appropriate in the implementation of the
capital improvements plan.
Executive Session
Bob Gahagan moved that the Board go into Executive Session
for discussion of contractual and personnel matters. Bob Thompson seconded the motion, which was approved
unanimously by voice vote.
The Board then convened in Executive Session. No actions
were taken in Executive Session.
Recess
Upon returning to public session, Bob Thompson moved that
the Board recess until Sunday, February 25 at 9:00 a.m.
The Motion was seconded by Bob Gahagan and approved
unanimously by voice vote.
The Board recessed at 5:30 p.m.
The Board of Trustees held a dinner on
Friday, February 23, 2001 at 7:30 p.m. at the Charleston Grill,
Charleston, SC. The
Board took no actions during this event.
Sunday, February 25, 2001
Members
present:
Skip Tuttle (Chair), Larry Durham, Bob Gahagan, Anne K.
Hall, A. Watts Huckabee, Glenda Owens, Jane Shuler, Bob
Thompson, David White, and Anthony J. DiGiorgio (ex officio).
Members
absent:
E. Thomas Crowson, Mary Jean Martin, Sanita Savage
Frazier.
Board Staff
present:
Brien Lewis, Secretary to the Board
Others present:
Amy French, Jennifer Stanley (media representatives);
DeeAnna Brooks, Rebecca Masters, J.P. McKee
(Winthrop University staff); Bill Kelly, Phil McDaniel, Bob
Norwood,
Kathy Pender (Rock Hill School District Three representatives).
The Board of Trustees met on Sunday,
February 25, 2001 at 9:00 a.m. in the Conference Room of
Middleton Inn at Middleton Place, Charleston, SC.
Call to Order
Skip Tuttle called the meeting to order at 9:10 a.m.
“Ventures”
President DiGiorgio made a presentation to the Board
suggesting a framework for discussing future initiatives for the
University. Among
the topics he discussed were how the University could sustain
excellence through maintaining accreditations, making final
decisions about revising the General Education curriculum, steps
to be taken in renewing the intellectual climate of the campus,
revitalizing existing degree programs, and exploring new degree
programs. The
President also discussed the need to preserve and enhance campus
facilities and to plan for growth. He then outlined some
possible initiatives in the areas of infusing global
perspectives, technology and leadership throughout the Winthrop
community and educational experience.
President DiGiorgio concluded by noting that in order to
build a learning community and achieve institutional
distinction, the University would have to ensure that its
innovations would be sustainable over time.
Presentation by Representatives of Rock
Hill School District Three
Chairman Tuttle welcomed Bill Kelly, Phil McDaniel, Bob
Norwood and Kathy Pender as representatives of Rock Hill School
District Three representatives.
Chairman Tuttle advised the Board that Rock Hill School
District Three had made a formal request to present a proposal
for the location of a new high school on Winthrop property known
as The Farm. He
noted that the proposal involved contractual issues including a
potential sale of property.
Bob Gahagan moved, seconded by Jane Shuler,
that the Board go into Executive Session for discussion of
contractual matters and that the Rock Hill School District Three
representatives be invited to attend the Executive Session for
the purpose of addressing contractual issues.
Amy French stated an objection to the executive session
on behalf of The Charlotte Observer.
Jennifer Stanley stated an objection to the executive
session on behalf of The Rock Hill Herald.
The Board then convened in Executive Session. No actions
were taken in Executive Session.
Upon return to Open Session, members of the
Board of Trustees asked several questions of the School District
representatives relating to the number of students projected to
attend the new school, the planned facilities for the school,
and possible shared use of facilities.
President DiGiorgio read from a letter he had received
from Winthrop University Athletics Director Tom Hickman
enumerating issues of concern from the view of the Athletics
Department. James
Johnston reported that the Faculty Conference had unanimously
voted to state their opposition to the School District’s
proposal. Anne Hall
noted that the Alumni Association Executive Board had voted in
favor of a resolution expressing that body’s concern about the
School District’s proposal.
There was discussion by the Trustees and the
representatives of the School District regarding the possible
positive and negative effects of the School District’s
proposal.
At the conclusion of the discussion Bob
Gahagan moved that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees
respectfully decline the School District’s proposal for the
use of a portion of the Winthrop Farm for the location of a high
school. Jane Shuler
seconded the Motion. There
was discussion by the Trustees on the Motion.
David White called for the question.
The Board unanimously approved the Motion by voice vote.
Chairman Tuttle thanked the School District
representatives for their time and expressed the Board’s
appreciation for bringing the proposal to the Board for
consideration. He
noted that the Board wished the School District well in its
efforts to find an appropriate location for a new high school.
Chairman Tuttle stated the Board looked forward to the
School District and the University continuing and intensifying
their collaborative efforts.
Adjournment
Bob Gahagan moved, seconded by Bob Thompson, that the Board
adjourn. The motion
was approved unanimously by voice vote and the Board adjourned
at 12:05 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Brien Lewis, Secretary
to the Board
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