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WINTHROP UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
November 8, 2002
The Shack
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Minutes of Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Members present:
Bob Gahagan (Chair),
Larry Durham, Karl Folkens, Sanita Savage
Frazier, Hugh
Hadsock, A. Watts Huckabee, Reggie Lloyd, Mary Jean Martin,
Polly Ford, Glenda Owens, Bob Thompson, Skip Tuttle and
Anthony J. DiGiorgio (ex officio).
Members absent:
None.
Staff
present: Brien Lewis, Secretary to
the Board.
Guests
present:
Students, faculty, staff, and media representatives.
The Board of Trustees met on Friday,
November 8, 2002 in The Shack on the campus of Winthrop
University, Rock Hill, SC.
Call to Order
Bob Gahagan called the meeting to order at 1:15 p.m. He
welcomed guests of the Board and introduced Dr. Kathryn
Holten, Acting Vice President for Advancement.
Approval of Board Minutes of June 6 and June 7, 2002
Larry Durham moved, seconded by Mary Jean Martin that the
draft minutes be approved as presented. The motion passed
unanimously by voice vote.
Report of the Executive Committee
Chairman Gahagan reported that the Executive Committee of
the Board of Trustees met in Columbia during the afternoon of
October 23, 2002. He stated that the Executive Committee
reviewed and discussed several matters and took action to
approve two Resolutions amending the Board’s by-laws regarding
the student representative to the Board and designees being
ineligible to serve as officers or members of the Executive
Committee. Chairman Gahagan noted that these items would be
on the Board’s February agenda since the by-laws require 30
days notice of proposed amendments.
Chairman Gahagan noted that other
highlights of the Committee’s meeting included a series of
updates from the President on a number if items that would be
covered during the course of the meeting. He reported that
the Committee held an Executive Session and that no actions
were taken in that session.
Report of the Academic Affairs Committee
Bob Thompson reported that Vice President Wilson had
reviewed the year’s Goals and Objectives as set out in the
Vision of Distinction. He noted that among the items
discussed on this list were General Education, Intellectual
Property, and Commission on Higher Education (CHE) reporting
requirements. He also reported that the CHE has approved the
Master of Arts in Arts Administration program for next fall,
the Bachelor of Arts in Economics for Spring 2004, and the
Bachelor of Science in Middle Level Education for Spring 2004.
Bob Thompson reported that the Committee
had discussed Performance Funding, new faculty members, and
the new state merit scholarship requirements and related
retention issues. He noted that Dean Andrew Svedlow had
presented a briefing on the College of Visual and Performing
Arts followed by a preview of the new art exhibit by Professor
Jerry Walden. Chairman Gahagan commended the College of
Visual and Performing Arts on the performances at the Medal of
Honor in the Arts ceremony.
Report of the Finance Committee
Mary Jean Martin reported that the Finance Committee had
received a presentation from the auditors for the past fiscal
year indicating a clean, unqualified opinion. She also noted
that the Government Accounting Standards Board is dictating
major changes in the reporting for fiscal year 2002 related to
depreciation of assets. She commended the staff to the
Committee for their clear presentation of complex issues.
Resolution to issue State Institutional Bonds for $3.2
million for Athletic and Recreational Facilities
Mary Jean Martin offered the
Resolution in the form of a Motion from the Finance Committee.
Karl Folkens noted that approving the authority for these
bonds did not necessarily approve the expenditure of the
funds. The Resolution passed unanimously by voice vote.
Resolution to ratify the Higher
Education Revenue Bonds, Series 2002 for
$5,000,000 for Residence Hall Improvements
Mary Jean
Martin offered the Resolution in the form of a Motion from the
Finance Committee. The Resolution passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Mary Jean Martin reported that the
Committee had reviewed the allocation status report, discussed
possible state rescissions, and reviewed the Goals and
Objectives for the Division of Finance and Business. She also
noted that the Committee had received an update on Information
Technology and on progress made by the Winthrop University
Real Estate Foundation on construction of the Courtyard
Residence Hall.
Resolution Making Declaration of
Intent Pursuant to United States Treasury
Department,
Internal Revenue Service, Regulation 1.150-2
Mary Jean
Martin offered the Resolution in the form of a Motion from the
Finance Committee. The Resolution passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Report of the University Relations Committee
Glenda Owens reported that the Committee had received a
briefing from the Athletics Director on the graduation rates
of student athletes, noting that they surpassed the graduation
rates of non-athletes. She noted that the Committee had
received a report on the progress in establishing an Athletics
Hall of Fame, creating an on-line store for Winthrop athletic
merchandise, and hiring a full time academic coordinator.
Glenda Owens
also reported that the Committee had received an update on
enrollment reflecting an increase in SAT scores and a stable
diversity percentage. She noted that there had been a
tremendous increase in the number of applications and that the
Committee had discussed retention issues related to lottery
scholarships.
Resolution to
Approve the New Constitution of the Council of Student Leaders
Glenda Owens offered an amended Resolution in the form of a
Motion from the University Relations Committee. The two
amendments were:
1. To amend the first whereas clause to read: “Whereas,
the former Student Government Association dissolved November
1, 2001”; and
2. To amend Article III, Section IV.7 of the Constitution
of the Council of Student Leader to read: “Coordinates the
application process for annual members to the Council
including appropriate and advance notification of available
positions.”
The Resolution as amended passed unanimously by voice vote.
Glenda Owens also reported that the
Committee had been briefed on the new student clubs and
organizations manual developed by Student Affairs. She also
noted that the Committee had received a report from Campus
Police regarding new awards for exceptional service.
Report from the Chair of Faculty Conference
Faculty Conference Chair Marilyn Smith reported that
progress continued on General Education revisions. She
referred members of the Board to a detailed written report
that she circulated. She indicated that work General
Education continued to be on track for implementation to
commence in Fall 2003 with a new catalog to be prepared in
Spring 2003 for incoming freshmen. She also noted that work
was underway in determining the effect on transfer students.
Report from the Chair of the Council of Student Leaders
Council of Student Leaders Chair Andrew Markners submitted
a detailed written report to the Trustees. He also noted that
some of the most constructive participants in the Council had
been freshmen appointed by the Deans and he expressed
appreciation for those appointments. He reported that his
involvement through his role as Chair had made him more aware
than ever of the genuine concern that faculty and
administrators have for students. He encouraged the Board to
find ways to help the student body see and be aware of that
level of commitment.
Report from the President
President DiGiorgio reported on his discussion with the
director of the South Carolina Education Lottery, noting that
revenues were on target. He also reported that a letter was
being for incoming freshmen and their parents with information
about the requirements for maintaining lottery scholarships.
President DiGiorgio reported that in his
role as Chair of the Council of Presidents he had extended
congratulations to Governor-elect Sanford and had requested a
meeting with the new Governor. The President also circulated
key excerpts from Governor-elect Sanford’s published platform
on higher education issues to the Trustees.
President DiGiorgio reviewed preliminary
plans for the Board’s Annual Retreat in February. He noted
that Deno Curris, President of the American Association of
State Colleges & Universities, would meet with the Board to
discuss national issues facing higher education. The
President also discussed likely agenda items including General
Education, long term plans for growth and development, and a
preliminary report from the President’s Task Force on the
Nature and Character of the University. The President
encouraged Trustees to forward ideas and issues for the
Retreat agenda.
President DiGiorgio reviewed the recent
successes of the women’s volleyball team and the cross-country
team. He also reported on the Big South Championship won by
the men’s soccer team. He noted that Winthrop would be the
host for conference championships in baseball, softball, and
possibly the early rounds of the men’s and women’s basketball
tournament depending on season conference standings.
Old Business
There was no Old Business.
New Business
There was no New Business.
Executive Session
Bob Thompson moved that the Board go into Executive
Session. Sanita Savage Frazier seconded the motion, which was
approved unanimously by voice vote. The Board then convened
in Executive Session. No actions were taken in Executive
Session.
Confirmation of Authority to Purchase Property
Upon returning to public session, Karl Folkens moved that
the Board confirm the authority of the President to proceed
with the purchase of property at 520 Cherry Road, Rock Hill.
The motion was seconded by Watts Huckabee and approved
unanimously by voice vote.
Adjournment
Larry Durham moved that the Board adjourn. The Motion was
seconded by Bob Thompson and approved unanimously by voice
vote. The Board adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Brien Lewis,
Secretary to the Board
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