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WINTHROP UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
June 3, 2005
Dunlap-Roddey Room, Johnson Hall
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Members present:
Mary Jean Martin (Chair), Kathy Bigham, Larry Durham,
Karl Folkens, Leland Cox, Janet
Smalley, Glenda Owens,
Polly Ford, Sanita Savage, Bob Thompson,
Donna Tinsley,
Skip Tuttle, Anthony J. DiGiorgio (ex officio).
Members absent:
None
Representatives present:
Rich Fowler, Student Representative;
Marilyn Smith, Faculty Representative
Representatives absent:
None
Others present:
Faculty and staff of Winthrop
University; Sue Smith Rex ,
Tim Daugherty and
invited guests
The Board of Trustees met on Friday, June 3, 2005
at 1:00 p.m. in the Dunlap-Roddey Room of Johnson Hall on the campus of
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC.
Call to Order
Chair Martin called the meeting to order
at 1:05 p.m. She welcomed Dr. Tim Daugherty and Dr. Sue Smith Rex to the
Board meeting as future faculty representative to the Board and At-large
Representative to the Board, respectively.
Approval of Board Minutes of April 8, 2005
Lee Cox moved, seconded by Bob Thompson, that the Board approve the
minutes. This motion was approved unanimously by voice vote.
Report of the Executive Committee
Chair Martin reported that the Executive Committee had met on campus
on May 18, 2005. Several matters were reviewed and discussed. The
materials from the meeting have been forwarded to each of members of the
Board. Most of the issues that were discussed will be or have already
been a part of today’s agendas.
The Executive Committee asked that the Board
consider the following Resolutions:
A. Resolution Honoring Robert L. Thompson for Meritorious Service to
Winthrop University
B. Resolution Honoring J. Marilyn Smith for Meritorious Service to Winthrop
University
C. Resolution Honoring Richard B. Fowler for Meritorious Service to
Winthrop University
D.
Resolution Regarding 2004-2005 Performance Evaluation of President
Anthony J. DiGiorgio
E. Resolution Regarding Contract of President Anthony J. DiGiorgio
All resolutions passed unanimously.
The Executive Committee also had an executive
session for discussion of legal, personnel, and contractual matters. No
action was taken in the executive session.
Report of the Academic Affairs Committee
Chair Thompson summarized the report from Vice President Tom Moore
beginning with a discussion the personnel changes about to take place
including departure of Dr. Andrew Svedlow, Dean of the College of Visual
and Performing Arts who will be replaced by Dr. Don Rogers, chair of the
Music Department as interim dean. Additional changes include:
Dr. Joe Prus – New Chair
of the Psychology Department
Dr. Gloria Jones – Chair
of English Department (from Co-Chair)
Dr. Marge Tebo-Messina –
Director, Teaching and Learning Center (from Co-Chair of the English
Department)
Dr. Andrew Vorter-Brugge
recently hired as chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance after the
completion of a national search.
Mr. Thompson gave the following overview of grants
in progress:
a) TRIO – Received
this grant which provides academic support for low income, first
generation, disabled students. A director and support staff are to
be hired to manage the program with its funds of $200,000 per year for
four years.
b) INBRE – Waiting on final approval for the grant
which amounts to $325,000/year for five years.
He then discussed the upcoming AAC&U – Greater
Expectations Institute which Winthrop has been invited to for the
third time. Attendees will include: Dr. Tom Moore, Vice President for
Academic Affairs; Dr. Frank Ardaiolo, Vice President for Student Life;
Dr. Debra Boyd, Dean of the College of Arts & Sciences; Mr. Brien Lewis,
Dean of University College; Dr. Adolphus Belk, Assistant Professor of
Political Science; and Dr. Anne Olsen, Assistant Professor of Computer
Science.
Academic Unit Updates
College of Arts & Sciences: The committee reviewed the
2005 undergraduate research book of abstracts which covers two-thirds of
the research projects done over the past year.
College of Business Administration: it was noted that Winthrop
was one of twenty-five participating institutions and one of two schools
invited to send its business students to the General Motors
Institutional Marketing program competition final round in Atlanta in
addition to the Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) team that went to
Kansas City for the national competition.The College of Business Administration reported a
successful new faculty recruitment period which resulted in hiring five
of six top choices this year leaving a failed search.
Riley College of Education: the Teaching fellows program had an
excellent experience in the Dominican Republic which involved three
faculty members and twenty-nine students. Five schools were visited
with focus on English as a second language. Secondary education enrollment levels show increase
and there has been a good response to new mid-level education program.
College of Visual and Performing Arts: Along with the successful spring/summer
productions from theatre and dance, the college is looking forward to
welcoming Dr. Andrew Vorter-Brugge as chair of Theatre and Dance.
Dacus Library: the
good news is that PASCAL was approved over the governor’s veto. The use
of the PASCAL system has resulted in a large reduction in costs
statewide for the inter-library loan process.
University College:
various personnel searches are underway for the upcoming year: TRIO
director search; ACAD director search; International Center
director; and Residence Learning Coordinators
Graduate Studies:
Graduate program reviews are continuing.
Report of the Finance Committee
Chair Skip Tuttle reported on the
following items:
Briefing by External
Auditors on impact of Sarbanes-Oxley Act and SAS 99
by Wayde Dawson, Cline
Brandt Kochenower and Company, P.A. Mr. Dawson discussed various ways in
which the Board could prevent possible fraud. However, at this time,
there have been no cases of fraud on campus.
Review of 2004-2005
Allocation Status Report. VP McKee reported that the 2005 is expected
to finish in the black. Housing revenues were as expected as were other
indicators.
Review of 2005-2006 Allocation Status Report Projection: Salary
improvements are responsible for $2.6 million of the 2006 budget. It is
important to note that the state of South Carolina mandated that we
increase our salaries by 4%, a total $1.6 million dollar amount. The
state appropriations only amounted to $795,000, the remainder to be
funded by Winthrop.
Updates on Summer Projects: Mr. Manning Gibson updated the committee on
various projects on campus including the relocation of the D.B. Johnson
Bust, the Sims Cold Room, plumbing in Phelps, new study rooms in the
residence halls, and the new classroom addition.
Report of the University Relations Committee
Chair
Glenda Pittman Owens reported on the following items:
Intercollegiate Athletics:
GPA:Overall, the athletic teams have had
improved Spring 2005 GPAs as compared to the Fall 2004 GPAs including a
significant improvement in Men’s Golf.
Highlights of the year in review included
five conference championships that resulted in five NCAA regional
appearances, a regular season championship in softball, the most
championships in a single year, and a third place finish in the Sasser
Cup competition.
Track Update: the track is to be
completed by mid-July with a scoreboard and timing system to be
completed at a later time.
Division of University Advancement
Assistant Director of University
Relations: Ms. Monica Bennett has recently been named to this position.
Ms. Bennett brings a wealth of information and experience to us and is a
welcome addition to our campus.
Update on Alumni Reunion Celebration
weekend: reunion classes included those with years ending in “5” and
“0.” Alumni and staff continue to discuss how to include all classes
reunions at Homecoming.
Update on Ring Ceremony: More than 90
students (of the 130 who purchased a ring) and their families
participated in the event.
Review of Winthrop website enhancements:
new enhancements include an updated Farm area map, Education by Design
power point presentations, online version of Joel Nichols’ photography
exhibition, and a Lois Rhame West center video cam to capture the
progress of the new building.
Division of Student Life
Admissions Report for Fall 05:
applications are definitely higher than ever before. However, many of
those applications are administered by Royall company and are completed
on-line, therefore a yield rate is not known. Orientation deposits are
lower than expected but the staff is working to inform students about
our new housing requirements.
Review of Residence Life Marketing
Initiatives for Fall 05: The committee reviewed the comprehensive
marketing campaign to promote the many new programmatic and dining
options available to resident students this fall—ranging from free
laundry and movies to academic success floors.
Update on Recreational Sports Fields
Construction: the construction of the two new sports fields at the Farm
is underway and use of those fields should be available by the fall
semester. Lighting and storage facilities will be addressed during the
fall semester.
Review of ACAD 350, the new Introduction
to Peer Leadership Course: Nine students participated in this class
meant to be the basis for a distinctive leadership program for Winthrop
University. Dr. Ardaiolo designed the course to accommodate up to 18
students per semester.
Report from Faculty Representative
Dr. Marilyn Smith reported on the following items
in reference to the faculty at Winthrop University. Faculty Conference
met April 22. On or before the meeting, committees for 05-06 were in
place and had elected new chairs.
Academic Council reported on dropping the minor in
Mass Communications and slight modifications to eight programs. In
addition they brought forth the following items for faculty vote:
- A refinement to the general education program
regarding writing requirements.
- Extended the rule of a maximum of 36 hours in
the major by up to six extra hours, unless limited by the major
program.
Dr. John Bird reported that the Faculty Concerns
Committee had considered:
1)
Winthrop’s position in regard to faculty participation in controversial
or partisan issues
2) Questions about the workplace violence policy and process
3) The Smoke-Free campus proposal and policy
4) Administrators who had Faculty/Staff status
5) Concerns about identity theft in regard to using Social Security
Numbers on forms such as the
Travel
Reimbursements
6) The starting date of the spring semester
7) The perceived lack of management of the golf course
8) Parking
9) Faculty/Salary raises
In April, the Task Force on Academic and
Institutional Integrity sponsored a Panel Discussion on Academic
Integrity and a presentation on Academic Integrity by Dr. Dan Wueste,
Director for the Rutland J. Center for Ethnics at Clemson University.
This group has started some good and timely discussions on campus, and
this work will continue in some way next year.
Report from the Student Representative
Council of Student Leaders
President Richard Fowler reported the following to the Board:
The Relay for Life has
only been a part of Winthrop University for a few years but, this year
we did raise $24,000 for cancer research and the students are very proud
of their efforts.
Academic Integrity: The
students have enjoyed the opportunity to be a part of this multi-year
discussion and are looking forward to the panel presentation next week
(which is a cultural event.)
Space Use Policy:
Students are satisfied with the current space use policy however, they
are looking forward to the time when the Campus center is available to
them.
Homecoming: was popular
again this year. Students were very involved and hope to expand their
involvement next year.
Report from the President
President DiGiorgio began his report by extending a
welcome to Drs. Tim Daugherty and Sue Smith-Rex as well as Mr. Willie
Lyles, who will formally join the board in Fall 2006.
President DiGiorgio
then updated the Board on a number of issues related to the State Budget
by discussing the budget as recently passed by the House and Senate
No
substantial cut in operating funds from last year and restoration of
previous appropriations are not expected—therefore, our operating budget
will not be increased with no adjustment for inflation or our growth in
student enrollment.
A
4% pay raise that will require $800,000 in Winthrop funds due to the
State budget only providing $795,000 of the mandated pay increase.
The
pool of lottery funds for technology needs is expected to be $100,000
less which may impact our IT fees.
PASCAL funding has been increased for a second year. We have seen
palatable savings from this funding.
Appropriations of $1 million for construction of an auditorium for
Winthrop’s College of Business Administration have been agreed upon. We
will need to located additional sources of funding for the remainder of
the proposed project.
National Updates of Higher Education: trend is for community and
junior colleges (traditionally 2 year schools) to begin to offer 4 year
degrees as did Trident Tech. The state of Arizona has taken a
stand to prevent this from happening. Florida is in the
decision-making stage and will soon make a decision on this matter.
Modified Summer Work
Schedule: takes effect on June 2. Most offices will be staffed 8:00 am
to 5:30 pm from Monday through Thursday and 8:00 am to 11:00 on
Fridays. This modified schedule will not be extended to offices that
must be accessible to the public such as the President’s Office,
Financial Aid, Cashier’s Office, and Public Safety.
Common Book and City of
Rock Hill: Mayor Echols and the City Council have declared the first
week of classes at Winthrop University to be Common Book Week. All book
clubs in the area will receive information about our book, A Hope in
the Unseen, for their members to adopt as a club selection. The
York County Library also plans to sponsor an event with Cedric Jennings,
the subject of the book.
Old Business
There was no old business.
New Business
There was no new business.
Executive Session|
Lee Cox, seconded by Janet Smalley, that the Board
move into Executive Session for discussion of legal matters. The motion
was passed unanimously by voice vote. The Executive Session was
conducted and no actions were taken. Karl Folkens then moved, seconded
by Glenda Owens, that the Board go back into Public Session. The motion
passed unanimously by voice vote.
Adjournment
Bob Thompson moved, seconded by Kathy Bigham, that
the Board adjourn. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote and
the Board adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Kimberly Faust, Secretary to
the Board for 2004-05
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