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WINTHROP UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
November 17, 2006 - 1:00 pm
Dunlap-Roddey Room, Johnson Hall
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Minutes of Meeting of the Board of Trustees
Members present:
Karl Folkens (Chair), Larry Durham, Frances Davenport,
Leland Cox,
Janet Smalley, Glenda Owens, Jane LaRoche, Susan
Smith-Rex, Donna
Tinsley, David Vipperman, Anthony J. DiGiorgio (ex
officio).
Members absent:
Sanita Savage, Kathy Bigham
Representatives present:
Dustin Evatt, Student Representative; Tim Daugherty, Faculty
Representative
Representatives absent:
None
Others present:
Faculty and staff of Winthrop University, Karen Bair
The Board of Trustees met on Friday, November 17, 2006 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 Folkens called the meeting to order at 1:06 p.m. As there
were no requests made for public comments, the meeting began as
Folkens introduced the newest members of the Board, Dr. Jane
LaRoche, Mrs. Frances Davenport, and Mr. Dustin Evatt. President
DiGiorgio then recognized Mr. Woody Pelton and Ms. Susan Kress
of the International Education office as well as Dr. Janice Poda.
Approval of Board Minutes of June 8 and June 9, 2006
Larry Durham moved, seconded by Lee Cox that the Board approve
the minutes. This motion was approved unanimously as presented
by voice vote.
Report of the Executive Committee and Chair of the Board
Chair Folkens began his report by commenting on the excellent
programming of the recent Medal of Honor of the Arts event. He
urged the Trustees to be supportive of all of our programs in
the arts, athletics, and academics by attending events whenever
possible.
Next, Chair Folkens reported that the Executive Committee had
met on campus on October 31, 2006. 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. A Resolution to Endorse the
Agency Head Objectives 2006—07. The resolution was unanimously
approved.
B. A
Resolution to Endorse the Vision of Distinction 2006—07. The
resolution was unanimously approved.
Chair Folkens reported 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
The report began with the Recognition of Honors Professorship
Recipients.
Dr. Jane Smith for the Margaret M. Bryant Professorship in
English;
Dr. Jane B. Thomas for the William H. Grier Professorship in
Business Administration;
Dr. Carol Marchal for the Singleton Professorship in Teacher
Education.
Chair Cox then commented on the Academic Leadership Retreat held
on August 14. A highlight of the retreat was presentation of Dr.
Dee Fink which focused on new ways of looking at
personal/professional development. The ideas presented by Dr.
Fink continue to be discussed at the department level.
The higher than average number of new faculty was explained as a
result of the higher number of TERI retirements as well as the
need to staff additional positions for the INBRE grant and the
new Masters in Social Work program. In addition to ongoing
faculty searches in the college departments, two specific
administrative searches were referenced as follows: Chair of
Accounting, Finance and Economics Department to replace Angela
Letourneau and the Associate Dean in the College of Visual and
Performing Arts to replace Jeannie Woods.
The work with the Lumina Project continues the university
maintains its tracking of a randomly-selected group of
first-year students as they progress through their senior year.
The testing is designed to measure critical thinking, analytic
reasoning, problem solving and written communication.
A review of the Academic Updates by Chair Cox then followed.
College of Business Administration is proud of three recent
awards received by COB faculty including:
Dr. Angela Letourneau being named the SC Governor’s Professor of
the Year through the process administered by CHE; Dr. Clarence
Coleman being named as SC Accounting Educator of the Year; and
Controller Glen Savage was named the Government and Industry
Accountant of the Year. The latter two awards conferred by the
South Carolina Association of CPA’s
The articulation agreement with Nantong University in China
continues to progress as we await approval to teach a total of
nine courses in China in the first three years and the first
student would come here in Fall 2010.
Riley College of Education has inducted one hundred thirty-one
new teacher educators; placed four hundred fifty teacher ed
interns in local public schools; recently received a CHE grant
for $30,000 to for their counseling program.
Dacus Library shared the following highlights: the Corridor of
Shame Exhibit which was a great success; the Louis Pettus gift
to the archives; the Veterans Day Exhibit and recognition
events; the popular Fourth Annual “Food for Fines” program which
allows students to pay fines via canned goods.
Visual and Performing Arts reported on the Medal of Honor in the
Arts event that was held in October; the Force of Nature Exhibit
from Oct 13 through Nov 16; and various student design projects
underway.
Ways to improve the Graduate Studies program is currently being
studied and a report will be presented in the near future.
University College continues to serve students across the campus
through the Office of Nationally Competitive Awards with its new
website and liaison group; the Distinction in Leadership
proposal has been approved by University College Faculty and is
now moving through university-wide faculty approval processes;
TRIO Student Support Services in its second year of operation
serves 160 students with only 17 students not returning for the
second year; and the Common Book committee is reviewing four
finalists for next year’s book.
Finally, Dr. Jane Smith, Director of the Writing Center gave a
presentation on the center which is in its thirtieth year of
operation, and accounts for ninety contact hours with students
per week.
Report of the Finance Committee
Chair Durham began his report with an overview of the financial
statements presented by the external audit firm. He noted that
Winthrop received an excellent audit with only a minor note
reflecting an error in the verification process of the Financial
Aid office which was attributed to human error. The total next
assets are up from last year at this time and Winthrop is using
its allocated funds in an excellent manner.
The report continued with a discussion on the resolution to
approve an increase in the Executive Master of Business
Administration fees. The last increase was four years ago and
the proposed increase is a modest one for the caliber of the
program. Upon conclusion of the discussion, the finance
committee recommended the Board approve the motion. The
resolution passed unanimously.
The review of 2006-2007 goals and objectives in the Division of
Finance and Business updated the set of goals for the year. The
committee feels confident the division will meet their goals.
The committee did discuss the need for a tuition increase for
Macfeat Early Childhood Laboratory School. The proposed increase
is in line with other schools in the area and will not have an
adverse effect on the school or the long waiting list.
Report of the University Relations Committee
Chair Owens began her report by reviewing the status of the
athletics department. Ticket sales have increased, especially
the basketball ticket sales. The recent opening game set a new
record for attendance for the season opener. Athletics expects
more records to be set this season.
The report continued with a summary of Tom Injaychock’s
presentation to the committee on the Office of Career Services’
efforts with the MonsterTrak-like on-line job search program
called EagleTrak. This program is offered during orientation
days and approximately 90% of students who sign on as freshman
stay involved with the program.
Other items from the University Relations Committee include a
report from Gina Smith on the activities and services of the
Students with Disabilities Office, a discussion of the Making
Achievement Possible (MAP) project, and a demonstration of the
student portal.
Report from Faculty Representative and Chair of the Faculty
Conference
Dr. Tim Daugherty reported on the beginning review of the
faculty governance. The review is in order to make the
governance process more efficient, use available technology to a
better degree, and to keep the faculty’s focus on student
learning. Dr. Daugherty noted the movement to review the
governance structure came from within the faculty conference,
not imposed from others. At this point, all of the standing
committees have completed their self-reviews and adjustments are
being made. For example, one committee has agreed to pilot a
computer networked meeting format. The Board will continue to
receive updates on the progress of the review.
Report from the Student Representative
Dustin Evatt, Chair of the Counsel of Student Leaders, began his
report by giving an overview of the fall activities of the
Counsel. The Counsel had its retreat in early September during
which time they made plans for a revision of their committee
structure. They have created four divisions of distinction to
include: Community Affairs, University Affairs, Academic
Affairs, and Administrative Affairs.
The report continued with a summary of the work of the Student
Allocations Committee that has processed funding requests from
26 clubs and organizations across campus. Of those requests, 23
have been funded, thereby distributing over $12,000. The Counsel
is happy to report various clubs and organizations have been
working together to hold joint events to strengthen their
requests and conserve funding dollars.
Finally, Homecoming 2007 plans are well under way. The theme for
this year’s homecoming is Mardi Gras. The homecoming website
will soon be live on the Winthrop University website.
Report from the President
Legislative update: The President began his report by
acknowledging the recent elections and agendas that are sure to
change as the newly elected members solidify their own agendas.
South Carolina and the national economy is moving ahead with
parameters of growth being somewhat positive. This doesn’t seem
like a year to worry about monies being taken back but it is not
known if any additional monies will be available.
There has been some discussion of a bond bill however, at this
point in time it is not known if and how much money would be
available.
Facilities update:
As shown in the tour today, Lois Rhame West Health and Wellness
Center is continuing to make progress; Owens Hall is moving
along according to schedule; and preparations continue for our
new electrode boiler. This unit, once completed, will permit us
to use the most cost effective fuel at any given time during the
entire year.
Eagle sculpture has arrived on campus and the President
encouraged everyone to see it before leaving campus today.
Academic updates:
The Winthrop Poll was well received. Dr. Scott Huffmon and the
Behavioral Research Lab staff is working on ways to
institutionalize it so that it becomes a standard for the state
The Office of Nationally Competitive Awards is flourishing under
the direction of Dr. Jennifer Disney. Currently, there is an
application pending for a Marshall award; she working with
juniors and sophomores for Truman award; and planning a meeting
with all students with 3.75 GPA and above to make them aware of
the website and begin to interest them in available awards. Dr.
Disney has designated a liaison from each department to help
identify potential students as well as having created an
advisory board to assist in the application process.
General updates:
The housing survey is being programmed into an on-line survey
today. Shortly after the Thanksgiving holiday, alumni, faculty,
staff, and Winthrop retirees will receive an email which will
direct them to a website where they will be able to give their
opinions on the potential development for the textile corridor.
Shrinkdown program: Once again we will partner with
Piedmont Healthcare and Upper Palmetto YMCA to offer a ten week
health and wellness program, free of charge, to York county.
Kickoff is scheduled for January 11, 2007. In a similar vein,
Zestquest continues to move forward and will be linked to the
Shrinkdown program in that some of the weekly health talks that
are a part of Shrinkdown will be held at the Leslie elementary
school—the site of the Zestquest pilot program.
Old Business
There was no old business.
New Business
There was no new business.
Executive Session
Donna Tinsley , moved, seconded by Sanita Savage, that the Board
move into Executive Session for discussion of personnel matters.
The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote. The Executive
Session was conducted and no actions were taken. Larry Durham
then moved, seconded by Glenda Owens, that the Board go back
into Public Session. The motion passed unanimously by voice
vote.
Adjournment
David Vipperman moved, seconded by Sue Smith Rex, that the Board
adjourn. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote and the
Board adjourned at 3:43 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Kimberly Faust, Secretary to the Board for
2006-07
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