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WINTHROP UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
June 7-8, 2007
Baruch Room, Joynes Hall
Winthrop University
Rock Hill, South Carolina
Minutes of Meeting of
the Board of Trustees
Members
present: Karl Folkens (Chair), Kathy Bigham, Janet
Smalley, Glenda Owens, Sam Foster, Frances Davenport, Jane LaRoche,
Susan Smith-Rex, Leland Cox, Donna Tinsley, Larry Durham, David
Vipperman
Members
absent: Anthony J. DiGiorgio (ex officio).
Others
present: Faculty and staff of Winthrop
University, Dalton Floyd, Karen Bair.
Call to Order
Chair Folkens called the meeting to order
at 4 p.m. on June 7 via teleconference. Lee Cox made a motion for the
Board to move into Executive Session, Frances Davenport seconded. The
Board met in executive session for the purpose of reviewing the
recommendations of the Executive Committee on the performance evaluation
of President DiGiorgio. Janet Smalley moved the Board return to public
session. The motion was seconded by Sue Smith-Rex. The motion passed
unanimously by voice vote. At that time, the meeting was recessed with
continuation planned for the afternoon of June 8.
As there were no requests made for public comments, the
meeting continued via teleconference on June 8, 2007 at 1:03p.m.
Approval of Board Minutes
of April 13, 2007
Jane LaRoche moved, seconded by Janet
Smalley, 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 reported that the Executive
Committee had met on campus on May 23, 2007. 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. On
behalf of the Trustees, Mr. Folkens expressed deep sympathy to the
DiGiorgio family on the loss of their daughter. He went on to explain
that due to the recent tragedy, President DiGiorgio would not be
attending today’s meeting.
The Executive Committee then asked that the Board
consider the following resolutions pertaining to the performance of
President DiGiorgio as set forth in the bylaws:
A.
Resolution Concerning the
Annual Evaluation of President DiGiorgio
B.
Resolution Concerning the
Contract of President DiGiorgio
After a strong recommendation by the Executive Committee,
both resolutions passed unanimously by voice vote.
Finally, the Executive Committee reported having 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
committee convened via conference call at 9 am. All members were
present as they welcomed Dr. Cheryl Fortner-Wood as the new faculty
representative to the Board. As an action item, the emeriti resolution
passed giving emeriti status to the following: Carol S. Anfin, C. Angela
Letourneau, David E. Letourneau, Susan B. Ludvigson, Bruce A. Thompson,
and Robert J. Walden.
The committee then received a report on tenure and
promotion for 2006-07 for the twelve faculty members receiving tenure
and sixteen receiving promotion.
Vice President Tom Moore’s report contained the following
updates: the Graduate Dean search is set to begin in the fall, work
continues on the Core Commitments, and preliminary planning has begun
for the upcoming SACS self study due in 2010 and site visit in 2011.
The report on the Academic Units included: an update on
the inaugural Winthrop/ETV poll; an award by the SIFE students for
“outstanding project in financial literacy” for their project, Troup
Deployment Preparation Guide; an update on the Sunset Park Science
and Technology magnet school partnership with Winthrop; a plan for the
future of library services; an update on the first
Create Carolina @ Winthrop festival; and an update on
plans for this year’s Common Book, The Creative Habit by Twyla
Tharp.
The entire Academic Affairs committee expressed its
thanks to Dr. Tim Daugherty for his exceptional service to the faculty
and to the Board of Trustees as he ends his elected service to the
Board.
Report of the Finance Committee
The
committee convened via conference call at 9 am. All members were
present. They received a briefing from the external auditor on the
plans for the audit. It is scheduled to begin in August with a full
report expected in October.
The committee received an update on the allocation status report. All
divisions are operating in the black and expect to remain that way.
On behalf of the committee, Chair Larry Durham brought
forth a resolution to give the Executive Committee authorization to
adopt an operating budget and set tuition once the South Carolina budget
is final. The resolution passed unanimously.
Report of the University
Relations Committee
The committee convened via conference call at 9 am. All
members were present. Mr. Tom Hickman reported a good showing both on
and off the field by the student athletes. GPAs remain among the
highest in the Big South Conference and the success of the teams on the
playing field continues to dominate the league.
Dr. Ardaiolo reported on the student life awards given at the recent
ceremony. The awards are designed to celebrate the exceptional service
by students, faculty, and staff as they work and volunteer their time on
campus and in the community.
Dr.
Holten reported over 1,000 students have registered for summer
orientation. The new student recruitment software--Recruitment
Plus--has been installed and is working well. Alumni weekend was a
success and plans are already underway for next year’s event.
Report of the Nominating Committee
Chair of the Nominating Committee, Ms Glenda Owens
reported on the slate of officers for the 2007-08 term. Karl Folkens
was nominated for a third term as Chair, Kathy Bigham was nominated for
a second term as Vice Chair, and Donna Tinsley was also nominated for a
second term as Secretary of the Board. No other nominations from the
floor were made. Lee Cox moved to accept the slate of officers as
proposed, David Vipperman seconded. Lee Cox conducted the election as
the current officers are standing for re-election. There were no
additional nominations from the floor. Given the loss of two long term
appointed members (Secretary of Education designee, Dr. Sanita Savage
and Governor’s appointee, Mr. Larry Durham) the trustees agreed it was
important to have stability in the leadership positions. The vote was
unanimously passed by voice vote.
Report from Faculty
Representative
Dr. Tim Daugherty thanked the Board both as a group and
individually for his experiences with them over the last two years as
faculty representative to the Board. He especially wanted to thank them
for their willingness to consider the faculty perspective in all
matters. He assured the Board this willingness was not taken for
granted by the faculty because many faculty members know from first-hand
experience that Boards in many other universities are not open to
faculty input.
Report from the Student Representative
Mr. Dustin Evatt thanked the Board for its invitation to
him to attend the Executive Session for the purpose of the presidential
evaluation.
He continued his report with an overview of Council of Student Leaders
plans for summer orientation and welcome week events. A review and
possible revision of the Dedication of Excellence is planned for the
next academic year.
He concluded by reporting on the excitement felt by students as they
await the opening of the new West Center for Health and Fitness.
Report from the President
None.
Old Business
There was no old business.
New Business
There was no new business.
Adjournment
David Vipperman moved, seconded by Lee Cox, that the
Board adjourn. The motion was passed unanimously by voice vote and the
Board adjourned at 1:44 p.m.
Minutes submitted by Kimberly Faust, Secretary to the
Board for 2007-08.
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