Friday, April 4, 2025 | 12:00 p.m.
Zoom Meeting Originating in Thompson Conference Room | Tillman Building
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, South Carolina
Members Present: Kathy Bigham, John Brazell, Ed Driggers, Joel Hamilton, Rick Lee, Glenn McCall, David McDonald, Tim Sease, Isaiah Venning, and Gary Williams
Members Absent: Randy Imler, Janet Smalley, Sandra Stroman and Ashlye Wilkerson
Others Present: President Edward Serna, Tammie Phillips, Ashley Abel and Hannah Small
The Board of Trustees met on Friday, April 4, 2025, on the campus of Winthrop University, Rock Hill, South Carolina.
Roll Call to Establish Quorum
Acting Secretary to the Winthrop Board of Trustees Tammie Phillips took the role and
confirmed a quorum of the Board was present on the call.
Public Notice
The meeting agenda was posted on the Winthrop University website with proper notice
of the meeting. The meeting was held in accordance with the Freedom of Information
Act (FOIA).
Call to Order
Chair Glenn McCall called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. He welcomed all present, both in person and by phone.
Executive Session - pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §30-4-70(a)(2)
Trustee Rick Lee moved with a second from Trustee John Brazell to move into executive session pursuant to South Carolina Ann. §30-4-70(a)(2) for the purpose of discussion of legal matters related to Winthrop University. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
President Serna, Winthrop’s Legal Counsel, Ashley Abel, Tammie Phillips and Administrative Coordinator Hannah Small were invited to remain for the executive session.
Trustee Rick Lee moved with a second from Trustee Gary Williams to end executive session. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
Resolution to Modify Responsibility for Review/Approval of Student Organizations Seeking Charter to the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs
The resolution was approved by unanimous vote.
Adjournment
Trustee Rick Lee moved with a second from Trustee Gary Williams to adjourn the meeting. The vote was unanimous in favor.
Hearing no objections, Chair McCall adjourned the meeting at 12:49 p.m.
