Meeting of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees
Tuesday, May 6, 2025 | 6:00 p.m.
Conference Call Originating in Thompson Conference Room | Tillman Building
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, South Carolina
Members Present: Kathy Bigham, John Brazell, Ed Driggers, Joel Hamilton, Randy Imler, Rick Lee, Glenn McCall, David McDonald, Tim Sease, Janet Smalley, Isaiah Venning, Ashlye Wilkerson and Gary Williams
Members Absent: Sandra Stroman
Others Present: President Edward Serna, Ashley Abel, and Tammie Phillips
The Board of Trustees met on Tuesday, May 6, 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 6:00 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 Joel Hamilton moved with a second from Trustee David McDonald to enter 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, and Tammie Phillips 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.
Adjournment
Hearing no objections, Chair McCall adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.
