Thursday, October 10, 2024 | 10:00 a.m.
Minerd Conference Room | Carroll Hall
Winthrop University | Rock Hill, South Carolina
Committee Members Present: Glenn McCall, Kathy Bigham, Ed Driggers (via conference call), Tim Sease (via conference call), Dr. David McDonald, Gary Williams (via conference call)
Committee Members Absent:
Others Present: Dr. Edward A. Serna (President), Tammie Phillips (Acting Secretary to the Board and Executive Director), Kevin Butler (Interim CFO and VP for Finance and Business Affairs), Shelia Burkhalter (VP for Student Affairs), Joseph Miller (VP for Enrollment Management and Marketing), Hannah Small (Office Coordinator)
Agenda
The Board of Trustees met on Thursday, October 10, 2024 at 10:00 am, at Winthrop University in Minerd Conference Room.
Public Notice
Pursuant to state law, Winthrop University published a notice to the public on its website providing the meeting agenda and a notice affixed outside the meeting location on October 10, 2024.
Call to Order and Invocation
A quorum being present, Chair McCall called the meeting to order at 10:01 a.m. He welcomed all present both in person and online and gave an invocation to begin the Board meeting.
Approval of Executive Committee Minutes of June 13, 2024.
Gary Williams made a motion to accept the minutes of the June 13, 2024 minutes as written. David McDonald seconded the motion. Minutes were approved by unanimous vote.
Remarks from the Chairman
Chair McCall reported that we have worked with the Vice President’s, and we will go
back to each committee to provide a recording secretary to take the minutes for each
reporting Committee. He thanked President Serna and the Emergency Management Team
for the work they did ensuring the safety and well-being of our students and getting
Thomson back online due to damage and power outages caused by hurricane Helene.
Update From the President
President Serna echoed Chair McCall’s sentiments on the recovery efforts on campus.
He commended the entire team for an amazing job. He reported the communication was
a great effort from everyone.
Consideration of Recommending Resolution for Board Vote
Chair McCall presented a resolution for former Trustee Robby Sisco honoring his Meritorious
Service to the Board. Chair McCall would like to present the resolution to Mr. Sisco
at the October Board dinner on October 23. Hearing no questions, comments or feedback
on the resolution it will go to the full Board for approval.
Planning and Review for the October Board Meeting
Chairman McCall reviewed the itinerary and agenda for the October Board of Trustees
meeting. Each chair present provided a brief overview of the areas Vice Presidents
will cover.
Executive Session
Executive Session--pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §30-4-70(a)(1) and (2) for the purposes of discussion of employment matters and contractual items related to Winthrop University
Gary Williams moved with a second from David McDonald to move into executive session pursuant to South Carolina Ann. §30-4-70(a)(1) and (2) for the purposes of discussion of employment matters involving certain present university employees and contractual items related to Winthrop University. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.
President Edward Serna, Shelia Burkhalter, Kevin Butler, Joseph Miller and Tammie Phillips were invited to remain for the executive session.
Adjournment
David McDonald moved to end executive session. Kathy Bigham seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous to end executive session.
Chair McCall reported that no action was taken during executive session and thanked all in attendance.
Hearing no objections, Chair McCall adjourned the meeting at 12:07 p.m.
