REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY
Hospitality Room, Ramsey Regional Activity Center June 3, 2005
The Board of Trustees of 蘑菇短视频 met in regular session on June 3, 2005 in the Hospitality Room of the Ramsey Regional Activity Center. The meeting was called to order at 9:40 a.m. by Chairman Walker.
ATTENDANCE
The following members of the Board were present: Mr. Walker, Mr. Warren, Mrs. Burda,
Mrs. MacNeill, Mr. Worley, Mr. Grasty, Mrs. Wyche, and Mr. Carlisle.
The following members of the Board were absent: Mr. Kiser, Mr. Burgin, Mr. Phillips, Mrs. Hyde, and Mr. Plexico.
Others present included: Chancellor Bardo; Provost Carter; Vice Chancellors Caruso, Metcalf, and Wooten; Mr. Kucharski, Legal Counsel; Dr. Smith, Chair of the Faculty; Mr. Riouff, Chair of the Staff Forum; Mr. Holcombe, Information and Communications Specialist 鈥� Public Relations; Mrs. Lynch, Executive Assistant to the Chancellor; Mr. Cantler, Associate Athletic Director; Dr. Barksdale, Director of University Planning; Mr. Stiles, Chair of the University Advisory Committee; Mrs. Ashe, Administrative Assistant, Office of the Chancellor; Ms. Welch, Assistant Secretary to the Board of Trustees.
SWEARING-IN OF NEW BOARD MEMBER
Mr. Cody Grasty, new SGA President, was sworn in by Ms. Welch.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Mr. Worley moved that the minutes of the March 11, 2005 regular meeting, the minutes
of the April 26, 2005 telephone meeting of the Executive Committee, and the minutes
of the April 29, 2005 telephone meeting of the Executive Committee be approved as
mailed. Mrs. Burda seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
CLOSED SESSION
Mr. Warren moved that the Board go into closed session to establish or instruct the
staff or agent concerning the negotiation of the price and terms of a contract concerning
the acquisition of real property and to consider the qualifications, competence, performance,
condition of appointment of a public officer or employee or prospective public officer
or employee. Mrs. Burda seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously. Dr.
Bardo asked Mr. Wooten to stay for closed session.
RETURN TO OPEN SESSION
Mr. Worley moved that the Board return to open session. Mr. Grasty seconded the motion,
and it was approved unanimously.
REPORT OF THE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
Mr. Warren explained that Dr. Michael Dougherty had given a presentation on a proposal
to establish a Small 鈥渃鈥� Center for the support of Beginning Teachers. Mr. Warren
moved that the Board approve the proposal to establish a Small 鈥渃鈥� Center for the
support of Beginning Teachers. Mrs. MacNeill seconded the motion, and it was approved
unanimously. (INFORMATION ON FILE WITH MINUTES MATERIALS IN TAB C-1)
Mr. Warren moved that the Board approve a standard, four-year contract for Mr. Chip Smith. Mrs. MacNeill seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously. (EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT ON FILE WITH MINUTES MATERIALS IN TAB C-1A)
Mr. Warren gave an overview of the activities involving the Academic Affairs and Personnel Committee. He reported the following appointments: 7 administrative appointments; 18 faculty appointments; 4 staff appointments; and 2 Professor Emeritus.
Mr. Warren mentioned that the Board has expressed significant concern about the process
and timing of a system-wide peer study. Mr. Warren asked Dr. Carter to expand on
the study. Dr. Carter reported that the Office of the President has contracted with
NCHEMS, Inc. to conduct a system-wide peer study. Dr. Carter stated that House Bill
1264 mandated the University of North Carolina system to conduct an analysis of the
role of higher education in promoting economic development throughout the state and
the UNC system has engaged the services of the Pappas Group to conduct such a study.
Dr. Carter further stated that the study is likely to result in modifying missions
of one or more of the constituent UNC institutions. Dr. Carter further reported that
the Pappas study is not yet complete and thus has not been acted upon by the Board
of Governors. Mr. Warren presented a resolution to the Board to delay the peer study
until House Bill 1264 is completed. Discussion of the resolution followed. Mr. Carlisle
suggested that the resolution be re-drafted to tie to the fact that we have looked
at the list of peer institutions and have decided it does not follow our mission and
no statistical basis ties us to the institutions that were chosen. Suggestions were
taken into consideration and changes to the resolution were made. Dr. Bardo asked
Dr. Barksdale to explain how institutions were chosen and Dr. Barksdale did so. Mr.
Warren moved that the Board approve the resolution. Mr. Worley seconded the motion,
and it was approved unanimously.
(RESOLUTION ON FILE WITH MINUTES MATERIALS IN TAB C-9)
REPORT OF THE ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mrs. Burda asked Mr. Kucharski to talk about procedures for handling potential conflicts
of interest or the appearance of impropriety in situations where Chancellor Bardo
serves on an outside board that is negotiating a contract with the University. Mr.
Kucharski reported that the University engages in a number of projects with ERC.
Dr. Bardo explained that he is on several Boards and this could pertain to them also.
He recommended that the procedures be amended to include any outside Board.
Mr. Kucharski stated that the process would flow as follows: the appropriate University officials will negotiate on behalf of the University and present a proposed contract to the Administration and Finance Committee of the 蘑菇短视频 Board of Trustees. If approved by the Administration and Finance committee, the proposed contract would be recommended to the full Board for approval. If approved, the chair of the 蘑菇短视频 Board of Trustees would sign on behalf of the University. The Chancellor would be excluded from negotiations and discussion about these contracts.
Mr. Kucharski presented a resolution to delegate the negotiation and development of a contract between 蘑菇短视频 and the ERC for the installation of a fiber optics cable on the campus between their current equipment room in the University Outreach Center and an off campus location. Once negotiations are complete, the Chair of the 蘑菇短视频 Board of Trustees would sign the contract on behalf of the University. This resolution will allow the project to move forward as quickly as possible.
Mrs. Burda moved that the process for handling conflicts of interest or the appearance of impropriety in situations where Chancellor Bardo serves on any outside board that is negotiating a contract with the University be approved. Mr. Worley seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
Mrs. Burda moved that a resolution specific to the instance of agreement between Western
and the ERC be approved. Mr. Worley seconded the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
(RESOLUTION ON FILE WITH MINUTES MATERIALS IN TAB D)
Mrs. Burda asked Mr. Wooten to update the Board on capital projects. Mr. Wooten referred
to the project status report. Mr. Wooten reported that the water will be back up
and functioning soon. He mentioned that the campus construction tour went well yesterday.
Mr. Wooten further reported that the Stillwell building renovation is in progress.
Mrs. Burda thanked the staff for all their work on these projects
(PROJECT STATUS REPORT ON FILE WITH MINUTES MATERIALS IN TAB D, ATTACHMENT 1)
Mr. Wooten presented the current proposed Senate Budget for 05-06. He mentioned that
the Senate has approved the budget and the House is in negotiations. He further stated
that the budget is favorable for the University system. Mr. Wooten mentioned that
the Legislators鈥� School for Student Development has been slated for cancellation and
we are hoping that these dollars will be restored. Mr. Wooten explained other aspects
of the budget and discussion followed.
(PROPOSED 05-06 SENATE BUDGET ON FILE WITH MINUTES MATERIALS IN TAB D, ATTACHMENT
3)
Mr. Wooten reported that the Executive Committee has approved the designer, PBC&L for the Health and Gerontological Sciences Building.
REPORT OF THE ALUMNI, HONORS, AND EXTERNAL AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Mrs. Wyche reported on the names slated to be elected to the 蘑菇短视频
Foundation Board of Directors for three-year terms beginning July 1, 2005. Mrs.
Wyche moved to approve the slate of names to be elected to the Western Carolina Foundation
Board of Directors for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2005. Mr. Carlisle seconded
the motion, and it was approved unanimously.
(SLATE OF NAMES ON FILE WITH MINUTES MATERIALS)
Mrs. Wyche stated that gifts to date this fiscal year total $175,000.00
Mrs. Wyche further stated that the 2005 Catamount Club Auction will be held at the Adams Mark hotel in downtown Charlotte on Saturday, June 11. Approximately six hundred people have signed up to attend.
REPORT OF THE STUDENT AND ATHLETIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Mrs. MacNeill introduced Cody Grasty as the new Student Government Association president
and asked him to say a few words. Mr. Grasty stated that he wants to bring spirit
back to the SGA and the student body. He further stated that he intends to propose
that tailgating be for all students and not just fraternities. Mr. Grasty also mentioned
that he hopes to spur excitement for students by creating a conga line across campus
leading to tailgating areas.
Mrs. MacNeill reported that the Athletic Director for Corporate Sponsorships is a new position. She further reported that the Southern Conference outdoor track and field championship, held at Western鈥檚 new facility, went well. Mrs. MacNeill stated that sixty six student athletes are currently on the dean鈥檚 list.
Mrs. MacNeill stated that Service Learning will host our first-ever Service Learning Symposium next week. Over sixty faculty and student affairs administrators from the Southeast will participate.
Mrs. MacNeill further stated that Educational Talent Search will conclude its 鈥淓xpedition of Discovery鈥� this summer. For the past two summers, Talent Search students have been retracing the route of the original Lewis and Clark Expedition and have bicycled and paddled much of their way across the US. This summer, the group will conclude with a 750 mile ride from Missoula, MT to Astoria, OR.
Mrs. MacNeill reported on the Tuck Cleanup sponsored each spring through the University Center and Base Camp Cullowhee. This year鈥檚 Tuck Cleanup was the largest in recent history.
Mrs. MacNeill further reported that we are just about half-way through our three-year research program with Wake Forest University - one of only ten schools in North Carolina to be involved.
About thirty percent of UNC system students are underinsured or do not have health insurance. With the rising health concerns and risks among college students and the costs associated with delivering quality health care, the UNC system health center directors have worked with the Office of the President and the Department of Health Insurance to propose mandatory (hard waiver) health insurance.
COMMENTS FROM CHAIRMAN WALKER
Mr. Walker mentioned that this would be his last Board meeting and thanked everyone
for their support. He further stated that Western has come very far in a short period
of time.
COMMENTS FROM CHANCELLOR BARDO AND PROGRESS REPORT ON ENROLLMENT
Dr. Bardo reported that Mrs. Teena Little and Mr. Steve Metcalf have agreed to join
our Board and will be attending the September meeting. He further reported that the
University is currently in the middle of a self-study requested by SACS. Dr. Bardo
stated that it is critical to have regional accreditation in order to qualify for
federal financial aid. He further mentioned that the capital campaign for excellence
is beginning, focusing on three issues: 1) need merit-based scholarships; 2) endowed
professorships increase; and 3) program support to encourage quality.
Dr. Bardo reported that the Honors College anticipates having 150 freshmen with a total freshmen class to be around 1620. He further reported that the gross headcount is anticipated to be at approximately 9,000. Dr. Bardo stated that the University will continue growing Asheville graduate enrollment. He also stated that the University will continue to expand continuing and distance enrollment. The University system believes that by 2015 Western will have a headcount of 16,000; however, we believe gross headcount will be a little over 14,000. Dr. Bardo further stated that Distance and Continuing Education is the most rapidly growing program on campus. Dr. Bardo said that he anticipates Dodson, Helder and Leatherwood Buildings being eliminated. He further mentioned a new academic building, a new residence hall, and a new dining facility being built in that area with a connecter mall to Belk.
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR OF THE STAFF FORUM
Mr. Riouff reported that the Staff Forum passed a resolution to join the system-wide
staff assembly. He further stated that the forum appreciates faculty support. Mr.
Riouff mentioned that a lot of people are very concerned about the State Health plan.
He further mentioned that the forum has five new members. Mr. Riouff talked about
some possible things to give staff as a perk, one of which is a discount to athletic
events. Mr. Riouff stated that the forum will be focusing on the scholarship drive.
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR OF THE FACULTY SENATE
Dr. Smith reported that growth has made a tremendous impression on campus and it is
exciting. He further reported that the faculty is happier because of local tuition
money raises. Dr. Smith stated that the Faculty Senate has been restructured and
this was the first year of the new structure. He further stated that the senate has
revised its collegial review process and has begun review of liberal studies policy.
Dr. Smith mentioned that the faculty relationship with the new provost is going well.
He further mentioned that the University has adopted the Bardo vision and the Bardo
legacy here will be a permanent reminder of his leadership.
REPORT FROM THE CHAIR OF THE UNIVERSITY ADVISORY COUNCIL
Mr. Stiles reported that the University Advisory Council has empanelled a committee
to examine issues of morale and the committee is looking for ways of impacting morale
without funds. Mr. Stiles stated that the UAC website has been updated. He further
stated that the UAC has begun a dialogue about concerns regarding our compliance with
ADA. Mr. Stiles further mentioned that Alvin Proffit has been elected as the 2005-2006
UAC chair.
Several members of the Board affirmed their support of Dr. Bardo and their hope that he decides to stay at Western. Dr. Bardo thanked everyone for their expressions of support and stated that he is in the process of considering what he and Mrs. Bardo will decide concerning Marshall University.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairman Walker adjourned the meeting at 12:30 p.m.