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OHIO UNIVERSITY Board of Trustees Ohio Universit 7 Minutes April 15, 2005 • MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF • THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF OHIO UNIVERSITY Friday, April 15, 2005 Ohio University, Athens Campus • THE OHIO UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES • MINUTES OF April 15, 2005 MEETING TABLE OF CONTENTS Minutes of April 15, 2005 • President's Report 243 • Interim Provost's Report 244 Academic Quality Committee (Tab 1) • Academic Quality Committee Minutes 259 • Faculty Fellowship Awards, Resolution 2005 — 1979 264 • Faculty Erneriti/Emerita Awards, Resolution 2005 — 1980 272 Audit, Finance, Facilities, and Investment Committee (Tab 2) • Audit, Finance, Facilities, and Investment Committee Minutes 273 • Approval and Authorization to Hire Consultants and Develop Construction Documents for Basic Renovations Funding in FY 2005-2006, • Resolution 2005 — 1981 277 • Approval of Construction Documents and Authority to Receive Bids and Enter into Construction Contracts, Resolution 2005 — 1982 278 • Approval of Consultant for Chillicothe Parking and Roadway Improvements, and Shoemaker Center, Chillicothe Campus, Resolution 2005 — 1983 279 • Zanesville Campus Wetlands Easement, Resolution 2005 — 1984 280 • Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Instructional Fee, General Fee, and Non-Resident Surcharge, Resolution 2005 — 1985 281 • Fiscal Year 2005-2006 Residence and Dining Hall Fec Rates, Resolution 2005 — 1986 291 Student Life, Human Resources & Athletics (Tab 3) • Student Life, Human Resources and Athletics Committee Minutes 294 Executive Session Minutes (Tab 4) • Honorary Degree Awards, Resolution 2005 — 1987 296 • ROLL CALL Seven Trustees were present — Chairman Robert D. Walter, C. Daniel DeLawder, R. Gregory Browning, M. Mamette Perry, M. Lee Ong, Larry L. Schcy, and C. David Snyder. Trustees C. Robert Kidder and Gene T. Harris were unable to attend. Also attending the session were President Roderick J. McDavis, Board Secretary Alan H. Geiger, National Trustee Wilfred R. Konneker, and Student Trustees Aslyne Rodriguez and Dustin Wood. Susan A. Ackerman, Executive Vice Chair, represented the National Alumni Board of Directors. Ms. Ackerman was welcomed to the Board by Chairman Walter. This was the final meeting for Trustees M. Lee Ong, Wilfred R. Konneker, and Dustin Wood. At the close of the meeting Trustees, in turn, thanked retiring members and wished them well. The contribution of each was noted and echoed by each Trustee individually. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES OF THE MEETINGS of February 18, 2005 (Previously distributed) • Mr. Browning moved approval of the previously distributed minutes Ms. Perry seconded the motion. All agreed. COMMUNICATIONS, PETITIONS, AND MEMORIALS Secretary Geiger stated there were none to report. ANNOUNCEMENTS Secretary Geiger stated there were no announcements. • • COMMITTEE REPORTS Academic Quality Committee The committee received one report and recommended two resolutions for approval. Audit, Finance, Facilities, and Investment Committee The committee received five reports and considered six resolutions. Approval was given to the resolutions. Student Life, Human Resources and Athletics Committee The committee received four reports and had no resolutions for action. • • ANNOUNCEMENT OF NEXT STATED MEETING Chairman Walter announced the Board of Trustees would meet next on June 23 and 24, 2005 in Athens, Ohio. ADJOURNMENT Determining there was no further business to come before the Board, Chairman Walter adjourned the meeting at 11:20 a.m. CERTIFICATION OF SECRETARY Notice of this meeting and its conduct was in accordance with Resolution 1975 — 240 of the Board, which resolution was adopted on November 5, 1975, in accordance with Section 121.22(F) of the Ohio Revised Code and of the State Administration Procedures Act. • Robert D. Walter Alan H. Geiger Chairman Secretary • Report of the President • President McDavis reviewed matters previously reported: The successes of our women's volleyball team, men's basketball team, and the hiring of Frank Solich as the head football coach, have opened the windows for all to see the side of our great academic enterprise; the tremendous success of our Nationally Competitive Awards with 13 award winners ranking us first in Ohio and second only to the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, among our peers. And finally, a report on the 17 day, four country Southeast Asia trip which enabled him to reconnect with previous partners, strengthen existing partnerships and initiate new ones, and add to our advancement efforts, as well as, identify new opportunities for our faculty and students. Accompanying the President to Asia were Mrs. McDavis, Mr. and Mrs. DeLawder, Dr. and Mrs. Geiger, and Dr. Josep Rota. The cost of the trip was slightly more than $36,000. • • Report of the Interim Provost Dr. Krendl began by noting and reaffirming the Trustees high hopes for the ongoing strategic planning effort. She provided Trustees with considerable information on the world, nation, and state educational environments. A copy of the material is included in the minutes. Interim Provost Krendl reviewed the principles and statements guiding the strategic planning process and noted forums and next steps along with dates ensuring that the process will be completed by June, 2005. • • —Presidential-Task-Force--- on the Future of Ohio • University Presentation to the Board of Trustees April 14-15, 2005 • Strategic Planning Update "Make no little plans; they have no magic to stir the soul" • • • Environmental Scan • U.S. now ranks 16th among developed nations in high school graduation rates and • 14th in percentage of those who go on to earn college degree • First generation in which fewer students will graduate from high school than parents generation • • Environmental Scan • For every 100 9th graders I —68 graduate from high school on time —40 enroll immediately in college —27 are still enrolled for sophomore year —18 graduate from college on time • • Ohio Scan • Less than 25% of adult population has bachelors degree 0 • No growth in 18-24-year-old population over next decade • Net exporter of college freshmen to other states • e Ohio Scan • For every 10 students who start high school —7 will earn high school diploma —5 will enroll in post-secondary institution —Fewer than 3 will complete bachelor's degree within 10 years • • Strategic Planning Update • Completed to date —Guiding Principles • —Mission Statement —Vision Statement e Guiding Principles • Major discussion points • —Accountability —Selective investments —Emphasis on community —Value of in-class and out-of-class experiences — total experience • • Mission Statement • Major discussion points - Residential setting - Regional campus — outreach and access - Service to region — economic and cultural needs • • Vision Statement • Major discussion points —Diverse university community • —Distinctive programs —Service beyond region — new definition of outreach and partnerships —Global awareness —Commitment to research engagement at undergraduate and graduate level • • Open Forum Discussions • Faculty and staff • Regional Campus videoconference • • Classified Senate • Directors of centers and institutes • Departmental chairs and directors • • Feedback from discussions • Strong general buy-in • Support for research engagement • Support for re-defining partnerships, service, and outreach • Support for aligning budget processes with institutional goals • S Next steps • Undergraduate and Graduate Priorities • Retreat (April 21) • Town meeting in Athens Recreation Center (April 19) • • Additional information • http://www.ohio.edu/outlook/vision/ • • ACADEMIC QUALITY COMMITTEE Present: R. Gregory Browning, Chair, Wilfred Konneker, M. Lee Ong, Aslyne Rodriguez, Larry L Schey ACTION ITEMS Faculty Fellowship Leave Awards a. 39 proposals were submitted and approved out of a possible 55 b Eligibility i. Group I faculty may apply every seven years ii. Six percent of Group I faculty per unit are eligible; results in proposal limits based on unit size iii. This is a standard cycle for Research I universities c. Provides faculty with opportunities for professional development and/or research in new directions d. Results: faculty must provide a product and report to maintain eligibility for future awards e. Cost: teaching loads must be covered by other Group I, part-time or adjunct faculty. Usually there is no cost as savings from faculty salary is applied to • part-time assistance. i. Faculty salary while on leave is: 1. one quarter—full salary 2. two quarters-3/4 salary 3. three quarters-2/3 salary f. NOTE: As our research focus changes, Krendl expects to see greater use of Fellowship Leaves for the Athens and Regional campuses. Fellowships are fundamental to creating and maintaining well-rounded faculty portfolios. g. Action: Gregory Browning moved to approve the Faculty Fellowship Leave Awards, M. Lee Ong seconded, and the motion passed. Award of Emerita/Emeritus Rank h. This is the annual process of awarding emeriti rank to retiring faculty and administrators. Proposals came from Arts and Sciences, Business, and Regional Higher Education. i. Eligibility: i. Nominees must have ten years of service, most have much more. ii. Nominees must have excellent service records, be active in the community and professional organizations. Eligibility is described in • the faculty handbook. j. There were 12 proposals this rear, last year we had 20. • k. Benefits: Emeriti faculty and staff retain a parking tag, library privileges, the ability to purchase tickets to athletic events, and