State Board of Agriculture
Regular Meeting
May 6, 1998 State Board of Agriculture
Fort Lewis Coliege University of Southern Colorado Colorado State University
MAY 6 j'qg t!tM Meeting THE STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE
Governing Board of Colorado State University, Fort Collins 110 Sixteenth Street, Suite 640 Fort Lewis College, Durango Denver, CO 80202 University of Southern Colorado, Pueblo Telephone: (303) 534-6290 Fax: (303) 534-6298
April 27, 1998
TO: Members, State Board of Agriculture
FROM: John W. Bliss j,d. 64t.c1 Secretary/Treasurer
SUBJECT: Regular Meeting of the State Board of Agriculture
This serves as official notice that the State Board of Agriculture will hofd its next regular meeting on Wednesday, May 6, 1998 in the Red Carpet Room, Durrell Center, Colorado State University, Fort Collins, Colorado. The meeting will convene at 9:00 a.m. with adjournment anticipated at approximately 4:00 p.m.
An invitational luncheon will be held at 12:00 noon in D.C. Bottoms of the Durrell Center. Honored guests will be the 1997-98 winners of the Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award from Fort Lewis College, the University of Southern Colorado, and Colorado State University.
Hotel accommodations have been arranged at the University Park Holiday Inn, 425 West Prospect Road, Fort Collins, Colorado, (970) 482-2626, in accordance with each Board member's requirements. If you require accommodations and have not so indicated, please call Beverly Michoski at (970) 491-7707 or (303) 534-6290 as soon as possible. All charges will be placed on a master billing. Therefore, if you have personal charges that should not he included on the master b114 please pay them when you check out of the hotel.
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Lk ta ?1at4.ep AGENDA STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE MEETING May 6, 1998 Red Carpet Room, Durrell Center, Colorado State University Fort Collins, Colorado
WEDNESDAY, May 6. 1998
GENERAL BUSINESS MEETING - Red Carpet Room, Durrell Center 9:00 a.m.
INVITATIONAL LUNCHEON - D.C. Bottoms, Durrell Center 12:00 noon Guests of Honor Undergraduate Teaching Award Recipients. Guests: SBA Members, CSUS Staff, CSU, FLC, and USC staff
RESUME BUSINESS MEETING - Red Carpet Room 1:00 P.M.
ADJOURNMENT 4:00 p.m.
CONSENT AGENDA
Secretary's Report
Approval of the Minutes of the March 18, 1998 Regular State Board of Agriculture Meeting and the April 6, 1998 .....SBA Human Resources Advisory Committee Teleconference Meeting ...... ACTION 1-1
Nondelegable Personnel Actios ...... ACTION 2-1
Fort Lewis College
Operating Budget Revision, Fiscal Year 1997-98 ...... ACTION 1-1
Approval of Degree Candidates ...... ACTION 1-2
Emeritus Rank Designation ...... ACTION 1-3
University of Southern Colorado
Budgets, Revised Operating for fiscal Year 1997-98 ...... ACTION 1-1
Approval of Degree Candidates ...... ACTION 1-2
Colorado State University
Operating Budget Revision, Fiscal Year 1997-98 ...... ACTION 1-1
Approval of Degree Candidates ...... ACTION 1-2
1997-98 Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual Revision: Code, Section C.2.3.4 -- Division of Continuing and Distance Education ...... ACTION 1-3
1997-98 Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual Revision: Code, Section C.2.1.3.2 -- Ex Officio Members ...... ACTION 1-4 State Road ofAgficuiwnAtenda May 6, 1998 Page 2
Dates for Future Meetings of the Board ...... 3-1
Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award Presentations ...... 4-1
Old Business
New Business
CHANCELLOR'S AGENDA
Chancellor's Report and Update ...... 1-1
Old Business
New Business
Fort Lewis College
1999-00 Five-Year Capital Construction Program ...... ACTION 1-4
Fort Lewis College Faculty Handbook Revision: Article VII (Faculty Personnel Policies), Section 4b (Academic Ranks), and Section 5C (Tenure) ...... ACTION 1-5
Approval of the Naming of the Admission Building in Honor of the Kroeger Family ...... ACTION 1-6
Old Business
New Business
University of Southern Colorado
Capital Construction Program ...... ACTION 1-3
External Degree Completion Program ...... ACTION 14
Old Business
New Business
Colorado State Universi
1997-98 Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual Revision: Section D.7.8.1 - General Policy ...... ACTION 1-5
1997-98 Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual Revision: Section E.4.2.c - Regular Part-Time Appointments and E.4.3.c -- Special Appointments ...... ACTION 1-6 State BooS ofAgñasltureAzenda May 6, 1998 Page 3
1997-98 Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual Revision: Section C.2.1.9.2 -- The Standing Committees Names and C.2.1.9.5.b - Membership and Function -- Curriculum Committee ...... ACTION 1-7
1997-98 Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual Revision: Section C.2.1.9.5.d(7) - Standing Committees: Membership and Function -- Committee on Intercollegiate Athletics ...... ACTION 1-8
1997-98 Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual Revision: Section C.2.4.2 -- Departmental Organization ...... ACTION 1-9
1997-98 Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual Revision: Section K -- Grievance Procedures, Review Processes, and Mediation ...... ACTION 1-10
1997-98 Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual Revision: Section E. 11.2.1 - Promotion Progress Reviews ...... ACTION 1-11
1997-98 Academic Faculty and Athninictrative Professional Manual Revision: Section J -- Rights and Responsibilities Related to Creative Works ...... ACTION 1-12
Program Name Change: Major in Restaurant Management -- Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition, College of Applied Human Sciences ...... ACTION 1-13
Program Name Change: Combine Majors in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences — College of Liberal Arts ...... ACTION 1-14
New Degree Program: B.S. Degree Program in Environmental Engineering, College of Engineering ...... ACTION 1-15
New Degree Program: M.E.E. Degree Program in Electrical Engineering, College of Engineering ...... ACTION 1-16
Resolution on the Framework for the Undergraduate Core Curriculum . . . ACTION 1-17
Approval of the Colorado State University 1999-2008 Ten-Year
Capital Construction Program (FY 1999 - FY 2008 CSU Physical Development Plan) ...... ACTION 1-18
Program Plan: Approval of the Auditorium/Gymnasium B-Wing Second Floor Program Plan ...... ACTION 1-19
Program Plan: Approval of the Cooperative Institute for
Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) Addition - Phase 5 Program Plan ...... ACTION 1-20
Building Name Change: Approval of Proposed Name for Veterinary Science Annex to Routt Hall ...... ACTION 1-21 State Boani ofAgiicclnzreArenda May 6, 1998 Page 4
Revenue Bonds: State Board of Agriculture, Colorado State University Student Sports Recreational Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 1998 to Provide for the Construction of an Addition to the Student Recreation Center ...... ACTION 1-22
Old Business
New Business
INSTITUTIONAL REPORT ITEMS
Fort Lewis College
Report: Contracts and Grants ...... 2-1
Report: Promotion and Tenure Actions for 1997-98 at Fort Lewis College ...... 2-2
Technology Fee Report ...... 2-3
President's Report ...... 2-4
University of Southern Colorado
Contracts and Grants Received ...... 2-1
USC President's Oral Report ...... 2-2
Report: Tenure and Promotion ...... 2-3
Report: Technology Fee Program ...... 2-4
Report: External Degree Completion Program at Trinidad State Junior College ...... 2-5
Colorado State University
President's Report and Update ...... 2-1
Report on Promotion and Tenure Actions for 1998 at Colorado State University ...... 2-2
Charges for Technology Report (Fonnerly Technology Fees) ...... 2-3
Land: Natural Resources Research Center in the Centre for for Advanced Technology ...... 2-4
DISCUSSION AGENDA
No Discussion Agenda at the May SBA Meeting
THE ORDER AND SPECIFIC TIMES OF CONSIDERATION OF AGENDA ITEMS IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. NEW ITEMS MAY BE ADDED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE RULES AND PROCEDURES OF THE STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE. Ii I C t0 I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I CONSENT AGENDA
May 6, 1998
PAGE Secretary's A2enda
I Approval of the Minutes of the March 18, 1998 Regular State Board of Agriculture Meeting and the April 6, 1998 Human Resources Advisoiy Committee I Teleconference Meeting ...... ACTION 1-1
Nondelegable Personnel Actions ...... ACTION 2-1
Fort Lewis College
Operating Budget Revision, Fiscal Year 1997-98 ...... ACTION 1-1
Approval of Degree Candidates ...... ACTION 1-2
Emeritus Rank Designation ...... ACTION 1-3
University of Southern Colorado
Budgets, Revised Operating for fiscal Year 1997-98 ...... ACTION 1-1
Approval of Degree Candidates ...... ACTION 1-2
Colorado State University
Operating Budget Revision, Fiscal Year 1997-98 ...... ACTION 1-1
Approval of Degree Candidates ...... ACTION 1-2
1997-98 Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual Revision: Code, Section C.2.3.4 -- Division of Continuing and Distance Education ...... ACTION 1-3
1997-98 Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual Revision: Code, Section C.2.1.3.2 - Ex Officio Members ...... ACTION 1-4 I I I-i I
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May 6, 1998
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Approval of the Minutes of the March 18, 1998 Regular State Board of Agriculture Meeting and the April 6, 1998 Human Resources Advisory Committee Teleconference Meeting ...... ACTION 1-1 through 1-1(cc)
Nondelegable Personnel Actions ...... ACTION 2-1 through 2-1(a)
Dates for Future Meetings of the Board ...... 3-1
Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award Winners for 1997-1998 ...... 4-1
Unfinished Business
New Business Secretary's Agenda Committees and General Business SBA Meeting - May 6, 1998
1-1
MATTERS FOR ACTION:
Approval of the Minutes of the March 18, 1998 Regular State Board of Agriculture Meeting and the April 6, 1998 Human Resources Advisory Committee Teleconference Meeting.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
MOVED, that the State Board of Agriculture approve the minutes of the March 18,
1998 Regular State Board of Agriculture Meeting and the April 6, 1998 Human
Resources Advisory Committee Teleconference Meeting.
EXPLANATION:
None.
Consent Itemx Action Item Report ItemS Secretais Agenda 1-1(a) Committees and General Business SBA Meeting- May 6,1998 STATE BOARD OF AGRICULTURE March 18, 1998 Director's Row I, Adam's Mark Hotel Denver, Colorado
Sec. Vol. 690
Call to Order
The State Board of Agriculture, governing board of Colorado State University, Fort Lewis College, and the University of Southern Colorado, convened its regular meeting on March 18, 1998, in Director's Row I of the Adam's Mark Hotel, Denver, Colorado at 9:00 a.m. with President Chuck Mabry presiding.
Roll
Members Present: Chuck Mabry; Stewart Bliss; Patrick Garcia; Delwin Hock; Anne Putnam; John Scully; Michael Stratton; William Warren; Reginald Washington; Janet I Jones, FLC Faculty Representative; Alan Lamborn, Faculty Representative, CSU; John Ryan, Faculty Representative, USC; Niki Latino, Student Representative, USC; Steve I O'Dorisio, Student Representative, CSU; and Heidi VanHuysen, Student Representative, FLC. I Presidents Preseut: Albert C. Yates, President, CSU/Chancellor, CSU System; Joel M. Jones, President, FLC; and Tito Guerrero, President, USC.
Staff Present: John Bliss, Secretary/Treasurer; Beverly Michoski, Deputy Secretary; David Clark, Associate Vice Chancellor; Laurence Pendleton, Associate General Counsel; Mike Schreiner, Associate General Counsel; Brian Snow, General Counsel; Richard Tusa, Assistant Vice Chancellor/Internal Auditing Director, CSU System; Mary Ann Elliott, Court Reporter; and Adrian Logsdon, Audio Visual Services, CSU.
Guests: Gerry Bomotti, Vice President for Administrative Services, CSU; Tom Milligan, Public Relations Director, CSU; Stephen Bronn, Vice President for Finance and Planning, USC; Les Wong, Provost, USC; Loren Crabtree, Interim Provost, CSU; Donna Flygare, Program Assistant, CSU System; Steve Roderick Academic Vice President, FLC; Judson M. Harper, Vice President for Research and Information Technology, CSU; Nancy Hurt, Facilities Management, CSU; Mark Denice, Assistant Vice President for Student Affairs, CSU; Bill Ellis, Director, Recreational Sports, CSU; Christine Vallee, Auxiliary Accountant, CSU; David J. Scott, Bond Counsel, Hogan & Hartson L.L.P.; Ann Erickson Gifford, Dain Rauscher; Jackie Maccagnan, Treasurer, CSU; Stan Solodky, Vice President, A. G. Edwards; Kristin Stewart, Vice President, A. G. Edwards; Gordon Niswender, College of Veterinary Medicine, CSU; and Mike Feeley, Colorado State Senator. Sec'retats Agenda 1-1(b) Committees and General Business SHA Meeting - May 6.1998 Changes to the Printed Agenda
Mr. Mabry announced that approval of the minutes of the March 5, 1998 special Board meeting will be added to the consent agenda as part of Secretary's Agenda Item 1-1. In addition, CSU Revised Agenda Item 1-2: Sabbatical Leave Recommendations will be transferred from the consent agenda to the regular CSU Action Agenda to be considered after CSU Agenda Item 1-10.
CONSENT AGENDA
Secretary's Report
Secretary's Agenda Item 1-1: Approval of the Minutes of the February 11, 1998 SBA Human Resources Committee Teleconference Meeting, the February 11, 1998 Regular State Board of Agriculture Meeting, the February 20, 1998 Advisory Committee on KTSC Teleconference Meeting, and the March 5. 1998 Special State Board of Agriculture Meeting.
Agenda Item 2-1: Nondelegable Personnel Action.
Fort Lewis College
FLC Agenda Item 1-I: Sabbatical Leave Awards.
University of Southern Colorado.
USC Agenda Item 1-1: Approval of Degree Candidates.
USC Agenda Item 1-2: Recommendation for Sabbatical Leave.
Colorado State University
- CSU -Agenda4tem44: 19887-98 Academic Faculty and Administrative Professional Manual - Preface.
Upon motion by Mr. S. Bliss, seconded by Ms. Putnam, the Board unanimously approved the Consent Agenda with the aforementioned changes.
SECRETARY' S REPORT
Secretary's Agenda Item 3-1: Dates for Future Meetings of the Board.
Mr. Bliss reported that a poll of the Board regarding the December meeting date revealed that the date that works best for most of the Board is the scheduled December 1-2, 1998
SOIl Meeting March 18, 1998 - DRAFT Page 2 I Secretary's Agenda • Committees and General Business SBA Meeting - May 6,1998 I date. In addition, he noted that no site had been set for the June meeting. Traditionally, the June meeting has been held at sites around the state the Board has not had an opportunity to visit. However, since the Board will be conducting interviews for the Fort I Lewis College presidential search during the next month or so, the Board may wish to hold the June meeting in Denver to make the logistics easier for the majority of the Board. Mr. Mabry indicated there had been some thought to holding the meeting in the I San Luis Valley to accommodate Fort Lewis travellers. A decision will be made in the next two or three weeks.
I Secretary's Agenda Item 4-1: Follow-Up to the March 5, 1998 Special State Board of Agriculture meeting to hear Public Testimony on RISC.
I Mr. Mabry indicated that due to the severe weather and dangerous road conditions, the discussion on this item will be delayed until after lunch to accommodate citizens from I Pueblo who may be planning to attend the meeting. Secretary's Agenda Item 5-1: Report on Sabbatical Leaves Granted in Academic Year 1996-1997 for Faculty at Fort Lewis College, the University of Southern I Colorado, and Colorado State University.
Mr. J. Bliss called attention to the handout distributed to Board members which provides I a summary report on the sabbatical leaves taken during 1996-1997. The report summarizes lengthy reports submitted by each faculty member upon completion of the I sabbatical leave outlining success in meeting the objectives of the sabbatical leave request and specific accomplishments attained. He invited the Board to let him know of any I questions they may have or if there are any full reports they wish to review. Reappointment of Board Members I Mr. Mabry announced that the Governor has reappointed two Board members for another tenn -- Patrick Garcia and William Warren. He congratulated them on their reappointment and noted that their Senate confirmation hearings will be scheduled in the I near future. I CHANCELLOR'S AGENDA Chancellor's Agenda Item 1-1: Chancellor's Report and Update.
I Dr. Yates reported the following to the Board:
During the past couple of weeks and since the last Board meeting the General I Assembly has begun figure setting for higher education. The Joint Budget Committee has projected approximately a 3.3 percent increase, the projected CPI
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for Boulder and Denver Counties. That projection would result in a little over $17.5 million of base funding to higher education.
In addition, the JBC also recommended buying down the rate of increase in resident tuition to the tune of 2 percent which would mean that in-state tuition would rise roughly 1.3 percent if the 2 percent buy-down were to hold. There are some difficulties in setting the budget and keeping the allocations under the Tabor limits. Therefore, the JBC may make some adjustments in budgets over the next few days.
It is expected that the Long Bill will be introduced sometime next week. It will provide a better sense of what the final numbers will be.
There is also an addition to the budget related to enrollment growth. The CSU System experienced an overall decline in enrollment this year. A corresponding reduction in the base budget appropriation would have been expected. However the CSU System made a proposal to the JBC askin.g them for two considerations in the budget as a result of enrollment: (1) To take into consideration the way it has approached these enrollment declines and the subsequent reduction in funding for the enrollment period of the last few years and (2) To be mindful that part of the difficulty with CSU's enrollment was related to the flood that occurred in late July and to hold harmless a certain portion of that enrollment decline. The JBC did approve that proposal unanimously which will result in a $424,000 reduction. Nevertheless, we will need to carefully study enrollment at all of our campuses and it will continue to be an issue for the CSU System.
Program of Excellence funding was continued. Approximately $750,000 was allocated to increase that.
One portion of the operating budget request had to do with technology support. there was a request in excess of $7 million that was not supported. The JBC was concerned that there did not exist at the time of consideration a statewide plan for technologyor theuseof technology in institutionsofhigheteducation eyenthough individual institutions and systems did have and had submitted individual institutional or system plans. An effort has been made to try to coalesce those individual institutional reports to provide a statewide plan for the use of technology. Whether or not it will carry is yet undetermined.
One additional budget item for the CSU System was the continuation of a request that was approved last year calling for the addition of seats in the Professional Veterinary Medicine Program. The mc approved a request last year for 45 seats over four years -- 15 for the current year and 10 each for the two years succeeding. This was included in the budget to the tune of slightly over $200,000.
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Student financial aid was also increased roughly $5.7 million.
Acting on behalf of the General Assembly, the JBC has continued its rather strong conmiitment to support of higher education in the State of Colorado.
Mr. J. Bliss provided comments regarding the capital budget:
The capital budget recommendations of the JBC in the Long Bill totals a little over $33 million in capital construction funding for the CSU System. Last year we received a little over $20 million which was the largest in anyone's memory. A recommendation slightly more than $9 million has been made for controlled maintenance. Some concern has been expressed that they have spent too much money in capital construction. At this point there will apparently not be any changes in the capital budget.
Dr. Yates added that the Capital Development Committee, the Joint Budget Committee, and the General Assembly as a whole has been very understanding and sympathetic to the difficulties CSU has faced as a result of the flood. They have granted additional latitude in moving funds from one project to another due to the imprecise final numbers that were unavoidable.
Minority graduation goals has been a continuing discussion item with CCH.E. They are now talking about a revision of the long-tenn goals going beyond the year 2000. At the same time the CCHE has taken the opportunity to review the past goals, the processes of implementation, the issue of incentives, penalties, etc. Since the last Board meeting a preliminary draft has been disseminated to institutions for comment about plans for minority graduation goals over the next five to seven years.
Mr. J. Bliss reviewed the legislative summary which outlines where current bills that impact higher education are in the legislative process.
The bill concerning multi-year employment contracts which provides for a limited number of such contracts at higher education institutions has passed the House, passed out of the Senate Education Committee, and is scheduled for second reading in the Senate.
The Governor has signed FIB 1052 which would allow workstudy to be used in for-profit entities.
HB 1162, the Post-Enrollment Options Act amendment, may have a somewhat negative effect on the ability of high school students to use and take higher education courses at institutions of higher education because it would now require students to pay the tuition and then be reimbursed later by the school district if
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they pass the course. Currently, the district is responsible for making those payments.
There are a number of bills dealing with taxation and the Tabor amendment. Most of those are being held in the Senate Appropriations Committee as they shuffle through to decide what they want the final outcome to be. We are following several including BR 1100 which would actually reduce the state tax rate. BR 1256 would take some of the overage above Tabor to the voters requesting that the state keep a portion to be divided equally between higher education capital construction, K-12 capital construction, and highways.
The bill regarding technology which raises the greatest concern is SB 122 which would create a new department of communication and information resources. Our past experience leads to the conclusion that such an added bureaucracy would be somewhat problematic for higher education. Senator Schroeder, the prime sponsor, seems amenable to changes, so we're providing in writing some potential changes for him to consider.
BIB 1168 has been changed to prohibit fraudulent use of social security numbers. The bill is awaiting House concurrence with Senate amendments.
SB 1276 dealing with the availability of student information, is not currently in a shape that either students or higher education feel comfortable with.
Mr. Bliss noted that a summary of the bills that have been postponed indefinitely or killed since the last meeting is attached to the legislative summary.
INSTiTUTIONAL ACTION iTEMS
FLC INSIlIUTIONAL ACTION ITEMS
FLC Agenda Item 1-2: Institutional Responses to Program Reviews.
Dr. Washington made a motion, seconded by Mr. Warren, to approve Agenda Item 1-2.
Dr. Jones explained that program reviews are a very critical function both internally and in having faculty and administrators on campus become more familiar with each other's programs. These are three strong programs, as evidenced by the detail in the report.
Mr. Mabry asked how as president Dr. Jones uses the information in the subsequent year. Dr. Jones responded the information is critical in terms of both short-term and long-term budgetary decisions, especially with reference to staffing. The most fundamental decisions any institution makes is how to allocate the resources for positions. Those decisions must be predicated upon the number of students completing degrees in a
SKI Meeting March 18, 1998 - DRAFT Page 6 Secretary's Agenda 1-1(g) Committees and General Business SBA Meeting - May 6, 1998 I department, what kind of service that department provides to the rest of the institution, the faculty's willingness to be participatory in programs like the human heritage program, I etc. Its most fundamental use is budgetary. Mr. Mabry asked if the strengths and weaknesses that are outlined guide the budgetary issues. Dr. Jones responded that as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the deans I articulate the short-term and long-term programmatic development of any unit and its relationship to the rest of the college, these reviews are critical. One of the benefits to the president is that the information reveals the strengths of junior faculty which will I become useful in the long run and where there may be some need for rejuvenating senior faculty who may begin to play too routine a role.
I Without further discussion the Board unanimously approved the action as stated in Agenda Item 1-2.
I USC INSTITU11ONAL ACTION ITEMS
USC Agenda Item 1-3: Emeritus Rank Designation - Professor Kent Mahan. I Mr. Stratton made a motion, seconded by Dr. Washington, to approve Agenda Item 1-3. Dr. Guerrero explained that Dr. Mahan has given stellar service to the University. This request is USC's way of recognizing the many contributions he has made to the I department. Without further discussion the Board unanimously approved the motion as stated in Agenda Item 1-3.
USC Agenda Item 1-4: Program Review Responses for AY 1996-1997.
Dr. Washington made a motion, seconded by Mr. S. Bliss, to approve Agenda Item 1-4.
Dr. Guerrero echoed the usefulness of the program review process as cited by Dr. Jones. He stated that when you have strong programs, you want to support them, but when there is a need to help out programs, that must be done as well.
Mr. Mabry observed that one of the reports related to automotive parts and service management cited the working relationships between faculty. He asked if that kind of information will provide guidance as to where time and effort will be spent next year. Dr. Wong responded that it will.
Without further discussion the Board unanimously approved the motion as stated in Agenda Item 1-4.
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CSU INSTITUTIONAL ACTION ITEMS
CSU Agenda Item 1-3: Approval of Institutional Academic Program Reviews.
Ms. Putnam made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stratton, to approve Agenda Item 1-3.
Dr. Yates explained that seven program reviews were conducted last year. These responses are not proforma exercises; they contain substantive recommendations. In fact, there are some very dramatically critical comments that are taken very seriously and in some instances have led to such things as alterations in the nature of the departments. For example, for the Department of Accounting in the College of Business this exercise and analysis has resulted in the reorganization of the department. The overall commitment of the University is to do everything possible to underwrite an expansion in the quaiity of academic programs. These program reviews are extraordinarily helpful in guiding the actions of the University, particularly in terms of the allocation of physical and financial resources.
Without further discussion the Board unanimously approved the motion as stated in Agenda Item 1-3.
CSU Agenda Item 14: Approval to Offer the Courses Listed as Out-of-State. as Required by the CCHE Policy.
Ms. Putnam made a motion, seconded by Dr. Washington, to approve Agenda Item 14.
Dr. Crabtree explained that this is a proposal to offer a master's program in psychology to the country of Kuwait. It has been under negotiation for a long period of time. We are confident now that all of the legalities have been covered and that all costs will be covered by the State of Kuwait. CSU does not yet have a signed contract, but it is anticipated soon. This approval will allow the University to move forward once the contract is signed.
Mr. Snowexplaine&thatthe -draft-under considerationis the versiowthat was constructed after receiving comments from the Kuwait government. There are a couple of remaining issues to be negotiated, the most principal of which is what law governs. Kuwait wants their law to govern; CSU wants U.S. law to govern. We are working on a potential way of splitting that so that material things that apply to us are governed by our law and material things with Kuwait are covered by its law.
Mr. S. Bliss asked if CSU offers other out-of-state courses for instruction by CSU to which Dr. Crabtree responded they have in the past. However, Dr. Crabtree believes this is the only program that currently serves out-of-state other than SURGE programs which are deemed out-of-state for distance education purposes. That is in a different category.
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Mr. S. Bliss asked what the genesis of the program in Kuwait is. Dr. Lambom responded it was initiated by a faculty member who had done work in Kuwait. It was designed to train people in the Kuwaiti region to deal with some of the trauma experienced there after the Gulf War. Part of the training includes some clinical work for the Kuwaiti candidates with a master's degree. More recently the program is designed to be more general because those traumas have been addressed.
Dr. Washington stated that in the medical profession there is a fairly active movement of people from that part of the world to come to the U.S. for medical care. Is there any thought given to using this as a recruitment tool to get students to come to our various campuses to pursue other academic endeavors. He believes such an effort would be fairly successful with moderate to little effort. Dr. Lamborn responded that the Graduate School is interested in that particular possibility given the fact that the Asian economic crisis has created some problems for Southeast Asian students.
Mr. Mabry noted two important issues in the proposals: (1) that Kuwait will pay full costs and therefore there will be no state funds involved; and (2) CSU will have full control of admission and academic content. Dr. Crabtree confirmed those assumptions are correct. In addition, two psychology faculty members will serve as the admissions committee.
Without further discussion the Board unanimously approved the motion as stated in Agenda Item 1-4.
CSU Agenda Item 1-5: Program Plan: Approval of the Student Recreation Center Addition Program Plan.
Mr. S. Bliss made a motion, seconded by Mr. Stratton, to approve Agenda Item 1-5.
Dr. Yates explained that about a year ago the students approved an increase in their student fees to finance an addition to the Student Recreation Center of roughly 23,000 square feet. This proposal is a program plan for the construction of that addition.
Without further discussion the Board unanimously approved Agenda Item 1-5.
CSU Agenda Item 1-6: Revenue Bonds: State Board of Agriculture, Colorado State University Student Recreation Center Revenue Bonds, Series 1998 to provide for the Construction of an Addition to the Student Recreation Center.
Mr. S. Bliss made a motion, seconded by Mr. Warren, to approve Agenda Item 1-6.
Mr. Bomotti explained this item is a request to move forward with the sale of the bonds. If approved, it is expected that at the May or June meeting, they will come back for final approvals on the final sale. It is expected that the sale would net $2.8 million in gross
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and they expect market rates to be somewhat similar to what they are today -- just over 5 percent. The joint underwriters will be A.G. Edwards and Dain Rauscher and their representatives as well as bond counsel.
Without further discussion the Board unanimously approved the motion as stated in Agenda Item 1-6.
CSU Agenda Item 1-7: Land: Right-of-Way Deed With the Colorado Department áf Transportation for Widening, Installing Six-Foot (6-Foofl Shoulders and Regrading Colorado Highway 63.
Mr. Garcia made a motion, seconded by Ms. Putnam, to approve Agenda Item 1-7
Mr. Bomotti explained that there is an error in the explanation of the transaction. The property affected is 12.715 acres rather than 12,715 acres.
Without further discussion the Board unanimously approved the motion as stated in Agenda Item 1-7 with noted corrections made by Mr. Bomotti.
CSU Agenda 1-8: Land: Non-Exclusive Easement Agreement From the City of Fort Collins for a 267-Foot Wide, 490-Foot Long Permanent Easement, and a Temporary Construction Easement, 30-Feet Beyond the Permanent Easement in All Directions, at the Frontage Road, South of Prospect Road, Fort Collins. Colorado.
Mr. Warren made a motion, seconded by Mr. Garcia, to approve Agenda Item 1-8.
Mr. Bomotti explained that this is an easement from the City of Fort Collins for a parking lot with access to the Visitor's Center at Prospect and 1-25. The program plan has come to the Board before. This is a facility that is owned by the Board but will house the State Parks and Convention and Visitor's Bureau of the City of Fort Collins, as well as the Environmental Learning Center. Therefore, the City is providing this easement to allow better utilization of the 5-acre site for parking and access.
Without further discussion the Board unanimously approved the motion as stated in - Agenda Item 1-8.
CSU Agenda Item 1-9: Land: Sale of the Rigden Farm.
CSU Agenda Item 1-10: Land: Approval of the Acquisition of Property at the Agricultural Research Development and Education Center.
CSU Agenda Items 1-9 and 1-10 were delayed until after Executive Session.
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SBA Meeting - Mayo, 1998 I FL INSin'LJTIONAL REPORT ITEMS FLC Agenda Item 2-1: Report: Contracts and Grants. I (No action required -- for information only)
Dr.Jones called attention to the Educational Talent Search grant. He acknowledged the assistance of Paul Thayer of CSU who was instrumental in beginning the program at FLC initially and then assisting in making it a free-standing program about four years ago. This is an instance in which the CSU System has worked very effectively.
Dr. Jones also cited Phil Duke who is the Associate Director of the Center of Southwest Studies has become one of the nation's recognized experts on the Native American Graze Repatriation Act (NAGRA) dealing with the dispensation of Native American artifacts. Professor Duke has done an extraordinary job of dealing with about 21 tribes within a 300-mile radius on sensitive negotiations.
FLC Agenda Item 2-2: President's Report. (No action required -- for information only)
Dr. Jones highlighted the following from the report printed in the agenda
• FLC recently held the American Indian science and Engineering Society (PJSES) conference.About 150 Native American high school, community college, and four-year college students attended. Hosting such events is an example of PLC's commitment to helping Native American students throughout the Southwest begin to see higher education as an option for themselves.
The importance of the new facilities that have been built in the last three years is difficult to quantify, but they have been very valuable additions -- the art museum I and art building both built with state funds and the concert hall built with private sector funds. The campus and the region has seen an influx of cultural activities . that would never have come to the region before. Dr. Jones thanked the Board U for their efforts in bringing to fruition the plans for these buildings.
Dr. Jones thanked Mr. Schreiner for his invaluable assistance in resolving some of the personnel decisions that need to be brought to closure before a new president takes over.
Mr. Mabry congratulated Dr. Jones on receiving a couple of honors that were bestowed upon Dr. Jones recently -- he was named 1997 Citizen of the Year by the Durango Area Chamber Resort Association and the 1998 recipient of the University of New Mexico Alumni Association's Royalty Award.
Dr. Janet Jones reported the following to the Board:
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The Executive Council is completing its work on a number of issues that will probably be brought to completion in the next couple of months.
Regarding the program review process, Dr. Janet Jones reported that it is an important and valuable process at the departmental level. It is one of the few times when faculty have an opportunity to work at length on evaluating themselves as a group, evaluating their program, debating changes to be made, and inspecting progress on past goals and setting new goals.
Ms. VanHuysen reported the following to the Board:
A large majority of the student senate recently returned from a conference in Washington, D.C. hosted by the U.S. Student Association. As a result of theft commitment to adopt the President's initiative on race, FLC will hold some diversity discussion panels and some other events during the week of April 6-9.
In addition, as a result of the conference, the student government will hold some financial aid seminars to assist students in understanding the financial aid processes and helping them meet deadlines for next year.
Ms. VanHuysen thanked the Board for the experience she has had over the past two years. It has been a learning experience for her that will serve her well in the future.
Mr. Mabry thanked Ms. VanHuysen for her important contribution as a student representative on this Board. On behalf of the Board he presented her with a small memento of her service on the Board.
Dr. Jones commended Ms. VanHuysen's service to the students of Fort Lewis College. He stated that unequivocally she has been the most effective student body president in his ten years at Fort Lewis College. FLC has been faced with campus issues that required a mature, reflective student voice, someone who was willing to see both sides of the issue. MsrVanHuysen hasbeeirextraordinary in- that-role-- He-thanked her forherJnva1uahl&. contribution.
Mr. Snow echoed Dr. Jones' accolades of Ms. VanHuysen's contribution as a student leader.
Recess
The Board recessed at 10:00 am.
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USC INSTITUTIONAL REPORT ITEMS
I USC Agenda Item 2-1: Report: Contracts and Grants. (No action required -- for information only)
I Dr. Guerrero did not add anything to the report printed in the agenda.
USC Agenda Item 2-4: President's Oral Report. I (No action required -- for information only)
Dr. Guerrero added the following to the report printed in the agenda. . Carl Bernstein, a Pulitzer Prize winning author and reporter, will deliver the 1998 commencement address on Saturday, May 2, 1998, at the Colorado State Fair I Event Center.
Dr. Hector Carrasco, Professor of the History of Religions at Princeton University, I will deliver the 1998 Hersch Lecture at USC on Monday, April 20. I The USC Financial Aid Office was recognized as one of the 10 best initiatives in improving financial aid by the Sally Mae Education Institute for which USC received a $5,000 award.
USC will host a region-wide four-day debate tournament in June for high- achieving Hispanic high school students. This event is coordinated by the national I Hispanic Institute and the Southern Colorado Community Leadership Council. . The Colorado Music Fest Number 5 will take place from June 1 to July 4 I featuring five weeks of concerts, workshops, and music education campus on the USC campus.
I • The USC Ballet Folklorico has been invited to tour and perform in four Japanese cities in August.
I • At the end of the month USC will dedicate the Sangre de Cristo Student Art Gallery on campus and will recognize Mrs. Laverta Hoag for her generous support I of the University over the years. Dr. Guenero expressed thanks to the CSU System staff, particularly Mr. Schreiner I who has been providing extensive assistance recently.
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Dr. Ryan added the following to his printed report:
USC recently hosted the NCAA Division II National Wrestling Championships. It was a very successful event with the highest attendance in the history of the event. USC finished fifth in the country in wrestling and had five All-Americans.
Mr. Warren asked for an explanation of the Freshman College. Dr. Ryan deferred to Dr. Wong. Dr. Wong explained that the freshman college is comprised of a faculty team of two to three who provide interlaced instruction to a freshman assigned to them. The learning community is formed around a thematic line. Nationally, learning communities have taken on the task of providing an intense, cohesive experience at the freshman level that raises the performance of freshman students. The students tend to stay at the institution for all four years. Such a cohesive, tightly supported freshman experience would dramatically address USC's retention issues.
Ms. Latino added the following to her printed report:
The student government has received extensive positive feedback from students regarding the summer school schedule. They do want it to change. Ms. Latino indicated they favor the proposal which will be implemented in the sununer of 1999.
Introduction of Associate General Counsel
Mr. Snow introduced Laurence Pendleton, the CSU System Associate General Counsel who is working out of the Fort Collins office.
CSU JINSTJTU11ONAL REPORT ITEMS
CSU Agenda Item 2-I: Report: Cloning Research Activities.
Dr. Yates introduced University Distinguished Professor Dr. Gordon Niswender, Director - - oftheAnimal-Reproductionand-:Biotechnology..LaboratoIy,4o make apresentatio,ton cloning research activities at CSU.
Dr. Niswender's report focused on embryo splitting and cloning, one of three methods to make animal clones. He defined a clone as a set or series of organisms which are genetically identical. He proceeded to explain the types of procedures that are systematically carried out at CSU and the benefits of that type of research.
Mr. Stratton asked how close are efforts to being able to determine characteristic selection of attributes of a child. Dr. Niswender responded that scientists can be 90+ percent certain of guaranteeing the sex of a child now. CSU does not do that type of research, but the USDA has developed that type of methodology. There is a hospital in Virginia
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that has licensed the rights to that technology and has been taking patients for five or six years, particularly patients with sex chromosome-lined genetic diseases in an attempt to guarantee the offspring of those particular individuals. CSU does not do human research in reproduction. CSU does not do any research even in animals that is not put through a very rigorous examination by CSU's Animal Care and Use Committee. That committee is comprised of several interests, including ethicists and people from outside the University.
Dr. Niswender reported that CSU is very fortunate to have probably the only really widely recognized animal ethicist regarding cloning in this country -- Dr. Bernard Rollin.
Mr. Mabry thanked Dr. Niswender for his informative report.
CSU Aeenda Item 2-2: President's Report and Update. (No action required -- for information only)
Dr. Yates added the following to the report printed in the agenda:
Dr. Yates presented a brochure that has been constructed at CSU to communicate the transformation that CSU has undergone in creating an integrated learning experience.
Dr. Washington complimented the University on compiling a good informational guide for prospective students and offered an editorial comment on a possible improvement.
Dr. Lamborn did not provide an oral report to the Board.
Mr. O'Dorisio did not provide an oral report to the Board.
Executive Session
Upon motion by Mr. S. Bliss, seconded by Dr. Washington, the Board recessed into Executive Session at 10:45 a.m. for the purpose of receiving legal advice on real estate legal matters and personnel issues. Executive Session was held from 10:45 a.m. to 12:02 p.m.
Luncheon Recess
The Board recessed for lunch at 12:02 p.m.
Resume General Business Meetine
The Board resumed its General Meeting in open session following lunch at 12:59 p.m.
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Secretary's Agenda Item 4-1: Follow-Up to the March 5, 1998 Special State Board of Agriculture Meeting to Hear Public Testimony on KTSC.
Mr. Mabry reported that the Board had received a letter from four representatives and one senator from the general Pueblo area which he wished to report for the record. He also reported that a petition containing in the range of 75 signatures signed by Pueblo citizens had been received.
In summarizing the hearing held in Pueblo on March 5, Mr. Mabry commented that he had outlined four options at that time that the Board was considering as it studied what is needed for KTSC and its eventual need to convert to digital from its present analog system. He restated the options as follows: (1) Do nothing and wait to see how things unfold; (2) Initiate a fundraising effort in the Pueblo area to raise the funds that would allow USC to pay for the conversion; (3) Negotiate a joint operating agreement for the operation of the station; and (4) Sell the license. Those are the four options that remain on the table.
Mr. S. Bliss made the following motion: MOVED, that the President of the University of Southern Colorado be directed to form a negotiating team to include legal representation from the State Board of Agriculture to obtain an independent appraisal of the KTSC license and to enter into negotiations with Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting (RMPB) for a joint operating agreement for KTSC and further that such an agreement provide for a definitive time period for the community of Southern Colorado to provide an alternative financial solution to the continuation of KTSC in meeting its mission of education for mass communication majors at USC. An alternative financial solution would provide funding of at least $2 million within 12 to 16 months.
The above forthcoming recommendations will be subject to the approval of the State Board of Agriculture.
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Mr. Mabry invited anyone present in the audience to speak. He acknowledged that there were people who had wanted to be present from Pueblo who were unable to attend because of the inclement weather. He circulated a fax that had been received from one of those who was unable to attend.
Mr. Scully acknowledged receipt of a copy of a memorandum that was prepared relative to an overview and key elements prepared by Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting which purports to be an overview of issues raised in discussion with Mr. Scully pursuant to the direction of the Board previously undertaken by the KTSC committee. He noted for the record that the items identified are accurate but the contents are not accurate. They are
SBA Meeting March 18, 1998 - DRAFT Page 16 Secretaiys Agenda 1-1(q) I Committees and General Business SBA Meeting- May 6, 1998 I not accurate relative to what Mr. Scully reported to this Board a month ago having met with Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting and he has had no further conversations with them since that report.
Mr. Scully further commented that whether the FCC extends the time frame for converting to digital or not, it is imperative that students be taught appropriate I technologies so conversion to digital must proceed. He noted that the flindraising efforts should begin immediately with a target date of raising $2 million by June 1999 as an I appropriate target. Mr. Stratton stated that he happened to be in Washington during the past couple of weeks and had occasion to meet with the FCC chairman on other business. He posed the I question of the conversion date for digital which has now been set at 2003. While that is not a drop-dead date, for this Board to meet its responsibilities it is essential that a I conversion to digital at KTSC occur as soon as possible. Mr. Stratton further commented that this issue is not nor has it ever been a Denver versus Pueblo issue. What people have tried to do for a very long time is to do what is best for I USC, the community, and everyone involved. The Board is comprised of people from I all around the state and has no interest in protecting any Denver interests. Finally, Mr. Stratton commented that he agreed that the Board has been petitioned by a number of credible people at the meeting March 5 as well as letters from legislators, etc. I asking for 12 to 16 months to try to raise funds. He supports the idea of making allowances for such a time frame.
Mr. Hock stated that it is the Board's first responsibility to be focused on the educational value of this station for USC and its students. The decision is not about hard assets or control. It is about achieving USC's mission for students. In the community's effort to raise money, it must direct its efforts at that mission. To teach students with any technology that is not current is comparable to teaching people to use buggy whips when cars are coming on the scene. The Board as well as the community has the responsibility to provide students with an education that enables them to pursue a job using the technology that is currently available. When we come back with a negotiation, it must meet that criteria in terms of both the joint operating agreement and an alternative for the community. The Board will not accept a joint operating agreement that does not enhance what is in place and preserve it in terms of USC's educational mission.
Mr. Hock further commented that it is his understanding that 50 percent of the support for KTSC comes from Colorado Springs. KTSC is rapidly losing ground in Colorado Springs because of the KRMA presence. He believes that conflict is detrimental to both KRMA and KTSC. It is his opinion that those entities should sit down and come to an agreement that will benefit all parties.
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Mr. Hock suggested that all of the Board members reread Ms. Latino's letter to the Board which delineates what the mass communication students believe is essential to the resolution of the KTSC issue. In his view that student point of view expresses the salient issues.
Mr. Mabry commented that the hearing in Pueblo was very helpful to him in sorting out the issue. Much of what the Board heard was emotion and that is very understandable. The people of Pueblo have an emotional attachment to this issue. There were also many unemotional issues out of that testimony. He also heard fairly clearly from a prontent Pueblo citizen who has been very supportive of USC and what it is hying to accomplish that the f'undraising pie is finite and to thaw another $3.5 miffion out of that community to support the needs of conversion for KTSC will thaw those resources away from other significant needs in that community. His conclusion then is that the local community can be represented in a combined organization, that the KTSC call letters can be protected, that the students can be assured of state-of-the-art equipment and facilities upon which to learn and be trained, and the proceeds from the sale of that license can provide a find for significant scholarship base for USC. He believes the interests of USC are best served by selling the license. For these reasons he will not support the motion.
Mr. Stratton moved the friendly amendment of adding a deadline date for fundraising efforts in Pueblo of June 1999. Mr. S. Bliss and Mr. Hock accepted the friendly amendment to now read as follows:
MOVED, that the President of the University of Southern Colorado be directed to form a negotiating team to include legal representation from the State Board of Agriculture to obtain an independent appraisal of the KTSC license and to enter into negotiations with Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting (RMPB) for a joint operating agreement for KTSC and further that such an agreement provide for a definitive time period for the community of Southern Colorado to provide an alternative financial solution to the continuation of KTSC in meeting its mission of education for mass communication majors at USC. An alternative financial solution would provide funding of at least $2 million within 12 to 16 months
The above forthcoming recommendations will be subject to the approval of the State Board of Agriculture.
Dr. Guerrero stated that there are aspects of the motion that have appeal by responding to a number of concerns that have been expressed. By all who have made comments, it is clear that we have a commitment to provide high-quality academic experiences to the students and that KTSC-TV is a valuable asset in that respect and we must assure that we enhance the opportunities for students. It also responds to the request for time and the request from the community to allow time to raise necessary monies for conversion locally.
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Mr. Garcia thanked Mr. Scully for all the time he has spent working to construct a valid course of action. It has been a tough issue and Mr. Scully has done a good job of bringing the Board this far.
He continued that the issue of the sale was difficult for him because he didn't believe he had a handle on the value of the station. That is how the committee started heading toward the joint operating agreement. He has a concern that once the license is sold, the relationship that the purchaser has with the students is going to be based on contract, and that will be short lived once the contract expires. Then it will be necessary to try to negotiate a whole new deal. The Board will no longer have the leverage it had when it was selling the asset, so for him that was a significant issue.
In terms of the joint operating agreement, Mr. Garcia has been a real proponent because it allowed the Board to be in a position to sell the station but also allowed enough time to get a feel for the price and could accommodate the concerns of the community. In Pueblo, USC is marketed as a regional university, a university where people don't sit up on a hill and do academics but get out in the community.
Because of all these concerns, Mr. Garcia supports the motion. It addresses all the issues before the Board, especially the value issue and the ability of the community to raise additional funds. It is important that Dr. Guerrero's committee begin negotiating immediately and fundraising begin immediately. The fundraising effort must include key individuals from the community, state legislative leaders, and federal legislative leaders. It is important to explore the possibility of federal fUnding.
Dr. Guerrero indicated that three or four consultants have been recommended who could I assist in obtaining an appraisal. In addition, Dr. Guerrero has approached some media folks in Washington, D.C. who have provided additional names.
Without further discussion the Board approved the amended motion eight to one with Mr. Mabry opposed.
Motion to Endorse Application Funds.
Mr. Scully stated that it had been brought to his attention by legal counsel that in the memorandum that had been prepared by Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting, they note in the third paragraph, last sentence that the reapplication to the Department of Commerce for funds that would allow for the interconnection of an integrated system was filed. In this paragraph it states, "We anticipate pulling our application in the event that we do not receive endorsement by March 23."
Mr. Scully made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hock, as follows:
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MOVED, that the Board reaffirm the decision made at the last Board meeting that authorizes Dr. Guenero to cooperate with Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting in the application of flmds, but only to use the funds once the joint operating agreement has been presented to and agreed upon by the Board.
Without further discussion the motion was unanimously approved.
Dr. Guerrero indicated he will call James Morgese to begin the negotiations.
Dissolution of the Ad Hoc Committee on KTSC
Mr. Mabry thanked the Ad Hoc Committee on KTSC, with a special thanks to Mr. Scully for chairing the committee, for its commitment to an arduous task and a job well done. He announced the dissolution of the committee now that there is a new negotiating ten under the direction of Dr. Guerrero to carry forward. Mr. Mabry will send a communication to Rocky Mountain Public Broadcasting informing them of the Board's action and the formation of a negotiating committee with Dr. Guerrero as the contact person.
CSU Agenda Item 1-9: Land: Sale of the RiSen Farm.
Dr. Washington made a motion, seconded by Mr. Warren, to approve Agenda Item 1-9.
Mr. Bomotti explained that the Rigden Farm program plan came to the Board in June of 1996. The plan was to relocate the animal science program activity to a new location because of urban encroachment. Working with CSURF, the University moved forward and received five offers. This proposal is that the offer from Wheeler Commercial Property Services be accepted. They submitted the highest dollar amount with the lowest contingencies and requirements for the sale. The proceeds from that sale will be used to relocate the farm in the area of the current ARDEC Agricultural Experiment Station farm.
Without further discussion the Board approved the motion as stated in Agenda Item 1-9.
CSU Agenda Item 1-10: Land: Approval of the Acquisition of Property at the Agricultural Research Development and Education Center.
Mr. S. Bliss made a motion, seconded by Mr. Warren, to approve Agenda Item 1-10.
Mr. Bomotti explained that there are two aspects to this proposal. The land acquisition plan was approved in March 1995 and this proposal is consistent with that program plan as well as the relocation of the Rigden Farm program plan of June 1996. This motion requests approval of the purchase of a particular piece of property defined in Attachment A. The property is 70 to 75 acres, depending on what can be worked out with Larimer
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I County relative to CSUIRF selling off either a 5 or 10-acre property. CSU would purchase the remainder at an appraised value. Current estimates for the appraised value is almost $4,000 per acre.
The second request within the motion is to allow CSU to attempt to purchase other adjacent property to ARDEC working with the Executive Committee to bring each of I those back individually as agreements with the current owners are negotiated.
Without further discussion the Board unanimously approved the motion as stated in Agenda Item 1-10. I CSU Revised AEenda Item 1-2: Sabbatical Leave Recommendations. Mr. Hock made a motion, seconded by Mr. S. Bliss, to approve Agenda Item 1-2.
I Mr. J. Bliss explained that a minor revision appears on page 1-2(a). The Sabbatical leave for Jorge Ramirez is changed from a two-semester sabbatical to a one-semester sabbatical I in the College of Engineering. Without further discussion the Board unanimously approved the motion as revised in U Agenda Item 1-2. I DISCUSSION AGENDA Dr. Yates explained that in many ways these discussions will constitute a status report on developments within the individual institutions and set the stage for any discussion as well I as any direction that the Board may wish to provide to the individual institutions.
Improving the Integration of Technology Into the Educational Process.
FLC
Dr. Jones explained that in the past five years at FLC, technology is the arena in which one would see the most dramatic change in both attitude and aptitude or perspective and practice. During the last 2 to 2-1/2 years dramatic changes in posture and approach have occurred in the use of technology both on campus as well as with reference to off-campus delivery. The areas of progress are outlined in the printed material provided. The primary concern for FLC will be finding ways to marshall in existing budgets the appropriate resources as well as fmd outside resources to fit needs and priorities most appropriately.
Mr. Warren asked if it is possible for the Board to receive a copy of the mentioned survey regarding the faculty's use of computers to which Dr. Jones responded the survey is in process. When it is completed, the results will be shared with the Board.
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Mr. S. Bliss asked how well FLC stands relative to its peers in integrating teóhnology in delivery of education. Who is at the top, middle, etc.? Dr. Jones responded that FLC was positioned more strongly than the other smaller four-year colleges in Colorado according to the senior academic officer at CCHE a year ago. That was the case because FLC had elevated this issue to a priority position and we were using resources wisely in addressing the use of technology for on-campus instruction. In-state FLC would rate strong; nationally there are many institutions that began this focus earlier and would be much stronger. Among national peers, FLC probably ranks in the middle.
Ms. VanHuysen commented that on of the major assets for FLC in achieving technological advances was the approval of the technology fees for students. That motivated a change from the student perspective in increasing the amount of student use due to increased availability of computers as well as updated technology. She agreed that FLC is probably ranked in the middle.
USC
Dr. Wong stated that the most critical issue for USC is faculty and staff training. Over the past three years USC has invested heavily in developing a backbone framework for the campus and now do not allow servers independent of the main system. That has allowed broadcast data signals at about 100 megabytes per second building to building and terminal to terminal. The national average is 10 megabytes per second. USC has had only one down-time of less than 30 minutes during the academic year since the fall term began and two crashes lasting less than three hours.
Dr. Wong continued that efforts are being made to provide more opportunities for faculty to offer Web-based course delivery. This year they are up to five courses being offered on the Web. It appears there will be up to about a dozen by fall term. It will be important to bring all the terminals up to a standard minimum platform.
Dr. Wong concluded by reporting a national report indicates the ratio of the number of students per terminal is 7-1/2 students per terminal. USC is at about 4 students per - - terminakHowever, the-demand is -often veiyhigk-at some-time& and-low- at-others.
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Dr. Harper stated that the use of information technology to enhance learning in the classroom has been an extremely high priority at CSU for a number of years. Recently the JBC asked each institution to submit a technology plan. Although the time frame was very short and therefore difficult, CSU did have background information to address those issues and a specific plan for making progress toward it. Access is a key issue. All dormitory and residence rooms are now hooked up to the network. There is still a major challenge in providing access to students and faculty off campus. Procedures are being
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I implemented shortly that will greatly expand the modem pooi (two to four times) to provide that access.
I Dr. Harper continued that the next issue is providing capability training. Those courses are heavily subscribed. There is also a rapid increase in the numbers of courses on the use of technology to enhance education. Just the increase in the use of electronic mail I and Worldwide Web traffic has been 100 percent and 250 percent in some areas.
The area in which CSU can be less proud in the use of technology is delivery of education off campus. It is growing but not as rapidly as hoped. New leadership in distance and continuing education is in place to identifS' areas of uniqueness and need. We are working to develop programs that meet those kinds of opportunities.
The use of information technology occurs in almost every class. Many classes have theft own Web pages where professors post homework assignments, solutions, old tests, chat I rooms, etc. Two courses are strictly Web-based. One is a writing course that is being piloted on campus and the other an anatomy class in which students can call up images I and do much of theft work via the Web. Mr. S. Bliss asked where CSU would rank among peers in the use of technology. Dr. I Harper responded that in the area of technology on campus and in the classroom CSU would rant in the top quarter in terms of having the campus wired and networked. If there is one good result of the flood, it absolutely required CSU to bring that kind of I technology on line and it was done effectively. In the area of delivering education via technology off campus, CSU has the technological capability but has yet to develop an I aggressive program to utilize that technology in the appropriate areas. Mr. Warren asked how Dr. Harper would rate Cooperative Extension in theft use of technology. Dr. Harper responded that Cooperative Extension has worked very hard to I bring their people and theft offices into the information technology age. In some places they have done very well. In others they are hampered by the fact that a statewide network to deliver information at high speeds is relatively limited. In these instances they have resorted to satellite processes in which CSU can beam information to those stations, but it is not two-way beaming at the same speed, which limits some of the utility. The Cooperative Extension people are well aware of its importance and have been making I significant strides by adding staff to assist people and training sessions for people. Considering the geographic dispersion of theft programs, they have done as well as can be expected. In areas where there is excellent connectivity through state backbones, the I quality of service and what they can deliver is higher than at more remote stations.
Mn S. Bliss stated that he understands CSU delivers 2.8 million electronic mail messages per week which Dr. Harper affirmed. I
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Ms. VanHuysen stated that the issues that all the institutions face are on a statewide level which is why the Colorado Student Association supported SB 122 creating the Department of Technology Communications. While there are valid concerns about the added bureaucracy and the funding, creating a bureaucracy to regulate technology is inevitable. I Students don't believe CCHE or the State Board of Agriculture can effectively handle managing technology within Colorado institutions of higher education. Furthermore, there is a generation gap when it comes to technology. Faculty often feel that technology will eliminate people in delivering education. Students see it as enhancing delivery in the form of being able to access more information to do better research and to be able to interact with students nationally and internationally, especially in the classroom. There needs to be a greater enhancement of what faculty understand in technology so they are the ones driving how it is incorporated into the curriculum.
Ms. VanHuysen continued by stating that disparities between incoming freshmen can be addressed through technology and will then have a positive effect on retention efforts.
Mr. O'Dorisio commented that technology is not just an enhancement of education, it is going to be a requirement. Students must be proficient users of technology to compete in the job market. Dr. Lamborn challenged the notion that faculty ought to spend as much time becoming I current with the latest technology as they do their disciplines. What is needed are support people who can help faculty use technology in ways that are driven by intellectual and teaching concerns they have. If every single faculty must learn how to individually construct a web page, an extraordinary waste in resources in terms of intellectual capital will occur. A basic level of literacy is absolutely necessary but there must be staff and support people to keep up so everyone is not reinventing the wheel daily. There are also many legal issues that need to be examined before mistakes are made. There is a grapevine on campus which says if you post something on the web, you lose whatever claim you may have to intellectual property rights. Also, there have been articles in The I Chronicle of Higher Education indicating that the quality of term papers has dramatically decreased since students began to get more of their data on the web because there is much - less -quality controlr These kinds of-issues--need tobe -resolved; Dr.- Lamborn is..veiy.....- I impressed by Dr. Harper's leadership in the technology arena and the increased use of technology on campus. I Dr. Janet Jones stated that she remains concerned at the assumption that technology using any definition will automatically enhance education. Technology is a means and not an end in itself. Given the high cost of maintaining technology and preventing it from becoming obsolete at a rapid rate, and if it is necessary in order to do that to take money away from other proven educational practices, there is a real need for greater research on whether technology does increase or decrease the quality of education. That must be done with respect to a number of different types of technology. It is important to focus on
SBA Meeting March 18, 1998 - DRAFT Page 24 I Secretary's Agenda 1-1(y) I Committees and General Business SEA Meeting - May 6, 1998 I particular areas of technology so that valid comparison can be made to brainstorm good solutions about different ways to improve the quality of education.
Dr. Janet Jones continued that a study done a number of years ago found that it required about 100 hours of production time to create a very high-tech multi-media presentation . for one hour of classroom time that dove-tailed with what the professor was actually I trying to do with students in the classroom. Even if that production time is reduced by half, if one is teaching in the classroom 12 to 15 hours a week, there is not going to be I enough hours in the week of preparation time to do that. Dr. Joel Jones commented that we need to redefine the entire educational enterprise. He believes that is being done at FLC. FLC is the only school in Colorado that requires students to take a course in information literacy. Dr. Janet Jones chaired the committee that instituted that requirement. So while Dr. Janet Jones may be a skeptic, she has also helped the institution move in the right direction. It is important that technology not just be piled on an old structure. U Recess The Board recessed at 2:25 p.m.
Resume General Meetine
The Board resumed its general meeting at 2:40 p.m.
Improving Undergraduate Education
FLC
Dr. Jones reported that most of FLC ' s recognitions or resuits of surveys over the past couple of years produce evidence that reflect FLC as an institution that specializes in undergraduate education. Probably an area that continues to challenge the institution is advising. Efforts to improve advising to help students make wise choices about courses that fit their need, their major, and their aptitude continue as a major focus. The goal is to help students be truly intellectually engaged so they will want to stay in school. FLC is working to develop an advising process that will reflect the kind of intrusive, almost interventionist approach that is common with at-risk students for all students.
USC
Dr. Wong reported that USC desires to provide more data-driven decisions related to program-in-classroom assessment at the request of faculty and students. This purpose of this effort is to use instructional assessment strategies to guide some of the critical decisions that will be made. USC just completed interviews for a Director of Instructional
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Assessment who will report to the Provost. Mother issue important to the faculty is to be sure the USC educational imprint is on students who graduate from the institution with an appreciation for learning throughout their life. That will be achieved through the general education program. USC has also devised an advising task force to study effective ways of advising students and the quality of advising.
Mr. Mabry commented that during his tenure on the Board the issue of ineffective advising has continued to be a concern. He asked why it continues to surface as an issue. Dr. Wong responded that the incentive system in academia has not always had advising at the top of the list of priorities. USC's new post-tenure policy identifies one definition of service as good advising.
Ms. VanHuysen stated that often times students are paired with faculty who, though well intentioned, may not know what is required for a student in a certain major and therefore do not offer appropriate advising. It is essential that advising be designed to assist the specific student and when that is available, it is the student's responsibility to seek that assistance.
Dr. Ryan commented that there is a time-energy commitment to effective advising. He agreed that there must be an incentive and a reward to making that commitment and providing effective advising.
Dr. Lambom added the dimension that in a large university there are several levels of advising -- pre-major advising, advising for majors, and career-oriented advising. All of them require different packages of information, all very comprehensive. Faculty are best equipped to handle advising for majors because it deals with information they know. When requirements change, they are aware of those changes, etc.
Mr. Scully proffered that perhaps there ought to be a number of courses that are relevant for all students that would get the student engaged in the learning process and advising would have minimal negative impact in the early stages.
---Dr. Yates responded4o Mr. Scully's comments bystating-that mosLinstitutionsareirying to establish just such an opportunity through a core curriculum or general education requirements. That core should form the basis for further learning as well as the major. That core curriculum attempts to challenge student and faculty, to begin the process of developing cognitive skills, the ability to reason, to assimilate data, to distill information, all those kinds of things. In the mid-'60s and during the '70s, faculty and administrators listened to students who expressed the desire to choose for themselves what they needed and wanted to know. Institutions gave students the curriculum and created a smorgasbord approach to undergraduate education. Higher education is now beginning to eliminate those courses in the first couple of years that simply do not have the breadth and depth to form the basis for later learning.
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Dr. Washington asserted that students are receiving virtually no "real-world" advising. In addition to academic advising, advising should also include a component of people who are totally removed from academia advising students entering specific fields as well as general advising about what's contributes to living a full life. One of the dimensions that is all-important in that regard is the inñision of ethics into the curriculum or training.
Dr. Yates responded by describing the various elements which comprise a broad and liberal education. These are the elements that are important if higher education is to produce graduates who can live and contribute in a social and political democracy. csU
Dr. Crabtree commented that research universities have special challenges and opportunities when it comes to undergraduate education. CSU is not a typical research university. In many ways, the faculty have, for many years, dedicated themselves to the undergraduate education mission of the institution. Faculty are involved with students in a mutual learning process. Much of what we say about technology, for instance, and how there's a generational gap is actually an advantage. Why would faculty not want to learn from students when it comes to technology? If we believe that academe is a place where we can learn together (and we can and do learn from students), then technology should not daunt us; it should be an opportunity for us.
With regard to the core curriculum, CSU is in the midst of revamping the core and creating a good core. In the core we're trying to define areas of knowledge students need for preparation for life-long learning. The core will also have a freshman inquiry course required of all entering students. It will have two components: a significant intellectual component based on the ethical dilemmas of living in a democracy as well as survival skills in a complex world (reading, writing, thinking, computing, speaking, conducting research in a library, and writing a significant research paper. The freshman inquiry would be fewer than 20 students taught by a full professor. There will also be a global and cultural requirement. There will also be a history requirement through which the skills of chronological reasoning will be taught. There will be some integrated elements that run through the four years and at the end there will be a capstone course to pull together all the threads of an undergraduate education in a disciplinary way.
Mr. Scully asked if, as CSU approaches the delivery of the core, the great teachers of the institution will be there front and center and will that curriculum be identified because it will be of interest to the minds of young people and important later on for some cultural or other purpose. Dr. Crabtree responded that CSU had 600 courses in the core at one time because of all the political compromises that had occurred. It is now down to 70 courses. A blue ribbon faculty committee will work with the Provost for Undergraduate Studies which screen all the courses that are coming into the core framework. Those courses have to be foundational courses in a discipline. They should be addressing the foundational ways of knowing and methodologies in a discipline. They should also have
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interdisciplinary connections. The other factor in setting that core is listening to students who complete the freshman inquiry. The challenge will be to find a way to reallocate faculty effort so that in the 135 sections of freshman inquiry there will be a professor. You can get along very well in large classes as long as you have a foundation in small classes, so there will always be a mix at a large university.
Dr. Yates thanked everyone for a good discussion and stated that it is this kind of exchange that was envisioned for these kinds of reports.
Dr. Guerrero announced that Interstate 25 from Monument Hill to Pueblo has been closed and the University of Southern Colorado is being closed at this time.
Adjournment
Upon motion by Mr. S. Bliss, seconded by Mr. Garcia, the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
John W. Bliss Secretary/Treasurer
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HUMAN RESOURCES ADVISORY COMMITTEE TELECONFERENCE MEETiNG Monday, April 6, 1998 110 Sixteenth Street, Suite 640 Denver, Colorado
Present: Del Hock, Chair; Stewart Bliss; Patrick Garcia; Chuck Mabry; Janet Jones; Steve O'Dorisio; John Bliss; Beverly Michoski.
The teleconference meeting of the Human Resource Advisory Committee was called to order on Monday, April 6, 1998, by Del Hock at 1:37 p.m. Since the purpose of the meeting was to discuss a personnel issue, the committee met in executive session.
The committee's recommendation will be brought before the Board at the June meeting.
The Human Resources Advisory Committee meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
John W. Bliss Secretary/Treasurer Secretaiy's Agenda Committees and General Business SBA Meeting - May 6, 1998 2-1
MATTERS FOR ACTION:
Nondelegable Personnel Actions.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
MOVED, that the State Board of Agriculture approve nondelegable personnel actions
as submitted by Fort Lewis College, University of Southern Colorado, andlor Colorado
State University.
EXPLANATION:
At is May 3, 1995 meeting, the State Board of Agriculture approved a policy delegating personnel power to the institutional presidents with the exception of specific personnel actions. This agenda item allows for action on any such personnel decisions.
Consent Itemx Action Item, Report Item_ Secretary's Agenda Committees and Generai Business SBA Meeting - May 6, 1998 2-1(a)
COLORADO STATE UMVERSITY
LEAVE OF ABSENCE
NAME DEPARThLENT FROM TO TYPE
Early, Alan Chem/Bioresource Eng. 04-01-98 06-30-98 LWOP Kirby, Patricia M. Forest Science/CEMML 02-05-98 02-28-98 LWOP Morgan, John W. Earth Resources 03-01-98 06-30-98 LWOP Rondeau, Renee Fish/Wildlife Biology 03-11-98 04-19-98 LWOP Wilkins-Wells, John Sociology 03-15-98 03-31-98 LWOP Wolfelt, Susan Univ Health Services 03-30-98 04-02-98 LWOP Secretary's Agenda Committees and General Business SBA Meeting - May 6, 1998 3-1
MATtERS FOR ACtION:
FutUre Meeting Dates.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No action required - for information only
EXPLANATION:
Approved Meetings: May 6, 1998 Fort Collins June 10, 1998 Denver September 3, 1998 Pueblo October 8, 1998 Durango October 9, 1998 (SBA Retreat) Durango December 1-2, 1998 Fort Collins February 3, 1999 Denver March 17, 1999 Denver
Consent Item Action Item Report Item Secretary's Agenda I Committees and General Business SBA Meeting - May 6, 1998 I 4-1
MATTERS FOR ACTION:
Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Award Winners for 1997-98.
RECOMMENDATION:
No action required -- for information only.
I EXPLANATION: The State Board of Agriculture and its institutions are committed to excellence in undergraduate I teaching. To support this commitment, the Board established at its May 1993 meeting the State Board of Agriculture Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching Awards. Through this policy the Board annually recognizes one faculty member from each of the three CSU System institutions I for excellence in undergraduate teaching. Each institutional presidents will present the recipient of the award from his institution to the Board. The Board president, on behalf of the Board, will I present each winner with a commemorative plaque and a cash award.
I Consent Item Action Item ...... Report Itemx I CHANCELLOR' S AGENDA
May 6, 1998 PAGE
Chancellor's Report and Update ...... 1-1 through 1-1(e)
Unfinished Business
New Business Chancellor's Agenda SBA Meeting - May 6, 1998 1.-I
MATTERS FOR ACTION:
Chancellor's Report and Update.
RECOMMENDED ACTION:
No action required -- for information only.
EXPLANATION:
Dr. Aibert C. Yates, Chancellor, will present an update on current issues within and pertaining to the Colorado State University System.
Consent Itetn_ Action Item ... Repoit ltem..L.. Chancellor's Agenda SBA Meeting - May 5, 1998 1-1(a)
CHANCELLOR'S REPORT
Legislative Update
Given how quickly issues develop and change in the legislative arena, a current legislative status report will be provided at the SBA meeting.
Policy on Affirmative Action Goals
A draft of the proposed CCI{E policy for Affimiative Action Goals is attached.
Chancellor & Staff Visits to USC and FLC.
The Chancellor's Office staff visited Fort Lewis College and the University of Southern Colorado. Both trips were productive. Chanceilofs Agenda SBA Meeting - May 6,1998 bl(b) SECTION I DRAFT
PART Q POLICY ON AFFIRMATIVE ACTION GOALS
1.00 Introduction
The Commission was directed by the legislature to establish affirmative action policies for the Commission, governing boards, and institutions. In April 1987, the CommIssion reviewed a report on minority faculty, administrator, and student representation in Colorado higher education. The repn conclusively demonstrated that minorities are underrepreserned when compare96their percentage of the general population.
This revised policy addresses the following issues:
• That the staff would propose a continuous improvement model for Commission consideration and review; • That this model would include multiple indicators of institutional progress; • That the model would try to provide more flexibility so that each institution, within its role and mission, will have more options for success; and • That governing boards and institutions will support precollegiate programs as a budgetary priority in seeking new appropriations for higher education.
This policy establishes the Commission's commitment to increasing diversity. It establishes a continuous improvement model and a process to be followed for institutions that do not show improvement.
2.00 Statutory Authority
By statute, theColorado Commission on Higher Education has the responsibility to establish affirmative action policies. The statute (C.R.S. 23-1-108(1)), duties and power of the tommission with rejard to s3&ernwidS planning, reads: -
Adopt statewide affirmative action policies for the commission, governing boards and state-supported institutions of higher education. Responsibility for implementation of such policies shall be reserved to the boards.
3.00 Statewide Model for Continuous Improvement
CCHE staff will generate an annual report for each institution showing their most recent five years' data on the percentage and number of minority students, faculty and staff. In March of each year, CCHE will review a five-year trend of the specific
Proposed Policy I-Q-1 April 2, 1998 1 Chancellor's Agenda I SBA Meeting - May 6, 1998 1-1(c) information listed in section 4.00. The review will focus on the achievement of I continuous improvement shown in percentage increases, numerical increases, or both. In addition, the CCHE will monitor state demographics to provide a comparative I context for the continuous improvement model (see attached draft report). The annual reports are intended to provide some measures related to the following I statewide "best practices" for diversity planning. 3.01 Best Practices I - 3.01.01 Each institution will establish a plan, including diversity goals which are qualitative and quantitative as well as long-term and short-term in character. I These goals will contain a leadership statement outlining a vision that is consistent with the institution's role and mission. Institutional goals will also include a timetable for their achievement and mechanisms for the monitoring, I accoimtthility, and evaluation of diversity plans. Each institutional plan shall include goals to increase the enrollment, retention, and graduation of underrepresented minority students. Such plans shall also include goals thr the I hiring, retention, and promotion of underrepresented minority faculty and staff. Institutional goals and the timetables for their achievement shall be I incorporated into the overall statewide goals. 3.01.02 Each institution will issue an annual report on the achievement of its diversity goals, including a response to issues raised by CCHE during the March I review. I 3.02 Five-Year Review - The Conirnision will conduct a five-year review in 2003 that will address the I following issues: i) Comparison of statewide demographic data to evaluate the progress made I toward achieving diversity.
.. 2) The calculation of African American, Asian, Hispanic, and Native American I diversity achievement to determine if each group continues to be underrepresented. -
I 3.03 For institutions not showing continuous improvement:
1) In March of each year CCHE will noti' governing boards if data elements I show declines in the current year.
Proposed Policy I-Q-2 April 2, 1998 Chancdllofs Agenda SBAMeeting - Mayó, 1998 1-1(d)
2) Each governing board will have a review process consistent with its own diversity plan from section 3.01 and, if needed, intervene in declining areas over a one- to two-year period.
3) If an area shows decline for three consecutive years, CCHE will request a formal governing board review, including an external review Ieaof relevant progress and policies and report back on changes suggested by the external review team. I
4.00 Definitions of Data Elements to be Considered in the Annual Report for Each Institution. . I
General Report Format
The Cornrniss ion staff will generate a report for each campus showing the most recent five years of data for each element. A statewide summary report will also be generated. Minority student data will include Colorado residents only, except for Fort Lewis College where all Native American students will be included. See attached draft report. Definitions for Reported Data Elements I STUDENT DATA - All data for this category will be extracted from the CCBE Student Unit Record Data System I Undergraduate headeount - Number and percentage of Colorado resident minority students among all enrolled undergraduate students excluding extended studies students.
Graduate headcount - Number and percentage of Colorado resident minority students among all enrolled graduate students excluding extended studies I students. - • .1 -- 3y Retiütion- Freshr)in in first ffljtffl enthiledin following faW(perc&taje or students enrolled two consecutive fall semesters) for all first-time fuji-time degree seeking undergraduate students who are Colorado residents. I 4) Graduation - the number and percentage of minority students who are Colorado residents receiving degrees at the following levels:
Certificates Associate of Arts/Sciences Associate of Applied Science Two-year to four-year uansfer Bachelor's
Proposed Policy • I-Q-3 April 2, 1998 I Chancellor's Agenda I SBA Meeting - May 6, 1998 1-1(e) • Master's Doctorate's First Professional
I FACULTY/STAFF DATA - All data for this category will be reported from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System Fall Staff Survey and the CCITE Supplemental Fall Staff Survey. Note: Faculty data by tenure status will include I four-year colleges and universities only; community college faculty are not I reported by rank and tenure. Full-tbne faculty headcount - Number and percentage of full-time minority I faculty members. Full-time faculty with tenure - Number and percentage of tenured minority I faculty members. Full-time non-tenured faculty on tenure track - Number and percentage of non-tenured minority faculty members that have the potential of receiving I tenure.
New hires - Nunter and percentage of newly hired minority faculty members including tenure track positions.
Other Staff - Number and percentlge of full-time permanent minority employees in the following categories: I Executive, admThictrve and Other professionals . Technical and paraprofessiona' I Clerical and secretarial Skilled crafts Sen'ice/maintenance 5.00 Legislative Initiative
Beginning fisW year 1999-2000, CCHE and the Governing Boards of Higher Education wilJ develop a proposal to request state funding for precollegiate programs. The purpose of this effort will be to increase higher education opportunities for I disadvantaged students. The proposal will address the following: I 1) Geographic priorities for new or expanded programs. Academic priorities (such as test preparation) for participating students. Accountability measures. I 4) State funding request.
I Proposed Policy I-Q-4 April 2, 1998 I I I [TI I I I I I
I Ce C I -o Ct >- C I C I I I I I I LI I FORT LEWIS COLLEGE
INSTITUTIONAL ACTION ITEMS
May 6, 1998
Operating Budget Revision Fiscal Year 1997-98 ...... 1-1 through 1-1(c) approval of Degree Candidates ...... 1-2 thieritus Rank Designation ...... 1-3
1999.00 Five Year Capital Construction Program ...... 1-4 through 1-4(b)
Fort Lewis College Faculty Handbk Revision: Article VII (Faculty Personnel Policies), Section 4b (Academic Ranks) and Section 5C (Tenure) ...... 1-5 through 1-5(b)
Approval of the Naming of the Admission Building in Honor of the Kroeger Family ...... 1-6 through 1-6(a) I
Fort Lewis College 1-1 I SEA Meeting - May 6, 1998 I EPA,
MATTERS FOR ACTION:
I Operating Budget Revision, Fiscal Year 1997-98 I RECOMMENDED ACTION:
MOVED,that the State Board of Agriculture approve the proposed revisions to the 1997-98 fiscal year operating budget for Fort Lewis College. I
EXPLMATION:
Prepared by Jayne Brown, Director of Budgets
The budget revisions are necessary to increase the spending authority in those funds which have realized additional revenues or have had other significant changes. These changes are consistent I with State Board of Agriculture spending priorities, and Board approval is required by SEA budget policy. Only those budgets requiring an increase in spending authority are presented for I approval.
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FORT LEWIS COLLEGE Education and General Proposed Revised Budget Fiscal Year 1997-98
Original Revised Increase Budget Budget or 1997-98 1997-98 (Decrease)
REVENUE S
Beginning Fund Balance $ 420,000 $ 2,454,579 $ 2,034,579
State Appropriations: General Fund 9,328,681 9,328,681 0 Native American Funding 3,535,802 3,535,802 0
Total State Appropriations 12,864,483 12,864,483 0
Other Revenue: Tuition 11,248,540 11,625,225 376,685 Other 1,071,500 1,295,315 223,815
Total Other Revenue 12,320,040 12,920,540 600,500
Total Revenue Sources $ 25,604,523 $ 28,239,602 $ 2,635,079
Instruction 11,690,837 11,869,676 178,839 Public Service 14,838 25,183 10,345 Academic Support 3,721,540 4,395,003 673,463 Student Services 2,234,205 2,784,458 550,253 Institutional Support 3,702,201 4,287,198 584,997 Oper & Maintenance of Plant 2,179,259 2,266,377 87,118 Scholarships & Fellowships 586,833 544,683 (42,150) Transfers 983,084 1,570,289 587,205 General Reserve 491,726 496,735 5,009
Total Expenditures $ 25,604,523 $ 28,239,602 $ 2,635,079 Fort Lewis College SEA Meeting - May 6, 1998 1-1(b) FORT LEWIS COLLEGE Auxiliary Enterprises Proposed Revised Budget Fiscal Year 1997-98
1997-98 Revised Budget 1997-98 Auxiliary Increase Original Facilities Athletic Health or Budget Income Fund Fund Fund Total (Decrease) REVENUE BUDGET
Student Fees 1,171,128 534,390 461,132 191,875 1,187,397 16,269 Sales and Services 9,212,071 9,046.029 56,916 201,618 9,304,563 92,492 Auxiliary support 0 (137,514) 84,724 52,790 0 0 Interest Income 200,000 240,000 240,000 40,000 DHUD Interest Subsidy 16,964 16,964 16,964 0 Transfer from Fund Balance (capital projects) 0 750,000 750,000 750,000
Total Revenues 10,600,163 10,449,869 602,772 446,283 11,498,924 898,761
EXPENDITURE BUDGET operating Expenses 6,950,000 5,983,804 518,048 393,493 6,895,345 (54,655) Debt Service 1,073,333 1,073,333 1,073,333 0 Repair and Replacement 197,800 1,144,800 1,144,800 947,000 Allocation of General Administration, Computing and Plant Costs 1,571,631 1,434,117 84,724 52,790 1,571,631 0
Total Expenditures 9,792,764 9,636,054 602,772 446,283 10,685,109 892,345
AVAILABLE FOR WORKING 807,399 813,815 0 0 813,815 6,416 CAPITAL AND RESERVE I FORT LEWIS COLLEGE Other Auxiliary Funds Proposed Revised Budget Fiscal Year 1997-98
1997-98 1997-98 Increase
Original Revised - or Budget Budget (Decrease) REVENUE S
Asseciated Student Government 759,045 794,184 35,139
EXPENDITURES
Associated Student Government 759,045 794,184 35,139 I Fort Lewis Coflege SEA Meeting - May 6, 1998 1-1(c)
FORT LEWIS COLLEGE Student Financial Aid Proposed Revised Budget Fiscal Year 1997-98
1997-98 1997-98 Increase Original. Revised or Budget Budget (Decrease) Federal Funds Perkins Loan Program 500,000 526,000 26,000
Supplemental Educ. Oppor. Grant (SEOG) 128,278 128,278 - Pell Grants 1,500,000 1,800,000 300,000 Federal Work Study 168,996 186,726 17,730
Total Federal Funds 2,297,274 2,641,004 343,730
State Funds State Student Incentive Grant 23,000 27,978 4,978
Colorado Work Study 216,647 216,647 - Athletic Awards 105,000 102,904 (2,096) Academic & Performing Arts Schol. 189,010 191,106 2,096
Colorado Student Grants 496,169 496,169 -
Part Time Awards 5,016 5,016 - Loan Match 10,200 17,444 7,244
Total State Funds 1,045,042 1,057,264 12,222
Institutional Funds First Generation Scholarships 104,620 109,595 4,975 General Scholarships 208,146 211,021 2,875
Federal Work Study Match (25 96) 56,332 62,242 5,910
SEOG Match (25%) 42,759 42,759 - Western Undergraduate Exc. (WUE) 231,308 181,308 (50,000)
Total Institutional Funds 643,165 606,925 (36,240)
Total Student Financial Aid 3,985,481 4,305,193 319,712 1-2 Fort Lewis College SBA Meeting - May 6, 1998 6RVped
MATTERS FOR ACTION:
ACTION:
MOVED, that the State Board of Agriculture approve the
granting of specified degrees to those candidates completing
the requirements at the end of the Spring Trimester, 1998
EXPLANATION:
This item was prepared by Dr. Stephen A. Roderick, Vice President for Academic Affairs.
The Office of Records is processing 416 applications for Baccalaureate Degrees for Spring Trimester, 1998. Those individuals have been approved by the faculty as candidates for degrees, providing they have satisfactorily completed the required hours and have attained the required grade point average.
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MATTERS FOR ACTION:
Emeritus Rank Designation
ACTION:
MOVED, that the State Board of Agriculture approve the conferral
of rank of Professor Emeritus upon those faculty whose names
appear below:
John A. Campbell Professor of Geology Clifford B. Capp Associate Professor of Mathematics Richard A. Gibbs Professor of Mathematics Marvin L. Giersch Professor of Education and Exercise Science Gary D. Knight Professor of Education Harry C. Rosenberg Associate Professor of Mathematics
EXPLANATION:
Prepared by Dr. Stephen A. Roderick, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Consent Item X Action Item _____ Report Item Fort Lewis College SEA Meeting - May 6, 1998
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MATTERS FOR ACTION:
1999-00 Five Year Capital Construction Program
MENDED ACTION:
MOVED, that the State Board of Agriculture approve the Five Year
Capital Construction Program f or Fort Lewis College.
EXPLANATION
Prepared by Robert Dolphin, Jr., Vice President for Business and Finance.
The Capital Construction Budget Request for Fort Lewis College includes the request for moveable equipment relating to Phase II of the Science Expansion and Renovation Project and construction funds for the Hesperus Hall Replacement project.
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Fort Lewis College I SBA Meeting - May 6, 1998 1-5 L I MATTERS FOR ACTION: I Fort Lewis College Faculty Handbook Revision: Article VII (Faculty Personnel Policies) Section 4b (Academic Ranks)and I Section SC (Tenure) I ACTION: I MOVED, that the State Board of Agriculture approve the proposed
I editorial clarifications to the Fort Lewis College Faculty L Handbook, Article VII, Sections 4b and Sc. I EXPLANATION:
I Prepared by Dr. Stephen A. Roderick, Vice President for Academic Affairs on behalf of the Faculty Executive Council. I The Faculty Executive Council has ratified the Faculty Assembly (non-quorum) decision to modify the Tenure and Promotion Policies. Rules Committee recommended these editorial changes to clarify the relationship between promotion and tenure. The changes are I consistent with the intent of the current promotion and tenure policies and with past practice. Faculty may apply for promotion or tenure at any time; decisions about promotion and tenure need I not occur concurrently. LI