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RADFORD UNIVERSITY BOARD OF VISITORS MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2017 MARTIN HALL, THIRD FLOOR MARY ANN JENNINGS HOVIS MEMORIAL BOARD ROOM RADFORD, VIRGINIA MINUTES BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT Mr. Mark S. Lawrence, Rector Mr. Randolph “Randy” J. Marcus, Vice Rector Mr. Robert A. Archer Dr. Jay A. Brown Mr. Gregory A. Burton Ms. Krisha Chachra Dr. Rachel D. Fowlkes Dr. Susan Whealler Johnston Mr. James R. Kibler, Jr. J.D. Ms. Karyn K. Moran Ms. Georgia Anne Snyder-Falkinham Ms. Lisa Throckmorton Dr. Jason “Jake” Fox, Faculty Representative (non-voting advisory member) Ms. Jessica Wollmann, Student Representative (non-voting advisory member) BOARD MEMBERS ABSENT Dr. Debra “Deb” K. McMahon Mr. Steve A. Robinson Dr. Javaid Siddiqi OTHERS PRESENT President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. Mr. Richard S. Alvarez, Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer Mr. Joe Carpenter, Vice President for University Relations and Chief Communications Officer Dr. Kenna Colley, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Ms. Lisa Ghidotti, Director of State Government Relations Mr. Danny M. Kemp, Vice President for Information Technology and Chief Information Officer Mr. Robert Lineburg, Director of Athletics Ms. Wendy Lowery, Vice President for University Advancement Ms. Katherine “Kitty” McCarthy, Vice President for Enrollment Management Ms. Margaret McManus, University Auditor Mr. Chad Reed, Associate Vice President for Budget and Financial Planning Ms. Ashley Schumaker, Chief of Staff, Office of the President Ms. Susan Trageser, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs Ms. Mary Weeks, Secretary to the Board of Visitors and Senior Assistant to the President Radford University Board of Visitors Meeting December 8, 2017 Minutes Mr. Allen Wilson, Senior Assistant Attorney General, Commonwealth of Virginia Radford University faculty and staff BOARD ROOM DEDICATION President Brian O. Hemphill, Ph.D. opened the Mary Ann Jennings Hovis Memorial Board Room dedication program welcoming members of the Board of Visitors, guests, former Rector Chris Wade and former Board of Visitors member Mary Campbell. President Hemphill expressed gratitude to the members of the Jennings and Hovis families, especially Bob Hovis, for attending the dedication. Ms. Lisa Ghidotti, Director of State Government Relations, brought greetings and comments from The Honorable Ralph Northam, Lieutenant Governor of Virginia; The Honorable Mark Herring, Attorney General of Virginia; The Honorable Eileen Filler-Corn Virginia House of Delegates; The Honorable Mark Keam, Virginia House of Delegates; and The Honorable Joseph Yost, Virginia House of Delegates. Rector Mark Lawrence spoke of the mentorship Mary Ann provided to new Board of Visitors members. Ms. Karyn K. Moran read a proclamation from Governor McAuliffe, which is hereby attached as Attachment A and made a part thereof. Former Rector Chris Wade brought heartfelt memories of working with Mary Ann, noting that she was dedicated to helping others and providing opportunities. At the end of the program, the lettering was unveiled, and the room will now be known as the Mary Ann Jennings Hovis Memorial Board Room. Members of the Jennings and Hovis families joined President Hemphill and members of the Board of Visitors, past and present, in concluding the dedication program. CALL TO ORDER Mr. Mark S. Lawrence, Rector, called the Board of Visitors meeting to order at 9:45 a.m. in the Mary Ann Jennings Memorial Board Room, Third Floor, Martin Hall, Radford University, Radford, Virginia. Rector Lawrence welcomed new Board of Visitors member, Ms. Lisa Throckmorton. APPROVAL OF AGENDA Rector Lawrence requested a motion to approve the Board of Visitors agenda as published. The motion was made by Mr. Randolph “Randy” J. Marcus, and it was seconded by Mr. Robert A. Archer. The agenda was unanimously approved. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Rector Lawrence requested a motion to approve, as a block vote, the minutes, as published, of the: September 15, 2017 Board of Visitors meeting; the May 4, 2017 Mini-Retreat; and the July 28, 2017 New Board Member Orientation. Dr. Jay A. Brown so moved, and Mr. Marcus seconded the motion. The minutes were unanimously approved, and a copy of the approved minutes can be found at http://www.radford.edu/content/bov/home/meetings/minutes.html. PRESIDENT’S REPORT President Hemphill opened his comments with appreciation to Ms. Heather Miano, Executive Director of Administration, for serving as Chair of the planning group for the Holiday Gathering. He went on to announce that Dr. Ann Marie Klotz, the new Vice President for Student Affairs, and Ms. Mildred Johnson, the new Dean of Admissions, will both be joining the Radford family at the start of the Spring 2018 term. President Hemphill provided an update on state government relations, legislative priorities, the progress of initiatives by Growth4VA, and comments on the forthcoming 2018-2020 Biennium state Radford University Board of Visitors Meeting December 8, 2017 Minutes budget. He also announced that Radford University Advocacy Day will be held in Richmond form January 24-25, 2018. President Hemphill reported that partnership agreements have been signed with George Mason University, Northern Virginian Community College, New River Community College and several international and corporate partners. He went on to recognize the more than 180 students, faculty, staff and community leaders who participated on the Strategic Planning Task Force and subgroups and who worked this past year on the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. Three people of note for special recognition were Drs. Kenna Colley and Jack Call, co-chairs of the Strategic Planning Task Force, and Ms. Ashley Schumaker, Chief of Staff. President Hemphill closed his comments with the announcement of a new scholarship fund by Virginia Natural Gas and Mr. James R. Kibler, Jr. A copy of the President Hemphill’s report, as distributed, is hereby attached as Attachment B and made a part thereof. Rector Lawrence thanked President Hemphill for his report. REPORT FROM THE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Dr. Susan Whealler Johnston, Chair of the Academic Affairs Committee, provided an update on the leadership transition of Dr. Kenna Colley, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. Programs and initiatives are moving forward under Dr. Colley’s guidance and include international education; pathways for success; high-impact practices; research opportunities for faculty and students; and preparation for the upcoming five-year review by Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges. Dr. Johnston also noted that five retired faculty who have received ‘Emeritus Faculty’ status and they are: Dr. Lisa Onega School of Nursing David Castonguay Department of Music Dr. Alice King Ingham School of Social Work Dr. Joseph P. Scartelli Department of Music Dr. Ellen Birx School of Nursing The Faculty Senate is considering recommendations from the General Education Task Force on core curriculum as well as reviewing long-term plans for quadrennial evaluation of department chairs. The Faculty Senate is also reviewing academic software needs such as online proctoring and plagiarism detection. The Academic Affairs Committee recommended three resolutions for the Board of Visitors to consider approving. Recommendation of Resolution to Approve the Bachelor in Science (B.S.) in Sport Management Rector Lawrence requested a second to approve the resolution for the Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Sport Management, pending approval of the Undergraduate Curriculum Committee, and Mr. Marcus seconded. The motion was unanimously approved and is attached hereto as Attachment C and is made a part thereof. Radford University Board of Visitors Meeting December 8, 2017 Minutes Bachelor in Science (B.S.) in Allied Health Sciences Rector Lawrence requested a second to approve the Bachelor of Science (B.S) in Applied Health Sciences and Dr. Fowlkes seconded. The motion was approved unanimously and is hereby attached as Attachment D and is made a part thereof. Recommendation of the Discontinuance of the Bachelor in Science (B.S.) in Athletic Training Rector Lawrence requested a motion to approve discontinuing the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Athletic Training as recommended by the respective accrediting agency. Mr. Marcus seconded the motion. The motion passed unanimously and is hereby attached as Attachment E and is made a part thereof. Rector Lawrence thanked Dr. Johnston for her report. REPORT FROM THE UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT, UNIVERSITY RELATIONS AND ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE Ms. Krihsa Chachra, Chair of the University Advancement, University Relations and Enrollment Management Committee, reported that enrollment for fall 2017 freshman grew by 5.5 percent and fall 2018 freshman application activity, as of December 5, 2017, is up 5.8 percent. Completed applications have increased with the most significant in-state growth in the Roanoke and Southwest Virginia areas and out-of-state growth is significant in North Carolina and the District of Columbia. Ms. Chachra stated that University Relations has completed several special projects such as the 2017 Six-Year Plan, the State of the University Address, the 2016-2017 Annual Report, and the 2018-2023 Strategic Plan. Web Communications has updated several University webpages including the IMPACT, the Masters of Business Administration website and the Admissions landing page. She also reported that the giving report reflects increased donations compared to the same