RES-1443 RESOLUTION TO GRANT BACCALAUREATE

AND MASTER'S DEGREES

APPROVED 2
 

RES-1444 RESOLUTION TO GRANT HONORARY DEGREE TO

CONGRESSMAN JAMES A. BARCIA

APPROVED 3
 

RES-1445 RESOLUTION TO MODIFY THE GENERAL FUND

OPERATING BUDGET FOR FY2000-2001

APPROVED 3
 

RES-1446 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO

UNIVERSITY INVESTMENT POLICY

APPROVED 4
 

RES-1447 RESOLUTION AMENDING AMENDED AND RESTATED

RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE THE ISSUANCE AND

DELIVERY OF GENERAL REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2000

AND PROVIDING FOR OTHER MATTERS RELATING

THERETO

APPROVED 5
 

RES-1448 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE CONSTRUCTION OF AN

ADDITION TO THE MARSHALL M. FREDERICKS

SCULPTURE MUSEUM

APPROVED 7
 

RES-1449 RESOLUTION TO THANK NICHOLAS TAYLOR AND

THE ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES FOR THEIR

SERVICES AS STUDENT ASSOCIATION MEMBERS

APPROVED 8
 

RES-1450 RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE SHAUN JOHNSON

AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE STUDENT

ASSOCIATION ON THEIR ELECTION

APPROVED 9
 
 
 

RES-1451 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED SVSU STUDENT

CODE OF CONDUCT

APPROVED 11
 

RES-1452 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO

PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY CONTRACTS AND

ARTICLES (REAUTHORIZATION)

APPROVED 11
 

RES-1453 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF NINTH

AND TENTH GRADES TO THE MICHIGAN HEALTH

ACADEMY

APPROVED 13
 

RES-1454 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF NINTH

AND TENTH GRADES TO THE HEART ACADEMY

APPROVED 13
 

RES-1455 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE APPOINTMENT OF

DR. DONALD J. BACHAND TO THE MARSHALL M.

FREDERICKS SCULPTURE MUSEUM BOARD

APPROVED 14
 

RES-1456 RESOLUTION TO ELECT OFFICERS OF THE BOARD

OF CONTROL

APPROVED 15
 

BM-945 MOTION TO ESTABLISH BOARD OF CONTROL

CALENDAR FOR 2001-2002

APPROVED 16
 

BM-946 MOTION TO MOVE TO INFORMAL SESSION TO

DISCUSS PERSONNEL EVALUATION

APPROVED 20
 

BM-947 MOTION TO RECONVENE IN FORMAL SESSION

APPROVED 21
 

BM-948 MOTION TO ADJOURN

APPROVED 21

Present: Braun

Gilbertson

Kelly

Law

Sims

Walpole

Yantz

Absent: Escobedo

Vitito

Others

Present: N. Arbury

S. Barbus

B. Bartman

M. Beard

R. Beck

C. Graham

G. Hamilton

R. Hock

C. Jerome

S. Johnson

R. Maurovich

J. Muladore

R. Payne

S. Randall

J. Rentsch

K. Schneider

K. Schoenow

J. Stanley

S. Strobel

N. Taylor

J. Thomas

R. Thompson

R. VanPelt

K. Wahl

B. Waliczek

D. Weaver

J. Woodcock

R. Yien

I. CALL TO ORDER
 

Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
 

II. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
 

A. Approval of Agenda and Additions to and Deletions from Agenda
 

Hearing no objection, Chairman Kelly declared the agenda approved as written.
 

B. Approval of Minutes of March 19, 2001 Regular Formal Session of the Board of Control
 

It was moved and supported that the minutes of the March 19, 2001 regular formal session of the Board of Control be approved.
 

The minutes were unanimously APPROVED as written.
 

C. Recognition of the Official Representative of the Faculty Association
 

Professor Randall Hock, President of the Faculty Association, stated: "We have made some great innovations this year. We've mapped out a whole new future for where education is going at Saginaw Valley State University with the things we've done this year, and we're really proud of our accomplishments. We kicked off the fund raising campaign, and Dick Thompson (Dean of Student Affairs) and I have agreed to co-chair the internal fund raising portion. . . .

"Six faculty members received incredibly prestigious awards for next year, bringing great prestige to the University. Three have received Fulbright teaching scholarships: Paul Munn will be going to Turkey next year; Judy Kerman will be going to the Dominican Republic; and Thomas McManus will be going to Finland. Two faculty members received Fulbright-Hayes Awards: Scott Youngstedt will be going to Morocco, and Karen Lang Krause will be going to Mexico. Steve Sherlock received a National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Fellowship. This is incredible for an institution our size. We really need to applaud these people and to thank the Board for its support in their getting there."

In response to a question from President Gilbertson, Professor Hock affirmed that he had been re-elected to the Presidency of the Faculty Association.

Chairperson Kelly stated that the Board was looking forward to working with him for another year.

D. Communications and Requests to Appear Before the Board

Nic Taylor, immediate Past President of the Student Association, introduced Shaun Johnson, incoming President of the Student Association.

III. ACTION ITEMS

1) Resolution to Grant Baccalaureate and Master's Degrees
 

RES-1443 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
 

WHEREAS, Saginaw Valley State University is granted the authority to confer Baccalaureate and Master's Degrees as outlined in Section 5 of Public and Local Acts of Michigan-1965; and

WHEREAS, Operating Policy 3.101 Article III of the Board reserves to the Board the authority to grant degrees;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University approves the awarding of Baccalaureate and Master's Degrees at the May 5, 2001 Commencement as certified by the faculty and Registrar.
 

President Gilbertson told the Board that 878 students are eligible to graduate this spring. Nearly 700 of them are expected to attend Commencement tomorrow.

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.

2) Resolution to Grant Honorary Degree to Congressman James A. Barcia
 

RES-1444 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
 

WHEREAS, James A. Barcia's distinguished political career includes serving as State Representative from 1977-1983 and State Senator from 1983 until he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1992 and re-elected to five consecutive terms; and

WHEREAS, Congressman Barcia is a lifelong resident of Bay City, Michigan and received his Bachelor's Degree from then Saginaw Valley State College in 1975; and

WHEREAS, As an undergraduate at SVSC he served as a senator, vice president and president of Student Government; and

WHEREAS, Congressman Barcia has compiled an outstanding record of public service in both state and national government. At the state level, he served as Democratic Majority Whip from 1979-1982 and was considered a strong advocate for working families, people with disabilities and senior citizens; and

WHEREAS, In the U.S. House of Representatives, he serves on the Science Committee, where he is ranking member of the Subcommittee on Environment, and is a member on the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; and

WHEREAS, Congressman Barcia has received numerous awards and honors for his dedicated support of quality education, healthcare and public service. In 1977, he received SVSU's Distinguished Alumnus Award.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University approves the granting of the Honorary Doctor of Laws degree to Congressman James A. Barcia to be presented at the May 5, 2001 Commencement.
 

President Gilbertson noted that it is customary at Commencement for SVSU to award honorary degrees to distinguished individuals who have represented themselves, the community, and region well. Congressman Barcia is a graduate of this institution, a former President of the Student Association, and a five-term Congressman.

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.

3) Resolution to Modify the General Fund Operating Budget for FY2000-2001
 

RES-1445 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
 

WHEREAS, The Board of Control adopted on June 12, 2000 the General Fund Operating Budget and subsequently modified the budget on November 27, 2000 for fiscal year 2000-2001; and

WHEREAS, Following the November 2000 modifications, the University has further revised its revenue and expenditure estimates to reflect changes to various revenue categories and expenditure allocations required for compensation services, supplies, and equipment;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the attached schedule indicating a recommended revised base budget be adopted for fiscal year 2000-2001. (See Appendix One: General Fund)
 

President Gilbertson stated: "This is your third pass at the current fiscal year's Operating Budget, which was adopted last year. It was modified last fall, after we were sure what our State appropriations and fall enrollments were. We bring this to you again for another modification in light of a number of other relatively small changes. Some of these are due to our actual winter semester enrollments and a few other modifications."

James Muladore, Controller and Assistant Vice President for Administration and Business Affairs, stated: "The revised budget we are presenting here is a mid-year course correction of sorts. It represents just a 2% adjustment from the budget you modified in November. Tuition and fee revenues increased slightly beyond the projected 5.25%, and we had a substantial increase in investment income in the General Fund. We also realized an increase in indirect cost recoveries from federal and other grants."

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.

4) Resolution to Approve Amendments to University Investment Policy
 

RES-1446 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
 

WHEREAS, The University's investment policy was last updated and amended by the Board of Control in 1985; and

WHEREAS, The growth and development of the institution since that time has resulted in an increase in investable cash balances; and

WHEREAS, The amended policy provides the opportunity for the University to realize higher investment returns in accordance with acceptable risk standards;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Control hereby approves the attached Investment Policy as amended. (See Appendix Two: Investment Policy)
 

Jerry Woodcock, Vice President for Administration and Business Affairs, told the Board the last time the investment policy was brought before the Board was in 1985 when the current policy was adopted. Since then the University has grown considerably, and more monies are available for operational investments. In addition, different philosophies now exist concerning various investment tools. Therefore that policy has been updated and reviewed with the Finance and Audit Committee, and is now being recommended for adoption.

The motion was APPROVED unanimously

5) Resolution Amending Amended and Restated Resolution to Authorize the Issuance and Delivery of General Revenue Bonds, Series 2000 and Providing for Other Matters Relating Thereto
 

RES-1447 It was moved and supported that the attached resolution be adopted. (See Appendix Three: Bonds)
 

Mr. Muladore stated: "This is the fourth in a series of resolutions, and there will probably be one or two more. What we are asking the Board to do today is to increase the amount of bonding authority for the University from $35 million to $40 million. We anticipate borrowing approximately $30 million long term, but in the interim until pledges are made we need to borrow approximately $38 million or $39 million. This is consistent with the capital plan we have discussed with the Board in Committee over the past six to eight months. In addition to increasing the bonding authority to $40 million the Board needs to approve specific projects, which are attached as Exhibit A. They include the Regional Education Center, the Library/Learning Resource Center Expansion, two parking lots, the Macomb Graduate Education Facility, the Physical Plant Maintenance Building, and the Student Center. We intend to issue bonds per this resolution, perhaps in November or December."

Chairman Kelly asked about the language of the resolution.

Mr. Muladore replied that the language had been recommended by the University's counsel.

Trustee Law asked whether the resolution would authorize the issuance of the bonds and approve the projects.

Mr. Muladore stated that the resolution would increase the maximum amount that can be borrowed by the University to $40 million and approve the projects that are listed in Attachment A.

Trustee Law asked whether funding had been committed for the Student Center.

President Gilbertson replied: "No, we are not yet at the point to give a specific project a specific dollar amount. This resolution simply requests your approval to move ahead. It also includes a list of projects that will be funded. As you know, we're in the midst of a capital campaign which will raise funds for the Student Center. How much will finally become available for the Student Center is contingent upon a number of things. It depends first and foremost on what the required match is for the IF4 project. This matter is before the State Legislature as we speak. It also involves financing schemes specifically for the Student Center, which will include gifts.

"We are working with the architects now, and if all things move apace, a year from now we will be ready to begin construction. But there are a number of stopping points and decisions to be made between now and then. This resolution is just conceptual approval that this is a project we intend to go forward with at some scale....."

Trustee Law noted that there will be a follow up to this resolution.

President Gilbertson replied that the Board will hear about this matter several more times.

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.

6) Resolution to Authorize Construction of an Addition to the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum
 

RES-1448 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
 

WHEREAS, A fund-raising campaign has been completed to raise monies to construct an addition to the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum; and

WHEREAS, An addition to that facility will be of considerable benefit to the campus community;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the President or the Vice President for Administration and Business Affairs is authorized to enter into contracts to construct an addition to the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum in an amount not to exceed Two Hundred Fifty Thousand Dollars ($250,000).
 

President Gilbertson reminded the Board this matter had been discussed with them several times. The fund-raising campaign, which was specifically targeted so as not to be in competition with other capital projects of the University, has been completed. It was primarily targeted to friends and family of the late Marshall Fredericks. Approximately $2.5 million - $2.6 million has been raised. The work with the architects is at an advanced stage, and it is hoped that construction will begin this summer. The friends of Marshall Frederick were very generous and his family was very generous and supportive both in terms of personal commitment as well as signing on to and approving the posthumous cast program.

The exhibit in the current Gallery is by and large in place, fixed by agreement with Marshall Fredericks. The new project will add space for touring exhibits, a classroom, and demonstrations. There will also be a small museum that will demonstrate the nature of the sculptor's work in a setting not unlike the one Marshall Fredericks actually used to produce his art.

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.

7) Resolution to Thank Nicholas Taylor and the Elected Representatives for their Services as Student Association Members
 

RES-1449 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
 

WHEREAS, Student Association President Nicholas Taylor and the elected representatives listed below served students and the University with dedication during the 2000-2001 academic year;
 

Erin Bader Barbara Malnar

Dan Decker Valerie Owen

Angela Hill Christopher Renna

James Huddleston Trip Roberts

Brian Hughey Allison Taylor

Shaun Johnson Brian Waliczek

Alicia Kaufmann
 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University formally expresses its appreciation to Nicholas Taylor and the representatives for their dedicated service on behalf of the University and its student body;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board conveys its best wishes to Mr. Taylor and the representatives for continued academic and future professional success.
 

Mr. Richard P. Thompson, Dean of Students, told the Board that a number of this year's Student Representatives will serve again next year. Nic Taylor, the outgoing President, has been elected Speaker of the House.

Dean Thompson stated: "I am pleased that over the year the Student Association supported a number of projects and programs to improve the campus life environment of the University and give students the best possible opportunity to learn outside the classroom. I know Shaun Johnson (the incoming President of the Student Association) is looking forward to moving ahead with that next year.

"I want to thank Nic and the Student Representatives for their good work. I want to particularly thank Brian Waliczek, who is graduating tomorrow. . . . Brian has done an outstanding job as a student leader in community service work at the University. I'm very proud of him both for his reputation in our intercollegiate athletic program, and simply as a citizen of the University. He's going to have a bright future, and I told him how pleased I was with his progress and how much he cares for the University. We expect him back to visit us many more times particularly during the Homecoming season. So thank you, Brian, for a job well done."

Chairman Kelly added his thanks to Nic and Brian.

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.

8) Resolution to Congratulate Shaun Johnson and Representatives of the Student Association on Their Election
 

RES-1450 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
 

WHEREAS, The Student Association represents the formal structure for student participation in the affairs of the University; and

WHEREAS, The individuals listed below were recently elected by vote of their fellow students to assume leadership positions in the Student Association for 2001-2002;
 

President

Shaun Johnson
 

Representatives

Erin Bader Tiana Meyers

Megan Burgess Martha Munoz

Courtney DeFrance Chris Renna

Matthew Johnson Aaron Schellie

Kristopher Kelly Kami Stevens

Kate McBride Nic Taylor

Jason Messing
 

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University offers its congratulations and best wishes to the aforementioned leaders on their election to office.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board conveys its pledge to work with these leaders toward the betterment of Saginaw Valley State University.
 

President Gilbertson stated: "We annually have Student Association elections in April. This year I was particularly impressed by what I regarded as one of the most thoughtful and gentlemanly elections I've ever seen. Shaun Johnson . . . and his opponent engaged in debates that were thoughtful and courteous. They could be a model for elections. Shaun brings to this job prior service on the Student Association as a Representative. He is a political science major, and is looking at law school after this year. We were delighted with the participation of Shaun and his colleagues on the Student Association and look forward to a good year with them. Shaun certainly deserves congratulations on a well-run election and victory."

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.

9) Resolution to Adopt Revised SVSU Student Code of Conduct
 

RES-1451 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
 

WHEREAS, It has been the practice to review and revise the SVSU Student Code of Conduct periodically; and

WHEREAS, There are certain regulations and procedural changes in the SVSU Student Code of Conduct that have been recommended by the Dean of Students and reviewed by legal counsel;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the SVSU Student Code of Conduct, as revised, is hereby adopted by the SVSU Board of Control. (See Appendix Four: Code)
 

Dean Thompson told the Board a few very minor changes were being recommended. They fall into two categories. One is simply language to clarify various sections of the Code. The other category includes a couple of revisions to make the language more explicit to avoid misunderstandings. In late winter a group gets together to discuss the past year's Code referrals to determine whether there were any particular problems during the year, and the Code is revised to reflect those problems.

Trustee Law asked who made up this group.

Dean Thompson replied there was representation from the Public Services Department, Personal Counseling, Campus Life, Housing, and the Dean of Students Office. Referrals are made back to the Student Association and, after the revisions have been made, the University's legal counsel is consulted.

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.

10) Resolution to Approve Amendments to Public School Academy Contracts and Articles (Reauthorization)
 

RES-1452 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
 

WHEREAS, The University has granted contracts (the "Contracts") to Grattan Academy, NewLand Academy of Arts and Sciences, Sunrise Education Center, The Creative Learning Academy of Science, Mathematics and Humanities, and Traverse Bay Community School, (the "Renewal Academies") authorizing them to operate as public school academies; and

WHEREAS, The University and each of the Renewal Academies wish to extend the term of their respective Contracts; and

WHEREAS, The University and each of the Renewal Academies further desire to amend their respective Contracts to require that any contract between any of the Academies and an educational service provider for the operation or management of the contracting Academy include a provision requiring the educational service provider to make information available to the Academy as necessary for the Academy to meet its obligation to make information available to the public and to clarify certain other points; and

WHEREAS, Each of the eighteen public school academies chartered by the University should amend the provisions of their respective Articles of Incorporation concerning the distribution of the academy's property upon dissolution so as to eliminate any potential conflict with the provisions of the State School Aid Act of 1979, as amended, and more particularly MCL 388.1618b; and

WHEREAS, The Board wishes to approve the proposed amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of each of the academies, in substantially the form presented to the Board;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the contracts between the University and each of the Renewal Academies whereby the University authorized the Academies to operate as public school academies shall be amended to provide for the extension of the term thereof for a period of five years, ending June 30, 2006, and to require the disclosure of certain information by any educational service provider with which a Renewal Academy contracts, and to clarify certain other points, as more fully described above; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the proposed amendments to the Articles of Incorporation of each of the academies are hereby approved; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the President and/or the Director of School/University Partnerships, acting together or separately, are authorized and directed to execute such documents as may be necessary or desirable to accomplish these purposes.
 

Ronald Schneider, Director of School/University Partnerships, told the Board five academies are up for reauthorization: Grattan Academy, which is located in Belding, Michigan; NewLand Academic of Arts and Sciences, in Manistique, Michigan; Sunrise Education Center, in Tawas; Creative Learning Academy of Science, Mathematics and Humanities, in Beaverton; and Traverse Bay Community School, in Traverse City.

This resolution simply amends the current contracts, authorizing the operation of the schools through June 30^th of 2006.

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.

11) Resolution to Approve the Addition of Ninth and Tenth Grades to the Michigan Health Academy
 

RES-1453 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
 

WHEREAS, The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control has approved the charter school application for grades 11-12 for the Michigan Health Academy; and

WHEREAS, The Michigan Health Academy must currently reject the application of ninth and tenth grade students; and

WHEREAS, The Michigan Health Academy has a desire to provide an education service for all high school youth;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approve the application and program amendment providing for the addition of ninth grade students in the 2001-02 school year and the addition of tenth grade students for the 2002-03 school year.
 

Dr. Schneider told the Board the Michigan Health Academy would like to add a ninth grade this coming year and a tenth grade the following year, to make it a full high school. Their primary emphasis is on health occupations and they are asking to be allowed to expand.

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.

12) Resolution to Approve the Addition of Ninth and Tenth Grades to the HEART Academy
 

RES-1454 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
 

WHEREAS, The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control has approved the charter school application for grades 11-12 for the HEART Academy; and

WHEREAS, The HEART Academy must currently reject the application of ninth and tenth grade students; and

WHEREAS, The HEART Academy has a desire to provide an education service for all high school youth;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control approve the application and program amendment providing for the addition of ninth grade students in the 2001-02 school year and the addition of tenth grade students for the 2002-03 school year.
 

Dr. Schneider told the Board the HEART Academy would like to add a ninth grade this coming year and a tenth grade the following year, expanding to a ninth grade though twelfth grade high school. The HEART Academy is located in Southgate, Michigan.

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.

13) Resolution to Approve Appointment of Dr. Donald J. Bachand to the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Board
 

RES-1455 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
 

WHEREAS, Charles M. Graham has served on the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Board since 2000; and

WHEREAS, President Gilbertson has recommended that Dr. Donald J. Bachand be appointed to serve Mr. Graham's unexpired term which ends June 2002;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That Dr. Donald J. Bachand serve on the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Board as stipulated in the organization's bylaws.
 

President Gilbertson noted that the Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum Board is appointed by the Board of Control. It serves in an advisory capacity, although it has also been very helpful in fund-raising and other matters related to the operation of the Marshall Fredericks Sculpture Museum. There are a number of University representatives on the Museum Board, one of whom is Chuck Graham, (Executive Director of Development/Foundation), who is retiring in June. This resolution would appoint Dr. Donald J. Bachand to replace Mr. Graham as a representative on the Board. As Dr. Bachand is the Dean of the College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences, this would be an appropriate placement.

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.

14) Report of Nominating Committee and Resolution to Elect Officers of the Board of Control
 

RES-1456 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
 

WHEREAS, The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control Bylaws stipulate that a Nominating Committee shall be appointed by the Board to recommend candidates for each office;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Nominating Committee of Burnett S. Kelly, Ruth A. Braun and Jerome L. Yantz submit for election the following slate of officers of the Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control for 2001-2002.
 

Chair Robert J. Vitito

Vice Chair Linda L. Sims

Secretary D. Brian Law

Treasurer Jerome L. Yantz
 

Chairman Kelly stated: "This is the time of the year when we have to elect officers for the Board of Control. The Nominating Committee was comprised of Ruth Braun, Jerome Yantz, and myself. We are submitting to the Board a recommendation for the year 2001-2002 that the Chair of the Board of Control will be Robert Vitito, the Vice Chair will be Linda Sims, the Secretary will be Brian Law, and the Treasurer will be Jerome Yantz."

Chairman Kelly asked for further discussion or questions. Hearing none, he called for the vote.

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.

15) Motion to Establish Board of Control Calendar for 2001-2002
 

BM-945 It was moved and supported that the attached Board of Control calendar for 2001-2002 be adopted. (See Appendix Five: Calendar)
 

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
 

IV. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
 

16) Staff Member of the Month
 

Janice Thomas, Staff Member of the Month for April, was presented to the Board. (See Appendix Six: Thomas)
 

17) Update on Education Partnership Grant
 

President Gilbertson noted that a little over a year ago the University was awarded the largest federal grant in its history. There were only 25 institutions nationwide singled out for special support for a program developing partnerships between universities' colleges of education with other colleges around the campus as well as with the public schools.

Dr. Stephen Barbus, Professor of Teacher Education, Elementary & Special Education, told the Board SVSU is about halfway through the second year of the five-year grant. He reviewed the four primary goals of the Grant:

1) Revamp undergraduate teacher preparation in core content and methods courses to model best teaching practices and incorporate technology and practical examples which demonstrate how to apply course content to the K-12 classroom;

2) Provide sustained clinical and mentoring resources for continual professional growth to enable K-12 teachers in our service area to meet national and state standards for student achievement;

3) Initiate new leadership development opportunities for area K-12 educators and administrators; and

4) Implement an alternative teacher certification process.

Dr. Barbus noted that SVSU has contracted with the government to provide in-service education and professional development for 147 school districts within a 17-Intermediate School District (ISD) region in East-Central Michigan. There are approximately 300,000 K-12 students within that region.

Bill Bartman, Marna Beard, and Nicole Arbury, Regional Coordinators for the Partnership Grant, discussed the activities in their respective areas. They noted that one of the side benefits of the Grant has been the positive public relations generated for the University. Respect for and knowledge of SVSU have been growing tremendously.

Janet Rentsch, In-Service Coordinator for the 4-S Grant Program, reviewed the work the content development teams are doing relative to pre-service education reform on campus and discussed the project components which had been identified on a national level as influencing the preparation of quality teachers: standards and benchmarks; best practices; diversity; technology. She also demonstrated examples of work the content development teams have posted on the Website.

Dr. Barbus reviewed the new teacher induction and mentoring goal of the grant. He noted that SVSU provides coaches to work with new teachers on issues of classroom environments such as organization, management and planning. The University also provides training for the mentors.

Dr. Kenneth Wahl, Interim Dean of the College of Education, updated the Board on the alternative (accelerated) certification program. These students already have degrees, but have not received teacher certification. Some have left other professions and would like to become teachers. The program has been very successful.

Dr. Wahl stated: "We started the year with approximately 54 students, and we're finishing with approximately 50, at three different sites. We have a middle school group in Bay City, a secondary group and an elementary group in Saginaw, and a secondary group at L'Anse Creuse. We already have 64 students who have qualified for next year, and we have a waiting list down at L'Anse Creuse. However, I received a call from Utica schools, and they are just begging us to open a site there. So we may split the site between L'Anse Creuse and Utica next year."

Kris Schoenow, Technology Coordinator for the grant, demonstrated the Title II Website. She encouraged the Board to browse though the Website. The address is partnership@svsu.edu. Dr. Wahl concluded by noting that the in-services being done for districts for year two have grown by more than 400% over year one.

Trustee Braun commended the group for their work and for the remarkable impact they are having on education in the region.

18) Presentation on General Education Assessment

Dr. David Weaver, Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, told the Board the General Education Program had two primary tasks this year. The first was to get course content in place and ready to be offered next fall. This has been completed. The second component is to get into place a complex and detailed continuing assessment process that is never-ending. It must be a process that continually feeds back into the improvement of the courses being offered and the outcomes of those courses in terms of what students gain from them. That process is right on target.

Eight workshops will be held on campus in conjunction with this project. The first took place in March with two consultants from Penn State University on teaching/learning assessment. The rest of the workshops will run through March of 2002. A General Education Assessment Fair will also be held for all new and existing faculty.

Dr. Weaver discussed student testing and faculty orientation. He noted that the major cost of the project is the student outcomes assessment. It is anticipated that the direct cost will run approximately $100,000 over four years. He added: "The first year will cost the most, because we're dealing with 800-900 students. The last year will cost the least. That's a very inexpensive program - most universities our size pay out several factors of that for these processes."

V. REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT

President Gilbertson told the Board that Dr. Weaver would be returning to teaching next year. He expressed appreciation to him for the tremendous leadership he has given over the past year.

Marianne Barnett, Director of Sponsored Programs & Faculty Development, who was principal author of the Education Partnership Grant, has left SVSU to accept a deanship in Minneapolis. However she is continuing to act as consultant on the grant.

Dr. Eugene J. Hamilton (currently Special Assistant to the President for Government & Community Relations) has been appointed to the position of Vice President for Public Affairs. In addition to his current responsibilities, he will supervise the Departments of Continuing Education and University Communications and the University Conference and Events Center. The appointment will be effective as of May 7th.

The Creating the Future Campaign is under way. Foundations, companies and others are being approached for major gifts for support of the Regional Education Center, Library expansion and Student Center. President Gilbertson stated: "We remain pleased and optimistic about the Campaign and gratified by the generosity of local organizations, including Consumers Energy."

Trustee Sims presented Charles Graham, Executive Director of Development/Foundation, the first installment of Consumers Energy's $20,000 pledge toward the Campaign.

Trustee Law stated: "As a member of a local foundation, I was at a meeting where President Gilbertson presented the vision of this fund-raising campaign, and I thought he did a marvelous job."

VI. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION

19) Motion to Move to Informal Session to Discuss Personnel Evaluation

BM-946 It was moved and supported that the Board move to informal session to discuss a personnel evaluation.
 

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
 

The Board moved to informal session at 3:08 p.m.
 

20) Motion to Reconvene in Regular Formal Session
 

BM-947 It was moved and supported that the Board reconvene in regular formal session.
 

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
 

The Board reconvened in regular formal session at 3:50 p.m.
 

VII. ADJOURNMENT
 

21) Motion to Adjourn
 

BM- 948 It was moved and supported that the meeting be adjourned.
 

The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
 

The meeting was adjourned at 3:51 p.m.
 

Respectfully submitted:
 
 
 
 
 

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Burnett S. Kelly

Chairman
 
 
 
 
 

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D. Brian Law

Secretary
 
 
 
 
 

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Jo A. Stanley

Recording Secretary