   |
|
SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF CONTROL
JUNE 18, 2001
REGULAR FORMAL SESSION
INDEX OF ACTIONS
RES-1457 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE RATE CHANGES
FOR PARKING FINES AND FEES
APPROVED 2
RES-1458 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FACULTY TENURE
FOR SANDRA J. MIXER
APPROVED 2
RES-1459 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REAPPOINTMENTS
OF MS. SUZANNE FREDERICKS, MR. DON B. GILL,
MS. ANNE THOMPSON, AND MR. RICHARD
STRICKLAND TO THE MARSHALL M. FREDERICKS
SCULPTURE MUSEUM BOARD
APPROVED 3
RES-1460 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONFIRMATION OF
BOARD MEMBERS FOR PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED
CHARTER SCHOOLS
APPROVED 4
BM-949 MOTION TO MOVE TO INFORMAL SESSION TO
DISCUSS ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF COMPENSATION
AND EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT FOR PRESIDENT
APPROVED 5
BM-950 MOTION TO RECONVENE IN FORMAL SESSION
APPROVED 6
RES-1461 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONTINUATION OF
FY2000-2001 GENERAL FUND OPERATING BUDGET
FOR FY2001-2002
APPROVED 6
RES-1462 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE
STAFF COMPENSATION
APPROVED 6
RES-1463 RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE EMPLOYMENT
CONTRACT FOR THE PRESIDENT
APPROVED 7
BM-951 MOTION TO ADJOURN
APPROVED 7
MINUTES
BOARD OF CONTROL
Regular Formal Session
June 18, 2001
1:30 p.m.
Board of Control Room - Wickes Hall Third Floor
Present: Braun
Escobedo
Gilbertson
Kelly
Law
Sims
Vitito
Walpole
Absent: Yantz
Others
Present: D. Gillespie
K. Gregory
E. Hamilton
R. Hock
M. Hufnagel
C. Jerome
S. Johnson
R. Maurovich
B. Mudd
J. Muladore
R. Payne
C. Rutherford
K. Schneider
J. Stanley
S. Strobel
R. Thompson
T. Thomson
J. Wenglikowski
R. Yien
Press (1)
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Kelly called the meeting to order at 1:35 p.m.
II. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
A. Approval of Agenda and Additions to and Deletions from Agenda
President Gilbertson suggested that the resolutions pertaining to administrative staff compensation and the President's employment contract be moved to the end of the meeting, and that the Board move to Informal Session prior to acting on those resolutions. Hearing no objection, Chairman Kelly declared the agenda approved as revised.
B. Approval of Minutes of May 5, 2001 Regular Formal Session of the Board of Control
It was moved and supported that the minutes of the May 5, 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, noted how much the campus had grown since he came here 17 years ago.
He told the Board the faculty have been working hard on the accreditation for the College of Business and Management, and that accreditations are always a challenge for faculty because it's very important that they receive the approval of the visitation team. He noted that ". . . some of the actions that happened in the last three weeks really give us some concerns for the process not going to happen as well as we had hoped. It seems to me that the best way to make this happen is to stand back and let the faculty do their work - supporting faculty efforts at this time to gain accreditation is critical."
He added that the Faculty Association was very happy that the fact-finding is done for the Support Staff Contract, and that they hoped the conflict could be resolved before the start of the fall semester.
D. Communications and Requests to Appear Before the Board
There were no communications or requests to appear before the Board.
III. ACTION ITEMS
1) Resolution to Approve Rate Changes for Parking Fines and Fees
RES-1457 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Rates for parking fines and fees have not been changed since 1989; and
WHEREAS, A review of the fine and fee structure supports an increase in rates;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That effective July 1, 2001 parking violation fines and parking fees be approved at the rates per the attached schedule. (See Appendix One: Rates)
Trustee Escobedo noted that the new rates seemed very low, especially compared to those in the Detroit area.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
2) Resolution to Approve Faculty Tenure for Sandra J. Mixer
RES-1458 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Faculty tenure provides continuous employment of a faculty member for at least a basic two-semester appointment during each fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, Tenure status is achieved when a faculty member is recommended by the Professional Practices Committee and by the administration for continuous appointment henceforth;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That faculty member Sandra J. Mixer be granted tenure, as provided by the terms of the SVSU Faculty Association Agreement, effective July 1, 2001.
Dr. Robert S. P. Yien, Vice President for Academic Affairs, told the Board that faculty members are rarely recommended for tenure after the promotion and tenure cycle has taken place. Mrs. Mixer's rank at that time was that of Instructor, and according to the Faculty Association Contract, Instructors are not eligible for tenure. She was promoted to Assistant Professor in March, which now makes her eligible for tenure.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
3) Resolution to Approve Reappointments of Ms. Suzanne Fredericks, Mr. Don B. Gill, Ms. Anne Thompson, and Mr. Richard Strickland to the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Board
RES-1459 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, The Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Board is comprised of qualified individuals who have the responsibility of advising the President and the University Board of Control regarding major decisions of the Museum; and
WHEREAS, Ms. Suzanne Fredericks, Mr. Don B. Gill, Ms. Anne Thompson, and Mr. Richard Strickland have successfully completed three-year terms; and
WHEREAS, The Museum Board recommends that Ms. Suzanne Fredericks, Mr. Don B. Gill, Ms. Anne Thompson, and Mr. Richard Strickland be reappointed for three-year terms which expire June 2004;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the reappointed members serve on the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Board as stipulated in the organization's bylaws.
President Gilbertson noted the Museum Board was established very early in the operation of the Gallery as part of the overall agreement with Marshall Fredericks for the donation of his works of art to the Gallery. It has functioned very well over the years in terms of raising funds, bringing friends into the Museum, and advising the Curator, Michael Panhorst, on various matters. This is wholly an advisory board: it has no formal powers, but its advice is weighed very heavily. The Board members being recommended for reappointment have served well in the past, and the University is fortunate to have them.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
4) Resolution to Approve Confirmation of Board Members for Previously Authorized Charter Schools
RES-1460 It was moved and supported that the attached resolution be adopted. (See Appendix Two: Board Members)
President Gilbertson reminded the Board it has the statutory responsibility of appointing charter school Board members. Along with the names of those recommended for reappointment, short biographical sketches of proposed new Board members have been included in the resolution. The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
IV. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
5) Staff Member of the Month
The Staff Member of the Month who was to be presented to the Board at this meeting was unable to attend.
6) Presidential Fellows
President Gilbertson told the Board six administrative/professional staff members who have shown extraordinary progress and potential for further advancement in the organization have been brought together this year into the Presidential Fellowship Program. They took part in thought and deliberation about a variety of policy issues at a fairly high level in the institution. They also worked on individual projects under President Gilbertson's direction that are outside of their normal area of responsibility.
President Gilbertson introduced Matt Hufnagel, Director of Alumni Affairs/Associate Development Officer, SVSU Foundation; Kris Gregory, Assistant to the Vice President for Academic Affairs; Tony Thomson, Director of Personal Counseling Services; and Camille Rutherford, Senior Woman Administrator & Compliance Coordinator.
The other two Presidential Fellows, (Dan Strasz, Assistant Director of the Academic Advisement Center, and Beth Rusch, Public Safety Officer), were unable to attend the meeting.
7) New Technology in Board of Control Room
Brian Mudd, Head of Audio/Visual at SVSU, demonstrated the Board Room's new smart podium and rear screen projection unit. He noted the technology is similar to that in many of the University's classrooms.
Ken Schindler, Executive Director of Information Technology Services, and Jason Wenglikowski, Webmaster, gave the Board a tour of the University's newly-designed website.
8) Motion to Move to Informal Session to Discuss Administrative Staff Compensation and Employment Contract for President
BM-949 It was moved and supported that the Board move to Informal Session to discuss administrative compensation and an employment contract for the President.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
The Board moved to Informal Session at 2:22 p.m.
9) Motion to Reconvene in Formal Session
BM-950 It was moved and supported that the Board reconvene in Formal Session.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
The Board reconvened in Formal Session at 3:42 p.m.
V. RESUMPTION OF ACTION ITEMS
10) Resolution to Approve Continuation of FY2000-2001 General Fund Operating Budget for FY2001-2002
RES-1461 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, The state appropriation for fiscal year 2001-2002 is not known and the University General Fund Operating Budget including tuition and fee rates can not yet be established; and
WHEREAS, Saginaw Valley State University must continue to provide, in accordance with its mission, services to its students, faculty, staff and the public;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That General Fund Operating Budget authorizations for fiscal year 2000-2001 be extended to fiscal year 2001-2002 until such time as the state appropriation is determined and an operating budget is presented to and approved by the Board.
Chairman Kelly noted that the General Fund Operating Budget for FY2001-2002 will be placed on the agenda of a Special Meeting of the Board, which will be held on July 9th. Board members who are unable to attend will be connected electronically.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
12) Resolution to Approve Administrative Staff Compensation
RES-1462 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, The Board of Control retains unto itself the authority to establish compensation levels for the University's President and Vice Presidents; and
WHEREAS, The Board has received and accepted favorable performance evaluations from the President for Jerry A. Woodcock, Vice President for Administration and Business Affairs; Robert S.P. Yien, Vice President for Academic Affairs; Robert L. Maurovich, Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment; and Eugene J. Hamilton, Vice President for Public Affairs.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Vice Presidents' base salaries for the 2001 calendar year be set as follows:
Jerry A. Woodcock $127,600
Robert S.P. Yien 135,000
Robert L. Maurovich 115,000
IN ADDITION, BE IT RESOLVED, That Eugene J. Hamilton's salary be set at $104,000, effective July 1, 2001.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board expresses its appreciation to the Vice Presidents for their able and dedicated service.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
12) Resolution to Authorize Employment Contract for President
RES-1463 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, The Board has considered the Employment Agreement between the University and Dr. Eric R. Gilbertson; and
WHEREAS, It is the judgment of the Board that its Chairman should be authorized to enter into such an Agreement, providing for the continuing employment of Dr. Gilbertson as President of the University for a term extending through June 30, 2006;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the Chairman of the Board is authorized and directed to execute such Employment Agreement on behalf of the University.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
VI. ADJOURNMENT
13) Motion to Adjourn
BM-951 It was moved and supported that the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
________________________
Burnett S. Kelly
Chairman
________________________
D. Brian Law
Secretary
________________________
Jo A. Stanley
Recording Secretary
|