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SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF CONTROL
MAY 6, 2005
REGULAR FORMAL SESSION
INDEX OF ACTIONS
RES-1638 RESOLUTION TO GRANT UNDERGRADUATE
AND GRADUATE DEGREES
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RES-1639 RESOLUTION TO THANK ARMEN HRATCHIAN
AND THE ELECTED REPRESENTATIVES FOR THEIR
SERVICE AS STUDENT ASSOCIATION MEMBERS
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RES-1640 RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE EMILY
HAMMERBACHER AND REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
STUDENT ASSOCIATION ON THEIR ELECTION
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
BM-1019 MOTION TO ESTABLISH BOARD OF CONTROL
CALENDAR FOR 2005-2006
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
RES-1641 REPORT OF NOMINATING COMMITTEE AND
RESOLUTION TO ELECT OFFICERS OF THE BOARD
OF CONTROL
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
RES-1642 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF
GRADES SIXTH THROUGH EIGHTH TO DETROIT
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
BM-1020 MOTION TO MOVE TO INFORMAL SESSION TO
DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING ISSUES
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
BM-1021 MOTION TO ADJOURN
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
MINUTES
BOARD OF CONTROL
Regular Formal Session
May 6, 2005
Board of Control Room, Third Floor Wickes Hall
Present: Braun
Cotter
Gamez
Gilbertson
Karu
Law
Sedrowski
Sims
Yantz
Absent:
Others
Present: L. Beuthin
J. Blecke
J. Boehm
E. Hammerbacher
A. Hratchian
J. Muladore
B. Mudd
C. Ramet
R. Schneider
M. Shannon
J. Stanley
M. Thorns
R. Yien
Press (1)
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Sims called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. with Board members Braun, Cotter, Gamez, Karu, Law, and Yantz present.
II. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
A. Approval of Agenda and Additions to and Deletions from Agenda
The agenda was approved as distributed.
B. Approval of Minutes of March 21, 2005 Regular Formal Session of the Board of Control
It was moved and supported that the minutes of the March 21, 2005 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 Marcia Shannon, President of the Faculty Association, reminded the Board that contract negotiations between the University and the Faculty Association would take place this summer. She invited the Board to contact the Association if they had any questions regarding the negotiations.
D. Communications and Requests to Appear Before the Board
President Gilbertson told the Board that Ron Trepkowski, Staff Member of the Month for April 2005, was to have been introduced to the Board today: however, Chief Trepkowski is ill. He will attend a later meeting.
III. ACTION ITEMS
1. Resolution to Grant Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees
RES-1638 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Saginaw Valley State University is granted the authority to confer undergraduate and graduate 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 approve the awarding of undergraduate and graduate degrees at the May 7, 2005 Commencement as certified by the faculty and Registrar.
President Gilbertson noted that approximately 630 students would be participating in this evening’s ceremony, and that Board Chair Sims would give the Commencement address.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
2. Resolution to Thank Armen Hratchian and the Elected Representatives for their Service as Student Association Members
RES-1639 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Armen Hratchian has been actively involved in the affairs of Saginaw Valley State University throughout his student years, demonstrating outstanding leadership qualities and abilities; and
WHEREAS, Armen’s leadership has been formalized by vote of his fellow students for two successive terms as Student Association President (2003-2004 and 2004-2005); and
WHEREAS, Armen Hratchian motivated and inspired others in the Student Association by articulating a vision of community service and diversity. Mr. Hratchian established clear goals, developed effective programs, and sought ways to increase student involvement in campus governance; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Hratchian was ably assisted by those elected representatives who served during the 2004-2005 academic year. They demonstrated exceptional dedication and determination, organized memorable fund-raising and community service projects, engaged challenging topical issues, and encouraged participation from the entire campus community; and
WHEREAS, the 2004-2005 elected representatives, listed below, through their vision, talent, and commitment, have established a high standard of student leadership and will serve as an exemplary model for succeeding student leaders:
Julie Akright Emily Hammerbacher Matthew Slack
Zachary BeachMaggie HammerbacherKrista St. Aubin
Reginald Blockett Michelle Herbon Kelly Stewart
Bryan Crainer Oliver Legel Andrew Suszek
Justin Findlay Sean Locey Ashley Verner
Ali Goodhall Dayn Jay Lyttle Jason White
Brittany Griffin Nicholas Madaj Kenny Williams
Jamie Haag Katrina Maida
Sharidy HathcockRachel Skinner
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University shall formally express its appreciation to Armen Hratchian and the representatives for their dedicated service on behalf of the University.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Board shall convey its best wishes to Mr. Hratchian and to the representatives for continued academic and future professional success.
President Gilbertson stated: “I don’t think that, in all my years in education, I’ve worked with a better bunch of young people in the Student Association leadership. Over the past two years, they have been a remarkable group, and they’ve done some remarkable things. . . . Everything takes leadership to happen, and Armen needs to be congratulated for leadership: but it also takes followership, and they were a great group too. We’re very proud of them, and we look forward to seeing what’s going to happen to them next.”
Mr. Hratchien replied that it had been an honor and a pleasure to serve the students. He noted that many of those in the Association had made sacrifices beyond the call of academic duty to make the campus a little bit better for the students, and that the students would be in good hands next year.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
3. Resolution to Congratulate Emily Hammerbacher and Representatives of the Student Association on their Election
RES-1640 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 2005-2006;
President
Emily Hammerbacher
Representatives
Julie Akright Kelly Keen
Zachary Beach Steve Lewitzke
Andrea Bednarski Nicholas Madaj
Stephen Besson Artist Pietrykowski
Reginald Blockett Elizabeth Schafer
Jessica Chandler Kelly Stewart
Justin Findlay Andy Suszek
Brittany Griffin Lim Moh Tan
Maggie Hammerbacher Ashley Verner
Michelle Herbon Kenneth Williams
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 told the Board that Ms. Hammerbacher is an excellent student who has been very involved with the Student Association and many other activities on campus. She is a Presidential Scholar and a Roberts Fellow.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
4. Motion to Establish Board of Control Calendar for 2005-2006
BM-1019 It was moved and supported that the attached Board of Control Calendar be adopted for 2005-2006 (See Appendix One: Calendar.)
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
5. Report of Nominating Committee and Resolution to Elect Officers of the Board of Control
RES-1641 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 Ruth A. Braun, Sandra M. Cotter, and Lawrence E. Sedrowski submit for election the following slate of officers of the Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control for 2005-2006:
Chair Jerome L. Yantz
Vice Chair David R. Gamez
Secretary Kizhakepat P. Karunakaran, M.D.
Treasurer D. Brian Law
Trustee Braun told the Board that the Nominating Committee was proud to recommend the above-named slate of candidates.
Dr. Gilbertson noted that the new officers would become effective July 1, 2005.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
6. Resolution to Approve the Addition of Grades Sixth Through Eighth to Detroit Community High School
RES-1642 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 K and 9-12 for Detroit Community High School; and
WHEREAS, The Detroit Community High School must currently reject the application of sixth through eighth grade students; and
WHEREAS, The current students being served by Detroit Community High School and their parents have requested the opportunity to offer additional educational opportunities; and
WHEREAS, The Detroit Community High School has a desire to provide education services for grade levels 6-12:
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 sixth through eighth grade students.
Ronald Schneider, Director of School and University Partnerships, stated: “The Detroit Community High School is located in Northwest Detroit, in the Greenfield area. It currently has an enrollment of approximately 380. They anticipate additional students this coming year because of the closure of some parochial schools in the Detroit area as well as the closure of some public schools. It’s an excellent program, and they have a waiting list. . . . The school is under good leadership, and I’m confident they’ll do a good job.”
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
IV. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
7. Report on Nursing Accreditation
Dr. Janalou Blecke, Dean of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, told the Board that the accreditation site visit for the Department of Nursing had taken place April 4th - 6th, and that she had just been notified that the accreditors had approved the College’s application for accreditation. She noted that the University had shifted from the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission (NLNAC) to the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) as its accrediting agency.
Dr. Blecke explained the report on the accreditation review of standards from the evaluation team. The criteria reviewed include mission and governance, institutional commitment and resources, curriculum and teaching-learning practices, and student performance and faculty accomplishments.
Dr. Blecke concluded: “We will now have an opportunity to respond to the written report, which is due the 3rd of June. . . . We’ll submit that report and all of the materials that have been collected – our original self-study report, the report from the site visitors, and our response. The materials will be reviewed by the accreditation review committee at their meeting on August 5th and 6th. They will formulate a recommendation and forward that to the CCNE Board. The CCNE Board then meets at the end of September and the first part of October, and they will make the accreditation decision based on the materials and the recommendation from the committee. We should hear from them within 30 days. I fully anticipate that it will be a positive report.”
8. Enrollment Report
Dr. Robert Maurovich, Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, reviewed the attached registration report for fall semester 2005. (See Appendix Two: Enrollment Report.) He noted that this was not the final report for fall, as registration was still taking place.
(Trustee Sedrowski joined the meeting at 2:12 p.m.)
9. Employment & Compensation Services Report
President Gilbertson told the Board that the attached Employment and Compensation Services Report was fairly short, as most of the hiring for the fall semester is currently underway. (See Appendix Three: Employment Report.)
V. REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
President Gilbertson updated the Board on the State appropriations process.
VI. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION
10. Motion to Move to Informal Session to Discuss Collective Bargaining Issues
BM-1020 It was moved and supported that the Board move to Informal Session to discuss collective bargaining issues.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
The Board moved to Informal Session at 2:35 p.m. and reconvened in Formal Session at 3:39, with Board members Braun, Cotter, Gamez, Karu, Law, Sedrowski, Sims, and Yantz in attendance. Also present were President Gilbertson, James Muladore, Dr. Carlos Ramet, Jo Stanley, Dr. Mamie Thorns, and Dr. Robert Yien.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
11. Motion to Adjourn
BM-1021 It was moved and supported that the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Linda L. Sims
Chair
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D. Brian Law
Secretary
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Jo A. Stanley
Recording Secretary
Secretary to the Board of Control
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