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SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF CONTROL
AUGUST 22, 2005
REGULAR FORMAL SESSION
INDEX OF ACTIONS
RES-1650 RESOLUTION TO GRANT EMERITUS STATUS
TO MR. ELDON L. GRAHAM
APPROVED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RES-1651 RESOLUTION TO GRANT EMERITUS STATUS
TO DR. BERNER J. GORDEN
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RES-1652 RESOLUTION TO GRANT EMERITUS STATUS
TO DR. DAVID R. WEAVER
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
RES-1653 RESOLUTION TO GRANT EMERITUS STATUS
TO DR. DAVID L. RAYFIELD
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
RES-1654 RESOLUTION TO GRANT BACCALAUREATE
AND MASTERS DEGREES
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
RES-1655 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE NEW MEMBERS
AND REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE SAGINAW
VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF FELLOWS
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
RES-1656 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE REAPPOINTMENTS OF
DR. DONALD BACHAND, MS. LUCILLE BEUTHIN,
MR. CARL FREDERICKS, DR. CHRIS FREDERICKS,
MS. BARBARA HELLER, MS. MINO DUFFY KRAMER,
AND MRS. SUE VITITOE AND THE APPOINTMENTS
OF MRS. GLENDA LABADIE, MR. GARY LABADIE AND
JOHN HENRY III TO THE MARSHALL M. FREDERICKS
SCULPTURE MUSEUM BOARD
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
RES-1657 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE ADDITION OF
GRADES FIRST THROUGH FIFTH TO DETROIT
COMMUNITY HIGH SCHOOL
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RES-1658 RESOLUTION TO EXTEND ELECTRIC SALES
AGREEMENT
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RES-1659 RESOLUTION TO AMEND SVSU PATENT POLICY
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
BM-1024 MOTION TO MOVE TO INFORMAL SESSION
TO DISCUSS COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
BM-1025 MOTION TO ADJOURN
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
MINUTES
BOARD OF CONTROL
Regular Formal Session
August 22, 2005
Board of Control Room, Third Floor Wickes Hall
Present: Braun
Cotter
Gamez
Gilbertson
Karu
Sedrowski
Sims
Yantz
Absent: Law
Others
Present: D. Bachand
L. Beuthin
J. Boehm
C. Davis
J. Dwyer
B. Gorden
E. Graham
E. Hammerbacher
L. Lipinski
R. Maurovich
N. Madaj
J. Muladore
J. Pahl
J. Poppe
C. Ramet
D. Rayfield
B. Schafer
R. Schneider
M. Shannon
C. Snook
J. Stanley
A. Suszek
R. Thompson
M. Thorns
R. Trepkowski
C. Weaver
D. Weaver
R. Williams
R. Yien
Press (2)
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Yantz called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m.
II. PROCEDURAL ITEMS
A. Approval of Agenda and Additions to and Deletions from Agenda
There were no additions to or deletions from the agenda.
The agenda was APPROVED as distributed.
B. Approval of Minutes of July 15, 2005 Regular Formal Session of the Board of Control
It was moved and supported that the minutes of the July 15, 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, told the Board that Dr. Sally Edgerton-Netke, esteemed and dedicated member of the SVSU faculty, had lost her long battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed.
Professor Shannon discussed the collective bargaining process currently underway between the administration and the Faculty Association. She also discussed the resolution to amend the SVSU patent policy. She noted that the faculty were eager to talk with the members of the Board of Control about these or any other matters.
D. Communications and Requests to Appear Before the Board
Jennifer Pahl, Staff Member of the Month for May; Craig Snook, Staff Member of the Month for July; and Cathy Davis, Staff Member of the Month for September, were presented to the Board. (See Appendix One: Pahl, Appendix Two: Snook, and Appendix Three: Davis.)
III. ACTION ITEMS
1. Resolution to Grant Emeritus Status to Mr. Eldon L. Graham
RES-1650 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Saginaw Valley State University grants emeritus/emerita status to retiring faculty/administrators who have served the University with distinction; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Eldon L. Graham joined the faculty of Saginaw Valley State University in 1970 and was Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering until his retirement in June 2005; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Graham is highly regarded by his colleagues and students for consistently maintaining high standards in the many Engineering and Engineering Technology Management classes he taught at SVSU; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Graham has published professional articles and a book on the history of academic programs at SVSU. He has been an active member of several professional societies, including the American Society of Engineering Education, the American Society for Advancement of Science, the American Society of Chemical Engineers, and the American Chemical Society, among others; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Eldon L. Graham, the founder of SVSU’s engineering and technology programs and designer of Pioneer Hall, has also served as Director of Resources Development, Chair of the Department of Engineering and Technology, and Acting Assistant Dean of the College of Science, Engineering, and Technology; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Graham is known in the community for civic engagement and as a consultant for several agencies. He was honored for his outstanding record of service by receipt of the Ruben Daniels Award for Community Service, the Faculty Award for University Service, the Professional Development Award from the American Chemical Society, and the Service to Society Award from the American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University gratefully acknowledges Mr. Graham’s exemplary service and dedication to the University and bestows upon him the title of “Professor Emeritus” with all the rights and privileges appertaining to this distinction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be framed and presented to Mr. Eldon L. Graham as a permanent expression of the University’s appreciation.
Dr. Ronald R. Williams, Dean of the College of Science, Engineering and Technology, told the Board that Mr. Graham was one of the most important individuals in the origination of engineering at SVSU. He joined SVSU in 1970 and chaired the Engineering Technology Program from 1973 to 1983. He also served as acting dean on three occasions.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
2. Resolution to Grant Emeritus Status to Dr. Berner J. Gorden
RES-1651 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Saginaw Valley State University grants emeritus/emerita status to retiring faculty and administrators who have served the University with distinction; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Berner J. Gorden joined the faculty of Saginaw Valley State University in 1967 and was Professor of Chemistry until his retirement in June 2003; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gorden is highly regarded by his colleagues and students for his high standards and dedication to teaching; from 1967 to 2003 he taught numerous Chemistry courses and was responsible for developing six new courses; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gorden published professional articles, attended many professional conferences, and presented numerous papers. He received several grants for his research in Chemistry and has maintained professional affiliations with the American Chemical Society, the American Institute of Chemists, the Michigan Association of College Chemistry Teachers, among other organizations; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Gorden was a founding member of SVSU’s Chemistry Department, serving as its first chair, writing the department’s first curriculum, and procuring all the initial equipment and instrumentation. He continued to serve throughout his distinguished career on University and departmental committees and involved himself in student life through the Science Open House and as coach to the varsity bowling team.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University gratefully acknowledges Dr. Gorden’s exemplary service and dedication to the University and bestows upon him the title of “Professor Emeritus” with all the rights and privileges appertaining to this distinction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be framed and presented to Dr. Berner J. Gorden as a permanent expression of the University’s appreciation.
Dr. Williams told the Board that Dr. Gorden came to SVSU in 1967 and was the first chair of the Chemistry Department. He was a prominent leader on campus, serving as chair of what eventually became the Professional Practices Committee (PPC), a University-wide committee that deals with promotion and tenure. He has also been very active in the chemical community in this area.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
3. Resolution to Grant Emeritus Status to Dr. David R. Weaver
RES-1652 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Saginaw Valley State University grants emeritus/emerita status to retiring faculty and administrators who have served the University with distinction; and
WHEREAS, Dr. David R. Weaver joined the faculty at Saginaw Valley State University in 1967 and was Professor of Political Science until his retirement in June 2005. He founded the SVSU Department of Political Science and participated in the development of a Master’s in Political Science/Criminal Justice program; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Weaver has maintained high academic standards and a commitment to his profession. He has taught a wide range of courses in his discipline, has published articles on organizational leadership, and has been active in numerous professional associations; and
WHEREAS, Dr. David R. Weaver has served on many University committees, as Chair of the Political Science Department, Acting Assistant Dean of the College of Arts & Behavioral Sciences, Director of General Education, and Acting Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs. He has also been active in a variety of local organizations, including service on the Board of Trustees of the Mid-Michigan Dispute Resolution Center.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University gratefully acknowledges Dr. Weaver’s exemplary service and dedication to the University and bestows upon him the title “Professor Emeritus” with all the rights and privileges appertaining to this distinction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be framed and presented to Dr. David R. Weaver as a permanent expression of the University’s appreciation.
Dr. Donald J. Bachand, Dean of the College of Arts and Behavioral Sciences, noted that Dr. Weaver taught at SVSU for 38 years. He was the founder of both the Political Science Department and the Faculty Association. He served as assistant dean, assistant academic vice president, and director of the General Education Committee. He was an accomplished scholar, a very rigorous classroom teacher, and a mentor to many students over the years.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
4. Resolution to Grant Emeritus Status to Dr. David L. Rayfield
RES-1653 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Saginaw Valley State University grants emeritus/emerita status to retiring faculty and administrators who have served the University with distinction; and
WHEREAS, Dr. David L. Rayfield joined the faculty at Saginaw Valley State University in 1970, becoming Chair of the Department of Philosophy that same year and serving in that capacity and as Professor of Philosophy until his retirement in June 2005; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Rayfield’s academic standards in the classroom have been consistently rigorous with extensive attention to developing quality student writing and to providing the highest quality education in Philosophy. He has been active professionally throughout his distinguished career as a member of scholarly societies, editor of the Bulletin of Faculty Research from 1981 until his retirement, and participant on numerous faculty evaluation teams; and
WHEREAS, Dr. David Rayfield is respected by the arts community as an accomplished professional photographer whose works are in the permanent collections of the Art Institute of Chicago, and the Hoyt Institute of Fine Arts in New Castle, Pennsylvania, among others. He has accumulated a prodigious record of artistic exhibitions in galleries, museums, and juried art competitions, and has published many scholarly articles on the art of photography.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University gratefully acknowledges Dr. Rayfield’s exemplary service and dedication to the University and bestows upon him the title “Professor Emeritus” with all the rights and privileges appertaining to this distinction.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That a copy of this resolution be framed and presented to Dr. David Rayfield as a permanent expression of the University’s appreciation.
Dr. Bachand told the Board that Dr. Rayfield taught at SVSU for 34 years. He was the founder of the Philosophy Department and was the chair of that Department for all 34 years. Besides being an accomplished teacher, Dr. Rayfield is a professional photographer whose work is currently being displayed in the University Art Gallery.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
5. Resolution to Grant Baccalaureate and Masters Degrees
RES-1654 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 August 22, 2005 Commencement as certified by the faculty and Registrar.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
6. Resolution to Approve New Members and Reappointments to the Saginaw Valley State University Board of Fellows
RES-1655 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, The Saginaw Valley State University Board of Fellows shall consist of a minimum of twelve and a maximum of forty members who shall serve for four-year terms; and
WHEREAS, Terrance E. Lerash and Fleury Yelvington have been recommended for appointment as new members; and
WHEREAS, William R. Bowen, Scott L. Carmona, David H. Dunn, Mark H. Gettel, Tom McIntyre, Amy L. Rodriguez, Michael D. Rowley, and Kenneth G. Roznowski have been recommended for reappointment to the Board of Fellows;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the new members and the reappointed members serve on the Saginaw Valley State University Board of Fellows as stipulated in the organization’s bylaws.
President Gilbertson noted that the individuals being recommended for reappointment to the Board of Fellows were known by the Board of Control. Terrance Lerash, CEO of Synergy Medical and an alumnus of SVSU, and Fleury Yelvington, the new President/CEO of St. Mary’s of Michigan, are being recommended for appointment as new members.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
7. Resolution to Approve Reappointments of Dr. Donald Bachand, Ms. Lucille Beuthin, Mr. Carl Fredericks, Dr. Chris Fredericks, Ms. Barbara Heller, Ms. Mino Duffy Kramer, and Mrs. Sue Vititoe and the Appointments of Mrs. Glenda Labadie, Mr. Gary Labadie and John Henry III to the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Board
RES-1656 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 Dr. Donald Bachand, Ms. Lucille Beuthin, Mr. Carl Fredericks, Dr. Chris Fredericks, Ms. Barbara Heller, Ms. Mino Duffy Kramer, and Mrs. Sue Vititoe have successfully completed three-year terms; and
WHEREAS, The Museum Board recommends Dr. Donald Bachand, Ms. Lucille Beuthin, Mr. Carl Fredericks, Dr. Chris Fredericks, Ms. Barbara Heller, Ms. Mino Duffy Kramer, and Mrs. Sue Vititoe be reappointed for three-year terms which expire June 2008; and
WHEREAS, Members of the Museum Board recommend that Mr. and Mrs. Gary Labadie and Dr. John Henry be appointed for three-year terms;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the reappointed members and the new members serve on the Marshall M. Fredericks Sculpture Museum Board as stipulated in the organization’s bylaws.
President Gilbertson stated that he was proud to recommend those named in Resolution 1656 for reappointment/appointment to the Museum Board.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
8. Resolution to Approve the Addition of Grades First Through Fifth to Detroit Community High School
RES-1657 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 6-12 for Detroit Community High School; and
WHEREAS, The Detroit Community High School must currently reject the application of first through fifth 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 service for grade levels K-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 first through fifth grade students.
Mr. Ronald G. Schneider, Director of School & University Partnerships, told the Board that the Detroit Community High School is located in northwest Detroit. They have been operating as a Kindergarten and 9-12 school, and would like to open an elementary school this fall.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
9. Resolution to Extend Electric Sales Agreement
RES-1658 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, The Board of Control in August, 2003 authorized an Electric Sales Agreement with Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative (WPMC) for the period of September 1, 2003 through December 31, 2005; and,
WHEREAS, The Board of Control subsequently extended this contract to December 31, 2006 with the same terms and conditions; and,
WHEREAS, WPMC is offering the possibility of a further contract extension for SVSU should favorable market conditions develop;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the President or Vice President for Administration and Business Affairs be authorized to extend the present Electric Sales Agreement with WPMC to December 31, 2008.
James G. Muladore, Vice President for Administration & Business Affairs, told the Board that the University is faced with a very volatile utility market. The cost of natural gas has increased by 90% in the past 13 months, and by 30% in the past few weeks. Electricity is the other major component of the utility budget. The University currently has a contract through December 2006 at a favorable rate with Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative (WPMC), but may be faced with significant increases in electricity costs when that contract is scheduled to expire.
Resolution 1658 would authorize the extension of the contract with WPMC for two more years should favorable terms become available.
The motion was APPROVED by a vote of 5 to 0. (Trustees Cotter and Sims abstained from voting due to a possible conflict of interest.)
10. Resolution to Amend SVSU Patent Policy
RES-1659 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, University officials have reviewed the current Patent Policy which was implemented on June 13, 1988; and,
WHEREAS, It is the intent of the University to encourage its students to engage in research and entrepreneurial activities by providing them ownership opportunities for their inventions;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the attached Patent Policy as amended be approved. (See Appendix Four: Patent Policy.)
President Gilbertson told the Board that the proposed amendment to the patent policy is a minor modification of a policy that has been unchanged for 14 years. The sole revision pertains to potential student-generated ideas, and is intended to give incentives to students to become entrepreneurs and to take their ideas to the market place. It would in no way affect employee- or faculty-generated patents.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
IV. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
11. SVSU in the News
Jan Poppe, Assistant to the Vice President for Public Affairs, discussed the University’s integrated communications plan, which consists of graphics standards, branding, and advertising. She noted that media relations is a fourth component of that plan.
J. J. Boehm, Media Relations Officer, reviewed several articles about SVSU that had appeared in the three major local daily newspapers over the past few months. He noted that the University tries to emphasize the personal attention it offers, as well as the accomplishments of our students and faculty. SVSU’s students are increasingly coming from outside the four-county region, where it has traditionally received the bulk of its students. Concurrently, there has been increased coverage in the Genesee County, metro-Detroit, Flint, Grand Rapids, and Macomb County newspapers.
A media relations advisory panel has been formed to discuss University events and activities and to generate story ideas; Mr. Boehm has undertaken a project to create an on-line searchable database for reporters to use to identify faculty and their various areas of expertise.
12. Report on Appointment of Charter School Board Members
Mr. Schneider discussed the process by which Charter School board members are chosen. He reviewed the Board Candidate Application Form, which asks for general information about the individuals and includes a series of questions regarding possible conflicts of interest and past criminal history. Résumés are requested, as is permission to conduct a criminal records check on the candidates. References are checked, and people from the local area are consulted.
After the board members are selected, Mr. Schneider’s staff convenes the first annual meeting, at which time officers are elected and a training session is conducted. These training sessions continue through the year as needed by the individual boards.
Mr. Schneider and/or his staff meet in Lansing on a monthly basis with staff from eight other major universities who authorize charter schools, with area Legislators, and individuals from the Department of Education. They share information and have established standards they all adhere to in terms of authorization, re-authorization, and personnel evaluations.
President Gilbertson noted that the Charter School board members serve at the pleasure of the Board of Control, which has the power of removal.
13. Campus Safety Initiatives
Chief Ron Trepkowski told the Board that SVSU’s campus has a very low crime rate, especially when compared to other universities. He noted that the level of crime had been expected to increase as the residential population grew, but it hasn’t. That can be attributed partly to the quality of students attending SVSU, and partly to the fact that Chief Trepkowski and his Department continually offer awareness training and healthy-choice training to educate students on how not to become victims of crime. Other departments, such as Residential Life, the Athletic Department, and the Conference and Events Center, connect with the University Police almost on a daily basis to help keep the campus safe. They also hold students accountable for small infractions, thereby making them aware that they will be held accountable for larger ones.
V. REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
President Gilbertson asked Dr. Robert Maurovich, Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management, to update the Board on enrollments. Dr. Maurovich stated that enrollments for the fall 2005 semester were projected to exceed last year’s in both headcount and credit hours.
Dr. Robert S.P. Yien, Vice President for Academic Affairs, told the Board that the University would employ a total of 260 full-time faculty members for the 2005-2006 academic year. Thirty-four of these have recently been hired – they are coming here from 16 different states and two foreign countries.
Emily Hammerbacher, President of the Student Association, reviewed a number of events being sponsored by the Student Association.
VI. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION
14. Motion to Move to Informal Session to Discuss Collective Bargaining
BM-1024 It was moved and supported that the Board move to Informal Session to discuss collective bargaining.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
The Board moved to Informal Session at 3:00 p.m. and reconvened in Regular Formal Session at 3:50 p.m.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
15. Motion to Adjourn
BM-1025 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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Jerome L. Yantz
Chair
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K.P. Karunakaran
Secretary
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Jo A. Stanley
Recording Secretary
Secretary to the Board of Control
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