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SAGINAW VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF CONTROL
JUNE 12, 2006
REGULAR FORMAL SESSION
INDEX OF ACTIONS
BM-1042 MOTION TO ESTABLISH BOARD OF CONTROL
CALENDAR FOR 2006-2007
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
RES-1700 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED BOARD OF
CONTROL BYLAWS
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
RES-1701 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE CONFIRMATION OF
BOARD MEMBERS FOR PREVIOUSLY AUTHORIZED
CHARTER SCHOOLS
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RES-1702 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE AMENDMENTS TO
PUBLIC SCHOOL ACADEMY CONTRACTS
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
RES-1703 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED SVSU
STUDENT CODE OF CONDUCT
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
RES-1704 RESOLUTION TO GRANT EMERITUS STATUS
TO JON CISKY
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
RES-1705 RESOLUTION TO GRANT EMERITUS STATUS
TO JOHN JEZIERSKI
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
RES-1706 RESOLUTION TO ADOPT GENERAL FUND
OPERATING BUDGET FOR FY2007
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
RES-1707 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRANSACTION
CARD BANKING PARTNER AGREEMENT
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
RES-1708 RESOLUTION TO APPROVE NEW MEMBERS AND
REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE SAGINAW VALLEY
STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF FELLOWS
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
RES-1709 RESOLUTION TO EXTEND WOLVERINE
ELECTRICITY CONTRACT
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
BM-1043 MOTION TO MOVE TO INFORMAL SESSION TO
DISCUSS PERSONNEL EVALUATIONS AND
COLLECTIVE BARGAINING
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
BM-1044 MOTION TO RECONVENE IN FORMAL SESSION
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
BM-1045 MOTION TO ADJOURN
APPROVED. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
MINUTES
BOARD OF CONTROL
Regular Formal Session
June 12, 2006
1:30 p.m.
Board of Control Room, Third Floor Wickes Hall
Present: Abbs
Braun
Gamez
Gilbertson
Karu
Law
Sedrowski
Wilson
Yantz
Absent:
Others
Present: D. Bachand
L. Beuthin
D. Boehm
J. Boehm
F. Dane
K. Gregory
E. Hamilton
M. Holliday
M. Kozumplik
D. Marsh
R. Maurovich
J. Muladore
T. Oxley
C. Ramet
P. Samolewski
R. Schneider
J. Stanley
G. Thompson
R. Thompson
M. Thorns
R. Yien
Press (3)
I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Yantz called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. with Trustees Abbs, Braun, Karu, Sedrowski, and Wilson in attendance. He noted that a quorum was present.
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 unanimously APPROVED as distributed.
B. Approval of May 6, 2006 Regular Formal Session
It was moved and supported that the minutes of the May 6, 2006 Regular Formal Session be approved.
The minutes were unanimously APPROVED as written.
C. Recognition of the Official Representative of the Faculty Association
Chairman Yantz recognized Professor Gary Thompson, President-Elect of the Faculty Association.
D. Communications and Requests to Appear Before the Board
Debbie Marsh, Staff Member of the Month for April, and Michael Holliday, Staff Member of the Month for May, were presented to the Board. (See Appendix One: Marsh, and Appendix Two: Holliday.)
(Board members Gamez and Law joined the meeting at 1:36 p.m.)
III. ACTION ITEMS
1. Motion to Establish Board of Control Calendar for 2006-2007
BM-1042 It was moved and supported that the attached Board of Control Calendar for 2006-2007 be adopted. (See Appendix Three: Calendar.)
Chairman Yantz noted that the May 12th meeting would be held on Saturday morning, the day of Commencement, instead of on the previous Friday as in the past.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
2. Resolution to Adopt Revised Board of Control Bylaws
RES-1700 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, Board of Control Policy 3.101, Article III, Item #22 states that the Saginaw Valley State University Board of Control reserves authorization to establish and modify the Board of Control Bylaws and Policies Manual; and
WHEREAS, Revisions have been proposed to the existing Board Bylaws and Policies; and
WHEREAS, The Bylaws Committee, consisting of Chairman Yantz and Board members Abbs and Gamez have met twice with President Gilbertson, Carlos Ramet (Executive Assistant to the President) and Jo Stanley (Secretary to the Board of Control); and
WHEREAS, The draft of the proposed revised Bylaws and Policies Manual was discussed by the Board of Control at its annual Retreat on April 10, 2006 and their suggestions were incorporated in the final document; and
WHEREAS, The draft of the proposed revised Bylaws and Policies Manual was reviewed by the University’s legal counsel:
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University give formal approval to the revised Board of Control Bylaws and Policies Manual. (See Appendix Four: Bylaws)
President Gilbertson noted that the entire Board had been involved in the process of modifying the Bylaws. Most of the revisions were technical updates, and the proposed revised document had been distributed to the Board 28 days prior to the meeting, as mandated by the Board Bylaws.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
3. Resolution to Approve Confirmation of Board Members for Previously Authorized Charter Schools
RES-1701 It was moved and supported that the attached resolution be adopted. (See Appendix Five: Board Members)
Ronald Schneider, Director of School/University Partnerships, told the Board that each candidate is asked to fill out a five-page application, which includes several questions regarding conflict of interest, and to submit a full résumé. Board Members of the respective Charters must nominate at least two candidates for each vacancy and submit a memo indicating their recommendation. Once the application materials have been received by the SVSU Partnership Office, a criminal records check is completed before final University Board approval.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
4. Resolution to Approve Amendments to Public School Academy Contracts
RES-1702 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, The University has granted contracts (the “Contracts”) to Cesar Chavez Academy, Creative Learning Academy, Grattan Academy, Pontiac Academy for Excellence, Sunrise Education Center, 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;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the contracts between the University and Cesar Chavez Academy, Creative Learning Academy, Grattan Academy, Sunrise Education Center, and Traverse Bay Community School whereby the University authorized the academies to operate as public school academies shall be amended to provide for the extension of the term thereof to June 30, 2011; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the contract between the University and Pontiac Academy for Excellence whereby the University authorized the academy to operate as a public school academy shall be amended to provide for the extension of the term thereof to June 30, 2009; 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.
President Gilbertson told the Board that five of the charter schools were being recommended for five-year renewals, which is the standard term. One is being recommended for a three-year term because the school requires closer scrutiny and thorough re-examination.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
5. Resolution to Adopt Revised SVSU Student Code of Conduct
RES-1703 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, It has been the practice to review and revise the SVSU Code of Student Conduct periodically; and
WHEREAS, There are certain procedural changes in the SVSU Code of Student Conduct that have been recommended by the Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management and reviewed by Legal Counsel.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the SVSU Code of Student Conduct, as revised, is hereby adopted by the SVSU Board of Control. (See Appendix Six: Code of Conduct.)
Dr. Robert Maurovich, Vice President for Student Services & Enrollment Management, told the Board that a Task Force, co-chaired by Frank Dane, James V. Finkbeiner Endowed Chair in Ethics, and Diane Boehm, Director of Instructional Support & Writing Program, had developed and recommended the adoption of a University policy on Academic Integrity with corresponding changes in the Code of Student Conduct.
Dr. Dane stated: “The Task Force took great advantage of the prior work that supports this idea . . . to do a fair amount of research and look at best practices at a number of other colleges and universities. We dealt specifically with trying to get across three main points. One is student awareness of the issue and the importance of that integrity. The second is faculty and staff awareness of the importance and the need to have a consistent message. . . . The third was some form of record keeping so that those few students who actually are a problem can’t move from classroom to classroom saying that they didn’t know and will never do it again three, four, or five times. It’s good to know something as important as the grade grievance procedure, so the Academic Integrity Board and Hearing Panel was developed to make sure that everybody understands that it’s of primary importance to make sure that when our students perform well in class, it’s because of their own work and not because of someone else’s work. One of the main ingredients of the policy is the honor code adopted by the Student Association this past year that makes it very clear to all the students what their responsibilities are with respect to integrity and other honorable behavior.”
Ms. Boehm added: “We’re really pleased with the way the policy has developed. The conversation about academic integrity and SVSU pretty much mirrors national conversations you read about in the newspapers almost every week. We felt very strongly that having a clear policy and very carefully articulated processes would help both faculty and students clearly understand what’s expected of them and make sure there weren’t any situations where people could fall through the cracks and not know how to proceed in that situation. Having an Academic Integrity Board established now, that includes both faculty and students, will give us an arena for any situations that occur and a methodical process for addressing them.”
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
6. Resolution to Grant Emeritus Status to Jon Cisky
RES-1704 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, Jon Cisky first joined the criminal justice faculty of SVSU in 1977, bringing to the position his considerable professional experience as a former police academy instructor, deputy sheriff, jail administrator, and juvenile officer; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cisky served as Department Chair, as a member of the Professional Practices Committee, and on faculty evaluation teams and ad hoc committees. An effective classroom teacher who integrated his professional experiences with academic content, he provided students with extensive career counseling and inspired introductory-level students to select criminal justice as a major; and
WHEREAS, Jon Cisky was elected to the Michigan State Senate in 1990 and represented Michigan’s Thirty-Third District, which encompasses Saginaw and Gratiot Counties. He served on the State Appropriations Committee and was Vice-Chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee, among other committee assignments. Senator Cisky was an advocate for increased State support for higher education and obtained supplemental funding for many University projects and programs. He contributed to the founding of the Michigan Crime Stoppers program and was instrumental in bringing this important project to Mid-Michigan; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Cisky was recognized as “Legislator of the Year” by the Michigan Judges Association and the Michigan Police and Sheriff’s Association, as “Guardian of Small Business” by the National Federation of Independent Businesses, and received an Honorary Doctor of Laws Degree, as approved by the SVSU Board of Control; and
WHEREAS, Upon his return to the University with the rank of Professor in 1999, Mr. Cisky resumed teaching courses, administered the Criminal Justice Field Work Program, and re-earned tenure. He retired from SVSU in December 2005.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University gratefully acknowledge Jon Cisky’s exemplary service and dedication to the University and bestow upon him the title of “Professor Emeritus of Criminal Justice” 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. Jon Cisky as a permanent expression of the University’s appreciation.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
7. Resolution to Grant Emeritus Status to John Jezierski
RES-1705 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, John Jezierski joined the faculty of Saginaw Valley State University in 1970 and was a Professor of History until his retirement in June 2006; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Jezierski is highly regarded by students and faculty colleagues for exemplary teaching, prolific scholarship, and dedicated service to SVSU. He is a recipient of the University’s two highest awards, the Landee Award for Excellence in Teaching and the Warrick Award for Excellence in Research, and has been accorded numerous other honors and prestigious grants; and
WHEREAS, John Jezierski taught Michigan History, American Colonial History, The American Revolution, The American Frontier, Ideas and Society, and World Cultural Geography, all with consistently high academic standards. A frequent presenter at academic conferences, he is the author of journal articles and scholarly books. In 2001, he received the Stuart D. and Vernice Gross Award for Literature for his book Enterprising Images.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Control of Saginaw Valley State University gratefully acknowledge Dr. Jezierski’s exemplary service and dedication to the University and bestow upon him the title “Professor Emeritus of History” 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. John Jezierski as a permanent expression of the University’s appreciation.
Dr. Robert S.P. Yien, Vice President for Academic Affairs, noted that Professor Jezierski was one of only seven people who were employed by what was Saginaw Valley College in 1970. At that time, the campus consisted of one building. Over the 43 years of the University’s history, Professor Jezierski is among only six people who have received both of its most prestigious awards – the Landee Award for Excellence in Teaching, and the Earl Warrick Award for Excellence in Research.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
8. Resolution to Adopt General Fund Operating Budget for FY2007
RES-1706 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, The Administration and Board of Control of the University have determined the level of General Fund expenditure allocations required for personnel, services, supplies and equipment to maintain the quality of instructional and support services provided to students;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the attached General Fund Budget Summary which establishes the FY2007 operating budget be adopted; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the attached tuition and fee schedule of rates effective beginning with fiscal year 2007 fall semester also be adopted. (See Appendix Seven: Budget.)
President Gilbertson reviewed the process by which the University establishes its General Fund Operating Budget and discussed the attached General Fund Summary and the Recommended Tuition and Fees document for Fiscal Year 2006-2007. He noted that this matter had been discussed with the Board several times already and that the State had not yet adopted its budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
The proposed budget includes a 4.94 percent increase in tuition and fees.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
9. Resolution to Approve Transaction Card Banking Partner Agreement
RES-1707 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, SVSU provides a multi-purpose identification and financial transaction card to faculty, staff and students; and
WHEREAS, The University believes it beneficial to offer optional banking services linked to the transaction card and has solicited interest on the part of several financial institutions to provide such services; and
WHEREAS, TCF Bank has submitted a proposal to the University which provides substantial services to the campus community;
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, That the President and/or Vice President for Administration and Business Affairs be hereby authorized to enter into a banking partner agreement with TCF Bank for the period of May 15, 2006 through May 15, 2016 for services associated with the SVSU transaction card program.
James Muladore, Vice President for Administration and Business Affairs, stated that an SVSU “Access Card” is issued to all undergraduate students upon enrollment. The University has had a relationship with the same financial institution (currently named TCF) for the past ten years, and has been very satisfied with their service. This contract expired in May, 2006 and SVSU solicited several financial institutions as to their interest in providing such services. TCF was the only bank that responded.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
10. Motion to Approve New Members and Reappointments to the Saginaw Valley State University Board of Fellows
RES-1708 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, Arnold Allemang and Paul C. Chaffee have been recommended for appointment as new members; and
WHEREAS, John A. Decker, Judith Zehnder Keller, John W. Kendall, John M. Kunitzer, Kenneth W. LeCureux, Elyse M. Rogers, and James L. VanSlembrouck 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.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
11. Resolution to Extend Wolverine Electricity Contract
RES- 1709 It was moved and supported that the following resolution be adopted:
WHEREAS, The Board of Control previously authorized an Electric Sales Agreement with Wolverine power Marketing Cooperative (WPMC) through December 31, 2006; 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, 2010.
Mr. Muladore told the Board that Wolverine Power Marketing Cooperative (WPMC) has offered the University a four-year contract that would fix electricity costs during the life of the agreement. The total contract would amount to approximately $6.5 million and would likely save the University $300,000 by the end of the long-term agreement. Resolution 1709 would grant the President or the Vice President for Business Affairs the authority to extend the present Electric Sales Agreement with WPMC to December 31, 2010 if conditions are favorable.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
IV. INFORMATION AND DISCUSSION ITEMS
12. Presentation on Michigan Department of Education Audit of SVSU Charter School Office
Mr. Schneider reviewed the Charter School Verification Visit Feedback Report. He noted that the Michigan Department of Education evaluated 18 different areas of compliance and oversight for which the Charter School Office is responsible, including financial issues, legal compliance issues and curricular issues. The audit was very favorable.
13. Remarks by Dr. Robert S.P. Yien
Dr. Yien spoke from the attached prepared remarks. (See Appendix Eight: Dr. Yien.)
The members of the Board asked Dr. Yien his advice on various matters upon his retiring from the position of Vice President for Academic Affairs. Chairman Yantz thanked Dr. Yien for his outstanding accomplishments during his long tenure at SVSU, and the Board gave him a standing ovation.
V. REMARKS BY THE PRESIDENT
President Gilbertson told the Board that the campus was busy with preparations for the fall semester.
VI. OTHER ITEMS FOR CONSIDERATION OR ACTION
14. Motion to Move to Informal Session to Discuss Personnel Evaluations and Collective Bargaining.
BM-1043 It was moved and supported that the Board move to Informal Session to discuss personnel evaluations and collective bargaining.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
The Board moved to Informal Session at 2:48 p.m.
15. Motion to Reconvene in Formal Session
BM-1044 It was moved and supported that the Board reconvene in Formal Session.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
The Board reconvened in Formal Session at 4:41 p.m.
VII. ADJOURNMENT
16. Motion to Adjourn
BM-1045 It was moved and supported that the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was APPROVED unanimously.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:42 p.m.
Respectfully submitted:
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Jerome L. Yantz
Chairman
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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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