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REGULAR
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Conference
Room of Bird Administration Building
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The Board of Trustees of Western Carolina University met in called session in the Conference Room of the Bird Administration Building, March 20, 1969 at 10:00 a. m., with the following members present:
Members absent:
Others present:
The meeting was called to order by the Chairman, Mr. Woody, who presented the minutes of the last meeting, held on January 17, 1969, and the Executive Committee minutes held on February 7, 1969. Upon motion by Mr. Boyce Whitmire , seconded by Mr. Buchanan, both minutes were approved to become a part of the permanent minute book. Upon motion by Mr. Cooper, seconded by Mr. Mallonee, the Board unanimously passed a resolution authorizing the issuance of $325,000 building revenue bonds of 1968 , of the Board of Trustees of Western Carolina University, dated November 1, 1968. (Exhibit #1 on file in the President's Office. ) Trustee Ramsey Buchanan moved the adoption of the following resolution:
Trustee Arnold Hyde seconded the motion and the resolution was unanimously adopted. Trustee Ramsey Buchanan moved the adoption of the following resolution:
Trustee Arnold Hyde seconded the motion and the resolution was unanimously adopted. Mr. Frank
H. Brown, Jr., gave a brief report on construction of the high-rise
dormitory; the Arts and Home Economics Building; additional dormitories;
and other facilities. Mr. Gerald Hardy, Director of University Development, gave an oral report on grants, contracts, and contribution activities. Upon motion by Mr. Walsh, seconded by Mr. Forsyth, the Board passed the following resolution:
Dr. Pow next gave a brief report on the University's analysis of the State Board of Higher Education long-range study. Dr. Pow and Mr. Brown gave a report on appropriations and other matters pending before the General Assembly. Dr. Pow explained to the Board that an invitation was issued to the Middle South Model United Nations to hold its spring meeting on the campus of Western Carolina University prior to his assuming the presidency of the institution. He further explained that permission had been given for the delegates to be housed on the campus and appropriate meeting places would be provided. Because of the delay in the completion of the high-rise dormitory, it is impossible to hold the session on the campus; and arrangements have been worked out with the Junaluska Assembly for the meeting to be held at Lake Junaluska. Upon motion by Mr. Mallonee, seconded by Mr. Buchanan, the Board approved using the Book Exchange funds to pay the additional costs of holding the assembly at Lake Junaluska rather than on campus as originally planned. Upon motion by Mr. E. J. Whitmire, seconded by Mr. Boyce Whitmire, the Board adopted the following fee schedule for summer school, based on the cost per hour, as presented by Mr. Kirkpatrick:
Upon motion by Mr. Mallonee, seconded by Mr. Cooper, the Board unanimously approved the 1969-70 regular catalog; the 1969-70 graduate catalog; and the 1969 summer school catalog. Dr. Pow next presented Dr. Taft B. Botner, Dean, School of Education and Psychology, who gave a report on the activities of his school. Dean Taylor Huskins presented the research which has been done on student regulations. He thereafter introduced Mr. Aaron Hyatt, who gave a report on the techniques of the survey in progress. Dr. Pow, Dr. Turner, and Mr. Hardy gave a brief report on the proposed international education programs. Mr. Brown, Mr. Reed, and Dr. Turner gave a brief report on the inaugural plans. The Board next went into Executive Session. Open Meeting Act There being no further business, the meeting adjourned for lunch in the University Center Restaurant. Respectfully submitted,
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