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REGULAR
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD
ROOM, UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
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The Board of Trustees of Western Carolina University met in regular session on December 4, 1980, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the University Administration Building. In the absence of Mr. Glenn, Chairman, a motion was made by Mr. Wynne that Mr. Abbott serve as Chairman Pro Tem. Mr. Gloyne seconded the motion, and it carried. Mr. Abbott then called the meeting to order. ATTENDANCE The following members of the Board were present: Mr. Jack Abbott, Mr. Roy Patterson, Mr. Paul Cowan, Mr. Frank Watson, Mr. Robert McGinn, Mr. Richard Wynne, and Mr. John Gloyne. The following members were absent: Dr. John Coli, Mr. Jack Hennessee, Mr. Robert Edwards, Mrs. Avis Phillips, Mr. James Glenn, and Mr. Mark Williams. Others present included Chancellor Robinson; Vice Chancellors Carter, Dooley, Stillion, and Stoltz; Mrs. Jakes, Assistant to the Chancellor; Mr. Brown, Special Assistant to the Chancellor; Deans McCreary and Thomas; Mr. Causby, Alumni Representative to the Board; Dr. Dowell, Faculty Representative to the Board; Mr. Creech, Director of Academic Services; Mr. Ramsey, Assistant to the Chancellor for WCU Programs in Asheville; Mr. Reed, Director of Public Information; Mr. Scott, Legal Counsel; Mr. Wood, Director of Institutional Studies and Planning; and Mrs. Shuler, Administrative Assistant to the Chancellor. MINUTES On motion of Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr. McGinn, the minutes of the meeting of September 4, 1980, were approved as distributed. REPORT OF THE BUILDING COMMITTEE Mr. Gloyne, acting as Chairman of the Building Committee in Mr. Hennessee's absence, presented the report of the committee on the following items: 1. Financing Plan for New Student Supply Store Mr. Gloyne moved that a financing plan for a new student supply store be approved, the plan to consist of the following essential components:
The total
cost of the new store is expected to be in the $600,000 - $700,000
range. 2. Feasibility Stud on Hydroelectric Plant The Tennessee Valley Authority has made a survey of all low-head plants in the region as to the feasibility of their being reactivated. The plant owned by WCU on the Tuckaseegee River was one of ten chosen to have an in-depth study made. TVA will assist the University in acquiring a loan of $30,000 for this study from, the Department of Energy, the loan to be forgiven if it is determined that it would not be feasible to reactivate the plant. Mr. Gloyne moved that the administration be authorized to apply for the loan, Mr. McGinn seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. STUDENT FEE CHANGES A listing of proposed fee changes had been provided to the Trustees (copy on file with minutes material). Vice Chancellor Carter explained that these fees amounted to approximately a five percent increase, leaving WCU in fifth place among the six comparable universities. He also mentioned the possibility of a tuition increase to be authorized by the General Assembly. Mr. McGinn made a motion that the increases be adopted, and Mr. Gloyne seconded. Following discussion, the motion carried unanimously. DEPARTMENTAL NAME CHANGE Upon motion by Mr. Wynne, seconded by Mr. Cowan, the Trustees approved changing the name of the Department of Political Science to the Department of Political Science and Public Affairs. TRUSTEES TO SERVE ON REID DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD COMMITTEE Following a request by Mrs. Jakes for three Trustees to serve on the Paul A. Reid Distinguished Service Awards Committee, Mr. Abbott appointed Mr. Glenn and Mr. Gloyne to serve and announced that he would be willing to assist with this task. INFORMATION REPORTS 1. School of Business Advisory Committee Dean McCreary presented a comprehensive report on the activities of the Business Advisory Committee, indicating that the group has provided encouragement and support for the School of Business in many different ways. Some examples are funding for scholarships, contribution of periodicals and other materials, and provision for students to serve internships in their firms. The Committee meets on the campus twice each year, and student and faculty involvement with the members is stressed. He distributed a list of the Council members and expressed his appreciation for their efforts. 2. Industrial Distribution Advisory Committee Dean Thomas reported on the activities of the Industrial Distribution Advisory Committee, citing internships, scholarships, and the creation of a die as contributions from these members. He indicated that Industrial Distribution is a fast-moving field and that WCU has one of only four programs in the country in this field. He then showed a slide-tape show on Industrial Distribution given to the University by the Industrial Distribution Advisory Committee. 3. Budget Situation Chancellor Robinson discussed with the Trustees the tight budget situation that is expected to be encountered in the new biennium, mentioning the possibility of improved fringe benefits in lieu of a salary increase and the possibility of a state-wide tuition increase. There probably will be very little new construction money, maybe some planning funds will be available in the second year of the biennium. 4. Rural Development Commission Chancellor Robinson also commented on the work of the Blue Ribbon Commission on Rural Development to which he and Mr. Wynne were appointed by the Governor. It is hoped that the work of this Commission will be completed by December 31. 5. Nepal Contract There has been a long delay in getting this contract signed. 6. AGB Award The AGB award for Distinguished Trusteeship was presented to a gentleman who had been a trustee at Carleton College for 36 years. A certificate for Mr. Glenn, who was our nominee, has been received and will be presented to him at a later date. 7. NCACU Meeting Chancellor Robinson recently attended the NCACU annual meeting and was pleased to have one of the University System vice presidents characterize Western Carolina University as having the best model for long-range planning in the system. Also, he recently received a call from the president of a private institution who commented that Western provides the best program of community service in the state. 8. General Education Vice Chancellor Stoltz reviewed the work on General Education and summarized for the Trustees the steps for implementation of the program as approved by the Faculty Senate. He emphasized that this is one clear area where the faculty has control and that a three-phase implementation effort will be made. 9. Construction Projects Mr. Wood reported that construction on the library addition is on schedule and there has been very little disruption of existing services, that completion of the Old Student Union renovation is scheduled for January 20, and that the Reid Gym addition is scheduled for completion on February 20. 10. Computer Acquisition Requests for proposals are out for bids and are due back on January 20, after which much tighter specifications will be issued and actual bids taken later. These will have to be reviewed by a General Administration committee before contracts can be awarded. Mr. Wood held a vendors' conference which was attended by eight vendors, and interest appears good. 11. Enrollment Projections Mr. Creech reported that applications are running 7-8 percent ahead of last year for freshmen and transfer students and that there was a 5 percent increase in the number of students who registered early for the spring term. Transfer applications were up considerably for the spring term. 12. Announcements Chancellor Robinson read a letter from the Red Cross complimenting the University on its outstanding blood donation program. He also announced that a reception honoring House Speaker Liston Ramsey would be held on January 14 in Raleigh, sponsored by Mr. Ramsey's district. EXECUTIVE SESSION Open Meeting Act Mr. Cowan
moved that the Board go into Executive Session to consider ADJOURNMENT With no further business to be transacted, the meeting adjourned for lunch in Brown Cafeteria.
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