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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 March 6, 1980, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the University Administration Building. ROLL CALL Members of the Board present were: Mr. Abbott, Mr. Cowan, Mr. Glenn, Mr. Gloyne, Mr. Hennessee, Mr. McGinn, Mr. McKinney, and Mr. Watson. Others present included: Chancellor Robinson; Vice Chancellors Carter, Dooley, and Stoltz; Mrs. Jakes, Assistant to the Chancellor; Mr. Brown, Special Assistant to the Chancellor; Mr. Creech, Director of Academic Services; Dr. Pickering, Faculty Representative to the Board; Dr. Davis, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Student Development; Mr. Ramsey, Assistant to the Chancellor for WCU Programs in Asheville; Mr. Rowell, Office of Public Information; Mr. Scott, Legal Counsel; Mr. Wood, Director of Institutional Studies and Planning; and Mrs. Shuler, Administrative Assistant to the Chancellor. Chairman Glenn presided over the meeting. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF DECEMBER 13, 1979, REGULAR MEETING
Chairman Glenn reported that copies of the minutes had been mailed to each Trustee. No correction or suggestion was made, and, upon proper motion duly seconded and unanimously passed, the minutes were approved. INFORMATION REPORTS 1. Fall Enrollment Prospects Chancellor Robinson commented on the recent Carnegie Commission report which indicated that the number of high school graduates in 1985 would be down by 25 percent, and he emphasized the importance of increasing the college-going rate, especially in the mountains. Mr. Creech then presented statistics showing that applications are up in all areas, with total undergraduate applications up about 12.4 percent and graduate applications about 9 percent when compared to last year. Recruitment activities have been sponsored by alumni chapters and the Student Admissions Representatives group works in late evening calling prospective students. 2. Trip to Colombia Chancellor Robinson gave a brief report on his trip to Colombia in January when he visited the Karl C. Parrish School, which is working to set up a first-year freshman program there for students who would want to come to Western Carolina University. Faculty members would go there and teach the courses for first-year students. The program has been approved in Chapel Hill and, if the enrollment materializes, we are ready to go ahead with that program. During the trip Dr. Robinson also spoke to the Colombian Society of Plant Physiologists (COMALFI). 3. Project at Cherokee Vice Chancellor Dooley told the Trustees of developments in the Cherokee area which will make possible the construction of a WCU Center in Cherokee. The building would be a log cabin structure located near the Civic Center and would be especially important for the high school students. 4. State Aid to Private Institutions There was a brief discussion of state aid to private institutions,
with an indication that $17.2 million annually goes to these
schools. Total state aid to private institutions since the legislative
program was begun has reached the sum of $86 million. Attention
was called to the speeches of Lt. Gov. Green and Mr. Terry Sanford
on this topic. 5. General Education Vice Chancellor Stoltz reported on the revision of the general education courses now underway, explaining the involvement of the faculty and emphasizing the necessity of this work since it affects the quality of all degrees. The process will probably not be completed this academic year but will extend into the next year. Vice Chancellor Stoltz used transparencies to show the important areas of the proposal and a comparison of hours now required and hours that would be required under the new system. The faculty has had general agreement up to this point, and students are being involved in the discussions. 6. Residence Halls Mr. Randy Rice, Mr. Bill Farnsworth, and Mr. Doug Canipe joined
the meeting to give a comprehensive report on the housing operations.
Director Rice gave an overview of the housing program, commenting
on the high occupancy rate at certain times of the year and
the fact that many students live in the same room for the entire
time they are here. Mr. Canipe discussed the maintenance and breakage policies, describing efforts made to keep damage in the residence halls at a minimum. He also mentioned some major projects that will be undertaken to improve facilities in the residence hall system. 7. Construction Projects Director Wood reported that the renovation of Robertson Hall is scheduled for completion in June, with occupancy to take place by Fall Term. It is hoped that bids can be taken on Renovation of Old Student Union within the next 60 days. Plans for this project are now in State Property Office for review and approval. The rebids on the Library project were within the money and we were able to add back some alternates that had been omitted. President Friday's office requested a feasibility study be done on the proposed Convocation Center and provided funding to undertake this study. The firm of J. N. Pease and Company, of Charlotte, has been employed to do this project, which is to be completed by June 15. 8. Long Range Plan Director Wood explained the process for formulation of the 198085 Long-Range Plan, which is due in Chapel Hill by April 20. No major changes in the Plan are anticipated at this time, and Trustees will receive a copy of the final plan for their review. ANNOUNCEMENTS Chancellor Robinson invited the Trustees to attend the Military Ball and ROTC Day on March 29. The next meeting of the Board of Trustees will be held on May 8, and the Trustees-Governors Conference in Chapel Hill is scheduled for April 17-18. Spring Commencement will be May 11. EXECUTIVE SESSION Open Meeting Act Upon proper motion duly seconded and unanimously passed, the Board went into Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned for lunch in Brown Cafeteria.
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