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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 September 4, 1980, at 10:00 a.m. in
the Board Room of the University Administration Building. Mr.
Glenn, the Chairman, presided.
ATTENDANCE The following members of the Board were present: The following members were absent: 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; Mr. Causby, Alumni Representative to the Board; Mr. Creech, Director of Academic Services; Dr. Dowell, Faculty Representative to the Board; Dr. Manock, Acting Director of CIML; 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. INTRODUCTIONS Vice Chancellor Dooley introduced Mr. James Causby, Superintendent of Swain County Schools, as the newly-elected Alumni Representative to the Board of Trustees. Mr. Causby is President of the Alumni Association. MINUTES On motion of Mr. Abbott, seconded by Mr. McGinn, the minutes of the meeting of May 8, 1980, were approved as distributed. ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS Mr. Glenn announced that the floor was open for the election of officers to serve during the 1980-81 year. Mr. Edwards nominated Mr. Glenn as Chairman, and Mr. Abbott seconded the nomination. There were no additional nominations for Chairman. Mr. Edwards nominated Mr. Hennessee as Vice Chairman, and Mr. Abbott seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations for Vice Chairman. Mr. Edwards nominated Mrs. Phillips as Secretary, and Mr. Abbott seconded the nomination. There were no other nominations for Secretary. Mr. Watson moved that the nominations be passed by acclamation, Mr. McGinn seconded the motion, and the motion carried. Mr. Glenn expressed his pleasure at being chosen as Chairman of the Board for another term and pledged his best efforts of service. APPROVAL OF FOUNDATION DIRECTOR Vice Chancellor Dooley explained that Mr. Claude Ramsey had not accepted the invitation to serve on the Board of Directors of The Development Foundation and recommended that Mr. David Conroy be appointed. On motion by Mr. McGinn, seconded by Mr. Patterson, Mr. Conroy was appointed to the Foundation Board of Directors. APPROVAL OF SUMMER GRADUATES At the May meeting the Board had authorized the awarding of degrees to students who met the requirements for the Summer Commencement. The list of graduates was presented to the Board and, on motion by Mr. Abbott, seconded by Mr. Cowan, the list of degree recipients was approved. APPROVAL OF INCORPORATION OF CATAMOUNT SPORTS NETWORK Chancellor Robinson explained to the Trustees that, over a number of years, a group of radio stations had been assembled to carry sports programs of Western Carolina University. The network has now grown to some 14-16 stations and it has become necessary to incorporate them into a formal organization. The necessary work with the Secretary of State has been carried out, and members of the Board of Trustees will be the members of the corporation in a manner similar to that of The Development Foundation. Mr. Scott then explained that, in developing the charter and the by-laws, he had followed very closely the format of The Development Foundation. He has also applied for tax-exempt status from the Federal Government and is awaiting notification on that point. He further pointed out that the persons serving as the first Board of Directors are Mr. Robert Waters, Mr. Joe Cornwell, Dr. Joe Carter, Mr. Steve White, Mr. William Scott, Mrs. Mickie Childress, and Mr. Jimmy Childress. Mr. Cowan made a motion, seconded by Mr. Hennessee, that all actions taken by the administration to organize, charter, and operate the Catamount Sports Network be ratified, affirmed, and approved. The motion was unanimously carried. (Copy of the charter and the by-laws are on file with the minutes material.) APPROVAL FOR ISSUANCE OF DUPLICATE DIPLOMA On motion by Mr. Abbott, seconded by Mr. McGinn, approval was given to issue a duplicate diploma to Mr. William D. McDowall for purposes of display in his legal office. APPROVAL OF LEASE FOR DEVELOPMENTAL EVALUATION CENTER On motion by Mr. Hennessee, seconded by Mrs. Phillips, a lease for space to be used as a branch office of the Developmental Evaluation Center in Murphy was approved. The lease will be forwarded to the Council of State for final approval. (Copy of lease on file with minutes material.) INFORMATION REPORTS 1. University Image Dr. Douglas Davis reported to the Board on the work of the Promoting WCU Committee which is exploring ways to change the attitude of the students, the faculty and staff, and the general public about Western Carolina University. Some of the activities under consideration are a new fight song with music composed by Mr. Trevarthen of the Music Department and lyrics to be chosen in a contest, development of a Speakers' Bureau, working with local merchants to initiate a "Welcome Wagon" effort, the adoption of an official "cat," the possibility of having a logo, and exploration of the logistics of bringing all freshmen to the campus just before the term begins for a "Western Round-up." 2. Enrollment Mr. Creech provided preliminary figures for 1980 which indicate a 2.57 percent increase in residence credit enrollment. The overall increase including extension courses would be 3.17 percent. Graduate enrollment is up 13.7 percent. 3. Regional Activities Center A copy of the brochure on the Regional Activities Center was given to the Trustees, and Chancellor Robinson discussed with them the need for such a facility. This item is the first priority in the WCU Capital Improvement request to the Board of Governors. 4. Housing Vice Chancellor Stillion reported that 3320 students are being housed this year compared with 3219 in 1979. There is a continuing trend for students to remain on campus a little longer, and an additional 200 students could be accommodated if necessary. 5. Patrons of Quality Vice Chancellor Dooley announced that nine additional Patrons of Quality have been secured, making the total 109. There are others still in the making. 6. Long-Range Plan A copy of the WCU Long-range Plan was given to the Trustees, and Mr. Wood explained that this plan is the detailed version for our campus only. The document was developed by a committee after input from all segments of the University. 7. Computer Acquisition The contract on the present computer expires in 1982, and work is underway to develop a request for proposal which will be followed by a request for bids to acquire a new computer. 8. Construction Projects Mr. Wood reported that excellent progress is being made on the library construction with contractors nearly on schedule. The Robertson Hall project is now complete and students are living there. Vice Chancellor Carter reported that contracts have been awarded on the Addition to Reid Gym to accommodate dressing facilities for women's athletics and for Renovation of Old Student Union. Bids will be taken on September 26 for Repairs to the #2 Boiler. There was a general discussion on the quality of bids being received on the various projects. EXECUTIVE SESSION Open Meeting Act On motion of Mr. Cowan, seconded by Mr. Hennessee, the Board voted to convene in executive session for the purpose of considering those personnel and property marters that it was entitled to consider in executive session. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to be transacted, the meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. The Trustees were taken on a tour of Robertson Hall and then to lunch at Brown Cafeteria.
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