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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

BOARD ROOM, UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
December 10, 1981

 

The Board of Trustees of Western Carolina University met in regular session on December 10, 1981, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the University Administration Building. Chairman Wallace N. Hyde presided.

ATTENDANCE

The following members of the Board were present: Mr. Abbott, Mr. Gloyne, Mr. Hipps, Mr. Hyde, Mr. Long, Mr. McGinn, Mrs. Phillips, Mr. Schell, Mr. Sossomon, Mr. Watson, Mr. Wood, and Mr. Woody.

The following member was absent: Mr. Patterson.

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. Ramsey, Assistant to the Chancellor for WCU Programs in Asheville; Mr. Causby, Alumni Representative to the Board; Dr. Dowell, Faculty Representative to the Board; Dean McCrone, School of Arts and Sciences; Mr. Reed, Director of Public Information; Mr. Scott, University Legal Counsel; Mr. Wood, Director of Institutional Studies and Planning; and Mrs. Shuler, Administrative Assistant to the Chancellor.

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Hyde called the meeting to order.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

On motion by Mr. McGinn, seconded by Mr, Hipps, the minutes of the meeting of August 26, 1981, were approved as distributed.

APPROVAL OF PORTRAIT POLICY

Mr. Reed presented the following resolution for consideration:

WHEREAS, the practice of making portraits of executive heads of Western Carolina University began many years ago and was carried out with the informal approval of previous boards of trustees over a period of years; and,

WHEREAS, this custom has received widespread favorable reception throughout the University community as an important contribution to the historic records and archives of the University; and,

WHEREAS, the practice should be established as a matter of policy to assure its perpetuation;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Western Carolina University that it is the policy of Western Carolina University that there shall be made a portrait of each person to hold a position of chief executive officer of the University, the title of which at the time of the passing of this resolution is "Chancellor."

Mr. Reed explained that this resolution was recommended by a committee who had studied the situation. He further explained that funds for these portraits would have to be raised. Following discussion, Mr. Abbott moved that the resolution be adopted, Mr. Hipps seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION CONCERNING LEASING AUTHORITY

Upon motion by Mr. Gloyne, seconded by Mr. McGinn, and pass unanimously, the following resolution was adopted:

WHEREAS, the Board of Governors, pursuant to its authority under G.S. 116-3, 11611(13), 116-12, and 116-13, delegated on July 7, 1972, to the Board of Trustees of the constituent institutions the power to authorize acquisition or disposition by the institutions of any interest in real property valued at less than $50,000 by obtaining the "necessary approvals from State officials and agencies, without first obtaining the approval of the Board of Governors," and

WHEREAS, the Department of Administration upon instructions of the Council of State, in order to promote greater efficiency within State government, has made certain recommendations with respect to further delegation of leasing authority within The University of North Carolina; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Governors on November 13, 1981, at a duly constituted meeting, authorized the Board of Trustees of the constituent institutions to delegate to the Chancellor of their respective institutions the power to acquire or dispose of, by lease, an interest in real property valued at less than $25,000, subject to any necessary approval from state officials and agencies but without first obtaining the approval of the Board of Trustees of the pertinent institution or of the Board of Governors,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Western Carolina University hereby authorizes the Chancellor of Western Carolina University to acquire or dispose of by lease an interest in real property valued at less than $25,000, subject to any necessary approval from state officials and agencies and without obtaining the approval of the Board of Trustees of Western Carolina University or of the Board of Governors of The University of North Carolina.

The Board of Trustees further declares that for the purpose of this Resolution, the value of an interest in real property with respect to a lease shall mean the annual rental thereof.

APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES TO PAUL A. REID DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS COMMITTEE

Chairman Hyde appointed Mr. Gloyne, Mr. Hipps, and Mr. Schell to serve on the committee for the Paul A. Reid Distinguished Service Awards and announced that the committee would meet at 1:30 p.m.

INFORMATION REPORTS

1. New Book and Supply Store

Vice Chancellor Carter announced that bids would be received for this project on January 28, 1982, with anticipated cost of the project in the $700,000-$800,000 range.

2. Regional Activities Center

Mr. Wood reported that all deadlines are being met by the architects and we hope to advertise for bids by July 2, 1982. The campus committee is working on development of programs for use of the facility and responsibilities of the coordinator. We are pleased with the work of the architects and this project is far ahead of any other project that was authorized at the same time.

3. Work with Oman and China

Chancellor Robinson told the Trustees of his work as a member of the Foundation Committee for Qaboos University in Oman, an institution which is expected to open in 1986. He also informed them of discussions with Yunnan University in China regarding a possible exchange of faculty and students.

4. Capital Improvements 1983-85

Vice Chancellor Carter distributed a listing of proposed projects and gave a brief description of each.

5. Cherokee Center

Vice Chancellor Dooley described for the Trustees the newly-opened Cherokee Center, a very nice log cabin located in a prime area in Cherokee just across from the high school. Many contributions were received to help construct this facility, and the response from the Cherokee people has been tremendous. Programs continue to go well in Cherokee, and approximately 30 persons are enrolled in the B.S. in Education program, which is designed especially for the Cherokee aides who wish to become teachers. Work is now in progress to secure continued funding for this program.

6. Development Foundation

Vice Chancellor Dooley reported that the assets of the Development Foundation now total more than one million dollars and that the scholarship program has reached $137,000.

7. Western North Carolina Tomorrow

Vice Chancellor Dooley informed the Trustees that approval of a continuing grant from Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation has just been received, making Western Carolina University the largest recipient of these funds with the exception of Wake Forest University. He outlined some of the activities that are handled by the WNC-T organization and also told of the students involved in community service projects funded by the Lyndhurst Foundation.

8. Construction Projects

Moving of the library into the new addition will begin on December 15, with state officials here January 5 to make the final inspection. The contractor will then begin renovation of the old part of the building, with this work to be completed in May. Quality of the work has been outstanding, with the general contractor being Haywood Construction and the architect, Six Associates.

9. Computer Acquisition

Mr. Wood reported that the computer acquisition search which began almost two years ago will be over when a new Digital Equipment VAC-780 is installed in March, with a second computer to be installed in July. Each of these machines has 1.3 times the capacity of the present computer and will provide up to four times as much storage capacity. Cost of the new machines is comparable to what we are now spending.

10. School of Arts and Sciences

Dean McCrone presented a comprehensive report on the School of Arts and Sciences, reviewing the new academic programs and the outstanding research and service programs being offered by that school. As examples of the diversity within the school, he mentioned the program in Cherokee studies (for which WCU is the outstanding institution in the nation), the cooperative graduate program in biochemistry with Bowman Gray School of Medicine, the Highlands Biological Station, cooperative work in the Caribbean area through SARRMC, work with local school systems in computers, regional music and crafts activities, and the National Drum and Bugle Corps affiliation.

11. Tape of Madrigal Singers at Biltmore House

Mr. Reed showed a video-tape presentation which had been prepared by students in the TV curriculum for use by local stations.

12. Proposed Signs for Overpass

Pictures showing the signs proposed to be erected on the overpass on the new highway were shown to the Trustees.

13. Meeting of the Chairmen of Boards of Trustees

Chairman Hyde attended a meeting at General Administration for the chairmen of all Boards of Trustees of the constituent institutions. He reported that discussions were held on the HEW settlement, the legislative session, and University planning.

14. Basketball Team Trip

The basketball team has left for Brigham Young University in high spirits and hopes to return undefeated.

EXECUTIVE SESSION   Open Meeting Act

Mr. Watson moved that the Board go into Executive Session to consider the report of the Personnel Committee and the financial items appearing on the agenda together with such others items as may properly come before the Board in Executive Session. Mr. Abbott seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION

Mr. Hyde declared the Executive Session adjourned and asked for a short recess before resumption of the Open Session.

RECALL TO ORDER

When the Board was called back into regular session, the following actions were taken.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Mr. Watson moved that the Board accept the recommendation for reappointment of second year probationary faculty members as discussed in Executive Session. Mr. Abbott seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Watson then moved that the Board accept the recommendation of the Personnel Committee for the administrative appointments as shown in the agenda and discussed in Executive Session. Mr. Hipps seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Watson then moved that the Board adopt the recommendation of the Personnel Committee as to the new faculty and staff appointments as shown in the agenda and discussed in Executive Session. Mr. Schell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Watson then moved that the Board accept the recommendation of the Personnel Committee as to the adjunct faculty appointment as shown in the agenda and discussed in Executive Session. Mr. Gloyne seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

RESOLUTION ON INTERNAL BORROWING

Mr. Abbott moved that the Board authorize the borrowing of money from Traffic and Security funds in accordance with the resolution discussed during the Executive Session. Mr. McGinn seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Abbott then moved that the Board give permission for the house on the Battle property to be demolished at the appropriate time . Mr. Schell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

REID GYM FUNDING RESERVES

The Board is to be kept informed of the status of the funds in the Reid Gym sinking fund reserves but did not wish to take any action at this time to dispose of these funds.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to be transacted, the meeting was adjourned by acclamation.


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Wallace N. Hyde, Chairman

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Avis Phillips, Secretary