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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 5, 1981. At 9:30 a.m. Mr. Richard A. Wood., Jr., appointed to fill an unexpired term ending in 1983, was sworn in by Mr. Frank Watson, Clerk of Court for Jackson County. The meeting was called to order at 10:00 a.m. by Mr. Glenn, Chairman. 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; Dean Connelly; Mr. Causby, Alumni Representative to the Board; Dr. Dowell, Faculty Representative to the Board; 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. INTRODUCTION Mr. Glenn introduced Mr. Richard A. Wood., Jr., an attorney from Asheville who has been appointed to fill an unexpired term ending in 1983, and welcomed him to the Board. MINUTES The minutes of the meeting of December 4, 1980, had been distributed and were approved by acclamation. ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FOR FOUNDATION BOARD Vice Chancellor Dooley presented the following names for election to the Board of Directors of The Development Foundation: Mr. Jack Hennessee, Mrs. J. W. (Patricia) Palmer, Dr. Taft Botner, Mr. William Jontz, and Mr. Jack McCracken. On motion by Mr. Gloyne, seconded by Mr. McGinn, these names were approved and Vice Chancellor Dooley was authorized to contact them with an invitation to serve on the Board. INCREASE IN ROOM RENT Vice Chancellor Carter informed the Trustees of the need for an increase in room rates brought about primarily because of increasing energy costs. He explained that this increase would place Western's cost about the middle of the 15 comparable institutions. Upon motion by Mr. Abbott, seconded by Mr. Hennessee, the room rate was increased $50 per semester to be effective with the beginning of the fall semester 1981. There was a further discussion of safety measures in the residence halls and the educational programs carried out in the various halls. INFORMATION REPORTS 1. Long-Range Plan 1980-85 Chancellor Robinson discussed with the Trustees the provisions of the Long-range Plan particularly as they pertain to the Asheville program. All graduate instruction in Asheville will remain the responsibility of Western Carolina. All undergraduate instruction will be the responsibility of UNC-A except in nursing and in other fields where UNC-A does not have program authorization. Beginning in 198384 undergraduate instruction in all business disciplines becomes the responsibility of UNC-A. The Long-range Plan affirmed the work of the Joint Committee. The Committee is already working on a joint academic calendar and new financial arrangement. Western Carolina has authorization by the Long-range Plan to plan new programs in Health Sciences Management (Emergency Medical Care track), Environmental Studies (Natural Resources Management track), Master of Music, and Master of French, German, and Spanish. 2. Budget Matters There was a general discussion of possible budget cuts and the effect such cuts would have on Western's operations. The Governor and the legislature have requested a reduction in positions, and there is a possibility that the base budget will be reduced by six percent. A request has been made that private institutions received per student one-half the appropriation that is given to public institutions per student. 3. Capital Building Authority There was also a general discussion of the bill to establish the Capital Building Authority and the procedures contained within this bill. In the event that the bill is passed, authority for making architectural appointments and other provisions concerning buildings will reside in the Capital Building Authority rather than the Trustees. 4. Post Office and Bank Vice Chancellor Carter reported that the campus postal station is now in operation from 11 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day. Wachovia Bank & Trust Company will move into the old post office and will provide a renovation program to upgrade the branch bank to a full-service bank. 5. Library Construction Director Wood reported that the library construction project is proceeding well, with the roof being in place over half the structure this month. The completion date is scheduled for next December. The administration has been pleased with the architectural and the daily supervision. 6. School of Nursing and Health Sciences Dean Connelly gave a comprehensive report on the activities
carried on within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences
and presented a slide-tape show that is used to recruit students. EXECUTIVE SESSION Open Meeting Act Mr. Cowan moved that the Board go into Executive Session to consider personnel and other such matters as may come before the group. Mr. McGinn seconded, and the motion carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to be transacted, the meeting adjourned. The Trustees were taken to see Reid locker room construction, the Joyner site, and the Old Student Union renovation. Following the tour lunch was served in the Mary Will Mitchell Room of Brown Cafeteria.
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