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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 15, 1982, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the H. F. Robinson Administration Building. Chairman Wallace N. Hyde presided. ATTENDANCE The following
members of the Board were present: Mr. Abbott, Mr. Hyde, Others present included: Chancellor Robinson; Vice Chancellors Carter, Dooley, Stillion, and Stoltz; Mrs. Jakes, Assistant to the Chancellor; Mr. Creech, Director of Academic Services; Mr. Brown, Special Assistant to the Chancellor; Mr. Ramsey, Assistant to the Chancellor for WCU Programs in Asheville; Mr. Rowell, Assistant Director of Public Information; Mr. Scott, 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. INTRODUCTION OF MR. WILLIAMS Chairman Hyde introduced Mr. Robert D. Williams, who was sworn in as a Trustee earlier today, and welcomed him to the Board. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Mr. McGinn, seconded by Mr. Abbott, the minutes of the meeting of September 2, 1982, were approved as distributed. APPOINTMENT OF BOARD COMMITTEES Chairman Hyde announced the appointment of the following committees: EXECUTIVE - Dr. Hyde, Chairman; Mr. Abbott; Mr. Gloyne; Mr. McGinn; Mr. Watson. PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS - Mr. Abbott, Chairman; Mr. Gloyne; Mr. McGinn; Mr. Williams. PERSONNEL - Mr. Watson, Chairman; Mr. Patterson; Mr. Schell; Mr. Woody. STUDENT AFFAIRS - Mr. Patterson, Chairman; Mr. Sossomon; Mr. Brown; Mr. Gloyne. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS - Mr. McGinn, Chairman; Mr. Brown; Mrs. Phillips, Mr. Woody. BUSINESS AFFAIRS - Mr. Schell, Chairman; Mr. Abbott; Mr. Sossomon; Mr. Wood. ENDOWMENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES - Mrs. Phillips (for term ending 6-30-83); Mr. Wood (for term ending 6-3084); Mr. Watson (for term ending 6-30-85). In addition to the above Standing Committees, Mr. Hyde appointed Mr. Gloyne, Mr. Patterson, and Mr. Woody to the Paul A. Reid Distinguished Service Awards Committee. ELECTION OF DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBER Vice Chancellor
Dooley explained that the appointment of Mr. Williams to this
Board created a vacancy on the Board of Directors of The Development
Foundation of Western Carolina University, Inc., and proposed
that Mr. Frank Dunn be elected to fill this vacancy. Mr. Schell
moved that Mr. Dunn be elected to the Board of Directors, Mr.
McGinn seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Chancellor Robinson, as a prelude to the regularly-scheduled reports, informed the Board of the extensive scholarship assistance being provided by Mr. Williams to western North Carolina students. 1. International Programs of AASCU Following the annual meeting of AASCU in November, Western Carolina was visited by the President of the Universidad Santiago de Cali, Colombia, South America, and a cooperative agreement was reached on exploring ways in which the two institutions could mutually benefit from exchange programs. 2. University of Swaziland Chancellor Robinson and Vice Chancellor Stoltz then discussed the efforts underway with the University of Swaziland. Slides taken during the recent visit by Dr. Stoltz were shown, and it is anticipated that a faculty member will go there during spring semester to work in these cooperative efforts. 3. Long-Range Plan Chancellor Robinson and Mr. Wood reported on the Long-range plan which has just been submitted to the General Administration for the period 1982-87. Planning authorizations were requested for the B.S. in Natural Resources Management, the M.S. in Health Sciences, and the MS in Nursing. Also, new tracks in existing programs were requested for the MS in Management, the BS in Industrial Engineering Technology, and the BS in Microelectronics Engineering Technology. 4. Enrollment Chancellor Robinson and Mr. Creech shared with the Trustees reasons for the decline in enrollment, including the lessening numbers of high school graduates and the lower college-going rate. The most popular programs now appear to be business, commerce, and communications. Mr. Creech gave details of the recruitment plan now in effect and activities that are being used to attract students. 5. Capital Improvements Vice Chancellor Carter described for the Trustees the listing of capital improvement projects in the 1983-85 budget request, noting that no new buildings are being requested. He also reviewed the projects that are listed in the Long-range Plan. 6. Designer Selections Report Vice Chancellor Carter presented the annual report on designers appointed by Chancellor Robinson during 1981-82 for capital improvements projects not exceeding $250,000 in cost. A copy of this report is on file with minutes material. 7. Status of Bookstore and Parking Projects Vice Chancellor Carter reported that work on the new book store is progressing well and the facility should be finished around the first of March. The stock will not be relocated until the semester ends. The parking lot across from Harrill Hall and the overflow lot across Cullowhee Creek have been completed and have taken a great deal of pressure away from parking problems. A contract has been awarded for work on the cafeteria roofs. Weather problems have delayed activity on the picnic area and, to a certain degree, on Joyner Plaza. 8. Report on Endowment Funds Because
a quorum was not present for the Endowment Committee meeting,
this report will be delayed until the March meeting of the Board
of Trustees. Mr. Wood reported that the library construction is basically complete and final acceptance is expected very shortly. He also reported that good progress is being made on the Regional Activities Center in spite of the weather. There is a full-time supervisor on the project, and it is hoped that concrete work will begin within a week and the steel work in March. 10. Computer Acquisition/Conversion Installation of the two VAX-780s has now been competed and 80 terminals can be operated at one time. The communication between the two machines has not been implemented yet, and this action will permit more flexibility in operation of the machines. 11. Space Shuttle Experiment Dr. Rick Harrison, Head, Department of Biology, introduced student Aaron Gillette, who was selected to place an experiment on the space shuttle Columbia. Mr. Gillette gave an interesting report on his experiment, which was conducted with sponges, and presented to Chancellor Robinson one of the bags that had flown on the shuttle. Chairman Hyde expressed appreciation to Mr. Gillette for the recognition he had brought to the University. 12. Announcement of Hennessee Gift Mr. W. C. Hennessee and Mr. Jack Hennessee joined the meeting, and Mr. W. C. Hennessee announced his intention to transfer to the University a tract of approximately 210 acres near Bear Lake in the Tuckaseigee section of the county. Chancellor Robinson informed the Trustees that a recent appraisal had established a valuation of $485,000 for the property. Chairman Hyde, indicating that this is a great day for the University, expressed the appreciation of the Trustees for the many things that Mr. Hennessee and members of his family have done for the University through the years. 13. Financial Report of the University Vice Chancellor Carter distributed copies of the annual financial report of the University and indicated that the status of the institution is in good shape. EXECUTIVE SESSION Open Meeting Act Mr. Watson moved that this Board go into Executive Session for the consideration of personnel matters and such other matters as may properly come before this group in Executive Session. Mr. Schell seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. RESUMPTION OF REGULAR SESSION Chairman Hyde declared the Executive Session adjourned and the open session resumed immediately thereafter. REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE Mr. Woody moved that the recommendations of the Personnel Committee in Executive Session pertaining to administrative appointments be approved. Mr. Abbott seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Woody moved that reappointment of second-year faculty be approved, Mr. Schell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Woody moved that new faculty appointments be approved, Mr. Patterson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Woody moved that new staff appointments be approved, Mr. Abbott seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Woody moved that Dr. William Hyatt be granted a leave of absence, Mr. Patterson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Woody moved that adjunct faculty appointments be approved, Mr. Schell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Woody moved that administrative appointments in the Military Science Department be approved, Mr. Patterson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. STATUS OF ATHLETIC PROGRAMS There was a discussion of recent publicity regarding violations of NCAA regulations by various institutions, and Chancellor Robinson informed the Trustees of the meeting held each year with the Athletic Director and all coaches at which time the NCAA regulations are emphasized. Each coach is responsible for knowing and complying with all regulations. Chancellor
Robinson is a member of the ACE Committee on Intercollegiate
Athletics, and he discussed briefly the work of that group. With no further business to be transacted, Mr. Watson moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. Schell seconded the motion and it carried unanimously. TOUR OF COMPUTER CENTER The Trustees were taken to the Computer Center for a tour prior to lunch at the Mary Will Mitchell Room of Brown Cafeteria.
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