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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 4, 1982, 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. Hipps, Mr. Hyde, Mr. Long, Mr. McGinn, Mr. Patterson, Mr. Schell, Mr. Sossomon, Mr. Wood, and Mr. Woody. The following members were absent: Mr. Gloyne, Mrs. Phillips, and Mr. Watson. 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 of Trustees; Dr. Dowell, Faculty Representative to the Board; Mr. Ramsey, Assistant to the Chancellor for WCU Programs in Asheville; Mr. Hardesty, Director of Financial Aid; 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. CALL TO ORDER Chairman Hyde called the meeting to order. APPROVAL OF MINUTES On motion by Mr. Hipps, seconded by Mr. McGinn, the minutes of the meeting of December 10, 1981, were approved as distributed. ANNOUNCEMENTS Plans have been made for seven trustees to attend the Governors' Trustees' Conference in Chapel Hill on March 13. Mr. Gloyne is quite ill and will not be able to attend the meeting. It is possible that he may have major surgery soon. APPROVAL TO ISSUE DUPLICATE DIPLOMA A request had been received from Mr. Richard P. Maas that he be issued a duplicate diploma to replace one he had lost. Upon proper motion by Mr. Abbott, seconded by Mr. Schell, and carried unanimously, authorization was given for issuance of the duplicate diploma. INFORMATION ITEMS 1. Student Financial Aid Chancellor
Robinson, Vice Chancellor Stillion, and Director Hardesty discussed
with the Trustees the financial aid situation in the light of
proposed Federal budgets. It was noted that 68 percent of Western
students receive some kind of aid, and figures were provided
to show the effects the proposed cuts would have on these students.
A copy of remarks made by President Friday in testimony to the
appropriate subcommittee in Washington was distributed to the
Trustees.
The motion passed unanimously. 2. Chancellor's Travel in April Chancellor Robinson will be traveling Kathmandu, Nepal, in early April to review the project being carried out by Western Carolina University under a contract with the Agency for International Development. 3. Bids on New Supply Store Vice Chancellor Carter reported that very good bids were received on this project, with eleven general contractors bidding. Much of the work will be performed by western North Carolina firms. The total cost of $800,000 will be met with a loan of $400,000 from First Union National Bank (term of ten years at 12.45% interest) and $400,000 from accumulated reserves. 4. Construction of Parking Lot The Battle property transaction has been closed and a parking lot for 120 cars will be constructed in the Harrill-Albright-Benton area. This project will cost just under $100,000 and the lot will be ready to open at the beginning of fall semester. 5. Reductions in the State Budget Notice was received in late January that the third quarter allocations would be cut and two actions were to be taken by the institution: (1) 13 positions were to be held vacant for the indefinite future (total System-wide losses are 340); (2) cut back of 10 percent in the non-salary line items, amounting to $240,000. 6. Hydro-Electric Plant TVA is conducting a feasibility study on the possible reactivation of the hydro-electric plant on the Tuckaseigee River, this study being done at no cost to the University. The study will be completed around the end of March and at that time we will know what production could be obtained from the plant. It is anticipated that the plant could produce about five percent of the total University needs. 7. Endowment Fund Vice Chancellor Carter presented to the Trustees the comprehensive annual report on the Endowment Fund. Mr. Abbott moved that the report be accepted and forwarded to President Friday, Mr. McGinn seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. (A copy of the report is on, file with minutes material.) 8. Budget Reductions Chancellor Robinson referred to the earlier comments on budget reductions and indicated that these cuts will demonstrably affect the quality of the institution since we do not have the kind of slack to make such cuts without damage. 9. Regional Activities Center Mr. Wood reported that the design development stage was completed on schedule and the plans have been approved by the State. Bids will be received on July 2, rebids (if necessary) will be received in August, and construction will start in September. The building will be brick to the concourse level and glass above. A number of alternates will be included in the plans. 10. Computer Acquisition Purchase of a VAC-780 has been approved by the State and conversion efforts are now underway on administrative programs, It appears that there will be about a month's delay in receiving the computer in Cullowhee. 11. Portrait Policy Mr. Reed reported that, since the adoption of the portrait policy at the December meeting, the works of about 12 North Carolina artists are being reviewed. The review is proceeding carefully in order that the best possible person be secured to do the portraits. 12. SDIP Program Vice Chancellor Stoltz introduced Mrs. McKinney, who gave a comprehensive report on the five areas of work within the SDIP program: basic skills; student retention; Cherokee Center development; academic program and faculty development; and strengthening institutional management, The grant will continue through September 30, 1983; at that time, we hope to be able to absorb all of these activities into the state funds. EXECUTIVE SESSION Open Meeting Act Mr. Schell moved that the Board go into Executive Session to consider the report of the Personnel Committee and any other 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. Wood moved, seconded by Mr. Schell, that the Executive Session be adjourned. The motion carried. RECALL TO ORDER Chairman Hyde called the regular session back to order. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT Mr. Patterson moved that the recommendations of the Personnel Committee as presented in Executive Session be approved. Mr. Hipps seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. ADJOURNMENT With no further business to transact, the meeting adjourned.
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