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REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OF WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

BOARD ROOM, UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION BUILDING
May 13, 1982

 
 

The Board of Trustees of Western Carolina University met in regular session on May 13, 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. Brown, Mr. Hipps, Mr. Hyde, Mr. McGinn, Mr. Schell, Mr. Watson, Mr. Wood, Mr. Woody.

The following members were absent: Mr. Gloyne, who was ill; Mr. Patterson, Mrs. Phillips, and Mr. Sossomon.

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; Dr. Dowell, Faculty Representative to the Board; Mr. Ramsey, Assistant to the Chancellor for WCU Programs in Asheville; Mr. Rowell, Assistant Director of Public Information; 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. BROWN

Vice Chancellor Stillion introduced Mr. Blake Brown, newly-elected President of the Student Government Association and ex officio member of the Board.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

On motion by Mr. McGinn, seconded by Mr. Abbott, the minutes of the meeting of March 4, 1982, were approved as distributed.

AMENDMENT TO TENURE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS

Chancellor Robinson presented to the Trustees the following amendment to the institutional tenure policies and regulations:

AMENDMENT TO TENURE POLICIES AND REGULATIONS OF WESTERN CAROLINA UNIVERSITY

At its meeting on March 12, 1982, the Board of Governors adopted a resolution amending Section 606 of The Code concerning faculty retirement. Corresponding provisions of the tenure regulations of each constituent institution also must be amended, in conformity with that change in The Code. Thus, the following amendment is proposed, to become effective July 1, 1982:

SECTION IX. RETIREMENT OF FACULTY AND REAPPOINTMENT BEYOND NORMAL RETIREMENT DATE

A. Retirement Policy for Members of the Faculty

Each member of the faculty shall be retired automatically, without notice, on July 1 coincident with or next following his or her seventieth birthday, except as provided in subsection B, below.

B. Employment Beyond Age 70

A faculty member may be continued in employment past the retirement date specified in subsection A upon recommendation of the Chancellor and approval of the Board of Trustees, provided that such a continuation in employment may be accomplished only through a term appointment or a series of term appointments, with each such term appointment not to exceed one year in duration.

Following action by the Board of Trustees and upon approval of the President, this amendment will be implemented by Executive Memorandum 82-61, a copy of which is attached.

Following discussion and upon proper motion made by Mr. Woody, seconded by Mr. Hipps, the amendment to the tenure policies and regulations was approved.

INFORMATION REPORTS

1. Publications

Chancellor Robinson called attention to several new publications and
asked the Trustees to let him know how many copies they wishes to display in their
offices.

2. International Travel

Chancellor Robinson reported on his trip to Nepal and Oman in early April, describing conditions in the country of Nepal and his work in Oman on the $750 million building program of Qaboos University.

APPROVAL OF SPRING GRADUATION LIST

Chancellor Robinson presented the tentative list of spring graduates for approval, subject to the candidates' meeting all requirements prior to conferral of the degrees. He further requested authorization to award degrees at the summer commencement to those students who meet requirements. Following discussion and upon proper motion by Mr. Hipps and Mr. Watson, seconded by Mr. Schell, the listing was approved and authorization given.

CONTINUATION OF INFORMATION REPORTS

3. Cooperative Agreements

Vice Chancellor Stoltz described the agreement with Asheville-Buncombe
Technical College whereby AAS graduates in Nursing would move into the BSN program known as "Capstone." Also, he commented on the agreement with Clemson in Engineering, which would allow students to take the first two years of work at Western and then be admitted to Clemson for engineering.

4. Natural Resources Management Program

Vice Chancellor Stoltz summarized the development of the proposed program in Natural Resources Management, citing the resources available to contribute to the program, and indicating that tracks in land-use management, water resources, and forest resources would be included.

5. Landscaping and Campus Improvements

Vice Chancellor Carter listed the following projects that are expected
to be completed during the summer: Dodson Plaza, University Center lawn, Library Plaza, picnic area across Cullowhee Creek, parking lot on Dicks Gap Road, and parking lot across Cullowhee Creek. The parking lot at the baseball field will be completed in time to use during football season, and it is hoped that the Joyner Plaza project can be completed by Homecoming.

6. Book Store Contracts

Contracts have been awarded on the book store and construction will be starting immediately. The estimated completion date is one year.

7. Appointment of Foundation Directors

Vice Chancellor Dooley explained that it is time to elect the new class of Directors for the Development Foundation. Upon the approval of the Trustees, the following persons would be contacted to ascertain whether they would accept such an appointment: Mr. Edwin Allman, Winston-Salem; Mr. Reg Moody, Sylva; Mr. Bill Petterson, Cullowhee; Mr. Sanders Rowland, Asheville; Mr. Robert Williams, Hendersonville; alternate, Mr. Ray Fentriss, Washington.

Upon proper motion by Mr. Abbott, seconded by Mr. Schell, Dr. Dooley was authorized to contact the listed persons.

8. Regional Activities Center

Mr. Wood presented the architects' rendering of the building and summarized the time schedule until the bid date, which is hoped to be about the middle of August.

9. Computer Acquisition

One of the VAX computers is now in operation, the other will be delivered after the Xerox machine leaves the campus. The conversion process is proceeding well. Chancellor Robinson commented on the fine job done by the committee in researching and selecting the VAX computers.

He also noted that computer science as a major is expanding very rapidly, with about 150 students last year and at least that many new ones expected for the coming year.

10. 1982-87 Long-Range Plan

The entire campus will be involved in development of the 1982-87 Long Range plan which will be published in July.

11. Library Renovation

Mr. Wood reported that the renovation work is moving along well and work will continue through most of the summer.

RECESS

During a short recess, the Trustees viewed an exhibit that had been prepared by students in the interior design classes.

CONTINUATION OF INFORMATION REPORTS

12. Alcohol Awareness Program

Vice Chancellor Stillion explained to the Trustees that WCU has a model program in this very important area and that personnel have made two national presentations in the last three years. He introduced Mr. Rice, Director of Housing, who presented a slide presentation of "The Great American Escape," the fair which provides information for the students. Mr. Rice then introduced Miss Bronson and Mrs. Ritchie, and the three of them gave a comprehensive report on the alcohol awareness program and its effect on WCU students, citing the slogan "We care about you, about your life."

13. General Education

Chancellor Robinson remarked that the general education program isone of the most important developments on this campus in many years. He then introduced Dr. William Kane, Professor of Management and Chairman of the Academic Affairs Committee, who gave a comprehensive report on the general education program which is to be implemented in fall, 1983. The 1982-83 year will be used as a test period to work out any problems, and there will be a faculty committee to monitor this program.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

On May 17, a group from the Panchayat of Nepal will visit the campus. Commencement is scheduled for May 16 and it is hoped that Trustees will attend. The Drum Corps International program is scheduled for July 8.

Chairman Hyde commented on his recent trip to Yugoslavia.

EXECUTIVE SESSION   Open Meeting Act

Mr. Watson moved that the Board go into Executive Session to consider the report of the Personnel Committee, the report of the Property and Buildings Committee, and such other matters as may properly come before this Board in Executive Session. The motion was seconded by Mr. McGinn and approved.

RESUMPTION OF OPEN SESSION

By unanimous consent the open session was resumed and called to order by Chairman Hyde.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT

Mr. Watson stated that the Personnel Committee had voted unanimously to approve the recommendations as outlined in Executive Session for administrative appointments, faculty appointments, staff appointments, leaves of absence, and designation of professors emeritus, and he moved that the Board approve these actions. Mr. Hipps seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS COMMITTEE REPORT

Mr. Abbott stated that the Property and Buildings Committee had voted unanimously to recommend to the full Board that authority be given the University to work out the purchase of two pieces of property, and he moved that the Board approve this recommendation. Upon a second by Mr. McGinn, the motion was approved unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to be transacted, Mr. Schell moved that the meeting adjourn, Mr. Woody seconded, and the motion carried unanimously.

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Wallace N. Hyde, Chairman

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Avis Phillips, Secretary