The Board of Trustees of Western Carolina University met in regular session on May 6, 1986, at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room of the Robinson Administration Building. Chairman Wallace N. Hyde presided.

ATTENDANCE

The following members of the Board were present: Mr. Clark, Mr. Cooper, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Hyde, Mr. McGinn, Mr. Schell, Mr. Watson, Mr. Wilson, Mr. Wood, and Mr. Woody.

Others present included: Chancellor Coulter; Vice Chancellors Carter, Dooley, Phillips, and Stillion; Dr. Dowell, Assistant to the Chancellor; Dr. Alexander, Chairman of the Faculty; Mr. Creech, Director of Academic Services; Mr. Davis, out-going student trustee; Mr. Kucharski, University Legal Counsel; Mr. Ramsey, Assistant to the Chancellor for WCU-Asheville; Mr. Reed, 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 at 10:07 a.m.

INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING-IN

Vice Chancellor Stillion acknowledged the service of Todd Davis as the student trustee and then introduced Clifton Clark, newly-elected President of the Student Government Association. The oath of office was administered to Mr. Clark by Mrs. Shuler, a notary public.

Chairman Hyde welcomed Mr. Clark and thanked Mr. Davis for his very fine service to the Board, wishing him all success in his future endeavors.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. McGinn moved that the minutes of the March 18, 1986, meeting be approved as distributed. Mr. Forsyth seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

AMENDMENTS TO CAMPUS PARKING REGULATIONS

Vice Chancellor Carter discussed with the Trustees the necessity to amend certain parts of the campus parking regulations. Following the discussion, Mr. Wood moved that the following amendments be approved:

Mr. McGinn seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Coward joined the meeting at this point.

APPROVAL OF GRADUATION LIST

Dr. Coulter presented the list of prospective graduates for the May Commencement, explaining that only those students meeting all requirements would be permitted to graduate. Mr. Watson moved that the list be approved, Mr. Coward seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

COMMENTS FROM CHANCELLOR COULTER

1. Renovation of Hoey-McKee-Stillwell

Planning funds for this project were received last year and work is underway with the architects to complete the design development phase. Dr. Coulter asked Mr. Wood to show the model made by the architects. Mr. Wood discussed with the trustees the extensive renovations that would be made in Hoey, which was built in 1939; McKee, which has had no renovation since 1939; and Stillwell, also an older building. All of these buildings house departments of the School of Arts and Sciences, and it is hoped that funding will be made available by the upcoming short session of the Legislature.

2. Enrollment Projections

At Dr. Coulter's request, Mr. Creech presented statistics on the projections for fall enrollment, indicating that freshmen applications are up five percent, freshmen acceptances up seven percent, and room deposits up two percent. Transfer applications are about the same as last year, and graduate enrollment is up two percent. It is anticipated that the total head count for the fall semester will be approximately 6100.

There was a general discussion of recruitment activities for the 1987-88 academic year and the effects of possible tuition increases and the out-of-state enrollment cap enacted by the Board of Governors. Dr. Coulter told the Trustees of the results of the marketing survey and plans to implement the suggestions received.

3. Search Committees

Eighty-six applications have been received for the position of Athletic Director. It is hoped that the new director can be in Cullowhee by July 1.

On-campus interviews are being conducted with four candidates for the position of Director of Continuing Education and Summer School, with the expectation that the position can be filled by July 1.

The search for the Director of the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching is in the final stages. Three candidates have visited the campus, and the NCCAT Board of Trustees will be recommending an appointment to the Board of Governors later this week. The new Director will be recommended for faculty status at this institution.

Vice Chancellor Stoltz has resigned and a nationwide search is underway. Dr. Coulter read a list of the committee members and asked that a member of the Board attend the final interviews which will be held on the campus later in the year. It is hoped that the position can be filled by January 1.

4. Thailand-Project

Western has agreed to assist Thailand's Ministry of Education in

converting 36 teacher education colleges from two-year to four-year status. Thirty-six Thai presidents will come to Western for a four-week leadership seminar, and faculty members will then come to work on higher degrees.

5. Jamaica Conference

Chancellor Coulter has been invited to address the 10th annual C. Y. Tung Forum in Jamaica in July. This conference is concerned with economic development relationships between education and industry and is a prestigious international gathering.

6. Athletic Activities

The volleyball team won the Southern Conference championship, and the baseball team won the Conference championship. The coaches will attend the luncheon after the Board meeting.

There was a brief discussion of the Southern Conference and the way in which institutional decisions about Conference activities are reached.

7. Faculty Honors and Recognition Meeting

The May 1 faculty meeting was dedicated to honoring and recognizing outstanding individuals and departments. The Awards of Excellence were presented to two departments which have distinguished themselves, Biology and Cooperative Education. The grounds crew was given honorable mention.

EXECUTIVE SESSION  Open Meeting Act

Mr. Watson moved that the Board now convene in Executive Session for the purpose of receiving and considering the report of the Personnel Committee as well as any other business that might properly come before the Board in Executive Session under the North Carolina Open Meetings law. Mr. Schell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

RESUMPTION OF OPEN SESSION

Mr. Watson moved that the Executive Session recess and that the Board immediately reconvene in Open Session. Mr. Wood seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Mr. Watson moved that the appointment of Dr. Emanuel L. Rubin as discussed in Executive Session be approved. Mr. Wood seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. (NOTE: Dr. Rubin later declined to accept the appointment.)

Mr. Watson moved the appointments of Dr. Cook and Dr. Laminack as discussed in Executive Session be approved. Mr. Woody seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Watson moved that leaves of absence as discussed be approved. Mr. Schell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Watson moved that emeritus status as discussed be approved. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Watson moved that the appointment of Mr. Crepeau be approved. Mr. Schell seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Watson moved that the appointment of Mrs. Pilch be approved. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Watson moved that faculty affiliate status as discussed be approved. Mr. Wilson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to be discussed, Mr. Wood moved that the meeting be adjourned. Mr. McGinn seconded the motion and it carried unanimously.

 

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Wallace N. Hyde, Chairman

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Stephen W. Woody, Secretary