The Board of Trustees of Western Carolina University met in regular session on February 22, 1991, at 3:00 p.m. in the Board Room of the Robinson Administration Building. Chairman Richard A. Wood, Jr., presided.

ATTENDANCE

The following members of the Board were present: Mrs. Allen, Mr. Allman, Mr. Coward, Mr. Edwards, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Lambert, Mr. McKee, Mrs. Strum, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Wood.

Others present included: Chancellor Coulter; Vice Chancellors Carter, Dooley, Stillion, and Wakeley; Dr. Dowell, Mr. Ramsey, and Dr. Ambrose, Assistants to the Chancellor; Mrs. Boydston, Alumni Representative to the Board; Dr. Wallace, Faculty Representative to the Board; Mr. Kucharski, Legal Counsel; Mr. Setzer, Director of Athletics; Mr. Rowell, Associate Director of Public Information; Mr. Medlin, Director of Development; Mr. Bommer, Assistant Director of Development; Mr. Wood, Director of Institutional Studies and Planning; and Mrs. Shuler, Administrative Assistant to the Chancellor.

CALL TO ORDER

Chairman Wood called the meeting to order at 3:00 and asked that a moment of silence for peace be observed by those present.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The minutes had been distributed in advance of the meeting. Mr. Allman moved that the minutes be approved as circulated, Mr. Wilson seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

ELECTION OF SECRETARY

Chairman Wood noted for the record that Mrs. Strum had been reappointed to the Board by Governor Martin and that she had been resworn just prior to this meeting. However, because of a new job she has taken, she is no longer eligible to be the secretary of the Board of Trustees, and Mr. Wood asked for nominations for that office. Mr. Edwards nominated Mrs. Allen, and Mrs. Strum seconded the motion. Mr. Allman then moved that nominations cease and that Mrs. Allen be elected by acclamation. Mr. Forsyth seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

REPORT ON MEETING WITH THE BOARD OF GOVERNORS

Mr. Wood reported to the Board on the meeting that had recently been held in Chapel Hill with the Board of Governors. Western's representatives attending that meeting were Mr. Wood, Mrs. Boydston, Dr. Fred Hinson, and Chancellor Coulter; Mr. Coward was unable to attend. Mr. Wood listed those present and told of the discussion on the financial plight of the state, budget cuts that would possibly be made, and capital needs. Additional information will be forthcoming.

REPORT ON ALUMNI BOARD ACTIVITIES

Mrs. Boydston told the trustees that the Alumni Tower project is almost complete. Over $300,000 was raised, with a balance of $48,000 yet to be collected. Plaques for major donors will be affixed at Homecoming this fall.

Plans are underway for an Alumni House. With the help of Chancellor Coulter the Association will use the Bird House as a temporary home. Some renovations will take place, and she listed functions the house would be used for.

The Alumni Association has decided to change its emphasis from scholarships to encouraging more people to give.

The Alumni Board will meet in Charlotte on March 16 and will attend the Catamount Club auction being held that night.

Mrs. Boydston recently attended a meeting of all UNC Alumni presidents in Greensboro at which time Chancellor Moran met with the group.

REPORT ON STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Mr. Lambert reported that two forums had been held by students on Operation Desert Storm; campus lighting and parking continue to receive attention; students are participating in the recycling program now underway; student attendance at basketball games has increased; SGA will be working with Dr. Ambrose on a senior gift program; the credit-card program is going very well, especially at the Top of the Stairs and the Catskeller. Dr. Carter commented that they will be developing some temporary facilities in the cafeterias since a lot of student dining has shifted with the use of the credit card.

CHANCELLOR COULTER'S COMMENTS

Dr. Coulter told the Board that Western is alive and well with progress being made on many fronts. He called attention to two books published just this week from faculty members in the Department of History.

Mr. Felix Joyner, Vice President for Finance at General Administration, has been having some severe health problems but is now making improvement.

Mr. Jim Cooper, Chief Jonathan Ed Taylor, and Mr. Wilbur Paul, of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, were on the campus recently to help plant five Cherokee Chief dogwood trees donated by the Eastern Band of Cherokees in commemoration of the University's centennial. Four of the trees have been planted in the new centennial Plaza and the other one is at the Chancellor's Residence.

The Catamount Club auction held last weekend in Maggie Valley was a great success, and Dr. Coulter expressed appreciation to Kathy Boydston for her assistance.

The third annual WCU rodeo will be held March 22-23 in the Ramsey Center.

The new scholarship program to reward outstanding scholarship is progressing well. These scholarships, not based on need, have been offered to 210 applicants, and 83 have accepted at this point.

The third consecutive Fulbright award has been received by an undergraduate student, this one to Deborah Barnard to study in France.

Dr. Coulter attended the NCAA meetings held in January. Progress was made in cost containment, and reports from other institutions in the system were very compatible with Western's.

Applications for the fall of 1991 are running behind last year, but the rate of students admitted is slightly ahead.

Mr. Edwin Allman died February 2 in Winston-Salem, He had rendered inordinate service to the University and, later in the meeting, Chancellor Coulter would present a resolution in his memory.

Chancellor Coulter then called attention to the copy of his remarks made to the biennial budget hearing in Raleigh. He summarized for the Board the number of positions and dollars lost and called special attention to the Mountain Aquaculture Research Center. (A copy of Dr. Coulter's remarks is included with minutes material on file.)

The University is preparing for a new economic initiative at Western to help the economy of Jackson County particularly and western North Carolina in general. The idea of an enterprise park is being developed, and this program will require energy and expertise of leadership to accomplish. The resources of the University will be used in this new initiative, and preliminary reports indicate that some $30 million could be put into Jackson County alone. The Trustees will be kept apprised of developments in this area.

Chancellor Coulter then introduced Vice Chancellor Dooley, Mr. Medlin, and Mr. Bommer, who gave a comprehensive report on development activities, including the Catamount Club, and growth in the Development Foundation during the past seven years. (A copy of statistical information presented is on file with minutes material.)

At the conclusion of the special report on development activities, Chancellor Coulter called attention to a proposed resolution in honor of Mr. Edwin Allman. Upon motion by Mr. Forsyth, seconded by Mr. Allman, and unanimously carried, the following resolution was adopted:

Western Carolina University
A Resolution Honoring the Life and Service of
Carl Edwin Allman

WHEREAS, Carl Edwin Allman graduated in 1949 from Western Carolina Teachers' College and was a lifelong and dedicated friend of Western Carolina University; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Allman served as President of the Western Carolina University Alumni Association in 1968-69, received theDistinguished Alumnus Award in 1978, was Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Development Foundation of Western Carolina University, Inc., from 1985-89, and served in many other capacities as a valued advisor to and champion and supporter of the University; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Allman displayed great pride in the successes of Western Carolina University and in his association with his alma mater and was a respected example to other alumni and friends of Western in encouraging their active participation in the programs and activities of this institution; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Allman brought great distinction to Western Carolina University as a prominent alumnus;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of Western Carolina University that our heartfelt sorrow be expressed at the loss of this true friend and honored alumnus and that our profound sympathy be conveyed to his wife, Jo Pryor Allman. In further expression of its appreciation for the contributions of Carl Edwin Allman to Western Carolina University, the Board of Trustees shall enter a copy of this resolution into its permanent records.

Adopted unanimously by the Board of Trustees of WesternCarolina University on the 22nd day of February, 1991.

EXECUTIVE SESSION   Open Meeting Act

Mr. Coward moved that the Board go into Executive Session to discuss personnel, property, and other matters as permitted by the Open Meetings Law of the State of North Carolina. The motion was approved by consensus.

RESUMPTION OF OPEN SESSION

Chairman Wood declared the executive session completed and the Board reconvened in regular session.

REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Chancellor Coulter summarized the administrative reorganization as discussed in Executive Session: Dr. James Dooley would be changed to Vice Chancellor for University Services and will take responsibility for economic initiatives; Dr. Charles Ambrose would become Assistant to the Chancellor for University Advancement and would be responsible for development programs; Mr. Kenneth Wood would be reassigned to the Division of Academic Affairs and would report to Vice Chancellor Wakeley on outcomes assessment; Dr. Ellerd Hulbert would be reassigned to work with Dr. Dooley on international activities.

Mr. Edwards moved that the Board accept these recommendations, Mr. Allman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously. Mr. Wood commented that the change for Dr. Dooley is in line with the revised role and mission statement.

Mr. Allman moved that the Board concur in the recommendation that permanent tenure be granted to ten faculty members and that the recommendation be forwarded to President Spangler for final action by the Board of Governors. Mr. McKee seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Edwards moved that ten faculty members be promoted, Mr. Forsyth seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Edwards moved that 53 faculty members be reappointed, Mr. Allman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Edwards moved that a leave of absence be granted to Dr. Heydar Pourian, Mr. Allman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Edwards moved that one individual be granted affiliate faculty status, Mr. Allman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

Mr. Edwards moved that four individuals be granted adjunct faculty status, Mr. Allman seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

OTHER BUSINESS

There was additional discussion concerning the budget situation and possible solutions. Chancellor Coulter asked the trustees to make as many contacts with legislators as possible, illustrating to them the problems of the institution. Mr. Lambert commented on student concerns that had been expressed at a meeting in Chapel Hill recently.

With no further business to be conducted, the meeting was adjourned by consensus. The next meeting will be held on May 3, 1991.

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Chairman, Board of Trustees

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Secretary, Board of Trustees