The Board of Trustees of Western Carolina University met in regular session on May 1, 1992, in the Board Room of the Robinson Administration Building. Chairman William F. Forsyth called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m.

ATTENDANCE

The following members of the Board were present: Mr. Allman, Mrs. Blankenship, Mr. Cagle, Mr. Coward, Mr. Forsyth, Mr. Laughter, Mr. Lindsay, Mr. McKee, Mr. Moore, Mr. Pine, Mr. Wilson, and Mr. Woody.

Others present included Vice Chancellors Carter, Dooley, and Stillion; Associate Vice Chancellor Stillion; Assistants to the Chancellor Dowell, Ramsey, and Ambrose; Mrs. Boydston, Alumni representative; Dr. Wallace, Chairman of the Faculty; Mr. Kucharski, Legal Counsel; Mr. Reed, Director of Public Information; Mr. Setzer, Director of Athletics; Mr. Connet, immediate past president of the Student Government Association; and Mrs. Shuler, Administrative Assistant to the Chancellor.

SWEARING-IN CEREMONY

The oath of office was administered to Mr. Boyce Thomas Laughter, newly-elected president of the Student Government Association, by Mrs. Shuler, Notary Public.

REPORT ON CHANCELLOR COULTER

Mr. Woody and Mr. Pine visited with Chancellor Coulter, who was confined at home because of a herniated disc, immediately before the meeting. They conveyed Chancellor Coulter's regards and his regret at having to miss the Board meeting to the other trustees.

INTRODUCTIONS

Mr. Connet, retiring student trustee, introduced Mr. Boyce Thomas "Tommy" Laughter, a rising senior from Hendersonville, as the new student trustee.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Mr. Allman moved that the minutes of the February meeting be approved as circulated, Mr. Pine seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

REPORT OF THE PROPERTY AND BUILDINGS COMMITTEE

Mr. Wilson asked Dr. Carter to outline the recommendations for revisions to WCU Parking and Traffic Rules and Regulations. Dr. Carter explained that these proposals were developed by a study committee and had also been considered by the Faculty Senate. At present the WCU traffic policies have the lowest fines and the most generous ordinances of any campus in the system, which result in the greatest number of tickets written on any campus. The proposed fines will still be below the system average and will encourage compliance with the parking regulations. The three proposals are: (a) increase the amount of fines; (b) reduce from ten to five the maximum number of citations that may be incurred in a semester without revocation of parking privileges for that semester; (c) provide that appeals from SGA traffic court justices and elected or appointed members of the SGA executive staff will be heard by the University Traffic and Security Committee. (The complete proposal is on file with minutes material.)

Following discussion, Mr. Wilson encouraged the administration to continue to provide continuous education about the traffic regulations and moved that the amendments be adopted. Mr. Moore seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

ELECTION OF DIRECTORS FOR DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

Dr. Ambrose told the trustees of plans to increase the size of the Board of Directors of The Development Foundation and presented eight names for consideration: Mr. O'Brien Brooks, Dr. Wilma Cosper, Mr. Lamar Hennon, Dr. Wallace Hyde, Mr. Arnold Isaacs, Mrs. Alison Laird-Large, Mr. Kelly Leonard, and Mr. Glenn Wilcox. Upon motion by Mr. Pine, seconded by Mr. McKee, approval was given for these individuals to be contacted and invited to serve on the Foundation Board of Directors.

Dr. Ambrose distributed information on the Loyalty Fund, a brochure for seniors regarding the Alumni Association, and a brochure advertising a WCU lamp. He thanked Mr. Reed for assistance provided by the Public Information office in the design of these brochures. Dr. Ambrose also reported that Mr. Manring had conducted, with student assistance, a four-weeks phonothon that resulted in more than $50,000 in pledges. He thanked the trustees for their support in so many ways.

COMMENTS FROM CHANCELLOR COULTER

Dr. Dowell read a report from Chancellor Coulter on the following items:

Keith LeClair has been selected Southern Conference Baseball Coach of the Year.

Rachel Lusk has received a Fulbright scholarship for study in Germany next year, and there is a possibility that another student will receive an award for study in South America.

Greg Galloway has received a Phi Kappa Phi fellowship for graduate study.

WCU has been selected by AASCU to receive an award for work with students with disabilities. This award is sponsored by the National Organization of Disabilities/J. C. Penny Company.

Professor Linda DelForge has received a national science award for work in the area of videodiscs.

Applications for fall enrollment total 3266 undergraduate, 886 graduate, for an increase of 14 percent and 22 percent respectively, while acceptances are 2346 undergraduate (up 13 percent) and 534 graduate (up 34 percent). Housing deposits paid are 1168, up 24 students over 1990. Approximately 60 percent of upperclassmen live in the residence halls.

The report from the Office of Civil Rights has been received, and Chancellor Coulter is positive about the relatively good shape the institution was found to be in. Two assistant coaches and an assistant trainer must be added, along with some additional operating funds. Total cost is expected to be about $70,000.

REPORT FROM MR. LAUGHTER

Mr. Laughter expressed his pleasure at being on the Board and looks forward to working with the other trustees this year. He said that 330 students were involved in the recent Tuckaseigee River clean-up.

REPORT FROM MRS. BOYDSTON

Mr. Forsyth, noting that this was Mrs. Boydston's last meeting as the Alumni representative, thanked her for her contributions to this Board and to the Alumni Association in general.

Mrs. Boydston thanked the trustees for their support and said that Joe Grooms, new president of the Alumni Association, will attend the 1992-93 meetings. The Alumni Board met in March in Charlotte and will meet on the campus in June. The state-wide Council of Presidents will meet soon.

In connection with the bond issue, Mrs. Boydston wrote all legislators, and alumni support has been very positive.

The Executive Board meets next week to choose new Board members. Seniors continue to work toward a senior gift of $5,000 for a new visitors' center, and it is hoped that an annual gift will be made by the senior class. She mentioned the new magazine, "Western," and said that work is continuing on a personalized license plate for WCU.

The Alumni House is almost completed, and Mr. Pine has been working with Mrs. Boydston on a number of items for the house. She appreciates all that everyone has done toward getting the House completed.

Mr. Forsyth then noted that this was also Dr. Wallace's last meeting as Chairman of the Faculty and thanked him for his efforts. Dr. Wallace responded that he had enjoyed working with the Board.

EXECUTIVE SESSION  Open Meeting Act

Mr. Coward moved that the Board go into Executive Session to consider personnel matters in accordance with the Open Meetings Law of the State of North Carolina. Mr. Woody seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

(The minutes of the Executive Session are not included here because of their confidential nature; they are, however, a part of the official minutes book.)

RESUMPTION OF OPEN SESSION

Mr. Pine moved that the Board reconvene in open session, Mr. Woody seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously. Mr. Cagle left the meeting at this time.

REPORT OF THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE

Mr. Pine moved that five administrative appointments, one promotion, 19 faculty appointments, six NCCAT appointments, one staff appointment, and one designation of professor emeritus as discussed in Executive Session be approved. Mr. Woody seconded the motion, and it carried unanimously.

RECOGNITION OF MRS. BOYDSTON

Mr. Coward moved that a resolution and plaque be presented to Mrs. Boydston at some public meeting recognizing her work on the Alumni Tower, the Alumni House, the statewide Council of Presidents, and her outstanding leadership. Mr. Allman seconded the motion, and it passed unanimously.

INFORMATION ON BOND ISSUE

Mr. Forsyth read to the trustees a message that had been received via fax from Mr. D. G. Martin regarding the very favorable results of a poll on the bond issue. He encouraged everyone to continue supporting the need for this bond issue.

ADJOURNMENT

With no further business to be transacted, Mr. Allman moved that the meeting be adjourned by general consensus.