Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

              Central Michigan Univer sity
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES
July 17, 1968
ReslglUltions Continued -
i\'lr. Nicholas H. Hashey n, Assistant Professor,
Secondary Education Department, effective at the end
of the past academic year, June 8, 1968.
Mr. William Hilton, Assistant Professor, English
Department, effective September 1, 1968 .
Miss Judy Noble, Instructor, University Laboratory
School, Elementary Education Department, elIective
at the end of the SiX Weeks 9J.mmer Sessio n, July 26,
1968.
Mr . John R. Schein, Jr., Instructor, Geography
Department, effective at the e nd or the past academic
year, Junc 8 , 1968.
Miss D. Geraldine Werner, Assistant Professor,
Business Education Department, effective at the end
of UJ.e past academ ic year , June 8 , 1968.
flIrs. Mabel Beard, Secretary C-5, School of Fine and
Applied Arts, effective Mar ch 14, 1968.
Mrs. Evelyn J . Biddle, Clerk C-O, Office of Special
Education, Elementary Education Department, effective
June 7, 1968.
Mrs. Lorraine Slumberg, Clerk C-I, Financial Aids ,
Student Per sonnel Services , effective June 26, 1968.
Mrs. Rose Bowers, Clerk C-l, Academic Affairs,
effective June 14, 1968.
Mrs. Nancy Daenzer , Registered Nurse, Hea lt.h Services ,
effective June 7, 1968.
Mr s . U nda Rae Dobozy, Stenographer C-O, School or
Education , effective July 5 , 1968 .
Mr s . J acelyn Kay Fegan, Nurses Aide , Health Services
effective June 7 , 1968.
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Gifts Continued -
Grant of $25,947 authoriZed by Title IT-A of the Higher Education
Act of 1965 for the fiscal year 1968 College Library Resources
Program.
Supply of chemicalB and supplies from the Dow Chemical
Compan,y to our Chemistry Department. Estimated value -
$4,977.89.
Award of $2,000 from the Grants Committee of the S & H
Foundation Lectureship Programs in support of our proposal
submitted for 1968- 69.
Check Cor $500 for the Department of Chemistry and check for
$1, 000 for the Department of Bus iness AmniniBtraUon from the
Dow Chemical Company .
Check for $1,500 from the Inte r - Industry Highway Safety
Foundation of Michigan, Inc . , in support of our Driver
Education program.
Gift of the 1964 Book of Standar ds by the Ame rican Society for
Testing and Materials to the Department of Industr ial Education
and Techno logy from TRW, Incorporated, Cleve land, Ohio.
Gift of the money remaining in the Senior Class treasury after
all bills have been paid to be used for the purchase of art work
or works which are to be on permanent display in the new
Unive r sity Library.
Gift of $50. 00 from the Guardian Angels Altar Soc iety for the
Chippewa Big Brother-Big Sister Program.
To The Univers ity Library:
From:
Dr. Lawrence J. Dawson, Jr., Fort Collins, Colorado, a gift of
the October and November 1966 and February, March and April
1967 issues of Encounter. Estimated value - $5.00.
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Gifts Continued -
To The Clarke Historical Library:
From:
Mrs. Geneva M. Booher, Marion, Michigan, a gift of the rural
telephone recor ds of Osceola County and the atlas of Missaukee
County . Est imated value - $25. 00.
Mr. Michael J. Novak, Grund Blanc, Michigan , a gift of the o ld
newspaper s, the political magazine , and the booklet on Naval
posters. Es t imated value - $12. 00 .
Chairman Cofe r called for r eporls from the Stnnding Committees:
Finance Committee -- Mr. Wightman
The Finance Committee has r eviewed and recommends
approval of the pr oposed Operating Budget of $14 , 873 ,238
lor 1968-69. Of this amount, the net stat e appropriation
is $9,105,691 and the remaining $5 , 767,547 will be derived
from University income .
It was moved, seconded and carried that the proposed Operating Budget
for 1968-69 be adopted.
Academic Affair s Committee -- Mr. Umphrey
No repor t at this time.
The Chair man appointed three member s of the Board to s erve as a
committee to investigate the petition of Dr . Mastr angelo and r eport
its findings back to the Bonrd. Dr. Ma s trangelo 's appeal of the
decision reached by the Hearing Committee had been pr esented to the
Board through he r attorney. Mr. James Umphrey was appointed
chairman of the invest igating committee , with Mrs. Jean Backus
and Dr. Roger Busfield serving as comm ittee member s .
The Board accepted the r ecommendation of President Boyd that he be
allowed to meet with student body oHicers and the ad hoc committee
befor e making a r ecommendation r egarding the student Bill of Rights
and Respons ibilities and the r evised Cons tit ution.
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Dr. Bovee reviewed a new program being offered through TIAA
for increased insurance coverage. Under the improved program
the amount of coverage for any staff member would be equal to the
participant's salary, rounded up to the next even $1,000. Since
the individual would be paying more premium, Dr. Bovee was
directed to get an opinion from the staff relative to the desirability
of the program. If acceptable, arrangements for implementation
in February may be made.
President Boyd requested and received authority from the Board to
make and implement a decis ion concerning the Laboratory School.
As a part of the University 's review of programs, the L'lboratory
School Is currently under intens ive stuc\y and evaluation relative to
the educatlonnl effectiveness of this facility. As soon as informaUon
is available from the School of Education, as well as other segments
of the University, a decision on the future of the Laboratory School
will be made . President Boyd assured the Board that the parents,
community and the Doard, would be advised of the deciSion as soon as
one Is reached. In the meantime, the Laboratory School will be
opened in September , 1968, and will remain open throughout the entire
academic year .
Dr. Cofer reviewed a communicaUon from Dr. Norman Clarke, donor
of the Clarke Historical Library, requesting that the agreement between
the Unive r sity and himseU be updated to bring the document into conformity
with the s tatus of the University and the Board of Trustees. In addition,
a number of minor changes in the original document were requested by
Dr. Clarke. It was moved and carried that officers of the Univers ity be
author ized to sign the new agreement following its review by our legal
counsel.
President Boyd reported that the University Senate requests a two or
three-day conference of representatives of the various components of
the UnIversity -- faculty, students, administrators and the Board of
Trustees. The Board agreed to the recommendation of the Senate and
wUl have representation at the conference.
The Board lWanimously accepted the following Resolution:
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JUDSON W. FOUST
WHEREAS, Judson W. Foust has given 39 years to the
profession of teaching and administration at
Central Michigan Univers ity and has retired from
active pa rticipation in the affairs of Central
Michigan Universily as of June 30, 1968; and
WHEREAS, he has demonstrated in his nine years as
president of the Unive r sity an awareness of the
needs of the University Community and thereby
has influenced its growth in purpose, stature
and service; and
WHEREAS, he has been ever mindful of the needs of all
elements within the University - students , faculty,
administration and staff; and
WHEREAS, he has been an active partlcip(Ltlt in professional
education<1.1 organlzntlons on the state and national
level, therefore bringing added prestige to Central
Mich igan University; and
WHEREAS, under his presidency he has guided the University
through a dramatic grolVth. both in physical facilities
and In academic areas , a nd can look back upon the
accomplishment of substantial gains in the Univer sity 's
added maturity, diver sity and excellence; and
WHEREAS, as Central's Fir st I...'ldy, Virginia Foust has
contributed much to the University, exerCising her
talents i.n the r ole of a graCiOUS and untiring hostess
at countless University activities and funct ions and
her facility for leadership as president and a longtime
member of Faculty l);Lmes as well as actively
participating In other University organizations and
community work;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the members of the
Central Michigan University Board of Trustees and
the administration of the University extend to Judson W.
and Virginia Foust their deep appreciation for their
loyalty, dedication, hard work and effective services
to education, to the University and to the State of
Michigan and with sincere thanks wish them rewarding
and fruitful years as they begin their well-dese rved
retirement.
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It was moved, seconded and carried that the following Resolution
be adopted:
RESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED THAT:
The contract dated July 17. 1968 negotiated between
Central Michigan University and the Clerical Service
Staff Assoc iation of central Michigan University is
approved subject to radification of the Association.
The Vice President of Business and Finance and otber
employees of the University designated by him are
empower ed to sign the agreement on behalf of the
Board of Trustees.
The next meeting of the Board will be August 21, 1968 .
The meeting adjourned at 3:00 P .M.
r~ ():~ :eanne F. Collins
Secretary
Resignations Continued -
Mrs . Jane Ogilvie, Clerk-Typist C-l , Placement Office
effective June 8, 1968.
Mr. Richard Pease, P rogrammer, one-half t ime , Data
Processing Center, effective June 7, 1968.
Mrs. Vernie Stoddard, Typist C-O, Speech and Dramatic
Arts Department, effective J une 8, 1968 .
One Temporary Groundsman has resigned since the last
report to the Board of June 18, 1968.
APPOINTMENTS
Dr. Harold G. Alderman, Assistant Professor,
Philosophy Department, effective September 1,
1968.
Mr. Ronald E. Bole, Assistant Professor, Physical
Education Department, effective September 1, 1968 .
Mr. William F . Boose, Assistant Instructor - Marketing,
BUsiness Department, effective September 1, 1968 .
!llr. Maurice D. Bowman, Jr., Televis ion Engineer A- I,
Television, effective July I, 1968.
Mr. Alec Catherwood, Assistant Professor, Music
Department, effective September 1, 1968 .
Dr. Lawr ence R. Dawson, Jr., Chairman, Professor,
English Department, effective September 1, 1968.
Dr. Louis G. Ecker, Associate Professor, one-half
time Department of Industrial Education and Technology,
and one-half time with the Partnership Vocational
Education Project , effective September 1, 1968 .
Dr. Dalphy I. Fager strom, Associate Professor,
History Department, effective September 1, 1968.
Mr. John S. Geisler, Assistant Professor, Secondary
Education Department, effective September 1, 1968.
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Appointments Continued -
Mr. William H. Gillingham , Assistant Professor,
Secondary Education Department, effective
September 1, 1968.
Mr. Monte L. Higgins , Producer-Director A-II,
Television, effective July 1, 1968.
Mr. William J. Hughes, Temporary Instructor,
Industrial Education and Technology Department,
effective September I , 1968, for the 1968-69
academic year only .
r-.Ir . David Lake, Instructor, Mathematics Department,
effective September 1, 1968.
Mr. Terry D. Lundgren, Instructor, Socio logy
Department, effective September 1, 1968 .
Mr. Edward T. Marquardt, Assistant Professor,
Elementary Education Department, effective
September 1, 1968.
Dr. William A. i\Hller, Associate P r ofessor ,
Mathematics Department, effective September I, 1968.
Mr. LeRoy Millis, Instructor and Coach, Physical
Education Department, effective September 1, 1968.
Mr. Kenneth T. Morris, Assistant P rofessor, Counseling
Office, student Personnel Services, effective September I ,
1968.
Miss Shari Lynn Neumann, Temporary Instructor, Health
Education Department, effective September I, 1968, for
the 1968-69 academic year only .
Miss Marilyn J. Novak, Instructor, Geography Department,
effect ive September I, 1968.
Mr. Michael J . Paparella, Admissions Counselor,
Administrative Assistant A- III, Admissions Office ,
Student Personnel Services, effective August 1, 1968.
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Appointments Continued -
Mr. Robert E. Poynor, Instructor, Speech a nd Dramatic
Arts Depa rtme nt , eHective September I , 1968.
Mr. Irving Pupko, Instructor , Mathematics Department,
effective Septembe r I, 1968.
J\.·l r . Thomas J . Repp, Administrative Assistant A- U,
Bus iness Division, effective J uly 29, 1968.
Mr. Dean Schoen, Temporary Instructor , l:n. glish
Department, effect ive September I, 1968.
Miss Betly Jean Smith , Assistant P rofessor, P hysical
Education Department , e(fective Septembe r I , 1968.
Mr . Frank A. Stancato , Assistant Professor , Secondary
Education Department, effective Septembel' 1, 1968.
Mr . J ames P . star ks , Tempor ary Assistant Instructor ,
Mathematics Department, effect ive September 1 , 1968.
Dr. Robert C. Waltmire , Ass istant P rofessor, Secondary
Education Department, effective September 1, 1968.
Dr . Daniel E. Wujek, Associate P rofessor , Biology
Department, effective September I, 1968.
Miss Judith A. Adams , Clerk C- l , Financial Aids,
Student Personnel Ser vices , effective June 24, 1968.
Miss Laraine Buchel , Clerk C-O, Univer s ity Press ,
e ffective J une 24, 1968.
tlIiss Celine M. Florian, Clerk C-O, Library. effective
July 8 , 1968.
r..1iss J udy BaUmann, Stenographer C-O, School of
Education, effective July 8, 1968.
Mr s . Cynthia A. Mooney, Stenographer C-2, School
oC Education , effective June 10, 1968 .
Mrs . Eun ice Pods iadlik , Clerk C-O , Circulation
Depar tment, Libr a ry, effective July 1, 1968.
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Appointments Continued -
Mr . Ber nard Recker, Night Watchman M- 2 , Secur ity ,
effective June 12 , 1968.
Miss Lorrell Stevena, Stenographe r C- 2, Informa tion
Service s , effective September 3, 1968.
Mrs . Geraldine M. White, TYPist C- l, Academic
Affairs, effective July 8 , 1968.
Six Temporary Groundsmen have been hired s ince
the las t r eport to the Board on June 18 , 1968.
LEA YES OF ABSENCE:
Dr. Donald O. Bush, Professor , Secondary Education
Department, a lea ve of absence, without pay, granted
for the fall s emester 196 8, be extended to include the
spring of 1969. The leave requested for the spring of
1969 is without pay.
Dr. Ernest Dona ld, Associate Professo r, Sociology
Department , a leave of absence, with compensation,
for the fall semester 1968-69 as submitted to the
Board on December 20 , 1967, be cance lled.
Mr s . Constance Heintz , Sec retary C- 6 , Pres ident's
Office, a maternity leave of absence , without pay,
effective August 2 , 196 8.
TRANSFERS AND REC LASSIFICATIONS:
Dr . Elber t R. Bowen, Professor, Speech and Dramatic
Arts Department, from that of Chairmnn, Professor,
Speech and Dramatic Arts Department , effective
September I , 1968 .
Dr. A. Riley Gaskill , Director of Bureau of Schoo l
Ser vices, on a twe lve- months bas is , from that of
Director of Bureau of School Services , on a ten­months
basis, effective September 1 , 1968 .
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Transfers and Reclassifications Continued -
Dr. Douglas Gilmore, Associate Professor, Elementary
Education Department, from that of Associate ProCessor,
Secondary Education Department, effective September I,
1968.
Dr. C. Howard Richardson, Associate ProCessor,
Geography Department, from that of Assis tant
Professor, Geography Department, effective
September I, 1968 .
Mr. Tim G. Shaffer, Assistant Professor, Sociology
Department, from that of Instructor. Sociology
Department, effective September I, 1968.
Mrs. Suzanne M. Kane , Administr ative Assistant A ... rr,
Acadcmic Affairs , from that of Executive Secretary
Manager C-8 , Academic Affairs , effective July 1, 1968.
Mrs. Maryann Serier, Administrative Assistant A-II,
Business Division, from that of Executive Bookkeeper
Manager C-8, Business Division, effective July 1, 1968.
Mr. Glenn J . Stacy, Administrative Assistant A-II.
Business Division, from that of Stores and Inventory
Manager C- B, BUsiness Divis ion, effective July I, 1968.
Mrs. Joyce Price, Clerk C-l, University Press, from
that of Clerk C- O, University Press, effective J uly 1,
1968.
Mr. William Jorgensen, General Maintenance, Welders
Helper M-l, Maintenance Department, from that of
Temporary Groundsman, Maintenance Department,
effective June 24 , 1968.
Mr. John E. Kampf, Custodian M-l, Maintenance
Department, from that of Temporary Groundsman,
Maintenance Department, effective June 24, 1968 .
SALARY ADJUSTMENTS:
Mr. Glen E. Kebler, TechniCian-Library, Administrative
Assistant A-II, Audio Visual Services, Library"effectlve
March 25, 1968.
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Salary Adjustments Continued -
Mr. DavId Keilitz, Instructor, Physical Education
Department, for services during the month of April,
1968.
Mr. David Mayhew, Management Trainee, one-half
time, University Center, effective July I, 1968.
Mr. Richard Parlitt , Instructor, Health Education
Department, for services during the month of
April, 1968.
Mrs. Ida Meltzer, Temporary Instructor, Political
Science Department, one- quarter time, for the fall
semester of the 1968-69 academic year.
Mr. Don Zulauf, Graduate Assistant, Physical
Education Department, for services during the
month of April, 1968 .
Recommend approval of the List of Prospective Graduates for the
July 1968 Commencement. (Copy on file in the Secretary's Office . )
Recommend approval of the program lcading to a Bachelor of
Science Degree in Chemical Engineering.
Waiver of Fees for University SLa11 Taking University Courses -
It is recommended that Item No.5 be amended by deleting the
first three words of same, "Prior to registration . " Item No.5
would then rea d:
"Regular full time employees with a minimum of one
year's service be allowed to reques t a fee refund be
made to them upon the completion of the course, if
same is taken under the following conditions:"
Grant of $49,414 from the Office of Education, Title VI,
Higher Education Act, Catagory In, which provides for
laboratory and other special equipment for improvement
of under-graduate instruction.
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