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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
OctQber 7. 1983
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Central Michigan University Board of Trustees
Hee ting of October 7. 198)
Ht. Pleasant, Hichigan
Members present; I'Irs. Kargaret A. Riecker, Chair; Mr. Alfred J. Fortino;
Hr. Raymond A. LaBounty; Or. Gordon N. lilrllbie: 1'\5. Raehae! E. Moreno;
Mr. 'William C. Odykirk; Hrs. Alice Tcrnboulian; Or. Haro ld Abel, President.
Hember absent: Dr. Bernadine N. Denning.
Also attending: Or. John E. Cantelon, Provost; Hr. Arthur E. Ellis,
Vice President for Public Affairs; Hr. James L. Hill, Vice President for
Student Affairs; Hr. Richard L. Hill e r, Secretary to the Bo.rd of Trustees;
I'Ir. Jerry R. Tubbs , Treasurer o f the Board of Trustees and Vice President
for Business and Finance.
The meeting was cal led to order by Chair Rlecker at 9:51 a.m.
The minutes of the September 9, 1983 trlee ting were approved as priMed .
EttER 1 TUS RANK:
It was moved by Mrs. Alice Toriloulian , seconded by Mr. William Odykirk,
and carried , that Rollin D. (lunsdon, Professor, Management, be granted
emeritus rank effective August 26, 198) and that the followIng res o luti
on be adopted. Dr. Ounsdon ' s retirement was approved at the
June 24 , 1983 meeting .
WHEREAS, Rotlin Ounsdon has devoted \4 years of dedicated
service to students and faculty at Central I'Iichigan Uniyerslty,
including cont ributions to the areas of business and administration.
international business, and business public affairs:
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WHEREAS, He h(ls shared his r ich knowledge with colleagues and
the ccmmuni ty th rough his chairmanship of the forme r Department
of Business and Administr(ltion, and chairmanship of the
Department of Business Public Affairs and Legal Studies: and
WHEREAS, He has selected , befriended. guided and shaped a
gener(ltion of faculty members who now serve on the faculty of
the Schoo l of Business Adm ini stra ti on; and
Emeri tu s Rank c;ont inued
WHEREAS, He has de ep ly influenced and aided thousands o f
s tuden t s by h is ca re and concern fo r them, by hi s resolut ion
o f adm ini s trative prob lems faCing them, by the excitement
that he has e ngende red In them fo r bu s iness and its res pons l.
bilities to the h,rger cOl'1'1'Unity , and by the bus iness and
admini s trati on curriculum that he was in large part res pons i.
ble fo r s tructuring; and
WHEREAS, He has exhibited extraordinary c",,"i[ment to the
UniverSity, serving on countless boards and c()<l'rl'littees , and
being in particul a r a s trong and influential advocate o f the
Ins titute fo r Personal and Career Development:
8E IT THEREFORE RESOLVED , That the Soard of Trustees, on
behalf o f the University cOITmUnity, expresses appreciation to
Ral lin Ounsdon for hi s contribut ions to Central Mich Igan
Un i vers Ity and extends Professor Emer; tus rank.
It was moved by Dr. Gordon lambie, s econded by Mrs. Alice Tomboul ian, and
carried, that CaIman Levlch, Pro fessor, Physics, be granted el1lll!rltus rank
effectIve Hay 15, 1983 and that the follOWing resolution be adopted.
Dr. Levien' s re tirement was approved at the June 4, 1982 meeting.
WHEREAS, Caiman Lev]ch provided fOUrteen years of dedicated
service to Central Michigan University through his teaChing
and adm! nl s t rat i ve efforts in the Department of Phys i cs; and
WHEREAS, He has consi s tently been a vigorous advocate for
quality education. part icularly science education, and was a
leader in significantly imp roving this university's major.
minor and graduate programs in Physics; and
WHEREAS, He unselfi shly served the UniverS i ty in many capacl.
ties beyond those expected, including terlllS as Chairman of
the Department of Physics, as Rad iation Safety Officer for
the Un I VII! rs i ty, and as a rnembe r of numerous COllrn i t tees and
panels; and
WHEREAS, He earned high respect from h is col1eagues for his
integrity, his good judgment and effective leade rship as
evidenced by h i s successIve election to the Academic Senate
the Academic Senate Executive Board and, in 1973, to a term'
as Academi c Senate Cha i rpe rson: and
'JIlEREAS , During a career of 35 years he distinguished himself
as a scientist in the fields of Siophy~ i cs and Radiation Safety
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Emeritus Rank cont inued
and helped promote research in these areas through his act i ve
involvement in loc'}I, state. and national profess ional associa·
tions; and
WHEREAS, He has made ~ignif i cant contributions to the State of
Hichigan through his appointments as Science Advisor of the
State Senate Fiscal Agency and member of the State of Michi gan
Radiation Advisory Soard, and through his involvement in community
activi ties;
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED , That the Board of Tru s tees , on behalf
of the Un i versity canmunlty, expresses appreciation to
CaIman Levich for his contributions to Central Mi ch igan Un i versity
and extends Professor Eme ritus rank,
It was roved by Dr. Gordon lambie, seconded by Mr. Alfred Fortino , and
carried, that John S. Slater, Assoclote Profes sor, Indust rial Educa·
tion and Technology, be granted emer itus rank effective
September I, 1983 and that the follOWing resolution be adopted.
Dr. Slater's retIrement was approved at the September 9, ]983 meeting.
WHEREAS, John B. Staler has devoted nineteen years of his
life to the interests of Central Michigan University and is
highly respected by students, faculty, and adl'llinistrative
off i cers: and
WHEREAS. He has served the Department of Industrial Education
and Technology with dist i nction and has set an outstanding
example for students and faculty during his tenure; and
WHEREAS, He has been act ive in professional, educational and
civic activ iti es at the nat ional, state and local levels; and
WHEREAS. His stImu lating teaching. genui ne interest and con·
cern for everyone. and active par ticipati on in the many
changes at Central Michigan University have been an important
part of the University's development:
BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVEO , Th01 the Board of Trustees, on behalf
of the Univers ity community , exp r esses appreciation to
John S l a ter for h is contributions to Central Mi ch igan University
and extends Professor Emeri tus rank.
PERSONNEL RECOAAENOAT IONS:
It W85 moved
aOO carried,
by Mr. Alfred Fortino, seconded by Mr. William Odykirk,
tha t the fo I low i"9 personne I recom.enda t i on'!> be approved.
Faculty
Appoin tments :
Vern Bechil I, Temporary Professor, Sociology, Anthropology and
Social Work, one-fourth time, Fall 1983
B.A. , Ohio Wesleyan University, 1954
M.A" Erory University. 1956
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University, 1962
Jeff Betts. Temporary AHi stant I nst ructor, Hea I th Educat i on aOO
Health Sdence. full-time, 198)-81j
8.S., Central Michigan University, 1980
Almeda Chaffer, Temporary Instructor, Mathematics, flve-sl~ths
time, Fall 1983
B.S" I lliools State University, 1962
M.S., Illinois State University, 1965
Jeffrey Charnley , Temporary Instructor, Hi sto ry. one-half time,
Fall 1983
B.A., Central Michigan University, 1972
M,A., Central Mlthlgan University, 1978
C~arlotte Evans , reappointment as Chairperson, Foreign languages.
literatures and Cultures, August I, 1983 • July 31, 1986
Frank Fishell, Temporary AssiStant Professor Mathematits, one-fourth
time, Fall 1983 '
B.S., Central Mithigan Univer sity, 1957
M,A., Mithigan State University, 1961
Ph.D., Kichigan State Universi ty, 1975
Charl es Fitzpatrick, Temporary Instruttor, AdmInistratIve Servites
and 8usiness Teacher Edutation, three-fourths time, 1983-84
8 5 . , Central Michigan University. 1963
M.B.A., Central Michigan University, 1971
Donna Gilmet, Temporary Instructor, Counseling , EducatIonal
Administration and CO/ImJnity leadership, par t -time, Fall 1983
8.A., Michigan State University. 1973
M.A., Central Michigan University, 1983
Joa?ne GrabinSki, Temporary Assistant Professor, Home Etonomics,
Family Life and Consumer Education, one-hilif time. Fall 1983
8.S., Oregon State University, 1963
M.A .. Central Michigan Un iversity , 1976
M.S ., Central Michigan Univer~ity. 1980
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Appointments cont inued
El izabeth Hansen , Temporary Ins tructor, Computer
time, Fall 1983
Science, full-
8.A., lJestern Michigan University. 1971
MAo, CenHal Michigan Univers i ty . 1973
Catherine Janson, Tempo r a ry I nUnlctor , Teacher Education and
Professional Development , one-half li me, Fall 198)
B.S.Ed. Central Michigan University , 1963
M,A, Eastern Michigan University, 1967
Sing-Cheong 0119 , Assistant Professo r. Mathematics. 1983-81j
B.A., Hanyang University, Singapore , 1975
M.A • • Da l housie Uni ve r s ity, Hal ifa~, Nova Sco t ia , 1976
Ph.D., Dalhous ie University , Halifax , Nova Scotia , 1979
Gai I Ki tchlilll • Temporary InS[nlttor, Psycho logy. one-fourth
1983-8~
8.S. , Central Michigan Unive r sity, 1975
M A. , Central Mi ch igan Un iversity , 1977
Ross J. Rapaport, Ttrnporary Assistant Professor, Counseling
Center, full-time
B.A., Michigan State Un i versity , 1972
M,A . , Ohio State University, 1975
Ph .D, Ohio State University, 1979
time,
Wanda Sieradzan , Temporary Ins t ruttor, Physics, one-half t ime,
Fall 1983
M.S., lJarsaw University. Po land . 1970
Kay Starks , Ternporary AssIstant Professor, Counseling. Educational
Administ ration and Commun ity leadership, part-time,
Fall 1983
B.S .. Iowa State Universl ty, 1955
M.Ed" Oregon Stale University, 1959
M.A., Mi th igan State University, 1975
Ph.D. , The Uni on for bperiment lng Colleges and Univers i ties, 1982
Promotions, Reclassifications and Salary Adjustments:
larry Bronson , Professor, Engl i sh, from full·time to three-fou rths
time. and Honors Program one -fourth time , Winter 1984
Thomas Benjamin, Temporary Assistant Professor. History, from fulltime
to three-fourths time, and Honors Progr<ll' one- fourth time .
\linter 1984
Promo ti ons , Rec lass ifi ca tions and Sal ary Ad j us tment s cont i ntled
Karen Chavez, Professor, Sociology, Anthro pology and Social
Work, (rom full-time to three-fourths time, and Honors Program
one-founh time, Winter 1984
Sergio Chavez, Temporary In s tructor, Sociology, Anthropo logy and
Social Work. from three-fourths time 1983-84 to full-tIme
Fall 1983 and three-fourths time Winter 1984
Roger Hatch, Associate Professor, Religion, (rom full-time to
three-fourths time, and Honors Program one-fourth time,
Winter 1984
Ann Keenan, Temporary Instructor, Physics, from full-time to
three-fourths time and Chemistry one-founh time, fall 1983
Christine Matt ley, received Ph,D. , from Temporary Instruc tor to
Temporary Assistant Professor, Sociology, Anthropology and
Social Work, effect ive August 22, 1983
Ronald R. Primeau, Profes sor, English t hree-fourths tIme and
Honors Program one-fourth time, from 1983-84 to Fall 1983:
English one-half time and Honors Program one-half time, Wi nter 1984
Kary Senter, Assistant Prohssor, Sociology, Anthropology and
Sodal Work, from full-time to one-half time, 10 months: Evaluation
Specialist/Planning, Instruction and Research. one-half time,
12 months
J i ll Taft -Kaufman, Associate Professor, Speech Communication and
Dr amat i c Arts t hree- fou rths t ime and Honors Program one-fourth
t ime, from Fall 1983 to 1983-84
Dolores Toms, Professor , Teacher Education and Professiona l
Development, from full-time to three- fourths lime, and Un ivers i ty
Advising one-fourth time, 1983- 84
Katherine Walsh, Assistant Professor, Teacher Education and Professional
Development, frOl'll full-time to three-fourthS time, and
Un iversity Advising ooe-fourth time . 1983-84
Leave of Absence :
Rodney Kirk . Professor, Socio logy, Anthropo logy and Social Work,
requests previous1y approved sabbat ical leave be changed from
Winter 1984 and Fall 1984 with one- half pay to Win ter 198i! with
fu 11 pay
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Extension of Probationary Period:
Robert lichtman, Associate Pro fe s s or, ~ana9ement. ~ten s ion of
probati onary period through the 1985-86 academic year
Resignations, TerminatIons. Etc:
Ri chard Fabes. Assistant Profes~or, Home Economics. rami Iy II fe
and Consumer Education . effective Augu~t 22, 1983
Dana Fe I dPlan , Instructor, librilry. effective DeCelllber 16, 1983
Julius Harrington , Tenporilry Assistant Professor, Soe;iology.
Anthropology and Social Work, effective September 2. 198)
Staff
Appointments
Administrative/Professional
Maureen Johnson . Residence Hal I DIrector, AP-I, 9 months,
Iiousing
Gregory /lcGillvary, Assistant Athletic Trai ner AP-Z, prov isional
, Athletics
Supervisory/Technical
Pershai I Young, Center Representative ST-~, provisional,
IPCD/Natlonal Programs
Cle ri cal
Cheryl Blair. Senior Clerk C-3, Health Services
Sally Blubaugh, Receptionist C-Z, provisional. Health Services
Beth Myers, Senior Clerk C-3, one-half tine, library
Donna Robert. Receptionist C-2, Continu ing Educa ti on
Pr~tions, Reclassifications , and Salary Adjust~nt5;
Administrative/Professional
James R. Burke to Manager/Grr II and Concessions AP-3, food
Services
John S. fisher to Director/Business Operations AP-7. Residences
and Auxi I iary Services
Marla M. fuller to Junior Buyer AP-Z, Purchasing
Thomas O. Kearly to Assistant Coach II/football, AP-2,
provisional, Athletics
Chandra Morse to Purchase Research Analyst Trainee AP-2.
Purchasing
Teresa Vardley to Personnel Representative AP-3. provisional.
Personnel and Staff Relations
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Promotions, ReclassificatIons. and Salary Adjustments continued
Supervisory/TeChnical
Karen Bruce, Center Representative ST-~, three-fourths tIme,
provisional, IPCD/Kansas
Geraldine Grisdale. Mailroom Clerk I I ST-). Purchasing/
Mailroom
Doris Simmons . Center Representative ST-~. provisIonal.
I PCD/f'lcGu i re
Clerical
Mary Geisen to Specialist Clerk C-~, Information Services
Terrie ~son to Senior Special ist Clerk C-5, Receivable
Accounting
Joyce Sal isbury to Administrative Secretary C-5 , Personnel
and Staff Relations
Jul ie ~agester to Secretary C-~. Office of Student life
Public Broadcasting
Brian Baker to Broadcast Engineer BR-3. proviSional, Public
Broadcasting
ReSignations, Terminations, Etc.;
Administrative/Professional
Ervin P. f'lcDonald, Director AP-7. Purchasing
Janet M. Worth, Program Manager AP-6, provisional, IPCD/library
Clerical
Rhonda Iiorton, Secretary C-4, ~usic
Kim Krug, Senior Clerk C- 3, provisio~I, IPCD/Mid-American
Patricia Schroll, Senior Clerk C-), Recreation/Park Administration
Yvonne Staten, Specialist Clerk C-4. PurChasing
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Resignations, Terminations , Etc. continued
Dalia Woodruff, Admin i st r ative Secretary C· 5 , Geo l ogy
Ida Yaroski , Senior Clerk C·3, provisional, lPCD/Troy
ESTABLISHMENT OF G. ROLAND AND OLGA JONES OENISON SCHOOL OF BUS I NESS
ADMINISTRATION SCHOLARSHIP:
I t was moved by Mr. Alfred Fortino, seconded by Ms. Rachael Ho r eno ,
and carried, that the G. Roland and Ol ga Jones Denison School of
Business Administration Scholarship be established and that the
follo.<ing statelllent be approved for printing In the Bulletin.
G. Roland and Olga Jones Denison School of Business Adm i nistra·
tion Scholarship
Established in 1983 by Central Michigan grolduates Olga Jones
Denison (1940) and "Rollie" Denison (194 1) in appreciat ion
of the influence of Central Mich i gan Univer sity on their lives
as alumni and as residen t s of the Ci ty o f Mt. Pleasant. Awards
to be made annually to one or more junior or senior students of
the School of Business Administration. Selection of recipients
to be made by a committee of the School of Business Administ r a·
tlon based on scholarship. citizenship and need .
GI FTS:
It was moved by Ms. Rachae l MorenO, seconded by Hr. Wi I I iOOl Odyk i rk,
ond carried, thelt gifts received during the month of August totaling
5164,453.63 be accepted wi th appreciation.
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WORK SESSION AT NEITliERCUT WOODLA~D:
Hrs. Hargaret Riecker, Chair of the Board of Trustees, commented
on the work session at Neithercut Woodland on Thursday, October 6.
Items discussed included the Master Plan, Planning Process,
Athletic Director Search, Grenzenbach Study and the University
Park. The Soard will be voting on II proposal for University Park
in a special meeting . date am:! place to be determined.
REQUESTS TO AODRESS THE BOARD:
Hr. Floyd Seiter and Mrs. Gladvs Hitchell addressed the Board re l ative
to course content of SOC 213 ~d HEC 213. Human Sexuality,
its effect on society, and asked that it be rtfllOved frOl!l course
offerings. The administration will respond to Hr. Seiter and
Hrs.Hitchell.
HASTER PLAN:
It was moved by Hr s. AI ice Tamboul i an, seconded by Or. Gordon Lambie,
and ca rr ied , tha t the administration be authorized to proceed with
f i nal editing and prepa r ation of the format of the Haster Plan, retaining
the current content and Intent of the docu~ent, to be
pr esented to the Soard of Trustees for approval at the December meeting.
APPO INTMENT OF NOHI NAT ING COtV1 I TIEE:
Hrs. Riecker appointed a nominat i ng cOIIWIlit tee and asked that it report
t o the Boa rd at the December meet i ng.
Mrs. AI i ce TCiI"bou l i an, thai r
Or. Bernadine N. Denning
Hr. Raymond A. LaBounty
I t wa~ moved by Or. Gordon Lambie, $econded by Hs. Rachael Mo r eno , and
carried , that the Soard move i nto closed sess ion to discuss strategy
connec ted with the neqotlatlon of collective bargaining agreCl'lents.
For: fortino. LaBounty, Lambie , Horeno, Odykirk , Riecker, Tomboulian.
Absent: Denning. Against: none.
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• • The next Board of Trustees meeting .... i11 be Friday, December 2, 1983.
The open session adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
Richard L. Hiller
Sec retary to the Board of TruHees
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