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C E N T R A L M I CHI G A NUN VER S ITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
May 8, 1987
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Central Michig.D University Board of Trustees
lilt. Pleasa nt, Micbigan
May 8 , 1987
Members present: Or. Gordon N. Lambie, Chair; Dr . Bernadine N.
Denning; Mr . Mitchell O. Kehet!an; Mr . Raymond A. LaBounty;
Ms . Rachael E. Moreno; Nr. William C. Odykirkj Mrs. Margaret Ann
Riecker: Mrs . Alice Tomboulian; Mr . Arthur E. Ellis, President .
llembers absent: None.
Also attending: "'r . Russell L. Herron, Secretary to the Board of
Trustees; Mr. James L. Hill, Vice President for Stude nt Aftairs;
Dr . Janice M. Reynolds, Acting Provost; Hr. Jerry R. Tubbs,
Treasurer of the Board ot Trustees and Vice President tor
Business and Ptnance.
The meeting was called t o order by Chair Lambie at 9:10 a.m .
It was moved by Ms . Rachael Moreno, seconded by Dr . Bernadine
Denni ng , and carried, that the Board meet in closed session to
consult with our attorney rega rding strategy in con nection with
pending litigation . For: Dennin" Kehetian, LaBounty, Lambie,
Moreno, Odykirk, Riecker, Tomboulian. Against: none .
The Board moved into closed session at 9:11 a .m.
The Boa rd convened i n open session at 10:48 a .m.
It was moved by Dr. Bernadine Denning , seconded by Mrs. Margaret
Ann Riec ke r, and carr ied, that the minutes ot the April 10, 1987
meeti ng be app r oved as submitted.
EMER I TUS RUK:
It was moved by Mr . Mitchell Kehetian, seconded by Ms. Rachael
Moreno, and carried, that the following resolution granting
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emeritus rank to W. Albert lIakala, Assistant Professor Teacher
&ducat ion and Professional Development , be adopted. '
WHEREAS, W. Albert Hakala has devoted twenty-six years
of service to Central tHchigan Universi ty as a sixth
grade teacher in the laboratory school and instructor
of reading methods in the Department of Teacher
Education and Professional Development; and
WHEREAS, As a graduate of Northern Michigan unive rsity
and ltichigan State University, he has used his train_
ing and experience as a basis fo r planning his class
instruction; and
WHEREAS, As a life member of the National Education
Association and Michigan Education Association as well
as associations for curriculum development and
improvement of reading instruction, he has cooperated
with members of his profession to promote research and
professional growth; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the
University community, expresses appreciation and
gratitude to W. Albert Hakala for his contributions to
Central tl1chigan Univer sity and extends ProfeSsor
Emeritus rank.
It was moved by Ms . Rachael Moreno, seconded by Dr . Bernadine
De nning, and carried , that the following resolution granting
emeritus rank to Bernard N. Meltzer, Professor, SOCiology,
Anthropology and Social Wo rk , be adopted.
WH EREAS, Bernard Meltzer has devoted thirty-six years to
Centra l Michigan Univer sity including twenty-eight
years of outstanding leadership to its Department of
Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work; and
WHEREAS, lie has long served as a well - known and
frcquently cited r epresentat ive at the social scie nce
hcul ty; and
WHEREAS, He has served as an outstanding mentor for
generations at students and as a superb role model for
faculty members; and
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WIIEREAS, tie has become known for his keen mind, personal
integrity, commitme nt to his discipline and dedication
to Central 'lichigan University; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the
University community, expresses appreciation and
gratitude to Bernard lleltzer tor his contributi ons to
Central Michigan University and extends Professor
Emeri tus rank.
It was moved by llrs . Margaret Ann Riecker, seconded by Mrs. Allce
Tomboulian, and ca rried, that the following resolution g ranting
emeritus rank to Marion Mulholland, Assistant Professor , English ,
be adopted.
WH EREAS , Marion Mulholland has taught at every level of
education from the elementary grades through the
university; and
'HEREAS, She has fostered a love of c hildren's
literatu re in thousands of students and has brought
together a knowledge at adolescent books and literary
criticism for librarians and teachers; and
WHEREAS, She has fostered international understanding
by seeking out tales and fo lklore f rom the literary
traditions of developing nations; a nd
WHEREAS, She has shared a knowledge of searching the
past for genealogists and antiqua rians; and
WHEREAS, Marion Mulholland has with good cheer and
love of life brought delight to colleagues and
students alike; and
WHEREAS, Her love at books, chi ldren and learning has
inspired so many for nearly four decades; Now be it
there fo re
RESOLVED, That the Boa rd of Trustees, on behalt at the
Unive rsity community , expresses appreciation and
gratitude to Marion Mulholland for her contributions
to Central Michigan University and ex tends Professor
Emeri tus rank .
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I t was moved by Mrs . Alice Tomboulian, seconded by Dr . Bernad ine
De nn ing , and carried, that the (ollowing r esolution granting
emeritus rank to Karel Topinka, Assistant Professor, Poreign
Languages , Lite ratures and Cultures, be adopted.
WHEREAS, Karel Topinka has devoted the past 20 yea rs to
teachi ng at Ce nt ral Michigan Unive r sity; and
WHEREAS, He has been an able, consc i e ntious, and
sympathetic tutor and advisor to German and Russ ian
students at this unive rsity; and
WHEREAS , He has served the depa rtment, school and
university f aithfully in any numbe r of capac ities; and
WHEREAS, His e nthusiasm, sens itivity, kindness, and
conce rn have been much appreciated by his students as
we ll as his colleagues; and
WHEREAS, He has been a com patible and congenial
colleague and f riend to al l the staff; Now be it
therefore
RBSOLVED, That the Boa rd of Trustees, on behalf of the
University communi ty , expresses appreciat i on and
gratitude to Ka rel Topinka for his contributions to
Ce ntral Mi chigan Unive rsity and extends Pr ofessor
Eme ritus rank.
REQUESTS TO ADDRHSS THE BOARD:
Mr. J. Tim Burke, stud e nt , e xpressed several conc e rns as a
student and parent . Dr. Charles ' estie, professor eme ritus,
Ms . Dena Da vis , Ins truc tor, Religlon, s poke regarding the
proposed stude nt r ecreational facility .
CKCS TUITION: (Pinance Committee)
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It was moved by Nr. William Odykirk , seconded by Ms . Rachael
Mo r e no , and carried, that the fo llowing r esolution be ad opted .
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CSCS Tu.1 tion continued
BE IT RESOLVED, That the tuition rates fo r Continuing
Education and Community Services commenc ing August 31,
1987 are adopted as fol lows:
Rate Per Credit Rour
Und e rgraduate S71. 00
Gradua te S81 . 00
REGISTRATION PROCESSING PSE AND ENERGY CONSERVATION PEE:
(Pi nance Cn..i ttee)
It was moved by Nr. William Odykirk, seconded by Hs . Rachael
Moreno, and carried, that the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, Tha t $110 of the an nual room and board
and s ingle student apartment rate and $10 of the
individual apartment monthly rate assessed during
1986- 87 be designated as a Registration and
Processing Fee which is a specific fund to opt imize
handling or debt services and/or s pec ial renovation
and maintenance; That $110 of the annual room and
boa rd and single student apartment rate and S10 or
the i ndividual apartment mo nthly rate be designated
as an Energy Conservation Fee which is a specific
fund used for special projects in the residence
halls, f ood commons and apartments that will
signif i ca ntly reduce e nergy use, o r to optimize
handling of debt sev l ces and/or special renova tion
and maintenance . Thi s resolution i s r et roa ct ive t o
August I, 1986.
MMI BUDGET: (Pinance eo.mittee)
Mr . William Odykirk, chair of
that t he proposed MNI 1987-88
submitted for approval at the
the Pinance Committee , repo rted
budget was discussed a nd will be
Ju ne meeti ng .
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• • TRAPfIC CONTROL ORDER 87-1 : (fi nance eo..lttee)
It was moved by Nr . William Odyklrk, seconded by Ms. Rachael
Moreno , and carried, that Traffic Control Order 87-1 designating
the serv ice drive on the north side of Anspach originating on the
west end at Washington Street as a tow-away zone with exceptions
as indicated by the o rder, be approved. A COpy ot the order 1s
on tile 1n the Secreta ry' s Oftice.
REPORT Of INVESTMENT ACTIVITY : (Pin.nce eo..ittee)
The Board received a Report ot Investment Activity for March
1987 .
DEBATE TEAM: (S tude nt Aflairs)
It was moved by Nr. Raymond LaBounty. seconded by Dr. Bernadine
Denning, and carried, that the following resolution be adopted .
WHEREAS, The Central Michigan University Debate Team of
David Ileiss and Bruce St raight won the Junior Varsity •
National Championship Debate Tournament, compiling an
11-0 record agatnst colleges and universities from
throughout the country; and
WHEREAS, These students were part of the Central
Michigan Unive rsity Debate Program that finished the
season ranked 36th in the natio n ; and
WHEREAS, The skill and success of the students in the
program we r e a positive reflection o n this
university; Now be it therefo re
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees offers its congratulations
to David Heiss, Bruce Straisht, members
of the enti re Debate Pros ram and their coaches for a
hiShly successful season and a job well done.
STAY' R.8PORT: (Student Allairs Ca.-ittee)
Mr. Edward Brown, director of University Health Services reported
on that unit's programs and activities .
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(Acadeaic Affairs
Dr . Leonard Plachta, dean of the School of Business Administra_
tion, reported on departmental, school and divisional involveme nt
in tenure decisions.
PACULTY 8VALUATION AND PROMOTION: (Academic Aflairs eam.ittee)
Dr. Myron Henry, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences,
reported on the standards underlying promotion decisions and the
nature of departmental, school and divisional involvement in
promotion decisions.
MAY 1987 PROPOSED GRADUAT ION LIST: (Acadeaic Af fairs Coeaittee)
It was moved by Mrs. Alice Tomboulian, seconded by Dr. Bernadine
Denning, and carried, that the list of graduates for May 1987 ,
upon ce rtification of the Registrar andd acceptance by the
Academic Senate, be approved.
GRACH RYAN MBMORIAL DANCE STUDIO: ( Acadealc Affairs Co..ittee)
It was moved by Mrs. Alice Tomboulian, seconded by Mr. lilliam
Odykirk, and carried, that the following resolution be adopted .
WHEREAS, At its meeting of January 17, 1913, the Board
of Trustees acted to name some port ion of the
Daniel P. Rose Center for Grace L. Rya n; and
WHEREAS , Grace L. Ryan was one ot the early pioneers
ot dance education at the universi ty l evel, thereby
ensuring that dance would become a growing part of
the people of the State of Michigan's cultural
heritage and development; and
WIlEREAS, The University wishes to reatfirm its
recognition ot Ms , Ryan's contribution to the world
of dance; Now be it the retore
RESOLVED, That Room 127 of the Rose Center be named
the Grace L. Ryan Memorial Dance Studio .
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• • ACADKIUC SENATE ACTIVITIKS: ( Academie At.t&irs ec-1.ttee)
Ms. Barbara Dixon, chairperson of the Academic Se nate,
r eported on Se nate activities.
APPOINTMENT TO PRES IDENTIAL SCRKKNIHG COMMITTEE: ( Assess. e Dt and
De y e lo~en t eo.aittee)
It was IIK)ved by tis . RachaeJ Moreno, seconded by Mrs . Margaret Ann
Rlecker, and carried, that the tollowtng resolution be adopted .
BE IT RESOLVED, That Nancy Belek will se rve as a Boa rd
of Trustees appointee to the Needs Assessment/Screening
Committee, rep l acing ,",yron Henry .
It was moved by Ms . Rachael ~Ioreno. seconded by Mrs. Margaret Ann
Riecker, and ca rried, tbat the ~Trustees Role in Sc reening •
Process· be approved .
PERSONNEL:
It was moved by Dr . Bernadine Denning. seconded by Mr s . Margaret
Ann Riecker, and ca rri ed, that personnel recommendations as
s ubmitted on pages 1-10 of the agenda be approved .
Gins :
It was moved by Mr. William Odyki rk, seconded by Mrs. Alice
Tomboulian, and ca r ried, that gitts r eceived during Ma rch 1987 in
the amount ot $780 , 515.97 be accepted with appreciation.
GRANTS :
It was moved by Dr. Bernadine Denning , seconded by Mr . William
Odykirk, and ca rried, that grants awarded duri ng March and April
1987 in the amount ot $42,028 be accepted .
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PUBLIC COMMENT :
Ms . Cathy McNerney, student spouse, addressed the Roard regarding
spraying near campus housing; Ms . Linda Jackson, student, asked
that housing/g rounds maintenance be improved .
It was moved by Nr . Raymond LaBounty, seconded by Dr. Bernadine
Denning , and carried, that the meeting be adjour ned.
The meeting adjou r ned at 11:48 a.m .
~"~ Secretary to the Boa rd of Tr ustees
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