Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

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• C E N T R A L M I CHI G A N U N I V E R SIT Y
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
December 16 , 1988
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Central Michigan University Board of Trustees
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
December 16, 1988
Members present: Ms. Rachael E. Moreno, Chair; Dr. Bernadine N.
~nning; Mr. Mitchell D. Kehetian; Mr. Raymond A. LaBounty;
Dr. Gordon N. Lambie; Mrs. Margaret Ann Riecker; Mr . William C.
Odykirk; Mrs. Alice Tomboulian; Dr. Edward B. Jakubauskas,
President .
Members absent: None.
Also attending: Dr. Nancy Belck, Interim Provost; Or. Edward 8.
Grant, Interim Vice President for Administration; Mr. Russell L.
Herron. Secretary to the Board of Trustees; Me . James L . Hill,
Vice President for Student Affairs; Mr. Jerry R. TUbbs, Treasurer
and Vice President for Business and Finance .
The meeting was called to order by Chair Moreno at 10:31 a.m. _It was moved by Mrs . Tomboulian, seconded by Dr. Lambie, and
carried, that the minutes of the November 17, 1988, meeting be
approved as submitted .
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EMERITUS RANK:
It was moved by Mr. Odykirk, seconded by Dr. Lambie, and
carried , that the following resolution granting emeritus rank to
Robert D. Hays, Professor . Music, be adopted.
WHEREAS, Robert Hays has given sixteen years of his life to
Central Michigan University and has earned the respect of his
students and colleagues; and
WHEREAS. He has served as area coordinator of music theory
and literature; and
WHEREAS, He has played an important role in the establishment
of the electronic music studio at Central Michigan
University; and
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WHEREAS, He has contributed significantly to the reputation
of jazz studies through his compositions, his teachinQ, and
his conducting of jazz e nsembles; and
WHEREAS, He has
the University
therefore
done
and
much to promote the positive image of
the Department of Music ; Now be it
RESOLVED,
university
Robert D.
university
That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the
community, expresses appreciation and gratitude to
Hays for his contributions to Central Michigan
and extends Professor Emeritus rank .
It was moved by Mr. Odykirk, seconded by Mrs. Tomboulian, and
carried, that the following resolution granting emeritus rank to
Carole Howard, Professor, Physical Education and Sport, be
adopted .
WHEREAS, Carole Howard is reUr1ng from Central Michigan
University after more than 18 years of service; and
WHEREAS, She is recognized as an outstanding teacher whoa
maintains an excellent rapport with students , performers an~
audiences; and
WHEREAS, She is also acknowledged nationwide as a folk and
square dance teacher, and scholar; and
WHEREAS, Her direction of the CMU Country Dancers in Michigan
and throughout the nation long enhanced the reputation of
Central Michigan university; and
WHEREAS, In addition to her service to the University, she
has given generously of herself to the cOitlnunity, including
twelve years with the Michigan Special Olympics; Now be it
therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the
University community , expresses apreciation and gratitude to
Carole Howard for her contributions to Central Michigan
university and extends Professor Emeritus rank.
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Emeritus Rank continued
It was moved by Dr. Denning, seconded. by Mr. Kehetian, and
carried, that the following resolution granting emeritus rank to
Thomas R. Rood, Associate Professor, Journalism, be adopted.
WHEREAS, Thomas Rood has devoted more than eighteen years of
service to Central Michigan University as a faculty member in
the Department of Journalism, and nearly four decades to the
profession of journalism; and
WHEREAS, He has provided outstanding
the department for five years; and
leadership as chair of
WHEREAS, He is a dedicated teacher, valued friend, and
adviser to his colleagues on the faculty and to hundreds of
students; and
WHEREAS, He is retiring to pursue new directions of
achievement and service to his country and fellow human
beings by serving with the Peace Corps; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED,
University
Thomas R.
university
That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the
community , expresses appreciation and gratitude to
Rood for his contributions to Central Michigan
and extends Professor Emeritus rank .
It was moved by Dr . Denning, seconded by Mrs. Tomboulian, and
carried, that the following resolution granting emeritus rank to
Eugene Rydahl. Associate Professor. SJX!<!Cb Coaaunication and
Dramatic Arts, be adopted .
WHEREAS , Eugene Rydahl has served as a faculty member in the
Department of Speech Communication and Dramatic Arts for
twenty-seven years; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Rydahl has been an active director in the
University Theater program for twenty- two years; Now be it
therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the
University community, expresses appreciation and gratitude to
Eugene Rydahl for his contributions to Central Michigan
University and extends Professor Emeritus rank .
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.E'Jncritus Rank conti nued
It was moved by Dr. Denning, seconded by Dr . Lambie ,
that the following resolution granting emeritus rank
Wardrop. Professor . Mathematics, be adopted .
WHEREAS , Robert Wardrop has devoted
professor in the Department of
Michigan university; a nd
23 years of
Mathematics
and carr ied,
to Robert F.
ser vice as a
at Central
WHEREAS, He has served the department as a representative to
the Academic Senate, as a long-standing member of the
University Curriculum Committee , and as the library liaison;
and
WHEREAS, He has served as Assistant to the Dean of t he
College of Arts and Sciences for s even years , and as Chair of
the Arts and Sciences Planni ng Committee for the Dow Science
Complex; and
WHEREAS,
Teaching
Monthly;
He has served as an Associate Editor for "The
of Mathematics" section of The American Mathematical
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• • CONTRACT FOR PROCESSING DATABASB FILES : (Finance Coan.itt ee )
It was moved by Mr . Odykirk, seconded by Mr. Kehe tian, and
carr ied , that the f ol l owi n9 resolution be adopted .
WHEREAS , The University
Blackwell Nor t h America
data base f iles t o meet
automated system; and
has ente r ed i nto a cont ract with
for the processing of existing
the s pecifications of t he NOTIS
WHEREAS , The inventory control system of
be enhanced by the processing of some
records for non-ci rculati ng items; and
the libraries will
14,000 additional
WHEREAS , Additional processing of all bibliographic records
wi ll produce a superior database; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED , That the President or his designee be authorized to
add t o t he Oct ober 1988 contract between Central Michigan
Uni vers ity and Blackwell Nor th America to create a total
r e vi s ed cont ract for an amount not t o exceed $65, 000.
RENOVATIOH OF WIGH'nIAN HALL: (Finance Conmittee)
WHEREAS, He has been inducted into
University Athletic Hall of Fame; and
the Centr al Michigan e 4It lt was moved by Mr . Odykirk , seconded by Dr . Lambie, and carried ,
WHEREAS, He is known for his excellence in the classroom and
his commitment and dedication to Central Michigan University;
Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the
university community , expresses appreciation and gratitude to
Robert F. Wardrop for his contributi ons to Central Michigan
university and extends Professor Eme r itus rank .
BUSIKESS DIVISlctf SERVICES BUILDING: (Finance Ccmmittee)
It was moved by Mr . Odykirk , seconded by Dr . Lambie , and car ried ,
that the following resolution be adopted .
BE IT RESOLVED, That Greiner , I nc . of Grand Rapi ds, Michigan ,
be contracted for architectur a l /engi neering and related
professional services for the Business Division Services
Building not to exceed $100,000.
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t ha t the fol l owing resolution be adopted.
WHEREAS, The plan to move the Department of Ar t to Wightman
Hall upon t he comple t ion of a new lET facility has become
pos sible ; and
WHEREAS , The program needs of the current occupants of Pearce
Hall and other campus units require additional academic s pace
at t he south e nd of campus ; and
WHEREAS , The Department of Home Economics , Family Life, and
Consumer Education needs additional progr am space to
accommodate its steady enrollment incr ease; Now be it
therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board authorizes the President or his
desi gnee to contract for the renovation of Wightman Hall fo r
an amount not to exceed S3 ,150 , OOO .
Dr. Edward
presented a
Grant, interim vice president for Administrati on
computer plan update to the Finance Committ ee.
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• • INVES'DmNT ACTIVITY REPORTS: (Fi nance Conmittee)
The Board received reports of investment activity for September
and OCtober 1988.
ESTABLISBMEHT OF SCHOLARSHIPS AND AWARD: (Student Affairs Com)
It was moved by Mr. LaBounty, seconded by Dr. Denning, and
carried , that the following resolutions be adopted .
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Frances E. (Rogers) Benson Memorial
Scholarship is established, and that the following statement
is appr oved for printing in the Univer sity Bulletin:
Frances E. (Rogers ) Benson Memorial Scholarshi p
Established in 1988 by the family of Frances E. (Rogers)
Benson, who received a CMU Life Certificate in 1928.
Annual endowment earnings will be awarded to a CMU
student with a grade point a verage of 2. 8 or better.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the William Brehm, Sr . , Scholarship is.
established, and that the followi ng statement is approved for
printing in the University Bulletin:
William Brehm . Sr • . Scholarship
Established in 1988 by Wi lliam Brehm , Sr. Annual e ndow­ment
earnings will be awarded to a CMU junior pursuing a
Business Administration degree with a major in
Hospitality Services Administration.
BE IT RESOLVED , That the Theodore Goosen Memorial Award
endowment was established by f amily and friends i n memory
of Theodore Goosen, former owner of the Mt. Pleasant Malt
Shop . Earnings from t he endowment will provide an award
to a CMU junior or senior majoring in Marketing or
Hospitality Services Administration .
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Jacques E. and Helen M. (Baer) Perry
Scholarship is established , and that the following statement
is approved for printing i n t he University Bulletin :
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Scholarships/Award continued.
Jaques E. and Helen M. (Bacc I Pcrry Scbolarship
Established i n 1988 by Jacques E. Perry, eMU Class of
1949, and Helen M. (Baer) Perry . CMU Class of 1950.
Annual e ndowment earnings will be awarded to a CMU junior
or senior who is ma joring in foreign language and has a
3.0 or better grade point average.
BE IT RESOLVED , That the John E. Warriner Scholarship Fund is
established and that the following statement is approved for
printing in the University Bulletin:
John E. Warriner SCholarship Fund
Established in 1988 through an estate gift of John Edward
Warriner, author of Warriner's Handbook of English and a
six-volume series titled English Grammar and Composition.
Earnings from the endowed fund will benefit CMU under­graduate
students majoring in the humanities and social
sciences . John was the son of Eugene C. Warriner,
former President of Central Michigan University .
CONVERSION OF LONG- TERM LOAN FUNDS: (Student Affai rs Ca.mittee)
I t was moved by Mr. LaBounty, seconded by Mr. William Odykirk,
and carried, that the f01lowinq resolution be adopted .
BE IT RESOLVED,
lonq-term loan
descriptions are
That sixteen of twenty-four named, restricted,
funds arc dissolved, and University Bulletin
eliminated for the following funds:
1. Anna Barnard
2. Robert A. Butterfield
). Joseph P. Carey
4. Bob Currie
5 . Ronald W. Finch
6. Home Economics Dept
7 . Karl Howe
8. C. P. and Mary Kline
9 . Lichtenfelt
10. Lirones
11. Dr. Glen D. Porterfield
12. Grace L. Ryan
1). Jack D. Serier
14. Student Army Training Corps
15. Mary E. Thompson
16. Morninq Sun
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That five of the dissolved, named,
restricted, lonq-term loan funds be converted to endowment funds
and the following descriptions approved for printing in the
university Bulletin:
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Conversion of Long-Tee. Loan FUnds continued
Bob CUrrie Memorial
The Bob Currie Memorial Loan Fund, established in January
1974, was converted to an endowed fund in 1988. Annual
investment earnings will provide an academic achievement
award to a CMU student majoring in physical education with
preference given to former swimmers from Dearborn, Michigan.
Lichtcnfelt ~rial SCholarship
converted in 1988 from the loan fund established in 1967 by
Richard J. Lichtenfelt, Jr . , and the family in memory of
Richard, Ruth, and Wendell Lichtenfelt, parents and brother .
The scholarship is available to a CMU junior or senior with a
preference given to hotel and restaurant management, law,
ministry, or K-12 education majors.
Dr. David S and Bernice A. (Nelson) Lironcs
The Lirones loan fund established in 1960 to honor their
parents , Mr . and Mrs. Sam Lirones and Mr. and Mrs. Edward
Nelson, was converted to an endowed fund in 1988. Annual
investment earnings will provide an academic achievement
award to a CMU junior student with a 3 . 0 or better grade
point average with preference given to pre-medicine and
osteopathy, teacher education, or science majors .
Dr. Glen D. Porterfield Memorial SCholarship
Converted in 1988 from the loan fund established in 1967 by
family and friends in memory of Glen D. Porterfield, a 1919
eMU gradUate and dedicated physician at Houghton Lake ,
Michigan. The scholarship is ava ilable to a eMU junior o r
senior and is based on financial need and academic
achievement.
Student Army Training Corps
The Student 1>r.rmy Training Corps (S.1>r. .T. C.) loan fund,
establ ished in December 1971, was converted to an endowed
fund in 1988. The S . 1>r. .T . C. was a U.S. Army organization
stationed on the Central Michigan University campus during
World War I. Annual i nvestment earnings will provide an
academic achievement award to a CMU studcnt with prefere nce
given to the children or grandchildren o f any United States
war veteran.
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Conversion of Long-Term Loan Funds continued
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That four of the dissolved, named,
restricted, long-term loan funds be converted to unrestricted
short-term loans and the following descriptions arc approved for
printing in the University Bulletin :
Joseph P. Carey Student Loan Fund
Established by family and frie nds of Professor Carey in
memory of his devotion to the University . The fund provides
small, interest-free loans to students who are in need of
temporary assistance.
Ronald W. Finch Loan Fund
Established by eMU faculty, studcnts, alumni, and friends as
a perpetual tributc to the outstanding leadership of the
honoree. The fund provides small, i nterest-free loans to
students who arc in need of temporary assistance .
Grace L. Ryan Loan FUnd
Established by alumni and friends of the University in honor
of Miss Ryan's years of service on the faculty. The fund
provides small, interest-free loans to students who are in
need of temporary assistance.
Jack D. $crier Loan Fund
Established by his family and friends as a memorial to a 1964
graduate of Central Michigan university . The fund provides
small, interest-free loans to students who are in need of
temporary assistance.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the appr opriate account transfers be
made to Park Library for book purchases from:
Karl Howe Loan Fund
Mary Kline Student Loan Fund
Morning Sun Loan Fund
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Anna Barnard Long-Term Loan Fund
be transferred in threc equal parts to the endowed scholarships
of :
Edana DuGuay
Elizabeth Etnire
Charlotte Evans
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Conversion of Long-Tcra Loan FUnds continued
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the following restricted,
loan funds be distributed as scholarships until the
depleted:
Mary E. Thompson Loan Fund
Robert A. Butterfield Long-Term Loan Fund
Home Economics Department Loan Fund
long-term
money is
CI.AIlJ(B HISTORICAL LIBRARY BOARD OF GOVERNORS: (Acadesic A£fairs
Coanittcc )
It was moved by Mrs. Tomboulian, seconded by Dr. Denning, and
carried , that the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees approves the
election by the Clarke Historical Library Board of Governors
of William P. Mackinnon of Birmingham to a first term and the
reelection of Judge William Peterson of Cadillac and Marjorie
Griffin of Traverse City.
Mrs. Tomboulian , chair of the Academic Affairs Committee reported
that sabbatical leave requests and tenure recolTlTlendations were
reviewed and appear as part of the personnel recommendations .
(Academic Affai r s
It was moved by Mrs. Tomboulian, seconded by Mr. Odykir k, and
carried, that the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the list of prospective graduates for
December 1988, upon certification of the Registrar and
acceptance by the Academic senate is approved.
(Acadea.ic
It was moved by Mrs. Tomboulian, seconded by Dr. Denning , and
carried, that the following resolution be adopted.
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Dissolution of lSA continued
WHEREAS, The School of Business Administration faculty
discussed the dissolution of the Department of Information
Systems and Analysis at a special school meeting on
OCtober 24, 1988; and
WHEREAS, Eighty of the eighty-two faculty eligible to vote on
OCtober 27, 1988, cast ballots, and 76 percent supported the
proposal to dissolve the department; and
WHEREAS,
published
objection
The proposal to dissolve the department was
by the Academic Senate for thirty days with no
being received; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Department of I nformation Systems and
Analysis is dissolved.
The committee also heard reports on the performing arts by
Dr . Denny Settisworth, Ms. Sue Gamble , and Mrs . Yvette Cr andall;
a report on allocations of FTE to schools/college and establish­ment
of tenure parameters, and an update on the strategic
planning program by Interim Provost Belck.
MAGB REPORT:
Dr . Denning reported on MAGB
Convocation to be held April 18
campus .
PERSOHNRL REcc:»MEKDATIctiS:
activities, noting the Awards
at the Kellogg Center on MSU's
It was moved by Mrs . Tomboulian, seconded by Dr. Lambie, and
carried, that personnel recommendations as submitted on
pages 1-17 of the agenda be approved .
GIFTS:
It was moved by Dr . Lambie, seconded by Dr. Denning , and carried,
that gifts received during September in the amount of $140 , 031 . 98
and duri ng October in the amount of $547 , 435 . 91 be accepted with
appreciation .
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It .... as moved by Mrs. Tomboulian, seconded by Mr. LaBounty, and
carried, that grants awarded during October and November in the
amount of $336,480 be accepted.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT:
President Jakubauskas reported that the university is proceeding
with three major searches: Dean/College of Arts and Sciences ,
Provost, and Vice President for University Relations.
ACCEPTANCE OF GIFTS FOR REMAINDER OF CALEHDAR YEAR:
It was moved by Mr. Kehetian, seconded by Dr.
carried, that the President is authorized to accept
remainder of the calendar year 1988.
PUBLIC COIMM£NT:
Denning ,
gifts for
and
the
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Several members of the University community
regarding proposed uses of the UC Annex.
expessed concern e •
It was moved by Mr . Odykirk, seconded by Dr. Denning, and
carried , that a letter of appreciation be sent to Development and
Alumni Relations for the successful completion of the first four
years of a capital campaiqn .
It was moved by Dr.
meeting be adjourned.
Lambie, seconded by Mr. Odykirk, that
The meeting adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
Russell L. Herron
Secretary to the Board of Trustees
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