Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

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BOA R D 0 F T R U S TEE S
July 14, 1989
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Central Michi gan University Board of Trustees
Mt . Pleasant, Michi gan
July H, 1989
Members preSent: Mrs. Margaret Ann Riecker,
Denning: Mr. Bernard J. Firestone: Mr .
Dr. Gordon N. Lambie; Ms. Rachael E.
Chair; Dr . Bernadine N.
Mitchell O. Kehetian;
Moreno; Dr. Edward B.
Jakubauskas, President.
Members absent: Mr. Martin H. Cholakian, Mr. William C. Odykirk.
~lso attending: Dr. Robert G. Franke, Provost; Mr. Russell L.
Herron, Secret.ary to the Board of Trustees and vice President for
university Relations; Mr. 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 Riecker at 9:32 a .m.
~t was moved by Dr. Lambie, seconded by Dr. Denning, and carried,
that the Board move into closed session to discuss strategy
connected with collective bargaining and to consult with our attorney
regarding strategy in connection with pending litigation.
The Board moved into closed session at 9:33 a .m.
The Board returned to open session at 10:44 a.m.
MINUTES :
It was moved by Ms . Moreno, seconded by Dr. Denning, and carried.
that the minutes of the June 22, 1989, meeting be approved as
submitted.
RATIFICATION OF ACTIONS TUEN AT JUKE 22 , 1989, MEB'l"ING:
It was moved by Dr. Denning, seconded by Ms . Moreno, and carried,
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BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees ratifies each
of the actions taken at its June 22, 1989, meeting, as
reflected in the minutes of said meeting, thereby
confirming the adoption of the following resolutions:
* That the minutes of the May 5, 1989 , Board of Trustees
meeting and the MMI annual meeting are approved.
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That the President is authorized to expend such funds as
are necessary to maintain university operations until the
1989-90 university budgets are approved.
That the President, with the approval of the Chair of
the Board of Trustees, is authorized to increase the
compensation, for University employees not represented
by collective bargaining agents except Senior Officers ,
for the fiscal year 1989-90 .
That the President is authorized to ratify and sign
on behalf of the Board of Trustees collective
bargaining agreements and/or supplements to
collective bargaining agreements for 1989- 90 and
beyond with various employee groups.
That the President or his designee is authorized
to purchase a gel permeat.ion chromatograph and
related equipment for an amount not to exceed
$lSO , OOO .
That personnel recO!Mlendations as submitted on page
1 of the agenda for the June 22 , 1989, meeting be
approved.
That t.he slate of officers for 1989-90 recommended by the
Nominating committee be approved.
TRUSTEE EMERITUS RANIl:
It was moved by Ms. Moreno, seconded by Dr. Denning, and
unanimously , that the following resolution granting
Emeritus rank to Raymond A. LaBounty be adopted .
carried
Trustee
WHEREAS, Ray LaBounty has served as a member of the
Central Michigan University Board of Trustees since 1981;
and
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Trustee Emeritu8 Rank continued.
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WHEREAS, He served as chair of the Board during 1985 and
1986 and has been a member of any nwnber of Board
committees; and
WHEREAS, His knowledge of university administration and
higher education finance has been indispensable to the
Board during his term of office; and
WH.EREAS, His dedication to the goals of public higher
education has been evident during his tenure on the
Board; and
WHERE~S, His leadership during critical times of change
at Central Michigan University has been strong and
decisive; and
WHEREAS, His colleagues an the Board will miss his
advice, counsel, and sense of humor; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of Central Michigan
University offers its appreciation to Ray LaBounty for
his service to the University and the people of the State
of Michigan and extends the rank of Trustee Emeritus.
It was moved by Dr . Denning, seconded by Dr. Lambie, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted.
WHEREAS, Alice Tomboulian has served as a member of the
Central Michigan University Board of Trust.ees since 1981;
and
WHEREAS, She has been an active member of several Board
committees during her term of office; a.nd
WHEREAS, Her service as chair of the Academic Affairs
Committee has been eX£!mplary and has been of great
effectiveness in representing to the Board t.he concerns
a.nd goals of the academic community; and
WHEREAS, Her knowledge of environmental issues has been
of great assistance to the Board durin9 its deliberations
over the years; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED , That the Board of Trustees of Central Michi9an
University offers its appreciation to Alice Tomboulian
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for her service to the University and
State of Michigan and extends the
Emeritus .
EMERITUS RANJ.:
the people of the
rank of Trustee
It was moved by Mr. Kehetian, seconded by Dr . Denning, and carried,
that the following resolution granting emeritus rank to Jean Marie
Holland-Wood, Professor, Psychology , be adopted.
WHEREAS, Jean Holland- Wood has devoted twenty-three years
to Central Michigan university in the departments of
Psychology and Sociology/Anthropology/Social Work, as
well as the University Health services, and
WHEREAS, She has provided tireless
standing dedication in her work
developmentally disabled, and
leadership and out­for
and with the
WHEREAS, She helped pioneer work with the elderly at
Central Michigan University and was instrumental in the
development of the gerontology program; and
WHERE.\S, She contributed to the sense of community within
the Department of Psychology through her teaching and
service; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees , on behalf of the
University community, expresses appreciation and
gratitude to Jean Holland-Wood for her contributions to
Central Michigan University and extends Professor
Emeritus rank .
It was moved by Dr. Lambie, seconded by Dr. Denning , and carried,
that the followi ng resolution granting emeritus rank to J. B.
Walden, Professor, Information Systems and AnalysiS, be adopted.
WHERE.\S, J . B. Walden has devoted eighteen years to
Central Michigan University as a faculty member in the!
School of Business Administration; and
WHEREAS, He has nurtured development of the management
information systems discipline within the school; and
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WHEREAS, He has devoted much time and energy to the
continued advancement of teaching programming languages
for management informat.ion systems majors and minors ; and
WHEREAS, He has become known for his i ntegrity. generous
service , conmitment. and dedication to t.he University; Now
be it therefore
RESOLVED , That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the
university community , expresses appreciation and
gratitude to J. B. Walden for his contributions to
Central Michigan University and extends Professor
Eme!ritus rank.
,"C'-DEMIC ""'AIRS cctlMITTBE:
Dr. Denning, chair of the Academic Affairs Committee , reported that
promotions and professor merit salary adjustments were discussed
by the committee and appear as part of the personnel reconrnenda-
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tions . The committee also heard a report on academic implications
of the general fund budget by Dr . Robert Franke, provost.
- Dr. Denning thanked Dr. Delbert Ringquist, chair/.\cademic Senate,
for his service to the committee and introduced Dr. Joseph Finck,
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chair-elect of the .\cademic Senate.
NAMING BUILDING ELEMENTS 1M THE SCHOOL OF BUSINESS AIIIINIS'l'RATla.:
(Assessment arid Development committee)
It was moved by Ms . Moreno, seconded by Dr. Lambie, and carried ,
that t he following resolution be adopted.
WHERE.\S , The School of Business Administration, working
with the Development Office , has secured funding for the
.\pplied Business Studies Complex and enhanced its
academic programs; and
WHEREAS, The school and university wish to express their
appreciation to numerous friends and benefactors; Now be
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RESOLVED, That the follOWing building elements in the
School of Business Administration are named:
Chrysler Office Systems Laboratory,
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Dow Chemical Company Center for Creative Business Studies,
Roger L. and Phyllis J. Kesseler Finance and Accounting
Resource Center,
Kysor Dispute Resolution Center.
K mart Retail Center,
Michigan Bankers Association Room,
Wilbur and Maxine Pierpont Auditorium,
Whirlpool Behavioral Studies Center.
TUITION AND FEES : (Finance Committee)
It was moved by Dr . Lambie, seconded by Ms. Moreno, and carried .
that the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the schedule of tuition and fees at
the University, conmencing August 21,1989 , the beginning
of the Fall Semester, for on-campus and credit by
examination courses, is adopted as follows:
Michigan Resident
OUt-of-State Resident
undergraduate
Graduate
Undergraduate
Graduate
Rate Per
Credit Hour
S 59 . 50
81.50
15 4. 50
117.50
For on-campus classes , a non-refundable enrollment fee
shall also be assessed each semester: $40 for students
taking five hours or less; $80 for students taking six
hou r s or more .
BUDGETS FOR 1989-90: (Finance committee)
It was moved by Dr . Lambie, seconded by Ms. Moreno, and carried,
that the following resolutions be adopted.
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Budgets for 1989-90 continued
General FUnd Budget 1989-90
BE IT RESOLVED , That the Board of Trustees adopts the
General FUnd Budget for the 1989- 90 fiscal year as
presented. Contracting authority for Maintenance,
Renovation, Refurbishing and Equipment projects exceeding
$50,000 is hereby granted as outlined in Appendix A of
the General Fund Budget. The President and the
President's designees are delegated authority to e xpend
funds as approved in the General FUnd Budget and also to
transfer from or to accounts in the General Fund Budget
and other funds of the University. (Copy on file in the
Office of the Secretary .)
Residences and Auxiliary Services Budget 1989-90
BE IT RESOLVED, That the 1989-90 proposed budget for
Residences and Auxiliary services is approved. The
President and the President ' s designees are authorized
through June 30, 1990, to expend funds in connection with
Residences and Auxiliary Services within t he revenues
received from this operation. Contracting authority for
Maintenance, Renovation, Refurhishing and Equipment
projects exceeding $50,000 is hereby granted as amended
and outlined on pages 11 and 12 of the Residences and
Auxiliary Services Budget for 1989-90. (Copy on file in
the Office of the Secretary.J
Extended Learning Budget 1989-90
BE IT RESOLVED , That the proposed 1989-90 budget for
Extended Learning is received . The President and the
President ' s designees are authorized through ,June 30 ,
1990. to expend funds in connection with Extended
Learning within the revenues received from t his
operation. (Copy on file in the Office of the
Secretary. )
""1 Budget 1989-90
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees (Electing
Members of MMIJ approves the 1989-90 operating budget of
Michigan Mol ecular Institute as presented. The President
is authorized to advise the Michigan Molecular Institute
Board of Directors of this action and advise them to
expend funds wi thin the revenues received. (Copy on file
in the Of fice of the Secretary.)
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• • CENTRAL ENERGY FACILITY UPGRADE : (Finance Commit tee )
It was moved by Dr . Lambie , seconded by Ms. Mor~no , and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED , That the President or his designee is
authorized to contract for architectural/engineering
services and related professional services to plan Phases
I and II of the Central Energy Facility Upgrade for an
amount not to exceed S250,DOO .
CONTRACT FOR REFUSE COLLECTION: (Finance Commi ttee)
It was moved by Dr. Lambie, seconded by Ms. Moreno, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted .
BE IT RESOLVED, That the President or his designee is
authorized to contract for refuse removal services for
an amount not to exceed SlOO,OOO. Contract to be funded
from utilities funds .
PAINTING/COATING. VARIOUS CAMPUS BUILDINGS:
It was moved by Dr. Lambie, seconded by Ms .
that the following resolution be adopted.
(Finance Committee)
Moreno, and carried, ~
BE IT RESOLVED, That the President or his designee is
authorized to contract for the painting/coating in
various campus buildings for an amount not to exceed
S130,000. Project will be funded from State Special
Maintenance funds.
MASONRY REPAIRS, VARIOUS BUILDINGS: (Pinance Committee)
It was moved by Dr. Lambie, seconded by Ms . Moreno, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the President or his designee is
authorized to contract for an additional S25,OOO to
include Finch Hall in masonry repairs, various buildings.
Total project cost not to e xceed S88,000 (63,000""
25,000) . Project will be funded through State Special
Maintenance funds.
(BOT 040789: Approved $63,000 for masonry repairs, various bldgs.)
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GRADUATE FELLOWSHIPS AND STIPENDS: (Finance Committ ee)
It was moved by Dr. Lambie, seconded by Ms. Moreno, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That effective with the 1989 - 90 academic
year a maximum of nineteen (19) fellowships be authorized
with the goal of awarding :
6 doctoral fellowships at $6,000 each
13 graduate fellowships at $5,000 each
In addition to the above stipends, all fellowships will
include full tuition and fees for up to thirty semester
hours per year .
UNIVERSITY P~ TENANT: (Finance Committee)
Dr . Lambie, chair of the Finance Committee, reported that a
proposed University Park tenant was discussed . The Board has asked
the administration to explore specific educational relationships
and possible environmental concerns with Maple Roll Leaf Company .
SALE OF EAST CAMPUS DRIVE PROPERTY : (Finance Commi ttee)
It was moved by Dr . Lambie , seconded by Dr. Denning, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees authorizes the
President or his designee to sell and convey all of the
university's rights, title and interest in and to the
property described below under sale terms, price and
description as he deems appropriate. Following is the
legal description of t he affected property:
Commencing 330' West and 660' South of the East 1/4
Corner, thence West 33' along a line N 89·'19'18" E,
thence South 495 ' at S 00'"49'42" E to the POB (point of
beginning) .
SENIOR OFFICER OOMPENS~TION 1989-90 : (Finance Committee)
It was moved by Dr . Lambie, seconded by Ms. Moreno, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted .
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senior Officer compensation 1989-90 cont inued.
BE IT RESOLVED , That salary increases for 1989-90 and
changes in the compensation package for Senior Officers
are approved as submitted, effective June 25, 1989,
except as noted on the attached list .
Employee Base salary
President
Jakubauskas , Edward S114.800
Vice Presidents
Franke, Robert G. 90,000
TUbbs, Jerry R. 88,200
Hill, James L. 84,000
Herron, Russell L. 80,000·
FUll Time Regular SOs
Plachta, Leonard 85,600
Belck, Nancy 81,000
Yantis, .]ahn 81 , 000
Johnstone, Ronald J. 80,000
Hanson, Robert D. 79,000
Flanagan, Patrick 7] , 900
Repp, Thomas 73,800
Miller, Richard 73,000
Dunham , R. William 70,000
Trullinger, Robert S. 69,500
Lindley , Jean C. 68,400
Jennings, Eileen 66,700
Murphy, David E. 66,500
Cole, Scott 66,200
McLauchlin, Robert 66,000
DeBruin, Robert 65,600
Senter, Mary 64,600
Moore, Thomas 64,100
Repp, Susan 64,000
Rulong, Robert 63 , 000
Burlington, Roy 61 , 900
Scoby, Jerry 60,000
Haeger, John 58,800
Misner, Jerry 56,200
Logsdon, Martha 53,600
Dixon, Barbara 51,500*
*Effective July 1, 1989.
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SENIOR OFFICER BENEFITS HANDBOO~: (Pinance Committee)
Dr. Lambie, chair of the Finance COTlUTlittee , reported that the
Senior Officer Benefits Handbook was discussed and will be brought
back for approval in September .
CONTRACT FOR PATENT SERVICES: (Finance Committee)
It was moved by Dr. Lambie, seconded by Dr . Denning, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted.
WHEREAS, The University agreement with the Research
Corporation Technologies, Inc. will provide professional
expertise in determining the feasibility of patenting and
marketing a chemical process developed by Dr . Ajit Sharma
and collaborators; and
WHEREAS, An agreement wi th Research Corporation
Technologies, Inc . will save substantial upfront costs
for a feasibility study, patent attorney fees, filing
fees, and marketing of the invention; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That authorization is hereby given to the
President or his designee to enter into an agreement with
Research corporation Technologies, Inc. for its
"Disclosure of Invention Benchmark Program" and "Contract
for Disclosure and Administration of Invention" for the
chemical process entitled, "Cyclodextrins as Delipidating
Agents" developed by Dr. Aj it Sharma and collaborators.
It was moved by Dr . Lambie, seconded by Ms. Moreno, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED , That Ralph Calder & Associates, Inc . be
contracted for architectural/eng i neering services for the
Alumni House; Be it further
RESOLVED, That the President or his designee is
authorized to contract for the remodeling of the former
president's house, 524 East Bellows, for an amount not
to exceed $500,000 for the purpose of an Alumni House .
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S CUBA / s~IN DIVING FEE: (Finance Committee)
It was moved by Dr. Lambie, seconded by Dr. Denning , and carried,
that the followin9 resolution be adopted .
WHEREAS, The Department of Physical Education and Sport
offers skin and scuba diving classes; and
WHEREAS, The equipment needed for
expensive and requires frequent
maintenance; Now be it therefore
such classes is
replacement and
RESOLVED , That the Board of Trustees approves a variable
fee structure for skin and scuba diving classes, with the
fee charqed for a class dependent upon costs incurred for
equipment rental and maintenance.
PRIOR LEARNING EXPERIENCE FEE: (Finance Committee)
It was moved by Dr. Lambie, seconded by Ms. Moreno, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted.
WHEREAS, Recognizing prior learning
academic credit is a viable option,
nontraditional students; and
experience
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for
WHEREAS, The costs of processing such credit on academic
records is increasing; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the fee for recording prior learning
experience is increased from S20 per credit hour for
1-)0 hours of undergraduate credit and graduate credit,
and from S10 per credit hour for 31-60 hours of under­graduate
credit, to S25 per credit hour for undergraduate
and graduate credit .
COHTRAC'l'ING A\1l'HORITY REPORT: (Finance Conraittee)
The contracting authority report is brought to the committee as an
information item at t he request of Trus tees .
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MUSIC PROPERTY COVERAGE FEASIBILITY' STUDY STATUS REPORT: I Finance
Conmlttee)
The MUSIC (Michigan university Self-Insurance Corporation) property
coverage feasibility study status report was brought forward as an
informational update.
INVESTMENT AC'l'IVITY REPORT: (Finance Committee)
The Board received reports of investment activity for April and May
1989.
INTERNAL AUDIT REVIEW: (Finance Committee)
Dr. Lambie, chair of the Finance Corrrnittee, reported that the
committee met in closed session with the Oirector of Internal
Auditing to review the audit plan for 1989-90.
MT . PLEASANT WOMEN'S CLUB LOAN FUND: (Student Affairs Committee)
It was moved by Mr. Kchetian, seconded by Dr. Lambie, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Mt . Pleasant Women's Club Loan
Fund description is modified and that the following
statement is approved for printing in the university
Bulletin:
Mt . Pleasant Women's Club Loan FUnd
In March 19 42, through the generosity of the Mt. Pleasant
Women's Club , a student loan fund was established in
recognition of the fift ieth anniversary of Central
Michigan College of Education .
BIOLOGY DEPARTMENT SCHOLARSHIP: (Student ~ffair. Committee)
It was moved by Mr . Kehetlan, seconded by Dr. Dennin;, and carried,
that the follOWing resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Biology Department Scholar s hip
is established and that the follOWing statement is
approved for printing in the University Bulletin .
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Biology Department SCholarship continued
Biology Department Scholarship
Established in 1989. Annual endowment earnings will be
awarded to a CMU student pursuing a major in Biology.
WILBUR MOORE PRIZE FUND: (Student Affairs Committee)
It was moved by Mr. Kehetian, seconded by Ms. Moreno, and carried ,
that the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED , That the Wilbur Moore Prize fund is
established and that the following statement is approved
f or printing in the University Bulletin .
Wilbur Moore Prize
Established in 1989 in memory of Wilbur E. Moore. Annual
endowment earnings will be awarded to a CMU junior
student who is enrolled as a major in one of t hree
departments formerly comprising the Department of Speech
and Drama; currently Speech COrMlunication and Dramatic
Arts, Communication Disorders. and Broadcast and
Cinematic Arts .
It was moved by Mr. Kehatian, seconded by Dr. Denning, and carried,
that the following resolutin be adopted.
WHEREAS, Central Michigan University seeks to increase
the number of academically strong students who attend the
institution; and
WHEREAS, CMU ' s sister institutions i n the state have
embarked on ambitious and successful programs to recruit
the most academically successful students; and
WHEREAS, The Family Grant Program does not use
scholarship monies effectively to enhance the academic
profile of CMU' s student body or enlarge its overall
size; Now be it therefore
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RESOLVED, That the monies associated with the Family
Grant Program be reallocated between 1990-91 and 1993-
94 to a new merit scholarship program.
PE/RECREATION II BUILDING PROGRESS REPORT: (Student Affaire
Conmlttee)
The committee heard a progress report by Vice President Hill on the
PE/ Recreation II Building.
PERSONNEL RECCM(ENDATIONS;
It was moved by Dr. Denning, seconded by Ms. Moreno, and carried,
that personnel recommendations appearing on pages 1- 22 of the
agenda be approved .
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It was moved by Ms. Moreno, seconded by Dr. Denning, and carried,
that gifts received during April in the amount of $230,481.97 and
during May in the amount of $319,974.17 be accepted with
appreciation.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT :
President Jakubauskas reported that implementation of the 12 goals
resulting from the strategic planning process will begin. We are
awaiting legislative action on the budget; CMU ' s historical low
funding may affect implementation of these goals. President
Jakubauskas also thanked the Board for its support during his first
year on campus.
MAGB REPORT:
Dr. Denning
University.
reported that MAGB met June 6 at Saginaw Valley
Statements for 1989-90 dues should be received
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1.NNOUNCEMENT OP 1989-90 BOARD CCM4.ITTBES:
Chair Riecker announced the following committee membership for the
1989-90 year.
Academic Affair. Committee:
Dr. Ber nadine N. Denning, Chair
Mr. Martin H. Cho1akian
Mr. William C. Odykirk
Assessment and Development Committee:
Ms. Rachael E. Moreno, Chair
Dr. Gordon N. Lambie
Dr. Bernadine N. Denning
Pinance Committee:
Dr . Gordon N. Lambie, Chair
Mr . Mitchell D. Kehetian
Mr . william C. Odykirk
Student Affairs Committee:
Mr. Mitchell D. Kehetian, Chair
Mr . Bernard J. Firestone
Ms. Rachael E. Moreno
UNIVERSITY CBNTER ANNEX:
Mr. Kehetian requested that President Jakubauskas reconsider his
decision to convert the university Center Annex to an art gallery.
Chair Riecker stated that the decision stands and that work has
begun.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Dr . J. Alan Hammack and Mr. James McBryde addressed t he Board
regarding conversion of the annex to an art galle ry.
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Meeting was adjourned at 11:46 a.m .
Russell L. Herron
Secretary to the Board of Trustees
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