Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

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C E N T R ~ L M I CHI G ~ NUN 1 v E R SIT Y
B 0 ~ R n OF T R U S TEE S
September 1 , 1990
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Central Michigan university Boll..rd of Trustees
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan
september 7 , 1990
Members prcsenr: Mrs . Margaret Ann Rieckcr, Chair; Mr . Martin H.
Cholakian; Or. Bernadine N. Denning; Mr. Mitchell O. Kehetian;
Dr. Gordon tL Lambie; Ms . Rachael E. Moreno; Mr. William C.
Odykirk; Dr. Edward 8. Jakubauskas, President .
Members absent: Mr. Ronald L. Brown.
1>.1so attending: Dr. Robert G. Franke, Provost; Mr. Russell L.
Her ron, Secretary to the Board of Trustees and Vice President for
University Relations; Mr. James L. Hill, Vice President for Student
Af fairs; Me. Jerry R. Tubbs . Treasurer and Vice President for
Business and Finance.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Riccker at 9:05 a.m.
It was moved by Ms. Moreno, seconded by Dr. Lambie, 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 9:06 a.m. and returned to
open session at 10:44 a.m.
It was moved by Dr. Denninq, seconded by MS. Moreno, and carried,
that the minutes of the July 12-1), 1990, meeting be approved.
ARNOLD J. AND MARGARET L . SOWMIClt CENTRALIS SClIOLARSHlP :
It was moved by Ms. Moreno, seconded by Dr. Denning, and carried ,
that the following resolution naming a Centralis Scholarship in
honor of Arnold and Margaret Sowmick be adopted .
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WHEREI\S, I\rnold and Margaret Sowmick were respected
leaders of the Saginaw Chippewa Tribe until their tragic
death on July 29, 1990; and
WHEREI\S, I\rnold Sowmick was Chief of the Saginaw Chippewa
Tribe from 1982-90, during which time his foresight and
leadership was instrumental in establishing proqressive
programs for his people, especiall} in the areas of
education and health; and
WHEREAS, Margaret and Arnold Sowmick, in their words and
deeds, were friends of Central Michigan University and
were instrumental in forming positive relationships which
benefitted both their Tribe and the University; Now be it
therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees establishes the
Arnold J. and Margaret L. Sowmick Central is Scholarship
to be awarded to a deserving student according to the
standards previously established for the Centralis
Scholarship program.
I\UGUST 1990 LIST OF PROSPECTIVE GRADUATES: ,Academic Affaira Com)
I t was moved by Dr. Denning, seconded by Mr. Cholakian , and
carried, that the following resolution be adopted .
DE IT RESOLVED, That the list of prospective graduates
for August 1990, upon certification of the Registrar and
acceptance by the Academic Senate, is approved.
CENTRALIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP: (Academic Affaira Com)
It was moved by Dr. Denning , seconded by Ms . Moreno, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted.
WHEREAS, Central Michigan University seeks to increase
the number of academically strong students to the
institution; and
WHEREAS, The outstanding junior or community college
transfer students and the academic honors scholarship
monies do not effectively attract superior s tudents to
CMU; and
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Centralia Community College Scholarship continued
~iEREAS, It is important for CMU to continue to support
and strengthen its alliances with Michigan's junior and
community colleges; Now be it the refore
RESOLVED. That the monies associated with the outstanding
junior or comnunity college transfer students scholarship
and that por tion of monies designated for recipients of
the academic honors scholarships who are transfer
students from junior or corrmunity colleges be reallocated
between 1991-92 and 1992-93 to establish and support a
mClit based Centralis Community College Scholarship .
The Academic Affairs Committee also heard reports from Vice
President for University Relations Russ Herron who chairs the
Centennial Planning Committee , and Clara Lee Moodie, chair of the
Academic Senate. Thomas Moore, dean of Libraries. demonstrated
CMU' s online library cataloq .
CAPITAL BUDGET PROCESS: (Finance Camlittee)
Capital budge t development , status, and time line for bringing back
to Board of Trustees for approval were discussed.
TRAFFIC CONTROL ORDERS 90-7 through 90-14:
It was moved by Dr . Lambie, seconded by Dr. Denning, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted .
BE IT RESOLVED, That the following traffic control orders
arc approved .
Traffic Control Order 90-7
That Parking Lot 61 is restricted to Decals F Ifaculty
and staf f) and SO I senior officer s) between the hours of
7:00 a .m . and 5 : 00 p .m. Monday through Friday. Vehicles
bearing SP (handicap) permits and other State of Michigan
handicap permits may park i n appropriate handicap spaces
in Lot 61.
Any vehicle i n violation of this orde r shall be in
violation of "1\0 Ordinance to Govern and Control Parking,
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Traffic, and Pedestrians at Central Michigan university,
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan."
Traf fic Control Order 90-8
That Parking Lots 16 and 11 as i ndicated on the campus
map for 1990-91 are combined and shall be designated as
Lot 16 . Vehicles bearing parking permi ts F (faculty and
staff), B (Barnes Hall residents), SO (senior officer) ,
SP (handicapped) and vehicles bearing State of Michigan
handicap parking permits are the only permits authorized
for Parking Lot 16. Vehicles using the parking spaces
for dropping off and picking up children at the Human
Growth and Development Lab may enter Lot 16 and park only
in the spaces reserved for the HGD Lab.
Any vehicle in violation of this order shall be in
violation of "An Ordinance to Govern and Control Parking,
Traffic, and Pedestrians at Central Michigan university,
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan."
Traffic Control Order 90-9
That the parking reserved for Decal N in the north end of
Parking Lot 22 as indicated on the campus map for 1990-91
is eliminated and the parking area shall be open to
vehicles bearing permits A, F, C, and SO only .
Any vehicle in violation of this order shall be in
violation of "An Ordinance to Govern and Control Parking,
Traffic, and Pedestrians at Central Michigan University,
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan."
Traffic Control Order 90-10
That a stop sign shall be placed at the exit from Lot 16
onto Preston Avenue for southbound traffic .
Any vehicle in violation of this o rder shall be in
violation of "An Ordinance to Gove rn and Control Parking.
Traffic, and Pedestrians at Central Michigan university,
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan."
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Traffic Control Order 90-11
That in Parking Lot 54 the spaces located at the north
end on the west side of the lot immediately east of the
Combined Services building (see attached drawing) are
reserved for visitors and limited to )0 minutes of
parking per vehicle. Specifically these are the ten
spaces starting from the handicapped space south of the
sidewalk to the main entrance and proceeding south.
A.ny vehicle in violation of this order shall be in
violation of "A.n Ordinance to Govern and Control Parking,
Traffic, and Pedestrians at Central Michigan University,
Mt. Pleasant, Mich19an."
Traffic Control Order 90- 12
That in Parking Lot 54 the spaces located south of the
south entrance to the Combined Services building from the
first space on the west side to the eighth space shall be
reserved for police vehicles.
Any vehicle in violation of this order shall be in
violation of "1I.n Ordinance to Govern and Control Parking,
Traffic, and Pedestrians at Central Michigan University,
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan."
Tr a ffic Cont r ol Order 90-1)
That in Parking Lot 54 at the south end where the two
parking lot driveways intersect with the driveway from
East Campus Drive to Parking Lot ) 4 shall be posted with
"'field Right of Way" signs. The "'field Right of Way"
signs shall be for southbound traffic in Parking Lot 54.
Any vehicle in violation of this order shall be in
violation of "1I.n Ordinance to Govern and Control Parking,
Traffic, and Pedestrians at Central Michigan University,
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan ."
Tra ffic Control Order 90-14
That the area on the north side of the Central Enerqy
Facility in the parking lot north of the ash removal
loading dock is designated a loading zone. Parking is
prohibited in the loading zone area at any time.
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Traffi c Cont rol Orders .. . continued
1>.ny vehicle in vi.olation oE this order shall be in
violation of "An Ordinance to Govern and Control Parking,
Traffic, and Pedestrians at Central Michigan university,
Mt. Pleasant, Michigan."
so SALARY REPORT: (Finance Committee)
It was moved by Or. Lambie, seconded by Or. Denning, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the President, with consent of the
Board Chair and Chair of the Finance Committee, is
authorized to implement compensation increases for senior
officers at such time as he deems appropriate.
INVES'l'MENT ACTIVITY REPORT: (Finance Conmittee)
The Board received investment activity reports for June and July
1990.
ALCOHOL/ DRUG I NTERVENTION/PREVENTION PROGRAM :
corrmltt ee)
(Student !'.ffairs
Or. Ross Rapaport . coordinator of the Alcohol and Drug ]>.buse
Intervention and Prevention Program, presented a report descriptive
of CMU students.
MEETING SCHEDULE: (Assessment and Development Committee)
It was moved by Ms. More no, seconded by Or . Denning, and carried,
that the following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Central Michigan University Board of
Trustees will meet for the remainder of 1990 and in 1991 according
to the following schedule :
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e Meeting Schedule continued
September 1990
October
December
February 1991
March
May
July
<;eptember
October
Camittee
Meetings
Board
Meetings !'.uxiliary Act
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01-31 02 - 01
(Spring Break :
21 22
(MAGB Convocation:
(1).GB:
Cincinnati football
Homecoming
COlllllencement
Mardi Gras a 1a Ritz
Mar 02-11)
Apr 16)
!'.pr 21 - 23)
CO/mlencement
November It December
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PERSONNEL RECOMIcENo!'.TIONS :
I~ was moved by Or. Denning, seconded by Ms .
t at the personnel recommendations appearing
agenda be approved.
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Moreno, a nd carried,
on pages 1-17 of the
It was moved by Mr Cd k' k
that gifts during juneYi:rthe s~ounndte~ by Or. De nni ng, and carr ied,
in the amount of $225 007 90 b f $202,798 . 06 and during July
, . e accepted with appreciation.
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• • PRESIDENT' S REPORT :
President Jakubauskas reported that the science building construc­ti
on is moving along and the Alumni House has been completed. The
University has received many positive comments from parents
regarding the Student ~ctivity Center. Greg Morris, executive
assistant t o the president for Governmental Relations, was
introduced; the search for the vice president for Business and
Finance , chaired by the Provost is progressing . The President also
reported that the CMU/ MTU/ MMI Polymer Consortium has been joined by
Eastern Michigan University, Michigan State University. and Wayne
State University.
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Trustee Kchetian reminded other Trustees to complete and return the
survey forms pertaining to the workshop to be held in February 1991
at Meadowbrook Hall, Oakland university.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
Student Jeffrey Johnston addressed the Board regarding the Studene •
Activity Center fee and the open forum.
The meeting adjourned at 11 : 11 a .m.
Russell L. Herron
Secretary to the Board of Trustees
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