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8 0 A R D OF T R U 5 T ! E S
lIay 1, 1992
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Centrel Michigan University Board of Trustees
Ht . Pleasant , Michigan
May 1, 1992
Hen'bers present: Mrs. Margaret Ann Rlecker. Chair; Hr. Mitchell O. Kehetian;
Hr . Roge .. L. KeBsele l.' ; Hr . W. Sidney Smith; Mr. Robert P . Young. Jr . ; Dr . Leonard
E. Plechta, Interim President.
Member absent: Hr . Ronald L. Bt'own, Hr. Martin H. Cholekien , Or. Gordon N.
Lambie .
Also atlending: Hr . A. Kim Ellertson, Treasurer of the Board and Vice President
for Business and Finance; Dr . Robert G. Franke, Provost; Hr. Russell L. Herron.
secretary to the Board of Trustees end Vice President [or UniVersity Relations;
Hr. James L. Hill . Vice President for Student Affairs.
The meeting was called to order by Chair Riecker at 8:40 a.m.
I t was moved by Hr . Young . seconded by Mr. KaBselar. and carried , that the Board
move In to c l osed s ession to discuss str ategy connected wi th the negotiation of
collective barqaining ag r ee ments .
The Board moved i nto closed s ession at 8:41 a .m.
The Board returned to open session at 10:40 a.m.
It was moved by /IIr. Smith , seconded by Mr. Kesseler, and car ried , that the
minutes of t he April 3, 1992 , meeting be approved.
EMERITUS RANJ: :
I t was moved by Mr. Young , seconded by Mr. K@hetl.an, and carried, t hat the
foUowing resolu t ion g r anting emer itus rank to Barbara A. 8issot, Associate
Professor, Teacher Education and Professional Development, be adopted.
WHEREAS, Barbara Bissot has devot ed 30 year. of service to Centrel
Michigan University a nd the young people of the State of Michigan;
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WIlEREAS, She served es an outstending elementery school teacher , II
supportive lead te$cher, a dedicated laboratory school supervising
teacher, end a respected tescher educator; and
WHEREAS, She provided outs tending leadership Lo t he greduate
pro<;JrAIIUI in teacher pduco!Irion by serving for eight years as the
coordinator for the EducaLJon Specialist degree in El_ntary and
secondery Education, CUrriculum and SUpervision; and
WHEREAS, She served as e .adel for severai generations of espi r ing
end practicing elementery teachers through the canaunication of high
personal and academic stendardl Ind the thoughtful presentation of
cerefully prepared instruction; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trus t ees, on behalf of the University
cormrunity , expresses o!Ippreciation and gratitude to Be rbara A. Sissot
for her contributions to Central Michigan Univerdty and extends
Profelsor Emeritus rank.
It was nwed by Mrs. Riacker, seconded by Mr. Young , end carr ied . t hat the
following resolution granting _ritus rank to Marget'Y A. Bulger, Profelsor.
Phydcel Education and Sport. , be edopted.
WHEREAS. Margery Bulger hes corr.pleted 34 yean of professional
service to the students and faculty of Central Michigan Unive r sity; 00'
WHEREAS. She has perfonned admirably as a prefeslor and chair of the
Department of Physical Education and Spor t , bringing recognition to
the department throughout the State of Mkhigan snd the midwest
through her expertise in philosophy. evaluation, and history ot
phyllcal education; and
WHEREAS. She has contributed to her profession with the publicetion
of severel original works, including a treatise 00 "American
Sportlwomen in the 19th century"; and
WHEREAS. She has contributed to aport as e player , coach, and
edminlstrator; and
WHEREAS , She Is known for her integrity, dependability, and
unllltlih devotion to Centrai Michigan University through her
service as a rellpected and veluable advisor to students. and on
departmental. college, and university cOllllittelltll [or over three
decades; Now be it the refore
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RESOLVED, That the Board of Tru.t .... on behalf of the Unlveralty
community expresses eppreciation end gretitude to Margery A. 8ulger
for her IIloIIny contributions to central MiChigan University and
extends PrQfeslor ~ritus rank.
It wa • .oved by Mrl. Rlacker, seconded by Mr. Kesseler. and carried, that the
following re&oiution grentinq _ritu. rank to Willi_ 1' . Bulger, Prot eltler,
History, be adopted.
WHEREAS, IIi 1118111 Bulger ha. for 34 YMrs introduced Central Michigan
Univerllty .tudents to the hi.tory of their country; and
WHEREAS, He brought. colonial America and the Revolution to life, yel
escaped the impoverishment of specialization; and
WlIEREAS, He edited The Michigan Historical RI>view. extending 111
readership and quality; and
WHEREAS. He defleted pomposity but lent dignity to people's
shortcomings; cared about falrneal, and enlIsted in itl struggles;
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WHEREAS. Ha leaves oS host of colleaque. and students whQ will draw
nourishment from remembrance; N'~ be it therefore
RESOLVED. That the Board of Trustees , on behalf of the University
COll"lllUnity, expresses appr eciation and gratitude to William T. Bulger
for his contributions to cent ral MichIgan University and extend.
Profelsor Emeritus rank.
It was _ed by Mr. Kehetian, seconded by Mr. S.ith , and carned, thllt the
followIng resolut.ioo granting _rltu. rank to C.reld M. Orurch. ASlbtent to the
Deen, colllge ot Business Adm1.niltration, be adopted.
WHEREAS , Gereld Church has devoted 21 years of service to central
Michigan Unive rsity; and
WHE.REAS, Ha ha. cont r i buted knowledge, insight, and wisdom to
student. in his Political Science cla •• es; end
WHEREAS, He has served the colllge of Extended Learning as the
director of the Center for Local GoverfVJl8nt, and as as.istant to the
dean; and
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WHEREAS, He has contributed to the growth and development of the
College of Business Administration as administrative assistant to
tho dean; and
WHFRtAS, Ho;> ha", d9f!lOnatrated a strong concern for the UniversIty
cOll1llJnlty by .... intaining high standards of professionaL111.111 and
commitment to faculty; How be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the UniVersity
~Inity, expresses appreciation and gratitude to Gerald M. Chu rch
(or his many contributions to Central Michigan Unlversity and
~xtends Emeritus rank.
It w~ moved by Mr. Kesseler, seconded by Mr. Kehetian, and carried, that the
(011P"ln9 resolutlun qrantinq etnerltus rank to Bennie Gravel , Prof.slOr,
Sociology, Anthropol oqy and Social Work, be adopted.
WHEREAS, Bennie Graves has devoted 24 years of dedicatad service to
Central Michigan University as a teacher and scholar; and
lIIHEREAS, He hall siqniflcantly enhanced the national reputstion of
th~ Departlllent of Socioioc1Y, Anthropology, and SOcial Work th rough
scholarly research in the sociology of OCcupations , and in
pArt lcular, through his writings on the petrolewa pipeline
worktorce; and
WHEREAS, He IS kno>on ror his unselfish devotion to students , serving
liS the first faculty IIdvisor to lhe Black Student Associlltion In
1<)(,8; lind
WHEREAS, He possesses the types or dpplied, hands-on knowledge that
elude most practitioners of the sociologicel craft; and
WHEREAS, He has been n prominent public servant , serving on lhe
IIIi1bella County COrnnlssion from 1915- 19"1"1, running as a candidate
ror the 10th COngressional District of Michigan in 1970 and 1972,
dnd remaining active in the Democratic Party; and
WBEREAS, HI. camaraderie is Cherished and his gentle advice wjll
continue to be much sought after; Now be it thorefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the University
cOlIIl'llmity, expresses appreciation and gratitude to Bennie Graves for
his contributions to Central Michigan Unive rs ity and extends
Professor Emeritus rank.
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It was _.d by Mr. S.lth, seconded by Mr. Young, and c arried, that the following
resolution granting _ritus rank to lAo J. Jti pf8lUeller, Prof.ssor, ~ication
Disorderl, be adopted.
WHEREAS, Leo Klpfmueller has devoted 24 years o f dedi, ed service
to central Michigan University; and
WHEIttAS, lIe has significantly contributed t o the ",jucation ot
thousands of undergraduale and graduate students, lind tile treatlllent
or chlldren and adults with camrunicatJ.ve disorders; ,HId
WIIEREAS, He has demonstrated strong leadership in acalnlst rati ve
positions, includinq assistant chair of the Deparl.8lent f Speech end
OrlUllatic Arts, and as the director of the Speec::h-Lang<l.;t'la Pathology
Div.lsion In the Department or COIIIINnication Disorde r &; lfld
WHEIttAS, He developed the Su.aner Reme(:hal Clinics progr4ID , and
contributed to lts continuing growth and excellence upon his arrival
on camptll'; and
WlIEREAS, lie consistently lIIIIIintalned the highest o f edu'-iltlonal a nd
profelsional standards, and inspired his 5tudent s to these same
Ideals through excellence in teachIng; and
WHEREAS, He has e<ml'IIitted time and energy to the cOfJllllittee and
<jovernance stnlcture or h.ls department, college, and university; Now
be I t therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustee., on behalf of th Univer sity
COI'IIIIInity, expresses appreciation and gratitude ',) Leo J.
KipfrllueUer for his contributionll to Central Michigan Unlve rl ity and
extends Prof elisor Emeritus rank.
It was moved by Hr. Young, lIeconded by Mr. Kesseler, and <lrded, that the
following resolution granting emeritus rank to Richard J. Kirchne r , Prof.llOr,
Recr Htion, Parkl and Leisure Services Ackliniltralion , be adopted.
~IEREAS, Richard Kirchner has contributed ]6 ysar. of 0, tinguished
service to teaching, guiding. coaching, and counseling houlands of
Cent ral Michigan University students; and
WHEREAS, He Chaired the Department of Recreat ion, Park .• and Leisure
Services Achinistration f or 21 years, in:. its: infancy to its
.aturation as a nationally accradlted program; and
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WHEREAS , He served on Unlver sl ~y, local, and national p~fessional
organizations , and introduced ~ny to the appreciation of leisure
and t he joys of r~c reatl on; and
WHEREAS, He wi l l be re.embered as a kind, gentle, and understanding
~ndivldual who oncouraged p~o fessional and pe~BOnal development for
faculty and s Laff, and who lent his droll senl;e of hWllO~ to help
lighten t he responsIb llit ios of th~ tasks at hand; and
WHEREAS, At h l~ re~ i r~ment he Is senior faculty member; Now be it
therefl) re
RESOLVED, That ~he Board of Trustees, on behalf of the Unlve~sity
connunity, extends apprecitit ion tlnd gratitude to Richard J. Kirchner
for his con tr ibutions to Cen~ral Mlchlgan University, and extends
Professor eme ri t us rank.
It was moved by Hr . Kehet i an, seconded by Mr . Kesseier, and carried, that the
following resolution granti ng emeri t.us rank to JlI!DeS R. LltIlIpky, ProteslSOr,
Bioloqy , be adopt od.
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WHEREAS, James Lampky has devoted 25 years of dedicat.~d service to •
t he studen ts and facu l ty of COntra 1 Michigan University; and • WHEREA.<;, He hes significantly influenced the growth and development
of the bac t e rio logy program at the undergraduate and grtldutlte
levell , and helped O1'1g inate tlnd codlrec t the gerontology progriUII;
aod
WHEREAS , He has deve loped and dIrected the Medicai Technology major,
taught c lasses In the bactoriological and bot.anical disciplines, as
wel l as d i rec ting graduate s tudents to completion of their Masler's
deg rees ; and
WHEREAS, He has served as a member of departmental, college, and
Uni vers i t y commi t.tees ; and
WHEREAS, lie is known for hill lntegrity, dopendability, and
franknes s ; Now be It therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees , on behalf of the Unive~slty
connuni ty expresse8 appreciation lind gratitudo to JMlCS R. Lampky
for his contributions to Central Mlchigan University and extends
Professor Emeritus rtlnk.
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It was moved by Mr. Keasel.r , seconded by Mr. Young, and carried, that t.he
following resolution granting _rltu8 rank to John C. lleyer, Profe8.or, Teacher
Educat i on and Profeasi onal Oevelopeant, be adopt.ed.
WHEREAS, John Meyer has devoted 26 years of his J6-yea~ ca~ee~ t.o
teaching and working with cent.ral Michigan Universlty student
teachers; and
WHEREAS, He has been an outstanding contributor to the success ot
the Student Teaching PC09rM by serving as i t s first asslatant
director and by openin9 the Nor~heast St.udent Teaching COnter In
Oscoda; end
WHEREAS, He has supported .international student teaching experiences
by directing the Michigan Consortium program in the Netherlands and
the CMU program in Australia; and
WHEREAS, He has been active In the profession as a iong-ti.e member
of Phi Delta Kappa and the Michigan and National Associations of
Teache r Educators; Now be It therefore
RESOLVED, That the Boord of Tru.tees, on behalf of the Universit.y
c~nity, expresses app~eciation and gratitude to John C. Meye~ for
his ~ny contrlbut.lons to Centrsl Michigan University and extends
Professor e.eritus ~ank.
It was lIIOVed by Mr. S-1th, seconded by Mr. Kesse ler, and carr ied. that the
following resolut.ion grant.ing emeritus ~ank to Maureen Mills , As s i . tant
Professor, English Language end Lit.eratur. , be adopt.ed.
WHEREAS, Maureen Mills has devoted 2S yetlrs of service to Central
Michigan University in the Depart.Jnent of English Language and
Literature; and
WHER£AS, She has inspired _ny student., establishing long-tertii
admiration and friendships; and
WHEREAS, She has enhanced her knowledge of Medieval studies,
ellpecially Arthu r ian literature, through schola rship and travel and
delved into the archeology o f Arthurian Sciulln and American
genealogy; and
WHEREAS, She has written and published poetry; Now be It therefore
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RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the University
cOlmlunity, expresses apprecilltion and gratitude to Maureen Mills [or
her contributions to Central Michigan University and extends
Professor Emeritus rank.
It was moved by Mrs. Riecker, seconded by
following resolution granting emeritus
Eoo~ics, be adopted.
Mr. Kesseler, and carried. that the
rank to Alan Nichols , Profes sor,
WHEREAS. Alan Nichols has devoted 24 years of dedicated service to
the students and faculty of Central Michigan University; and
WHEREAS,
through
pension
Faculty
He used his expertise to influence University policy
participation in a presidential search, consul tation on
plans, and leadership positions on numerous University and
Association decision-making committees; and
WHEREAS, He has pubUshed in numerous journals in the fields of
economics and finance; and
WHEREAS, He has been acknowledged for his leade r ship in the
Department o[ Economics, and his integrity , dependability, and
devotion 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 Alan T. Nichols
for his many contributions to Central Michigan Universi ty and
~xtends Professor Emeritus rank.
It was moved by Mr. Young, seconded by Mr. Kehetian, and carr ied, that the
following resolution granting emeritus rank to Suzanne Nichols, As socia te
p~fessor , Journalism, be adopted .
WHEREAS, Suzanne Nichols has devoted 23 years of service to Cent ral
Michigan University in the Department of Journalism; and
WHEREAS. She completed her undergraduate work a t Central and se rved
as editor of the Yearbook and Cent ral Michigan Life; and
WHEREAS, She has taught virtually every course in the cur riculum
with innovation and fresh ideas, and her positive impact on students
has extended beyond their stay here at Cent ral; and
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WHEREAS, She has made unique contributions to the deparl:tnent by
staying abreast of rapidly changing communicati ons technology , and
has been instrumental in bringing the department into the computer
age; and
WHEREAS , She haa published a book on the process and practice of
precision journalism, the reportorial technique that relies on the
quantitative methods of social science research, and has developed
one of the fi rst university-level desktop publishing courses in the
country ; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the Uni versity
community, expresses appreciation and gratitude to SUzanne Nichols
for her contribut ions to Central Michigan UniVersity and extends
Professor Emeritus rank.
it was moved by Mr. Kehetian, s econded by Mr. Young. and carried, that t he
following resolution granting emeritus rank to Lois Redmond, Professor, Teacher
Educati on and Professional Devel opment. be adopted . •
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WHEREAS, Lois Redmond has provided 22 years of teaching and
educational leadership at Central Michigan University as a part of
her 48-year career in education; and
WHEREAS, She has incorporated the knowledge gained from her public
school teaching experiences in multIcultural districts in many parts
of the world into her advisement of student teachers; and
WHEREAS, Her supervision and assistance to student teachers in
Michigan and in the Om/England alternative field expfirience progr(I..QI
has reflected dedication to excellence , resultIng in the preparation
of high quality teacher s ; and
'fiIIER&AS, Her instruction in the methods classes of reedi ng and
mathematics education has encouraged her students to respond to the
unique character istics and needs o[ aach of t heir pupils; and
WHEREAS, She has served her department, college , and university
throu9h her leadership and active membe rship in Phi Delta kappa,
Michigan Reading Association , Michigan and Nat ional Associations of
Teacher Educators, Michigan and National Education Associations; and
WHEREAS ,
Teaching
Through he r efforts
Center was e s tablished
the om Science and Mathematics
and funded; Now be it therefore
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RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the University
community, expresses appreciation and gratitude to Lois A. Redmond
for her contributions to Central Michigan University lind extends
Professor Emeritus rank.
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It was 1IIOVed by kr. Ke ... ler, seconded by Me. YOUIl9. end carcied. that the
following .::esolutlon granUnq emeritus rank to W 1l1~ Rivard , Prot • • SOt. Music,
be adopted.
WHEREAS. wl11iMl Rivard haa served 33 yeau 81 • diatinquished
faculty member at Central Michigan University in the Department of
Music; lind
WHEREAS, He has been 8 significant force in the development of the
music theory . composition, ~.lc literature, end brsss courses that
have provided a foundation for the curricula in the department, and
e -ajar influence in the professional care.rs of hundreds or
students; and
WH!R!AS. He led the eftort to establish a quality jazz program and
developed the trombona studio into one of state wide and national
p~inence: and
WHEREAS, He has distinguished h~elf as an outstanding trombonist
and as a member ot the Faculty Brass Quintet. and has established a
national and international reputation as a composer and arranger;
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WHEREAS, He has contributed to faculty governance as an academic
senator and cOlllllittee members. and as a long-ti_ member of the
Music Department COUncil; How be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the University
~nity, express.s appreciation and gratitude to WUliMa H. Rivard
(or his contributions to central Michigan University and extends
Professor Emeritus rank.
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1 t was moved by Mr. Smith. seconded by Hr. Kehetian. and carried . that the
following resolution granting emeritus rank to Daniel weber, Professor. EngliBh
Lanc}Uaqe and Llt e.rstur. . be adopted.
WHEREAS. Daniel weber. II IMn of forceful presence. keen intelligenes.
and apt wit, has been a .ember of the Depar~nt of English
Language and Literature for 32 years; and
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WHEREAS. He became an accomplished and perceptive teacher who has
introduced hundreds of students to the beauty and strength of their
language and literature; and
WHEREAS. He developed an American Studies program which effectively
embodies the kind of interdisciplinary program .ost appropriate to
a university; and
WHEREAS. He enriched his teaching and represented the highest lev.l
of profe •• ionaU .. by serving es a Futbdght Professor in the
Philippine. and as an Exchange Protesaor at the University of
Groningen; and
~IEREAS. He hal always sought to incorporate into his teaching his
love of the outdoors and his commitment to its conservation; How be
it therefore
RESOLVED. That the Board of Trustees. on behalf of the Univer.ity
community. expresses appreciation and gratitude to Daniel Weber for
his contributions to Central Michigan University and extends
Profesaor &.eritus rank.
_ uni VerSity Relation. cc..it t .. report.:
Univenity Task Force on Civil Disorder;
Jame. Hill, vp/Student Affairs, city·
Carol Hybl • • director/alumni Relation •.
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AMENOKENT'S TO AND DlPLKMRNTATION OF BYLAWS (t ... ) : (Policy and 8yla", Cal)
It was moved by Mr. Smith. seconded by Mr. Young. and carried. that the following
r~solution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the Central Michigan Univ~rsity Board ot
Truatees adopt. the following a.endmenta to ita Bylaws.
Article 1: Reapons1bilit i ea and Reeerv.d Authority. Secti on 2.
Authority Re •• rv.d to the Board.
K. Establishing, reviewing or rflacinding all fees applicab1.e to
studenta generally. Such fees include, but may not be limited to.
on-campus and ott-campus tuition lind ~eneral tees, a pplication.
adml88ion. orientation. enrollment, raqiatration and gr aduation
fees, and ~ and board rates. Finea and penaltiea included in the
University traffIc ordinance ahall be determined by the Board.
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Article III: Delegated Authorit y, Section 1. Authority Delegated
to the Presi dent , paragraph 2.
Authority to establish, revise or rescind fines, penalties, late
fees, and charges for services rendered by the Unive r sity is
deleget~d to the Presidant. Any changes in such fines, penaltIes,
late fees, and charges shall be changes in University policy that
will be entered in the University Policy Manual.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the following shall serve as a guideline
for implementing Article I, Section 2.K. and Article Ill,
section 1 of the Bylaws.
A. The following fees, charges, and changes thereto require Board
of Trustees approval according to Article 1., Section 2.K. of
the Bylaws.
Tuition:
On-C&l1'lPUS, resident and non-resident, undergraduate and g raduate,
credit-by-examination fees.
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correspondence course fee ,
(Eee) undergraduate
learning package fee.
"ed gradua te, __
Extended Degree Program (RDP) undergraduate and graduate , prior
learning assessment credit fee, alumni audit fee.
Application and admission fees :
On-campus undergraduate and graduate s tudents.
Extended Degree Program (EOP) stUdents , prior learning assessment
processing fee.
Graduat ion fees:
On-campus undergraduate and graduate students.
Extended Degree Program (lOP) students.
Enrollment fees: On- campus undergraduate and graduate s tuden ts .
Room and board r ates :
Academic year rates (Sections A-D) .
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(Surrrner rates, incidental ratas, guest rates, room rates, Beaver
Island rates, etc., may be IIpp roved by the President [Sections EKj)
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Orientation fees: student and parent.
Health Service allocation of credit hour tuition toward support of UMS.
Vehicle reqistration fees, parking fees.
Parking fines, other t raffic o rdinance fines and penalties.
Student Activity Center (SAC) fees.
B. All approved fees and charges shall be published in the Central
Michigan Universit.y Manual of Policies, Practices and Regulations.
A listing of approved fees and charges, indicating the
date of last change and the authority for the change, shall be
maintained by the Vice President for Business and Finance.
(Policy and
It was moved by Me. Smith, seconded by Mr. Kesseler, and carr ied, that the
following resolution be adopted.
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BE IT RESOLVED, Thal the following shall serve as a guideline for
impl~menting Article I, Section 2.L. of the Bylaws which provides
that the Board reserves authority over "acceptance of all private,
state and federal and institutional grantl and g1fts to the
University."
A. All g rants, restricted gifts, and contracts requiring over
Sl OO,OOO of University matching and UnIversity in-kind
resources , such as pe r sonnel and equipnl9nt, requi re formal Board
ac t ion before the University lrIilkes a connitment to accept the
restricted gift, grant, or contract. (In some cases, thIs means
Board action Is required before the application has been
submitted; 1n many cases, hOWf:lver, the application may be
withdrawn after submission and 1n such cases the Board IJI6Y be
asked to act either before the application or soon afterward.)
B. All grants of more than $200,000 s hall be submitted to t he Board
for acceptance before the University makes s cOl!l!litment to
accept this grant.
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C. All other grants and restricted gifts shall be submitted to the
Board for acceptance after a~ard. by way of the regular reports
of gifts and of grants and contracts.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the above atslement supersedes the
guidelines approved by the Board of Trustees, September 6, 1985.
Student Altair. ca.uttee report. :
president/Residences and Auxiliary Services;
Jean Lindley. assistant
Sue Lacora, president/SGA.
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It Will moved by Mr. Young. seconded by Mr. Kehetian, and carried, that the
following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED. That the list. of prospective graduates for May 1992.
upon certification of the Registrar and acceptance by the Academic
Senate, be approved .
Academic Af fair. COImIitt.ee report.: Tenure reconmendations; John Robertson,
chairperson/Academic Senate.
TUITION AND FEES FOR 1992-93: (Finance ec-it tee)
A proposed tuition and fee inc~ease for 1992-93 waa d1acuaaed. The p~oposal,
uaing undergraduate in-atate 31 hou~s, equal. an 8.9\ increase. The 1992-93
tuition is based on $77.50 per credit hou~. Action will be ~equested at the July
meating.
SPENDING AOTIIORIZATION FOR 1992-93: (Finance ec-ittee)
It was moved by H~. Keasele~, .econded by H ~. Smith, and car~led, that the
following ~eeolution be adopted.
WHEREAS, The Board of Trusteea will conaide~ adoption of the
0pe~atin9 and capital 8udgets for 1992-93 at a fo~ thcomin9 meeting;
Bod
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WHEREAS, CUrrent spending autho~b.at1on will expire on June 30 ,
1992, at the end of fiscal yea~ 1991-92; Now be it the~efo~e
RESOLVED, That the President is authorized to expend such funda ae
a~e neceasary to maintain Un1ve~aity operation. until the 1992-93
Opo~ating and Capital Budgets a~e approved.
COMPENSATION FOR NOi'I'-BARGADlING EM:PLOYEES; (Finance er:-ittee)
It was moved by Hr. Kesseler , seconded
following resolution be adopted.
by Hr. Young, and carried. that the
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BE IT RESOLVED. That the President. with the approval of the Chair
of the Board of Trus t ees, Ie authorized to adjUst compensation for
non-ba~gaining amployeee fo~ fiecal year 1992-93 on behalf of the
Board of Trustees with the following employee g roups:
Administrative/Professional
Off-Campus
Temporary Faculty
PRIMARY ELRCTRlCAL SYS'l'Di RXMOVA'rlOtl: (Fi!l3nce CC-ittee)
It was moved by Hr. Kesseler. seconded by Hr . Kehetian. and carried. that the
following resolution be adopted.
WHEREAS. The Board of Trusteee wishes to improve the reliability of
the campus p~1mary electrical system and recognizes the good will of
the State of Michigan in providing funding for t his important
project; Now be it the refore
RESOLVED. That the President or his deaignee be authorized to
contract for t he r e novation o f the Campue Electrical System in
acco~dance with the State's issuance of funds and project authori·
zation; total project cost not to e xceed $3, 200,000.
It was move(! by Hr. Kesseler, seconded by Mr. Young , and carried, that t he
following resolution be adopted .
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TiAA-CRlP Cashability Option continued
BE IT RESOLYED, That the President is authorized to offer, at his
discretion, the TIM-CREF Cashability Option t.o employees in the
following group. upon th.ir separation fro. CMU employment:
Administrativ.-Profealional
f'aculty AS.ac:iation
Off campua
Temporary f'aculty
Senior Offic.rs
TlAA-CRU EKPLOYEE LOAN PROVISIOtI: (,inance CoaIIIittee)
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It was moved by Mr. Ke.sel.r, s.conded by Mr. Smith, and carried, that t.he
following resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That. t he Prelident il authorized to off.r, at his
discretion, the loan option for the TlAA·CREF Suppl ... ntal
Retireaent Annuity P~ram to employees in the following employee
groups:
Adm!nistrative· Prof.llional
Faculty Aa.ac:ietion
Off campus
Temporary Faculty
senior Offlcera
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FinanCe ~tt .. reports: Jerry Scoby. executive alaiatant to tha president/
Budget and Planning; inveatalent activity for February and March 1992. The
commlttee also met in closed seal ion with the director/Internal Audit.
M.AGB RBPORT :
Trultee Kehetian reported t hat the awards convocation was again a success. MAGB
will meet at Eastern Michigan University on June 9. The agenda will include a
diacussion on future direction., the dues structure and election of office rs.
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It was moved by Hr. YOu.". ~" ', seconded by M•- . o~- lth, an d carr I,. • that per.annel
transactions appearing on pages 1·7 be approved.
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It w ... s moved by Mr. Young • .seconded by Mr . K •••• I.r. and carried. that gifts
rece ived during March 1992 i n the a.ount of $180,063.16 be acc.pted with
appreciation.
PRESIDElf'l" S REPORT:
Or. Plachta expreSled appreciation to the student body and othera (or th.ir
c~ r~tion during eXaaI week. His tint semester hal been involved and coq>lex.begInnIng
of Progre.sl·- thlngs will change and are changin<j. The preaident
extended thanka to everyone for their cooperation.
R.EpOR! OF NOMlMA'l'III'J CXlerITTU,lELEC'l'Iac OF OPTICUS:
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Kehetian , chair/Ko.j natinq Cc .. llitt .. . pre.ented the fo11owi09 alate of
icers for 1992-93:
Gordon H. Lambie
Vice Chair Roger L. Kesseler
Secretary
'rrea8urer A. Kim Ellertson
It was.oved by Mr . Kehetian. seconded by Hr. Smith . and carried, that the slat.
of officers for 1992·9J be elected .
Mr. Kehetian, on behalf of the Trustees. thanked Hrl. Riecke r for her y.arl of
.service as chair.
The meeting adjourned at 11;38 .... m.
Ruaaell L. H. rron
Secretary to the Board of Truateea
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