Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes

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C E M T R A L " I CHI G A H U K I V E ~ SIT Y
8 0 A R D or T R U S T K E 9
OCtober 16. 1992
Central Michigan Univer sity Board of Trustees
Mt . Pleasant, Michigen
October 16, 1992
Members present: Dr. Gordon N. Lambie,
Mr. Mitchell D. Kehetian; Mr. Roger L.
Dr. Leonard E. Plachta, Interim President .
Chair; Mr.
Kesseler;
Martin
Mr. W.
H. Cholakian;
Sidney Smith;
Members absent : Mr . Ronald L. Brown, Mrs. Margaret Ann Riecker; Mr. Robert P.
Young, Jr.
Also attending: Mr. A. Kim Ellertson, Treasurer of the Board and Vice President
for Business and Finance; Dr. Robert G. Franke, Provost; Mr . Russell L. Herron,
Secret.ary to t.he Board of Trustees and Vice President for Universit.y Relations;
Mr. James L. Hi ll , Vice President for St.udent. Affairs .
The meeting was called to order by Chair Lambie at B:49 a.m.
It was moved by Mr. Kehetian, seconded by Mr. Cholakian, and carried , that t he
Board move into closed session to discuss strategy connected with the negotiation
,r collective bargaining agreements.
The Board moved into closed session at 8:50 a.m.
The Board returned to open session at 10 :34 a.m.
MINUTES;
It was moved by Mr. Cholakian , seconded by Mr. Kesseler , and carried , that. the
minutes of t.he Sept.ember 18, 1992, meeting be approved.
EMBRI'ruS RANK:
It was moved by Mr . Smith, seconded by Mr. Kesseler, and carried, that the
following resolution granting emeritus rank to Norman H. Deunk , Professor ,
Management, be adopt.ed.
WHEREAS, Norman Deunk has devoted 28 years of dedicated service to
the students and faculty of Cent.ral Michigan Unive rsity, following
a rewarding business career with Chrysler and IBM; and
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WHEREAS, He has significantly Influenced the growth and development
of the College of Business Administration and the Department of
Management; and
WHEREAS, He has served on numerous departmental, college, and
university commi ttees with diligence and dedication; and
WHEREAS, He has been an IIdvisor and mentor to students who have
passed through the College of Business Administration; and
WHEREAS, He has served the business community, especially the small
business community, throughout central Michigan and the community~
at-large for more than the 25 years; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behlllf of the university
community, expresses appreciation and gratitude to Norman Deunk for
his contributions to Central Michigan University and extends
Professor Emeritus rank, effective January 5, 1993.
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It was lDOved by Mr. Smith. seconded by Mr. Cholllklan, and carried, that the
(0110'01109 resolution 9ranting emeritus rank to Gordon Gilchrist, Associate
Professor, Industr illl and Engi neering Technology. be adopted . ~
WHEREAS. Gordon Gilchrist has devoted 28 years of dedicated se rv ice
to the students and faculty of Central Michigan University in the
Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology ; and
WHEREAS, He has significantly contr ibuted to the growth and
development of the department in terms of programs, facilities,
equipment, and in particular the initilll autOlDOtive program and
laboratory; and
WHEReAS, He has provided leadership in the MITES Student Indust r ial
Competitions and served as advertising manager and as topic editor;
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WHEREAS, He provided professional results in such activities as
constructing buildings for CMU on Beaver lsland and for a variety of
community projects; and
WHEREAS, He 16 known for his integrity, dependability, and unselfish
devotion to all matters within his purview; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behaif of the university
community, expresses appreciation and gratitude to Gordon Gilchr is t
for his contributions to Central Hichigan University and extends
Professor Emeritus rank, effective June I, 1993.
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It was moved by Hr. Cholakilln , seconded by Mr. Smith, and carr ied, that the
following resolution granting emeritus rank to Donald •. Hu~, A .. ociate
Professor, Math_tics, be adopted.
WHEREAS, Donald Hazekamp has devoted 31 years of his professional
IHe to Central Michigan University and its Deparb'lent of
Mathematics, serving thousands of students through teaching and
adviSing at both the undeC9raduate and graduate level; and
WHEREAS, He is well·known for h16 expertise in standards and
t ellching methods in the eleroentary school s, participation in
numerous workshops, inservice courses and conferences, as well as
state and federal grant programs; and
WHEREAS, He has been an active participant in professional
organizations at both state and national levels, serving as
president of the Michigan Council of Teachers of Hathematics,
gaining local and national recognition as a distinguished
contr ibutor to hIs profession; and
WHERf.AS, He hes been a leader in the arell of mathematics edUcation
within the department and has served the department and university
through his work on various committees; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the university
community, expresses appreciation and grlltitude to Donaid W.
Hazekamp for his contributions to Central Michigan University and
extends Professor Emeritus rllnk, effective June I, 1993.
It was moved by Hr. Cholakian, seconded by Hr. Kesseler, lind carried, that the
fol1owjng resolution granting emeritus rank to Ronald L. Johnstone, Dean/CoII~
of Arts and Sciences, be adopted.
WHEREAS, Ronald Johnstone served Central Michigan University for 23
years as a distinguished teacher, scholar, and administrlltor; and
WHEREAS, He elicited the best from his students by holding them to
high academic standards and by caring about them as individuals; and
W1II:!.REAS, He Is a nlltionally respected scholar in Sociology whose
publications include a book, Religion and Society In Tnterllclion,
which is currently the mast influential text in that field; and
WHEREAS, He, as Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, led the
faculty at a criticai time with WI Sdom, integrity, and humanity; Now
be it therefore
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RESOLVED. That the Board of Trustees. on behalf of the univ.rsity
community •• xpr ••••• appreciation and gratitude to Ronald John.tone
for hi. contribution. to Central Michigan University and extend.
Dean Emeritu. rank.
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It was moved by Mr. ~ehetlan. seconded by Mr. Choldkian. and carr led, that the
following resolution grantiog emeritus rank to Ri chard Kline , ProCe.BOr. Art . be
adopted.
WHEREAS, Richard ~iine hss devoted 29 years of dedicated service to
the .tudents and faculty of Central Michigan University in the
Department of Art; and
WHEREAS . He has contributed relentless hours of his lime to advising
and guiding students in thei r pursuit of excellence In the arts by
reinforcing indivIdual strengths and artistic potential, and by
encouragIng the development of a meaningful focus and point of view;
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WHEREAS, Through active involvel!lent in his art work, he has
consistently brought fresh ideas to the teaching process; and
WHEREAS, He ha. exhibited his work nationally and in Michigan
bri"9iog prestige to our institution; Now be it therefore
R£SOLVED, That the Board of Trusl .. S. on behalf of the univ.rsity
community, expresse. appreciation and gratitude to Richard KUne for
his contributions to Central Michigan UniVersity and extends
Profe.sor Emeritu. rank, effective June I, 1993.
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It was moved by Mr. ~ehetian, seconded by Mr. Cholakian, and carried, that the
followIng resolutIon granting emerItu8 r ank to A. Loren !tontio, ..... i.tant
Profe.eoc, Biology . be adopted.
KHER£AS . Loren Kontio has
students and faculty of
Depa r tment of Biology; and
devoted
Central
27 years
Michigan
of service
University
to the
in the
WHEREAS, He has dedicated many yeacs to lectures in the general
biology course, and through his enthusiasm and innovative teaching
style has inspIred and stimulated students ; and
WHEREAS, He initiated a program of biological illustration t hat has
trained a number of talented artists, and developed courses in
marine biology and h~n animal; and
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WHEREAS, He has served as the advisor tor Beta Beta Beta IHology
Honor Society . and on depart.ental and university commjttees; and
W1IEREAS. lie .xenpUU •• oHpoInda.biUty and integrity; Now be it.
therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the unlver.ity
community, expr.ss.s appr.cIatlon and gratitude to A. Loren Kontio
for his contributions to Central Michigan UniverBity and extends
Professor Emeritus rank, effective June 1, 1993.
It was moved by Mr. Kesseler, seconded by Mr. Smith, and carried, that the
following resolut.lon granti ng emeritus rank to John P. Novoud, A.ace1at.
Professor, Industrial and En91neering ~logy , be adopted.
WHEREAS, John NOvosad has devoted 22 years of dedicated aervice to
the students and faculty of Central Michigan University in the
Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology; and
WHEREAS, H. has p~ided leader ship. serving iO years as depart-.nt
chairperson, (.:oordlnated the expansion of facilities and develop­II1lmt
of programs; and
WHEREAS, Hi. concern for individual students and their growth has
been d..,nstrated throughout the years of giving generously of
advice and guidance; and
WHEREAS, He has contributed to the literature of the field by
publbhlng three textbook. and numerous papers, and served as
Editor-in-Chief of the Mi chigan Industrial Education Journal; and
WHEREAS, He has provided extensive oonaultation to educational and
business o rg4nl ~ations; Now be it ther.fore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on behaif of the university
community, expresse. appreciation and gratitude to John P. Novosad
for his contributions to Central Michigan University and extends
Professor Emeritus rank, effective June I, 1993.
It was moved by Mr. Kess.ter, seconded by Mr. Cholakian, and carried, that the
followi ng resolution granting emeritus rank to Charl •• Read, Profe • .ar. Ha.lth
Education and Health seienc. . be adopted.
WHEREAS, Charles Reed has devoted 22 years of dedicated service to
the students and faculty of central Michigan University in the
Oep.'lrtJnent of He.lt.h Education and lIealth Scier>ee; and
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WHEREAS, His teaching and eKpertise in the areas of epidemiology,
environmental health and biostatistics have been valued by students
as they develop the skills nnd competencies required in their
professional roles; nnd
WHEREAS, His step-by-step app~ch in the teaching of biostatistICs
and his empathy have relieved the anxiety of many students; ana
WHEREAS, He has been a major contributor to the success of the
public health education programs, and serv&C on numeroua conaitt .. s
throughout the years; Now be it therefore
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees, on bohnlf of the university
community, expresses appreciation and gratitude to Charles Reed tor
his contributions to Central Michigan University and eKtends
Professor Emeritus rank, effective June 1, 1993.
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It was movea by Mr. Smith, seconded by Mr. Ke8seler, and carr ied , thnt the
following resolution granting rank to Fornat RobinllOn, Profes sor, Music. be
adopted .
WHEREAS, Forrest Robinson has served 30 yenra as a distinguished e member of the Central Michigan University Depar tment of Music
fnculty; and
WHEREAS, His development and promotion of the MIDI Lab will enable
the studenu and faculty of the department to fully explore the
capabilities or digital musical technology; nnd
WHEREAS, His activity as both a teacher and perfonner has placed him
in a leading position a8 an advocate of high musical and ncademic
standnrds; and
WHER£1\S , His enthusinsm for and knowledge of the music of Darius
Mllhaud have helped to make the creative contributions of thI.
hl'q>o r tant 20th century French composer known to the university
OODIUnity; and
WHEREAS, His willingness to n88ume work assignments as are8
coordinator, listening l!lb coordln8tor , concert coot"dinator, nnd
recording director ; and his service on numerous depar tmental,
coUeqe and university camitteea show a strong professio,""l
commitment; How be it thet"efore
RESOLVED , That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the university
COIIIIIUnity, eKpressea nppreciation and gratitude to Forrest T.
Robinson for his contr ibutions to Central Michigan University and
extends Profesaor ~ritus rank, effective June 1, 1993.
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It wss moved by Mt". Cholnkian, seconded by Hr. KeSleler, and carried , that the
following resolution granting ernentus rank to Gordon SChultz, Professor, Health
Education and Health Science, be adopted.
WHEREAS, Gordon S<;hultz has devoted oyer 27 yenn of dedicated
service to the student. and fnculty of Centrnl Michigan University
in tho Depa r tment of Health Education and lIoalth Science; and
WUEREAS, He played a signi£1cant roJe in the development, growth and
success of the ~jor in health fitne8S in preventetive and
rehabilitative programs; and
WHEREAS, He is perceived by students and coileagues as a demanding
teacher who sets high standards in his cla88es but .,tivates
students to be successful; and
WHEREAS, He h considered by his collell9ues to be an analytical
thinker; and
WHEREAS, He provided a IlaJor forc. when working with the _dlcnl
COftIIIUnity and the university to pioneer one of the fint cardiac
reh!lbilitation and adult fitness programs in the State of Michigan;
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WHEREAS, He served as the co-au t hor of a prominently used text in
kinesiology; NOw be It therefore
RESOLVED. That the Board of Trustees, on behalf of the university
communi ty, expresses appreciation and gt"atitude to Gordon Schultz
for his contributions to Central Michigan University and eKtand.
Professor Ealeritus rank, effective January 1, 1993.
TRAfFIC CONTROL ORDERS: (Univet"sity Relations ac..itt.e)
It was moved by Mr. Cholakian, seconded by Mr. Ke.seler . and carried, that the
following rellOluLion approving Traffic Control Orders 92 -6 through 92-lJ be
adopted.
BE IT RESOLVED, That the followi ng traffic control orders are
adopted.
Traffic Control Order 92-6
That the easter nmost parking space on Ottawa Court be designnted n
handicap space. Thi. space is reserved for the vehicle dlsplnying
CMU Handicapped Parking Pen-it H-53.
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Any vehicle in violation of this o~de~ Ihall be In violat.ion of "An
Ordinance to Govern and COntrol Parkinq, Traffic. and Pedestrian_ at
Central Michiqan Unlver_lty."
T~affic Control Order 92-1
That the westerlUJK)st parkinq space on Ojibway be desi9nated a
handicap _pace. This space 1_ reserved for the vohicle di_playing
CHU Handicapped Parking Permit H-15.
Any vehicle in violation of this order _hall be In violation of "An
Ordinance to Govern and Cont rol Parklnq, Traffic, and Pedestrians at
Centrai Michigan University."
Traffic Control Order 92-8
That t he first space ~lth of Building 4, Northwest Apartments, be
desiqnated a handicap space. ,·hi6 _pace is located on the welt side
of the parking area and i8 reserved for the vehicle displaying CHU
Uandicapped Parking Permit H-26.
Any vehicle In violation of this o rder shall be in violation of HAn
Ordinance to Gove rn and Control Parking, Traffic, and Pedestrians at
Central Michigan Univer_It.y."
Traffic Control Order 92-9
That the southe rnmoGt space on the east side of the double row of
spaces in ~t 46 be designated a handicap pa rking apace. This space
is re6erved for the vehicle displaying oru Handicapped Parking
PernIt H-4l.
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."
Traffic control Order 92-10
That the Courth parking space froe tho east end of the parking row
near Building 8. Kewadin Village. be designated a handicap s pace.
Thill space is reserved Cor the vehicle displaying CMU Handicapped
Parking Permit H-S.
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Any vehicle in violation of thia order shall be in violation of "An
Ordinance to Govern and COntrol Parking, Traffic, and Pedestrians at
cent.ral Michiqan University."
~rafflc Control O~r 92-11
That the first parking splice east of the Testing Center entrance
located at the north end of Algonquin Cou ~ t be designated a handicap
6pace. This apace aha11 be reserved for vehicle. di.playinq State
issued handicapped parking permits/license plate. o r CHU handicapped
parking permits.
Any vehicle in violation of this order shall be in violation of "An
Ordinance to Govern and COnt rol Parking, Traffic . and Pedestrian. at
Cent ra l Michigan University. "
Traffic Control Order 92-12
That the second parking space caat o f the Testing Center entrance
located at the north end of Algonquin Court shftll be reserved for
CMU service vehicles.
Any vehicle in vlolation of thi. order shall be in violation of "An
Ordinance to Govern and Control Parking, Traffic, and Pedestrians at.
Central Michigan University. "
Traffic Control Order 92-13
That the fourth parking space south of t.he Grawn Hall loading dock
In ~t 1 shall be reserved Cor the CMU vehicle displaying
registration plate 11-1595.
Any vehicle In violation of this order shall be in violation of "An
ordinance to Govern and Control Parkin~. Traffic, and Pede.trians at
C:ent rlt l I'l ic:hlgltn IInivl!f·lllty. "
University Relation. cc-.itt .. reports : Vice President Herron , om l_ge;
President plachta, enrollment, persistence, and gr aduation info~tion.
FffectivlI with t.he oer.ember lQq, Ifteetlng, the Roard will be clIlled t.o ordllr
following coani ttlle RIOet1ng. for the sole purpose of the president's report.
This new format allow! for a dlalQ9ue with all Trustee. rather than ju.t
r:ommlttee !llP.lI'Ibf! r". Follow i ng the report t.he Board will than races. unUt Fr ldlly
.:.rning . , .. ,
• PURLIC BROADCASTING AN'l'RNNA: (Yini!lnce cam.ittlNl)
It was moved by Hr. Kesseler, seconded by Mr. Cholakian, and car ried. that the
followl09 resolutiQn ~ adopted.
"F. r'l' Rf:?Of,VF.O, Thill the RlVIrd of "rul!te~l'I IIl1ttlOri7.es the Prel:idont
or his dea1gnee to expend up to Sl1 0 . 000 8S the university ' s po .. Uon
ot cos t. toward repiacill9 the Public Broadc8still<J on-csapus TV
"nttlnn". provIding thllt IMtchirvg fund" "rf! obtained frc.! the
National Telecommunications Bnd (nfo~tion Administration ( NTIA) .
It wall moved by Mr. Kesseler, seconded by Hr . Choiaklan. and car ried, that the
followiu9 resolution be adopted.
BE IT RESOLV!D. That the Accountant's Report of Arthur Anderaen ,
CO. dilled Auguill 11, \q'n:, fnr the (11Ie1'l1 yel'lr \q<lI-q;) hi rM:elvlHl.
The administration 1. authorized to use this report aa necessary.
Finane. OomIIIittee ~rt.:
.. lAO _t. in clolll'td IIell"\on
director/Internel Audit.
investment activity for Auqust 1 9~2. The committ~
wIth repr.II~nt~tivell or Arthur AndorRon ~nd with thP~
AcadelL1c Aftair. o:-1ttH report.: Don Bertsch. d!.rectorjCounselin<j Center and
Ac~demlc AdvlRlnq; Robert P r~nke , provollt. ,11m ~ot.t, ch..,i rperlmn/Ac..,oomic
Senate. The ~'aculty-Trustees Cormlittee also met in closed session to discuss
honorary d~ree candidates.
It WI'IK moved by Mr. Smith, lI&Cond~ by Mr. Keflfl~ler, and c~ rr l~d, th~t Ihe Roerd
of Trustees deny the request from the Academic Senate to name the Student
Activity Center in honor ot a former chief of the Saginaw Chippewa Tri~.
Tn,,!.t"" did not. feel the recannendlltlon Wltll In 1o:eeping wit.h Pr~lIi dont. PllO(;ht.II ' 1I
intent to serve as well as honor the Chippewa.
!XlHVZR8TON OF GRACI RYAN LOAN FUHD: (Student Aft • . irs ec-.1tt .. )
It was moved by Mr . Kehetian. seconded by Mr . Chelak!an, and carried, that the
following resolution be adopted.
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8P. IT RESOLVED. That the Grace L. Ryan Loan fUnd is conve rted to an
_ndowed pri~e fund and that the [allowing statement is approved for
prinT ing In the lJniver"lty Aulletln:
Grace L. Ryan Prize
The Grace L Ryan Loan fUnd. established by alumni and friends of
the unlverllity in Mr>Or of MilHI Ry"n' fI yll~rll of lI", rv l,.,e. wall
converted to an endowod p r ize fund in 1992. Endowment e arnings wiU
provide !In annual stipend to CHU physical education or busine ..
_jor".
Student Affairs O:-ittee report: Slicah Campbell. dicoctor/Health Services. and
Mark Min.111. man~ger/Health Advocacy services.
PKRSClHNEL TRANSACTlONS :
It was 1IIOved by Mr. Kesileler. seconded by Mr. Smith. and
recsonnel transactions appearing on pages 1-14 be approved .
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carded. that t.he
It was moved by Mr. Kehetilln. lIeconded by I'll'. Kease ler. and carded. that gIfts
received durin,) Au')ust 1992 in the amount of U 90.462 be accept.e-<! with
IIppr~c:llltion.
I t was ~ed by Mr. Kesseier. seconded by Hr . Smith. and carrie-<! . that. grant s
l'IWllrded during :w-pt"",*",r I~' be accepted .
Deb COle. representing Off-Campus ~loyee •.
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