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BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
Saturday, February 10, 2007
 
 
MINUTES
 
The Lincoln University Board of Trustees met on Saturday, February 10, 2007, in Vail Hall.  Chairman Calvin S. Morris called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Eastern.  Trustee Hayes gave the opening prayer.  Vice President Miller called roll.
 
Trustees present: Dr. Robert L. Albright, Robert L. Archie, Esq., Dr. William E. Bennett, Howard H. Brown, Esq., Mr. Warren R. Colbert, Bishop David G. Evans, Richard H. Glanton, Esq., Hon. Levan Gordon, Dr. Don N. Harris, Mr. Tracey J. Hunter Hayes, Dr. Ernest C. Levister, Mr. Gregory C. Miller, Dr. Calvin S. Morris, Dr. Donald L. Mullett, Hon. Ruth E. Smith, Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Nathan H. Waters, Esq., Mrs. Phyllis G. Woolley-Roy (via telephone); Ex-officio Trustees Dr. Ivory V. Nelson, Dr. Kathleen M. Shaw for Secretary of Education Gerald L. Zahorchak; Student Trustee Ms. Stephanie Cameron.  Quorum of 12 satisfied.  Emeritus Trustees Dr. Walter D. Chambers, Mr. William A. Robinson; Faculty Representative Dr. James L. DeBoy.
 
Trustees excused: Reverend Charles A. Coverdale, Ms. Andrea L. Custis, Hon. Dwight Evans, Mr. William B. Ingram, Ms. Kimberly A. Lloyd, Hon. Dominic F. Pileggi, Hon. W. Curtis Thomas, Mr. Sherman F. Wooden; Emeritus Trustees Dr. Frank T. Coleman, Dr. Theodore R. Robb, Dr. Kenneth M. Sadler.
 
Trustees absent:  Ms. Carol Ann Campbell, Dr. David E. Knox, Mr. Robert F. Powelson.
 
 MINUTES
 
Vice President Miller offered the November 18, 2006 Board of Trustees meeting minutes for Board approval.
 
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
 
Motion carried unanimously.
 
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
 
Chairman Morris welcomed to the Board newly appointed Deputy Secretary for Postsecondary and Higher Education Dr. Kathleen M. Shaw and The Honorable Ruth E. Smith, ’81.  Presentations were made to sixteen (16) Faculty members for their peer-reviewed, scholarly or juried artistic works and performances over the past five years.  Chairman Morris commended President Nelson on his report to the Board and thanked the Trustees for their diligent service and contributions to Lincoln University.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT
 
2007-08 Operational Budget Request
  President Nelson is requesting $21 million from the Commonwealth for Lincoln University’s 2007-08 operating budget.
 
Capital Construction Program
  President Nelson announced that Pennsylvania Governor Rendell recently increased Lincoln University’s capital funding over the next four years to $20 million annually effective FY 2006-07.  The University will receive the same allocation as the other state-related universities: Temple, University of Pittsburgh, and Penn State.
 
Technology
  President Nelson provided a presentation on the University’s new video surveillance system.
 
The Lincoln University—Barnes Foundation Interdisciplinary Art Program
  Dean Gladys J. Willis provided an update on the program.
 
Student Enhancements
  Mr. H. Wade Johnson, Band Director, presented band uniform prototypes.
 
The President’s report was accepted as information.
 
TREASURER’S REPORT
 
Mr. Howard E. Merlin, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Treasurer, presented the December 31, 2006 Treasurer’s Report.
 
The motion to receive the Treasurer’s report was properly moved and seconded.
 
Motion carried unanimously.
 
STANDING COMMITTEE – ACTION
 
TRUSTEES, DEGREES AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
 
Mr. Gregory C. Miller, Chair, Trustees, Degrees and Nominations Committee, offered the following resolutions for Board approval:
 
RENOMINATION OF UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE                       RES257_021007
BISHOP DAVID G. EVANS
 
WHEREAS, In February 2003, Bishop David G. Evans was appointed to a four-year term as a University Trustee on the Lincoln University Board of Trustees; and
 
WHEREAS, The term of service expired February 2007; and
 
WHEREAS, Bishop Evans is eligible to serve a second term as University Trustee on the Lincoln University Board of Trustees; and
 
WHEREAS, The Lincoln University Board of Trustees Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations has nominated Bishop Evans to serve a second term as University Trustee; now, therefore be it
 
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees approves the nomination of Bishop David G. Evans to serve a second four-year term as a University Trustee, effective February 2007 and expiring February 2011.
 
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
 
Motion carried unanimously.
 
RENOMINATION OF UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE                                     RES258_021007
MR. WILLIAM B. INGRAM
 
WHEREAS, In February 2003, Mr. William B. Ingram was appointed to a four-year term as a University Trustee on the Lincoln University Board of Trustees; and
 
WHEREAS, The term of service expired February 2007; and
 
WHEREAS, Mr. Ingram is eligible to serve a second term as University Trustee on the Lincoln University Board of Trustees; and
 
WHEREAS, The Lincoln University Board of Trustees Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations has nominated Mr. Ingram to serve a second term as University Trustee; now, therefore be it
 
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees approves the nomination of Mr. William B. Ingram to serve a second four-year term as a University Trustee, effective February 2007 and expiring February 2011.
 
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
 
Motion carried unanimously.
 
2007 HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS                                      RES259_021007
 
WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 11, of the Lincoln University By-laws (amended April 2006) sets forth the functions of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations; and
 
WHEREAS, After Faculty input as required by the University By-laws, the Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations has made its recommendation for the award of honorary degrees to be awarded at the May 2007 Commencement exercises; now therefore be it
 
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations for the award of Doctor of Science, honoris causa, to Benjamin Carson, M.D.; and further
 
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations for the award of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, to Mr. Bruce S. Gordon; and further
 
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations for the award of Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, to Dr. N. Joyce Payne; and further
 
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations for the award of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, to The Reverend Dr. James A. Scott, ‘52; and further
 
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations for the award of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, to The Reverend Dr. Jeremiah A. Wright, Jr.
 
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
 
Motion carried unanimously.
 
AUDIT COMMITTEE
 
Robert L. Archie, Esq., Chair, Audit Committee, offered the following resolution for Board approval:
 
INDEPENDENT CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM                   RES260_021007
 
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of Lincoln University hereby appoints the independent certified public accounting firm of Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio & Associates, PC to perform the examination of, and render an opinion on, the June 30, 2007 financial statements of Lincoln University.
 
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
 
FAVOR:       19
OPPOSE:     0
ABSTAIN:    1 (Dr. Nelson)
 
Motion carried.
Internal Auditor
  The Audit Committee has been charged with examining the relationship of the University’s Internal Auditor to the Audit Committee and to the Board and will provide a report to the full Board at the April 2007 annual meeting.
 
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
 
In the absence of Ms. Kimberly A. Lloyd, Chair, Investment Committee, Mr. Warren R. Colbert offered the following resolution for Board approval:
 
ENDOWMENT FUND SPENDING AUTHORIZATION                             RES261_021007
JUNE 30, 2007
 
WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of Lincoln University has elected to be governed by the provisions of Section 5548(c) of the Pennsylvania Non-profit Corporation Law of 1998, as amended, with respect to the endowment funds held by the University; and
 
WHEREAS, The provisions of Section 5548(c)(3) provide that if an election is made to be governed by that subsection, the term “income”, for the purposes of the endowment funds, shall mean a percentage of the value of endowment fund assets as the Board shall select annually, after determining that the percentage selected is consistent with the long-term preservation of the real value of the assets; provided, however, that the percentage selected shall in no event be less than 2% or more than 7% per year; now therefore, it is hereby
 
RESOLVED, That pursuant to Section 5548(c) (3) of the Pennsylvania Non-profit Corporation Law of 1998, as amended, and for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2007 the Board of Trustees hereby determines that endowment fund income shall be three percent (3.0%) of the value of the endowment fund assets, to be determined in accordance with the provisions of Section 5548 (c) (5), using the value of endowment fund assets on December 31, 2006 and averaged over a period of three (3) preceding years; provided however that if any assets have been held for less than three (3) years, the average shall be determined over the period during which the assets have been held; and be it further
 
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees hereby determines that the Board’s decision to treat three percent (3.0%) of the value of the endowment fund assets held by the University as income is consistent with the long-term preservation of the real value of such assets; and further
 
RESOLVED, That this Resolution shall be maintained as part of the permanent records of the University.
 
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
 
Motion carried unanimously.
CONSENT AGENDA
 
The Planning & Development, Buildings & Property, Business Affairs, Educational Policy & Academic Affairs, Executive, Information Technology & Library, and Student Affairs Committee reports provided in the Board Book were accepted as information.
 
NEW BUSINESS
 
Chairman Morris recognized Ms. Sharman Lawrence, ‘98, President, Alumni Association and Mr. Kevan Turman, ’01, Director of Alumni Relations.
 
Chairman Morris presented Dr. Ernest C. Levister with a plaque for distinguished service as a trustee for the period 1999-2007.
 
The annual meeting of the Board will be held on Saturday, April 21, 2007.  Commencement will be held on Sunday, May 6, 2007.
 
ADJOURNMENT
 
There being no further business, Chairman Morris adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m. Eastern.
 
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