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BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL MEETING
Saturday, April 8, 2006
MINUTES
The Lincoln University Board of Trustees met on Saturday, April 8, 2006 in
Vail Hall. Chairman Calvin S. Morris called the meeting to order at
9:00 a.m. Eastern. Trustee Bishop David Evans gave the opening prayer.
Secretary Lloyd called roll.
Trustees present: Dr. Robert L. Albright, Robert L. Archie,
Esq., Dr. William E. Bennett, Howard H. Brown, Esq., Mr. Warren R. Colbert,
Reverend Charles A. Coverdale, Ms. Andrea L. Custis, Bishop David G. Evans,
Richard H. Glanton, Esq., Hon. Levan Gordon, Dr. Don N. Harris, Mr. Tracey
Hunter Hayes, Dr. Ernest C. Levister, Ms. Kimberly A. Lloyd, Mr. Gregory
C. Miller, Dr. Calvin S. Morris, Dr. Donald L. Mullett, Mr. Robert F. Powelson,
Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Nathan H. Waters, Esq.; Ex-officio Trustees
Dr. Ivory V. Nelson, Dr. James Gearity for Secretary of Education Hon. Gerald
L. Zahorchak; Student Trustee Ms. Erica Campbell. Quorum
of 12 satisfied. Emeritus Trustees Dr. Walter D. Chambers,
Mr. Theodore R. Robb, Mr. William A. Robinson; Faculty Representative
Dr. Susan E. Safford.
Trustees excused: Mr. William B. Ingram, Hon. Dominic
F. Pileggi, Hon. W. Curtis Thomas; Emeritus Trustee Dr. Frank T. Coleman.
Trustees absent: Ms. Carol Ann Campbell, Dr. David E.
Knox, Mr. Sherman F. Wooden, Ms. Phyllis G. Woolley-Roy; Emeritus Trustee
Dr. Kenneth M. Sadler.
MINUTES
Secretary Lloyd offered the February 18, 2006 Board of Trustees meeting minutes
for Board approval.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Motion carried.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
Dr. Morris welcomed all attendees and participants, and expressed deep appreciation
of the commitment of the board and its growing commitment to Lincoln. New
Trustee, Reverend Charles A. Coverdale ‘65, pastor of First Baptist Church
of Riverhead, Long Island, NY was introduced and welcomed to the Board.
Dr. Morris also introduced and welcomed the New Director of Alumni Relations,
Mr. Kevan Turman ‘01.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Nelson offered the following resolutions for Board approval:
RECOGNITION OF 2005-2006 LINCOLN
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UNIVERSITY MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAM
WHEREAS, The 2005-06 Lincoln University men’s Basketball Team
guided by Head Coach Mr. Garfield Yuille, and Assistant Coach, Mr. Eugene
Lett, demonstrated national-caliber prowess by finishing its best season
in school history with a 25-5 record; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln finished the season ranked 10th in the final
D3hoops.com Top 25 poll, Lincoln’s highest national ranking in school history;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Garfield Yuille, in his second year as Head Coach
of the men’s basketball team, guided the team to a memorable 2004-05 season
establishing a school record for victories with 21 and returned to post-season
for the first time since 1999, leading Lincoln to its 7th trip in school
history to the ECAC tournament and first trip to the Association of Division
III Independents Championship tournament; and
WHEREAS, Coach Yuille was named D3hoops.com Mid-Atlantic Region
Coach of the Year and received the Association of Division III Independents
Coach of the Year; and
WHEREAS, In 2005, the Team received their first win over Franklin
& Marshall since 1950 earning the Franklin & Marshall tournament
championship title; champions of the Roger Taylor Invitational, the Elizabethtown
Blue Jay Classic tournament; the 2006 Association of Division III Independence
tournament; earned its first trip to the NCAA Division III tournament; and
two wind advanced the team to the Sweet 16; and
WHEREAS, The team was featured in the school’s first appearance
on Comcast Sportsnet and ESPN; now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees salutes
the efforts and achievements of the coaches, staff members and most importantly,
the student-athletes of the men’s Basketball Team who have contributed so
much to the University’s athletic program and to Lincoln University as a
whole.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
RECOGNITION OF LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
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STUDENT ATHLETE MR. KYLE MYRICK
WHEREAS, Lincoln University senior guard Kyle Myrick (Philadelphia,
PA/Overbrook) was named the D3hoops.com national Player of the Year-becoming
the first Lincoln men’s basketball player to receive a national Player of
the Year award; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Myrick was also named the Association of Division
III Independents Player of the Year, D3hoops.com Mid-Atlantic Region Player
of the Year, Basketball Times Division III national Player of the Year, and
NABC third team All-American, first team All-American by DIII News and first
team all-Mid Atlantic region by the National Association of Basketball Coaches
(NABC)-the only Division III player to be named first team All-American by
D3hoops.com and DIII News; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Myrick led the NCAA Division III in scoring at
33.7 points per game and helped Lincoln University to its finest men’s basketball
season in school history setting a school-record for wins in a season, as
they qualified for the NCAA Division III tournament for the first time in
school history; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Myrick was dubbed “Division III’s most electric
performer” by ESPN, ended the season by scoring 30 or more points in 10 consecutive
games, led the nation in scoring, was second in assists (7.9) and steals
(3.5) and finished his sterling two-year career with 1737 points; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Myrick became the 21st player, regardless of division,
to score 1000 points in a season and the first since Purdue’s Glenn Robinson
accomplished the feat in 1994; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Myrick’s 2005-06 Regular Season honors and awards
include five (5) tournament MVPs, named three (3) times ECAC Southern Region
Co-Player of the Week, named three (3) times Association of Division III
Player of the Week, named three (3) times Association of Division III Player
of the Month, named two (2) times to D3hoops.com Team of the Week, named
to the Randolph-Macon College all-tournament team, named DIII News Player
of the Month, featured in Sports Illustrated and on ESPN.com, and honored
as Sam Cozen Small College Player of the Week; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Myrick’s 2005-06 Preseason honors and awards include
Street & Smith’s 2nd-team All-American and D3hoops.com 3rd team All-American;
now therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees recognizes
the outstanding efforts and accomplishments of Mr. Kyle Myrick, whose achievements
continue to promote and advance the Lincoln University legacy of excellence.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
The President’s Report was accepted as information.
Chairman Morris motioned to move Item 7.3 on Student Life Enhancement to
the top of the agenda for discussion and vote.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
Following a brief period of discussion, a motion was made to terminate the
debate and proceed with the vote.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 21
Oppose: 1
Abstain:
Motion carried.
Mr. Tracey Hunter Hayes offered the following resolution for Board approval.
THE ROAD TO EXCELLENCE:
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STUDENT LIFE ENHANCEMENT (ATHLETICS UPGRADE). MOVING ATHLETICS FROM
DIVISION III TO DIVISION II, SEEKING AFFILIATION WITH THE CENTRAL INTERCOLLEGIATE
ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION (CIAA) CONFERENCE AND IMPLEMENTING A FOOTBALL TEAM AND
MARCHING BAND.
WHEREAS, Lincoln University endeavors to provide the highest
quality education and campus life experience for its student body; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University desires to be extremely competitive
with its top ten competitor schools for academically gifted students; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University desires to increase significantly
its graduation and year-to-year retention rates; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University desires to significantly increase
its male student enrollment and enhance its male to female ratio of students;
and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University understands, and numerous researchers
have concluded, that the provision of a more varied campus life experience
contributes significantly to the number of prospective applicants and the
active engagement of continuing students; and
WHEREAS, School and campus pride are significantly enhanced
by athletics participation with schools of similar size and composition;
and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University desires to move from a regional
to a more national student body representation and increase its name recognition,
visibility and positioning among this generation of college students; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University desires to increase its percentage
and amount of alumni giving and alumni participation in campus life and further
the Lincoln Legacy; and
WHEREAS, via a Fall 2004 survey of 40% of the student body,
96% of the students surveyed indicated their desire for Lincoln to compete
in the CIAA conference, field a football team and marching band; and
WHEREAS, via a Fall 2004 survey of 40% of the student body,
83% of the students surveyed indicated their willingness to accept an athletic
fee to help offset the cost of moving from Division III to Division II; and
WHEREAS, the Lincoln University administration has done the
necessary due diligence to understand as best possible the operational and
capital budget effects of said resolution and presented a timeline for implementation
of a football team and marching band; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees supports the University
moving from Division III to Division II athletic competition; and further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees supports Lincoln University’s
application to affiliate with the CIAA (Central Intercollegiate Athletic
Association) Conference (first choice) or other Division II Conference; and
further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees supports Lincoln University’s
implementing a football team for competition in the NCAA’s Division II according
to the agreed upon timeline (first full season Fall 2009 or later); and further
RESOLVED, That at no time should the Operating Budget for the
Athletic Department exceed more than 5% of the University’s overall Operating
Budget for any year; and further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees supports Lincoln University’s
implementing a Marching Band and Pep Band for athletic and other University
and community events; and further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees authorizes the University
administration to phase in a student athletic fee for undergraduate students,
which will provide them free admission to all regular season home games of
all athletic teams; and further
RESOLVED, That as part of its Capital Campaign Fundraising Goals,
Lincoln University will seek financial support from alumni, corporations
and other friends of the University to assist with the implementation of
said objectives.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 20
Oppose: 2
Abstain:
Motion carried.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Treasurer’s Report was accepted as information.
Motion was made to receive the treasurer’s report.
Motion was properly moved and seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
AD HOC BY-LAWS COMMITTEE
Dr. Donald Mullett, Chair Ad Hoc By-Laws Committee offered the following
resolution for Board approval:
AMENDMENT TO THE BY-LAWS OF
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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY: MEETINGS OF THE BOARD
WHEREAS, The By-Laws of Lincoln University of the Commonwealth System
of Higher Education, adopted by the Board of Trustees on November 20, 1999
(amended July 1, 2005), is the official document governing the policy directives
and the management of the University; and
WHEREAS, Article III, Section 1 states that,
ANNUAL MEETING
“An annual meeting of members and Trustees of the Corporation shall be held
for the election of Trustees and for the transaction of any other business
that may be brought before the meeting at the University on the third Saturday
in April of each year;” and
WHEREAS, Article III, Section 2 states that,
REGULAR MEETNGS
“The regular meetings of the Board of Trustees in addition to the annual
meeting shall be held on the 3rd Saturday in September, November and February
at such time and place as shall be designated from time to time by standing
resolutions of the Board. To avoid conflicts with such events as holidays
and unforeseen circumstances (Acts of God) the Board Chair shall have the
authority to adjust the meeting date of the regularly scheduled meetings
of the Board with the appropriate notice requirements as prescribed in the
By-Laws. At such meetings the Trustees may transact such business as
may be brought before the meeting. Voting by proxy shall not be permitted;”
and
WHEREAS, Article III, Section 3 states that,
SPECIAL MEETINGS
“Special meetings of the Board of Trustees or of the members of the Corporation
may be called at the discretion of the Chair of the Board and shall be called
upon the written request of six members of the Board. Written notice of any
special meeting, together with a statement of the business for which it is
called, shall be sent to each Trustee or member by mail or telegraph at least
ten days in advance of the day set for such meeting. Except with the
unanimous consent of the Trustees present at any such meeting, no business
shall be transacted at any special meeting except as shall be indicated in
the notice thereof;” therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Article III, Section 1 of the By-Laws shall be
amended as follows:
ANNUAL MEETING
An annual meeting of members and Trustees of the Corporation shall be held
for the election of Trustees and for the transaction of any other business
that may be brought before the meeting at the University on the third Saturday
in April of each year. Should the third Saturday in April fall on an
Easter weekend, the annual meeting shall automatically be rescheduled to
the second Saturday in April; and further
RESOLVED, That Article III, Section 2 of the By-Laws shall be
amended as follows:
REGULAR MEETINGS
The regular meetings of the Board of Trustees in addition to the annual meeting
shall be held on the 3rd Saturday in September, November and February at
such time and place as shall be designated from time to time by standing
resolutions of the Board. Should the third Saturday in February fall
on a President’s weekend, the regular meeting shall automatically be rescheduled
to the second Saturday in February.
To avoid conflicts with such other events as holidays and unforeseen circumstances
(Acts of God) the Board Chair shall have the authority to adjust the meeting
date of the regularly scheduled meetings of the Board with the appropriate
notice requirements as prescribed in the By-Laws. At such meetings
the Trustees may transact such business as may be brought before the meeting.
Voting by proxy shall not be permitted; and further
RESOLVED, That Article III, Section 3 of the By-Laws shall be
amended as follows:
SPECIAL MEETINGS
Special meetings of the Board of Trustees or of the members of the Corporation
may be called at the discretion of the Chair of the Board and shall be called
upon the written request of six members of the Board. Written notice of any
special meeting, together with a statement of the business for which it is
called, shall be sent to each Trustee or member by appropriate communication
at least ten days in advance of the day set for such meeting. Except
with the unanimous consent of the Trustees present at any such meeting, no
business shall be transacted at any special meeting except as shall be indicated
in the notice thereof.
Motion was properly moved and seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Dr. Robert L. Albright, Chair, Educational Policy and Academic Affairs Committee,
offered the following resolutions for Board approval.
2006 GRADUATES
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WHEREAS, the Registrar will certify candidates for the B.A., B.S., M.H.S.,
M.S.R., M.Ed., M.S.M. and M.S.A. degrees at the end of April 2006; and
WHEREAS, The Faculty will approve these candidates at the end
of April 2006; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That President Ivory V. Nelson shall be authorized
to award degrees to students whose names appear on the list certified by
the Registrar and approved by the Faculty.
Motion was property moved and seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
2006 PROMOTION AND TENURE
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WHEREAS, Members of the Faculty have applied for promotion and/or tenure;
and
WHEREAS, The Promotion, Tenure and Severance Committee evaluated
the applications; and
WHEREAS, The Deans and the Vice President for Academic Affairs
have reviewed the applications; and
WHEREAS, The President has approved the recommendation of the
Vice President for Academic Affairs; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That
Dr. Daryl Z. Poe, Assistant Professor, History, be granted tenure with promotion
to Associate Professor;
Dr. Donald J. Bradt*, Assistant Professor, Political Science, be granted
tenure with promotion to Associate Professor;
Dr. Todd A. Herring, Assistant Professor, History, be granted tenure with
promotion to Associate Professor; and
Ms. Elizabeth A. Pitt, Instructor, Library, be granted tenure with promotion
to Assistant Professor.
*Additional material requested by the Educational Policy & Academic Affairs
Committee
Motion was properly moved and seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
2006 SABBATICAL LEAVE
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WHEREAS, Members of the Faculty have applied for sabbatical leave; and
WHEREAS, The Promotion, Tenure and Severance Committee evaluated
the applications; and
WHEREAS, The Deans and the Vice President for Academic Affairs
have reviewed the applications; and
WHEREAS, The President has approved the recommendation of the
Vice President for Academic Affairs; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees grants sabbatical leave
to
Dr. Penelope J. Kinsey, Psychology – Fall 2006 (Full salary for one semester)
Dr. J. Kenneth VanDover, English and Mass Communications – 2006-2007 Academic
Year (Half salary for one year)
Dr. Oluropo Sekoni, English and Mass Communications – Spring 2007 (Full salary
for one semester)
Dr. Delroy Louden, Psychology – Fall 2006 (Full salary for one semester)
Motion was properly moved and seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.
STANDING COMMITTEE – DISCUSSION
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Mr. Warren R. Colbert, Chair, Planning and Development Committee,
provided an oral report on Trustee giving and development with emphasis placed
on the commitment of trustees and the challenge of alumni involvement in
the upcoming student life/athletic programs enhancement process.
Trustee Colbert acknowledged Dr. Coverdale and Bishop Evans for their generous
support.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS CONSENT AGENDA
The Buildings and Property, Business Affairs, Executive Committee, Investment,
and Information Technology and the Library Committee reports provided in
the Board Book were accepted as information.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE LIBRARY COMMITTEE
Dr. Levister inquired about the status of the IT and Library Committee.
President Nelson and Dr. Susan Safford made brief comments on the status
of Information Technology at Lincoln.
Dr. Morris indicated that by the September meeting of the Board, the IT committee
will be in order with a new Chair in place and that further discussion is
in order.
BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE
Discussion ensued regarding the recent demolition of Grimm Gym and the possibility
of placing a plaque near the site to commemorate the historic value of the
building.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chairman Morris convened an executive session and the following resolutions
were offered for Board approval.
SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR
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PRESIDENT IVORY V. NELSON
WHEREAS, The compensation/benefits package has not been addressed since
November 20, 2004; and
WHEREAS, The President’s current salary since it was last adjusted
on November 20, 2004, totaled $198,000 excluding benefits; and
WHEREAS, In order to maintain current compensation trends amongst
comparable institutions of higher learning, the Board has determined it appropriate
to adjust the President’s current salary by approximately 12.6 percent; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees authorizes an increase
of 12.6 percent which makes the total base compensation $226,600 to become
effective immediately.
Motion was properly moved and seconded.
Motion carried.
CONTRACT EXTENSION FOR
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PRESIDENT IVORY V. NELSON
WHEREAS, Dr. Ivory V. Nelson, Ph.D. has been President of Lincoln University
since August 15, 1999; and
WHEREAS, The President’s leadership and performance during his
tenure has been exemplary in sustaining and renewing Lincoln University’s
mission and purpose; and
WHEREAS, The President’s current contract is scheduled to end
on August 15, 2006; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees authorizes a contract extension
from August 16, 2006 through August 31, 2009.
Motion was properly moved and seconded.
Motion carried.
MEDICAL AND DENTAL PLAN FOR
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PRESIDENT IVORY V. NELSON
WHEREAS, Dr. Ivory V. Nelson, Ph.D. has been President of Lincoln University
since August 15, 1999; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees wishes to assist Dr. Nelson and
his wife Patricia in the transition to retirement; and
WHEREAS, The President’s current benefits for medical and dental
insurance as a Lincoln University employee will terminate upon retirement;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees authorizes the University
to continue the eligibility for participation of Dr. Nelson and his wife
with the Lincoln University medical and dental plans that they currently
use, after Dr. Nelson’s retirement.
Motion was properly moved and seconded.
Motion carried.
The open Board meeting resumed after 15 minutes.
There being no further business, Chairman Morris adjourned the meeting at
11:15 a.m.