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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES ANNUAL MEETING
Saturday, April 19, 2003
MINUTES
The Lincoln University Board of Trustees met on Saturday, April 19, 2003, in the Vail Hall Board Room. Chairwoman Adrienne G. Rhone called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Dr. Calvin S. Morris gave the opening prayer. Secretary Morris called roll:
Trustees present: Dr. Robert L. Albright, Dr. William E. Bennett, Mr. Barry Cooper, Bishop David G. Evans, Mr. Frank C. Gihan, Mr. Tracey J. Hunter Hayes, Mr. William B. Ingram, Dr. David Knox, Mr. Gregory C. Miller, Dr. Calvin S. Morris, Mr. J. Vernon Peterson, Mr. Robert F. Powelson, Mrs. Adrienne G. Rhone, Ms. Sharlene V. Roberson, Mr. Donn G. Scott, Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Hon. W. Curtis Thomas, Mr. Craig L. Tucker, Mr. David E. Warr; Ex-officio Trustees Mr. Frank Meehan for Secretary of Education Vicki L. Phillips, Dr. Ivory V. Nelson; Student Trustee Mr. Gregory F. Corbin. Quorum of 12 satisfied. Faculty Representative Dr. Lennell R. Dade; Emeritus Trustee Walter D. Chambers.
Trustees absent: Dr. Leonard L. Bethel, Ms. Carol Ann Campbell, Mr. Warren R. Colbert, Mr. Richard H. Glanton, Dr. Ernest C. Levister, Hon. LeAnna M. Washington, Hon. Hardy Williams, Hon. Sherman F. Wooden, Mrs. Phyllis G. Woolley-Roy; Ex-officio Trustee Mr. André Duggin for Governor Edward G. Rendell; Emeritus Trustees Dr. Frank T. Coleman, Dr. James A. Parker, Rev. Leroy Patrick, Mr. Theodore Robb, Mr. William A. Robinson, Dr. Kenneth M. Sadler; Honorary Trustee Mr. Julius Rosenwald II.
TRUSTEES, DEGREES AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Mr. Frank C. Gihan, Chair, Trustees, Degrees and Nominations Committee,
offered the following resolution for Board approval:
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE
RES137_041903
TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WHEREAS, Article I, Section 2 (D) of the Lincoln University By-Laws (revised November 20, 1999) provides that one of the eighteen University Trustees shall be a student representative who shall serve for a term of one year; and
WHEREAS, By Resolution dated February 19, 2000, the Board of Trustees approved the Student Government Association (SGA) process of determining the student representative to the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The process approved provides, pursuant to the Constitution of the SGA, that the SGA President will be the student representative to the Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Michael Gary is no longer serving in the capacity of SGA President; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That Mr. Gregory F. Corbin is hereby appointed Student Representative to the Board of Trustees in his capacity as Interim President of SGA, for a term expiring June 30, 2003.
Motion made by Mr. Gihan; seconded by Dr. Nelson.
Favor: 18
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
Secretary Morris offered the February 15, 2003, Board of Trustees meeting minutes for Board approval. Motion made by Secretary Morris; seconded by Mr. Hayes.
Favor: 19
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
CHAIRWOMAN'S REPORT
Chairwoman Rhone welcomed Bishop David G. Evans, '73 and Mr. William
B. Ingram, '61 to the Board. Chairwoman Rhone acknowledged Trustees
J. Vernon Peterson, '73 and Ms. Sharlene V. Roberson, ' 80 for their dedicated
service to Lincoln University.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
The President's Report was accepted as information.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer's Report, dated February 28, 2003, was accepted as information.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
No action was required by the full board on the following resolution
passed by the Executive Committee on April 3, 2003:
DEAN EMERITUS TITLE RES138_040303
WHEREAS, The Faculty and University Administration wishes to recognize Mr. Emery Wimbish, Jr. for more than fifty years of dedicated service to the University Library and for his auspicious development of its special collections on African American heritage; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wimbish will bring to bear his knowledge of African American personages and his extensive contacts in the higher education community to such vital projects as its Special Exhibits, Special Collections, and the University's Sesquicentennial celebration; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wimbish has asked to relinquish the day-to-day management of the Langston Hughes Memorial Library and be reassigned to regular faculty duties as special projects librarian; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Wimbish will continue to devote full time as a faculty member to the Langston Hughes Memorial Library; and
WHEREAS, The President has recommended an appropriate change of title to reflect Mr. Wimbish's new status and outstanding contributions to Lincoln University; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of Lincoln University accord to Mr. Emery Wimbish, Jr. the title Dean Emeritus of Langston Hughes Memorial Library.
The Executive Committee report was accepted as information.
STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The Student Affairs Committee report, provided in the board book, was
accepted as information.
COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE LIBRARY
The Committee on Information Technology and the Library report, provided
in the board book, was accepted as information.
AD HOC INVESTMENT COMMITTEE
The Ad Hoc Investment Committee report, provided in the board book,
was accepted as information.
EVALUATIONS COMMITTEE
The Board Self-Assessment and the annual Presidential Assessment are
to be returned to Mr. Peterson by May 26, 2003. The oral report presented
by Mr. J. Vernon Peterson, Chair, Evaluations Committee, was accepted as
information.
SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION
The oral report provided by Mr. Donn G. Scott, Co-chair, Sesquicentennial
Commission, and the Commission report provided in the board book, was accepted
as information.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The Business Affairs Committee report, provided in the board book,
was accepted as information.
BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY COMMITTEE
The oral report provided by Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Chair, Buildings
and Property Committee, and Committee report provided in the board book,
was accepted as information. PA Department of General Services (DGS)
infrastructure projects will begin May 10, 2003.
EDUCATIONAL POLICIES AND ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Dr. Morris, Chair, Educational Policies and Academic Affairs Committee,
offered the following resolution for board approval:
2003 GRADUATES RES139_041903
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 2003; and
WHEREAS, The Faculty will approve these candidates at the end of April 2003; 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 made by Dr. Morris; seconded by Mr. Peterson.
Favor: 22
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Trustee giving statements were submitted to all Board members in attendance.
Chairwoman Rhone encouraged all trustees to make their contributions to
the University by June 30, 2003.
TRUSTEES, DEGREES & NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Mr. Gihan, Chair, Trustees, Degrees & Nominations Committee, presented the following resolutions for board approval:
APPOINTMENT OF UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE RES140_041903
WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 11, of the Lincoln University By-Laws (revised November 20, 1999) sets forth the functions of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations; and
WHEREAS, The Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations has made its recommendation for the appointment of one (1) University Trustee to serve in accordance with Article II, Section 2(D) of the University By-Laws; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations for the appointment of Mr. Kent Amos as University Trustee to serve in accordance with Article II, Section 2(D) of the University By-Laws.
Motion made by Mr. Gihan; seconded by Mr. Hayes.
Favor: 22
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE RES141_041903
WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 11, of the Lincoln University By-Laws (revised November 20, 1999) sets forth the functions of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations; and
WHEREAS, The Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations has made its recommendation for the appointment of one (1) University Trustee to serve in accordance with Article II, Section 2(D) of the University By-Laws; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations for the appointment of Ms. Andrea L. Custis as University Trustee to serve in accordance with Article II, Section 2(D) of the University By-Laws.
Motion made by Mr. Gihan; seconded by Dr. Albright.
Favor: 22
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENT 2003 RES142_041903
WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 11, of the Lincoln University By-Laws (revised November 20, 1999) sets forth the functions of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations; and
WHEREAS, The Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations has made its recommendation for the award of honorary degree to be awarded at the 2003 Commencement exercise; 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 honorary degree to be awarded to Walter D. Chambers, '52 at the May 2003 Commencement exercise.
Motion made by Mr. Gihan; seconded by Dr. Bethel.
Favor: 22
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
On behalf of the Chair of the Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations Committee, Chairwoman Rhone offered the following resolution for board approval:
FY 2003-04 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS RES143_041903
WHEREAS, The Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations Committee recommend the following slate of Board officers for FY 2003-04:
Chair: Mr. Frank C. Gihan
Vice Chair: Dr. Calvin S. Morris
Secretary: Mr. Robert F. Powelson
Treasurer: Mr. Howard E. Merlin
RESOLVED, The Lincoln University Board of Trustees accepts the slate of Board Officers for Fiscal Year 2003-04.
Motion made by Chairwoman Rhone; seconded by Mr. Peterson.
Trustee Thomas moved to appoint The Hon. LeAnna M. Washington as Vice Chair of the Board. For lack of a second, Trustee Thomas moved to table the resolution; seconded by Dr. Albright.
Favor: 1
Oppose: 20
Abstain:
Motion rejected.
Chairwoman Rhone reintroduced the question regarding the slate of officers for FY 2003-04:
Favor: 21
Oppose: 1
Abstain:
Motion carried.
AD HOC COMMITTEE ON THE BY-LAWS
Mr. Miller, Chair, Ad Hoc Committee on the By-Laws, offered the following
resolution for board approval:
INVESTMENT COMMITTEE BY-LAW AMENDMENT RES144_041903
WHEREAS, In agreement with Article V, Board of Trustees, “Committees of the Board,” it has been deemed necessary to establish a full standing Committee on Investments to provide appropriate guidance to the University regarding investment opportunities; and
WHEREAS, It is the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee on By-Laws that the responsibilities and duties of the Business Affairs Committee as acknowledged in Article V Section 7, Item C, be reallocated to the newly established Investment Committee and further, that the language be permanently stricken from the Board of Trustees By-Laws document; and
WHEREAS, It is the recommendation of the Ad Hoc Committee on By-Laws that Article V be appropriately amended to include as Section 17 a provision that establishes a new Board Committee on Investments, with the authority, duties, and responsibilities outlined in the attached document entitled Addendum to Article V “Committees of the Board," and
WHEREAS, In agreement with the actions taken by the Board of Trustees on February 15, 2003 in voting unanimously to establish a standing Committee on Investments, it is hereby
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees By-Laws be amended to authorize a Committee on Investments, effective April 19, 2003.
Motion made by Mr. Miller; seconded by Dr. Albright.
Favor: 22
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
The Board acknowledged Chairwoman Rhone for her dedicated service to Lincoln University.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:30 a.m.