Saturday, April 21, 2007

MINUTES

The Lincoln University Board of Trustees met on Saturday, April 21, 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. 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, Dr. Don N. Harris, Mr. Tracey J. Hunter Hayes, Dr. David E. Knox, Ms. Kimberly A. Lloyd, Mr. Gregory C. Miller, Dr. Calvin S. Morris, Dr. Donald L. Mullett, Hon. Ruth E. Smith, Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Nathan H. Waters, Esq.; Ex-officio Trustees Dr. Ivory V. Nelson; Student Trustee Ms. Stephanie Cameron. Quorum of 12 satisfied. Emeritus Trustees Dr. Walter D. Chambers, Dr. Theodore R. Robb, Mr. William A. Robinson; Faculty Representative Dr. James L. DeBoy.

Trustees excused: Hon. Levan Gordon, Mr. William B. Ingram, Hon. Spencer Seaton, Dr. Kathleen M. Shaw for Secretary of Education Gerald L. Zahorchak, Hon. W. Curtis Thomas; Emeritus Trustees Dr. Frank T. Coleman, Dr. Kenneth M. Sadler.

Trustees absent: Ms. Carol Ann Campbell, Hon. Dwight Evans, Richard H. Glanton, Esq., Mr. Robert F. Powelson, Mr. Sherman F. Wooden, Ms. Phyllis G. Woolley-Roy.

MINUTES

Secretary Lloyd offered the February 10, 2007 Board of Trustees meeting minutes for Board approval.

The motion was properly moved and seconded.

Motion carried unanimously.

CHAIRMAN’S REPORT

Chairman Morris acknowledged a letter dated April 21, 2007, from LUC-AAUP regarding faculty contract negotiations. While the Board is aware of the ongoing aspects of the negotiations, it does not involve itself in the deliberations.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

RECOGNITION OF BOARD MEMBERS

Chairman Morris has been named DePaul University’s Center for Church-State Studies (CCSS) 2007 John Courtney Murray Award recipient. In addition, Dr. Morris has been selected by the Boston University School of Theology Alumni/ae Board to receive its Distinguished Alumni Award.
Trustees Dwight Taylor and Tracey Hunter Hayes received the 2007 NAFEO Alumni Award.

Reverend Coverdale will receive the Founders’ Award from Omega Psi Phi Fraternity for forty years of service.

RECOGNITION OF THE LINCOLN UNIVERSITY RES262_042107
INDOOR TRACK TEAM

WHEREAS, The Lincoln University men’s indoor track and field team, with a 1^st place finish at the 2007 NCAA Division III Indoor Track and Field National Championship, again demonstrated the national caliber prowess of its track and field program; and

WHEREAS, The Lincoln University men have captured seven NCAA Division III outdoor championships (1985, 1990, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000 and 2005) and six indoor national championship titles (1990, 1995, 1996, 1999, 2000 and 2007); and

WHEREAS, The Lincoln University women have won three NCAA Division III outdoor championships (1993, 1999 and 2000) and one indoor national title (1993); and

WHEREAS, NCAA Division III records are currently held by Lincoln University student-athletes in three championship events: and

WHEREAS, Lincoln men have 54 individual outdoor championships, which is the most in Division III history; and

WHEREAS, During the past 22 years Lincoln University student-athletes have captured 122 individual national titles in both indoor and outdoor championship competitions; and

WHEREAS; A Lincoln University female student-athlete, holds nine individual NCAA Division III championships - an NCAA record for all divisions, covering both indoor and outdoor track and field; and

WHEREAS, A Lincoln University male student-athlete participated in the 1992 and the 1996 Olympics games and also won the 1995 World Championship in the 800-meter run; and

WHEREAS, Head Coach Cyrus Jones has achieved significant milestones including named National Coach of the Year five times, served as honorary official during the 2002 Penn Relays and selected as one of the top 100 sports figures in the Philadelphia region of the past 100 years by the Philadelphia Tribune; therefore be it.

RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees salutes the coaches, staff members and most importantly, the student–athletes of the men and women’s track and field teams whose efforts and achievements continue to advance the Lincoln legacy.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.

Motion carried unanimously.

THE BARNES FOUNDATION

The President recognized Dean Willis and Mr. Jeffrey Chapp for their hard work in developing the Lincoln University-Barnes Foundation Art Program Collaborative that will begin in Fall 2007.

REACCREDIDATION OF TEACHER EDUCATION PROGRAM

The President recognized Dr. Joanne DeBoy, Chair, Department of Education, for her efforts in the reaccredidation of the University’s Teacher Education Program by the PA Department of Education for the next seven years.

PRESENTATIONS

Trustee Custis presented a $20,000 contribution from Verizon to Lincoln University’s Step-to-College Program.

Trustee Evans presented a $25,000 contribution toward a $100,000 commitment from Bethany Baptist Church for Lincoln University’s Student Enhancements Program.

The President’s report was accepted as information.

TREASURER’S REPORT

Mr. Howard E. Merlin, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Treasurer, presented the February 2007 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 announced that The Hon. Dominic F. Pileggi resigned from the Board effective April 2007 and will be replaced by The Honorable Spencer B. Seaton.

Trustee Miller offered the following resolutions for Board approval:

RENOMINATION OF UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE                                     RES263_042107
MS. ANDREA L. CUSTIS

WHEREAS, In April 2003, Ms. Andrea L. Custis 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 April 2007; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Custis 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 Ms. Custis to serve a second term as University Trustee; now, therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees approves the nomination of Ms. Andrea L. Custis to serve a second four-year term as a University Trustee, effective April 2007 and expiring April 2011.

The motion was properly moved and seconded.

Motion carried unanimously.

UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE APPOINTMENT                                   RES264_042107

WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 11, of the Lincoln University By-Laws (revised July 1, 2005) 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 Lester N. Coney as University Trustee to serve in accordance with Article II, Section 2(D) of the University By-Laws.

The motion was properly moved and seconded.

Motion carried unanimously.

Dr. Nelson offered the following resolution for Board approval:

2007-09 BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFFICERS                             RES265_042107

WHEREAS, The Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations Committee recommend the following slate of Board officers for 2007-09:

Chair:           Dr. Calvin S. Morris
Vice Chair:    Mr. Gregory C. Miller
Secretary:     Ms. Kimberly A. Lloyd

RESOLVED, The Lincoln University Board of Trustees accepts the slate of Board Officers for 2007-09.

The motion was properly moved and seconded.

Motion carried unanimously.

EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Trustee Bennett offered the following resolutions for Board approval:

2007 GRADUATES                                                                             RES266_042107

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 2007; and

WHEREAS, The Faculty will approve these candidates at the end of April 2007; 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.

The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Motion carried unanimously.

2007 PROMOTION AND TENURE                                             RES267_042107

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. Terrance Johnson, Assistant Professor, Department of Sociology and Anthropology, be granted tenure with promotion to Associate Professor;

Dr. Melvin Leaman, Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy and Religion, be granted tenure with promotion to Associate Professor;

Reginald Myrick, M.S., Instructor, Department Mathematics and Computer Science, be granted tenure with promotion to Assistant Professor;

Dr. Jawahar Pathak, Assistant Professor, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, be granted tenure with promotion to Associate Professor; and

Dr. F. Carl Walton, Assistant Professor, Department of History and Political Science, be granted tenure with promotion to Associate Professor.

The motion was properly moved and seconded.

Motion carried unanimously.

2007 SABBATICAL LEAVE                                                       RES268_042107

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 for 2007-08 to:

Dr. Robert Langley, Professor, Department of Chemistry (2007-08 Academic Year);

Dr. Abbes Mazzaoui, Associate Professor, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures (Spring 2008);

Dr. Oswald Richards, Associate Professor, Department of Business and Information Technology (Fall 2007); and

Dr. Susan Safford, Associate Professor, Department of Biology (Fall 2007).

The motion was properly moved and seconded.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Chairman Morris convened a brief executive session. The 2007 Sabbatical Leave resolution was offered for Board approval.

FAVOR:       19
OPPOSE:     0
ABSTAIN:    1 (Hon. Smith)

Motion carried.

LINCOLN UNIVERSITY – THE BARNES FOUNDATION              RES269_042107
ART PROGRAM COLLABORATIVE

WHEREAS, Lincoln University and The Barnes Foundation, through the will of Dr. Albert Barnes, has had a significant relationship where Lincoln University nominates Trustees to The Barnes Foundation Board; and

WHEREAS, Lincoln University and The Barnes Foundation representatives, over many years, have worked on establishing an Art Program Collaborative between the two institutions; and

WHEREAS, Lincoln University and The Barnes Foundation have worked diligently and fervently during the past two years to finalize an interdisciplinary Art Program utilizing the best of the two institutions; and

WHEREAS, The Barnes Foundation Board of Trustees formally adopted the Art Program Collaborative between Lincoln University at its most recent March 2007 meeting; and

WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of Lincoln University is desirous of recording and supporting this significant event of the establishment of the joint Art Program Collaborative between Lincoln University and The Barnes Foundation; now therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees of Lincoln University formally adopts, accepts, and supports this joint Art Program between Lincoln University and The Barnes Foundation; and be it further

RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution be officially conveyed to the Board of Trustees of The Barnes Foundation and placed in the archives of Lincoln University.

The motion was properly moved and seconded.

Motion carried unanimously.

CONSENT AGENDA

The Planning and Development, Audit, Buildings & Property, Business Affairs, Educational Policy and Academic Affairs, Executive, Information Technology & Library, and Student Affairs Committee reports provided in the Board Book were accepted as information.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, Chairman Morris adjourned the meeting at 10:30 a.m. Eastern.