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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING
Monday, June 30, 2003
MINUTES
The Lincoln University Board of Trustees met on Monday, June 30, 2003, via teleconference. Consistent with the requirements of the By-laws, due notification of this special call meeting of the board was given. Chairwoman Adrienne G. Rhone called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. EST. Secretary Morris called roll:
Trustees present: Mr. Kent Amos, Dr. William E. Bennett, Dr. Leonard L. Bethel, Christopher R. Booth Jr. Esq., Ms. Carol Ann Campbell, Mr. Warren R. Colbert, Mr. Barry Cooper, Ms. Andrea L. Custis, Bishop David G. Evans, Mr. Frank C. Gihan, Mr. Tracey J. Hunter Hayes, Mr. William B. Ingram, Dr. Ernest C. Levister, 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, Hon. W. Curtis Thomas, Mr. Craig L. Tucker, Mr. David E. Warr, Mr. Sherman F. Wooden; Ex-officio Trustee Dr. Ivory V. Nelson Quorum of 12 satisfied. Faculty Representative Dr. Lennell R. Dade; Emeritus Trustee Mr. Walter D. Chambers.
Trustees absent: Dr. Robert L. Albright, Dr. David Knox, Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Hon. LeAnna M. Washington, Hon. Hardy Williams, Mrs. Phyllis G. Woolley-Roy; Ex-officio Trustees Mr. André Duggin for Governor Edward G. Rendell; Mr. J. Frank Meehan for Secretary of Education Vicki L. Phillips; Student Trustee Mr. Gregory F. Corbin; 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.
Chairwoman Rhone welcomed new Trustees Mr. Kent Amos, Christopher R. Booth Jr. Esq., and Ms. Andrea L. Custis to the Board.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEES
After accepting State Representative Thomas' friendly amendment to the Draft Resolution dated June 30, 2003, Mr. Donn G. Scott, Chair, Business Affairs Committee and Ms. Sharlene V. Roberson, Chair, Student Affairs Committee offered the following resolution for Board approval:
2003-04 TUITION, FEES,
RES145_063003
ROOM AND BOARD INCREASE
WHEREAS, The Lincoln University administration has adequately substantiated the necessity of a 2003-04 tuition, fees, room and board increase of 14%; and
WHEREAS, The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania may restore some of its cut from the 2002-03 appropriation; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University 2003-04 tuition, fees, room and board increase of 14% is hereby approved; and be it further
RESOLVED, That subject to legislative or other limitations, it shall be the intent of Lincoln University that any restoration of said 2002-03 State appropriation cut will be applied as follows:
· Sixty percent (60%) of the amount of the restored cut will be applied to adjust downward the increase in charges for tuition, fees, room and board for 2003-04; and
· Forty percent (40%) of the amount of the restored cut will be added to the contingency for the 2003-04 operating budget.
Motion made by Mr. Scott; seconded by Ms. Roberson.
Favor: 24
Oppose:
Abstain: 1
Motion carried.
Mr. Donn G. Scott, Chair, Business Affairs Committee, offered the following resolutions for Board approval:
2003-04 OPERATING BUDGET RES146_063003
RESOLVED, That the Operating Budget presented by the administration showing total expenses before depreciation of $41,560,435, including wage increases for represented and non-represented employees, is approved.
Motion made by Mr. Scott; seconded by Mr. Powelson.
Favor: 24
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
2003-04 CAPITAL BUDGET RES147_063003
RESOLVED, That capital expenditures of $14,252,581 are approved for fiscal year 2003-04; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the administration is authorized to make capital expenditures in fiscal year 2003-04 that in its judgment are consistent with but not identical to the individual projects included on the schedule presented; and be it further
RESOLVED, That in authorizing these capital expenditures and providing some discretion to the administration, it is the intent of the Board of Trustees that the expenditures be made to improve the living and learning environment of the students of Lincoln University.
Motion made by Mr. Scott; seconded by Mr. Gihan.
Favor: 23
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Dr. Calvin S. Morris, Chair, Educational Policy and Academic Affairs Committee, offered the following resolutions for Board approval:
FACULTY PROMOTIONS AND/OR TENURE RES148_063003
WHEREAS, Members of the Faculty have applied for promotion and/or tenure; and
WHEREAS, The Promotion, Tenure and Severance Committee has reviewed the candidates for promotion and tenure and made its recommendation; and
WHEREAS, The Deans of the Schools have reviewed the candidates for promotion and/or tenure from their respective Schools and made their recommendation; and
WHEREAS, The Vice President for Academic Affairs has reviewed the applications and the recommendations of the Committee and the Deans; and
WHEREAS, The President has approved the recommendation of the Vice President for Academic Affairs; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Professor Dr. William Garcia be granted tenure, Associate Professor Dr. Patricia Joseph be promoted to Professor, Assistant Professor Dr. Lenetta Lee be granted tenure with promotion to Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor Dr. Laurellen Treisner be granted tenure with promotion to Associate Professor.
Motion made by Dr. Morris; seconded by Mr. Hayes.
Favor: 22
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
SABBATICAL LEAVES RES149_063003
WHEREAS, Article XIII of the Faculty By-Laws provide for sabbatical leaves; and
WHEREAS, Article 16.3 of the Collective Bargaining Agreement with LUC-AAUP provides that such leaves shall be granted each year with a cap at five (5) of the tenured Faculty members; and
WHEREAS, The Promotion, Tenure and Severance Committee evaluated the application; and
WHEREAS, The Deans and the Vice President for Academic Affairs have reviewed the application; and
WHEREAS, The President has approved the recommendation of the Vice President for Academic Affairs; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees grants sabbatical leave (2003 Fall Semester) to Mr. Mahinder Sain Chopra and Dr. Saligrama C. SubbaRao.
Motion made by Dr. Morris; seconded by Ms. Roberson.
Favor: 23
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
PHYSICAL PLANT UPDATE
President Nelson provided an update on the current DGS infrastructure projects.
There being no further business, Chairwoman Rhone adjourned the meeting at 6:00 p.m. EST.