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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES SPECIAL MEETING
June 30, 2004
MINUTES
The Lincoln University Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, June 30, 2004, in the Vail Hall Board Room via teleconference. Chairman Frank C. Gihan called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. ET.
Trustees present: Dr. Robert L. Albright, Dr. William E. Bennett, Mr. Warren R. Colbert, Mr. Barry Cooper, Mr. Frank C. Gihan, Hon. Levan Gordon, Mr. Tracey J. Hunter Hayes, Dr. Ernest C. Levister, Mr. Gregory C. Miller, Dr. Calvin S. Morris, Dr. Donald L. Mullett, Mr. Robert F. Powelson, Mr. Donn G. Scott, Mr. David E. Warr; Ex-officio Trustees Dr. William V. Larkin for Secretary of Education Vicki L. Phillips, Dr. Ivory V. Nelson. Quorum of 12 satisfied. Emeritus Trustee Mr. William A. Robinson.
Trustees excused: Dr. David E. Knox, Hon. Dominic F. Pileggi; Emeritus Trustee Mr. Walter D. Chambers.
Trustees absent: Mr. Kent Amos, Mr. Robert L. Archie, Christopher R. Booth Esq., Ms. Carol Ann Campbell, Ms. Andrea L. Custis, Bishop David G. Evans, Mr. William B. Ingram, Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Hon. W. Curtis Thomas, Hon. LeAnna M. Washington, Mr. Nathan H. Waters, Hon. Sherman F. Wooden, Mrs. Phyllis G. Woolley-Roy; Ex-officio Trustee Mr. André V. Duggin for Governor Edward G. Rendell; Emeritus Trustees Dr. Frank T. Coleman, Dr. James A. Parker, Rev. Leroy Patrick, Mr. Theodore Robb, Dr. Kenneth M. Sadler; Student Trustee Mr. Nosakhere A. Griffin-El; Faculty Representative Dr. Lennell R. Dade.
EDUCATIONAL POLICY & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Dr. Robert L. Albright, Chair, Educational Policy & Academic Affairs
Committee, offered the following resolution for Board approval:
FACULTY PROMOTIONS AND/OR TENURE RES174_063004
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 recommendations; 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 recommendations of the Vice President for Academic Affairs; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Instructor Mr. Ali Barimani be promoted to Assistant Professor, Assistant Professor Dr. Efthimia Bastas be granted tenure with promotion to Associate Professor, and Assistant Professor Dr. Oswald Richards be granted tenure with promotion to Associate Professor.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 15
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Mr. Donn G. Scott, Chair, Business Affairs Committee, offered the following resolutions for Board approval:
2004-05 TUITION, FEES,
RES175_063004
ROOM AND BOARD INCREASE
WHEREAS, The Lincoln University administration has adequately substantiated the necessity of a 2004-05 tuition, fees, room and board increase of 4.5% for tuition and fees and 3% for room and board; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University 2004-05 tuition, fees, room and board increase of 4.5% for tuition and fees and 3.0% for room and board is hereby approved.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 16
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.
2004-05 OPERATING BUDGET RES176_063004
WHEREAS, The University has issued $40,130,000 of taxable and tax-free municipal bonds which will require a debt service of $1,201,697; and
WHEREAS, The University has determined that the best method of payment of this debt service is to set aside monthly in a separate bank account the necessary funds; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Operating Budget presented by the administration showing total expenses before depreciation of $42,789,090 including wage increases for represented and non-represented employees, is approved; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the University establish a separate bank account for the purpose of servicing this bond debt as needed.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 16
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.
2004-05 CAPITAL BUDGET RES177_063004
WHEREAS, The University will fund several capital projects from external sources totaling $20,680,000; and
WHEREAS, The University will fund its dormitory construction from tax-free municipal bonds totaling approximately $20,000,000; and
WHEREAS, The University will fund other capital projects of $1,861,800 from its normal University cash flow; therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That capital expenditures of $42,541,800 are approved for fiscal year 2004-05; and be it further
RESOLVED, That the administration is authorized to make capital expenditures in fiscal year 2004-05 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.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 16
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.
There being no further business, Chairman Gihan adjourned the meeting at 5:30 p.m. ET.