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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
Saturday, September 21, 2002
MINUTES
The Lincoln University Board of Trustees met on Saturday, September 21, 2002, in the Student Union Building. In the absence of Mrs. Adrienne G. Rhone, Chairwoman, Mr. Frank C. Gihan, Vice Chair, called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m. Dr. Valerie Tate Green, University Chaplain, gave the opening prayer. Vice Chair Gihan acknowledged and welcomed a special group of students attending the meeting. Trustees present: Dr. Robert L. Albright, Dr. William E. Bennett, Mr. Warren R. Colbert, Mr. Frank C. Gihan, Mr. Tracey J. Hunter Hayes, Dr. Calvin S. Morris, Mr. J. Vernon Peterson, Ms. Sharlene V. Roberson, Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Regina L. Warren Esq., Ms. Phyllis G. Woolley; Ex-officio Trustee Dr. Ivory V. Nelson; and Student Trustee Mr. Michael Gary. Quorum of 12 satisfied. Faculty Representative Dr. Lennell R. Dade; Emeritus Trustees: Rev. Leroy Patrick, and Mr. William A. Robinson. Trustees absent: Dr. Leonard L. Bethel, Ms. Carol Ann Campbell, Mr. Barry Cooper, Richard H. Glanton Esq., Dr. David Knox, Dr. Ernest C. Levister, Mr. Michael P. Meehan, Mrs. Adrienne G. Rhone, Mr. Donn G. Scott, Hon. W. Curtis Thomas, Mr. Craig L. Tucker, Mr. David E. Warr, Hon. LeAnna M. Washington, Hon. Hardy Williams; Ex-officio Trustees: Hon. Johnny J. Butler for Governor Mark S. Schweiker, Mr. Frank Meehan for Secretary of Education Charles B. Zogby; Emeritus Trustees: Mr. Walter D. Chambers, Dr. Frank T. Coleman, Dr. James A. Parker, Mr. Theodore Robb, Dr. Kenneth M. Sadler; and Honorary Trustee Mr. Julius Rosenwald II.BOARD RETREAT
Prior to the Board meeting, a retreat was held for trustees on "Becoming a Highly Effective Board." It addressed Board member responsibilities and development. Copies of the workbook are available.TRUSTEES, DEGREES, AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Mr. Frank C. Gihan, Chair of the Trustees, Degrees and Nominations Committee, offered the following resolutions for Board approval:APPOINTMENT OF ALUMNI TRUSTEE RES119_092102
WHEREAS, Article II, Section 2, of the Lincoln University By-Laws (revised November 20, 1999) stipulates that upon the expiration of the term of any Alumni Trustee, the Board shall elect an Alumni Trustee for a term of four years from nominations submitted by the Alumni Association; and
WHEREAS, The Alumni Association has nominated Mr. Tracey J. Hunter Hayes to serve as an Alumni Trustee for a four-year term to expire June 30, 2006; and
WHEREAS, The Alumni Association has duly notified the Board of Trustees of said nomination; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees hereby approves the nomination of the Alumni Association for the appointment of Mr. Tracey J. Hunter Hayes as Alumni Trustee to serve in accordance with Article II, Section 2 (C) of the University By-Laws. Motion made by Mr. Peterson; seconded by Dr. Nelson. Favor: 12 Oppose: Abstain: 1 Motion carried.
APPOINTMENT OF FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE RES120_092102 TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
WHEREAS, By resolution dated November 20, 1999 (RES041_112099), the Lincoln University Board of Trustees established that subject to the provisions of the resolution, a member of the faculty, to be selected by the faculty and subject to Board approval, may participate as faculty representative in meetings of the Board of Trustees and Committees of the Board in a non-voting capacity. The faculty representative may not participate in executive sessions of the Board of Trustees or of its committees; and
WHEREAS, By resolution dated November 17, 2001 (RES098_111701) the Lincoln University Board of Trustees established a two-year term for the faculty representative to the Board of Trustees, with all other provisos of RES041_112099 remaining intact and in effect; and
WHEREAS, The Faculty has selected Dr. Lennell R. Dade to serve as Faculty Representative to the Board of Trustees; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees hereby approves the Faculty selection of Dr. Lennell R. Dade to serve as Faculty Representative to the Board of Trustees for the 2002-03 and 2003-04 academic years. Motion made by Dr. Nelson; seconded by Dr. Bennett.
Favor: 13
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.Secretary Calvin S. Morris presented the April 20, 2002, Board of Trustees Annual Meeting minutes and the June 27, 2002, Special Board of Trustees Meeting minutes for Board approval. The April 20, 2002 and June 27, 2002 Minutes should be corrected to reflect that Mr. Julius Rosenwald is Honorary Trustee, not Emeritus Trustee. Vice Chair Gihan offered the April 20, 2002 and June 27, 2002 Minutes, as corrected. Motion made by Dr. Nelson; seconded by Mr. Peterson.
Favor: 13
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.CHAIRWOMAN'S REPORT
2002-03 BOARD GOALS
Vice Chair Gihan offered the 2002-03 Board Goals for approval. Motion made by Dr. Albright; seconded by Dr. Nelson.Favor: 13
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.2002-03 BOARD COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Vice Chair Gihan offered the 2002-03 Board Committee assignments for approval. Motion made by Mr. Taylor; seconded by Dr. Nelson. Favor: 13 Oppose: Abstain: Motion carried unanimously.PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Dr. Nelson introduced Dr. Grant D. Venerable II, who joined the University on June 10, 2002, as Vice President for Academic Affairs. The President's Report was accepted as information.TREASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer's Report was accepted as information.STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS TRUSTEES, DEGREES, AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Mr. Frank C. Gihan, Chair of the Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations Committee, offered the following resolution for Board approval:APPOINTMENT OF UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE RES121_092102
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 Gregory C. Miller as University Trustee to serve in accordance with Article II, Section 2(D) of the University By-Laws. Motion made by Dr. Nelson; seconded by Ms. Roberson.
Favor: 12
Oppose:
Abstain: 1
Motion carried.The Executive, Ad-Hoc Sesquicentennial, Business Affairs, Planning and Development, and Buildings and Property Committee reports, as provided in the Board Book, were accepted as information.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m.