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LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
MINUTES
Saturday, November 15, 2003
The Lincoln University Board of Trustees met on Saturday, November 15, 2003, in the Student Union Building. Chairman Frank C. Gihan called the meeting to order at 10:00 a.m. The Board observed a moment of silence for Honorary Trustee Mr. Julius Rosenwald II, who passed away on November 2, 2003. Dr. Valerie Tate Green gave the opening prayer. Secretary Powelson called roll:
Trustees present: Dr. Robert L. Albright, Robert L. Archie Esq., Dr. William E. Bennett, Christopher R. Booth Esq., Mr. Warren R. Colbert, Mr. Barry Cooper, Ms. Andrea L. Custis, Bishop David G. Evans, Mr. Frank C. Gihan, Hon. Levan Gordon, Mr. Tracey J. Hunter Hayes, Mr. William B. Ingram, Dr. David E. Knox, Dr. Ernest C. Levister, Mr. Gregory C. Miller, Dr. Calvin S. Morris, Dr. Donald L. Mullett, Hon. Dominic F. Pileggi, Mr. Robert F. Powelson, Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Mr. David E. Warr, Nathan H. Waters Esq., Hon. Sherman F. Wooden, Mrs. Phyllis G. Woolley-Roy; Ex-officio Trustees Dr. William Larkin for Secretary of Education Vicki L. Phillips, Dr. Ivory V. Nelson; Student Trustee Mr. Nosakhere A. Griffin-El. Quorum of 12 satisfied. Faculty Representative Dr. Lennell R. Dade; Emeritus Trustees Mr. Walter D. Chambers, Dr. Frank T. Coleman, Rev. Leroy Patrick, Mr. William A. Robinson.
Trustees absent: Mr. Kent Amos, Dr. Leonard L. Bethel, Ms. Carol Ann Campbell, Mr. Donn G. Scott, Hon. W. Curtis Thomas, Hon. LeAnna M. Washington; Ex-officio Trustee Mr. André V. Duggin for Governor Edward G. Rendell; Emeritus Trustees Dr. James A. Parker, Mr. Theodore Robb, Dr. Kenneth M. Sadler.
MINUTES
Chairman Gihan offered the September 20, 2003 Board of Trustees meeting
minutes for Board approval. Motion made by Mr. Archie; seconded by
Dr. Morris.
Favor: 27
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
Chairman Gihan welcomed new trustees Robert L. Archie Jr. '65, Esq.;
Senator Dominic F. Pileggi; and Nathan H. Waters Jr. '54, Esq.
The Chairman's Report was accepted as information.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Prior to the Board of Trustees meeting, Dr. Nelson provided a presentation
on PA Department of General Services (DGS) campus infrastructure projects.
George Buchanan, Esq., University Legal Counsel provided an update on the
Barnes Foundation.
The President's Report was accepted as information.
TREASURER'S REPORT
The Treasurer's Report was accepted as information.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
EXECUTIVE, BUSINESS AFFAIRS, EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND ACADEMIC AFFAIRS,
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE LIBRARY, INVESTMENT, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT,
AND SESQUICENTENNIAL COMMISSION COMMITTEE reports, provided in the Board
book, were accepted as information.
BUILDINGS & PROPERTY COMMITTEE
Trustee Griffin-El stated that, contrary to the November 3, 2003 Minutes,
the lighting on the second floor of the library has not been completed.n.b.
The Buildings & Property Committee report was accepted as information.
TRUSTEES, DEGREES AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Dr. Calvin S. Morris, Chair, Trustees, Degrees and Nominations Committee,
offered the following resolutions for Board approval:
RENOMINATION OF WARREN R. COLBERT, SR.
RES156_111503
WHEREAS, In February 2000, Mr. Warren R. Colbert, Sr. was appointed to a four-year term as a University Trustee on the Lincoln University Board of Trustees; and
WHEREAS, The term of service expires February 2004; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Colbert 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 Mr. Colbert to serve a second term as University Trustee; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees approves the nomination of Mr. Warren R. Colbert, Sr. to serve a second four-year term as a University Trustee, effective February 2004 and expiring February 2008.
Motion made by Judge Gordon; seconded by Dr. Albright.
Favor: 27
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.
HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS 2004 RES157_111503
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, After Faculty input as required by the University By-laws, the Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations has made its recommendation for the award of honorary degrees to be awarded at the May 2004 Commencement exercises; 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 Doctor of Laws, honoris causa, to Paul Boateng; and further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations for the award of Doctor of Arts, honoris causa, to Denzel Washington; and further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations for the award of Doctor of Humane Letters, honoris causa, to Ann Fudge; and further
RESOLVED, That should any of the above non-alumni candidates be unavailable, Congressman Harold Ford (Doctor of Laws, honoris causa) shall be the alternate; and further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations for the award of Doctor of Letters, honoris causa, to Adrienne Rhone, '76; and further
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations for the award of Doctor of Science, honoris causa, to William Waddell, '31.
Motion made by Dr. Levister; seconded by Ms. Woolley-Roy.
Favor: 27
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chairman Gihan convened two consecutive Executive Sessions. The
open Board meeting resumed after one hour.
EVALUATIONS COMMITTEE
The Committee reviewed Dr. Nelson's overall assessment ratings in Executive
Session. Mrs. Phyllis G. Woolley-Roy, Chairwoman, Evaluations Committee,
offered the contents of the meeting and endorsement of Dr. Nelson's evaluation
for Board approval.
Motion made by Dr. Albright; seconded by Dr. Levister:
Favor: 25
Oppose: 1
Abstain: 1
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
Trustee Griffin-El raised several student issues that will be brought
before the Student Affairs Committee.
There being no further business, Chairman Gihan adjourned the meeting
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