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BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
Saturday, November 19, 2005
MINUTES
BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING
Saturday, November 19, 2005
MINUTES
The Lincoln University Board of Trustees met on Saturday, November 19, 2005 in Vail Hall. Chairman Calvin S. Morris called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. Trustee Tracey J. Hunter Hayes gave the opening prayer. Secretary Lloyd called roll.
Trustees present: Mr. Robert L. Archie, Dr. William E. Bennett, Howard H. Brown Esq., Mr. Warren R. Colbert, Richard H. Glanton Esq., Hon. Levan Gordon, Dr. Don N. Harris, Mr. Tracey J. Hunter Hayes, Dr. David E. Knox, Dr. Ernest C. Levister, Ms. Kimberly A. Lloyd, Mr. Gregory C. Miller, Dr. Calvin S. Morris, Dr. Donald L. Mullett, Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Hon. W. Curtis Thomas*, Mr. Nathan H. Waters; Ex-officio Trustees Dr. Ivory V. Nelson, Dr. James Gearity for Secretary of Education Hon. Gerald L. Zahorchak; Student Trustee Ms. Erica Campbell. Quorum of 12 satisfied. Emeritus Trustees Dr. Walter D. Chambers, Dr. Frank T. Coleman; Faculty Representative Dr. Susan E. Safford.
Trustees excused: Dr. Robert L. Albright, Mr. Barry Cooper, Ms. Andrea L. Custis, Bishop David G. Evans, Mr. William B. Ingram, Hon. Dominic F. Pileggi, Mr. Robert F. Powelson; Emeritus Trustee Rev. Leroy Patrick, Mr. Theodore Robb, Mr. William A. Robinson.
Trustees absent: Mr. Kent Amos, Ms. Carol Ann Campbell, Hon. Sherman F. Wooden, Mrs. Phyllis G. Woolley-Roy; Emeritus Trustee Dr. Kenneth M. Sadler.
MINUTES
Secretary Lloyd offered the September 17, 2005 Board of Trustees meeting minutes for Board approval.
Favor: 18
Oppose:
Abstain: 1 (Levister)
Motion carried.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The Board welcomed and congratulated several members of the NCAA Division III National Championship Track Team and Head Coach Cyrus D. Jones; Ms. Megan A. Veale, member of the Women’s Volleyball Team; and Mr. Oluwafemi Badejo, member of the Men’s Soccer Team on their recent athletic accomplishments.
The 2005-06 Committee Meeting Schedule is available to all members of the Board and may be obtained by contacting Ms. Diane M. Brown, Manager, Board of Trustees Office.
Trustees were presented with a copy of their giving history. This year the Board is striving for 100% participation from Trustees in terms of giving to Lincoln University.
Chairman Morris thanked those that participated in the Educational Policy and Academic Affairs committee meeting held on Friday, November 18, 2005.
Chairman Morris and members of the Investment Committee commended University personnel for the lowest utilization (September 2005) of the University’s line of credit in several years. Compared to the prior year, the University’s line of credit was utilized for only 37% of the days and for less than 23% of the dollars in last year’s borrowing.
The Chairman’s oral report was accepted as information.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
President Nelson provided a presentation on Lincoln University’s Road to Excellence.
The President’s Report was accepted as information.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Treasurer’s Report was accepted as information.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
The Ad Hoc By-Laws, Buildings and Property, Business Affairs, Executive, Information Technology and the Library, Investment, Planning and Development, and Student Affairs Committee reports provided in the Board Book were accepted as information.
EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Dr. William E. Bennett, Vice Chair, Educational Policy and Academic Affairs Committee offered the following resolution for Board approval:
ESTABLISHING CURRICULUM STRUCTURE FOR RES219_111905
UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, The evolution of the curricula pattern for undergraduate education at Lincoln University evolved over a period of transition from a pure liberal arts University to a University offering professional programs. Thus, the present undergraduate curriculum has been developed without defining a structured pattern or process; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University’s curricula pattern is so diverse that students matriculating the University as an undergraduate can have as many as three majors, any number of minors and any number of free electives, all depending on the major selected; and
WHEREAS, Credit requirements for graduating from Lincoln University can range from a minimum of 120-semester credit hours to 133-semester credits hours; and
WHEREAS, Upon examination of the undergraduate curriculum one finds the number of semester credits for a major can vary from 37-semester credits to 76 semester credits; and
WHEREAS, Even with variation of semester credit hour requirements for majors at the University there are no courses designated within the major as “capstone courses;” and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University has a “core curriculum” that has been in place for more than 10 years; and
WHEREAS, The present core curriculum was created in a timeframe significantly different from the present; and
WHEREAS, Universities across the country are reexamining and revising their core curriculum and curriculum structure to reflect the anticipated needs of undergraduate students in the global marketplace of the twenty-first century; and
WHEREAS, The Lincoln University’s present core curriculum is quite restrictive in requiring a 49-semester credits within a minimum graduation requirement of 120-semster credits; and,
WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees has established a range between 120-124 semester credit hours for undergraduate programs excluding developmental courses; now therefore be it
WHEREAS, After much dialogue and discussion, the faculty has exercised its will and authority to shape the structure of the undergraduate curriculum; and
WHEREAS, At the September 6, 2005 Faculty Meeting the Faculty of Lincoln University voted on two separate proposals for an Undergraduate Curriculum Structure: and
WHEREAS, The Faculty adopted by a vote of 38 to 33 an Undergraduate Curriculum Structure that facilitates the granting of 120-124 semester credits as follows:
I. Common Core (40-42 credits)
II. Major Emphasis (up to 48 Credits)
III. Optional Minor, Minor Emphasis, or Certifications/Program Requirements (15-24 credits)
IV. Foreign Language/Computer Science (6-8 credits)
V. Academic Enrichment (3-6 credits)
VI. Free Electives (6-12 credits)
Total (120-124 credits); and
WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees accepts the Undergraduate Curriculum Structure recommendation as adopted by the Faculty; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees adopts the Undergraduate Curriculum Structure adopted and recommended by the Lincoln University Faculty, and further
RESOLVED, That University developmental courses are not counted in the 120-124 semester credits, and further
RESOLVED, That the specific courses for the revised Undergraduate Curriculum Structure be submitted by the Vice President for Academic Affairs to the President for approval and inclusion in the University’s Official Electronic Catalogue by January 30, 2006, and further
RESOLVED, That the academic school deans will submit the revised programs within their schools to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, who will verify and inform the President that all academic programs meet the 120 to 124 semester hour graduation requirement consistent with the approved Undergraduate Curriculum Structure by April 2006; and further
RESOLVED, That the President will report to the Board of Trustees at the September 2006 Board of Trustee Meeting that all undergraduate programs at Lincoln University meet the 120 to 124 semester hours graduation requirements, and further
RESOLVED, That the new curriculum structure be implemented for the Fall 2006 entering freshman class.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 20
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
TRUSTEES, DEGREES, AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Mr. Gregory C. Miller, Chair, Trustees, Degrees and Nominations Committee, offered the following resolution for Board approval:
RENOMINATION OF RES220_111905
THE REVEREND CALVIN S. MORRIS, Ph.D.
WHEREAS, In November 2001, Rev. Calvin S. Morris, Ph.D. 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 November 2005; and
WHEREAS, Rev. Morris 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 Rev. Morris to serve a second term as University Trustee; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees approves the nomination of Rev. Calvin S. Morris, Ph.D. to serve a second four-year term as a University Trustee, effective November 2005 and expiring November 2009.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 20
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Mr. Robert L. Archie, Chair, Audit Committee, offered the following resolution for Board approval:
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE PERIOD ENDED RES221_111905
JUNE 30, 2005 AND 2004
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees accepts the Audits of Financial Statements and Federal Award Programs (with Independent Auditor’s Reports) for the years ended June 30, 2005 and 2004 presented and reviewed by Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio and Associates, PC and the University’s Administration at a meeting of the Audit Committee on October 25, 2005. The June 30, 2005 and 2004 financial statements include an unqualified opinion by Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio and Associates, PC.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 19
Oppose:
Abstain: 1 (Nelson)
Motion carried.
NEW BUSINESS
· Dr. Safford highlighted faculty and student achievements.
· A Board photograph will be taken at the February 2006 meeting (business attire).
· Due to the Easter holiday, the Annual Meeting will be held Saturday, April 8, 2006, 9:00 a.m., Lincoln University main campus, Vail Hall Board Room.
There being no further business, Chairman Morris adjourned the meeting at 11:40 a.m.
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*Representative Thomas arrived during the Educational Policy and Academic
Affairs Committee report.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.