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The Lincoln University Board of Trustees met on Saturday, November 20, 2004,
in Vail Hall. Chairman Frank C. Gihan called the meeting to order at
9:00 a.m. Trustees Ingram and Wooden and Emeritus Trustee Parker were
recognized in the opening prayer given by University Chaplain Dr. Valerie
Tate Green. Chairman Gihan announced that Mr. André V. Duggin
resigned from the Board, effective November 17, 2004. Secretary Powelson
called roll.
Trustees present: Dr. Robert L. Albright, Mr. Robert L. Archie,
Dr. William E. Bennett, Christopher R. Booth Esq., Howard H. Brown Esq.,
Mr. Warren R. Colbert, Ms. Andrea L. Custis, Bishop David G. Evans, Mr. Frank
C. Gihan, Mr. Tracey J. Hunter Hayes, Dr. David E. Knox, Dr. Ernest C. Levister,
Ms. Kimberly A. Lloyd, Dr. Calvin S. Morris, Dr. Donald L. Mullett, Mr. Robert
F. Powelson, Mr. Donn G. Scott, Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Mr. David E. Warr,
Mrs. Phyllis G. Woolley-Roy; Ex-officio Trustees Dr. William V. Larkin for
Secretary of Education Designee Dr. Francis V. Barnes, Dr. Ivory V. Nelson;
Student Trustee Mr. Abraham Hoff. Quorum of 12 satisfied. Faculty
Representative Dr. Susan E. Safford; Emeritus Trustees Mr. Walter D. Chambers,
Mr. William A. Robinson.
Trustees excused: Mr. Kent Amos, Mr. William B. Ingram, Hon.
Dominic F. Pileggi, Mr. Gregory C. Miller, Nathan H. Waters Esq., Hon. Sherman
F. Wooden; Emeritus Trustees Dr. Frank T. Coleman, Dr. James A. Parker, Rev.
Leroy Patrick, Mr. Theodore Robb, Dr. Kenneth M. Sadler.
Trustees absent: Ms. Carol Ann Campbell, Mr. Barry Cooper, Hon.
Levan Gordon, Hon. W. Curtis Thomas, Hon. LeAnna M. Washington.
MINUTES
Secretary Powelson offered the September 18, 2004, Board of Trustees regular
meeting minutes for Board approval.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 21
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried.
CHAIRMAN’S REPORT
The Chairman’s Report was accepted as information.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT (Part I)
The President’s Report was accepted as information.
TREASURER’S REPORT
The Treasurer’s Report was accepted as information.
STANDING COMMITTEE REPORTS
THE EXECUTIVE, BUILDINGS AND PROPERTY, INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND THE LIBRARY,
INVESTMENT, PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT, AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORTS,
PROVIDED IN THE BOARD BOOK, WERE ACCEPTED AS INFORMATION.
AUDIT COMMITTEE
Dr. Ernest C. Levister, Chair, Audit Committee, offered the following
resolution for Board approval:
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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FOR THE PERIOD ENDED JUNE 30, 2004 AND 2003
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, 2004 and 2003 presented and
reviewed by Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio and Associates, PC and the University’s
Administration at a meeting of the Audit Committee on November 10, 2004.
The June 30, 2004 and 2003 financial statements include an unqualified opinion
by Thompson, Cobb, Bazilio and Associates, PC.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 23
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Mr. Donn G. Scott, Chair, Business Affairs Committee, offered the following
resolution for Board approval:
INVESTMENTS IN HIGHER YIELD
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FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
WHEREAS, Lincoln University has established a depository institution
for its Operating, Payroll, and other Funds to operate the institution and
to make payments for various purposes; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University has entered into agreements with said
depository to secure and deposit funds of the institution and the President
and Vice President for Fiscal Affairs of the institution are hereby directed,
authorized and empowered to execute such agreement or agreements with said
depository and to bind Lincoln University; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University has funds at depository that are available
from time to time for higher yield investments which are fully collateralized;
and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University has determined that it would be prudent
to invest in a manner similar to the method used by school districts throughout
the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania for securing deposits of higher yield under
the Act of Assembly, Act of August 6, 1971, P.L. 281, No. 72, 72 P.S. 3836-1;
therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees authorizes the President and
Vice President for Fiscal Affairs of Lincoln University to utilize said depository
to secure the deposit of public funds through pledging of collateral and
by being consistent with all of the applicable investment terms and requirements
of the Act of Assembly, Act of August 6, 1971, P.L. 281, No. 72, 72 P.S.
3836-1.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 23
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.
TRUSTEES, DEGREES AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE
Dr. Calvin S. Morris, Chair, Trustees, Degrees and Nominations Committee,
offered the following resolutions for Board approval:
HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS 2005
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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 2005 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 Humane Letters, honoris causa, to Gwendolyn Elizabeth Boyd; 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 Laws, honoris causa, to Barack Obama; 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 Laws, honoris causa, to Edward G. Rendell; 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 Henry H. Mitchell, '41; 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 Wilbert A. Tatum, '58.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 23
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.
NOMINEE TO THE BOARD OF
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THE BARNES FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, The Lincoln University Board of Trustees has the responsibility
for nominating candidates to four of the five Trustee positions on the Board
of the Barnes Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The terms of two Lincoln nominees to the Barnes Board will
expire; and
WHEREAS, The Lincoln University Committee on Trustees, Degrees and
Nominations has put forth the name of Harold E. Doley, Jr. to fill a vacancy;
and
WHEREAS, as stipulated in Article II, Section 2(H) of the Lincoln
University By-Laws, said nominees are not currently voting members of any
Board of Trustees or Directors for which the Lincoln University Board of
Trustees has nominating and/or appointment authority; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees approves the
nomination of Howard E. Doley, Jr. to the Board of the Barnes Foundation.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 22
Oppose:
Abstain: 1 (Warr)
Motion carried.
NOMINEE TO THE BOARD OF
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THE BARNES FOUNDATION
WHEREAS, The Lincoln University Board of Trustees has the responsibility
for nominating candidates to four of the five Trustee positions on the Board
of the Barnes Foundation; and
WHEREAS, The terms of two Lincoln nominees to the Barnes Board will
expire; and
WHEREAS, The Lincoln University Committee on Trustees, Degrees and
Nominations has put forth the name of André V. Duggin to fill a vacancy;
and
WHEREAS, as stipulated in Article II, Section 2(H) of the Lincoln
University By-Laws, said nominees are not currently voting members of any
Board of Trustees or Directors for which the Lincoln University Board of
Trustees has nominating and/or appointment authority; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees approves the
nomination of André V. Duggin to the Board of the Barnes Foundation.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 21
Oppose: 1 (Warr)
Abstain: 1 (Custis)
Motion carried.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT (Part II)
President Nelson provided a presentation on “The Road to Excellence:
The Lincoln University Experience.”
Vice President Hill provided a presentation on requirements for successful
fundraising.
Trustee Woolley-Roy presented a $10,000 check to Lincoln University (for
the humanities and programs in marketing) that will be matched by Astra Zeneca.
EDUCATIONAL POLICY AND ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Dr. Robert L. Albright, Chair, Educational Policy and Academic Affairs
Committee, offered the following resolutions for Board approval:
ESTABLISHING FACULTY POST-TENURE REVIEW
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WHEREAS, The primary mission of Lincoln University is the teaching
of its students; and
WHEREAS, The University encourages faculty effectiveness and quality
of outcomes in its educational endeavors; and
WHEREAS, The University encourages faculty development over the entire
faculty member’s career; and
WHEREAS, The University needs policies and procedures to provide positive
reinforcement of performance over the entire faculty member’s career; and
WHEREAS, The University needs to respond to the ever growing concern
of faculty accountability after the granting of tenure; and
WHEREAS, The University is desirous of increasing its public esteem
by demonstrating its commitment to continuous faculty accountability; now
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees requests the establishment of
a process of Post-Tenure Review of Lincoln University faculty; and further
RESOLVED, That the faculty of the University working with the Academic
Deans and the Vice President for Academic Affairs submit to the President,
for his approval and recommendation to the Board of Trustees, a set of policies,
procedures and guidelines for implementing Post-Tenure Review; and further
RESOLVED, That the President shall submit his recommendation to the
Board of Trustees for Post-Tenure Review by April 2006. This recommendation
should contain an identified schedule for implementation beginning April
2007.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 23
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.
WRITING EXAMINATION AND INTENSIVE WRITING
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COURSE REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO GRADUATING
FROM LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
WHEREAS, It is projected that the average undergraduate from a university
or college during this century will change careers ten or more times during
his/her lifetime; and
WHEREAS, No matter what the graduate’s major or minor is, there are
certain fundamental skills that are and will be required for all majors and
minors; and
WHEREAS, One-third of all entering college freshmen require additional
skill development in either reading, writing or mathematics; and
WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of graduating students from Lincoln
University to demonstrate proficiency in writing before graduation; and
WHEREAS, It is necessary that student writing proficiency be exhibited
by the end of the junior year of matriculation at Lincoln University; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That each academic major must designate a minimum of four
(4) courses which emphasize writing skills within the major; and further
RESOLVED, That prior to an undergraduate graduating Lincoln University,
the undergraduate student must demonstrate proficiency by earning a pass
grade in a minimum 500-word essay taken within a specified time, under controlled
conditions. This essay should be written as a University examination,
created, monitored and established by the Department of English; and further
RESOLVED, That the notation of “Passed Writing Proficiency Examination”
will not be placed on the transcript of the undergraduate student until such
time a benchmark can be determined and be a requirement for graduation; and
further
RESOLVED, That the writing examination will be implemented for the
incoming class of Fall 2005 with the administering of the first examination
no later than April 30, 2008.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 22
Oppose: 1 (Mullett)
Abstain:
Motion carried.
REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF UNDERGRADUATE
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MAJORS AND MINORS
WHEREAS, Lincoln University has developed a set of prescribed undergraduate
majors and minors to offer its matriculating students; and
WHEREAS, The number of undergraduate majors and minors has increased
significantly over the past 20 years, and presently Lincoln University offers
46 different majors and 25 different minors; and
WHEREAS, The analysis of undergraduate students graduating from the
University’s array of majors and minors during the past 5 years shows that
a significant number of the majors and minors have graduated less than an
average of 3 students during the past 5 years; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees is desirous of maximizing the talents
of its faculty with concentrations on those majors and minors where students
are graduating, attending graduate school or entering the workforce in the
selected major(s) or minor(s); and
WHEREAS, In this era of finite resources, it is important for the
University to allocate those resources to the highest priority and highest
demand areas of the University; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University cannot provide an unlimited number of
major and minor curriculum offerings without allocating faculty time to offer
the unlimited number of majors and minors; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees supports the establishment of selected
programs of excellence [Sciences and Mathematics, Teacher Education, Mass
Communications, Business and Technology (Accounting and Finance)] as identified
in the University’s Strategic Plan; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees requests that the academic deans,
department chairs and faculty of each school undertake a review of each school’s
offerings of majors and minors with the intent of reducing the number of
majors and minors offered in each school; and further
RESOLVED, That the academic dean recommends to the Vice President
of Academic Affairs and to the President of the University a reduction of
the number of majors and minors where less than an average of 3 students
have graduated in the major or minor during the past 5 years; and further
RESOLVED, That if the academic dean, upon consultation with the department
chair and faculty, is desirous of keeping a major or minor that graduates
less than an average of 3, then a detailed justification for keeping the
major or minor, outlining that the graduates will matriculate in doctoral
or advanced professional programs or career in the work force must be presented,
and defining steps for increasing the number of graduates within the next
2 years, should be presented; and further
RESOLVED, That the President will submit to the Board a list of majors
and minors to be deleted in each school by April 2005, with a second list
of majors and minors to be deleted in each school by April 2006 with the
introduction of no new majors or minors for three years after the adoption
of the deleted major or minor; and further
RESOLVED, That it is the intent of the Board of Trustees to reduce
the number of overall majors and minors by 25% by the end of April 2006.
This may result in higher numbers of deleted majors and minors than 25% from
an individual school.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 23
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.
REDUCTION IN THE NUMBER OF
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GRADUATE PROGRAMS
WHEREAS, Lincoln University has over the past 25 years developed graduate
master’s degree programs in the fields of human services, education, and
business; and
WHEREAS, Over the past two decades, the number of degree concentrations
has increased significantly; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University now offers 13 different master’s program
concentrations; and
WHEREAS, The number of master’s degree recipients during the past
10 years in some of the program concentrations has not exceeded more than
1 or 2 individuals per year; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees is desirous of maximizing the talents
of its faculty who supervise degree candidates; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees supports a focused allocation of resources
on a select few programs of excellence identified in the University’s Strategic
Plan; and
WHEREAS, In this era of finite resources, it is important for the
University to allocate those resources to the highest priority and highest
demand areas of the University; and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University cannot provide an unlimited number of
graduate degree programs; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees request that the academic deans
and chairpersons of departments housing graduate faculty members undertake
a review of all graduate program offerings with the intent of reducing the
number of graduate programs and/or graduate program concentrations; and further
RESOLVED, That the Graduate Dean will recommend to the Vice President
of Academic Affairs and to the President of the University a reduction of
the number of graduate program concentrations where less than an average
of 3 master’s degree diplomas or teaching certificates have been awarded
over the past 5 years; and further
RESOLVED, That if any of the academic deans, upon consultation with
his/her respective chairpersons and faculty members, is desirous of keeping
a master’s program, concentration, or certificate program that graduates
fewer than 3 individuals annually, then a detailed justification outlining
that the graduates will matriculate in doctoral or advanced professional
programs or career promotion in the workforce must be presented, certifying
that the selected program will graduate 3 or more students within the next
2 years; and further
RESOLVED, That the President will submit to the Board of Trustees
a list of deleted master’s and/or certificate programs by April 2005, with
submission of a second list of deleted master’s and/or certificate programs
by April 2006; and further
RESOLVED, That it is the intent of the Board of Trustees to reduce
the number of master’s and/or certificate programs by at least 15% by the
end of April 2006.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 23
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.
ESTABLISHING THE NUMBER OF CREDITS FOR
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GRADUATION IN ANY UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAM
WHEREAS, It has been more than 10 years since Lincoln University has
undertaken a serious review of its curriculum offerings; and
WHEREAS, The number of course requirements has increased in many major
and minor programs during the past 10 years; and
WHEREAS, The total number of credits required to graduate from Lincoln
University has increased as a result of required course increases in majors
and minors; and
WHEREAS, The increase in the number of course requirements has lengthened
the time of graduation, resulting in an increase in the cost of education
for Lincoln University students; and
WHEREAS, The average semester student load taken by a student is 15
semester credits; and
WHEREAS, A significant number of students (approximately one-third
of entering freshmen) must take one or more developmental courses; and
WHEREAS, It is necessary to re-examine the curriculum requirements
for all majors, minors and the core curriculum; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the faculty working with the department chairs, academic
deans, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs, will submit recommendations
to the President for all established majors—reducing the University curriculum
to a total of 124- semester credits for graduation; and further
RESOLVED, That developmental courses will not count toward the 124-semester
credit total required for graduation; and further
RESOLVED, That the President shall submit a report to the Board of
Trustees by December 2005, indicating that the total credits for graduation
for all majors have been reduced to 124-semester credits; and further
RESOLVED, That the effective date for implementation of the 124-credit
requirement is the Fall 2006 entering freshman class.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 22
Oppose:
Abstain: 1 (Warr)
Motion carried.
ESTABLISHING A 4.00 GRADING SYSTEM AND
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RAISING REQUIREMENTS FOR GRADUATION WITH HONORS
WHEREAS, Lincoln University has used a grading system that gives an
A+ or establishes a 4.30 maximum grade for a course for many years; and
WHEREAS, Much discussion has been generated around the issue of grade
inflation and the 4.30 (A+) maximum course grade contributing to a significant
number of students graduating with cum, magna and summa cum laude; and
WHEREAS, Students with the present final cumulative average of 3.30
to 3.59 graduate cum laude; 3.60 to 3.79 graduate magna cum laude, and 3.80
and higher graduate summa cum laude; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees is desirous of bringing Lincoln University’s
grading system in line with most of the grading systems of present universities;
now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the maximum course grade be an A (4.00) at Lincoln
University; and further
RESOLVED, That the minimum cum laude average be changed from 3.30
to 3.40; and further
RESOLVED, That this Resolution shall be implemented with the giving
of the “A” grade for the Fall Semester 2005, and establishment of honor categories
for the May 2006 graduates from the University; and further
RESOLVED, That a report on the number of honor graduates be provided
to the Board of Trustees at the September meeting of the Board.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 23
Oppose:
Abstain:
Motion carried unanimously.
ESTABLISHING THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
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DISTINGUISHED FACULTY AWARDS
WHEREAS, The President and the Board of Trustees is desirous of celebrating
the accomplishments of faculty members who have distinguished themselves
during the academic year; and
WHEREAS, The major tenet for service for faculty members at Lincoln
University is defined in three categories: teaching, research and service;
and
WHEREAS, The recognition of faculty members who perform in an outstanding
manner in teaching, research and service in a given year, not withstanding
the requirements for promotion or tenure, should be recognized; and
WHEREAS, The recognition of outstanding faculty performance during
a given year provides a vehicle for chronicling the accomplishments of the
specific faculty member; now, therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees establishes three Distinguished
Faculty Awards that will be given at Commencement; and further
RESOLVED, That the awards will be named as follows:
- The Henry G. Cornwell Distinguished Teaching Award
- The Hildrus A. Poindexter Distinguished Research Award
- The Soraya M. Coley Distinguished Service Award
RESOLVED, That each award will carry an honorarium of $2000 and each
awardee will be approved by the President and will not necessarily be given
each year; and further
RESOLVED, That a faculty committee will be appointed by the President
to establish a set of measurable criteria that will be recommended to the
President for approval for each award; and further
RESOLVED, That the first awards will be available for faculty members
at the May 2006 Commencement.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
A friendly amendment was offered to remove “and will not necessarily be given
each year.”
Favor: 5
Oppose: 17
Abstain: 1
Motion defeated.
Chairman Gihan then offered the resolution as presented.
Favor: 22
Oppose:
Abstain: 1 (Woolley-Roy)
Motion carried.
READING EXAMINATION REQUIREMENT
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PRIOR TO GRADUATING FROM LINCOLN UNIVERSITY
WHEREAS, Demonstrating a proficiency in reading is a major determinant
in the success of any individual in a global society; and
WHEREAS, The ability to read and comprehend is a basic building block
for life, leisure, and employment; and
WHEREAS, The University needs to pay particular attention to developing
reading skills, and implement a program that encourages and enhances reading
skills; and
WHEREAS, At least one-third of all entering college freshmen require
additional skill development in either reading, writing or mathematics; and
WHEREAS, Reading comprehension is every faculty member’s responsibility;
and
WHEREAS, Lincoln University should develop a list of required reading
texts for all students that reflects the liberal arts, sciences-based core
curriculum; and
WHEREAS, It is in the best interest of graduating students from Lincoln
University to demonstrate proficiency in reading before graduation; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That Lincoln University faculty will develop a list of required
reading texts for all students that reflects the liberal arts, sciences-based
core curriculum; and further
RESOLVED, That prior to an undergraduate graduating from Lincoln University,
the undergraduate student must demonstrate proficiency in reading by earning
a pass grade on a reading examination taken within a specified time, under
controlled conditions. This examination will be created, monitored,
and established by Lincoln University professionals in reading and be a requirement
for graduation; and further
RESOLVED, That the reading examination will be implemented for the
incoming class of Fall 2005 with the administering of the first examination
no later than April 30, 2007.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 19
Oppose: 2 (Knox, Warr)
Abstain: 2 (Taylor, Hoff)
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Chairman Gihan convened Executive Session. The open Board meeting resumed
after thirty minutes.
BUSINESS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Mr. Donn G. Scott, Chair, Business Affairs Committee, offered the following
resolution for Board approval:
SALARY ADJUSTMENT FOR
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PRESIDENT IVORY V. NELSON
WHEREAS, Due to faculty negotiations, and at the behest of the President,
his compensation/benefits package was left unaddressed until the completion
of said negotiations; and
WHEREAS, The compensation/benefits package has not been addressed
since August 15, 2002; and
WHEREAS, The President’s current salary since it was last adjusted
in 2002, totaled $168,561.92 excluding benefits; and
WHEREAS, In order to maintain current compensation trends amongst
comparable institutions of higher learning, the Board has determined it appropriate
to adjust the President’s current salary by approximately 17.5 percent; now,
therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees authorizes an increase of 17.5
percent or $198,000 to become effective immediately; and further
RESOLVED, That the adjustments to the President’s salary may be revisited
by the Business Affairs Committee at any time to determine the appropriateness
of said increase.
The motion was properly moved and seconded.
Favor: 21
Oppose:
Abstain: 2 (Nelson, Larkin)
Motion carried.
There being no further business, Chairman Gihan adjourned the meeting at
1:10 p.m.