r i 10238 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY December 11,. 1987 The Trustee Policy Committee and the Trustee Finance Committee meetings were held in the Lincoln Room of the Kellogg Center beginning at 9:00 a.m. on Friday, December 11, 1987. The minutes of the committee meetings are on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. The meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by President John DiBiaggio at 1:20 p.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building. Trustees present were: Malcolm G. Dade, Jr., Joel Ferguson, Lawrence D. Owen, Dean Pridgeon, Thomas R.eed, Barbara J. Sawyer, Kathy Wilbur, and Patrick J. Wilson. University officers present included: President DiBiaggio, Provost Scott, Vice Presidents Cantlon, Dickinson, Kurz, Schonbein, Turner, and Wilkinson, Senior Consultant Breslin, and Acting Secretary Davis. Faculty Liaison representatives present were: Professors Briedis, Silverman, and Simon. Student Liaison representatives present were: Barker, Brown, Laginess, and Selke. All actions taken were by unanimous vote of the Trustees present, unless otherwise noted. 1. On a motion by Mr. Dade, supported by Mr. Owen, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the proposed agenda. 2. On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Ms. Sawyer, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the Board Minutes of the meeting of October 30, 1987. Trustee GPA Awards Fall Term 1987 Public Comments 3. President DiBiaggio and Chairperson Dade recognized and congratulated Timothy M. Farmer and Virginia Schrand as student recipients of the Trustee GPA Awards for Fall Term 1987. Award recipients Peter Larrowe and Linda A. Theisen were unable to be present. A letter of appreciation was received from Mr. Peter Larrowe who regretted he was unable to attend because of a prior commitment. 4. The following persons addressed the Board of Trustees. A. Mr. William Trevarthen, Chairperson of the Michigan Festival Board of Directors, thanked the University community for hosting and participating in the Michigan Festival. He reported the campus provided many intimate settings for the performers which gave a special quality to the Festival. The event was an immense success that met the goals set by the originators of the Festival. Mr. Trevarthen introduced the Festival Board members who were present: Ms. Carol Conn, Dr. Kurt Dewhurst, Ms. Joan Hunault, Mr. Mark Johnson, Mr. Alan Suits, and Ms. Judith Taran. The Honorable Joan Hunault, Mayor of the City of East Lansing, stated that the Michigan Festival has energized the community and demonstrated incredible cooperation in the community and region. Mayor Hunault said the city is very proud to be a part of the cooperative effort that showcased to the citizens of the State of Michigan what a fine campus and university community we have in East Lansing. Dr. C. Kurt Dewhurst, Festival Board member and Co-Director of the Folklife Festival, commented that the Michigan Festival was a wonderful opportunity for involvement of the University and he thanked the members of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Officers, and members of the University Festival Committee for their support. Dr. Dewhurst indicated hope for an ever- expanding festival and that the sesquicentennial year will be remembered as the year it all began. B. Ms. LeAnn Slicer, President of the Clerical-Technical Union, reported that CTU employees have been encouraged to support the endeavors of the University and community and, in turn, they would like to have recognition and assurance of the University's support of and commitment to a team effort demonstrated by economic justice and contractual obligations. 10239 Public Comments cont. President's Report December 11, 1987 C. Dr. Bobby M. Mitchell, Sr., reviewed and discussed incidents related to his candidacy and campaign for membership on the East Lansing City Council. Dr. Mitchell thanked the Board of Trustees for providing him an opportunity to present his position and he wished the University well on New Year's Day in California. 5. The report of President DiBiaggio included the following. A. President DiBiaggio reported that a draft of the report of the Council to Review Undergraduate Education (CRUE) was released to Deans/Directors, and Chairpersons, various governance groups, the Board of Trustees, and the Executive Advisory Council and will be available to the entire University community next week. The last major review of undergraduate education at Michigan State was conducted in 1967, and the administration felt strongly and received Board support that it was time for another review. Beginning in June 1987, the council, co-chaired by Professors Jenny Bond, Richard Phillips, and Linda Wagner-Martin, has worked intensely to produce a draft report. Following input from faculty, staff, and students, the report is expected to be completed in Spring term, 1988. Implementation of the report will allow the University to maintain the leadership position it has earned as having one of the most creative and responsive undergraduate programs of any major university in the nation. B. The President's State of the University Address and Awards Convocation will be held February 8, 1988, at 3:30 p.m. in the Great Hall of the Wharton Center. President DiBiaggio encouraged as many Trustees as possible to attend this afternoon event in recognition of distinguished faculty members. C. A President's Round Table series has been established which will bring together a small number of legislators with a member of the faculty to engage in dialogue of issues of current interest. The first series featuring Dr. John Hazard, Professor of Marketing and Transportation Administration, was held at Cowles House on November 18. Dr. Hazard discussed Michigan's international economic potentials and problems as well as the issue of competitiveness and importance of the State in international trade. The legislators felt that it was a positive experience that should be continued and expanded. D. President DiBiaggio commented that Michigan State won the Big Ten Championship in football and is Pasadena bound. He thanked Dr. Webb, Mr. Wilkinson, Dr. Davis, Mr. Dickinson, and all others who have supported the University in planning this event. E. An agenda item for consideration of the Board of Trustees is the acceptance of a gift from the Americana Foundation of the Tollgate Farm. The Tollgate Farm is 49 acres of valuable property in the vicinity of Novi. President DiBiaggio introduced Vice Provost and Dean James H. Anderson who said he was honored and pleased to have an opportunity to participate in this significant event. Dean Anderson introduced Mr. Jack Barnes, Ms. Barbara Livy, Mr. Ernie Morris, Mr. Tom Ranger, and Mr. Jonathan Thomas, Board members of the Americana Foundation which was created by Adolph and Ida Meyer. Mr. Meyer was a successful industrialist, entrepreneur, and businessman with an appreciation of the land and a concern that future generations share this understanding. Several persons were introduced who were an influential part in the development of the proposal to the Americana Foundation which outlined the plans and aspirations for the use of the Tollgate Farm: Mr. Michael Tate, Assistant Director of Extension for 4H Youth Programs, Mr. Tom Snyder, Extension 4H Agent, Mr. Donald Jost, Director of the 4H Foundation, and Ms. Naomi Revzin, Director of Foundation work within the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. Dean Anderson also thanked Dr. Charles Webb who interacted with Mr. Meyer over a number of years prior to Dean Anderson's coming to Michigan State, and Vice President Roger Wilkinson and Assistant Vice President Stephen Terry for their assistance in working with Mr. and Mrs. Meyer. I I I I I I 1 1 10240 President's Comments cont. December 11, 1987 Mr. Michael Tate commented that this is a truly historic occasion as nowhere in 4H, in any state in.this country, does such a partnership exist as will be between the Americana Foundation and Michigan State University. He expressed appreciation for the support of the Board of Trustees, the Executive Officers, and the entire University community for the 4H Youth Program in Michigan. The Tollgate Farm will provide learning opportunities in nature and agriculture for young people and 4H is in the best position to deal with issues and concerns of young people in a preventative mode preparing the leaders of tomorrow in a proactive, positive way. Michigan State is proud and happy to have this opportunity. Mr. Tom Snyder presented slides of the property which consists of 49 acres, a 3-acre pond, and a number of farm buildings that have been maintained and preserved in pristine condition. The site lends itself to a myriad of methods and opportunities for educating young people about the land and environment. Tollgate Farm provides a setting where people from urban as well as rural areas can meet on a common ground to learn more about themselves and each other. Mr. Snyder also presented a six-project, multi-image slide program of Michigan 4H. President DiBiaggio stated the presentation was excellent. The Tollgate Farm is truly an extraordinary gift and the members of the Americana Foundation deserve the UniversityTs heartfelt thanks and deepest gratitude. Michigan State has a commitment to an urban 4H program and the property will be used in an appropriate way to fulfill the wishes of the Meyer family. This gift will not only assist the 4H program and the College of Agriculture, but will also serve as a catalyst for the Capital Campaign of the University. The President said he is deeply honored to be associated with the Americana Foundation. Personnel Actions On a motion by Ms. Wilbur, supported by Mr. Owen, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the following personnel actions. Faculty Promotions; and Tenure ; Recommendations ; Faculty Promotions and Tenure Recommendations A. Most of the recommendations for faculty members whose current probationary appointments in the tenure system end on August 31, 1988, were made at the Board meeting on June 12, 1987. The faculty members named below are those for whom tenure action was delayed last spring upon recommendation of the college. The following actions are recommended by the Departmental Chairpersons, the Deans, and the Provost in accordance with the tenure rules. The following promotions or reappointments which include the award of tenure, are recommended to be effective January 1, 1988. 1. Ulibarri, V. Dianne, promotion to Associate Professor, School of Health Education, Counseling Psychology and Human Performance, College of Education. 2. Anderson, William A., reappointment as Associate Professor, Office of Medical Education Research and Development and Dean's Office, College of Human Medicine. 3. Hassouna, Houria I., reappointment as Associate Professor, Department of Medicine, College of Human Medicine. 4. Smith, Robert C, reappointment as Associate Professor, Departments of Medicine and Psychiatry, College of Human Medicine. B. The following action for an individual with a probationary end date of December 15, 1987, is recommended by the Departmental Chairperson, the Dean, and the Provost in accordance with the tenure rules. 1. Ohlrogge, John B., reappointment as Associate Professor with tenure, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology, Colleges of Natural Science and Agriculture and Natural Resources. Gift, Grant and Contract Report On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Reed, the BOARD VOTED to approve the Gift, Grant and Contract Report, for the period of October 5, 1987, through November 13, 1987, with a total value of $10,490,842.22. A copy of the report, Agenda Attachment D, is attached to the file copy of the Board Agenda. 8. Mr. Owen, Chairperson of the Trustee Finance Committee, presented the report and recommendations of the Committee. December 11, 1987 A. On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Ms. Sawyer, the BOARD VOTED to approve a contract in the amount of $17,893,000 be awarded to The Christman Company of Lansing, Michigan, and that a budget in the amount of $34,500,000 be established for construction of an addition to the Engineering Building. B. On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Reed, the BOARD VOTED to approve a contract in the amount of $297,433 be awarded to Pontiac Glass, Inc., of Pontiac, Michigan, and that a budget in the amount of $352,000 be established for replacement of windows in Spartan Village. C. On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Ms. Sawyer, the BOARD VOTED to approve the purchase of approximately 30.5 acres adjoining the Trevor Nichols Research Complex. Terms are $28,400 cash. Funds to purchase the property will be from the land acquisitions account. D. On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Ms. Wilbur, the BOARD VOTED to approve the acceptance of a gift of 17 acres and a field research building from the Michigan Potato Industry Commission with an estimated value of $35,700. E. On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Reed, the BOARD VOTED to approve the acceptance of a gift from the Americana Foundation of approximately 49 acres in Novi, Michigan, including a house, three barns, garages and a kennel, and known as Tollgate Farm, and that construction of facilities on the site be financed through an interest free internal loan not to exceed $2.4 million to be repaid from annual gifts from the Americana Foundation. 10241 Trustee Finance Commi ttee Addition to Engineering Bldg. Replacement of Windows in Spartan Vi1lage Purchase of property adjoining Trevor Nichols Research Complex Acceptance of 17 acres and field research building Acceptance of Tollgate Farm from Americana Foundation 9. Mr. Wilson, Chairperson of the Trustee Policy Committee, presented the report and recommendations of the Committee. Trustee Policy Committee A. Mr. Wilson thanked Dr. Moses Turner, Vice President of Student Affairs and Services, for the presentation of a comprehensive annual report. B. On a motion by Mr. Wilson, supported by Mr. Reed, the BOARD VOTED to MSU Ordinances approve MSU Ordinances 19.01 and 49.01 regarding Hunting, Fishing, and Trapping on University property. C. On a motion by Mr. Wilson, supported by Mr. Reed, the BOARD VOTED to approve an amendment to the University Bylaws for Academic Governance, section 3.5.2.2.1. D. On a motion by Mr. Wilson, supported by Ms. Wilbur, the BOARD VOTED to name the MSU Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Facility the Max T. Rogers MSTJ/NMR Facility. 10. The report of Chairperson Dade included the following items. Amendment to Bylaws for Academic Governance Naming of Max T Rogers MSU/NMR Facility Chai rperson!s Report A. Chairperson Dade reminded Trustees to mark their calendars for March 14-16, 1988, the date of the annual Association of Governing Boards meeting to be held in Washington, D. C. B. Ms. Wilbur reported that, as MSU liaison to the Big Ten Association of Governing Boards, she attended a planning meeting in Chicago for the Big Ten Governing Boards Conference to be held at The University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign campus, on June 26-27, 1988. C. Mr. Wilson thanked President DiBiaggio, officers of the University, and faculty for the first term of the year. The amount of energy, intellect, and effort is evident. In talking with students and faculty there is significant enthusiasm. 11. The meeting was adjourned. I I I r DiBiaggio Mary l£eJD^£s, Ph.D. Acting Secretary