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MINUTES OF THE MEETING 
OF THE 
BOARD OF TRUSTEES 
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY 

October 14, 1988 

The Trustee Policy Committee and the Trustee Finance Committee meetings were held 
in the Lincoln Room of the Kellogg Center beginning at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, 
October 14,' 1988..  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 1:15 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 Reed, Barbara J. Sawyer, Kathy Wilbur, and Patrick J. Wilson. 

University officers present included:  President DiBiaggio, Provost Scott, 
Secretary Davis, and Vice Presidents Cantlon, Dickinson, Kurz, Schonbein, Turner, 
and Wilkinson.  Faculty Liaison representatives present were:  Professors Fox and 
Simon.  Student Liaison representatives present were:  Bowman, Koh, Kartell, and 
Robb. 

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. Reed, supported by Mr. Dade, THE BOARD VOTED to approve 

the Board Minutes of the meeting of July 30, 1988. 

Public 
Participation 

3.  The following individuals addressed the Board of Trustees. 

A.  Ms. S. LeAnn Slicer, President of the Clerical-Technical Union, addressed 

the Board regarding the relationship between the CTU membership and the 
administration and its effect on the labor relations process and 
negotiations at the University. 

B.  Mr. Dennis Liebold, a graduate of Michigan State, expressed his concerns 

related to the location of parking provided for handicappers attending 
football games and accessibility to the stadium. 

President1s 
Report 

4.  The report of President DiBiaggio included the following. 

A.  President DiBiaggio reported on the Renaissance of Lifelong Education 

and Rededication Ceremony held that morning at The Kellogg Center.  The 
ceremony included the announcement of a $10.2 million grant from the 
Kellogg Foundation to support the Lifelong Education initiative and for 
completion of the Kellogg Center renovation.  The ribbon cutting ceremony 
rededicated the facility to lifelong learning at the University.  The 
President expressed his appreciation to the Kellogg Foundation and, 
in particular, to Dr. Russell Mawby for generous contributions to 
the University over many years. 

B.  President DiBiaggio commented on scheduled events and activities that 

have occurred related to the beginning of the school year. The new student 
Convocation, held on September 18, is a positive addition and was well 
attended by a representation of the freshman class.  The total number of 
students enrolled this fall is 42,695, with 17,953 students living in the 
University's residence halls.  The student body has approximately equal 
numbers of men and women.  The President reported on the profile of the 
freshman class and the minority enrollment at the University. 

C.  Approximately 300,000 persons attended the Michigan Festival held on the 
Michigan State campus and in East Lansing, August 19-28, 1988.  More 
than 700 artists and performers participated in the Festival which is 
the largest festival of performing and visual arts held in Michigan. 

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D.  President DiBiaggio stated that he had the pleasure of speaking at the 

inauguration of President James Duderstadt of the University of Michigan. 
Dr. Duderstadt emphasized the partnership between the University of 
Michigan and Michigan State University and pledged to work closely 
together to advance the quality and excellence of both universities, 

E.  President DiBiaggio commented about his recent travel to China and Korea 
with Trustee and Mrs. Wilson, Dr. and Mrs. Smuckler, Dr. Cohen, and 
Dr. Tucker.  The President reaffirmed the importance of international 
travel and the significance of participation by the Trustees. 

Mr. Patrick Wilson commented about his observations and experiences while 
visiting educational institutions and meeting with alumni in China and 
Korea.  Likewise, he stressed the importance of Michigan State's presence 
in international programs.  As a consequence of his experiences, Mr. Wilson 
is convinced that trustee travel within appropriate guidelines to observe 
and participate firsthand is an essential element of trusteeship in order 
to be equipped to influence the focus and the degree of commitment 
appropriate for the University. 

5.  On a motion by Mr. Reed, supported by Ms. Sawyer, THE BOARD VOTED to approve 

the following personnel actions. 

A.  Appointments 

• 1-.  Lamm, Patricia K., AY-Associate Professor, Department of 

Mathematics, $50,000, with Tenure, effective September 1, 1988. 

2.  Parker, Thomas H., AY-Associate Professor, Department of 

Mathematics, $48,000, with Tenure, effective September 1, 1988. 

3.  Votruba, James C,  AN-Assistant Provost for Lifelong Education 
Programs; Professor, Department of Educational Administration, 
$91,000, with Tenure, effective July 1, 1989. 

Dr. Scott commented on the appointment of Dr. James Votruba and stated that 
much of Dr. Votruba*s career has been devoted to developing a vision of the 
lifelong university.  In the early 1970s, while a student at Michigan State 
University, Dr. Votruba served on a task force which developed institutional 
strategies for turning a vision into reality. 

Dr. James Votruba expressed his pleasure to return to Michigan State 
University.  He stated that interest in the lifelong university has moved 
his career and the vision of lifelong education is more compelling today 
than ever before.  Dr. Votruba stated he views lifelong education as 
enhancing the University's instruction and research ambition.  Michigan 
State has been a university of great ambition; this is an ambitious, 
but achievable task. 

B.  Other Personnel Actions 

It is recommended that the executive management position entitled 
Vice President for Administration and Public Affairs be retitled 
Vice President for Governmental Affairs, effective November 1, 1988. 

It should be noted that the title change more accurately reflects the 
assignment of responsibilities for state and federal relations which 
were previously assigned to the Senior Consultant to the President 
for State and Public Affairs. 

1.  Guyer, Gordon E., AN-Vice President for Governmental Affairs and 

Professor Emeritus, Office of the Vice President for Governmental 
Affairs', $93,600, Executive Management, effective November 1, 
1988. 

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Other  Personnel 
Actions 

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President DiBiaggio commented about the reorganization of the office of 
the Senior Consultant to the President for State, Federal, and Public 
Affairs and spoke of Mr. Breslinfs accomplishments in relationships 
with State government and his achievements with capital improvements 
on the campus*  The President paid tribute to Mr, BreslinTs dedication, 
commitment, and courage.  President DiBiaggio then remarked about his 
recommendation of the appointment of Dr. Gordon Guyer as someone who 
will serve as the coordinator and administrator of state and federal 
relations, someone who has government experience, knows the University 
well, and is respected by both political parties.  Since announcing 
the pending appointment of Dr. Guyer, positive commeifts have been 
received from members of the legislature, the executive branch of 
both political parties, and a number of private citizens who believe 
that Dr. Guyer is the right person for the position at this time. 

Gift, Grant and 
Contract Report 

On a motion by Mr. Pridgeon, supported by Mr. Reed, the BOARD VOTED to 
approve the Gift, Grant and Contract Report, for the period July 4, 1988, 
through September 16, 1988, with a total value of $39,826,744.30.  A copy 
of the report, Agenda Attachment D, is attached to the file copy of the 
Board Agenda. 

Dr. CantIon presented the annual report on Gifts, Grants and Contracts and 
an overview of the past year's activities.  Dr. Cantlon stated that the 
University must be cognizant that healthy arts and humanities are essential 
if the University is to continue to successfully recruit and retain scientists 
and engineers and to graduate men and women who truly understand all cultures 
with which this country will spend its future.  The University needs to build 
a stronger partnership between the social sciences and the applied related 
areas in the arts and the humanities and their related areas as the 
traditional economic development mission is addressed. 

President DiBiaggio commented that the annual report reflects the efforts of 
the University's faculty and the ability to attract support from agencies 
from across the country, but that the report is also reflective of the 
leadership Dr. Cantlon has given to graduate studies and research at 
Michigan State. 

Trustee Policy 
Committee 

Ms. Wilbur, Vice Chairperson of the Trustee Policy Committee, presented the 
report and recommendation of the Committee. 

Amendment to 
Bylaws for Academic 
• 
Governance 

On a motion by Mr, Owen, supported by Mr. Dade, the BOARD VOTED to 
approve the amendment to the University Bylaws for Academic Governance, 
Section 3.1.2.1. which reads:  "The Senate shall act on all amendments 
to the Bylaws for Academic Governance submitted by Academic Council11 
to be changed to read "The Senate shall act on amendments to the 
Bylaws for Academic Governance referred to it by Academic Council." 

B.  Ms. Wilbur reported that Dr. David Scott presented enrollment and 

enrollment management information at the morning committee meeting 
which included a broad historical review of enrollment trends.  Dr. 
Scott commented on characteristics of the entering freshman class, 
noting increases in diversity and quality.  He reported an increase 
in both the numbers and proportions of minority students and focused 
on minority enrollment trends. 

Trustee Finance 
Commi ttee 

Mr. Owen, Chairperson of the Trustee Finance Committee, presented the 
report and recommendations of the Committee. 

Bids and Contracts! 

Engineering Bldg. 
Decommissioning 
Triga Reactor 

Kellogg Center 
Parking Structure 
Bid for Precast 
Concrete 

On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Dade, THE BOARD VOTED to 
approve the Bid and Contract recommendations of the committee. 

A contract in the amount of $339,643 be awarded to Chem-Nuclear 
Systems of Columbia, South Carolina, and that a budget in the 
amount of $438,000 be established for the project entitled: 
Engineering Building - Decommissioning Triga Reactor. 

2.  A contract in the amount of $2,147,014 be awarded to 

Pre-Con/Schokbeton, Inc., of Kalamazoo, Michigan, for the 
project entitled:  Kellogg Center Parking Structure - Bid 
Package No. 1, Precast Concrete. 

3.  A contract in the amount of $404,400 be awarded to Kares Construction 
of Lansing, Michigan, and that a budget in the amount of $524,000 
be established for the project entitled:  Stores Building No. 1 -
Alterations for University Printing. 

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Committee 

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B.  On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Reed, THE BOARD VOTED to approve 
the acceptance of the audited financial statements for the year ended 
June 30, 1988. 

\ Acceptance  of 
[ A u d i t ed  F i n a n c i al 
!Statements 

C.  On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Dade, the BOARD VOTED to 

approve the adoption ofthe  1988-89 operating budgets for the University 
General Fund, the Agricultural Experiment Station, the Cooperative 
Extension Service, and Intercollegiate Athletics. 

j A d o p t i on  of  1988-89 
[ O p e r a t i ng  Budgets 

D.  On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Ms. Sawyer, the BOARD VOTED to 

approve the adoption of the 1989-90 Budget Request Guidelines, including 
operating and capital outlay needs, for the University General Fund, the 
Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Cooperative Extension Service. 

•j Adotpion  of  1989-90 
j Budget  Request 
j  Guide!ines 

E.  On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Reed, the BOARD VOTED to approve 
that the Investment Policy (01-07-01) be revised to reflect the involvement 
of the Trustee Finance Committee and the role of the investment consultant 
and that the Statement of Investment Objectives be revised to reflect 
the recent restructuring of the investment portfolio. 

Revision  of 
Investment  P o l i cy 

I  Resolution 
]amending  T r u st 
jAgreement  f or  1985 
[Student  Fee  Revenue 
IBonds 

Establishment of 
Feline Health 
Endowment Fund 

Chairperson!s 
Report 

F.  On  a  motion  by  Mr.  Owen,  supported  by  Ms.  Sawyer, 

approve  the  a d o p t i on  of  a  r e s o l u t i on  amending  t he  Trust  Agreement 
t he  1985  S e r i es  B  and  C  Student  Fee  Revenue  Bonds  to  permit 
of  unexpended  bond  proceeds  in  c e r t a in  t ax  exempt 

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investment 

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G.  On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Reed, the BOARD VOTED to 

approve the establishment of the Feline Health Endowment Fund in the 
College of Veterinary Medicine and the Alumni Sponsored Services as 
funds functioning as an endowment. 

9.  The report of the Chairperson included the following items. 

A.  Chairperson Dade introduced Board of Trustee candidates Mr. Edward 

Liebler and Ms. Barbara Rom. 

B.  Mr. Dade commented that the University has reached the milestone of 

the halfway mark in the Capital Campaign. 

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The meeting was adjourned. 

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JttXL  DiBiaggio 
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Marylee Davi 
Secretary 

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