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

February  3, 1989

The Trustee Policy Committee and  the Trustee Finance Committee meetings were
held  in the Lincoln Room of the Kellogg Center beginning at 8:45  a.m.  on
Friday, February  3, 1989.  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, Robert E. Weiss, and Kathy Wilbur.

University officers present  included:  President DiBiaggio, Provost Scott,
Secretary Davis, and Vice Presidents CantIon, Kurz, Schonbein, Turner, and
Wilkinson.  Faculty Liaison representative present was:  Professor  Silvennan.
Student Liaison representatives present were:  Koh, Martell, 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 Ms. Sawyer, THE BOARD VOTED to

approve the proposed  agenda.

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

approve the Board Minutes of the meeting of December  2, 1988.

3.  The following  individuals addressed  the Board  of Trustees*

Public
Participation

A.  Mr. Robert William Helbig, MSU student and Managing Editor

of The State News, commented  regarding his  State News article
reporting on the University^discontinuance  of supplying
pencils  to students during examinations.

B.  Dr. James R. Anderson, Professor of Humanities, presented  Board
members with a packet of documents pertaining  to his view of
the heritage  and prospects for General Education at Michigan
State.  As curricular decisions are made, Professor Anderson
requested  that  the Board maintain a vigilance and an active
oversight in the mission of the University.

C.  Mr. Carl Bruch and Mr. James Garland, students and members of

Project Recycle, presented petitions containing  student, faculty,
and staff signatures  supporting a University Recycling Program.
Mr.  Bruch and Mr. Garland  encouraged  the University  to apply for
funds available  through Proposal C for the establishment and
implementation of a campuswide recycling program.

4.  The report of President DiBiaggio  included  the following.

President's
Report

A.  Following an introduction by  the President, Vice President

Gordon Guyer commented  on the progress and plans of the Office
of Governmental Affairs in representing  the University  in regard
to funding and legislation.  Dr. Guyer stated that  substantive
progress has been made in developing partnerships while working
towards increased visibility and resources  for the University.

B.  President DiBiaggio reported  the University has negotiated

agreements with all seven of the collective bargaining  agents
with whom it was bargaining new contracts starting  in 1988.
Six of the agreements have been ratified  and are in the process
of implementation.  The remaining agreement  is subject to
ratification by its membership  in the near future.

Representatives  of the employee groups and  the bargaining  teams
were commended by the President for laying  the foundation for
a new era of cooperation between employee representatives  and
the administration.

The classification  study of the University's administrative,
professional, clerical and  technical positions has been completed.

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Report
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Trustee GPA
Awards

February  3, 1989

Co  By the end of this fiscal year, the University expects to exceed  $100
million in commitments  to nMSU 2000," the first major, University-wide
Capital Campaign•

D.  The names of the student recipients of the Trustee GPA Awards for

Winter Term  1989, were announced as follows:  Kathy N. Wright, Cecilia
Soke Han Ho, Linda R. Doorenbos, and Heather J.  Spafford.  Award  checks
will be presented  to the students at the March  11 commencement  ceremony,

E.  Faculty members and deans were recognized by President DiBiaggio for
their^cooperation in working with the administration  in implementing
the R  document.  The goal of the University  is to maintain quality
and excellence while working within available resources.

F.  President DiBiaggio commended Mr. William  Schonbein for his  contributions
to the development and growth of the Universityfs  clinical  activities
while serving as Vice President for Health Services and Facilities.

Human Health Programs have been reorganized  and expanded  to encompass
academic programs as well as clinical services, and  the President
complimented Mr. SchonbeinTs  leadership and management which has
ensured an orderly transition.

G.  Dr. Charles Webb and the Alumni Association  staff members were  commended

for the extraordinary  arrangements  of the Mazda Gator Bowl tour.

President DiBiaggio presented  a framed photograph  to Mr. Dade who he
identified  as a quintessential Spartan.

Personnel Actions

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

the following personnel actions.

Appointments

A.  Appointments

1)  Hegarty, Patrick V., AN-Professor, Department  of Food  Science

and Human Nutrition, $90,000, with Tenure, effective January  1,
1989.

Other Personnel
Actions

B.  Other Personnel Actions

1)  Austin, Sam M., AN-Professor and Co-Director, National

Superconducting  Cyclotron Laboratory; Department of Physics
and Astronomy, to change  title from Co-Director  to Director,
National  Superconducting  Cyclotron Laboratory  and for a
change in salary rate from $107,850 to $113,000, effective
February  1, 1989.

Dr.  Scott commented  that since  1985, Dr. Sam Austin has served
with Dr. Henry Blosser as co-directors of the Cyclotron Laboratory.
Dr.  Austin is a highly regarded  scientist and administrator with
a distinguished  record of scholarship  and service at the University.

2)  Sparks, Harvey V., AN-Professor and Chairperson, Department

of Physiology, to delete  title Chairperson, Department of
Physiology; to add title Vice Provost for Human Health
Programs; and for a change in salary rate from  $110,010
to $127,500, effective February  1, 1989.

Dr.  Scott introduced Dr. Harvey  Sparks as an outstanding  scientist,
physician, educator, and administrator, who  is an internationally
known expert on the regulation of blood  flow in the heart and muscles
during exercise.  As Vice Provost, Dr. Sparks will provide management
and  leadership  of the Universityfs human health programs.

Dr.  Sparks remarked  that he is honored  to have the opportunity to
lead  the human health programs at Michigan State and he thanked Mr.
William  Schonbein for assisting  in the transition period.  Dr.
Sparks stated his specific  objectives are coordinating  the efforts
of the three colleges and  the UniversityTs health care facilities
while attempting  to meet  the goals of R  .  Dr. Sparks commented
that his leadership philosophy  is devotion to the two issues of
people and quality.

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6.  On a motion by Mr. Dade, supported by Ms. Wilbur, the BOARD VOTED  to approve

the Gift, Grant and Contract Report, for the period November:7, 1988,
through January  6,  1989, with a total value of  $23,492,556.31.  A copy of
the report is attached  to the file copy of the Board Agenda in the Office
of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

7.  Ms. Wilbur, Vice Chairperson of the Trustee Policy Committee, presented  the

report and recommendation of the Committee.

A.  On a motion by Mr. Pridgeon, supported by Ms. Sawyer, the BOARD VOTED

to approve that the Monroe Farm be renamed  the University  Farms Service
Center.

B.  On a motion by Ms. Wilbur, supported by Mr. Pridgeon, the BOARD VOTED
to approve that one of the two television teaching studios in the
Department of Telecommunication be named  for Dr. Robert W. Schlater.

C.  Ms. Wilbur  commented  regarding  the importance  of the reports presented
to the Policy Committee on the Tuition Policy, Student Affairs and
Services, and the establishment  of a Center  for Microbial  Ecology.

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

and recommendations  of the Committee.

A.  On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Ms. Wilbur, the BOARD VOTED to
approve the Bid and Contract recommendations  of the committee:

1)  The bids be rejected  and the scope of work reviewed and rebid for

the project  entitled:  Campus - Replace Water Stills.

2)  A contract in the amount of $102,690 be awarded  to Moore  Trosper
Construction Company of Holt, Michigan, and that a budget in the
amount of $123,000 be established  for the project  entitled:
Communication Arts and Sciences Building  - Replace Movable
Partitions in Rooms  148 and 154.

3)  A contract in the amount of $243,850 be awarded  to Kares  Construction
Company of Lansing, Michigan, and that a budget in the amount of
$292,000 be established  for the project entitled:  Library -
Renovate Elevators  3 and 4.

4)  A contract in the amount of $208,600 be awarded  to Northern Window
Products, Inc., of Brighton, Michigan, and that a budget  in the
amount of $260,000 be established  for the project entitled:  Shaw
Hall - Window Replacement, Phase II.

B.  On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Ms. Sawyer, the BOARD VOTED to
approve the establishment  of the Estate of Mary Lewis as a fund
functioning  as an endowment.

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

approve  the revision of the Statement of Investment Objectives  for the
Pooled  Cash Fund to include obligations of savings banks and  savings
and loan associations as allowable investments.

D.  The Committee received  a report providing an Overview of the University
Investment Program prepared by the Office of Vice President  for Finance
and Operations.

Gift, Grant and
Contract Report

Trustee Policy
Committee

Renaming of
Monroe Farm to
Urn versi ty Fa rms
Service Center

Naming  of TV
Teaching Studio
for Dr, Robert W.
Schlater

Trustee Finance
Committee

Bids & Contracts

Reject bid for
project - Campus,
Replace Water
Stills
Replace Movable
Partitions  in Comm.
Arts Building

Renovate Elevators
in Library

Window Replacement
in Shaw Hall,
Phase I!

Establishment of
Estate of Mary
Lewis Fund

Approve Revision
of Statement of
Investment Objec-
tives for Pooled
Cash Fund

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

Chai rperson!s
Report

A.  Chairperson Dade commented  on statistics which appeared  in a recent
Detroit Free Press editorial on minority populations  in educational
institutions and employment situations.  Mr. Dade also remarked
about Proposals  42 and 48 and commended President DiBiaggio  for his
comments relative to Proposal 42.  Mr. Dade asked  the President,
Provost, officers of the University, senior faculty, and  student
leaders to provide leadership  to improve the MSU student body and
faculty by increasing  the number  of Blacks, Hispanics, Asians,
Native Americans, and all persons  of color.

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B.  Board members were encouraged by Mr. Dade to arrange  their  schedules
in order to attend  the Association of Governing Boards meeting,
March  18-21, 1989, in Boston.

C.  Mr. Dade requested an update of the University's benefits package and

how child care might  impact the package.  He also asked  for a review of
a University  child  care service and the cost to staff  if independent  of
being provided  as a benefit.

D.  Dr. Webb was commended  for the hospitality  and treatment received by

Trustees and guests at the Mazda Gator Bowl.

E.  Mr. Dade stated  that the Board of Trustees meeting  calendar  is a

planning document and subject  to change.

F.  On a motion by Mr. Dade, supported by Mr. Weiss, Mr. Owen was named
Chairperson of the Board of Trustees.  On a motion by Mr. Owen,
supported by Mr. Weiss, Ms. Wilbur was named Vice Chairperson  of the
Board.

G.  Appreciation was extended  to Mr. Dade for his leadership  as Chairperson

of Board of Trustees.

H.  The motion for the Board  to meet in Closed  Session for the purpose of
considering material  exempt  from discussion or disclosure by State or
Federal  statute as is stipulated  in Section 8(h) of Michigan's Open
Meetings Law, Act No. 267, Public Acts of  1976, as amended, was
supported by Mr. Owen.  A Roll Call vote was  conducted.

10.  The meeting was adjourned.

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DiBiaggio

^nresident

Marylee^ Davi
Secretary

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