102S0 Trustee GPA Recipients Public Participation MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY June 9, 1989 The Trustee Finance Committee and the Trustee Policy Committee meetings were held on Friday, in the Lincoln Room of the Kellogg Center beginning at 9:00 a.m. June 9, 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 Cantlon, Dickinson, Guyer, Kurz, Turner, and Wilkinson. Faculty Liaison representatives present were: Professors Selke and Silverman. Student Liaison representatives present were: Bowman, Flynn, Martell, and Steinke. All actions taken were by unanimous vote of the Trustees present, unless otherwise noted, 1. On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Reed, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the proposed agenda. On a motion by Mr. Weiss, supported by Mr. Owen, the Board Minutes of the meeting of April 7, 1989. CHE BOARD VOTED to approve 3. President DiBiaggio and Chairperson Owen recognized and congratulated the student recipients of the Trustee GPA Awards for Spring Term 1989 as follows: Brian E. Kingsbury, Paul A. Slagh, and Robert L. Wagner. Award recipient Jackson R. Wagner was unable to be present. Each of the four recipients will graduate with a perfect 4.0 grade point average. 4. The following individuals addressed the Board of Trustees. A. Mr. James C, Schaper, a graduate student, presented the requests of the Student Council and the Council of Graduate Students to develop working plans for both a quarter system and a semester system, each with revised curricula, for consideration by the University community. B. Ms. Ann Peterson and Mr. James C. Schaper, graduate students, stated the priority issues of the COGS Graduate Welfare Committee pertinent to the compensation of graduate assistants as tuition waiver, stipend increase, and health insurance. They expressed eagerness to work cooperatively with the University administration and committees in developing programs which address these issues. President's Report 5. The report of the President included the following. A. B. Dr. Lauro F. Cavazos, U.S. Secretary of Education, was the speaker at the University's Convocation for graduating students held on June 9, where he received an honorary Doctor of Science degree. Student recipients of major national and international awards and the Board of Trustees GPA Award recipients were announced. Distinguished Alumni Awards were presented to three individuals. President DiBiaggio announced that 4,692 students are candidates for degrees at Spring Term commencements which began on June 3 and continue through June 10. Mr. Robert Stempel, President and Chief Operating Officer of General Motors and a graduate of MSU's Advanced Management Program of the College of Business, will receive an honorary Doctor of Laws degree and will be the featured speaker at the Graduate commencement on Saturday, June 10. Honorary degrees will also be presented to Dr. G. D. Hsiung and Dr. Franco Modigliani. I i i i i 10281 June 9, 1989 C. President DiBiaggio reported that several of the 50 MSU IDEA initiatives have been implemented and others are currently underway. The MSU IDEA represents a commitment to important attitudinal, economic, and structural changes within the University and excellence through diversity is becoming a reality at Michigan State. President's Report cont. D. 22, Michigan the K1200 On May Superconducting Cyclotron. Eminent scientists from around the world and other dignitaries attended and participated in a symposium and the inaugural ceremony which were held at the National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory, State officially inaugurated :E. •:.• President DiBiaggio remarked that he was pleased and proud to announce that grant and contract support for special research and training projects at the University reached a record high of $121,860,801 during the fiscal year ending in June. The amount is 13 percent greater than the 1986-87 record of $108 million. Dr. DiBiaggio commended Dr. John Cantlon and his staff, and saluted the faculty for their competitiveness in seeking funds. Research Excellence Funds received from the State of Michigan have significantly enhanced the Universityfs position by improving facilities and attracting key faculty. F. Eleven key accomplishments of the 1988-89 Yea^> were outlined by President DiBiaggio including the initiation of R , reorganization of the legislative office to become Governmental Affairs, development of the MSU IDEA, implementation of CRUE, strengthening Lifelong Education Programs, increasing enrollment of out-of-state students, conducting a review of graduate education and research studies, study of the academic calendar, elevation of the Cowles House Society to a new status as a Historic Preservation Society, and to continue the development and implementation of the recommendations regarding refining the governance system. The final item was the special announcement of the Capital Campaign having reached the $100 million mark in just over one year. Dr. DiBiaggio attributed the success to donors and to a professional and goal-oriented development staff. Dickinson, Vice President for Development, commented on the campaign and announced his retirement from the University at the end of the calendar year. President DiBiaggio commended Mr. Dickinson for expanding the development program income from $15.3 million in 1979 to $43.3 million last year. The outstanding staff and volunteer leadership of the Development Fund will assure a successful Capital Campaign and a solid program. Mr. Joseph E. 6. On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Weiss, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the following personnel actions. A. Appointments 1) Sniffen, Charles J., AN-Professor and Clinton L. Meadows Endowed Chair, Department of Animal Science, $95,000, with Tenure, effective May 1 5, 1989. B. Other Personnel Actions 1) Rubner, Michael, AN-Professor, James Madison College, to add title Faculty Grievance Official, Office of the Provost, and for a change in salary rate from $47,867 to $50,367, effective June 9, 1989. 2) Cantlon, John E., AN-Professor, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology; Vice President, Research and Graduate Studies; Dean, Graduate School, continuation as Vice President and Dean, effective July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1990. Pursuant to University policy and Board action, Vice President Cantlon would have relinquished his administrative duties as It is recommended that he continue the of July 1, 1989. administrative duties for the period specified above. Personnel Actions Appointments Other Personnel Actions C. A copy of the report of promotion or reappointment actions which include the award of Tenure is attached to the file copy of the Board Agenda in the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. Promotion or Reappointment with Tenure 1 1 I I I ±0282o Gift, Grant and Contract Report June 9, 1989 On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Mr. Reed, the BOARD VOTED to approve the Gift, Grant and Contract Report, for the period March 13, 1989 through May 12, 1989, with a total value of $19,475,396.28. 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. Trustee Finance Committee Ms. Sawyer, Chairperson of the Trustee Finance Committee, presented the reports and recommendations of the Committee. Bids & Contracts A. On a motion by Ms- Sawyer, supported by Mr. Dade, the BOARD VOTED to approve the Bid and Contract recommendations of the committee: Linton Hall - Electrical Substation Parking Ramp No. 1 Restoration Spartan Village Balcony Restoration Experiment Station Chatham - Heifer Barn 1) A contract in the amount of $300,000 be awarded to Grand River Construction, Inc., of Hudsonville, Michigan, and that a budget in the amount of $408,000 be established for the project entitled: Linton Hall - New Electrical Substation. 2) A contract in the amount of $218,071.85 be awarded to Western Waterproofing Company of Detroit, Michigan, and that a budget in the amount of $400,000 be established for the project entitled: Parking Ramp No. 1 - Restoration 1989. 3) A contract in the amount of $143,298 be awarded to William H.- Kelly Company of East Lansing, Michigan, and that a budget in the amount of $210,000 be established for the project entitled: Spartan Village - Balcony Restoration, Phase II. 4) A contract in the amount of $189,100 (Base Bid: $173,900 plus Alternate No. 1: $15,200) be awarded to Menze Construction Co., Inc., of Marquette, Michigan, and that a budget in the amount of $222,000 be established for the U. P. Experiment Station, Chatham - Heifer Barn. Appointment of Archi tect/Engi neers B. On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Mr. Reed, the BOARD VOTED to approve the appointment of architect/engineers as follows: Bi ologi cal Sci ence Laboratory 1) The appointment of Smith Hinchman & Grylls (SH&G) of Detroit, Michigan, as the Architect/Engineer for the proposed Biological Science Laboratory. Food Toxicology Center Appointment of Investment Managers Broadacre Advisors, Inc. RIMCO Production Co. W.P. Stewart & Co, inc. The Common Fund Establishment of Honors College Enrichment Fund College of Engi neeri ng Fund 2) The appointment of Harley Ellington Pierce Yee Associates (HEPY) of Southfield, Michigan, as the Architect/Engineer for the proposed Food Toxicology Center. C. On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Mr. Reed, the BOARD VOTED to approve investments currently managed by McCowan Associates and certain investments currently managed internally be redeployed through the appointment of: 1) Broadacre Advisors, Inc. as a real estate manager with an allocation of $2.5 million for the Broadacre Advisors Fund Limited Partnership. 2) RIMCO Production Co. as an oil and gas manager with an allocation of $4 million. 3) W. P. Stewart & Co., Inc. as an equity manager with an allocation of $20.5 million. 4) The Common Fund as a bond manager with an allocation of $20.5 million for the Common Fund for Domestic Bond Investments. D. On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Mr. Reed, the BOARD VOTED to approve the establishment of the Honors College Enrichment Fund as a fund functioning as an endowment. E. On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Mr. Owen, the BOARD VOTED to approve the designation of income in the fund functioning as an endowment in the College of Engineering be changed from academic chairs to a fund to match gifts to the college and for other programmatic needs in the college following established University policies and procedures. i • • i i I I I i F. G. ±0283 June 9, 1989 On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Mr. Owen, the BOARD VOTED to approve financing of the following projects from the General Fund during Fiscal Year 1988-89: Trustee Finance Committee The MSU IDEA Integrative Studies a. b. c. Handicapper Accommodations d. Drought Relief $250,000 300,000 100,000 108,000 On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Mr. Reed, the BOARD VOTED to adopt the interim budget which will permit the operation of the University at 1988-89 budget expenditure levels until the 1989-90 budgets have been established. This expenditure authorization will be as follows: University General Fund Agricultural Experiment Station Cooperative Extension Service Intercollegiate Athletics Program $354,286,000 25,327,250 28,891,793 10,970,000 Financing of Projects Adoption of interim Budget On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Mr. Owen, the BOARD VOTED to approve the contract with the East Lansing Public Schools for the period from July 1, 1989 through June 30, 1992. I. On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Mr. Dade, the BOARD VOTED to approve coverage of the University's property insurance be placed through the Michigan Universities Self-Insurance Corporation (MUSIC) effective October 1, 1989. Contract with East Lansing Public Schools University1s Property insurance Ms. Sawyer reported that the Trustee Finance Committee discussed the scope of the annual audit with representatives from Arthur Young & Company. Discussion of Annual Audit K. The Committee was also informed that a check has been received in payment of the property located at Jolly and Pinetree Roads. 9. Mr. Ferguson, Chairperson of the Trustee Policy Committee, presented the reports and recommendation of the Committee. A. Mr. Ferguson reported that at the morning committee meeting the Board received a report from Provost David K. Scott on the deliberations on the conversion to a semester calendar. At the meeting of the Academic Senate on June 6, 1989, the faculty voted no on a motion to endorse the previous action by the Academic Council to support the semester system. The matter will, therefore, be referred back to the Academic Council for reconsideration in Fall Term. B. On a motion by Ms. Wilbur, supported by Ms. Sawyer, the BOARD VOTED to approve amendments to the University Bylaws for Academic Governance, sections 3.2.4.5.3., 3.2.2.1., 3.2.1.1.2., and 3.2.1.1.5. A copy of the amendments is included with the Board Agenda in the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. C. On a motion by Ms. Wilbur, supported by Ms. Sawyer, the BOARD VOTED to approve the Speech and Hearing Clinic be renamed the Herbert J. Oyer Speech-Language and Hearing Clinic in honor of Herbert J. Oyer. D. E. On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Ms. Wilbur, the BOARD VOTED to approve the designation of University Distinguished Professor, effective July 1, 1989. A statement describing the designation is on file with the Board Agenda in the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. A report was presented to the Committee including a video presentation of the parking and transportation study being conducted for the University by Barton-Aschman Associates, Incorporated, and William J. Johnson Associates. Mr. Ferguson noted the need for an indepth Board of Trustees review of the consultants1 final report. Payment of Jolly and Pinetree Roads Property Trustee Pol icy Committee Report on Conversion to Semester Calendar Amendments to University Bylaws for Academic Governance Naming of Herbert J. Oyer Speech- Language & Hearing Clinic University Distinguished Professors Report on Parking and Transportation Study F. A video report of activities of the division of Public Relations was distributed to the Trustees prior to the meeting. Report on dept. of Public Relations 1D28± Chai rpersonTs Report Trustee Comments June 9, 1989 10. The report of the Chairperson and Trustees included the following: A. Chairperson Owen reported that he had no additional comments. B. Mr. Weiss acknowledged the senior class gift of restoration of Beaumont Tower which will retain the tradition that has made this University great over a long period of time. C. At the President's request, Dean Ralph Smuckler introduced Dr. Parmono Atmadi, director of the MUCIA/World Bank XVII Project in Indonesia. The President and a number of Trustees have visited the project. D. Upon completion of his fourth year as President, Dr. DiBiaggio expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Trustees for their support of the administration and the University. He commented that the University is fortunate to have a strong Board of Trustees, high-quality students, President accomplished faculty, and exceptional administrators. extraordinary DiBiaggio administrative team. acknowledged blessed being with an 11. The meeting was adjourned. DiBiaggio OUL Secretary , Ph.D. i I I #