15320 i i MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY July 20, 1990 The meeting of the Board of Trustees was called to order by President John DiBiaggio at 9:00 a.m. in the Lincoln Room of The Kellogg Center. Trustees present were: Malcolm G. Dade, Jr., Lawrence D. Owen, Dean Pridgeon, Thomas Reed, Barbara J. Sawyer, Robert E. Weiss, and Kathy Wilbur. Trustee absent: Joel Ferguson University officers present included: President DiBiaggio, Provost Scott, Secretary Davis, and Vice President Wilkinson. Faculty Liaison representatives present were: Professors Abeles, Fox, Selke, Simon, and Van Tassel!. Student Liaison representatives present were: Martell and Schaper. . 1. On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Weiss, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the proposed agenda. Presentation by Mr. Jack Laurie, President, Farm Bureau Mr. Owen introduced Mr. Jack Laurie, President of Michigan Farm Bureau, who provided an overview of the cooperative efforts of the agriculture industry, Michigan State, and State government. Michigan StateTs participation and contributions were recognized as having a positive role in the development of agriculture in the State and improving the quality of life. In addition to expressing appreciation, Mr. Laurie discussed the current position of the agriculture industry as well as the outlook for the industry as a part of the State's economy in the 1990Ts and the turn of the century. The meeting of the full Board recessed until the afternoon session. The Trustee Finance Committee and the Trustee Policy Committee meetings were held in the Lincoln Room of The Kellogg Center. 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 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, Guyer, Kurz, Turner, and Wilkinson. Faculty Liaison representatives present were: Professors Selke and Van Tassell. Student Liaison representatives present were: Martell, Purvis, and Schaper. Executive Session held 2. President DiBiaggio announced that according to the Amended Agenda, immediately after the luncheon break was concluded and on a two-third's roll call vote, an Executive Session of the Board of Trustees was held to consider the purchase of real property. Public Participation President's Report 3. The following individual addressed the Board of Trustees: A. Mr. Jason Aaron Booms expressed concern that an increase in residence hall rates would cause a hardship for himself and other students who have limited incomes. 4. The report of the President included the following: A. Dr. John Cantlon was commended for his distinguished career as an administrator, renowned researcher, and teacher. President DiBiaggio remarked that Dr. Cantlon served six University presidents with loyalty and integrity in a career which spanned five decades. Appreciation was conveyed to Dr. Cantlon for his past service and also for the legacy that will remain at Michigan State. i • i i • ±0321 July 20, 1990 B. President DiBiaggio commented on the collegiality that occurred with students during the past academic year when information was shared and their advice was sought on many issues. Student leaders, especially, were complimented for their representative roles• President's Report Icontinued C. A commitment to higher education exists in the State, and Dr. DiBiaggio stated there is an understanding of the role and mission of higher education. Board members were encouraged to continue their advocacy and to support the recommendation of the administration to the Finance Committee. It is a responsible recommendation which is equally sensitive to access and quality. D. Michigan State is committed to providing students with a quality residential life and continually improving the services to students in the Residence Halls. With the suggested increase, President DiBiaggio remarked that MSUTs residence hall rate is still one of the most inexpensive among peer institutions within and external to the Big Ten, and is competitive within the State. E. Dr. Lisa Delpit, Associate Professor of Teacher Education, has been awarded a MacArthur Fellow. She is the first Michigan State faculty member to receive this "no-strings attached" award which reflects the MacArthur Foundation's belief in the importance of unrestricted support for creative individuals. F. Ag Expo, Michigan1s largest farm show, was a successful event held on the campus this past week. An estimated 50,000 to 60,000 farm families attended the event to view equipment and exchange technological information with exhibitors and University experts. On a motion by Mr. Weiss, supported by Ms. Sawyer, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the following personnel actions. Personnel Actions A. Appointments Appoi ntments 1) von Bernuth, Robert D., AN-Professor, Department of Agricultural Engineering, $95,000, with Tenure, effective July 23, 1990. 2) Harwood, Richard R. , AN-Professor, Charles Stewart Mott Chair in Sustainable Agriculture, Department of Crop and Soil Sciences, $100,000, with Tenure, effective August 15, 1990. 3) Loescher, Wayne H., AN-Professor, Department of Horticulture, $95,000, with Tenure, effective August 1, 1990. 4) van der Smissen, Margaret E., AN-Professor, Department of Park and Recreation Resources, $90,000, with Tenure, effective August 1, 1990. 5) Gray, John C, AN-Ernst and Young Professor, Department of Accounting, $110,000, with Tenure, effective August 1, 1990. 6) Cox, Samuel H., AY-A.J. Pasant Professor in Insurance, Department of Finance and Insurance, $85,000, with Tenure, effective September 1, 1990. 7) Narayan, Ramani, AN-Professor, Department of Chemical Engineering, with Tenure, no pay status; MBI Professor, Michigan Biotechnology Institute, per MBI/MSU Agreement on MBI Distinguished Professor and Appointment Linkages, effective March 1, 1990. 8) Springer, Timothy J., AN-Professor, Department of Human Environment and Design, $70,000, with Tenure, effective July 1, 1990. 9) Zinn, Maxine Baca, AN-Professor, Department of Sociology, $65,000, with Tenure, effective September 1, 1990. 10) Pierre, Percy A., AN-Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies; Professor, Department of Electrical Engineering, $115,000, with Tenure, effective September 1, 1990. Prior to Dr. Scott's presentation of personnel items, Dr. DiBiaggio commented on the qualifications and experiences of Dr. Percy A. Pierre, whose appointment as Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies and Professor of Electrical Engineering was being recommended. i i i L T 10322 Personnel Actions continued 6. On a motion by Ms... Sawyer, supported by Mr. Reed, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the following personnel actions. Other Personnel Actions A. Other Personnel Actions July 20, 1990 University Distinguished Professors 1) Waltzer, Kenneth A., AN-Professor, James Madison College, to add title Acting Dean, James Madison College; to change from an academic year appointment basis to an annual appointment basis: and for a change in salary rate from $49,135 to $66,419, effective September 1, 1990. 2) Thullen, Manfred, AN-Assistant Dean, International Studies and Programs; Professor, Department of Resource Development, for a change in title to Acting Dean, International Studies and Programs and for a change in salary rate from $72,902 to $75,902, effective July 1, 1990. 3) Cantlon, John E., AN-Professor, Department of Botany and Plant Pathology; Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies; Dean, Graduate School, continuation as Vice President and Dean, effective July 1, 1990 through August 31, 1990; and retirement as Professor and Vice President and Dean Emeritus, effective September 1, 1990. Pursuant to University policy and Board action, Vice President Cantlon would have relinquished his administrative duties as of July 1, 1990. It is recommended that he continue the administrative duties for the period specified above. B. University Distinguished Professor On June 9, 1989, the MSU Board of Trustees approved the establishment of the University Distinguished Professor designation. A standing advisory committee reviewed nominations and recommended twenty candidates to the Provost. Based on these recommendations and on nominations from the Colleges, the Provost recommended a list of twenty-one candidates to the President. The Provost and President now recommend approval of the University Distinguished Professor designation for the individuals listed below, to be effective July 1, 1990. David Anderson Sam M. Austin Henry Blosser Jere"Brophy Bang-Yen Chen Warren I. Cohen James L. Dye Michele M. Fluck Konrad Gelbke Bradley Greenberg Dean L. John M. Haynes Hunter Hans Kende Mordechai Kreinin Judith E. Lanier John R. Lloyd Gerald Miller E. James Potchen Charles Sweeley Diane Wakoski Mary Zabik Department of American Thought and Language Department of Physics and Astronomy; National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory Department of Physics and Astronomy; National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory Department of Teacher Education Department of Mathematics Department of History Department of Chemistry Department of Microbiology and Public Health Department of Physics and Astronomy; National Superconducting Cyclotron Laboratory Department of Telecoinmunication; Department of Communication Department of Entomology Department of Geography; Department of Community Health Science MSU-DOE Plant Research Laboratory Department of Economics Department of Teacher Education Department of Mechanical Engineering Department of Communication Department of Radiology; Department of Management Department of Biochemistry Department of English Department of Food Science and Human Nutrition Gift, Grant and Contract Report 7. On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Reed, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the Gift, Grant and Contract Report for the period May 22, 1990 through June 29, 1990, with a total value of $21,551,498.94. A copy of the report is included with the Board Agenda in the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. l i July 20, 1990 8. Ms. Sawyer, Chairperson of the Trustee Finance Committee, presented the reports and recommendations of the Committee. A. On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Mr. Owen, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the following Bid and Contract recommendations with a consent agenda format. 1) A contract in the amount of $225,000 be awarded to Kares Construction Company of Lansing, Michigan, and that a budget in the amount of $263,000 be established for the project entitled: Old Horticulture Building - Exterior Window and Door Replacement. 2), A contract in the amount of $486,000 be awarded to Bedzyk Brothers, Inc. of Livonia, Michigan, and that a budget in the amount of $889,000 be established for the project entitled: Tollgate 4~H Education Center - Conference & Arts Building (Garage and Barn Renovation). ±0323 Trustee Finance Committee Bid & Contract Recommendati ons Old Horticulture Building Tollgate >H Education Center B. On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Mr. Reed, THE BOARD VOTED to approve selection of the architectural firm to make modifications in Erickson Hall in support of the Michigan Partnership for New Education be delegated to the administration with a report to be made to the Board at a subsequent meeting. Delegation to adm. selection of architectural firm j C. On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Mr. Reed, THE BOARD VOTED to approve Funds Functioning as Endowments: Funds Functioning ) as Endowments 1) Funding for the Elton Smith Chair be completed by transfer of oil Elton Smith Chair royalty revenues from the Homer Nowlin Endowment (a fund functioning as an endowment) in the amount of up to $100,000 per year for three years, commencing with the 1989-90 fiscal year. 2) Establishment of the John R. Rood Trust as a fund functioning as John R. Rood Trust j an endowment. D. On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Mr. Reed, THE BOARD VOTED to adopt the 1990-91 Budget Guidelines. E. On a motion by Ms. Sawyer, supported by Mr. Reed, THE BOARD VOTED to adopt the basic Residence Hall rate of $1,056 per term effective Fall Term 1990, and adoption of the University Apartments rates of $281 per month for a one-bedroom apartment and $309 per month for a two-bedroom apartment effective September 1, 1990. F. At the morning meeting, the committee received a report from the .office of the Vice President for Finance and Operations on the University's Pooled Cash Investments. Staff members in the Vice Presidentfs office were commended for their effectiveness in overseeing what is becoming a large and sophisticated investment program. G. The Committee also received an information item on the Brody Dining Hall regarding asbestos abatement in crawl space. H. Vice President Wilkinson provided the Committee with an update on the status of University actions related to support for child care services. 9. Mr. Owen presented the Trustee Policy Committee reports and recommendations as follows: A. On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Weiss, THE BOARD VOTED to approve an amendment of the Board of Trustees Bylaws, Articles 7 and 8. Revised Article 7 - Under the paragraph entitled Employee Relations, delete the first sentence and substitute the following: The Board of Trustees is committed to the objectives of diversity and pluralism and to the principles of equal opportunity, non-discrimination and affirmative action as reflected in various federal and state laws, orders and regulations, as well as in various University policies and regulations and will treat its employees in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with the law and its own internal policies and regulations. 1990-91 Budget Guidelines Residence Hal 1 & University Apartments Rates Report on Pooled Cash Investments Report on Brody Dining Hall Report on status for Child Care Services Trustee Policy Commi ttee Amendment to BOT Bylaws, Articles 7 & 8 I I 1 I t 10321 Trustee Policy Committee continued Amendments to BOT Bylaws, Articles 7 & 8 continued July 20, 1990 Revised Article 8 - From the third paragraph delete material following the first sentence and substitute the following: The Board of Trustees is committed to the objectives of diversity and pluralism and to the principles of equal opportunity, non-discrimination, and affirmative action as reflected in various federal and state laws, orders and regulations, as well as in various University policies and regulations and will treat students and student organizations in a non-discriminatory manner in accordance with the law and its own internal policies and regulations* j Approval of Evaluation Criteria! Director of inter- j col 1egi ate Athleti cs B. On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Weiss, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the evaluation criteria for the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics. A copy of the guidelines is included with the Board Agenda in the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. Chai rperson!s Report Resolution to Vice President Cant!on 10. The report of the Chairperson and Trustees included the following: A. On a motion by Mr. Owen, supported by Mr. Weiss, THE BOARD VOTED to approve a resolution honoring Dr. John E. CantIon, Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies. A copy of the resolution is on file in the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. B. Mr. Owen announced the Board of Trustees will hold a retreat in Traverse City, MI, on August 24-26, 1990. 11. The meeting was adjourned. DiBiaggio Secretary