.£0356 MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES October 11, 1991 The Trustee Finance Committee and the Trustee Policy Committee meetings were held in the Board Room of the Administration Building beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, October 11, 1991- 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 10:40 a.m. in the Board Room of the Administration Building. Trustees present were: Dolores M. Cook, Joel Ferguson, Dean Pridgeon, Thomas H. Reed, Melanie Reinhold, John D. Shingleton, and Robert E. Weiss. Trustee Barbara J. Sawyer was excused. University officers present included: President DiBiaggio, Provost Scott, Secretary Davis; Vice Presidents Kurz, Guyer, Meyer, Pierre, Turner, and Wilkinson. Faculty Liaison representatives present were: Grandstaff, Probst, and Thornton. Student Liaison representatives present were: Edelmann, Kemnitz, Tetens, and Tingson, All actions taken were by unanimous vote of the Trustees present, unless otherwise noted. 1. On a motion by Ms. Reinhold, supported by Ms. Cook, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the proposed agenda, 2.- On a motion by Ms. Cook, supported by Mr. Reed, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the Minutes of the July 26, 1991, Board meeting. Public Participation 3. The following individual addressed the Board of Trustees on the subject listed: Request for Executive Session A. Mr. Shola Abe, an alumnus, presented a proposal to have Spring Snowflakes (leucojum vernum) adopted as the official flower of Michigan State University. The elegant green and white flower symbolizing the spirit of the University blooms in the Beal Botanical Garden. 4. President DiBiaggio announced that General Counsel Mary Elizabeth Kurz has requested that the Board of Trustees meet in Executive Session as authorized by Section 8 (e) of the Open Meetings Act to discuss with Counsel specific pending litigation/ On a motion by Ms. Cook, supported by Mr. Reed, a roll call vote was conducted by Secretary Davis and the motion passed unanimously. 5. President DiBiaggio announced that the Board would reconvene at 1:00 p.m. following the Executive Session and lunch. 6. The meeting of the Board of Trustees was reconvened by President DiBiaggio at 1:00 p.m. Trustees present were: Dolores M. Cook, Joel Ferguson, Dean Pridgeon, Thomas H. Reed, Melanie Reinhold, John D. Shingleton, and Robert E. Weiss, Trustee Barbara J. Sawyer was excused. University officers present included: President DiBiaggio, Provost Scott, Secretary Davis; Vice Presidents Kurz, Guyer, Meyer, Pierre, Turner, and Wilkinson. Faculty Liaison representatives present were: Abeles, Grandstaff, Probst, and Thornton. Student Liaison representatives present were: Edelmann, Kemnitz, Tetens, and Tingson. Presidents Report 7. The report of the President included the following: A. B. President DiBiaggio commented on the dedication ceremony of the John A. Hannah Building in downtown Lansing and the appropriateness of naming a building that houses the Michigan Education Department in honor of Dr. Hannah. A special program was held on campus to promote the new initiatives of the Institute for Children, Youth, and Families. In addition to the introduction of Dr. Richard M. Lerner as the Institute's director, an announcement was made of a $1.2 million award to the Institute from the University's W. K. Kellogg Foundation Lifelong Education Grant. #? F 10357 Presidents Report continued October 11, 1991 C. D. E. President DiBiaggio reported that the University has been successful in reaching its enrollment target for the freshman class, as well as in bringing the overall enrollment closer to 40/000. Also, the diversity of the student body was advanced with increases in each minority group and in out-of-state students. A grant from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation supported a recent three-day program, "Meet Michigan," which was planned and coordinated by the Provost's Office to acquaint nearly 30 newer faculty members with MSU programs in southern lower Michigan. A recent conference on Black-Jewish relations provided an opportunity for discussions of the history, culture, and traditions of both communities. F. President DiBiaggio commented on activities that are being planned in celebration of homecoming week. On a motion by Ms. Cook, supported by Mr. Reed, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the following personnel actions. Personnel Actions A. Appointments Appointments 1) 2} 3) 4} 5) 6) King, Wilma, AY-Associate Professor, Department of History, $56,797, with Tenure, effective September 1, 1991. Wooldridge, Jeffrey M., AN-Associate Professor, Department of Economics, $55,000, with Tenure, effective September 1, 1991. McAdoo, Harriette P., AY-Professor, Department of Family and Child Ecology, $73,000, with Tenure, effective September 1, 1991. McAddo, John L., AY-Associate Professor, Department of Family and Child Ecology, $49,000, with Tenure, effective September 1, 1991. Allen, LaRue, AY-Professor, Department of Psychology, $70,000. with Tenure, effective September 1, 1991. Arnoczky, Steven P., AN-Professor and Wade 0. Brinker Endowed Chair, Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences; Department of Surgery, $116,000, with Tenure, effective January 6, 1992. Provost Scott commented on the qualifications and scholarly activities of Professor Steven Arnoczky. Additionally, he commented on the filling of the University's endowed chairs. B. Other Personnel Actions 1) Curtis, Joy, AN-Professor, Dean's Office, College of Nursing, to add title of Ombudsman, Office of the Provost, and for a change in salary rate from $52,632 on an academic year appointment basis to $68,290 on an annual appointment basis, effective October 1, 1991. 1 Other Personnel i Actions } Curtis, Joy Dr. Scott and President DiBiaggio each commented on the appointment and \ qualifications of Professor Joy Curtis as. Ombudsman- Dr. Carolyn j Stieber was commended by both the President and Provost for twenty years ] ] of dedicated, conscientious! and effective service as Ombudsman, On a motion by Ms. Cook, supported by Mr. Reed, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the Gift, Grant and Contract Report for the period June 29, 1991, through September 13, 1991, with a total value of $40,826,342.91. A copy of the report is included with the Board Agenda in the Office of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees. Gift, Grant and Contract Report Dr. Pierre reported this is the largest single amount reported to the Board of Trustees at one time, and he is looking forward to another very good year. 10, Mr. Pridgeon presented the reports and recommendations of the Trustee Finance Committee. Trustee Finance Committee On a motion by Mr. Pridgeon, supported by Ms. Reinhold, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the following Bid and Contract recommendations with a consent agenda format- Bids & Contracts 1) A contract in the amount of $248,700 be awarded to Delta Electrical Contractors of Lansing, Inc* of Lansing, Michigan, and that a budget in the amount of $335,000 be established for the project entitled Campbell, Gilchrist, Landon, Mary Mayo, Williams, and Yakeley Halls - Broadband Distribution. Campbell, Gilchrist, Landon, Mary Mayo, Wil1iams and Yakeley Halls Broadband Distribution i i • i i Trustee Finance Committee cont. Bids & Contracts continued Crop Science Storage and Research Bigs. Simon Power Plant Unit k General Construction Acceptance of audited financial j j statements Adoption of operating budgets and approval for compensation adjustments Adopti on of Budget Request Guide- 1 ines \ Sale of Jones property in Rochester, Ml Appointment of Peter Basso Associates Report on University's Real Property Information item \ regarding elevator in Intramural building \ Progress report on Kalamazoo Street 1 bridge and roadway \ Report on tuition and fee rates Trustee Pol icy Committee Amendment to Bylaws for Academic Governance October 11, 1991 2) 3) A contract in the amount of $199,600 be awarded to Lazar Construction, Inc. of Durand, Michigan, and that a budget in the amount of $255,000 be established for the project entitled Crop Science - Pesticide/Herbicide Storage and Research Buildings. A contract in the amount of $13,781,000 be awarded to Alberici/Clark (A Joint Venture) from Lansing, Michigan, for the project entitled T.B. Simon Power Plant Unit 4 - General Architectural/Mechanical Construction. B. On a motion by Mr, Pridgeon, supported by Mr. Reed, THE BOARD VOTED to accept the audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 1991. On a motion by Mr. Pridgeon, supported by Ms. Cook, THE BOARD VOTED to adopt the 1991-92 operating budgets for the University General Fund, the Agricultural Experiment Station, the Cooperative Extension Service, and Intercollegiate Athletics. Approval was also given for 1991-92 compensation adjustments developed in accordance with University Budget Guidelines for faculty, academic staff, and executive management employees. On a motion by Mr. Pridgeon, supported by Mr. Shingleton, THE BOARD VOTED to adopt the 1992-93 Budget Request Guidelines, including operating and capital outlay needs, for the University General Fund, the Agricultural Experiment Station, and the Cooperative Extension Service. On a motion by Mr. Pridgeon, supported by Mr. Reed, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the sale of the remaining 52.663 acres of the Jones property located in Rochester, Michigan, pursuant to an offer from Stony Pointe Development Corporation, a development corporation operated by Mr. Carl Sams, for $579,293. Detailed terms regarding this sale are attached to the Trustee Finance Committee Agenda. On a motion by Mr. Pridgeon, supported by Mr. Shingleton, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the appointment of the firm of Peter Basso Associates of Troy, Michigan, as the engineer/architect for the North Campus Regional Chilled Water Plant. G. The Committee received a written report prepared by the Land Management Office on the University's Real Property Holdings, Mr. Pridgeon commented how fortunate the University is to have these land holdings and he complimented the individuals who are responsible. H. An informational item was reported to the Committee regarding the contract replacing the elevator in the Intramural Recreative Sports Circle building to enhance handicapper accessibility. I... In response to the Committee's request for a report prior to finalization of plans, Mr. Thomas W. Kehler, Director of Campus Park and Planning, presented a progress report on the Kalamazoo Street bridge replacement and reconstruction of the roadway. A written report of 1991-92 tuition and fee rates converted to the equivalent semester amounts was received by the Committee. 11. Mr. Ferguson, Chairperson, presented the reports and recommendations of the Trustee Policy Committee. On a motion by Mr. Ferguson, supported by Ms. Cook, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the revision of an amendment to the University Bylaws for Academic Governance, Section 4.10.1. The Committee on Student Affairs shall have four faculty members selected by the Faculty Council. The Committee shall have seven student members appointed as follows: three ASMSU appointees, viz. the President of ASMSU or a designee, an appointee of the Black Student Alliance with the approval of the Student Board and a female appointee; two COGS appointees; and two Student Council appointees, viz. one college representative and one other student council member, one of whom should be non-white. The Vice President for Students Affairs and Services or a designee shall be a member with voice but no vote. (Revisions in bold.) Provost David K. Scott, Vice Provost Paul M. Hunt, and staff members were commended for the informative SIS report presented at the morning committee meeting as well as for the progress and capabilities of the SIS program. SIS report B< I i i I I The report of the Chairperson and Trustees included the following: A. On a motion by Mr, Reed, supported by Ms. Cook, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the following resolution saluting ASMSU for their participation in "Into the Streets." October 11. 1991' 10359 |Chairperson's I Report jResolution to ASMSU ["Into the Streets" Resolution to ASMSU The Board of Trustees of Michigan State University today extends its support and encouragement to "Into the Streets"—a remarkable volunteer program which exemplifies the true Spartan spirit of our students. On November 1, Michigan State University students will become part of an extensive, national effort to address many of today1s most pressing problems, including AIDS, safety, domestic violence, the environment, homelessness, hunger, literacyj race relations and substance abuse. Through this ambitious program, the energy, talent and concern of the Michigan State University student body will be felt throughout the greater Lansing community. Local residents with a broad range of concerns will see Michigan State students actively involved in the search for tangible responses to many of society's needs. While building bridges from our campus to the community, "Into the Streets" also will create and strengthen connections among Michigan State students, as at least 30 student organizations have chosen to play a part in this program. For its vital link to today's real-world problems, for the important connections fostered among Michigan State students and the greater community and for building on the already-strong volunteer and service mission of our University, the Michigan State University Board of Trustees commends the organizers and participants of the 1991 "Into the Streets" program* B. On a motion by Mr. Reed, supported by Mr. Pridgeon, THE BOARD VOTED to approve the following resolution regarding the Knight Foundation jKnight Foundation approve the following resolution regarding Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Report. rr ° • •• Resolution regarding ° ° • ^Commission on \ Intercollegiate U t h l e t i cs I I Resolution Regarding the Knight Foundation Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics Report Michigan State University through the work of President John DiBiaggio j has been at the forefront of the national debate on the role and J integrity of intercollegiate athletics within American higher education. I Efforts', to reform intercollegiate athletics are not new; rather, past j efforts have leaned more on regulation and legislation imposed on the | universities than on the fundamental responsibility of each institution: ] to assure that its values and integrity are not compromised by th§ lack j j of university oversight or capitulation to competitive pressures, Michigan State University applauds the work of the Knight Foundation 1 Commission which challenges the prevailing attitudes and practices of j institutions regarding their intercollegiate athletic programs/ fhe | principles espoused in the Knight Foundation Commission Report should be 1 embraced by all universities yet implemented by each to best fit j institutional values and context. \ Michigan State University understands the value of its intercollegiate j athletic program and the related responsibility to administer this \ program in a manner consistent with its values and in the best interests j of student-athletes. Indeed, the establishment of the Spartan Athletics j Review Committee in Fall 1990 to conduct a comprehensive review of j issues ranging from the role of intercollegiate athletics, to the j student as athlete, to the administration and oversight of j intercollegiate athletics is tangible evidence of the University's j commitment- In addition, the Trustee Policy Committee will initiate j discussion of the process for molding and implementing the Knight j Foundation Commission principles in the Michigan State Universityj context at its next meeting. I 10360 Chairperson's Report { continued Resoluti on regarding Knight Foundation | Commission on Intercollegiate Athletics l [ ; Trustees Comments October 11, 1991 To assert unequivocally Michigan State University's participation and leadership in the national reform movement, be it resolved that the Board of Trustees commit the University to the philosophy stated by the Knight Foundation Commission of firm institutional control of athletics, to the highest standards of academic and financial integrity of the intercollegiate athletic program, and to the full accountability of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics to the values, goals, policies and procedures required of a distinguished land-grant university. Be it further resolved that the Board of Trustees direct the President to work with the appropriate University personnel, the Big Ten Conference, and the National Collegiate Athletic Association to advance the principles developed by the Knight Foundation Commission as the overarching values and goals for intercollegiate athletic programs at Michigan State University and elsewhere. Chairperson Reed expressed his appreciation to the College of Engineering faculty, staff, and students for the academic presentation to the Board on Thursday evening. D. Mr. Reed thanked President DiBiaggio for the photos taken at the annual summer Board of Trustees retreat which were presented to each Board member. Mr. Weiss reported that at a recent Michigan State/Michigan alumni function in Fort Wayne, Indiana, people expressed commitment and appreciation for the University. Trustees Ferguson and Weiss voiced their support for the Michigan State football team prior to their game on Saturday with the University of Michigan. Student Liaison comments Student Liaison Chris Kemnitz, Executive Director of ASMSU, thanked Board members for the resolution endorsing "Into the Streets.;,r P r e s i d e n t 's comments? H. President DiBiaggio welcomed the new Liaison members. Vice President comment Ir Vice President Gordon Guyer commented on the successful event hosted by Michigan State, the University of Michigan, and Wayne State University for alumni in Washington, D.C. 13. The meeting was adjourned at 2:40 p.m. John DiBiaggio President: Marylee Secretary A^u^^