MINUTES OF THE MEETING
of the
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
February  21-22, 1980

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President Mackey  called the meeting to order in Room 106, Kellogg  Center, at 7:25  p.m.,
February 21.

Present:  Trustees Bruff, Krolikowski, Lick, Martin, Radcliffe, and Sawyer; President

Mackey, Provost Winder, Vice Presidents Breslin, Cantlon, Dickinson, Stewart,
Thompson, and Turner; Associate Vice President Wilkinson, General Counsel Carr,
Secretary Ballard, Faculty Liaison Group, Student Liaison Group.

Absent:  Trustee Stack

1.  Approval of Proposed Agenda

Trustee Bruff moved approval of the proposed agenda with the addition of a meeting of the
Audit Committee following the meeting of the Land and Physical Facilities Committee.
Seconded by Trustee Krolikowski.  Approved 6 to 0.

Trustee Bruff moved that the Land and Physical Facilities  Committee be authorized  to meet
in closed session under Section 8 of the Open Meetings Act.  Seconded by Trustee Lick.
Unanimously approved.  Voting Yes:  Trustees Bruff, Krolikowski, Lick, Martin, Radcliffe,
and Sawyer.

2.  Approval of January  24-25 and January 31 Minutes

Trustee Radcliffe moved approval of the minutes of the meetings on January  24-25 and
January  31.  Seconded by Trustee Krolikowski.  Approved  6 to 0,

Recessed.

During the recess there were meetings of the Board Investment, Land and Physical
Facilities, and Audit Committees.

The meeting reconvened at 1:10 p.m., February  22, Board Room, Administration Building.

Present:  Trustees Bruff, Krolikowski, Lick, Martin, Radcliffe, Sawyer, and Stack;

President Mackey, Provost Winder, Vice Presidents Breslin, Cantlon, Dickinson,
Stewart, Thompson, and Turner; Associate Vice President Wilkinson, General
Counsel Carr, Secretary Ballard, Faculty Liaison Group, Student Liaison Group.

1.  Public Comments

The Board received comments from the following individuals:

Name 

Topic

•1.  Clayton Wells, Chairperson,
Non-College Faculty  Council

Tenure for non-college faculty

|Public

Comments

2.  Karen Leinaar and Laurie Welling 

Shaw Hall 10,000 meter March of Dimes race

3.  Forest View Homeowners'

Access to gravel pit near Bear Lake

Association, Roger Johnson,
Spokesperson

4.  MSUEA, Barbara Reeves,

30-day hiring delay

Spokesperson

5.  Philip Korth and Bob Repas

Employee-paid  life insurance program

6.  Bruce Studer

Draft  registration

Copies of materials given to the Board by the above individuals are on file in the
Secretary's Office.

A.  PERSONNEL CHANGES

Resignations and Terminations

1.  Gregory V. Varner, County Extension Agricultural Agent, Gratiot County, effective

February  29, 1980, to take a position as Bean Research Director for the Michigan
Dry Bean Research Advisory Board.

2.  Van V. Varner, Extension Agricultural Agent, Huron County, effective February  6,

1980, to manage a private farm.

3.  Ruth  M.  Hoolihan, Extension Home Economist, Lake County, effective February 29,
1980; employee is retiring  (federally)•..does not meet University  retirement re-
quirements.

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Terminations

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Resignations
and
Terminations

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PERSONNEL CHANGES, cont.

February  21-22, 1980

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4.  Martin, A. Wilson, Extension Field Dairyman, Dairy  Science, effective August 31,

1979; moved to job security system effective September 1, 1979.

5.  Robert B. Stevenson, Assistant Professor, Business Lav? and Office Administration,
effective February  29, 1980, to accept a position in the Hill, Lewis, Adams,
Goodrich and Tait law firm.

6.  Cancellation of appointment  of Clark J. Radcliffe, Assistant Professor, Mechanical

Engineering, effective January 1, 1980.

7.  Anthony J. Bowdler, Professor, Medicine, effective March 15, 1980, to accept a

position at Marshall University.

8.  John T. Parmeter, Associate Professor, Medical Education Research and Development,

effective January  31, 1980.

9.  Jeffrey A. MacDonald, Associate Professor, Labor and Industrial Relations, effec-

tive June 30, 1980, to accept another appointment.

10.  Else E. Andretz, Librarian  I, Libraries, effective June 30, 1980, to accept a

position elsewhere.

Sabbatical
Leaves

Leaves-Sabbatical

1.  Lee W. Jacobs, Associate Professor, Crop and Soil Sciences, with  full pay, from

March 1, 1980, through August  31, 1980, to study at the U.S. Army  Cold Regions
Research and Engineering Laboratory, Hanover, New Hampshire.

2.  Julian J. Kielbaso, Associate Professor, Forestry, with  full pay, from August 25,
1980, through February  25, 1981, to study at the University  of Maryland; collabo-
rate with researchers and administrators  in various agencies and organizations  in
Washington, D.C.; and travel in southern states to study urban forestry operations•

3.  William H. Carlson, Professor, Horticulture, with full pay, from July 1, 1980,

through December  31, 1980, to study and travel in Australia, southern United States,
and Costa Rica.

4.  Pauline Adams, Assistant Professor, American Thought and Language, with half pay,

from January  1, 1981, through June 30, 1981, to study, travel, and write in East
Lansing; throughout  the country; and perhaps abroad.

5.  Eldon N. VanLiere, Associate Professor, Art, with full pay, from October 1, 1980,

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from September 1, 1980, through December  31, 1980, to study  in Michigan, and Madrid,
Spain.

7.  Gerald G. Duffy, Professor, Elementary  and Special Education, with half pay, from

September 1, 1980, through August 31, 1981, to study in the local area
and the University  of Illinois.

8.  Laura R. Roehler, Associate Professor, Elementary and Special Education, with half

pay, from September  1, 1980, through August 31, 1981, to study, travel, and conduct
public school service in Michigan; Urbana, Illinois; Bay area, California; and
Toronto, Canada.

9.  James F. Harrison, Associate Professor, Chemistry, with half pay, from September 1,

1980, through August  31, 1981, to study at the Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne,
Illinois.

10...  Clifford  E.  Weil, Professor, Mathematics, with full pay, from April 1, 1981,

through June 30, 1981, to study in East Lansing.

11.  Harry K. Stevens, Professor, Natural Science, with full pay, from April 1, 1980,'

through June 30, 1980, to study in Arizona and East Lansing.

12.  Lois J.  Zimring, Professor, Natural Science, with full pay, from April 1, 1980,

through June 30, 1980, to study  in Columbus, Ohio; Boulder, Colorado; Chicago; and
East Lansing.

13*  Daniel Jacobson, Professor, Geography and Secondary Education and Curriculum, with
full pay, from September  16, 1980, through March 15, 1981, to write in East Lansing
and Okemos.

14.  Neal W. Schmitt, Associate Professor, Psychology, with half pay, from September  1,

1980, through August  31, 1981, to study  in East Lansing.

15.  J. Alan Holman, Professor, Geology and Zoology; and Curator, Museum, with full pay,
from January  1, 1981, through June 30, 1981, to study in southern Florida and
possibly other areas in southeastern United States.

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February  21-22, 1980

Leaves—Sabbatical, cont.

Sabbatical
Leaves, cont.

16.  Homer C. Hawkins, Associate Professor, Racial and Ethnic Studies, and Urban and

Metropolitan Studies, with full pay, from June 16, 1980, through December 15, 1980,
to continue research on home mortgage foreclosure in the Lansing area.

17.  Chitra M. Smith, Professor, James Madison College; and Associate Director, Honors

College, with full pay, from September 15, 1980, through December 15, 1980, to study
and travel in the northeast region of Thailand; Malaysia; and possibly  Indonesia.

Leaves—-Medical

1.  0. Donald Meaders, Professor and Chairperson, Secondary Education and  Curriculum,

with full pay, from January 1, 1980, through March 31, 1980.

2.  John R. Kinney, Professor, Mathematics, with full pay, from January 18, 1980,

through March 26, 1980.

3.  Etta C. Abrahams, Associate Professor, American Thought and Language; and Acting

Director, University  College Student Affairs Office, Brody, with full pay, from
January  27, 1980, through March 9, 1980.

Leaves—Other

Medical
Leaves

Other
Leaves

1.  Everett H. Everson, Professor, Crop and Soil Sciences, without pay, from March 1,
1980, through February  28, 1981, to participate in international activities  in
Cairo, Egypt.

2.  Richard T. Miller, Associate Professor, Mathematics, without pay, from May 1, 1980,
through August  31, 1980, to study during May and June at U.C.L.A., and during July
and August at the University of California, Berkeley.

3.  Frances L. Schattenberg, Specialist, Humanities, without pay, from May 1, 1981,

through August  31, 1981, to study at Michigan State University*

4.  Irene Sherbo, Specialist/Adviser, University  College Student Affairs, without pay,
from May  1, 1980, through August 31, 1980, will travel with husband who will be on
leave from MSU to study in England.

5.  David K.  Scott, John A. Hannah Professor, National Superconducting  Cyclotron

Laboratory, Chemistry, and Physics, without pay, from April 1, 1980, through May 15,
1980, to handle previous  commitments  in accord with terms of acceptance of offer.

Transfers  and Changes in Assignment

1.  Approved a change for Richard J. Allen from Extension Agricultural Agent, Lenawee

Transfers and

] Changes in
Assignment

County, at a salary of $20,177 per year, to District Extension Farm Management Agent,
Southeast Region, at a salary of $22,177 per year on an AN basis, effective March 1,
1980.

Richard  J.
Allen

2.  Approved an additional assignment  for Frank A. Madaski, Associate Professor  and

Regional Extension Supervisor, Cooperative Extension Service, as Extension Coordina-
tor, International  Studies and Programs, effective December 1, 1979.

3.  Approved  a transfer for Cecile M. Turner, Extension Home Economist, from Delta,

Schoolcraft, and Menominee Counties, to Kent County, with an increase in salary to
$20,000 per year on an AN basis, effective March 15, 1980.

4.  Approved  an additional assignment  for Theo H.  Coleman, Professor, Poultry Science,

and the Institute of Agricultural  Technology, as Acting Chairperson, Poultry Science,
with an increase in salary  to $39,822 per year on an AN basis, effective January 23,
1980.

5.  Approved  for JoEllen F. Cumpata, Specialist, Audiology  and Speech Sciences, the dis-
continuation of assignment  from the DeanTs Office, College of Communication Arts and
Sciences, effective July 1, 1980.

6.  Approved  the discontinuation of assignment  for Barbara B. Smith, Instructor, Health,

Physical Education, and Recreation, from Justin Morrill Inter-College Programs, effec4
tive January 1, 1980.

7.  Approved  a change for Henry  C. Dykema from Director Financial Aids A16, to Director
Financial Aids A17, Student Affairs Financial Aids, effective January 1, 1980.

8.  Approved  a change for M. James Mclntyre from Development Officer A13, to Senior
Development  Officer A15, MSU Development Fund, with an increase in salary to
$22,200 per year on an AN basis, effective January  15, 1980.

9.  Approved  a change for Betty L. Fowler from Assistant Director/Operation and
Production A15, to an Assistant Director/Operation and Production A16, Data
Processing, with an increase in salary  to $28,036 per year on an AN basis, effective
February  1, 1980.

Frank A.
Madaski

Cecile M.
Turner

Theo H.
Coleman

JoEllen F.
Cumpata

Barbara B.
Smith

Henry C.
Dykema

M. James
Mclntyre

Betty L.
Fowler

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Transfers and
'Changes- in
Assignment, cont.

Byron Higgins

Roger E.
Wilkinson

Stephen H.
Terry

A.  PERSONNEL CHANGES, cont.

February  21-22, 1980

Transfers and Changes in Assignment, cont.

10.  Approved a change for Byron Higgins from Assistant Vice President  for Legal

Affairs, to Associate General Counsel, Office of Legal Affairs, effective
February  22, 1980.

11.  Approved a change for Roger E. Wilkinson from Associate Vice President for

Business and Finance, to Associate Vice President  for Business and Finance and
Assistant Treasurer, Office of the Vice President  for Finance and Operations
and Treasurer, effective February  22, 1980.

•12.'  Approved a change for Stephen H. Terry from Assistant Vice President  for Finance
and Assistant Treasurer, to Assistant Vice President for Finance, Office of the
Vice President  for Finance and Operations and Treasurer, effective February 22,
1980.

Salary  Changes

Salary  Changes

1.  Increase in salary for John J. Baer, Jr., County Extension Agricultural Agent,

Eaton County, to $17,500 per year on an AN basis, effective January 1, 1980.

2.  Increase in salary for Homer C. Hawkins, Associate Professor, Racial and Ethnic

Studies, and Urban and Metropolitan Studies, to $26,630 per year on an AIT basis,
effective October 1, 1979.

3.  Richard H. Jury, Senior Development  Officer A15, MSU Development Fund, to

$26,750 per year on an AN basis, effective March 1, 1980.

Appointments

Appointments

1.  Michael P. Bennett, County Extension 4-H Youth Agent, Alcona County, at a salary
of $14,500 per year on an AN basis, effective February  25, 1980.  Subject to
Cooperative Extension Service Continuing Employment  System.

2.  Hollace K. Eads, County Extension Home Economist, Mecosta County, at a salary of

$14,500 per year on an AN basis, effective March 1, 1980.  Subject to Cooperative
Extension Service Continuing Employment  System.

3.  Martin A. Wilson, Specialist, Dairy Science, in the job security system, at a

salary of $21,000 per year on an AN basis, effective September 1, 1979.

4.  Kenneth Howe, Assistant Professor, American Thought and Language, in the tenure
system, at a salary of $13,150 per year on an AY basis, effective September 1,
1980.

5.  Thomas Linkfield, Assistant Professor, American Thought and Language, in the tenure
system, at a salary of $13,706 per year on an AY basis, effective September 1, 1980.

6.  Charles J. Wilson, Assistant Professor, Anatomy, in the tenure system, at a salary of

$22,000 per year on an AN basis, effective January 1, 1980.

7.  James R. Yarnal, Assistant Professor, Osteopathic Medicine, in the tenure system, at

a salary of $43,000 per year on an AN basis, effective July 1, 1980.

8.  Gerard M. Breitzer, Assistant Professor, Pediatrics, in the tenure system, at a salary

of $39,000 per year on an AN basis, effective June 1, 1980.

9.  Ernest Betts, Specialist, Supportive Services, in the.job security system, at a salary

of $13,000 per year on an AN basis, effective July 1, 1979.

Motion was made by Trustee Martin, seconded by Trustee Sawyer, to approve the Resignations
and Terminations, Leaves, Transfers and Changes in Assignment, Salary  Changes, and
Appointments.  Approved by a vote of 6 to 0.

Personnel
Recommendat ions

Personnel Recommendations

It is recommended  that positions be established as follows:

1.  Senior Engineer A16 for Physical Plant
2.  Sports  Information Director A15 for Information Services

Reclassifications are  recommended as follows:

1.  Assistant Director/Operation and Production A15 to Assistant  Director/Operation

and Production A16 for Data Processing

2.  Director Financial Aids A16 to Director Financial Aids A17 for Student Affairs

Financial Aids

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Personnel
Recommenda-
tions, cont.

Gifts and
Grants

Bids and
Contract
Awards

Bailey Dining
Room & Central
Bakery  in
Brody Hall
alterations
approved

Electric
Distribution
Modifications

(Phase I for
1 Giltner Hall

A. 

PERSONNEL CHANGES, cont. 

February  21-22, 1980

Personnel Recommendations, cont.

The following promotion is  recommended:

1.  Development  Officer A13 to Senior Development  Officer A15 for Development  Fund

Approved by a vote of 6 to 0 on motion by Trustee Lick, seconded by Trustee Bruff.
Trustee Radcliffe was not in the room at the time the vote was taken.

B.  GIFTS AND GRANTS

Gifts and Grants totaling  $2,126,070 were approved by a vote of 6 to 0 on motion by
Trustee Sawyer, seconded by Trustee Lick.  Trustee Radcliffe was not in the room at the
time the vote was taken.  A list of the gifts and grants accepted  is filed in the
Secretary's office.

C.  BIDS AND CONTRACT AWARDS

1.  Bailey Dining Room and Central Bakery  in Brody Hall

The following bids were received on January  31, 1980, for Alterations to the Bailey
Dining Room and Central Bakery in Brody Hall.  This project provides  for alterations
to Room 213  (Bailey Dining  Room), including a suspended  grid ceiling with  lay-in
ceiling panels and recessed  fluorescent  lighting.  Also, included is the replacement
of damaged metal ceiling panels in the Central Bakery.

Contractor

Base Bid

Alt. No. 1*

Irish Construction Company
McNeilly  Construction, Inc.
Haussman Construction  Company
Charles Featherly  Construction  Company

$25,400
27,991
29,190
30,600

(Add)  $512
500
(Add) 
550
(Add) 
700
(Add) 

^Alternate No. 1 provides  for the installation of U.S.G. glacier textured  ceiling
panels with sandstone color in lieu of the specified  ceiling tile.

It is recommended  that a contract be awarded  in the amount of $25,912  (Base
Bid - $25,400 plus Alternate No. 1 - $512) to the Irish Construction Company of
Howell, MI, and that the following project budget be  established:

Contract - Irish Construction  Company
Contingencies
Design, Coordination, and  Inspection

Total Expected  Expenditures

$25,912
2,650
2,938

$31,500

This project will be funded  from the Auxiliary Fund Account 21-3172, Remodel
Central Bakery.

RESOLVED that the above contract be awarded and project budget

be established  as recommended.

Approved by a vote of 6 to 0 on motion by Trustee Bruff, seconded by Trustee Lick.
Trustee Radcliffe was not in the room at the time the vote was taken.

2.  Electric Distribution Modifications  - Phase I for Giltner Hall

The following bids were received on January  24, 1980, for Electric  Distribution
Modifications - Phase I for Giltner Hall.  This project provides  for the replacement
of an electrical  transformer, obsolete switching  equipment, and all associated
cabling and conduit.

Contractor

Base Bid

Alt. No. 1*

C &.L  Electric, Inc.
Barker-Fowler Electric Co.
Superior Electric of Lansing, Inc.
Quality Electric, Inc.
F. D. Hayes Electric Company
Fox Electric  Corporation
Hatzel & Buehler, Incorporated
Lansing Electric Motors Construction, Inc.

$56,389
58,898
61,837
63,074
69,200
72,067
88,400
96,564

$35,937
39,940
48,242
27,115
44,429
41,284
54,400
83,589

-Alternate No. 1 would provide additional  electrical capacity  to the

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Bids and
Contract
,Awards, cont.

Electric
Distribution
Modifications
Phase I for
Giltner Hall,
cont.

C.

BIDS AND CONTRACT AWARDS, cont. 

February  21-22, 1980

2.

Electric Distribution Modifications - Phase I for Giltner Hall, cont.

^Alternate No. 1 would provide additional electrical capacity  to the fourth floor.

It is recommended  that a contract be awarded in the amount of $56,389  (Base Bid  only)
to the C & L Electric, Inc. of Lansing, MI, and that the following project budget be
established:

Contract - C & L Electric, Inc.
Contingencies
Design, Coordination, and  Inspection

Total Expected  Expenditures

$56,389
5,511
5,100

$67,000

This project will be funded  from the General Fund Account 11-5173, Special -Altera-
tions and Improvements.

RESOLVED that the above contract be awarded  and project budget

be established  as recommended.

Alterations to
Rooms 240, 242,
and 244
Engineering
Building

Approved by a vote of 6 to 0 on motion by Trustee Stack, seconded by Trustee Lick.
Trustee Radcliffe was not in the room at the time the vote was taken.

3.  Engineering Building - Alterations to Rooms 240, 242, and 244

The following bids were received on February  5, 1980, for Alterations to
Rooms 240, 242, and 244 of the Engineering Building.  This project  includes
installing a raised computer floor with a handicapper access ramp, mechanical
ductwork, and several new electrical outlets to provide space for use as a
computer-aided  design laboratory  in the engineering  curricula.

Contractor

Irish Construction Company
Charles Featherly  Construction Company
Hanel-Vance Construction Co., Inc.
Haussman Construction Company
McNeilly  Construction, Inc.

Base Bid

$13,100*
23,049
24,133
24,300
24,670

*Irish Construction Company has requested  that it be allowed  to withdraw its bid
without penalty  since it contained  a mathematical  error.  It is recommended  that
this request be approved.

It is further recommended  that a contract be awarded  in the amount of $23,049 to the
Charles Featherly  Construction Company of Lansing, MI, and that the following  project
budget be established:

Contract - Charles Featherly  Construction Company
Contingencies
Design, Coordination, and  Inspection

Total Expected  Expenditures

$23,049
2,351
3,400

$28,800

The above project will be funded  from the General Fund Account 11-8145, Special
Alterations - Engineering.

RESOLVED that the Irish Construction Company be allowed  to withdraw its

bid without penalty, that the above contract be awarded, and the
project budget be established as recommended.

Approved by a vote of 6 to 0 on motion by Trustee Sawyer, seconded by Trustee Lick.
Trustee Radcliffe was not in the room at the time the vote x^as taken.

4.  Addition to the Fire Station  (Shaw Lane)

- The following bids were received on January  31, 1980, for the Addition to the

Fire Station  (Shaw Lane).  This project provides for the construction of an addi-
tional apparatus bay at the west side of the existing garage to house a rescue
ambulance.  Also, included is the installation of a ventilating  system to elimi-
nate exhaust fumes.

Contractor

Irish Construction Company
Charles Featherly  Construction Company
McNeilly  Construction, Inc.
Haussman Construction Company
Design and Build, Inc.
Hanel-Vance Construction Co., Inc.
The Emanuel Company

Base Bid

$121,900
125,800
125,927
127,600
128,300
130,100
149,016

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February  21-22, 1980

4.

Addition to the Fire Station  (Shaw Lane), cont.

It is recommended  that a contract be awarded  in the amount of $121,900 to the Irish
Construction Company of Howell, MI, and that the following project budget be
established:

Bids and
Contract
^wards, cont,
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|Shaw Lane Fire
Station, cont.

Contract - Irish Construction Company
Contingencies
Landscaping - MSU Campus Park and Planning
Mayotte, Crouse & D*Haene  (Consultants and

Document  Printing)

Expediting, Coordination, and  Inspection

Total Expected  Expenditures

$121,900
12,000
1,500

10,500
5,100

$151,000

This project will be funded from Account 41-4497, Fire Station Addition.

RESOLVED that the above contract be awarded and project
budget be established as recommended.

Approved by a vote of 6 to 0 on motion by Trustee Bruff, seconded by Trustee Lick*
Trustee Radcliffe was not in the room at the time the vote was taken.

5.  Installation of Cooling and Electrical Systems for New IBM 370/168 Computer

At its meeting on January  25, 1980, the Board of Trustees authorized  the
Administration to award contracts  for the installation of the cooling and  electrical
systems for the new IBM 370/168 computer.  The following reports the bids received on
February 12, 1980, for this project:

Installation
of Cooling &
Electrical
Systems for
New IBM
370/168
Computer

Contractor

McNeilly  Construction, Inc.
Charles Featherly  Construction  Company
Haussman Construction  Company
Hanel-Vance  Construction Co., Inc.
Irish Construction  Company

The following  is the established  proj ect budget:

Contract - McNeilly  Construction, Inc.
Contingencies
Preliminary  Planning
Design, Coordination, and  Inspection

Total Expected  Expenditures

Base Bid

$53,653
53,919
54,600
54,620
55,700

$53,653
8,847
5,000
7,500

$75,000

Since bids were responsive and within funds authorized  for the project, the awarding
of contracts was approved on February 15, 1980.

RESOLVED that the above report be accepted.

Approved by a vote of 6 to 0 on motion by Trustee Sawyer, seconded by Trustee Lick.
Trustee Radcliffe was not in the room at the time the vote was taken.

D.  OTHER ITEMS FOR ACTION

1.  Trustee GPA Awards

For many years the Board of Trustees1 Awards have been granted at each  Commencement
to male and female graduates having the first and second highest scholastic  averages
at the close of their last term in attendance.  On the basis of legal advice it is
recommended  that awards now be made without regard to gender.

The students graduating  at the 1980 winter commencement who had the highest
scholastic averages at the close of their last term in attendance and who  are
recommended  to receive the Board of Trusteesf Awards are:

First highest - Flora Alexandra Brewer, Music Therapy major, 3.966 average,
graduate of Upper  St. Clair High School, Upper  St. Clair, Pennsylvania

Second highest - Jennifer  Sue Thomas, Veterinary Medicine major, 3.965

average, graduate of Grosse Pointe South High School, Grosse Pointe,
Michigan

Third highest - William F. Howard - Economics major, 3.868 average,

graduate of Kenston High School, Chagrin Falls, Ohio

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Other  Items
for Action,
cont.

Trustee GPA
Awards, cont,

Salary
Adjustment
Guidelines  for
April 1, 1980,
approved

Reports to the
Board

President?s
Report

Board  Committee
Reports

Inves tment
Committee

Land and
Physical
Facilities
Committee

Audit
Committee

Adminis t rat ion
to collect
Michael J.
Smydra's  obli-
gations to
University

D.  OTHER ITEMS FOR ACTION, cont.

February  21-22, 1980

1.  Trustee GPA Awards, cont.

Fourth highest - Lori Meryl Erode, Accounting major, 3.848 average,
graduate of W.E. Groves High School, Birmingham, Michigan

RESOLVED  that the Board of Trustees' Awards be approved as

recommended.

Approved by a vote of 6 to 0 on motion by Trustee Krolikowski, seconded by
Trustee Lick.  Trustee Radcliffe was not in the room at the time the vote was taken.

2.  Guidelines for April 1, 1980, Salary Adjustment

Copies of guidelines for April 1, 1980, salary adjustments  averaging  2% for
eligible faculty and AP employees have been distributed  to the Trustees.

RESOLVED that the guidelines be approved  and the  administration

authorized  to prepare appropriate raise lists  for approval
at the March meeting of the Board of Trustees.

Approved by a vote of 6 to 0 on motion by Trustee Bruff, seconded by  Trustee
Krolikowski.  Trustee Radcliffe was not in the room at the time the vote was taken.

E.  REPORTS TO THE BOARD

1.  President's' Report

President Mackey reported that the State Department of Management  and Budget has
approved planning of the Engineering Building.  This is an essential first step
in obtaining legislative funding for the building.

President Mackey also reported  on a humorous  exchange with the Chief  Executive
Officer of the Chrysler Corporation.

2.  Board Committee Reports

a.  Investment  Committee

Trustee Krolikowski reported  that the Committee heard a presentation from
Scudder, Stevens  & Clark outlining the University's  investment  performance
for the quarter and 6-month period ended December 31, 1979, and  reviewed
Scudder's economic outlook projections  and future investment  strategy.

The Committee also heard  a request from Scudder, Stevens & Clark regarding
an increase in their fee schedule.  It was voted to defer action until the
next Committee meeting pending a recommendation from the administration.

b.  Land and Physical Facilities  Committee

Trustee Sawyer reported  that the Land and Physical Facilities  Committee
authorized preparation of necessary legal documents  to permit marketing gas
from the well in Avon Township, Oakland County.  The document will be pre-
sented for approval of the Committee at its next meeting.

The Committee authorized preparation of documents to extend the lease for
the Michigan Animal Breeders  Co-op for 50 years beyond  its presently  scheduled
termination in 1996.  The Committee will take formal action at a future meeting,

The Committee also received  a report on a possible gift of property on the
AuSable River.

Trustee Sawyer moved acceptance of the report,
a vote of 6 to 0.

Seconded by Trustee Lick.  Approved by

c.  Audit  Committee

Trustee Bruff reported  that the Committee had instructed  the administration to
collect Mr. Michael J.  Smydra's obligations  to the University.

The Committee also authorized  payment of expenses for Trustee Lick for attending
the Women's Big Ten Basketball  Championship  in  Madison, Wisconsin, on
February  8, 9 & 10.  Trustee Lick had received verbal authorization from the
Acting Chairperson of the Committee prior to this trip.

The Committee also authorized  Trustees, who are able to do so, to participate
in the April meeting of the National Association of Governing Boards in
Washington,  D.C

Trustee Bruff moved  acceptance of the Committee report.
Approved by a vote of 6 to 0.

Seconded by Trustee Sawyer.

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E.  REPORTS TO THE BOARD, cont. 

February  21-22, 1980 

3.  Trusteesf  Expenses 

Reports to
the Board,
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[Trustees!

Expenses paid  from the Board Members1  expense account  in January  $556.20 distributed  {Expenses
as follows: 

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Long Distance
Telephone Charges

Travel

University  Guests

Publications

Postage

Supplies

Bruff  Krolikowski 

Lick  Martin Radcliffe  Sawyer Smydra  Stack

$122.78 

$ — 

$100.39 

— 

$10.05 

$13.06  $33.63  $36.16

1.50

21

.56

—

19

.58

.45

22.

37

19.

50

—

—

36

.32 

—

18.

85

Total

$122.78

?1.50 

$100.39

$187.96 

$13.06 $94.35  $36.16

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