The Board of Visitors of Old Dominion University met in regular session on Friday, September 29, 1989, at 1:00 PM in Webb Univer-sity Center. Present were:
Richard F. Barry III, Rector
Gene R. Carter, Sr.
George Dragas, Jr.
James K. Hall
J. William Howell
Ann H. Kilgore
Beverley R. Lawler
Arnold H. Leon
Jackson K. Parker
Gammiel Poindexter
H. B. Price III
Joyce Strelitz
Robert E. Washington
William C. Wiley
Brenda T. Williams
Absent were:Arnold B. McKinnon
J. Michael Pitchford
Also present at the invitation of the Board were:
William B. Spong, Jr., President
Nina W. Brown
Dana D. Burnett
Elizabeth Clarke-Heltz
Stephen P. Daniel
Warren A. Harris
George Hanna
David F. Harnage
George R. Healy
Myron S. Henry
E. Wayne Higgins
Ruth C. Jones
Patrick B. Kelly
Peter Lefresne
Ellen C. McClintock
Donna W. Meeks
Donna S. Morris
J. Frank Sellew
David T. Shufflebarger
Richard A. Staneski
John B. Swann
Douglas D. Tudor
Alice M. Virga
Phil Walzer
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Rector called the meeting to order and recognized Dr. Williams who made the following motion, "Mr. Rector, I move that this meeting be recessed and that we reconvene in Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters, specifically to discuss a faculty request and to discuss the presidential search, as permitted by Subsection (A), Paragraph (1) of Section 2.1-344 of the Code of Virginia."
RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION, FOIA CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
At the conclusion of Executive Session, a motion was made, seconded and unanimously approved to reconvene in open session. The Rector asked if there were any members who, in their judgment, felt that they could not certify that (1) only public business matters lawfully exempted from the open meeting require-ments under the Freedom of Information Act, were discussed and (2) that only such public business matters as were identified in the motion by which the executive session was convened were heard, discussed or considered? If so, he asked such board members to state specifically what he/she felt the departure was. Hearing no dissent, the Rector asked for certification by a vote of Aye. Board members in favor (15); Board members opposed (0). The vote on certification passed.
Rector Barry asked for approval of the minutes of the Annual Meeting held on June 15, 1989. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the minutes were approved as distributed.
RECTOR'S REPORT
Rector Barry reported that Ann Kilgore and Mike Pitchford are working as a committee to revise the board Bylaws and Rules and Regulations. The proposed changes will reflect the recommendations contained in the institutional review conducted by Dr. Fisher. Drafts of the proposed revisions will be made available to the Faculty Senate, the Student Senate and the Alumni Associa-tion Board of Directors. The Board hopes to adopt these changes at its meeting in April.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
The President distributed the document entitled, Capital Outlay for the 1990s, which describes Old Dominion University's needs and priorities in capital buildings for the next ten years. It is a comprehensive and coherent document which will be distributed to members of the General Assembly and the Governor's Office to outline not only our requests for the upcoming session, but also our needs for subsequent years. The document explains how Old Dominion University plans to use space vacated by those who will occupy new buildings.
President Spong also distributed the President's Annual Report, 1988-89, which was put together by the Office of University Relations and will be given wide distribution.
President Spong announced that Founders' Day will be held on Wednesday, October 11. Governor Baliles will be the keynote speaker and the University will honor five of its founders: Frank Batten, Mills E. Godwin, Jr., E. Vernon Peele, Catherine Beamon, and E. T. Gresham, Sr. He encouraged board members to attend.
The President reported that the University has been negotiating with the Nauticus project and has agreed to dock its research vessel at its site on the Norfolk waterfront and conduct a laboratory there.
REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
In the absence of Mr. Lawler, Vice Chair, the Rector called on Mrs. Williams to give the report of the Student Affairs Committee. Mrs. Williams reported that the Committee met the new cross-country coach, Mr. Ben Paxton, and the new baseball coach, Mr. Pat McMahon. The new women's tennis coach, Mr. Billy Brock, was on the road recruiting, but Dr. Jarrett indicated that he was pleased to have Mr. Brock's leadership for our women's tennis program.
Ms. Judy Corello, Director of International Student Services, briefed the committee on the support services the University provides to international students. Approximately 600 students on student visas from 71 countries are enrolled at Old Dominion University this semester. Four representatives from the International Student Association shared their experiences at Old Dominion with the Committee. Generally they expressed satisfaction, but did indicate that some international students find it difficult to cope with the closing of our residence halls during university holidays. Residence hall staff do contact these students and attempt to make arrangements for them to stay with faculty or other students. Dr. Burnett indicated that he would ensure that these contacts would continue in a systematic fashion. The Committee encouraged increased support for this activity.
Mr. Pat Kelly, University Counsel, discussed changes to the Freedom of Information Act and how it would affect the role of board members.
Dr. Richard Parrent, Director of Admissions, outlined the University's recruitment plans for the year. The Committee was impressed with the efforts that will be made to attract quality students to the University during the current year, and especially during the upcoming years of declining enrollments.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Rector Barry called on Mrs. Kilgore to give the report of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mrs. Kilgore reported that Dr. Anita Clair Fellman, Director of the Women's Studies Program, discussed the fundamental aims of the program.
The agenda planning overview for 1989-90 for the Academic Affairs Committee and probable agenda topics were discussed.
Myron Henry shared with the Committee a letter he sent to the Faculty Senate regarding the strategic planning process for academic affairs. He noted that this process will fit in nicely with the major reaccreditation of the University by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
The following resolutions were brought forth as recommendations from the Academic Affairs Committee and were unanimously approved:
PERSONNEL APPOINTMENTS
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitor approves the following personnel appointments:
Name and Rank - Salary - Effective Date - Term
Dr. Jamshid Abolhassani - $40,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Abolhassani received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1981 from West Virginia Institute of Technology, and an M.E. and Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 1983 and 1987 respectively from Old Dominion University. Since 1987 he has been employed as a research assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics at Old Dominion University as well as a consultant to Computer Applications Branch of NASA Langley Research Center. Dr. Abolhassani has numerous publications to his credit. He is a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics.
Dr. Karen A. Bosch - $29,340 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Educational Curriculum and Instruction
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Bosch received a B.A. in Elementary Education in 1970 from Michigan State University, an M.S. in Adult/Community Education in 1977 from Indiana University of Pennsylvania, and a Ph.D. in Urban Services in 1986 from Old Dominion University. From 1976 to 1981 she was employed with the Virginia Beach Public Schools as a teacher in elementary education and as an adult coordinator in continuing education. Since August 1987 she has been employed as an assistant professor in the Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction at Old Dominion University on one-year restricted appointments. Dr. Bosch is a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Honorary International Society for Women and Phi Delta Kappa.
Dr. Rebecca S. Bowers - $29,340 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Educational Curriculum and Instruction
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Bowers received a B.A. in Biology and Secondary Education in 1969 from James Madison University, an M.S. in Secondary Education and Biology in 1976 from Old Dominion University, and an Ed.D. in Curriculum/Teaching in 1989 from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. From 1982 to 1987 she was employed with the Greensboro Public Schools as a middle school science teacher. She has also been employed as a teaching assistant at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro during 1987 and as a research assistant during the summer of 1988. Since 1988 she has been employed as an instructor in the Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction at Old Dominion University on a one-year restricted appointment. Dr. Bowers has given several presentations at professional meetings and workshops. She is a member of the National Science Teachers Association and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
Ms. Carole B. Brady - $24,500 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Child Study and Special Education
Ms. Brady received a B.S. in Elementary Education and an M.S. in Early Childhood Education in 1976 and 1980 respectively from Old Dominion University. From 1983 to 1986 Ms. Brady was employed as a substitute preschool/toddler teacher for the nursery and kindergarten programs in the Child Study Center at Old Dominion University. Since October, 1986, she has been employed as a preschool/toddler teacher in laboratory demonstration school in the Child Study Center at Old Dominion University. She also taught first-grade at Bayside Elementary School from August, 1988, to June, 1989. Ms. Brady is a member of the Virginia Beach Reading Council.
Mr. Jeffrey Q. Braun - $24,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Accounting
Mr. Braun received an A.A. in Business in 1972 from George Washington University and a B.S. and M.S. in Accounting in 1974 and 1984 respectively from Old Dominion University. From 1984 to 1987 he was employed as an assistant payroll manager in the Office of Finance, Payroll Department, and since 1987 as an accountant for University Auxiliary Enterprises in the Office of Finance at Old Dominion University. He has also been employed as an adjunct instructor in the Accounting Department during the 1988-89 academic year.
Ms. Sharon Kay Broscious - $29,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Nursing
(Tenure Track)
Ms. Broscious received a B.S.N. in Nursing in 1980 from Kutztown State University and an M.S.N. in Nursing in 1983 from Villanova University. Since 1987 she has been an instructor at Norfolk State University. Ms. Broscious has also been employed as a staff nurse at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital since 1988. She has given several presentations at professional meetings. She is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, the American Nurses Association, and Virginia State Nurses Associa-tion.
Dr. Martha H. Brown - $39,000 8/1/89 10 mos.
Associate Professor of History
Dr. Brown received a B.S. in Education in 1946 from State Teachers College in Glassboro, New Jersey, an M.L.S. in Library Science in 1956 from Drexel University, and an M.A. and D.A. in History in 1972 and 1976 respectively from Carnegie-Mellon University. From 1984 to 1988 she was employed as an Associate Professor of History at Langston University. Since 1988 Dr. Brown has been employed as an Associate Visiting Professor of Black Studies and Women's Studies at Oberlin College. She has co-authored two books and has had numerous articles published.
Dr. Thomas A. Buttars - $48,900 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Accounting
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Buttars received a B.A. in Zoology in 1970 from Northwestern University, a B.B.A. in Accounting in 1976 from the University of Wisconsin at Milwaukee, and an M.B.A. and a Ph.D. in Accounting in 1980 and 1988 respectively from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. Since 1984 he has been employed as an assistant professor at Washington State University. He has also served as accounting advisor to the town clerk in Colton, Washington.
Ms. Juanita Comfort - $22,500 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Instructor of English
Ms. Comfort received a B.A. and an M.A. in English in 1984 and 1988 respectively from Old Dominion University. From 1985 to 1987 she was employed as a teaching assistant at Old Dominion University and from 1987 to 1988 as an instructor at Commonwealth College. Since January, 1988, she has been employed as an adjunct instructor of developmental and college transfer writing courses at Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach. Ms. Comfort is a member of the National Council of Teachers of English and the Conference on College Composition Communication.
Ms. Maureen Flanagan - $21,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Speech Communication and Theater Arts
Ms. Flanagan received a B.A. in English in 1968 from Mt. St. Vincent, New York, and an M.A. in Communication in 1985 from CBN University. From 1985 to 1986 she was employed as an English instructor at St. Leo College. Since 1988 she has been employed as an adjunct instructor in the Speech Communication and Theater Arts Department at Old Dominion University. Ms. Flanagan is also currently the Tidewater correspondent for The Catholic Diocese of Richmond newspaper.
Dr. Thomas Gary Goeller - $47,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Management Information Systems and Decision Sciences
Dr. Goeller received a B.B.A. in Marketing and Management in 1976 from James Madison University, an M.B.A. in Marketing in 1980 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, and a D.B.A. in Management Information Systems and Decision Sciences in 1989 from Mississippi State University. From 1981 to 1988 he was employed as an assistant professor at Jackson State University. Since 1988 he has been employed as an assistant professor at Grambling State University. Dr. Goeller has several publications to his credit.
Ms. Kerenami Johnson - $46,500 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
ABD Instructor of Marketing
(Tenure Track)
Ms. Johnson received a B.A. in Theater in 1962 from Newcomb College of Tulane University, an M.L.S. in Library Science in 1968 from Simmons College, and an M.B.A. in Marketing in 1980 from the University of Texas. Since 1985 she has been employed as a lecturer in the Marketing Department at the University of Texas. Ms. Johnson has several publications and articles to her credit and has given reports and presentations at meetings and workshops.
Dr. Ravindra P. Joshi - $42,500 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Joshi received a B.S. and M.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1983 and 1985 respectively from Indian Institute of Technology and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 1988 from Arizona State University. From July, 1985, to May, 1988, he was employed as a graduate research assistant at Arizona State University. Since May, 1988, he has been employed as a postdoctoral associate at the Center for Solid State Electronics at Arizona State University. Dr. Joshi has numerous publications to his credit and has given presentations at meetings and conferences.
Dr. George David Julnes - $35,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Urban Studies and Public Administration
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Julnes received a B.S. in Psychology and Philosophy in 1977 from the University of Wisconsin at Madison and a Ph.D. in Psychology in 1984 from the University of Hawaii. From 1984 to 1986 he was employed as a postdoctoral fellow at the Center for Development of Early Education in the Kamehameha Schools, Hawaii. Since 1987 he has been employed as a research and teaching assistant at the University of Michigan. Dr. Julnes has several publications to his credit and has presented a paper at the annual meeting of the Hawaii Educational Research Association. He is a member of the American Psychological Association and the American Society for Public Administration.
Mr. John V. Kitterman - $22,500 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Instructor of English
Mr. Kitterman received a B.A., M.Ed. and an M.A. in English in 1970, 1977 and 1980 respectively from the University of Virginia. From 1983 to 1986 he was employed as an instructor at the University of Virginia. Since 1987 he has been employed as an Adjunct Instructor of English at Old Dominion University. Mr. Kitterman has had several poems published in journals. He is a member of the Modern Language Association and the D. H. Lawrence Society of North America.
Mrs. Natavan Kroo - $23,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Foreign Languages and Literatures
Mrs. Kroo received a B.S. in Oriental Philology in 1976 from Moscow State University (Soviet Union) and an M.S. in Oriental Philology in 1979 from Budapest University (Hungary). From 1980 to 1982 she was employed as a Russian editor/translator for the Hungarian News Agency. Since 1982 Mrs. Kroo has been employed as a Russian editor/translator at the Hungarian Publishing House.
Mr. Sunil Kukreja - $27,450 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Sociology and Criminal Justice
Mr. Kukreja received a B.A. in Sociology in 1985 from St. Cloud State University and an M.A. in Sociology in 1987 from Kansas State University. From 1986 to 1987 he was employed as an instructor at Kansas State University. Since 1987 he has been employed as a graduate fellow and adjunct faculty at The American University. Mr. Kukreja has numerous publications to his credit. He is a member of the American Sociological Association, International Studies Association, and the Mid-South Sociological Association.
Dr. Cheng Y. Lin - $35,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Lin received a B.S. and an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1975 and 1977 respectively from National Cheng-Kung University, Taiwan, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 1989 from Texas A&M University, College Station. Since 1986 he has been employed as a research assistant and as a teaching assistant at Texas A&M University. Dr. Lin has four publications to his credit.
Dr. David E. Loomis - $24,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Philosophy
Dr. Loomis received a B.A. in Philosophy in 1964 from St. Mary's College and a Ph.D. in Philosophy in 1979 from the University of Notre Dame. From 1979 to 1988 he was employed as an adjunct assistant professor in the Department of Philosophy at Old Dominion University. Since 1988 Dr. Loomis has been employed as an adjunct assistant professor at Christopher Newport College. Dr. Loomis has given numerous public lectures. He is a member of the American Philosophical Association.
Ms. Susan MacFarland - $28,300 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
ABD Instructor of Political Science and Geography
Ms. MacFarland received a B.A. in English in 1964 from Iowa Wesleyan College and an M.A. in Political Science in 1985 from Oklahoma State University. Since 1985 she has been employed as a teaching assistant in the Department of Political Science at the University of Oklahoma. Ms. MacFarland is a member of the American Political Science Association.
Mr. Alfred W. Magee - $28,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
ABD Instructor of Geological Sciences
Mr. Magee received a B.A. in French in 1974 from Randolph-Macon College, a B.Sc. and an M.S. in Geology in 1983 and 1985 respectively from Old Dominion University. Since 1986 he has been employed as a tutor at Oxford University, England. Mr. Magee has numerous publications to his credit. He is a member of Phi Kappa Phi.
Mr. James W. Midyette, III - $21,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Instructor of English
Mr. Midyette received a B.S. in Psychology in 1978 from The College of William and Mary and an M.A. in English in 1983 from the University of Alabama. From 1984 to 1987 he was employed as an instructor at Jefferson State Junior College. Since 1987 he has been employed as an adjunct instructor in Academic Skills, Student Support Services, and the English Department at Old Dominion University. Mr. Midyette is also currently employed at Tidewater Community College as an Adjunct Instructor of Composition.
Mr. Taj O. Mohieldin - $34,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering Technology
(Tenure Track)
Mr. Mohieldin received a B.S. in 1981 from King Saud University, Saudi Arabia, and an M.E. in Mechanical Engineering in 1987 from Old Dominion University. From 1983 to 1985 he was employed as an assistant and co-investigator in the Saudian-American Solar Project (Solaries) funded by the Saudi Nationalter for Science and Technology. Since 1986 he has been employed as a teaching assistant in the Departments of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics and Mechanical Engineering Technology. Mr. Mohieldin has had numerous articles published in journals.
Ms. Billie Montgomery/Cook - $26,500 - 7/1/89 - 12 mos.
Assistant Instructor of Business and Public Administration
Ms. Montgomery/Cook received a B.A. in History in 1973 from Spelman College and an M.A. in College Student Personnel in 1977 from Bowling Green State University. From 1980 to 1983 she was employed as a counselor at Hudson County Community College. Ms. Montgomery/Cook was employed as a vocational evaluator with the Jewish Vocational Services Program in New Jersey from January, 1986, to July, 1987.
Dr. Silas "Rex" Morrow - $30,200 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Educational Curriculum and Instruction
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Morrow received a B.A. in Social Studies in 1975 from Marian College, an M.A. in World History in 1977 from Indiana State University, and an M.A.Ed. in American History and an E.D. in Social Science in 1982 and 1983 respectively from Ball State University. From August, 1982, to May, 1987, he was employed as an associate professor at Eastern Kentucky University. Since August, 1987, Dr. Morrow has been employed as an assistant professor at Penn State University. Dr. Morrow has numerus publications to his credit and has given presentations at meetings and conferences. He is a member of the National Social Science Association, the Association for Supervision and Curricu-lum Development, and the Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies.
Dr. Edward S. Neukrug - $30,500 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Services
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Neukrug received a B.A. in Psychology in 1973 from SUNY at Binghamton, an M.S. in Student Personnel Counseling in 1974 from Miami University, and an Ed.D. in Counselor Education in 1980 from the University of Cincinnati. Since 1980 he has held the positions of assistant professor/counseling program director, associate professor/counseling program director, and professor/counseling program director at Notre Dame College Graduate Division. Dr. Neukrug has numerous publications to his credit and has given presentations at conferences and workshops. He is a member of the American Association for Counseling and Development and the Association for Celor Education and Supervision.
Ms. Renee E. Olander - $22,500 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Instructor of English
Ms. Olander received a B.A. in English in 1984 from Mary Baldwin College and an M.A. in English in 1987 from Old Dominion University. Since 1987 she has been employed as an adjunct instructor in the English Department at Old Dominion University. Ms. Olander is a published poet. She has had poems published in Amelia, Plainswoman, Heresies, Wide Open Magazine, and The Allegheny Review. She received the Kate Smith Award for Poetry from Amelia in 1988. Ms. Olander is a member of the National Council of Teachers of English.
Dr. Mark D. Pardue - $47,500 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Pardue received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1975, an M.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1977 and an M.B.A. in 1982 from Old Dominion University, and a Ph.D. in Information Technology in 1988 from George Mason University. Since 1980 he has been employed as the vice president at BDM International in McLean, Virginia. Dr. Pardue has numerous publications to his credit and is a major author for corporate projects. He is a member of Eta Kappa Nu, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, and is a registered professional engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Dr. Mary E. Putt - $30,200 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Oceanography
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Putt received a B.Sc. in Botany in 1981 from the University of Manitoba (Canada), an M.A. in Biology in 1983 from McMaster University (Canada), and a Ph.D. in Biology from the University of California at Santa Barbara. From 1985 to 1987 she was employed as a teaching assistant at the University of California at Santa Barbara. Since 1987 she has been employed as a postdoctoral scholar at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution. Dr. Putt has numerous publications to her credit and has given presentations at meetings and conferences.
Dr. Scott D. Roberts - $46,500 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Marketing
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Roberts received a B.A. in Psychology in 1984 from the University of Missouri and a Ph.D. in Marketing in 1988 from the University of Utah. From 1984 to 1987 he was employed as a teaching and research assistant at the University of Utah. Since 1987 he has been employed as an Assistant Professor of Marketing at the University of Mississippi. Dr. Roberts has numerous publications to his credit and has given presentations at meetings. He is a member of the Association for Consumer Research, American Marketing Association and the Popular Culture Association.
Dr. Udayshankar Shirahatti - $42,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Shirahatti received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1982 from Bangalore University, an M.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1985 from Indian Institute of Science, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering in 1989 from Auburn University. Since 1985 Dr. Shirahatti has been employed as a research assistant at Auburn University. Dr. Shirahatti has several publications to his credit. He is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
Dr. Anusorn Singhapakdi - $45,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Marketing
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Singhapakdi received a B.S. in Civil and Environmental Engineering and a B.S. in City Planning in 1976 and 1977 respectively from the University of Wisconsin, Whitewater, and a Ph.D. in Marketing in 1988 from the University of Mississippi. From fall 1984 to spring 1987 he was employed as a graduate assistant and instructor in the Department of Management and Marketing at the University of Mississippi. Since fall 1987 he has been employed as an Assistant Professor of Marketing at Lamar University. Dr. Singhapakdi has several publications to his credit. He is a member of the American Marketing Association, Academy of Marketing Science, and is a registered professional engineer in Thailand.
Dr. Nahil A. Sobh - $47,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Sobh received a B.S., M.S. and a Ph.D. in Structural Engineering in 1981, 1982 and 1987, a B.S. and M.S. in Applied Mathematics in 1982 and 1983, and an M.S. in Mechanics in 1986 from the University of Colorado at Boulder. From 1983 to 1986 Dr. Sobh was employed as a teaching assistant in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Colorado at Boulder. Since 1986 he has been employed as a teaching and research associate in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Univer-sity of Colorado at Boulder. He has also been employed as a postdoctorate research associate in the Department of Aerospace Engineering Sciences at the University of Colorado at Boulder from October, 1987. Dr. Sobh has several publications to his credit.
Ms. Patricia B. Strait - $24,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Management
Ms. Strait received an A.A./General in 1981 from Florida Keys College, a B.A. in Journalism in 1983 from Old Dominion Univer-sity and an M.S. in Management in 1986 from Newport College. Since March, 1987, she has been employed as Director of Embry Riddle University, Beeville, Texas, and Senior Instructor. She was also employed as an Instructor of Management at Bee County College from August, 1987, to May, 1989.
Mr. Stanley W. Toops - $28,300 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
ABD Instructor of Political Science and Geography
Mr. Toops received a B.A. in Geography in 1979 from Drake University and an M.A. in Geography in 1983 from the University of Washington. From September, 1987, to December, 1987, Mr. Toops was employed as an instructor at Shoreline Community College and from March, 1988, to June, 1988, as an instructor at Highline Community College. Since September, 1988, he has been employed as an instructor at Bellevue Community College. Mr. Toops has several publications to his credit. He is a member of the Association of American Geographers and the Association of Asian Studies.
Dr. Deborah Ann Waller - $30,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Biological Sciences
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Waller received a B.A. in Zoology in 1973 from George Washington University and a Ph.D. in Zoology in 1982 from the University of Texas, Austin. From 1984 to 1987 she was employed as a research fellow at Louisiana State University. Since 1987 she has been employed as a visiting assistant professor at Sweet Briar College. Dr. Waller has numerous publications and articles to her credit and has given presentations at professional meetings and conferences. She is a member of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, the Animal Behavior Society, and the Association of Women in Science.
Dr. Frank Ward, Jr. - $30,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Music
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Ward received a B.A. in Voice in 1982 from Morehouse College, an M.M. in Voice and an A.Mus.D. in Voice in 1984 and 1987 respectively from the University of Michigan. From 1987 to 1988 Dr. Ward was employed as a visiting assistant professor at St. Mary's College. Since 1988 he has been employed as an assistant professor at Mississippi Valley State University. He has performed with the Maryland Shakespeare Festival, the Papagena Opera Company, the Michigan Opera Theater, and the Richmond Opera Company.
Mr. Roger F. Strand - $25,500 - 8/16/89 - 12 mos.
Lecturer and Academic Advisor, College of Education
Mr. Strand received a B.A. in Mathematics in 1958 from St. Olaf and an M.S. in Meteorology in 1968 from the University of Utah. Since 1985 Mr. Strand has been employed as an academic advisor at Old Dominion University. He is a member of the National Academic Advising Association and the Virginia College Personnel Association.
Dr. Maximiliane Szinovacz - $32,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Szinovacz received a Ph.D. in Sociology in 1975 from the University of Vienna. From 1986 to 1987 she was employed as a research associate at the University of Delaware. Since 1987 she has been employed as a visiting assistant professor in the Division of Human Development and Family Ecology at the Univer-sity of Illinois, Champaign. Dr. Szinovacz has numerous publications to her credit and has given presentations at meetings and conferences. She is a member of the American Sociological Association, the National Council on Family Relations, and the International Society for the Study of Personal Relationships.
Dr. Deborah L. Thompson - $30,500 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Educational Curriculum and Instruction
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Thompson received a B.S. in Elementary Education/English in 1973 from Tennessee State University, an M.A. in Reading/Language Arts and a Ph.D. in Reading/Language Development in 1974 and 1987 respectively from Ohio State University. Since August, 1984, she has been employed as a teacher with the Metropolitan Nashville Davidson County Public Schools. She has one publication to her credit. She is a member of the American Educational Research Association, the International Reading Association, and the National Council of Teachers of English.
Mr. Francis M. Williams - $38,000 - 7/1/89 - 12 mos.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering Technol-ogy
Mr. Williams received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering Technology in 1982 and an M.S. in Computer Science in 1986 from Old Dominion University. Since 1985 he has been employed as an adjunct instructor in the Department of Electrical Engineering Technology at Old Dominion University. Mr. Williams has several publications to his credit. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Mr. Yuesheng Xu - $20,360 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Mathematics and Statistics
Mr. Xu received a B.S. in Computer Science and an M.S. in Numerical Analysis and Approximation in 1982 and 1985 respectively from Zhongshan University (China). From August, 1985, to June, 1986, he was employed as an Instructor of Numerical Analysis at Zhongshan University. Since August, 1986, he has been employed as a graduate assistant at Old Dominion University while working on his Ph.D. in Computational and Applied Mathematics. Mr. Xu has numerous publications to his credit and has been guest speaker at several conferences and meetings. He is a member of the Chinese Association of Computational Mathematics and the American Mathematics Society.
Mr. Kenneth K. Yung - $54,000 - 8/1/89 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Finance
(Tenure Track)
Mr. Yung received a B.Soc.Sci. in Economics and Sociology in 1980 from the University of Hong Kong, an M.B.A. in Finance in 1983 from the State University of New York, and a Ph.D. in Business Administration in 1989 from Georgia State University. From 1984 to 1988 he was employed as a research assistant at Georgia State University. Since 1988 he has been employed as an instructor at Georgia State University. Mr. Yung has two publications forthcoming. He has given several presentations at professional meetings.
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APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF PROGRAMS
IN LIBERAL ARTS CONTINUING EDUCATION
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Cynthia L. Frazer as Director of Programs in Liberal Arts Continuing Education, with the rank of instructor, effective April 16, 1989.
Ms. Frazer received a B.A. in English in 1978 from St. Mary's College of Maryland and an M.A. in English in 1979 from Ball State University. Since 1987 she has been employed as an instructor in the Department of English at Old Dominion University. She also served as Acting Director of the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies during the fall 1988 semester. Ms. Frazer has numerous publications to her credit. She is a member of the National Council of Teachers of English, the Virginia Association of Teachers of English, and the Indiana Council of Teachers of English.
Salary: $35,000
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APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF ADMISSIONS
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Dr. Richard B. Parrent as Director of Admissions, with the rank of assistant professor, effective August 14, 1989.
Dr. Parrent received a Ph.D. in Higher Education Admin-istration from Indiana University in 1981. Dr. Parrent has over 15 years of experience in the college admissions field. He served as Admissions Director at Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, from 1983 to 1989. Other positions he has held include admissions counselor at Western Kentucky from 1981 to 1983. Dr. Parrent currently serves as vice president for admissions services with the Southern Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers.
Salary: $53,800 for twelve months.
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APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Teresa Byrne as Director of the Student Health Center, with the rank of instructor, effective August 1, 1989.
Ms. Byrne received a Master of Science in Education from Duquesne University in 1984 and a Master of Public Health from the University of Pittsburgh in 1979. Ms. Byrne served as Director of Duquesne Health Services for eleven years. In addition to her directorship at Duquesne Health Services, Ms. Byrne also served as a consultant to the Health and Community Services Committee of Villanova University in 1986 and to the Division of Student Development Services Committee at Thiel College in 1987.
Salary: $42,000 for twelve months.
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APPOINTMENT OF ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR
OF STUDENT FINANCIAL AID
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Helga Greenfield as Associate Director of Student Financial Aid, with the rank of instructor, effective July 1, 1989.
Ms. Greenfield received a Master of Science in Business Adminis-tration from Norfolk State University in 1986. She served as Director of Financial Aid at Norfolk State University for eleven years. Other positions held include Director of Financial Aid at Shaw University from 1974 to 1978.
Salary: $39,200 for twelve months.
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APPOINTMENT OF ASSISTANT DIRECTOR OF STUDENT ACTIVITIES
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Mr. Scott Harrison as Assistant Director of Student Activities, with the rank of instructor, effective July 1, 1989.
Mr. Harrison received a Master of Science in Psychology from Old Dominion University in 1988. During the past two years Mr. Harrison served as Acting Assistant Director of Student Activities at Old Dominion University. Other positions held include graduate assistant to the Dean of Student Life at Old Dominion University.
Salary: $26,000 for twelve months.
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APPOINTMENT OF RESIDENT DIRECTOR OF ROGERS HALL
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Joan Johnson as Resident Director of Rogers Hall, with the rank of instructor, effective July 1, 1989.
Ms. Johnson received a Master's in Counseling from the University of Virginia in May, 1989. Ms. Johnson most recently was head resident at James Madison University. She also worked as an intern counselor at Outreach Family Services in Charlottesville.
Salary: $16,000 for twelve months.
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APPOINTMENT OF RESIDENT DIRECTOR OF GRESHAM HALL
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Sheri Iachetta as Resident Director of Gresham Hall, with the rank of instructor, effective July 1, 1989.
Ms. Iachetta received a Master's in Music Therapy at Radford University in May, 1989. She most recently served as resident director at Radford University for two years. In addition, she was a resident assistant at Radford for four years.
Salary: $16,000 for twelve months.
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RENAMING OF THE DEPARTMENT OF PHILOSOPHY
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the renaming of the Department of Philosophy to the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies. The change in name will be effective beginning with the 1990 spring semester.
Rationale: The Department of Philosophy has offered courses in religious studies for several years. It also has offered a B.A. in Philosophy with a Religious Studies Emphasis and a minor with a Religious Studies Specialization. This change in departmental designation will more accurately reflect the department's ongoing activities. Furthermore, it will lead the way to more accurate characterizations of course offerings. To illustrate, currently a course on the Old Testament is listed under the Philosophy rubric. This course and others should be listed under a religious studies (REL) rubric.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIAL SALARY
SUPPLEMENTS FOR COMMONWEALTH PROFESSORS
WHEREAS, Old Dominion University has received an endowment fund gift, the income of which is to be used to attract and retain outstanding faculty members; and
WHEREAS, the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Virginia at its 1989 session appropriated funds to match endowment fund income at state universities for salary supplements for eminent professors for the fiscal year 1989-90; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with the Guidelines approved by the Board of Visitors on December 8, 1966, and with the approval of the Vice President for Academic Affairs and the President, the following eligible faculty members have been selected to receive a salary supplement as Commonwealth Professors as indicated below for the year 1989-90:
| College of Arts and Letters |  |
| Professor J. L. Bugg (Constance and Colgate Darden Professor of History and Education) | 2,000 |
| Professor Lewis S. Ford (Philosophy) | 5,720 |
| Professor R. Baine Harris (Philosophy) | 2,000 |
| Professor A. J. Mapp (English) | 14,100 |
| Professor H. K. Meier (Louis I. Jaffe Professorship) | 2,000 |
| Total | $ 25,820 |
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| College of Business and Public Administration | |
| Professor Leonard I. Ruchelman (Urban Studies and Public Administration) | $ 16,000 |
| Professor Wayne K. Talley (Economics) | 14,000 |
| Total | $ 30,000 |
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| College of Education | |
| Professor Dwight W. Allen | 2,000 |
| Professor F. W. Culpepper (Vocational and Technical Education) | 2,000 |
| Professor Franklin R. Jones (Educational Leadership and Services) | 2,000 |
| Professor Melvin H. Williams (Health, Physical Education and Recreation) | 15,100 |
| Professor Betty J. Yarborough (Educational Curriculum and Instruction and Constance and Colgate Darden Professor of Education) | 11,300 |
| Total | $ 32,400 |
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| College of Engineering and Technology | |
| Professor R. L. Ash (Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics) | $ 28,100 |
| Professor R. Prabhakaran (Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics) | 2,000 |
| Professor Karl H. Schoenbach (Electrical and Computer Engineering) | 19,200 |
| Professor W. D. Stanley (Electrical Engineering Technology) | 14,600 |
| Professor Surendra N. Tiwari (Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics) | 18,300 |
| Total | $ 82,200 |
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| College of Health Sciences | |
| Professor Michele L. Darby (Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting) | $ 10,000 |
| Total | $ 10,000 |
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| College of Sciences | |
| Professor R. C. Dahiya (Mathematics and Statistics) | 17,800 |
| Professor Albert S. Glickman (Psychology) | 6,298 |
| Professor Wynford L. Harries (Physics) | 15,200 |
| Professor Govind Khandelwal (Physics) | 14,700 |
| Professor William D. Lakin (Mathematics and Statistics) | 17,000 |
| Professor Kurt Maly (Kaufman Professor) | 7,750 |
| Professor H. G. Marshall (Biological Sciences) | 10,000 |
| Professor Daniel E. Sonenshine (Biological Sciences) | 8,050 |
| Professor John Tweed (Mathematics and Statistics) | 21,900 |
| Total | $ 118,698 |
| GRAND TOTAL | $299,118 |
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that one-half of the total amount required for these supplements ($149,559) be appropriated from The Commonwealth Professorships Endowment Fund and the same amount allotted from State appropriations authorized by the General Assembly for this purpose.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIAL SALARY
SUPPLEMENTS FOR THE DARDEN PROFESSORSHIP
WHEREAS, the Honorable Colgate Darden has generously donated to The Old Dominion University Educational Foundation funds for the establish-ment of professorships in Education and in History; and
WHEREAS, at its meeting of June 10, 1976, the Board of Visitors designated Dr. James L. Bugg, Jr., as the Constance and Colgate Darden Professor of History and Education.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors requests the Educational Foundation to appropriate from earnings on the Darden Professorships Endowment the sum of $10,136 for partial support of the salary of Dr. James L. Bugg, Jr., and that the same amount, $10,136, be allocated from the State appropria-tions authorized by the General Assembly for this purpose for 1989-90.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIAL SALARY
SUPPLEMENTS FOR OSCAR F. SMITH CHAIRS
WHEREAS, the Oscar F. Smith Foundation has contributed an endowment of $100,000 to Old Dominion University, of which the income is to be used as a supplement to endow a chair in the Department of Oceanography; and
WHEREAS, the President of Old Dominion University recommends that the following Oceanography faculty members be Oscar Smith Professors and receive the sum of $25,768 as part of their salaries for the year 1989-90.
| Professor | Supplement From Oscar Smith Fund | Supplement From State Matching |
| D. J. P. Swift | $ 2,021 | $ 2,021 |
| L. P. Atkinson | $10,863 | $10,863 |
| TOTAL | $12,884 | $12,884 |
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that one-half of the total amount required for this supplement, $12,884, be appropriated from the Oscar F. Smith Foundation Endowment Fund and the same amount, $12,884, be allocated from State appropriations authorized by the General Assembly for this purpose.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIAL SALARY
SUPPLEMENTS FOR THE KAUFMAN PROFESSORSHIP
WHEREAS, George M. and Linda H. Kaufman have generously given funds to The Old Dominion University Educational Foundation for an eminent scholar professorship; and
WHEREAS, the President of Old Dominion University has recommended Dr. Kurt Maly as The Kaufman Professor of Computer Science.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors requests The Educational Foundation to appropriate from earnings on The Kaufman Professorship Endowment the sum of $14,319 for partial support to the salary of Dr. Kurt Maly and that the same amount, $14,319, be allocated from the State appropriations authorized by the General Assembly for this purpose for 1989-90.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIAL SALARY
SUPPLEMENTS FOR THE MORGAN PROFESSORSHIP
WHEREAS, the Trustees of the A. D. and Annye Lewis Morgan Trust created an endowment of $250,000 for an Eminent Scholar Professorship; and
WHEREAS, the President of Old Dominion University has recommended Dr. Laurence D. Richards as the A. D. and Annye Lewis Morgan Professor of Engineering Management.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors requests The Old Dominion University Educational Foundation to appropriate from earnings from The Morgan Professorship Endowment the sum of $13,726 for partial support of the salary of Dr. Laurence D. Richards.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIAL SALARY
SUPPLEMENTS FOR OCEANOGRAPHY PROFESSORSHIPS
WHEREAS, The Old Dominion University Educational Foundation has received endowment funds in The Oceanography Challenge Fund for Oceanography Eminent Scholar Professorships; and
WHEREAS, the President of Old Dominion University has recommended the following faculty members as "Eminent Scholars" to receive endowments from the Oceanography Challenge Fund:
| Professor | Supplement From Oceanography Challenge Fund | Supplement From Matching |
| C.E. Grosch | 14,704 | 14,704 |
| A.J. Provenzano | 10,300 | 10,300 |
| D. J. P. Swift | 12,264 | 12,264 |
| TOTAL | $37,268 | $37,268 |
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors requests that the Old Dominion University Educational Foundation allocate $37,268 from the earnings from the investment of endowment funds in the Oceanography Challenge Fund for payment of a portion of the salaries of the faculty members indicated for 1989-90 salary supplements, and the same amount, $37,268, be allocated from State appropriations authorized by the General Assembly for this purpose.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIAL SALARY
SUPPLEMENTS FOR SLOVER CHAIRS
WHEREAS, The Old Dominion University Educational Foundation has received an endowment fund from the Estate of Samuel L. and Fay M. Slover to be used (i) to endow three chairs in the field of oceanography in any of the departments or colleges of Old Dominion University, (i.e., to provide supplements of not less than four thousand dollars [$4,000] each per annum to the regular salaries which will be payable in accordance with the applicable scale of Old Dominion University, to the professors or associate professors who occupy such chairs), and (ii) for any other purpose or purposes connected with teaching or research in the field of oceanography; and
WHEREAS, the President of Old Dominion University has recommended the following faculty members to hold the Slover Chairs in the field of oceanography and to receive supplements from the Slover Fund:
College of Sciences
Department of Oceanography
| Professor | Supplement from Slover Fund | Supplement from State Matching |
| G. B. Csanady | $ 38,900 | $ 38,900 |
| William M. Dunstan | $ 45,400 | $ 45,400 |
| A. D. Kirwan | $ 36,100 | $ 36,100 |
| TOTAL | $120,400 | $120,400 |
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors requests that the Educational Foundation allocate $120,400 from the earnings from the Slover Fund for this purpose for 1989-90 salary supplements.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors requests that the additional earnings of the Slover Fund in the amount of $313,130 be allotted to the Oceanography Department for any other purpose or purposes connected with teaching or research in the field of oceanography.
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REVISION TO THE BOARD OF VISITORS RULE AND REGULATION ON
ANNUAL, MILITARY AND CIVIL LEAVE POLICY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
AND PROFESSIONAL FACULTY AND FACULTY ON TWELVE-MONTH CONTRACTS
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the revisions to the Annual, Military and Civil Leave Policy for Administrative and Professional Faculty and Faculty on Twelve-Month Contracts, which was approved by the Board of Visitors on September 16, 1983, and revised on August 27, 1987, and June 15, 1989. This change will be effective immediately. A complete copy of the revised rule and regulation follows.
Rationale: Newly appointed administrators may have required personal needs, such as relocation, and policy flexibility is needed. The present policy allows accrual of two (2) annual leave days per month and does not allow "advancing leave" in unusual circumstances.
ANNUAL, MILITARY AND CIVIL LEAVE POLICY FOR ADMINISTRATIVE
AND PROFESSIONAL FACULTY AND FACULTY ON TWELVE-MONTH CONTRACTS
1. Administrators and professionals who hold faculty rank and faculty on twelve-month contracts earn two (2) days annual leave per month, normally twenty-four (24) working days per year. This annual leave is in addition to the eleven (11) holidays observed by the state. Administrative and professional faculty employed on less than a twelve-month basis receive all state holidays scheduled during their employment period and annual leave at the rate of two days per month.
2. Annual leave days are to be accrued monthly on the first of the month. Leave may be taken at any time subsequent to being earned but should be planned with regard to workload and office schedules. The dates of the leave must be approved in advance by the supervisor.
3. A Vice President may authorize annual leave advances, i.e. granting of leave prior to it being earned, when unusual circumstances dictate. Covered faculty members should submit a written request to the Vice President which explains the reasons for the request. Should a faculty member resign prior to working the entire period during which the leave would have been earned, a payroll deduction will be initiated to recover the salary amount of the leave advance.
4. Workload and office schedules should be arranged so as to allow each member full benefit of his/her annual leave. It is not in the best interest of either the university or the individual member for the employee to work a full year with less than full annual leave. However, to allow for special university requirements, a maximum of thirty-six (36) days may be carried forward from one fiscal year to the next. Annual leave balances may exceed thirty-six (36) days during the fiscal year as a result of monthly accruals.
5. Those whose initial appointment or contract period begins in the middle of a month will accrue annual leave for the month during which he/she is hired.
6. Those who terminate employment or administrative assignment prior to the end of the appointment or contract period will be compensated for any accrued but unused annual leave days, not to exceed the thirty-six (36) day maximum specified above. The supervisor must certify that the terminal annual leave balance is accurate. Departing members may choose to be paid accumulated leave in a lump sum payment or may be continued on the payroll until the expiration of the leave days. When opting to continue on payroll, there will be no accrual of leave following the faculty member's last workday.
7. Administrators who hold faculty rank and faculty on twelve-month appointments who are members of any reserve component of the armed forces of the United States, such as National Guard, Naval Reserve, Air Force Reserve and Army Reserve, will receive full pay for any federally funded military training duty for up to a maximum of fifteen (15) work days per contract period. Other voluntary, military-related training such as the Virginia State Defense Force and the National Defense Executive Reserve are also included in this policy. Annual leave need not be used for military reserve or voluntary, military-related training except in circumstances where more than fifteen (15) training days per appointment or contract period are needed.
8. Full pay will be allowed for those serving on a jury or attending court as a witness under a formal subpoena. In these instances, accrued annual leave need not be used. Any other instances requiring court appearances outside the nature of university employment will require the use of annual leave.
9. The above provisions refer to annual, civil, and military leave only. Provisions concerning other types of leave are covered in separate policies.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
The Rector called on Mr. Leon to give the report of the Buildings and Grounds Committee. Mr. Leon reported that Mr. DuCharme of Krummell Jackson & Associates presented an overview of plans to construct an addition and renovation to the Physical Plant building. This project was revised to include a greater scope and change in size.
The original proposal submitted in 1988 included plans for an expansion to the west of the existing structure. Subsequent review by the Council on the Environment revealed that the landfill was potentially hazardous and the site was not authorized for construction.
The current plan includes the acquisition of approximately 4.5 acres from the City of Norfolk south of the existing building in order to construct a new structure to house the Print Shop, Mail Room, Central Stores Warehouse and storage space. The existing Physical Plant building will also be renovated to accommodate expansion of remaining units. The total project cost, including the new construction, renovation and land acquisition, is $5.9 million.
Following a lengthy discussion related to the appropriateness of the site considering future entrances to the campus and expansion alternatives, it was decided that the project should be withdrawn until other alternatives are studied.
Robert Griffin and David King of Odell Associates presented plans for an addition and renovation to the University Library. This project will construct a four-story reinforced addition containing 80,000 square feet to the south of the existing structure.
The plans for the addition will complement the architectural style of the existing library and provide for an attractive facade and entrance facing 43rd Street. The project will refigure the existing building and new addition to provide increased functionality and accessi-bility. The project cost, including construction, renovation and equipment, is $13.3 million.
Mr. Gregory Brezinski of Rancorn Wildman Krause and Brezinski presented plans for the Oceanography and Physical Sciences Building. This project will construct a new building to accommodate the departments of Oceanography, Physics and Geology on a site to the west of the Life Sciences Building. Because of the immense scope and cost of this project, a phased approach to construction has been developed and recommended by the Department of Planning and Budget. Each phase will be constructed with the ability to function as a separate building, respecting the existing architecture of the surrounding buildings. Phase I will provide all program needs for Oceanography and instructional space needs for Physics. The total cost of Phase I, including construction and equipment, is $17.8 million.
Due to time constraints, the Committee tabled the remaining agenda items.
Rector Barry called on Mrs. Strelitz to give the report of the Development Committee. Mrs. Strelitz brought forth the following resolutions as recommendations from the Development Committee. The resolutions were unanimously approved:
RESOLUTION TO NAME THE WILSON G. CHANDLER RECITAL HALL
IN THE NEW FINE ARTS CENTER
WHEREAS, Old Dominion University is expanding its efforts in the arts consistent with its mission; and
WHEREAS, as part of this effort a new Fine Arts Center is being constructed and plans are being developed for a second phase of the facility; and
WHEREAS, the University will need the support of its alumni and friends to be successful in this undertaking; and
WHEREAS, Wilson G. Chandler has generously established a charitable remainder unitrust with the Old Dominion University Educational Foundation to benefit the fine arts at the University; and
WHEREAS, President Spong has recommended that the Univer-sity recognize Mr. Chandler's generosity by naming the Recital Hall of the new Fine Arts Center The Wilson G. Chandler Recital Hall and placing an appropriate plaque in the hall memorializing Mr. Chandler's mother.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors hereby approves President Spong's recommendation and expresses its deep appreciation to Mr. Chandler for his exceptional support of the University and its fine arts programs.
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RESOLUTION TO NAME A ROOM IN THE COLLEGE OF
BUSINESS AND PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION IN HONOR OF FRANK H. DOANE
WHEREAS, the University's colleges and departments need the support of alumni and friends to be successful in carrying out the mission of the University; and
WHEREAS, an important element of this support is endowment gifts, income from which enhances their programs; and
WHEREAS, the friends and associates of the late Frank H. Doane have created an endowment in his memory for the use of the College of Business and Public Administration; and
WHEREAS, President Spong has recommended that this endowment be recognized by naming a room used by the College of Business and Public Administration in honor of Mr. Doane and placing an appropriate plaque nearby.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors approves the recommendation of the President and expresses its deep appreciation to the friends and associates of Mr. Doane for their support of the University and its College of Business and Public Administration.
Mrs. Strelitz reported that the Committee heard an Annual Fund report from Chairman Deborah Stearns. 60 percent of the Annual Fund's goal, or $1,067,584, has been achieved.
Under the capital projects update, it was reported that three eminent scholar gifts have been received and two more are expected before the end of the year.
In the planned giving area, $4.8 million in expectancies and $1.5 million in bequests have been raised. It was suggested, and the Committee concurred, that past and present board members be solicited for the planned giving program.
Karin Gifuni reported that the Alumni Association has offered to play a more active and definitive role in the Annual Fund. The Affinity Card Program is generating approximately $2,000 per month, of which $.50 for each purchase will go to the Association.
Bob Fodrey reported on behalf of the Educational Foundation. The Foundation has listed as one of its objectives for 1990 participation in the Annual Fund by every board member. This participation includes personal commitment at the Presi-dent's Council level as well as the solicitation of at least two prospects for capital or annual gifts.
Jim Jarrett provided an Intercollegiate Foundation Report. The Athletic Phonathon kicked off with the goal to increase the donor base. Thus far, 10,000 alumni have been con-tacted generating 290 new donors to the athletic program.
FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
The Rector called on Mr. Hall to give the report of the Finance and Audit Committee. Mr. Hall brought forth the following resolution as a recommendation from the Finance and Audit Committee. The resolution was unanimously approved:
RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH A QUASI-ENDOWMENT
FOR THE BOARD OF VISITORS SCHOLARSHIP FUND
WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors recognizes the important contribution that programs such as the Presidential Scholars, the Dominion Scholars, and the Alumni Honors Scholars make to the academic vitality of the University; and
WHEREAS, these programs have been supported with unrestricted gifts and local funds; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors believes these programs to be of such importance that the future of these efforts needs to be ensured to the degree possible; and
WHEREAS, an endowment is a desirable way to perpetuate these programs; and
WHEREAS, the University has entered into an agreement with the Educational Foundation to manage all of its endowment funds, including the quasi-endowment established by the Board of Visitors; and
WHEREAS, the University is in the position to be able to set aside local funds to begin such an endowment for honors scholarships; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors desires to build a fund over time of at least $5,000,000.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors approves the establishment of a second quasi-endowment fund to be known as the Board of Visitors Scholarship Fund with $500,000 of local funds and authorizes the President to transfer these funds to the Educational Foundation for investment management; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this quasi-endowment shall be governed by the spending policy approved by the Board of Visitors March 29, 1989; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors encourages alumni and friends of the University to support with their gifts the establishment of a permanent endowment to perpetuate honors scholarship programs.
Mr. Hall reported that David Harnage briefed the Committee on the University's project to improve business systems practices. This project focuses on policy and procedure assessment, accounts receivable system improvements, and computer systems access controls. The Committee will continue to be briefed regularly on this important project which addresses shortcomings that have been identified by annual audits.
The Committee was also given a report on the results of the cash basis closing of the University's Educational and General funds for the fiscal year ended June 30, 1989. The report showed that with the exception of a small reversion of excess tuition, the fund balance was zero.
David Shufflebarger reported on the investment reports for the University and the Educational and Intercollegiate Foundations. The performances of the foundations were well within the market indices. Reports on accounts receivable collections, prompt payment to vendors, and the Perkins Loan Default Rate showed that the University was also within their respective guidelines.
REPORTS OF INVITED REPRESENTATIVES
STUDENT SENATE
Rector Barry asked Mr. Doug Tudor for the Student Senate report. Mr. Tudor reported that a new student organization, the Student Ambassadors Program, has generated much enthusiasm on campus. The program promotes increased participation of students in university-wide events.
A major topic of discussion on campus among the students is Greekfest '89. This past week, Darnell Miller, president of the National Panhellenic Council, held a news conference to reiterate that the Labor Day party is not a sanctioned Greek event; the Black fraternities and sororities do not profit financially from this event. He has asked the Virginia Beach City Council to be a part of the deliberations in assessing the event.
As of last week, all student representatives to university committees have been assigned. In particular, students have been appointed to a steering committee, run by David Shufflebarger, which will work with the Lambert's Point Civic League and the Norfolk Police Department in setting up a Neighborhood Block Watch Program. The committee consists of six student residents and six family residents.
Mr. Tudor indicated that he was informed yesterday that a policy proposal on the recognition and funding of student organizations, which was submitted by an ad hoc committee last year, had been approved by President Spong. The almost word-for-word approval of a student recommendation has "set a spark" under the Student Senators. Mr. Tudor expressed his appreciation for the President's acceptance of their work.
Mr. Barry commented that he would like the Board to receive updates on the Senate's role in the assessment of the Labor Day party at Virginia Beach.
FACULTY SENATE
Rector Barry called on Dr. Nina Brown for the report of the Faculty Senate. Dr. Brown reported that the consultant's report was reviewed at the last meeting of the Senate. The nine issues from the report will form the Senate's agenda for the upcoming year, as well as the issues which were carried over from the previous academic year.
The topics the Senate will address this year are as follows:
1. Teaching Loads, Research Expectations, Advising and Committee Work - the report said that this is an area that should be looked at in light of the push to be a research/scholarly institution.
2. Purchased Release Time - the consultant's report indicated that "funds are not always available to the departments."
3. Faculty-to-Student Ratio - using headcount and FTE, the ratio is 1 to 24.
4. Affirmative Action - increased recruitment and retention of minorities for both students and faculty.
5. Placement of Academic Functions - the consul-tant suggested certain functions which should be under Academic Affairs rather than Student Services.
6. Football at Division IAA Level.
7. Faculty Role in University Governance - The Senate will be reviewing information sent by Vice President Healy on this issue.
8. Faculty Senate Structure.
9. University Organizational Structure - A proposed university organizational structure, which features the strong provost model, was approved by the Senate on September 18, 1989.
Mr. Barry commented that the Board had hoped the institutional review would generate discussion and he was pleased that the Faculty Senate had taken the time to review the report.
The Rector called on Dr. Frank Sellew to give the report on behalf of the Alumni Association. Dr. Sellew reported that the Association's new year began on July 1 with new leadership and the same strong commitment to the Univer-sity. The Board of Directors conducted a planning session on August 5, 1989, and developed a plan for the year.
Dr. Sellew highlighted the following program areas of the Association:
One of the most important functions is alumni relations, which seeks to strengthen the bond between the University and its former students. The Association plans special emphasis on the organization of alumni affiliate groups such as alumni chapters and councils.
Another key area for the Association this year will be governmental relations. A legislative network has been developed pairing alumni with legislators around the Commonwealth who can assist the University to achieve its goals during the upcoming legislative session.
In the area of academic affairs the Association plans to continue and expand the Faculty Recognition Program and continue the Tonelson Awards Program. The alumni plan to offer expertise to the professors in the classroom and support continuing education programs.
The Association has been involved in university fund raising efforts long before the Annual Fund was established in 1983. Up to 750 volunteers each year have been enlisted by the Association and the board members have increased their individual support. The Association will this year be assisting in the Annual Fund cleanup in the fall.
The Association had its first year with money in the bank from special projects such as the Affinity Card Program and other items and services promoted and marketed. The Association is looking at six other income-producing projects, including a membership dues program.
The Association is a strong supporter of the athletics program at the University and will continue to support those programs, as well as student affairs programs. A scholarship luncheon will be held in November to recognize scholarship donors and recipients, both alumni scholarships and those funded from other sources.
Dr. Sellew commented that as the year progresses, he plans to keep the Board updated on activities of the Association and to offer the resources of an association of 48,000 members.
Mr. Barry expressed his appreciation, on behalf of the Board, for the Alumni Association's enlarged responsibility in the Annual Fund.
CALL FOR NEW BUSINESS AND ADJOURNMENT
The Rector asked if there was any new business to come before the Board. Hearing none, the meeting was adjourned.
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