The Board of Visitors of Old Dominion University held its annual meeting on Thursday, June 18, 1992, at 3:00 P.M. in the University Library on the Norfolk campus. Present were:
James K. Hall, Rector
Lillie M. Babalas
Richard F. Barry III
Henry E. Howell, Jr.
Gabriel Kavadias
Beverley R. Lawler
Arnold B. McKinnon
Hugo A. Owens, Sr.
J. Michael Pitchford
Sybil M. Walker
Robert E. Washington
Brenda T. Williams
Absent were:Gene R. Carter, Sr.
Albert B. Gornto, Jr.
Jack O. LeFlore
Jackson K. Parker
William C. Wiley
Also present were:James V. Koch, President
Ann B. Bohannon
Dana D. Burnett
Elizabeth M. Clarke
Harry P. Creemers
Stephen P. Daniel
Robert S. Firek
David R. Hager
David F. Harnage
Michelle Hensley
Steven R. Hoagland
Patrick B. Kelly
Kay A. Kemper
Donna W. Meeks
A. Sidney Roberts
Richard A. Staneski
Cecelia T. Tucker
Philip R. Walzer
CALL TO ORDER AND EXECUTIVE SESSION
Rector Hall 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, the evaluation of senior level administrators, as permitted by Subsection (A), Paragraph (1), of Section 2.1-344 of the Code of Virginia.
OPEN SESSION, FOIA CERTIFICATION AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
At the conclusion of Executive Session, the meeting reconvened in open session and 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 requirements under the Freedom of Information Act were discussed and (2) 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 member(s) 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 12; Board members opposed 0. The vote on certification passed.
Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the Board unanimously approved the compensation plan for senior level administrators.
The Rector asked for approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of April 9, 1992. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the minutes were approved as distributed.
RECTOR'S REPORT
Rector Hall announced that this would be the last board meeting for himself and for Mr. Lawler and Dr. Williams. Mr. Gornto's first term also expires, but he is eligible for reappointment to a second term. The Governor's Office will appoint new Board members within the next couple months.
Mr. Hall indicated that recently he, President Koch and the deans visited the Nature Conservancy on the Eastern Shore to hold preliminary discussions which may result in a partnership between the Conservancy and the University.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
The Rector called on President Koch for his report. President Koch introduced Dr. A. Sidney Roberts, Chairman of the Faculty Senate, and Ms. Michelle Hensley, President of the Student Body. He then told the board members about the efforts of Cecelia Tucker in establishing a new summer program with the Lambert's Point area youth. The program consists of three segments: academic, recreational and occupational. Junior high and high school age teenagers will be participating in classes in the arts, sciences and engineering. The University will sponsor recreational activities both on and off campus for Lambert's Point youth. Finally, the Univer-sity will hire teenagers to work on campus, mainly in the buildings and grounds area. President Koch commented that the youth of the neighborhood are important to the University and the University wishes to promote good relations with all of its neigh-bors. He asked Ms. Tucker to stand and be recognized by the Board.
The President indicated that the Board will be asked to approve the University's operating budget for 1992-93 and stated that over a period of time the administration has attempted to reallocate resources from the administrative area to instruction. Next year's proposed budget will feature a 5% increase from 1990 in resources devoted to instruction. In other words, while the total E&G budget has risen by $5.8 million since 1990, the instructional budget has risen by $7.8 million. He com-ment-ed that these actions make an important statement about the University; that the administration is becoming more lean and efficient, while the University is devot-ing more and more of its resources to academics.
President Koch provided an update on the searches for the Provost and the new Executive Director for International Programs. The final candidates for Provost are in the process of visiting ODU and it is expected that the Board will be presented with a recommendation very soon. The search for Executive Director of International Programs is also nearing the interview stage. The search committee has identified an impressive group of candidates for this very important position. In addition, the University received acceptance last week from Professor Daniel Nelson of Georgetown University for the directorship of the new doctoral program in international studies. He is a very prominent and well published individual. Although the program does not start until next year, the new director will be on board to build a strong foundation for the program.
President Koch stated that Governor Wilder has appointed him to serve on the Governor's committee on international athletics. This committee will be studying intercollegiate athletics in three areas: academic and financial issues, Title IX and sex equity, and the collegiate relationship to secondary schools. The President indicated that in the last six months the University's intercollegiate program has gone through three major evaluations: the NCAA certification pilot program, the SACS reaccreditation self-study, and an internal audit. The University fared well in all three evaluations. The President commented that these results show that the University is doing the right kinds of things in its intercollegiate athletic program, and although universities must be ever vigilant in this area because of the likelihood of potential prob-lems, Old Dominion University has a solid athletic program. Dr. James Jarrett, Athletic Director, deserves much of the credit for our program's success.
Finally, the President indicated that Old Dominion University finished second place in the State in intercollegiate athletics. The University was in first place in men's athletics, and second place in women's athletics, and second overall.
REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES
STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The Rector called on Dr. Brenda Williams for the report of the Student Affairs Committee. Before giving her report, Dr. Williams commented that it has been a pleasure serving on the Board over the last six years and that she plans to continue to serve the University in other ways.
The Student Affairs Committee met at the Career Development Center and learned about career services available to students and recent graduates of the University. Committee members talked with several students who have been engaged in either part-time student employment, cooperative education, or internships, or who are recent graduates searching for their first career positions. Dr. Williams called the board members' attention to a summary of activities provided by the Center during 1991-92.
Dr. James Jarrett summarized the successes of the University's athletic program. His report was supplemented by a videotape of the athletic year in review. The Committee's annual report was also reviewed and approved.
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
Rector Hall called on Mr. Beverley Lawler for the report of the University Relations Committee. Mr. Lawler reported that the Committee approved two resolutions, one pertaining to the policy on the naming of buildings and the other, a resolution of appreciation for Theodore and Constance Constant.
The following resolutions, which were brought forth as recommendations from the University Relations Committee, were unanimously approved:
RESOLUTION TO REVISE THE BOARD OF VISITORS
POLICY AND PROCEDURES ON NAMING OF
UNIVERSITY BUILDINGS, BUILDING SPACES, OR AREAS
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the University Relations Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the following revision to the Board of Visitors Policy and Procedure on Naming of University Buildings, Building Spaces, or Areas, effective immediately. (The proposed revision is shaded.)
NUMBER: 1810
TITLE: Naming of University Buildings, Building Spaces, or Areas
APPROVED: February 15, 1973; Revised June 18, 1992
1. The naming of campus buildings, building spaces, or areas shall be the responsibility of the Board of Visitors.
2. All buildings on campus shall carry a distinctive name.
3. The names of buildings shall be limited to:
A. that of an individual(s) who has contributed substantially to the cost of construction or modification of a building;
B. an individual(s) who has made an outstanding contribution to the university;
C. an individual(s) selected by (A) or (B) above, or
D. historical personalities who have made notable contributions to the Commonwealth or to the nation; or
E. functionally descriptive names.
4. Normally, buildings shall not be named for faculty or staff of the university.
5. The selection of names of spaces within buildings or areas on campus grounds shall normally be limited to those individuals who have made a substantial contribution to the university, the Commonwealth, or the nation.
6. Building, building space, and area names memorializing an individual shall be considered permanent for a period of 30 years, or such other period as specifically identified by the Board of Visitors.
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RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR
CONSTANCE C. AND THEODORE F. CONSTANT
WHEREAS, Constance C. and Theodore F. Constant have been loyal benefactors of Old Dominion University for two decades; and
WHEREAS, the Constants have shown vision and a compassionate understanding of student needs through the creation of the Constant Dominion Scholars endowment; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Constant, who embody the philosophy of helping others to achieve, continue their leadership role in pacesetting generosity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors of Old Dominion University expresses its deepest appreciation to Constance C. and Theodore F. Constant for their loyalty and generosity to Old Dominion University.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the permanent minutes of the Board of Visitors' records as an example to future generations.
Mr. Lawler reported that Charles Rotert, President of the Board of Directors of the Educational Foundation, provided a report on the Educational Foundation's activities. He gave a brief history of the Foundation, which was established in 1955, and reviewed some of the Foundation's achievements over the years. The Foundation's principal responsibility is to oversee funds which total over $25 million. Mr. Rotert indicated that the Foundation is in the process of changing its money managers. He also indicated that not all members of each of the boards have made contributions to the Annual Fund, and encouraged those who haven't to do so.
Ray Hinton, Chairman of the 1992 Annual Fund Campaign, reported on the campaign's progress. He indicated that currently the campaign has reached 60% of its goal of $1.5 million. Harry Creemers indicated that he has established three new positions in the Development Office which will help to move the development effort forward: Director of Corporate and Foundations Relations, Director of Planned Gifts and Director of Major Gifts. In addition, the Development Office is in the process of centralizing the computer system so that one data base contains biographical information and giving histories for all alumni and donors.
Kay Kemper discussed the general obligation bond issue and her efforts to gather support prior to the November elections. bottom margin 5Mr. Lawler stressed the importance of beginning immediately to encourage people to support this bond issue. He indicated that he would work with the business community to try to raise the necessary funds to buy television time to advertise this effort.
Kay Kemper then presented the architectural renderings of the University Wall. The University plans to sell individual bricks, to be inscribed with a name of the donor's choice, for $100 per brick.
At the conclusion of Mr. Lawler's report, the Rector again encouraged those board members who have not already done so to make their pledges to the Annual Fund. At this point, the advance campaign has only had a 64% response, and it is his hope that the campaign will receive a 100% response from the Board of Visitors.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Mr. Hall called on Dr. Owens to give the report of the Academic Affairs Committee. Dr. Owens reported that the Committee heard a presentation from University Librarian Jean Major. Dr. Major highlighted the activities of the Library and told the Committee that ODU's library, like academic libraries every-where, is striving to eliminate barriers to the access of information and to improve the capacity of students and researchers to use information wherever it is held. The suggestions and the one recommendation from the SACS reaccreditation team highlight the existing barriers to be overcome in ODU's library; namely, access to adequate local collections of books and journals, a timely and effective inter-library borrowing service, a re-examination of library service hours, and a new commitment to information access for off-campus students. Dr. Major also indicated that the Library's significant existing resources - a solid program of service, a highly skilled and committed staff ready to take advantage of the next generation of library technology, emerging standards for library service, and improved resource sharing structures - are sufficient to exploit these opportunities and to maintain the Library's position of distinction.
The Committee received a report showing the break-down of Black and female faculty in each college who hold tenure and are eligible for tenure consideration. The report was in response to a request from the Committee at the last meeting. The data show that of 565 full-time faculty, 29 are Black, of whom 25 or 86% are either tenured or eligible for tenure. Of the 138 female faculty, 108 or 78% are tenured or tenure eligible.
All four finalists for the provost position have been brought to campus for interviews. The candidates are Judith Steim, Florida International University; Joann Gora, Farleigh Dickinson University; John Deegan, University of Southern Maine; and Herman Doswald, Virginia Tech. Each candidate was interviewed by various groups and constituencies on campus as well as selected members of the community. The next stage of the search process will include visits to the home campus of each candidate and further review by the Committee.
Dr. David Hager reviewed the final report of the SACS reaccreditation visitation team. He discussed the University's plans to follow up on the recommendations and suggestions made by the visitation team as well as the recommendations contained in the University's self-study report. The University's formal response is due to the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association in October. The decision on reaffirmation of Old Dominion University's accreditation will be made at the annual meeting of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in December. There is no reason to expect that the University will fail to be accredited.
The Committee heard a report on promotions in academic rank for 1992-93. There were fourteen faculty members promoted to the rank of associate professor as a result of the award of tenure and seven faculty members promoted to the rank of professor.
The Committee reviewed its 1991-92 annual report which was included with the agenda materials, and approved the minutes of the April meeting.
The following resolutions were brought forth as recommendations of 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
Ms. Diana B. Altegoer - $30,000 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Instructor of English
(Tenure Track)
Ms. Altegoer received a B.A. in History in 1984 from Vassar College and an M.P. in English in 1987 from Oxford University (U.K.). She is currently working on her Ph.D. in English from Oxford University. Ms. Altegoer was employed as a Visiting Instructor of English at Vassar College during the 1990-91 year.
Dr. Martha Bailey - $33,000 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Political Science and Geography
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Bailey received an A.B. in Political Science in 1983 from Ohio University and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Government and Politics, in 1988 and 1992 respectively, from the University of Maryland. From 1986 to 1991 she was employed as a Graduate Assistant at the University of Maryland. Since fall 1991 Dr. Bailey has been employed as an Adjunct Assistant Professor at George Washington University. She has several publications to her credit.
Dr. Brian K. Boyd - $55,000 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Management
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Boyd received a B.S. in Economics in 1980 from Suffolk University, an M.A. in Communication Sciences in 1985 from the University of Connecticut, and a Ph.D. in 1989 from the University of Southern California. From 1983 to 1990 Dr. Boyd was employed as an independent Management Consultant. He was also employed since June 1990 as a Strategic Analysis Coordinator at Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan. He has also been employed as an Adjunct Professor at Wayne State University Graduate School of Business since January 1991. Dr. Boyd has several publications to his credit and is a member of the Academy of Management and the Econometric Society.
Dr. Francis Ors Dudas - $32,000 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Geological Sciences
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Dudas received a B.S. in Geology and Botany in 1972 from Montana State University and a Ph.D. in Geology in 1990 from Pennsylvania State University. From 1987 to 1990 Dr. Dudas was employed as a Visiting Research Fellow with the Geological Survey of Canada. Since 1990 he has been employed as an Assistant Professor in a non-tenure track position in the Department of Geological Sciences at Old Dominion University. Dr. Dudas has numerous publications to his credit. He is a member of the Geological Society of America and the Mineralogical Society of America.
Dr. Scott D. Gerber - $33,500 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Political Science and Geography
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Gerber received a B.A. in Government and Economics in 1983 from the College of William and Mary and a J.D. in 1986 from the University of Virginia School of Law. He is currently working on his Ph.D. in American Government from the University of Virginia. During 1988-89 he was employed as a Law Clerk for the U.S. District Judge Ernest C. Torres, District of Rhode Island. Since 1990-91 Dr. Gerber has been employed as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Virginia. He is a member of the American Political Science Association.
Dr. Sebastian Kuhn - $40,000 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Physics
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Kuhn received a Vordiplom (B.S.) in Physics in 1977 from the University of Dusseldorf (Germany), and a Diplom (M.S.) and Ph.D. in Physics, in 1980 and 1986 respectively, from the University of Bonn (Germany). Since September 1989 he has been employed as an Acting Assistant Professor in the Department of Physics at Stanford University. Dr. Kuhn has numerous publications to his credit and has given presentations at meetings, conferences and workshops.
Dr. M. Lee Manning - $34,000 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Educational Curriculum and Instruction
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Manning received a B.A. in Arts and Sciences and an M.Ed. in Elementary Education, in 1969 and 1973 respectively, from Clemson University, and a Ph.D. in Elementary Education in 1978 from the University of South Carolina. Since August 1981 Dr. Manning has been employed as an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at Columbia College. Dr. Manning has authored and co-authored books and numerous articles for professional publications. He is a member of the National Middle School Association, the Association for Childhood Education International, and the South Carolina Middle School Association.
Dr. Michael Musolf - $48,000 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Physics
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Musolf received a B.A. in Physics and Mathematics in 1984 from Pomona College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Physics, in 1986 and 1989 respectively, from Princeton University. Since September 1989 he has been employed as a Research Associate at the Center for Theoretical Physics, Nuclear Theory Group, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Dr. Musolf has numerous publications to his credit. He is a member of the American Physical Society, Division of Nuclear Physics and the Faith and Science Exchange, Organization of Boston Theological Institute.
Dr. Kathy L. Pearson - $31,000 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of History
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Pearson received a B.A. in English in 1976 from Clemson University, an M.A. in Medieval English Literature in 1978 from Northwestern State University of Louisiana, and a Ph.D. in Ancient and Medieval History in 1990. From spring 1987 to August 1990 she was employed as Assistant Circulation Supervisor at Emory Health Sciences Center Library. Since fall 1990 Dr. Pearson has been employed as a Visiting Assistant Professor in the History Department at Emory University. She is a member of the American Historical Association.
Dr. Billie M. Reed - $48,000 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Engineering Management
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Reed received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering in 1971 from Auburn University and an M.E.M. and Ph.D. in Engineering Management, in 1987 and 1991 respectively, from Old Dominion University. From August 1990 to May 1991 he was employed as an Instructor in the Department of Engineering Management. Since August 1991 he has been employed as an Assistant Professor in a non-tenure track position. He is a member of the American Society for Cybernetics and American Society of Mechanical Engineering.
Dr. Jeffrey H. Richards - $34,000 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of English
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Richards received a B.A. in English in 1971 from Yale University and a Ph.D. in English in 1981 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since 1987 he has been employed as a Lecturer of English at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Dr. Richards was also a Visiting Assistant Professor of English at Duke University during the 1991-82 academic year. Dr. Richards has numerous publications to his credit.
Dr. Carole L. Seyfrit - $45,000 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Associate Professor of Sociology and Criminal Justice
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Seyfrit received a B.A. in Sociology in 1975 from Indiana Institute of Technology, a M.S. in Sociology in 1978 from Utah State University, and a Ph.D. in Sociology in 1984 from the University of Maryland. From 1989 to 1991 she was employed as an Assistant Professor of Sociology at Mississippi State University, and as an Associate Professor since 1991. Dr. Seyfrit has numerous publications to her credit and has presented her papers at professional meetings. She is a member of the American Sociological Associa-tion, the Rural Sociological Society, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Dr. Paul G. Simmonds - $65,000 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Associate Professor of Management
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Simmonds received a B.S. in Business Management in 1974 from George Washington University, an M.B.A. in Accounting and Finance in 1977 from Drexel University, and a Ph.D. in Strategic Management in 1987 from Temple University. He is a Certified Management Accountant. Since August 1990 he has been employed as an Assistant Professor of Management at Florida State University. Dr. Simmonds is a member of the Strategic Management Society, the National Association of Accountants, and the Institute of Management Accountants.
Ms. Cecilia Temponi-Malhotra - $53,000 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Engineering Management
(Tenure Track)
Ms. Temponi-Malhotra received a B.S. in Chemical Engineering in 1977 from the University of Zulia (Venezuela), an M.S. in Industrial Engineering in 1984 from Louisiana State University, and an M.B.A. in 1987 from St. Mary's University. She is currently working on a Ph.D. in Industrial Engineering from the University of Texas at Arlington. From November 1987 to August 1989 Ms. Temponi-Malhotra was employed as a Senior Quality Control Analyst at Execucom Systems Corporation. Since January 1990 she has been employed as a Faculty Associate in the Automation and Robotics Research Institute at the University of Texas at Arlington. Ms. Temponi-Malhotra has several publications to her credit. She is a member of the Research Society of America, the Decision Science Institute, and the Institute of Industrial Engineers.
Ms. Zinaida Vaganova - $29,500 - 8/1/92 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Foreign Languages and Literature
(Tenure Track)
Ms. Vaganova received an M.A. in Slavic Languages in 1977 from Yaroslavl State Pedagogical Institute (U.S.S.R.) and an M.A. in Slavic Languages in 1989 from the University of Pennsylvania. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Slavic Languages from the University of Pennsylvania. Since 1989 Ms. Vaganova has been employed as a Teaching Assistant at the University of Pennsylvania. She has also been employed as simultaneous interpreter for a Conference: "Soviet Women Writers, at the University of Pennsylvania and to the Soviet Delegation: Forum for U.S.-Soviet Dialogue in Washington, Los Angeles, Denver and New York.
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APPOINTMENT OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR UNIVERSITY RELATIONS
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Kay A. Kemper as the Vice President for University Relations, effective May 1, 1992.
Ms. Kemper received a B.A. in English in 1968 from the College of William and Mary and an M.P.A. in Public Administration in 1980 from Old Dominion University. Ms. Kemper came to Old Dominion University in February 1983 as the Director of Governmental Relations and served in that capacity until 1986 when she took on additional responsibilities for Public Information, Licensing, and Publications and Graphics as the Executive Assistant to the President for University Relations. In December 1990, the Offices of Special Events, Development, Alumni Relations, Printing Services and Mail Services were added to her responsibilities and she was appointed acting Vice President for University Relations. She is a member of the Board of Directors of Children's Hospital of The King's Daughters, the Governmental Relations Commission and Media Advisory Committee of the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), and the Regional Public Affairs Council of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce (HRCC).
Salary: $90,000 for 12 months.
Rank: Vice President for University Relations and Instructor
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APPOINTMENT OF UNIVERSITY LIBRARIAN
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Dr. Jean A. Major as University Librarian and Librarian IV, effective July 13, 1992.
Dr. Major received a B.A. in English in 1961 from Lake Forest College, an M.A.L.S. in Library Science in 1964 from Rosary College, and a Ph.D. in Academic Librarian in 1981 from Indiana University. From 1986 to 1987 she was employed as Coordinator of Regional Library Service Systems at Colorado State University. Since 1987 Dr. Major has been employed as Director of Libraries at the University of Mississippi. Dr. Major has numerous publications to her credit and has given presentations at conferences. She is a member of the American Library Association.
Salary: $77,576 for the period July 13, 1992 through June 30, 1993.
Rank: University Librarian and Librarian IV
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EMERITUS APPOINTMENT
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the granting of the emeritus rank to the following faculty member upon his retire-ment from the University. A summary of his career follows.
Name and Rank
Dr. John J. DeRolf III
Professor Emeritus of Occupational and Technical Studies
Effective Date
May 31, 1992
Dr. John J. DeRolf III
Dr. John J. DeRolf III received a B.S. in English and Social Science from Nebraska State College at Kearney in 1956 and an M.Ed. in Education in 1959 and an Ed.D. in Secondary Curriculum in 1967 from the University of Nebraska.
Before joining the faculty of Old Dominion University, Dr. DeRolf was a social studies and English teacher in Kearney, Nebraska; a high school principal at Elkhorn, Nebraska; director for correspondence study at the University of Nebraska; assistant dean for continuing education at the State University of New York (university-wide administration); and dean of continuing education at Western Illinois University.
Dr. DeRolf came to Old Dominion University in 1974 as Dean of the School of Continuing Education. He held this position until 1980 when he came to the Department of Educational Leadership and Services as Special Professor of Adult and Continuing Education. Beginning in 1983 he designed, gained university and state council of higher education approval, and began implementing the joint M.S. in Adult Education program with Norfolk State University.
During his tenure in the College of Education, Dr. DeRolf has been active in both adult education and training and graduate education. He has presented papers and had publications produced through various continuing education and adult education organizations.
In 1989 Dr. DeRolf joined the Department of Occupational and Technical Studies because of mutual interests in the areas of human resource training and development. He has worked with faculty to strengthen the department's graduate programs and has served in the capacity of graduate program director.
Because of his commitment to students, graduate education and non-traditional learners, Dr. DeRolf has gained the respect of his colleagues and students alike.
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RESCISSION OF EMERITUS APPOINTMENTS
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the rescission of emeritus rank awarded to Drs. Charles W. Jackson and Franklin Ross Jones on April 9, 1992.
Rationale: Drs. Jackson and Jones withdrew their retirement applications.
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ADMINISTRATIVE TITLE CHANGES
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the following administrative title changes, effective July 1, 1992.
Mr. David C. Girardot
from Director of Architectural and Physical Plant Services to Assistant Vice President for Facilities Management.
Rationale: This recommendation is a result of significant changes in the accountabilities of Mr. Girardot during the course of the last year. In addition to the responsibilities which he had when he was in the Administrative Services organization, he now has oversight of Environmental Health and Safety, Risk Management and Public Safety in his administrative portfolio.
Mr. John Hammond
from Associate Director of Architectural and Construction Services to Director of Architectural and Construction Services.
Rationale: This recommendation for a title change is to reflect the work he is actually performing.
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DISCONTINUATION OF AN ACADEMIC PROGRAM
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the discontinuation of the Bachelor of Science in Special Education - Communicative Disorders. The program will be phased out over a time frame that will allow students currently enrolled in the program an opportunity to graduate in a reasonable time.
Rationale: As a result of the restructuring of undergraduate teacher education and the elimination of the undergraduate special education programs, the program will be replaced by a new Bachelor of Science in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology degree program which was approved by the Board of Visitors on June 20, 1990 and the Council of Higher Education on May 12, 1992.
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SIX-YEAR CURRICULAR PLAN: NEW PROGRAM PROPOSALS
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the following five program proposals for submission to the State Council of Higher Education as part of the Six-Year Curricular Plan. (Summaries of the program proposals are included in the Academic Affairs Committee Agenda.)
(Full Proposals)
For Possible Initiation in Fall 1994 (Full Proposals)
Bachelor of Arts/Bachelor of Science in Women's Studies
Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing
(Preliminary Proposals)
For Possible Initiation in Fall 1996
Bachelor of Arts in Asian Languages
For Possible Initiation in Fall 1997
Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies
For Possible Initiation in Fall 1998
Doctor of Philosophy in Professional Writing
Dr. Owens reported that the Committee recessed and reconvened in executive session to discuss two appointments with tenure and one tenure recommendation. At the conclusion of executive session, the Committee reconvened in open session and approved the following resolutions, which were then presented as recommendations from the Committee, and approved unanimously by the Board of Visitors:
APPOINTMENT OF FACULTY MEMBER WITH TENURE
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment and award of tenure to Dr. Han P. Bao in the Department of Engineering Management, effective August 1, 1992. A copy of Dr. Bao's curricu-lum vitae is contained in the Academic Affairs Committee agenda.
Salary: $67,000 for 10 months.
Academic Rank: Professor of Engineering Management
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APPOINTMENT OF FACULTY MEMBER WITH TENURE
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment and award of tenure to Dr. Hani E. Elsayed-Ali in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, effective August 1, 1992. A copy of Dr. Elsayed-Ali's curriculum vitae is contained in the Academic Affairs Committee agenda.
Salary: $60,000 for 10 months.
Academic Rank: Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
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TENURE RECOMMENDATION
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the President and the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the award of tenure to Dr. Ralph W. Stevens III. The tenure would be effective with the 1992-93 academic year. An information sheet on Dr. Stevens is contained in the Academic Affairs Committee agenda.
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
Mr. Hall asked Mr. Mike Pitchford for the report of the Admin-istra-tion and Finance Committee. Mr. Pitchford reported that the Committee heard a presentation on the University's proposed operating budget for 1992-93. Mr. Pitchford indicated that the proposed budget has increased by 10.4% from 1991-92. The items supported by the budget include the implementation of the University's agreement with CEBAF, the restoration of faculty positions that were previously eliminated due to budget reductions, the opening of the Tri-Cities Center in the fall, expansion of the Engineering Two Plus Two Program into Richmond and Northern Virginia, safety and security enhancements, campus beautification efforts, and an additional $800,000 in student financial aid.
The following resolution, which was brought forth as a recommendation of the Administration and Finance Committee, was unanimously approved:
RESOLUTION APPROVING 1992-93 OPERATING PLAN
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the President and the Administration and Finance Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the proposed expenditure plan as displayed below and as contained in Report 3 of the University's 1992-93 Operating Budget and Plan.
REPORT 3
UNIVERSITY EXPENDITURE SUMMARY
(in thousands)
| Expenditure Categories | Budgeted
1990-91 | Actual
1990-91 | Budgeted
1991-92 | Estimated
1991-92 | Proposed
1992-93 |
| Expenditures and Transfers |  | | | | |
| Educational Programs | | | | | |
| Instruction | $51,146 | $50,529 | $51,802 | $51,642 | $53,881 |
| Research & Sponsored Prog. | 1,489 | 1,462 | 2,036 | 1,990 | 2,117 |
| Public Service | 372 | 359 | 455 | 437 | 506 |
| Academic Support | 9,630 | 9.562 | 9,843 | 9,747 | 11,038 |
| Student Services | 5,940 | 5,929 | 5,871 | 5,862 | 5,975 |
| Institutional Support | 12,419 | 12,230 | 11,812 | 11,748 | 12,636 |
| Operations & Maintenance of Plant | 7,189 | 7,031 | 6,971 | 6,967 | 7,388 |
| Scholarships & Fellowships | 7,187 | 7,161 | 9,183 | 9,183 | 9,961 |
| Transfers | | | | | |
| Mandatory Transfers | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Non-Mandatory Transfers | 459 | 459 | (885) | (885) | (1,434) |
| Total Educational Programs | $95,831 | $94,722 | $97,088 | $96,691 | $102,066 |
| | | | | |
| Auxiliary Enterprises | | | | | |
| Expenditures | 17,105 | 15,702 | 16,869 | 16,401 | 17,461 |
| Mandatory Transfers | 3,712 | 3,671 | 4,381 | 4,330 | 4,228 |
| Non-Mandatory Transfers | 1,832 | 1,830 | 1,871 | 1,871 | 7,966 |
| Total Auxiliary Enterprises | $22,649 | $21,203 | $23,121 | $22,602 | $29,655 |
| Total Expenditures & Transfers | $118,480 | $115,925 | $120,209 | 4119,293 | $131,721 |
| | | | | |
| Summary of University Revenues, Expenditures and Transfers | | | | | |
| Revenues | $119,935 | $118,669 | $120,292 | $119,743 | $127,653 |
| Expenditures and Transfers | 118,480 | 115,925 | 120,209 | 119,293 | 131,721 |
| Contributions to/(Use of) Fund Balance | $1,455 | $2,744 | $83 | $450 | ($4,068) |
Mr. Pitchford indicated that the second action item concerns the state's refunding of revenue bonds that finance a portion of our debt on Powhatan Apartments, Midrise Dormitory and Gresham Hall. The State is undertaking this refinancing because it will generate yearly savings of approximately $50,000 to $60,000.
The following resolution, which was brought forth as a recommendation of the Administration and Finance Committee, was unanimously approved:
RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE ISSUANCE OF 9(C) HIGHER EDUCATIONAL
INSTITUTIONS REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 1992
WHEREAS, in 1983, the Board of Visitors (the "Board") of Old Dominion University (the "University") adopted a resolution (a) authorizing the financing of the Gresham Dormitory Renovation, the Powhatan Field Apartments II and the Mid-Rise Dormitory (together, the "1983 Projects") through the issuance by the Commonwealth of Virginia (the "Commonwealth") of $7,770,000 of its $57,015,000 Higher Educational Institutions Bonds, 1983 Series D, E, F and G (the "1983 Bonds") and (b) pledging certain revenues derived from or related to the 1983 Projects to the payment of that portion of the 1983 Bonds;
WHEREAS, to lower the aggregate debt service payments owed on the 1983 Bonds, the Commonwealth proposes to refund some or all of the 1983 Bonds through the issuance of the Commonwealth's Article X, Section 9(c) Higher Educational Institutions Refunding Bonds, Series 1992 (the "Refunding Bonds"), all as permitted by the Commonwealth of Virginia Article X, Section 9(c) Refunding Bond Act of 1992, Chapter 265 of the Virginia Acts of Assembly of 1992 (the "Act"); and
WHEREAS, the effect of the refunding of some or all of the 1983 Bonds will be to reduce the aggregate debt service payments owed by the University with respect to the 1983 Projects.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY:
Section 1. The Board acknowledges that the Commonwealth intends to issue the Refunding Bonds in order to lower the aggregate debt service payments due on the 1983 Bonds. This will have the effect of reducing the aggregate debt service payments owed by the University with respect to the 1983 Projects. The Board further acknowledges and agrees that the University has an obligation to pay its proportionate share of debt service and other costs owed with respect to the 1983 Projects, whether such payments are due on the 1983 Bonds or the Refunding Bonds, on the same terms on which the University is currently making payments relating to the 1983 Bonds.
Section 2. The Board acknowledges and agrees that, as stated in Section 8 of the Act, upon the issuance of the Refunding Bonds, the net revenues derived from or related to the 1983 Projects previously pledged to the payment of the 1983 Bonds, also will be pledged to that portion of the Refunding Bonds allocable to the 1983 Projects.
Section 3. The Board covenants that the University will not take or omit to take any action the taking or omission of which will cause the 1983 Bonds or the Refunding Bonds to be "arbitrage bonds" within the meaning of Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954, as amended (the "1954 Code"), or Section 148 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the "1986 Code"), or otherwise cause interest on the 1983 Bonds or the Refunding Bonds to be includable in the gross income of the holders thereof for federal income tax purposes under existing laws. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the University will pay from time to time its proportional share of any rebate to the United States of the earnings derived from the investment of the gross proceeds of the Refunding Bonds.
Section 4. The Board covenants that the University has not and will not permit the proceeds of the 1983 Bonds or the Refunding Bonds to be used in any manner that would result in (a) 25% or more of such proceeds being used in a trade or business carried on by any person other than a governmental unit, as provided in Section 103 of the 1954 Code, (b) 25% or more of such proceedings being used with respect to any output facility within the meaning of Section 103 of the 1954 Code considered as being used in a trade or business carried on by any person other than a governmental unit or (c) 25% or more of such proceeds being used directly or indirectly to make or finance loans to persons other than a governmental unit, as provided in Section 103(o) of the 1954 Code. The University need not comply with such covenants if the University obtains the written approval of the State Treasurer and an opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel acceptable to the Treasury Board that such covenants need not be complied with to prevent the interest on the 1983 Bonds and the Refunding Bonds from being includable in the gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes.
Section 5. The Board covenants that for so long as any of the 1983 Bonds or the Refunding Bonds are outstanding, the University will not enter into any operating lease, management contract or similar agreement (or any amendment to any existing lease, management contract or similar agreement) with any person or entity, other than a state or local governmental unit, for all or any portion of the 1983 Projects without first obtaining the written approval of the State Treasurer and an opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel acceptable to the Treasury Board that entering into such agreement will not cause the interest on the 1983 Bonds or the Refunding Bonds to be included in the gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes.
Section 6. The Board covenants that for so long as any of the 1983 Bonds or the Refunding Bonds are outstanding, the University will not sell or dispose of all or any part of the 1983 Projects or allow any 1983 Project to cease being a revenue producing capital project of the University within the meaning of the Act without first obtaining the written approval of the State Treasurer and an opinion of nationally recognized bond counsel acceptable to the Treasury Board that such sale or disposition or cessation will not cause interest on the 1983 Bonds or the Refunding Bonds to be included in the gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes and will not otherwise violate the Act.
Section 7. The officers of the University are authorized and directed to execute and deliver all certificates and instruments and to take all such further action as may be considered necessary or desirable in connection with the sale and issuance of the Refunding Bonds.
Section 8. The Board acknowledges that the Treasury Board will rely on the representations and covenants set forth herein in issuing the Refunding Bonds, that such covenants are critical to the security for the Refunding Bonds and the exclusion of the interest on the 1983 Bonds and the Refunding Bonds from the gross income of the owners thereof for federal income tax purposes, that the board will not repeal, revoke, rescind or amend any of such covenants without first obtaining the written approval of the Treasury Board, and that such covenants will be binding upon the Board and the University so long as any of the 1983 Bonds or the Refunding Bonds are outstanding.
Section 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its adoption.
In keeping with Board policy, Mr. Staneski briefed the Committee on the use of the University Fund. This is a pool of money that the President may use to address emergencies or failures in planning assumptions. The fund was used twice during 1991-92. Approximately $175,000 was used to resolve problems with the foundation and ventilation system associated with the renovation of the Visual Arts Building. $119,000 was borrowed to correct environmental damage created by oil and gas leaks at the former Decker Amoco site. These remediation efforts are nearing completion and Mr. Staneski anticipates that the State Water Control Board will return more than half of the remediation costs to the University.
The Committee reviewed the standing reports and discussed the general obligation bond campaign, which is very important because its success would generate $34 million in capital projects for the University.
The Committee recessed and reconvened in executive session to discuss the performance of certain departments. Once back in open session, the committee approved the Five-year Audit Plan.
REPORT OF THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE
The Rector called on Mr. Richard Barry for the report of the Nominating Committee. Mr. Barry reported that the Nominating Committee, consisting of himself and Mr. Lawler, recommends the following slate of officers for 1992-94:
Rector - Hugo A. Owens, Sr.
Vice Rector - Arnold B. McKinnon
Secretary - J. Michael Pitchford
Mr. Hall asked for nominations from the floor. Hearing none, the nominations were closed and the slate of officers was unanimously approved.
CALL FOR NEW BUSINESS
Mr. Hall congratulated the new officers and asked if there was any new business to come before the Board. Mr. McKinnon, on behalf of the Board, thanked Mr. Hall for his service to the Board as member and Rector, and to Mr. Lawler and Dr. Williams for their outstanding service. He then moved that this recognition be appropriately memorialized in the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mr. Barry and unanimously approved.
Mr. Hall commented that it has been a pleasure serving on the Board. He served with four presidents - Rollins, Marchello, Spong and Koch - all of whom have been consummate professionals in their own way who served the University well. He also served with four rectors - Lee Payne, Bob Stanton, Dick Barry, and George Dragas - all of whom provided outstanding leadership to the Board. He complimented the many fine board members and administrators with whom he has worked over the years, and thanked them for their assistance.
At the conclusion of the Rector's comments, there being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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