The Board of Visitors of Old Dominion University met in regular session on Thursday, December 5, 1991, at 3:30 PM at the Common-wealth Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography in Crittenton Hall on campus. Present were:
James K. Hall, Rector
Albert B. Gornto, Jr.
Henry E. Howell, Jr.
Gabriel Kavadias
Beverley R. Lawler
Jack O. LeFlore
Arnold B. McKinnon
Hugo A. Owens, Sr.
Jackson K. Parker
J. Michael Pitchford
Sybil M. Walker
Robert E. Washington
William C. Wiley
Absent were: Lillie M. Babalas
Richard F. Barry III
Gene R. Carter, Sr.
Brenda T. Williams
Also present were:James V. Koch, President
Ted Atkinson
Dana D. Burnett
Paul J. Champagne
Elizabeth M. Clarke
Harry P. Creemers
Stephen P. Daniels
Myron S. Henry
Ruth C. Jones
Patrick B. Kelly
Kay A. Kemper
Donna W. Meeks
Donna S. Morris
Richard A. Staneski
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF SEPTEMBER 19, 1991
Rector James K. Hall called the meeting to order and asked for approval of the minutes of the regular meeting of September 19, 1991. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the minutes were approved as distributed.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR GEORGE DRAGAS, JR.
Mr. Hall next presented a resolution of appreciation in honor of George Dragas for his service to the Board, which was presented to him at the Board Reunion Dinner in October. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the following resolution was unanimously approved:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
George Dragas, Jr.
WHEREAS, George Dragas, Jr., has faithfully served Old Dominion University and the Commonwealth of Virginia for eight years during two full terms on the University's Board of Visitors; and
WHEREAS, George Dragas, Jr. has provided able and thoughtful leadership to the Board of Visitors and the University through his chairmanship of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Presidential Search Committee, and service as Vice Rector and Rector; and
WHEREAS, the efforts of George Dragas, Jr. have resulted in the enhanced stature of the University and selection of a President who has brought new energy and vision to the University.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors hereby extends its recognition, appreciation and deep gratitude to George Dragas, Jr., for his selfless and important service to his Alma Mater, 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.
RECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. Hall made the following comments regarding the State's current financial situation:
"The per-student general fund appropriation in 1988-89 was $3,870 per student. In 1991, that appropriation is down to $2,484, this should be corrected to read "$3,484"a 10 percent reduction. The national average per-student appropriation by states is $4,386; so Virginia, as you can see, is something like $1,000 under the national average on the state support per student for public colleges and universities. It now ranks 39th out of 50 states.
"As a percentage of the total general fund appropriation, higher education in the 1980-82 biennium was 15.3 percent. In the current biennium, it stands at 13 percent. That's a significant reduction when you apply it to the total general fund appropriation of the state.
"The student enrollments from 1979-80 to 1991-92 increased 25 percent, while faculty and staff increased 8 percent. The population of Virginia's colleges and universities currently is at 261,000. In the year 2000, that population is expected to be 331,000. That's an increase of 70,000 students, or 27 percent. The present capacity, I'm told, can handle 30,000 of that 70,000 increase, leaving 40,000 [students] knocking on the door, wanting higher education, and not having it available to them.
"There has been no capital outlay appropriation from the general fund since 1986, and we do not expect any in the near future. So we continue to be asked to do more with less. Indications are that further budget reductions are to be mandated and that tuition increases will range from 15 to 25 percent annually under current circumstances. It's a dramatic shift in support of Virginia public higher education from state support to the student. A major policy change was made administratively without public debate of the issues. Capital funding is not expected to be restored to the needed levels.
"Throughout the Commonwealth, the leadership in higher education and in the private sector is marshalling forces to encourage a general obligation bond issue for capital projects. The Council of Presidents back in July met and issued a report which we all received and which received a bit of press coverage. One of the recommendations of that group was that we have a general bond issue for capital projects for public education. An organization was formed in October - the Council of Rectors. A report was issued by that group which did not get such good coverage, but the main proposal of that group is for a general bond issue by the state.
"The State Council of Higher Education had a meeting in November in Richmond of the governing boards. Four of our board members attended, as well as Kay Kemper, and the major issue discussed there was that capital project funding is needed and a general bond approach is about the only thing available now. Community leadership from across the state is arranging meetings of leaders in the communities. Cliff Cutchins held one here a few weeks ago. The purpose of those meetings, of course, is to inform the leadership in the various communities of the needs of higher education.
"As Visitors, we are in a unique position to speak on behalf of higher education, to support the continued high priority of higher education in the state budget, to support the restoration of higher education's percentage of that budget, and to encourage and promote a bond issue for capital projects. This is not deficit spending as practiced in Washington, obviously. It's borrowing for capital projects that will serve students in Virginia for decades to come. It's fiscally sound and it's responsible fiscal management. In fact, to not do so might be irresponsible. The lead time required for bond process to move forward and for construction projects to be completed is five to six years. The time to act is now.
"Governor Wilder's budget message is hopefully going to include a recommendation for a bond issue. If so, we're going to need to work in concert with President Koch and his people to inform and influence the public of this need. The great challenge, of course, is to pass a referendum in the fall to approve such bond issue. That's a dramatic difference from the way we've issued bonds in the past for such projects. We've had issuances of revenue face bonds which did not require the referendum, but to have a general obligation bond issue by the state, a referendum is required. So, hopefully we'll have that challenge accompanied by the Governor's recommendation for such an issue, and we'll all have to work toward that goal. I just point that out to you now to reinforce what you've been reading along those lines and to prepare for things to come."
Mr. Hall encouraged the board members' attendance at commencement on December 15 and reminded them to file their financial disclosure forms to the Commonwealth, as required by law, by the January 15th deadline.
Mr. Hall announced that prior to the meeting of the Executive Committee on January 13, a consultant from the Association of Governing Boards will meet with the Board to discuss and clarify the role of board members of public institutions. He encouraged attendance at this meeting.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
The Rector called on the President for his report. President Koch commented that today, in addition to the board meetings and the dedication of the Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography during lunch, the University is hosting a meeting of the Urban League of Hampton Roads later this afternoon and the United States Ambassador to the United Nations will speak on campus this evening.
President Koch provided a profile of African-American students at the University. Currently 1,817 African-American students are enrolled at the University, which consti-tutes 10.9 percent of the student body. This number has increased by 22.4 percent since the fall of 1986. For both undergraduate and graduate African-American students, a greater percentage tend to be female and in-state Virginians.
President Koch distributed a handout describing some of the finan-cial aid programs available to African-American students and com-mented on a few in particular. Booth scholarships are avail-able for highly qualified African-American students who participate in Naval ROTC. These students receive a tuition waiver and approximately $3,000 from Old Dominion University to pay for campus housing. Twenty-five students are currently attending Old Dominion on Booth scholarships and it is expected that 20 to 25 additional students will enroll next year. Room scholarships provide free housing to Old Dominion students and African-American students are among the groups targeted for this scholarship. President Koch distributed a brochure describing the President's Graduate Fellowship Program, which sponsors individuals who possess the master's degree in obtaining a doctoral degree at an institution of ODU's choice. Individuals must return to teach at Old Dominion University; if they do not return as agreed, they must repay their educational expenses. The goal is to bring African-Americans and minorities into underrepresented disciplines such as the sciences and engineering. Up to three individuals will be sponsored each year.
President Koch distributed a handout describing the activities of the African-American Cultural Center, which was established on campus last spring, and activities related to Black History Month and the Martin Luther King celebration. The Cultural Center has begun outreach activities to approximately 7,000 African-American alumni. The "Tri-Mentor" project involves teaming an African-American high school sophomore with an African-American alumnus and an African-American ODU sophomore in a mentoring relationship. The goal of the program is the enroll-ment of that high school student in college, preferably at Old Dominion University.
President Koch described cooperative activities with Norfolk State University and Tidewater Community College and distributed a letter from him and President Harrison Wilson of Norfolk State University to President Larry Whitworth of Tidewater Community College. These activities include the sharing of space among the institutions and the possibility of establishing a joint facility.
The President summarized the budget situation, indicating that the University has been asked to return three percent of its general fund budget to the State this fiscal year and an additional two percent, for a total of five percent, next year. Because the admin-istration budgeted conservatively for the next biennium, the University is able to handle the three percent reduction without any personnel reductions or layoffs. Layoffs, however, could occur next year if the University does not receive funds through tuition increases or other sources, but it is likely that there will be an agreement between members of the administration and the State Council concerning a tuition increase.
The administration has begun to evaluate both academic and non-academic programs for possible mergers, consolidations, and elimi-na-tions. President Koch distributed a letter from Provost Henry to the faculty describing possible program mergers and eliminations; namely, the elimination of the Bachelor of Science in Physical Therapy program (which has become largely a master's degree discipline) and programmatic and departmental mergers in the College of Business and Public Administration. President Koch stressed that board policy on program elimination would be strictly followed during the process and that all issues would be thoroughly discussed by the appropriate groups on campus. It is possible that the administration may be ready to bring formal recommendations to the Board in April. He commented, however, that the financial benefits derived from these kinds of activities would not be realized immediately. The administration is also examining the possibility of contracting for some services that have traditionally been provided by university personnel, such as printing and certain maintenance services.
President Koch invited the board members to purchase tickets to Saturday's home basketball game against Virginia Commonwealth University, the proceeds of which will be given to the University Library. Last year's "Baskets for Books" earned between $7,000 and $8,000 for the Library, and the University is hoping to surpass that amount this year. President Koch commented that since intercollegiate athletic programs are not state funded and have therefore not suffered from the recent budget cuts, this was one way for intercollegiate athletic programs to visibly support the academic programs on campus.
REPORTS FROM STANDING COMMITTEES
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
The Rector called on Mr. Lawler, Vice Chairman of the University Relations Committee, to give the report of the Committee in Chairman Barry's absence. Mr. Lawler reported that the Committee unanimously and enthusiastically approved a resolution regarding funding of capital outlay needs of the University. The resolution has been written with the knowledge of the Secretary of Education and the Secretary of Finance and will be sent to the members of the General Assembly. The University of Virginia recently adopted a similar resolution and it is expected that the other state colleges and universities will do so as well. Mr. Lawler commented that, in voting for this resolution, the board members should also pledge their personal commitment to support a bond issue.
The following resolution was brought forth as a recommendation from the Committee and was unanimously approved:
RESOLUTION REGARDING FUNDING OF CAPITAL OUTLAY NEEDS
OF THE UNIVERSITY
WHEREAS, the Commonwealth of Virginia, over the past six years, has not provided General Fund support for capital outlay construction at its colleges and universities; and
WHEREAS, there is critical need for new space and improvements to existing space at Old Dominion University to accommodate current academic, research and service programs; and
WHEREAS, there is also a need to begin to provide the space necessary to accommodate expected and planned enrollment growth at the University and elsewhere in public higher education in 1996.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Rector and Visitors of Old Dominion University strongly endorse the use of diverse means to fund the capital outlay needs of Old Dominion University, includ-ing, but not limited to, the pledge of state owned assets as security for borrowed funds.
Mr. Lawler next asked the Board's approval of a Resolution of Appreciation for William B. Spong, Jr. which was approved by the Committee and presented to Mrs. Spong during the luncheon today.
The following resolution was brought forth as a recommendation from the Committee and was unanimously approved:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
WILLIAM B. SPONG, JR.
WHEREAS, Old Dominion University has attained national recognition in the field of Oceanography; and
WHEREAS, on June 15, 1989, the Board of Visitors approved a resolution authorizing the further planning and development of a Commonwealth Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography; and
WHEREAS, William B. Spong, Jr., as President of Old Dominion University from January 1, 1989 to June 30, 1990, was a staunch supporter of the University's Oceanography program and the Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography in particular; and
WHEREAS, because of Mr. Spong's astute political knowledge and his strong support of the Center, the General Assembly funded the Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography for $600,000 each year for five years.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors, the President of the University, and the Director of the Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography hereby extend their deepest appreciation to William B. Spong, Jr. for his support of the Oceanography program and the Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Board of Visitors as an example to future generations.
Ms. Donna Morris, Director of Alumni Relations, provided an overview of Alumni Association activities. Two new alumni chapters have been established and several others are in the process of being established throughout the region. The Association sponsored eleven socials in conjunction with the away men's basketball games and is planning the first Alumni College Day for February 1st.
Mr. Harry Creemers, Executive Director of Development, reported on the Annual Fund Campaign. Despite current economic conditions, the 1991 campaign has achieved 97% of its goal and Mr. Creemers is confident that the additional 3% will be met. The 1992 campaign is also well underway. Mr. Creemers plans to bring to the Committee at a future date a set of policies and priorities for the Office of Development. The Development Office is working to incorporate a custom-designed computer system to facilitate their work.
Vice President Kay Kemper emphasized the need for increased efforts in establishing and maintaining legislative support for higher education and pointed out that there are new members of the General Assembly who should be made aware of issues concerning Old Dominion University. She also announced that Ambassador Pickering would be speaking tonight at 8:00 as part of the Waldo Lecture Series, and invited board members to attend the conference of the Secretaries of Defense on December 13 at Chrysler Hall and the luncheon which follows at the Omni.
STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Rector Hall called on Mr. LeFlore to give the report of the Student Affairs Committee in the absence of Chairman Williams. Mr. LeFlore reported that the Committee met with representatives of four student media groups: the Mace and Crown, the Laureate, the Dominion Review and WODU. Each of these organizations provides students with opportunities for journalism experience and creative expression. Participants include both prospective writers and students interested in the electronic media as a career, as well as those interested in writing or broadcasting as a hobby.
Athletic Director Jim Jarrett briefed the Committee on the recently completed NCAA institutional certification pilot program. It is expected that eventually this accreditation-like mechanism will be proposed as a requirement for all NCAA member institutions. The University found the process to be valuable and received much positive feedback. As a result of this exhaustive review, the University can be assured that its athletic program is well managed and is adhering to NCAA guidelines.
The Committee heard a report on the new Transfer Student Center. Each year the University admits more than 1,200 transfer students and it is likely that the number of transfer applicants will increase in future years. In order to more adequately serve these students, the Transfer Student Center was created this year by the reallocation of resources within the Division of Student Services.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The Rector called on Vice Chairman Hugo Owens to give the report of the Academic Affairs Committee in the absence of Chairman Carter. Dr. Owens reported that Dr. Larry Atkinson, Director of the Center for Coastal Physical Oceanography, presented an overview of the development of the Center. He spoke about the challenges of establishing the Center and making it successful. He pointed out the need to create a facility which will attract top graduate students, post-doctoral associates, visiting scientists and other guests. He indicated that a state-of-the-art computer system is needed to permit innovative research. He commented that the prospect of building outreach programs with WHRO and local schools is an exciting idea and approach. He was asked about the support of the Navy in regards to the program and he indicated that there was some limited support from the Navy.
Ms. Ruth Jones, Director of Affirmative Action, reported on the implementation of the equal opportunity plans which included an overview of the current work force, analysis of employment trends of instructional and administrative faculty, student trends, training and presentations, programs and activities, discrimination complaints, and future issues. The President made reference to some of the successes that the University has had in the recruiting of African-American students. The Committee was particularly impressed with a program which brings in high school students on a pre-training program prior to entering college. Of the 34 students involved in this program, all 34 enrolled at Old Dominion.
Dr. Allen Clark reported to the Committee that the primary work of the SACS self-study was completed during the 1990-91 academic year by 15 committees made up of approximately 180 faculty, students, classified staff, administrators, and alumni, and that each committee was responsible for a particular section of the SACS "Criteria for Accreditation." He said that during the summer of 1991, a writing subcommittee of the steering committee edited this material and produced introductory and summary chapters. The draft self-study report was made available for review in October to a number of persons including department chairs, deans, SACS committee chairs, and the steering committee. Final editing of the report is now taking place. The finished document should be available in early January, 1992.
Provost Henry briefed the Committee on possible program modifications which the President alluded to in his report.
The following resolutions were brought forth as recommenda-tions from the 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
Mr. Tarun K. Agarwal - $17,500 - 1/1/92 - 5 mos.
Visiting Instructor of Civil Engineering
Mr. Agarwal received a B.Tech. in Civil Engineering in 1981 from the Indian Institute of Technology and an M.Engr. in Civil Engineering in 1986 from Cornell University. He is currently working on his Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Old Dominion University. Mr. Agarwal was employed as a Graduate Research Assistant from August 1987 through January 1991 at Old Dominion University. Since February 1991 he has been employed as a Research Associate in the Department of Civil Engineering at Old Dominion University. Mr. Agarwal has 13 publications to his credit. He is a student member of the American Society of Civil Engineers.
Mr. James W. Midyette III - $11,500 - 1/1/92 - 5 mos.
Instructor of English
Mr. Midyette received a B.S. in Psychology in 1978 from the University of Alabama and an M.A. in English in 1983 from the College of William and Mary. Since 1987 Mr. Midyette has been employed as an Adjunct Instructor of basic writing and composition, tutor and grader of exit exams in the Department of Academic Skills, English and Student Support Services. Mr. Midyette is a member of the Virginia Association of Developmental Education and the National Association of Developmental Education.
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APPOINTMENT OF ACADEMIC ADVISOR
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Nola H. Nicholson as Academic Advisor in the Transfer Student Center, with the rank of instructor, effective October 21, 1991.
Ms. Nicholson received a B.S. in Psychology and an M.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling, in 1986 and 1990 respectively, from Old Dominion University. From 1988 to 1990 Ms. Nicholson was employed as a graduate assis-tant in the Women's Center at Old Dominion University. Since 1990, she has been employed as a Counseling Intern in the Department of Academic Advising at Old Dominion University. She is a member of the Virginia Counselor's Association and the Virginia College Personnel Association.
Salary: $13,958.33 for the period October 21, 1991 through June 30, 1992. Based on a salary of $20,000 for a 12-month period.
Rank: Academic Advisor and Instructor
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APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC INFORMATION
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Elizabeth M. Clarke as the Director of Public Information, with the rank of instructor, effective October 16, 1991.
Ms. Clarke received a B.A. in Journalism in 1982 from Kent State University and an M.A. in English in 1990 from Old Dominion University. From January 1988 to April 1988 Ms. Clarke was employed as News Bureau Coordinator at Old Dominion University. Since April 1988 she has been employed as Director of Media Relations at Old Dominion University. She is a member of the Public Relations Society of America, Sigma Delta Chi, the Society of Professional Journalists and the Education Writer's Association.
Salary: $28,333.33 for the period October 16, 1991 through June 30, 1992. Based on a salary of $40,000 for a 12-month period.
Rank: Director of Public Information and Instructor
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APPOINTMENT OF CERTIFIED NURSE PRACTITIONER
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Bonnie Lou Gallo as Certified Nurse Practitioner, with the rank of instructor, effective October 7, 1991.
Ms. Gallo received a B.S. in Nursing in 1974 from Winona State University and an M.S. in Nursing in 1991 from Old Dominion University. From 1987 to 1990 Ms. Gallo was employed as a Staff R.N. in the Coronary Care Unit at Sentara Norfolk General Hospital. Ms. Gallo is a member of the American Association of Critical Care Nurses, American Nurses' Association and Virginia Nurses' Association.
Salary: $25,719.70 for the period October 7, 1991 through June 30, 1992. Based on a salary of $35,000 for a 12-month period.
Rank: Certified Nurse Practitioner and Instructor
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APPOINTMENT OF CLINICAL SUPERVISOR/NURSE PRACTITIONER
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Jennifer Foss as Clinical Supervisor/Nurse Practitioner, with the rank of instructor, effective November 20, 1991.
Ms. Foss received a B.S. in Nursing in 1975 from the University of Wisconsin at Oshkosh and an M.S. in Nursing in 1981 from the University of Wisconsin at Madison. From August 1988 to December 1989 she was employed as a Nurse Practitioner at Memorial Hospital Family Practice Residency Program in South Bend, Indiana. Since January 1990 Ms. Foss has been employed as a Nurse Practitioner at Hampton Veteran's Affairs Medical Center. She is a member of the American Nurses' Association, Virginia Nurses' Association, and the American Nurses' Association Council of Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioners.
Salary: $26,885.42 for the period November 20, 1991 through June 30, 1992. Based on a salary of $43,500 for a 12-month period.
Rank: Clinical Supervisor/Nurse Practitioner and Instructor
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APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF WEBB UNIVERSITY CENTER
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Susan C. MacDougall as the Director of Webb University Center, with the rank of instructor, effective November 1, 1991.
Ms. MacDougall received a B.S. in Economics and an M.S. in Human Resource Development, in 1975 and 1989 respectively, from Western Carolina University. From 1987 to 1989 Ms. MacDougall was employed as Room Assignments Coordinator in the Department of University Housing at Western Carolina University. Since 1989 she has been employed as Assistant Director of Housing for Financial Management in the Department of Housing Services at Old Dominion University. She is a member of the Virginia Association of College and University Housing Officers and the Southeastern Association of Housing Officers.
Salary: $22,666.67 for the period November 1, 1991 through June 30, 1992. Based on a salary of $34,000 for a 12-month period.
Rank: Director of Webb University Center and Instructor
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APPOINTMENT OF COUNSELOR
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Pamela J. Edmonds as Counselor, with the rank of instructor, effective October 1, 1991.
Ms. Edmonds received a B.S. in Human Services Counsel-ing and an M.S. in Guidance and Counseling, in 1986 and 1990 respectively, from Old Dominion University. From August 1989 to December 1989 Ms. Edmonds was employed as a Career Counselor/Intern-Young Women's Christian Association: Women In Transition Program. Since October 1989 she has been employed as an Academic Advisor/Instructor at Old Dominion University's Transfer Student Center, formerly the Center for Major Exploration. Ms. Edmonds is a member of the Virginia Association of Black Faculty and Administrators and the Virginia Admissions Council on Black Concerns.
Salary: $22,916.67 for the period October 1, 1991 through August 31, 1992. Based on a salary of $25,000 for a 12-month period.
Rank: Counselor and Instructor
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APPOINTMENT OF WOMEN'S TENNIS COACH
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Mr. Darryl Cummings as Women's Tennis Coach, with the rank of assistant instructor, effective January 16, 1992.
Mr. Cummings received an A.S. in Business Administra-tion in 1984 from Lees-McRae Junior College. He is currently working on his bachelor's degree from Old Dominion University. Mr. Cummings is currently employed as Tennis Director at the YMCA/Cypress Cove Country Club in Franklin, Virginia. He is also the area training center coach for the United States Tennis Association. He has received certifications from the United States Professional Tennis Association (P-1 rating) and the Professional Tennis Registry (professional rating).
Salary: $11,458.34 for the period January 16, 1992 through June 30, 1992. Based on a salary of $25,000 for a 12-month period.
This appointment is subject to, and contingent upon, Mr. Cummings receiving his bachelor's degree in December, 1991.
Rank: Women's Tennis Coach and Assistant Instructor
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EMERITA APPOINTMENT
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the granting of the rank of Director of Student Services Emerita to Mrs. Annabel L. Sacks, effective immediately. A summary of Ms. Sacks' career follows.
Annabel L. Sacks
Mrs. Annabel L. Sacks earned her B.S. in Early Childhood Education from Brooklyn College in 1954 and an M.S. in Education from Old Dominion College in 1968.
Mrs. Sacks joined the faculty at Old Dominion University in 1967 as an instructor in the College of Education and retired in 1988. During her career she served the College of Education in several capacities, including instructor in elementary education/reading and language arts, Assistant Director of Student Teaching, and Director of Student Teaching. As Director of Student Teaching she provided effective leadership as the University Teacher Certification Officer, Director of Field Experiences, Director of Student Services, and as the liaison with the Virginia Department of Education.
Mrs. Sacks also served as a founding co-counselor of Kappa Delta Pi (national education honor society), advisor to the Student Education Association, and a member of Phi Delta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, and Old Dominion University's Women's Caucus. She also contributed to the University's service commitment through her work with the Hebrew Academy of Tidewater, the Jewish Family Services and the United Jewish Federation.
Mrs. Sacks' service to the Darden College of Education, Old Dominion University, and greater Hampton Roads has made a difference. She is highly respected by her colleagues and students for her contributions to teacher education.
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PARTICIPANTS FOR THE RETIREMENT INCENTIVE
PROGRAM FOR FACULTY
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the following participants and the terms of their individual contracts for the retirement incentive program for faculty:
Mr. Alf J. Mapp, Jr.
Department of English
Effective June 30, 1992
Dr. Forrest P. Clay, Jr.
Department of Physics
Effective June 30, 1993
Dr. John R. Tabb
Department of Economics
Effective June 30, 1993
Dr. Cephas J. Adkins, Jr.
Department of Psychology
Effective June 30, 1994
Dr. Beverley B. Johnson
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Effective June 30, 1994
Dr. R. Lee Kernell
Department of Physics
Effective June 30, 1994
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HONORARY DEGREE NOMINEE
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the award of the honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.) to Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon at the December 15, 1991 commencement. A summary of her career follows.
Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon
Dr. Bernice Johnson Reagon received her B.A. degree from Spelman College in 1970 and her Ph.D. from Howard University in 1975. She currently resides in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Reagon, a 1989 recipient of the MacArthur Fellowship, is a curator in the Division of Community Life at the Smithsonian Institu-tion, National Museum of American History. She is a specialist in African American oral, performance, and protest traditions and has been in the forefront of efforts to advance the study and understanding of African American culture and history. As a scholar, Dr. Reagon has innovated several models for outreach to new audiences in her work in the museum field and has developed a culture of coalition theory that has seen wide use among groups working for cultural equity.
During the Civil Rights Movement, Dr. Reagon was a member of the original Student Non-violent Coordinating Committee Freedom Singers. She founded and currently serves as artistic director of Sweet Honey in the Rock, an internationally acclaimed African American women a capella quintet, whose repertoire specialty is African American song and singing traditions.
Dr. Reagon's publications include Voices of the Civil Rights Movement: Black American Freedom Songs 1960-1965, an accompanying text for a three-record album collection, which she produced for the Smithsonian Collection of Classic Recordings; Black People and Their Culture: Selected Writings from the African Diaspora (1976); and Compositions One: The Original Compositions and Arrangements of Bernice Johnson Reagon (1986). Her numerous articles include: "Women as Culture Carriers in the Civil Rights Movement: Fannie Lou Hamer," in Women in the Civil Rights Movement: Trailblazers and Torchbearers, 1941-1965 (1990); "We'll Understand It Better By and By," Topic Magazine (1990); and "The Lined Hymn as a Song of Freedom, Black Music Research Bulletin (1990).
Dr. Reagon was featured in "The Songs Are Free: Bernice Johnson Reagon with Bill Moyers," a 60-minute production of Public Affairs Television, 1991. She has served as music consultant, composer and performer for several film and video projects, including the award-winning "Eyes on the Prize (I)" series produced by Blackside for PBS; the Emmy-winning "We Shall Overcome," produced by Ginger Productions for PBS, and "Roots of Resistance: A Story of the Underground Railroad," produced by Orlando Bagwell, Roja Productions for PBS.
Her albums include "River of Life," a solo multi-track recording (1986) and Sweet Honey in the Rock recordings, "Live at Carnegie Hall" (1988); "All for Freedom," (for children); "Feel Something Drawing Me On" (1985) and "Good News" (1980).
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Rector called on Vice Chairman Mike Pitchford to give the report of the Administration and Finance Committee on behalf of Chairman Gornto. Mr. Pitchford reported that the Committee has one item for the Board's approval to grant easements to utilities for the Hampton Boulevard widening project.
The following resolution was brought forth as a recommendation from the Committee and was unanimously approved:
RESOLUTION APPROVING GRANT OF UTILITY EASEMENT
AND RIGHT OF WAY
WHEREAS, the City of Norfolk and the Commonwealth of Virginia are cooperating in a project to widen Hampton Boulevard adjacent to the University campus; and
WHEREAS, in order to accomplish the project, the University has agreed to sell a portion of its premises to the State for this purpose; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary to relocate underground and above-ground utility services.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors authorizes the administration to grant such easements and rights of way as may be necessary to accomplish the purposes intended in the project.
Mr. Pitchford reported that the Committee reviewed the unaudited financial statements and pointed out that the fund balance in the University's fund groups is approximately $174,000,000, which is comparable to a statement of net worth. He also pointed out that about $147,000,000 of that sum is the investment in the physical plant. The Committee looked at ratio analyses on a number of funds, which were all very positive. The University has been given word that it will receive a favorable audit.
The Committee reviewed the budget and State Council's recommendations, including a 14.3% increase for next year; the establishment of a tri-cities center for Portsmouth, Chesapeake and Suffolk; the state-wide engineering program; and the 2 plus 2 program. Unfortunately, the budget crisis will affect the University's ability to receive funding for these recommendations. The University may also face additional layoffs and double-digit tuition increases. State Council has recommended that state colleges and universities move toward a tuition and fee policy of 30/100, which means that in-state students fund 30% of the cost of their education and out-of-state students fund 100%. The in-state cost at ODU is above that now at 33%, and with additional budget cuts, may reach 50%.
Finally, the Committee reviewed the capital outlay project report, investment reports, the quarterly accounts payable report, the prompt payment report and the Perkins loan default report, which are all in line.
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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