The Board of Visitors of Old Dominion University met in regular session on Thursday, September 23, 1993, at 3:00 P.M. in the Board Room of Webb University Center on the Norfolk campus. Present from the Board of Visitors were:
Arnold B. McKinnon, Rector
Gene R. Carter, Sr.
Arthur Diamonstein
Irvine B. Hill
Henry E. Howell, Jr.
Jack O. LeFlore
Robert J. O'Neill, Jr.
Hugo A. Owens, Sr.
J. Michael Pitchford
William L. Rueger
Anne B. Shumadine
Sybil M. Walker
Robert E. Washington
Absent were:Lillie M. Babalas
Gilbert T. Bland
Gabriel Kavadias
Anne Marie Whittemore
Also present were:
James V. Koch, President
Dana D. Burnett
Stephen P. Daniel
John Dever
Robert Firek
Robert L. Fodrey, Sr.
Jo Ann M. Gora
David R. Hager
Steven R. Hoagland
Ruth C. Jones
Kay A. Kemper
Donna W. Meeks
Donna S. Morris
A. Sidney Roberts
Richard A. Staneski
Cecelia T. Tucker
James B. Tyson
CALL TO ORDER AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Rector McKinnon called the meeting to order and announced that the Executive Session would be held at the end of the meeting. He asked for approval of the minutes of the annual meeting of June 17, 1993. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the minutes were approved as distributed.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION FOR DR. HUGO A. OWENS, SR.
The Rector read a Resolution of Appreciation for Dr. Hugo A. Owens, Sr. in honor of Dr. Owens' work and dedication as Rector of the Board for 1992-93. Upon a motion duly made and seconded, the following resolution was unanimously approved:
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION
Dr. Hugo A. Owens, Sr.
WHEREAS, Dr. Hugo A. Owens, Sr., has faithfully served Old Dominion University and the Commonwealth of Virginia for three years since his appointment to the Board of Visitors in 1990; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hugo A. Owens, Sr. has provided able and thoughtful leadership to the Board of Visitors and the University through his chairmanship of the Academic Affairs Committee and service as Rector; and
WHEREAS, during his term as Old Dominion University's first African-American Rector, Dr. Hugo A. Owens, Sr. was named the first honorary member of the Coalition of Black Faculty and Administrators; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hugo A. Owens, Sr., Old Dominion University's first Dentist-Rector, has, in his own words, endeavored to build bridges of understanding, extract badly needed funds from the legislature, and lead the University as it braces for the 21st Century.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors hereby extends its recognition, appreciation and deep gratitude to Dr. Hugo A. Owens, Sr. for his generous and important service as Rector of Old Dominion University.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of the Board of Visitors and an appropriately framed copy be presented to Dr. Owens.
RECTOR'S REPORT
Mr. McKinnon commented that he is honored to have been elected by this Board as Rector, and especially pleased that his first meeting as Rector is being held in the Board Room of the newly renovated Webb University Center. He pointed out that this facility was renovated with funds that were self-generated through auxiliary services. The Rector also complimented the President on the Board Reunion Dinner which was held the previous evening.
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
The Rector asked President Koch for his report. President Koch welcomed Anne Shumadine, an attorney with Shumadine and Rose, and Irvine Hill of Cox Cable Hampton Roads to the Board of Visitors. The other new Board member, Anne Whittemore, an attorney with McGuire, Woods, Battle & Boothe in Richmond, was not able to attend today, as her responsibilities with the VMI litigation required her presence elsewhere.
President Koch reported on the University's continuing efforts to increase the number of African-American faculty and administrators. He indicated that since 1990, the number of full-time African-American faculty members increased from 26 to 39, a 50% increase. There are a number of part-time African-American faculty members as well. The number of full-time African-American administrators has grown from 28 to 35 since 1990, a 25% increase. This growth is due in large part to the efforts of Ms. Ruth Jones, Director of Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action. She and others on campus have been instrumental in increas-ing the pool of qualified women and minority candidates for vacant positions at the University. He pointed out that the University is not, however, operating on a quota system; rather, the administration is actively searching for highly qualified individuals for these positions. He commented that, at a time when the overall number of positions at the University is declining, especially on the administrative side, he is pleased with the success the University has had with attracting and hiring African-Americans.
In light of the recent negative publicity that higher education has received in the press, President Koch reviewed briefly the University's allocation of resources. He referred to his "Dear Colleague" letter which was recently sent to all faculty and staff, as well as to all members of the Board. In the letter was a table that depicted the University's expenditures by program. Since 1990, the University has increased its spending on instruction by $10 million. Spending for other programs in the administrative and support areas, however, has either remained constant or has decreased. Although there is still work to be done at Old Dominion University in terms of administrative structure, programs and faculty loads, the University has made progress and has empirical evidence to support that progress. It is important for the public to know that Old Dominion University has not been doing things the same way as everyone else.
Finally, the President noted with satisfaction the comments of Karen Washabau, Director of the Commonwealth's Office of Planning and Budget, who labeled Old Dominion University the "best-managed public university in Virginia."
At the conclusion of the President's report, Rector McKinnon commented that Karen Washabau's comments are high accolades indeed. He also noted the front-page article which appeared in Sunday's New York Times about the difficulties Duke University has experienced in meeting its objectives to add at least one African-American faculty member in each department. Old Dominion University's accomplishments have been remarkable, but the administration must not rest on its laurels; it must continue its active recruitment of African-American faculty and administrators.
REPORTS OF THE STANDING COMMITTEES
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
Before calling for the first report, the Rector reminded the members of the Board that resolutions which come as recommendations of a standing committee do not require a second. He then called on Mr. Washington for the report of the Academic Affairs Committee. Mr. Washington reported that the Committee heard a presentation by Provost Gora on the University's academic strategic planning process, which began January 19 and concluded on September 1. The process involved the participation of 42 faculty and administrators and led to the development of eight initiatives which cover three central themes: increasing the quality and distinctiveness of our academic programs; improving the quality of life on campus for students and employees; and increasing our involvement in and commitment to the community. Of the recommendations endorsed by the strategic planning committee, most notable are the requirement of a practicum experience for all undergraduates, the selection of five graduate programs for national distinction, and the development of Teletechnet, enabling community college students to complete an ODU baccalaureate degree at the community college site. The strategic plan's academic portion was the first part of the plan; the plan in its entirety should be completed by January, 1994.
The Committee reviewed its agenda for the year, endorsed a leave of absence and an extended leave of absence without compensation, and approved the minutes of the June meeting. Provost Gora indicated that Professor Karen Polonko of the Department of Sociology and Criminal Justice was selected as Virginia Case Professor of the Year, the only faculty member in Virginia to receive such as award.
The Committee received an enrollment report, which indicated that as of the second week of classes, overall headcount enrollment had declined by approximately 4% compared with this same time last year. While first-time freshmen enrollment has declined by approximately 20%, transfer student enrollment has increased by approximately 8%. bottom margin .5The enrollment decline is due to several factors, including demographics, an increase in admission standards, a decline in campus appearance due to construction during recruit-ment period, and concerns about campus safety because of violence off campus last fall. Graduate enrollment has increased significantly since fall of 1992. New degree-seeking graduate students have increased by almost 12%. These increases are due to maturation and reputation of graduate programs, increased financial support for full-time graduate students, and increased offerings both on campus and at extended campus locations. The extended campus enrollment has continued to increase significantly, by approximately 16% since last year. The increase in offerings at the regional centers and the growth of telecourses have also contributed to this increase.
The following resolutions, which were brought forth as recommendations of the Academic Affairs Committee, were unanimously approved:
FACULTY APPOINTMENTS
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the following faculty appointments.
Name and Rank - Salary - Effective Date - Term
Ms. Esther Andrews - $32,083 - 8/1/93 - 12 mos.
Lecturer of Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting
Ms. Andrews received an A.A.S. in Dental Assisting and a B.S. in Allied Health Teacher Education, in 1975 and 1978 respectively, from Ferris State University, an A.A.A.S. in Dental Hygiene in 1990 from Grand Rapids Community College, and an M.A. in Curriculum and Teaching in 1990 from Michigan State University. Since 1990 she has been employed as a Registered Dental Hygienist at RDH Services. She has also been employed as a Dental Assisting Instructor at Oakland Technical Center since 1986. Ms. Andrews has several publications to her credit. She is a member of the American Dental Hygienists Association and the American Dental Assistants Association.
Dr. Cheryl S. Baker - $35,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Child Study and Special Education
(One-Year Appointment)
Dr. Baker received a B.S. in Elementary Education, an M.S. in Education and a Ph.D. in Urban Services, in 1969, 1970 and 1991 respectively, from Old Dominion University. From 1989 to 1991 she was employed as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction at Old Dominion University. Since Fall 1991 Dr. Baker has been employed as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Child Study and Special Education at Old Dominion University. She is a member of the Association of Teacher Educators and the Council for Exceptional Children.
Dr. Weixing Chen - $33,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science and Geography
(One-Year Appointment)
Dr. Chen received a B.A. in English/Literature and International Studies in 1982 from Shandong University (China), an M.A. in International Relations and Third World Politics in 1986 from the Institute of International Relations (China), and a Ph.D. in Political Science in 1992 from Northern Illinois University. Since 1990 he has been employed as a Teacher and Instructor of Political Science at Northern Illinois University. Dr. Chen has several publications to his credit.
Dr. Patricia L. Clark-Nicolas - $38,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Psychology
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Clark-Nicolas received an A.B. in Psychology in 1983 from Princeton University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, in 1987 and 1991 respectively, from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since 1991 she has been employed as a Minority Postdoctoral Scholar at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Dr. Clark-Nicolas has two publications to her credit and has given presentations at conferences. She is a member of the American Psychological Association.
Mr. David J. DeCorte - $37,100 - 8/12/93 - 12 mos.
Lecturer of Engineering Technology
Mr. DeCorte received a B.S. in Civil Engineering and Mechanical Engineering in 1984 from the University of New Orleans and an M.S. in Engineering Mechanics in 1988 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Since 1990 he has been employed as a Research Assistant and Instructor at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Mr. DeCorte is a member of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering and the American Society for Engineering Education.
Dr. Fred C. Dobbs - $41,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Oceanography
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Dobbs received an A.B. in Biology in 1976 from Franklin and Marshall College, an M.S. in Zoology in 1981 from the University of Connecticut, and a Ph.D. in Oceanography in 1987 from Florida State University. From 1989 to 1991 Dr. Dobbs was employed as a Postdoctoral Fellow and since 1991 as an Assistant Researcher at the University of Hawaii. He has numerous publications to his credit and has been an invited lecturer at universities and colleges.
Ms. Pamela J. Edmonds - $23,625 - 8/16/93 - 12 mos.
Lecturer in the College of Education
Ms. Edmonds received a B.S. in Human Services Counseling and an M.S.Ed. in Guidance and Counseling, in 1986 and 1990 respectively, from Old Dominion University. Since October of 1991, she has been employed as a Counselor with the Student Support Services Program at Old Dominion University. Ms. Edmonds is a member of the Virginia Association of Developmental Education and the Virginia Association of Educational Opportunity Program Personnel.
Dr. Ronald K. Frank - $32,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Visiting Associate Professor of History
(One-Year Appointment)
Dr. Frank received a Diploma (M.A.) in Japanese History in 1988 from Leningrad state University (Russia) and a Dr. Phil. in Japanese History in 1991 from Humboldt University (Germany). Since 1988 he has been employed as an Instructor at Humboldt University. He also received a Postdoctoral Fellowship at the Edwin O. Reischauer Institute of Japanese Studies at Harvard University (1991-92) and the Japan Foundation Professional Fellowship at the University of Tokyo (1992-93). Dr. Frank has several publications and presentations to his credit. He is a member of the German-Japanese Lawyers Association (Germany) and the Association for Asian Studies.
Mr. Terry R. Gallagher, Jr. - $28,840 - 8/16/93 - 10.5 mos.
Instructor for the Governor's Magnet School for the Arts
(One-Year Appointment)
Mr. Gallagher studied Music Theory Composition at James Madison University from 1983 to 1985. Since 1990 Mr. Gallagher has been employed as the Director of the New Dominions at Old Dominion University and as the Director of the Performing Arts Department for the Governor's Magnet School for the Arts since 1988.
Ms. Anne H. Geyer - $23,000 - 8/16/93 - 10 mos.
Lecturer in the English Language Center
Ms. Geyer received a B.S. in Nursing in 1967 from Ohio State University and an M.A. in English in 1988 from Old Dominion University. Since September of 1987, she has been employed as an Adjunct Instructor of English in the English Language Center at Old Dominion University. Ms. Geyer is a member of the International Reading Association.
Ms. Brenda Gould - $34,500 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Nursing
(One-Year Appointment)
Ms Gould received an A.A.S. in Applied Science in Nursing in 1981 from Thomas Nelson Community College, a B.S.N. in Nursing in 1986 from Norfolk State University, and an M.P.A./H.A. in Public Administration/Health Administration in 1990 from Golden Gate University. Since 1992 Ms. Gould has been employed as an Assistant Professor at Tidewater Community College and as a Supervisor of the Child Health Clinic Health Start Program at the Hampton Health Department. She is a member of the Virginia Nurses Association and the American Public Administration Association-Tidewater Chapter.
Ms. Susan J. Hackney - $23,000 - 8/16/93 - 10 mos.
Lecturer in the English Language Center
Ms. Hackney received a B.A. in French in 1966 from the College of William and Mary and an M.S.W. in Social Work in 1985 from Norfolk State University. Since 1982 she has been employed as an Adjunct Instructor in the English Language Center at Old Dominion University.
Mr. Christopher Hanna - $37,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Speech Communications and Theatre Arts
(Tenure Track)
Mr. Hanna received a B.A. in English and Theatre in 1977 from Trinity College and an MFA in Theatre-Directing in 1982 from the University of California at San Diego. From 1986 to 1991 he was employed as an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Speech Communications and Theatre Arts at Old Dominion University, and was a Visiting Lecturer in the MFA Professional Training Program at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill from 1989 to 1990. Since 1992 Mr. Hanna has been employed as the Instructor/Director of the Classic Stage Company in New York City. He is a member of the Society of Stage Directors and Choreographers.
Ms. Jane T. Hirsch - $23,000 - 8/16/93 - 10 mos.
Lecturer in the English Language Center
Ms. Hirsch received a B.A. in Spanish in 1974 from the University of South Carolina and an M.A. in English in 1986 from Memphis State University. Since 1987 she has been employed as an Adjunct Instructor in the English Language Center at Old Dominion University.
Dr. Robert H. Holden - $36,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of History
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Holden received a B.J. in Journalism in 1970 from the University of Missouri, an M.A. in Latin American History in 1976 from Pennsylvania State University, and a Ph.D. in Latin American History in 1986 from the University of Chicago. Since 1988 he has been employed as a Lecturer at the University of Chicago. Dr. Holden has several publications to his credit and has given numerous guest lectures and public presentations.
Dr. Earl D. Honeycutt, Jr. - $65,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Associate Professor of Marketing
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Honeycutt received a B.S. in History and an M.B.A. in Management, in 1973 and 1980 respectively, from Appalachian State University, an M.A. in History in 1978 from Chapman College, and a Ph.D. in Business Administration in 1986 from the University of Georgia. Since 1990, he has been employed as an Associate Professor of Marketing at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington. Dr. Honeycutt has submitted numerous articles for publication. He is a member of the American Marketing Association, the Southern Marketing Association, and the Academy of Marketing Science.
Dr. Charles E. Hyde-Wright - $52,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Associate Professor of Physics
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Hyde-Wright received a B.A. in Mathematics in 1978 from the University of California at San Diego and a Ph.D. in Physics in 1984 from Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Since 1987 he has been employed as an Assistant Professor at the University of Washington. Dr. Hyde-Wright has co-authored 29 refereed publications and has been invited to give talks at universities and conferences. He is a member of the American Physical Society, the Bates Linac Users Group, and the CEBAF Users Group.
Dr. Cynthia M. Jones - $47,775 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Associate Professor of Biological Sciences
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Jones received a B.A. in Zoology in 1968 from Boston University, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Oceanography, in 1973 and 1984 respectively, from the University of Rhode Island. Since 1988 Dr. Jones has been employed as Associate Director of the Applied Marine Research Laboratory and Adjunct Research Professor in the Department of Biology at Old Dominion University. She has numerous publications to her credit and has given presentations at conferences. She is a member of the American Fisheries Society and the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
Dr. Gilbert Kerr - $30,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Statistics
(One-Year Appointment)
Dr. Kerr received a B.Sc. in Mathematics in 1984 from Heriot-Watt University (Scotland), and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computational and Applied Mathematics, in 1986 and 1993 respectively, from Old Dominion University. Since August of 1990, he has been employed as a Special Doctoral Research Assistant in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics at Old Dominion University. He was also employed as an Adjunct Instructor (1986-1987). Dr. Kerr has several publications to his credit. He is a member of the American Mathematical Society and the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
Dr. Carolyn J. Lawes - $32,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of History
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Lawes received a B.A. in History in 1980 from the University of Santa Clara and an M.A. and Ph.D. in History, in 1984 and 1992 respectively, from the University of California at Davis. From 1988 to 1990 she was employed as an Associate in History at the University of California at Davis and during the spring of 1991 as an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Social Science at Mount Ida College. She has given several papers at universities and conferences.
Dr. Christopher Ward Lovell - $37,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership and Counseling
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Lovell received a B.A. in Education in 1974 from Goddard College, an M.Ed. in Organizational and Human Resource Development in 1980 from the University of Vermont, and a Ph.D. in Counseling and Human Development in 1991 from American University. From 1990 to 1992 he was employed as an Assistant Professor at American University. Since 1992, Dr. Lovell has been employed as a Visiting Assistant Professor at the Vermont College of Norwich University. He has numerous publications to his credit and has designed and facilitated numerous workshops. Dr. Lovell is a member of the American Counseling Association and the Association for Counselor Educational and Supervision.
Dr. Joyce Magnotto - $38,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of English
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Magnotto received a B.A. in English in 1966 from Western Maryland College, an M.A. in English in 1978 from the University of Maryland, and a Ph.D. in Program Writing in 1991 from the University of Pennsylvania. Since 1980 she has been employed as Professor of English and Humanities at Prince George's Community College, and as Coordinator of the Writing Across the Curriculum program since 1991. Dr. Magnotto has numerous publications to her credit and has given papers and presentations to conferences and workshops. She is a member of the Association of Faculty for the Advancement of Community College Teaching and the Association of Professional Writing Consultants.
Dr. Lawrence K. Mansour - $32,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Foreign Languages and Literatures
(One-Year Appointment)
Dr. Mansour received a B.S. in Horticulture in 1979 from Michigan State University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Slavic Languages, in 1986 and 1993 respectively, from Brown University. From February of 1991 to January of 1993, he was employed as a Translator for the project: "Gian Maria Padovano in Polish Renaissance Art" Program in Art History at Brown University. Dr. Mansour has several publications to his credit.
Dr. Harold J. Marioneaux, Jr. - $17,500 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Lecturer of Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting
Dr. Marioneaux received a B.A. in Chemistry in 1977 from Hampton Institute and a D.D.S. in 1981 from Meharry Medical College. Since 1984 Dr. Marioneaux has been in private general dentistry and orthodontics practice in Portsmouth, Virginia. He is a member of the Hampton Roads Chamber of Commerce-Executive Board of Directors and the American Dental Association.
Ms. Sherrill G. Marshall - $36,667 - 8/1/93 - 12 mos.
Lecturer of Nursing
(One-Year Appointment)
Ms. Marshall received a B.S.N. in Nursing in 1970 from the University of Kentucky and an M.S.N. in Nursing in 1981 from the University of Tennessee. Since November of 1990, she has been employed as a Regional Executive Director at MCC/CIGNA in Connecticut. She is a member of the National League for Nursing and the American Nurses Association.
Dr. David Metzger - $36,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of English
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Metzger received a B.A. in French and English and an M.A. in English Literature, in 1984 and 1986 respectively, from Emporia State University, and a Ph.D. in English in 1991 from the University of Missouri. Since 1991 he has been employed as an Assistant Professor in the Department of English at Montana State University. Dr. Metzger has authored one book and has also published numerous articles in journals. Dr. Metzger has given numerous presentations at professional conferences.
Dr. Martin D. Meyer - $48,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Meyer received a B.S. in Electrical Engineering and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Computer Engineering, in 1985, 1987 and 1992 respectively, from North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Since 1986 he has been employed as a Post Doctoral Fellow and Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant at North Carolina State University at Raleigh. Dr. Meyer has several publications to his credit. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.
Dr. Srinivas Nandkumar - $20,000 - 8/1/93 - 5 mos.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
(One-Semester Appointment)
Dr. Nandkumar received a B.E. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in 1985 from Birla Institute of Technology (India), an M.S. in Electrical Engineering in 1988 from Tulane University and a Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering in 1993 from Duke University. Since 1988 he has been employed as a Research and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Electrical Engineering at Duke University. Dr. Nandkumar has seven publications to his credit. He is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
Ms. Virginia O'Herron - $53,372 - 7/6/93 - 12 mos.
Assistant University Librarian for Public Service
Ms. O'Herron received a B.A. in English in 1973 from Fairleigh Dickinson University, an M.S. in Library Science in 1976 from Simmons College, and an M.B.A. in Business Administration in 1990 from the University of Tampa. Since 1987 she has been employed as Director of the State University System of Florida Extension Library in Tampa, Florida. Ms. O'Herron has given numerous seminars and presentations at workshops, conferences, and institutes. She is a member of the American Library Association and the Library Administration and Management Association.
Dr. Richard C. Overbaugh - $37,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Educational Curriculum and Instruction
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Overbaugh received a B.M. in Music Education and an M.A. and Ed.D. in Computer Education, in 1979, 1989 and 1992 respectively, from West Virginia University. From August of 1989 to July of 1992 he was employed as a Graduate Assistant in the College of Human Resources and Education at Western Virginia University. Since January of 1993, Dr. Overbaugh has been employed as an Assistant Professor of Instructional Computing in the School of Education and Human Services at the University of Southern Indiana. He has several publications to his credit and has presented papers at conferences. Dr. Overbaugh is a member of the American Educational Research Association and the National Education Association.
Ms. Janet Peery - $33,500 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Visiting Assistant Professor of English
(One-Year Appointment)
Ms. Peery received a B.A. in Speech Pathology and Audiology and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing, in 1975 and 1992 respectively, from Wichita State University. From 1989 to 1992 she was employed as a Graduate Teaching Assistant at Wichita State University. Since 1993 Ms. Peery has been employed as a Visiting Instructor in the English Department at Sweet Briar College. Ms. Peery has numerous publications to her credit.
Mr. Steven L. Purcell - $37,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Educational Curriculum and Instruction
(Tenure Track)
Mr. Purcell received a B.S. and an M.S.Ed. in Technology Education and a C.A.S. in Instructional Technology, in 1987, 1988 and 1991 respectively, from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. He is currently working on a Ph.D. in Instructional Technology at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Since August of 1991, he has been employed as a Graduate Assistant in the Education Technology Laboratory at Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Mr. Purcell is a member of the American Educational Research Association and the Association for the Development of Computer-based Instructional Systems.
Mr. Mukesh Rohatgi - $54,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Management Information Systems and Decision Sciences
(Tenure Track)
Mr. Rohatgi received a B.Tech. in Mining Engineering in 1986 from the Institute of Technology (India), and an M.S. in Engineering in 1988 from Southern Illinois University. He is currently working on a Ph.D. in Business Administration at Texas Tech University. Since 1988 Mr. Rohatgi has been employed as a Teaching Assistant in the College of Business Administration at Texas Tech University. He is a member of the American Association for Artificial Intelligence and the Institute for Electrical and Electronic Engineers.
Ms. Tanya Rybarczyk - $22,367 - 8/1/93 - 11 mos.
Instructor of Interdisciplinary Studies
Ms. Rybarczyk received a B.A. in English and an M.A. in English Literature, in 1989 and 1991 respectively, from SUNY-Binghamton. Since January of 1993, she has been employed as an Academic Counselor in the Interdisciplinary Studies Department at Old Dominion University.
Ms. Betty Rychen - $23,500 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Instructor of English
Ms. Rychen received a B.A. in English in 1980 from Old Dominion University and an M.A. in English in 1982 from The College of William and Mary. Since August of 1991, she has been employed as an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of English at Old Dominion University.
Dr. Rocco Schiavilla - $43,750 - 9/1/93 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Physics
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Schiavilla received a Laurea in Physics in 1981 from the University of Pisa (Italy), and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics, in 1984 and 1987 respectively, from the University of Illinois. From June of 1990 to July of 1992 he was employed as an Enrico Fermi Scholar at the Argonne National Laboratory (Illinois). Since March of 1992, Dr. Schiavilla has been employed as Staff Scientist at the Instituto Nazionale de Fisica Nucleare (Italy). He has had 21 papers published in refereed journals and has given 9 invited papers. Dr. Schiavilla is a member of the American Physical Society.
Mr. Maurice Seaton - $25,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Economics
(One-Year Appointment)
Mr. Seaton received a Diploma in Agricultural Science in 1976 from the Jamaica School of Agriculture, a B.S. in Agronomy in 1982 from North Dakota State University, and an M.S. in Agronomy and Economics in 1986 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University. Since 1992, he has been employed as an Admissions Representative at Commonwealth College and as an Adjunct Instructor of Economics at Tidewater Community College and Commonwealth Community College.
Dr. Peter L. Silsbee - $48,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Assistant Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Silsbee received an A.B. in Engineering Science in 1987 from Dartmouth College, and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering, in 1989 and 1993 respectively, from the University of Texas. From May of 1990 to December of 1992 he was employed as a Graduate Research and Teaching Assistant in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Texas at Austin. Since August of 1990, Dr. Silsbee has been employed as Laboratory Manager at the University of Texas at Austin in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering Laboratory for Vision Systems. He is a member of the Institute of Electronic and Electrical Engineers.
Ms. Kathy S. Stolley - $27,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Sociology and Criminal Justice
(One-Year Appointment)
Ms. Stolley received an A.S. in Police Science and Corrections in 1982 from New River Community College and a B.A. and an M.A. in Sociology, in 1987 and 1989 respectively, from Old Dominion University. She is currently working on a Ph.D. in Sociology from George Washington University. Since 1991, Ms. Stolley has been employed as an Adjunct Instructor at Old Dominion University and at Saint Leo College since 1992. Ms. Stolley is a member of the American Sociological Association and the National Council on Family Relations.
Dr. David P. Swain - $40,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Associate Professor and Director, Wellness Institute and Research Center
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Swain received a B.A. in Biology in 1978 from the University of South Florida and a Ph.D. in Physiology in 1984 from the University of North Carolina Medical School at Chapel Hill. Since August of 1990, he has been employed as Associate Professor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation and since January of 1992 as Executive Director of the Sports Sciences and Wellness Institute at Marshall University. Dr. Swain has numerous publications to his credit and has given presentations at professional meetings. He is a member of the American Physiological Society and the American College of Sports Medicine.
Ms. Gail S. Taylor - $39,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Educational Curriculum and Instruction
(Tenure Track)
Ms. Taylor received a B.S. in English in 1984 from Vassar College and an M.S. in Elementary Education in 1988 from Fordham University. She is currently working on her Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction at Texas A&M University. Since 1989 Ms. Taylor has been employed as a Teaching and Research Assistant in the Department of Educational Curriculum and Instruction at Texas A&M University. She has given papers at professional meetings and has been a guest lecturer at local schools. Ms. Taylor is a member of the National Association of Multicultural Education.
Ms. Bonnie L. Tjeerdsma - $36,500 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
(Tenure Track)
Ms. Tjeerdsma received a B.A. in Physical Education in 1984 from Northwestern College and an M.S. in Sport and Exercise Psychology in 1989 from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is currently working on a Ph.D. in Pedagogy and Motor Learning at the University of South Carolina. Since 1991 Ms. Tjeerdsma has been employed as a Graduate Teaching Assistant in the Physical Education Department at the University of South Carolina. She has given presentations at meetings and at area high schools. Ms. Tjeerdsma is a member of the American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, and the North American Society for the Psychology of Sport and Physical Activity.
Ms. Ayda Vaca-Guzman - $25,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Economics
(One-Year Appointment)
Ms. Vaca-Guzman received a Licenciate in Economics in 1989 from the Bolivian Catholic University and an M.A. in Economics in 1993 from the University of Notre Dame. From August of 1990 to May of 1992 she was employed as a Research Assistant in the Social Science Training and Research Laboratory at the University of Notre Dame, and from September of 1992 to December of 1992 as an Adjunct Professor of Spanish at Jordan College. Since January of 1993, she has been employed as an Adjunct Professor of Spanish at Christopher Newport University.
Dr. Steven Van Drew - $50,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Engineering Management
(One-Year Appointment)
Dr. Van Drew received a B.S. in General Engineering in 1978 from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, and an M.S. and a Ph.D. in Mineral Economics, in 1985 and 1988 respectively, from the Colorado School of Mines. Since January of 1991, he has been employed as an Adjunct Professor at Florida Institute of Technology Off-Campus Program at Fort Lee, Virginia. Dr. Van Drew has several publications to his credit. He is a member of the Institute of Industrial Engineers and the Institute of Management Sciences.
Dr. Leposava Vuskovic - $51,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Associate Professor of Physics
(Tenure Track)
Dr. Vuskovic received a Diploma in Physical Chemistry and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Physics, in 1963, 1968, and 1972 respectively, from the University of Belgrade (Yugoslavia). Since 1985 he has been employed as Associate Research Professor in the Department of Physics at New York University. Dr. Vuskovic has numerous publications to her credit and has given a number of lectures at major universities in Europe and in the United States and has presented papers at scientific meetings. She is a member of the Optical Society of America, the National Geographic Society, and the American Physical Society.
Ms. Rebecca Weems - $26,000 - 8/1/93 -10 mos.
Instructor of Management
(One-Year Appointment)
Ms. Weems received a B.A. in Applied and International Economics in 1981 from Cornell University and an M.B.A. in Business Administration in 1990 from Florida International University. During the Fall of 1991 she was employed as an Adjunct Instructor at Florida Keys College and St. Leo College. Ms. Weems was also employed as a Recycling Specialist with the Metro-Dade County Department of Solid Waste Management from March through September of 1992.
Ms. Melody Wilt - $28,500 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Instructor of Educational Curriculum and Instruction
(One-Year Appointment)
Ms. Wilt received a B.A. in Elementary Education in 1973 from Glenville State College and an M.A. in Elementary Education in 1987 from West Virginia University. She is currently working on a Ph.D. in Urban Services from Old Dominion University. Since August of 1992, Ms. Wilt has been employed as a Graduate Assistant in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at Old Dominion University. She was also employed as a Graduate Instructor and Consultant at IRI/Phi Delta Kappa in Morristown, New Jersey. Ms. Wilt is a member of the International Reading Association and the Association for Supervision in Curriculum and Development.
Dr. William Winfrey - $45,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Economics
(One-Year Appointment)
Dr. Winfrey received a B.S. in Chemical and Petroleum Engineering in 1985 from the University of Tulsa and a Ph.D. in Economics in 1992 from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Since June of 1989, Dr. Winfrey has been employed as a Research Assistant at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He is a member of the Southern Economics Association.
Ms. Mary C. Wyndham - $22,917 - 8/1/93 - 12 mos.
Instructor in the Darden College of Education
(One-Year Appointment)
Ms. Wyndham received a B.S. in Political Science and English in 1990 from Old Dominion University. She is currently working on an M.S.Ed. in Secondary Education from Old Dominion University. Since 1990, Ms. Wyndham has been employed as an Administrative Assistant in the Military Career Transition Program at Old Dominion University.
Dr. Steven A. Yetiv - $33,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Political Science and Geography
(One-Year Appointment)
Dr. Yetiv received a B.A. in Political Science and an M.A. in International Relations, in 1985 and 1987 respectively, from the University of Akron, and a Ph.D. in Political Science in 1990 from Kent State University. From 1990 to 1993 Dr. Yetiv was employed as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the Harvard Center for Middle Eastern Studies. Since 1992 he has been employed as an Affiliate at the Harvard Center for International Affairs. Dr. Yetiv has several publications to his credit. He is a member of the International Studies Association and the American Political Science Association.
Dr. Chenglin Zhang - $45,000 - 8/1/93 - 10 mos.
Visiting Assistant Professor of Computer Science
(One-Year Appointment)
Dr. Zhang received a B.S., and M.S. and a Ph.D. in Computer Science, in 1983, 1986 and 1991 respectively, from Hefei University of Technology (China). Since September of 1992, Dr. Zhang has been employed as a Visiting Faculty Member in the Department of Computer Science at Old Dominion University. He has published numerous papers in journals and proceedings.
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APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR FOR CORPORATE
AND FOUNDATION RELATIONS
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Barbara A. Peck as the Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations, effective August 1, 1993.
Ms. Peck received a B.A. in English in 1966 from the University of Florida and an M.S. in Health Education in 1979 from Old Dominion University. Since November 1991, she has been employed as the Director of Development for the Virginia Stage Company. Ms. Peck has also done consulting, teaching and workshop presentations. She is a member of the American Public Health Association, Virginia Council on Social Welfare, and the Tidewater Community Health Education Committee.
Salary: $35,567 for the period August 1, 1993 through June 30, 1994 based on an annual salary of $38,800 for 12 months
Title and Rank: Director for Corporate and Foundation Relations and Instructor
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APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF THE STUDENT HEALTH CENTER
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Jennifer Foss as the Director of the Student Health Center, effective July 1, 1993.
Ms. Foss received a B.S. and an M.S. in Nursing, in 1975 and 1981 respectively, from the University of Wisconsin. Since December 1992, she has been employed as Acting Director and Nurse Practitioner in Student Health Services at Old Dominion University. Ms. Foss has given numerous presentations at universities, hospitals and conventions. She is a member of the Tidewater Nurse Practitioner Council, the American Nurse's Association, and the Virginia Nurse's Association.
Salary: $49,000 for 12 months
Title and Rank: Director of the Student Health Center and Instructor
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APPOINTMENT OF THE DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL BUSINESS
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Mr. James R. Bullington as the Director of Global Business, effective July 1, 1993.
Mr. Bullington received a B.A. in English from Auburn University, an M.A. equivalent in National Security from the Army War College, and an M.P.A. in Public Administration from Harvard University. Since 1989 he has been employed as Director of International Affairs with the City of Dallas.
Salary: $85,000 for 12 months
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APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF PUBLICATIONS AND GRAPHICS
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Karen Garrison as Director of Publications and Graphics, with the rank of assistant instructor, effective July 1, 1993.
Ms. Garrison received a B.A. in English in 1976 from the University of South Carolina. From August 1988 to October 1989 she was employed at Old Dominion University as Editor in Publications and Graphics; October 1989 to March 1993 as Assistant Director of Publications and Graphics; and since March 1, 1993 as Acting Director of Publications and Graphics. Ms. Garrison has two publications to her credit.
Salary: $38,500 for 12 months
Title and Rank: Director of Publications and Graphics and Assistant Instructor
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APPOINTMENT OF ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR OF ALUMNI RELATIONS
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Mr. James B. Tyson as Associate Director of Alumni Relations, with the rank of assistant instructor, effective July 1, 1993.
Mr. Tyson received a B.A. degree in 1984 from Morehouse College. From 1988 to 1990 he was employed as Assistant Manager-Community Relations at Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company. Since 1990, Mr. Tyson has been employed as Assistant Director of Alumni Affairs at Morehouse College. He is a member of the Council for Advancement and Support of Education.
Salary: $43,000 for 12 months
Title and Rank: Associate Director of Alumni Relations and Assistant Instructor
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APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF UNIVERSITY PLANNING
AND INSTITUTIONAL RESEARCH
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Dr. Martha Smith Sharpe as Director of University Planning and Institutional Research, with the rank of assistant professor, effective August 1, 1993.
Dr. Sharpe received an A.B. in Psychology in 1977 from Davidson College, an M.A. in Developmental Psychology in 1979 from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, and an Ed.S. in Higher Education and Ed.D. in Higher Education, in 1989 and 1992 respectively, from The College of William and Mary. Since 1986, she has been employed as Associate Director in the Office of Institutional Research and Planning at Old Dominion University. Dr. Sharpe is a member of the Association for the Study of Higher Education, the Association for Institutional Research, and the Southern Association for Institution Research.
Salary: $51,333 for the period August 1, 1993 through June 30, 1994 based on an annual salary of $56,000 for 12 months
Title and Rank: Director of University Planning and Institutional Research and Assistant Professor
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APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF TEACHER EDUCATION SERVICES
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Mr. Roger F. Strand as Director of Teacher Education Services, with the rank of instructor, effective July 1, 1993.
Mr. Strand received a B.A. in Mathematics in 1958 from St. Olaf College, an M.S. in Meteorology in 1968 from the University of Utah, and an M.S. in Guidance and Counseling in 1993 from Old Dominion University. From August 1985 to August 1989 he was employed as Academic Advisor in the Office of Academic Advising at Old Dominion University. Since 1989, he has been employed as Coordinator of Advising in the Darden College of Education at Old Dominion University. He is a member of the National Academic Advising Association and the Virginia College Personnel Association.
Salary: $40,000 for 12 months
Title and Rank: Director of Teacher Education Services and Instructor
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APPOINTMENT OF DIRECTOR OF MARKETING AND PROMOTIONS
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Mr. Patrick R. Nugent as the Director of Marketing and Promotions in Athletics, with the rank of instructor, effective July 1, 1993.
Mr. Nugent received a B.S. in Health and Physical Education and an M.Ed. in Secondary Education, in 1968 and 1969 respectively, from Bowling Green State University, and an M.Ed. in Sports Management in 1971 from Ohio University. From 1989 to 1992 he was employed as Vice President and General Manager of the Hampton Roads Admirals Professional Hockey Team. Since 1992, he has been employed as Special Assistant to the Athletic Director and Part-time faculty at Old Dominion University.
Salary: $50,000 for 12 months
Title and Rank: Director of Marketing and Promotions and Instructor
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APPOINTMENT OF NURSE PRACTITIONER
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Ms. Miriam Galan-DeJesus as Nurse Practitioner in the Student Health Center, with the rank of instructor, effective July 1, 1993.
Ms. Galan-DeJesus received a B.S.N. in Nursing in 1980 from Long Island University and an M.S.N. in Nursing in 1993 from Old Dominion University. Since January 1990, she has been employed as an Emergency Room Nurse at DePaul Medical Center. Ms. Galan-DeJesus is a member of the American Nurses Association, Virginia Nurses Association and the American Association of Critical Care Nurses.
Salary: $17,500 for 12 months. Salary will be $18,250 upon successful completion of the Virginia Nurse Practitioner Certification.
Title and Rank: Nurse Practitioner and Instructor
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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 retirement from the University. A summary of his career follows.
Name and Rank
Dr. Ian David Howard
Professor Emeritus of Physics
Effective Date
August 1, 1993
Ian David Howard
Ian David Howard received his B.Sc. degree from London University (England) with First Class Honors in physics, chemistry, and mathematics in 1953; he received his B.A. degree from Cambridge University (England) with First Class Honors in his major of theoretical physics and his minor of experimental physics, mathematics, chemistry, and crystallography in 1954; he received his M.A. degree from Cambridge University (England) in physics in 1958; he received his Ph.D. degree from Cambridge University (England) in experimental physics in 1960. He joined the Department of Physics of Old Dominion University in 1964 with the rank of Associate Professor and achieved the rank of Professor in 1974.
Professor Howard made his principal contribution as a teacher at both graduate and undergraduate levels. His courses were known to be rigorous and thorough, and they were held in high regard by students during his long career with Old Dominion. In more recent years, he participated in a program funded by grants from the National Science Foundation to faculty members in the Department of Physics which had the aim of improving the science-teaching capabilities of teachers in middle schools and junior high schools. Throughout his career, he was an active judge at regional science fairs.
Although Professor Howard's principal contribution was not in research, he maintained contact with it and published three refereed papers and received one U.S. patent. In addition, he presented a number of talks on his scientific and pedagogical work at professional conferences.
Professor Howard's service included active membership on committees of the Department of Physics and of the College of Sciences. He was Summer Chairman of the Department of Physics in 1970 and again in 1983. From 1981 through 1985, he served as Assistant Chairman of the Department of Physics. For many years, he was also the Radiation Safety Officer for the Department of Physics.
Dr. Howard has given distinguished service and dedication to the department, college and university. His years at Old Dominion University are very much valued and appreciated by his colleagues and students.
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RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING SPECIAL SALARY SUPPLEMENTS
FOR DISTINGUISHED SCHOLARS
WHEREAS, Old Dominion University has received endowment fund gifts, 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 1993 session appropriated funds to match endowment fund income at state universities for salary supplements for eminent scholars for the fiscal year 1993-94; and
WHEREAS, the President of Old Dominion University has recommended the following eligible faculty members to receive salary supplements as Eminent Scholars, as indicated below.
| College of Arts and Letters |  |
| Professor Michael Andrews (English) (Louis I. Jaffe Professorship) | $ 16,144 |
| Professor Lewis S. Ford (Philopsophy) | 8,000 |
| Total | $ 24,144 |
| |
| College of Business and Public Administration | |
| Professor Charathi Rao (Marketing) (Spong Professorship) | $ 10,720 |
| Professor Leonard I. Ruchelman (Urban Studies and Public Administration) | 6,000 |
| Professor Wayne K. Talley (Economics) (Beazley Professorship) | 13,184 |
| Total | $ 29,904 |
| |
| College of Education | |
| Professor Melvin H. Williams (Health, Physical Education and Recreation) (Constance and Colgate Darden Professor of Education) | $ 22,758 |
| Total | $ 22,758 |
| |
| College of Engineering and Technology | |
| Professor R. L. Ash (Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics) (Mitsubishi Professorship) | $ 44,816 |
| Professor Osama Kandil (Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics | 6,000 |
| Professor Chuh Mei (Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics) | 6,000 |
| Professor Karl H. Schoenbach (Electrical and Computer Engineering) | 12,000 |
| Professor Surendra N. Tiwari (Mechanical Engineering and Mechanics) | 8,000 |
| Total | $ 76,816 |
| |
| College of Health Sciences | |
| Professor Michele L. Darby (Dental Hygiene and Dental Assisting) | $ 6,000 |
| Professor John Echternach (Community Health Professions and Physical Therapy) | 8,000 |
| Total | $ 14,000 |
| |
| College of Sciences | |
| Professor Larry P. Atkinson (Oceanography) (Slover Chair) | $121,658 |
| Professor Gabriel T. Csanady (Cceanography) (Slover Chair) | 94,520 |
| Professor Stephen Culver (Geological Sciences) | 2,000 |
| Professor R. C. Dahiya (Mathematics and Statistics) | 6,354 |
| Professor Joseph C. Daniel (Biological Sciences) | 9,376 |
| Professor William M. Dunston (Oceanography) (Oscar F. Smith Professorship) | 32,676 |
| Professor John Holsinger (Biological Sciences) | 2,000 |
| Professor Gilbert Hoy (Physics) | 10,000 |
| Professor Govind Khandelwal (Physics) | 8,000 |
| Professor A. Dennis Kirwan (Oceanography) (Slover Chair) | 89,829 |
| Professor Kurt Maly (Computer Science) (George M. and Linda H. Kaufman Professorship) | 22,252 |
| Professor H. G. Marshall (Biological Sciences (A. D. and Annye Lewis Morgan Professor of Biological Sciences) | 24,000 |
| Professor Lytton Musselman (Biological Sciences) | 12,000 |
| Professor Daniel E. Sonenshine (Biological Sciences) | 8,050 |
| Professor Donald J. P. Swift (Oceanography) | $ 40,000 |
| Total | $482,715 |
| GRAND TOTAL | $650.337 |
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that one-half of the total amount required for these supplements ($325,168.50) be appropriated from endowment funds and the same amount allotted from State appropriations authorized by the General Assembly for this purpose.
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HONORARY DEGREES
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 William P. Magee, Jr., D.D.S., M.D. and Kathleen S. Magee, at the December 1993 Commencement. A summary of their careers follows.
WILLIAM P. MAGEE, JR., D.D.S., M.D.
AND
KATHLEEN S. MAGEE
Doctor Magee, son of a doctor, brother of two doctors, second of twelve children, studied at Fordham Prep, Mount St. Mary's College, University of Maryland Dental School and George Washington Medical School. His residency in General Surgery was at the University of Virginia and in Plastic Surgery at Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine. He did further studies in Switzerland, France, Germany, and Scotland. His practice has been in Norfolk, Virginia, for the past 14 years.
Mrs. Magee is a graduate of the College of Misercordia, the University of Maryland and Norfolk State University, with degrees in nursing, education, and social work. She has studied further at the University of Virginia and at the Jung Institute in Zurich. The Magees have five children in college and high school.
Such was the background of their quiet lives when they were asked in 1981 to substitute for friends who had volunteered their medical services for two weeks in the Philippines. There they first encountered the developing world that has been ever since the scene of their extraordinary service to children. Stunned by the birth deformities they saw on a small island in the Philippines, as well as by the fact that surgery considered ordinary in the United States was not available in that part of the world, Bill and Kathy returned to America to found Operation Smile International in 1982.
Their goal was to assist indigent children and families in developing countries by introducing to them the surgery and medicine that would literally bring a smile to their forlorn faces and change their world of rejection into one of warm acceptance. Their second aim was to bring technical training and educational support to the medical professionals of these countries, so that the health systems could better serve their people.
The Magee's determination to return dignity to the disfigured has engendered in others a response beyond prediction. Plastic and orthopedic surgeons, nurses, dentists, psychologists, therapists, researchers, and even photographers have responded to Bill and Kathy's call of enabling people to help people. In these nine short years, they have brought surgery to over 5,000 children and young adults, as well as medical care to 10,000 others, in the Philippines, Kenya, Liberia, Ghana, Colombia, and Vietnam; 1991 added Romania, China and Panama. From these countries they have brought back to the States 34 youngsters whose surgical needs were beyond the facilities that visiting teams could bring to them in their own countries. Twelve thousand people, surgeons and speech therapists, students and senior citizens, have volunteered their time and talents, coming from 70 cities in the United States. From the Third World, health professionals have travelled to the U.S. to study the latest methods in surgery and disease prevention.
The work of Dr. and Mrs. Magee has been widely recognized by the National Conference of Christians and Jews, by the Governor of Virginia, by the White House in 1988 and in 1990 by President Bush's Volunteer Action Award. The Magees' deepest joy has been found in raising the consciousness and compassion of our own young people to help the children of another world learn to smile and their families to trust. Perhaps two people, whose own smiles have infectiously lit up the lives of their family and friends, were destined to find that their gift has been to help a part of the world smile again. Their appreciation of all people is contagious, and the medical expertise that travels with them is outstanding.
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REVISIONS TO THE BOARD OF VISITORS POLICY AND PROCEDURES 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 Paragraphs 2 and 6, addition of a new paragraph 7, and the redesignation of the current paragraphs 7 through 9, consecutively, as 8, 9 and 10 of the Policy and Procedures on the Annual, Military, and Civil Leave Policy for Administrative and Professional Faculty and Faculty on Twelve-Month Contracts, approved by the Board of Visitors on September 16, 1983; revised August 27, 1987; June 15, 1989; and September 29, 1989. The recommended changes are shaded and listed below. A complete copy of the revised policy and procedures is included in the Academic Affairs Committee materials.
2. (After revisions)
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. Annual leave will not be accrued during any month in which the faculty member is on a leave without pay status.
6. (After revisions)
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) days maximum specified above. See paragraph 7 for exceptions. Faculty administrators/professionals who change employment status, i.e., return to teaching or accept a classified position, will be paid annual leave balances in accordance with this policy. 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. (New Paragraph)
Covered faculty members employed on July 1, 1993 or later are eligible to receive compensation for accrued but unused annual leave at a rate of five days per completed year of service up to a maximum of 20 days.
The existing paragraphs 7 through 9, will be renumbered, consecutively, as 8 through 10.
Rationale:
The above revisions change the method of pay-off of accumulated, but unused, annual leave upon termination, designed to contain costs in the future. Other wording incorporates past practice.
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REVISION TO THE BOARD OF VISITORS POLICY AND PROCEDURES
ON SICK LEAVE
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the revision to the Policy and Procedures on Sick Leave, approved by the Board of Visitors on June 12, 1975. The recommended changes are shaded and listed below.
NUMBER: 1430
TITLE: Sick Leave Policy
APPROVED: June 12, 1975
It is the policy of the university to grant sick leave with pay to a faculty member or an administrator with faculty rank when this becomes necessary during the period covered by the person's contract. If sick leave extends beyond ten days, the disability must be certified by the attending physician. Such sick leave will continue until the person is able to resume his or her responsibil-ities, but for no longer than six months of sick leave during those months normally covered by contract. A faculty member or an administrator with faculty rank may use their sick leave, up to 3 days at a time, for an illness or death in their immediate families. Leave for this purpose may not exceed 6 days in a fiscal year. Immediate family includes parents, step-parents, spouse, children, step-children, siblings, step-brothers and sisters, and any relative living in the faculty member's or administrator's home. Faculty members are encour-aged to carry a disability insurance policy that begins coverage after six months when sick leave is exhausted and the faculty member is removed from the payroll. Such a policy is offered through the university's Personnel Office. If leave of absence without pay is granted after sick leave is exhausted, the position will be filled with a temporary appointment for the period of the leave.
Rationale:
The changes incorporate requirements of the newly effective federal Family and Medical Leave Act.
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REVISIONS TO THE BOARD OF VISITORS POLICY AND PROCEDURES
ON MATERNITY LEAVE
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic Affairs Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the revisions to the Policy and Procedures on Maternity leave, approved by the Board of Visitors on June 12, 1975. The recommended changes are shaded and listed below.
NUMBER: 1431
TITLE: Maternity Leave Policy
APPROVED: June 12, 1975
Maternity leave of absence without pay may be granted to regular faculty or an administrator with faculty rank. Alternatively the faculty member may take sick leave with pay in accordance with the sick leave policy. If such leave extends beyond ten days, the need for extension must be certified by the attending physician. Only the period of absence before and after delivery that is certified by the attending physician may be charged to sick leave. Any additional period of absence that the faculty member elects to take must be taken as leave without pay. The provisions of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) apply to absences due to the birth of a child or the mother's health condition related to childbirth. The FMLA requires the University to give eligible faculty and administrators with faculty rank up to 12 weeks of unpaid leave during a 12-month period for several reasons. Please see the Family and Medical Leave section for more specific information.
Rationale:
The changes incorporate requirements of the newly effective federal Family and Medical Leave Act.
Mr. Washington reported that the Committee considered in executive session the appointment of a faculty member with tenure. The following resolution was brought forth as a recommendation of the Committee and was unanimously approved:
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. Charathi P. Rao in the Department of Marketing, effective August 1, 1993. A copy of Dr. Rao's curriculum vitae is contained in the Academic Affairs Committee materials.
Salary: $97,000 for 10 months
Academic Rank: Professor of Marketing and designated as Eminent Scholar and the William B. Spong Chair in Marketing and International Business
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
The Rector called on Mr. Pitchford for the report of the Administration and Finance Committee. Mr. Pitchford reported that the Committee reviewed the University's cash closing for the 1992-93 fiscal year. The University closed with a cash surplus balance of approximately $34,000, and, because the University has met the State's management standards, it was able to carry forward that balance to the current fiscal year.
Associate Vice President David Harnage briefed the Committee on the University's computing efforts, noting that it has been 25 years since computers first existed at the University. He talked in detail about the growth of mainframe computers, and the subsequent growth of workstations and personal computers. He indicated that the gift mainframe donated by IBM will be installed in the near future while the University's activities are relatively quiet.
Vice President Staneski commented that Mr. Harnage has become a nationally recognized expert in University computing. The University is very fortunate to have him here.
Vice President Staneski briefed the committee on the 1994-96 biennial budget submission. The biennial budget submission includes initiatives for Teletechnet, the expansion of the Virginia Beach Center, the Port and Maritime Management Program, and the Institute for Asian Studies. The administration is also preparing contingency plans for a 10% or a 15% budget cut for the biennium. A 10% cut would be a $4.4 million cut and 15% would amount to $6.5 million.
The Committee also had a presentation on Teletechnet by individuals involved in the pre-planning study and the architects for the facility. The facility is planned to be located between the Batten Arts and Letters Building and the Library, and will be approximately 65,000 square feet. The cost is estimated at about $10 million. The facility will have twelve broadcast/receive classrooms and support space, and will support approximately 400 classes.
Following the review of standing reports, the Committee reconvened in executive session to review the performance of various departments and to discuss three real property issues. Once back in open session, the Committee approved the following resolutions which were brought forth as recommendations from the Committee and were unanimously approved:
RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY AT 1542 49TH STREET
WHEREAS, the property at 1542 49th Street, Norfolk, Virginia, is available for sale at the present time; and
WHEREAS, this property is within the University's currently approved Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, purchase of this property will assist the University in its efforts toward continued progress on establishing an appropriate transitional zone between the campus and the neighborhood to the north.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors authorizes the University to proceed with the purchase of the property within appropriate Commonwealth guidelines and procedures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Vice President for Administration and Finance is authorized to negotiate with the property owners regarding the price of the property and close the sale within established guidelines.
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RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE PROPERTY AT 4900 POWHATAN AVENUE
WHEREAS, the property at 4900 Powhatan Avenue, Norfolk, Virginia, is available for sale at the present time; and
WHEREAS, this property is within the University's currently approved Master Plan; and
WHEREAS, purchase of this property will assist the University in its efforts toward continued progress on establishing an appropriate transitional zone between the campus and the neighborhood to the north.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors authorizes the University to proceed with the purchase of the property within appropriate Commonwealth guidelines and procedures.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Vice President for Administration and Finance is authorized to negotiate with the property owners regarding the price of the property and close the sale within established guidelines.
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TRANSFER OF LAND FROM OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY
TO THE CITY OF NORFOLK
WHEREAS, the University owns the parcel of land at the southwest corner of 43rd Street and Hampton Boulevard; and
WHEREAS, the City of Norfolk desires to construct a fire station on this property; and
WHEREAS, the University has no short or long term plans for the use of this property; and
WHEREAS, the construction of such a fire station would benefit the University in the form of increased safety of the University community.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors authorizes the University to transfer this parcel of land to the City of Norfolk for the construction of a fire station.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that should the City decide not to construct a fire station on the parcel or should construction not begin within three years on the fire station, the land will be returned to the University.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Vice President for Administration and Finance is given authority to negotiate with the City on the terms of the transfer.
STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
The Rector asked Mr. O'Neill to give the report of the Student Affairs Committee. Mr. O'Neill reported that Patty Cavender, the University's new Admissions Director, shared the highlights of the University's very ambitious student marketing plan. The challenging goals of the plan are to increase the number of freshman and transfer students and to continue to increase the profile of entering students, as measured by SAT scores and high school grade point averages.
Within the next three years, the federal government will phase in a new loan program which will replace the current Stafford or Guaranteed Loan Program. Last year the Stafford loans were received by more than 7,000 Old Dominion University students who borrowed more than $3 million. The funding for these loans was provided by more than 60 private lending institutions. In the future, the capital for Stafford loans will come directly from the Federal government, and the loans will be made directly to students by the University. All colleges and universities must switch to direct lending within three years. Old Dominion University has applied to be in the first group, so as to be among the first to provide an improvement in service for student borrowers.
The Committee met Nick Jordan, this year's Student Body President, and was briefed by a group of students about a year-long program dealing with diversity issues. Most notable was the students' success in securing a grant to offset some of the program's costs. The Committee also met with members of Alpha Phi Omega, a co-ed service fraternity, and were briefed about computer services at the University.
Mr. McKinnon commented that Old Dominion University is one of only two schools in Virginia to participate in these diversity programs. He urged Board members to participate, whenever possible, in some of these programs. He complimented the students for their commitment to improving relationships on campus, and encouraged them to continue their fine efforts.
UNIVERSITY RELATIONS COMMITTEE
The Rector called on Mr. Diamonstein to give the report of the University Relations Committee. Mr. Diamonstein reported that the Committee received a status report on the 1993 Annual Fund Campaign by Harry Creemers. September 14th was the kickoff of the public phase of the Campaign. The event was well attended, thanks to the support of many Board members. The faculty/staff campaign has reached 112% of its goal. The Board of Visitors and the Boards of the Intercollegiate Foundation, Educational Foundation, and Alumni Association have had a 95% participation rate in the campaign. To date, $1,147,277 has been raised.
The Committee heard from Billy Hasty, President of the Alumni Association, who advised that five new chapters have been chartered since the last Board of Visitors meeting. Efforts to organize groups in five other areas are currently underway. The Alumni House of Delegates has grown to 192 representatives from around the world. These alumni assist with recruitment, fund-raising, legislative relations and the identification of other prominent alumni. The alumni legislative network is a group of alumni from around the Commonwealth who provide grassroots lobbying support of the University's legislative priorities.
Donna Koch presented the Committee with a review of the use of the President's House for university events, such as number of events, average number of invitees, and how guests are chosen. She also provided a schedule of upcoming events at the House. Karla Johnson provided information on the adaptability of Webb Center and plans for technology to expand outreach. Ms. Johnson also discussed the planning of events to accommodate the disabled and plans for developing continuity and tradition at university events.
Vice President Kay Kemper provided a strategic planning overview. She enumerated the University's eight initiatives and how University Relations will assist in their implementation. The eight initiatives are: (1) Old Dominion University will continue the development of selected programs of study to achieve national prominence; (2) Old Dominion University will structure an undergraduate experience that is distinctive in ways which will attract potential students and ensure that they will receive an outstanding undergraduate education in a supportive environment and assist their career development by giving them skills and experiences that will make them attractive to employers and graduate or professional schools; (3) Old Dominion University will develop cooperative relationships, providing new opportunities for instruction and service; (4) strategic information technology initiatives and applications to support the university needs will be planned; (5) Old Dominion University will enhance its institutional self-image among its constituencies; (6) Old Dominion University will define and promote the relationship of instruction, research and service to the metropolitan regional communities; (7) Old Dominion University will increase the range and level of its academic offerings and support services at the centers and other off-campus sites; and (8) Old Dominion University will promote an environment that encourages the appreciation of diversity among faculty, staff and students.
The following resolutions were brought forth as recommendations of the University Relations Committee and were unanimously approved:
RESOLUTION TO NAME THE FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
THE F. LUDWIG DIEHN FINE AND PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
WHEREAS, F. Ludwig Diehn is a renowned composer who has made countless contributions to the Hampton Roads area, the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the international music community; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Diehn is the donor of the largest gift ever conferred upon Old Dominion University by an individual; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Diehn's gift will fund the establishment of the F. Ludwig Diehn Composers room. The Composers Room will allow the University to catalogue and archive, under climate-controlled conditions, the personal scores and materials donated by Mr. Diehn, Russell Stanger, and other internationally recognized composers. The Diehn Composers Room will promote the performance of works in the collection and make them available to scholars and musicians now and to future generations; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Diehn's gift will fund the F. Ludwig Diehn Concert Series. The Concert Series will bring outstanding performers of diverse works to the Chandler Recital Hall in the Fine and Performing Arts Center. The University will feature annually the work of a living composer and of a composer whose work is housed in the F. Ludwig Diehn Composers Room. Two or more of the principal performers each year will be designated as F. Ludwig Diehn Visiting Musicians and will remain in residence for periods of two weeks to two months to teach and perform beyond the series; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Diehn's gift will create the F. Ludwig Diehn Endowed Chair in Music. The holder of the chair will be a tenured professor or will be a visiting scholar or an artist-in-residence for a year or more. The chair will have a close association with the F. Ludwig Diehn Composers Room and the F. Ludwig Diehn Concert Series; and
WHEREAS, it is most appropriate that Mr. Diehn's connection with the University be recognized and honored in this way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors approves the recommendation that the Fine and Performing Arts Center be named the F. Ludwig Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Center and be commemorated with an appropriate plaque and portrait.
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RESOLUTION TO NAME THE BATTEN ARTS AND LETTERS ROOM 903
THE E. VERNON PEELE CONFERENCE ROOM
WHEREAS, E. Vernon Peele was one of the University's earliest administrators and was instrumental in forging the Norfolk Division of the College of William and Mary into Old Dominion College and then Old Dominion University; and
WHEREAS, Professor Peele came to the Norfolk Division as a professor of English and assistant director of the Division in 1948. In 1956, the year the Division offered its first bachelor's degree, he became the first Dean of Instruction (chief academic officer). In this capacity he helped develop the first graduate programs at the institution. In 1964 Professor Peele became the first Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences and in 1967 became the first Dean of the School (now College) or Arts and Letters. He held this position until his retirement in 1975, after the institution had become Old Dominion University; and
WHEREAS, the faculty established an annually funded scholarship in the College of Arts and Letters in his honor; and
WHEREAS, Dean Peele was the first dean to occupy the current office and to preside at meetings in this conference room; and
WHEREAS, it is most appropriate that Professor Peele's connection with the University be memorialized in this way.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors approves the recommendation that the Dean's Conference Room, Room 903 in the Batten Arts and Letters Building, be named in honor of E. Vernon Peele, with an appropriate plaque and portrait.
RESOLUTION AWARDING THE UNIVERSITY MEDAL
TO F. LUDWIG DIEHN
RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the University Relations Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the awarding of the University Medal to F. Ludwig Diehn on October 19, 1993.
Mr. McKinnon thanked Mr. Diamonstein on behalf of the Board for his active role in the Annual Fund Campaign and the individual board members for their support of the campaign. He stressed the importance of the Board as a whole taking a leadership role at the beginning of the campaign.
CALL FOR NEW BUSINESS
The Rector welcomed Dr. Owens to the meeting upon his return from George Mason University, where he, Dr. David Hager and Ms. Cecelia Tucker represented the University at a meeting of Governor Wilder and representatives from the Commonwealth's public colleges and universities. He asked Dr. Owens for a report of the meeting. Dr. Owens indicated that the group designated Dr. Hager as their spokesman, and asked Dr. Hager for his report.
Dr. Hager distributed copies of excerpts from Governor's Wilder's speech. He indicated that the meeting was attended by the Governor, college presidents and rectors, or their representatives, and the press. In his remarks, Governor Wilder stated that the colleges and universities had not been doing a good job in carrying out the reforms in higher education which had been called for in the report of the University of the 21st Century. The Governor commented that he was "startled" by the Presidents' paper and their request for $223,000,000 in additional funds, and viewed the paper as blackmail or a threat that was preventing real reform from taking place.
The Governor reviewed the events which led to the current budget shortfall. He reflected that the articles that have recently appeared in the newspapers were "no ringing endorsement" of higher education and that they clearly pointed out that there was a need for reform, and that the public does not understand why reform is not happening.
The Governor announced four goals that he wished to accomplish: (1) accommodate future enrollment increases; (2) hold tuition even with the cost of inflation; (3) reduce administration; and (4) increase faculty workload. He said publicly that there would be no more cuts from community colleges, since they "got things done and did not whine about it." He said that if reform did not take place, the independence of Virginia institutions and the system of governance by Boards of Visitors was, perhaps, in jeopardy. He cautioned the presidents and the rectors to broaden their horizons and to recognize fiscal realities, and said that he expected their cooperation and support.
Following the Governor's remarks, the Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System spoke on behalf of the Council of Presidents. He commented that, in fact, change was taking place at the various colleges and universities, the presidents are sensitive and do understand today's fiscal realities, and are willing to work with the Governor on this problem. He also stated very clearly that, despite the reports of the media, there are thousands of hard-working faculty and administrators in Virginia institutions of higher education, and that the institutions have been badly misrepresented in the press.
Gordon Davies, Executive Director of the State Council of Higher Education, spoke on behalf of the Council and made statements similar to those of the Chancellor of the Virginia Community College System. The Council, he said, would like to see how Virginia is being helped by the funding reductions in higher education. He said that this was not easy to accept and that the $223,000,000 which the Council had recommended was support that was absolutely necessary. The Governor responded by asking the presidents for a suggested source for the $223,000,000 request. The Vice Rector of Virginia Tech was bold enough to propose a tax increase, but he received no support from the others in the audience.
At the conclusion of the question and answer period, the Governor indicated that there was a need for higher education to educate the public, not only in terms of what it is that higher education does, but also the nature of the current fiscal crisis. He indicated the need to spread the reductions across the agencies as much as possible, commenting that there were agencies being tapped now which have not been tapped before.
Dr. Carter asked Dr. Hager to elaborate on the Governor's acknowledgement (in the printed excerpt) that some colleges and universities have made efforts already to streamline and cut budgets, and that those institutions would receive due consideration during future budget cuts. Dr. Hager indicate that the Governor did comment that there were some institutions that were, in fact, moving forward, and that he would take that into account as the budget reductions were made.
At the conclusion of Dr. Hager's report, Mr. McKinnon asked Dr. Owens if he had any additional comments. Dr. Owens commented that the Governor, alone, applauded the Vice Rector of VPI when he suggested an increase in taxes. He said that he felt as if the Governor would have appreciated it more had all of those present suggested that the public should be asked for money through a tax increase, but that did not happen.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Before calling for the motion for executive session, Rector McKinnon asked Dr. Owens to come forward, at which time he presented Dr. Owens with the Resolution of Appreciation approved earlier in the meeting, and a special collage prepared by the Office of University Relations. Dr. Owens expressed his gratitude for this recognition.
The Rector recognized Mr. Pitchford, 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 programs and departments of the University as they relate to possible budget cuts, and real property matters, specifically, the possible acquisition of real property east of Hampton Boulevard, as permitted by Subsection (A), Paragraphs (1) and (3) of Section 2.1-344 of the Code of Virginia."
FOIA CERTIFICATION AND ADJOURNMENT
At the conclusion of executive session, the meeting reconvened in open session, at which time the Rector called for the Freedom of Information Act certification of compliance 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. The certification of compliance vote was thirteen (13) in favor and none (0) opposed.
With no further business to be discussed, the meeting was adjourned.
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