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MINUTES
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY AT PARKERSBURG
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
September 10, 2008
A meeting of the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board
of Governors was held on September 10, 2008 beginning at 5:45
p.m. in the Multi-Purpose Room of the College Activities
Center. Board members present were: Cindy Bullock, Keith
Burdette, Gregory Busch, Joe Campbell, Gerard El Chaar, William
H. Hopkins, Curtis Miller, Violet Mosser, Kennad Lee Skeen, II,
Gregory K. Smith, Kim Starkey, and Rock Wilson.
Guests Present: James Skidmore, Chancellor of the WV Community
and Technical College System; Gregory Smith, Council Member for
the WV Council for Community and Technical College Education;
The Honorable J. D. Beane, Judicial Circuit Judge and his
assistant Karen Holub; Robert Newell, Mayor City of Parkersburg;
David Underwood and Randy Law, WVU at Parkersburg Foundation
Board members; faculty, staff, students, members of the
community, and members of the media.
1.
Call to Order
Marie Foster Gnage, President of WVU Parkersburg called the
meeting to order and noted that a quorum was present.
2.
Welcome and Introductions
President Gnage introduced faculty, staff, students and guests
present, and roll call of Board members noting that all members
were present.
3.
Swearing in of Board Members
Board members were sworn in by the Honorable J. D. Beane, 4th
Judicial Circuit Judge
for Wood and Wirt Counties
4.
Elections
· Nominations/Election of Chair
Mr. Burdette nominated Mr. Campbell to serve as Chair of the WVU
Parkersburg Board of Governors. With no further nominations,
Mr. Miller moved that nominations be closed. Mr. Smith seconded
the motion. The motion passed and Mr. Campbell was elected
unanimously to serve as Chair.
·
Nominations/Election of Other Officers
Mr. Smith nominated Mr. Curtis Miller to serve as Vice Chair of
the WVU Parkersburg Board of Governors. With no further
nominations, Mr. Burdette moved that the nominations be closed.
Mr. Hopkins seconded the motion. The motion passed and Mr.
Miller was elected unanimously to serve as Vice Chair.
Mr. Miller nominated Mr. Burdette to serve as Secretary of the
WVU Parkersburg Board of Governors. With no further nominations,
Mr. Wilson moved that nominations be closed. Mr. Smith seconded
the motion. The motion passed and Mr. Burdette was elected
unanimously to serve as Secretary.
5.
President’s Report
Dr. Marie Foster Gnage, President of West Virginia University at
Parkersburg, provided a report to Board members.
6.
Executive Session under the authority of WV Code §6-9A-4-2A
·
Presidential Contract and Compensation Discussion
Mr. Miller moved to go into Executive session. Mr. El Chaar
seconded the motion. The motion passed. At approximately 6:10
p.m. the WVU Parkersburg Board of Governors moved into Executive
Session.
At approximately 6:45 p.m., Mr. Miller made a motion for the
Board to return from Executive Session. Mr. Busch seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
Mr. Burdette moved that the Chair of the WVU Parkersburg Board
of Governors work with the President to develop a presidential
contract outlining goals, evaluation, and compensation, and
report back to the Board at the next meeting. Mr. Busch
seconded the motion. The motion passed.
7.
Action Items
·
FY 2008-2009 Classified Staff Salary Increases
Following report by WVU Parkersburg, Chief Financial Officer
Elizabeth Baker, Mr. Smith moved for the approval of the
following resolution:
Resolved,
That the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of
Governors approves classified salary increases equal to the
higher of 3% the salary of record on July 1, 2008 or 50% of the
salary gap calculated by comparing the salary of record on July
1, 2008 to the 2001 Classified Salary Schedule for like pay and
years of experience effective October 1, 2008.
Mr. El Chaar seconded the motion. Motion carried.
·
Approval of Meeting Schedule
Mr. Busch moved for the approval of the following resolution:
Resolved,
That the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of
Governors approves a FY 2008-2009 meeting schedule.
Wednesday at 5:45 p.m. on the following dates:
October 8, 2008
November 12, 2008
January 14, 2009
March 11, 2009
June 10, 2009
Mr. Wilson seconded the motion. Motion carried.
8.
Consent Agenda
·
W.T. Grant Building Deed
Mr. Burdette moved to accept the following resolution:
Resolved,
That the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of
Governors acknowledges acceptance of the property deed for the
W. T. Grant building located at 705-711 Market Street in
Parkersburg, WV
Mr. Miller seconded the motion. Motion carried.
9.
Information Items
·
2007-2008 Tuition Waivers Report (read only)
This tuition waiver
report for 2007-08 has been submitted to the West Virginia
University Board of Governors as the governing body for that
period. It is provided for information to the WVU at
Parkersburg Board of Governor’s.
·
2008 Maintenance Report (read only)
This report
summarizes the Maintenance activities completed by the West
Virginia University at Parkersburg Facilities and Grounds
Department thus far in 2008.
·
2009-2010 Capital Budget Request (read only)
Each year state
agencies and institutions of higher education are asked to
submit requests for funding for capital improvements to the
State Budget Office by the beginning of September. As a higher
education institution, WVU at Parkersburg submits the request to
Higher Education Policy Commission (HEPC) where all
institutions’ requests are aggregated and submitted to the State
Budget Office from the HEPC and WV Council for Community and
Technical College Education (WVCCTCE).
10.
Discussion
·
Committees
The Board reviewed some possible committee selections. The
Chair will make recommendations to the Board on committees after
discussions with the President.
·
Strategic Plan
President Gnage reported to Board members that the college is in
the process of developing its strategic plan for the next five
years. The Board of Governors will play an important role in
the development.
·
WVU Parkersburg Board of Governors Retreat
President Gnage suggested some possible dates for a Board of
Governors Retreat. Mr. Wilson moved that the Board Retreat take
place on October 8, 2008 prior to the next Board meeting. Ms.
Starkey seconded the motion. It was suggested that some Board
members would need to review their schedules before the date
could be confirmed. Mr. Wilson withdrew his motion. Board
members will review their schedules and confirm availability for
a retreat on October 8.
·
West Virginia State Route 2 & Interstate 68 Authority
Mr. Burdette moved to accept the resolution provided by the
Authority and to adopt a resolution supporting the upgrade of WV
Route 2 to a modern four lane highway. Ms. Starkey seconded the
motion. Motion carried.
11.
Announcements
·
Legislative Breakfasts are scheduled for October 2 and November
13 at 8:30 a.m. in the President’s Conference Room.
·
WV Council for Community and Technical College System Board
Orientation – state wide training session will be scheduled as
soon as all community and technical college boards of governors
are announced. Chancellor Skidmore addressed the Board members
noting that there will be a lot of challenges and opportunities
during the coming months.
·
Association of Community Colleges Trustees (ACCT) Community
College Leadership Conference is scheduled October 29 – November
1 in New York. President Gnage will try to arrange for Narcissa
Polonio, Vice President, Board Leadership Services, for the
ACCT, to visit with our Board of Governors on our campus.
12.
Next Meeting
Date: October 8, 2008
Location College Activities Center Multi-Purpose
Room
Time: 5:45 p.m.
13.
Adjournment
With no further business to be discussed, Mr. Miller moved that
the meeting be adjourned. Ms. Mosser seconded the motion. The
motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Patsy J. Bee
Executive Assistant to the President
____________________________________ Joe D.
Campbell, Chairman
____________________________________ Keith
Burdette, Secretary
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