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MINUTES
WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY AT PARKERSBURG
BOARD OF GOVERNORS
November 4, 2009
A regular meeting of the West Virginia University at Parkersburg
Board of Governors was held on Wednesday, November 4, 2009 in
rooms 2209-2211 at WVU Parkersburg beginning at 5:15 p.m.
Board members present were: Joe Campbell, Cindy Bullock, Curtis
Miller, Keith Burdette, Rock Wilson, Gregory K. Smith, Matthew
Santer, and Violet Mosser. Absent were William H. Hopkins,
Teresa Wamer, Gerard ElChaar, and Kennad Lee Skeen, II. Others
present included Dr. Marie Foster Gnage and Patsy Bee.
Guests present included Mr. Bob D’Avria, Facilitator for the
Strategic Planning Process, members of the WVU at Parkersburg
Foundation Board of Directors, administrators, faculty, staff,
students, members of the community, and the media.
1.
Call to Order
Mr. Campbell, Chair of the WVU at Parkersburg Board of
Governors, called the meeting to order.
2.
Roll Call
Roll Call was taken by Patsy Bee, Executive Assistant to
the President, noting that a quorum was present.
3.
Board Chair Report
Mr. Campbell thanked board members, faculty and staff members
that participated in today’s Board Retreat. He also thanked Bob
D’Avria, Facilitator of the Strategic Planning Task Force, and
WVU at Parkersburg Foundation Board members that participated
during the special session by the Clements Group.
4.
Executive Session under the authority of WV Code §6-9A-4-2A
Chairman Campbell entertained a motion to go into Executive
Session to discuss items relating to Honorary Degrees for
December Commencement. Mr. Miller moved to go into Executive
Session. Mr. Burdette seconded the motion. The motion
passed. At approximately 5:20 p.m., the WVU Parkersburg Board
of Governors moved into Executive Session.
At approximately 5:25 p.m., Mr. Wilson moved that the Board
return from Executive Session. Mr. Miller seconded the
motion. Motion passed.
5.
Minutes
Minutes of the regular Board meeting scheduled on August 12,
2009 were approved upon a motion Mr. Burdette and second by Mr.
Miller.
6.
President’s Report
President Gnage welcomed guests, and provided an update to the
Board on campus activities during the last few months. She
thanked Board members for attending the retreat today and for
participating in the strategic planning sessions.
7.
Committee Reports
·
Executive Committee – Mr. Joe Campbell, Chair
Mr. Campbell reported that due to the board retreat, the
Executive Committee did not meet today.
·
Audit Review Committee – Mr. William Hopkins, Chair
In the absence of Mr. Hopkins, Committee Member Matthew Santer
provided a report from the October 21, 2009 Audit Committee.
(See attached.)
·
Administrative Services Committee – Mr. Gerard ElChaar/Mr. Greg
Smith, Co-Chairs
Mr. Smith reported that due to the board retreat, the
Administrative Services Committee did not meet today.
·
Academic and Student Services Committee – Ms. Cindy Bullock,
Chair
Ms. Bullock reported that due to the board retreat, the Academic
and Student Services Committee did not meet today.
8.
Action Items
·
WVU Parkersburg Strategic Plan Goals
Following a report
by President Gnage; presentation from Bob D’Avria, Strategic
Planning Task Force Facilitator; and questions/discussion by the
Board members, Mr. Burdette moved that the following resolution
be approved:
·
Resolved,
That the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of
Governors approves the WVU Parkersburg Strategic Plan Goals as
presented.
Mr. Miller seconded
the motion. Motion passed.
·
2009 WVU Parkersburg Financial Statement Audit
Following a report
by Christopher Clifford, Interim Chief Financial Officer, and
questions/discussion by Board members, Mr. Miller moved that the
following resolution be approved:
·
Resolved,
That the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of
Governors approves the West Virginia University at Parkersburg
audited financial statements for the fiscal year ended June 30,
2009.
Mr. Burdette seconded the motion. Motion passed.
·
WVU Parkersburg Cafeteria Renovations
Following a report
by Christopher Clifford, Interim Chief Financial Officer;
presentation by representatives from AVI FoodSystems, Luanne
Wiseman, District Manager Dining Services and Vince Lombardi,
Regional Manager Educational Services; and questions/discussion
by Board members, Mr. Smith moved that the following resolution
be approved:
·
Resolved,
That the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of
Governors approves the proposed cafeteria renovation project for
WVU Parkersburg.
Mr. Santer seconded the motion. Motion passed.
9.
Consent Agenda
Mr. Burdette moved the approve the following resolution for the
Consent Agenda Item:
·
Honorary Degrees for December Commencement
·
Resolved,
That the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of
Governors approves one Honorary Degree from West Virginia
University at Parkersburg, as named by President Gnage and to be
announced publicly at the December 17 Commencement.
Ms. Mosser seconded the motion. Motion passed.
10.
Board Comments/Announcements
·
Yamato: Drummers of Japan will be held Thursday, November 19,
2009
7 p.m. College Activities Center.
·
The
WVU Parkersburg holiday luncheon will be held Wednesday,
December 16, 2009. Additional information will be mailed to
Board members.
·
Commencement: Friday, December 18, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the
College Activities Center. Former WVU President David Hardesty
will be the commencement speaker.
11.
Next Meeting
The next regular meeting of the WVU at Parkersburg Board of
Governors is scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2009 in rooms
2209-2211.
12.
Adjournment
With no further business to be discussed, Mr. Burdette moved
that the meeting be adjourned, Mr. Miller seconded the motion.
Motion passed.
Respectfully submitted,
Patsy Bee
Executive Assistant to the President
____________________________________ Joe D.
Campbell, Chairman
____________________________________ Keith
Burdette, Secretary
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