Trustees

MINUTES
Board of Trustees
Bowling Green State University
May 6, 2011

Notice having been given in accordance with the Board of Trustees Bylaws, the following members met in the Bowen-Thompson Student Union Room 308 at the Bowling Green campus on May 6, 2011: Col. John Moore, Jr. (Ret), Chair; Stephen Daley, Stephanie Imhoff, David Levey, Megan Newlove, Abby Priehs, William Primrose III, Skyler Rogers, Debra Ryan, J. Robert Sebo, and Fran Voll.

Also present: Carol Cartwright, President; Patrick Pauken, Secretary to the Board; Kenneth Borland, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost; Albert Colom, Vice President for Enrollment Management; Sean FitzGerald, Vice President for Legal Affairs and Governmental Relations; Sherideen Stoll, Vice President for Finance and Administration; Edward Whipple, Vice President for Student Affairs; Rebecca Ferguson, Chief Human Resources Officer; Kimberly McBroom, Chief Communications Officer; Kathie Mueller, BGSU Firelands representative; Kristine Blair, Faculty Representative; Anthony Short, Administrative Staff Representative; Karen Schwab, Classified Staff Representative; Steve Dinda, Graduate Student Representative; Kevin Basch, Undergraduate Student Government Representative; media representatives; and a number of observers.

Col. Moore called the meeting to order at 1:34 p.m. The Board Secretary called the roll and announced that a quorum was present (nine trustees).

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

The today marks the beginning of a very important weekend in the lives of BGSU’s graduating students and all of us who have helped them reach this point. Commencement ceremonies for the Graduate College and BGSU Firelands begin this evening, and tomorrow the other colleges. This is a bittersweet occasion since it will be my last commencement at BGSU. It will also be the last commencement in Anderson Arena. Next year graduates will receive their diplomas in the beautiful new Stroh Center.

The upcoming Commencement ceremonies promise some outstanding alumni speakers. Probably the most unusual, and a first for BGSU, is Staff Sgt. Joshua Falso, an active duty computer and network technician for the United States Air Force who will be physically on the BGSU campus for the first time at commencement. Josh completed his College of Technology degree completely online while he was stationed in various assignments around the globe. BGSU is proud to be able to offer our servicemen and women a means to obtain their degrees while serving their country.

An honorary degree will be presented on Saturday to another alumnus, Shantanu Narayen, who received his master’s degree from BGSU in 1986. Shantanu is president and chief executive officer of Adobe Systems Inc., one of the world’s largest software brands and the company behind Adobe® Photoshop®, Adobe Acrobat® and Adobe Flash® Player, which is on 98 percent of all desktop computers and delivers 75 percent of all video content on the Web.

Today also marks the last meeting for Trustee Bob Sebo. Bob has been a big presence at BGSU these last nine years, both as a board member and as a most generous alumnus. Bob has always followed his heart and his expertise in his support of the University. Thanks to him, we have the annual Sebo Series in Entrepreneurship that brings some of the country’s top innovators to share their wisdom with our business students and faculty; the Sebo scholarships in business and jazz studies, and — most visibly — the striking Sebo Center, which has added so much to our athletes’ experience and as a campus meeting place. Thank you, Bob, for your wonderful legacy.

Of course, the biggest news since we last met has been the naming of our next president, Dr. Mary Ellen Mazey. A warm welcome was extended to Dr. Mazey at the announcement in the Grand Ballroom that gave her a sense of the great spirit of community we have here. Dr. Mazey visited during the week of April 25-29 and we are focused on a smooth transition.

Congratulations to all of the faculty who are being acknowledged for tenure and promotion today. Their work and contributions to the University and to their fields of study are commendable.

During a trip to China recently, BGSU signed two new agreements with universities there to give our students more exciting opportunities for study abroad and to help boost our recruitment and globalization by bringing Chinese students here. In addition to programs in business, BGSU will now also offer programs in political science through an agreement with the University of Political Science and Law in Beijing. This is a top-rated university in China, as is Hunan Normal University, BGSU’s second new partner. The trip began on a high note when a renewal of the existing agreement with Hong Kong Baptist University was signed. These international experiences will be valuable for our students.

Each spring the contributions of our Classified Staff members are celebrated. The Outstanding Service Award went to Trina Hagemyer of Counseling Services, who provides invaluable help not only to the clients but the staff and first-time clinicians as well. The Admissions Processing Team won the Team Award for its incredible dedication and for taking many recent changes in stride with no letup in service. With the recent 50 percent jump in applications, the staff has stepped up its efforts to make sure all prospective students have a good experience.

When the Division of Research and Economic Development invited the University community to develop ways to harness our skills and knowledge to address specific needs in our region, creative ideas were submitted from nearly all colleges. The division has awarded a total of $100,000 in “seed money” for two innovative projects developed by University faculty. A group led by Dr. Timothy Pogacar, chair of the Department of German, Russian and East Asian Languages, will create The Language Services Group, which will employ undergraduate and graduate students, as well as faculty, to offer interpreting services, culture training and short –and long-term language courses to area businesses. The Regional Incubator for Sustainability and Entrepreneurship at BGSU Firelands, led by Dean Bill Balzer, also received grant money to continue its work.

Two other grants have also recently been awarded through the office. Commercialization Catalyst awards are a collaborative effort between BGSU’s Dallas-Hamilton Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Office of the Vice Provost for Research and Economic Development, and the Regional Growth Partnership. They are designed to provide the initial resources to assist in commercialization of intellectual property developed at BGSU. Drs. Zhaohui Xu and Pavel Anzenbacher have received $25,000 each to help develop and bring their research to market. Dr. Xu’s project involves using genetic tools to develop biofuels from cellulose materials. Dr. Anzenbacher is developing organic dyes to be used in LEDs, or light-emitting diodes.

Dr. Marilyn Shrude, a Distinguished Artist Professor in the College of Musical Arts, has received a Guggenheim Fellowship. This highly competitive and prestigious national award will support Dr. Shrude as she composes two commissioned works for American performances.

Dr. Elainie Lillios, also a music composition faculty member, has received an Ohio Arts Council Individual Excellence Award in the media arts category.

Sculptor Shawn Morin will be working on a large granite sculpture this summer for an art park in Minnesota, thanks to a competitive grant he won. Also, several of our art students have been presented significant honors and opportunities this spring.

The importance of the arts not only in our lives but to our economy was the topic of a half-hour documentary produced by WBGU-TV in conjunction with the School of Art and the Toledo Museum of Art, spotlighting northwest Ohio arts-related businesses and organizations. BGSU was pleased to collaborate with the museum and new Director Brian Kennedy, and looks forward to more fruitful partnerships for the benefit of our students and the community.

The College of Technology is making progress on its new Advanced Engineering Technology Laboratory, where engineering technologies students will have hands-on experience with the development and production of products. Thanks to help from an advisory board member from Owens-Illinois, the lab has received a highly sophisticated Coordinating Measurement Machine from the company that can determine whether engineering specifications have been met on prototypes and on models in production. This department has seen huge growth over the last three years, and the new lab will be increasingly important in students’ preparation to enter their chosen fields.

BGSU’s rugby team has had a tremendous season and now is advancing to the Final Four. BGSU hosted nationals last weekend at Cochrane Field, where we soundly defeated both Temple and the Number two team, Florida. These are some tough young men, and we will be cheering them on when they travel to Stanford on May 13 to take on the University of California at Santa Barbara in the semifinal.

In April, the Honors Program was named a Champion of Children - the first time the award has been presented to a group instead of an individual - for its students’ ongoing support of children in the court-appointed guardian program of Wood County. Students again this year worked tirelessly for children with medical needs through the Dance Marathon, and raised an amazing $218,000 for the Children’s Miracle Network! Just last week the football players sponsored a bone marrow drive they called Get in the Game – Save a Life, to help find matches for people with leukemia, lymphoma and other life-threatening diseases.

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT REPORT

Vice President, Tom Hiles provided the Board with an update on University Advancement. He reported that the endowment is currently $138.1M and three of the past five years have seen an increase. Donations have increased over last year. Unrestricted giving is a new initiative for the Foundation Board. Initiatives underway include the Leadership Circle, enhanced communication with the campus community, the development of a nucleus fund, partnership on the BG Magazine and outreach related to the arrival of President Mazey.

MINUTES

No. 32-2011 

Mr. Daley moved and Ms. Imhoff seconded that the minutes of the March 18, 2011 and March 22, 2011 meetings be approved as written.

All signified in affirmative. Motion carried.

ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Ms. Ryan reported that the committee has several action items for Board consideration.

Approval of 2011-2012 Promotion and Tenure Recommendations

Ms. Ryan called on Dr. Ken Borland, Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, to present the candidates. College Deans then presented their respective candidates for tenure and promotion.

No. 33-2011 

Ms. Ryan moved and Ms. Newlove seconded that: 

Approval be given to the 2011-12 Promotion and Tenure Recommendations, as submitted.

Promotion to Full Professor

Mr. Edmond Kanwischer, School of Art, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. David Meel, Mathematics & Statistics, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Jeffrey Peake, Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences                  

Dr. Michael Zickar, Psychology, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Richard McGrath, Applied Statistics and Operations Research, College of Business Administration

Dr. Earl McKinney, Accounting and Management Information Systems, College of Business Administration

Dr. Sachidanandam Sakthivel, Accounting and Management Information Systems, College of Business Administration

Dr. Mark Munson, Music Education, College of Musical Arts

Dr. Stan Guidera, Architecture & Environmental Design, College of Technology

Dr. Andreas Luescher, Architecture & Environmental Design, College of Technology

Tenure

Dr. Raymond Swisher, Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. David Reid, Marketing, College of Business Administration

Tenure and Promotion to Associate Professor

Dr. Vibha Bhalla, Ethnic Studies, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Rieuwert Blok, Mathematics & Statistics, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Michael Butterworth, School of Media and Communication, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Eileen Cherry-Chandler, Theatre & Film, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Elmas Irmak, Mathematics & Statistics, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Melissa Miller, Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Shannon Orr, Political Science, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Sung-Yeon Park, School of Media and Communication, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Junfeng Shang, Mathematics & Statistics, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Karen Sirum, Biological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Alexander Tarnovsky, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Allison Terry, School of Art, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Michael Weber, Philosophy, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Lyudmila Chernykh, Finance, College of Business Administration

Dr. Luis Garcia, Accounting and Management Information Systems, College of Business Administration

Dr. Man Zhang, Management, College of Business Administration

Dr. Pamela Bechtel, School of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies, College of Education and Human Development

Dr. Emilio Duran, School of Teaching & Learning, College of Education and Human Development

Dr. Bob Lee, School of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies, College of Education and Human Development

Dr. Michael Kimaid, Natural and Social Sciences, BGSU Firelands

Dr. Lauren Katz, Communication Sciences & Disorders, College of Health and Human Services

Dr. Charles Stelle, Human Services, College of Health and Human Services

Dr. Andrew Pelletier, Music Performance Studies, College of Musical Arts

Dr. Terry Herman, Visual Communication & Technology Education, College of Technology

Promotion to Senior Lecturer

Ms. Stacey Dudley, School of Teaching & Learning, College of Education and Human Development

Dr. Susan Peet, School of Family & Consumer Sciences, College of Education and Human Development

Ms. Cynthia Ross, School of Teaching & Learning, College of Education and Human Development

Mr. Christopher Schommer, School of Human Movement, Sport, and Leisure Studies, College of Education and Human Development

Ms. Debra Zappitelli, School of Family & Consumer Sciences, College of Education and Human Development

Dr. Kerry Fan, Architecture & Environmental Design, College of Technology

Promotion to Lecturer

Ms. Ramune Braziunaite, School of Media and Communication, College of Arts and Sciences

Ms. Sara Chambers, Theatre & Film, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Steven Chung, Chemistry, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Lori Liggett, School of Media and Communication, College of Arts and Sciences

Dr. Geoffrey Stephenson, Theatre & Film, College of Arts and Sciences

Ms. Cynthia Bailey, Applied Sciences, BGSU Firelands

The Board Secretary conducted a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting “yes” – Mr. Daley, Ms. Imhoff, Mr. Levey, Col. Moore, Ms. Newlove, Mr. Primrose, Ms. Ryan, Mr. Sebo, and Mr. Voll. The motion was approved with nine affirmative votes.

Personnel Changes since December 10, 2010 meeting

No. 34-2011 

Ms. Ryan moved and Ms. Newlove seconded that the Board of Trustees has reviewed and ratified the personnel changes since the March 18, 2011 meeting, as written. 

The Board Secretary conducted a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting “yes” – Mr. Daley, Ms. Imhoff, Mr. Levey, Col. Moore, Ms. Newlove, Mr. Primrose, Ms. Ryan, Mr. Sebo, and Mr. Voll. The motion was approved with nine affirmative votes.

Appointment of Dr. Faris Malhas as Dean of the College of Technology and as a Full Professor with Tenure in the Department of Construction Management

No. 35-2011 

Ms. Ryan moved and Mr. Daley seconded that: 

the Board of Trustees ratify the appointment of Dr. Faris Malhas as Dean of the College of Technology and approve the appointment of Dr. Malhas as a full professor with tenure in the Department of Construction Management in the College of Technology.

All signified in affirmative. Motion carried.

Appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Showell as Dean of the College of Musical Arts and as a Full Professor with Tenure in the Department of Music Performance Studies

No. 36-2011 

Ms. Ryan moved and Ms. Newlove seconded that: 

the Board of Trustees ratify the appointment of Dr. Jeffrey Showell as Dean of the College of Musical Arts and approve the appointment of Dr. Showell as a full professor with tenure in the Department of Music Performance Studies in the College of Musical Arts.

All signified in affirmative. Motion carried.

Approval of Proposed Emeritus Professorship Recommendations

No. 37-2011 

Ms. Ryan moved and Mr. Voll seconded that: 

that approval be given to the emeritus status of the following faculty members who have retired or will be retiring by the end of the summer term, as recommended by the appropriate department, the college dean, the Committee on Honorary Degrees and Commemoratives, the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, and the University President.

Distinguished Teaching Professor Emeritus

Dr. Thomas H. Kinstle, Distinguished Teaching Professor, Chemistry, College of Arts & Sciences

Professor Emeritus

Dr. D.S. Chauhan, Professor, Political Science, College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. F. Eugene Dybdahl, Professor, Music Performance Studies, College of Musical Arts

Dr. R.G. Frey, Professor, Philosophy, College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Richard C. Gebhardt, Professor, English, College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Richard Kennell, Professor, Music Performance Studies, College of Musical Arts

Dr. Laura M. Leventhal, Professor, Computer Science, College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Barbara E. Moses, Professor, Mathematics and Statistics, College of Arts & Sciences

Dr. Danny C. Myers, Professor, Applied Statistics and Operations Research, College of Business Administration

Dr. Vivian M. Patraka, Professor, English, College of Arts & Sciences

Associate Professor Emeritus

Dr. Robert DeBard, Associate Professor, Higher Education and Student Affairs, College of Education and Human Development

Dr. Frank W. Glann, Associate Professor, Humanities, BGSU Firelands

Dr. William E. Lake, Associate Professor, Musicology, Composition/Theory, College of Musical Arts

Dr. Carolyn J. Palmer, Associate Professor, Higher Education and Student Affairs, College of Education and Human Development

Dr. Jeffrey K. Wagner, Associate Professor, Natural and Social Sciences, BGSU Firelands

The Board Secretary conducted a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting “yes” – Mr. Daley, Ms. Imhoff, Mr. Levey, Col. Moore, Ms. Newlove, Mr. Primrose, Ms. Ryan, Mr. Sebo, and Mr. Voll. The motion was approved with nine affirmative votes.

Proposal for School of Cultural and Critical Studies

No. 38-2011 

Ms. Ryan moved and Mr. Daley seconded that: 

WHEREAS, Bowling Green State University’s College of Arts and Sciences maintains strong programs in American Culture Studies, Popular Culture, Ethnic Studies, and Women’s Studies; and

WHEREAS, each of these programs enrolls students in a variety of undergraduate majors and minors, as well as graduate degree and certificate programs; and

WHEREAS, these programs have a long history of collaboration and interdisciplinary work in teaching, research, service, curriculum development, course registration, and program requirements; and

WHEREAS, a school that combines American Culture Studies, Popular Culture, Ethnic Studies, and Women’s Studies will provide a structure to benefit from the strengths of the faculty and better serve students across each of the programs while also reducing overlap and redundancy across the programs; and

WHEREAS, the School of Cultural and Critical Studies (“the School”) will create a community of scholars that brings together students and faculty to enhance opportunities for intellectual enrichment and interdisciplinary debate and scholarship; and

WHEREAS, the School will enhance the visibility of scholarship on culture in the humanities and social sciences at Bowling Green State University; and

WHEREAS, the School will integrate and cooperatively use intellectual resources, budgets, and facilities to create a more efficient use of resources;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees approve the establishment of the School of Cultural and Critical Studies.

All signified in affirmative. Motion carried.

Honorary Degree: Mr. Shantanu Narayen

No. 39-2011 

Ms. Ryan moved and Ms. Newlove seconded that: 

WHEREAS, Mr. Shantanu Narayen earned a master’s degree in computer science from Bowling Green State University in 1986; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Narayen serves as president and Chief Executive Officer of Adobe Systems, Inc.; and

WHEREAS, Adobe is the creator and marketer of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Flash Player, whose software packages reside on 98 percent of all desktop computers and deliver 75 percent of all video content on the Web; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Narayen holds five patents and is a frequent speaker at key industry and academic events; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Narayen serves on the board of Dell, Inc., and the advisory board of the Haas School of Business at the University of California at Berkeley; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Narayen serves as president of the Adobe Foundation, which funds philanthropic initiatives around the world, including Adobe Youth Voices, where more than 76,000 teenagers in 45 countries have been empowered through hands-on multimedia training to use video, digital art, animation and audio tools to express themselves; and

WHEREAS, as part of the BGSU Centennial celebration in 2010, Mr. Narayen was selected as one of BGSU’s 100 most prominent alumni; and

WHEREAS, at its meeting on December 7, 2010, the BGSU Faculty Senate approved the awarding of the honorary degree to Mr. Narayen;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees, in recognition of Mr. Shantanu Narayen’s contributions to industry and his business strategy and vision, confer upon Mr. Narayen an honorary Doctor of Applied Science degree.

The Board Secretary conducted a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting “yes” – Mr. Daley, Ms. Imhoff, Mr. Levey, Col. Moore, Ms. Newlove, Mr. Primrose, Ms. Ryan, Mr. Sebo, and Mr. Voll. The motion was approved with nine affirmative votes.

Confirmation of Appointments to the Firelands College Advisory Board

No. 40-2011 

Ms. Ryan moved and Mr. Primrose seconded that: 

the Board of Trustees confirm the appointments of Mr. John W. Britton, Ms. Ellen Heinz and Mr. Thomas E. Tucker for four-year terms on the Firelands College Advisory Board.

All signified in affirmative. Motion carried.

Ms. Ryan reported that there were several information items presented. Provost Borland and Vice President Colom presented updates on strategies one and two of the strategic plan, focusing on accreditation efforts with the Higher Learning Commission’s Pathways project. Provost Borland then presented the update on strategies three, four, six and seven. Vice President Whipple reported on commencement, orientation and fall housing. Barb Henry, Assistant Vice President for Non-Traditional and Transfer Student Services, offered an update on BGSU’s work with military veterans.

FINANCIAL AFFAIRS/FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Mr. Voll reported that the Financial Affairs/Facilities Committee had met that morning and considered several action and information items.

Approval of Limited Authority to Invest in Real Property

No. 41-2011           

Mr. Voll moved and Ms. Imhoff seconded that:

WHEREAS, the University has opportunity from time to time to consider acquisition of real property near or adjacent to campus; and

WHEREAS, the University’s scheduled board meetings do not always coincide with or provide the ability to timely respond to real property acquisition opportunities;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees hereby grants limited authority to invest in real property near or adjacent to campus to the Vice President for Finance and Administration with concurrence by the President up to an aggregate of $1,000,000 for the period of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2013.

The Board Secretary conducted a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting “yes” – Mr. Daley, Ms. Imhoff, Mr. Levey, Col. Moore, Ms. Newlove, Mr. Primrose, Ms. Ryan, Mr. Sebo, and Mr. Voll. The motion was approved with nine affirmative votes.

Approval of Fiscal Year 2012 Administrative Fee Revisions

No. 42-2011            

Mr. Voll moved and Mr. Levey seconded that:

WHEREAS, it has been determined that the University should provide students, faculty and staff with a reasonable level of administrative support services; and

WHEREAS, it is important that the unique, and increasing, administrative costs related to providing these services continue to be adequately funded;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees approves the administrative fee revisions contained in the attached schedule effective for Fiscal Year 2012.

The Board Secretary conducted a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting “yes” – Mr. Daley, Ms. Imhoff, Mr. Levey, Col. Moore, Ms. Newlove, Mr. Primrose, Ms. Ryan, Mr. Sebo, and Mr. Voll. The motion was approved with nine affirmative votes.

Authorization of Learning Commons – Jerome Library

No. 43-2011            

Mr. Voll moved and Ms. Imhoff seconded that:

WHEREAS, improved student retention has been identified as a top priority for the foreseeable future; and

WHEREAS, the University’s current retention services for students are scattered in several buildings and are not closely coordinated or directed holistically; and

WHEREAS, successful student retention and timely degree completion have become a more highly weighted component of the formula which provides the University’s State Share of Instruction (SSI); and

WHEREAS, University Renewal and Replacement funds in the amount of $795,830 have been identified; and

WHEREAS, the design, bidding, and construction will follow all applicable state laws and regulations;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees hereby authorizes the Vice President for Finance and Administration to proceed with this project as described above.

The Board Secretary conducted a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting “yes” – Mr. Daley, Ms. Imhoff, Mr. Levey, Col. Moore, Ms. Newlove, Mr. Primrose, Ms. Ryan, Mr. Sebo, and Mr. Voll. The motion was approved with nine affirmative votes.

Mr. Voll reported that Vice President Sherideen Stoll gave brief presentations on four informational items—the University Investment Schedule; the Capital Projects Status Report; an update on Campus Operations, presented by Bruce Meyer, and the E & G Expenditure Report.

AUDIT COMMITTEE UPDATE

Ms. Imhoff, Chair of the Audit Committee, announced that the only action item was the approval of minutes from the March meeting. The Audit Committee had several discussion items on their agenda including the review of the annual audit plan with Ernst and Young, a corrective action update, an update on the Audit Director search and an Audit Committee training topic.

INVESTMENT COMMITTEE UPDATE

Mr. Sebo reported that the only action item on the agenda was the approval of minutes from the March meeting. There were also discussion items including the review of market performance.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES LEADERSHIP SCHOLARSHIP

Col. Moore stated that this is the time of year that Bowling Green State University Board of Trustees awards its Board of Trustees Leadership Scholarship to outstanding students who demonstrated academic excellence, service to the campus and leadership potential. The scholarship was created in 1997 and is completely funded by past and present members of the Board of Trustees. The awardees are chosen by a committee that included Undergraduate Student Trustee, Skyler Rogers; Graduate Student Trustee, Abby Priehs; Administrative Assistant for University Advancement, Joy Kantner; Dean of Students, Jill Carr; and Board Secretary, Dr. Patrick Pauken.

Mr. Rogers and Ms. Priehs reported that this year the committee reviewed many excellent applications, which contained a leadership essay, transcript and two letters of recommendation. The two recipients, Ms. Melissa Dzienny and Ms. Madison Huff were announced and introduced to the Board.

REPORTS - CONSTITUENT REPRESENTATIVES

Firelands College Board Representative – Kathie Mueller

Ms. Mueller congratulated the Trustee scholarship recipients and thanked the Board for approving the appointments to the Firelands Board. She reported that faculty searches at Firelands continue with three positions filled and several others underway. Enrollment has increased 9% over last year. Ms. Mueller concluded by thanking Trustee Newlove for her active participation at the Firelands campus.

Administrative Staff Council Representative – Tony Short

Mr. Short thanked Vice President Stoll for visiting an Administrative Council meeting as well as Mr. Colom who presented yesterday at an Administrative Council meeting. ASC is working with Human Resources on the job analysis questionnaire process that is currently underway. Mr. Short announced that the annual Administrative Council reception and awards is scheduled to take place on May 12. He concluded by thanking Trustees Sebo and Rogers for their service to BGSU and thanked Ms. McBroom for her creativity and leadership.

Classified Staff Council Representative – Karen Schwab

Ms. Schwab thanked CSC Chair, Faith Olson for her leadership this year and commended her for taking the initiative to serve as chair for a third time. Ms. Schwab reported on the recent CSC Awards Ceremony that focused on a golf theme. The event was streamed to BGSU Firelands. Highlights from the event included awarding ten $300 scholarships, recognizing 14 recipients of the Spirit of BG Awards, presenting the Team Award to the Admissions Processing Staff and presenting the Outstanding Service Award to Trina Hagemyer. Ms. Schwab concluded by saying that CSC will continue to service its constituents by listening to their concerns and developing various strategic plans to address their concerns.

Faculty Representative – Kristine Blair

Dr. Blair began by reporting on the recent Faculty Recognition Dinner held on March 22. She informed the Board that conversations are taking place related to graduate programs. These discussions are not easy, but critical at this time. Dr. Blair stated that department chairs are no longer eligible to service on Faculty Senate, but she appreciates all the work they have done to maintain the efficiency of Senate. Dr. Blair thanked Dr. Cartwright for helping weather the storm during tough political and economic times.

Graduate Student Representative – Steve Dinda

Mr. Dinda thanked Trustee Sebo for his dedication and passion for BGSU. He also thanked Trustee Rogers, Provost Borland and Dr. Cartwright. He then introduced GSS President, David Sleasman. Mr. Sleasman…

Undergraduate Student Representative – Kevin Basch

Mr. Basch thanked the Board and recognized the work of undergraduate student Trustee Skyler Rogers. He introduced USG President, Emily Ancinec. Ms. Ancinec thanked the Board and said she looks forward to reporting on undergraduate student activities and issues in the upcoming year.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Col. Moore informed the Board of several items. The next meeting will be on Friday, June 24, 2011. He thanked Dean Richard Kennel of the College of Musical Arts for his service to BGSU for more than thirty years and wished him well on his retirement. He also thanked Kim McBroom, Chief Communications Officer, for her work at BGSU as she begins a new chapter in her personal and professional life. Kim will join the Toledo Mud Hens and Toledo Walleye as their Chief Marketing Officer. Col. Moore congratulated Ms. Mary Wolfe on receiving the 2011 Governor’s Award for the Arts in the category of “Arts Patron.” A reception was recently held in her honor at the Toledo School for the Arts.

Col. Moore recognized Trustee Stephen Daley who was recognized last weekend with the Business and Marketing Education Distinguished Alumni Award from the College of Education and Human Development.

Col. Moore stated that today is the final meeting for Mr. Skyler Rogers, the undergraduate student Trustee who has served exceedingly well in that capacity over the past two years. This is also the final meeting for Mr. Bob Sebo, who has served the Board and the University with great distinction during his nine-year term. Mr. Sebo’s contributions to life and work at Bowling Green State University are endless. Both were presented with gifts from the University.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 3:18 p.m., Col. Moore announced that in keeping with the provisions of the state’s “sunshine law” and Amended Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code, the Board members would meet in an executive session to discuss bargaining with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, and to receive a litigation update. He requested that members meet in Room 310 with the regular meeting to be reconvened in approximately 45 minutes.

No. 44-2011 

Col. Moore moved and Mr. Primrose seconded that members of the Board meet in an executive session under divisions (G)(3) and (5) of the Ohio Open Meetings Act (Ohio Revised Code Section 121.22) to confer with General counsel concerning pending of imminent court action and to consider a personnel matter.

The Board Secretary conducted a roll call vote with the following results:  Voting “yes” – Mr. Daley, Ms. Imhoff, Mr. Levey, Col. Moore, Ms. Newlove, Mr. Primrose, Ms. Ryan, Mr. Sebo, and Mr. Voll. The motion was approved with nine affirmative votes.

The regular meeting was recessed and the members moved into executive session in Room 310.

Col. Moore reconvened the regular meeting at 4:07 p.m. with the announcement that members had met in executive session for 49 minutes to discuss bargaining with public employees concerning their compensation or other terms and conditions of their employment, and to receive a litigation update. No action was taken.

The Board Secretary called the roll and announced that a quorum was present (nine trustees).

ADJOURNMENT

The meeting was adjourned at 4:08 p.m.