A meeting of the Marshall University Board
of Governors was held on January 24, 2007, at the South Charleston
campus.
Members Present, in person:
Menis E. Ketchum, A. Michael Perry,
Letitia Chafin, Sue Richardson, John Hess, General H. F. Mooney,
Brent Marsteller, James Sottile, Robert Shell, Sherri Noble,
Virginia King, and Mike Farrell
Members Present,
by telephone:
Gary Adkins, Verna Gibson
Members Absent:
Chad Caldwell, Gary White
Others Present:
Chancellor Noland, President Kopp, Interim
Community College President Robert Hayes, members of their
staff, and visitors
I. Call to Order
Chairman Ketchum announced a quorum was present and called the
meeting to order.
II. Minutes
The minutes of the December 19, 2006 meeting were approved as
presented.
III. Chancellor’s Presentation
Chancellor Brian Noland made a presentation about raising
academic standards and legislative funding in West Virginia.
IV. Community & Technical College Meeting
Interim President Hayes presented a report on the progress being
made in accreditation, building site selection, and the general
condition of the college.
John Hess discussed a community college mission statement proposed
by President Hayes. It was decided that the Board consider this
mission statement after it is presented to the Faculty Senate. Mr.
Hess also reported on the progress of the Community College
presidential search.
V. University Meeting
President Kopp gave a report on the displaced students from the
Emmons Apartment fire, the Wellness Center Project, and other
matters relating to the University. Dr. Kopp also discussed the
LOCEA resolution endorsing the MIIR and the John Marshall Emerging
Leaders Institute in coordination with General Fogelsong and the
Appalachian Leadership and Education Foundation.
1. Finance Committee
Chairman Perry presented the following resolutions to the
Board. They were discussed and adopted by unanimous
consensus.
Resolved, Marshall University spend from the Wellness
Center Lottery Bond money the sum of up to $250,000.00
to
demolish the 20th Street Baptist Church building.
Resolved, Marshall University accept the bid to finish
surveying the University Heights property and
consolidate
this survey with the previous partial surveys of
University
Heights into one master plat for $5,163.00.
Resolved, the transfer of $1.1 million from the Visual
Arts Center project to the Smith Hall repairs project is
approved.
Resolved, the Executive Committee is authorized to make
all agreements needed with HEPC and others regarding any
possible bond refinancing.
After these resolutions were adopted, Chairman Perry
reported on the FY 2005-2006 financial statement and an
internal audit update.
2. Academic Committee
Dr. Sottile and Provost Denman gave reports on the
upcoming academic program review and the STEM (Science,
Technology, Engineering, Mathematics) Academy.
3. Medical School Committee
No report.
4. Athletic Committee
Chairman Farrell discussed and requested the Board
receive the NCAA annual review of the FY 2006 revenue and
expenses of the Athletic Department. The report was received
by consensus.
VI. Committee of the Whole
President Kopp requested the Board approve the following persons
as members of the Autism Training Center Advisory Board:
Tracy Hunt, Dr. Mark E. Davis, Hillary Stafford, Blair Sprouse,
Kelly Harlow and Deena Young.
The request and appointments were approved by unanimous consensus.
VII. Executive Session
Jim Sottile moved, seconded by Bob Shell, that the Board go into
Executive Session to discuss possible real estate purchases and
leases, honorary degrees, and a building naming opportunity. The
motion passed.
After a time the Board came out of Executive Session.
Following Executive Session, the Board resumed full and open
session.
VIII. Post Executive Session Motions
Mike Farrell moved, seconded by Letitia Chafin and Jim Sottile,
that the following resolutions be adopted:
Resolved, Marshall University execute lease with move to
appropriate location. NTELOS will pay the cost of removing its
existing antenna from the 20th Street Baptist Church and
relocate it to the stadium. The removal and construction cost
will be credited to their rental fee for up to five years.
Resolved, President Kopp be authorized to proceed with the
honorary degrees that will be presented at the May Commencement.
The Honorary Degree recipients will be notified and a separate
release done before Commencement.
Resolved, President Kopp be authorized to proceed with the
naming of the Clinical building, as discussed in Executive
Session.
Resolved, the Board approves the negotiations of Bob Shell to
purchase 1930 Seventh Avenue for $110,000.00.
Resolved, the Board approves the purchase of 2202 Third Avenue
for $300,000.00.
The resolutions unanimously passed.
IX. Adjournment
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
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