AGENDA

I.       Call to Order

The Meeting was called to order by Chairman A. Michael Perry.

II.       Approval of Minutes

Mr. Adkins moved, seconded by Ms. Gibson, that the Board approve the minutes of the January 19, 2005, Board meeting. Seconded by Ms. King. Motion carried.

III.     Announcement and Information Items

A list of upcoming events was distributed to Board Members.

IV.     President’s Report

Mr. Farrell discussed the retirement announcement of MU football coach, Bob Pruett. Mr. Farrell outlined steps he has initiated to make Marshall more “user friendly.”

He gave an update on the legislative session, particularly on the higher education flexibility measure currently begin formulated. Mr. Farrell outlined Marshall’s budget, including sources of revenue and appropriations per student; gave background information on tuition and fee levels; presented information with regard to numbers of MU students and alumni from various states; and provided updates on negotiations with DOW regarding property in South Charleston, also discussed MU’s outreach centers in Putnam and Mason Counties.

V.      CTC President’s Report

Dr. Riley discussed the CTC’s marketing plan; the strategic plan for MCTC; and provided update on future events.

VI.     Presentation by Student Leaders

Mr. Murphy reported on sessions being held by MU students, to gather input regarding desirable characteristics of the next MU President.

VII.   Committee of the Whole

a)       Policies for approval

The Board considered MUBOG Policies #23-30, inclusive, as listed in the agenda. Amended versions of Policy 23 and Policy 29 were distributed.

Following discussion, General Mooney moved that the Board approve the policies as per the agenda, with the exception of Policy 26; seconded by Mr. Marsteller. Motion carried. Policy 26 is to be presented at the next Board meeting.

VIII.   Report of Committee Chairs

1)       Finance & Audit Committee

a) Proposal to purchase property at 1601 Fifth Avenue, Huntington, for appraisal amount of $375,000. Ms. King moved that the Board approve as per the agenda, second by Dr. Sottile. Motion carried.
b) Proposal to purchase/condemn property located at 1921 Third Avenue, Huntington, WV, from Herman H. Glaser and Norman Glaser for $95,000 and property located at 1929, 1933, 1935 Third Avenue, Huntington, WV from Herman H. Glaser, Norman Glaser, Simon Glaser, and Mary Lee Glaser for $550,000, total purchase price of $645,000. Ms. King moved that the Board approve per the agenda item, second by Mr. Hess. Motion carried.
c) Selection of Financial Auditors for FY 2004-05. Ms. King moved that the Board approve per the agenda item. Second by Mr. Marsteller. Motion carried.
d) Request for approval for the Institutions to fill up to 15 non-classified Institutional-Critical positions. Following discussion, Ms. Gibson moved that the Board approve as per the agenda, second by Mr. White. Motion carried.

2)      Academic Committee

a) Intent to plan the BS in Respiratory Care. Dr. Denman presented this agenda item. Dr. Sottile moved that the Board approve per the agenda, second by Mr. Marsteller. Motion carried.
b) Reading Education (Licensure Program) Ms. Gibson moved that the Board approve per the agenda item; second by Mr. Adkins. Motion carried.

3)       Medical School Committee

a) Construction Contract Award, Clinical Education and Outreach (Fairfield Project.) Mr. Marsteller moved that the Board approve per the agenda item, second by Ms. King. Motion carried.

4)      Athletic Committee

a) Proposed new weight room project. Following discussion, Mr. Ketchum moved that the Board authorize the University to proceed with this project. The University is to solicit competitive bids, and design plans, and after receiving bids, to submit the project to the Board for approval of bids and final project approval. Second by Ms. Gibson. Motion carried.

5)      CTC Committee

a) Lease of space and agreements for services. Mr. White moved that the Board approve per the agenda item, second by Dr. Sottile. Motion carried.
b) Approval of MCTC Program Review Recommendations. Mr. White moved approval per the agenda, second by Dr. Sottile. Motion carried.

X.      Adjournment

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,
Joseph Williams, Secretary