AGENDA

I.       Call to Order

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

The Honorable Judge Dan O’Hanlon administered the oath of office to new student board member Seth Murphy.

II.      Approval of Minutes

Mr. White moved to approve the minutes of the previous board meeting. Seconded by Mrs. King. Motion carried.

III.    Announcements and Information Items

A list of upcoming events was distributed to board members. Members discussed the upcoming board orientation on September 24, and The Higher Education Finance meeting on November 10.

IV.     President’s Report

Dr. Angel gave a PowerPoint presentation on the ten most significant issues facing Marshall University.

V.      Community & Technical College Report

Dr. Riley discussed the MUCTC’s role as a tool for economic development; discussed goals and the strategic plan for the CTC; presented updates on accreditation and marketing programs.

VI.     Dr. Terry Fenger

Dr. Terry Fenger gave a PowerPoint presentation on the Forensic Science Center at Marshall University. Dr. Fenger discussed partnerships; academics and research; staffing levels; the Forensic Resource Network; CODIS laboratory activities; and future goals and opportunities for the department.

VII.   Report of Committee Chairs

1)       Finance Committee, Virginia King, Chairman

a) Listing of projects for excess Lottery Bond proceeds. Presented as information b-f) Mrs. King moved that Finance Committee agenda items “b” through “f”, all dealing with excess lottery bond proceeds, be consolidated into one action item, and that the Board approve these items as listed in the agenda. Motion seconded by Mr. White. Motion carried.

g) Purchase of property located at 1333 6th Avenue, Huntington. Mrs. King moved that the Board approve this action, as contained in the agenda. Second by Mr.White. Motion carried.

h) FY 2005-06 Capital Budget Request. Mrs. King moved that the Board approve this item as contained in the agenda. Second by Mr. White. Motion carried.

i) Transfer of Child Academy property to Marshall University. Mrs. King moved that the Board approve this item as contained in the agenda. Second by Mr. White. Motion carried.

j) Lease of space and agreements for service. Mrs. King moved that the Board approve the lease as contained in the agenda. Second by Mr. Marsteller. Motion carried. Mr. White abstained.

k) Refunding of the Series 1996 Bonds (Library/Information Center) Mr. Karlet presented this as an information item.

l) FY 2006 Appropriation Operating Budget Request. Mr. Karlet presented as information item.

m) BY 2006 Appropriation Request-Improvement Packages. Mr. Karlet presented as information item.

2)       Academic Committee

Mr. Farrell provided an update on the committee meeting, and discussed faculty and administrator evaluation procedures.

3)       Medical School Committee

Mr. Marsteller provided an update on the committee meeting.

4)       Athletic Committee

Mr. Ketchum provided an update on this committee meeting.

5)      Community & Technical College Committee

Mr. White reported on the workings of this committee.

VIII.  Further Business

Mr. Marsteller moved that the Board approve a resolution honoring Mr. James Casto on the occasion of his retirement from the Huntington Herald-Dispatch. Second by Mr. Farrell. Motion carried.

IX.    Executive Session

Mr. Marsteller moved that the Board enter into executive session pursuant to Chapter 6, Article 9 of the West Virginia Code. Second by Mr. Farrell. Motion carried.

Upon the conclusion of executive session, the Board reconvened the regular meeting.

X.       Adjournment

With no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

 

Respectfully submitted,
Joseph Williams, Secretary