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The Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina met at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, June 23, 1999, in Ballroom C of the Russell House University Union.
Members present were: Mr. William C. Hubbard, Chairman; Dr. C. Edward Floyd, Chairman Emeritus; Mr. Herbert C. Adams; Mr. Arthur S. Bahnmuller; Mr. James Bradley; Mr. Mark W. Buyck, Jr.; Mr. William W. Doar, Jr.; Mr. Alexander English (via telephone); Mr. Samuel R. Foster, II; Mrs. Helen C. Harvey; Mr. Toney J. Lister; Mr. Miles Loadholt; Mr. Robert N. McLellan; Mr. J. DuPre Miller; Mr. Michael J. Mungo; Mr. M. Wayne Staton; Mr. John C. von Lehe, Jr.; and student representative, Mr. Malik Husser. Members absent were: Mr. Mack I. Whittle, Jr., Board Vice Chairman; Ms. Inez M. Tenenbaum; Mr. Othniel H. Wienges, Jr.; and faculty representative, Professor Eldon D. Wedlock, Jr.
Others present were: President John M. Palms; Secretary Thomas L. Stepp; Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Jerome D. Odom; Vice President and Chief Operating Officer J. Lyles Glenn; Vice President for Business and Finance John L. Finan; Vice President for Human Resources Jane M. Jameson; Vice President for Development Charles D. Phlegar; General Counsel Walter (Terry) H. Parham; Chancellor, USC Aiken, Robert E. Alexander; Chancellor, USC Spartanburg, John C. Stockwell; Interim Vice Provost and Executive Dean, Regional Campuses and Continuing Education, Carolyn A. West; Dean, USC Beaufort, Chris Plyler; Dean, College of Engineering, Craig A. Rogers; Dean, School of Public Health, Harris Pastides; Interim Dean, School of Applied Professions, Patricia Moody; Interim Vice Provost for Research Stanley D. Fowler; Associate Dean, College of Science and Mathematics, Roger H. Sawyer; Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Ina Rae Hark; Assistant Dean, College of Pharmacy, Wayne E. Buff; Controller, John H. Campbell; Executive Director of University Foundations Susie H. VanHuss; Director, Enrollment Management Services, Char Davis; Director, Department of Student Life, Jerry T. Brewer; Director, Department of Internal Audit, Alton McCoy; Director of Employee Communications Debra K. Allen; Director of Business Affairs Richard D. Wertz; Budget Director James E. Kirk; Director of Budgetary Systems, Ralph B. Summer; Director of Budgetary Planning Laurah V. Shealy; Account/Fiscal Analyst, Budget Office, Muctaru Kabba; Assistant to the Vice President for Business and Finance Ken Corbett; Associate Vice Provost for Sponsored Programs and Research Ardis M. Savory; Director of Public Affairs Russell McKinney; Associate Director of University Publications for Periodicals Chris Horn; Assistant Director for Planning Services, Facilities Management, Donna Collins; Catholic Chaplain Father Timothy Lijewski; recipients of honorary faculty titles: Dr. Ronald Beck, Dr. Robert Bond, Dr. Ruth Cordahi, Dr. Roderick Macdonald, Jr., Dr. Donald Mitcham, Dr. Roger Pemberton, Dr. Lawrence Rowland, Dr. Donald Secor, Dr. Willard Sharp, Dr. Fred Teuber, and Dr. Murray Vincent; guests Kate Rowland and Bobby Richardson; and representative from Media Relations Jason Snyder.
Chairman Hubbard called the meeting to order. He stated that notice of the meeting had been posted and the press notified as required by the Freedom of Information Act; the agenda and supporting materials had been circulated to the members; and a quorum was present.
Mr. Hubbard welcomed everyone to the meeting, and especially welcomed Mr. English, who was participating via telephone in his first Board meeting. The members of the University family were invited to introduce themselves. Mr. Snyder reported that no members of the press were present. Father Timothy Lijewski, the Catholic Chaplain at USC, was invited to deliver the Invocation.
Mr. Hubbard then recognized the following faculty members who had recently been awarded honorary faculty titles: Dr. Ronald Beck, Dr. Robert Bond, Dr. Ruth Cordahi, Dr. Roderick Macdonald, Jr., Dr. Donald Mitcham, Dr. Roger Pemberton, Dr. Lawrence Rowland, Dr. Donald Secor, Dr. Willard Sharp, Dr. Fred Teuber, and Dr. Murray Vincent. The professors were thanked for their service to the University.
Mr. Bahnmuller introduced his guest, former Gamecock baseball coach Bobby Richardson.
There were personnel matters with respect to honorary faculty titles, promotion and tenure, and gift naming opportunities, as well as receipt of legal advice, appropriate for Executive Session. Mr. Hubbard called for a motion to enter Executive Session. Mr. Mungo so moved, and Dr. Floyd seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
The following persons were invited to remain: Dr. Palms, Mr. Stepp, Dr. Odom, Mr. Glenn, Mr. Finan, Ms. Jameson, Mr. Phlegar, Mr. Parham, Dr. Alexander, Dr. Stockwell, Dr. West, Mr. Kirk, Mr. McKinney, Ms. Hyatt, and Ms. Medich.
Executive Session
Return to Open Session
I. Approval of Minutes: The following eight sets of minutes had been circulated by mail to the Board for review and were presented for approval:
A. Buildings and Grounds Committee, March 25, 1999
B. StudentTrustee Liaison Committee, March 25, 1999
C. Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee, April 8, 1999
D. Executive Committee, April 22, 1999
E. Board of Trustees, April 22, 1999
F. Health Affairs Committee, May 27, 1999
G. Intercollegiate Activities Committee, May 27, 1999
H. Buildings and Grounds Committee, May 27, 1999
There were no additions, deletions, or corrections to the minutes, they stood approved as distributed.
II. Committee Reports
A. Intercollegiate Activities Committee
The Honorable Toney J. Lister, reporting
Report of the Meeting of May 27, 1999: Mr. Lister stated that the Intercollegiate Activities Committee meet on May 27, 1999, and received the following reports.
Dr. Susie VanHuss presented highlights from a report submitted by the Chair of the University Athletics Advisory Committee. This faculty committee focused on academic performance, rules and requirements relating to academic performance, and student welfare. A record number of athletes277had maintained a 3.0 cumulative GPA in one or more semesters during 1998. The graduation rate for studentathletes was 65 percent, while the graduation rate for the general student body was 61 percent.
The Intercollegiate Activities Committee received a report from the Athletics Director. Dr. McGee reported that nine teams had ended the regular season ranked in the top 15 in the country, and 13 teams had competed at NCAA Championships in their respective sports.
Dr. McGee reviewed the Department of Athletics budget for fiscal year 2000, and it was thoroughly discussed. This budget was included with the University's budget which would be considered later in this meeting. An increase of 6.69 percent in revenues and 6.74 percent in expenses was projected. Details of the budget discussion could be found in the minutes of the May 27 meeting.
Plans were presented for the acquisition of a stateoftheart video display board for WilliamsBrice Stadium. The contract for the video display board was approved by the Executive Committee, and the board would be installed in time for the 1999 football season.
B. Health Affairs Committee
The Honorable J. DuPre Miller, reporting
Report of the Meeting of May 27, 1999: The Health Affairs Committee met on May 27 in the College of Nursing and received a comprehensive report from Dean Parsons. Previously housed in McCutcheon, the College had been in its WilliamsBrice location since 1972. The Committee met in the space renovated into a television studio, which was the origination point of all 15 graduate and undergraduate distance education courses; it also served many other uses.
The College's goals included recognition for excellence in nursing education, becoming one of the top ten research programs in the Southeast, and developing innovation in practice and leadership. The College's endowment had increased by 30 percent in 1998 to $1.7 million.
Of the 646 undergraduates, 91 percent were South Carolinians. The undergraduate student enrollment was 65 percent white, 29 percent African American, and 6 percent "other." The average SAT score of the 283 students in the upper division was 1030. Ninefour percent had success on the NCLEXRN, and the job market was excellent.
Of the 254 graduate students, 70 percent were South Carolinians and 37 were Ph.D. students. The graduate student enrollment was 89 percent white, 6 percent African American, and 6 percent "other" The average GRE score was 1050. Ninetyeight percent had succeeded on the certification exams, and the job market was good. A majority of the master's students were studying to become nurse practitioners.
The Nursing Doctorate (ND) program received Commission on Higher Education (CHE) approval May 6, 1999, and ten students would be admitted into it in fall 1999.
Dr. Patricia Munhall was appointed Associate Dean for Graduate Studies; eight faculty were fellows in the American Academy of Nursing; and the College had faculty who were leaders in research related to HIV, adolescent health, and women's health.
In the United States there were only six funded NIH Nursing Research Centers, and the USC College of Nursing recently learned it would either replace one of these centers or become a seventh.
The Colleagues in Caring Project, housed in the College of Nursing, addressed the work environment of hospitals and health care agencies in order to match the skills of the graduates to the needs of the workplace.
The College maintained the Women's Health Care Center, the Primary Care Partners, and the Children and Family Health Care Center. These three "nurse managed" health care centers were linked to the College via a wireless network that allowed access to all computer applications of the College.
The College offered centralized advisement by experienced individuals for registration and course selection, but students were mentored by the faculty with respect to professional and career issues.
The College had an impressive computer system called "Central" that integrated the data processes of the College and allowed communications between the various databases containing student and faculty records. It maintained uptodate information and provided both an ease of access and an ease of reporting.
C. Buildings and Grounds Committee
(The Honorable Mark W. Buyck, Jr., Chairman)
1. Report of the Meeting of May 27, 1999: The Buildings and Grounds Committee met on May 27 and received a report on the status of ongoing projects.
The Coliseum Lighting project was progressing using the University's construction and electrical crews and would address the arena and concourses at a total cost of $244,000, rather than the projected $600,000.
The Graduate Science Research Center was near final completion. It was anticipated that occupancy of the building would occur in time for the fall 1999 semester.
The McMaster building was nearing completion. The Art Department was preparing to move in at the end of the summer and the building should be operational prior to the fall 1999 semester.
The South Campus Housing, East Quad project was progressing very well without major concerns and was scheduled for occupancy by fall 2000.
The Sloan College renovations had been designed and bid. A notice of intent to award a construction contract was being issued to Loveless Construction Company for approximately $2.8 million. The project would begin as soon as the Art Department vacated the facility.
The Strom Thurmond Fitness and Wellness Center was in the design phase. The project was scheduled to be bid later this year with construction beginning in early 2000. Completion was expected in fall 2001.
The Library Quadrangle project would replace parking between the Russell House and Longstreet Theatre with green space. Students and others were concerned about the loss of the parking spaces, and replacement parking was being researched. The $1 million project thus remained under study, with a further report requested.
A report on projects with budgets less than $250,000 was received. There were 41 projects in this category ranging in cost from $6,100 to $250,000. The budgets totaled $4,441,000.
A report from the task force to study the Child Development Center was recently mailed to the Board. The Committee would review this report at its subsequent meeting.
The University now owned the Pacer Downs Apartments adjacent to USC Aiken. Leases were being managed and renovation work had begun.
In 1997 the University received $14.5 million from the state to renovate the Historic Buildings on the Columbia campus. Approval was given to use $3.5 million of that funding for Sloan, $4.6 million for Petigru, and a request would be presented during the meeting to use $2,618,100 for Callcott. That would leave a balance of $3,780,000. In the future, the administration would recommend using the balance to renovate Hamilton and Barnwell.
2. Gift Naming Opportunities
a) USC Aiken, "The Westinghouse Hall": This naming was a contingency of a gift. On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Buyck moved approval of naming an addition of the Ruth Patrick Science Education Center at USC Aiken "The Westinghouse Hall." Mr. Loadholt seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
b) USC Lancaster, "The James Bradley Arts and Sciences Center" and Specific Rooms Within the Facility: USC Lancaster submitted a list of specific namings for the arts and sciences facility:
Arts and Sciences Building The James Bradley Arts and Sciences Center Science Lab Wing J. Marion Sims Foundation, Inc.
Classroom Wing Lancaster County Council
Auditorium Charles A. Bundy
Tiered Classroom Wing Close Foundation, Inc.
Large Multipurpose Room Springs Industries, Inc.
Atrium Duracell USA
Round Tiered Classroom Founders Federal Credit Union
Small Multipurpose Room Kanawha Insurance Company
Faculty Wing Morrison Textile Machinery Company
Lab Richard W. Blackmon
Research Lancaster Telephone Company
Small Tiered Classroom Bridges Family
Lab John T. Stevens Foundation, Inc.
Lab Lancaster City Council
Large Classroom Springs Memorial Hospital
Large Classroom Duke Power Company Foundation, Inc.
Large Classroom Wachovia Foundation, Inc.
Classroom Lancaster County Natural Gas Authority
Next Level Classroom Belden Wire
Faculty Seminar Room Faculty and Staff
Classroom Bruce L. PlylerBelk Foundation
Classroom Guardian Industries Corporation
Art Room Sonny Bowers Bodge
Classroom Upper First Citizens Bank
Deck/Multipurpose Room Builders Supply Company
Lab Superior Electrical Services, Inc.
Lower Seminar Room MMC Holdings
Mechanical Room J&S, Inc.
ClassroomMultipurpose Room Ext. Lancaster Motor Company
ClassroomMultipurpose Room Ext. Edwards Family
Lab Prep Room John M. White
Lab Prep Room PorterBelk Lumber Company, Inc.
Lab Prep Room BB&T
Upper Level Corridor The Lancaster News
Microscope Room Dr. W. L. McDow
Multipurpose Breakout Room Stan Johnson Family
Dark Room Town of Kershaw
Faculty Lounge Donnie Snipes
Reception Room Entry Thompson & Davis, CPAs
Office Entry Miller Deaton Family
Faculty Office Blackmon Realty & Construction, Inc.
Faculty Office Leo MaquireBlue Cross/Blue Shield
Faculty Office The Herald
Faculty Office Burns Ford Mercury
Faculty Office Cauthen Motor Company
Faculty Office Circle Bearing Company
Faculty Office Susan Connelly
Faculty Office Dr. George David
Faculty Office L & C Railway
Faculty Office Mattie Plyler
Faculty Office Pageland Screen Printers
Faculty Office Dr. John Story
On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Buyck moved approval of the naming of "The James Bradley Arts and Sciences Center" as well as approval of the list of specific namings of rooms within that facility. All Trustees seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried, Mr. Bradley abstaining.
c) USC Spartanburg, "Susan Jacobs Arboretum": This naming was a contingency of a gift by Susan Jacobs. On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Buyck moved approval of naming the "Susan Jacobs Arboretum" at USC Spartanburg contingent upon the terms of the gift agreement being maintained in full force. Mr. Lister seconded the motion. The was taken and the motion carried.
d) "The Charlotte Observer Seminar Room": This naming was a contingency of a gift by the Charlotte Observer and had been endorsed by the College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the administration. On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Buyck moved approval of the naming of a room appropriate size in the renovated Petigru Hall "The Charlotte Observer Seminar Room" Mr. von Lehe seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
e) "The Louise 'Lee' Fry Scudder Theatre": This naming was a contingency of donations made to honor Louise Fry Scudder and was endorsed by the Visitor Center. On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Buyck moved approval of naming a theatre space within the Alumni Hall of Distinction in the Visitor Center "The Louise 'Lee' Fry Scudder Theatre." Mr. Staton seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
f) USC Aiken, "The Alan B. Miller Nursing Building": This naming was in conjunction with donations to honor Allan B. Miller. On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Buyck moved approval of naming "The Alan B. Miller Nursing Building" at USC Aiken. Mr. Loadholt seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
3. Patterson Hall Air Handler/Piping Replacement: This project was approved by the Board in October 1998 with a budget of $485,000. It had been decided to upgrade the lighting and replace the ceiling in the kitchen and dining hall at an estimated cost of $65,000.
On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Buyck moved to increase the scope of the project as presented and increase the budget by $65,000 for a total budget of $550,000 to be funded with $287,500 in Housing Maintenance Reserve Funds, $197,500 in Auxiliary Capital Project Funds, and $65,000 in Food Service Funds. Mrs. Harvey seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
4. Callcott Social Sciences Center: In June 1997, approval was given to proceed with the design phase of renovations to Callcott Social Sciences Center for the Department of Geography. The work would address the HVAC, fire suppression, and alarm systems; replace windows, entrances, ceilings, and floor covering; paint the interior; improve handicap accessibility; and add one handicap restroom.
On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Buyck moved approval of the renovation of the Callcott Social Sciences Center as presented with a budget of $2,618,100 to be funded with State Capital Improvement Bonds. Mr. English seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
5. USC Spartanburg Athletic Complex: This proposal would change the source of funding for the USC Spartanburg Athletic Complex (which had been approved with a budget of $5 million) to be funded with $4,150,000 in private funds and $850,000 in Spartanburg County funds. The Carolina Piedmont Foundation had agreed to lend USC Spartanburg $250,000 to be repaid with County funds when they were received.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee had voiced no objection to this proposal. Mr. Buyck moved approval of the change in source of funding, as presented, and acceptance of the loan of $250,000 from the Carolina Piedmont Foundation to be repaid with County funds. Mr. Lister seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
Mr. Buyck stated that the General Assembly had passed a Bond Bill with very significant funding for the University of South Carolina. It had impacted on the following three projects.
6. School of Public Health Addition: The project to construct an addition on the east side of the School of Public Health would include classrooms, laboratories, and faculty offices. Funding for the project was approved with $3.5 million in State Appropriations, $3.5 million in Private Funds, $2.75 million in Institution Bonds, and $250,000 in a grant fund.
The Committee received for clarification and without objection the information that the state funding portion would be in the form of Capital Improvement Bonds from this specific action of the General Assembly.
7. Strom Thurmond Fitness and Wellness Center: The budget for the project should be increased to allow for the construction of the facility as originally programmed, rather than building a reduced version. Funds from the referenced Bond Bill would help make this possible.
On behalf of the Committee, Mr. Buyck moved approval of the request to increase the project budget for the Fitness and Wellness Center by $3 million for a total budget of $41.6 million funded with $32.1 million in Institutional Bonds, $4.4 million in Private Funds, $3 million in Capital Improvement Bonds, and $2.1 in Institutional Capital Project Funds. Because the state cap on institutional bonds had been lifted, Mr. Buyck included as part of this motion reverting the source of funding from Revenue Bonds to Institutional Bonds. Mr. Foster seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
8. USC Sumter Alice Drive Baptist Church: This proposal was to acquire and renovate the Alice Drive Baptist Church property and facility. The property was adjacent to USC Sumter, and the facility contained classrooms, offices, an auditorium, and adequate parking. Renovations would include asbestos abatement and internal and external improvements. The MidCarolina Commission on Higher Education requested that USC Sumter pursue the purchase of the property, and the members of the Church were said to favor the acquisition.
On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Buyck moved approval of the establishment of the project to acquire the Alice Drive Baptist Church property with a budget of $1.5 million to be funded with Capital Improvement Bonds. Mr. Bahnmuller seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
For the information of the Board, Mr. Buyck reported that other buildings and grounds projects included in this year's Bond Bill were: $5 million for a new Law School; the final payment of $7.5 million for the arena; $1 million for a new information center at USC Spartanburg; $3 million for a student activities center at USC Aiken, and $2.5 million for the New River Campus at USC Beaufort.
Mr. Mungo expressed concern regarding the poor condition of the Arboretum at the corner of Blossom and Pickens Streets. He asked for a report from the administration at a subsequent meeting. Dr. Odom said that he shared Mr. Mungo's concern regarding the condition of the Arboretum. That corner would become one of the major entrances to campus as development continued. Dr. John Herr of the Department of Biological Sciences had taken it upon himself to try to maintain that park. Dr. Odom and Dr. Herr would be meeting with members of the Bicentennial Commission to make the development of the Arboretum a Bicentennial project. Plans had been drawn up to include paths, to clean up the pond, and to replace the wire fence with something more attractive. By 2001, the Arboretum should be a source of pride. Mr. Mungo said he hoped it would not take that long. The park needed yearround color. Mr. Mungo said he would help fund making the Arboretum a more attractive area. Mr. Buyck noted that the Arboretum was supposed to contain every species of trees grown in South Carolina.
D. Fiscal Policy Committee
The Honorable Herbert C. Adams, reporting
Report of the Meeting of June 15, 1999: The Fiscal Policy Committee met on June 15, 1999, and received Internal Audits for the School of Public Health and the Division of Regional Campuses and Continuing Education. The audits were reviewed by the Committee and were mailed to the Board in accordance with established procedures. Outstanding items on the audit tracking report which were older than six months were also reviewed.
The Provost gave a report on the status of the University's year 2000 compliance. It was anticipated that all appropriate conversions, upgrades, and testing would be completed by the end of the first quarter of fiscal year 2000 (September 30, 1999).
The Designated Fund Quarterly Report through March 1999 was reviewed. Revenues exceeded expenditures without the use of any prior year balances, and expenditures were in line with those of previous years.
The Designated Fund Budget for fiscal year 2000 was approved by the Committee for recommendation to the Executive Committee. The amount allocated to the Office of the Provost had been reduced by $100,000. This amount was for professorships, and that cost would be assumed by the Educational Foundation.
The Fiscal Policy Committee approved for recommendation to the Executive Committee the transfer of $230,000 from the bookstore operating account to meet current scholarship needs.
The Committee also approved, for recommendation to the Executive Committee, the redesignation of the Russell History Lecture Endowment Income Fund consisting of $136,620.85 to current fiscal year scholarship needs. The action had been taken following a full discussion on the subject.
Mr. Hubbard said that, after further reflection, a number of persons had expressed concerns about this action. Dr. Palms agreed that for the time being the Russell History Lecture Endowment Income Fund would remain intact. Other options for funding current scholarship needs would be examined. The Board would receive a report on this matter before any funds were expended. Mr. Adams said the Fiscal Policy Committee would receive that information as good news.
E. Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee
(The Honorable Helen C. Harvey, reporting)
1. Honorary Faculty Titles: The requests for honorary faculty titles had received all appropriate academic and administrative approvals and had been presented to the Committee and to this Board in Executive Session, without objection.
a) The following persons would receive the title Distinguished Professor during their final year of service. Upon their retirement that title would change to Distinguished Professor Emeritus:
Professor Richard Day, School of Law, retiring June 30, 1999;
Dr. Thomas Markham, Department of Mathematics, College of Science and Mathematics, retiring December 31, 1999;
Dr. Michael Montgomery, Department of English, College of Liberal Arts, retiring June 30, 1999;
Dr. Duane Rolfing, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, retiring June 30, 1999.
b) Dr. Patricia DeCorsey, Department of Biological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics, would receive the title Distinguished Professor during her final year of service. Upon her retirement on June 30, 1999, that title would change to Distinguished Professor Emerita.
c) The following persons would receive the title Professor Emerita upon their retirement:
Ms. Carolyn Taylor, Department of Theatre and Speech, Humanities Division, USC Lancaster, retiring June 30, 1999;
Dr. Helen Timmermans, Department of Physical Education, College of Education, retiring June 30, 1999.
On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee, Mrs. Harvey moved approval of the honorary faculty titles as presented. Mr. von Lehe seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
2. Promotion and Tenure: The list of recommendations for promotion and tenure had received all appropriate academic and administrative approvals and had been presented to the Committee and to this Board in Executive Session, without objection. The lists of promotion and tenure recommendations were mailed with the materials for this meeting. [See Exhibit A]
On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee, Mrs. Harvey moved approval of the recommendations for promotion and tenure as mailed. Mr. Bradley seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
3. Program Proposals: The following program had received all appropriate academic and administrative approvals and were approved by the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee for recommendation to the Board.
a) Bachelor of Arts Degree Program in Women's Studies, College of Liberal Arts, USC Columbia. On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee, Mrs. Harvey moved approval of the development of the Bachelor of Arts Degree Program in Women's Studies. Mr. Doar seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
b) Modification of Bachelor of Science Degree with Major in Physics, Department of Physics and Astronomy, College of Science and Mathematics and College of Engineering. On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee, Mrs. Harvey moved approval of the requested program modification which would create an applied physics track. Mr. Adams seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
c) Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education/Learning Disabilities, School of Education, USC Spartanburg. On behalf of the Committee, Mrs. Harvey moved approval of the development of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Special Education/Learning Disabilities to meet the growing need for teachers with this specialty. Mr. Lister seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
F. Executive Committee
(The Honorable William C. Hubbard, reporting)
1. Report of the Meeting of June 15, 1999: At the June 15, 1999, meeting of the Executive Committee, contracts in excess of $250,000 were approved with Daktronics, Inc., for a videoreplay board to be installed at WilliamsBrice Stadium, and with Time Warner for a two year sponsorship of the "Koger Presents" series.
The Committee received a report from Legislative Liaison, John Gregory, and from Shirley Mills, on actions taken by the General Assembly which impacted the University and higher education. A copy of the outline of the report was mailed to all Trustees. Mr. Hubbard said the University continued to be indebted to Mr. Gregory and Ms. Mills for the excellent job they do in their work with the General Assembly.
Approval was given, on behalf of the full Board, to transfer $230,000 from the bookstore operating fund for current scholarship needs. In addition, the Russell History Lecture Endowment Income Fund consisting of $136,620.85 was redesignated to meet current scholarship needs. As previously mentioned in the report of the Fiscal Policy Committee, this matter was under reconsideration. A report would be made to the Board before any expenditure from this fund took place.
These two actions were in keeping with the Board's policy to provide funding, where available, to support the scholarship funding needs of the institution as a top priority.
The Executive Committee had approved the fiscal year 2000 University budget for recommendation to the full Board. Mr. Hubbard then invited Dr. Palms, Dr. Odom, and Mr. Finan to present the University budget.
2. University Budget for Fiscal Year 2000: Dr. Palms said it had been a major project to put together the proposed budget which totaled $580 million. [Select pages are attached as Exhibit B] Dr. Palms made the following comments:
The institution continued to keep its eye on its major priorities and works on all the campuses with strategic plans which have yearly tactical missions and goals that they are trying to achieve. We have seen the results: recruiting outstanding students and outstanding faculty. We have increased our research funding; we've increased the quality, I believe, of our faculty and our instruction on all of our campuses.
On the Columbia campus we constantly review our total expenditures and our debts; and the University has again received Moody's highest ranking for our bond rating.
This budget today will move the University forward. There are a lot of requests made for this budget; total requests, all worthwhile and tied into our priorities, were about $15 million. We could not nearly fund them all. As you see, we've funded only a little over 30 percent of that. All of our campuses and departments are under careful scrutiny.
What we are asking for is to continue to grow, to improve our quality, and to meet our ambitions. You remember what Neal Pings said at our retreat. We had long discussions about the investments of the institution. The first priority he indicated, and we are trying to hold true to that, is to invest in very good faculty and let them do their job.
So thanks to careful investments year after year we have again been able to improve our academic program, and we have held down tuition. With this budget we are investing 93 percent of all new money in educational and facility improvements.
As I said earlier, the top priority continues to be our faculty. In the Southeastern Conference, faculty salaries are being raised anywhere from four to ten percent. On the Columbia campus, compared to our peer institutionsthe institutions that the Commission on Higher Education has agreed are our peer institutions in the AAUat the full professor level we are about $7,300 a year behind in salaries.
On the Aiken and Spartanburg campuses, principally because of their historically low tuition, their faculty salaries are about $4,000 behind at the full professor level, and a little bit less at the associate and assistant levels. In order to maintain our competitiveness and keep our best faculty, we continue to make improving faculty salaries a top priority.
The faculty is in partnership with us, particularly on the Columbia campus where this year they have raised $92 million through their research efforts in writing over 1,500 proposals. This is hard work; this is daily work; this provides a 70 hour week. On the other campuses as well, at Aiken and Spartanburg, if you look at the promotion and tenure files you can see what faculty are doing to stay ahead in this fast developing world of knowledge. You just can't write class notes and use them year after year because things are changing so very rapidly. This is probably the best set of promotion and tenure dossiers that you have seen in the history of this institution. I consider that a partnership with the faculty. We will try to reward them; we want, on this campus, AAU faculty who have AAU salaries. That will provide us with our credibility. The Senior Campuses have their peer group of institutions, and we think those four year teaching universities ought to be the best four year teaching institutions in the state, if not in the Southeast.
We also must invest in facilities. The condition of our facilities affects the way we teach, so we are going to make continued expenditures for deferred maintenance and to modernize our facilities.
There are some smaller budgetary commitments including funds for the Bicentennial Celebration and expenses related to reaccreditation.
Dr. Palms then invited Dr. Odom to provide information on the investments that were made during the current year and the investments that were planned for the new budget.
Dr. Odom first reviewed the Mission of the Division of Academic Affairs.
Remain one of the finest institutions in the Southeast;
Provide students quality undergraduate and graduate programs;
Build a nationally recognized research faculty;
Achieve the caliber of the Association of American Universities.
Dr. Odom then reviewed the areas which had been impacted by investment during the 1999 fiscal year and the investments planned for the 2000 fiscal year:
Faculty FY 1999 Accomplishments:
Raised faculty salaries;
Hired and retained quality faculty;
Filled critical vacant academic leadership positions in Public Health, Science and Mathematics, Liberal Arts, and Regional Campuses and Continuing Education.
Faculty FY 2000 Needs:
Raise faculty salaries 1.6 percent over state allocation;
Strategic faculty hires and retention;
Faculty promotions;
Academic Leadership: Business Dean, Education Dean, Music Dean, Applied Professions Dean, Chief Information Officer, Registrar, and Technology Transfer Director.
Students FY 1999 Accomplishments:
South Carolina Honors College enrollment at 1,000;
Improved undergraduate programs by recruiting better students;
Improved graduate programs through external assessments.
Students FY 2000 Needs:
Enhance undergraduate programs by funding "Research Based Learning" program in the Honors College and by increasing outreach to the Governor's School for Science and Mathematics.
Research FY 1999 Accomplishments:
Increased funded research by 12.5 percent to $92 million.
Research FY 2000 Needs:
Increase funded research by providing "seed" money to be used as matching funds for grants and startup funds for new faculty.
Academic Support Infrastructure FY 1999 Accomplishments:
Increased Library ranking by the American Research Library Association from 54 to 52;
Improved information technology by wiring all dormitories to backbone and upgrading central computer system;
Improved classroom infrastructure by increasing number of "Smart" classrooms with high tech equipment.
Academic Support Infrastructure FY 2000 Needs:
Provide additional funds to Library to cover inflation of periodicals.
Academic Evaluation and Accountability FY 1999 Accomplishments;
Received highest score of any institution under performance funding;
Prepared for SACS reaccreditation;
Established posttenure review;
Reviewed unit tenure and promotion criteria;
Established training system for academic leadership positions;
Conducted evaluation of units and programs.
Academic Evaluation and Accountability FY 2000 Needs:
SACS reaffirmation of accreditation.
Dr. Palms thanked Dr. Odom for his presentation and for his efforts on behalf of the University of South Carolina throughout his career.
Dr. Palms invited Mr. Finan to speak about the investment the University would be making in facilities in the upcoming fiscal year. Mr. Finan reviewed the following investments in facilities:
Facility Operational Costs: The operational costs for new buildings would be budgeted to avoid a further buildup of deferred maintenance. The Graduate Science Research Center would be included, as well as the new addition to McMaster, and the remote library storage facility.
Deferred Maintenance/Code Requirements: USC Columbia had a deferred maintenance backlog of approximately $54 million. Some funds would be set aside each year in the budget to address this problem. An energy master plan would be proposed to address $22 million of the deferred maintenance backlog which was in energy plant infrastructure. The demolition of old buildings would eliminate some of the need for deferred maintenance. As buildings were renovated with funds received through the Bond Bill, an additional $5 million in deferred maintenance needs would be eliminated.
Utility Cost Increases: Additional funds were identified to meet an anticipated two percent rate increase in utilities. In response to a question from Dr. Floyd, Mr. Finan said the University paid approximately $9 million a year for water, gas, and electricity.
PE Center Weight Room: A gymnasium in the PE Center had been converted to a large weight room which requires the hiring of additional personnel to meet safety standards.
Dr. Palms complimented Mr. Finan and his staff for their work in putting together the University's budget.
Dr. Palms said that important investments were being made on the nonColumbia campuses. In Aiken, 88 percent of the new funds would be used for academic support, with the remainder used primarily for student services and maintenance. Investments were being made in faculty salaries, renovation of facilities, recurring technology needs, library enhancement, and operational funds for departments. In Spartanburg, 83 percent of the new funds would be used for instruction and academic support, and the other 17 percent would be used for student services and technology. Investments were being made in faculty salaries, facilities and renovations, gender equity in athletics, student services, and technology needs.
Dr. Palms said partnerships were needed to meet the funding needs of the institution. Faculty, students, donors, and the State of South Carolina were all partners. Each of these partners was needed for the institution to grow as it should. Since 1995 USC had agreed with the CHE and the legislature not to raise tuition beyond the Higher Education Price Index (HEPI). Most Southeastern Conference institutions were raising tuition this year. Three were not, but two of them raised their tuition over ten percent in the last two years.
Dr. Palms then announced the increases in tuition that were being requested. Columbia undergraduate resident tuition would increase 3 percent or $55 per semester, and graduate resident tuition would increase $60 per semester. Undergraduate nonresident tuition would increase 5 percent or $236 per semester, and graduate nonresident tuition would increase $207 per semester. There would be no increases in any of the acrosstheboard fees. The School of Law would increase tuition by 4 percent ($60), and the School of Medicine would increase resident tuition 5 percent ($218) and nonresident tuition 10 percent ($1,143). The increases at the Regional Campuses would also be kept at the HEPI of 3 percent ($30 for residents, $74 for nonresidents). There also would be no increase in acrosstheboard fees for the Regional Campuses. The Aiken campus would have no increase in acrosstheboard fees; resident tuition would increase 6.6 percent ($100); and nonresident tuition would increase 2.7 percent ($100). At Spartanburg, resident tuition would increase 7.7 percent ($116) and nonresident tuition would increase 3.1 percent ($116). The technology fee would increase $5 to $55, and the health fee would increase $4 to $14.
Dr. Palms thanked the Board for its attention to the budget. He said the University's investments were made to seek continual movement toward its strategic goal of becoming worthy of invitation to the Association of American Universities. The University was investing 93 percent of all new money in academics and better facilities. Dr. Palms said the budget built upon the University's success. If the University were to come into additional funds, a plan to use those funds would be presented to the Executive Committee.
Mr. Hubbard called for a motion to adopt the fiscal year 2000 operating budget and tuition and fee schedules, the housing budget and associated fee changes, the athletics budget, and the designated funds budget provided, should additional funds become available through the CHE because of legislative or other action, the Executive Committee would meet immediately to adjust the budget accordingly. Mr. Bradley so moved, and Mrs. Harvey seconded the motion.
Mr. Adams commended the administration for keeping the tuition increase both at the HEPI and below the personal income increase for the State of South Carolina. Mr. Adams then referred to page APP 5.2 in the budget document which did not appear to include the amount presented to come from the tuition increase of $1.4 million. Only $136,000 was shown as coming from the tuition increase. Mr. Finan said allocations had changed since the budget was put together, and a revised page would be sent to Board members. The vote was taken, and the motion to adopt the budget, as amended on page APP 5.2, was approved unanimously.
Dr. Palms thanked the Board for its vote of confidence. Mr. Hubbard said the budget presentation was the best one that he had seen since being on the Board. He was impressed with the way the administration matched the funds to the priorities of the institution.
IV. Other Matters
A. Contract Valued Over $250,000: Mr. Parham stated that each year the General Assembly appropriated to USC funds for the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership (SCMEP), formerly known as Southeastern Manufacturing Technology Center (SMTC). The role of the University was to receive and manage the funds. Beginning three years ago, the University developed a contract which provided for the transfer of the appropriated funds to SMTC. This had been requested by the Controller so that there would be appropriate paperwork, for auditing purposes, which justified and explained the University's release of these funds.
This year's agreement was identical in form to the agreements approved by the Executive Committee for the past three years and provided that $1.1 million would be transferred to SCMEP. In turn, SCMEP agreed to use the funds solely to assist small manufacturing business in South Carolina, and to allow its books to be audited by USC or external auditors.
Mr. Hubbard called for a motion to approve the contract with the South Carolina Manufacturing Extension Partnership, as presented. Mr. Mungo so moved, and Mr. Foster seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
B. Resolution for Mr. Buyck: Mr. Buyck, Dr. Palms, and Mr. Stepp joined Mr. Hubbard at the podium. Mr. Stepp read the following Resolution:
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
RESOLUTION
WHEREAS, The Honorable Mark Wilson Buyck, Jr., a proud son of St. Matthews and distinguished citizen of Florence, has served the University of South Carolina with great distinction in numerous capacities since his graduation in 1956; and
WHEREAS, as an alumnus of the College of Journalism and Mass Communications and the School of Law, he has worked to promote the ideals and aspirations of all alumni by serving as President of the USC Law School Association, of the Carolina Alumni Association, and as a Regent of the Academy of the Alumni Association; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Buyck has served on the Board of Trustees of the University as Gubernatorial Designee and, for the past twelve years, as Gubernatorial Appointee; and
WHEREAS, he has served with judicial aplomb as chairman of the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee and with visionary determination as chairman of the Buildings and Grounds Committee and with aesthetic discrimination as chairman of the Architectural Design Review Committee, and has been a member of the Fiscal Policy Committee, the StudentTrustee Liaison Committee, the Intercollegiate Activities Committee, the Ad Hoc Committee on Advancement, the Ad Hoc Committee on Bylaws Revision, and the Subcommittee to Study the Establishment of Fraternity and Sorority Housing; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Buyck used his full range of courtly, determined, indefatigable, and inspired skills as a Board leader during his chairmanship of the Presidential Candidate Search Committee of 19901991; and
WHEREAS, he has also served Carolina on the Research and Development Foundation Board, various architectural selection committees, the Gift Naming Opportunities Committee, the Board of Visitors, the Law School Partnership Board, and the National Advisory Council; and
WHEREAS, Mark Buyck's service to Carolina is emblematic of his service to his community, state, and nation in capacities ranging, for example, from the initial Advisory Board of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Arts in Washington, D.C., to the South Carolina Historical Society and the Florence Heritage Foundation, to the State Board for Technical and Comprehensive Education and the Board of South Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical Society, and to service as chairman of the Carolinas Hospital System Foundation; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Buyck's professional accomplishments as an attorney have been secured by his tireless and ethical representation of his clients and recognized locally, nationally, and internationally by positions of trust such as Judge Advocate General in the United States Air Force, United States Attorney for the District of South Carolina, chair of the National College of District Attorneys Committee of the American College, and by many, many other honors and appointments of trust including the Order of the Palmetto; and
WHEREAS, Mark Buyck has led a life distinguished by dedication to his family, his devotion to Julia and their children, his meticulous consideration of matters before him great and small, and of respect for and devotion to his many friends; and
WHEREAS, his life is imbued by the unrelenting pursuit of knowledge, informed enjoyment of its pleasures and rich opportunities, dedication to his faith, and willingness to help others and promote just causes;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees, in session assembled this 23rd day of June, 1999, expresses its sincere gratitude to Mark Wilson Buyck, Jr., for his distinguished service to this Board and the institution it governs, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to Mark W. Buyck, Jr., as a token of the high esteem in which he is held.
PRESENTED THIS 23RD DAY OF JUNE, 1999
AT COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA
C. Comments of the Chairman: Mr. Hubbard made the following comments:
Mark Buyck has served our country, the State of South Carolina, the University of South Carolina, and his community all with unparalleled commitment.
Mark Buyck has served his country. He served as an officer in the Air Force on foreign soil at the height of the cold war. Mark further served his nation as United States Attorney for South Carolina. In his capacity as chief prosecutor for the United States in the State of South Carolina, Mark Buyck formulated and led the first sustained efforts to combat white collar crime in this state. Under his leadership, prosecution for vote buying, abuse of political office, Medicare and Medicaid fraud, and other forms of insidious criminal activity were stamped out because Mark Buyck took the time and made the effort to prosecute these complicated and difficult cases. For that our nation owes him a debt of gratitude.
Mark Buyck has served the State of South Carolina. His commitment to the arts, historic preservation, and disease prevention, in a myriad of leadership capacities has promoted the culture, health and welfare of all South Carolinians.
Mark Buyck has served the University. I will not recite again his many contributions to his alma mater. I will, however, state that no one has served this institution with such distinction in so many different ways as Mark Buyck. There has never been a task too small, or a demand for leadership too great, that has not been accepted by Mark Buyck to promote the advancement of Carolina. During the second half of the twentieth century, his contributions stand out for their depth and breadth. The institution we know today, in a significant way, can be attributed to his leadership.
He has served his community. As a teenager growing up in Florence I did not often pause to reflect on the local community leadership. Teenagers have other things to think about; but I distinctly remember Mark Buyck. Almost every significant cause in the Florence community from the early sixties until today has largely borne the hand of Mark Buyck. In my judgment, he has been the preeminent civic leader in Florence for decades.
Now, on a point of personal privilege, I would personally like to thank Mark for what he has meant to me. Not only was he one of the first role models for civic and public service whom I ever knew, he encouraged me to come to Carolina and get involved, and he gave me my first lawrelated job as a law clerk in the United States Attorney's Office. There I was exposed to some of the most outstanding prosecutors and lawyers in the State of South Carolina, many of whom remain my friends and mentors today. It was a glorious experience for a budding lawyerfrom helping to prepare the cases against the Dawson bank robbery gang to assisting and pulling together the evidence for white collar crime prosecutions. It was an experience of a lifetime, and I owe that to Mark Buyck. I further owe to him the chance to serve as law clerk for the Honorable Robert F. Chapman, then a United States District Judge. Mark recommended me for that position, and it has been the foundation upon which any success I have enjoyed in the law has been based.
As a member of this Board, I have never strayed far from the advice and counsel of Mark Buyck. From his diligence and decisiveness during the difficult years of the prior decade, to his leadership as chairman of the search committee that led to the hiring of John Palms, I have always found his guidance, judgment, counsel, and leadership to be impeccable and unsurpassed. As chairman, I have often relied heavily on his advice.
In the words of Shakespeare, 'and the elements were so mixed in him that nature might stand up and say to all the world, this is a man.' Mark Buyck is indeed a man. He is a gentle man, a scholar, a leader, a man of faith, a husband, a father, and a public servant unsurpassed in his commitment to the University and the citizens of South Carolina. We are forever indebted to you.
D. Comments of the President: Dr. Palms thanked Mr. Buyck for keeping him in the Presidential Search nearly ten years ago and said that Mr. Buyck's friendship has meant a tremendous amount to him. More than anything, if Mark Buyck were to be evaluated in life by his character, he would be one of the most successful persons Dr. Palms had ever met. He congratulated Mr. Buyck and thanked him for his support.
Dr. Palms recognized several persons for their outstanding work: Gordon Smith as Interim Dean of the College of Liberal Arts, Carolyn West as Interim Dean of Regional Campuses and Continuing Education, and Chris Player as Dean of USC Beaufort. Dr. Palms welcomed Dr. Plyer to his new position as Vice Provost and Executive Dean of Regional Campuses and Continuing Education.
E. Comments from The Honorable Mark W. Buyck, Jr.: Mr. Buyck said the University of South Carolina had always meant a great deal to him, and he had had a long and abiding devotion to Carolina. The twelve and one half years that he served on the Board were one of the highlights of his life. Mr. Buyck said it was a privilege to serve with the Board, and he considered all those present as his friends and admired the dedication that each of them brought to the mission of the University.
During the time he served on the Board, Mr. Buyck said he had served with three presidents. The first was brilliant, but erratic. The second, who was really an acting president, led the University into the Southeast Conference, which was an outstanding accomplishment. The third was John Palms. Mr. Buyck said he had the high honor and distinct privilege of serving as chairman of the presidential selection committee, and he thought they did a pretty good job in selecting Dr. Palms. The Board had watched him lead the University to great accomplishments. Mr. Buyck said he also served with four Board chairmen: Othniel Wienges from Mr. Buyck's native home of St. Matthews and a lifelong friend; Michael Mungo, whose many and substantial contributions to the University were well known; Mr. Buyck's dear friend Eddie Floyd, whose stellar leadership particularly in legislative endeavors and overall was outstanding during his tenure as chairman and vice chairman; and William Hubbard, whose intellect, youth, and enthusiasm have given new emphasis to the students and the faculty. Mr. Buyck said Carolina Scholars were formerly selected from each congressional district, and he had been on the 12th circuit selection committee when William Hubbard was recommended. Mr. Hubbard was named a Carolina Scholar when he was a senior in high school in Florence.
Mr. Buyck said he had also served with two Board secretaries, but only one "Tommy." In further referring to Secretary Stepp, Mr. Buyck said he did a magnificent job in satisfying 21 bosses, leading the Board's protocol, and did so many other things for Carolina. Mr. Buyck said he had served with a number of Athletics Directors, but Dr. McGee's competence and personality so dominated the Athletics Department that he could not think of any others.
With the institution standing at the beginning of the "Holtz era," approaching the Bicentennial and the successful conclusion to the Bicentennial Campaign, and poised to join the AAU, the University had experienced a great renaissance and stood on the threshold of recapturing the distinctions it had held in its antebellum era. Mr. Buyck challenged the Board and the administration to continue the progress. He said that although he would not be as visible, he would remain just as interested as he always had been in Carolina.
Mr. Buyck said he might be around "haunting everyone" to see that the Greek Village became a reality, that new buildings followed the design of the Horseshoe, that the Regional Campuses were treated in an equitable manner, that the new arena did not look like a warehouse, and that the wellness center was built in accordance with the revised design because it should make a dynamic statement for Carolina, Columbia, and the whole state.
He thanked everyone and said farewell. Mr. Buyck received the applause of everyone present.
Chairman Hubbard invited everyone to stay for lunch, and declared the meeting adjourned at 12:50 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas L. Stepp
Secretary
Exhibit A
1998-99
Board of Trustees
Tenure and Promotion Recommendations
Columbia Campus
Promotion to Professor
Charles Partlow, College of Applied Professions
Gregory Niehaus, The Darla Moore School of Business
Benjamin Beker, College of Engineering (Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering)
Meili Steele, College of Liberal Arts (Department of English)
William Jacoby, College of Liberal Arts (Department of Government and International
Studies)
Jerel Rosati, College of Liberal Arts (Department of Government and International
Studies)
Connie Schulz, College of Liberal Arts (Department of History)
Jeremiah Hackett, College of Liberal Arts (Department of Philosophy)
Jerry Wallulis, College of Liberal Arts (Department of Philosophy)
Richard Sowell, College of Nursing
Laszlo Marton, College of Science and Mathematics (Department of Biological
Sciences)
Susanne Brenner, College of Science and Mathematics (Department of Mathematics)
Ralph Howard, College of Science and Mathematics (Department of Mathematics)
Milind Purohit, College of Science and Mathematics (Department of Physics and
Astronomy)
Arlene Andrews, College of Social Work
Promotion to Professor with Tenure
Elizabeth Baxley, School of Medicine (Department of Family and Preventive Medicine)
Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure
William Kettinger, The Darla Moore School of Business
Joshua Gold, College of Education (Department of Educational Psychology)
Michael Amiridis, College of Engineering (Department of Chemical Engineering)
James Ritter, College of Engineering (Department of Chemical Engineering)
Joseph Flora, College of Engineering (Department of Civil & Environmental
Engineering)
Molly Gribb, College of Engineering (Department of Civil & Environmental
Engineering)
Michael Petrou, College of Engineering (Department of Civil & Environmental
Engineering)
Sonya Duhe, College of Journalism and Mass Communications
Lauren Tucker, College of Journalism and Mass Communications
Lynn Zoch, College of Journalism and Mass Communications
Scott Gwara, College of Liberal Arts (Department of English)
Mark Smith, College of Liberal Arts (Department of History)
Wayne Carver, School of Medicine (Department of Developmental Biology and Anatomy)
Saundra Glover, School of Public Health (Department of Health Administration)
Timothy Shaw, College of Science and Mathematics (Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry)
John Rose, College of Science and Mathematics (Department of Computer Science)
David Rocheleau, College of Engineering (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
Promoted to Clinical Associate Professor
Wayne Buff, College of Pharmacy
Tenure at Professor
Jeanette Jerrell, School of Medicine (Department of Neuropsychiatry and Behavioral
Science)
Tenure at Associate Professor
Kwame Dawes, College of Liberal Arts (Department of English)
Michael Hodgson, College of Liberal Arts (Department of Geography)
Barbara Ainsworth, School of Public Health (Department of Exercise Science)
Mark Berg, College of Science and Mathematics (Department of Chemistry and
Biochemistry)
Tenure as Librarian
Elizabeth Bilderback, University Libraries
Marilee Birchfield, University Libraries
Stefanie Buck, University Libraries
Leon Gyles, University Libraries
1998-99
Board of Trustees
Tenure and Promotion Recommendations
Aiken, Spartanburg and Regional Campuses
Promotion to Professor
Jeffrey Priest, USC Aiken
Niren Vyas, USC Aiken
Danny Faulkner, USC Lancaster
Jerome Lewis, USC Spartanburg
Promotion to Associate Professor with Tenure
Cynthia Bolton, USC Aiken
Amber Story, USC Aiken
Mark Whitaker, USC Aiken
Sheila Tombe, USC Beaufort
Ralph Garris, USC Lancaster
C. Rick Chow, USC Spartanburg
Laurie Gordy, USC Spartanburg
Mark Mitchell, USC Spartanburg
Joyce Wiley, USC Spartanburg
Promotion to Librarian
Julian Green, USC Spartanburg
Nancy Lambert, USC Spartanburg
Tenure at Professor
Ron Harshbarger, USC Beaufort
Exhibit B
[Select pages of the Budget]