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The University of South Carolina Board of Trustees met on Monday, December 15, 2003, at 10:05 a.m. in the Carolina Plaza Board Room.
Members present were: Mr. Mack I. Whittle, Jr., Board Chairman; Mr. Herbert C. Adams, Board Vice Chairman; Mr. Arthur S. Bahnmuller; Mr. James Bradley; Mr. Mark W. Buyck, Jr.; Dr. C. Edward Floyd; Mr. Samuel R. Foster, II; Mrs. Helen C. Harvey; Mr. William C. Hubbard; Mr. Toney J. Lister; Mr. Miles Loadholt; Mr. Robert N. McLellan; Mr. Michael J. Mungo; Mr. James A. Shuford, III; Mr. John C. von Lehe, Jr.; Mr. Eugene P. Warr, Jr.; and Mr. Othniel H. Wienges, Jr. Trustees absent were: Ms. Darla D. Moore; Ms. Inez M. Tenenbaum; and Mr. M. Wayne Staton. The faculty representative, Dr. James Augustine, and the student representative, Ms. Katie Dreiling, were also present.
Others present were: President Andrew A. Sorensen; Secretary Thomas L. Stepp;
Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Jerome D. Odom; Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer Richard W. Kelly; Vice President for Information
Technology and Chief Information Officer William F. Hogue; Vice President for
Human Resources Jane M. Jameson; Vice President for University Advancement Hudson
T.W. Akin; Vice President for Student Affairs Dennis A. Pruitt; Vice President
for Research and Health Sciences Harris Pastides; General Counsel Walter (Terry)
H. Parham; Vice Provost and Executive Dean for Regional Campuses and Continuing
Education Chris P. Plyler; Chancellor of USC Aiken Thomas L. Hallman; Chancellor
of USC Beaufort Jane T. Upshaw; Chancellor of USC Spartanburg John C. Stockwell;
Dean of USC Lancaster John Catalano; Dean of USC Salkehatchie Ann Carmichael;
Dean of USC Sumter C. Leslie Carpenter; Dean of USC Union James W. Edwards;
Vice President for Medical Affairs and Dean of the School of Medicine Larry
R. Faulkner; Dean of the College of Engineering and Information Technology Ralph
E. White; Associate Dean, College of Liberal Arts, Gordon C. Baylis; Director
of Campus Planning and Construction, Division of Business and Finance, and University
Architect Charles G. Jeffcoat; Executive Assistant, Campus Planning and Construction,
Donna Collins; Assistant Treasurer Susan D. Hanna; Director of the Department
of Internal Audit Alton McCoy; Assistant to the Vice President, Office of Business
and Finance, Ken Corbett; Retiring faculty members Phyllis Kathryn Hicks of
USC Spartanburg and Reid H. Montgomery, Jr. of the College of Liberal Arts;
University Legislative Liaison John Gregory; wife of President Sorensen, Donna
I. Sorensen; wife of Trustee Mark W. Buyck, Jr., Julia Buyck; wife of Secretary
Stepp, Sarah Stepp; daughter of Secretary Stepp, Carrie Graves; Financial Advisor
with A.G. Edwards & Sons, Inc. Dianne McNabb; Religious Counselor, Hillel
Jewish Counselorship, Bernard L. Friedman; Director of University Communications,
Division of University Advancement, Russ McKinney, Jr. and members of the media.
Chairman Whittle 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 to conduct
business.
Chairman Whittle welcomed everyone and invited Board members to introduce themselves. Mr. McKinney introduced members of the media who were in attendance. At Chairman Whittle's invitation, Mr. Bernard Friedman delivered the Invocation.
Chairman Whittle introduced retiring faculty members who were present and asked
them to step to the podium. He explained that they had been awarded honorary
faculty titles at the October 17, 2003, Board meeting. President Sorensen and
Chairman Whittle extended congratulatory handshakes to these individuals. The
Board of Trustees acknowledged their efforts with a round of applause and Chairman
Whittle thanked them for their service to the University of South Carolina.
Chairman Whittle stated that there were personnel matters with respect to honorary
degree nominations, honorary faculty titles, mid-year tenure and promotion recommendations,
the transfer of an academic appointment with tenure, an appointment with tenure,
and the appointment of a Vice President, which were appropriate for discussion
in Executive Session. Mr. Bradley moved to enter Executive Session, and Mr.
Hubbard seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
The following persons were invited to remain: Dr. Sorensen, Mr. Stepp, Dr. Odom, Mr. Kelly, Mr. Akin, Ms. Jameson, Dr. Pruitt, Dr. Plyler, Mr. Parham, Mr. Gregory, Mr. McKinney, Ms. Tweedy and Ms. Stone.
Return to Open Session
There were no additions, deletions or corrections to the minutes; therefore,
they stood approved as distributed.
The Buildings and Grounds Committee met on Friday, November 14, 2003, and heard a status report on previously approved projects.
On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Loadholt moved approval to establish a project to address exterior repairs to multiple facilities on the Columbia Campus. Repairs would consist of McKissick Museum window replacement with a project budget of $575,000; Law Center exterior repairs with a project budget of $250,000; and Gambrell Hall exterior repairs with a budget of $200,000. The project budget for one year totaled $1,025,000 to be funded with University Funds as presented in the Three Year Capital Plan. Mr. McLellan seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
Mr. Buyck requested of the Chair that he relinquish his seat temporarily
to the Governor of South Carolina, Mark Sanford. Chairman Whittle presented
Governor Sanford who, in an unscheduled appearance before the Board, made
remarks including the following while presenting Thomas L. Stepp the Order
of the Palmetto:
I wanted to interrupt for just two seconds to present somebody that I know means a whole lot to this Board and I think, more importantly, to the State and the people of South Carolina, and that is to present Tommy with the Order of the Palmetto, which is South Carolina's highest award for service to others and service to the people of South Carolina.
I think that there are a couple of things that stand out about Tommy's service. One is simply longevity....Remarkable longevity because since '58, he has been tied in with ETV which is, frankly, before I was born.
Look at the Koger Center. Remarkable work there, both in the planning and construction phases and then carrying it through. National Council for the Shakespeare Theatre, too many boards to mention, just a long, long career of service to the people of South Carolina.
I think that if you could pick any one phrase that I think is captured in the Order of the Palmetto, it is 'moving beyond success to significance' and that is what you have done with your work. I, for one, am appreciative. I know this Board is appreciative of your work, I know the people of South Carolina are appreciative of your work.
So I would simply join your wife Sarah, and join your daughter Carrie, who are here with us, in saying that we are so proud of you and I would ask you to stand and let me make this presentation....
Mr. Stepp thanked Governor Sanford for his kind remarks; he was deeply
honored to receive this award. He also thanked "all these people who
do things that make me look good."
Following this special presentation and the departure of the Governor, Mr.
Buyck resumed his seat and Chairman Whittle directed the attention of the
Board to the next Buildings and Grounds agenda item and asked Mr. Loadholt
to continue.
- Interior Renovation/Elevator Upgrades: Mr. Kelly reported that the interior of various facilities would be studied; renovations will include carpet replacement and general interior repairs. The following four projects were under $250,000: (1) Humanities Classroom Elevator Upgrades; (2) Humanities Classroom Interior Refurbishment; (3) Humanities Office Building Interior Refurbishment; and (4) Gambrell Hall Interior Refurbishment. The Gambrell Hall Elevator Project exceeded $250,000.
On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Loadholt moved approval to establish the Gambrell Hall Elevator Project with a project budget of $435,000 and other interior renovation projects creating a total project budget of $902,000 to be funded with University Funds as presented in the Three Year Capital Plan.
Dr. Floyd seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
- Critical Utility Infrastructure Repairs: Mr. Kelly reported that there were critical needs for utility infrastructure repairs throughout the campus. Renovations included replacement of electrical feed cables underground, primary electrical gear switches, and steam line distribution facilities.
On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Loadholt moved approval to establish a project to address critical risk energy related maintenance projects and infrastructure needs throughout the Columbia campus. Work will include replacement of primary feed cables on circuit #4 with a project budget of $525,000; primary feed cable on circuit #2 with a project budget of $250,000; and replacement of cable and switches on circuit #1 with a project budget of $500,000. The budget for Year 1 of these three projects, as well as the smaller projects mentioned above, totaled $1,730,000 to be funded with University Funds as presented in the Three Year Capital Plan. Mr. Bradley seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
- Russell House Continuous Improvement: Mr. Kelly reported that there was a continuation of work on the Russell House to ensure a quality student activity facility. He reported that there were several other major issues which would come forth in the future. One in particular was the front entrance of the Russell House which will require replacement or reconstruction.
The food service and bookstore areas of the Russell House had been completed; however, other areas needed to be addressed for appearance and functionality.
On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Loadholt moved approval to establish a project to continue Russell House renovations. Work will include modifications to the ramp on the north side of the building, exterior site improvements, facade repairs, window replacement and replacement of outdated fire and mechanical systems. The project budget was $1.2 million and will be funded with University Funds as presented in the Three Year Capital Plan. Mrs. Harvey seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
- Visitor Center Relocation to McKissick: Mr. Kelly reported that the Carolina Visitor's Center will be relocated to the first floor of the McKissick Museum which will require improvements to the ramps and other interior modifications. The project budget was $250,000.
On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Loadholt moved approval to establish a project to relocate the Visitor's Center from its current location in the Carolina Plaza to McKissick Museum. Modifications to the existing building will consist of upgrades to the existing elevator, public restroom facilities, areas for welcoming visitors, tour check-in and staging, and other specialized functions of the Center. The project budget was $250,000 to be funded with University Funds as presented in the Three Year Capital Plan. Mr. Foster seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
- Food Service Projects: Mr. Kelly reported that Food Service projects will continue during the next two to three years. This year, Sodexho will invest an additional $3 million in food service facilities. Two improvement projects were planned: the Preston dining facility at the Russell House and the Sidewalk Café. The University=s portion of the project will be $750,000.
On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Loadholt moved to increase the existing project for Food Service Facilities Renovation/Expansion by $750,000. The increase will be funded with University Funds as presented in the Three Year Capital Plan and will result in a total project budget of $5,744,905. Mr. Buyck seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
- USC Spartanburg-Request Reallocation of State CIB=s from Information Resource Center to Health Education Center:
USC Spartanburg had asked Board approval to go before the Joint Bond Review Committee to request reallocation of $5 million in Capital Improvement Bonds (CIB) from the Information Resources Center to the Health Education Complex.
The project under construction was the USC Spartanburg Health Education Complex, which was approved by the Buildings and Grounds Committee on October 2, 2003 and the full Board on October 17, 2003.
On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Loadholt moved approval of a project to authorize USC Spartanburg to request the reallocation of $5 million in Capital Improvement Bonds (CIB) from the Information Resources Center to the Health Education Complex. Mr. Bahnmuller seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
- South Campus Housing Phase III (West Quadrangle) Funding Adjustment: Prior to the construction of the South Campus Housing Phase III project, it was necessary to clear the site of all existing facilities. The University Police Department was formerly housed in a building on the site. Because funding for a new facility for the Police Department was not available, a temporary location for the department was considered. The existing facilities on the site of the former Columbia Museum of Art were surveyed and determined to be adequate in size to accommodate the Police Department and Law Enforcement and Safety. Minimum modifications and repairs had been made to facilitate the operation of both of these departments. Initially, the project was funded with Housing funds allocated to the South Campus Housing Phase III project. It was now necessary to reimburse the housing project for those expenditures; the source of funding will be Excess Debt Service Funds.
On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Loadholt moved approval of the reimbursement of $500,000 in expenditures for the relocation of the University Police Department and Law Enforcement and Safety to the Taylor House and adjoining facilities. The reimbursement will be funded with Excess Debt Service Funds. This action will, in effect, increase the project budget for the housing project and add an additional funding source. The resulting project budget will be $31,400,000 funded with $29,300,000 of Housing funds, $1,600,000 of ICPF funds and $500,000 in Excess Debt Service funds. Mr. Hubbard seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
The Committee also discussed at great length the potential renovation of a former home at 816 Henderson Street to house the Freshman Year Experience program. Although the Committee approved the project, because of its cost and the complications of being located in the Columbia Historic District, the administration had requested, with the encouragement of several members of the Committee, that this project be held in abeyance until other alternatives can be studied; therefore, no Committee report or recommendation on this project was required at this time.
The Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee met on Friday, November 14, 2003, and earlier today. The following items were approved for recommendation to the Board:
- Honorary Faculty Titles: Four requests for honorary faculty titles had been mailed with the materials for this meeting. They had received all appropriate approvals and had been presented to the Committee and to the Board in Executive Session without objection.
The following individual would be awarded the title Distinguished Professor during her final year of service. That title would change to Distinguished Professor Emerita at retirement:The following individuals would be awarded the title Distinguished Professor during their final year of service. That title would change to Distinguished Professor Emeritus effective with their retirement:
- Dr. Patricia Gilmartin
- Dr. Jeffrey Arpan
- Dr. Jerry Augustinos
The following individual would be awarded the title Distinguished Professor Emeritus effective with his retirement:
- Dr. Harold Sears
On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee, Mr. McLellan moved approval of these four honorary faculty titles. Mr. Mungo seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
- Midyear Tenure and Promotion Recommendations: Six recommendations for tenure and promotion on the Columbia campus were mailed with the materials for this meeting. They had received all appropriate approvals and had been presented to the Committee and to the Board in Executive Session without objection.
- Charles Alber would be promoted to Professor in the Department of Languages, Literatures and Cultures, College of Liberal Arts
- Rebekah Maxwell would be awarded tenure at the rank of Assistant Law Librarian in the School of Law
- Jean Cottingham would be awarded tenure at the rank of Librarian in the Division of University Libraries
- Robert Skinder would be awarded tenure at the rank of Librarian in the Division of University Libraries
- Wanda Anderson-Loftin would be promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure in the College of Nursing
- Ray Torres would be promoted to Associate Professor with Tenure in the Department of Geological Sciences, College of Science and Mathematics
On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee, Mr. McLellan moved approval of these six tenure and promotion recommendations. Mr. von Lehe seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.- Transfer of Academic Appointment with Tenure: A request to transfer the academic appointment with tenure of Dr. H. Thorne Compton had been mailed with the materials for this meeting and had received all appropriate academic and administrative approvals.
Dr. Compton's academic appointment as Associate Professor with tenure will be transferred from the Department of Theatre and Dance to the Department of English in the College of Liberal Arts effective January 1, 2004.
On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee, Mr. McLellan moved approval of this transfer of an academic appointment with tenure as presented. Mr. Adams seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
- Appointment with Tenure: The following request for an appointment with tenure had received all appropriate approvals and was presented to the Committee and to the Board in Executive Session without objection.
- Professor Burnele V. Powell will be awarded tenure at the rank of Professor in the School of Law effective with his appointment as Professor in the School of Law. He will serve as the Dean of Law School effective
January 5, 2004.
On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee, Mr. McLellan moved approval of Professor Powell's appointment with tenure in the School of Law as described in the materials distributed for this meeting. Mr. Hubbard seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
- Program Name Change for the Master of Education in Language and Literacy, College of Education: The College of Education had requested a program name change from the Master of Education in Reading to the Master of Education in Language and Literacy. This request had received all appropriate academic and administrative approvals.
On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee, Mr. McLellan moved approval of this program name change as described in the materials distributed for this meeting. Mrs. Harvey seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
- USC Columbia Faculty Manual Change: USC Columbia was requesting approval of Paragraph 5 in the section entitled "Tenure and Promotion in Cases of Reorganization Proposal" as well as an addition to the "Amendments and Transitional Provisions" section of the USC Columbia Faculty Manual as recommended by the USC Columbia Faculty Senate Advisory Committee and passed at the
September 3, 2003, General Faculty meeting. This request had received all appropriate academic and administrative approvals.
On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee, Mr. McLellan moved approval of this USC Columbia Faculty Manual change as described in the materials distributed for this meeting. Mr. Foster seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried. [Exhibit A]
- Creation of College of Arts and Sciences: Earlier today, the Committee had approved a request from Dr. Sorensen to merge the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Science and Mathematics into a College of Arts and Sciences effective July 1, 2004.
On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee, Mr. McLellan moved approval of the creation of a College of Arts and Sciences as presented. Mr. Adams seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
- Removal of Honorary Degree Candidates From the Table:
On behalf of the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee, Mr. McLellan moved to remove the names of the following honorary degree candidates from the table:
Dr. H. Willard Davis, Professor Emeritus of the Department of Chemistry at USC who had served 36 years at USC in numerous, major administrative and academic capacitiesDr. Davis will receive an honorary degree at commencement exercises this afternoon.
Marvin L. Kalb, longtime television correspondent for CBS and ABC News programs and currently Senior Fellow, the Shorenstein Center, Harvard UniversityMr. Kalb will deliver the commencement address this afternoon.
Mr. Foster seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
Before the next Committee report was delivered, Mr. Mungo asked President Sorensen
to comment on an article in The State newspaper which quoted Dean Parsons of
the College of Nursing as saying that she could double the number of Nursing
graduates for an additional $810,000 per year.
President Sorensen deferred the question to Dr. Pastides to whom the Dean of
Nursing reported and with whom she had spoken earlier today. She indicated to
Dr. Pastides that she felt "misrepresented" and quoted "out of
context" as a result of two different interviews which had been conducted;
her comments in one of the articles had been interposed into the published report;
he will discuss the matter further with Dean Parsons later in the day. Dr. Pastides
also indicated that within the new Division of Health Sciences, the critical
nursing shortage was one of the highest priorities. "We are looking at
everything we can do next year to be able to admit a larger class."
President Sorensen commented that he had engaged in extensive conversations
with Chancellor Stockwell of USC Spartanburg; Chancellor Hallman of USC Aiken;
Mr. Kester Freeman, CEO of the Palmetto Richland Health System; Mr. Frank Pinckney,
CEO of the Greenville Health System; and Dr. Ray Greenberg, President of the
Medical University of South Carolina. He assured Mr. Mungo that active discussions
were underway to enable the University to improve dramatically the quality and
quantity of graduating nurses. President Sorensen hoped that within the current
academic year the University will have a formal proposal to present to the Board
which will address this issue.
The Intercollegiate Activities Committee met on Friday, November 14,
2003. Dr. McGee was very pleased to announce that in October, Colonial
Life had signed a 12-year naming rights contract with the University to
rename the arena the "Colonial Center." Since opening in November
2002, more than 140 events had been held there; more than 600,000 people
had attended those events; and nearly $640,000 in sales tax had been generated.
Dr. McGee also discussed the upcoming football game with the University
of Florida. During halftime, a tribute to the armed services had been
planned. It proved to be an impressive event.
Dr. McGee commented that men's and women's basketball practice was underway.
While men's basketball ticket sales were slightly lower than last year,
women's basketball was "holding its own."
And, finally, Dr. McGee reported that at the midterm point of the Fall
2003 semester, the athletes= academic standing was further ahead than
one year ago.
Student-Trustee Liaison Committee:
(The Honorable James A. Shuford, III reported)
The Student-Trustee Liaison Committee hosted the annual reception for
Carolina students on Friday, November 14, 2003. As in the past, this reception
provided another opportunity for students to meet Board of Trustees members
and to share thoughts and ideas.
Mr. Shuford thanked all of the students who had driven to Columbia from
the regional campuses on Friday afternoon and particularly thanked Katie
Dreiling and other USC Columbia student government leaders who had attended
the event to exchange ideas in this informal setting.
The Executive Committee met earlier today and approved two contracts
with South Carolina Electric and Gas for electric service to the former
BellSouth building and the Colonial Center; and another contract with
Xerox Corporation.
The following items were approved for recommendation to the Board:
RESOLVED, FURTHER, that the President of the University and/or his designee(s) shall be, and hereby are, authorized (i) to file Articles of Incorporation of the Foundation; (ii) to obtain determination(s) in connection with the federal income tax status of the Foundation; and (iii) to obtain such other determinations, rulings and opinions as may be necessary and in the best interests of the University in connection with the establishment of the Foundation.
RESOLVED, FURTHER, that the President of the University shall be, and hereby is, authorized to take such steps as may be necessary and in the best interests of the University in connection with the operations of the Foundation, providing, however, the Board of Directors of the Foundation shall consist of seven members, one of whom shall be appointed by and from, and shall serve at the pleasure of the Board of Trustees of the University. The remaining six members shall be approved by the Board of Trustees of the University upon the recommendation of the President of the University from a pool of candidates submitted by the Board of Trustees of the University and the President of the University. These members shall serve staggered three year terms.
The remaining text of the resolution read as follows:
STATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
CERTIFICATE OF RESOLUTIONS OF
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINAI, Thomas L. Stepp, Secretary, University of South Carolina Board of Trustees (the "Board"), do hereby certify that, in accordance with powers vested in the Board as the governing body of the University of South Carolina (the "University"), the following resolutions have been duly adopted by the Board:
WHEREAS, the University serves the State of South Carolina and the nation as a valued contributor in the field of scientific research and technology;
WHEREAS, in keeping with its mission, the University is expanding the breadth and depth of research and development of intellectual assets, property and/or products, including patents, copyrights, processes, formulae and innovations (collectively referred to as "Intellectual Property");
WHEREAS, consistent with the aforesaid expansion and the call for major initiatives to grow a dynamic technology-intensive, knowledge-based economy, the Board supports strategic endeavors designed to enhance the University's national reputation as a respected, comprehensive research university;
WHEREAS, the Board has determined that, in order to fulfill this commitment and achieve the University's objectives, there should be established an independent, autonomous, tax-exempt public benefit corporation to operate as a supporting organization exclusively for the benefit of the University; now, therefore, it is
RESOLVED, that, by virtue of the authority vested in the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees, the Board does hereby direct the President of the University, or his designee(s), to take such steps as may be necessary to establish University of South Carolina Research Campus Foundation (the "Foundation") as an independent, autonomous, public benefit corporation under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, which corporation will operate as a supporting organization exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of, the University. Support by the Foundation will include but will not be limited to the following:(i) Supporting the leadership role of the University in advancing education and scientific research by building a strong, technology-intensive, knowledge-based economy in South Carolina and assisting in expanding the role of the University as an effective driving force in revolutionizing the economy in the State of South Carolina; and
(ii) Supporting the University research by being an integral part of larger programs of Federal, State and local government which enhance scientific research at or by the University; and, in connection therewith, maintaining a close interrelationship with and working cooperatively with Federal, State and local governmental units, in compliance with Federal, State and local law, regulations and oversight requirements.
To this end, the Foundation will further the overall educational, research and development mission of the University by undertaking and/or engaging in, inter alia, the following activities:
(1) Assisting the University in the ongoing commitment to obtain government and non-government research grants, including but not limited to grants in the fields of public health and the health sciences, engineering and information technology, liberal arts, science and math;
(2) Advancing science and scientific research which will attract new business and industry which will partner with University researchers and further encourage the development of, and retention of, technology-intensive, knowledge-based companies and consortia in South Carolina;
(3) Carrying on research and development of Intellectual Property which will profoundly affect public health and/or reshape methodologies for prevention, treatment and cure of disease;
(4) Contributing to and improving the economy of the State by carrying on research and development to the stage where the technical risk is reduced and the technology is acceptable by, and can be transferred to, the private sector for commercialization;
(5) Entering into arm's length, fair value agreements with the University and/or other parties, in accordance with which agreements the Foundation may sell, assign, license, sublicense or otherwise transfer such Intellectual Property or rights thereto as may be authorized and legally permissible;
(6) Serving as an effective education, research and technology deployment link between the University and Federal, State and local government, other universities and colleges, other nonprofit organizations, and business and industry throughout the State;
(7) Generally advancing education, scientific research and economic development in South Carolina by encouraging development and implementation of a comprehensive approach to interrelated issues and opportunities in the technology-intensive economy shared by government, higher education, business and industry; and
(8) Assisting in the above described purposes, support and activities by establishing a research campus to foster basic and applied research and advanced public/private collaboration
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, this Certificate of Resolutions has been executed this
day of December, 2003.Witnesses: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
BOARD OF TRUSTEESBy:
Thomas L. Stepp, SecretarySTATE OF SOUTH CAROLINA )
) PROBATE
COUNTY OF RICHLAND )PERSONALLY APPEARED before me the undersigned witness, who, being first duly sworn, states that (s)he saw the within named University of South Carolina Board of Trustees, by Thomas L. Stepp, its Secretary, sign, seal and as its act and deed deliver the within Certificate of Resolutions, and that (s)he, with the other witness whose name is subscribed above, witnessed the execution thereof.
Witness
SWORN TO before me on this
Day of December,2003.(L.S.)
Notary Public for South Carolina
My Commission Expires:Mr. Hubbard moved approval of the resolution to create a Research Campus Foundation as amended. Mr. Bradley seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
WHEREAS, Dr. Shinil Yoon, President of Kangnam University of South Korea, is a distinguished leader in the field of education;
WHEREAS, he has advanced the reputation and standing of Kangnam University in his own nation and throughout the world;
WHEREAS, Dr. Yoon has been recognized and honored for his educational leadership in the Yunhap and the Dong-a yearbooks of 2003, which constitute special recognition of the esteem in which he is held in the South Korean education establishment;
WHEREAS, before becoming president of Kangnam University, Dr. Yoon served as a distinguished professor and researcher at Kangnam University as well as at two universities in the United States, including study at and graduation from the University of South Carolina Master of Business Administration program; and,
WHEREAS, Dr. Yoon's distinguished accomplishments including organizing and sustaining the University of South Carolina College of Social Work Master of Social Work degree program in South Korea, which graduates its fourth class at the 2003 commencement exercises, have brought honor to the University of South Carolina;
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of the University of South Carolina honors Dr. Shinil Yoon for his distinguished career as an educator and for his loyalty and dedication to this University, and its faculty and students; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be presented to Dr. Shinil Yoon as a token of the high esteem in which he is held.
PRESENTED THIS 15TH DAY OF DECEMBER 2003
AT COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINABoard Chairman, Mack I. Whittle, Jr.
University President, Andrew A. Sorensen
Secretary, Thomas L. SteppMr. Bradley moved approval of the resolution as presented. Mr. Hubbard seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.
Mr. Buyck asked to discuss two brief matters. He inquired about the status
of a University medallion which Board members had discussed some time ago. Secretary
Stepp commented that extensive research had been conducted regarding this matter;
expenditure of the money was the major reason the project had not continued.
He suggested that perhaps it was time to revisit this topic. In response, Chairman
Whittle appointed an ad hoc committee to explore that possibility; he asked
Mr. Buyck, Mr. Stepp, and Mr. Hubbard to be on the committee and to present
a report at the February Board meeting.
Secondly, Mr. Buyck had noticed during the unveiling ceremony of President Palms's
portrait the previous afternoon in McKissick Museum that several of the 15 presidential
portraits needed extensive restoration. Chairman Whittle remarked that he and
Mr. Buyck had engaged in a conversation about this matter during the previous
evening. It was suggested that a subcommittee of this Board should be formed
to monitor the preservation of the historical artwork and other matters of historical
significance at the University. Chairman Whittle asked that this committee receive
regular reports about the status of these items as well as their location. "I
think we will add to the agenda of things to do to look at the organization
of an ad hoc committee from this Board that would maintain the integrity of
these things that really preserve the history and the heritage of, not only
this Board, but the University as a whole."
As a corollary, Mr. Hubbard noted the he had been concerned about Rutledge Chapel
which, he believed, was an integral part of the heart and soul of this institution
as well as a very public part of the University; it had not received any maintenance
or upfitting in a long time. He hoped that consideration would be given to its
enhancement and refurbishment. Secretary Stepp explained that weddings were
often held there during the weekends; a rental fee was charged which, in turn,
was to be used for its maintenance. Again, Chairman Whittle reiterated his proposal
to form an ad hoc committee to monitor the preservation of the University's
historical artifacts.
Mr. Mungo commented that bond counsel had indicated to him that in the future
the wording of bond resolutions would be simplified and would include a graph
of their historical content rather than a lengthy written outline.
Since there were no other matters to come before the Board of Trustees, Chairman
Whittle declared the meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Thomas L. Stepp
Secretary