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The Buildings and Grounds Committee of the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees met on Friday, October 4, 2002, at 1:45 p.m. in the Board Room of the Carolina Plaza.

Members present were: Mr. Miles Loadholt, Chairman; Mr. James Bradley; Mr. Alexander English; Mrs. Helen C. Harvey; Mr. Toney J. Lister; and Mr. Mack I. Whittle, Jr., Board Chairman. Members absent were: Dr. C. Edward Floyd; Mr. William C. Hubbard; and Mr. Herbert C. Adams, Board Vice Chairman; Other Trustees present were: Mr. Samuel R. Foster, II; Mr. John S. Long; and Mr. Robert N. McLellan.

Others present were: President Andrew A. Sorensen; Secretary Thomas L. Stepp; Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost Jerome D. Odom; Vice President for Human Resources Jane M. Jameson; Vice President for Business and Finance Richard W. Kelly; Vice Provost and Executive Dean for Regional Campuses and Continuing Education Chris P. Plyler; Vice President for Student and Alumni Services and Interim Vice President for Development Dennis A. Pruitt; Executive Director of the Office of Foundations Susie H. VanHuss; General Counsel Walter (Terry) H. Parham; Chancellor of USC Aiken Thomas L. Hallman; Director of Athletics Michael B. McGee; University Legislative Liaison John D. Gregory; Director of the Office of Public Affairs Russell McKinney.

Chairman Loadholt welcomed everyone and invited Board members to introduce themselves. Mr. McKinney introduced a member of the media who was in attendance.

Chairman Loadholt stated that the agenda had been posted and the press had been notified as required by the Freedom of Information Act; the agenda and supporting materials had been circulated to Committee members; and a quorum was present to conduct business.

Chairman Loadholt stated there were contractual matters with respect to Gift Naming Opportunities which were appropriate for discussion in Executive Session. Chairman Loadholt called for a motion to enter Executive Session. Mr. Bradley so moved and Mr. Lister 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. Gregory, Dr. Hallman, Ms. Jameson, Dr. Pruitt, Dr. Plyler; Mr. Parham, Mr. McKinney, Ms. Tweedy, and Ms. Warren.

Return to Open Session

Gift Naming Opportunities: Secretary Stepp reported from the Executive Session that the Gift Naming Opportunities Committee had held two consecutive meetings and submitted Gift Naming Opportunities as a result of those two meetings.The following names were approved by the Gift Naming Opportunities Committee:

• "Roberto Hernandez Stadium" (USC Aiken)
• "Wachovia Bank Special Collections Room" - Anderson Library (USC Sumter)
• "BB@T Classroom" (USC Sumter)
• "Linda Lawrence Memorial Peace Garden" (USC Sumter)
• "Schuyler and Yvonne Moore Floor" (Child Development Center)
• Plaque - "Sponsored By the Foundation for Geriatric Education - NHC Healthcare" (College of Nursing Client Simulated Laboratory)
• "Cuba E. and John R. Etheridge, Sr. Classroom" (School of Law)
• "Dr. Charles S. Bryan History of Medicine Room" (School of Medicine)

All of these matters met the appropriate pre-determined gift naming requirements.

There were no objections; therefore, Chairman Loadholt called for a motion to approve the Gift Naming Opportunities as presented by Mr. Stepp. Mr. Bradley so moved and Mrs. Harvey seconded the motion. The vote was taken and the motion carried.

Since there were no other matters to come before the Committee, Chairman Loadholt declared the meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Thomas L. Stepp
Secretary