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University of South Carolina

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Executive Committee

May 25, 2000

The Executive Committee of the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees held a called meeting on Thursday, May 25, 2000, at 12:45 p.m. in Room 107-C of the Osborne Administration Building.

Members present were: Mr. William C. Hubbard, Chairman; Mr. James Bradley, via telephone; Mr. Samuel R. Foster, II, via telephone; Mr. Michael J. Mungo; and Mr. Mack I. Whittle, Jr. Dr. C. Edward Floyd was absent. Other Board members present were: Mr. Arthur S. Bahnmuller; Mr. Alexander English; Mr. Toney J. Lister; Mr. Miles Loadholt; Mr. Robert N. McLellan; and Mr. J. DuPre Miller.

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 Student and Alumni Services Dennis A. Pruitt; Vice President for Development Charles D. Phlegar; Vice Provost and Executive Dean for Regional Campuses and Continuing Education Chris P. Plyler; General Counsel Walter H. (Terry) Parham; and Director of Public Affairs Russell McKinney.

Chairman Hubbard called the meeting to order and noted that no members of the media were present. Chairman Hubbard stated that notice of the meeting had been posted and the press notified as required by the Freedom of Information Act; the agenda had been circulated to the Committee; and a quorum was present to conduct business.

Chairman Hubbard said that there were personnel matters appropriate for discussion in Executive Session with respect to specific administrative appointments. Mr. Mungo moved that the Committee enter Executive Session, and Mr. Bradley seconded. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.

The following were invited to remain: Dr. Palms, Mr. Stepp, Dr. Odom, Mr. Glenn, Mr. Finan, Ms. Jameson, Dr. Pruitt, Mr. Phlegar, Dr. Plyler, Mr. Parham, Mr. McKinney, Mrs. Mayfield, and Mrs. Hyatt.

Executive Session

Personnel Matters:

Return to Open Session

Mr. Mungo questioned the capacity in which the Executive Committee would be asked to act. Secretary Stepp read paragraph 13, Article III, Duties of the Board, from the Bylaws:

13. Approve or authorize the Executive Committee to approve appointments and salaries of principal officials which shall be defined as those persons elected by the Board as provided in Paragraphs 1, 2, and 3 above, as well as University officers having the rank of Vice President or Chancellor or equivalent rank.

The proposed actions would be on behalf of the full Board. I. Administrative Appointment of Vice President for Research: Dr. Odom requested the appointment of Dr. William Harris as Vice President for Research, effective August 16, 2000. Dr. Harris would be a superb asset because of his ability to coordinate state and federal agencies, foundations, and the private sector to garner increased research support for the University of South Carolina.

Mr. Mungo moved approval of the appointment of Dr. William Harris as Vice President for Research as presented with proper notification to the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee. Mr. Bradley seconded. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.

II. Administrative Appointment of Chief Information Officer: Dr. Odom presented the administration's proposal to appoint Dr. William F. Hogue as Chief Information Officer. Dr. Hogue would report to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost. Dr. Hogue would be an excellent leader in the strategic development and guidance of the University of South Carolina's information technology efforts.

Mr. Mungo moved approval of the appointment of Dr. William F. Hogue as Chief Information Officer as presented with proper notification to the Academic Affairs and Faculty Liaison Committee. Mr. Bradley seconded. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.

There was no other business to be brought before the Executive Committee, and Chairman Hubbard declared the meeting adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Thomas L. Stepp,

Secretary