Lincoln University BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING. Saturday, September 19, 2015 MINUTES

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1 Lincoln University BOARD OF TRUSTEES REGULAR MEETING Saturday, MINUTES The Lincoln University Board of Trustees met on at Lincoln University s International Cultural Center Board Room. Chair Kimberly Lloyd called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. Trustee Robert Archie provided a prayer to begin the meeting. Trustee Kevin E. Vaughan called roll. Trustees present: Mr. Robert Allen, Mr. Robert L. Archie, Ms. Theresa Braswell, Mr. Maceo Davis, Hon. Andrew Dinniman, Mr. Matthew Dupee, Dr. Richard Green, Reverend Dr. Kevin R. Johnson (via teleconference), Ms. Sharman Lawrence-Wilson, Dr. Donna M. Laws, Ms. Kimberly A. Lloyd, Hon. Nathaniel Nichols, Mr. Donald C. Notice, Hon. Cherelle Parker (via teleconference), Reverend Dr. Frances Paul, Ms. Sheila L. Sawyer, Dr. Guy Sims, Mr. Terrell Smith, Mr. Kevin E. Vaughan; Emeritus Trustees: Dr. Walter D. Chambers, Dr. Theodore Robb; Faculty Representative: Mr. Charles Pettaway, Jr. A quorum was satisfied. Trustees excused: Ms. Terri Dean, Dr. Tammy Evans-Colquitt, Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Dr. Kenneth Sadler Trustees absent: Hon. Harry Lewis, Hon. Pedro Rivera, Hon. Curtis Thomas, Mr. Richard White, Dr. William E. Bennett, Mr. William W. Robinson MINUTES Chair Lloyd offered the Saturday, April 18, 2015 meeting minutes for Board approval. CHAIR S REPORT Chair Kimberly Lloyd s report was accepted as information. Ms. Lloyd introduced Dr. Richard Green, Interim President to the Trustees and outlined the responsibilities of the President and the Board. Two students, Tiana Robb Page 1

2 (nursing major) and Aaron Bennett (business major) presented individual learning experiences to the group. INTERIM PRESIDENT S REPORT The Interim President s report was accepted as information. TREASURER S REPORT Mr. Charles Gradowski, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Treasurer, presented the July 31, 2015 Treasurer s Report. A motion to receive the Treasurer s Report was properly moved and seconded. STANDING COMMITTEE-ACTION BUSINESS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE OPERATING BUDGET RES512_ WHEREAS, The University administration has submitted an Operating Budget of $56,874,000 for the Fiscal Year ; and WHEREAS, The administration will reduce the submitted budget appropriately if the University does not receive the anticipated revenues from the State or the projected enrollment numbers. If a reduction is necessary, the administration will submit to the Business Affairs Committee a revised budget for informational purposes; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Operating Budget presented by the administration showing total expenses of $56,874,000 is approved. A motion to approve OPERATING BUDGET resolution, as amended, was properly moved and seconded CAPITAL BUDGET RES513_ RESOLVED, That the capital expenditures of $4,600,000 are approved for fiscal year ; and further RESOLVED, That the administration is authorized to make capital expenditures in fiscal year that in its judgment are consistent with Page 1

3 but no identical to the individual projects included on the schedule presented; and further RESOLVED, That in authorizing these capital expenditures and providing some discretion to the administration, it is the intent of the Board of Trustees that the expenditure be made to improve the living and learning environment of the students of Lincoln University. A motion to approve CAPITAL BUDGET resolution, as amended, was properly moved and seconded TUITION AND FEES INCREASE RES514_ WHEREAS, The Lincoln University administration has adequately substantiated the necessity for a 2.0% tuition and related fees increase for undergraduate students; and a 0.0% tuition and fees increase for all graduate students and programs; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University tuition and fees increase described above are hereby approved BOARD INCREASE RES515_ WHEREAS, The Lincoln University administration has adequately substantiated the necessity for a 2.5% increase for Board; therefore, be it RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board increase described above is hereby approved. TRUSTEES, DEGREES AND NOMINATIONS The Honorable Cherelle Parker offered the following resolutions for Board approval. Lincoln University Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 3

4 APPOINTMENT OF ALUMNI TRUSTEE RES516_ WHEREAS, Article II, Section 2, of the Lincoln University By-Laws (Revised November 20, 1999) stipulates that upon the expiration of the term of any Alumni Trustees, the Board shall elect an Alumni Trustee for a term of four years from nominations submitted by the Alumni Association; and WHEREAS, The Alumni Association has nominated Reverend Dr. Frances Paul, 79 to serve as an Alumni Trustee for a four-year term to expire June 30, 2019, and WHEREAS, The Alumni Association has duly notified the Board of Trustees of said nomination; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees hereby approves the nomination of the Alumni Association for the appointment of Reverend Dr. Frances Paul, 79 as Alumni Trustee to serve in accordance with Article II, Section 2 (C) of the University By-Laws. APPOINTMENT OF ALUMNI TRUSTEE RES517_ WHEREAS, Article II, Section 2, of the Lincoln University By-Laws (Revised November 20, 1999) stipulates that upon the expiration of the term of any Alumni Trustees, the Board shall elect an Alumni Trustee for a term of four years from nominations submitted by the Alumni Association; and WHEREAS, The Alumni Association has nominated Mr. Robert Allen, 80 to serve as an Alumni Trustee for a four-year term to expire June 30, 2019, and WHEREAS, The Alumni Association has duly notified the Board of Trustees of said nomination; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Board of Trustees hereby approves the nomination of the Alumni Association for the appointment of Mr. Robert Allen, 80 as Alumni Trustee to serve in accordance with Article II, Section 2 (C) of the University By- Laws. Lincoln University Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 4

5 APPOINTMENT OF STUDENT TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RES518_ WHEREAS, Article I, Section 2D of the Lincoln University By-Laws (Revised November 20, 1999) provides that one of the eighteen University Trustees shall be a student representative who shall serve for a term of one year; and WHEREAS, By Resolution dated February 19, 2000, the Board of Trustees approved the Student Government Association (SGA) process of determining the student representative to the Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS, The process approved provides, pursuant to the Constitution of the SGA, that the SGA President will be the student representative to the Board of Trustees; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That, Mr. Terrell Smith is hereby appointed Student Representative to the Board of Trustees in his capacity as President of the SGA, for a term expiring on June 30, APPOINTMENT OF FACULTY REPRESENTATIVE TO THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES RES519_ WHEREAS, By resolution dated November 20, 1999 (RES041_112099), the Lincoln University Board of Trustees established that subject to the provisions of the Resolution, a member of the faculty, to be selected by the faculty and subject to Board approval, may participate as faculty representative in meetings of the Board of Trustees and Committees of the Board in a non-voting capacity. The faculty representative may not participate in executive sessions of the Board of Trustees or of its committees; and WHEREAS, By resolution dated November 17, 2001 (RES098_111701) the Lincoln University Board of Trustees established a two-year term for the faculty representative to the Board of Trustees, with all other provisos of RES041_ remaining intact and in effect; and WHEREAS, The faculty has selected Professor Charles H. Pettaway, Jr. to serve as faculty representative to the Board of Trustees; now, therefore be it Lincoln University Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 5

6 RESOLVED, That, the Board of Trustees hereby approves the faculty selection of Professor Charles H. Pettaway, Jr. to serve as Faculty Representative to the Board of Trustees for the and academic years. APPOINTMENT OF UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE RES520_ WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 11, of the Lincoln University By-Laws sets forth the functions of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations; and WHEREAS, The Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations has made its recommendation for the appointment of one (1) University Trustee to serve in accordance with Article II, Section 2(D) of the University By-Laws, for a fouryear term to expire June 30, 2019; now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations for the appointment of Dr. Deborah C. Thomas, 76 as University Trustee to serve in accordance with Article II, Section 2(D) of the University By-Laws. APPOINTMENT OF UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE RES521_ WHEREAS, Article VI, Section 11, of the Lincoln University By-Laws sets forth the functions of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations; and WHEREAS, The Committee on Trustees, Degrees, and Nominations has made its recommendation for the appointment of one (1) University Trustee to serve in accordance with Article II, Section 2(D) of the University By-Laws, for a fouryear term to expire June 30, 2019; now therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees hereby approves the recommendation of the Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations for the appointment of Mr. Dimitrius M. Hutcherson as University Trustee to serve in accordance with Article II, Section 2(D) of the University By-Laws. Lincoln University Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 6

7 CONSENT AGENDA COMMITTEE REPORTS PROGRAM PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE A brief synopsis of the Planning and Development Committee was provided by Trustee Matthew Dupee. Mr. Peter Caputo provided information on fundraising activities and strategies. Senator Dinniman emphasized outreach to the local community in Chester County for fundraising opportunities. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Minutes of the Executive Committee were presented in the board materials. ANNOUNCEMENTS As part of the Good Readers equal Good Leaders initiative, Senator Dinniman presented a bookmark to the University based on Dean Gooch s book, On Africa s Lands: The Forgotten Stories of Two Lincoln Educated Missionaries in Liberia, featuring James Ralston Amos. NEW BUSINESS FACULTY SENATE Trustee Sawyer requested the status of the Faculty Senate resolution that was passed in October 2014 from Dr. Wilbur. Dr. Wilbur provided that the Faculty Senate would be in place by January Chair Lloyd requested that Dr. Wilbur provide timelines for implementation of the Faculty Senate at the November 2015 board meeting. SCIENTIFIC AND SOCIAL RESARCH Scientific and Social Research will be placed on the Educational Policy agenda and forwarded to the University liaison. Dr. Wilbur will bring the agenda item to the committee and then the new business will be brought before the board. Lincoln University Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 7

8 EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board moved into Executive Session following which the Public Session was reconvened. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, the Chair adjourned the meeting at 11:52 am. Lincoln University Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Page 8