LINCOLN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES. April 21, 2012

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1 LINCOLN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MINUTES April 21, 2012 The Lincoln University Board of Trustees met on Saturday, April 21, 2012, in the International Cultural Center Board Room. Chairman David Evans called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. Eastern. Bishop Evans gave the opening prayer. Secretary Shillingford called roll. Trustees present: Robert L. Archie, Esq., Howard Brown, Esq., Mr. Warren R. Colbert, Rev. Charles A. Coverdale, Mr. Vernon Davis, Ms. Terri Dean, Bishop David G. Evans, Hon. Levan Gordon, Ms. Kathleen J. Butler Hayes, Mr. John Johnston, Mr. Charles Keates, Ms. Sharman F. Lawrence-Wilson, Donna M. Laws, Mr. Gregory P. Montanaro, Mr. Donald C. Notice, Hon. Spencer B. Seaton, Hon. Ruth E. Shillingford, Dr. Guy A. Sims, Mr. Dwight S. Taylor, Mr. Kevin E. Vaughan and Mr. Richard A. White; Ex-officio Trustee Dr. Robert R. Jennings. Quorum of 12 satisfied. Faculty Representative Dr. Daryl Poe; Emeritus Trustees Dr. Walter D. Chambers and Mr. William A. Robinson. Trustees excused: Mr. Doyle Beneby, Mr. Dennis E. Cook, Hon. Terence Farrell, Ms. Kimberly A. Lloyd, Dr. Dr. Peter Odili, Ajay Raju, Esq., and Hon. Ronald J. Tomalis; Emeritus Trustees Dr. William E. Bennett, Dr. Theodore R. Robb and Dr. Kenneth M. Sadler. Trustees absent: Student Trustee Ms. Tokunbo Ashorobi, Mr. Carl E. Dickerson, Ms. Tammy Evans- Colquitt, Leonard Hill, Esq., Reverend Dr. Kevin R. Johnson, Mr. Gary A. Michelson, Hon. Cherelle L. Parker, Mr. Robert F. Powelson, Hon. W. Curtis Thomas, and Mr. Sherman F. Wooden. MINUTES Secretary Shillingford offered the February 11, 2012, Board of Trustees meeting minutes for Board approval. CHAIRMAN S REPORT The Chairman s Report was accepted as information. PRESIDENT S REPORT

2 The Board accepted the President's vision and plans entitled "Charting the Course Ahead" and have given him permission to move forward. Ms. Diane M. Brown, Executive Assistant to the President and Manager, Office of the Board of Trustees, outlined tentative inaugural activities for President Jennings. It was discussed and agreed that inaugural activities would take place in September TREASURER S REPORT Mr. James T. Lewis, Interim Vice President for Fiscal Affairs and Treasurer, presented the March 31, 2012 Treasurer s Report. A motion to receive the Treasurer s report was properly moved and seconded. STANDING COMMITTEE ACTION TRUSTEES, DEGREES AND NOMINATIONS COMMITTEE Ms. Sharman F. Lawrence-Wilson, Vice Chair of the TDN Committee, offered the following resolutions for Board approval: RENOMINATION OF UNIVERSITY TRUSTEE RES410_ MR. AJAY RAJU WHEREAS, In September 2008, Mr. Ajay Raju was appointed to a four-year term as a University Trustee on the Lincoln University Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS, The term of service expires September 2012; and WHEREAS, Mr. Raju is eligible to serve a second term as University Trustee on the Lincoln University Board of Trustees; and WHEREAS, The Lincoln University Board of Trustees Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations has nominated Mr. Raju to serve a second term as University Trustee; now, therefore be it

3 RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees approves the nomination of Mr. Ajay Raju to serve a second four-year term as a University Trustee, effective September 2012 and expiring September 2016.

4 NOMINEE TO THE BOARD OF RES411_ THE BARNES FOUNDATION -- DR. IVORY V. NELSON WHEREAS, The Lincoln University Board of Trustees has the responsibility for nominating candidates to five of the fifteen Trustee positions on the Board of the Barnes Foundation; and WHEREAS, The Lincoln University Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations has put forth the name of Dr. Ivory V. Nelson to fill a vacancy; and WHEREAS, as stipulated in Article II, Section 2(H) of the Lincoln University By-Laws, said nominees are not currently voting members of any Board of Trustees or Directors for which the Lincoln University Board of Trustees has nominating and/or appointment authority; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees approves the nomination of Dr. Ivory V. Nelson to the Board of the Barnes Foundation. NOMINEE TO THE BOARD OF RES412_ THE BARNES FOUNDATION -- DR. ERNEST C. LEVISTER WHEREAS, The Lincoln University Board of Trustees has the responsibility for nominating candidates to five of the fifteen Trustee positions on the Board of the Barnes Foundation; and WHEREAS, The Lincoln University Committee on Trustees, Degrees and Nominations has put forth the name of Dr. Ernest C. Levister to fill a vacancy; and WHEREAS, as stipulated in Article II, Section 2(H) of the Lincoln University By-Laws, said nominees are not currently voting members of any Board of Trustees or Directors for which the Lincoln University Board of Trustees has nominating and/or appointment authority; now, therefore be it RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University Board of Trustees approves the nomination of Dr. Ernest C. Levister to the Board of the Barnes Foundation.

5 BUSINESS AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Ms. Terri Dean, Vice Chair of the Business Affairs Committee, offered the following resolutions for Board approval: OPERATING BUDGET RES413_ WHEREAS, The University Administration has submitted an Operating Budget of $64,613,000 for the Fiscal Year 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. RESOLVED, That the Operating Budget presented by the administration showing total expenses before depreciation of $64,613,000 is approved. FAVOR: 21 OPPOSE: 0 ABSTAIN: 1 Motion carried TUITION and FEES INCREASE RES414_ WHEREAS, The Lincoln University administration has adequately substantiated the necessity for a $ tuition and related fees increase for in-state undergraduate students; a $ tuition and fees increase for out-of-state undergraduate students; and a 3% tuition and fees increase for all graduate students and programs; therefore, be it

6 RESOLVED, That the Lincoln University tuition and fees increases described above are hereby approved. FAVOR: 21 OPPOSE: 0 ABSTAIN: 1 Motion carried.

7 CAPITAL BUDGET RES415_ RESOLVED, That capital expenditures of $2,275,000 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 but not 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 expenditures be made to improve the living and learning environment of the students of Lincoln University. FAVOR: 21 OPPOSE: 0 ABSTAIN: 1 Motion carried. EDUCATIONAL POLICY & ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Secretary Shillingford, Chair of the EPAAC, offered the following resolution for Board approval: 2012 GRADUATES RES416_ WHEREAS, the Registrar will certify candidates for the B.A., B.S., M.H.S., M.S.R., M.Ed. and M.S.A. degrees at the end of April 2012; and WHEREAS, The Faculty will approve these candidates at the end of April 2012; therefore, be it

8 RESOLVED, That President Robert R. Jennings shall be authorized to award degrees to students whose names appear on the list certified by the Registrar and approved by the Faculty. CONSENT AGENDA -- INFORMATION The Audit, Buildings & Property, Executive, Investment, IT and the Library, Planning & Development, and Student Affairs Committee reports were accepted as information. ADJOURNMENT There being no further business, Chairman Evans adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m. Eastern.