Tod Administration Building
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Pursuant to notice duly given, a regular meeting(the two hundred seventy-fourth) of the Board of Trustees ofYoungstown State University convened at 3:00 p.m., on Wednesday,December 12, 2007, in the Board Room in Tod Hall.
Ten trustees were present at the meeting, to-wit:Mr. John L. Pogue, chairperson of the board, who presided, Mr.Donald Cagigas, Dr. H. S. Wang, Mr. Larry D. DeJane, Mr. Scott R. Schulick, Dr. Dianne Bitonte Miladore, Dr. Sudershan K. Garg,Mr. Harry Meshel, Ms. Erianne R. Raib and Mr. Stephen W. T.Foley. Ms. Millicent S. Counts was absent.
Also present were: Dr. David C. Sweet, President;Mr. Eugene P. Grilli, Vice President for Finance and Administration; Dr. Cynthia E. Anderson, Vice President for Student Affairs; Dr. George McCloud, Special Assistant to the Presidentfor University Advancement; Dr. Thomas Maraffa, Special Assistant to the President; Ms. Donna Esterly, Chief Technology Officer; Ms. Holly A. Jacobs, University General Counsel and Franklin S. Bennett, Jr., Secretary to the Board of Trustees. Also present were approximately 40 persons, including deans, membersof the faculty, students, administrators, and members of thenews media.
The chairperson called the meeting to order.
Evidence was available to establish that pursuantto Article II, Section 1, of the board’s Bylaws; written noticeof today’s regular meeting was timely provided to each of thetrustees, the student trustees, and to the president.
ITEM II – DISPOSITION OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING HELD SEPTEMBER 28, 2007 AND SPECIAL MEETING HELD NOVEMBER 27, 2008.Prior to the meeting, the secretary had provideddraft copies of the minutes of the board’s regular meeting held on September 28, 2007 (#272) and special meeting held on November 27, 2007 (#273) to each trustee, the student trustees, andthe president. There being no additions, corrections, or revisions thereto, the minutes of the June 29, 2007 and November 28,2007 meetings were approved as provided.
ITEM III – OATH OF OFFICE OF NEW STUDENT TRUSTEE STEPHEN W. T. FOLEY.
The chairperson reported that Governor Stricklandhad appointed Mr. Stephen W. T. Foley as student trustee for theterm concluding May 2009. At the request of the chairperson, the secretary administered the oath of office to Mr. Foley, and he wasinvited to take his seat with the board of trustees.
ITEM IV – REPORT OF THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY.
Dr. Sweet provided a report that addressed the Institutional Annual Plan, the modified FY 2008 budget, regionaland state matters, the provost search, and Centennial CapitalCampaign. Dr. Sweet distributed a document entitled “Institutional Annual Plan – FY 08,” a copy of which is attached tothese minutes, identifying priorities and goals for the comingyear. A copy of the PowerPoint presentation used by Dr. Sweetduring his report is attached to these minutes. Dr. Sweet reported that the board would be asked today to adopt a modifiedbudget reflecting additional revenues brought by increased enrollment. Dr. Sweet stated that the board would be acting on aresolution that would again freeze tuition for Academic Year2009. Dr. Sweet reported that the Northeast Ohio Study Commission would be meeting for the last time tomorrow, and has issuedits draft report. Dr. Sweet stated that the Chancellor continuesdevelopment of a Master Plan for the University System of Ohio.Dr. Sweet reported that the first meeting of full committee ofthe provost search committee took place yesterday. The committee will utilize a consultant in the search process. It is hoped that a new provost will be on board by July 1, 2008. Dr. Sweet stated that $35.4 million has been raised toward the Centennial Capital Campaign goal of $43 million.
Pursuant to notice duly given, a special meeting(the two hundred seventy-sixth) of the Board of Trustees ofYoungstown State University convened at 9:00 a.m., on Wednesday,April 9, 2008, in the Board Room in Tod Hall.
Eight trustees were present at the meeting, to-wit: Mr. John L. Pogue, chairperson of the board, who presided,Mr. Donald Cagigas, Mr. Larry D. DeJane, Ms. Millicent S.Counts, Mr. Scott R. Schulick, Dr. Dianne Bitonte Miladore, Mr.Harry Meshel, and Mr. Stephen W. T. Foley. Dr. H. S. Wang, Dr.Sudershan K. Garg and Ms. Erianne R. Raib were absent.
Also present were: Dr. David C. Sweet, President;Dr. Ikram Khawaja, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Mr. Eugene P. Grilli, Vice President for Financeand Administration and Dr. Cynthia E. Anderson, Vice Presidentfor Student Affairs. In the absence of the secretary to theboard, Mr. Schulick acted as secretary of the meeting. Also present were approximately 15 persons, including deans, members ofthe faculty, students, administrators, and members of the newsmedia.
The chairperson called the meeting to order.
ITEM I – PROOF OF NOTICE OF MEETING.
Evidence was available to establish that pursuantto Article II, Section 2, of the board’s Bylaws; written noticeof the call for today’s special meeting was timely provided toeach of the trustees, the student trustees, and to the president.
ITEM II – DISPOSITION OF MINUTES FOR REGULAR MEETING HELD MARCH 14, 2008.
The chairperson stated the disposition of theminutes of the board’s regular meeting held March 14, 2008 wouldbe deferred to a future meeting.
ITEM III – REPORT OF THE COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD.
1. Finance and Facilities/Internal Affairs Committees
Dr. Khawaja introduced members of the administration and faculty teams that had successfully negotiated a tentative collective bargaining agreement. Dr. Stan Guzell, chair ofthe faculty negotiating team, Dr. Cynthia Anderson, chair of theadministration bargaining team and Dr. Nancy White, president ofthe YSU-OEA spoke about the negotiating process. Dr. Sweet expressed his appreciation to the members of both bargaining teamsfor their efforts in negotiating the proposed agreement. Following the discussion, the chairperson recognized Mr. Schulickwho stated that the Finance and Facilities and Internal Affairs Committees recommended the adoption of the following resolution:
Resolution to Ratify
YSU-OEA Labor Agreement
YR 2008-41
WHEREAS, an Agreement for August 22, 2008, through August 21, 2011, between Youngstown State University andthe Youngstown State University Chapter of the Ohio Education Association, an affiliate of the NationalEducation Association and the Ohio Education Association, has been negotiated; and
WHEREAS, the membership of the Youngstown State University Chapter of the Ohio Education Association hasratified the proposed Agreement;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the Board of Trustees of Youngstown State University that the Agreementbetween Youngstown State University and the YoungstownState University Chapter of the Ohio Education Association for the period August 22, 2008, through August21, 2011, is hereby ratified.
The trustees voted with one dissent in favor of the resolution and the chairperson declared the resolution carried.
ITEM IV – COMMUNICATIONS AND MEMORIALS
The board considered no communications or memorials.
ITEM V – UNFINISHED BUSINESS
The board considered no unfinished business.
ITEM VI – NEW BUSINESS
The chairperson recognized Mr. Meshel who movedthat the secretary to the board be requested to prepare a Resolution of Appreciation commending Kelly Pavlik for wearing theYSU logo on his boxing trunks during the February bout in whichhe again defeated Jermain Taylor. Dr. Bitonte Miladore secondedthe motion which received the affirmative vote of all the trustees present.
[Secretary’s note: Pursuant to the board’s action, the followingresolution was prepared and presented to Kelly Pavlik by Mr.Meshel on behalf of the board.]
Resolution of Appreciation – Kelly Pavlik
YR 2008-42
WHEREAS, Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik, The WBC-WBO and TheRing Middleweight World Boxing Champion, has represented the Youngstown community with class and dignitywhile rising to the top of the Boxing profession; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Pavlik claimed his Championship beltson September 29, 2007, at Boardwalk Hall in AtlanticCity, New Jersey, with a sensational seventh-roundknockout victory against previously undefeated champion Jermain Taylor; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Pavlik won a stirring rematch by a decision with Taylor at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas thispast February to remain undefeated; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Pavlik honored Youngstown State University by displaying the University’s “Y” logo, as wellas, an insignia of Pete the Penguin on his boxingtrunks during the title rematch fight with Taylor; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Pavlik was named the 2007 Boxer of theYear by SI.com; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Pavlik is undefeated in 33 career fights as a professional, having 29 opponents by KnockOut; and
WHEREAS, Jack Loew, Kelly Pavlik’s Trainer was the recipient of the Futch-Condon Award, honoring the BoxingWriters Association Trainer of the Year; and
WHEREAS, Kelly Pavlik defends his titles for the firsttime against the No. 1 Contender, Gary “The Rocket”Lockett, on June 7, 2008, in Atlantic City; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board ofTrustees of Youngstown State University congratulatesKelly Pavlik and the entire Team Pavlik on their success and wishes them continued success; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this Resolutionbe presented to Kelly “The Ghost” Pavlik.
ITEM VII – TIME AND PLACE OF UPCOMING REGULAR MEETINGS
Upon motion duly made and seconded, which received the affirmative vote of all trustees present, the trustees resolved to set the following dates and times for the nextregular meetings of the board to be held in the Board Room inTod Hall:
3:00 p.m., Friday, June 20, 2008
3:00 p.m., Friday, September 19, 2008
3:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2008
ITEM VIII – ADJOURNMENT
Upon motion duly made and seconded, the meetingwas duly adjourned by unanimous vote of the trustees at 10:21 a.m.
Chairperson
ATTEST:
Secretary to the Board of Trustees