May 2003 Southern University Board Minutes

Southern University Board of Supervisors

Friday, May 16, 2003

Board of Supervisors= Meeting Room

Southern University - Baton Rouge Campus

MINUTES

The meeting of the Southern University Board of Supervisors was convened by the Chairman, Mr. S. Albert Gilliam.

PRESENT

Mr. S. Albert Gilliam, Chairman

Atty. Tony M. Clayton, Vice Chairman

Ms. Angela J. Alexander

Mr. Johnny Anderson

Mrs. Dottie H. Bell

Rev. Jesse B. Bilberry

Mr. John F.K. Belton

Mr. Richard J. Caiton

Mr. Bertel Dejoie

Mr. Walter Guidry

Mr. Roderick James

Mr. John W. Joseph

Ms. Anne Z. Kiefer

Mr. Louis Miller

Mr. Myron K. Lawson

Ms. Lea Polk

COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT

NONE

UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL ATTENDING

System President Leon R. Tarver

Vice Presidents Ralph Slaughter, Tolor White and Victor Ukpolo

Chancellors Edward Jackson, Press Robinson, Ray Belton, Leodrey Williams, Freddie Pitcher, Jr.

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Atty. Winston DeCuir, Board Counsel

AGENDA ITEM 2A: SPECIAL RECOGNITIONS

The Board and Administration presented awards of appreciation to Mr. Roderick James, Student Board Representative for 2002-2003.

Awards of Appreciation were presented posthumously to Mr. Harrison Baptiste in recognition of his service on the Board from 1997 to 2002. Mr. Baptiste passed away in March 2003. The awards were accepted by Mrs. Theresa Baptiste, his widow.

AGENDA ITEM 3: PUBLIC COMMENTS

NONE.

AGENDA ITEM 4: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

On motion of Mrs. Bell, seconded by Atty. Clayton, the agenda was adopted, as amended.

Motion carried unanimously.

AMENDMENTS:

Add: Item 6C: Board Meeting Activities/Schedule

(June - November 2003)

Item 6D: Report on S.U. Day at the Legislature

AGENDA ITEM 5: ACTION ITEMS

On motion of Atty. Belton, seconded by Mr. Miller, the Board approved the following resolutions.

Motion carried unanimously.

A. Minutes of the March 28, 2003 Board Meeting

RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, that the minutes of the March 28, 2003 Board meetings, be and they are hereby approved.

B. Committee Reports

(1) Academic and Student Affairs Committee

RESOLVED by the Southern University Board of Supervisors, upon the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, that the following Faculty Promotion and Tenure Awards, be and they are hereby approved.

SUBR

Promotion to Full Professor

Samuel I. Ibekwe Mechanical Engineering

Awitava Jana Mechanical Engineering

Zhu Ning Urban Forestry

Kamran Abdollah Urban Forestry

Mahmoud Braima Mass Communications

Promotion to Associate Professor

Wesley G.N. Gray Chemistry

Linda E. Lassiter Foreign Languages

Irma F. Cobb Foreign Languages

Pushpa Samkutty Biology

Terrence Lee Reese Physics

Guang-Lin Zhao Physics

Cynthia Levy English

Michael Stubblefield Mechanical Engineering

Eyassu Woldesenbet Mechanical Engineering

Pariz Sharif Razi Mechanical Engineering

Promotion to Assistant Professor

Patricia Brazier-Carter Special Education

Judy A. Guilbeau-James Visual and Performing Arts

Tenure

Pushpa Samkutty Biology

Mahmoud Braima Mass Communications

Cynthia Levy English

Marilyn Goff-Rutland Mass Communications

Automatic Tenure

Irma F. Cobb Foreign Languages

Wesley G.N. Gray Chemistry

Terrence Lee Reese Physics

Guang-Lin Zhao Physics

Michael Stubblefield Mechanical Engineering

Eyassu Woldensenbet Mechanical Engineering

Parviz Sharif Razi Mechanical Engineering

Denial of Promotion to Professor

Joseph Terry Kennedy Mass Communications

Sudhir Trivedi Computer Science

Pui-Man Lam Physics

Denial of Promotion to Associate Professor

Marilyn E. Goff-Rutland Mass Communications

Christopher E. Cottrell Political Science

Denial of Tenure

Christopher E. Cottrell Political Science

Law Center

Promotion to Professor

Thomas E. Richard

Promotion to Associate Professor

Judith Perhay

Ollivette Mencer

Tenure

Ollivette Mencer

Judith Perhay

Donald North

New Orleans

Promotion to Professor

Deborah Smith Education

Promotion to Associate Professor

Penny Heath Mathematics

Xiongya Gao English

Tenure

Xiongya Gao English

Penny Heath Mathematics

Joe Omojola Mathematics

Gary Randolph English

Shreveport

Promotion to Associate Professor

Florese Hunt Health and Physical Education

Dr. Sharon Green Radiologic Technology

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RESOLVED by the Southern University Board of Supervisors, upon the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, that the termination of the SUSLA Certificate Program in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, effective immediately, be and it is hereby approved.

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RESOLVED by the Southern University Board of Supervisors, upon the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, that the following letters of intent and proposals be and they are hereby approved.

$ Masters of Civil Engineering Professional Degree, SUBR

$ Associate of Applied Science Degree in Nursing, SUSLA

$ Certificate of Technical Studies in Imaging Assistant, SUSLA

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(2) Athletics Committee

RESOLVED by the Southern University Board of Supervisors, upon the recommendation of the Athletics Committee, that the employment of Mr. Michael Grant as Head Coach of the Men=s Basketball Program at SUBR be and it is hereby approved.

FURTHER RESOLVED that the employment contract with Mr. Grant, which begins May 16, 2003 and continues through May 15, 2006, with a one-year option, be and it is hereby approved.

FURTHER RESOLVED that the base annual salary for this position is $76,000.00 and the annual housing allowance is $12,000.00, payable at a rate of $1,000.00 monthly; and initial moving costs to be reimbursed up to $8,000.00 be and they are hereby approved.

(3) Executive Committee

RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee, that the request from Dr. E.H. Shaban (SUBR) for a hearing of his grievance appeal be denied and the decision rendered by the Administration regarding his grievance be and it is hereby upheld and affirmed.

(4) Facilities and Property Committee

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Facilities and Property Committee, that use of prior year Building Use Funds in the amount of fifty-five thousand dollars ($55,000) for restroom renovations on the Southern University Shreveport Campus be and it is hereby authorized.

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Facilities and Property Committee and System President, that the Board hereby endorse the efforts of the Southern University Alumni Federation to acquire from Rhodia, Inc. property located on Harding Boulevard, adjacent to the Southern University - Baton Rouge Campus, to be used as the site for construction of a new Southern University Alumni Center.

(5) Finance Committee

RESOLVED By the Board of Supervisors of the Southern University Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, that the increase in student fees of $5.50 per semester and $2.50 per summer for support of the Southern Digest Student Newspaper be and it is hereby approved.

RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, that the increase in fees of $5.00 per semester and $2.50 per summer for support of the Jaguar Yearbook be and it is hereby approved.

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, that the increase in the Student Transportation Fee to support the Campus Bus Shuttle System (Jag Train) from $20.00 per year student to $40.00 per year per student be and it is hereby approved.

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, that the engagement letter between the Southern University System and Bruno and Tervalon, CPA Firm, to examine the financial records of the University as they relate to federal, state, local and private funded grants and contracts and student financial aid programs for the period of July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 be and it is hereby approved.

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, that the engagement letter between the Southern University System and Bruno and Tervalon, CPA Firm, to perform certain agreed upon procedures relating to the accounting records of the SUBR Intercollegiate Athletics program for the year ended June 30, 2003 be and it is hereby approved.

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Finance Committee, that the amended Special Meals and Miscellaneous Travel Budgets for the Board of Supervisors= Office and President=s Office be and they are hereby approved.

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(6) Personnel Affairs and Policy Committee

RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Personnel Affairs and Policy Committee, that the following personnel actions be and they are hereby approved.

On motion of Mr. Anderson, seconded by Mr. Miller, the Committee approved, and so recommends to the Board, the following actions.

Motion carried unanimously. Mr. Caiton did not vote on Item 5E.

A. Ms. Leona M. Burrell, Director, Underground Railroad and Cultural Programs (S.U. System) Adjustment in annual salary from $34,031 to $40,000, effective May 1, 2003

B. Ms. Vivian L. Kerr, SUMA Executive Director (S.U. System) Adjustment in annual salary from $56,000 to $62,000, effective July 1, 2003

C. Waiver of search and appointment of Ms. Linda Hines as Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships at SUSLA, effective May 1, 2003 at an annual salary or $42,000

D. Leaves of Absence

(1) Ms. Dana J. Knighten, Community and Parental Affairs Liaison (SUBR) Sick leave without pay, effective retroactively January 27, 2003

(2) Dr. Sana Alawady, Chair of Readers Services (SUBR) Rest and Recuperation, effective retroactively to March 21, 2003

(3) Mr. Samuel L. Johnson, Mechanical Engineer (SUBR) effective retroactively to March 10, 2003

(4) Ms. Bettye Woods, Assistant Professor of Reading (SUBR) Sick Leave, effective retroactively to February 26, 2003

(5) Dr. Diola Bagayoko, Director of Pipelines, (SUBR) Sabbatical leave, effective August 18, 2003

(6) Mrs. Jayne H. Massenberg, Assistant Professor/Librarian (SUBR) Rest and Recuperation, effective retroactively to February 4, 2003; continuation effective July 1, 2003

(7) Ms. Mary Harrell, Program Coordinator, Upward Bound (SUBR) Medical Leave with pay, effective May 31, 2003

(8) Mr. Lonnie Wilkinson, Assistant Professor of Architecture (SUBR) Medical Leave, effective retroactively to February 11, 2003

(9) Mr. Howard Minnis, Associate Professor of Biological Sciences, (SUBR) Sick leave with pay, effective retroactively to January 30, 2003

(10) Dr. Beverly Dupre=, Professor of Education (SUNO) Medical Leave with pay, effective retroactively to February 1, 2003 - May 12, 2003.

E. Title Change and Salary adjustment for Mrs. Theola Caiton to that of Director of Human Resources and EEO Officer at SUNO, effective July 1, 2003 at an adjusted salary of $49,500.

(7) Higher Education Desegregation Committee

RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Higher Education Desegregation Committee, that the Committee=s informational report be and it is hereby received.

ITEM 5C: RESOLUTIONS

RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, that the resolutions of condolences to families named below be and they are hereby approved.

- The Earnestine Kinchen Family

- The Emma L. Conerlly Family

- The Rudolph K. Sims Family

- The Lynwood Alden Billy Sr. Family

- The Marie F. Bickham Family

- The Mary Cartwright Jones Family

- The David Marshall Family

- The Ray Adams Family

AGENDA ITEM 6: INFORMATIONAL ITEMS

The following informational reports were submitted to the Board:

A. System and Campus Monthly Reports

B. Board Technology Update

C. Schedule of Board Meetings (June to November 2003)

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D. Mr. Johnny Anderson, Chair of the Board=s Legislative Committee, reminded the Board of the upcoming S.U. Day at the Legislature on June 3. A rally on the Steps of the Capitol, University presentations in the House and Senate, and a reception for Legislators and supporters of the University are among the activities scheduled.

AGENDA ITEM 7: OTHER BUSINESS

NONE.

AGENDA ITEM 8: ADJOURNMENT

On motion of Mr. Caiton, seconded by Atty. Belton, the meeting was adjourned.

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Secretary, S.U. Board of Supervisors

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Chairman, S.U. Board of Supervisors