Southern University Board of Supervisors

9:00 a.m.

Saturday, April 30, 2005

Moot Court Room

Southern University Law Center

Baton Rouge, Louisiana

MINUTES

The meeting of the Southern University Board of Supervisors was convened by the Chairman, Mr. Johnny G. Anderson.

PRESENT

Mr. Johnny G. Anderson, Chairman

Mr. Myron K. Lawson, Vice Chairman

Dr. Angela J. Alexander

Atty. Dale N. Atkins

Rev. Jesse B. Bilberry, Jr.

Mr. Richard J. Caiton

Atty. Tony M. Clayton

Mr. S. Albert Gilliam

Mr. Walter Guidry, Jr

Mr. John W. Joseph

Ms. Anne Z. Kiefer

Mr. Louis Miller

Mr. Murphy Nash, Jr.

Ms. Lea M. Polk

Mr. Achilles Williams

COMMITTEE MEMBERS ABSENT

Mr. Quinten Atkins

UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL IN ATTENDANCE

President Leon R. Tarver II

Vice Presidents Ralph Slaughter, Tolor White and Victor Ukpolo

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

BOARD COUNSEL

Attys. Winston DeCuir, Sr. and Winston DeCuir, Jr.

AGENDA ITEM 3: PUBLIC COMMENTS

NONE

AGENDA ITEM 4: ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA

On motion of Mr. Caiton, seconded by Ms. Polk, the agenda was adopted, as amended.

AMENDMENTS:

Add: Item 6B(8) Legislative Committee=s Report

Item 6D: Shell Pipeline Proposal

Item 6E: Interim Chancellor, SUNO

AGENDA ITEM 5: PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT - CLINICAL EDUCATION LAW

The program spotlight was presented by the Director, Professor Donald North.

AGENDA ITEM 6A: MINUTES OF THE MARCH 19, 2005 BOARD MEETING

On motion of Rev. Bilberry, seconded by Atty. Clayton,

RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for the Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, that the minutes of the March 19, 2005 Board meeting be and they are hereby approved.

Motion carried unanimously.

AGENDA ITEM 6B: COMMITTEE REPORTS

Academic and Student Affairs Committee

On motion of Mr. Joseph, seconded by Atty. Atkins, the following resolutions were approved.

Motion carried unanimously.

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, that the Louisiana Outside Counsel Health and Ethics Foundation Endowed Professorship for Professional Ethics Fund be and it is hereby approved.

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, that the Professor Emeritus Award to Dr. Erat S. Joseph in the College of Engineering at Southern University - Baton Rouge be and it is hereby approved.

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, that the implementation of a Multi-Session Summer School Format, beginning Summer 2005 at Southern University at New Orleans to offer two 3 2 week sessions and one 8-week session 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 Academic and Student Affairs Committee, that the faculty at SUBR as named below who are being recommended for tenure and/or promotion, effective Fall 2004 be and they are hereby approved.

For Promotion to Full Professor

Choudhury, Khashruzzaman Public Administration

Collins, Daniel Urban Forestry

Crosby, Janice English

Ghebreyesus, Ghirmay Economics

Lloyd, Charles Jr. Music

Matthews, James L. Physics

Nwachukwu, Saviour Management and Marketing

O=Rourke, Joyce Visual and Performing Arts

Paige-Green, Jacqueline Music

For Promotion to Associate Professor

Chemay, Frank L. Music

Crosby, Karen Mechanical Engineering

Javier, Walfredo A. Mathematics

Mahadallah, Hasan Political Science

Muhammad, Andrew Economics

Williams, Annette Fine Arts

For Promotion to Assistant Professor

Bigger, Anne Fine Arts

Heinzen, Craig Fine Arts

Henry, Randell Fine Arts

For Granting of Tenure

Atkinson, Cheryl Human Nutrition and Food

Crosby, Karen Mechanical Engineering

Ghebreyesus, Ghirmay Economics

Mahadallah, Hasan Political Science

Muhammad, Andrew Economics

Javier, Walfredo A. Mathematics

Williams, Annette Fine Arts

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, that the faculty at the SU Law Center as named below who are being recommended for tenure and/or promotion, effective Fall 2005 be and they are hereby approved.

Promotion to Professor, with Tenure

John Pierre
Okechukwu Oko
Roderick White

Promotion to Associate Professor, with Tenure

Cleveland Coon

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, that the Honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters Award to Justice Revius O. Ortique , Jr. (Retired) by SULC, be and it is hereby approved for conferring at the Spring 2005 Commencement.

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, that the Honorary Doctorate Degree in Social Work to Mr. Clarence Barney by SUNO be and it is hereby approved for conferring at the Sprint 2005 Commencement.

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, that the Policy on Minimum Credit Hour Requirements for Baccalaureate and Associate Degrees on the SU Campuses be and it is hereby approved as follows:

Baccalaureate Degree Programs - 120 hours

Associate Degree Programs - 60 hours

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, that Sabbatical Leaves for Dr. Guang-Lin Zhao, Associate Professor of Physics, effective August 22, 2005 until December 16, 2005; and for Dr. Edwin H. Walker, Jr., Associate Professor of Chemistry, effective August 22, 2005 to May 12, 2006, be and they are hereby approved.

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Informational Items

Selective Admissions Initiatives at Southern University at New Orleans

April 28 activities between members of the Board and the SUBR faculty

Plans to recognize faculty members at the level of the Board who are recipients of grants in the amount of $1 million or more

SACS Reaccreditation Update from SUNO (June Board Meeting)

Athletics Committee

On motion of Mr. Caiton, seconded by Rev. Bilberry,

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

Motion carried unanimously.

The Committee=s report reflected graduation information on SUNO student athletes.

Executive Committee

On motion of Mr. Nash, seconded by Mr. Joseph,

RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for the Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Executive Committee, that the request from Mrs. Diondrea Edwards-Myles for a hearing by the Board of Supervisors be and it is hereby denied because her appeal is untimely and has prescribed.

Motion carried. Mr. Caiton voted nay. Atty. Atkins abstained.

Finance and Audit Committee

On motion of Ms. Polk, seconded by Atty. Clayton, the following resolutions were approved.

Motion carried unanimously.

RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Finance and Audit Committee, that Spring 2005 Tuition Discounts for Southern University - Baton Rouge employees and/or their spouses or dependents be and they are hereby approved.

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Finance and Audit Committee, that the Alumni assessment for graduation fees on each campus be increased from $5.00 to $25.00 for payment to the Southern University System Alumni Federation. The additional fee will be used to support the construction and maintenance of the SU Alumni Center in Baton Rouge be and it is hereby approved, effective Fall 2005.

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Finance and Audit Committee, that the establishment of a student- published magazine fee of $5.00 per semester and $2.50 per summer session on the Southern University - Baton Rouge Campus be and it is hereby approved, effective Fall 2006.

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Finance and Audit Committee, that the increase in the cable and internet service fee for SUBR Residence Halls, over a four-year period as indicated below be and it is hereby approved, effective Fall 2005 - 2009:

Fall 2005 - 2006 $18.00

2006 - 2007 $ 9.00

2007 - 2008 $ 0.00

2008 - 2009 $14.00

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Finance and Audit Committee, that BA-7 #9 unallotting projected savings and reducing the table of organization for persons who retire under the provisions of Section 5(B)(1) Act 194 of the Regular Legislative Session of May 2004, or by early retirement under R.S. 11:441(A)(4).

Informational Reports

Implementation of Banner Software Programs, by Campus
Decentralization of the Check Writing process at Southern University - Shreveport
Bi-weekly Payroll Policy, System-wide
Direct Deposit Policy, System-wide
Fair Share Concept, to include Minority, Emerging or Other Businesses in Contracting and Purchasing in the Southern University System
Requests for proposals for the SU System's Banking Relations

The Administration was requested to provide a detailed report at the June Board meeting on the investment of Endowed Chairs and Professorships Funds by the University.

Higher Education Desegregation Committee

On motion of Mr. Gilliam, seconded by Mr. Joseph,

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

Motion carried unanimously.

The report reflected the Committee=s receipt of an update on the Higher Education Desegregation Case (USA vs. State of Louisiana, Case No. 80-3300A) and Higher Education Desegregation Reports submitted by SUBR and SUNO.

Personnel Affairs and Policy Committee

On motion of Atty. Atkins, seconded by Dr. Alexander,

RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Personnel Affairs and Policy Committee, that the Committee's report reflecting its concurrence with the Academic and Student Affairs Committee's recommendation to grant Sabbatical Leaves to Dr. Guang in-Zhao and Dr. Edwin Walker be and it is hereby received.

Motion carried unanimously.

Presidential Search Committee

On motion of Atty. Atkins, seconded by Mr. Joseph,

RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, upon the recommendation of the Presidential Search Committee, that the Professional Services Contract with Ayers and Associates, Inc. of Arlington, VA to assist the Committee in developing a candidate pool for the presidential search, be and it is hereby approved.

The contract provides that, within 30 days after the contract is finalized, the firm will submit the names of 10 - 12 applicants who closely fit the SU Presidential profile. The firm will also be required to conduct background checks on finalist candidates including those who apply directly to the 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 Presidential Search Committee, that the initial screening of applications for the President=s position will be conducted on June 2, 2005. The applicant pool will include those submitted by the Search Firm and those packets submitted directly to the Search Committee.

Legislative Committee

On motion of Ms. Polk, seconded by Mr. Williams,

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

Motion carried unanimously.

The Committee's report contained information regarding:

Federal Legislative Initiatives on April 20 in Washington, D.C. and plans to acquire a legislative presence in the U.S. Capital

State Legislative Initiatives on April 27 and May 3 in Baton Rouge

AGENDA ITEM 6C: RESOLUTIONS OF CONDOLENCES

On motion of Ms. Polk, seconded by Ms. Kiefer,

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

Motion carried unanimously.

The Lee Miles Godbolt Family
The John Hainkel Family
The Roxanne West Family
The Ivory N. Ransburg Family
The Charlie Mouton, Jr. Family
The William Jones, Sr. Family
The Ledell Davis Virdure Family
The Camelle Oubre Allen Family

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, that commendations from the Board of Supervisors be and they are hereby extended to SUBR Alum Avery Johnson upon being named as Head Coach of the Dallas Mavericks Professional Basketball Team.

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RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, that commendations be and they are hereby extended to Board Member Walter Guidry and his wife Wanda on their 39^th wedding anniversary.

AGENDA ITEM 6D: SHELL PIPELINE PROPOSAL, SUBR

On motion of Atty. Clayton, seconded by Ms. Polk,

RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, that approval be and it is hereby granted to Southern University - Baton Rouge to execute a servitude in favor of Shell Pipeline Company, L.P. across the specific property described as follows and located in East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana.

A certain tract or parcel of land located in Section 67, T6S, R1W, East Baton Rouge Parish , Louisiana, more specifically described in a deed from Baton Rouge Suburban Company to Southern University dated March 14, 1914, and recorded in C.O.B. 87 Folio 170 of the conveyance records of the Office of Clerk of Court, East Baton Rouge Parish, less and except any conveyances heretofore made.

Mr. Neil Buckingham, Shell Pipeline Representative presented a check in the amount of $30,000 to SUBR in payment for the right of way and also tendered a donation to the SU Alumni Federation.

AGENDA ITEM 6D: INTERIM CHANCELLOR, SUNO

On motion of Ms. Polk, seconded by Mr. Caiton,

RESOLVED by the Board of Supervisors for Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College System, that Board Chairman Johnny G. Anderson, be and he is hereby authorized to approve the appointment of an interim Chancellor for Southern University at New Orleans by June 30, 2005.

Motion carried unanimously.

The person who accepts the interim position will not be eligible for consideration for the Chancellor=s position.

AGENDA ITEM 7: SYSTEM AND CAMPUS REPORTS

The reports are on file and/or on tape in the Office of the Board of Supervisors.

AGENDA ITEM 8: OTHER BUSINESS

None.