MINUTES OF A SPECIAL MEETING OF THE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS
April 21, 1977
A special meeting of the Executive Committee of the Board
of Visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University was held on
Thursday, April 21, 1977, at 9 a.m. in the Conference Room at
910 West Franklin Street.
Present were Drs. Blanton and Gwathmey; Messrs. Dabney,
Obenshain, Scott and Shumate. Absent was Mr. Grey. Also present
were Drs. Beller, Brooke, Hall and Willett; Mr. Holmes, Miss
Cosby and Mrs. Price.
Dr. Blanton called the meeting to order. Dr. Blanton stated
that, since the University is in the midst of a presidential search
and under the leadership of an interim administration, the Execu-
tive Committee will be meeting during the months between the
Board of Visitors' meetings.
Dr. Wayne C. Hall reported that the Presidential Search
Assistance Committee, officially appointed on March 21, 1977, is
composed of representatives from the administration, the faculty,
the alumni, the students and classified personnel. Dr. Hall
stated that letters have been sent to presidents of colleges and
universities across the country seeking applications and nomina-
tions. In addition, advertisements have been placed in The
Chronicle of Higher Education and the Black Scholar. Thus far,
00 nominations and applications have been received. As was done
during the last search, duplicate files will be located on both
campuses. The cutoff date for nominations and applications is
June 1, 1977.
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Dr. Hall also gave a progress report on the searches for
Deans of the Schools of the Arts and Education. Dr. Hall indi-
cated that the search for the Dean of the School of Education is
nearing completion. The Dean of the School of the Arts is still
in the hands of the search committee. Dr. Hall indicated that
it would probably be next week before recommendations would be
made.
Dr. Richard I. Wilson and Dr. Steve Furhmann then joined
the meeting for a discussion of the Student Facilities Fee.
Dr. Wilson reported that the administration was seeking the
approval of the Executive Committee to initiate a $60 per year
Student Recreation Facilities Fee. Dr. Wilson reported that many
hours of planning and discussion had preceded this recommenda-
tion. The proposed fee assessment will generate approximately
$660,000 in 1977-78 and each succeeding year; these funds will
cover the cost of a number of major and minor projects which
will soon be submitted to the Property Committee for its review
and recommendations. Dr. Wilson stated that the two major dis-
advantages of this recommendation are that (i) some students
may reconsider attending VCU because of the increased cost and
(ii) a number of students may resent the new fee and respond
with active criticism. Hopefully, however, these disadvantages
will be overcome by the increased availability of facilities and
the improved overall campus environment. Since this fee is in-
corporated in the Tuition and Fees schedule, action was deferred
until the entire schedule could be reviewed by the Executive
Committee.
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Mr. Holmes presented the proposed Tuition and Fees for
1977-78. He indicated that the tuition would be increased by
six percent on the Academic Campus and by eight percent on the
MCV Campus. A schedule of the approved tuition rates is attached.
Dr. Brooke reported that the number of applications to the Academic
Campus are down somewhat from this time last year. The Admissions
staff feels that some of the problems may be: (1) housing; (2)
VCU's facilities compared with other State institutions; and (3)
fear of the city by parents and students from rural areas. Follow-
ing a lengthy discussion, on motion made and seconded, the Tuition
and Fees, including the Student Facilities Fee, were approved
with Mr. Scott dissenting.
Mr. Robert Kidd, Mr. Charles Lonchar, Mr. Christain (Pat)
Rice, Dr. John Jones and Dr. G. J. Vasile joined the meeting.
Mr. Rice presented the MCVH Financial Report. He stated that
MCVH had generated enough revenues to pay the seven percent re-
version to the State and to pay all of the hospital employees'
regrades. Mr. Kidd stated that the hospitals are trying to be-
come less dependent on State dollars.
Mr. Lonchar reported on the new hospital project construction
schedule. He reviewed the schedules for the rerouting of the
Boiler Plant Services, demolition of existing structures, steel
erection for the new hospital and the general construction of the
new hospital.
Dr. Vasile presented the MCVH Facilities Development Program
Financing Report. Dr. Vasile used a handout to "walk" the Com-
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mittee through the various phases of the Bond Issue. This report
was given for informational purposes. However, Dr. Gwathmey in-
dicated that he would like the ambulatory care system at MCV and
also the decrease in referrals by physicians to be reviewed.
Mr. Kidd, reporting on the Virginia Hospital Laundry, indicated
that the price per pound for cleaning laundry had been increased
to $0.40. In addition, a national search has been launched for a
General Manager to operate the Laundry. The completion of the
inventory is scheduled for May 5 and Mrs. Lucy Holder from Hospital
Management Services has been asked to assist the Laundry as a
consultant. Mr. Rice reported that the financial situation at the
Laundry is getting under control, but they are still awaiting
final audits from Price, Waterhouse and Company. Mr. Kidd reported
that the former manager had promised pay increases to employees
In order to maintain employee morale, all laundry employees who
have been employed longer than six months will receive a pay in-
crease.
Dr. Willett presented the resolution regarding easements.
The closing of the streets and alleys on the MCV Campus had
previously been approved by the Property and Executive Committees
at a joint meeting in March. On motion made and seconded, the
following resolution was unanimously approved:
WHEREAS, SS 2.1-6 and 23-4.1 of the Code of Virginia
(1950), as amended, authorize a State educational
institution, through its governing board, to grant
easements for utility purposes over any property
owned by it,
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NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of one dollar
($1) receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged, grantor
hereby conveys to grantee, its successors and assigns,
permanent easements and rights-of-way for utility pur-
poses, including the construction, reconstruction,
maintenance, repair and operation of sewers, drains,
gas and water mains, and overhead and underground
electric poles, wires, cables, conduits, and facili-
ties, in and over that portion of Marshall Street
between College Street and the Richmond-Petersburg
Turnpike, and the alley north of Clay Street between
10th Street and 11th Street, both of which were closed
pursuant to Ordinance No. 72-37, enacted by the City
Council of the City of Richmond, Virginia, and both
of which are shown enclosed in red lines on the plan
marked "Drawings No. N-18523" and entitled "Closing
of Marshall St. Between College St. and Richmond-
Petersburg Turnpike, 12th St. Between Marshall and
Clay St's., and Alley North of Clay St. Between 10th
& 11th St's.", a copy of which is attached hereto and
made a part hereof.
The grantor reserves the right to make any use of the
easements herein granted which are not inconsistent
with the rights herein conveyed or do not interfere
with use of the easements by the grantee for the pur-
poses named.
This easement shall revert automatically to grantor
in the event grantee shall abandon the same, or have
no further use thereof.
This agreement is expressly conditioned upon the
Attorney General of Virginia's approving it as to
form, and the Governor of Virginia's approving its
execution.
Dr. Blanton reported that the agenda for this meeting was
still considerable and he proposed an evening meeting of the
Board of Visitors prior to the May Board meeting to discuss, in
a philosophical nature, the remaining two items. The consensus
of the Committee was to have an evening meeting on May 18, 1977,
at 6:00 p.m., to discuss the University's priorities and the
budgetary outlook.
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The Report of the Acting President followed. During the
Report, Dr. Ronald E. Beller, Provost for Administration, pre-
sented his recommended organizational structure for those areas
reporting to him. Following a discussion, on motion made and
seconded, the organizational structure was unanimously approved
as presented.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:35 p.m.
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Richard D. Obenshain, Secretary
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VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
TUITION AND STUDENT FEES
Program 1976-77 1977-78
ACADEMIC DIVISION
Tuition:
Virginia - Undergraduate - Full-Time 696 730
P. T. (per credit hour) 30 32*
Graduate - Full-Time 720 770
P. T. (per credit hour) 40 43*
Out-of-State - Undergraduate - Full-Time 1,380 1,460
P. T. (per credit hour) 58 64*
Graduate - Full-Time 1,030 1,090
P. T. (per credit hour) 58 64*
Student Fees:
Undergraduate student activities:
Full-Time:
Athletic 28 28
Student Activities 18 18
46 46
Part-Time:
Athletic 14 14
Student Activities 9 9
23 23
Graduate student activities:
Athletic 12 12
Student Activities 9 9
21 21
Comprehensive Art Fee:
Full-Time 70 70
Part-Time 34 34
Music Fee:
Full-Time 140 140
Part-Time 70 70
Student Facilities Fee:
Full-Time - Undergraduate NA 60
- Graduate NA 40
*The tuition rate includes $2 per semester credit hour designated for the Student
Facilities Fee.
Tuition for graduate and undergraduate full-time students includes charges of
$15 for the Campus Development Fund and $10 for the Academic Division Parking Fund
for the school year.
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
TUITION AND STUDENT FEES
ACADEMIC DIVISION - continued
Program 1976-77 1977-78
Auxiliary Services:
Room Rates: Non-air-conditioned
650 710
670 730
Air-conditioned 700 760
Board:
21 Meal Plan 680 710
15 Meal Plan 650 680
Health Fee: 52 52
Laundry: 32 34
CONTINUING EDUCATION -- All Students
Undergraduate - per credit hour 30 32
Graduate - per credit hour 40 43
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
TUITION AND STUDENT FEES
Projzram 1976-7 1977-78
HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION
Tuition:
Medicine and Dentistry - Virginia 1,805 .1,950
- Out-of-State 3,210 3,470
B. S. and Pharm. D. Programs
Pharmacy - Virginia 920 995
- Out-of-State 1,700 1,840
Undergraduate: -
Medical Technology, Nursing, Occupational
Therapy, Dental Hygiene, and Health Care &
Management: - Virginia 7 845
Out-of-State 1,560 1,690
Part-Time - Virginia (per credit hour) 33 36
- Out-of-State (per credit hour) 66 72
Radiologic Technology:
Second Year - Virginia - Regular Session 780 845
- Out-of-State - Regular Session 1,560 1,690
Third Year - Virginia - Summer Semester 180 195
- Regular Session 600 650
. Out-of-State - Summer Semester 360 390
- Regular Session 1,200 1,300
Nurse Anesthesia:
First Year - Virginia - Regular Session 500 600
- Out-of-State - Regular Session 800 900
Second Year - Virginia - Summer Semester NA 100
- Regular Session 250 400
- Summer Semester NA 100
- Out-of-State - Summer Semester NA 150
- Regular Session 400 600
• Summer Semester NA 150
Physical Therapy:
Third Year - 1st Semester - Virginia 390 422.5
- Out-of-State .780 845.
2nd Semester - Virginia 458.5
- Out-of-State 917.
Fourth Year - 1st Semester - Virginia 422.5
- Out-of-State 845.
2nd Semester - Virginia 494.5
- Out-of-State 989.
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VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
TUITION AND STUDENT FEES
HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION - continued
Program 1976-77 1977-78
Graduate:
Hospital and Health Administration:
First Year - Virginia - Summer Semester 364 394
- Regular Session 930 1,005
- Out-of-State - Summer Semester 728 788
Second Year - Virginia - Summer Session - Regular Session 1,860 2,010364
- Regular Session 435 470
Out-of-State - Summer Session 728
- Regular Session 870 940
Part-Time - Virginia (per credit hour) 52 5
- Out-of-State (per credit hour) 104 112
Patient Counseling:
- Virginia - Regular Session 230
- Summer Session 450 100
- Internship 150
- Out-of-State - Regular Session 400
- Sumner Semester 800 150
- Internship 300
All Other HSD Graduate:
- Virginia 720 770
- Out-of-State 1,030 1,090
Part-Time - Virginia (per credit hour) 40 4
- Out-of-State (per credit hour) 58 6
Family Nurse Practioner Program:
Certification Program
- Virginia NA 845
- Out-of-State NA 1,690
M.S. Students taking FNP portion of program
- Virginia NA 845
- Out-of-State NA 1,690
Student Fees:
Consolidated Student Fee (incl. Health) 140 130
Auxiliary Services:
Room Rates:
Non-air-conditioned 670 730
Air-conditioned 700 760
Board: 21 Meal Plan 680 710
15 Meal Plan - 680
Laundry: 32 3
NOTE: The tuition rates shown for Medicine, Dentistry and Pharmacy have been set in
anticipation that Federal Capitation Grant support will continue at 1975-76 level
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VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
TUITION AND STUDENT FEES
HEALTH SCIENCES DIVISION - continue
or higher. If Capitation Grant funds are reduced by 3% or more (dollars/student),
it will be necessary to increase the tuition by the same dollar amount as the
reduction in Capitation (dollars/student) rounded off to the nearest 5 to 10 dollars.
If Capitation Grant funds are increased over present levels (dollars/students for
1976-77), tuition rates will be reduced by the same dollar amount rounded off to
the nearest 5 or 10 dollars.
REPORT OF THE ACTING PRESIDENT
April 21, 1977
1. Old Citv Hall
Dr. Willett reported that last fall the Executive and
Property Committees had approved the rental of the old
City Hall for office space during the construction of
the new hospital. However, the State Division of
Engineering and Buildings did not give its approval.
Dr. Willett reported that he and Dr. Neal had been work-
ing with both the State and the City of Richmond in
trying to negotiate some type of agreement. Mr. Hamner
had indicated that the old Virginia Mechanics Institute
facility is owned by the State but is being used by the
City. The City feels it should have use of the facility
until such time as a Psychiatric Institute is built.
The City is unwilling to vacate the VMI building. There-
fore, Mr. Hamner has requested the Attorney General's
office to proceed as it deems necessary.
Dr. Willett stated that a report from a survey team and
the fire marshal indicated that the old City Hall could
not be used without considerable work being done. The
fire marshal cited many violations that would have to be
done before MCV personnel could use the building.
2. William Byrd Hotel
Mr. Robert Ball, a member of the General Assembly from
Henrico County, and Dr. Temple had briefly discussed
whether or not VCU would be interested in purchasing the
William Byrd Hotel. Dr. Willett reported that Mr. Ball
has visited him last week concerning the same subject.
Dr. Willett stated that the hotel is not in a very con-
venient location for VCU and plans for the housing of
students have already been made for the 1977-78 session.
The University could make some use of the hotel during
the construction period on the Academic Campus. However,
it is not felt that the University would have any
permanent use for the building.
3. Auditing
The Audit Committee (Mr. McGehee, Mr. Scott and Dr. Willett),
Mr. Holmes, and Dr. Beller met with Mr. Charles Trible, the
State Auditor, recently. With regard to the selection of
auditors for VCU, Mr. Trible agreed to let the VCU Board
and administration make recommendations in the final selec-
tion of the auditing firm. The report of the auditors will
be made and certain management recommendations will be sent
to the Board of Visitors.
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4. Development Program
Dr. Willett reported that last week we received permission
to use overhead funds to staff the office of Development
provided that the operation becomes self-supporting within
two years. Dr. Willett stated that he was not willing to
accept this condition since other State institutions have
large development operations funded by the State. VCU
would like to be able to secure State funding in the future.
Dr. Willett will continue to work with Secretary Maurice
Rowe with regard to this matter.
5. Organization - Provost for Administration
(See Executive Committee Minutes, April 21, 1977)
6. Bond Referendum
Dr. Willett reported that the Governor will be meeting with
the Rectors of all State-supported colleges and universities
on May 6 to discuss his plans for getting the bond referendum
adopted by the voters in November. Dr. Blanton stated that
the Rectors have decided that each would work for their own
college or university. Dr. Willett reminded the Committee
that VCU has two items in the referendum -- the Cancer Center
and the Music and Theatre Building.
7. Commencement
Dr. Willett reminded the Committee that Commencement will
be held on May 14, 1977, with a luncheon following at the
Richmond Academy of Medicine. All Board members are urged
to attend and hear our outstanding speaker, Dr. Wyndham B.
Blanton, Jr.
8. Annual Fund
Dr. Willett reported that, to date, $132,233 has been
collected through the Annual Fund solicitations. This
compares with last year's amount as of mid-April of
$23,032. Last year's total amount collected was only
$86,000.
9. Capital Outlay (Legislative) Tour
Dr. Willett reported that the Governor, State officials,
and members of the Legislature will be touring VCU on
May 26. VCU will also be hosting them for lunch. Mem-
bers of the Board are encouraged to attend.
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10. Memorial Service for Dr. Hibbs
Dr. Willett reported that a memorial service for Dr. Hibbs
will be held today at 4:30 p.m. in St. James Church on West
Franklin Street. This service was arranged by former faculty
of RPI/VCU and alumni.
