MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS
OF VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
July 21, 1988
A regular meeting of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Commonwealth
University was held on Thursday, July 21, 1988, at 9:30 a.m. in the
University Meeting Center.
Present were Messrs. Farinholt (Rector), Beadles, Ferguson,
Gregory, Meador and Whitworth; Drs. Holland and Moore; and Mesdames
Abady and Epps. Absent were Messrs. Latham, Lipman, Morris and
Wurtzel; Dr. Johnson; and Mrs. Whittemore. Also present were Drs.
Ackell, Avakian, Connell, Dewey, Schexnider, Sparks and Wilson; Messrs.
Bruegman, Doswell, Kudless, Poe and Ross; and Mrs. Price.
Mr. Farinholt called the meeting to order and on motion made and
seconded, the Board convened into executive session to discuss certain
personnel matters involving the performance of identifiable employees
or faculty of VCU, and to discuss the evaluation of performance of
department or schools of VCU where such matters regarding such individ-
uals might be affected by such evaluation as authorized by Section
2.1-344 a(1) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Following executive session, on motion made and seconded, the Board
approved the Faculty Appointments and Changes in Status including the
appointment of Dr. Robert R. Trumble as Dean of the School of Business.
Mrs. Price introduced two high school student visitors who are
participating in the Summer Economics Institute. Marcy Lawton is a
senior at Goochland High School and plans to attend college after grad-
uation majoring in marketing. Billy Kinsey is a senior at Henrico High
School and serves as President of the French Club. Following
graduation, Billy plans to attend college.
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Mr. Farinholt introduced and welcomed Mr. Jack Ferguson, newly
appointed member of the Board.
On motion made and seconded, the Minutes of a Special Meeting of
the Board of Visitors held on May 19, 1988, and the Minutes of a Regu-
lar Meeting of the Board of Visitors held on May 20, 1988, were
approved.
The Report of the President followed. Dr. Ackell reported on the
following items:
"Mr. Eric Lipman remains at MCVH in stable condition. He is making
steady progress and should be returning home within the next few
days.
"The editorial page of the Times-Dispatch ran a very good editori-
al on the International Festival of Music. Special thanks to Nina
Abady and Dick Koehler, Chairman of the Music Department, for a
job well done.
"The University has recently been notified that it has met the
Management Standards set by the Secretary of Education for the
Commonwealth of Virginia. A part of the process requires having
an unqualified audit. VCU was one of five institutions to meet
the standards and the only doctoral granting research institution
to do so. This will allow for some decentralization by the Uni-
versity. Thanks go to Don Bruegman, Jim Johnson and their staffs
for making this possible.
"The University administration recently appeared before the Joint
Legislative Audit and Review Commission to address concerns raised
about last year's audit of the Hospital. With regard to the con-
cerns raised by the facilities management division, a panel has
been established and has begun work to investigate the complaints.
"The assessment program directed by Dr. Thomas McGovern will be
the subject of a Harvard University study.
"At the Board's Retreat, a number of concerns were expressed about
the University's Mission Statement. Mr. Alan Wurtzel has been
asked to work with Dr. Ruch to develop a plan of action. A com-
mittee composed of Board members, administrators, faculty members
and students will be set up to review the University's Mission
Statement."
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Mr. Ross presented a Resolution delegating authority to the new
University Treasurer. On motion made and seconded, the following Reso-
lution was approved:
WHEREAS, Mr. Alwyn D. Mottesheard recently has been hired as Trea-
surer of Virginia Commonwealth University, and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of Visitors of Virginia
Commonwealth University that the person who holds the office of Trea-
surer of Virginia Commonwealth University be vested with the authority
to sign and execute checks, drafts, and other similar orders for the
payment of monies from any and all accounts, funds and other similar
sources owned, controlled, maintained by or entrusted to the University, and to transfer, endorse, sell, assign, set over and deliver any
and all shares of stocks, bonds, debentures, notes, evidences of
indebtedness or other securities now or hereafter standing in the name
of or owned by Virginia Commonwealth University, and to make, execute
and deliver any and all written instruments necessary or proper to
effectuate the authority hereby conferred;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of Virginia
Commonwealth University that the Treasurer of the University, Alwyn D.
Mottesheard, be and is hereby authorized, in furtherance of the proper
business and financial affairs of the University, to sign and execute
checks, drafts, and other such documents and orders as may be necessary
to facilitate the payment of monies from any and all accounts, funds or
other similar sources owned, controlled, maintained by or entrusted to
Virginia Commonwealth University, and to transfer, endorse, sell,
assign, set over and deliver any and all shares of stocks, bonds,
debentures, notes, evidences of indebtedness or other securities now or
hereafter standing in the name of or owned by Virginia Commonwealth
University, and to make, execute and deliver any and all written
instruments necessary or proper to effectuate the authority hereby
conferred.
Mr. Farinholt reported for the Executive Committee which met on
June 16, 1988. On motion made and seconded, the Minutes of a Meeting
of the Committee were approved and the Report accepted.
Mrs. Abady reported for the Academic Policy Committee. On motion
made and seconded, the Minutes of a Meeting held on May 19, 1988, were
approved. At its meeting on July 20, 1988, the Committee reviewed four
proposed degree programs to be submitted to SCHEV and to be included in
the 1992-96 cycle. The first proposed program is for a Ph.D. in Biolo-
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gy. On motion made and seconded, the Ph.D. in Biology was approved. A
Ph.D. in English has been proposed and it was noted that this degree
will differ from the degree offered at UVA. On motion made and second-
ed, the proposed Ph.D. in English was approved. The proposed Ph.D. in
Gerontology would be a unique program to Virginia if approved. This
program would be one of a few in the country and would place the Uni-
versity in the forefront in this field. On motion made and seconded,
the proposed Ph.D. in Gerontology was approved. The final proposed
degree is for a M.A. in History. On motion made and seconded, the M.A.
in History was approved.
The Committee also reviewed and recommended changing the name of
the Department of Administration of Justice and Public Safety to the
Department of Justice and Risk Administration. On motion made and
seconded, the department's name was changed to the Department of Jus-
tice and Risk Administration.
Since the Committee did not have a quorum present, review and dis-
cussion of the Academic Plan was postponed until the September Academic
Policy Committee meeting. The September meeting will begin at 10 a.m.
to allow a thorough discussion of the plan.
Mr. Morris reported for the Advancement Committee. The Committee
received a report on the Campaign which is picking up momentum at the
$38.5 million mark.
Dr. Moore reported for the Audit Committee. On motion made and
seconded, the Minutes of a Meeting held on May 19, 1988, were approved.
Dr. Moore stated that the Committee did not hold its regularly sched-
uled meeting on July 20, 1988, due to the lack of quorum.
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Dr. Holland reported for the Hospital Committee. On motion made
and seconded, the Minutes of a Meeting held on May 19, 1988, were
approved. Dr. Holland reported that due to the lack of a quorum, the
Hospital Committee did not hold its regularly scheduled meeting on July
20, 1988.
Mr. Beadles reported for the Property Committee. On motion made
and seconded, the Minutes of a Meeting held on May 19, 1988, were
approved. Mr. Beadles stated that the Committee recommended the archi-
tectural firm of Ballou, Justice, Upton and Associates for the Class-
rooms, Computers, Labs and Faculty Offices project. On motion made and
seconded, the firm of Ballou, Justice, Upton and Associates was
approved for this project.
Mr. Beadles stated that the Committee recommended the approval of
leases for two properties. The first lease is for 34,000 square feet
in Tobacco Row for warehouse space for the Hospital. The second lease
is for 71,000 square feet at the Cathedral Properties for the dance
studio. On motion made and seconded, the two leases were approved.
Mr. Beadles stated that the Committee recommended the firm of Black
and Veatch, Inc., to serve as the consultant for the MCV steam plant
replacement feasibility study. The present steam plant shows clear and
growing evidence of major structural failure and equipment obsoles-
cence. Additionally, the study will address the economic advantages of
cogeneration. The cost of this study will be $225,000 of which
$105,000 will be financed through a grant from the Department of Ener-
gy. On motion made and seconded, the firm of Black and Veatch, Inc.,
was approved as the consultants for the feasibility study.
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Mr. Beadles stated that the Committee had been notified of a con-
tract award of $553,400 to Professional Contractors, Inc., to replace
the entire sanitary drainage system in McGuire Hall.
Mr. Beadles stated that the Committee received a briefing on the
MCV Campus Streetscape program.
Mr. Gregory reported for the Student Affairs Committee. On motion
made and seconded, the Minutes of a Meeting held on May 20, 1988, were
approved.
Mr. Whitworth reported for the Ad Hoc Committee on Board Orienta-
tion. The Committee recommended that orientation be a full day pro-
gram, preferably prior to the Board members' first meeting. The orien-
tation should be less formal than in the past and the new members
should have an opportunity to meet privately with the Rector. Possible
materials and key resource documents would include:
. Role of the Board member
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. Accountability and Support (Governor, SCHEV, etc.)
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It was also suggested that AGB orientation materials be used as appro-
priate.
Mr. Farinholt reported that a group of Rectors is meeting with the
SCHEV staff to discuss the format for the Fall Council of Visitors'
meeting. It is planned that this meeting will address the role, rights
and responsibilities of members of governing boards.
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Mrs. Epps reported for the Nominating Committee which consisted of
Messrs. Berry (Chairman) and Lipman and Mrs. Whittemore. On motion
made and seconded, Mr. James B. Farinholt, Jr., was elected Rector of
the Board for a third term.
Mr. Farinholt thanked the members of the Board for the confidence
placed in him. He stated that he would like to appoint a second Nomi-
nating Committee to select officers and members of the Executive Com-
mittee. Mesdames Epps and Whittemore and Mr. Morris were asked to
serve with the Rector. Mr. Farinholt stated that the Board needs to
address some changes to its Bylaws relating to the election of the
Rector and other officers. Additionally, the role and purpose of Board
committees needs to be reviewed. Mr. Farinholt stated that perhaps the
Student Affairs Committee should be merged with the Academic Policy
Committee and a new Finance and Investment Committee developed.
On motion made and seconded, the Committee convened into executive
session to discuss certain personnel matters involving the performance
of identifiable employees or faculty of VCU, and to discuss the evaluation of performance of departments or schools of VCU where such matters
regarding such individuals might be affected by such evaluation, and to
discuss the condition, acquisition or use of real property, and to
discuss the investing of public funds, and to discuss legal matters and
pending litigation with its attorney, and to discuss matters relating
to gifts, bequests, and fund-raising activities as authorized by Section 2.1-344 a(l), a(2), a(5), a(6) and a(7) of the Virginia Freedom of
Information Act.
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Following executive session, on motion made and seconded, the Board
accepted the Report of the Legal Advisor; accepted the Report of the
President; approved Full and Consultative Hospital Privileges; approved
Reappointment of Affiliate and Clinical Faculty; accepted the Report of
Gifts; accepted Executive Session Committee Reports; approved selection
of Liquidity Fund Managers (Neuberger & Berman Pension Management) and
Intermediate Fund Managers (Lowe, Brockenbrough, Tierney and
Tattersall, Inc.) and to change the Intermediate Fund Parameters from
five years to ten years; and to approve Dr. Alastair Connell's appointment as Vice President for Health Sciences for the period of July 1,
1988, through September 30, 1988. Effective September 30, 1988, Dr.
Connell will be relieved of his position as Vice President for Health
Sciences and he may continue his employment with the University in hi
tenured faculty position as professor of internal medicine.
The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.
Approved:
MINUTES OF A SPECIAL HEARING OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS
OF VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
July 21, 1988
A special hearing of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Commonwealth
University was held to hear the promotion appeal of Dr. Mohammed Kalimi on
Thursday, July 21, 1988, at 8 a.m. in the University Meeting Center.
Present were Messrs. Farinholt (Rector), Beadles, Ferguson, Gregory,
Meador and Whitworth; Drs. Holland and Moore; and Mesdames Abady and Epps.
Absent were Messrs. Latham, Lipman, Morris and Wurtzel; Dr. Johnson; and
Mrs. Whittemore. Also present were Drs. Ackell, Bradley and Connell; Mr.
Ross; and Mrs. Price. Dr. Kalimi and his advisor, Dr. Stephen Price, were
also present.
Mr. Farinholt called the meeting to order and on motion made and second-
ed, the Board convened into executive session to discuss certain personnel
matters involving the performance of identifiable employees or faculty of
VCU as authorized by Section 2.1-344 a(1) of the Virginia Freedom of Infor-
mation Act.
Following executive session, on motion made and seconded, the Board
voted to support the decision of the President to deny the promotion to full
professor for Dr. Mohammed Kalimi.
The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 a.m.
Approved:
