MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS
OF VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
September 21, 1989
A regular meeting of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Commonwealth
University was held on Thursday, September 21, 1989, at 9:30 a.m. in
the University Meeting Center.
Present were Dr. Moore (Rector); Messrs. Beadles, Farinholt,
Ferguson, Lipman, Meador, Morris, Whitworth and Wurtzel; and Mrs.
Abady. Absent were Drs. Holland and Johnson; Messrs. Gregory, Latham
and Siegel; and Mrs. Epps. Also present were Drs. Ackell, Andrako,
Dewey, Ruch and Wilson; Messrs. Bruegman, Doswell, Kudless, Poe and
Ross; and Mrs. Price.
Dr. Moore called the meeting to order and welcomed John Sarvay from
the Commonwealth Times.
On motion made and seconded, the Minutes of a Special Meeting of
the Board, held July 19, 1989; and the Minutes of a Meeting held July
20, 1989, were approved as submitted.
The Report of the President followed. Dr. Ackell reported on the
following items:
Preliminary enrollment data show a 2.5 percent increase in fall
1989 headcount, from 20,497 in 1988 to 20,995. VCU may end up at
or above 21,000. Day student enrollment increased five percent and
evening student enrollment increased one-half of one percent.
Dr. Albert Guerraty, former director of Cardiac Transplantation at
McGill University in Montreal, arrived in Richmond this month to
lead the MCV Hospitals Heart Transplantation Program.
Dr. Guerraty trained in transplantation techniques at MCV Hospitals
under Dr. Richard Lower in the early 1980's. He has performed 125
heart transplants and 10 heart-lung transplants in his five years
at McGill.
Dr. Andy Wechsler, Chairman of the Department of Surgery, has
recently attracted three other outstanding cardiac surgeons to the
MCV Hospital Staff. They include Drs. Ralph J. Daminano, Jr., Gary
K. Lofland, and David R. Salter.
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The VCU Basketball schedule has been released. The schedule fea-
tures 15 games at the Richmond Coliseum, including the Richmond
Times-Dispatch Invitational Tournament, where VCU will meet UVA in
the first round. The Rams travel to the Carrier Classic to play
host to Syracuse in early December, and will play seven of the 10
Division I teams in the state this year. Seven of the first nine
games of the season are at home. The Season culminates in the
Homelight/Sun Belt Conference Tournament which is slated for March
3-5 in Birmingham, Alabama.
VCU will be hosting the NCAA Basketball Tournament's Southeast
Regional first and second round games at the Coliseum on March 16
and March 18. The Coliseum will be one of eight first round sites,
and eight teams will travel to Richmond to compete in the Tourna-
ment with their fans. Both the University and the City will bene-
fit from National medial coverage of the Tournament provided by CBS
and ESPN.
VCU Founders' Day tradition continues this year with a dance and a
variety of entertainment at the Richmond Omni Hotel on the evening
of November 3. Each School will have a display, recognizing their
history or accomplishments. The deans will be present for the
evening and this will present an excellent opportunity for them to
meet and greet students and alumni.
The theme for this year's celebration is one that recognizes the
stars of the University: the students, the faculty and the alumni.
Guests will be welcomed to the Omni by the Student Ambassadors, and
their warm welcome will be echoed by the lively music of Al Water's
Jazz Quartet who will be playing from the balcony of the Atrium.
Dr. Ackell presented a Resolution on the classification of health
care professionals. On motion made and seconded, the following Resolu-
tion was approved:
WHEREAS, the 1989 General Assembly authorized the Board of Visitors
of the University of Virginia and Virginia Commonwealth University,
upon the approval of the Director of the Department of Personnel and
Training, to identify health care professional positions in their
non-state hospitals; and
respective hospitals that require, for competitive purposes in attracting personnel, compensation programs consistent with those offered in
WHEREAS, the 1989 General Assembly also directed that persons holding positions so identified, following approval of the Director of the
Department of Personnel and Training and review by the House Appropria-
tions and Senate Finance Committees, would be considered exempt from
the provisions of the Virginia Personnel Act; and
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WHEREAS, the Director of the Department of Personnel and Training
has approved such an exemption from the provisions of the Virginia
Personnel Act and this exemption has been reviewed by the House Appro-
priations and Senate Finance Committees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF VIRGINIA
COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY that the positions assigned to MCV Hospitals
and identified in the attached list of health care professional posi-
tions that require, for competitive purposes in attracting personnel,
compensation programs consistent with those offered in non-state hospi-
tals, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that until such time as this Board of Visi-
tors may establish policies, procedures, and rules having application
to the health care professional positions identified in the attachment
to this Resolution, the policies and procedures applicable to persons
subject to the provisions of the Virginia Personnel Act shall continue
to apply to persons holding the positions in MCV Hospitals identified
in the attachment to this Resolution, with the sole exception of mat-
ters relating to compensation and classification, which matters shall
be subject to modification by the Assistant Vice President for Human
Resources, upon recommendation of the Executive Director of MCV Hospi-
tals. Actions of the Assistant Vice President for Human Resources
shall be subject to ratification of the Board of Visitors at its next
regularly scheduled meeting.
Health Care Classifications
Anesthetist
Anesthetist, Head
Audiologist
Audiologist Supervisor
Certified Nurse Practitioner A
Certified Nurse Practitioner B
Clinical Perfusionist A
Clinical Perfusionist B
Clinical Social Work Director
Clinical Social Worker
Clinical Social Worker Supervisor
EEG Supervisor
EEG Technician
Electrocardiograph Supervisor
Electrocardiograph Technician
Emergency Medical Technician-Paramedic
Emergency Medical Technician
Emergency Medical Technician Specialist
Emergency Medical Technician Senior
Emergency Medical Technician Supervisor
Emergency Medical Technician Supervisor Senior
Laboratory Specialist
Laboratory Specialist Senior
Laboratory Specialist Advanced
Laboratory Specialist Manager
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Maxillofacial Prosthetic Restoration Technician
MCVH Central Service Supply Manager
MCVH Emergency Services Director
MCVH Radiology Operations Director
Medical Laboratory Chief
Medical Laboratory Technician Manager
Medical Laboratory Technician Senior
Medical Laboratory Technician Supervisor
Medical Laboratory Technologist
Nuclear Medicine Technician A
Nuclear Medicine Technician B
Nuclear Medicine Technician Supervisor
Nutrition Program Director
Nutrition Specialist A
Nutrition Specialist B
Nutritionist
Occupational Therapist Senior
Occupational Therapy Assistant Director
Occupational Therapist
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Occupational Therapy Director
Occupational Therapy Supervisor
Operating Room Technician
Pharmacist
Pharmacy Assistant Director
Pharmacy Supervisor
Physical Therapist, Institution
Physical Therapist Senior
Physical Therapist Supervisor
Physical Therapy Assistant
Physical Therapy Assistant Director
Physician's Assistant Category I
Practical Nurse A
Practical Nurse B
Psychologist
Psychologist Senior
Psychologist Supervisor
Psychologist Director
Radiation Therapy Education Director
Radiation Therapy Technician Supervisor
Radiation Therapy Technician
Radiation Therapy Technician Senior
Radiologic Dosimetrist
Radiologic Dosimetrist Supervisor
Radiologic Senior Technologist
Radiologic Technologist
Radiologic Technologist Manager
Radiologic Technologist Supervisor
Radiology Maintenance Supervisor
Recreation Therapist
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Recreation Therapist Senior
Recreation Therapy Supervisor
Registered Clinical Nurse Specialist
Registered Nurse Clinician A
Registered Nurse Clinician B
Registered Nurse Coordinator
Registered Nurse Manager A
Registered Nurse Manager B
Registered Nurse
Rehabilitation Unit Supervisor
Respiratory Therapist Assistant Director
Respiratory Therapist A
Respiratory Therapist B
Respiratory Therapy Supervisor
Respiratory Therapy Technician B
Respiratory Therapy Director
Speech Pathologist
Speech Pathologist Supervisor
Speech Pathology and Audiology Director
Toxicologist
Ultrasound Technologist A
Ultrasound Technologist B
Mr. Farinholt reported for the Special Committee on the Nomination
of a President. On motion made and seconded, the Minutes of a Meeting
held July 20, 1989, were approved. The remainder of the Committee's
report was made during executive session.
Mr. Meador reported for the Academic Policy Committee. Mr Meador
stated that the Committee reviewed, for information, the contract with
Faxon Company, Inc. in the amount of $1,200,000 to provide services for
the libraries for the acquisition of periodical and serial subscrip-
tions. The Committee also reviewed its work plan for 1989-90. A
report on the preliminary enrollment figures was discussed. The Com-
mittee also reviewed the 1989-90 Academic Plan, its goals and objec-
tives. A report was given to the Committee by Dr. Barbara S. Fuhrmann,
Director of Student Assessment. This is a very complex project and
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specific studies will be reviewed annually by the Committee. On motion
made and seconded, the Report of the Academic Policy Committee was
accepted and the Minutes of a Meeting held July 19, 1989, were
approved.
Dr. Moore reported that the Advancement Committee had not met. On
motion made and seconded, the Minutes of a Meeting held July 19, 1989,
were approved.
Mr. Beadles reported for the Audit Committee which met earlier in
the day. On motion made and seconded, the Minutes of a Meeting held
July 20, 1989, were approved. Mr. Beadles stated that the remainder of
the Committee's report would be made during executive session.
Mr. Whitworth reported for the Finance and Investment Committee.
On motion made and seconded, the Minutes of a Meeting held July 19,
1989, were approved. Mr. Whitworth stated that the Committee had
reviewed the Consolidated Annual Budget Report and was pleased to
report that revenues exceeded expenses. The Committee also reviewed
and tentatively approved its 1989-90 work plan. On motion made and
seconded, the Report of the Finance and Investment Committee was
accepted. The remainder of the Committee's report was made during
executive session.
Mr. Kudless reported on several advancement related items. In the
near future, two VISA (Affinity) Cards will be available with the Uni-
versity and/or Rams Club benefiting with proceeds from this program.
The University recently had a faculty member appear on the Oprah Win-
frey Show, and Lou Harris, a faculty member internationally known for
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his drug research, was on the ABC Nightly News. Advancement is working
with Athletics to plan alumni events for the away basketball games.
Coach Sonny Smith will be appearing at each of these functions.
Mr. Whitworth reported for the Hospital Committee. On motion made
and seconded, the Minutes of a Meeting held July 19, 1989, were
approved. Mr. Whitworth stated that the Committee reviewed the figures
for the fiscal year end for the Hospital. Net receivable days are down
and revenues and expenses look good. The administration is to be con-
gratulated on a fine job. With regard to capital budget funding, $33.5
million in funds are available. However, requests on these funds
exceeds $50 million. The Committee reviewed a list of proposed capital
expenditures for the Hospital. The Hospital administration in conjunc-
tion with the University administration has been working to correct the
parking problems on the medical campus. A decision was made to move
300 faculty and staff from the deck to accommodate patient and visi-
tors' parking. This has caused a great deal of concern and uneasiness
on the campus. The Committee, at the request of the Property Commit-
tee, reviewed the contract to acquire a modular structure to house the
outpatient MRI and recommended its approval. On motion made and sec-
onded, the acquisition of the modular building was approved.
Mr. Meador reported for the Property Committee. On motion made and
seconded, the Minutes of a Meeting held July 19, 1989, were approved.
The Committee recommended to the Board the selection of Ballou, Jus-
tice, & Upton and Associates Architects as the architects for the Spe-
cial Services Suite at MCVH. On motion made and seconded, the firm of
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Ballou, Justice, & Upton and Associates Architects was approved with
Mr. Morris abstaining. The Committee recommended the selection of
architects Dayton and Thompson for the Franklin Street Gym Renovations.
On motion made and seconded, the firm of Dayton and Thompson was
approved with Mr. Morris abstaining. The Committee reviewed the pro-
posed acquisition of a modular building to house the outpatient MRI at
a cost of $641,000. This item was referred to the Hospital Committee
for its recommendation. The lease with the VCU Foundation for adminis-
trative office space in what is known as the Cathedral Properties was
recommended at a cost of $160,000 per year for five years. On motion
made and seconded, the lease with the VCU Foundation was approved with
Mr. Morris abstaining.
Mr. Whitworth reported for the Nominating Committee. The Committee
recommended the appointment of Mr. James B. Farinholt, Jr., as Vice
Rector; Mr. Philip B. Morris as Secretary with other members of the
Executive Committee including Mr. Richard L. Beadles, Mrs. Rozanne G.
Epps, Dr. William E. Holland, Dr. Harry I. Johnson, Jr., Mr. Richard L.
Meador and Mr. F. Dixon Whitworth. On motion made and seconded, the
officers and members of the Executive Committee were elected.
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 departments or schools of VCU where such matters
regarding such individuals might be affected by such evaluation includ-
ing Faculty Appointments and Changes in Status, a Status Report on the
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Presidential Search, a Status Report on the Vice President for Health
Sciences Search, Audit Reports, a Status Report on the School of the
Arts Visitation and the Semiannual Quality Assurance Report for the
Medical Departments at MCVH; and to discuss the condition, acquisition
or use of real property including a Status Report on the West Campus
Master Site Plan; and to discuss the investing of public funds includ-
ing the Quarterly Investment Report and the 1988-89 Fiscal Year Investment Review; and to discuss legal matters, active and recently resolved
litigation, and probable litigation with its attorney; and to discuss
matters relating to gifts, bequests, and fund-raising activities
including a Report of New Major Commitments for the Period of June 1,
1989 to July 31, 1989; approval of Naming Proposals for identified
gifts; a Status Report on The Campaign for VCU; and the 1989 Special
Events Plan; and to discuss matters relating to honorary degrees and
special awards as authorized by Section 2.1-344 a(1), a(3), a(6), a(7),
a(8), and a(10) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Following Executive session, on motion made and seconded, the fol-
lowing Resolution was approved:
Virginia Commonwealth University's Board of Visitors hereby certi-
fies that, to the best of each member's knowledge, (i) only public
business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by
Virginia law were discussed in the executive meeting to which this
certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business
matters as were identified in the motion convening the executive ses-
sion meeting were heard, discussed or considered by the Board of Visi-
tors of Virginia Commonwealth University.
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ROLL CALL VOTE Ayes Nays
Dr. French H. Moore, Jr. (Rector) X
Mrs. Nina F. Abady X
Mr. Richard L. Beadles X
Mrs. Rozanne G. Epps Absent
Mr. James B. Farinholt, Jr. X
Mr. Jack H. Ferguson X
Mr. Roger L. Gregory Absent
Dr. William E. Holland Absent
Dr. Harry I. Johnson Absent
Mr. Weldon H. Latham Absent
Mr. Eric M. Lipman Left Early
Mr. Richard L. Meador X
Mr. Philip B. Morris X
Mr. Stuart C. Siegel Absent
Mr. F. Dixon Whitworth, Jr. X
Mr. Alan L. Wurtzel X
VOTE
Ayes: 9
Nays: 0
ABSENT DURING VOTING: 7
ABSENT DURING MEETING: 5
On motion made and seconded, the Board accepted the Report of the
General Counsel; accepted the Report of the President; approved the
Faculty Appointments and Changes in Status; accepted the Report of New
Major Commitments; approved the Naming Proposals, accepted the executive session Committee Reports; approved the Hospital's Quality Assur-
ance Report and accepted the Report of the Special Committee on the
Nomination of a President.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
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Approved: Philip B. Morris, Secretar
French H. Moore, Jr., Rector
