MINUTES OF A MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF VISITORS OF
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
May 17, 1996
A meeting of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University was held
on Friday, May 17, 1996, at 9 a.m. in the University Meeting Center.
Present were Messrs. Siegel (Rector), DeRusha, Flippen, Framme, and Wein-
berg; Drs. Johnson, Smith, Vaughan and White; and Mesdames Powell and Vaughan.
Absent were Drs. Gilmer and White; Messrs. Markel and Townes; and Ms. Teig. Also
present were Drs. Trani, Dewey, Harris, Jones, Kontos and Rhone; Messrs. Bruegman,
Bunce, Fischer, Gehring, Ross and Wyeth; and Mesdames Balmer, Burnside, Chinnici
and Messmer.
Mr. Siegel called the Meeting to order and welcomed members of the press.
The President's report followed:
A thank you gift was presented to Jonathan Bartee, student representative to the
Board. Mr. Bartee will graduate in December, majoring in Public Relations with
a minor in Political Science.
The Board's two retiring members, Drs. Johnson and Gilmer, were recognized
for years of service given to the University. The Board is hopeful that Mr.
Framme and Ms. Teig will each be reappointed for another four year term.
Commencement will be held Saturday, May 18, 1996, in the Richmond
Coliseum. Mr. Terry Waite is the Commencement Speaker. Approximately
12,000 people are expected with 4600 graduates. A reception at the President's
residence will follow Commencement.
The Commencement Speaker for 1997 will be Governor George Allen.
Mr. Framme reported for the Academic Policy Committee. The Proposed Revi-
sions in the Promotion and Tenure Document were presented. The highlights of the
revised document include: the changed role of the University Promotion and Tenure
Committee, with more emphasis on the decentralized approach; a clarification of collat
eral faculty status, allowing for greater flexibility in recruiting and hiring; a more active
role for the President; and a post-tenure review section. The document will be pre-
sented to the Board of Visitors at the September, 1996, meeting.
The Report on Grants, Contracts and Intellectual Property was presented. The
report reflects continued growth in all disciplines with external funding for research and
scholarships exceeding all prior levels in the history of the institution.
A Student Recruitment and Enrollment update was presented. The overall goal
for student enrollment is to increase the number of applications to the University, es-
pecially at the undergraduate level and target growth areas in the graduate level. The
importance of retention was emphasized.
Mr. Framme reported for the Advancement Committee. The Governmental and
Community Relations report was presented. In April, the local governing bodies final-
ized the budgets for 1996-97. VCU continued to work with representatives in Chester-
field, Goochland, Hanover, and Henrico counties as well as the City of Richmond to
ensure that funding pledged to the School of Engineering was included in the budgets.
VCU will host local government officials at a Richmond Braves baseball game on June
13, 1996.
The University News Service report was presented. The Chronicle of Higher
Education was on campus in late April to cover the winners of the Hurston/Wright
Awards for African-American college fiction writers. President Trani visited with a
writer from Bloomberg Business News Wire in Washington, D. C. to discuss economic
development in the Mid-Atlantic Region. The School of Engineering received media
coverage upon the announcement of the scholarship gift from Philip Morris. VCU un-
veiled the first renderings of the soon-to-be-built engineering building.
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Mr. Weinberg reported for the Finance and Investment Committee.
The Bond Resolution for the Engineering School Project and Siegel Center Project
were presented and the Committee recommended approval.
Dr. Vaughan reported for the Health Affairs Committee. A Notification of Contract
Award was presented. Alexander and Alexander was awarded a contract for consulting
and technical services related to compensation, benefits, and human resource planning
for the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals Authority conversion. The contract is for
$692,250.
The Contract for Increased MCVH Mainframe Computer Capacity was presented.
The Hospitals require increased computer processing capacity. The agreement on ex-
isting mainframe computer components expires in September, 1996. In September,
1996, MCVH will need to acquire increased processing and disk capacity.
Dr. Johnson reported for the Property Committee. The Architect Selection for the
Fine Arts Center was presented. The purpose of the project is to construct a new multi-
story Fine Arts Center of approximately 110,000 gross square feet to house essential
program elements for the Departments of Painting and Printmaking, Crafts and Sculp-
ture. The construction budget is $10,634,800 with a total budget of $14,744,800.
The Occupancy Agreement for the Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and Behav-
ioral Genetics was presented. Under the terms of the Master Lease Agreement be-
tween VCU and the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park Authority, VCU will assign
approximately 17,050 square feet of space in Biotech One for use by the Virginia Insti-
tute for Psychiatric and Behavioral Genetics at a rental rate not less than $22.51 per
square foot.
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The Lease of Facilities for Crafts and Sculpture was presented. The lease is for
approximately 49,000 square feet of administrative, classroom and studio space at 900
West Marshall Street. The purpose of the lease is for the temporary relocation of the
departments of Crafts and Sculpture.
Ms. Vaughan reported for the Student Affairs Committee. A report on the Honor
System Policy Recommendations was presented. In September, 1994, the Provost and
Vice President for Academic Affairs appointed the University Honor System Review
Committee to conduct a review following three full years of operation of the VCU Honor
System. The was in accordance with the request of the University Council that a proc-
ess be put in place to review the entire document every three years. The review re-
sulted in recommended revisions to the VCU Honor System document. The discussion
by the Committee focused on (1) the recommended "W' grade; (2) levels of punish-
ment, especially as differentiated for graduate students; (3) the removal of the "F" or
"W' grade; and (4) the meaning of "lying" and how "lying" gets interpreted. The Com-
mittee decided to continue the discussion of the policy without taking action at the
meeting.
A Report on Community Service Learning was presented. The Office of Com-
munity Programs within the Division of Community and International Programs coordi-
nates several initiatives providing students the opportunity to enhance learning at VCU
through community service. The programs include externally funded projects such as
the Americorp Program and mentoring and tutoring initiatives.
A Report on Technology and Library Services was presented. The Vice Provost
for Information Technology, and the Executive Director of Information Resources and
Media, focused on computer facilities for students, networking opportunities, new initia-
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tives for the dormitory and commuting students, as well as new services in the libraries
and academic units.
A Security Update Report was presented. Highlights of actual and projected se-
curity expenditures, the beginning efforts in the development of a communications plan,
and discussions with the City of Richmond for collaborative efforts were presented.
Questions were raised relative to the filling of vacant police positions, joint patrols with
the City and the number of emergency telephones. Further information will be provided
at the September, 1996, meeting.
On motion made and seconded, the following items from the Consent Agenda
were approved:
Board of Visitors
Minutes of a Meeting held April 25, 1996
Minutes of a Meeting held March 21, 1996
Minutes of a Special Meeting held March 20, 1996
Academic Policy Committee
Minutes of a Meeting held March 20, 1996
Advancement Committee
Minutes of a Meeting held March 20, 1996
Audit Committee
Minutes of a Meeting held March 21, 1996
Finance and Investment Committee
Minutes of a Meeting held March 20, 1996
Bond Resolutions: Engineering School Project and Siegel
Center Project (see resolutions below)
Intent to Reimburse Resolution: School of Engineering
Health Affairs Committee
Minutes of a Meeting held March 20, 1996
Contract for Increased MCVH Mainframe Computer Capacity
Property Committee
Minutes of a Meeting held March 20, 1996
Site Selection: Fine Arts
Architect/Engineer Selection for Newsroom of the 21st Century
Architect/Engineer Selection for Fine Arts Center
Occupancy Agreement for Virginia Institute for Psychiatric and
Behavioral Genetics
Lease for Sculpture and Crafts (Mr. Weinberg Abstaining)
Student Affairs Committee
Minutes of a Meeting held March 20, 1996
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The following resolutions were approved as part of the Consent Agenda:
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH
UNIVERSITY TO ADOPT ONE OR MORE BOND RESOLUTIONS
TO PROVIDE FOR THE FINANCING OF THE ENGINEERING
SCHOOL PROJECT AND THE SIEGEL CENTER PROJECT
Whereas, Chapter 6.1, Title 23 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended (the
"Code"), creates Virginia Commonwealth University (the "University"), which is gov-
erned by a Board of Visitors (the "Board"), which is vested with the supervision, man-
agement and control of the University; and
Whereas, Chapter 3, Title 23 of the Code (the "Act"), empowers the University,
with the consent and approval of the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Vir-
ginia and the Governor of the Commonwealth to build, construct, reconstruct, erect,
extend, better, equip and improve any building, facility, addition, extension or improve-
ment of a capital nature required by or convenient for the purposes of the University
and to borrow money and make, issue and sell bonds of the University for any of such
purposes, including the refinancing of any such facilities, such bonds to be issued and
sold through the Treasury Board of the Commonwealth; and
Whereas, the Act further authorizes the University to pledge to the payment of
the principal of and the interest on such bonds any moneys available for the use of the
University, including, but not limited to, and subject to guidelines promulgated by the
Secretary of Finance of the Commonwealth of Virginia, moneys appropriated to the
University from the general fund of the Commonwealth of Virginia or from nongeneral
funds, without regard to the source of such moneys, and which are not required by law
or by previous binding contract to be devoted to some other purpose; and
Whereas, the Board has determined to finance, through the issuance of one or
more series of general revenue pledge bonds of the University, costs of the acquisition,
construction and equipping of a building to house the University's School of Engineer-
ing (the "Engineering School Project") and the acquisition, construction and equipping
of a 7,500 seat multi- purpose convocation, athletic and recreational activities center
(the "Siegel Center Project" and, together with the Engineering School Project, the
"Projects"); and
Whereas, Section 23-50.9 of the Code directs the Board to designate an execu-
tive committee, which shall perform all such duties delegated to it, and pursuant thereto
and to the University's bylaws, the Board has created an executive committee (the
"Executive Committee"); and
Whereas, there has been presented to this meeting a draft of a Bond Resolution
authorizing the issuance of such general revenue pledge bonds to finance the cost of
the Projects, a copy of which document will be filed with the records of the Board; and
Whereas, the ability of the University to market the bonds authorized by this
Resolution at the lowest possible interest cost will be substantially enhanced if the Uni-
versity is able to set the terms of such bonds and to provide for related covenants and
undertakings at the time such bonds will be marketed in order to take advantage of
then current market conditions and to maximize the acceptability of such bonds to in-
vestors and bond rating agencies; and
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Whereas, the University's flexibility in accomplishing such purposes will be
substantially enhanced by the ability of the University to act through the Executive
Committee;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY:
1. The Board authorizes the issuance and sale of general revenue pledge
bonds of the University to provide for costs of the Engineering School Project in an ag-
gregate principal amount not to exceed $26,000,000 (the "Engineering Bonds"). The
Board authorizes the issuance and sale of general revenue pledge bonds of the Uni-
versity to provide for costs of the Siegel Center Project in an aggregate principal
amount not to exceed $22,000,000 (the "Siegel Bonds").
2. The Board authorizes the Executive Committee to execute and deliver
one or more Bond Resolutions providing for the issuance of the Engineering Bonds and
the Siegel Bonds (together, the "Project Bonds"). The Bonds may be issued in one or
more series, shall bear such date or dates, mature at such time or times, bear interest
at such rate or rates, and be payable at such time or times as may be approved by the
Executive Committee. The Executive Committee is hereby authorized to approve the
final terms and conditions of the Project Bonds, including maturities, interest rates and
sinking fund and redemption provisions, including redemption premiums, provided that
the principal amount of the Engineering Bonds shall not exceed $26,000,000, the prin-
cipal amount of the Siegel Bonds shall not exceed $22,000,000, no Project Bond shall
mature later than 2026 and no Project Bond shall bear interest at a rate greater than
8.50%. The Bond Resolution or Resolutions authorizing the Project Bonds shall be in
substantially the form of the Bond Resolution presented to this meeting with such com-
pletions, additions, omissions and changes not inconsistent with this Resolution as may
be approved by the Executive Committee and counsel to the University, the adoption of
such Bond Resolution or Resolutions to constitute conclusive evidence of the approval
of such completions, additions, omissions and changes by the Executive Committee
and counsel to the University The Engineering Bonds and the Siegel Bonds may be
issued pursuant to a single Bond Resolution or pursuant to one or more separate Bond
Resolutions.
3. The Board authorizes the Executive Committee and the officers of the
University to approve, execute and deliver, as appropriate, all such documents, instru-
ments and certificates as are necessary or convenient in connection with the financing
of the Projects and that are consistent with the terms of this Resolution, including with-
out limitation, one or more preliminary official statements, final official statements, con-
tinuing disclosure agreements and bond purchase agreements; provided, however, that
the compensation paid to underwriters under any bond purchase contract shall not ex-
ceed 2% of the principal amount of bonds sold. In carrying out its duties under this
Resolution, the Executive Committee shall have the same powers that the Board would
have to delegate authority to its members and to officers of the University in connection
with the issuance and sale of the Project Bonds.
RESOLUTION OF OFFICIAL INTENT TO REIMBURSE
EXPENDITURES WITH PROCEEDS OF A BORROWING
WHEREAS, Virginia Commonwealth University (the "Borrower") intends to ac-
quire, construct and equip a new School of Engineering building and related facilities
(the "Project"); and
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WHEREAS, plans for the Project have advanced and the Borrower may begin to
advance its own funds to pay expenditures related to the Project (the "Expenditures")
prior to incurring indebtedness and to receive reimbursement for such Expenditures
from proceeds of tax-exempt bonds or taxable debt, or both.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF VISITORS OF VIRGINIA COMMON-
WEALTH UNIVERSITY:
1. The Borrower intends to issue tax-exempt general revenue pledge bonds
(the "Bonds") to pay costs of the Project in an amount now expected to be $23,890,000
but in no event exceeding $26,000,000.
2. The Borrower intends that the proceeds of the Bonds be used to reim-
burse the Borrower for Expenditures with respect to the Project made on or after the
date hereof as well as planning costs previously incurred. The Borrower reasonably
expects on the date hereof that it will reimburse the Expenditures with the proceeds of
the Bonds.
3. Each Expenditure was or will be, unless otherwise approved by bond
counsel, either (a) of a type properly chargeable to a capital account under general
federal income tax principles (determined in each case as of the date of the Expendi-
ture), (b) a cost of issuance with respect to the Bonds, (c) a nonrecurring item that is
not customarily payable from current revenues, or (d) a grant to a party that is not re-
lated to or an agent of the Borrower so long as such grant does not impose any obliga-
tion or condition (directly or indirectly) to repay any amount to or for the benefit of the
Borrower.
4. The Borrower intends to make a reimbursement allocation, which is a
written allocation by the Borrower that evidences the Borrower's use of proceeds of the
Bonds to reimburse an Expenditure, no later than 18 months after the later of the date
on which the Expenditure is paid or the Project is placed in service or abandoned, but
in no event more than three years after the date on which the Expenditure is paid. The
Borrower recognizes that exceptions are available for certain "preliminary expendi-
tures," costs of issuance, certain de minimis amounts, expenditures by "small issuers"
(based on the year of issuance and not the year of expenditure) and expenditures for
construction of at least five years.
5. The Borrower intends that the adoption of this resolution confirms the
"official intent" within the meaning of Treasury Regulations Section 1.150-2 promul-
gated under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.
6. This resolution shall take effect immediately upon its passage.
On motion made and seconded, the items on the Consent Agenda for Informa-
tion were accepted.
On motion made and seconded, the following Resolution was approved as
amended:
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RESOLUTION
AUTHORIZING CERTAIN UNIVERSITY OFFICERS
AND EMPLOYEES TO EXECUTE CONTRACTS AND
OTHER DOCUMENTS
WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University, has, by
prior resolution and action, granted authority to certain Virginia Commonwealth Uni-
versity officers and employees to execute contracts and other documents on behalf of
the Board of Visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University; and,
WHEREAS, the Board now desires to amend and modify such prior authoriza-
tion in certain respects;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors of Virginia
Commonwealth University as follows:
A. The following University officers and employees, including persons who
may hold identified offices or positions on an interim or acting basis, shall have the
authority to sign or execute any and all contracts and other documents in the name of
and on behalf of the University without the necessity of prior approval of the Board of
Visitors except as specified in this resolution:
1. President
2. Vice President for Finance and Administration
3. Assistant Vice President for Business Services and
Treasurer
4. Associate Vice President for Finance and Administration
B. Execution of the following types of contracts and documents shall require
the prior approval of the Board of Visitors or an appropriate committee thereof:
1. All contracts for the acquisition or the sale or conveyance
(including the conveyance of leasehold interests and easements)
of real estate, regardless of amount.
2. All joint venture agreements between the University (including
Medical College of Virginia Hospitals) and any other entity.
3. All contracts for the lease of real estate which have an annual cost
of $100,000 or greater or which are of a term of three (3) years or
greater.
C. Acquisition of Goods or Services. The execution of contracts for goods
(including equipment) or services shall not require the prior approval of the Board of
Visitors or a committee thereof. However, the decision to pursue the acquisition of
goods or services shall require the prior approval of the Board of Visitors, or an appro-
priate committee thereof, when the projected or actual cost of such goods or services is
$1,000,000 or more. All contracts for goods or services will be reported to the Board of
Visitors, or an appropriate committee thereof, for information when the cost is $500,000
or more.
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D. Capital Outlay Projects. Approval of the Board of Visitors, or an appro-
priate committee thereof, shall be required prior to the initiation of any capital outlay
project or change order having a total projected or actual cost of $500,000 or greater.
Such prior approval shall be required for the selection of architects, engineers and
consultants; plans and/or specifications (including specifications for equipment and
furnishings). All contracts executed for capital outlay projects will be reported to the
Board of Visitors, or an appropriate committee thereof, for information when the cost is
$500,000 or more.
E. The President of the University, or his designee, shall determine to which
committee of the Board of Visitors a contract, document or other action shall be re-
ferred for approval or notification. Such determination shall be consistent with the role
of the respective Board of Visitors' committees as reflected in the Bylaws of the Board
of Visitors. Certain contracts, documents or actions may be referred to more than one
committee where there exist overlapping committee responsibilities.
F. Emergencies. In the event a bona fide emergency arises which requires
action by the Board of Visitors or an appropriate committee thereof prior to the next
regularly-scheduled meeting of the Board or committee, the chairperson of the appro-
priate Board committee, with the concurrence of the Rector, may either call a special
meeting of the committee, or in the alternative, may act on behalf of the committee. In
such latter event, the action of the chairperson shall be reported at the next meeting of
the committee.
G. Assistant Vice President for Business Services and Treasurer and Direc-
tor of Treasury Services. The Assistant Vice President for Business Services and
Treasurer and the Director of Treasury Services, or either of them, are hereby author-
ized, 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 neces-
sary to facilitate the payment of monies from any and all accounts, funds or other simi-
lar 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, subscription warrants, stock purchase war-
rants, 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 de-
liver any and all written instruments of assignment and transfer necessary or proper to
effectuate the authority hereby conferred.
H. The Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and the Vice Presi-
dent for Health Sciences (or their designees). The Provost and Vice President for Aca-
demic Affairs (or his designee) shall have the Authority to execute agreements pertain-
ing to (1) the application for and the award of grants and contracts to the University for
research, development, training and public service; (2) the award of grants and other
monies to other institutions for research, development, training and public service; (3)
patents and other intellectual properties; (4) clinical affiliation agreements for or on be-
half of the Academic Campus of the University; and (5) the award of any other monies
to Virginia Commonwealth University from outside sources, all without the necessity of
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prior approval of the Board of Visitors or any committee thereof. The Vice President for
Health Sciences (or his designee) shall have the authority to execute managed care
contracts, clinical affiliation agreements or contracts or agreements between state or
local agencies for or on behalf of the Health Sciences Campus and MCV Hospitals
without the necessity of prior approval of the Board of Visitors or any committee
thereof. The Vice President for Health Sciences shall have the authority to execute any
joint venture agreements, which have been approved by the Board of Visitors and the
President, between the University or the Medical College of Virginia Hospitals and any
other entity. Any contract executed by either the Vice President for Health Sciences (or
his designee) or by the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs (or his desig-
nee) having a total or projected cost of $500,000 or greater shall be reported to the ap-
propriate committee of the Board of Visitors for information.
I. The Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies (or his designee).
The Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies (or his designee) shall have the
authority to execute agreements pertaining to (1) the application for and award of
grants and contracts to the University for research, development, training and public
service; (2) the award of grants and other monies to other institutions for research, de-
velopment, training and public service; and (3) patents and other intellectual properties.
J. Delegation. The President is hereby authorized to delegate to other Uni-
versity or Hospital employees any or all of his authority to execute any documents pro-
vided that:
1 each delegation shall be in writing and shall be to a named
individual, and
2. each delegation shall specify the type or types of documents which
may be executed pursuant to said delegation, including any appli
cable dollar limitation.
K. Rescission of Previous Resolutions. All previous resolutions authorizing
University officials or employees to execute documents in the name and on behalf of
the University are hereby rescinded. Such rescission shall in no way affect the validity
of any documents signed under the authority of any such previous resolution.
Ms. Powell reported for the Nominating Committee for Rector that consisted of
Mr. Townes (Chair), Ms. Powell, Mr. Weinberg and Dr. Wootton. The Committee
unanimously recommend that Mr. Stuart C. Siegel be reelected Rector for 1996-97. On
motion made and seconded, Mr. Siegel was unanimously reelected Rector of the Board
of Visitors for a one-year term effective July 1, 1996.
Mr. Siegel appointed the following Board members to serve on the MCVH Author-
ity Board: Messrs. Siegel and Weinberg and Drs. Smith, White and Wootton.
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The Nominating Committee for Officers and the Executive Committee was ap-
pointed. Mr. Siegel will serve as chair with Dr. Smith and Messrs. DeRusha and Flip-
pen serving as members.
On motion made and seconded, the following resolution was presented to Mr.
Donald C. Bruegman:
Whereas, Donald C. Bruegman has served Virginia Commonwealth University
with distinction for eighteen years;
Whereas, Donald C. Bruegman has greatly strengthened VCU's financial and
budget administration and its human resources, facilities management, and capital
planning divisions, helped to develop the VCU Foundation and the Real Estate Foun-
dation, and made a significant and lasting contribution to the success of A Strategic
Plan for the Future of Virginia Commonwealth University through the Committee on
Administrative Review;
Whereas, Virginia Commonwealth University as a result has earned a reputation
for administrative excellence at the highest level of quality and integrity;
Therefore, be it resolved that Virginia Commonwealth University and its Board
of Visitors extend best wishes and appreciation to Donald C. Bruegman on his retire-
ment. In recognition of his service to Virginia Commonwealth University and the Com-
monwealth of Virginia, the Board of Visitors bestows the title of Senior Vice President
for Administration Emeritus.
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 including the Report of the Presidential Evaluation Committee, the
Faculty Appointments and Changes in Status and other Personnel Actions, the Full and
Consultative Hospital Privileges, the Reappointment of Medical Staff, the Executive
Salaries, the Continuing Faculty Salaries, the Proposed Faculty Compensation Plan,
the Proposed School of Dentistry Private Practice Scale, the Promotion and Tenure
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Recommendations, and the Report of the Vice President for Health Sciences, and the
Report of the General Counsel, and to discuss legal matters and probable litigation with
its attorney including the aforementioned Audit Reports as may be necessary, and to
discuss the investing of public funds including the Transfer of Funds, and to discuss
matters relating to gifts, bequests, and fundraising activities including the Development
Report and the approval of the Named Funds Report as authorized by Section 2.1-344
a(1), a(6), a(7) and a(8) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Following executive session, on motion made and seconded, the following resolu-
tion was approved by roll call vote:
Virginia Commonwealth University hereby certifies that, to the best of each mem-
ber's knowledge, (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting
requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the executive session meeting to which
this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were
identified in the motion convening the executive session meeting were heard, dis-
cussed or considered by the Board of Visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University.
Roll Call Vote Ayes Nays
Mr. Stuart C. Siegel, Rector X
Mr. William C. DeRusha X
Mr. Edward L. Flippen X
Mr. Lawrence H. Framme, Ill X
Dr. Robert D. Gilmer Absent
Dr. Harry I. Johnson, Jr. X
Mr. Steven A. Markel Absent
Ms. Diane Linen Powell X
Dr. Lindley T. Smith X
Ms. Eva S. Teig Absent
Mr. Clarence L. Townes, Jr. Absent
Dr. David A. Vaughan X
Ms. Sandra M. Adair Vaughan X
Mr. Jay M. Weinberg X
Dr. H. George White, Jr. X
Dr. Percy Wootton Absent
Vote:
Ayes: 11
Nays: 0
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ABSENT DURING MEETING: 5
ABSENT DURING VOTING: 5
On motion made and seconded, the Board accepted the Report of President;
approved the Faculty Appointments and Changes in Status and Other Personnel ac-
tions, Continuing Faculty Salaries, Executive Salaries, Proposed Faculty Compensation
Plan, Proposed School of Dentistry Private Practice Scale, Promotion and Tenure Rec-
ommendations and the Reappointment of Medical Staff; accepted the Named Funds
Report; approved the Transfer of Funds; accepted the Executive Session Committee
Reports, the Report of the Vice President for Health Sciences and the Report of the
General Counsel .
The meeting was adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
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