MINUTES OF A REGULAR MEETING OF THE
BOARD OF VISITORS OF
VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY
February 24, 2005
A regular meeting of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University
was held on Thursday, February 24, 2005, at 9 a.m. in Richmond Salons 1 and 2 located
in the University Student Commons at 907 Floyd Avenue.
Present were Drs. Bersoff (Rector), Broaddus, Doswell, Romano and Shapiro;
Messrs. Axselle, Jackson, Robertson, Rosenthal, Sherman, Slater, Snead and Thompson;
and Mesdames Riddick and Rhodes. Mr. Baldacci was absent. Also present were Drs.
Trani, Andrews, Brodd, Gottfredson, Huff, Lewis, Retchin, Rhone, Self, and Ton;
Messrs. Bunce, Gehring, Messplay, Ohlinger, Ross, Timmreck, and Wyeth; and
Mesdames Atkinson, Balmer, Lepley and Messmer.
Dr. Bersoff called the meeting to order and welcomed members of the press. The
Report of the President was presented:
A budget update and a report on the Higher Education Decentralization
Legislation was presented for information.
The Director of University News Services presented the UNS Strategic Plan for
2004-2007, as well as a presentation entitled "Raise National Awareness of VCU and the
VCU Medical Center" for information.
The Rector reported that the Board of Visitors will hold a Retreat at the Tides Inn
in Irvington, Virginia, on April 14 and 15, 2005. Information for the Retreat will be
delivered prior to the meeting. The Rector thanked Mr. Thomas G. Snead and his wife,
Vickie, for their contributions and hard work for the University and the University's
Campaign.
Mr. Rosenthal reported for the Academic and Health Affairs Committee. The
proposal to Integrate the Center for Public Policy into the Wilder School of Government
and Public Affairs was presented. The incorporation of the Center for Public Policy into
the Wilder School will position the Wilder School as a comprehensive School of Public
Affairs. The School will have the combination of instructional programs, applied
research and professional development activities that will enable the school to become a
leading school of public affairs. At the same time, the School has taken the necessary
steps to ensure that the University-wide purposes of the Center for Public Policy remain
intact. The Academic and Health Affairs Policy Committee recommended to the full
Board the approval of the proposal to Integrate the Center for Public Policy into the
Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs.
The proposal to create a B.A. in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness
was presented. VCU has an opportunity to be one of the first major universities to
establish a B.A. in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (HSEP). According
to data compiled by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), there are only two
dedicated bachelors programs in homeland security that are integrated into the
university's academic structure as degree programs. There are only eleven B.A/B.S.
programs in emergency management and twenty-five certificates or concentrations
related to homeland security. The quality of VCU's academic and professional programs,
the location, and the contact made during the program development phase has given VCU
an opportunity to become the premier location for the undergraduate study of homeland
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security and emergency preparedness. The Academic and Health Affairs Policy
Committee recommended to the full Board the approval of the proposal to create a B.A.
in Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness.
The proposal to create a Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences Degree Program was
presented. Consistent with national trends, a major initiative of the Graduate School at
VCU is to establish professional master's degree programs that will provide needed
advanced educational opportunities for career advancement. In response to the initiative,
the School of Pharmacy proposes a new degree program, the Master of Pharmaceutical
Sciences Program, that can be implemented for virtually no additional costs as the
resources needed are already in place to support current M.S. and Ph.D. programs. The
major difference between the existing M.S. in Pharmaceutical Sciences and the proposed
Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences is that the proposed program does not focus on
research; instead the program focuses on the knowledge and skills that are needed by
persons who already work in the pharmaceutical industry. The School of Pharmacy
expects that the students will be bachelors-prepared employees of pharmaceutical
companies. The students are likely to have backgrounds in chemistry and will be
involved in research programs at the workplace. The Academic and Health Affairs
Policy Committee recommended to the full Board the approval of the proposal to create a
Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences Degree Program.
The proposal for a Dual Degree Program: Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of
Business Administration was presented. VCU has offered the Doctor of Pharmacy
(Pharm.D.) and Master of Business Administration (MBA) degrees. The School of
Pharmacy and the School of Business jointly created a dual-degree program, the
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Pharm.D./MBA program. The Pharm.D./MBA program is designed to prepare
pharmacists for careers that require expertise in both pharmacy and business theories and
principles. The program is designed to take advantage of efficiencies in both programs.
Students enrolled in the dual-degree program can earn both degrees in five years, a year
less than a student would take to earn the degrees if the student enrolled sequentially in
the programs. The Academic and Health Affairs Policy Committee recommended to the
full Board the approval of the proposal for a Dual Degree Program: Doctor of
Pharmacy/Master of Business Administration.
The proposal for a Dual Degree Program: Master of Business Administration/
Master of Science in Information Systems was presented. VCU's School of Business has
offered the Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, and in 2002, the
University initiated the Master of Science degree in Information Systems (MSIS) degree
program. The School of Business now has designed a dual-degree MBA/MS in
Information Systems degree program that provides students the opportunity to complete
both master's level degree programs simultaneously, sharing up to four courses (12 credit
hours) between the two programs. The Academic and Health Affairs Policy Committee
recommended to the full Board the approval of the proposal for a Dual Degree Program:
Master of Business Administration/Master of Science in Information Systems.
An authorization for the University to implement a strategic plan for the School of
Medicine: Advancing the Research Mission 2005-2011 was presented. The objective is
to position the School of Medicine to invest in major growth of research faculty over the
next six years to achieve preeminence and national recognition as a research-intensive
medical school. The Academic and Health Affairs Policy Committee recommended to
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the full Board the approval implementation of a strategic plan for the School of Medicine:
Advancing the Research Mission 2005-2011.
The following items were presented for information: the Joint Commission on
Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) Competency Report on VCU
Faculty and Staff Who Provide Patient Care or Clinical Services to the VCU Health
System; a Faculty Profile; a report on the Graduate School; a report on VCU Community
Solutions; the VCU Health System Authority Financial Statements Fiscal Year 2005 -
Six Months Ending December 31, 2004 and a report of the Interim Provost and Vice
President for Academic Affairs.
Dr. Doswell reported for the Audit Committee. The Auditor of Public Accounts:
Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2004, and the State Audit Report -
Management's Action Plans were presented for information.
Dr. Doswell reported for the External Relations Committee. The following items
were presented for information: the Government Relations and Health Policy Report, the
Marketing and Media Relations Report and the Advancement Division Reports.
Mr. Slater reported for the Finance, Investment and Property Committee. The
lease for 104 North Belvidere Street was presented. The lease is for approximately 9,280
square feet of office space and 500 square feet of basement space. The VCU Human
Resources Division staff, currently located at 1000 East Marshall Street, will occupy the
building. The building is adjacent to the VCU Human Resources Division located at 600
West Franklin Street. The proposed lease term is for August 1, 2005, to July 31, 2010,
plus two 5-year renewal options by providing the landlord with 90 days prior written
notice. The rental rate (including expenses) for the initial five-year term is $725,640,
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with the first year of the term being $136,678. The rent will escalate three percent
annually. The Finance, Investment and Property Committee recommended to the full
Board the approval of the lease for 104 North Belvidere Street.
The lease for 807-809 West Broad Street was presented. The lease is for 8,000
square feet of office space and 4,000 square feet of storage space to be occupied by VCU
Treasury Services. Treasury Services is currently located in the leased facility at 327
West Main Street. The building is scheduled for demolition in August 2005, to begin
construction of Phase II of the School of Engineering and the new School of Business
buildings. The proposed lease term is for June 1, 2005, to May 31, 2010, with two 5-year
renewal options based on a three percent escalation. The proposed rental rate ranges
from $150,000 to $180,000 during the initial term of the lease. The Finance, Investment
and Property Committee recommended to the full Board the approval of the lease for
807-809 West Broad Street.
The lease for 1015 Floyd Avenue was presented. The lease is for 180 square feet
to Verizon Virginia, Inc., for telephone equipment space, on the first floor of 1015 Floyd
Avenue. VCU currently leases the space to Verizon. The existing lease expires effective
October 31, 2005, with no remaining renewal options. Verizon requested the
continuance of the lease for an additional 20 years. The proposed lease term is for
November 1, 2005, to October 31, 2010, plus three 5-year rental options. The rental rate
for the initial five-year term is $3,804, with the first year of that term being $717. The
rent will escalate three percent annually. The Finance, Investment and Property
Committee recommended to the full Board the approval of the lease for 1015 Floyd
Avenue.
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The lease for 10 North Brunswick Street was presented. The lease is for 21,767
square feet of space to house the VCU Dance Studio. VCU has leased the building from
the VCU Real Estate Foundation since January 7, 1990, and plans to continue leasing the
building. The existing lease originally governed the properties located at 107 North
Morris Street, 1315 Floyd Avenue, 1128 Floyd Avenue, and 10 North Brunswick Street.
To increase flexibility, both the owner and tenant desire to separate the leases for each of
the properties. The proposed lease term is to renew from May 1, 2004, to April 30, 2009,
plus two 5-year renewal options. The rental rate for the initial five-year term is $949,046,
with the first year of that term being $178,757. The rent will escalate three percent
annually. The Finance, Investment and Property Committee recommended to the full
Board the approval of the lease for 10 North Brunswick Street.
The lease for 1128 Floyd Avenue was presented. The lease is for 8,676 square
feet of space, plus 11 parking spaces, to house the VCU Child Development Center.
VCU has leased the building from the VCU Real Estate Foundation since January 7,
1990, and plans to continue leasing the building. The existing lease governs the
properties located at 107 North Morris Street, 1315 Floyd Avenue, 1128 Floyd Avenue,
and 10 North Brunswick Street. To increase flexibility, both the owner and tenant desire
separate leases for each of the properties. The proposed lease term is for May 1, 2004, to
April 30, 2009, plus two 5-year renewal options. The rental rate for the initial five-year
term is $506,222, with the first year of the term being $95,349. The rent will escalate
three percent annually. The Finance, Investment and Property Committee recommended
to the full Board the approval of the lease for 1128 Floyd Avenue.
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The Summary Deed of Lease for 701 West Broad Street was presented. The
VCU Real Estate Foundation will lease an office building located at 701 West Broad
Street to VCU. The initial lease term is anticipated to begin on August 16, 2005, and end
on August 15, 2025. The renewal options are exercisable by either party and provide for
two 5-year options. The Finance, Investment and Property Committee recommended to
the full Board the approval of the Summary Deed of Lease for 701 West Broad Street
pending clarification on the contract termination language.
The Summary Plan of Finance at 701 West Broad Street was presented. The
proceeds of the 2005 Note are to be used to provide funding to the VCU Real Estate
Foundation (i) for the costs of acquisition, construction, furnishing, and equipping a
28,400 square foot administrative building (the "AIT Building") to be located at 701
West Broad Street; (ii) to fund capitalized interest, if any; and (iii) to pay any cost of
borrowing. The AIT Building, upon completion and occupancy, will be leased to the
University under a 20-year lease that is subject to approval. The Finance, Investment and
Property Committee recommended to the full Board the approval of the Summary Plan of
Finance for 701 West Broad Street.
The Resolution: Authorizing Financing Lease for 701 West Broad Street was
presented. The Finance, Investment and Property Committee recommended to the full
Board the approval of the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION: AUTHORIZING FINANCING LEASE FOR
701 WEST BROAD STREET, RICHMOND, VIRGINIA
WHEREAS, the Virginia Small Business Financing Authority (the "Authority"),
at the request of the Virginia Commonwealth University Real Estate Foundation (the
"Foundation"), has agreed to issue its revenue note or bonds to finance the acquisition,
construction and equipping of an office building at 701 West Broad Street, Richmond,
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Virginia, of approximately 28,400 square feet (the "Project"), which will be owned by the
Foundation; and
WHEREAS, the Foundation will lease the Project to Virginia Commonwealth
University (the "University") for use by the University's Administrative Information
Technology Department; and
WHEREAS, the University previously has approved the lease of the Project on
August 12, 2004; and
WHEREAS, a preliminary plan of finance for the Project and a description of the
Deed of Lease (the "Lease") between the Foundation and the University relating to the
Project have been presented to this meeting of the Board of Visitors of the University;
and
WHEREAS, the Lease is subject to authorization by the Governor of the
Commonwealth of Virginia and review and approval by the Treasury Board of the
Commonwealth of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors (the "Board") of the University desires to
authorize and approve the general terms and conditions of the Lease and to delegate to
certain officers of the University the authority to approve the final terms and conditions
of the Lease and to execute the Lease;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF VISITORS
OF VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY:
1. The Board hereby confirms its approval of the lease of the Project from
the Foundation and authorizes the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
and the Associate Vice President of Business Services and Treasurer of the University,
either of whom may act (the "Authorized Officers"), to approve the terms and conditions
of the Lease, including any amendments thereto, and any other agreement with the
Foundation in relation to the Lease and the Project. The Authorized Officers are each
authorized and directed to execute and deliver to the Foundation the Lease, including any
amendments thereto, and such other agreements.
2. The appropriate officers and employees of the University, any of whom
may act, are hereby authorized to take all such actions as may be necessary or desirable in
connection with the construction, financing and leasing of the Project. The appropriate
officers of the University are hereby authorized and directed to approve, execute and
deliver all certificates, documents, agreements and other instruments and take all such
further action, including obtaining approvals and consents, as they may consider
necessary or desirable in connection with the Project and the Lease.
3. All other acts of the officers of the University that are in conformity with
the purposes and intent of this resolution and in furtherance of the Project and the Lease
are hereby approved, ratified and confirmed.
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4. This Resolution shall be effective immediately.
The Architect/Engineer Selection for the Professional Architectural and
Engineering Term Contracts was presented. Facilities Management routinely retains the
services of architectural and engineering firms on term contracts to provide professional
services for construction and renovation projects, feasibility studies, and planning
initiatives for small dollar value contracts. Services are provided to the University, the
Health System, the VCU Real Estate Foundation, and other affiliated entities. A total of
eight separate Requests for Proposals are issued covering several different architectural,
engineering, or planning capabilities. Depending on the specific Requests for Proposals,
one to three firms are selected for each category. The firms are KOP Architects, NBJ
Architecture, Commonwealth Architects, CEGG Associates, Baskervill & Son,
Whitescarver Hurd & Obenchain, Pace Collaborative, Wiley & Wilson, Draper Aden,
Dunbar, Milby, Williams, Pittman & Vaughan, Higgins & Gerstenmaier, BCWH Inc.,
and Vanasse Hangen Brustlin. The Finance, Investment and Property Committee
recommended the approval of the term contracts with the firms listed for a period of one
year, with an option for 4 one-year renewals.
The Architect/Engineer Selection for Bch and Duval Streets Parking Deck was
presented. The project, located at the intersection of 8th and Duval Streets, will add a
multi-level parking deck for approximately 900 - 1,000 vehicles and will include
approximately 3,000 SF of storage and parking support space on the ground floor. The
parking deck design will be compatible with architecture in the immediate vicinity and is
consistent with the VCU 2020 Master Site Plan. The construction budget is $11,223,000,
with a total budget of $13,200,000. The firm recommended is Baskervill & Son. The
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Finance, Investment and Property Committee recommended to the full Board the
approval of the Architect/Engineer Selection for the 81h and Duval Streets Parking Deck.
The proposed change in the project budget for the Massey Cancer Center
Addition was presented. The Massey Cancer Center Addition was included in the 2002
General Obligation Bond (GOB) referendum and was the first of the GOB projects to be
placed under construction. The addition has been under construction since Spring 2003
and is scheduled for completion in late 2005. In 2004, the University was presented with
the opportunity to expand the scope of the project by 20,000 square feet. The University
obtained a preliminary estimate cost of the expansion, and the General Assembly
approved supplemental funding totaling $7,700,000 in 9d revenue bonds. The University
has finished the design and has been working with the general contractor and
subcontractors to finalize the cost. The University received information from the general
contractor indicating that an additional $6,000,000 may be required to complete the
project. The University is concerned with the magnitude of the increase and has initiated
an intensive review of the cost estimate. In order to complete the project on schedule,
however, the University must obtain sufficient appropriation authorization during the
2005 General Assembly Session. The current budget is $37,350,000, with a proposed
budget of $43,250,000. The Finance, Investment and Property Committee recommended
to the full Board the approval of the proposed change in project budget for the Massey
Cancer Center Addition.
The proposed change in the project budget for the new School of Nursing was
presented. The 2004 General Assembly approved the University's request to amend the
West Hospital and George Ben Johnston Auditorium Renovation projects approved in the
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2002 General Obligation Bond referendum. The request included construction of a new
School of Nursing building and a reduced-scope renovation of West Hospital and George
Ben Johnston Auditorium. The revised funding authorizations include $14,598,000 for
the new Nursing Building and $3,000,000 for West Hospital and the George Ben
Johnston Auditorium. Planning for the renovations to West Hospital and the George Ben
Johnston Auditorium is underway and will be completed within appropriated funding.
The consultants planning the School of Nursing building indicate that the project, as
envisioned, will require additional funding of approximately $2,430,400. The total
estimated cost is $17,028,400, with a construction cost of $12,500,000. The additional
cost results from significant escalation in materials costs and the need for a foundation
system that was not contemplated in the initial cost estimate. The Finance, Investment
and Property Committee recommended to the full Board the approval of the proposed
change in project budget for the new School of Nursing.
The Amendments to the 2004-2010 Six-Year Capital Plan were presented. The
University proposes to renovate and construct an addition to the Central Belting Building
to serve as a permanent home for the VCU Adcenter. The Central Belting Building is
located on the University's Monroe Park Campus Addition. The Central Belting
Building is an historic structure that served previously as the carriage house for the
Jefferson Hotel. The University proposes to develop the Central Belting Building for the
VCU Adcenter, which will relocate from the current leased facility in downtown
Richmond. The estimated cost of improvements is $7,000,000. The University has
submitted to the General Assembly amendments that allow for development of the
Central Belting Building, regardless of the financing alternative selected. The Finance,
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Investment and Property Committee recommended to the full Board the approval of the
Amendments to the 2004-2010 Six-Year Plan.
The following items were presented for information: Virginia Commonwealth
University Health System Financial Statement Summary Fiscal Year 2005 - Six Months
Ending December 31, 2004; Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Integrated Investment Strategy; Budget Update; University Audited Financial Statements
as of June 30, 2004; University Quarterly Budget Performance Report: December 31,
2004; Universal Ford Acquisition Corporation Name Change; Foundation and Affiliate
Annual Reports (a.) MCV Foundation, (b.) VCU Intellectual Property Foundation, (c.)
VCU Alumni Association, and (d.) MCV Alumni Association of VCU; Notification of
Contract Awards (a.) Biomedical Engineering Renovations, (b.) Sanger AT Renovations,
and (c.) Monroe Park Campus Housekeeping Services; Capital Projects Status Report;
and the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park Authority Summary of Occupancy/Lease.
Ms. Riddick reported for the Students Affairs Committee. The following items
were presented for information: a report on Counseling Services, a report on Student
Health Services and a discussion on the Student Representation to the Board of Visitors.
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On motion made and seconded, the following Consent Agenda Action Items were
approved:
Board of Visitors
Minutes of a Meeting held November 11, 2004
Academic and Health Affairs Policy Committee
Minutes of a Meeting held November 10, 2004
Proposal to Integrate the Center for Public Policy into the Wilder School of
Government and Public Affairs
Proposal to Create a B.A. in Homeland Security and Emergency
Preparedness
Proposal to Create a Master of Pharmaceutical Sciences Degree Program
Proposal for a Dual Degree Program: Doctor of Pharmacy/Master of
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Business Administration
Proposal for a Dual Degree Program: Master of Business
Administration/Master of Science in Information Systems
Audit Committee
Minutes of a Meeting held November 11, 2004
External Relations
Minutes of a Meeting held November 10, 2004
Finance, Investment and Property Committee
Minutes of a Meeting held November 10, 2004
Lease for 104 North Belvidere Street
Lease for 807-809 West Broad Street
Lease for 1015 Floyd Avenue
Lease for 10 North Brunswick Street
Lease for 1128 Floyd Avenue
Summary Deed of Lease: 701 West Broad Street
Summary Plan of Finance: 701 West Broad Street
Resolution: Authorizing Financing Lease for 701 West Broad Street
Architect/Engineering Selection Term Contracts
Architect/Engineer Selection for Bch and Duval Streets Parking Deck
Change in Project Budget for Massey Cancer Center
Change in Project Budget for School of Nursing
Amendments to the 2004-2010 Six-Year Capital Plan
Student Affairs Committee
Minutes of a Meeting held November 10, 2004
On motion made and seconded, the Board accepted the Consent Agenda
Information Items.
The Rector appointed the following members of the Board to serve on the
Board nominating Committee for the Rector: Mr. Axselle (Chair), Dr. Romano, Mrs.
Rhodes and Mr. Slater.
On motion made and seconded, the Board convened into closed session to discuss
certain personnel matters and matters relating to the performance of identifiable
employees and faculty of VCU and to discuss the performance of departments or schools
of VCU where such matters regarding such individuals might be affected by such
evaluations including the Faculty Appointments and Changes in Status and other
Personnel Actions; to discuss the acquisition or use of real property for public purpose, or
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of the disposition of publicly held property, or of plans for the future of a state institution
of higher education which could affect the value of property owned or desirable for
ownership by such institution, including the sale of property on or adjacent to the
Virginia Biotechnology Research Park, the acquisition of property on or adjacent to the
Monroe Park Campus and the acquisition of property on or adjacent to the MCV
Campus; and to consult with legal counsel pertaining to actual and probable litigation,
and other specific legal matters requiring the provision of legal advice by counsel,
including a discussion regarding to the applicability of certain State laws and the Report
of the General Counsel; to discuss matters relating to gifts, bequests, and fundraising
activities and grants and contracts for services or work to be performed by such
institution, including the proposed contract with the School of Medicine/Conflict of
Interests Act Exception, the approval of the Named Funds Report and Facility Naming
Recommendations, and an update on the development activities, and to discuss matters
relating to honorary degrees and special awards, including the Report of the Student
Affairs Committee as authorized by Section 2.2-3711 A(1), A(3), A(6), A(7), A(8) and
A(10) of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.
Following closed session, on motion made and seconded, the following resolution
was approved by roll call vote:
Virginia Commonwealth University hereby certifies 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 closed session meeting to which this
certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were
identified in the motion convening the closed session meeting were heard, discussed or
considered by the Board of Visitors of Virginia Commonwealth University.
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Roll Call Vote Ayes Nays
Dr. Edward H. Bersoff, Rector X
Mr. Ralph L. "Bill" Axselle, Jr. X
Mr. David G. Baldacci Absent
Dr. J. Alfred Broaddus, Jr. X
Dr. John C. Doswell II X
Mr. Brian K. Jackson X
Mrs. Anne J. G. "Panny" Rhodes X
Ms. E. Janet Riddick X
Mr. Richard T. Robertson X
Dr. Michele A. Romano X
Mr. Thomas G. Rosenthal X
Dr. Carol S. Shapiro X
Mr. John Sherman, Jr. X
Mr. G. Bryan Slater X
Mr. Thomas G. Snead, Jr. X
Mr. Philip Thompson, Sr. Left before voting
Vote:
Ayes: 14
Nays: 0
ABSENT DURING MEETING 1
ABSENT DURING VOTING: 2
On motion made and seconded, the Board accepted the Report of the President;
approved the Faculty Appointments and Changes in Status and other Personnel Actions;
approved the Named Funds Report and Facility Naming Recommendations as amended;
concurred with the Sale of Property adjacent to the Virginia Biotechnology Research
Park; approved the Acquisition of Property Adjacent to the Monroe Park Campus;
approved the acquisition of property on or adjacent to the MCV Campus; approved the
proposed contract with the School of Medicine/Conflict of Interests Act Exception;
accepted Closed Session Committee Reports; approved the recommendations of the
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Student Affairs Committee for the Board of Visitors' Award selection; and accepted the
Report of the General Counsel.
The meeting was adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
Michele. A. Romano, Secretary
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