MINUTES

WEST VIRGINIA UNIVERSITY AT PARKERSBURG

BOARD OF GOVERNORS

November 12, 2008

A meeting of the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of Governors was held on November 12, 2008 beginning at 5:45 p.m. in the Caperton Center Atrium at WVU Parkersburg.   Board members present were:  Cindy Bullock,  Gregory Busch, Joe Campbell, Gerard El Chaar, William H. Hopkins, Curtis Miller, Violet Mosser, Gregory K. Smith, Kim Starkey.  Rock Wilson participated by conference call.  Absent were Keith Burdette and Kennad Skeen, II. Others present included Dr. Marie Foster Gnage, Patsy Bee, and Dr. Rhonda Richards.

Guests present included administrators, faculty, staff, and members of the media.

1.     Call to Order

Mr. Campbell, Chair of the WVU at Parkersburg Board of Governors, called the meeting to order.

2.     Roll Call

 Roll Call was taken by Patsy Bee, Executive Assistant to the President, noting that a quorum was present.

3.    Executive Session under the authority of WV Code §6-9A-4-2A

Mr. Miller moved to go into Executive Session.   Ms. Mosser seconded the motion.    The motion passed.  At approximately 5:50 p.m. the WVU Parkersburg Board of Governors moved into Executive Session.

At approximately 8:00 p.m., Mr. Miller made a motion for the Board to return from Executive Session.   Mr. Hopkins seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

Mr. Smith moved for the approval of the following resolution: 

Resolved, That the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of Governors approves two individuals for Honorary Degrees from West Virginia University at Parkersburg, as named by President Gnage and to be announced publicly at the December 12 Commencement.

Ms. Bullock seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

4.    Approval of the Minutes

The minutes of the October 8, 2008 meeting were approved upon a motion by Mr. Miller and second by Ms. Bullock.

5.    Board Chair Report

Chairman Campbell clarified items listed on the Consent Agenda.  He explained that Consent Agenda items are voted on and passed without questions or discussion.  When reviewing the agenda, Board members should notify the Chair or the College President on any items listed under Consent Agenda they think needs to have further discussion.  The item(s) will be pulled and placed under Action Item for additional discussion before a vote is taken.

Chairman Campbell reported that he attended the State-wide WorkKeys Program announced by Governor Manchin.  WVU Parkersburg will have responsibility for the program and Michele Wilson, in the Workforce and Community Education department will be the program coordinator to oversee the program for the State.

Chairman Campbell announced that President Gnage was featured in an article by the national weekly newsletter The Chronicle of Higher Education.  She is one of seven Community College Presidents in the United States recognized as a trailblazer that reaches out to the community.  Copies of the article will be sent to all Board members.

6.    President’s Report

President Marie Foster Gnage provided a report to Board members on events at the college noting the end of the Fall Semester is near and preparations have begun for the Spring Semester.

7.    Committee Reports

·         Executive Committee

Mr. Campbell reported that the Executive Committee met on October 27 to discuss HB 3215 agreements, Presidential Contract and Compensation, and Rules of Engagement with the WVU at Parkersburg Foundation.  Mr. Campbell will meeting to discuss agreement with the Foundation Board Chair and will bring the agreement before the Board of Governors at the next meeting.

·         Audit Review Committee

Mr. Hopkins reported that the Audit Review Committee has not met.

·         Administrative Services Committee

Mr. Smith reported that the Committee met today at 4:00 p.m. and was provided with an overview of facilities, finance and human resources.

·         Academic and Student Services Committee

Ms. Bullock reported that the Committee met today at 4:00 p.m. and was provided with an overview of the Academic, Workforce and Community Education and Student Services areas. 

8.    Action Items

·         Approval of Candidacy for RN to BSN

Following a report by the WVU Parkersburg Executive Dean for Academic Affairs, Dr. Rhonda Richards, and questions by Board members, Mr. Busch moved for the approval of the following resolution:

Resolved, That the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of Governors approves the submission of a candidacy application to the National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission for offering the RN to BSN program.

Mr. El Chaar seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

9.    Consent Agenda

·      Policies A-06, Naming of Buildings; A-18, Alcoholic Beverages on Campus; A-19, Regulation of Credit Card Solicitation and Marketing; A-44, Sexual Harassment; D-46, Code of Student Conduct; D-47, Student Academic Rights and Responsibilities

Ms. Mosser moved for the approval of the following resolution:

Resolved, That the West Virginia University at Parkersburg Board of Governors concurs with non-substantive alterations specific to WVU at Parkersburg with the transfer of WVU Board of Governors Policies 6, 18, 19, 44, 46, and 47  to the WVU at Parkersburg Board of Governors, as re-numbered A-06, A-18, A-19, A-44, D-46, and D-47.

Ms. Starkey seconded the motion.  Motion carried.

10.    Information Items

·      Memorandum of Understanding with St. Petersburg College

Dr. Rhonda Richards, Executive Dean of Academic Affairs, reported that WVU at Parkersburg has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding with St. Petersburg College of St. Petersburg, Florida, to provide an opportunity for WVU at Parkersburg students to pursue the Veterinary Technology Program offered by St. Petersburg College.  A copy of the Memorandum of Understanding was provided to Board members.

11.   Discussion

12.   Announcements 

·      WVU Parkersburg annual holiday luncheon will be held on Wednesday, December 10 at noon in the Multi-Purpose Room of the College Activities Center

13.  Next Meeting

 Date:                    January 14, 2008

 Location              Room 2209-2211

 Time:                   5:45 p.m.

14.  Adjournment

With no further business to be discussed, Mr. Miller moved that the meeting be adjourned.  Mr. El Chaar seconded the motion.  The motion passed.

                                                                  Respectfully submitted,

                                                                  Patsy J. Bee

                                                                  Executive Assistant to the President

____________________________________               Joe D. Campbell, Chairman

____________________________________               Keith Burdette, Secretary