Stephen F. Austin. State University. Minutes of the. Board of Regents. Nacogdoches, Texas. January 20,1993. Volume 121

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1 Stephen F. Austin State University Minutes of the Board of Regents Nacogdoches, Texas January 20,1993 Volume 121

2 INDEX MINUTES OF THE MEETING BOARD OF REGENTS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY HELD AT AUSTIN, TEXAS January 20, 1993 Page Approval of Minutes of October 20 Meeting Election of Board Secretary Approval of Faculty and Staff Appointments for Approval of Change of Status for Fall, Approval of Change of Status for Spring, Approval of Retirements Approval of Revision of Administrative Approval for Outside Employment Approval of Underenrolled Class Report Spring semester, Approval of Twelfth Class Day Report Spring semester, Approval of Last Class Day Report Fall semester, Approval of Release Time for Faculty Senate Chair Approval of Closing Transfers for FY Approval of Financial Certification Authorization to Sign Vouchers and Checks Authorization to Approve Travel Requests Acceptance of Report from Investment Consultants Authorization to Contract for Collection of Delinquencies Approval of Renovation on Power Plant I Approval of Construction of Library Parking Approval of Campus Street Designations for 911 System 8

3 Executive Session A. Report of Pending Litigation (Review of all lawsuits) Reports Report of Faculty Senate Chair Report of Student Government President Report of President 1. Revision of Employment Procedure 2. Legislative Outlook 3. SFA98 Appendices Closing transfers for FY 92 Campus map with Emergency 911 Designations

4 MINUTES OF THE MEETING BOARD OF REGENTS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY HELD AT AUSTIN, TEXAS January 20, 1993 The meeting was called to order by Mr. Kelly Jones, Chairman of the Board of Regents, at 9:00 a.m. on January 20, REGENTS: PRESENT: Ms. Sissy Phillips Austin of Jacksonville Ms. Dionne Bagsby of Fort Worth Senator Roy M. Blake of Nacogdoches Mr. Homer Bryce of Henderson Ms. Retta Baker Kelley of Longview Mr. James M. Windham, Jr. of Houston Mrs. Peggy Wedgeworth Wright of Nacogdoches ABSENT: Mr. Larry J. Christopher of Crockett STAFF: VISITORS: Dr. Dan Angel, President Dr. Janelle Ashley, Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs Ms. Yvette Clark, General Counsel Mr. Charles Hardy, Vice President for Administrative & Fiscal Affairs Dr. Jerry Holbert, Vice President for University Advancement Dr. Baker Pattillo, Vice President for University Affairs Ms. Lucy Stringer, Assistant to the President Dr. Barbara Carr, Chairman, Faculty Senate and Associate Professor, English & Philosophy Ms. Kim Edge, Vice President, Student Government Association Mr. Joel Wyatt, President, Student Government Association

5 MINUTES OF THE MEETING BOARD OF REGENTS STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY AUSTIN, TEXAS January 20, 1993 The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Kelly Jones. into executive session at 10:55 a.m. and concluded at 11:30 a.m. The Board went Upon motion of Regent Bryce, seconded by Regent Blake, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the minutes of the meeting of October 20,1992 be approved Upon motion of Regent Wright, seconded by Regent Blake, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Secretary to the Board be an elected position filled by a member of the Board of Regents, that a staff person from the President's office be designated to serve as Assistant Secretary to the Board, and that the Board of Regents Rules and Regulations be amended to reflect this change. It was further ordered that Regent Kelley be named as Interim Secretary to the Board to serve until officer elections in April, and that Lucy Stringer be named as Assistant Secretary to the Board Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Windham, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following faculty and staff appointments for fall 1992 be approved as follows: 1. Computer Science Dr. Regan Lee Rayburn, Lecturer, at a salary of $2,060 for 25% time for spring semester, Counseling and Special Educational Programs Mr. Billy F. Feltman, Lecturer, at a salary of $1,500 for 25% time, for spring semester, Ms. Carol A. Fowler, Assistant Professor, at a salary of $1,545 for 25% time for spring semester, Dr. James C. Hardy, Instructor, at a salary of $1,545 for 25% time for spring semester, Ms. Sandra H. Hull, Lecturer, at a salary of $3,000 for 50% time for spring semester, Mr. Bailey Nations, Instructor, at a salary of $1,545 for 25% time for spring semester, 1993.

6 3. Economics and Finance Mr. Gary Godfrey, Part-time Instructor, at a salary of $1,750 for 25% time for spring semester, Ms. Kathryn R. Lane, Lecturer, at a salary of $9,919 for 100% time for spring semester, Mr. William J. Lyon, Pan-time Instructor, at a salary of $1,949 for 25% time for spring semester, Elementary Education Mrs. Maylene Neal, Part-time Instructor, at a salary of $500 for 8% time for fall semester, Dr. Milton R. Payne, Professor, an additional $6,210 for 25% time as an overload for fall semester, Geology Mr. Joseph R. Pate, Full-time Instructor, at a salary of $10,667 for 100% time for spring semester, Home Economics Mr. James T. Boiles, Lecturer, at a salary of $1,684 for 25% time, for spring semester, Dr. Jack Nelson, Part-time Instructor, at a salary of $2,200 for 25% time for spring semester, Kinesiology Mr. Kevin Lykins, Pan-time Instructor, M.S. (Texas A&M University) at a salary of $2,000 for 33% time for fall semester, Modern Languages Dr. Roben Norris, Pan-time Instructor, at a salary of $4,005 for 50% time spring semester, for 9. Social Work Mr. Arlyn D. Vierkant, Lecturer, at a salary of $1, for 25% time for fall semester, Academic Affairs ^?oid R* McDonald> Technology Specialist in College of Education, at a salary of $28,000 for 100% time for nine months effective November 6, 1992.

7 11. Administrative and Fiscal Affairs Mr. Charles O. Hardy, Vice President for Administrative and Fiscal Affairs, at an annual salary of $76,000 for 100% time, effective January 1, University Affairs Mr. John A. Pearce, Head Football Coach, at a salary of $68,636 for twelve months, effective January 1, Mr. Eddie Brister, Assistant Coach and Instructor of Kinesiology, at a salary of $42,505 for 10.5 months, effective January 1, Mr. Eugene Chizik, Jr., Assistant Coach and Instructor of Kinesiology, at a salary of $32,243 for 10.5 months, effective January 1, Mr. Denzil Cox, Assistant Coach and Instructor of Kinesiology, at a salary of $38,033 for 10.5 months, effective January 1, Mr. David Hughes, Assistant Coach and Instructor of Kinesiology, at a salary of $42,505 for 10.5 months, effective January 1, Mr. Gregory Knox, Assistant Coach and Instructor of Kinesiology, at a salary of $32,104 for 10.5 months, effective January 1, Mr. Robert McFarland, Assistant Coach and Instructor of Kinesiology, at a salary of $37,305 for 10.5 months, effective January 1, Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Kelley, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following changes of status for fall 1992 be approved as follows. 1. Communication Mr. Bradley A. Barnett, Pan-time Lecturer, from a salary of $1,833 for 25% time for fall semester, 1992, to a salary of $3,237 for 75% time effective October Economics and Finance Dr. E. Wayne Murdock, Professor, an additional $500 effective October 21, 1992, for adding a course due to death of a faculty member. Dr. Lynnette K. Solomon, Professor, an additional $500 effective October 20, 1992, for adding a course due to death of a faculty member. 3. Elementary Education Ms. Julie Belinda Bennett, Pan-time Instructor, from a salary of $2,000 for 25% time for fall semester, 1992, to a salary of $3,500 for 75% time effective November 1, 1992.

8 4. Library Ms. Jan Linthicum, from Library Associate I at a salary of $15,494 for 12 months to Library Associate II at a salary of $16,269 effective November 1, Ms. Jimmi A. Rushing, from Access Services Librarian II at a salary of $29,236 for twelve months, to Life Sciences Reference Librarian II at a salary of $27,585 effective November 1, University Affairs Ms. Carol Church, from Assistant Buyer, at a salary of $12,633 for twelve months to Student Employment Officer at a salary of $16,342 for twelve months, effective November 16, Mr. Roger Dudley, from Assistant Chief of Police, at a salary of $37,399 for twelve months to Assistant Director of Student Activities for twelve months (no salary change), effective October 4, Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Bagsby, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following changes of status for spring 1993 be approved. 1. Counseling and Special Educational Programs Mr. William H. Bryan, from Associate Professor at a salary of $35,358 for 100% time to Associate Professor and Interim Chair at a salary of $37,358 for 100% time for spring semester, Mr. Bobby D. Bryant, Professor, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload course for the spring semester Mr. Robert B. Patterson, Part-time Instructor, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload course for the spring semester Ms. Ramona L. Segrest, Instructor, an additional $1,545 for teaching an overload course for the spring semester Management and Marketing Mr. Tom Hebert, Lecturer, from a salary of $1,684 for 25% time to a salary of $3,500 for 100% time for 1.5 months only during spring semester, Mr. Don Henry, from Vice President for Administrative and Fiscal Affairs at a salary of $71,050 to Lecturer (no salary change) for 100% time for spring, summer and fall of 1993.

9 93-27 Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Kelley, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following retirements be accepted. 1. English and Philosophy Dr. Stanley G. Alexander, Professor, effective August 31, Kinesiology and Health Science Dr. Andrew C. Grimland, Associate Professor, effective December 31, Modem Languages Mr. Ignacio M. Munoz, Assistant Professor, effective July 31, Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Kelley, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that requests for outside employment be routed through administrative channels to the appropriate dean, director, or vice president. Each academic dean or director will provide a summary report of individuals approved for outside employment to the vice president by mid-term of the fall semester. Each vice president will provide the President with a summary report from each respective division Upon motion of Regent Bryce, seconded by Regent Windham, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Chairman of the Board be authorized to approve the Underenrolled Class Report for the spring semester, Upon motion of Regent Wright, seconded by Regent Austin, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Chairman of the Board be authorized to approve the Twelfth Class Day Report for the spring semester, Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Windham, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Last Class Day Report for the fall semester, 1992, be approved Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Windham, with all members voting aye, except Regent Bryce who voted nay, it was ordered that the Faculty Workload Report Policy under "Exceptions to the Limitations" be clarified by adding the words "Chair of the Faculty Senate" to make explicit the current practice Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Wright, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the closing transfers for FY 1992 be approved (See Appendix 1) Upon motion of Regent Bryce, seconded by Regent Austin, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the financial certification be accepted as presented.

10 93-35 Upon motion of Regent Blake, seconded by Regent Austin, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following persons be authorized to sign vouchers and checks, (two signatures required) for fiscal year ending August 31,1993. Dr. Daniel D. Angel, President Mr. Charles 0. Hardy, Vice President for Administrative and Fiscal Affairs Mr. David D. Stanley, Comptroller Mr. Danny R. Gallant, Business Manager Ms. Shelly Lackey, Assistant Business Manager Mr. Robert Lawson, Grants and Reports Accountant Upon motion of Regent Blake, seconded by Regent Austin, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following persons be authorized to approve travel requests for the period January 1,1993, through August 31, Dr. Daniel D. Angel, President Dr. Janelle Ashley, Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs Mr. Charles O. Hardy, Vice President for Administrative and Fiscal Affairs Dr. Jerry Holbert, Vice President for University Advancement Dr. Baker Pattillo, Vice President for University Affairs Upon motion of Regent Windham, seconded by Regent Blake, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Board approve the Investment Policy Statement dated January, 1993, as presented by The Monroe Vos Consulting Group, the styles of investment outlined in section VIII of the written proposal, and the initiation of a Manager Search and authorized Monroe Vos to proceed as outlined in the proposal submitted Upon motion of Regent Windham, seconded by Regent Wright, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the President be granted authority to contract with outside collection agency(s). Discussion: Agency to receive 25% of collections, no additional cost to SFA; suggested vigorous pursuit of delinquencies and move to Summary Judgment; include credit reporting Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Bagsby, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that that the hot water service renovation project and chilled water extension for the Science building be approved and that the President be authorized to secure bids for equipment, materials, supplies and labor and to use University staff to install the equipment for an estimated cost not to exceed $401,133. The Board will review and approve bids at the April meeting.

11 93-40 Upon motion of Regent Austin, seconded by Regent Blake, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the administration be authorized to secure bids for a parking facility to be located behind the new library addition and that the President be authorized to sign die necessary purchase orders. Discussion: proposed plan to add 1,000 parking spaces over the next few years; location in Raguet area to be considered first Upon motion of Regent Wright, seconded by Regent Bryce, with all members voting aye, it was ordered that for purposes of geographic location to accommodate the 911 emergency communication system, public streets on the University campus be designated as indicated on the campus map included as Appendix 2. Reports presented from: 1. Faculty Senate Chair, Dr. Barbara Can- Specific topics of interest to faculty include: SFA 98 plan, merit pay, and salaries; regarding current review of modified employment policy, two faculty concerns: a) possibility of too many part-time faculty who might be involved to a lesser degree at the institutional level than full time faculty and 2) if the intent is to change the current policy, that commitments made to individuals already in the program should be honored and any policy change should be made as quickly as possible for benefit of faculty in the age group needing to make retirement plans now; expressed appreciation for the addition to the workload policy clarifying role of the Faculty Senate Chair, for the invitation to be present for the Board meeting, and the pleasure of delivering a positive message from the Faculty Senate. 2. Student Government Association, President, Joel Wyatt and Vice President, Kim Edge Specific topics addressed: resolution to support recycling as environmental issue; family ID card; declining balance (only pay for meals eaten); resolution on Admission/Probation standards; Legislator Day set for February 24th in Austin. 3. General Counsel, Yvette Clark Topics: Recycling regulations new; Charles Hardy working on university plan; thanks to SGA for bringing issue forward. 4. Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Janelle Ashley Topics: Academic Affairs Council reviewing probation standards, expect support for SGA and Faculty Senate position; review currently underway at state level to implement core curriculum at high school level; most frequent criticism of admission standards relates to standing in top half of class regardless of ACT/SAT score. 5. Vice President for University Advancement, Dr. Jerry Holbert Topics: Annual Fund update and report on Gala; activities of SCORE group.

12 6. President, Dr. Dan Angel Topics: Presented Pace Setter Awards to Dr. Baker Pattillo and Bob Sitton; Spring activities to include: SFA team visits to approximately 24 communities, administrative retreat, Celebrity Series speakers (Larry Jenkins, John Sharp, Wayne Roberts, Bill Haley, Beverly Salas), on-campus forums for faculty and staff; newly initiated committee review of attrition report which was completed in 1989; April Board meeting dates-april 19 and 7. Chairman, Kelly Jones Topics: appointed nominating committee: Homer Bryce, Jim Windham and Kelly Jones.

13 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE A3 SCHEDULE OF LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS For the Year Ended August 31,1992 UNAUDITED <D ex Balances Sept. 1,1991 Regular Legislative s Adjustments Estimated Local Revenues Transfers Net s Disbursements Lapsed Balances Aug. 31,1992 GENERAL FUNDS General Revenue Fund 001 For The Year Ended August 31,1990 Higher Education Assist. Funds - Prop 2 Advanced Research Program For The Year Ended August 31,1991 Insurance Supplement FY 91 USAS Implementation Gen Admin & Student Services Faculty Salaries Departmental Operating Expenses Building Maintenance Utilities All Other General Purposes Special Items: Ctr Applied Studies In For. Stone Fort Museum Remedial Education Coordinating Board Library Higher Educaton Assist. Funds - Prop 2 For The Year Ended August 31,1992 Insurance Supplement FY92 Texas College Work Study State Basic Aid Special Items: Ctr Applied Studies in For. Stone Fort Museum Scholarships Remedial Education Coordinating Board Higher Education Assist. Funds - Prop 2 Salary Increase Retirement Matching Workers Compensation Matching Unemployment Compensation Ins. OASI Matching and Benefits Total General Revenue Fund 001

14 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE A-3 SCHEDULE OF LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS For the Year Ended August 31, 1992 UNAUDITED Balances 1,1991 Regular Legislative s Adjustments Estimated Local Revenues Balances Aug Current Fund 261 For The Year Ended August 31,1990 Gen. Admin. & Student Services Departmental Operating Expense Building Maintenance All Other Gen. Purpose Special Items: Or. for Applied Studies in For. Library For The Year Ended August 31,1991 Gen Admin A Student Services Faculty Salaries Departmental Operating Expenses Building Maintenance Utilities All Other General Purposes Special Items: Ctr Applied Studies In For. Library For The Year Ended August 31, 1992 State Basic Aid Salary Increase Social Security Matching Operation and Maintenance of Stephen F. Austin State Univ. Total Current Fund 261 Special Mineral Fund 241 Operation and Maintenance of Stephen F. Austin State Univ. Total Special Mineral Fund 241 Total General Funds 2, , , , , , , , , , , , ,660, ^,717, , ,00 (17,00) 34,00 5,00 (5,00) 58, ,363, ,448, , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,811, , , , , , , , , , ,348, , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , ,200, UNEXPENDED PLANT FUNDS H.EJV.F

15 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY SCHEDULE A 3 SCHEDULE OF LEGISLATIVE APPROPRIATIONS For the Year Ended August 31, 1992 UNAUDITED Proposition 2 Fiscal Year 1991 Fiscal Year 1992 Total Unexpended Plant Funds Total s (a; Adjustments Consist of: Actual Revenue over Amount Estimated FY 1993 DefeiTed Income Deposited Before and Included in Ending Balance FY 1992 Deferred Income Deposited Before and Included in Beginning Balance FY 1992 Deferred Income Deposited Before and Not Brought Forward to FY 1992 Higher Education Assist. Funds (Prop 2) E&G Funds Unexpended Plant Funds Remedial Education Coordinating Board Insurance Supplement FY 91 Insurance Supplement FY 92 Salary Increase S.B. Ill Budget Reduction Texas College Work Study $ Balances Sept. 1,1991 5, $ Regular Legislative s Adjustments 3,442, , ,442,124.00,671,288.7 $38,806, $9, $2,107, ,574, (1,200,00) (1,073,622.62) 1,710,00 3,442, , , ,889, , (878,637.00) 44, $9,372, (a) Estimated Local Revenues $ Net Balances Transfers s Disbursements Aug. 31, , , , (138,321.22) 3,303, ,178, ,125 3, ,503.: 1,125, $ $52,849, $47,234, $3, $5,

16 STEPHEN F. AUSTIN PROPOSED 911 STREET NAME CHANGES STATE UNIVERSITY

Stephen F. Austin. State University. Minutes of the Board of Regents. Nacogdoches, Texas. February 12,1992 Volume 112

Stephen F. Austin. State University. Minutes of the Board of Regents. Nacogdoches, Texas. February 12,1992 Volume 112 Stephen F. Austin State University Minutes of the Board of Regents Nacogdoches, Texas Volume 112 INDEX Minutes of the Meeting Board of Regents Stephen F. Austin State University Held at Nacogdoches, Texas