SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
May 20, 2014
Actions taken:
1. Approved with applause a resolution, recognizing Ronald E. Weinberg for 13 years of
distinguished service, support and commitment to Cleveland State University, the greater
Cleveland community and State of Ohio as a member of the Board of Trustees appointed
by Governor Bob Taft and serving from May 2001 to May 2014, with eight years as an
officer of the Board, including four consecutive years (2007-2011) as chairman.
2. Approved the Masters of Education in Health Professions Education degree program in
the College of Education and Human Services.
3. Approved changes to the Student Code of Conduct, pertaining to violations and to be
consistent with the previously Board-approved Affirmative Action, Equal Access, Equal
Opportunity and Non-Discrimination/Harassment and Discrimination/Harassment
policies.
4. Approved the Cleveland State University College Completion Plan, identifying current
barriers to student persistence and completion, and completion goals with strategies for
2014-2016, to be submitted to the Chancellor of the Ohio Board of Regents by June 30,
2014.
5. Authorized the University Administration to enter into a contract with World Energy
Solutions, an electricity broker, and an electricity supply contract.
6. Authorized a contract with CBLH/Harley Ellis Deveraux for architectural and
engineering services, pertaining to the Fenn Hall master plan and renovation project, not
to exceed ten percent of the construction cost.
7. Approved FY15 tuition increases for Ohio resident students of 2% for undergraduate, 2%
for graduate, and 4.5% for Law students, effective Fall semester 2014, and reinstated the
tuition band for undergraduate students at 12-17 credit hours and continued for FY15 the
Graduation Incentive Program, awarding a rebate for the undergraduate tuition increase
and a book stipend to qualifying students, which was approved by the Board of Trustees
on June 26, 2013.
8. Approved the lease with the Euclid Avenue Development Corporation for the ClevelandMarshall College of Law Solo Practice Incubator Program to assist recent CM Law
graduates in establishing their own solo law practices.
9. Approved the University Email Policy, establishing guidelines for the use of Cleveland
State University’s electronic mail and the associated rights and responsibilities of the
users of official University email accounts and facilities.
10. Approved the Conflict of Interest Statement, promoting awareness and understanding of
state law and requirements of ethical conduct.
11. Approved the Whistleblower Protection Policy to encourage good faith reporting of
incidents of non-compliance with applicable laws and policies, and to protect against
retaliation.
12. Approved the new Retired Faculty and Professional Staff Association logo for use in
official organizational communications.
13. Accepted gifts and pledge payments, totaling $1,509,411.99 received by the Cleveland
State University Foundation during the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014,
and directed the President to use the gifts in accordance with their terms and conditions.
14. Accepted the Sponsored Programs funds, totaling $3,718,491, received by the Cleveland
State University during the period January 1, 2014 through March 31, 2014, and directed
the President to use the funds subject to their terms and conditions.
15. Approved the employment contract of the Director of Intercollegiate Athletics.