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THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA
THE VISITORS OF JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY
Volume XXXXII No. 3
Minutes of the Meeting of April 2, 2010
The Visitors of James Madison University met on Friday, April 2, 2010 in the Festival
Conference and Student Center Board Room on the campus of James Madison University. Dr.
Meredith Gunter, Rector, called the meeting to order at 1:15 pm.
PRESENT:
Bowles, Mark
Damico, Joseph
Devine, Ronald
Forbes, Lois
Foster, Charles
Funkhouser, Joseph
Gunter, Meredith, Rector
Hartman, James, Vice Rector
Leeolou, Stephen
Lodal, Elizabeth
Rivers, Wharton
Rogers, Larry
Strickler, Judy
Thompson, Fred
Cellucci, Robert, Student Member 2009-10
Harper, Donna, Secretary
ABSENT:
Evans, Vanessa
ALSO PRESENT:
Rose, Linwood, President
Brown, Douglas, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Carr, Joanne, Senior Vice President for Advancement
King, Charles, Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance
Warner, Mark, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs
Garren, Steven, Speaker, Faculty Senate
Egle, Don, Director of Media Relations
Avalos, Candace, Student Government Association
Knight, Jack, University Counsel
Langridge, Nick, Assistant to the President
Dr. Gunter recognized Dr. Lodal who invited board members to attend the Sawhill Gallery
exhibition following the board meeting. Dr. Gunter recognized Dr. Steve Garren, Faculty Senate
Speaker; Robert Cellucci, Student Member of the Board; and Candace Avalos, Student
Government Association President for this service during the past year.
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES
On motion of Mrs. Strickler, seconded by Mr. Rivers, the minutes of the January 8, 2010
meeting were approved.
PRESIDENT’S REPORT
Dr. Rose presented information on the following: (Attachment A)
1) Dr. Lennis Echterling and Dr. J. Peter Pham received the SCHEV 2010 Outstanding
Faculty Awards;
2) Dr. David Brakke has been chosen as an AAAS (American Association for the
Advancement of Science) Fellow;
3) The Xi Chapter of Phi Beta Kappa was installed on March 17 and the first class of
students were inducted;
4) The university’s 5-Year Interim Report was approved by SACS;
5) Princeton Review recognized JMU in the Top 50 Best Value category;
6) Business Week ranked the College of Business 14th among public universities;
recognized Dr. Robert Reid, Dean of the College;
7) President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll;
8) Alternative Spring Break had 39 teams consisting of 400 students and staff traveling
within and outside the country;
9) JMU Women’s Basketball team were Tournament Champions of the CAA;
10) Veteran’s Memorial Softball and Baseball Park opened;
11) Announced Dr. Douglas Brown retirement noting his years of service and
accomplishments; introduced Dr. Benson who will serve as the interim vice president for
academic affairs.
Mr. Foster mentioned the current success of the women’s lacrosse team.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Audit Committee
Mr. Fred Thompson, Chair presented the report of the Audit Committee. The minutes from the
January 8, 2010 meeting were approved. (Attachment B)
Mr. Thompson reported on the following topics from the committee meeting:
1) The APA issued an unqualified opinion on the financial statements for the year ended
June 30, 2009 and there were no audit findings;
2) Contracts are in place for IT Security auditing;
3) Ms. Donna Harper updated the committee on the search for a new Director of Audit and
Management Services.
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On motion of Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mrs. Forbes, the Audit report was accepted.
Development Committee
Mrs. Judy Strickler, Chair, presented the report of the Development Committee. The minutes
from the January 8, 2010 meeting were approved. (Attachment C)
Mrs. Strickler reported on the following topics from the committee meeting:
1) Mr. Jeff Gilligan, Senior Director for Major Corporate and Foundation Gifts, presented
the preliminary fundraising report as of 3/31/10;
2) Mr. Geoff Polglase, Depute Athletic Director, gave an update on Duke Club and stadium
fundraising;
3) Mr. Andy Perrine, Associate Vice President, presented a report from the Communications
and Marketing Performance Briefing;
4) Dr. Joanne, Carr, Senior Vice President for Advancement, indicated the Forbes Center
Grand Opening will be February 18-20, 2011.
5) The JMU Alumni Association will celebrate its 100th anniversary in June, 2011.
On motion of Mrs. Strickler, seconded by Mrs. Forbes, the Development report was accepted.
Education and Student Life
Mr. Zie Rivers, Chair, presented the report of the Education and Student Life Committee. The
minutes from the January 8, 2010 meeting were approved. (Attachment D)
Mr. Rivers reported on the following topics from the committee meeting:
1) Proposed revisions for the Faculty Handbook were presented by Susan Wheeler, Policy
and Legal Affairs Advisor;
On motion of Mr. Rivers, seconded by Mr. Funkhouser, approved the revisions to the faculty
handbook.
2) Dr. Lennis Echterling presented information on the proposed Counseling Psychology
Ph.D.;
3) Faculty Senate report by Dr. Steve Garren, Faculty Senate speaker;
4) Student Board member report by Mr. Robert Cellucci;
5) SGA report by Ms. Candace Avalos, Student Government Association president;
6) Dr. Teresa Gonzalez, Vice Provost indicated a report on the reorganization of the College
of Arts and Letters will be presented at the next committee meeting.
On motion of Mr. Rivers, seconded by Mrs. Strickler, the Education and Student Life report was
accepted.
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Finance and Physical Development Committee
Mr. James Hartman, Chair, presented the report of the Finance and Physical Development
Committee. The minutes from the January 8, 2010 meeting were approved. (Attachment E)
Mr. Hartman reported on the following from the committee meeting:
1) Quarterly financial report;
2) Update on the actions of the General assembly;
3) 2010-11 proposed tuition and fees;
4) The Bridgeforth stadium project is currently on schedule;
5) Mr. Lee Shifflett, Chief of Police, gave an update on campus safety.
On motion of Mr. Hartman, seconded by Mr. Rivers, the Finance and Physical Development
report was accepted.
PERFORMANCE MEASURES
Dr. Mark Warner, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and University Planning, presented
information on the university’s performance measures. (Attachment F)
GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPDATE
Mr. Charles King, Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance, gave an update on the
outcomes from the General Assembly. (Attachment G)
2010-11 TUITION AND FEES
Mr. Charles King, Senior Vice President for Administration & Finance, presented the proposed
tuition and fees for 2010-11. (Attachment H) On motion of Mr. Funkhouser, seconded by Mr.
Hartman, the following 2010-11 tuition and fees were approved:
VIRGINIA STUDENT
Tuition & Fees
2010-11
$4,182
Comprehensive Fee
$3,678
TOTAL COMMUTER COSTS
Room & Board
$7,860
$7,700
TOTAL ON-CAMPUS COSTS
$15,560
NON-VIRGINIA STUDENT
Tuition & Fees
$16,946
Comprehensive Fee
$3,678
TOTAL COMMUTER COSTS
Room & Board
TOTAL ON-CAMPUS COSTS
$20,624
$7,700
$28,324
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GRADUATE (Per Credit Hour)
Virginia
$339
Non-Virginia
$948
SIX YEAR REPORT
Dr. Mark Warner, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs and University Planning, updated
the board on the current Six Year Plan for the institution. (Attachment I)
Rector Gunter then called for the board to move into Closed Session. Mr. Hartman made the
following motion:
“I move the Board go into closed session to discuss the following matters: 1) pursuant to
Virginia Code Section 2.2-3711 A-1, to discuss personnel matters involving promotions,
retirements, hiring, resignations, salary adjustments, and status changes of various faculty
members, administrators and appointees, as well as the award of tenure to faculty members; and
2) pursuant to Section 2.2-3711 A-7 of the Code of Virginia to consult with legal counsel and be
briefed by staff members/consultants pertaining to litigation; 3) pursuant to Section 2.2-3711-A10 of the Code of Virginia to discuss consideration of a special award; and 4) pursuant to Section
2.2-3700-A-3 of the Code of Virginia to discuss the acquisition/disposal of real property.”
The motion was seconded by Mrs. Forbes and the Board moved into closed session.
Following the closed session, Dr. Gunter then stated the following:
During the closed session, the board discussed only matters lawfully
exempted from open meeting requirements and only those types of matters
identified in the motion for the closed session.
RECORDED VOTE: the following is an affirmative recorded, member by
member vote:
Bowles, Mark
Damico, Joseph
Devine, Ronald
Forbes, Lois
Foster, Charles
Funkhouser, Joseph
Gunter, Meredith
Hartman, James
Lodal, Elizabeth
Rivers, Wharton
Rogers, Larry
Strickler, Judy
Thompson, Fred
Dr. Gunter then asked if there were any motions to come forward.
On motion by Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Damico, the personnel actions discussed in closed
session regarding promotions, retirements, hirings, resignations, award of tenure, salary
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adjustments and status changes of various faculty and administrators with the new promotion and
tenure increments were approved (Attachment J).
On motion by Mr. Rivers, seconded by Mrs. Strickler, approved the following resolution
honoring Dr. Douglas Brown:
WHEREAS, Dr. Douglas T. Brown has provided distinguished service and leadership to
James Madison University in his capacity as both a faculty member and Provost and Vice
President of Academic Affairs from 1974 to 2010; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Brown presided over the realization of numerous curricular
improvements, including the liberal arts core and 20 new major programs throughout the
university; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Brown proved instrumental in the expansion of health programs, the
addition of eight doctoral programs, the implementation of the School of Engineering, the
formation of new liberal arts programs and the establishment of the College of Visual and
Performing Arts; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Brown directed the expansion of the university’s Honors Program and
the creation of the Center for Faculty Innovation for professional development and the division
of Outreach Programs for continuing education and workforce development; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Brown further oversaw advancements in Libraries and Educational
Technologies, Assessment and Research Studies, Sponsored Programs and International
Programs, thus garnering JMU recognition for having one of the best higher education
assessment systems in the country, the Board of Visitors wishes to acknowledge its appreciation
to him:
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Visitors of James Madison University,
collectively and individually, express their deepest thanks and gratitude to Dr. Douglas T. Brown
for his outstanding and unselfish leadership to James Madison University.
On motion by Mrs. Forbes, seconded by Mr. Hartman, approved the purchase of 241-245 Port
Republic Road at a purchase price of $800,000.
ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, on motion of Mr. Devine, seconded by Mr. Rivers, the Board
voted to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 3:05 pm.
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Meredith S. Gunter, Rector
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Donna L. Harper, Secretary
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