THE CITADEL BOARD OF VISITORS
MEETING MINUTES
24 SEPTEMBER 2005
The Citadel Board of Visitors held a meeting on campus in the Board Room, Jenkins
Hall, at 0830 hours on 24 September, 2005.
The following members of the Board of Visitors were present: Colonel William E.
Jenkinson III, Chairman; Major General Arthur H. Baiden III, Vice Chairman; Colonel
Harvey M. Dick; Colonel Douglas A. Snyder; Colonel W. Henry Johnson; Colonel
Allison Dean Love; Colonel Glenn D. Addison; Colonel John R. Douglas; Colonel Harry
B. Limehouse, Jr.; Colonel William G. Kastner; Colonel Claude W. Burns III; Dr.
Charles E. Millwood, Jr., representing Mrs. Inez M. Tenenbaum, State Superintendent of
Education; Colonel James E. Jones, Jr., Member Emeritus; and Colonel Leonard C.
Fulghum, Jr., Member Emeritus. In attendance was Major General Roger C. Poole,
Interim President, along with senior members of his staff. Also attending were Mr. John
R. Baker, President, The Citadel Alumni Association and Mr. Richard L. Cook, Jr.,
President, The Citadel Brigadier Foundation. Mr. L. William Krause, President, The
Citadel Foundation was on speaker phone.
The following member of the Board of Visitors was absent: Major General Stanhope S.
Spears, Adjutant General of S.C.
Colonel William E. Jenkinson III, Chairman, called the meeting to order and Major
General Arthur H. Baiden III, Vice Chairman, stated that the meeting was being held in
compliance with the Freedom of Information Act. Colonel W. Henry Johnson gave the
invocation. The minutes of the 18 and 19 July 2005 meetings of the Board of Visitors
were approved as written.
The meeting followed the agenda at ENCLOSURE 1.
The Chairman’s opening remarks included:
1. He expressed the Board of Visitors’ sadness and sympathy for the families of
Cadets Clarke G. Russell, Brett M. Warren, and Blake A. Campbell, all three
who died as the result of an automobile accident on Interstate 95 on 10
September 2005.
2. He expressed his observation that the initiative to address the problem of
excessive and underage drinking within the Corps of Cadets, which has the
enthusiastic support of the college administration, The Citadel Alumni
Association, The Brigadier Foundation and other constituent groups, has taken
root and has support from within the Corps of Cadets.
Major General Roger C. Poole, Interim President, gave the President’s Report. His report
included:
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On a personal note, General Poole thanked the Board for the honor bestowed in
awarding him an honorary degree and for the opportunity to serve as interim
president.
General Poole summarized the circumstances and events that led to the decision
to vacate the campus in the face of the threat of Hurricane Ophelia.
In the accidental deaths of Cadets Clarke G. Russell, Brett M. Warren and Blake
A. Campbell, General Poole explained the outpourings of grief and sadness from
fellow cadets, members of families, and close friends. He further explained The
Citadel support for the memorial services and funerals, which included large
delegations of cadets, tactical officers, faculty and the chaplain. He stated that the
families expressed their appreciation to him for the support provided by the
college.
The strength of the Corps of Cadets is 2000 with 108 in temporary facilities.
Fourth Class attrition totals 58, which is 8.6% of 673. Retention is up for all
returning classes.
CGPS Enrollments: Graduate enrollment is 2815 vs. 3068 in 2004.
Undergraduate enrollment (including 1,762 summer session students) is 1926 vs.
2194 in 2004.
A summary follows of the weekly comparisons of next year’s freshman class with
the fall of 2005: Total prospects, minus 34%. Total applicants, minus 21%. Total
acceptances, minus 30%. The President stated that there are no draconian
conclusions from these figures, and the administration is not concerned at this
time.
The President elaborated on the Chairman’s remarks regarding the Corps of
Cadets’ support of the initiative to address underage and excessive drinking in the
Corps of Cadets and summarized actions the administration has completed. On
24 September 2005, The Citadel is participating with the College of Charleston
and Trident Technical College in sponsoring an alcohol-free party in downtown
Charleston as part of the College Coalition against Binge Drinking.
All were impressed who witnessed POW/ MIA Recognition Day on 16 September
2005 and the several activities that involved alumni who were former prisoners of
war. The Citadel Class of 1964 provided funds to fly a POW/MIA flag around
the clock on a staff at the northeast end of Summerall Field. Those alumni who
returned participated in a panel discussion with military contract cadets, ate lunch
with the Corps of Cadets, and were honored at parade and at a reception by the
Class of 1964. They included:
Air Force Colonel Quincy Collins ‘53
Navy Commander Al Agnew ‘62
Air Force Lieutenant Colonel William Elander ‘57
Marine Captain Al Kroboth ‘59
Navy Captain Henry Lesesne ‘58
Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Glen Myers ‘64
(Richard Kellahan ’44, a POW in WWII, was unable to be present due to
an accidental fall)
The South Carolina Court of Appeals will hold Open Court 4-6 October 2005 in
the Honor Court Room, Mark Clark Hall. Students from The Citadel, College of
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Charleston and the Charleston School of Law will attend. The judges are the
Honorable Judge C. Tolbert Goolsby, Citadel Class of 1959, the Honorable Judge
Paul E. Short Jr., Citadel Class of 1968, and the Honorable Judge Donald W.
Beatty.
The President explained his initiative to identify and inform all concerned about
handicapped parking and building access ramps on campus.
The President commended Colonel Donald M. Tomasik, Vice President for
Facilities and Engineering, for The Citadel receiving from the state of South
Carolina an Outstanding Maintenance Facility State Fleet Management Award.
The Citadel facility was the only maintenance facility awarded an outstanding
rating out of 28 facilities reviewed by an on-site review in FY05.
Governor Sanford held a cabinet meeting with six agencies this week in Bond
Hall.
The President and the Chairman of the Board made a joint announcement that
Mark C. Brandenburg, Citadel Class of 1990, has been selected to fill the new
staff position of General Counsel for the college.
The Board entered into executive session to receive a legal briefing on prayer issues and
the status of certain litigation cases.
Upon returning to open session, the Chairman called for committee reports.
Colonel Douglas A. Snyder, Chairman, Finance Committee, reported as follows:
 On 23 September, the Finance Committee received a briefing by the Vice
President for Finance and Business Affairs on the matter of rising fees in light of
a poor economy and cuts in state appropriations. Over the past three years, if
state appropriations had not been cut, mandatory fees would have increased only
4.9% per year for in-state students and 6 % per year for out-of-state students.
 On 23 September, the Finance Committee received a briefing that informed the
Board that the Brigadier Foundation has committed to grant the college $700,000
towards the $9.8M stadium tower project. The Citadel Alumni Association has
committed to grant the college $175,000. The Citadel Foundation has agreed to
guarantee up to $600,000 a year over the life of a bond to support stadium tower
construction.
 Colonel Snyder made a motion, seconded by Major General Arthur H. Baiden III,
Vice Chairman, to approve the following resolution. The resolution was
approved unanimously.
RESOLUTION
The Finance Committee recommends that the Board of Visitors approve the bond
resolution authorizing the Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs to
negotiate the various terms and conditions to issue up to $9.5M of bonded debt
for the stadium tower project.
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Colonel Snyder recommended that the Board of Visitors approve the following
motion. The motion was approved unanimously.
MOTION
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The Board of Visitors fully supports the efforts of the Governor and the State
Legislature to assist minority-owned businesses to develop fully as a part of the
state’s policies and programs which are designed to promote balanced economic
and community growth. The Board of Visitors, therefore, wishes to ensure that
those businesses owned and operated by minorities in the State of South Carolina
are afforded the opportunity to participate fully in the overall procurement process
of The Citadel that will result in awarding contract and subcontracts to certified,
qualified and responsive minority business firms in order to enhance minority
capital ownership, overall state economic development and increase grant
opportunities for minorities. This statement shall be distributed to all personnel
directly or indirectly involved in procurement activities of The Citadel.
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He made a motion, which carried unanimously, to establish a stand alone audit
committee composed of the sitting chairman of the Finance Committee, Colonel
Douglas A. Snyder, Colonel Claude W. Burns III, and Colonel William G.
Kastner. This new committee is charged to work with the administration to
establish the committee’s policies and procedures and to recommend to the Board
of Visitors appropriate changes to College Regulations.
He reported that the Citadel Trustees reviewed 10 new Daniel Fund applications
and approved awards totaling $22,000.
Colonel Allison Dean Love, Chairman, Education Committee, reported that the
Education Committee did not meet and did not have a report.
General Poole summarized his thoughts and recommendations on the issues of annual
strength overage in the Corps of Cadets and the variables of determining the correct
number of entering freshmen. He outlined some of the recommendations he will make to
the new president. Colonel Jenkinson will consider referring these matters for joint
consideration by the Education Committee and the Strategic Planning Committees.
Colonel Harvey M. Dick, Chairman, Buildings and Grounds Committee, made two
motions:
 The following motion was seconded by Major General Arthur H. Baiden III and
was approved unanimously.
MOTION
That the Board of Visitors approve in concept a long term lease to the South
Carolina National Guard of the footprint of the proposed Citadel/SCNG stadium
joint facility and required parking area.
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The following motion was seconded by Colonel W. Henry Johnson and was
approved unanimously.
MOTION
The college administration is directed to present a plan for Board of Visitors
approval at the February 2006 meeting of the Board showing the parking area to
be dedicated to the South Carolina National Guard and the area designated to park
those displaced cars.
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Colonel John R. Douglas, Chairman, Athletic Committee, reported that the Athletic
Committee met and received a briefing on a pro forma five year Athletic Budget. The
Athletic Committee asked for an update on the athletic budget at the February 2006
meeting of Board.
Colonel Harry B. Limehouse, Jr., Chairman, Honorary Degrees, Palmetto Medal and
Special Recognition Committee, reported on two matters.
 With the concurrence of the Board of Visitors, Colonel Limehouse called on the
administration to expand, in keeping with that currently in effect in front of
Summerall Chapel, an appropriate permanent manner of recognizing the sacrifice
of those Citadel alumni killed in action in service to their country.
 Regarding the matter of placing a plaque reflecting the names of all previous
regimental commanders in the Regimental Commander’s Room, which was
approved by the Board of Visitors on 5 June 2004, Colonel Limehouse explained
that, based on the recommendation of General Poole, it was the committee’s
consensus that placement of the plaque in a more public place was a good idea.
The Board was interested in the views of Major General James A. Grimsley, Jr.,
President Emeritus, who presented the original proposal for such a plaque.
General Grimsley’s views were explained by General Poole. On the motion of
Colonel Harvey M. Dick, the Board voted unanimously to place the plaque in the
Regimental Commanders Riverview Room.
Major General Arthur H. Baiden III, Chairman, Customs, Regulations, and Cadet Liaison
Committee, reported that the committee did not meet. He called attention to the
Commandant’s Report, which was provided to each Board member. He announced that
the Customs, Regulations, and Cadet Liaison Committee would meet in a week to 10
days to consider a cadet appeal.
Colonel W. Henry Johnson, Chairman, External Affairs Committee, reported that the
committee did not meet.
The Strategic Planning Committee, chaired by Colonel Glenn D. Addison, had no report.
The Chairman called on Mr. John R. Baker, President, The Citadel Alumni Association,
for comments and remarks. There has been an increase in life memberships in the
Alumni Association and the Alumni Association budget is in good shape. Mr. Baker
expressed his appreciation and pleasure for the opportunity to sit as the Alumni
Association representative to the Board of Visitors for the past year.
The Chairman thanked Mr. Baker for his faithful and helpful service.
The Chairman called on Mr. Richard L. Cook, Jr., President, The Citadel Brigadier
Foundation, for comments and remarks.
 Bulldog Classic raised $34K.
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The Brigadier brought 10% of its corpus (Memorial Fund) to the table in support
of the Stadium Tower Project.
PSL’s are expected to provide a financial boost to the Brigadier Foundation by
$40,000 to $100,000 and a potential increase of $150,000 to $170,000 by not
providing complimentary tickets.
The Brigadier Foundation black tie dinner and roast of Colonel Dick is scheduled
on Thursday of Homecoming weekend and is expected to raise $100,000.
The Chairman called on Mr. L. William Krause, President, The Citadel Foundation, for
comments and remarks:
 Two primary focii at the Foundation are: (1) to institutionalize philanthropy at
The Citadel and (2) maintain the highest degree of professionalism.
 In light of (2) above, Frank Shannon has recruited an excellent management
team, in the form of Associate Executive Director for Development, Dennis
Bergvall, and new Chief Financial Officer, Andrew Castle.
 Highlights from the 8/31/05 management report: $140M under management, an
increase of 8.8% over the previous year, year to date expenses roughly at 78% of
YTD budget, and a YTD total cash disbursed to The Citadel of $6.4M, up $1.7M
from 6/30.
 The following quote is from the auditors’ report (a fiduciary audit of investment
practices). “The Foundation has developed policies and procedures to satisfy its
fiduciary standard of care with respect to its investment practices, and based on
our fiduciary audit procedures, nothing came to our attention to indicate a breach
of fiduciary duty with respect to its investment practices.”
 The auditors provided 10 recommendations and the Foundation staff has created
a plan of action and strict timetable to implement each of those suggestions.
 In fundraising, the staff has achieved the third quarter goal of $4M with a week
left in the quarter, and has raised $8.75M YTD. Overall in the campaign,
approximately $65M has been raised toward the $100M goal. The Foundation
has set a tentative date of Corps Day, 18 March 2006, to publicly launch the
campaign. The staff is at work, along with Provost Steven, to re-draft the
campaign case statement. Future fundraising initiatives include a re-energizing
of class and reunion giving.
The Chairman thanked Mr. Krause for an outstanding report and, in closing remarks,
commended Mrs. Norwood Grinalds to Board members for prayers, as she deals with
pain management following knee surgery.
The meeting adjourned at 1205 hours.
Joseph P. Goodson
Colonel, USMC Retired
Secretary
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