BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF LANDER UNIVERSITY
F. Mitchell Johnson Board Room
Lander University
Greenwood, South Carolina
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
10:30 a.m.
Presiding:
Mr. Raymond D. Hunt, Chair
Members of the Board in Attendance:
Mr. Robert Barber
Ms. Ann Bowen
Mr. Bobby M. Bowers
Ms. Holly Bracknell
Mr. Robert Brimmer
Ms. Catherine Frederick
Mr. Maurice Holloway
Dr. Ann Hurst
Mr. Jack Lawrence
Mr. John Nicholson
Ms. Mamie W. Nicholson
Mr. George R. Starnes
Mr. Fred M. Thrailkill
Absent- Ms. Linda Dolny
Mr. Don Lloyd
Ms. S. Anne Walker
Others in Attendance: President Daniel W. Ball; Dr. David Mash, Vice President for
Academic Affairs; Ms. Glenda Ridgely, Vice President for Business and Administration;
Mr. H. Randall Bouknight, Vice President for Student Affairs; Mr. Adam Taylor, Vice
President for Governmental Relations; Mr. Ralph Patterson, Vice President for University
Advancement; Mr. Jefferson J. May, Athletics Director; and Ms. Sadie Erwin,
Administrative Assistant, President’s Office
Guests: Dr. Jonathan Bassett, Chair, Faculty Senate; Ms. Megan Price, Director, University
Relations and Publications; Mr. David Lorenzatti, Office of University Relations and
Publications and Ms. Eleanor Teal, Special Assistant to the President, Ms. Crystal Lu,
Visiting International Scholar working with Randy Bouknight in Student Affairs, Michelle
Laxer, Index Journal
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Chair Hunt stated for the record that the appropriate publicity for the meeting, in order to
comply with the Freedom of Information Act, had been disseminated and this meeting was
in compliance with that Act.
The regular meeting of the Lander University Board of Trustees was called to order at 10:32
a.m. by Chair Hunt who acknowledged and welcomed all guests. Chair Hunt would like to
point out that your travel voucher may be signed off and monies dedicated to The Lander
Foundation.
MINUTES: IT WAS MOVED and seconded that the minutes of the last meeting,
Wednesday, June 13, 2012, be approved. A vote was taken; the motion carried.
PRESIDENT’S COMMENTS: Chair Hunt called upon President Ball for comments.
1. Dr. Ball commented that board member Anne Walker is doing well post foot
surgery.
2. The international student body on this campus has contributed to the improved
civility on this campus. The manners, the demeanor, the politeness and the
courtesy from our Asian friends are affecting us all.
3. Dr. Ball presented the board with some bullets on the SC Tuition Grants Program
for their use should they be approached by the press or legislators. It is time that
the State takes a hard look at subsidizing private higher education over and above
the lottery dollars. Dr. Ball made a presentation to CHE in August, since then he
has had several presidents contact him in support. Discussion followed.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS: Ms. Ann Bowen reported on behalf of the Academic Affairs
Committee. She called attention to the report from the Office of Academic Affairs, which
had been distributed earlier. (A copy of the report will be made a part of the official
minutes.) Ms. Bowen highlighted the following:

Honors College: going to be a reality the fall of 2013

At Risk Student Project: teachers on board with these ideas

3 new programs are under discussion- the Masters Degree in Nursing, the Masters
Degree of Emergency Management, and the Financial Services Program. Dr. Ball
commented that the Financial Services is a need based program that has been
requested by the bankers.
The Academic Affairs Committee presented the following action items:
Proposal to change the Department of Business Administration to a School of
Management and the Department of Nursing to a School of Nursing: Ms. Ann Bowen
presented a motion to accept the recommendation from Dr. Grider and Dr. Slimmer in June
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27, 2012 letter to Dr. Ball changing the Department of Business Administration to a School
of Management and the Department of Nursing to a School of Nursing. Dr. Ball supports
this name change, and each “new” school will be headed by a “Director” rather than a
Department Chair, and will continue to serve under the overall direction of the College
Dean. This change will enhance the image of each school and present naming opportunities
for the School of Management.
IT WAS MOVED and seconded that the proposed changes be approved as
presented. A vote was taken; the motion carried unanimously.
Dr. Mash stated how grateful he was to be in this role, and commented that everything good
right now points back to Danny McKenzie’s leadership. He is very optimistic about Lander
and our academic programs.
FINANCE AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE: Mr. Bobby Bowers called attention to
the report from the Finance and Facilities Committee, which had been distributed earlier.
(A copy of the report will be made a part of the official minutes). Mr. Bowers stated that
the Finance and Facilities Committee had two action items to bring before the Board for
approval. He then presented the following action items:
1. Proposal to establish Sister Institutions – Presidential International Exchange
Student Scholarships: Mr. Bowers presented the motion out of committee for approval of
a Presidential International Exchange Student Scholarship pool of $25,000 for 50 exchange
students associated with our sister institutions. Ms. Ridgely explained that Lander
University can only grant non-resident students in-state tuition if they receive a scholarship
of at least $250 per semester. This request will provide the mechanism needed for us to
honor our agreement with our Sister Institutions. Discussion followed.
IT WAS MOVED and seconded that the proposed establishment of a Presidential
International Exchange Student Scholarships be approved as presented. A vote was taken;
the motion carried unanimously.
2. Proposal for a New Residence Hall Fall 2015 Reimbursement Resolution: Mr.
Bowers presented the motion out of committee to approve the Resolution for the New
Residence Hall 2015. Glenda Ridgely explained that Student Affairs and Finance are
looking to build a 210-225 bed residence hall to be open Fall 2015. We have already gone
through the predesign phase with an estimate of $15 million. State approval starts with CHE
October 4th, Joint Bond Review Committee October 24th, and the Budget and Control
Board October 30th. If we get past all of those project approvals then we will enter into the
serious design phase of the dorm, send to state engineers, and then we have an 18 month
build out on the project. Funding for the project will be provided from borrowing $15
million in institutional bonds. Bond issue will be about $2 million this spring 2013 and the
balance in spring 2014. This resolution says that the Board of Lander University intends for
this bond to pay Lander back for any costs incurred between now and the time the bond is
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issued. The university anticipates an annual debt service payment of $1.2 million to repay
$15 million bond over twenty years. Glenda Ridgely shared that $1 million of the $1.2
million annual debt service will be offset by capturing expired debt service and capital lease
savings. In addition, students electing to live in the new facility will be charged a premium
housing rate of $250 per bed per semester for the convenience of having a bed to bathroom
ratio of two people to one bath. The University will use $105,000 generated by this
premium housing rate to cover additional debt service on the bonds. General room revenues
for the University’s housing system will be used to repay the remaining debt service of
$95,000 resulting in a general rate increase in Fall 2015 of $63 per year, or 1.5% over the
average 2012-13 housing rate of $4,130. Discussion followed.
IT WAS MOVED that the proposed reimbursement resolution for the New
Residence Hall Fall 2015 be approved as presented. A vote was taken; the motion carried
unanimously.
GOVERNMENTAL RELATIONS: Adam Taylor highlighted the following:

It was a good year financially for General Assembly appropriations to higher
education and the first time in at least four years there were not cuts to our base
budget.
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This year we received additional one-time money in deferred maintenance money
and lottery technology money for an increase of $660,000 over last year’s funding.
Caution that next year’s appropriation will not be as good a year and we will
probably just be holding on to what we have.
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Cautioned that next year’s appropriations may not be as good as this year and we
may be fighting to hold on to our base budget.
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No bills were passed this year that were detrimental to higher education.
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The most significant legislation coming next year will be Accountability Based
Funding but we are awaiting review of any actual written legislation.
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There is a Higher Education Conference – Governor’s Summit October 10.
INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE: Mrs. Mamie Nicholson called
attention to the report from the Office of University Advancement, which had been
distributed earlier. (A copy of the report will be made a part of the official minutes.) She
then highlighted the following:

Carl Beard has been hired for the upcoming Capital Campaign. Copy of the process
for the campaign is available in writing, see Mr. Patterson if you would like a copy.
Pre-campaign planning and a feasibility study will serve as the basis for a successful
fundraising campaign
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Scholarship Banquet is Thursday, November 8, 2012.
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We would like to hire a Director of Annual Giving and would like to have that
approved and in place no later than July 2013.
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Total gifts for Fiscal Year 2012 – $1.3 million and the total amount raised at the Jeff
May Complex $2.8 million.
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Lander Foundation Report: Two Lander Board Members have included Lander in
their estate plans – Mamie Nicholson and Don Lloyd. Both are now members of the
Samuel Lander Society.
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Jack Lawrence had a question regarding the Jeff May Complex. Do we have more
money to raise to complete that project? Discussion followed. The project is funded.
The JETTA bond financed all construction to date and mechanisms are in place to
make those bond payments. This was not enough to complete the Fieldhouse, but
with the help of the Foundation we have secured another loan that will give us
sufficient funding for completing the Fieldhouse.
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Naming opportunities are available for the Jeff May Complex Fieldhouse and at the
Equestrian Center. Capital gifts for naming opportunities could be used for
endowed maintenance funds for both facilities.
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In committee they were given a list of needs, solutions, costs and the impact it would
have for Lander if these things are done through the campaign. The needs,
solutions, costs, and impact “white board” list is for pre-campaign planning.
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Ralph. Patterson commented how excited he was about the prospects of having a
comprehensive campaign and stated that several board members will be asked to
serve on a steering committee for the campaign and everyone’s help will be needed.
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Ray Hunt commented that several ‘Lander on the Road’ events are on the calendar
and asked board members to pay attention to these events and attend if available.
STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE: Mr. George Starnes called attention to the report
from Student Affairs, which had been distributed earlier. (A copy of the report will be
made a part of the official minutes.) He then highlighted the following:
 Grateful to have Crystal Lu, visiting from Shanghai Normal University
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 New Residence Hall: 210 beds- Overall goal is to have 1600 quality beds on
campus. Plan to break ground November or December 2013 if we can get past state
approval this October, with projected completion date of Fall 2015.
 Increase in Occupancy: Statistics discussed in report regarding number of students
staying on campus, with trend of more juniors and seniors staying on campus.
 Aramark Survey: Lander ranked #6 in customer satisfaction
 New hire: Amanda Morgan – Director of Career Services
Randy Bouknight commented:
 Good opening-freshman move-in went very well with much credit going to student
organizations and student athletes for their help.
 Discussion on parking permits: 2009 issued.
INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS COMMITTEE: Mr. George Starnes called
attention to the report from Intercollegiate Athletics, which had been distributed earlier. (A
copy of the report will be made a part of the official minutes.) He then highlighted the
following:
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Auction being moved from November to April.
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JMC- hosting a lot of non-Lander events and getting great feedback and
exposure.
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Take a look at Lander Athletics website-emphasis on student athletes.
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Randy Bouknight and Jeff May are dealing with some Title IX issues.
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Jeff May has all the new student athletes listed-Lander has a large reach from
many different countries/states.
Jeff May commented:
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Women’s Golf, only in their second year, just won a tournament two weeks
ago. The team is made up of all freshman and sophomores and they are all
good student athletes.
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FACULTY SENATE: On behalf of the Faculty Senate, Dr. Jonathan Bassett, Chair of the
Faculty Senate, called attention to the report from Academic Affairs, which had been
distributed earlier. (A copy of the report will be made a part of the official minutes.) He
then highlighted the following:

Faculty Senate has been working on some policy revisions in the handbook. Some of
this is coming out of Title IX issues. They are working with Jeannie McCallum in
Human Resources.
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Academics – Honors College on the way and faculty excited about Enhanced
Advising.
OTHER BUSINESS:
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Subcommittee on Student Debt: Linda Dolny, who is not present today, is working
hard on this committee.
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Subcommittee on President’s House: Nothing new to report at this time. Plan is to
move into the new house towards the end of October.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m.
NEXT MEETING: Friday, December 14, 2012