(prepared by the office of university communications)

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

PURCHASES/CONTRACTS

The Board approved the following contracts: Kenmar Construction, Inc., $154,932, for the base bid plus alternate one for the interior renovations at the pool in Hammons Student Center; L & L Group, Inc., $275,350, for the base bid and all alternates for the Hall of Fame display for the JQH Arena; DeWitt & Associates, Inc., $200,500, for the base bid for the site steel package for the JQH Arena. The Board also authorized an increase to the project budget for the integrated scoring and video display systems for the JQH Arena and Plaster Sports Complex.

The Board also voted to authorize the Chair of the Board of Governors to sign an Intergovernmental Agreement regarding campus storm water improvements.

The Governors approved the July activity and purchasing reports for the Springfield campus.

West Plains

The Board approved a change of status for Rita Fugate, to assistant professor of mathematics; and the resignation of Nikki Hamilton, instructor of nursing. In non-academic action, the Board approved the appointment of Rachel A. Peterson, recruitment specialist, admissions office; the resignations of Lloyd Dawson, graphic Designer, university Communications and Susan R. Bunning, director of development, development office; and the retirement of Evelyn M. Vetter, head librarian/assistant professor, Garnett Library.        

The Board also approved the purchasing and activities reports for July for the West Plains campus.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Ranked academic appointments (assistant professor unless otherwise noted): Michael G. Burton, agriculture; David M. Claborn, nursing; Jacek Fraczak, art and design; S. Michael Groomer, professor with tenure, School of Accountancy; Lester E. Heitger, professor with tenure, School of Accountancy; Rehana S. Lovely, biomedical sciences; Jeffrey M. Molavi, industrial management; Benjamin Onyango, agriculture; Songfeng Zheng, mathematics.

Unranked faculty appointments (instructor unless otherwise noted): Khalid I. Bataineh, economics; Kathy A. Bernet, childhood education and family studies;  Julie H. Gallaway, economics; Linnea A. Iantria, visiting assistant professor, geography, geology and planning; Gloria Jones, childhood education and family  studies; Matthew T. Lammers, visiting instructor, sociology, anthropology and criminology; Per J. Norander, economics; Hillary L. Roberts, biomedical sciences; Charlotte Ann Seckman, visiting assistant professor, nursing; Cullen Stephenson, visiting instructor, art and design; Lisa A. Street, clinical instructor, School of Social Work; Jennifer S. Williams, reading, foundations and technology .

Academic resignations: Alan Becker, nursing; Lynette R. Goldberg, communication sciences and disorders; Roseanne G. Killion, mathematics; Donald G. Smillie, School of Accountancy; Akiko Sugiyama, history; Bart J. Hammig, nursing; Susan M. Hinck, nursing.

Non-reappointment: Michael T. Gorman, English.

Sabbaticals: Sheryl D. Brahnam, computer information systems; Susan J. Crain, finance and general business; Ronald S. Dattero, computer information systems; Vinay K. Garg, management; Carol J. Miller, finance and general business; Steven L. Thomas, management

Academic change-of-status: Kristene S. Sutliff, to acting associate provost for student development and public  affairs/professor of English; Ardeshir J. Dalal, to department head, economics/professor with tenure, economics; Thomas S. Dicke, to acting department head/professor, history; Karen Engler, to clinical instructor, communication sciences and disorders; Jaime R. Lanois, to clinical instructor, communication sciences and disorders; Tara L. Oetting, to clinical instructor, communication sciences and disorders; to clinic director, to clinical instructor, communication sciences and disorders; Patricia A. Pike, to clinical instructor , communication sciences and disorders; Dianne C. Strickland , to acting department head, music/professor, art and design; Jennifer L. Franklin, to clinical instructor, communication sciences and disorders; S. Michael Groomer, to Professor Distinguished  Bitter Chair in Business, School of Accountancy; Lester E. Heitger, to Professor Distinguished BKD Chair in Forensic Accounting, School of Accountancy; David L. Hough, to professor, reading, foundations and technology; Cynthia L. Pemberton, to professor, health, physical education and recreation.

Non-academic appointments: Arthur Hains, university marketing specialist, university relations; Steven L. Turner, field and maintenance worker, agriculture – Mountain Grove; Misty D. Stewart, administrative assistant II, cooperative engineering program, College of Natural and Applied Sciences; Jeffrey D. Brown, environmental management technician/sustainability coordinator, environmental management; Charlotte Clos, administrative assistant II, financial aid; Jane Ellen Terry, academic administrative assistant I, military science; Sarah Corn, assistant teacher (externally funded), Child Development Center; Teressa Gaye Arnette, administrative assistant II (externally funded), extended campus; Bethany Nicole Creed, basketball operations assistant, intercollegiate athletics; Robin E. Farris, Center City Counseling Center director, counseling, leadership and special education; Aleigha Ford, residence hall director, residence life and services; Amy Luke, athletic trainer-ATS, athletic training services; Juan Meraz coordinator, diversity outreach and recruitment, office of the provost; Justin Poindexter, residence hall director, residence life and services; Harold Wes Pratt, coordinator, diversity outreach and recruitment, office of the provost; Kyle Yates, assistant director athletics–compliance, intercollegiate athletics;   Brandy N. Moberg, senior academic records specialist, office of the registrar; Melissa A. Tolleson, administrative assistant II, (externally funded), extended campus; Crystal D. Wilson, administrative specialist II, Graduate College; Kevin W. Wilson, administrative assistant I, counseling and testing; LaTasha Green, residence hall director, residence life and services; Travis Hardwick, residence hall director, residence life and services; Sandra Arthu, administrative specialist II; office of the provost; Timothy James Bohn, assistant sports information director, web and new media, intercollegiate athletics; Karen H. Hood, financial aid coordinator, financial aid; David Mariott, residence hall director, residence life and services; Jacklynn Lewis, assistant director, financial aid; Steve Foucart, controller, financial services.

Non-academic retirements: Sally A. Mason Executive, office of the provost; Kenneth B. Cloud, computer services; Ivan E. Milton, athletic training services; Don A. Aripoli, student affairs.

Non-academic resignations: Tracey L. Posten, sponsored programs and research; Efton E. Secrest, custodial; Tracy Lea Grant, bursar’s office; James R. Pendergrass, intercollegiate athletics; Jordan P. Foreman, financial aid; Gregory M. Brown, intercollegiate athletics: Patrick L. Byers, agriculture – Mountain Grove; Christopher A. Locksmith, maintenance; Mark D. Lawson, College of Education/Southwest Regional  Professional Development Center; Greg L. Slentz, residence life and services; Brittany D. Carter, broadcast services; Kimberly R. Caldwell, Taylor Health and Wellness Center; Kimberley Bruner, residence life and services; Gloria Eloise Magill, postal services; Corazon Besabe, School of Accountancy.

Separation from employment: Chad R. Long, custodial; Jacob Kingery, intercollegiate athletics .

Non-academic changes-of-status: Matthew T. Curry, promotion, to director, Center for Applied Sciences and Engineering; Alana S. Wecker, to staff emeritus, safety and transportation;  Cynthia McMenamy, promotion, to administrative assistant III, residence life and services; Thomas E. Wrigh, promotion, to custodial specialist, residence life and services; Michael E. Egan, promotion, to property control manager, property control; Shelley M. Netzer, transfer, to academic scheduling coordinator, Educational Technology Center; Carrie V. Vause, promotion, to senior research scientist, biology; Earle Doman, to acting vice president for student affairs; Nila Hayes, promotion, to chief financial officer.     

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Michael Nietzel gave a report.

EDUCATIONAL

Dr. Belinda McCarthy, provost, gave a report. The Board approved changes to consistent with CBHE’s proposed curriculum. The changes will require added science coursework and increased number of core and elective units (23 to 24 units).  Citizenship and service learning program director Elizabeth Burton gave a report.

Dr. Nietzel presented for Dr. Jim Baker, vice president for research and economic development, on sponsored research activities. The Board approved a lease agreement with U.S. Photonics for research laboratory and general office space in the Jordan Valley Innovation Center.

WEST PLAINS CAMPUS

Dr. Drew Bennett, Missouri State University-West Plains chancellor, reported on activities at the West Plains campus.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Whitney Paul, student body vice president, gave a report.

Dr. Don Aripoli, vice president for student affairs, also gave a report.

STAFF SENATE

Casey Comoroski, Staff Senate chair, gave a report to the Board.

FINANCIAL

Brent Dunn, vice president for university advancement, reported on development activities for the month of June.

Nila Hayes, chief financial officer, presented additional purchasing activities for the Board's approval. The Board approved a request for 2010 Operating Funds for Missouri State University-Springfield, West Plains and Mountain Grove campuses.

The Board approved Canon Design, $1,556,000 plus reimbursable expenses, for architectural and engineering services in conjunction with the renovation of McDonald Arena into the University Recreation Center.

The Board also approved additional purchasing activities.

NEW BUSINESS

The Board elected new officers. Michael Duggan, who served as the Board’s vice president, was elected president of the Board, succeeding Mary Sheid. Brian Hammons was elected vice president. Nila Hayes, chief financial officer; and John McAlear, staff emeritus, were elected Board treasurer and secretary, respectively.

The Board approved membership of the executive committee.

The next regular Board meeting will take place at 1 p.m. Oct. 10 in PSU 313.