(prepared by the Office of University Communications)

Consent Agenda Items

WEST PLAINS

Related to academic employees, the Board approved the appointments of Amy Ackerson, temporary non-tenure-track lecturer of nursing; and Dennis Lancaster, assistant professor of letters/director of the William and Virginia Darr Honors Program. The Board also approved the retirement of Rita Fugate, assistant professor of mathematics as well as unranked faculty appointments.

The Board approved the non-academic appointments of Mathew R. Crouse, graphic designer, university communications; Dustin L. Pfeifer, assistant coach, athletics, basketball; Melissa D. Duckett, admissions counselor, admissions; and a change-of-status for William Y. Walker, to head coach, athletics, basketball; Rebecca L. Craig, to administrative specialist II, financial aid; Sharon L. Holland, to textbook buyer, Drago College Store; Evelyn M. Vetter, to staff emeritus, Garnett Library; Rita J. Turpin, to staff emeritus, financial aid. The Board also approved the resignation of Brian S. Ostermann, head basketball coach, athletics, basketball.

Additionally, the Governors approved fiscal year 2009 salaries and benefits for Missouri State University-West Plains basketball coaches.

The Board approved a resolution of intent to participate in natural hazard mitigation and to work toward becoming a safer community at the West Plains Campus and approved a revised firearms and weapons policy which would allow qualified and currently-employed law enforcement personnel to carry duty/off-duty weapons while on the campus.

The Board also approved purchasing and activity reports for July-September for the West Plains Campus.

Purchases/Contracts

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

The Board approved contracts for DeWitt & Associates, Inc. , $396,600, for the base bid to convert Temple Hall 449 to a research lab; Hastings + Chivetta, $770,000 plus reimbursable expenses, for the relocation of the health, physical education and recreation department from McDonald Arena to Hammons Student Center; Hartman & Company, Inc., $476,500, for the bid for the construction of parking lots south of Monroe Street at John Q. Hammons Parkway; Guarantee Roofing, Inc., $438,000, for roof replacement at Craig Hall.

The Board also approved an increase of $700 to the project budget for the greenhouse sump tank vault at Temple Hall; renewal of contract for  outside plant telecommunications wiring with A-1 Electric Service, Inc. from November 1, 2008 through October 31, 2009, with a 10 percent increase over the original contract pricing as previously bid;  an increase the project budget for the integrated scoring and video display systems for the JQH Arena and Plaster Sports Complex; an increase the project budget for the asbestos abatement work at Siceluff Hall; a license agreement to accept a gift of construction relating to new lighting for the KSMS tower located south of Branson, Mo.; a purchase of five properties from the City of Springfield in conjunction with the IDEA Commons concept; approval of a lease agreement with the St. John’s Health System, Inc. for research laboratory and general office space in the Jordan Valley Innovation Center.

Human Resources

Ranked academic appointments (assistant professor unless otherwise noted): Melissa D. Fallone, psychology; Grace M. Jackson-Brown, library science; Harry R. James, professor, agriculture; Rebecca Lynn Thompson, library science; Rachelle Darabi, associate provost for Student Development and Public Affairs, office of the provost/professor with tenure, English.

Unranked academic appointments (instructor unless otherwise noted): Jan G. Abbott, art and design; Natalie Allen, biomedical sciences; Linda Barboa, visiting professor, communication sciences and disorders; Carol L. Chapman, music; Christine L. Combs, early childhood education and family studies; Rebecca J. Crowder, Greenwood Laboratory School; Gloria J. Crumpley, mathematics; Marci B. Dowdy, counseling; Iwona Duszek, art and design; Danielle V. Evans, English; Sarah J. Evans, computer information systems; Elizabeth Federman, visiting assistant professor, nursing; Vickie Hayne, early childhood education and family studies; David S. Joswick, industrial management; Andrea Land , art and design; Jim Matthews, counseling, leadership and special education; Diana F. Milburn, Greenwood Laboratory School;  David Mrad, visiting assistant professor, psychology; Hannington Ochwada, visiting assistant professor, history; Indira Ondetti, political science; Weiron Yan Schaefer, modern and classical languages; James A. Smith, history; Cullen K. Stephenson, visiting instructor, art and design; Linda R. Sun, mathematics; Anara Tabyschalieva, visiting assistant professor, history; Dianne M. Twigger, mathematics; Doris J. Grevillius, Greenwood Laboratory School.

Academic resignations: Tina Akers-Porter, mathematics; Bart J. Hammig, nursing; Jan G. Abbott, art and design; Gregg T. Krumme, biomedical sciences.

Academic retirement: Harold B. Falls Jr., biomedical sciences; Harry L. Hom Jr., psychology.

Rescinded retirement: Dianne C. Strickland, art and design.

Sabbaticals: Daniel W. Beckman, biology; Donald A. Beisswenger, library science; Janice S. Greene, biology; Rose A. Utley, nursing.

Academic change-of-status: William J. Agnew, to acting assistant to the dean, College of Education/associate professor, counseling, leadership and special education; Susan Lynn Berg, assistant professor, nursing/director, FNP Program, nursing; Victor H. Matthews, to acting dean, College of Humanities and Public Affairs/professor, religious studies ; Cynthia L. Pemberton, to professor, psychology; Kelli E. Farmer, to visiting instructor, School of Social Work; Alan H. Brown, to faculty emeritus, art and design; Harold B. Falls Jr., to faculty emeritus, biomedical sciences; James F. Miller, to faculty emeritus, geography, geology and planning; Harry L. Hom Jr., to faculty emeritus, psychology.

Non-academic appointments: Keela E. Davis, senior research scientist-JVIC (grant-funded), Center for Applied Science and Engineering; Allison E. Overmyer, research specialist(grant-funded),Center for Applied Science and Engineering; Hannah L. Combs, corporate support representative and special events coordinator, broadcast services; Lisa M. Cardwell, team store supervisor, bookstore; Brenda E. Lawless, administrative assistant II, intercollegiate athletics; Brad S. Mitchell, new media producer, office of web and new media; Filip G. Garrett Jr., research scientist (grant-funded), Center for Applied Science and Engineering; Diana M. Moad, administrative assistant II (externally-funded), continuing education; Leah M. Johnson, assistant coach, intercollegiate athletics; Jacquelyn S. Clinical Umfleet, education coordinator (grant-funded), Southwest Missouri Area Health Education Center; Melvin O. Cole, postal technician, postal services; Brent David Hobbs, assistant coach, intercollegiate athletics; Jessica L. Roy, assistant teacher, (externally-funded), Child Development Center; Jeffrey W. Strider Jr., research scientist (grant-funded), Center for Applied Science and Engineering; Kimberly L. McGarry, residence hall night host/hostess, residence life and services; Rita Ann Turner, residence hall receptionist, residence life and services; Kara D. Childers, research specialist (grant-funded), Center for Applied Science and Engineering; Carol A. Pearson, professional education advisor-recruiter, College of Education; Lori K. Day, administrative specialist I (externally-funded), extended campus; Crystal D. Grant, administrative assistant I, office of development; Jamie L. Miller, membership coordinator, radio and TV, broadcast services; Sarah T. Zipf, information specialist, financial aid; Elizabeth A. Edmondson, administrative assistant II, safety and transportation; Julie K. Kerns, administrative assistant I, grounds; Amy K. Gann, academic advisor/retention specialist, Business Advisement Center; Kent E. Hanson, maintenance general mechanic, facilities maintenance; Sarah J. Richards, laboratory and stores supervisor, chemistry; Nina R. Walzer, regional admissions  counselor, Kansas City, office of admissions; Susan K. Camp, membership coordinator, radio and TV, broadcast services; Kevin C. McDevitt, maintenance general mechanic, facilities maintenance; Tammy L. Walker, administrative specialist II, safety and transportation; Evan Yang, custodian I, Plaster Student Union custodial; Robert W. Scott, physician medical staff, Taylor Health and Wellness Center.

Non-academic retirements: William J. Tierney, design and construction.

Non-academic resignations: Otilia E. Conteras-Harness, Southwest Regional Professional Development Center; Chris E. Strodtman, grounds; Bruce K. Bodine, grounds; Scott N. Brigman, theatre and dance; Racheal N. Bohnert, Child Development Center; Diana K. Brice, physical therapy; Catherine R. Chiarino, Child Development Center; Sally A. Drennan; Child Development Center; Tobin E. Bushman, Graduate College; Sarah Dewey, biology; Jennifer M. Phelps, publications; Erika M. Rhodes, bookstore; Will Thomas Crites, international student services; Gregory L. Burris, administrative and information services; Lemuel R. Cartwright, broadcast services; Scotti A. Charmasson, agriculture; Patricia D. Juncos, fashion and interior design; Carol Ann Plumley, Southwest Regional Professional Development Center; Katrina Simpson, music; Theresa L. Ward, biology.

Non-academic changes-of-status: Sara M. Clark, to director of Web and new media, office of Web and new media; Darren E. Wienberg, to director of the Achievement Center, Achievement Center; Stephanie Lashley, promotion, to director of donor relations; Paul Elder, promotion, to HVAC mechanic, facilities maintenance; Donna J. Merrell, transfer, to director of development for a college, College of Health and Human Services and College of Humanities and Public Affairs; Robert B. Kielhofner, promotion , to superintendent, design and construction; John D. Avery Jr., to horticulture outreach adjustment advisor, agriculture–Mountain Grove; Sandra L. Johnson, promotion, to administrative specialist III, Faculty Senate; Thomas A. Lane, to assistant to the vice president for student affairs/director of Plaster Student Union; Linda J. Sartorius, promotion, to academic administrative assistant II, School of Accountancy; Loretta A. French, promotion, to teacher, Child Development Center;  Jeremy R. Blades, promotion, to microcomputer support administrator, computer services; Peggy S. Jones, academic promotion, to executive assistant III, office of the provost; William K. Steele, promotion, to property control specialist, property control; Tina Stillwell, to staff emeritus, broadcast services; Edwin M. Garton, transfer, to instructional technology support specialist, Project ACCESS; Barbara McMeekin, promotion, to manager, corporate support, broadcast services; Nancy B. Underhill, promotion, to groundskeeper/arborist, grounds; Charles K. McClure, to interim vice president for administrative and information services, administrative and information services; Tamra M. Bowen, promotion, to accounting technician, bursar’s office; Eric M. Eckert, to coordinator, graduate admissions and recruitment, Graduate College; Erin E. Parrish, to director of research compliance, vice president for research and economic development.

President's Report

Dr. Michael Nietzel gave a report, including the annual update of the pubic scorecard. The Board approved granting a credit hour fee waiver expansion for university employees, including benefits for Greenwood Laboratory School attendees and West Plains per course faculty.

The Board also approved a resolution recognizing the involvement with Missouri State University of the Turner Family of Springfield, who were selected to receive the 2008 Bronze Bear Award. The Turner Family will be the ninth recipient of the award, which is presented to those who have exhibited "extraordinary achievement and/or outstanding support" for Missouri State. 

The Board approved a new diversity hiring and recruitment policy.

Educational

Dr. Pauline Nugent, Faculty Senate chair, gave a report.

Dr. Belinda McCarthy, provost, gave a report. Faculty award winners were recognized by the Board.

Governor Hammons updated the Board on the academic affairs committee meeting. The Board approved a revised Missouri State University course repeat policy and Faculty Handbook Revision to sections three, four, five and nine.

The Board approved that the name of the industrial management department be changed to the department of technology and construction management. The Board also approved a new B.S. in child and family development completion program, an off-site delivery of an existing program, as well as two new degree options – categorical science and unified science — to be added to the earth science education major. Additionally, the Governors approved a new option – teaching certification credit option — be added to the elementary education major.

Allen Kunkel, associate vice president of research and economic development, gave a report on sponsored research activities.

West Plains Campus

Dr. Drew Bennett, Missouri State University-West Plains chancellor, reported on activities at the West Plains campus. The Board approved amending the educational assistance program at West Plains.

The Board approved a contract for sale of real estate for the purchase of property at 404 West Broadway, West Plains, Mo., as well as a contract for sale of real estate for the purchase of property at 717 Webster Avenue, West Plains, Mo. The Governors approved a lease for the latter property for up to 60 days.

Student Affairs

Orlando Hodges, student body president, gave a report.

Dr. Earle Doman, vice president for student affairs, also gave a report. The Board approved a resolution acknowledging the Citizen Scholar award recipients. Casey Beckley, Amber Bowen, Sean Cain, Ashley Egan, Catherine Shoults, and Clay Webb were approved as a Citizen Scholar for 2008-09.

Staff Senate

Casey Comoroski, Staff Senate chair, gave a report.

Financial

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

Nila Hayes, chief financial officer, presented unaudited financial statements for June 2008. The Board approved additional purchasing activities.

Ken McClure, interim vice president for information and administrative services, gave a report. The Board approved an addendum to the intergovernmental agreement for law enforcement services for fiscal year 2009. In addition, the Governors approved a first amendment to lease and subordination, assignment and assumption of lease with Brick City, L.P., modification to the university's 403(b) plan document, and a resolution to continue the option of allowing employees to decline health insurance coverage.

Following the meeting, the Board met in executive session.

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The next regular Board meeting will take place at 10 a.m. Dec. 19 in Plaster Student Union 313.