(prepared by the office of university communications)

 

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

 WEST PLAINS

Related to academic employees, the Board approved the appointments part-time employees and the retirement of Robert L. Crocket, assistant professor of computer science.

The Board approved the non-academic appointment of Elizabeth N. Grisham as director of development. The Governors also approved a change-of-status for Norma J. Ogletree, promotion, to registrar-WP, registration and records; Sylvia D. Kuhlmeier, to director of library Services-WP Garnett Library; and Paula M. Wiedemann, promotion, to head coach-WP women’s athletics.

The Board also approved purchasing and activity reports for October-November for the West Plains Campus and a resolution granting easements to the City of West Plains for the relocation of the sewer line serving Gohn-Wood House on the West Plains Campus.

PURCHASES/CONTRACTS

The Board approved the activity and purchasing reports for the Springfield campus. The Board also confirmed approval on items previously approved by the Executive Committee.

The Governors approved a cooperative advertising agreement with the City of Springfield to share revenue generated from selling advertisements on banner space at Killian Stadium, which will be used by the university softball team for practices and games.

The Board approved a resolution granting an easement for facilities to Southwestern Bell Telephone, L.P., d/b/a/ AT&T Missouri.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Ranked academic appointments (assistant professor unless otherwise noted): Danny Arnold, dean, College of Business Administration/professor with tenure, marketing; G. Alan Schick, department head, chemistry/professor with tenure, chemistry; Robert H. Willenbrink, Jr., department head, theatre and dance/professor with tenure, theatre and dance, Georg Alex Hamwi, marketing.

Unranked academic appointments (instructor unless otherwise noted): Kathleen B. Scales, reading, foundations and technology; Timothy J. McKelvie, visiting instructor, fashion and interior design.

Academic retirement: Wallace F. Davis, mathematics; Harry L. Hom Jr., psychology; Lois M. Shufeldt, marketing.

Sabbaticals:  Cheryl Gudmundson Jones, library administration.

Academic change-of-status: Lorene H. Stone, to professor, sociology, anthropology and criminology; Wallace F. Davis, to faculty emeritus, mathematics; Phillip D. Harsha, to acting dean, College of Business Administration/associate professor, School of Accountancy; Harry L. Hom Jr., to faculty emeritus, psychology; Lois M. Shufeldt, to faculty emeritus, marketing; Arthur L. Spisak, to associate provost for faculty affairs/director of the Honor’s College, office of the          provost/professor, modern and classical languages.

Non-academic appointments: Carla M. Owen, instructional specialist (grant funded), Southwest Regional Professional Development Center; Emily A. Duarte, academic administrative assistant I, nursing; Susanna J. Hill, positive behavior support consultant (grant funded),Southwest Regional Professional Development Center; Susan A. Willingham, administrative assistant II, institutional research; Mary J. Ekahuse, postal technician I, postal services; Diane M. Sandefur, administrative Specialist I, communication sciences and disorders; Heather Dollard, academic administrative assistant I, psychology; Kenneth R. Cagle, custodian I, residence life and services; Brenda K. Meadows, custodian I, residence life and services; Joshua C. Porter, departmental academic advisor, fashion and interior design; Matthew T. Pulliman, maintenance general mechanic, facilities maintenance; Vickie L. Russell, academic administrative assistant I, biology; Rachel Sowards, assistant teacher, Child Development Center; Jami L. Swindell, assistant teacher, Child Development Center; Kimberly E. Hopkins-Will, academic administrative assistant I, geography, geology and planning; Jennifer J. Duzan, research specialist, geography, geology and planning; Clyde D. Miller, ResNET administrator, residence life and service; Kelly T. Evans, financial aid counselor, financial aid; Nora J. Green, residence hall host/hostess, residence life and services; Jolene A. Thompson, outreach coordinator, Project Smokebusters, Ozarks Public Health  Institute; Aaron L. Klor, distributed end user support specialist, residence life and services; Cindy Lynn Elliott, administrative assistant II, physical therapy; Abby M. Harris, administrative assistant II, residence life and services; Elizabeth Kick, information specialist, financial aid.

Non-academic retirements: Bobbie R. Holman, custodial; Mark R. Stillwell, intercollegiate athletics; Rickey H. Vinson, custodial; Lawrence S. Shields, Taylor Health and Wellness Center; Cynthia A. Baker, residence life and services.

Non-academic resignations: Patrick Winterhagan, agriculture-Mountain Grove; Carl D. Christensen, intercollegiate athletics; Sarah T. Zipf, financial aid; Lora A. Brooks, financial services; Nadja M. Gardner, College of Humanities and Public Affairs.

Non-academic changes-of-status: Brad J. Needham, promotion, to custodian I, custodial; Teresa L. Schoville, transfer, to custodian I, Hammons Student Center; Carolyn A. Kile, transfer, to administrative assistant II, student development and public affairs; Ellen A. Collier, promotion, to custodian I, residence life and services; Katherine C. Coy, promotion, to director, institutional research; Jeff P. Morrissey, to chief information officer, computer services; Marina C.  Zordell-Reed, to coordinator, sponsored research and programs; Bret S. Steele, promotion, to energy manager, facilities maintenance; Stacey J. Underwood, transfer, to custodial I, Hammons Student Center; Frank Ortiz, promotion, to lead custodial supervisor, custodial; Thomas Lightner, to academic advisor, Dalian Campus instruction; Virginia R. Nelson, to staff emeritus, Mark R. Stillwell, to staff emeritus, intercollegiate  athletics; John P. Dittrich, to international services regulatory coordinator, extended campus; John B. Clark, promotion, to superintendent, grounds services, facilities management; Lawrence S. Shields, to staff emeritus, Taylor Health and Wellness Center; Cynthia A. Baker, to staff emeritus, residence life and services; James T. Penkalski, promotion, to director, athletic training  services, intercollegiate athletics.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Michael Nietzel gave a report. The Board approved a new employment contract with Dr. Jim Baker as vice president for research and economic development.

EDUCATIONAL

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

Dr. Belinda McCarthy, provost, gave a report.

The Board approved new programs: a minor in information technology service management in communication information systems, a leadership minor in the department of management, and a financial planning minor in finance and general business. The Board also approved an ethical leadership option for the Bachelor of Science in Communication major and a graduate certificate program in forensic child psychology.

The Governors also approved a new policy regarding the use and sale of Missouri State University-Mountain Grove wine and spirits, which will allow for the wholesale and retail sale of wine in accordance with the university’s state and federal permits.

Dr. Jim Baker, 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.

Judy Carr, West Plains Faculty Senate chair; Barbie Mustion, West Plains Staff Senate chair-elect; Lacy Hall, West Plains SGA president; and Matt Evans, West Plains student, also gave reports.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Orlando Hodges, student body president, gave a report.

Dr. Earle Doman, vice president for student affairs, also gave a report. Governor Cathy Smith reported on the Student Affairs Committee meeting.

The Board approved changes to the Missouri State University policy regarding the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) statement.

FINANCIAL

Brent Dunn, vice president for university advancement, reported on development activities for the months of December and January.

Nila Hayes, chief financial officer, gave a report. The Board approved the 2009-10 residence life fee schedules. The increase for room and board on the Springfield campus is 4.2-4.7 percent. The increase for room and board on the West Plains campus is between 4.0-4.9 percent.

The Board approved additional purchasing activities.

Ken McClure, vice president for information and administrative services, gave a report. The Board approved ATG Sports Industries, Inc., $263,990, for the base proposal for the synthetic grass installation at the east recreation field; and an increase of $10,000 above the project budget of $115,000 for the second floor lab equipment installation at the Jordan Valley Innovation Center.

The Board also approved changes to the Employee Handbook regarding overtime/compensatory time and revised Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) policy and an amendment to the Memorandum of Agreement between the university and the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, AFL-CIO Local Union 453 (IBEW).

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Following the meeting, the Board met in executive session.

The next regular Board meeting will take place at 9 a.m. April 3 in Jefferson City, Mo.