(prepared by the office of university communications)

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

WEST PLAINS

Related to academic employees, the Board approved a change-of-status for Rita Fugate, to emeritus faculty.

The Board approved non-academic change-of-status for Christina J. Kerley, to accounting manager, business office; and Joan I. Ragon, to staff emeritus. The Board also approved the retirement of Joan I. Ragon, financial aid.

The Board approved removal of Dennis Lancaster as a designated signatory to checks on bank accounts of Missouri State University-West Plains and approved Cheryl Caldwell as a designation of signatory to checks on bank accounts of Missouri State University-West Plains.

The Board approved purchasing and activity reports for the West Plains campus.

PURCHASES/CONTRACTS

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

The Governors approved a contract to Hunter Chase & Associates, Inc., $99,451.25, for the base bid for the Intersection Improvements at Broadmoor Street & Kansas Expressway; DeWitt & Associates, Inc., $169,980, for the base bid for the modifications to the Professional Building; Gold Mechanical Inc., $87,700, for the base bid and alternates 1, 2, and 3 for the chilled water loop tie-in of the tunnel piping for Ellis Hall;

The Governors also approved to extend Contract 1755-1 for student health insurance with Academic HealthPlans, Inc. for two additional plan years (2010-11 and 2011-12).

HUMAN RESOURCES

Ranked academic appointments (assistant professor unless otherwise noted): Andrea L. Miller, library administration; Tricia McTague, sociology, anthropology and criminology.   

Unranked academic appointments (instructor unless otherwise noted): Rebecca L. Allen, biomedical sciences; Julie H. Gallaway, economics; Vickie L. Haynes, childhood education and family studies; Per J. Norander, economics; Indira  Palacios-Valladares, political science; MD Faisal Rabby, economics; Hillary L. Roberts, biomedical sciences; Anara Tabyshalieva, visiting assistant professor, history.

Academic resignation: John V. Cook, physician assistant studies; Erin E. Baer, Greenwood Laboratory School; Rachael M. Christy, nursing; Christopher J. Craig, office of the provost.

Academic retirement: Marvel L. Maunder, hospitality and restaurant administration; Karen L. Horny, library services.

Deceased: William J. Burling, English.

Sabbaticals:  Mary Kaye Coulter, management; Michael E. Ellis, English; Randall P. Hamm, music; John E. Havel, biology; Diana L. Haytko,  marketing; Jason R. Jolley, modern and classical languages; Corinne M. Karuppan, management; Allison M.Storochuk, music;  Bruce J. West, art and design.   

Academic change-of-status: Helen C. Reid, to dean, College of Health and Human Services/professor, biomedical sciences; Wade S. Thompson, to department head, art and design/professor, art and design.

Granted tenure: College of Arts and Letters: Art and design: Catherine Jolivette, assistant professor; Rebecca Xu, assistant professor.  Media, journalism and film: Andrew Cline, assistant professor. English: Brian Shawver, assistant professor. Music: R. Todd Payne, assistant professor. College of Business administration: Management: Benjamin Goss, assistant professor. Marketing:   Carlo Smith, assistant professor. College of Education: Childhood education and family studies: Joanna Cemore, assistant professor. Reading, foundations and technology: Randy Wallace, assistant professor. College of Health and Human Services: Nursing: Caroline Helton, instructor. College of Humanities and Public Affairs: Economics: David Mitchell, assistant professor; Sharmistha Self, assistant professor. History: Eric Nelson, assistant professor. Religious studies: Austra Reinis, assistant professor. College of Natural and Applied Sciences: Fashion and interior design: Jenifer Roberts, instructor. Geography, geology and planning: Doug Gouzie, assistant professor. Mathematics: Mark Rogers, assistant professor.   

Promotions: Change of academic rank: College of Arts and Letters: Art and design: Iwona Duszek, senior instructor; Judith Fowler, professor; Catherine Jolivette,  associate professor; Rebecca Xu, associate professor. Media, journalism and film: Andrew Cline, associate professor. English: Magdalena Berry, senior instructor; Tracy Dalton, senior instructor; Richard Newmann, senior instructor; Virginia Scott-Hendrickson, senior instructor; Brian Shawver, associate professor; Michael Stowe, senior instructor; John Turner, senior instructor. Music: Jeremy Chesman, associate professor; Randy Hamm, professor; David Hays, professor; R. Todd Payne, associate professor. College of Business Administration: School of Accountancy: Michael Hammond, senior instructor; James Lampe, professor. Computer information systems: Michelle Hulett, senior instructor; Cathryn VanLanduyt, senior instructor.  Management: Benjamin Goss, associate professor. Marketing: Mary Chin, senior instructor; Sherry James Cook, senior instructor; Diana Haytko, professor; Carlo Smith, associate professor. College of Education: Childhood education and family studies: Joanna Cemore, associate professor. Reading, foundations and technology: Randy Wallace, associate professor. College of Health and Human Services: Communication sciences and disorders: Deborah Cron, clinical associate professor; Karen Engler,
clinical associate professor; Tara Oetting, clinical assistant professor; Jill Oswalt, clinical associate professor; Patricia Pike, clinical associate professor. Nursing: Caroline Helton, assistant professor; Kathryn Hope, professor; Debra Savinske, clinical assistant professor. College of Humanities and Public Affairs: Defense and strategic studies: Bradley Thayer, professor. Economics: David Mitchell, associate professor; Sharmistha Self, associate professor. History: Eric Nelson, associate professor. Religious studies: Lora Hobbs, senior instructor; Micki Pulleyking, senior instructor; Austra Reinis, associate professor. Sociology, anthropology and criminology: Diane Leamy, senior instructor. College of Natural and Applied Sciences: Biology: Alexander Wait, professor. Chemistry: Diann Thomas, senior instructor. Fashion and interior design: Jenifer Roberts, assistant professor. Geography, geology and planning: Deborah Corcoran, senior instructor; Doug Gouzie, associate professor; Melida Gutierrez , professor . Mathematics: Mark Rogers, associate professor.

Non-academic appointments: Yeni Vasquez, recruitment specialist, Southwest Regional Professional Development Center; Christi M. Davidson, research technician II, Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences; Ashley D. Thomas, assistant director of annual funds, office of annual funds; Anthony W. Smith, master control operator, broadcast services; Tianying An, senior research scientist, Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences; Catherine L. Chapin, registration and records assistant, LNU Branch Campus; Robert F. Foster, custodial supervisor, custodial services; Cheryl E. Burnett, director of development for a college, library administration and College of Education.

Non-academic retirements: Richard E. Cooper, program manager, Computer Institute, extended campus; Mary A. Langston, registered nurse, Taylor Health and Wellness Center; Ivan E. Milton, director of athletic training services, intercollegiate athletics; Beth Y. MeGee, admission evaluator, office of admissions.   

Non-academic resignations: Melissa L. Hart Coordinator, internet-based instruction, extended campus; John W. Davis, custodian I, custodial; Courtney A. Messingham, assistant coach, intercollegiate athletics; Jamar Travis Cain, assistant coach, intercollegiate athletics, Kara D. Childers, research specialist, Center for Applied Sciences and Engineering; Keela E. Davis, senior research scientist, Center for Applied Sciences and Engineering; Fay L. Worrel, administrative specialist I, extended campus; Jennifer L. Ashton, administrative specialist I, College of Education; Jennifer B. Fischer, academic advisor/retention specialist, College of Business Administration; Mindy M. Wolf, admissions coordinator/academic advisor, nursing; John P. Dittrich, international regulatory services coordinator, international student programs.

Non-academic separation from employment: Matthew W. Mercer, information specialist, financial aid; Kenneth R. Cagle, custodian I, residence life and services.   

Deceased: Robert W. Holmes, experimental machinist, College of Natural and Applied Sciences; Kirk N. Meister, maintenance general mechanic, facilities maintenance   

Non-academic changes-of-status: Teresa D. Dobson, promotion, to executive assistant II, College of Humanities and Public Affairs; Lois M. Jones, to special education improvement consultant, College of Education; Cynthia S. Schull, promotion, to senior grants and contracts accountant, financial services; James R. Taylor, transfer,  to information security officer, computer services; Murray Green' promotion, to custodial supervisor, custodial services; Ivan E. Milton, to staff emeritus, intercollegiate athletics; Earle F. Doman, to vice president for student affairs/dean of students, office of student affairs.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Michael Nietzel gave a report. The Board approved its 2010 meeting schedule.

EDUCATIONAL

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

Dr. John Catau, associate provost, gave a report.

Dr. Jim Baker, vice president of research and economic development, gave a report on sponsored research activities.

The Board approved an extension the university's relationship with Liaoning Normal University for four years.

WEST PLAINS CAMPUS

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

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Orlando Hodges, student body president, gave a report.

Dr. Earle Doman, vice president for student affairs, also gave a report.

STAFF SENATE

Konya Knackstedt, Staff Senate chair-elect, gave a report.

FINANCIAL

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

Nila Hayes, chief financial officer, gave a report. Governor Winston reported on the Finance Committee meeting.

The Board approved the 2009-10 fee schedules.

The Board approved additional purchasing activities.

Ken McClure, vice president for information and administrative services, gave a report. The Board approved Bales Construction Company, Inc., $2,787,618, for the base bid and alternate #2 for the exterior renovation of Hammons House.

The Board discussed an amendment to its bylaws, which it wil vote on at the next meeting.

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Following the meeting, the Board met in executive session.

The next regular Board meeting will take place at 1 p.m. May 14 in Plaster Student Union 313.