CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

WEST PLAINS

Related to academic employees, the Board approved the resignation of Kirsten McGaughey, nursing and unranked faculty appointments.

The Board approved the non-academic appointments of Patricia J. Walsh, assistant to the chancellor/coordinator of institutional research, office of the chancellor; and the retirement of Roger D. Tuttle, superintendent of buildings, grounds and custodial services, physical plant, business and support services.

The Board approved Approval of Lease Agreement for Property Located at 105 South Curry Avenue, West Plains.

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 Federal Construction Inc., $151,159, for the base bid for the nursing simulation lab at the Professional Building; Cannon Design, $75,000 plus reimbursable expenses, for design and construction of a new underground utility tunnel from McDonald Arena to the new recreation center; Gold Mechanical Inc., $55,200, for the base bid for the installation of two new boilers at Hammons House; A-1 Electric Service, Inc. , $250,000, for the outside plant telecommunications wiring contract.

The Board approved an intergovernmental agreement relating to the use of Hammons Student Center. The Board also approved an increase the project budget for the renovation of Siceluff Hall by $50,000 above the project budget of $9,939.355 and an increase the project budget for the sidewalk repairs at Temple Hall Plaza on the Springfield Campus by $15,000 above the project budget of $98,500. The Board reaffirmed a contract for sale of real estate for the purchase of property at 401 E. 17th Street, Mountain Grove. The Governors also approved proposals and award of a contract for the FY10 job order contracting services – electrical repair and replacement; FY10 job order contracting services – plumbing repair and replacement; FY10 job order contracting services – insulation repair and replacement.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Ranked academic appointments (assistant professor unless otherwise noted): R. Bruce Johnson, professor , agriculture; John D. Kubicek, professor, mathematics; Norma D. McClellan, professor, music.

Unranked academic appointments (instructor unless otherwise noted): Natalie B. Allen, visiting instructor, biomedical sciences; Laura M. Bowe, biology; Michael D. Byrd, School of Accountancy; Hui-Fang Chen, visiting assistant professor, psychology; Nora F. Cox, communication; Jennifer L. Edwards, English; Kelli E. Farmer, visiting instructor, School of Social Work; Cynthia L. Freeman, childhood education and family studies; Carolyn F. Graves, nursing; Melinda M. Hammerschmidt, Greenwood Laboratory School; Sally B. Hook, music; Matthew J. Kling,  biomedical sciences; Sockju Kwon, visiting assistant professor, biomedical sciences; Cynthia A.  McMeley, childhood education and family studies; Melissa A. Morris, visiting assistant professor, physics, astronomy and material science; Allison D. O’Dell, visiting instructor, School of Social Work; Kimberly J. Roam, childhood education and family studies; Linda G. Robbins, counseling, leadership and special education; Jason W. Salchow, visiting assistant professor, agriculture; Gina M. Wood, childhood education and family studies.  

The Board also approved non-tenured, unranked faculty appointments.

Academic retirement: Virginia S.  Hendrickson, English; Connie E. Claybough, Greenwood Laboratory School; R. Bruce Johnson, agriculture; Thomas J. Kachel, fashion and interior design; Norma D. McClellan, music.

Deceased: Joel Persky, media, journalism and film.

Sabbaticals: Suzanne M. George, College of Education.

Academic change-of-status: Steven T. Dodge, to department head, physician assistant studies/clinical associate professor, physician assistant studies; G. Roger Sell, to director of research and evaluation, Institute for School Improvement/professor, counseling, leadership and special education; R. Bruce Johnson, to faculty emeritus, agriculture; Pawan Kahol, to associate dean, College of Natural and Applied Science/professor, physics, astronomy and materials science; Allan J. Liggett, to clinical assistant professor, sports medicine and athletic training; Linda R. Sun, to instructor, mathematics; Thomas J. Kachel, to faculty emeritus, fashion and interior design.

Non-academic appointments: Josh E. Ganson, assistant coach, intercollegiate athletics; Leslie L. Akers, grounds/sales/clerical support worker, agriculture – Mountain Grove; Jessica L. Silvey, administrative assistant II, facilities maintenance; Elvin J. Nichols, heating ventilation and air conditioning mechanic, facilities maintenance; Addye E. Buckley-Burnell, career resources specialist, Career Center; Timothy S. Datema, bookstore shipping and receiving supervisor, bookstore; Mark R. Frietchen, project manager-engineer, design and construction; Chandra M. Johnson, career resources specialist, Career Center; Angela D. Rieves, career resources specialist, Career Center; September M. Bickmore, international services SEVIS coordinator, international student services; Gabriela Gomez Sosa, assistant coach, intercollegiate athletics; Emily S. Trammell, admission counselor, undergraduate recruitment; James D. Bellis, director of student services and public affairs in agriculture, agriculture; Ronda L. Blanche, administrative assistant I, counseling and testing; Phillip R. Bridges, English Language Institute instruction specialist, English Language Institute; Bryan L. Hicks, associate director of athletics for academic ans student services, intercollegiate athletics; Jackie D. Dye, residence hall host/hostess, residence life and services; Edward L. Choate, director, office of human resources; Robert P. Hargarten, public safety officer, safety and transportation; Barry W. Hinchey, public safety officer, safety and transportation; Cynthia J. Thieman, professional education advisor/recruiter, teacher certification; Lisa J. Monkres, administrative specialist II, teacher certification; Terri L. Carrington, autism resource specialist (Grant Funded), Project ACCESS; Larry W. Nichols, on-site outreach coordinator-Joplin, extended campus; Rebecca L. Nowak, administrative specialist I (Grant Funded), Southwest Regional Professional Development Center; Kashmir Singh, postdoctoral research associate (Grant Funded), agriculture-Mountain Grove; Jonita F. Lathrop, custodian apprentice, residence life and services; Shelly L. Griese, administrative assistant I, military science; Holly N. Pepe, academic advisor/retention specialist, Business Advisement Center; Gary D. Perkins Jr., custodian I, residence life and services; Monica D. Sharpe, administrative assistant II, alumni relations; Melissa D. Pattie, equal opportunity specialist, office of equity and diversity; Julie A. Wubbena. professional education advisor, professional education advisement; Charles E. Burton, custodian I, residence life and services; Kimberly Ann Clark, administrative assistant III, College of Natural and Applied Sciences; Greta Marshall, academic administrative assistant I, psychology; Tiffany D. Wilson, associate director of   athletics for business administration, intercollegiate athletics; Bryan Todd Forshee, technology and construction management laboratory technician, technology and construction management; Deborah Dishman, financial aid counselor, financial aid; Gary W. Wells, custodian I, residence life and services; Bianca E. Bodoni. accountant, financial services; Susan B. Brown, arena patron and event services coordinator, JQH Arena; Amanda R. Elsey, accountant, financial services; Heather D. Duncan, accountant, financial services.

Non-academic resignations: Karen Zydenbos, agriculture; Robert F. Foster, custodial services; Anita S. Davis, Center for Resource Planning and Management; Jeffrey S. Brinkman, sports medicine and athletic training; Donna R. Lindsey, music; Lance C. Weaver, safety and transportation; Debra A. Rand, international student services; Heath A. Rust, telecommunications services; Ashley B. Dasal, safety and transportation; Jackie D. Dye, residence life and services; Michelle M. Wilken, financial services; Barry W. Hinchey, safety and transportation; Bradley J. Medlock, printing services; Kimberly L. McGarry, residence life and services; Bruce A. Waterman, safety and transportation; Regina F. Peasley, Southwest Missouri Area Health Education Center.

Non-academic retirements: Ann M. Woolsey, TRIO programs; Dana Carroll, study away programs.

Deceased: Joel R. Foell, residence life and services.

Non-academic changes-of-status: Ronnie L. Climer, to superintendent, custodial facilities management; William L. Rowe, Jr., to staff emeritus, intercollegiate athletics; Sharrol L. Coffman, to custodian I, custodial services; John J. Bailey, to maintenance painter, facilities maintenance: Abby M. Harris, promotion, to administrative assistant, residence life and services; Jane E. Terry, promotion, to academic administrative assistant II, religious studies; Darren E. Wienberg, to academic advisor, Academic Advisement Center; Stephen G. Snider, promotion, to senior database analyst, computer services; Kelly S. Barnts, to administrative assistant II, multicultural student services; M. Gale Lininger, to executive assistant II, College of Natural and Applied Sciences; Carrie D. Crews, promotion, to VESTA Missouri coordinator, agriculture-Mountain Grove; Tina Neal, promotion, to program coordinator, Project ACCESS; Heather E. Dollard, promotion, to administrative assistant II, office of admissions; Marcia V. Morriset, promotion, to assistant director, Honors College; Ali A. Banaei, to maintenance electrician, facilities maintenance; Michel K. Hackworth, promotion, to senior accountant/analyst, financial services; Jennifer A. Johnston, to English Language Institute academic specialist, English Language Institute; Marie A. Pearl, to senior accountant/analyst, financial services; Laurie M. Bryson, to executive assistant I, College of Business Administration; Robert J. Martin, to systems analyst, computer services; Kathy L. Daniels, promotion, to academic administrative assistant III, music; Jennifer E. Hames, to administrative assistant II, residence life and services; Benjamin Adamson, to assistant director, athletics communications; Timothy J. Bohn, to assistant director, athletics communications/Web and new media, athletics communications; Sarah E. Caldwell, to senior accountant/analyst, financial services; Dana Carroll, to staff emeritus, study away; Eric R. Doennig, to assistant director, athletics communications; Pascal Hamon, promotion, to English Language Institute assistant director, English Language Institute; Richard S. Kindhart, to assistant director of athletics for communications, athletics communications; Janelle Melton, to administrative assistant II, Honors College; Paula Moore, promotion, to English Language Institute academic specialist, English Language Institute; Elizabeth C. Strong, to acting director, study away/associate director for service learning, citizenship and service learning; Jonita F. Lathrop, promotion, to custodian I, residence life and services; Dennis R. Perry, promotion, to HVAC food service equipment mechanic, facilities maintenance; Catherine A. Holley, promotion, to academic administrative assistant II, early childhood education and family studies; Caleb J. Masterson, to research specialist II, Center for Biomedical and Life Sciences.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Michael Nietzel gave a report. The Board approved repealing out-of-date Board resolutions and the awarding of the 2009 Bronze Bear to T. Edward Pinegar, Jr. and Carol Pinegar of Springfield.

EDUCATIONAL

Governor Bradbury updated the Board on the Academic Affairs Committee meeting.

Dr. Margaret Weaver, Faculty Senate chair, gave a report.

Dr. John Catau, associate provost, introduced faculty award winners and gave a report. Dr. Frank Einhellig, dean of the Graduate College, reported on the three-year evaluation of the Futures Initiative.

The Board approved a revision to funding sources for the department of defense and strategic studies.

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. The Board approved a modified program for the associate of applied science in computer technology and a new academic program for a certificate in small business development.

STUDENT AFFAIRS

Governor Smith updated the Board on the Student Affairs Committee.

Chris Polley, student body president, gave a report.

Dr. Earle Doman, vice president for student affairs, also 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, reported on English Language Institute fees.

The Board approved additional purchasing activities.

HUMAN RESOURCES

Ken McClure,vice president for information and administrative services, gave a report. The Board approved revisions to the Handbook for Administrative, Professional and Support Staff.

The Board also reviewed governing policies for Missouri State University for future approval.

Following the meeting, the Board met in executive session.

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The next regular Board meeting will take place at 9 a.m. Dec. 18 in Plaster Student Union 313.