Board of Trustees Summary of Actions 062403

University of Cincinnati Board of Trustees Summary of Actions Taken at the Regular Meeting Held June 24, 2003 The following is a list of recommendations approved by the Board of Trustees at their meeting held on June 24, 2003, and filed in the Office of the Board of Trustees. The recommendations are listed under the Committee(s) that initially reviewed and approved them. A. Recommendation Presented at the Regular Meeting of the Board 1. Award for Excellence The Board of Trustees approved the presentation of the University of Cincinnati Award for Excellence to the individual named below: Patricia A. Renick B. Academic Affairs Committee West and Branch Campuses 1. Chair Appointment The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Ann Benoit as Chair of the Business Division in the Clermont College, effective July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2007. 2. Department Head Appointment The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Martha Woodson Rees as Department Head of the Department of Anthropology and Associate Professor of Anthropology with Tenure, effective September 1, 2003, through August 31, 2008. 3. Charles Phelps Taft Professorships The Board of Trustees approved the appointments of Magda Peligrad, Professor of Mathematical Sciences, and Armando Romero, Professor of Summary of Actions Taken Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees June 24, 2003 Romance Languages & Literatures, as Charles Phelps Taft Professors, effective immediately. 4. Recommendations for Tenure and Promotion The Board of Trustees approved the granting of tenure and promotion for the following faculty effective September 1, 2003. FROM ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR TO PROFESSOR College of Arts and Sciences James Cummins College of Business Amit S. Raturi English QA and OM Has Tenure Has Tenure FROM ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TO ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR College of Arts and Sciences Michael J. Baldwin David B. Smithrud College of Business Steve L. Slezak Chemistry Chemistry Finance With Tenure With Tenure With Tenure 5. Emeritus Status for Faculty Members The Board of Trustees approved emeritus status for the faculty members named below, effective upon the date of their retirement from the University. Henry Fenichel, Professor Emeritus of Physics, McMicken College of Arts and Sciences Daniel H. Gist, Associate Professor Emeritus of Biological Sciences, McMicken College of Arts and Sciences Jeffry S. Gordon, Professor Emeritus of Technology Education, College of Education E. Edward Herman, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMicken College of Arts and Sciences George P. Kreishman, Professor Emeritus of Chemistry, McMicken College of Arts and Sciences Summary of Actions Taken Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees June 24, 2003 Howard M. Leftwich, Professor Emeritus of Economics, McMicken College of Arts and Sciences Peter V. LePage, Associate Professor Emeritus of English and Comparative Literature, McMicken College of Arts and Sciences Kenneth R. Meyer, Charles P. Taft Professor Emeritus of Mathematical Sciences, McMicken College of Arts and Sciences Carol S. Robinson, Associate Professor Emerita of English, Raymond Walters College Wolf Roder, Professor Emeritus of Geography, McMicken College of Arts and Sciences Donald A. Schumsky, Professor Emeritus of Psychology, McMicken College of Arts and Sciences John J. Steffen, Associate Professor Emeritus of Psychology, McMicken College of Arts and Sciences Peter Suranyi, Professor Emeritus of Physics, McMicken College of Arts and Sciences East Campus 6. Reappointment of Dean, College of Nursing The Board of Trustees approved the reappointment of Andrea R. Lindell, D.N.Sc., R.N., as Dean of the College of Nursing, effective September 1, 2004, through August 31, 2009. 7. Donna M. Gates, EdD, MSPH, MSN, RN, Appointment to the Jane E. Procter Chair of Nursing, College of Nursing The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Donna M. Gates, EdD, MSPH, MSN, RN, to the Jane E. Procter Chair of Nursing, College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2003. 8. Reappointment of Department Chair, Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology & Anatomy, College of Medicine The Board of Trustees approved the reappointment of Peter Stambrook, Ph.D., as Director (Chair) of the Department of Cell Biology, Neurobiology & Anatomy, College of Medicine, for a term of three years, effective September 1, 2003, through August 31, 2006. Summary of Actions Taken Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees June 24, 2003 9. Reappointment of Department Chair, Department of Environmental Health, College of Medicine The Board of Trustees approved the reappointment of Marshall Anderson, Ph.D., as Director (Chair) of the Department of Environmental Health, College of Medicine, for a term of four years, effective September 1, 2003, through August 31, 2007. 10. Reappointment of Department Chair, Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine The Board of Trustees approved the reappointment of J. Randolph Hillard, M.D., as Director (Chair) of the Department of Psychiatry, College of Medicine, for a term of seven years, effective September 1, 2003, through August 31, 2010. 11. Appointment of Associate Professor with Tenure The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Sara C. Kozma, Ph.D., as Associate Professor with Tenure, effective on or about June 1, 2003, in the Department of Genome Science, College of Medicine. 12. Appointment of Emeritus Faculty – College of Medicine The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of Omer G. Berger, M.D., Department of Pediatrics, College of Medicine, as Professor of Clinical Emeritus, effective September 1, 2003. 13. Approval of a Full Proposal for Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science Degrees in Immunobiology The Board of Trustees approved the Full Proposal from the College of Medicine for Doctor of Philosophy and Master of Science degrees in Immunobiology. The Full Proposal is the last step in the multi-stage Ohio Board of Regents program approval process. The study of the immune system in health and disease has become a major focus of biomedical research over the past decade. There is a growing unmet need for well-trained investigators who can pursue productive research careers in immunology in academic institutions and industry in the state of Ohio and nationally. In response to this need an interdepartmental Immunobiology Graduate Program is proposed supporting Master of Science and Doctor of Philosophy degrees. The faculty talent and resources to support this program are largely in place and will be supplemented significantly with additional faculty positions Summary of Actions Taken Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees June 24, 2003 and space at both the College of Medicine and Children’s Hospital Research Foundation. C. Board-Administration Committee 1. University Prescription Drug Program The Board of Trustees approved the selection of Caremark as Pharmacy Benefits Manager for the University’s self-funded PPO medical plan, Retiree PPO medical plan, and the Retiree CMP Gapfiller coverage. This contract facilitates use of an agreement bid by the Inter-University Council (IUC) group purchasing coalition. The projected cost for claims and administration fees is approximately $3.3 million each year of the contract. The IUC agreement is a two-year contract that will expire December 31, 2004. 2. Modification of Rule 3361:20-41-01 Investments: Policy for Administration of Invested Funds* The Board of Trustees approved amendments to Rule 3361:20-41-01 that permit investment in high yield bonds, permit the use of securities lending arrangements, and clarify language related to certain illiquid investments and fixed income investments. 3. Amendment of University Rule 3361:50-3-02 University Faculty: Bylaws* The Board of Trustees approved the amendment of Rule 3361:50-3-02 as adopted by the faculty at its May 13, 2003, All-University Faculty Meeting. The modifications reflect changes in the membership of the University Faculty to include all persons holding clinical, field service, or research titles, and adjunct appointments of 65% or more FTE. Individuals eligible for nomination to University faculty membership include adjunct appointments at less than 65% FTE. 4. Reappointments to the Board of Trustees for TechSolve, Inc. The Board of Trustees approved the reappointment of the individuals named below to the Board of Trustees of TechSolve, Inc. Richard A. Curless Paul Jones Stephen T. Kowel William E. Lower Frederick Russ Joseph A. Steger Summary of Actions Taken Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees June 24, 2003 5. July 1, 2003, Pay Plan The Board of Trustees approved the following components of the July 1, 2003, Pay Plan for unrepresented classified and unclassified staff. • • • A 2.5% adjustment to the minima and the maxima of all ranges on the unrepresented, classified and unclassified salary schedules. A 2.5% across-the-board adjustment for all unrepresented classified employees. The establishment of a 2.5% merit pool for all unrepresented unclassified employees. D. Physical Plant Committee 1. Naming of the Student Life Center Building The Board of Trustees approved the name of the Student Life Center Building to be the Joseph A. Steger Student Life Center and be referred to as the Steger Center in University of Cincinnati maps and publications. It is a new building located in the heart of MainStreet, between renovated Tangeman University Center (TUC) and Swift Hall, and is one of the signature architect projects on campus. The lead design architect is Buzz Yudell of Moore Ruble Yudell in Santa Monica, California. It will house a diverse set of activities, including Student Government, an art gallery, a student computing lab, student services, food shops, and a garden of small mews. E. Joint Meeting – Board-Administration Committee and Finance Committee 1. Agreement between the University of Cincinnati and the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) The Board of Trustees approved the tentative agreement summary between UC and the IUOE Union. F. Finance Committee 1. 2003-2004 Current Funds Budget The Board of Trustees approved the 2003-2004 Current Funds Budget including the changes in the instructional fee, the general fee, the IT&IE fee, the Campus Life fee, and the out-of-state surcharge, but excluding the Summary of Actions Taken Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees June 24, 2003 3.9% in-state undergraduate increase that required an additional resolution. 2. Special 3.9% Fee Increase The Board of Trustees approved the Special 3.9% Fee Increase to support need-based scholarships and technology for in-state undergraduate students. This made the total tuition and fees increase for in-state undergraduates 9.9% for FY 2003-2004. 3. Capital Budget for Approval – Fiscal Year 2003-2004 The Board of Trustees approved the Fiscal Year 2003-2004 Capital Budget which consisted of two new branch campus projects and one new auxiliary project. • • • Clermont Expansion will expand the Edith Peter Jones building to create additional academic space and accommodate future growth. Raymond Walters College will construct a new building for the RWC Veterinary Technology program. UC Boathouse (Wilder, Kentucky) will build a storage facility on the Licking River for the Women’s Varsity Rowing Team and the Men’s Rowing Club. There were no Central Campus Education and General projects requiring Board approval this fiscal year. 4. State Capital Request for Approval – 2005-2010 Biennia The Board of Trustees approved the State Capital Requests for the 20052010 Biennia for the Central Campus and for Raymond Walters College and Clermont College. Central Campus • Classroom/Teaching Lab Renovations • Network Expansion • Library Renovations • Swift Rehabilitation • Van Wormer Rehabilitation • Medical Science Building Rehabilitation • Zimmer Plaza/Auditorium Rehab • Teachers/Dyer Rehab – Phase II Teachers/Dyer Rehab – Phase III • Social Sciences Center • Psychological Services Center • Rieveschl/Crosley Rehab/Expansion Summary of Actions Taken Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees June 24, 2003 • • • Rieveschl Expansion Langsam Expansion/Rehab Central Campus Infrastructure Clermont College • Clermont Expansion Raymond Walters College • RWC Technology Center – Academic Space RWC Technology Center – Professional Development Center 5. Authorization to Refund Outstanding Debt The Board of Trustees approved resolutions authorizing the issuance of up to $75,000,000 General Receipts Refunding Obligations and the execution of lease agreements to refinance outstanding Certificates of Participation, should favorable market conditions provide opportunities to achieve debt service reductions. 6. Grant Authority to the President to Approve a Contract to Purchase SAP Product for FSRP (Financial System Replacement Project) The Board of Trustees granted authority to the President, with the advice of General Counsel, to sign the final contract to purchase the SAP product up to a maximum price of $2.6 million. This product will replace the current CUFS financial system. An Executive Steering Committee was established some time ago to identify business requirements for the University’s financial system and to pursue the potential replacement of CUFS. The Committee, with the assistance of consultants, defined the scope of the project and divided it into nine functional areas—accounts payable, budget planning and position control, endowment accounting, accounts receivable, financial ledger, fixed assets and project accounting, grants management, purchasing and procurement, and student billing and receivables. The Steering Committee agreed that none of the potential vendors, including SAP, had a solution that sufficiently addressed the student billing and receivable function. Therefore, the contract for SAP products will cover only eight of the functions defined by the Committee. 7. Student Health Insurance Indemnification Contract The Board of Trustees approved the following with regard to the Student Health Insurance Indemnification Contract: Summary of Actions Taken Regular Meeting of the Board of Trustees June 24, 2003 • • • Approved the Request for Proposal (RFP) process conducted by the University for its student health insurance plan indemnification. Approved the selection of Combined Insurance Company represented by Koster Insurance Agency to indemnify the risk for the Student Health Insurance Plan. Authorized the President of the University to sign a contract with Combined Insurance Company/Koster Insurance Agency. Any questions regarding these actions should be directed to the appropriate Vice President. Copies of the minutes of the June 24, 2003, meeting will be published on the Board of Trustees web page at the University of Cincinnati website after approval at the next meeting of the Board of Trustees. June 25, 2003 Office of the Board of Trustees * Rules and rule changes will be effective only after filing with the state of Ohio and after the appropriate waiting period as required by state law. Copies of the rules with effective dates are published on the University of Cincinnati website.