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ROWAN UNIVERSITY
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
JUNE 18, 2003
AGENDA
SCHEDULE CLOSED AND PUBLIC SESSIONS
3 p.m. Eynon Ballroom
CALL TO ORDER
OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT STATEMENT
MOTION TO GO INTO CLOSED SESSION (IF NECESSARY) Room 221
Personnel and Litigation Matters
RETURN TO PUBLIC SESSION
INSTALLATION OF NEW BOARD OF TRUSTEE MEMBER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR APRIL 30, 2003 AND MAY 20, 2003
REPORTS:
Board Chair
President
Committee Reports: Academic Affairs
Facilities
Student Affairs
University Advancement
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Please Note: Individuals may speak only in reference to those resolutions
under consideration for Board Action. All other comments will be heard
prior to New Business if the President’s Office was properly notified.
ACTION ITEMS
A. BOARD COMMENDATION RESOLUTION #1
B. PERSONNEL ACTIONS RESOLUTION #2
C. PROMOTIONS RESOLUTION #3a, b
D. REAPPOINTMENT OF FACULTY, LIBRARIANS, AND PROFESSIONAL RESOLUTION #4
STAFF TO THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR CONTRACTS, FIFTH YEAR
CONTRACTS, AND A SIXTH YEAR CONTRACT, CARRYING TENURE
E. REAPPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF RESOLUTION #5
BEYOND THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD
F. MEMBERS OF THE MANAGERIAL STAFF WITH LESS THAN FIVE RESOLUTION #6
YEARS OF MANAGERIAL SERVICE WHO ARE RECOMMENDED FOR
APPOINTMENT OR REAPPOINTMENT FOR THE 2003 YEAR
G. MEMBERS OF THE STAFF WITH MORE THAN FIVE YEARS OF RESOLUTION #7
MANAGERIAL SERVICE WHO ARE UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR
REAPPOINTMENT
H. APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR RESEARCH RESOLUTION #8
AND DEAN OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
I. REAPPOINTMENT TO THE SOUTH JERSEY TECHNOLOGY PARK RESOLUTION #9
AT ROWAN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
J. APPROVAL OF SABBATICAL LEAVES RESOLUTION #10
K. APPROVAL OF COMPANY IN RESIDENCE FOR FY 04 RESOLUTION #11
L. APPROVAL OF AUDIT FIRM SELECTION RESOLUTION #12
M. APPROVAL TO DECLARE OFFICIAL INTENT TO REQUEST RESOLUTION #13
REIMBURSEMENT FOR PROJECT COSTS FROM PROCEEDS OF
DEBT OBLIGATIONS
N. APPROVAL OF FINANCING WITH NEW JERSEY RESOLUTION #14
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
O. APPROVAL OF GRANTING POLICE POWERS TO CAMPUS RESOLUTION #15
POLICE OFFICERS
P. AWARDING OF CONTRACTS WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING RESOLUTION #16a-c
a. Ford, Farewell, Mills and Gatsch
b. Kitchen & Associates Architects
c. VALE
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Individual remarks must be consistent with the topic previously listed with
the President’s Office.
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
COMMENTS BY TRUSTEES
ADJOURNMENT
RESOLUTION #1
BOARD COMMENDATION
WHEREAS, Judith Burger has faithfully served the Rowan University community from
1975 to 2003, and
WHEREAS, this Board recognizes her outstanding contributions and dedication to the
University community as a whole
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rowan University Board of Trustees,
President and entire University community extend their sincere
appreciation to Judith Burger for her dedicated and loyal service, and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Rowan University Board of Trustees, President
and University community wish her a happy, healthy and rewarding life in
all future endeavors.
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #2
PERSONNEL ACTIONS
BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees accepts and approves the following
recommendations concerning personnel actions.
Highest Effective
Name Degree Rank Department Dates
NEW APPOINTMENTS
Bae-Suh, Soyoun Ph.D. Assistant Professor Elementary Ed./Early Childhood 9/1/03-6/30/04
Block, Ronald M.A. Assistant Professor Journalism and Creative Writing 9/1/03-6/30/04
*Bigaj, Tomasz Ph.D. Assistant Professor Philosophy and Religion 9/1/03-6/30/04
Brand, Keith M.Ed. Assistant Professor Radio/TV/Film 9/1/03-6/30/04
*+Clayton, Susan M.S. Program Assistant Chemistry and Physics 5/27/03-6/30/04
*+Ferry, Maryann B.A. Program Assistant NJ HOSA/Special Education 7/1/03-6/30/04
*Gorny, Bethanie Ed.D. Assistant Professor Special Educational Services 9/1/03-6/30/04
Hanna, Nancy Ph.D. Assistant Professor Psychology 9/1/03-6/30/04
*+Hegel, Mary E. B.A. PSS3 NJ Math/Science Partnership 7/1/03-6/30/04
Hespe, David J.D. Associate Professor Educational Leadership 7/1/03-6/30/04
Hough, Gerald Ph.D. Assistant Professor Psychology and Biological 9/1/03-6/30/04
Sciences
Lim, Michael Ph.D. Assistant Professor Chemistry and Physics 9/1/03-6/30/04
Martin, Debbie Ph.D. Assistant Professor Composition and Rhetoric 9/1/03-6/30/04
Nudy, Louis Ph.D. Assistant Professor Chemistry and Physics 9/1/03-6/30/04
*Potts, Blyden B.A. Instructor Sociology 9/1/03-6/30/04
Quigley, Kathryn M.A. Assistant Professor Journalism and Creative Writing 9/1/03-6/30/04
Reeve, Julia - Managing Adm. President’s Office 6/9/03-6/30/04
Assist.
*Schoen, Margaret M.S. Director Grants & Sponsored Research 5/19/03-6/30/04
*Sezov, Deb Ph.D. Assistant Professor Psychology 9/1/03-6/30/04
Toporski, Neil Ed.D. Director/Instructional Information Resources 7/7/03-6/30/04
Technology
Tumminia, Philip Ed.D. Spec. Assistant to the President’s Office 8/1/03-6/30/04
President/Adv.
Vaccaro, David M.F.A. Assistant Professor Art 9/1/03-6/30/04
TEMPORARY PART-TIME
+Faubl, John M.A. Coordinator McSiip 7/1/03-12/31/03
Fitch, Paul Jr. Ed.D. Assistant Professor Special Educational Services 9/1/03-6/30/04
+Rothschild, Ellen M.S. Coordinator McSiip 7/1/03-12/31/03
Wear, Robert M.B.A. Manager MIS 3/3/03-6/30/03
ADJUNCTS
Elwell, Ronald M.A. Spec. Ed. Serv./Instruction
Falchetta, Mariann M.A. Secondary Ed./Foundations of Ed.
Legath, Jennifer Ph.D. Philosophy and Religion
Paolone, Marguerite M.A. Elementary/Early Childhood Ed.
Progar, Patrick Ph.D. Psychology
Robinson, Carolyn M.Ed. Spec. Ed. Serv./Instruction
Ross, Yolette M.A. PR/Advertising
Ross-Petronglo, M.A. Spec. Ed. Serv./Instruction
Jacqueline
Ruiz, Aurea M.A. Spec. Ed. Serv./Instruction
ADJUNCTS
(continued)
Ruiz-Stewart, Inez Ph.D. Biological Sciences
Tyagi, Som Ph.D. Chemistry and Physics
Weiss, Burton Ph.D. Psychology
PROMOTION
Strattis, Ella Librarian I 7/1/03
GRADUATE ASSISTANTS
+Boyle, Julie B.S. Addiction Studies/Alcohol and 9/1/03-6/30/04
Social Norms Grant
Caulfield, Kimberly B.A. The Graduate School/Summer 9/1/03-6/30/04
Program
Celenza, Kelly B.S. Development Information Systems 9/1/03-6/30/04
Condal, Elizabeth B.A. College of Communication 9/1/03-6/30/04
Farney, Steven B.A. College of Education 9/1/03-6/30/04
Galloway, LaToya B.A. Psychology 9/1/03-6/30/04
Gipe, Kathryn B.A. The Graduate School 9/1/03-6/30/04
Gladney, David B.A. Athletics 9/1/03-6/30/04
Glatz, Kimberly B.S. Athletics 9/1/03-6/30/04
+Hendricks, Mark Jr. B.A. Addiction Studies/Club Drug 9/1/03-6/30/04
Grant
Swingle, Jennifer B.A. Office of the President 9/1/03-6/30/04
Ragsdale-Scott, Trina M.A. IR/Support Desk 9/1/03-6/30/04
Wingate, Amanda B.S. College of Education 9/1/03-6/30/04
+Worth, Michelle B.A. Addiction Studies/PALS Project 9/1/03-6/30/04
Grant
TENURE APPOINTMENT
Giles-Gee, Helen Ph.D. Secondary Ed./Foundations of Ed. 9/1/03
RESIGNATION
Asbury, Elizabeth Reading 6/30/03
*part time/+grant funded
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #3a
PROMOTIONS TO THE RANK OF PROFESSOR
WHEREAS BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of the faculty of Rowan
University be approved for promotion to the rank of Professor, effective
September 1, 2003, subject to the availability of funds.
Wanda Foglia Law and Justice Studies
Harriet Hartman Sociology
Carl Hausman Journalism and Creative Writing
Allan Jiao Law and Justice Studies
Dilip Mirchandani Management and MIS
Timothy Viator English
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #3b
PROMOTIONS TO THE RANK OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following members of the faculty of Rowan
University be approved for promotion to the rank of Associate Professor,
effective September 1, 2003, subject to the availability of funds.
Lorin Arnold Communication Studies
Erick Guerra Physics
David Klassen Physics
Judith Lancioni Radio/TV/Film
Paul Laumakis Mathematics
Denyse Lemaire Geography and Anthropology
Ming-Sun Li Mathematics
Sandra McHenry Special Educational Services/Instruction
John Pastin Music
Natalie Reaves Economics
Marion Stieber Music
Michael Vigorita Law and Justice Studies
Stephanie Weidman Accounting and Finance
Holly Willett Secondary Education/Foundations of Education
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #4
REAPPOINTMENT OF FACULTY, LIBRARIANS, AND PROFESSIONAL
STAFF TO THIRD AND FOURTH YEAR CONTRACTS, FIFTH YEAR
CONTRACTS, AND A SIXTH YEAR CONTRACT, CARRYING TENURE
WHEREAS, the following named faculty, librarians, and professional staff members have
been carefully evaluated for purposes of reappointment
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees determines that the
following named faculty and professional staff listed below shall be
offered reappointment for 2003-2004, 2003-2004 and 2004-2005, or 2004-
2005.
Third and Fourth Year Contracts (off-cycle 2003-2004 and 2004-2005)
Professional Staff:
Aviles, Jose Admissions
Kapus, Curt University Publications
Fifth Year Contracts (2004-2005)
Faculty and Librarians:
Banutu-Gomez, Michael Management/MIS
Biren, Gregory Health & Exercise Science
Cypher, Joy Communication Studies
Hartley, Stephen Computer Science
Heinzen, James History
Herberg, Erin Composition and Rhetoric
Hollar, Kathryn Chemical Engineering
Hostetter, Elizabeth Theatre/Dance
Hristescu, Gabriela Computer Science
Jorgensen, Donna Secondary Education
Kuhlman, Kristyn Music
O’Brien, Terry Biological Sciences
Pereles, Kathleen Management/MIS
Pontes, Manuel Marketing
Rattigan, Peter Health & Exercise Science
Robinson, Faye Library
Simons, Christopher Mathematics
Turner, Paule Theatre/Dance
Walpole, MaryBeth Educational Leadership
Wang, Youru Philosophy & Religion
Wylie, Lorraine Elementary Education
Zhang, Hong Mechanical Engineering
Zhu, Faye Management/MIS
(continued)
RESOLUTION #4 (continued)
Professional Staff:
Benson, Michael Art
Conlon, Kathleen Alumni Relations
Doddy, Thomas Athletics
Lathrope, Wendy University Relations
Lisella, Gabriella Athletics
Murphy, Susan Development Office
Silva, Ivelisse Camden Campus
Off-Cycle (2003-2004):
Dougherty, Dennis Fine & Performing Arts
Sixth Year Contract Carrying Tenure (off-cycle 2003-2004)
Cuddy, Claudia Journalism and Creative Writing
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #5
REAPPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONAL STAFF
BEYOND THE PROBATIONARY PERIOD
WHEREAS, the performance of the following named professional staff members has
been carefully evaluated, and
WHEREAS, agreement between the State and the Union provides that members of the
professional staff not holding faculty or concurrent academic rank who are
members of the State University Bargaining Unit shall be eligible for
reappointment to a multi-year contract
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Rowan University offers
reappointment to the professional staff of the University for the following
years.
2003-2004 through 2005-2006
Erdley, Megan Admissions
Hogan, Alisa Admissions
2004-2005 through 2007-2008
Foglein, Jonathan Chemistry/Physics
Marlin, Brenda The Graduate School
Murphy, Daniel University Publications
Stutzbach, Eileen Instructional Technology
Wenrich, Keith Recreation Center
2004-2005 through 2008-2009
Block, Lori Career and Academic Planning
Denton, Kenneth Network and System Services
Fitzgerald, Roberta EOF/MAP
Gilchrist, Doris The Graduate School
Matalucci, Mark University Learning Center
Peterson, Julie Center for Service Learning and Volunteerism
Seales, Nancy Camden Campus
Small, Kathleen Elementary Education
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #6
MEMBERS OF THE MANAGERIAL STAFF WITH
LESS THAN FIVE YEARS OF MANAGERIAL SERVICE
WHO ARE RECOMMENDED FOR
APPOINTMENT OR REAPPOINTMENT FOR THE 2003 YEAR
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:64-6H, the authority to appoint and to reappoint
members of the managerial staff of the University resides with the Board
of Trustees, and
WHEREAS, the performance of the following members of the managerial staff of the
University has been reviewed, and
WHEREAS, their performance was determined to be at the level to warrant a
recommendation for reappointment, and
WHEREAS, these individuals have completed less than five years of managerial
service and are eligible for reappointment, and
WHEREAS, managers in this category are entitled to three months notice of non-
reappointment without cause
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that those individuals listed below are reappointed
to the managerial staff through the period ending September 30, 2003.
Name Division
Au, Hoi-Yi Valerie University Advancement
Blanding, Zenola Benjamin Student Affairs
Brewer, Glenn Administration and Finance
Calandrella, Drew Student Affairs
Carbonaro-Davey, Marguerite Administration and Finance
Cardona, Jose D. President’s Division
Cox, Melissa J. Student Affairs
Cucinotta, Martha Provost
D'Augustine, Robert Budget/Planning
Deehan, Christine President’s Division
Dorland, Dianne Provost
Duke, Harold K. Administration and Finance
Finan, John L. Administration and Finance
Frierson, Muriel Student Affairs
Giles-Gee, Helen Provost
Giunta, Karen Provost
Gover, Kathryn L. Administration and Finance
Hagan, Anne Marie University Advancement
(continued)
RESOLUTION #6 (continued)
Name Division
Harper, Jay A. Provost
Holloway, Kathy Administration and Finance
Imperatore III, John Administration and Finance
Katz, Craig Steven Student Affairs
Kern, Robert W. Provost
Kramer, Barry Provost
Kuder, Sidney Provost
Kuhlen, John Administration and Finance
Law, Frances University Advancement
Lynch, Cindy Provost
Marshall, Lori University Advancement
McCall, Maria Budget/Planning
McCall, Sally Budget/Planning
McCombs, Tyrone Provost
Meyers, David Mark Provost
Michener, Tim David Administration and Finance
Moran, Eileen P. University Advancement
Mordosky, Anthony J. Provost
+Negro, Pamela M. Provost
Newland, Robert Provost
Nurkowski, Lucia Student Affairs
Raffa, Samuel S. Administration and Finance
Reeve, Julia President’s Division
Rolon, Annabel President’s Division
Rozanski, Kathy University Advancement
Schoen, Edward J. Provost
Scott, Eileen R. Administration and Finance
Scully, Joseph F. Jr. Administration and Finance
Seagren, Russell H. Administration and Finance
Sharp, Carol Provost
Snyder, Richard Administration and Finance
Turner, Vanetta Administration and Finance
Uzcategui-Gaymon, James M. President’s Division
Wagener, Mark Student Affairs
Wilbur, Catherine Administration and Finance
+grant funded position
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #7
MEMBERS OF THE STAFF WITH
MORE THAN FIVE YEARS OF MANAGERIAL SERVICE
WHO ARE UNDER CONSIDERATION FOR REAPPOINTMENT
WHEREAS, pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:64-6H, the authority to appoint and to reappoint
members of the managerial staff of the University resides with the Board of
Trustees, and
WHEREAS, the performance of the following members of the managerial staff has been
reviewed, and
WHEREAS, their performance was determined to be at the level to warrant a recommendation
for reappointment, and
WHEREAS, these individuals have completed more than five years of managerial service and
are eligible for reappointment, and
WHEREAS, managers in this category are entitled to one year’s notice of non-reappointment
without cause
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Rowan University offers to
the following managerial staff members of the University reappointment through
the period ending September 30, 2004.
Name Division
Amoresano, Frank Administration and Finance
Ayres, Sally President’s Division
Betts, Albert Jr. Student Affairs
Brelsford, George Student Affairs
Butcher, Ronald Provost
Chin, Steven Provost
Clark, Eric Provost
Eigenbrot, Edwin C. Jr. Student Affairs
Faison, Christy Provost
Gallia, Thomas President’s Division
Gephardt, Donald L. Provost
+Harris, Jerome C. University Advancement
Henderson, James Provost
Iacovone, James Administration and Finance
Klein, Bruce E Provost
Kuerzi, Kenneth L. Administration and Finance
Looney, Francis Student Affairs
Lovegrove, James Administration and Finance
(continued)
RESOLUTION #7 (continued)
Name Division
Martin, Marilyn J. Provost
Morrow, Eileen M. Administration and Finance
Mossman, Gail Student Affairs
Pinocci, Tina M. Student Affairs Pinocci, Tina M.
Potter, Gregory Provost
Reighn, Joy Student Affairs
Rigdon, Joyce Budget/Planning
Sills, Marvin Student Affairs
Steele, Juanita Budget/Planning
Sweeten, Linda C. Provost
Tartaglione, Philip Administration and Finance
Tavarez, Luis A. Student Affairs
Taylor, Tyrone Administration and Finance
Veacock, Peggy University Advancement
Wadleigh, Richard Administration and Finance
Williams, Ollievita Student Affairs
Williams, Richard Administration and Finance
Wriggins, Elizabeth Student Affairs
Zazzali, Robert Provost
Ziegler, Edward Budget/Planning
+grant funded
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #8
APPROVAL TO APPOINT THE ASSOCIATE PROVOST FOR
RESEARCH AND DEAN OF THE GRADUATE SCHOOL
WHEREAS, the University has reconfigured the Graduate School to include the
responsibilities of grants and sponsored research, and
WHEREAS, the title of Dean of the Graduate School was changed to Associate Provost for
Research and Dean of the Graduate School to reflect this reorganization, and
WHEREAS, the University conducted a national search to fill the position of Associate Provost
for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, and
WHEREAS, S. Jay Kuder has served as Interim Dean of the Graduate School in an exemplary
manner for the past two years, and
WHEREAS, the President, in consultation with the Provost and the search committee, is
recommending the appointment of S. Jay Kuder as Associate Provost for
Research and Dean of the Graduate School
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees appoints S. Jay Kuder as
Associate Provost for Research and Dean of the Graduate School, and
NOW BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this appointment will take effect July 1, 2003.
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #9
REAPPOINTMENT TO THE SOUTH JERSEY TECHNOLOGY PARK AT
ROWAN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees on April 10, 2002 approved the organization of the South
Jersey Technology Park at Rowan University under a new set of Bylaws for this
organization, and
WHEREAS, recent statute authorizes such funds and establishes guidelines for its operation
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees reappoints the following named
individual to a three-year term as a public member of the South Jersey
Technology Park at Rowan University.
Philip A. Tumminia
Executive Vice President for University Advancement
Rowan University
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #10
APPROVAL OF SABBATICAL LEAVES
WHEREAS, the Sabbatical Leave Committee has made recommendations to the President of
those members of the faculty who should be accorded sabbatical leaves for 2003-
2004, and
WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the President that the best interest of the University is served
through implementation of a sabbatical leave program and application of this
program to the individuals recommended, and
WHEREAS, the need for effective planning for both the University and faculty requires
notification at this time of those faculty to be offered sabbatical leaves
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following faculty members are granted sabbatical
leave for the 2003-2004 academic year as indicated appropriately for each faculty
member.
Fall Semester 2003
Mary Putman Health and Exercise Science
M. Rashiduzzaman Political Science
Spring Semester 2004
Berhe Habte-Giorgis Marketing
Jeffrey Maxson Composition and Rhetoric
Joy Xin Special Educational Services/Instruction
Academic Year, Fall 2003-Spring 2004
Robert Hesketh Chemical Engineering
Anthony Ihunnah Special Educational Services/Instruction
Mary Louise Kerwin Psychology
Anthony Marchese Mechanical Engineering
Leslie Spencer Health and Exercise Science
Susan Taber Elementary Education/Early Childhood
Chronological Year, Spring-Fall 2003
Daniel Davis Management/MIS
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #11
APPROVAL OF COMPANY-IN-RESIDENCE:
THE ATLANTIC BRASS BAND
FISCAL YEAR 2004
WHEREAS, Rowan University has supported the arts as a curricular element within the
College of Fine and Performing Arts and as a public service component of the
public programs that the College of its Center for the Arts present on-and off-
campus for the community, and
WHEREAS, it is an enhancement to the University program and to the University community
to have certain professional artists and companies-in-residence at the University,
and
WHEREAS, the Atlantic Brass Band has been designated a Company-in-Residence by the
Dean of Fine and Performing Arts and is in compliance with the administrative
and financial policies and procedures of the University, and
WHEREAS, the Atlantic Brass Band agrees to pay the University a 10% commission on all
box office, concessions, and tuition revenues it generates in conjunction with its
programs on the University campus and to reimburse the University fully for all
University out-of-pocket theatre technical support, stage crew, and house
management costs incurred in conjunction with such programs
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees that the Atlantic Brass Band be
invited to be a Company-in-Residence for FY2004 at Rowan University, for the
purpose of rehearsal and performance, and that the University shall, at its
convenience, make its rehearsal and performance facilities available to the
Atlantic Brass Band on a rental-free basis.
SUMMARY STATEMENT
This resolution authorizes the Atlantic Brass Band to rehearse and perform on the Rowan
University campus and to function as a Company-in-Residence. It acknowledges the financial
and legal obligations of the company. The resolution also notes the intention of Rowan
University to facilitate the company’s use of rehearsal space and to perform in a manner
consistent with the purposes of the instructional program.
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #12
APPROVAL OF AUDIT FIRM SELECTION
WHEREAS, the Legislature of the State of New Jersey passed the autonomy legislation that
was signed into law on July 9, 1986, and
WHEREAS, a transition plan was adopted by the Board of Higher Education to implement this
legislation, and
WHEREAS, an annual audit of each state college/university by a Certified Public Accounting
firm is required as part of this transition plan, and
WHEREAS, the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees invited the receipt of proposals
from qualified firms, and
WHEREAS, the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees selected KPMG Peat Marwick LLP
for the FY03 audit, and
WHEREAS, the Vice President for Administration and finance anticipates that there will be
sufficient budgeted funds available to pay the expense authorized herein within
the pending FY04 budget
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees that the Vice President for
Administration and Finance be authorized to enter into a contract with KPMG
Peat Marwick LLP of Princeton, New Jersey for the FY03 audit in an amount
not to exceed $69,680 upon the approval of the FY04 budget and the certification
of funds by the Vice President for Administration and Finance.
SUMMARY STATEMENT
Accounting firms, meeting the criteria established by the University, were invited to submit
proposals for the FY03 audit with options to renew by the University for FY04 and FY05. A
total of nine firms were invited to send proposals. Three firms submitted proposals and the
Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees interviewed all three firms. The Audit Committee
selected KPMG Peat Marwick LLP for the FY03 audit, with the University’s option to renew for
FY04 and FY05 respectively. The requested funding provides for audited financial statements
for the University and the Student Government Association, and the Federal OMB A-133 and
State of New Jersey OMB 93-05 audit report and tax services (Federal and State Awards and
Student Financial Aid).
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #13
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ROWAN UNIVERSITY
DECLARING ITS OFFICIAL INTENT TO REQUEST REIMBURSEMENT
FOR PROJECT COSTS FROM PROCEEDS OF DEBT OBLIGATIONS
WHEREAS, Rowan University (the "Borrower") intends to acquire and or construct a central
chiller plant, an academic building in Camden, and make renovations to the
Student Center and purchase a new administrative computer system, and
WHEREAS, the Borrower reasonably expects to finance the Projects on a long-term basis
pursuant to a Lease Agreement with the New Jersey Educational Facilities
Authority (the "Authority"), and
WHEREAS, the Borrower may pay for certain costs of the Projects prior to the time such loan
is made to the Borrower by the Authority and prior to the time interim debt, if
any, is incurred by the Borrower for Project Costs, and therefore, Project Costs
may be paid with funds of the Borrowers which are not borrowed funds, and
WHEREAS, the Authority reasonably anticipates that it will finance the Lease Agreement with
the Borrower with obligations of the Authority, the interest on which is excluded
from gross income from Section 103 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as
amended for purposes of Federal income taxation
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Rowan University as follows:
SECTION 1. The Borrower reasonably expects to request reimbursement of the
Project Costs paid prior to the issuance of the Project Bonds and
any interim borrowing of the Borrower with proceeds of Project
Bonds to be issued by the Authority.
SECTION 2. In accordance with Treasury Regulations, Section 1.150-2, this
resolution is intended to be and hereby is a declaration of the
Borrower's official intent to request reimbursement of Project
Costs paid prior to the issuance of the Project Bonds and any
interim borrowing to be incurred by the Borrower.
SECTION 3. The maximum principal amount of the Project Bonds expected to
be issued to finance the Project Costs, including amounts to be
used to reimburse the expenditure of Project Costs which are paid
prior to the issuance of the Project Bonds, is set at $21,200,000.
SECTION 4. This resolution will take effect immediately.
(continued)
RESOLUTION #13 (continued)
SUMMARY STATEMENT
This resolution allows the University to reimburse itself from debt obligation proceeds for
project costs arising before the issuance of bonds. The University spends less than 10% of total
project cost prior to bond issuance.
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #14
APPROVAL OF FINANCING WITH NEW JERSEY
EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES AUTHORITY
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ROWAN UNIVERSITY
APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW EDUCATION BUILDING; THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW APARTMENT COMPLEX; THE CONSTRUCTION OF
A NEW CENTRAL CHILLER PLANT; THE RENOVATIONS OF THE ACADEMY
STREET PROPERTY AND TRIAD APARTMENTS; THE ACQUISITION OF A NEW
ADMINISTRATIVE COMPUTER SYSTEM; THE ACQUISITION OF CERTAIN
OTHER PROPERTY; APPROVING THE REFINANCING OF ALL OR A PORTION
OF OUTSTANDING BOND SERIES, AUTHORIZING THE SUBMISSION OF THIS
FINANCING FOR NON-REVENUE PRODUCING FACILITIES PROJECTS THEREOF
TO THE NEW JERSEY STATE LEGISLATURE FOR APPROVAL IN ACCORDANCE
WITH N.J.S.A. 18A:72A-27.3; APPROVING THE FORM AND AUTHORIZING THE
EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF LEASE AND AGREEMENTS AND AMENDMENTS
TO EXISTING LEASE AGREEMENTS AND ALL OTHER NECESSARY
DOCUMENTS; AND AUTHORIZING OFFICERS OF ROWAN UNIVERSITY TO DO
ALL OTHER THINGS DEEMED NECESSARY OR DESIRABLE IN CONNECTION
WITH THE ISSUANCE BY THE NEW JERSEY EDUCATIONAL FACILITIES
AUTHORITY OF ITS REVENUE BONDS, ROWAN UNIVERSITY ISSUE, AND THE
LOAN OF THE PROCEEDS THEREOF TO ROWAN UNIVERSITY.
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Rowan University (the “Public College”)
desires to approve the construction of a new education building, a new central
chiller plant, and a new apartment complex; the renovation of the Academy Street
property and Triad Apartments; the acquisition of a new Administrative Computer
System and acquisition of certain other property for use by the Public College (the
“Project”), all at a cost not to exceed $72,000,000 (the “Project Costs”); and
WHEREAS, the Public College has determined that the Project will assist in serving the needs
of its students and in the operation of the Public College; and
WHEREAS, the Public College has further determined that the financing for the Project should
be accomplished by the issuance of tax exempt and/or taxable bonds of the New
Jersey Educational Facilities Authority (the “Authority”) through a financing
structure determined by an Authorized Officer (as herein defined) to be most
advantageous to the Public College; secured by lease agreements and/or amended
lease agreements (the “Agreements”) and desires to authorize the officers of the
Public College to take all action necessary to accomplish the financing of the
Project and all costs related thereto through the Authority; and
(continued)
RESOLUTION #14 (continued)
WHEREAS, the Public College also desires to approve the refinancing of all or a portion of
any of its outstanding debt with the Authority, including but not limited to, the
Series 1993 A Bonds, the Series 1993 B Bonds, the Series 1997 B Bonds, the
Series 1997 C Bonds, and the Series 2000 B Bonds (the “Refunding Project”),
that is determined by an Authorized Officer to be a candidate for refunding, and
WHEREAS, the Board wishes to authorize the conveyance of the land, as applicable, to be
acquired as part of the Project to the Authority and the conveyance of any other
real property upon which the Project is to be situated that is not already owned by
the Authority; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with N.J.S.A. 18A:72A-27.3, the Board desires to authorize the
submission of the financing request to the Legislature for approval of the non-
revenue producing portion of the Project and the financing thereof.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ROWAN
UNIVERSITY AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The Board hereby approves the Project as presented with an estimated Project
Cost not to exceed $72,000,000 and the financing of the Project through the
Authority in an amount necessary to cover the Project Costs and all costs related
thereto.
SECTION 2. To finance the cost of the Project, the Board hereby authorizes the Public College
to enter into the Agreements between the Authority and the Public College and
such Agreements shall secure repayment of the Bonds to be issued by the
Authority to finance the Project.
SECTION 3. The Board hereby approves the financing of the Refunding Project, as determined
by the Authorized Officer, to be financed in an amount sufficient to cover the
costs to achieve the refunding and related costs.
SECTION 4. The Agreements, in substantially the form to be provided, with such changes,
omissions, insertions and revisions as shall be approved by the Authority and the
hereinafter-authorized officers of the Public College be and the same is hereby
approved. The Board of Trustees, Chairperson, the Secretary of the Board, the
President, Vice President for Administration and Finance, (hereinafter the
“Authorized Officers”) are hereby authorized and directed to execute the
Agreements in the name of and on behalf of the Public College, in as many
counterparts as may be necessary, and to affix or impress the official seal of the
Public College thereon and to attest the same. Such execution and attestation to
the conclusive evidence of the approval of the form and content of such
Agreements.
(continued)
RESOLUTION #14 (continued)
SECTION 5. The Authorized Officers of the Public College, be and the same, are hereby
authorized and directed to execute, deliver and approve any and all such other
documents, certificates, directions and notices and to do and perform such acts
and to take such actions as may be necessary or required or which the Authority
may deem to be appropriate to implement the purposes of this resolution, to
consummate the Project and the financing of the Project Costs and all the costs
related thereto by the Authority, and to effectuate the execution and delivery of
the Agreements, a deed to the property on which the Project will be located, if
applicable, and any other documentation necessary to effectuate the Project or the
financing of the Project by the Authority. Any Authorized Officer of the Public
College is hereby authorized and directed, for and on behalf of and in the name
of the Public College to attest and deliver said documentation and to affix the seal
of the Public College to said documentation. Such execution and attestation to be
conclusive evidence of the approval of the form and content of such
documentation.
SECTION 6. The Board hereby approves the conveyance of the land to be acquired, as
applicable, as part of the Project to the Authority and the conveyance of any other
real property upon which the Project is to be situated that is not already owned by
the Authority.
SECTION 7. The Public College hereby: (a) authorizes its submission to the Legislature for
approval of the non-revenue producing portion of the Project and the financing
thereof pursuant to N.J.S.A. 18A:72A-27.3; and (b) authorizes the Authorized
Officers (as defined herein) to take all actions necessary to effect such
submission.
SECTION 8. All resolutions, orders and other actions of the Public College in conflict with the
provisions of this resolution to the extent of such conflict are hereby superseded,
repealed or revoked.
SECTION 9. This resolution shall take effect immediately.
This resolution was passed by a majority of a quorum of the Board of the Trustees of Rowan
University on June 18, 2003 and no further approvals are necessary to implement this resolution.
______________________________
Secretary of the Board of Trustees
of Rowan University
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #15
APPROVAL OF GRANTING POLICE POWERS
TO CAMPUS POLICE OFFICERS
WHEREAS, Rowan University has in pursuance of Chapter 211 of the New Jersey Laws of
1970, determined that it is necessary to have additional police officers, and that
Michael Funk and Vernon Howery have demonstrated experience and training that
they are suitable candidates for appointment as Campus Police Officers
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Michael Funk and Vernon Howery are hereby
appointed to act as Campus Police Officers for Rowan University. Each person so
appointed and commissioned shall possess all the powers of policemen and
constables in criminal cases and offenses against the law anywhere in the State of
New Jersey, pursuant to any limitations as may be imposed by the Board of
Trustees of Rowan University who appointed and commissioned the person.
SUMMARY STATEMENT
The upgrading of security officer positions to police officer positions will result in improved
professionalism and response for our 24-hour coverage at the University. Currently a police
officer is on duty 62% of the time. Two additional police officers would give us 88% coverage
and the addition of one more in 2004 will give us 100% coverage. State law requires a police
response in certain situations (domestic violence, DCS violations, and certain search and seizure
matters). Position upgrades are contingent upon successful completion of the police academy.
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #16a
AWARD OF CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING
FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the State College Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:64-52 et seq., requires that
contracts be made and awarded only by the state college/university after public
advertising for bids and bidding therefor for contracts in excess of $18,600, and
WHEREAS, the State College Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:64-56, permits in certain specified
instances that contracts may be made, negotiated, or awarded by the state
college/university by resolution of its Board of Trustees without public
advertising for bids or bidding therefor, and
WHEREAS, the University has determined that it requires certain Architectural/Engineering
Services and studies for Wilson Hall renovation, new Performing Arts building,
Fine Arts building and parking deck, and
WHEREAS, the services to be rendered are exempt from public bidding pursuant to the
Professional Services exemption of N.J.S.A. 18A:64-56(a)(1), and
WHEREAS, the Vice President for Administration and Finance anticipates that there will be
sufficient budgeted funds available to pay the expense authorized herein within
the pending FY04 budget
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees that the Vice President for
Administration and Finance be authorized to enter into a contract for FY04 with
Ford, Farewell, Mills and Gatsch of Princeton, New Jersey in an amount not to
exceed $629,000 upon the approval of the FY04 budget and the certification of
funds by the Vice President for Administration and Finance.
SUMMARY STATEMENT
This resolution provides for architectural services from Ford, Farewell, Mills and Gatsch to
perform schematic design for Wilson Hall and Performing Arts Center, programming and
concept studies for a future Fine Arts building, and conceptual studies for the parking deck
related to the renovation of the existing building and construction of a new arts facility and
parking structure. This work is in conjunction with programming and conceptual design work
already performed by Ford, Farewell, Mills and Gatsch on Wilson Hall and the new Performing
Arts Building.
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #16b
AWARD OF CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING
FOR ARCHITECTURAL/ENGINEERING SERVICES
WHEREAS, the State College Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:64-52 et seq., requires that
contracts be made and awarded only by the state college/university after public
advertising for bids and bidding therefor for contracts in excess of $18,600, and
WHEREAS, the State College Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:64-56, permits in certain specified
instances that contracts may be made, negotiated, or awarded by the state
college/university by resolution of its Board of Trustees without public
advertising for bids or bidding therefor, and
WHEREAS, the University has determined that it requires certain Architectural/Engineering
Services for new student housing, and
WHEREAS, the services to be rendered are exempt from public bidding pursuant to the
Professional Services exemption of N.J.S.A. 18A:64-56(a)(1), and
WHEREAS, the Vice President for Administration and Finance anticipates that there will be
sufficient budgeted funds available to pay the expense authorized herein within
the pending FY04 budget
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees that the Vice President for
Administration and Finance be authorized to enter into a contract for FY04 with
Kitchen & Associates Architects of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in an amount not
to exceed $750,000 upon the approval of the FY04 budget and the certification of
funds by the Vice President for Administration and Finance.
SUMMARY STATEMENT
This resolution provides for architectural services from Kitchen & Associates Architects to
perform design development, construction documents and construction administration services
related to the construction of new housing for residential students. This work is in conjunction
with programming and conceptual design work already performed by Kitchen & Associates
Architects.
6/18/03
RESOLUTION #16c
AWARD OF CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING
FOR LIBRARY MATERIALS AND SPECIALIZED LIBRARY SERVICES
WHEREAS, the State College Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:64-52 et seq., requires that
contracts be made and awarded only by the state college/university after public
advertising for bids and bidding therefor for contracts in excess of $18,600, and
WHEREAS, the State College Contracts Law, N.J.S.A. 18A:64-56, permits in certain specified
instances that contracts may be made, negotiated, or awarded by the state
college/university by resolution of its Board of Trustees without public
advertising for bids or bidding therefor, and
WHEREAS, the University has determined that it requires certain Library Materials and
Specialized Library Services, and
WHEREAS, the services to be rendered are exempt from Public bidding pursuant to the
Specialized Library Services exemption of N.J.S.A. 18A:64-56(a)(6), and
WHEREAS, the Vice President for Administration and Finance anticipates that there will be
sufficient budgeted funds available to pay the expense authorized herein within
the pending FY04 budget
THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees that the Vice President for
Administration and Finance be authorized to enter into a contract for FY04 with
VALE of Wayne, New Jersey in an amount not to exceed $100,000 upon the
approval of the FY04 budget and the certification of funds by the Vice President
for Administration and Finance.
SUMMARY STATEMENT
This resolution provides for participation in a consortium of libraries established to negotiate
lower rates for electronic databases and journals, referred to as the VALE project. William
Paterson University is handling all financial matters for the program. The period covered for this
contract is July 1, 2003 to June 30, 2004.
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