Prior to the meeting, the Oath of Office was administered to Dr. James A. Rudolph and Mr. Todd Earwood by former Calloway County Circuit Judge David Buckingham, now with the state Court of Appeals' First Appellate Division. Dr. Rudolph was elected Faculty Regent for a three-year term, June 4, 1998, to June 4, 2001. Mr. Earwood is President of the Murray State
University Student Government Association which qualifies him to serve as Student Regent. He will be serving a second term, July 1, 1998, to July 1, 1999.

A moment of silence was observed in memory of James Burr, Olivia Burr's husband, who passed away in May.

Regent Philip Lanier gave the invocation.

Resolutions of Appreciation, adopted

Chair Sid Easley presented the following Resolution of Appreciation to Dr. Nancey France
whose term has expired.

Murray State University
Board of Regents
Resolution of Appreciation

Dr. Nancey E. M. France

WHEREAS, Dr. Nancey E. M. France was elected by her faculty colleagues to the Board of Regents of Murray State University, serving a term beginning May 19, 1995, and ending May 19, 1998; and

WHEREAS, she has most effectively represented and advanced the interests of the faculty of Murray State University in concert with the encompassing goals and objectives of the institution; and

WHEREAS, her wide knowledge of academe coupled with her thoughtful and cooperative demeanor enabled her to be a most convincing and highly effective member of the Board; and

WHEREAS, her dedicated service to the Board contributed substantially to the improvement and advancement of the University in its efforts to serve the educational needs of the citizens of West Kentucky and the Commonwealth; and

WHEREAS, her conscientious and devoted service reflected an unselfish willingness to expend both time and energy in working toward the betterment of the University; and

WHEREAS, she was active in the work of the Academic Affairs, Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action, Faculty/Staff Affairs, and Student Life committees of the Board and was an effective advocate of the needs and the programs of the University and its faculty; and

WHEREAS, she has advanced the importance of student welfare through tireless endeavors as head of Richmond Residential College at Murray State University;

NOW, THEREFORE, ON THIS JUNE 4, 1998, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED by the Murray State University Board of Regents, that this recognition of service of Dr. Nancey E. M. France be preserved in the minutes as a token of our admiration and affection.

***

Mr. Burich moved, seconded by Mrs. Burr, that the Resolution be adopted. The motion carried.

Chair Easley presented the following Resolution of Appreciation to Dr. James L. Booth.

Murray State University
Board of Regents
Resolution of Appreciation

Dr. James L. Booth

WHEREAS, Dr. James L. Booth has announced his intention to leave his position as Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs on June 30, 1998, after sixteen (16) years of service in that position; and

WHEREAS, he has rendered distinguished service and dedication to this University in that important post; and

WHEREAS, in his service to this University he has exemplified high professionalism and has engendered such in all who have worked with him; and

WHEREAS, his leadership of academic affairs has led the University to be named one of the preeminent regional universities of the South; and

WHEREAS, his personal characteristics of loyalty, competence and perseverance have served as a standard for his colleagues; and

WHEREAS, his service as Interim President has provided stable and dependable leadership in periods of critical transition for the University on two separate occasions; and

WHEREAS, his ideals of academic excellence have provided the sound foundation for quality higher education at Murray State University; and

WHEREAS, his expert advocacy for worthy causes and programs before the Legislature and state administrative councils has advanced, defended and strengthened Murray State University;

NOW, THEREFORE, ON THIS JUNE 4, 1998, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of Murray State University expresses its deep and heartfelt appreciation to Dr. James L. Booth for his contributions to the betterment of the scholarships of this University and for his unfailing service and devotion to Murray State University; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this Resolution be spread upon the minutes of the meeting of the Board of Regents and that a copy of this Resolution be presented to Dr. James L. Booth on behalf of the members of this Board.

***

Mrs. Buchanon moved, seconded by Mrs. McCoy, that the Resolution for Dr. James L. Booth be adopted. Motion carried.

Dr. Booth was praised by the Regents and Mr. Lanier commented that Dr. Booth always made him feel welcome and comfortable and he wanted to publicly thank him.


Quarterly Meeting

The Board of Regents of Murray State University met on June 4, 1998, in quarterly session in the Board of Regents Room, Wells Hall, on the campus of Murray State University. The meeting was called to order at 1:35 p.m. by Chair Sid Easley.

Upon roll call, the following members were present: Marilyn Buchanon, Thomas A. Bunch, Olivia Burr, Lori Dial, Todd Earwood, Sid Easley, Beverly Ford, Philip Lanier, Wells T. Lovett, Elizabeth McCoy and James A. Rudolph. Absent: none.

Others present were: Dr. Kern Alexander, President of the University; Sandra M. Rogers, Secretary to the Board; Tom Denton, Treasurer of the Board and Vice President for Administrative Services; Don Robertson, Vice President for Student Affairs; John Rail, University Counsel; members of the faculty, staff, students, news media and visitors.

Agenda

The following agenda for the meeting was presented:

(insert agenda)

Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Regents held on February 20.1998. approved

Mr. Lanier moved that the Minutes of the meeting of the Board of Regents held on February 20, 1998, be approved as presented. Mr. Earwood seconded and the motion carried.

Report of the President

President Alexander added his respects and compliments to Dr. Booth, emphasizing that he has done an outstanding job for Murray State University. He added that when Murray State has been in operation 75 years, a hundred years out; Dr. Booth's tenure will be looked at as being very important to the history of this institution with sixteen years of service, serving twice as
interim president and as the first and only provost. He will continue to work closely with us on our vision 2020.

Todd Earwood has been elected as chairman of the Kentucky Board of Student Body Presidents, which is a very important body. He is truly a leader among those presidents and by virtue of being a leader among those presidents of many thousands of students in this state, he represents them well and will do so with the Council on Postsecondary Education.

Murray State is on the threshold of new opportunities which are going to be most important in meeting our needs to serve the students of west Kentucky. We have a new structure of higher education, postsecondary education in the state of Kentucky. Heretofore, we have always been termed a regional university without much authority to perform as a regional
university. Today, we have new legislative authority and we have a Governor who has designed a plan to enhance the role of the comprehensive university in Kentucky. We are a comprehensive university and we believe that with this new legislation we will be able to fulfill that role as we have not been able to in the past because of various restraints.

There is tangible evidence that we are moving in the direction of having new public dependents on our university. The Governor and the Legislature funded a new Hopkinsville campus, a new building which will result in a new Hopkinsville campus for Murray State University, giving us the opportunity to serve that part of our region of the state and to have a physical presence there, which is most meaningful to the future of this University. We have a Paducah Center and we feel confident that the Governor and the Legislature will give us that same kind of presence in Henderson and Madisonville and possibly other sites throughout west
Kentucky. We are pleased and now it is up to us to fulfill that obligation and that role. We want the people of Hopkinsville and Christian County to feel as much a part of Murray State as those in Calloway, Marshall, Graves and McCracken Counties. We want them to help us plan and help us carry out the functions of this University. We are looking at a new future, a new vision for
Murray State. We want to build on our strategic plan and the plan that the Governor and the Legislature have advanced. I am suggesting to the Board of Regents that we adopt a vision for the future plan, a new vision for Murray State that will define a role for us that has not been contemplated before. During the next few months, I will ask various persons throughout the region to serve on a Vision 2020 Committee for Murray State University to involve as many of our friends throughout west Kentucky as we can in planning for the future of Murray State. This will be a major undertaking and I'll report periodically to the Board of Regents on the progress.

Murray State is going to move forward and be more encompassing and we are going to define a mission and a vision for our University for this age and for the new millennium.


Report of the Chair

Mr. Easley welcomed new Board members, Dr. James A. Rudolph and Todd Earwood.

On behalf of the Board, Chair Easley expressed appreciation to the administration, faculty, and staff who have been involved with the transition on health insurance.

Report of the Treasurer

Treasurer Tom Denton presented and reviewed the financial and investment reports for the period of July 1, 1997, through March 31, 1998. Following a brief discussion, Mrs. McCoy moved, seconded by Mrs. Dial, that the Treasurer's Report be accepted. Motion carried.

(See Attachments #1 and #2)

Report of the Dean of Admissions and Registrar

Mrs. Dial moved that the Board of Regents ratify the awarding of the degrees to individuals on May 9, 1998, as recommended by the Dean of Admissions and Registrar. Mrs. Burr seconded and the motion carried.

Personnel Changes, approved

Faculty Leaves of Absence Without Pay, approved

Dr. Rudolph moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, grant the following request for leaves of absence without pay:

John Murphy, Assistant Professor
Department of English
dates: 8/1/98-5/31/99

Louis Cheng, Associate Professor
Department of Economics and Finance
dates: 8/1/98-5/31/99

Eileen McElrath, Lecturer
Universities Libraries
dates: 7/1/98 - 6/30/99

Mrs. Dial seconded and the motion carried.

Staff Leaves of Absence Without Pay, approved

Mrs. Dial moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the Staff Leaves of Absence Without Pay as listed below:

* Intermittent Family Medical Leave; reduced hours

Mrs. Buchanon seconded and the motion carried.

Sabbatical Leave, changed

Mrs. Buchanon moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve changing the date of the sabbatical for Roger Schoenfeldt, Department of Management and Marketing, from August 1 - December 31, 1998, to August 1 - December 31, 1999.

Dr. Rudolph seconded and the motion carried.

Early Retirement Contract, approved

Mrs. McCoy moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the early retirement contract for Richard Usher, Professor, Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, effective with the 1998-99 contract.

Mr. Lovett seconded and the motion carried.

Title Change for Director of Facilities Management to Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, approved

Mr. Bunch moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve changing the title of Dr. Dewey Yeatts from Director of Facilities Management to Associate Vice President for Facilities Management, effective July 1, 1998.

Mrs. McCoy seconded and the motion carried.

Title Change for Assistant Vice President for Human Resources to Associate Vice President for
Human Resources, approved

Mrs. Dial moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve changing the title of Ms. Joyce Gordon from Assistant Vice President for Human Resources to Associate Vice President for Human Resources, effective July 1, 1998.

Dr. Rudolph seconded and the motion carried.

Dean. College of Education, appointed

Mr. Lovett moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the appointment of Dr. Jack D. Rose as Professor with tenure in the Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling and Dean of the College of Education at a fiscal year salary of $90,000, effective July 1, 1998.

Mrs. McCoy seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Bunch, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes.

Motion carried.

Dean. College of Science, appointed

Mrs. Dial moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the appointment of Dr. John F. Mateja as Professor and Dean of the College of Science at a fiscal year salary of $87,000, effective July 1, 1998.

Mrs. Ford seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Bunch, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes.

Motion carried.

Chair. Department of Accounting, appointed

Dr. Rudolph moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the appointment of Dr. Don Chamberlain as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Accounting, effective July 1, 1998, at an annual salary of $86,697.

Mrs. McCoy seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Bunch, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes.

Motion carried.

Director. Institute for International Studies, appointed

Mrs. Ford moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the appointment of Dr. Michael Basile as Director of the Institute for International Studies, at a fiscal year salary of $70,000, effective July 1, 1998.

Mrs. Burr seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Bunch, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes.

Motion carried.

Director. WOTV. appointed

Mrs. Burr moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the appointment of Stanley Marinoff as Director, WQTV, at a fiscal year salary of $43,000, effective July 1, 1998.

Mrs. Buchanon seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Bunch, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and
Mr. Easley, yes.

Motion carried.

Breathitt Veterinary Center (BVC) Academic Rank and Tenure Status, approved

Mrs. McCoy moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve awarding academic rank and tenure status to the following professional staff members at the Breathitt Veterinary Center:

Dr. Rudolph seconded and the motion carried.

Interim Dean. College of Humanistic Studies, appointed

Mrs. Ford moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the appointment of Dr. Kenneth H. Wolf as Interim Dean of the College of Humanistic Studies, effective July 1, 1998, at a fiscal year salary of $75,000.

Mrs. Buchanon seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Bunch, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

Chair. Department of English, appointed

Mrs. Burr moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the appointment of Dr. Peter F. Murphy as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of English at a fiscal year salary of $67,000, effective August 1, 1998.

Mrs. Buchanon seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Burich, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

Dean. Center for Continuing Education and Academic Outreach, appointed

Mrs. McCoy moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the appointment of Dr. John Yates as Dean of the Center for Continuing Education and Academic Outreach and Associate Professor of Education, effective July 1, 1998, at a fiscal year salary of $79,225.

Mrs. Dial seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Burich, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

Dr. Yates was introduced.

Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, appointed

Mr. Burich moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the appointment of Dr. Gary Brockway as Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs and Professor of Marketing at a fiscal year salary of $98,000, effective July 1, 1998.

Mrs. Ford seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Burich, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

Dr. Brockway was introduced.

Interim Assistant Provost. Coordinator of Graduate Studies, appointed

Mr. Earwood moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the appointment of Dr. Timothy S. Todd as Interim Assistant Provost, Coordinator of Graduate Studies, and Assistant Professor of Speech Communication and Theatre, at a fiscal year salary of $46,000, effective July 1, 1998.

Mrs. Burr seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Burich, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

Dr. Todd was introduced.

Dr. Alexander pointed out that he will be recommending Dr. Bill Price as Interim Associate Provost at the next meeting after discussing the arrangements with the new Dean of the College of Education.

Head Men's Basketball Coach, appointed

Mr. Earwood moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the appointment of Tevester Anderson as Head Men's Basketball Coach at a fiscal year salary of $65,000, effective April 1, 1998.

Mrs. Ford seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Bunch, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

Coach Anderson was introduced.

Promotion Recommendations, approved

Dr. Rudolph moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the following faculty for promotion to the respective rank, effective with the 1998-99 contracts:

Mrs. Buchanon seconded and the motion carried.

Tenure Recommendations, awarded

Mrs. McCoy moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, award tenure to the following faculty effective with the 1998-99 contracts:

Mr. Buchanon seconded and the motion carried.

Committee Reports

A. Academic Affairs - Mr. Lovett.

Exchange Agreements:

For the Academic Affairs Committee, Mr. Lovett moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the renewal of the faculty exchange agreement between Murray State University and the University of Southern Queensland, Australia, for a period of three years.

Dr. Rudolph seconded and the motion carried.

(See Attachment #3)

For the Academic Affairs Committee, Mr. Lovett moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the renewal of the faculty and student exchange agreement between Murray State University and the University of Sunderland, England.


Mrs. Ford seconded and the motion carried.

(See Attachment #4)

Post Tenure Review

At the February 20, 1998, meeting of the Board of Regents, the Board passed a resolution requesting the university conduct a review of the status of Post Tenure Review in higher education. The resolution read as follows:

Resolution

WHEREAS, Post Tenure Review is currently being considered by the Kentucky State
Legislature; and

WHEREAS, Post Tenure Review is a controversial issue in higher education and of vital
importance to faculty;

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Murray State University Board of Regents
requests the university to conduct a review to determine the status of Post Tenure Review at
other institutions and systems of higher education in other states.

A faculty committee chaired by Coy Harmon, Dean of Libraries, and staffed by Fugen
Muscio spearheaded the effort. The attached report is based on twelve relevant questions
formulated by the post tenure committee.

(See Attachment #5)

Mr. Lanier moved to amend the resolution to read:

"and to report to the Board of Regents its findings and conclusions, together with such
recommendations as it may deem appropriate."

Mr. Lovett seconded and the motion carried. The committee will report its findings to the Board at the September 1998 meeting.

1998 Regents Award for Teaching Excellence

The Regents Awards for Teaching Excellence were established in 1985 to honor faculty who deserve recognition as exemplary teachers. Each year one faculty member is selected from each college, and a faculty member from the library is selected every fourth year. The recipients of these awards show a strong commitment to excellence in the classroom, an enthusiasm for their discipline, and a sincere interest in the growth and well being of students. The following individuals received the awards:

Martin I. Milkman, College of Business and Public Affairs
Martin J. Jacobs, College of Education
Fred Shepard, College of Fine Arts and Communication
J. Milton Grimes, College of Humanistic Studies
Linda H. Bouck, College of Industry and Technology
Terry L. Derting, College of Science

Mr. Lovett moved that the Board of Regents ratify the awarding of the Teaching Excellence Awards to the above individuals.

Mr. Rudolph seconded and the motion carried.

B. Athletic - Mrs. Ford. No report.

C. Buildings and Grounds - Mr. Bunch.

Mr. Bunch presented the following recommendations:

Authorization to Dispose Structures

For the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Burich moved that the Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the attached Resolutions and Orders to dispose of the following structures located on the University's West Farm:
a. Building #203 - Silo, and b. Building #211 - Silo.

Dr. Rudolph seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon yes; Mr. Burich, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

(See Attachments #6 and #7)

Authorization to Raze Structures

For the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Bunch moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the attached Resolutions and Orders to raze the following structures located on the University's farms: Building #213, Pole Barn; Building #214 - Tobacco Barn; Building #206 - Tool Shed; Building #301 - Farrowing House; Building #302 - Hog Parlor; Building #303 - Swine Experiment Station; Building #304 - Cow Barn; Building #305 - Storage Building; and Building #308 - Cow Shelter.

Mr. Earwood seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Bunch, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

(See Attachments #8 and #16)

Property Acquisitions

For the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Bunch moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the attached Resolution and Order to acquire the property located at Brentwood and Poplar Streets, Murray, Kentucky.

Mrs. Buchanon seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Burich, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

(See Attachment #17)

For the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Burich moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the attached Resolution and Order to acquire the property located at 907 Waldrop Drive, Murray, Kentucky.

Mrs. Burr seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Bunch, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

(See Attachment #18)

For the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Burich moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the attached Resolution and Order to acquire the house and approximately 49.92 acres located at 2009 College Farm Road, Murray, Kentucky.

Dr. Rudolph seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Burich, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

(See Attachment #19)

Ratification of Leases

For the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Burich moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the 30-year Lease Agreement between MSU and the MSU Foundation for a portion of the Pullen Farm for the purpose of constructing greenhouses to be utilized by the Department of Agriculture and the amended year-to-year Lease Agreement between Murray State University and the MSU Foundation for use of the remainder of the Pullen Farm by the Department of Agriculture.

Mrs. Burr seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Burich, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

(See Attachment #20)

For the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Burich moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, ratify the Lease Agreement between Murray State University; the Commonwealth of Kentucky, Department of Parks; and Marshall County for the use of Cherokee Park at Kenlake State Park.

Mrs. Ford seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Burich, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

(See Attachment #21)

For the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Burich moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the Lease Agreement between Murray State University and the University of Kentucky for the Crisp Center in Paducah.Mrs. Buchanon seconded and the roll was called with the following voting:



Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Burich, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes;
Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and
Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

(See Attachment #22)

Administrative Regulations - HB 622

The attached regulations relate to Murray State University's formally electing to assume various financial management functions pursuant to KRS 164A. 5 60, et seq.. Murray State University has, for many years, been performing many of the functions described in provisions of KRS 164A. However, due to differing opinions with the Finance and Administration Cabinet over validity of the University's election, the need for certainty in this area, and the desire to fully undertake the capital construction provisions of the statute, the attached administrative regulations should be promulgated.

For the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Burich moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the attached administrative regulations (HB622), the final version of which will appear substantially as in the attached copies.

Mrs. McCoy seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Burich, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy,. yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and
Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

(See Attachment #23)

D. Development/Investments - Mr. Lovett. No report.

E. Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action - Mrs. Burr. No report.

F. Faculty/Staff Affairs - Mr. Lanier. No report.

G. Finance/Audit - Mr. Easley.

Mr. Easley presented the following recommendations:

Property Acquisitions. Ratification of Leases and Administrative Regulations - HB 622

Mr. Easley requested that the record indicate that the Finance/Audit Committee concurred with the recommendations from the Buildings and Grounds Committee on the Property Acquisitions, Ratification of Leases and Administrative Regulations - HB 622.

Approval of Participation in the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund
(KLEFPF)

University police departments have not been included in the KLEFPF Program until now. It is required of each governing agency to maintain educational standards for each police officer that is enrolled in the program. Murray State's police officers have all been enrolled in the education programs since the 1960's. MSU's officers receive the same training as other law enforcement agencies across the Commonwealth. Murray State has twelve officers who qualify for this additional compensation.

For the Finance/ Audit Committee, Mr. Easley moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the University's participation in the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program Fund (KLEFPF) on behalf of the University's public safety officers. (Continuance to comply with the training standards will qualify our sworn
police officers for the KLEFPF funds which will result in $2,750 additional compensation per officer per year from the State.)

Mrs. McCoy seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Bunch, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and
Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

(See Attachment #24)

1998-99 Budget Approval

For the Finance/Audit Committee, Mr. Easley moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the 1998-99 budget.

Mrs. McCoy seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Bunch, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

(See Attachment #25)

Exception to Salary Distribution Policy

The Salary Policy as approved by the Board of Regents on May 10, 1980, directs the allocation of salary increases at 75 percent for satisfactory performance and 25 percent for merit purposes. The University's state operating appropriations are scheduled at a very modest increase of 2.9 percent. It is anticipated that the University's general salary increases will equal 4.0
percent with 3.25 percent distributed for satisfactory performance and .75 percent for merit considerations. The exception to the 1980 Salary Policy is requested in order to assist in off-setting the increase in co-payments for health care coverage by MSU employees.

For the Finance/ Audit Committee, Mr. Easley moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, authorize an exception to the Salary Policy for the 1998-99 budget.

Mrs. Buchanon seconded and the motion carried.


Resolutions, adopted

The following resolutions were presented for adoption.

BOARD OF REGENTS RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the following staff members of Murray Sate University are retiring or have retired during the 1997-98 academic year:

Griselda W. Adams, Facilities Management, 25 1/2 years
Marilyn J. Barrett, Universities Libraries, 33 1/2 years
Margaret A. Cloys, Department of History, 23 1/2 years
Carla S. Cochran, Department of Art, 31 years
Billy D. Holloway, Public Safety, 20 years
Helen M. Jones, Marketing and Public Relations, 26 years
Doris D. Kozak, Office of Sponsored Programs, 14 1/2 years
Johnny D. McDougal, Student Financial Aid, 32 years
Betty L. Warner, Development & Alumni Affairs, 9 years

and

WHEREAS, they have served Murray State University faithfully, loyally, and professionally; and

WHEREAS, students and faculty of Murray State University are cognizant and appreciative of the vital support and services of these members; and

WHEREAS, they have performed their responsibilities in a dedicated and professional manner;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the University recognizes these individuals and their 215 collective total years of service to Murray State University, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Regents expresses its deep and heartfelt
appreciation to these staff members for their loyalty and devotion to the institution and their
contributions to the betterment of the University.

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Mrs. Dial moved that the above resolution be adopted. Mr. Lanier seconded and the motion carried.

BOARD OF REGENTS RESOLUTION

WHEREAS, the following faculty members of Murray State University are retiring or
have retired during the 1997-98 academic year:

Gary W. Boggess
College of Science
32 years

Linda F. Clark
Department of Nursing
8 years

John M. Kruger
Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology
16 years

J. Thomas Muehleman
Department of Psychology
27 years

C. D. Wilder
Department of Biological Sciences
30 years

Jack D.Wilson
Department of Mathematics and Statistics
39 years

WHEREAS, they have served Murray State University faithfully, loyally, and
professionally, and

WHEREAS, they have served the students of Murray State University on a daily basis
with warmth, understanding and concern,

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the University recognizes these
individuals and their collective total 152 years of service to Murray State University; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Regents expresses its deep and heartfelt
appreciation to these faculty members for their loyalty and devotion to the institution and their
contributions to the betterment of the University.

Dr. Rudolph moved that the above Resolution be adopted. Mr. Earwood seconded and
the motion carried.


Review of 1998-99 Quarterly Meeting Dates

Following discussion, the following dates were selected for the 1998-99 quarterly
meetings:

Friday, September 11, 1998
Friday, December 4, 1998
Friday, February 12, 1999
Friday, May 14, 1999

Election of Officers

Mr. Lovett moved that the Board maintain the same officers that are currently in place:
Sid Easley - Chair; Beverly Ford - Vice Chair; and, Sandra Rogers - Secretary.

Mrs. McCoy seconded and the motion carried.

Mrs. McCoy moved that Tom Denton be reappointed as Treasurer for 1998-99.

Mrs. Dial seconded and the motion carried.

Executive Session

Motion to go into executive session was made by Mrs. McCoy. Mrs. Buchanon seconded and the Board went into Executive Session at 3:40 p.m. for discussion of a personnel matter. Executive Session ended at 5:25 p.m.

Public Session

Motion to reconvene into public session was made by Mrs. McCoy, seconded by Mrs. Buchanon. Motion carried and the Board reconvened at 5:25 p.m.

Extension of President's Contract

Mr. Bunch moved that Murray State University extend the contract with Kern Alexander, effective on July 1, 1998, to the maximum four years permitted by Kentucky Statutes to expire on July 1, 2002.

Mrs. Ford seconded and the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mr. Bunch, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mr. Earwood, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Lanier, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

The following statement was presented by the Chair as the requirement at the conclusion of the review of the President:

" The Murray State University Board of Regents has completed its Four-Year Presidential Review. In September of 1994, Regent Phil Lanier led this Board in establishing a Presidential review process that he designed to provide an orderly review of both the President and the progress of the University. This Board policy was designed to provide a vehicle for stable governance but thoughtful and thorough review. The process specifically demands confidentiality and disapproves public surveys. The chair is asked to make a brief public report at the conclusion of the review.

Contributions to this 1998 review came from the Board of Regents, Vice Presidents, Deans, Faculty Senate Executive Committee, Student Government Executive Committee, Staff Congress Executive Committee, and the Alumni Association Executive Committee. The President also submitted his self-assessment.

There is no way to give a brief evaluation and list the countless initiatives the University has undertaken under Dr. Alexander's leadership. Leading more than 1,100 faculty and staff, almost 9,000 students, maintaining a large residential campus infrastructure, carrying out a 20-county regional mission, and seeking political support for a rural campus 230 miles from the state capitol is a daunting task. It is not a position for a coward, a caretaker or a pontificator. The Board recognized these facts when it selected Dr. Alexander as President. Success and even survival of this institution requires vision, energy, courage, and action. Those were the traits of the University's Founder, Dr. Rainey T. Wells, and those traits are also present in Dr. Alexander.

Dr. Alexander's leadership, in our judgement, is best summarized by one of the Deans who contributed to this review. He wrote, 'Kern Alexander has brought a much needed focus and follow-through to the overall management of the University. Unquestionably, his leadership in restructuring higher education in the state has strengthened the relationship of Murray State
University relative to the community colleges in our region. Internal priorities that have been placed on recruiting, retention, strengthening our ties to our regional public schools, and the residential college program has brought a sense of vitality to the University and strengthened the base for building a stronger faculty, student body, and academic program.' The Board concurs
with this Dean's assessment.

The Board is mindful of the challenges that face us in the future. Funding for education is always a problem. The task of the President is to lead us all in securing as much funding as possible and to distribute those funds fairly and wisely. Distributing funds fairly while maintaining institutional goals is not easy. Institutions develop patterns, traditions, and policies that may have been proper when developed, but with time outlive their usefulness. An example is the present compensation structure with its emphasis on health care, special payments for extra service, rewards for prior service, fringe benefits inequitably distributed, and lack of flexibility in providing merit pay. Changes are needed and most realize it. Public institutions do not make these changes
as easily as private enterprise which seems to restructure at will with little fanfare. However, this Board supports this President and the administration as they thoughtfully design a total compensation package addressing the present day needs and goals of this University.

We are firmly convinced that our present President is the person to lead this University and address these challenges. Dr. Alexander has a special passion for education and a deeply held belief that it is fundamental in improving the human condition. He grew up in a family of educators and has devoted his adult life to educational advancement. That devotion is now
focused toward the improvement of Murray State University. His unusual ability and tireless commitment have moved this University to its finest hours. His work has not only enhanced this University, but has been the intellectual force that led the State of Kentucky to Higher Education Reform. The Board places great trust in his ability to solve educational problems and to lead this University into the next century. His experience, sensitivity and vision are unsurpassed in educational leaders in this state. We are very grateful to him for the personal sacrifice he has made this past four years in giving this University his unlimited talent. For all these reasons and many more unexpressed in this statement, we have today voted unanimously to extend his contract to July 1, 2002. The vote for that extension was unanimous."

President Alexander responded by expressing gratitude to the Board for their support. The faculty, administration, and staff of this University work very well together as a team and at the top of that team is the Board of Regents. With this kind of support, Murray State University will reach new heights.

Adjournment

Motion by Mr. Bunch to adjourn was seconded by Mrs. Burr. Motion carried.
Adjournment was at 5:35 p.m.