MINUTES OF THE QUARTERLY MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
Murray State University
June 13, 2000

The Board of Regents of Murray State University met on June 13, 2000, in quarterly session in the Jesse Stuart Room, Pogue Library, on the campus of Murray State University. The meeting was called to order at 10:45 a.m. by Chair Sid Easley. Mr. Easley gave the invocation.

Upon roll call, the following members were present: Marilyn Buchanon, Olivia Burr, Lori Dial, Beverly Ford, Brandon Kirkham, Wells T. Lovett, Elizabeth McCoy, Michael Miller, James Rudolph and Sid Easley. Absent: Thomas A. Burich.

Others present were Kem Alexander, President of the University; Sandra M. Rogers, Secretary to the Board; Tom Denton, Treasurer of the Board and Vice President for Administrative Services; Gary Brockway, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs; Don Robertson, Vice President for Student Affairs; Jimmy Carter, Interim Vice President for Institutional Advancement; John Rail, University Counsel; Dewey Yeatts, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management; Joyce Gordon, Associate Vice President for Human Resources; members of the faculty, staff, students, news media and visitors.

Don Sparks, Lori Dial and Michael Thorne were sworn in as new Board of Regents members on July 1, 2000, by Circuit Judge John Daughaday of Mayfield, Kentucky.

Agenda

The following agenda for the meeting was presented:

(Insert Agenda)

Minutes of the Board of Regents Meeting held on February 11, 2000. approved

Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mrs. Buchanon, that the Minutes of the Quarterly Meeting held on February 11, 2000, be approved as presented. Motion carried.

Report of the President

Review of Construction Projects

College of Education Building - The contractor bids will be received on Thursday, July 1.

Hopkinsville Project - Construction will begin soon on the new building in Hopkinsville.

Business Building - The contractor has been selected and the contractor is fencing around the area for construction.

The Carr Health Building contractor selection will be later in June.

There will be a lot of fencing and partitioning of the campus right now for the three projects on campus as well as for the Hopkinsville project.

2000-2001 Budget

Dr. Alexander indicated that Murray State managed to get a 2.7 percent increase from the state which has been used to form the 2000-2001 budget. You will recall that Governor Paul Patton recommended over the Council on Postsecondary Education's (CPE) recommendation that MSU receive a new science building. Due to the good work of Regent Mike Miller, we are
going to have a new science building at Murray State. The other fiscal matters will be discussed during budget deliberations..

Residential Colleges

The Residential Colleges are being painted this summer. We anticipate a new look as we upgrade our residence halls so that we are more competitive with other universities and also with the private housing sector that is emerging around all these universities.

Capital Campaign

The Capital Campaign is moving along. We got a good boost last week from two or three sources on our Capital Campaign, this is our initial foray into the campaign. We are working hard.

Reorganization

Under the guidance of Dr. Gary Brockway and Dr. Bill Price, Associate Provost, the University has undergone organization to make it more cost efficient.

Report of the Chair

Chair Easley expressed appreciation to Dr. Alexander, Mike Miller, and the Governor in helping Murray State University get the $26 million for the new science building. He also expressed appreciation to legislators: Senator Bob Jackson, Senator Joey Pendleton, Senator Paul Herron, Representative Buddy Buckingham, Representative J. R. Gray, Representative Charles Geveden, Representative Mike Cherry, and Representative Fred Nesler for helping MSU get funding for the new building.

Also, appreciation was expressed to Dr. Alexander, Tom Denton, Gary Brockway, Don Robertson, and Jim Carter for putting together the budget.

Mr. Easley pointed out that the campus has never looked better and expressed appreciation to Dr. Dewey Yeatts for the Facilities Management Department's great work.

Report of the Treasurer

Treasurer Tom Denton presented and reviewed the financial and investment reports for the period of July 1, 1999, to March 31, 2000. Following a brief discussion, Mr. Kirkham moved, seconded by Mrs. Buchanon, that the Treasurer's Report be accepted. Motion carried.

(See Attachments #1 and #2)

Vision Quest Report

Roger Reichmuth gave a brief report of the Vision Quest capital campaign. An unaudited status report was distributed.

(See Attachment #3)

Executive Session

Mrs. McCoy moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Board convene into Executive Session to discuss personnel matters. Motion carried

Executive Session

Executive Session began at 11:15 a.m. and ended at noon.

Recess for Lunch

The Board recessed for lunch at noon.

Public Session

Mrs. McCoy moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Board convene into public session. Motion carried. Public Session began at 1:30 p.m.

Renewal of President's Contract

Traditionally, every two years the President is evaluated by the Board.

Mr. Easley pointed that this is the third time that the Board of Regents has had the opportunity to evaluate the President of the University, Dr. Kern Alexander. We could not be more pleased with his performance. The financial management of the University has resulted in a totally clean audit and raises for the employees and faculty are above the percentages for state
employees and that's been true for three years running. The campus has never looked better than it looks today. The enrollment and retention at Murray State is superior to any other public university in Kentucky. Our academic reorganization was accomplished with professional analysis and execution. We would have to mention our accreditation in engineering and the
advances that we are making there is substantial progress on the part of the University. House Bill 622 and what the President was able to do with that, with an aggressive management style, has permitted us to do so much more on campus without having to go to Frankfort for approval on everything. The science building, the largest single construction project in the history of the
University, came about as a result of the quarterbacking of Dr. Alexander. The Education Building, the Carr Health Building, the Business Building, the completion of the Regional Special Events Center (RSEC), the Hopkinsville Center and new programs in Paducah, Hopkinsville and Madisonville, all of these are a part of what Dr. Alexander has done.

We are very grateful to Kern Alexander for the accomplishments for Murray State University.

Mrs. Buchanon moved that the Board of Regents give Kem Alexander a four year contract beginning July 1, 2000.

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

President Alexander responded that it would be an honor to be president of any of the state universities in Kentucky, but at this particular university, it is a distinct honor. He stated that he truly believes that Murray State is a superior university and Murray State has established that record over the years and has been recognized as an outstanding quality university. When there is discussion of quality, cost effectiveness, cost efficiency, Murray State's not in the discussion because they assume we've achieved that by and large. That was the way I found it when I got here and I am pleased that we have been able to maintain it and build on it, to stand on the shoulders of those who have gone before us. He pledged to do all he can to fulfill the confidence placed in him to carry on the tradition.

Report of the Dean of Admissions and Registrar

Mr. Kirkham moved, seconded by Mrs. Burr, that the Board of Regents ratify the awarding of degrees to individuals on May 13, 2000, as recommended by the Dean of Admissions and Registrar. Motion carried.

(See Attachment #4)

Gift, accented

Mr. Kirkham moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, accept the donation of a Rainbow color printer proofing base, proofing ribbon, and Rainbow film valued at $31,235, which was donated by the Imation Enterprises Corporation of Oakdale, Minnesota.

Mrs. Buchanon seconded and the motion carried.

Personnel Changes, approved

Staff Leaves of Absence Without Pay, approved

Mr. Miller 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:

Mrs. McCoy seconded and the motion carried.

Faculty Leaves of Absence Without Pay, approved

Mrs. Buchanon moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve the following Faculty Leaves of Absence Without Pay:

Frank Elwell, Professor
August 1, 2000 - May 31, 2001

Ray Takeyh, Assistant Professor
August 1, 2000 - May 31, 2001

Dr. Rudolph seconded and the motion carried.

Early Retirement Contracts, approved

Mrs. Burr moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve the following applications for early retirement, effective with the 2000-2001 contracts:

C. Ronald Cella - Professor, Department of English
Thomas Auer - Professor, Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology
William Price - Professor, Associate Provost

Mrs. Ford seconded and the motion carried.

Dean. College of Health Sciences and Human Services, appointed

Mrs. McCoy moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve the appointment of Dr. Elizabeth Blodgett as Professor and Dean of the College of Health Sciences and Human Services, at a fiscal year salary of $90,420, effective July 1, 2000.

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

Dean. College of Humanities and Fine Arts, appointed

Dr. Rudolph moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve the appointment of Dr. Sandra Jordan as Professor and Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, effective July 1, 2000, at a fiscal year salary of $90,000.

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

Interim Director. School of Agriculture, appointed

Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve the appointment of Dr. James Rudolph as Professor and Interim Director of the School of Agriculture, effective July 1, 2000, at a fiscal year salary of $86,775.

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

Chair. Department of Theatre and Dance, appointed

Mrs. Ford moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve the appointment of David Balthrop as Assistant Professor and Chair of the Department of Theatre and Dance, effective July 1, 2000, at a fiscal year salary of $55,169.

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

Chair. Department of Economics and Finance, appointed

Mrs. McCoy moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve the appointment of Dr. Larry Guin as Professor and Chair of the Department of Economics and Finance, effective July 1, 2000, at a fiscal year salary of $100,000.

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

Chair. Department of Psychology, appointed

Mrs. Buchanon moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve the appointment of Dr. Renae Duncan as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Psychology, effective July 1, 2000, at a fiscal year salary of $63,000.

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

Chair. Department of Modern Languages, appointed

Dr. Rudolph moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve the appointment of Dr. Margaret Brown as Associate Professor and Chair of the Department of Modem Languages, effective July 1, 2000, at a fiscal year salary of $65,000.

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

Interim Chair. Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, appointed

Mr. Lovett moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve the appointment of Dr. Janice Hooks as Associate Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education, effective July 1 ,2000, at a fiscal year salary of $63,295.

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

Interim Chair. Department of Adolescent. Career and Special Education, appointed

Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve the appointment of Dr. Dan Brown as Associate Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Adolescent, Career and Special Education, effective July 1, 2000, at a fiscal year salary of $58,425.

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

Interim Chair. Department of Management. Marketing and Business Administration, appointed

Mrs. Dial moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve the appointment of Dr. Roger Schoenfeldt as Professor and Interim Chair of the Department of Management, Marketing and Business Administration, effective July 1, 2000, at a fiscal year salary of $100,103.

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

Crime Reporting Policy, approved

Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve following policy on crime reporting:

"Murray State University has always been and continues to be committed to maintaining a safe, secure, and orderly environment for all members of the campus community. In conformity with HB 322, enacted during the 2000 regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly, and 20 USC 1092 (f), crimes which occur on University property, public property contiguous thereto, or on property owned or controlled by an officially recognized student organization should be reported to the Murray State University Department of Public Safety. Similarly, other campus security authorities, as defined by law, which receive reports of such crimes will promptly forward them to the Department of Public Safety. The Department of Public Safety will, consistent with statute, maintain any required log and make timely reports to the campus community of such reported crimes determined to present a safety or security threat to students or employees. The Department of Public Safety, under the direction of the Vice President for Administrative Services, with such assistance as they deem necessary, will maintain, revise, and disseminate procedures as required in furtherance of such legislation."

Mrs. Buchanon seconded and discussion followed.

Upon call for the vote, the motion carried.

Promotions, approved

Dr. Rudolph moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve the following faculty for promotion to the respective rank, effective with the 2000-2001 contracts:

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

Tenure, awarded

Mrs. Buchanon moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, award tenure to the following faculty, effective with the 2000-2001 contracts:

Martin Jacobs	Assistant Professor	Elementary & Secondary Education
Michael Moode	Assistant Professor	Health, Physical Education & Recreation
Gina Claywell	Assistant Professor	English
Kevin Binfield	Assistant Professor	English
Peter Murphy	Associate Professor	English
Paula Waddill	Assistant Professor	Psychology
Danny Brown	Associate Professor	Industrial Engineering & Technology
Randal Keller	Assistant Professor	Occupational Safety & Health
William Spencer	Assistant Professor	Biological Sciences
Judy Ratliff	Assistant Professor	Chemistry

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

Committee Reports

A. Academic Affairs - Mr. Lovett.

Academic Department Reorganization

On behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee, Mr. Lovett moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the following changes in academic departments, effective July 1, 2000.

Delete the following academic departments:

Department of Business Administration, Office Systems and Business Education
Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation
Department of Speech, Communication and Theatre
Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Social Work
Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies
Department of Family and Consumer Studies
Department of Agriculture

Add the following academic departments:

Department of Organizational Communication
Department of Theatre and Dance
Department of Social Work, Criminal Justice and Gerontology
Department of Wellness and Therapeutic Studies

Change the name of the following academic departments:

From: Department of Management and Marketing
To: Department of Management, Marketing and Business Administration
From: Department of Political Science, Criminal Justice and Legal Studies
To: Department of Political Science and Legal Studies
From: Department of Educational Leadership and Counseling
To: Department of Educational Studies, Leadership and Counseling
From: Department of Elementary and Secondary Education
To: Department of Early Childhood and Elementary Education
From: Department of Special Education
To: Department of Adolescent, Career and Special Education
From: Department of English
To: Department of English and Philosophy
From: Department of Foreign Languages
To: Department of Modern Languages
From: Department of Physics and Engineering Physics
To: Department of Physics and Engineering

Mrs. Ford seconded and the motion carried.

New Engineering Programs

On behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee, Mr. Lovett moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve adding the following undergraduate program, housed in the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology, and that it be added to Murray State University's program inventory:

CIP 14.1001 Bachelor of Science in Electrical and Communications Engineering

Mrs. Ford seconded and the motion carried.

On behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee, Mr. Lovett moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve adding the following undergraduate program, housed in the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology, and that it be added to Murray State University's program inventory:

CIP 14.1001 Bachelor of Science in Engineering Management

Dr. Rudolph seconded and the motion carried.

On behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee, Mr. Lovett moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President, approve adding the following undergraduate program, housed in the Department of Industrial and Engineering Technology, and that it be added to Murray State University's program inventory:

CIP 14.1001 Bachelor of Science in Environmental Engineering

Mrs. McCoy seconded and the motion carried.

B. Athletic - Mrs. Ford. No report.

C. Audit - Mrs. McCoy.

On behalf of the Audit Committee, Mrs. McCoy moved, seconded by Mr. Miller, that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, accept the following reports:

NCAA Audit Report for the year ended 6/30/99

Murray State University Athletic Foundation Audit Report for the year ended
6/30/99 and Management Letter

Mr. Miller seconded and the motion carried.

(See Attachments #5 and #6)

D. Buildings and Grounds - Mr. Miller (presided in the absence of Mr. Tom Burich)

Construction of Development and Alumni Affairs Center

On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the revision in the capital construction project to allow for the new construction of the Development and Alumni Affairs Center on university property at the intersection of 12th Street and Arcadia Drive with a
scope of $750,000 using private donations as the source of funding for this project.

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

Razing of Structures

On behalf of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, Mr. Miller moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, authorize the attached resolutions and disposition of the following structures:

Former Westside Baptist Church also known as the Music Annex (Bldg #121)
1609 Hamilton Avenue and 313 Broach Street
1611 Hamilton Avenue
Caretakers Residence located at Wickliffe Mounds Research Center (Bldg #801)

Mrs. Buchanon seconded and discussion followed.

Mr. Kirkham suggested that the area of the former Westside Baptist Church be used for parking for faculty, staff and students because of the problem of parking at Sparks Hall, Wilson Hall and the Business Building.

There being no further discussion, the motion carried.

(See Attachments #7 - #11)

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

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

G. Faculty/Staff Affairs - Mrs. Buchanon. No report.

H. Finance - Mr. Easley.

Racer Elite Meal Plan

On behalf of the Finance Committee, Mr. Easley moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the Racer Elite Meal Plan for juniors, seniors and graduate students only for the 2000-2001 school year as follows:

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

Incentive Grant Revision

On behalf of the Finance Committee, Mr. Easley moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the following revision in the Incentive Grant Program, effective with the Fall 2000 Semester:

Change the continued eligibility Grade Point Average (GPA) requirement for all students who have received or will receive the Incentive Grant to state: "Students who receive the Incentive Grant will continue to receive the grant as long as they maintain a 2.3 cumulative GPA."

Mrs. McCoy seconded and the motion carried.

Lease/Purchase Agreement

On behalf of the Finance Committee, Mr. Easley moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, adopt the attached Resolution approving a Master Lease-Purchase Agreement with a financial institution in a principal amount not to exceed $800,000 for the financing of the acquisition and installation of fiber optic cables in the University's residential housing facilities; authorizing the execution of various documents related to such Master Lease; making certain designations regarding such Master Lease and authorizing the Vice President for Administrative Services to act on behalf of the Board of Regents in soliciting proposals from financial institutions for financing under the Master Lease and selecting the proposal with the lowest net interest cost to the University and authorizing the President or the Vice President for Administrative Services to executive the Master Lease upon selection of the financial institution.

Mr. Lovett seconded and following brief discussion, the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Kirkham, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

(See Attachment #12)

Sale of Stock

On behalf of the Finance Committee, Mr. Easley moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, authorize Thomas W. Denton, Treasurer, to sell shares of SBC Communications, Inc., in the fair market value of approximately $30,845.

Mrs. McCoy seconded and following brief discussion, the roll was called with the following voting: Mrs. Buchanon, yes; Mrs. Burr, yes; Mrs. Dial, yes; Mrs. Ford, yes; Mr. Kirkham, yes; Mr. Lovett, yes; Mrs. McCoy, yes; Mr. Miller, yes; Dr. Rudolph, yes; and Mr. Easley, yes. Motion carried.

2000-2001 Budget

President Alexander stated that the Board of Regents charged the administration with making salaries the number one priority and the budget has been formed around the primary consideration of competitive salaries, competing with other universities for personnel, faculty and staff of this University. There is a very high correlation in relationship between what is considered to be quality universities and the salaries paid to the employees. The appropriations by the state to the universities were as follows: Murray State and Eastern Kentucky - 2.7 percent increase, Morehead - 3.7 percent increase, Western Kentucky - 4.9 percent increase, and Northern Kentucky -10.5 percent increase. We talked about this for a year before it happened; we knew this was going to happen. After we made our arguments and were shown what effect this benchmark formula would have, we had a contingency plan. We said if we could get through this year competing with Morehead and Western Kentucky for salaries, particularly Western Kentucky because it's our next door neighbor, we will be alright in the out-year of the biennium because next year we will get a 3.7 percent increase and they will get a 4.6 percent increase. Northern Kentucky is not much of a concern to us; it's kind of a transitional stage from a community college, about 20-25 percent of the students are associate degree programs. We only have 3 percent of our students in Associate Degree or Community College type programs.
Whereas, Morehead, Western and Eastern have about 10 percent, Murray State only has 3 percent. We argued that we have higher cost programs, but nevertheless we got 2.7 percent along with UK and U of L. Dr. Alexander reminded the Regents that the University started out with a 2.4 percent, but with some help from key legislators, we were able to get them to move to
2.7 percent.

The other schools still maintain an advantage over us because of the formula. The administration worked very hard to try to figure out how to stretch 2.7 percent into a competitive raise so that these other schools'would not get ahead of us. We are recommending a salary increase of 5 percent for Murray State employees even though we only got a 2.7 percent increase. The appropriations compared to the salary increases are as follows: Eastern received 2.7 percent from the state and gave a 2 percent raise; Morehead received 3.7 percent from the state and gave a 2 percent raise; UK received a 2.7 percent increase and gave a 3 percent raise; Kentucky State received 2.7 percent and gave a 3.5 percent raise; Western received 4.9 percent from the state and gave a 3.5 percent raise; U of L received 2.7 percent and gave a 5 percent raise and Murray State received 2.7 percent and gave a 5 percent raise. Northern Kentucky received 10.5 percent from the state and gave only a 6 percent salary increase.

In the 5 percent raise, there is 2 percent base for satisfactory performance, there is 2.75 percent for merit and .25 percent for Roads Scholar merit. Your directions to me throughout the year have been to get out and work with the public schools and so merit is something that you can quantify when people visit those public schools. We put a little bit in that merit package for
those Roads Scholars' visits to the public schools. If promotions and other equity increases are taken into account, our total increase in salaries is a 5.5 percent raise.

We think by getting through this year we will be back on a competitive level with two or three of these other regional universities that have gotten that advantage in the formula that we don't agree with and we hope that in this off-year we will be able to work with the Council on Postsecondary Education and some of the legislators in revising that formula.

There being no further discussion, Mrs. Ford moved that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the 2000-001 budget.

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

(See Attachment #13)

Resolutions, adopted

Chair Easley read the following resolutions for adoption by the Board:

BOARD OF REGENTS
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY
Resolution

WHEREAS, the following staff members of Murray State University are retiring or have retired during the 1999-2000 academic year:

Gerald R. Alswager, Food Service, 8 years
Danny R. Brandon, Facilities Management, 23 years
Eugene Burch, Facilities Management, 26 1/2 years
Louise A. Chally, Public Safety, 10 1/2 years
John W. Glover, Facilities Management 13 1/2 years
Jimmy D. Graham, University Store, 29 years
Sharon R. Graham, Procurement Services, 32 1/2 years
Joseph E. Green, Public Safety, 39 1/2 years
Molly F. Lamb, Department of Nursing, 22 years
Robert B. LaMore, Public Safety, 18 1/2 years
Marilyn A. McCuiston, Center for Continuing Education, 24 years
Dorothy S. Miller, Food Service, 30 1/2 years
Robert R. Nolin, Public Safety, 27 years
James A. Oakley, Procurement Services, 27 years
Eva G. Orr, Food Service 22 1/2 years
John T. Phillips, Public Safety, 11 years
Janis R. Shultz, Admissions and Registrar, 10 years
Bettie A. Spann, Accounting and Financial Services, 31 years
Rex L. Stone, Facilities Management, 21 years
James M. Wells, Public Safety, 12 1/2 years
Patricia A. Wilkerson, Food Services, 21 years

and


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

WHEREAS, students, faculty and staff 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 460.5 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.

***

Mrs. Buchanon moved, seconded by Mrs. Dial, that the Board of Regents adopt the resolution for retiring staff members. Motion carried.

BOARD OF REGENTS
MURRAY STATE UNIVERSITY
Resolution

WHEREAS, the following faculty members of Murray State University are retiring or have retired during the 1999-2000 academic year:

Tom Auer, Industry and Technology, 14 years
Terry Barrett, Psychology, 25 years
C. Ronald Cella, English, 32 years
Doris Cella, Community College, 29 years
Mary Conover, Industrial and Engineering Technology, 22 years
David Eldredge, Computer Science and Information Systems, 24 years
Marian Fuller, Biological Sciences, 33 years
Vernon Gantt, Speech, Communication and Theatre, 27 years
Tom Gray, Graphic Communications, 25 years
A.C. "Buddy" Krizan, Business Admin., Office Systems & Business Education, 22 years
Roger Macha, Agriculture, 34 years
Dianne O'Brien, Health, Physical Education and Recreation, 22 years
William O. Price, Education, 38 years
James I. Schempp, Speech, Communication and Theatre, 30 years
Marie Taylor, Music, 31 years
L. Stephen Traw, Educational Leadership and Counseling, 6 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 414 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.

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Mrs. Burr moved, seconded by Mr. Kirkham, that the Board of Regents adopt the resolution for retiring faculty members. Motion carried.

BOARD OF REGENTS
Resolution of Appreciation

Brandon Kirkham

WHEREAS, Brandon Kirkham was elected by his fellow students to serve as President of the Student Government Association for the year that began the 21st century and as a result of that election served as a member of the Board of Regents of Murray State University; and

WHEREAS, he exhibited tireless enthusiasm and courage in promoting residential student life by creating and avidly supporting projects that enhanced student retention, wellness and quality of student life; and

WHEREAS, his good judgment, maturity and understanding of Board responsibility earned him the respect and admiration of his fellow Board members; and

WHEREAS, he exemplified outstanding leadership on the Board as chairman of its Student Life Committee, and as a member of the Audit, Equal Opportunity and other important appointed committees; and

WHEREAS, as a gifted and involved student at Murray State University he has advanced the qualities of hope, endeavor and achievement envisioned by those who founded Murray State Normal School in 1923;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the citizens of the Commonwealth, through the Board of Regents of Murray State University, express their grateful appreciation to Brandon Kirkham for his noteworthy service to the University; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Board of Regents wishes him success in his career endeavors and a life filled with good health and continued honorable service to his fellow man; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that this resolution be spread upon the minutes of this meeting of the Board of Regents and that a copy be presented to Brandon Kirkham on behalf of the members of the Board and the entire University community.

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Dr. Rudolph moved, seconded by Mrs. Buchanon, that the Board of Regents adopt the resolution of appreciation. Motion carried.

BOARD OF REGENTS
Resolution of Appreciation

Thomas A. Bunch

WHEREAS, Thomas A. Bunch was appointed by the Governor of this Commonwealth in 1994 to serve a six-year term as a member of the Board of Regents of his alma mater Murray State University; and

WHEREAS, he brought to this Board his broad experience in the world of business and an unlimited enthusiasm for promoting his University; and

WHEREAS, early in his tenure he recognized the strength of the existing University leadership and he loyally and devotedly supported that leadership; and

WHEREAS, his courage, energy, native intelligence and conscientious attendance at Board meetings contributed to the continued stability and outstanding progress this institution exhibited during the six years of his service; and

WHEREAS, because of Thomas A. Burich's devoted service to his alma mater and his ability to lead, this Board anticipates that he will and should be given future opportunities to provide educational leadership in this Commonwealth;

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, on this 13th day of June 2000, that Tom's fellow Regents at Murray State University join together in publicly thanking Thomas A. Bunch for his outstanding service to this University; and

DO FURTHER RESOLVE that this resolution be permanently preserved in the minutes as a statement of this Board's recognition of his contribution.

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Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mr. Kirkham, that the Board of Regents adopt the resolution of appreciation. Motion carried.

Student Government Association Constitution Changes, approved

Brandon Kirkham and the students have worked very hard on integrating the leadership of the Student Government Association with the Residential Colleges and the Constitution revision is a culmination of their efforts.

Mr. Kirkham stated that previously there was no balance between the academic college representation and the residential college representation in the Student Senate. With the revisions in the Constitution, there is a balance and the students wanted to prove that the Residential Colleges are as important to this University as the academic colleges. He pointed out that the revisions were approved by unanimous consent of the Student Senate and the student body voted on it and it passed with 83 percent approval.

Mr. Kirkham moved, seconded by Mrs. Dial, that the Board of Regents, upon the recommendation of the President of the University, approve the attached changes to the Student Government Association Constitution. Motion carried.

(See Attachment #14)

2000-2001 Board of Regents Quarterly Meetings, scheduled

The following dates were scheduled for the 2000-2001 quarterly meetings:

Friday, September 8, 2000
Friday, December 8, 2000
Friday, February 16, 2001
Friday, May 18, 2001

New members of the Board will be sworn-in sometime during the first week of July.

Election of Officers

Chair Easley reviewed the Bylaws regarding the election of officers.

For the office of Chair, the Secretary alphabetically called the roll for nominations. Mrs. Buchanon nominated Mr. Sid Easley. All other members passed. There being no other nominations, the Secretary reported one nomination for Chair: Mr. Sid Easley. Mr. Miller moved that nominations cease and that Mr. Easley be elected Chair by acclamation. Mrs. McCoy seconded and motion carried. The Vice Chair stated Sid Easley elected Chair for 2000- 2001.

For the office of Vice Chair, the Secretary alphabetically called the roll for nominations. Mrs. Buchanon nominated Mrs. Beverly Ford. All other members passed. There being no other nominations, the Secretary reported one nomination for Vice Chair: Mrs. Beverly Ford. Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mrs. Buchanon, that Mrs. Ford be elected by acclamation. Motion carried. The Chair stated Beverly Ford elected Vice Chair for 2000-2001.

For the office of Secretary, the Secretary alphabetically called the roll for nominations. Mrs. Buchanon nominated Mrs. Sandra Rogers. All other members passed. There being no other nominations, the Secretary reported one nomination for Secretary: Mrs. Sandra Rogers. Mr. Miller moved that nominations cease and there being no other names placed for nominations, Mrs. Rogers be elected by acclamation. Mr. Kirkham seconded and the motion carried. The Chair stated Sandra Rogers elected Secretary for 2000-2001.

Mr. Easley appointed Mr. Tom Denton as Treasurer of the Board for 2000-2001.

Chair Easley stated that the Board will go into Executive Session to discuss property acquisition. Mr. Miller moved, seconded by Mrs. Ford, that the Board convene into Executive Session to discuss property acquisition. Motion carried.

Executive Session

Executive Session began at 2:50 p.m. and ended at 3:15 p.m.

Public Session

Motion to convene into public session was made by Mrs. McCoy, seconded by Mrs. Dial. Motion carried.

President Alexander distributed the Student Handbook. Staff Handbook and the Faculty Handbook to the Board.

Chair Easley stated that in Executive Session the Board discussed the purchase of property.

Mrs. McCoy moved that the Board of Regents authorize the President to purchase the property located at 1603 Ryan Avenue at a purchase price not to exceed the appraised value as determined by a qualified appraiser and contingent upon the purchase of the property, authorization be given to raze the structure located at 1603 Ryan Avenue.

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

Adjournment

Mr. Lovett moved, seconded by Mrs. McCoy, that the meeting adjourn. Motion carried The meeting adjourned at 3:20 p.m.