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College Home / Board of Trustees / Meeting Resolutions by Year / 2007 Resolutions

January 19, 2007

Chairman Marlowe called for approval of the minutes.  It was moved (Thompson), and seconded (Wood), that the minutes of the October 20, 2006, Board of Trustees meeting be approved.  All in favor.

Audit Committee:

The Audit Committee moves that Section “O” of the Board of Trustees Bylaws be changed as follows:  “The role of the Audit Committee is one of oversight and it serves as the Board of Trustees’ overall guardian of financial integrity.  The committee serves as the focal point of communication between the Board of Trustees, the Internal Auditing Department and external auditors.  The President of the College of Charleston may advise and consult with the Committee on any matter pertaining to internal auditing.  The Internal Auditor is appointed by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee and shall report directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees.”  Sam Stafford seconded the motion.  All in favor.

Finance Committee: 

The Finance Committee moves that the budget adjustments for the quarter ended December 31, 2006 be approved as presented.  Bill Scarborough seconded the motion.  All in favor.

The Finance Committee moves that the Initial Authorizing Resolution, “Authorizing the Senior Vice President, Business Affairs of the College of Charleston, to make arrangements necessary for the offering and sale of not exceeding $36,000,000 Academic and Administrative Facilities Revenue Bond Anticipation Notes, Series 2007A of the College of Charleston (including two annual renewals thereto and with such other numbering convention as may be necessary to properly identify such notes in the future) and not exceeding $36,000,000 Academic and Administrative Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2007B of the College of Charleston (or such other numbering convention as may be necessary to properly identify such bonds in the future”) be approved.  A copy of the resolution can be found behind Tab V of the Board Book.  Larry Miller seconded the motion.  All in favor.

The Finance Committee moves for the approval of the Series 2007A Note Resolution in substantially the form presented with such further changes as the Chairman shall approve.  A copy of the resolution can be found behind Tab V.  Bill Scarborough seconded the motion.  All in favor.

The Finance Committee moves for the approval of the Series 2007B Bond Resolution in substantially the form presented with such further changes as the Chairman shall approve.  A copy of the resolution can be found behind Tab V of the Board Book.  Larry Miller seconded the motion.  All in favor.

The Finance Committee moves that the 2007-2008 Housing and Food Services fees be approved as presented.  A copy of the fees can be found behind Tab V of the Board Book.  Dwight Johnson seconded the motion.  All in favor.

The Finance Committee moves that the fee realignment, effective Spring 2007, be approved as presented.  A copy of the fees can be found behind Tab V of the Board Book.  Bill Scarborough seconded the motion.  All in favor.

Academic Affairs Committee:

The Committee moves for the approval of the MAT in Performing Arts pending approval of the Faculty Senate.  Cherry Daniel seconded the motion.  All in favor.

New Business:

It was moved (Johnson), and seconded (Wood), to go into Executive Session at 11:40 a.m. to discuss contractual matters.   All in favor.

It was moved (Land), and seconded (Thompson), to come out of Executive Session at 12:20 p.m.   All in favor.  No action was taken in Executive Session.

There being no further business, it was moved (Belk), and seconded (Scarborough), that this meeting of the Board of Trustees be adjourned at 12:20 p.m.   All in favor.

April 20, 2007

Audit Committee:

The Audit Committee moves that Section “O” of the Board of Trustees Bylaws be changed as follows:  “The role of the Audit Committee is one of oversight and it serves as the Board of Trustees’ overall guardian of financial integrity.  The committee serves as the focal point of communication between the Board of Trustees, the Internal Auditing Department and external auditors.  The President of the College of Charleston may advise and consult with the Committee on any matter pertaining to internal auditing.  The Internal Auditor is appointed by the Board of Trustees upon the recommendation of the Audit Committee and shall report directly to the Audit Committee of the Board of Trustees.”  Joe Thompson seconded the motion.  All in favor.

Finance Committee: 

The Finance Committee moves that the budget adjustments for the quarter ended March 31, 2007 be approved as presented.  Marie Land seconded the motion.  All in favor.

The Finance Committee moves that the Capital Improvement Fee – E & G for 2007-08 be set at $393 per semester per full-time student, with an appropriate pro-rata credit hour rate for part-time students.  Philip Bell seconded the motion.  All in favor.

The Finance Committee moves that the Initial Authorizing Resolution, “Authorizing the Senior Vice President of Business Affairs of the College of Charleston to make arrangements necessary for the offering and sale of not exceeding $130,000,000 aggregate amount of Higher Education Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2007C and Academic and Administrative Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2007D of the College of Charleston,” be approved.  A copy of the resolution can be found behind Tab V of the Board Book. Bill Scarborough seconded the motion.  All in favor. 

The Finance Committee moves for the approval of the Series 2007C Bond Resolution in substantially the form presented with such changes and additions as the Senior Vice President for Business Affairs shall approve.  A copy of the resolution can be found behind Tab V of the Board Book.  Bill Scarborough seconded the motion.  All in favor.

The Finance Committee moves for the approval of the Series 2007D Bond Resolution in substantially the form presented with such changes and additions as the Senior Vice President for Business Affairs shall approve.  A copy of the resolution can be found behind Tab V of the Board Book.  Bill Scarborough seconded the motion.  All in favor.

Athletics Committee:

The committee moves that the Board of Trustees approve the proposed Kresse Arena Seating Plan.  Sam Stafford seconded the motion.  All in favor.

New Business:

It was moved (Thompson), and seconded (Johnson), to go into Executive Session at 11:25 a.m. to discuss personnel issues.   All in favor.

It was moved (Bell), and seconded (Thompson), to come out of Executive Session at 12:15 p.m.   All in favor. 

It was moved (Stafford), and seconded (Wood), to approve presentation of honorary degrees to Mary Ellen Way and Joyce Long Darby at a special ceremony during the Gangi Courtyard Dedication in October.  Frank Gadsden seconded the motion.  All in favor.

There being no further business, it was moved (Bell), and seconded (Thompson), that this meeting of the Board of Trustees be adjourned at 12:15 p.m.   All in favor.

June 4, 2007

The Finance Committee moves to approve the budget as presented (a copy is attached for the record).  Bill Scarborough and Larry Miller seconded the motion.  All in favor.

The committee proposed a 7.5% increase in in-state tuition and an 11.5% increase in out-of-state tuition to help cover a revenue shortfall.

The Finance Committee moves to approve the proposed fees as presented (a copy is attached for the record).  Larry Miller and Bill Scarborough seconded the motion.  All in favor.

It was moved (Scarborough), and seconded (Thompson), to adjourn the Finance Committee meeting.  All in favor.

It was moved (Thompson), and seconded (Gadsden), that the budget and proposed fees for 2007-08 be approved as presented by the Finance Committee (a copy is attached for the record).  All in favor.

New Business:

It was moved (Bell), and seconded (Thompson), to go into Executive Session at 10:45 a.m.

It was moved (Johnson), and seconded (Scarborough), to come out of Executive Session.  No action taken in Executive Session.

It was moved (Thompson), and seconded (Daniel), that the meeting be adjourned at 12:00 noon.

July 20, 2007

Chairman Marlowe called for approval of the minutes.  It was moved (Johnson), and seconded (Wood), that the minutes of the April 20, 2007, Board of Trustees meeting be approved.  All in favor.

It was moved (Johnson), and seconded (Bell), that the minutes of the June 4, 2007, Board of Trustees meeting be approved.  All in favor.

FINANCE COMMITTEE: 

The Finance Committee moves that the budget adjustments for the quarter ended June 30, 2007 be approved as presented.  All in favor.

The Finance Committee moves that the Application Fees for admission to the Graduate School be increased from $35 to $45 for on-line applications and from $45 to $75 for paper applications.  All in favor.

The Finance Committee moves that a fee of $25 for Late Graduation Applications for Graduate School students be approved.  All in favor.

The Finance Committee moves that:  (1) all study abroad students pay the in-state tuition and fees with non-resident students paying an additional 30% surcharge; (2) the application fee for non-College of Charleston students participating in the study abroad program be increased from $50 to $150; (3) a new administrative fee of $150 be established for College of Charleston students participating in non-College of Charleston study abroad programs.  All in favor.

The Finance Committee moves that the current Late Fee of $25 be replaced with a rate of 3.75% beginning with the Spring 2008 semester.  All in favor.

NEW BUSINESS:

It was moved (Johnson), and seconded (Thompson), to go into Executive Session at 11:20 a.m.   All in favor.

It was moved (Thompson), and seconded (Daniel), to come out of Executive Session at 12:30 p.m.   All in favor. 

There being no further business, it was moved (Land), and seconded (Thompson), that this meeting of the Board of Trustees be adjourned at 12:30 p.m.   All in favor.

October 19, 2007

Chairman Marlowe called for approval of the minutes.  It was moved (Land), and seconded (Thompson), that the minutes of the July 20, 2007, Board of Trustees meeting be approved.  All in favor.

FINANCE COMMITTEE: 

The Finance Committee moves that the budget adjustments for the quarter ended September 30, 2007 be approved as presented behind the Finance Committee tab.  All in favor.

NEW BUSINESS:

It was moved (Busch), and seconded (Thompson), to go into Executive Session at 11:50 a.m.   All in favor.

It was moved (Busch), and seconded (Bell), to come out of Executive Session at 12:35 p.m.   All in favor. 

It was moved (Land), and seconded (Thompson), that Eddie Ganaway be awarded an honorary degree at the December 2007 Commencement Ceremony.

It was moved (Thompson), and seconded (Land), that Mr. Ronald Tschetter be awarded an honorary degree at the May 2008 Commencement Ceremony.

There being no further business, it was moved (Bell), and seconded (Thompson), that this meeting of the Board of Trustees be adjourned at 12:40 p.m.   All in favor.