2012 Resolutions

January 20, 2012

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Marie Land, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, that the minutes of the October 14, 2011 Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

The Executive Committee moves that the Resolution to Amend the Bylaws Pertaining to Votes of the Board of Trustees to Change Tuition and Fees be approved by the full Board as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TO AMEND THE BY LAWS

PERTAINING TO

VOTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES TO CHANGE TUITION AND FEES

As Adopted by the Executive Committee at a Meeting Held on January 13, 2012

WHEREAS, on August 1, 2011 the Governor signed into law S. 172 (119th Session, 2011-2012), the South Carolina Higher Education Efficiency and Administrative Policies Act of 2011 (the “Act”);

WHEREAS, Part VI., Section 11 of the Act amended Chapter 112, Title 59 of the 1976 South Carolina Code of Laws by adding a new section that reads, in part, as follows:

Section 59‑112‑115. When the governing board of a public institution of higher learning … adopts a change to the tuition or fees imposed on students, the change may be implemented by the institution only after a public vote with the number of trustees voting for and against the change being counted. A majority vote is required to implement any change to the tuition or fees.

WHEREAS, pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 59-130-30, the Board has the power to, among other things: “(8) fix tuition fees and other charges for students attending the college, not inconsistent with law;” and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is necessary to amend its By-Laws so that the exercise of its power is in conformity with the Act.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the portion of Section D. of the By-Laws captioned “Voting:” is amended to read as follows:

Voting:

(1) Except as provided in paragraph (2) of this Section D., in order to conduct business, a majority of the Board or a committee thereof shall be present. Upon request of any Board or committee member, a vote by the Board or committee, as applicable, shall be by call of the roll and results of such roll call vote shall be recorded in the minutes of the Board or committee.

(2) When the Board adopts a change to the tuition or fees imposed on students, the change may be implemented only after a public vote with the number of trustees voting for and against the change being counted. A majority vote is required to implement any change to the tuition or fees.

RESOLVED, that the amendment to the By-Laws approved through the adoption of this Resolution (the “Amendment”) shall become effective immediately; and

RESOLVED, that the Executive Secretary to the Board shall revise the By-Laws to conform with the Amendment and shall cause revised copies of the By Laws, as amended, to be posted on the College’s official web site and to be otherwise disseminated, as appropriate.

ADDITIONAL MATERIAL

RED LINED BY LAWS AS AMENDED

BY RESOLUTION

Voting:

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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:

The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the Proposal for a New Graduate Certificate Program in Operations Research be approved as presented. After discussion, the Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PROPOSAL FOR NEW GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

OPERATIONS RESEARCH

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January 20, 2012

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WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics, the Dean of the Graduate School, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a new graduate-level Certificate Program to be named “Certificate in Operations Research” (the “Certificate Program”) that would commence in August 2012 and be sited in the Graduate School;

WHEREAS, the Certificate Program has been developed to meet the unique needs and expressed interest of local residents employed by the military, particularly the Coast Guard, requires 15 credits of graduate coursework, and combines a solid theoretical foundation with a variety of applied tools and techniques;

WHEREAS, there are no new courses associated with the certificate and no new costs are anticipated; and

WHEREAS, the Board has also been advised that there is sufficient student demand for such a Certificate Program, and that adequate resources are available to finance the operations and management of the new Certificate Program effectively and efficiently.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the Certificate Program is hereby approved and the President and the Provost, or either of them, are hereby authorized to advise the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (“Commission”), pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 59-103-35, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (“SACS”), of the new Certificate Program and to take such further actions, if any, as may be required under controlling law, rule or regulation; and

RESOLVED, that the College may take such further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to implement the new Certificate Program, as described herein and presented by the Provost to the Board through its Committee on Academic Affairs.

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The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the Proposal to Eliminate the Graduate Certificate Program in Organizational and Corporate Communication be approved as presented. After discussion, the Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE GRADUATE CERTIFICATE PROGRAM

ORGANIZATIONAL AND CORPORATE COMMUNICATION

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January 20, 2012

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WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Dean of the Graduate School, the Board has been requested to eliminate a graduate-level Certificate Program named “Certificate in Organizational and Corporate Communication” (the “Certificate Program”) effective immediately;

WHEREAS, the Certificate Program has failed to produce sufficient student enrollment to justify its continuation; and

WHEREAS, there are no students currently enrolled in the Certificate Program.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the Certificate Program is hereby eliminated and the President and the Provost, or either of them, are hereby authorized to advise the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (“Commission”), pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 59-103-35, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (“SACS”) of the elimination of the Certificate Program and to take such further actions, if any, as may be required under controlling law, rule or regulation; and

RESOLVED, that the College may take such further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to terminate the Certificate Program, as described herein and presented to the Board by the Provost through its Committee on Academic Affairs.

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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Sam Jones reviewed the budget adjustments reflected through December 31, 2011. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended December 31, 2011 be approved as presented behind Tab IX of the Board Book. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was approved by majority vote. For the record, one negative vote was received from Trustee Jeff Schilz.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

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January 20, 2012

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WHEREAS, College management has revised its projections of revenues and expenses for the year 2011-2012 and, based on that revision, has recommended certain reallocations and adjustments to the budget previously approved by the Board; and

WHEREAS, those recommended reallocations and adjustments were presented to the Board’s Budget and Finance Committee and were determined to be reasonable and appropriately supported by College management.

NOW THEREFORE, be it --

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the recommended reallocations and adjustments to the approved budget for year 2011-2012, as presented by College management to the Budget and Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2011-2012 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments December 31, 2011” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated January 20, 2012; and

RESOLVED, that all actions of College management to effectuate these reallocations and adjustments prior to the effective date of this Resolution are hereby ratified and affirmed.

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Steve Osborne reviewed a proposal for a new Health and Human Performance course fee. The fee is for Stand-up Paddleboarding and the $200 fee will cover the cost of equipment and additional instruction that will be provided by an outside vendor. The cost seems very reasonable given that the fee for a single lesson (by the vendor) is $60/hour. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the fee for a new physical education course be approved as presented behind Tab IX of the Board Book. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

FEES FOR A NEW PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE

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January 20, 2012

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WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance, the Provost has approve a new undergraduate Physical Education course on paddle-boarding (the “Course”) that would commence in the summer of 2012;

WHEREAS, the Course has been developed to meet the unique needs and expressed interest of our students;

WHEREAS, in order to make the Course essential cost neutral to the College it is necessary to charge a fee for the course that will pay for the retention of instructional services and equipment; and

WHEREAS, the Board has also been advised that there is sufficient student demand for such a Course and that the proposed fee is equal to the direct costs that will be incurred to conduct the Course.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the proposed fee of $200 per student for the Course is hereby approved until such time as a different fee may be approved by the Board; and

RESOLVED, that the College may take such further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to implement this Resolution.

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Steve Osborne reviewed the proposed fees for Housing and Food Services for 2012-2013. They reflect a 2% increase for housing and an average 3% increase for food services. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the Student Housing Fees and Food Service Fees for 2012-2013 be approved as presented behind Tab IX of the Board Book.

The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

STUDENT HOUSING FEES

AND

FOOD SERVICE FEES

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January 20, 2011

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WHERAS, College management utilizes a multi-year pro-forma estimate for calculating the revenue needed to meet the operating costs of College student residence housing, as well as, debt service requirements for the facilities and other planned improvements for student residential housing;

WHEREAS, College management has advised the Board that it has reviewed its residential housing needs against pro-forma income and expenses and has determined that an increase in the student housing fee is needed to provide sufficient revenue to meet housing operational costs, debt service requirements, and future planned improvements to student residence housing;

WHEREAS, College management has recommended that the Board increase the allowable charges on residential housing for students to the extent needed to address these matters and to maintain the quality of student residential housing services on or about the campus of the College;

WHEREAS, the College contracts with Aramark™ for the provision of food services for the College Community;

WHEREAS, pursuant to that contract Aramark™ provides services to meet the meal plan needs of the College on a cost reimbursable basis;

WHEREAS, College management utilizes a multi-year pro-forma estimate for calculating the revenue needed to meet the operating costs of the College food service needs, as well as, debt service requirements for the facilities and other planned improvements for student food services; and

WHEREAS, College management is recommending that the Board increase the allowable charges on certain meal plans and related programs to the extent needed to address increases in costs and maintain the quality of food services for the College Community.

NOW THEREFORE, be it --

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the percent increases for residential housing and related programs (approximately 2 percent over current levels) as further detailed in the schedule captioned “College of Charleston 2012-2013 Proposed Fees (Housing and Food Services)” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated January 20, 2012;

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the percent increases for meal plans and related programs (approximately 3 per cent over current levels) as further detailed in the schedule captioned “College of Charleston 2012-2013 Proposed Fees (Housing and Food Services)” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated January 20, 2012; and

RESOLVED, that all such increase shall not become effective prior to August 1, 2012 and that the effective date of each such increase is timely communicated to the College Community well in advance of the respective effective dates.

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FACILITIES COMMITTEE:

The Facilities Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the Campus Master Plan be approved as presented. Chair Padgett called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was unanimously passed by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ON THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

MASTER PLAN

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January 20, 2012

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WHEREAS, College management decided it was necessary to update the College’s 2004 Facilities Master Plan in order to determine current and projected space utilization and technology needs, with specific reference to the goals and envisioned future of the College as contained in the College of Charleston Strategic Plan previously approved by the Board;

WHEREAS, after a competitive procedure, the College retained the services of Hanbury Evans Wright Vlattas and Company (the “Company”) to prepare an updated Facilities Master Plan;

WHEREAS, in furtherance of that purpose, the Company reviewed and analyzed existing information available at or through the College, met with an Executive Committee and a Steering Committee established by the President for the purpose of working with the Company on this matter, conducted focus groups, solicited additional relevant information from various offices and individuals, received comments and suggestions from students, faculty, and staff, and otherwise collected and reviewed land use and related public records obtainable from various government offices;

WHEREAS, upon the Company’s completion of a draft 2012 Facilities Master Plan it was presented to key campus constituents for their review and feedback, including the Executive Committee and the Steering Committee, which include the President, members of the Executive Team, faculty, staff, and student representatives, and members of the Foundation Board and Alumni Board, and material elements of the draft Plan were also shared and discussed with external constituencies such as the Department of Planning, Preservation, and Sustainability of the City of Charleston, the Charleston Neighborhood Consortium, the Preservation Society of Charleston, and the Historic Charleston Foundation; and

WHEREAS, upon the review and evaluation of all comments received, and after making appropriate modifications to the Draft Plan in recognition of such comments, the President has recommended favorable consideration of the 2012 Facilities Master Plan by the Board.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves use of the 2012 Facilities Master Plan, previously provided to the members of the Board and incorporated herein by this reference, as a principal planning reference and guide for subsequent decisions relating to meeting the space utilization and technology needs of the College; and

RESOLVED, that when making decisions regarding substantial construction and renovation projects College management remain mindful of the provisions of the College’s Ethics Policy that provides, in relevant part: “The College will respect the rights of its neighbors to privacy and to enjoy the benefits of their property. We shall consult with the greater community when considering substantial construction and renovation projects and will periodically meet with community neighborhood groups to discuss issues of mutual concern”

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Other Business:

The motion was made by Trustee Marie Land, and seconded by Trustee Dan Ravenel, to approve the minutes of the September 21, 2011 Joint Meeting of the Executive and Facilities Committee. All committee members voted in favor of the motion.

NEW BUSINESS:

The motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to go into Executive Session at 12:00 p.m. (1) to consider candidate(s) qualification for honorary degree(s); and (2) to consult with Counsel on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; College policies, practices and procedures dealing with Clery Act notices, discrimination, harassment and abuse, and assisting student victims of crime; and the nature and extent of governance authorities under current law. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to come out of Executive Session at 1:50 p.m. All in favor.

A motion was made by Trustee Marie Land, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, that Dick Wilkerson be approved as the Graduate School Commencement Speaker and receive an honorary degree at the May 2012 Graduate Commencement Ceremony. Chair Padgett called for the yeas and nays, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

A motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, that Norman Arnold be approved for an honorary degree at the May 2012 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. Chair Padgett called for the years and nays, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

A motion was made by Trustee Dan Ravenel, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that the meeting be adjourned at 1:50 p.m. All in favor.

April 20, 2012

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Dan Ravenel, that the minutes of the January 20, 2012 Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

The Executive Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the Diversity Strategic Plan be adopted as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

APPROVAL OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

DIVERSITY STRATEGIC PLAN

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As Approved by the Executive Committee at a Meeting Held on March 30, 2012

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WHEREAS, respect for the diversity of human experiences and backgrounds shall be encouraged and fostered at the College of Charleston as furthering a compelling academic interest of the College;

WHEREAS, by promoting and valuing such diversity the College demonstrates to its students the richness to be gained from an inclusive perspective that takes into account varying viewpoints arising from, or influenced by, different cultures, economic and social backgrounds, and other life experiences;

WHEREAS, this fully informed perspective is essential to developing well-educated and enlightened students as they prepare to become leaders and productive members of an increasingly pluralistic and complex global society and economy;

WHEREAS, in recognition of these facts, in June of 2010 President Benson established a President’s Commission on Diversity, Access, Equity and Inclusion and directed that Commission to develop a Strategic Plan for Diversity at the College;

WHEREAS, in furtherance of the President’s directive, the Commission reviewed and analyzed existing information on diversity at the College, conducted focus groups, solicited additional relevant information from various offices and individuals and received comments and suggestions from students, faculty, and staff during the various informational diversity town hall meetings and collected and reviewed diversity strategic plans from various institutions throughout the country;

WHEREAS, upon the Commission’s completion of a draft of the College Diversity Strategic Plan it was presented to key campus constituents for their review and feedback, including the Faculty Senate, Provost’s Academic Council, Student Government Association and the Athletic Department, and the draft Plan was also shared with external constituencies through the President’s Community Advisory Board; and

WHEREAS, upon the review and evaluation of all comments received, and after making appropriate modifications to the Plan in recognition of such comments, the President has presented to the Board and has recommended the adoption of the attached Diversity Strategic Plan, the first such Plan in the history of the College.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the Diversity Strategic Plan of the College of Charleston dated April 20, 2012, attached to this Resolution and incorporated herein by this reference;

RESOLVED, that the President is hereby authorized and directed to do all things necessary and appropriate to implement the Plan and to further its purposes and intent;

RESOLVED, that the President shall present to the Board for its further consideration, and as part of management’s annual budget presentation, the estimated expenditures that will be incurred for implementing the Plan during the succeeding fiscal year and the major initiatives, efforts, programs and related matters that will be funded through such expenditures (the “Annual Action Plan”);

RESOLVED, that at or near the same time as such annual budget presentation and submission of the Annual Action Plan, the President shall report to the Board on the progress made to implement the Plan for the then current fiscal year and prior fiscal years;

RESOLVED, that the Board’s decision to fund part or all of an Action Plan shall be made annually as a part of management’s annual budget proposal, and will be based on the Board’s consideration of all other budget priorities and operating costs of the College and the amount of projected income and expenses for the relevant fiscal year; and

RESOLVED, that the Board commends the President and the Commission for the extensive effort, time commitment and thoughtful considerations that resulted in formulation and presentation of the Plan to the Board.

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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:

The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the Proposal for a Cohort Program to Offer a Certificate in Gifted Education for Teachers in the Charleston County School District be adopted as presented. After discussion, the Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PROPOSAL FOR

COHORT PROGRAM

CERTIFICATE IN GIFTED EDUCATION FOR TEACHERS

CHARLESTON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT

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April 20, 2012

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WHEREAS, the College has been requested by the Superintendent of the Charleston County School District (“School District”) to enter into a contractual agreement under which the College would offer courses leading to the award of a Certificate in Gifted Education for Teachers to a select group of teachers employed by the School District (the “Program”);

WHEREAS, teachers selected by the School District and admitted to the Graduate School would participate in the Program as a cohort and the required courses would be offered at the North Campus;

WHEREAS, the cohort would number between 15 and 22 School District teachers;

WHEREAS, in consideration for providing this cohort the requisite courses of instruction required for the award of the certificate, the College would charge the School District a flat rate that would be discounted from the in-state tuition rate that the College would otherwise charge if each of the certificate candidates were enrolled as an individual student rather than as a student member of the cohort;

WHEREAS, such discount would effectively result in a payment to the College that would be based on 75 percent of the in-state credit hour cost for a total enrollment of 15 students, even if the actual number of students in the cohort is below 15 students (the “Base Amount”);

WHEREAS, if the cohort is between 16 and 22 students, in addition to the Base Amount, the School District would pay a marginal incremental amount also based on 75 percent of the in-state credit hour cost;

WHEREAS, the Board has also been advised that there is sufficient demand for such a Program, and that the Program will generate more income to the College than the costs incurred to operate the Program;

WHEREAS, the anticipated result of the Program will be improved academic performance of individual students and individual teachers while improving the overall efficiency and effectiveness of the overall School District;

WHEREAS, the School District is requiring that its participating teachers agree to remain in the District for a fixed period of time after completion of the cohort Program;

WHEREAS, the beneficiaries of this cohort Program are public employees, the students that they teach, and the county School District;

WHEREAS, senior management of the College believes that this Program is consistent with the policies of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (“CHE”) and presents an appropriate exercise of the Board’s authority to discount in-state tuition for a legitimate public purpose; and

WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Program in the 2012 Summer II Term and the Program will be sited in the School of Education, Health and Human Performance.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the President and the Provost, or either of them, are hereby authorized to execute an agreement with the Charleston County School District to effectuate the purposes of this Resolution; and

RESOLVED, that the College may take such further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to initiate and conduct the Program in a manner consistent with law and the policies of the CHE and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools and as presented to the Board through its Committee on Academic Affairs by the Provost.

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The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the awarding of degrees be adopted as presented. After discussion, the Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AWARDING OF DEGREES

April 20, 2012

WHEREAS, pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §59-130-30, the Board of Trustees of the College is constituted as a body corporate and politic and is empowered, among other things, to “confer degrees upon students and other persons as the board considers qualified;”

WHEREAS, the President has made available to the Board a preliminary list of candidates for the award of baccalaureate and graduate degrees from the several Schools of the College;

WHEREAS, each such candidate has been certified by the appropriate Dean, the Registrar, and the Provost, as Chief Academic Officer of the College, as meeting the requirements and prerequisites for the award of the appropriate degree upon the candidate’s successful conclusion of the Spring 2012 Semester;

WHEREAS, the Board has accepted such representations and certifications as being true and accurate in all material respects and has determined that all such degree candidates are so qualified for the award of their respective degrees upon the successful conclusion of the Spring 2012 Semester; and

WHEREAS, all of the relevant degree-awarding programs of the College related to degrees to be awarded under this Resolution have been duly approved by the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT --

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the President to confer on each and all of the aforementioned described degree candidates who have successfully completed the Spring 2012 semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the May 2012 Graduation Ceremony, those degrees for which they have been found qualified, together with all the rights, honors, privileges and responsibilities appertaining thereto;

RESOLVED, that the President and the Provost, or either of them, may make such adjustments to the preliminary list of candidates for the award of baccalaureate and graduate degrees from the several Schools of the College, as may be necessary and appropriate to account for the actual academic performance of degree seeking candidates during the Spring 2012 semester; and

RESOLVED, that the President and Provost, and such employees as may be designated by both or either of them, are hereby authorized and directed to take any and all action as may be necessary and appropriate to implement this Resolution and effectuate its purposes.

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The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution to approve and ratify the Revised Lowcountry Graduate Center Consortium Agreement be adopted as presented. After discussion, the Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

RATIFICATION OF A

REVISED LOWCOUNTRY GRADUATE CENTER CONSORTIUM AGREEMENT

April 20, 2012

WHEREAS, by resolution dated January 29, 2010, the Board ratified a Consortium Agreement (the “Agreement”) dealing with the governance and operation of the Lowcountry Graduate Center (the “LGC”);

WHEREAS, the Agreement was effective November 20, 2009;

WHEREAS, the purpose of the LGC is to provide residents of the Lowcountry graduate and other educational opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable, or available only at significant cost or inconvenience, and to address the economic and/or social needs of the Lowcountry;

WHEREAS, the Agreement recited the terms and conditions under which the Member Institutions (the College, The Citadel, and the Medical University of South Carolina), and other affiliated institutions would provide individual graduate courses, degree-awarding graduate programs of instruction, and other educational opportunities to residents of the Lowcountry;

WHEREAS, based on two years of experience under the Agreement, evolving economic conditions, and other changes in the needs of the business community, the Presidents of the three Member Institutions have decided to revise the Agreement (the “Revised Agreement”);

WHEREAS, the Revised Agreement was effective as of March 2, 2012 and was signed by the Presidents of the three Member Institutions after extensive deliberations and consultation among all concerned parties;

WHEREAS, among other changes, the Revised Agreement provides for the delivery of professional development and continuing education courses in addition to graduate programs and courses, places the governance of the LGC under the direct control of the Provosts of the three Member Institutions, and requires that the Director of the LGC report to the College’s Dean of the North Campus for all day-to-day operational matters;

WHEREAS, College management has represented to the Board that such changes will streamline operations and promote the effectiveness and efficiency of the LGC;

WHEREAS, the Revised Agreement has been forwarded by the Office of the Provost to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (“CHE”) for approval; and

WHEREAS, a complete and accurate copy of the executed Revised Agreement is attached to this Resolution and is incorporated herein by this reference.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT –

RESOLVED, that the Revised Agreement is hereby ratified and approved by the Board, subject to the approval of CHE;

RESOLVED, that the President and the Provost, or each of them, shall do all things necessary and appropriate to effectuate the Revised Agreement and to carry out its intent; and

RESOLVED, that the President and the Provost shall periodically report to the Board on operations of the LGC and the effectiveness of the LGC under the Revised Agreement.

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The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the Policy on Admitting Applicants for Enrollment with a Criminal or Disciplinary History be adopted as presented. After discussion, the Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

POLICY ON

ADMITTING APPLICANTS FOR ENROLLMENT

WITH A CRIMINAL OR DISCIPLINARY HISTORY

April 20, 2012

WHEREAS, while the College recognizes the right of individuals to apply for enrollment and to be considered on the basis of merit, the College must also take prudent measures to assure, insofar as practicable, that offers of admission are not extended to those individuals who present an unreasonable risk of harm to the members of the College community or their property;

WHEREAS, a primary interest of the College is to provide a safe and secure environment for all members of the College community and to foster and protect their respective rights to work and learn in such an environment;

WHEREAS, College management has recommended that the Board approve the attached Policy that will, among other things, require applicants for admission to fully and accurately disclose problematic behaviors and conduct that may present an unreasonable risk to the College community so that the College may mitigate against the possibility of extending an offer of enrollment to any person that presents an unreasonable risk to the safety of the College community or their property;

WHEREAS, such Policy sets out procedures that are calculated to make informed determinations about risks and threats while preserving the rights of all applicants to challenge such determinations at meaningful times and in meaningful ways;

WHEREAS, such Policy provides appropriate notice of those standards and procedures that will be used by the College to make an adverse admission decision based on an Applicant’s disciplinary or criminal record, or to rescind an offer of admission if made on the basis of false, misleading or incomplete information and, moreover, provides for notifying the applicant of an adverse decision and providing him or her with an opportunity to appeal such a decision and to correct or clarify items identified in his or her background before making a final admission decision; and

WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the Policy and believes that it will adequately protect the legitimate interest of the College and the College community.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT –

RESOLVED, that the attached Policy entitled: POLICY ON ADMITTING APPLICANTS FOR ENROLLMENT WITH A CRIMINAL OR DISCIPLINARY HISTORY is hereby approved;

RESOLVED, that College management may implement the Policy on or before July 1, 2012; and

RESOLVED, that College management shall ensure that all potential applicants to the College are timely advised of the Policy and given a ready means to access the Policy prior to applying for admission to the College.

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The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the six Resolutions to create new degree programs – Masters in Public Administration (program modification), Bachelor of Professional Studies, Bachelor of Science in Finance, Bachelor of Science in Marketing, Bachelor of Science Cognate Degree Program in Foreign Language Education, and Bachelor of Arts in Archaeology at the College of Charleston be approved as presented below. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the six Resolutions were unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PROPOSAL TO REVISE THE

MASTERS IN PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION PROGRAM

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April 20, 2012

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WHEREAS, currently the Master of Public Administration degree is jointly conferred by both the Graduate School of the College of Charleston and the University of South Carolina;

WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to revise the program so that it is solely a College of Charleston Master of Public Administration degree program (the “Revised Program”);

WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that this revision has been approved by senior management of both the University of South Carolina and the College;

WHEREAS, while both the College and the University of South Carolina will continue to collaborate, this revision will allow the Revised Program to better focus its efforts on the needs of enrolled students and those Lowcountry communities to be served by the Revised Program;

WHEREAS, the Board has also been advised that there is strong student demand for such a Revised Program;

WHEREAS, upon consultation with the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, the College plans to commence the Revised Program immediately, but with a retroactive effective date of January 1, 2012; and

WHEREAS, the Board has been informed that the Revised Program will have no cost impact on the College because all resources are currently in place and are being utilized by the existing joint program.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the President and the Provost, or either of them, are hereby authorized to submit the Revised Program to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (“CHE”) pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 59-103-35, the Southern Association of Colleges “SACS”), and the National Association of the Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (“NASPAA”) for such approvals and notifications as may be required under controlling law or regulation;

RESOLVED, that the Provost, in consultation with the CHE, shall determine the status of students currently enrolled in the Joint MPA Program to determine if they will transition to the Revise Program or continue in the Joint Program to receive a joint degree; and

RESOLVED, that the College may take such further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to secure approval of the Program from CHE, SACS and NASPAA and to implement the Revised Program, as described herein and presented to the Board through its Committee on Academic Affairs by the Provost.

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COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PROPOSAL FOR A

BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES DEGREE COMPLETION PROGRAM

__________________________

April 20, 2012

__________________________

WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a Bachelor of Professional Studies degree completion program in an effort to increase the number of college graduates in South Carolina and, specifically, in the Lowcountry (the “Program”);

WHEREAS, the Program is designed for adult learners with prior college experience but who lack a four-year degree;

WHEREAS, the Program will provide improved access to the College through a highly flexible schedule with multiple modes of delivery and will be based at the College’s North Campus facility to provide easy access to adult students living and working throughout the tri-county area;

WHEREAS, the Board has also been advised that focus groups conducted with prospective students and regional employers have indicated a strong demand for such a Program;

WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Program in August 2013;

WHEREAS, the Board has been informed that an initial investment of resources in this Program is required, including additional staff for academic advising, financial aid, and admissions/transfer credit evaluation, but that the Program is expected to be self-sustaining within three years; and

WHEREAS, College management has represented that the funds needed to initiate and carryout this effort for the next academic year will be presented in management’s budget recommendations for fiscal year 2012-2013.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the President and the Provost, or either of them, are hereby authorized to submit the new Program to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (“CHE”) pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 59-103-35 and to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (“SACS”) for such approvals and notifications as may be required under controlling law or regulation; and

RESOLVED, that the College may take such further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to secure approval of the Program from CHE and the SACS and to implement the new Program, as described herein and presented to the Board through its Committee on Academic Affairs by the Provost.

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COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PROPOSAL FOR A

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM

FINANCE

_________________________

April 20, 2012

__________________________

WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Business, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a Bachelor of Science degree program in Finance (to be available with or without a concomitant A.B. degree) (the “Program”) to replace a major in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance;

WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that there is sufficient student demand for a Finance major and that many peer institutions offer Finance as a major;

WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Program in August 2013;

WHEREAS, the Board has been informed that the number of current faculty are sufficient to deliver the major, but that additional faculty may be required in three years to accommodate anticipated student enrollment growth in the Program; and

WHEREAS, College management has also represented to the Board that any additional Program costs to be incurred as a result of the Program will be met through a reallocation of existing resources within the School of Business.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the President and the Provost, or either of them, are hereby authorized to submit the new Program to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (“CHE”) pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 59-103-35, to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (“SACS”), and to The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (“AACSB”) for such approvals and notification as may be required under controlling law or regulation;

RESOLVED, that the Provost in consultation with the CHE shall determine the status of students currently enrolled in the Business Administration program with a concentration in Finance to determine if they will transition to the Program or continue in the Business Administration program; and

RESOLVED, that the College may take such further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to secure approval of the Program from the CHE, the SACS and the AACSB and to implement the new Program, as described herein and presented to the Board through its Committee on Academic Affairs by the Provost.

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COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PROPOSAL FOR A

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

MARKETING

_________________________

April 20, 2012

__________________________

WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Business, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a Bachelor of Science degree program in Marketing (to be available with or without a concomitant A.B. degree) (the “Program”) to replace a major in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing;

WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that there is sufficient student demand for a Marketing major and that many peer institutions offer Marketing as a major;

WHEREAS, College management has informed the Board that according to U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, marketing related jobs will increase 12% by 2016 and management believes that employers will be seeking increased numbers of graduates with undergraduate degrees in marketing and marketing experience or internships;

WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Program in August 2013;

WHEREAS, the Board has been informed that the number of faculty currently available are sufficient to deliver the major; and

WHEREAS, College management has also represented to the Board that any additional Program expenses to be incurred as a result of the Program will be met through a reallocation of existing resources within the School of Business.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the President and the Provost, or either of them, are hereby authorized to submit the new Program to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (“CHE”) pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 59-103-35, to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (“SACS”), and to The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (“AACSB”) for such approvals and notifications as may be required under controlling law or regulation;

RESOLVED, that the Provost in consultation with the CHE shall determine the status of students currently enrolled in the Business Administration program with a concentration in Marketing to determine if they will transition to the Program or continue in the Business Administration program; and

RESOLVED, that the College may take such further actions as may be necessary or appropriate to secure approval of the Program from CHE, SACS and the AACSB and to implement the new Program, as described herein and presented to the Board through its Committee on Academic Affairs by the Provost.

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COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PROPOSAL FOR A

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE COGNATE DEGREE PROGRAM

FOREIGN LANGUAGE EDUCATION

_________________________

April 20, 2012

__________________________

WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Health and Human Performance, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a Bachelor of Science cognate degree program (to be available with or without a concomitant A.B. degree) in Foreign Language Education to accompany one of four content majors in “Foreign Language” (Classics, French, German, or Spanish) (the “Program”);

WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that there is sufficient student demand for the Program and that annual enrollment in Foreign Language Education has been stable over the past decade and now averages 24 students;

WHEREAS, College management has informed the Board that surveys of school districts in the tri-county area demonstrate a need for highly qualified foreign language teachers, but that there is difficulty in finding candidates from South Carolina, thereby leading such school districts to recruit and hire teachers from out-of-state;

WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Program in August 2013;

WHEREAS, the Board has been informed that the number of current faculty are sufficient to deliver the Program and that no additional costs are expected to be incurred as a result of the Program.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

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COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PROPOSAL FOR A

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAM

ARCHAEOLOGY

_________________________

April 20, 2012

__________________________

WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a Bachelor of Arts degree program in Archaeology (to be available with or without a concomitant A.B. degree) (the “Program”);

WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that Archaeology has been taught at the College since 1989 and has been a minor since 2005;

WHEREAS, the Program has been structured so that students will have a significant amount of discretion in the selection of their courses, while ensuring that all students are familiar with the foundations and primary methodologies of Archaeology, its relationship with related disciplines, and the application of this knowledge in the field through a relevant capstone experience;

WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Program in August 2013;

WHEREAS, the Board has also been informed that no additional faculty are required to offer the Program and there are no additional Program costs associated with moving from a minor to a major in Archaeology; and

WHEREAS, the Board has been further advised that there is sufficient student demand for the Program, and that adequate resources are available, or are likely to become available, to finance the operations and management of the new Program.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Sam Jones reviewed the budget adjustments reflected through March 31, 2012. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended March 31, 2012 be approved as presented behind the Budget and Finance Committee tab. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

________________________

April 20, 2012

_________________________

WHEREAS, College management has revised its projections of revenues and expenses for the 2011-2012 fiscal year and, based on that revision, has recommended certain reallocations and adjustments to the budget previously approved by the Board; and

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT --

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the recommended reallocations and adjustments to the approved budget for fiscal year 2011-2012, as presented by College management to the Budget and Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2011-2012 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments March 31, 2012” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated April 20, 2012; and

RESOLVED, that all actions of College management to effectuate these reallocations and adjustments prior to the effective date of this Resolution are hereby ratified and affirmed.

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STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:

The Student Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the Policy on Student Sexual Misconduct be adopted as presented. After discussion, the Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

POLICY ON STUDENT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT

April 20, 2012

WHEREAS, according to research cited by the United States Department of Education (the “Department”), when young women enroll in college, nearly 20% of them will be victims of attempted or actual sexual assault, as will about 6% of undergraduate men;

WHEREAS, the Department issued a “Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual Violence” dated April 4, 2011 to explain that the requirements of Title IX also cover sexual violence and to remind institutions of higher education of their responsibilities to take immediate and effective steps to respond to sexual violence;

WHEREAS, such institutions are expected to consider proactively how they will respond to sexual harassment or violence and to allegations of sexual harassment or violence promptly and equitably;

WHEREAS, College management proposes that the Board adopt a revised Policy on Sexual Misconduct (“Policy”) primarily focused on students that declares all members of the College community must respect the rights and the dignity of the individual and that sexual violence violates this principle and will not be tolerated on College Property or in any program or activity conducted by the College and, further, that no member of the College Community shall discriminate, harass or abuse any student or applicant for admission to the College based on gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression;

WHEREAS, among other things, the proposed revised Policy will provide our students and other members of the College Community more a detailed description of how the College will respond when a student is accused of sexual misconduct; the procedures that will be followed to investigate and determine culpability; the consequences of such misconduct; the sanctions that will be imposed if there is a finding of culpability; and the protections that will be afforded to the alleged victim and to the accused; and

WHEREAS, the Board has reviewed the Policy and believes that it will adequately protect the legitimate interest of the College and the entire College community.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT --

RESOLVED, that the attached Policy entitled: STUDENT SEXUAL MISCONDUCT is hereby approved;

RESOLVED, that College management may implement the revised Policy on or before July 1, 2012; and

RESOLVED, that College management shall ensure that all members of the College community and all potential applicants for admission to the College are timely advised of the revised Policy and given a ready means to access the Policy.

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NEW BUSINESS:

The motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Philip Bell, to go into Executive Session at 10:50 a.m. (1) to consider candidate(s) qualification for honorary degree(s); and (2) to consult with Counsel on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; and Regulatory Compliance Issues. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Philip Bell, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to come out of Executive Session at 1:00 p.m. All in favor.

A motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Philip Bell, that Gerry Sue Arnold be approved to receive an honorary degree at the May 2012 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. Chair Padgett called for the yeas and nays, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

A motion was made by Trustee Marie Land, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, that Ray Greenberg be approved as Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient for the December 2012 Commencement Ceremony. Chair Padgett called for the yeas and nays, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

A motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that Stephen Colbert be approved as Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degree Recipient for the May 2013 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. Chair Padgett called for the years and nays, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

A motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, that the Revised Affirmative Action Program (AAP) be approved. Chair Padgett called for the years and nays, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

A motion was made by Trustee Larry Miller, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, that the meeting be adjourned at 1:05 p.m. All in favor.

Monday, June 11, 2012

Approval of Minutes:

Trustee John Busch made the motion, seconded by Trustee Marie Land, to approve the minutes of the April 20, 2012 Board Meeting. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote. All in favor.

Budget and Finance Committee Report:

The Budget and Finance Committee moved the adoption of the Resolution on Tuition and Fees and Budget for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TUITION AND FEES

And

BUDGET

FOR

FISCAL YEAR 2012-2013

June 4, 2012

As Approved and Recommended by the

Budget and Finance Committee

WHEREAS, College management has presented the Board separate documents, entitled the College of Charleston 2012-2013 Proposed Budget and the College of Charleston 2012-2013 Fees (collectively referred to in this Resolution as the “Proposed Budget and Fees”) that are included herein by this reference;

WHEREAS, the Proposed Budget and Fees contains recommendations regarding adjustments to student tuition and fees as well as a College budget for the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year; and

WHEREAS, College management is of the opinion that the proposed budget and its tuition and fee recommendations for the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year are reasonable and fully consistent with the need to further the initial elements of the College’s Strategic Plan and to meet the operational and deferred capital needs of the College, while taking into account the continuing reduction in State support for the College, the condition of the economy and its effect on South Carolina families, and the College’s tuition level relative to other public institutions of higher education in the State.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ---

RESOLVED, that for the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year College management is hereby authorized and directed to set undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees for each semester in the following amounts:

$4,959, for in-state undergraduate students;
$5,455, for in-state graduate students;
$12,652, for out-of-state undergraduate students; and
$13,917, for out-of-state graduate students;

RESOLVED, that for the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year, College management is hereby authorized to assess student fees in the amounts presented to the Board in the Proposed Budget and Fees and to implement the proposed budget contained therein; and

RESOLVED, that the College provide timely notice to students and student applicants of the tuition and fees for the 2012-2013 Fiscal Year.

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New Business:

Trustee Joe Thompson made the motion, seconded by Trustee Dan Ravenel, that the Resolution to Amend the Board of Trustees Bylaws Regarding the Number of Trustees be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TO AMEND THE BY LAWS

REGARDING THE

NUMBER OF TRUSTEES

As Distributed to Board Members on May 10, 2012

WHEREAS, based on the 2010 United States Census, the State of South Carolina is now comprised of seven Congressional Districts;

WHEREAS, under current provisions of law certain Trustees of the College are selected upon election by the General Assembly and, of those so elected, two Trustees are elected from each Congressional District within the State;

WHEREAS, under the current By-Laws of the Board, the total number of Trustees is fixed at 18 and such number is now incompatible with the number of Congressional Districts presently within the State; and

WHEREAS, the Board has determined that it is necessary to amend its By-Laws so that provisions dealing with the number of trustees are compatible with the number of Congressional Districts within the State.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the portion of Section B. of the By-Laws captioned “Membership of the Board of Trustees” is amended by --

(a) striking the phrase: “Composition: The Board shall consist of 18 members as follows:” and

(b) inserting in lieu thereof the following: “Composition: Except as otherwise provided for by law, the Board shall consist of:”;

RESOLVED, that the portion of Section B. of the By-Laws captioned “Trustee Terms:” is amended by –

(a) re-designating subsection “(c)” as “(d)”; and

(b) adding the following new subsection (c):

(c) Effective July 1, 2012, one member elected from Congressional District 7 shall serve a two-year term beginning on July 1, 2012 and expiring June 30, 2014; and the remaining member elected from Congressional District 7 shall fill a four-year term beginning on July 1, 2012 and expiring June 30, 2016. Thereafter their successors shall be elected to four year terms.

RESOLVED, that the amendment to the By-Laws approved through the adoption of this Resolution (the “Amendment”) shall become effective immediately; and

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Trustee Joe Thompson made the motion, seconded by Trustee John Busch, and approved by voice vote, to go into Executive Session at 11:10 a.m. (1) to consult with Counsel on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; and (2) discussion of negotiations on contractual matters regarding student activities. Chair Padgett asked the following staff members, in addition to the President, to remain and attend Executive Session: Mike Haskins, George Hynd, Steve Osborne, Tom Trimboli, George Watt, Sherrye Carradine, Joe Hull, Elizabeth Kassebaum, Brian McGee, and Betty Craig.

Trustee John Busch made a motion, seconded by Trustee Lee Mikell, to leave Executive Session at 12:45 p.m. All in favor.

Trustee Frank Gadsden made the motion, seconded by Trustee John Busch, to adjourn the meeting at 12:45 p.m. All in favor.

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August 3, 2012

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Philip Bell that the minutes of the June 11, 2012 Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

The Executive Committee moves that the Resolution and Memorandum of Understanding by and between the College and Foundation be adopted as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ON THE

RELATIONSHIP OF THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

WITH THE

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON FOUNDATION

_________________________

July 24, 2012

__________________________

WHEREAS, the Board desires to continue its current relationship with the College of Charleston Foundation (“Foundation”); and

WHEREAS, the Board is of the opinion that execution of the proposed memorandum of understanding by and between the College and the Foundation, attached hereto and included herein by this reference (“MOU”), would continue that relationship.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the Chair of the Board is hereby authorized and directed to execute the MOU on behalf of the College; and

RESOLVED, that to the extent permitted by law, College management shall take all actions necessary and appropriate to ensure effective, efficient and transparent implementation of the MOU.

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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:

The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the Resolution on Housing Fees for the 2012-2013 Academic Year, dated August 3, 2012, be approved and presented behind the Budget and Finance Committee tab. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE COMMITTEE ON BUDGET AND FINANCE

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

HOUSING FEES FOR THE 2012-2013 ACADEMIC YEAR

_________________________

August 3, 2012

__________________________

WHEREAS, by Resolution dated January 20, 2012, the Board approved an increase for student residential housing fees for 2012-2013 by approximately 2 percent over levels in effect for 2011-2012; and

WHEREAS, College management has now requested that the Board ratify management’s remission of the 2 percent increase for 2012-2013.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the Board ratifies and affirms management’s action to remit the 2 percent increase for 2012-2013 previously approved by the Board on January 20, 2012; and

RESOLVED, that student residential housing fees for academic year 2012-2013 remain as they were for academic year 2011-2012.

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Miscellaneous Housekeeping:

The motion was made by Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee Philip Bell, to go into Executive Session at 10:46 a.m. (1) to consider candidate(s) qualification for honorary degree(s); and (2) to consult with Counsel on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; and Regulatory Compliance Issues. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to come out of Executive Session at 12:46 p.m. All in favor.

A motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Philip Bell, that Glenn McConnell be approved to serve as Commencement Speaker and receive an honorary degree at the May 2013 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. Chair Padgett called for the yeas and nays, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

A motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Dan Ravenel, that the meeting be adjourned at 1:05 p.m. All in favor.

October 19, 2012

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Dan Ravenel, that the minutes of the August 3, 2012 Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AWARDING OF DEGREES

October 19, 2012

WHEREAS, the President has made available to the Board a preliminary list of candidates for the award of baccalaureate and graduate degrees from the several Schools of the College;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT --

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby authorizes the President to confer on each and all of the aforementioned described degree candidates who have successfully completed the Fall 2012 semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the December 2012 Graduation Ceremony, those degrees for which they have been found qualified, together with all the rights, honors, privileges and responsibilities appertaining thereto;

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ATHLETICS COMMITTEE:

Trustee Frank Gadsden made the motion to adopt the following Resolution on Sports Conference Affiliation (copy distributed to all Board members). Trustee Gadsden read the resolution as presented below:

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

SPORTS CONFERENCE AFFILIATION

_________________________

October 19, 2012

__________________________

WHEREAS, the College of Charleston is currently a member of the Southern Conference and has enjoyed and values its association with this conference;

WHEREAS, conference realignment has been in the forefront for higher education institutions with over 40 universities changing conference affiliation over the past two years;

WHEREAS, preliminary discussions have been ongoing with the Colonial Athletic Association ("CAA") to determine whether negotiations for membership should be pursued;

WHEREAS, the College of Charleston Administration and the College of Charleston Board of Trustees’ Athletic Committee have prepared and reviewed an “Analysis of Conference Affiliation” which reviews the impact conference affiliation will have on several aspects of the College of Charleston including financial, academic and student life, and;

WHEREAS, the College of Charleston Board of Trustees have determined that it is in the College’s best interest to enter into negotiations with the CAA;

Now Therefore, Be It –

RESOLVED, that it is the intent of the College of Charleston to commence negotiations with the Colonial Athletic Association (“CAA”) for the purpose of pursuing a suitable agreement resulting in the affiliation of the College with the CAA;

RESOLVED, that the President and the Athletic Director are authorized and directed to commence negotiations directly with the CAA for this purpose;

RESOLVED, if such negotiations are successfully concluded the President, following ratification of the successfully negotiated membership agreement by the Board of Trustees, is hereby authorized and empowered to execute such agreements with CAA as may be necessary and appropriate to finalize such affiliation, and to pay such costs and incur such obligations as may be reasonably necessary to carry out such agreements;

RESOLVED, if negotiations are successfully concluded with CAA, the President is also empowered and authorized to terminate the College’s affiliation with the Southern Conference and to cause to be paid to the Southern Conference such exit fees as may be applicable and to forego, as appropriate, such share or shares of surplus revenue from the Southern Conference as the College may otherwise be entitled to if it had remained a member of the Southern Conference; and

RESOLVED, that the President and senior management of the College may do all things reasonably necessary and appropriate to implement this Resolution.

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Following the discussion, Trustee Lee Mikell made the motion, seconded by Trustee Dwight Johnson, to call the question.

Chair Padgett noted that the “call the question” motion is not debatable and proceeded to a vote on the motion. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion to “call the question” was unanimously approved by voice vote.

Next, Chair Padgett moved ahead to a vote on the amended Resolution on the table entitled “Sports Conference Affiliation”. He noted that a vote in favor of this motion would authorize the President of the College to enter into negotiations with the Colonial Athletic Association, as previously discussed, and to come back to the full Board for approval. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the amended Resolution as presented below was approved by a show of hands (12 yeas and 5 nays).

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

SPORTS CONFERENCE AFFILIATION

_________________________

October 19, 2012

__________________________

WHEREAS, the College of Charleston is currently a member of the Southern Conference and has enjoyed and values its association with this conference;

WHEREAS, conference realignment has been in the forefront for higher education institutions with over 40 universities changing conference affiliation over the past two years;

WHEREAS, preliminary discussions have been ongoing with the Colonial Athletic Association ("CAA") to determine whether negotiations for membership should be pursued;

WHEREAS, the College of Charleston Board of Trustees have determined that it is in the College’s best interest to enter into negotiations with the CAA;

Now Therefore, Be It –

RESOLVED, that the President and the Athletic Director are authorized and directed to commence negotiations directly with the CAA for this purpose;

RESOLVED, if such negotiations are successfully concluded by the President, the negotiated Contract shall be brought to the full Board of Trustees for approval;

RESOLVED, the full Board of Trustees must approve the Contract negotiated with the CAA prior to any termination of the College’s affiliation with the Southern Conference;

RESOLVED, that the President and senior management of the College may do all things reasonably necessary and appropriate to implement this Resolution.

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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Sam Jones reviewed the budget adjustments reflected through September 30, 2012. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended September 30, 2012 be approved as presented behind the Budget and Finance Committee tab. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

________________________

October 19, 2012

_________________________

WHEREAS, College management has reviewed its projections of revenues and expenses for the year 2012-2013 and, based on that review, has recommended certain reallocations and adjustments to the budget previously approved by the Board; and

NOW THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the recommended reallocations and adjustments to the approved budget for year 2012-2013, as presented by College management to the Budget and Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2012-2013 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments September 30, 2012” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated October 19, 2012; and

RESOLVED, that all actions of College management to effectuate these reallocations and adjustments prior to the effective date of this Resolution are hereby ratified and affirmed.

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NEW BUSINESS:

The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to go into Executive Session at 12:30 p.m. (1) to consider candidate(s) qualification for honorary degree(s); and (2) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Lee Mikell, to come out of Executive Session at 2:50 p.m. All in favor.

A motion was made by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee Joe Thompson, that Mary Thornley be approved to receive an honorary degree at the May 2013 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. Chair Padgett called for the yeas and nays, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

A motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Dan Ravenel, that the meeting be adjourned at 2:50 p.m. All in favor.