2013 Resolutions

January 18, 2013

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Philip Bell, that the minutes of the October 19, 2012 Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote.

It was moved by Trustee Larry Miller, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, that the minutes of the November 30, 2012 Special 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 to Change the Ad Hoc Committee on Information Technology to a Standing Information Technology Committee of the Board of Trustees be approved by the full Board as presented. (A copy of the Resolution, as presented below, was sent to the full Board on December 13 to satisfy the “30-day notice” as required by the Board of Trustees’ Bylaws for all bylaws amendments. Therefore, reading of the Resolution was suspended.) The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION

TO AMEND THE BYLAWS

TO CHANGE THE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

TO A STANDING INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMMITTEE

OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

January 18, 2013

WHEREAS, the Ad Hoc Committee on Information Technology was established in October, 2006 to advise the Board on Information Technology issues, with initial deliberations centered on the College BATTERY project;

WHEREAS, in furtherance of that purpose the Ad Hoc Committee has convened numerous meetings, has conducted diligent inquiries on the state of the College’s Information Technology system and has reported on the same at every Board meeting since the Ad Hoc Committee was first established;

WHEREAS, the Board recognizes the strategic importance of Information Technology in advancing the College’s mission and ensuring its success and is of the opinion that the Ad Hoc Committee has provided important strategic guidance to both the Board and the Information Technology division of the College; and

WHEREAS, the Board wishes to continue the work of the Ad Hoc Committee on Information Technology, subject to the terms and conditions of this Resolution.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT –

RESOLVED, that pursuant to Section G. of the By Laws the Board hereby changes the Ad Hoc Committee on Information Technology to a standing Information Technology Committee, to be constituted with such membership and a Chair as may be appointed by the Chair of the Board; and

RESOLVED, that the Information Technology Committee shall continue to ensure that Information Technology successfully fulfills its role in supporting the College’s mission, goals, and strategic plans, and shall continue to provide strategic guidance to both the Board and the Information Technology division of the College.

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ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:

The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the Curricular proposal, BA/AB in African American Studies, be adopted as presented.

Following 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 A

BACHELOR OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAM

AFRICAN AMERICAN STUDIES

January 18, 2013

WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Languages, Cultures, and World Affairs, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a Bachelor of Arts degree program in African American Studies (to be available with or without a concomitant A.B. degree) (the “Program”);

WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that the African American Studies minor has been in existence at the College since 1994 and has recently experienced significant growth;

WHEREAS, the structure of the Program reflects a dynamic interdisciplinary field of inquiry requiring students to master a diverse set of intellectual tools and understanding derived from a variety of disciplines contributing to African American Studies.

WHEREAS, The major in African American Studies aims to (1) provide students an understanding of the history and culture of African Americans, and of race and diversity in the United States; (2) introduce students to the diversity of methodological approaches to these issues by examining them in a variety of disciplines; (3) promote the study of African American history and culture in Charleston and the Lowcountry; and (4) make African American Studies an integral part of intellectual life at the College of Charleston;

WHEREAS, an important component of the program is the opportunity for students to make use of and contribute to the unique history, places, and resources of Charleston consistent with the values of the Strategic Plan;

WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Program in August 2014;

WHEREAS, the Board has also been informed that two faculty positions have been committed to the Program and that there are no significant additional Program costs associated with moving from a minor to a major in African American Studies; 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 - - -

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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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Sam Jones reviewed the budget adjustments reflected through December 31, 2012. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended December 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

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January 18, 2013

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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

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 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 December 31, 2012” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated January 18, 2013; 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 Coastal Kayaking and the fee of $250 will cover the cost of equipment and additional instruction that will be provided by an outside vendor. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the fee for a new physical education course 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

FEES FOR A NEW PHYSICAL EDUCATION COURSE

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January 18, 2013

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WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the Dean of the School of Education, Health, and Human Performance, the Provost has approved a new undergraduate Physical Education course on Coastal Kayaking (the “Course”) that would commence in the summer of 2013;

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

WHEREAS, in order to make the Course essentially 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 $250 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 2013-2014. The proposed fees reflect a 2% increase for housing and an average 1.8% increase for food services. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the Student Housing Fees and Food Service Fees for 2013-2014 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

STUDENT HOUSING FEES

AND

FOOD SERVICE FEES

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January 18, 2013

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WHEREAS, 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 2013-2014 Proposed Fees (Housing and Food Services)” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated January 18, 2013;

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the percent increases for meal plans and related programs (overall increase of 1.8%) as further detailed in the schedule captioned “College of Charleston 2013-2014 Proposed Fees (Housing and Food Services)” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated January 18, 2013; and

RESOLVED, that all such increase shall not become effective prior to August 1, 2013 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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NEW BUSINESS:

The motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to go into Executive Session at 11:50 a.m. (1) to consider candidate(s) qualification for honorary degree(s); (2) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; and (3) Discussion of Contractual arrangements and proposed sale or purchase/lease of properties. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Larry Miller, to come out of Executive Session at 1:10 p.m. All in favor.

A motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that Chloe Knight Tonney be approved as the Commencement Speaker and receive an honorary degree at the May 2013 Graduate School 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 John Wood, that Jasper Johns be approved to receive an honorary degree at the May 2014 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. Chair Padgett called for the yeas and nays, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. [Trustee Land recommended that if Mr. Johns is not available to receive an honorary degree at the May 2014 Commencement Ceremony, his honorary degree be presented at another time.]

A motion was made by Trustee Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee Larry Miller, that Senator Tim Scott be approved as the Commencement Speaker at the May 2014 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 Larry Miller, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, that the meeting be adjourned at 1:15 p.m. All in favor.

April 19, 2013

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Lee Mikell, that the minutes of the January 18, 2013 Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:

The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the Awarding of Degrees for the 2013 Spring Semester 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

AWARDING OF DEGREES

April 19, 2013

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 2013 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 2013 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 2013 semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the May 2013 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 2013 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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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Sam Jones reviewed the budget adjustments reflected through March 31, 2013. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended March 31, 2013 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

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April 19, 2013

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WHEREAS, College management has reviewed its projections of revenues and expenses for the 2012-2013 fiscal year 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 fiscal 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 March 31, 2013” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated April 19, 2013; 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 briefed the Committee on the potential benefits of refunding two previous bond series. The combined present value savings for the two series is currently estimated to be in excess of $4.3M. The gross cash-flow savings is calculated to be in excess of $5.9M. Trustee Dan Ravenel asked about the actual cash savings on these and the previously refunded bonds. The total per fiscal year, for the next 19 years, is slightly above $600K with the highest being $696,844 in FY 14. The final two years of savings on the Series 2013B would be $273K and $197K, respectively, in FYs 33 and 34. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the three resolutions and petition associated with the refunding be approved as presented behind the Finance Committee tab. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolutions and Petition were unanimously approved by voice vote. For the record, the three resolutions and petition are attached as part of these minutes:

Attachment 1: Authorizing Resolution

Attachment 2: Series 2013A Bond Resolution

Attachment 3: Series 2013B Bond Resolution

Attachment 4: Petition

NEW BUSINESS:

The motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Jimmy Hightower, to go into Executive Session at 1:20 p.m. (1) to consider candidate(s) qualification for Commencement Speaker and candidate(s) qualification for honorary degree(s) at December 2013 Commencement Ceremony; (2) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; and (3) Discussion of Contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of properties. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Marie Land, and seconded by Trustee Jimmy Hightower, to come out of Executive Session. All in favor.

A motion was made by Trustee Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee Dwight Johnson, that Anita Zucker be approved as the Commencement Speaker at the December 2013 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 Larry Miller, that Nigel Redden be approved to receive an honorary degree at the December 2013 Commencement Ceremony. Chair Padgett called for the yeas and nays, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

A motion was made by Trustee Jimmy Hightower, and seconded by Trustee Larry Miller, that the meeting be adjourned at 2:00 p.m. All in favor.

June 10, 2013

Approval of Minutes:

Trustee Dan Ravenel made the motion, seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to approve the minutes of the April 19, 2013 Board Meeting. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the minutes were approved by voice vote. Because she was not a Board Member at the time of the meeting, Trustee Henrietta Golding stated she would abstain from voting. All others voted in favor. Motion passed.

Budget and Finance Committee Report:

The Budget and Finance Committee moved to adopt the Resolution on Tuition and Fees and Budget for Fiscal Year 2013-2014 as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was approved by voice vote. For the record, Trustee Henrietta Golding abstained from voting because she believed she didn’t have information to vote on the Resolution. Motion passed.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TUITION AND FEES

And

BUDGET

FOR

FISCAL YEAR 2013-2014

June 10, 2013

WHEREAS, College management has presented the Board separate documents, entitled the College of Charleston 2013-2014 Proposed Budget and the College of Charleston 2013-2014 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 2013-2014 Fiscal Year;

WHEREAS, College management is of the opinion that the proposed budget and its tuition and fee recommendations for the 2013-2014 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 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; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees instructs the Administration to continue efforts to review program costs and improve departmental cost efficiencies.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ---

RESOLVED, that for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year College management is hereby authorized and directed to set undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees for each semester in the following amounts:

$5,115, for in-state undergraduate students;
$5,627, for in-state graduate students;
$13,347, for out-of-state undergraduate students; and
$14,682, for out-of-state graduate students;

RESOLVED, that for the 2013-2014 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 continue its review of program costs and efficiencies.

RESOLVED, that the College provide timely notice to students and student applicants of the tuition and fees for the 2013-2014 Fiscal Year.

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New Business:

Trustee John Wood made the motion, seconded by Trustee Dan Ravenel, to go into Executive Session at 11:20 a.m. (1) to consult and provide advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; as well as contractual matters.

Trustee Cherry Daniel made a motion, seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to leave Executive Session at 12:45 p.m. All in favor.

Trustee Jeff Schilz made the motion, seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to amend the previously approved Resolution to add $50,000 of non-recurring funds to the budget for Faculty/Staff Sexual Harassment and Misconduct Training and that the funds will be annualized in the future. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the amendment motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion passed.

Trustee Cherry Daniel made the motion, seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to adjourn the meeting at 1:00 p.m. All in favor.

August 2, 2013

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, that the minutes of the June 10, 2013 Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE:

Executive Committee Report #2:

The Executive Committee moves that the Resolution, “Authorization to Execute an Amendment to an Employment Agreement,” 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 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE AN AMENDMENT TO AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT

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August 1, 2013

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WHEREAS, from time to time the College of Charleston Board of Trustees and the President of the College conduct reviews of the terms of the President’s Employment Agreement;

WHEREAS, the results of such reviews may lead to a mutual desire to modify the terms of that agreement; and

WHEREAS, the parties believe that it is in the mutual interest of the College of Charleston, the Board of Trustees and the President to conduct such reviews and to consider amendments to the Employment Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT –

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees Executive Committee authorizes the Chair of the Board of Trustees to execute such an amendment or amendments to the Employment Agreement of President P. George Benson as the Board Chair deems appropriate, consistent with the By-Laws of the College of Charleston Board of Trustees, subject to the approval of the Board of Trustees; and

RESOLVED, that any agreement resulting from this authorization shall be signed and executed no later than August 14, 2013.

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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:

The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the use of the funding related to the 1% COLA for additional merit funding, and the sequester of the funding related to the Affordable Care Act until its implementation, be approved as presented in the Resolution (below) distributed to all Board members.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

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August 2, 2013

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WHEREAS, by Resolution dated June 10, 2013, the Board approved the College of Charleston 2013-2014 Proposed Budget; and

WHEREAS, that budget included funding for the institution’s portion of an anticipated 1% state mandated cost of living increase (COLA) which was subsequently not included in the state budget; and funding for the institution’s portion of coverage for the Affordable Care Act with an expected implementation date of January 1, 2014 which was subsequently delayed until January 1, 2015; and

WHEREAS, the 2013-2014 Annual Action Plan prepared by the College, and presented to the Board, contained a 2% merit pay plan;

NOW THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the use of the funding identified for the College’s portion of the 1% anticipated state mandated COLA as additional merit funding, to be used in conjunction with the 1% merit funding set aside in the original budget; and that the funding identified for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act be sequestered in the budget until implementation of the Act; and

RESOLVED, that all actions of College management to effectuate this reallocation and adjustment are hereby ratified and affirmed.

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Following discussion, the Board voted to table the Committee’s motion until the October Board Meeting. All in favor.

Monica Scott reviewed the proposed renovation of the Rita Hollings Science Center. Then Steve Osborne briefed the Committee on the necessary bond issue related to the renovation. The anticipated cost, including capitalized interest, is approximately $67M. With $2M from the state Capital Reserve fund and $3M earmarked from College funds, the anticipated bond issue is a not-to-exceed amount of $62M. Trustee Joe Thompson made the motion, seconded by Trustee Annaliza Moorhead, to approve the Authorizing Resolution, Bond Resolution, and Petition. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the two resolutions, and petition associated with the issue, be approved as presented behind the Budget and Finance Committee Tab. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolutions and Petition were approved by voice vote. Trustee Henrietta Golding abstained from voting because of a conflict.

For the record, the two resolutions and petition are attached as part of these minutes:

Attachment 1: Authorizing Resolution

Attachment 2: Series 2014A Bond Resolution

Attachment 3: Petition

NEW BUSINESS:

The motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, that the Administration prepare a comprehensive policy for a tobacco-free campus, including all facilities, and present the policy at the October Board Meeting. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was approved by voice vote. For the record, Trustee Jeff Schilz did not vote in favor of the motion.

The motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to go into Executive Session at 12:20 p.m. (1) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; and (2) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Don Belk, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to come out of Executive Session at 1:30 p.m. All in favor.

A motion was made by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, that the meeting be adjourned at 1:30 p.m. All in favor.

October 18, 2013

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that the minutes of the August 2, 2013 Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote.

It was moved by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, that the minutes of the August 15-16, 2013 Board of Trustees Retreat be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:

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

October 18, 2013

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 2013 semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the December 2013 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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The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Proposal to terminate the Post-Baccalaureate 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 TERMINATION OF

POST-BACCALAUEREATE CERTIFICATE IN

SERVICE ORIENTED COMPUTING

October 18, 2013

WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve termination of the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Service Oriented Computing;

WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Service Oriented Computing was created to meet a need expressed by a local defense industry; however, local industry did not support tuition reimbursement for employees and therefore employees did not enroll in the certificate program;

WHEREAS, in the five years since the certificate was created only two students have completed the certificate; instead the demand is for the MS in Computer and Information Sciences;

WHEREAS, there have been no enrollments in or expressed interest in the Post-Baccalaureate Certificate for more than two years, the College plans to terminate the program immediately;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the President and the Provost, or either of them, are hereby authorized to submit the termination of a 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 termination action from CHE and the SACS as described herein and presented to the Board through its Committee on Academic Affairs by the Provost.

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The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Proposal for a Master of Science in Child Life 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 A

MASTER OF SCIENCE IN

CHILD LIFE

October 18, 2013

WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Education, Health and Human Performance, the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences, the Graduate Council, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a Master of Science in Child Life (the “Program”);

WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that child life specialists are specially trained professionals who work with children and families with chronic or episodic healthcare needs;

WHEREAS, the Program and enrolled students benefit from a close collaboration with faculty and personnel at the Medical University of South Carolina;

WHEREAS, the Child Life curriculum emphasizes a combination of theory and application; specifically, students will learn to effectively educate children about their illnesses, minimize stress and anxiety for children and families facing medical illness, prepare children for painful and/or invasive medical procedures, advocate for children and families within the multi-faceted health care delivery system, create opportunities for facilitation of developmentally focused self-efficacy, self-esteem, and autonomy, provide non-pharmacological interventions to comfort children and improve adherence to medical treatment, and provide developmentally normalized life experiences within health care settings to promote optimal growth and development;

WHEREAS, upon completion of the program, graduates will have satisfied all course requirements and completed the mandated practicum and formal internship in Child Life settings (supervised and directed by certified Child Life specialists) necessary to take the certification examination given by the Child Life Council;

WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Program in August 2014;

WHEREAS, the Board has been informed that two new faculty positions will be required as the program develops to full capacity and that these positions are high priorities for the Provost, the Dean of Education, Health and Human Performance and the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences;

WHEREAS, the Board has been further advised that there is sufficient student demand for the Program and that tuition collected and deposited into the General Fund will be adequate to finance the operations and management of the new Program;

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 Commission on Colleges (“SACSCOC”) 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 SACSCOC 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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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Sam Jones reviewed the budget adjustments reflected through September 30, 2013. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended September 30, 2013 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

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October 18, 2013

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WHEREAS, College management has reviewed its projections of revenues and expenses for the 2013-2014 fiscal year 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 fiscal year 2013-2014, as presented by College management to the Budget and Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2013-2014 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments September 30, 2013” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated October 18, 2013; 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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OLD/UNFINISHED BUSINESS:

The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Don Belk, to approve the Tobacco-Free Campus Policy as approved by President Benson on October 7, 2013.

The motion was made by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Henrietta Golding, to amend the policy by adding the phrase, “With the exception that the first paragraph under 4.0, Exceptions, regarding the establishment of temporary tobacco use areas” shall be stricken from the policy.

Another motion was made by Trustee John Wood to amend the amendment for the policy to become effective on July 1, 2014. Following discussion, Chair Padgett called for the yeas (15) and nays (5), and both amendments to the motion were approved by a show of hands. For the record, Trustees Demetria Clemons, Frank Gadsden, Annaliza Moorhead, Dan Ravenel and Jeff Schilz did not vote in favor of the motion. For the record, a copy of the approved Tobacco-Free Campus Policy (6.1.5), effective July 1, 2014, can be found on the College’s website at http://policy.cofc.edu/policy.php

NEW BUSINESS:

The motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Dan Ravenel, to approve the Resolution honoring Guy Beatty that was presented to the Beatty Family last evening at the Memorial Service. Chair Padgett called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was approved by voice vote.

Resolution Honoring Guy Beatty

WHEREAS, Guy E. Beatty, Jr. passed away on October 4, 2013, in Falls Church, Virginia;

WHEREAS, Guy Beatty and the Beatty family have been a part of the College of Charleston community for more than 30 years;

WHEREAS, Guy Beatty was a tireless ambassador for the College of Charleston and one of the most revered and important people in the 243-year history of the College;

WHEREAS, in 1997, Guy Beatty and the Beatty family established the Guy E. Beatty Scholarship Fund in the School of Business that has provided more than 200 scholarships to students affectionately known as the “Beatty Bunch”;

WHEREAS, Guy Beatty and the Beatty family provided the lead gift for the construction of the School of Business Beatty Center, which was completed in 2005 and is a point of pride and signature asset for the College of Charleston;

WHEREAS, in 2008, Guy Beatty made the single largest philanthropic commitment in the history of the College of Charleston;

WHEREAS, Guy Beatty generously gave of his time and expertise to the School of Business and the School of Business Board of Governors to further strengthen its academic programs and the caliber of its students;

WHEREAS, Guy Beatty was awarded the degree of Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters by the College of Charleston in May 2003, in recognition of his remarkable career in business and his many contributions to the College;

WHEREAS, Guy Beatty was inducted in 2011 as an inaugural member of the School of Business Wall of Honor in recognition of his transformational impact on the School of Business and the College of Charleston;

WHEREAS, Guy Beatty was a brilliant entrepreneur and self-made businessman whose business holdings spanned some 40 different companies in industries as diverse as real estate, animation, car sales, and music publishing;

WHEREAS, Guy Beatty was a model philanthropist and a staunch advocate for education through his work and leadership at institutions and non-profit organizations such as the College of Charleston, Fork Union Military Academy, and the Virginia College Fund;

WHEREAS, Guy Beatty was a devoted husband of 61 years to his beloved wife, Betty, and a loving father to their children, John and Susi;

WHEREAS, the Beatty family’s ties to the College of Charleston began with the enrollment of Guy Beatty’s daughter, Susi Beatty, in the 1980s and continued with the graduation of his grandson, Brian Beatty, in 2006;

WHEREAS, Guy Beatty was a strong and accomplished leader who despite his many successes always remained humble and approachable; and

WHEREAS, Guy Beatty’s actions, charitable work, and kindness embodied his family’s philosophy of “take a little, and leave a little”;

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ––

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby acknowledges the pride and passion that Guy Beatty demonstrated for education and lifelong learning;

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby expresses its gratitude to Guy Beatty for helping to elevate the quality and reputation of the School of Business and the College of Charleston; and

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby conveys its highest respect, admiration, and thanks for the lasting and transformative impact that Guy Beatty has had and will continue to have on the College of Charleston.

Presidential Search:

The motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee Dan Ravenel, that the Board of Trustees thank the College of Charleston Foundation for its financial support of the presidential search process and, further, that the Board express through this motion its full support for the selection of AGB Search, a highly regarded national search firm. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was approved by voice vote.

The motion was made by Trustee Dan Ravenel, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, to recess for lunch and then go into Executive Session at 12:00 p.m. (1) Consideration of Candidate’s Qualification for Commencement Speaker and Candidates’ Qualifications for Honorary Degrees; (2) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; (3) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property; and (4) Discussion of President’s Performance Evaluation Review. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee Lee Mikell, to come out of Executive Session at 2:20 p.m. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Jeff Schilz, that Jim Newsome be approved as the Commencement Speaker and receive an honorary degree at the May 2014 Graduate School Commencement Ceremony. Chair Padgett called for the yeas and nays, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

The motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to approve an honorary degree for Marie Land at the May 2014 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. Chair Padgett called for the yeas and nays, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

The motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to approve an honorary degree for Marlene Addlestone at the May 2014 Undergraduate Commencement Ceremony. Chair Padgett called for the yeas and nays, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

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August 2, 2013

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WHEREAS, by Resolution dated June 10, 2013, the Board approved the College of Charleston 2013-2014 Proposed Budget; and

WHEREAS, the 2013-2014 Annual Action Plan prepared by the College, and presented to the Board, contained a 2% merit pay plan;

NOW THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, that all actions of College management to effectuate this reallocation and adjustment are hereby ratified and affirmed.

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A motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, seconded by Trustee Jeff Schilz, to amend the original motion regarding faculty and staff compensation to allocate .8% of the funds only to the faculty. Chair Padgett called for the yeas and nays, by a show of hands, and the motion failed by 4 to 16 vote.

Further, a motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, seconded by Trustee Jeff Schilz, to amend the original motion regarding faculty and staff compensation to allocate .8% of the funds to staff making less than $100,000. Chair Padgett called for the yeas (16) and nays (4), by a show of hands, and Trustee Henrietta Golding withdrew the motion.

Chair Padgett called for the yeas and nays, by a show of hands, to approve the original motion regarding faculty and staff compensation to allocate .8% of the funds to faculty and staff, and the motion was approved by 18 to 2 vote.

The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that the meeting be adjourned at 2:30 p.m. All in favor.