2014 Resolutions

January 31, 2014

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that the minutes of the October 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:

Combined Five-Year BS/MS in Computer Science:

Trustee Cherry Daniel reported that the Academic Affairs Committee unanimously approved the Proposal for a Combined Five-Year BS/MS in Computer Science. The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Proposal for a Combined Five-Year BS/MS in Computer Science 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

COMBINED 5-YEAR BS/MS IN COMPUTER SCIENCE

January 31, 2014

WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Sciences and Mathematics, the Graduate Council, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a Five-Year Bachelor of Science/Master of Science in Computer Science (the “Program”);

WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that a limited number of qualified undergraduates in computer science will be approved to complete a BS degree in Computer Science in four years followed by the completion of a MS in Computer and Information Sciences in one additional year;

WHEREAS, students who meet the eligibility requirements will be reviewed by the faculty in Computer Science, admitted to the accelerated program, and hold a provisional status in the graduate program. Up to 12 graduate credit hours (4 courses) can be applied to the undergraduate major requirements but no more than 15 graduate credit hours (5 courses) may be earned while an undergraduate. Courses will be selected in consultation with faculty advisors in the BS and MS programs.

WHEREAS, students admitted to the Program must complete the BS in computer science prior to being fully admitted to the MS in Computer Science and Information Sciences. The graduate program director will advise the Registrar which courses are to be credited to the graduate program. The MS in Computer and Information Sciences must be completed within six years of beginning the first graduate course.

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

WHEREAS, the Board has been further advised that this program is designed to provide accelerated degree attainment to a limited number of highly qualified undergraduates and that there is sufficient seat capacity in all graduate courses to accommodate the new enrollments without adding new costs;

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:

Steve Osborne reviewed the budget adjustments reflected through December 31, 2013. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended December 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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January 31, 2014

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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

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 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 December 31, 2013” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated January 31, 2014; 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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Proposed 2014-2015 Housing and Food Service Fees

Steve Osborne explained the proposed 2014-2015 Housing and Food Service Fees Resolution. The proposal is for a 3% increase for housing fees and an annual 2% increase for food services. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the 2014-2015 Housing and Food Service Fees 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 31, 2014

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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 3 percent over current levels) as further detailed in the schedule captioned “College of Charleston 2014-2015 Proposed Fees (Housing and Food Services)” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated January 31, 2014;

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the percent increases for meal plans and related programs (overall increase of 2%) as further detailed in the schedule captioned “College of Charleston 2014-2015 Proposed Fees (Housing and Food Services)” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated January 31, 2014; and

RESOLVED, that all such increase shall not become effective prior to August 1, 2014 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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Next, Steve Osborne provided the Board of Trustees with details of the proposed Faculty and Staff Awards Program. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the Resolution, “Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards Plan,” be approved as presented behind the Budget and Finance Committee tab.

The motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee Jeff Schilz, to amend the Faculty Award Programs Document by striking “regular” faculty in the distribution of the Faculty Award Programs and inserting “roster” faculty. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution, including the “Staff Awards Program Summary” and the amended “Faculty Award Programs” Document, were approved by majority voice vote.

[For the record, the following documents are included in the January 31, 2019 minutes: “College of Charleston Staff Advisory Committee to the President Staff Awards Program Summary 2013-2014” and the amended “College of Charleston Faculty Award Programs January 2014”.]

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

OUTSTANDING FACULTY AND STAFF AWARDS PLAN

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January 31, 2014

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WHEREAS, the College of Charleston employs outstanding faculty and staff and believes that it is important to recognize and reward excellent employees; and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the authority of S.C. General Appropriations Act, Section 117.16, the College may spend public funds and/or other funds for designated employee award programs which shall have written criteria approved by the agency governing board or commission; and

WHEREAS, College of Charleston management recommends the Board approve the awarding of annual outstanding faculty awards and outstanding staff awards, including monetary awards appropriate to each award and as outlined for staff in the written Plan of January 29, 2014 and for faculty in the Faculty/Administration Manual;

NOW THEREFORE, be it –

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards Plan, as further detailed in the document captioned “College of Charleston Staff Awards Plan” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated January 31, 2014, and in the 2013-2014 Faculty/Administration Manual;

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards Plan, which requires that the College maintain documentation to show that the use of funds for this purpose is in compliance with state and federal laws and, further, shows that award payments made pursuant to this Plan are not a part of the employee's base salary, salary supplement, or a prerequisite of employment. The names of all employees receiving monetary awards and the amounts received shall be reported annually to the South Carolina Division of Budget and Analyses.

RESOLVED, that the Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards Plan shall become effective on February 3, 2014 and that the effective date of each subsequent Faculty and Staff Awards ceremony shall be 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 Jeff Schilz, and seconded by Trustee Henrietta Golding, that the Board approve the following Resolution creating a Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion passed unanimously by voice vote. All in favor.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DISTINGUISHED ADJUNCT FACULTY TEACHING AWARD

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January 31, 2014

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WHEREAS, the College of Charleston employs outstanding faculty and believes that it is important to recognize and reward excellent employees; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees previously has approved the awarding of annual outstanding faculty awards and outstanding staff awards; and

WHEREAS, the existing faculty awards program does not include any college-wide award to recognize the accomplishments of an outstanding adjunct faculty member; and

WHEREAS, adjunct faculty contribute significantly to the instructional mission of the College,

NOW THEREFORE, be it –

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the addition to the Faculty Awards Plan and the Faculty/Administration Manual of a “Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award,” which shall be described as follows:

“The College of Charleston Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Teaching Award honors those adjunct faculty members who have been designated by faculty colleagues as typifying high standards and a commitment to teaching excellence throughout their careers. The President of the Student Government Association is invited to serve on this selection committee.”; and

RESOLVED, that the monetary recognition provided for this award shall be identical to the monetary recognition provided for other college-wide faculty awards described in the Faculty Awards Plan; and

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves this addition to the Faculty Awards Plan, which currently requires that the College maintain documentation to show that the use of funds for this purpose is in compliance with state and federal laws and, further, shows that award payments made pursuant to this Plan are not a part of the employee's base salary, salary supplement, or a prerequisite of employment. The names of all employees receiving monetary awards and the amounts received shall be reported annually to the South Carolina Division of Budget and Analyses; and

RESOLVED, that this addition to the Faculty Awards Plan shall become effective on February 3, 2014.

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The motion was made by Trustee Don Belk, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to go into Executive Session for the following purposes: (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 Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Joe Thompson, to come out of Executive Session at 2:30 p.m. All in favor.

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.

Wednesday, March 19 – Saturday, March 22, 2014

NOTE: This Board of Trustees Meeting was extended in order to allow time for the Board of Trustees to interview Presidential Search Candidates on Friday afternoon and Saturday.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19, 2014

The motion was made by Trustee Frank Gadsden and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to go into Executive Session at 3:10 p.m. for the following purpose: (1) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee Joe Thompson, to come out of Executive Session at 4:55 p.m. All in favor.

New Business:

The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to approve the Resolution, “Affirmation of the College’s Commitment to Academic Freedom,” as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote. All in favor. [Copy of the Resolution was sent to the faculty, staff and students.]

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AFFIRMATION OF THE COLLEGE’S COMMITMENT TO ACADEMIC FREEDOM

March 19, 2014

WHEREAS, academic freedom has long been a fundamental guarantee extended to the faculty and students of all reputable colleges and universities in the United States;

WHEREAS, the College’s Faculty/Administration Manual for the past four decades has included a statement on academic freedom and described various safeguards in institutional policy for the protection of academic freedom;

WHEREAS, the College’s commitment to academic freedom also is described in the College of Charleston Student Handbook;

WHEREAS, recent statements in local and national news media have led members of the College’s student body, faculty, staff, and administration to seek assurances regarding the continuing commitment of the College to safeguard and protect academic freedom;

WHEREAS, the Chairman of the College of Charleston Board of Trustees and the President of the College have separately made statements in recent weeks indicating their full support for academic freedom; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees desires to specifically affirm the value, significance, and importance of academic freedom;

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ---

RESOLVED, the College of Charleston Board of Trustees affirms the College’s commitment to academic freedom, as described and summarized in the Faculty/Administration Manual; and

RESOLVED, the Board affirms the value, significance, and importance of academic freedom and the role of the university in facilitating a free and open exchange of controversial ideas.

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The motion was made by Trustee Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that the meeting be recessed at 5:00 p.m. for the evening and reconvened at 8:30 a.m. on Friday morning, March 21. All in favor.

FRIDAY, MARCH 21, 2014

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee Dan Ravenel, that the minutes of the January 31, 2014 Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote. All in favor.

It was moved by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, that the minutes of the February 28, 2014 Special Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote. All in favor.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:

Awarding of Degrees:

Trustee Cherry Daniel reported that the Academic Affairs Committee unanimously approved the Resolution to approve the Awarding of Degrees for the 2014 Spring Semester. The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the awarding of degrees for the 2014 Spring Semester be adopted as presented. After discussion, the Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote. All in favor.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AWARDING OF DEGREES

March 21, 2014

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 2014 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 2014 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 2014 semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the May 2014 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 2014 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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AB/BS in Supply Chain Management:

Trustee Cherry Daniel reported that the Academic Affairs Committee unanimously approved the Proposal for a Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Supply Chain Management. The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Proposal for a Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Supply Chain Management be adopted as presented. After discussion, the Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote. All in favor.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PROPOSAL FOR A

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMET

March 21, 2014

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 Supply Chain Management (to be available with or without a concomitant A.B. degree) (the “Program”);

WHEREAS, the need for such a program can be found in the rapidly changing industrial landscape of South Carolina. Drawn in part by the Port of Charleston, one of the busiest container ports along the Southeast and Gulf coasts, a number of world class manufacturing, retail, and distribution firms have located in South Carolina. Companies including BMW, Michelin North America, Bridgestone Americas, Boeing, and Amazon have expanded and/or moved operations to the state. While these companies directly create demand for professionals with knowledge and skills in supply chain management, demand for this skillset is also generated by the broader networks of firms that co-locate with these large companies;

WHEREAS, Supply Chain Management is characterized as an interdisciplinary field that emphasizes cross-functional linkages and inter-connected systems. These inter-connected systems ultimately form the foundation for the provision of goods and services to the end customer. The discipline of supply chain management draws heavily from the areas of procurement, operations management, logistics, management information systems, and statistics;

WHEREAS, a strong liberal arts education provides the ideal foundation for understanding systems-based problems and prepares students to deal with complexity, diversity, and change. These challenges are at the heart of the current state of the supply chain management field;

WHEREAS, the Program is a 60 credit hour major organized around a foundation of general business requirements in the School of Business as well as other foundational courses from the fields of Management, Finance, and Marketing. The Program will then introduce important specialized coursework in areas such as Lean and Six Sigma, Supply Chain Analysis and Design, Purchasing, and Logistics and Transportation;

WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Program in August 2015;

WHEREAS, the Board has also been informed that three faculty positions have been committed to the Program and that there are no significant additional Program costs associated with creating a major in Supply Chain Management; 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:

Budget Adjustments:

Sam Jones reviewed the budget adjustments reflected through February 28, 2014. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the two months ending February 28, 2014 be adopted 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. All in favor.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

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March 21, 2014

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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 February 28, 2014” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated March 21, 2014; 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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Dual Enrollment Opportunities:

Priscilla Burbage briefed the Committee on the request for continuation of the high school dual enrollment program. This program allows high school students to earn college credit while meeting high school graduation requirements. The courses are taught either onsite at the high school or, on a space available basis, in classes taught on the College of Charleston campus. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the continuation of the “Dual Enrollment Opportunities for High School Students” be adopted 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. All in favor.

[Note: Dual Enrollment was covered in the Academic Affairs Committee Report, but the Budget and Finance Committee must present the Resolution to the full Board for approval due to the $450 fee.]

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DUAL ENROLLMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS

March 21, 2014

WHEREAS, the College is uniquely positioned to develop accelerated learning opportunities for advanced high school students in the South Carolina Lowcountry through a dual enrollment program that would allow such high school students to earn college credit while simultaneously meeting high school graduation requirements;

WHEREAS, dual enrollment programs are in existence at many universities and, among other advantages, serve to increase student access, expand the course offerings available to advanced high school students, and accelerate a student’s completion of college;

WHEREAS, College management has advised the Board that the dual enrollment program at the College increases the presence of the College throughout the local community and serves as an important form of outreach;

WHEREAS, College management has reported that such college level courses are existing courses of the College otherwise available to undergraduates and taught in the high school by qualified College faculty or, as seats become available, in courses offered on the campus of the College; and

WHEREAS, that the design of the program is based on clearly defined criteria and operating procedures dealing with student eligibility, the application process, faculty eligibility, and tuition posted on the College’s web site and otherwise made available to the public;

WHEREAS, following a successful three-year pilot program, College management recommends to the Board that dual enrollment opportunities continue to be made available at a reduced tuition rate to ease the financial burden on students and their families.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the President and the Provost, or either of them, are hereby authorized to continue to offer a dual enrollment pilot program in accordance with this Resolution, provided that the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (“SACSCOC”) are provided such notifications as may be required under controlling law, rule or regulation;

RESOLVED, that dual enrollment students will pay $450 per course and students will be responsible for purchasing the necessary books and supplies for each course; and

RESOLVED, that the Provost shall report to the Board on the program as requested.

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NEW BUSINESS:

The motion was made by Trustee Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee Lee Mikell, to go into Executive Session at 11:00 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) Consideration of Candidate’s Qualification for an Honorary Degree, (2) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; and (3) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property and (4) Discussion of employment consistent with S.C. Freedom of Information Act [Section 30-4-70 (a) (1)]. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. All in favor.

The motion was made and seconded that the meeting be recessed at 4:00 p.m. and reconvened at 9:45 a.m. on Saturday morning, March 22. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. All in favor.

SATURDAY, MARCH 22, 2014

The motion was made by Trustee Dan Ravenel, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to leave Executive Session at 5:15 p.m. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. All in favor.

New Business:

The motion was made by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee Joe Thompson, that the Board of Trustees adopt a preferential ballot to identify the top two candidates for the presidency of the College of Charleston, with each trustee identifying his/her first choice of candidates on a paper ballot, and with the vote getter receiving the fewest votes eliminated from consideration, and with tellers appointed by the Chair counting the ballots and announcing the results by alphabetic code only, with this vote to take place immediately after the adoption of this motion. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Don Belk, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to return to Executive Session at 5:25 p.m. for the purpose of discussing an employment matter consistent with the Freedom of Information Act. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. All in favor.

Following discussion, the motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, to come out of Executive Session at 6:00 p.m. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, that the presidency of the College of Charleston be offered to Lt. Gov. Glenn McConnell, in a fashion to be determined by Greg Padgett in his capacity as Board Chairman, and to be followed by contract negotiations with Lt. Gov. McConnell in which the Board Chairman shall negotiate and execute the employment contract on behalf of the Board of Trustees, in consultation as appropriate with the Executive Vice President for Business Affairs and the elected leadership of the College of Charleston Foundation. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was approved by voice vote.

The motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Dan Ravenel, to approve the “Statement of Position by the Board of Trustees.” Chair Padgett asked for unanimous consent to dispense with the reading of the Statement of Position as the Trustees received a copy earlier today. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion to approve the “Statement of Position by the Board of Trustees” as presented was unanimously approved by voice vote. All in favor.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

STATEMENT OF POSITION BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

March 22, 2014

The College of Charleston is a nationally ranked public liberal arts and sciences university existing since 1770. The College is one of three public four-year universities located in Charleston, along with The Citadel and the Medical University of South Carolina (hereafter, “MUSC”).

These Charleston institutions currently grant undergraduate and master’s degrees. The College and The Citadel are limited by law and regulation from granting doctoral degrees, while MUSC is only permitted to grant doctoral degrees in the medical fields.

In 2013, a committee, made up of business leaders and representatives from MUSC and the College, met over several months and explored expanded collaborative opportunities. Recently, the South Carolina House and Senate received legislation aimed toward combining the College and MUSC.

The College’s Board of Trustees (hereafter, “Board”) hereby adopts the following as its Position:

The College has a unique historical identity, and the Board has an obligation to preserve and protect the College’s identity.
The Board is committed to forever preserving and protecting “College of Charleston” as the undergraduate name of this institution.

The Board is grateful for the endeavors by the S. C. General Assembly and other interested parties to significantly improve higher education in Charleston and in South Carolina.

The Board is committed to meeting the needs of our vibrant and growing economy by facilitating greater research activity at the College and, where appropriate, developing new academic programs to include new graduate programs.

The College should maintain its commitment to the undergraduate liberal arts and sciences and to its student-focused community.

The Board should be an active participant in discussions to enhance higher education opportunities aligned with the transformation of expanding business environments.

The Board requests the authorization to offer targeted doctoral programs for the purpose of meeting economic development and research needs.

The Board understands that any expansion of the College’s research and academic activities, including new degree programs, will require additional financial resources, along with careful planning, the support and approval of the College faculty and administration, and the support and approval of the Commission on Higher Education.

The Board will continue to support existing collaborations and pursue new collaborations with other higher education institutions.

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The motion was made by Trustee Dan Ravenel, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, that the meeting be adjourned at 7:05 p.m. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. All in favor.

August 8, 2014

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, that the minutes of the June 9, 2014 Board Meeting be approved as amended by Trustee Henrietta Golding. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the amended Minutes were approved by voice vote. [Please see June 9, 2014 Board Meeting Minutes for the wording added to the “Resolution of the Board of Trustees Allocation of Funds – Rutledge Rivers Renovation.”]

It was moved by Trustee Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee Joe Thompson, that the minutes of the July 23, 2014 Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote. [Trustee Henrietta Golding abstained from voting since she did not attend the meeting.]

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:

Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity:

Trustee John Busch reported that the Academic Affairs Committee unanimously approved the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity. The College currently offers a master of science in computer and information sciences, jointly with The Citadel, and this certificate will consist of existing courses offered for students who want this specialty certification or who do not wish to pursue a full master’s degree. It will be offered by existing faculty and no additional costs will be incurred. The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity 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

AND

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PROPOSAL FOR A

GRADUATE CERTIFICATE IN CYBERSECURITY

August 8, 2014

WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Sciences and Mathematics, the Graduate Council, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a Graduate Certificate in Cybersecurity (the “Certificate”);

WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that the College of Charleston and The Citadel began offering an emphasis in cybersecurity in the joint MS in Computer and Information Sciences in 2013;

WHEREAS, the faculty at both institutions recognized an immediate need for cybersecurity workforce development in the Lowcountry;

WHEREAS, the Certificate will attract people in the local workforce who already hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. in computing and see a need for additional training and education in the field of cybersecurity as well as students currently enrolled in the joint MS in Computer and Information Sciences;

WHEREAS, the Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities associated with cybersecurity through the completion of four courses and any prerequisites attached to those courses;

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

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the President and the Provost, or either of them, are hereby authorized to submit the Certificate 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 implement the Certificate, as described herein and presented to the Board through its Committee on Academic Affairs by the Provost.

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ATHLETICS COMMITTEE:

The Athletics Committee unanimously approved a motion made by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Eddie Thomas, for any sport not to travel to away regular season contests during final exams or graduation weekends.

AUDIT COMMITTEE:

Sarina Russotto presented an update on the development of the proposed institutional compliance program. The motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee Don Belk, that a draft of the compliance program be submitted to the Executive Team no later than October 1, 2014, and that the Executive Team approve a compliance program to present to the Audit Committee at the October Board meeting. The motion passed unanimously.

NEW BUSINESS:

The motion was made by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, to go into Executive Session at 11:40 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) Consideration of Candidates’ Qualifications for Commencement Speaker and Candidate’s Qualifications for Honorary Degrees, (2) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; and (3) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to come out of Executive Session at 2:35 p.m. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to approve James T. McLawhorn, Jr. as the December 2014 Commencement Speaker and receive an honorary degree. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously adopted.

The motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, to approve awarding an honorary degree to Lt. Governor Yancey McGill at the December 2014 Commencement Ceremony. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously adopted.

The motion was made by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to approve Tony Meyer as the May 2015 Commencement Speaker for all three ceremonies. He will not receive an honorary degree since he has already been awarded one. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously adopted.

The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that the meeting be adjourned at 2:35 p.m. All in favor.

October 17, 2014

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that the minutes of the August 8, 2014 Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the amended Minutes were approved by voice vote.

It was moved by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, that the minutes of the August 25, 2014 Special Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE:

The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the Awarding of Degrees at December Commencement 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

October 17, 2014

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 2014 semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the December 2014 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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BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Sam Jones reviewed the budget adjustments reflected through September 30, 2014. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended September 30, 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

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

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October 17, 2014

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WHEREAS, College management has reviewed its projections of revenues and expenses for the 2014-2015 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 2014-2015, as presented by College management to the Budget and Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2014-2015 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments September 30, 2014” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated October 17, 2014; 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 Wood, and seconded by Trustee Dan Ravenel, to go into Executive Session at 12:00 p.m. for the following purposes: (1) Consideration of Candidates’ Qualifications for Commencement Speaker and Candidate’s Qualifications for Honorary Degrees, (2) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; and (3) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property, and (4) Discussion of contracts requiring Board approval; employment records – legal requirements; and contract negotiations – personnel and property repairs. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to come out of Executive Session at 1:40 p.m. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee David Hay, to approve Steve Swanson as the May 2015 Commencement Speaker and receive an honorary degree. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously adopted.

The motion was made by Trustee David Hay, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to approve awarding an honorary degree to Emily Swanson at the May 2015 Commencement Ceremony. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously adopted.

The motion was made by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, to approve awarding an honorary degree to Gilda Cobb-Hunter at the May 2015 Commencement Ceremony. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously adopted.

The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to approve awarding honorary degrees to Sam and Gina Shapiro at the May 2015 Commencement Ceremony. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously adopted.

The motion was made by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee John Busch that the meeting be adjourned at 1:45 p.m. All in favor.