2015 Resolutions

January 30, 2015

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that the minutes of the October 17, 2014 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 Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Creative Writing 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

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PROPOSAL FOR A

MASTER OF FINE ARTS

CREATIVE WRITING

January 30, 2015

WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President; the Provost; the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences; the Dean of the Graduate School of the University of Charleston, South Carolina; the Graduate Council; and the Faculty Senate, the Board of Trustees has been requested to approve a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing (the “Program”);

WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that the Program will offer advanced degree training to students who wish to gain expertise in the writing of poetry or fiction with an option for practical training in arts management and publishing;

WHEREAS, the Program is a traditional MFA curriculum with rigorous academic preparation, including training in the history and traditions associated with the student’s discipline, training in theoretical and formal approaches to the craft, and intensive peer and faculty feedback;

WHEREAS, the MFA Program in Creative Writing is designed for full-time residential students and is intended to be completed in two years, with the degree requiring a minimum of 39 credit hours, including a Studio emphasis or an Arts Management emphasis;

WHEREAS, upon completion of the program, graduates will be prepared to move on to earn other advanced degrees; pursue teaching positions at the college or secondary level (at independent schools); or work in the fields of professional writing, editing, publishing; or find employment in a range of other vocations common to students who earn this degree;

WHEREAS, the Program is a two-year program enrolling a cohort of 12 new students each fall and graduating 12 students each spring;

WHEREAS, the College plans to begin the Program in August 2016;

WHEREAS, the Board has been informed that one new faculty position will be required and that this position is a high priority for the Provost and the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences; and

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 December 31, 2014. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended December 31, 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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January 30, 2015

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WHEREAS, College management has revised its projections of revenues and expenses for the year 2014-2015 and, based on that revision, has recommended certain reallocations and adjustments to the budget previously approved by the Board; and

WHEREAS, those recommended reallocations and adjustments were presented to the Board’s 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 2014-2015, as presented by College management to the Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2014-2015 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments December 31, 2014” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated January 30, 2015; 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 reviewed the proposed fees for Housing and Food Services for 2015-2016. They reflect a 3% increase for housing, and no increase for food service. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the Student Housing Fees and Food Service Fees for 2015-2016 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 30, 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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

WHEREAS, College management is not recommending any increase in the allowable charges on meal plans and related programs;

NOW THEREFORE, be it --

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the percent increases for residential housing and related programs (3 percent over current levels) as further detailed in the schedule captioned “College of Charleston 2015-2016 Proposed Fees (Housing and Food Services)” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated January 30, 2015;

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the charges for meal plans and related programs (0% increase) as further detailed in the schedule captioned “College of Charleston 2015-2016 Proposed Fees (Housing and Food Services)” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated January 30, 2015; and

RESOLVED, that all such increase shall not become effective prior to August 1, 2015 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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EXECUTIVE SESSION

The motion was made by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Joe Thompson, to go into Executive Session at 11:50 a.m. 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, and (3) Employment records – legal matters and contract negotiations – personnel matters and property repairs. All in favor.

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

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

April 24, 2015

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that the minutes of the January 30, 2015 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 May 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

April 24, 2015

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 2015 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 2015 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 2015 semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the May 2015 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 2015 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.

AUDIT COMMITTEE:

The Audit Committee moves that the Proposed Amendment to the Ethics Policy be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Proposed Amendment to the Ethics Policy was unanimously approved by voice vote.

Proposed Amendment to the Ethics Policy of the College of Charleston

April 2015

INSERT:

6.5 Data Integrity and Reporting

Certain academic and enrollment data (e.g., student retention rates, college completion rates) are reported by the College of Charleston to federal and state agencies and to media organizations seeking information relevant to the publication of national and international university rankings and/or to quality assessments of the College and its academic programs.

Prior to the reporting of such data to the relevant agency or organization, the data submission shall be reviewed for accuracy and completeness by the Office of Institutional Research, Planning, and Information Management (or by any successor office to which similar data-management and integrity responsibilities are assigned). Further, and prior to data submission, the President and Provost shall attest by signature to the completion of the required review for accuracy and completeness, as described in the preceding sentence.

For submissions to federal or state agencies involving only institutional financial data and where there is no statutory or regulatory obligation for the signature of the President and/or Provost, the Executive Vice President for Business Affairs shall attest by signature to their accuracy and completeness, with such attestation to be completed prior to data submission.

6.5 6.6 Reports of Wrongdoing

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6.6 6.7 Misuse of College Resources

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Gail long reviewed the following audit reports with the Committee:

● Purchasing Cards, July – December 2015

● North Campus Cash Reconciliation

A motion was passed to accept the audit reports.

Priscilla Burbage presented a report from the Inspector General’s Office related to the College’s Treasury function. Chair Golding requested that an excerpt from the report be included in the full Board’s packet.

Steve Osborne informed the Committee of an ongoing IRS audit primarily of payroll, benefits and accounts payable for the calendar year 2013. The College is currently responding to a request for additional information related to 1099’s and W2’s. It may be several weeks before a final report is received. The audit is expected to take approximately six months.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Sam Jones reviewed the budget adjustments reflected through March 31, 2015. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended March 31, 2015 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 24, 2015

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WHEREAS, College management has reviewed its projections of revenues and expenses for the year 2014-2015 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 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 2014-2015, as presented by College management to the Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2014-2015 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments March 31, 2015” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated April 24, 2015; 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 Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee Lee Mikell, to go into Executive Session at 12:05 p.m. 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, and (3) Employment records – legal matters and contract negotiations – personnel matters. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, to come out of Executive Session at 1:35 p.m. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee David Hay, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, that the plaque commemorating the Charleston Orphan House now located on its former site at Berry Residence Hall and the Lightsey Center, be relocated to the courtyard between Berry Residence Hall and Lightsey Center to allow more space and visibility for the plaque. Also, that a re-dedication be held on the 225^th anniversary of the Charleston Orphan House on October 18, 2015 on the College of Charleston campus. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

The motion was made by Trustee Ricci Welch, and seconded by Trustee Joe Thompson, that the meeting be adjourned at 1:40 p.m. All in favor.

June 15, 2015

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

The motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to approve the minutes of the April 24, 2015 Board Meeting. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion passed.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT:

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TUITION AND FEES

AND

BUDGET

FOR

FISCAL YEAR 2015-2016

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June 15, 2015

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WHEREAS, College management has presented the Board separate documents, entitled the College of Charleston 2015-2016 Proposed Budget and the College of Charleston 2015-2016 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 2015-2016 Fiscal Year;

WHEREAS, College management is of the opinion that the proposed budget and its tuition and fee recommendations for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year are reasonable and fully consistent with the need to further the elements of the College’s Strategic Plan and to meet the operational and deferred capital needs of the College, while taking into account the effect on its students and 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 strive for improved efficiencies.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ---

RESOLVED, that for the 2015-2016 Fiscal Year College management is hereby authorized and directed to set undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees for each semester in the following amounts:

 $5,450, for in-state undergraduate students;

 $5,995, for in-state graduate students;

 $14,222, for out-of-state undergraduate students; and

 $15,644, for out-of-state graduate students;

RESOLVED, that for the 2015-2016 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 2015-2016 Fiscal Year.

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The Budget and Finance Committee moves for the full Board to adopt the Resolution on Tuition and Fees and Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016 as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS:

The motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee David Hay, that the Board of Trustees congratulate President Glenn McConnell on his many accomplishments in the first year of his presidency such as securing approval from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education for a change in the College of Charleston’s Mission Statement to include research status for the University of Charleston, South Carolina; the several implemented cost-saving measures, including not holding an inauguration ceremony; and his sound leadership of the College. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion passed.

The motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, to go into Executive Session at 11:55 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) Consideration of Candidates’ Qualifications for Commencement Speaker and Candidates’ Qualifications for Honorary Degrees; (2) Legal Counsel to 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 Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to leave Executive Session at 12:25 p.m. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to approve Candidate A as a May 2016 Commencement Speaker and honorary degree recipient as his schedule permits. 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 Cherry Daniel, to approve Candidate B as a May 2016 Commencement Speaker and honorary degree recipient as his schedule permits. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously adopted.

The motion was made by Trustee Don Belk, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to approve Candidate C as a May 2016 Commencement Speaker and honorary degree recipient as his schedule permits. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously adopted.

The motion was made by Trustees Lee Mikell, and seconded by Cherry Daniel, to approve Candidate D as back-up for May 2016 Commencement Speaker and honorary degree recipient in case either Candidate A, Candidate B, or Candidate C are not available for one of the three ceremonies. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously adopted.

The motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee David Hay, to adjourn the meeting at 12:30 p.m. All in favor.

August 7, 2015

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, that the minutes of the June 15, 2015 Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote.

It was moved by Trustee Don Belk, and seconded by Trustee Joe Thompson, that the minutes of the June 15-16, 2015 President/Board Retreat be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote.

It was moved by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that the minutes of the June 24, 2015 Special Board Meeting be approved. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote.

BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE:

Steve Osborne reviewed the new contracts policy which rescinds and replaces all previous policies and delegations of authority relative to contracts. This policy sets forth the signatory authority and review requirements for contracts entered into on behalf of the College. Trustee Henrietta Golding asked that the Office of Legal Affairs develop a plan to notify vendors and/or other third parties of the new policy. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that policy 2.3.1.1 “Authority to Contract and Required Review of Contracts” 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. [Copy of Contracts Policy can be found in the August 7, 2015 meeting minutes.]

Steve Osborne and Brian McGee reviewed the joint Master of Science in Historic Preservation proposal for the setting of tuition for 2015-2016. As part of the Memorandum of Understanding, the Board of Trustees of both Clemson University and the College of Charleston are required to approve the tuition for the program. Clemson’s Board approved this tuition increase of 5% at its July 2015 meeting. In follow-up to that action, the Budget and Finance Committee moves that the Resolution to change the tuition for Master of Science in Historic Preservation 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

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CHANGE IN TUITION FOR MASTER OF SCIENCE IN HISTORIC PRESERVATION

August 7, 2015

WHEREAS, the College of Charleston (hereafter, “College”) and Clemson University jointly offer a Master of Science degree program in Historic Preservation (hereafter, “program”);

WHEREAS, a Memorandum of Understanding exists between the College of Charleston and Clemson University that addresses the operation of this joint degree program;

WHEREAS, the Memorandum of Understanding requires that the Board of Trustees for each institution must approve any increase in the tuition for the program;

WHEREAS, the program previously has charged a separate graduate tuition rate, consistent with management estimates of its actual costs for both institutions;

WHEREAS, the Clemson University Board of Trustees approved at its July 2015 meeting a tuition increase for the program; and

WHEREAS, the students of the program have already been advised that a tuition increase is anticipated for the 2015-2016 academic year;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that, consistent with the previous action of the Clemson University Board of Trustees and effective with the 2015-2016 academic year, the tuition for the program leading to the Master of Science in Historic Preservation shall be $14,700 per semester; and

RESOLVED, that College management shall provide timely notice of this approved tuition rate to the new and continuing students in the program, to the management of Clemson University, and to the academic leadership of the program for the University of Charleston, South Carolina, and for Clemson University.

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INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE:

George Watt reviewed the College’s current Gift Acceptance Policy with suggested new amendments. The Institutional Advancement Committee moves that the amended Gift Acceptance Policy be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Amended Gift Acceptance Policy was unanimously approved by voice vote.

NEW BUSINESS:

Faculty Tenure Grievance

The motion was made by Trustee Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to go into Executive Session at 12:10 p.m. for the following purposes: (1) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; (2) Consideration of Candidates’ Qualifications for Commencement Speaker and Candidates’ Qualifications for Honorary Degrees; (3) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property on the peninsula, (4) To receive legal advice relevant to any faculty appeal; (5) Employee Reporting Issues; and (6) Discussion of Agency Head Survey. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee Lee Mikell, to come out of Executive Session at 3:15 p.m. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee Jeff Schilz, to approve Candidate A as the December 2015 Commencement Speaker and receive an honorary degree. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

The motion was made by Trustee Randy Lowell, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Land, to approve Candidate B for an honorary degree at the December 2015 Commencement ceremony. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

The motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to approve Candidate C for an honorary degree at the December 2015 Commencement ceremony and be the Commencement Speaker if Candidate A is unable to do so. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Land, to approve Candidate D for an honorary degree at the December 2015 Commencement ceremony. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

The motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to approve Candidate E for an honorary degree during the May 2016 a.m. ceremony. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was approved by voice vote. [For the record, Trustee John Wood voted not in favor of the motion.]

The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, to approve Candidate F for an honorary degree during the May 2016 Friday ceremony. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was approved by voice vote

The motion was made by Trustee Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee Jeff Schilz, that the meeting be adjourned at 3:20 p.m. All in favor.

October 23, 2015

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Ricci Welch, and seconded by Trustee David Hay, that the minutes of the August 7, 2015 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 approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AWARDING OF DEGREES

October 23, 2015

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 2015 Fall Semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the December 2015 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, 2015. Additionally, Steve Osborne detailed the budget reductions being taken as a result of the enrollment decrease/shift. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended September 30, 2015 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 23, 2015

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WHEREAS, College management has reviewed its projections of revenues and expenses for the 2015-2016 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 2015-2016, as presented by College management to the Budget and Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2015-2016 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments September 30, 2015” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing book dated October 23, 2015; 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 Security Fee which would be implemented effective for the Spring 2016 semester. The fee will provide funding for additional resources to more effectively secure the campus. The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the implementation of a Security Fee be approved as presented behind the Budget and Finance Committee tab noting that the effective date is Spring 2016. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was approved by voice vote. Trustee Henrietta Golding abstained from voting on the issue.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Security Fee

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October 23, 2015

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WHEREAS, the College of Charleston operates in an environment which, unfortunately, necessitates the need for increased security in virtually every aspect of College life;

WHEREAS, campus security has become an institutional priority for all higher education institutions across the country;

WHEREAS, the College experiences threats to our information and data systems, as well as potential harm to the physical wellbeing of our campus community;

WHEREAS, the College requires additional resources to increase its existing efforts to address and remediate institutional risks;

NOW THEREFORE, be it –

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves a security fee of $50 per student per semester, to be prorated for students enrolled less than full-time, effective with the spring 2015 semester;

RESOLVED, that the funds generated by the fee will be used exclusively for institutional security issues.

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NEW BUSINESS:

Brian McGee informed the Board that the “Policy Statement – Use of the College of Charleston Seal” is one of the policies required by SACSCOC for reaffirmation. The current policy only requires an updated review date and a special template. The motion was made by Trustee Randy Lowell, and seconded by Trustee Joe Thompson, to approve the updated review date and special template for the current Policy Statement regarding the Use of the College of Charleston Seal as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote. [Copy of “Use of the College of Charleston Seal” Policy can be found in the October 23, 2015 meeting minutes.]

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

The motion was made by Trustee Lee Mikell, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to go into Executive Session at 12:30 p.m. for the following purposes: (1) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; (2) Consideration of Candidates’ Qualifications for Commencement Speaker and Candidates’ Qualifications for Honorary Degrees; (3) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property on the peninsula, (4) To receive legal advice relevant to any faculty appeal; and (5) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on Licensing Issues. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, to come out of Executive Session at 1:50 p.m. All in favor.

Following consultation with Counsel during Executive Session, the Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Board of Trustees deny consideration of Professor David Moscowitz’s tenure appeal.

The motion was made by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee Henrietta Golding, that the Board of Trustees not accept Professor David Moscowitz/s tenure appeal. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was approved by voice vote.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

ON THE

APPEAL REQUEST OF DAVID MOSCOWITZ, Ph.D.

OCTOBER 23, 2015

WHEREAS, with respect to his denial of tenure and promotion by the College, David Moscowitz, Ph.D. has failed to present to the Board newly discovered evidence that was previously unknown at the time of his denial of tenure and promotion that could have affected the outcome of that decision, nor has he presented any irregularity in the tenure and promotion process that adversely affected a finding of material fact or that otherwise improperly influenced the outcome of such decision.

NOW THEREFORE, be it --

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees hereby declines to accept the appeal of David Moscowitz, Ph.D., dated July 22, 2015, from the denial of tenure and promotion determination made by the College on May 13, 2015 and subsequently reaffirmed by the President on July 8, 2015.

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The motion was made by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee Joe Thompson, that the meeting be adjourned at 1:55 p.m. All in favor.