2018 Resolutions

January 2018

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, that the minutes of the October 26, 2017 Board Meeting be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote.

Budget and Finance Committee:

The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was passed by voice vote. Motion passed.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

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January 26, 2018

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WHEREAS, College management has reviewed its projections of revenues and expenses for the year 2017-2018 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 2017-2018, as presented by College management to the Budget and Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2017-2018 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments December 31, 2017” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing materials dated January 26, 2018; 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.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

The motion was made by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, to go into Executive Session at 11:32 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims (2) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property on the peninsula; (3) Employee Records – legal matters and contract negotiations – personnel matters; and (4) Contract Negotiations. All in favor

The motion was made by Trustee Todd Warrick, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to come out of Executive Session at 2:07 p.m. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, that the meeting be adjourned at 2:08 p.m. All in favor.

April 2018

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, that the minutes of the January 26, 2018 Board Meeting be approved as presented. 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 Renee Romberger, that the minutes of the February 6, 2018 Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees be approved as presented. 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 March 23, 2018 Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote.

Academic Affairs Committee:

The Resolution to approve the Graduate Education and Research recommendations developed by the ad hoc committee last year, clarifying that the Resolution was intended as an endorsement of the Graduate Education Strategic Plan, but that the execution of that plan would remain with the Provost and the faculty. There was a motion and second to approve the Resolution. There was substantial discussion, including concerns and questions as to whether this type of action was within the purview of the Board or was overreach into the administration of the College, what the Resolution would achieve if passed, and how to best foster action or reporting of the plan. The motion for approval of the Resolution was withdrawn by the Academic Affairs Committee and the Resolution was tabled.

The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to approve the Awarding of Degrees at Spring 2018 Commencement be adopted as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was passed by voice vote. Motion passed.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AWARDING OF DEGREES

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April 20, 2018

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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 2018 Spring 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 2018 Spring 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 2018 Spring Semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the May 2018 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 2018 Spring 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.

The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to Congratulate Roster Faculty on Tenure and Promotion be adopted as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was passed by voice vote. Motion passed.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

COMMENDATION OF FACULTY ON FAVORABLE TENURE AND PROMOTION

DECISIONS

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April 20, 2018

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WHEREAS, the President recently notified many roster faculty of favorable decisions regarding the awarding of tenure or their request for promotion, with such personnel actions to take effect during August of the current year, and subject to all applicable policies, procedures, and regulations of the College of Charleston;

WHEREAS, the decision to tenure or to promote these faculty was made following an extensive review of each faculty record by two separate faculty committees, by the relevant Dean, and by the Provost;

WHEREAS, tenure or promotion in these cases requires a distinguished record of achievement in teaching, research and professional development, and service, as these faculty responsibilities are described in the Faculty/Administration Manual, and

WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that tenure and promotion decisions are among the most significant career accomplishments of roster faculty members in their service to the College of Charleston and the State of South Carolina.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the College of Charleston Board of Trustees (hereafter, “Board”) commends the following instructional faculty in recognition of the decision of the President in each case to award tenure and to promote to the rank of associate professor: William VanDenburgh, James Michael Braswell, Beatriz Maldonado-Bird, J. Wesley Burnett, Mary Elizabeth Lloyd, William Quinn Burke, Tracy Hunter-Doniger, Ryan Milner, Jacob Steere-Williams, Lisa Covert, Christopher Day, Claire Wofford, Jennifer Wilhelm, Anthony Greene, Andrew Alwine, Kathleen Foody, and Jennifer Fox;

RESOLVED, that the Board commends the following instructional faculty in recognition of the decision of the President in each case to promote to the rank of professor: Mark Pyles, Anthony Varallo, Jennifer Baker, Christian Coseru, Adam Doughty, and Todd McNerney;

RESOLVED, that the Board commends the following instructional faculty in recognition of the decision of the President in each case to promote to the rank of senior instructor: Neal Tonks and Gardner Marshall;

RESOLVED, that the Board commends the following library faculty in recognition of the decision in each case to award tenure: Heather Gilbert;

RESOLVED, that the Board commends those faculty who have been notified by the President of the decision to renew their appointments as senior instructors and those faculty who have been notified of their favorable third-year review

decisions; and

RESOLVED, that the Board extends its grateful appreciation to the College of Charleston faculty for their great devotion to students and to the mission of the College.

The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to Declare the 2018-2019 Academic Year as the “Year of Women” at the College be adopted as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was passed by voice vote. Motion passed.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DECLARING THE 2018-2019 ACADEMIC YEAR AS THE CENTENNIAL

“YEAR OF WOMEN” AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

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April 20, 2018

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WHEREAS, after previous requests to do so in 1894 and 1903, the College of Charleston (“College”) first provided for the admission of women students on August 3, 1918, and enrolled the first women students on September 30, 1918;

WHEREAS, white women initially and subsequently were admitted to the College until 1967, when Black women were first admitted;

WHEREAS, Emma Gibbes became the first director of women students in 1918 and Maggie Pennington became the first woman faculty member in 1962, with Dr. Pennington also serving as dean of women from 1967-1972;

WHEREAS, currently 44% of the College’s roster faculty and 56% of the College’s adjunct faculty are women;

WHEREAS, currently women are 63% of the undergraduate student body at the College; and

WHEREAS, on March 8, 2018, “International Women’s Day 2018,” College management designated an existing undergraduate scholarship as the “Pollitzer Centennial Scholarship” in honor of the distinguished members of Charleston’s Pollitzer family and specifically of Carrie Pollitzer, who chaired in 1918 the petition committee of the Charleston City Federation of Women’s Clubs that successfully advocated for the admission of women to the College.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that the College’s 2018-2019 academic year shall be designated as the “Year of Women,” in honor of the centennial anniversary of the first admission of women to the College;

RESOLVED, that campus and community activities honoring the College’s Year of Women are highly appropriate and may be scheduled at any time from the passage of this Resolution until June 30, 2019;

RESOLVED, that the Year of Women should be used to encourage dialogue about the admission and history of women students at the College and the many contributions of women faculty, staff, alumni, and other community members to the College’s mission, acknowledging all progress and continuing challenges associated with this centennial commemoration; and

RESOLVED, that the President, Provost, and other members of the President’s management team shall notify student, faculty, staff, alumni, and other community members of this declaration and shall collaborate with these parties, as appropriate, in support of the centennial commemoration.

The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to Approve Legal Studies Concentration for Bachelor of Professional Studies be adopted as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was passed by voice vote. Motion passed.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

PROPOSAL FOR

A BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

LEGAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION

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April 20, 2018

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WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Professional Studies, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a Bachelor of Professional Studies concentration in Legal Studies (the “Program”);

WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that the new Program is designed to prepare graduates with a knowledge base related to the support of attorneys in the practice of law, including legal research and writing, and will prepare graduates of the Program for employment in the legal profession;

WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Program in the 2019 Fall Semester pending the final date of receipt for all necessary approvals, and the Program will be sited in the School of Professional Studies; and

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

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 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 notification 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 such Commission and SACSCOC and to implement the new Program, as described herein and presented to the Board through its Committee on Academic Affairs by the Provost.

Budget and Finance Committee:

The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was passed by voice vote. Motion passed.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

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April 20, 2018

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NOW THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the recommended reallocations and adjustments to the approved budget for year 2017-2018, as presented by College management to the Budget and Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2017-2018 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments March 31, 2018” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing materials dated April 20, 2018; 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.

Student Affairs Committee:

The Student Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Bonner Leader program be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was passed by voice vote. Motion passed.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

DECLARING MAY 10TH AS THE 10 YEAR CELEBRATION OF

80,000 HOURS SERVED BY THE BONNER LEADER PROGRAM AT

THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

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April 20, 2018

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WHEREAS, The College of Charleston Bonner Leader Program is part of the national Bonner Network that encompasses more than 60 collegiate institutions across 24 states;

WHEREAS, The four-year direct service and leadership program empowers a diverse and committed group of students to enact social change and allows them to explore, develop and integrate academics and career interests while partnering with a local community-based organization;

WHEREAS, Bonner Leaders not only learn, but live leadership as active citizens and catalysts for change in the global community;

WHEREAS, 74 Bonner Leaders have served more than 80,000 hours and have partnered with 36 local organizations in intentional reciprocity based work;

WHEREAS, 94% of Bonners graduate in four years and 93% percent are employed full-time or enrolled in graduate school within 6 months of graduation;

WHEREAS, 39.4% of Bonners report being first generation, 45.1% report identifying as a person of color, 28.2% report identifying as LGBTQ+; and

WHEREAS, 70.4% of Bonner still have jobs outside of their service site during the academic year.

NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

RESOLVED, that May 10th is the 10 year celebration of the Bonner Leader Program at the College of Charleston honoring 80,000 hours of service and 56 graduates as of May 2018;

RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees recognizes the importance of the Bonner Leader Program and its impact on students, the Charleston community, and the campus community; and

RESOLVED, that the College of Charleston will continue to invest in high impact diversity and leadership programming that intentionally contributes to minority student support and retention.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

The motion was made by Trustee Ricci Welch, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, to go into Executive Session at 11:56 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims (2) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property on the peninsula; (3) Employee Records – legal matters and executive contract negotiations – personnel matters; (4) Contract Negotiations; and (5) Discussion of employment – Presidential Search – consistent with S.C. Freedom of Information Act [Section 30-4-70 (a) (1)]. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Ricci Welch, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to come out of Executive Session at 1:31 p.m. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Greg Padgett, and seconded by Trustee Henrietta Golding, that the meeting be adjourned at 1:39 p.m. All in favor.

June 2018

The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, to recess for lunch at 12:30 p.m. All in favor.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

The motion was made by Trustee Don Belk, and seconded by Trustee Toya Pound, to approve the minutes of the April 20, 2018 Board Meeting. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the

minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion passed.

The motion was made by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, to approve the minutes of the May 24, 2018 Budget and Finance Committee Meeting. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the minutes were unanimously approved by voice vote. Motion passed.

Budget and Finance Committee:

The Budget and Finance Committee moves for the full Board to adopt the Resolution on Tuition and Fees, Student Housing Fees, Food Service Fees, and Budget for Fiscal Year 2018-2019 as presented. The Chair called for the yeas (14) and nays (0), and the Resolution was approved by voice vote. Motion passed.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

TUITION AND FEES, STUDENT HOUSING FEES, FOOD SERVICE FEES

AND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2018-2019

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June 4, 2018

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As Approved and Recommended by the

Budget and Finance Committee

May 24, 2018

WHEREAS, College management has presented the Board separate documents, entitled the College of Charleston 2018-2019 Proposed Budget and the College of Charleston 2018-2019 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 2018-2019 Fiscal Year;

WHEREAS, College management is of the opinion that the proposed budget and its tuition and fee recommendations for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year are reasonable given the impact of current enrollments and legislatively initiated retirement increases, and fully consistent with the need to maintain 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 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, College management is hereby authorized and directed to set undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees for each semester in the following amounts:

• $6,209, for in-state undergraduate students;

• 6,830, for in-state graduate students;

• $15,800, for out-of-state undergraduate students; and

• $17,380, for out-of-state graduate students;

RESOLVED, that for the 2018-2019 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 Board hereby approves the rates for residential housing and related programs as detailed; and

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the charges for meal plans and related programs as detailed; and

RESOLVED, that the College continue its review of program costs and efficiencies; and

RESOLVED, that the College provide timely notice to students and student applicants of the tuition and fees for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year.

The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, to recess for supper at 5:02 p.m. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to go into Executive Session at 12:55 p.m. for the following purposes: (1) Legal Counsel will provide updated legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; (2) Discussion of employment – Presidential Search – consistent with S.C. Freedom of Information Act [Section 30- 4-70 (a) (1)]; (3) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property; (4) Employment records – legal matters and executive contract negotiations – personnel matters; and (5) Discussion of employment consistent with S.C. Freedom of Information Act [Section 30-4-70 (a) (1)]. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to leave Executive Session at 2:13 p.m. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to approve Chad Holbrook’s Head Baseball Coach Contract as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was approved by voice vote. Motion passed.

The motion was made by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, to approve a future rental agreement with John Kresse’s family upon the passing of Coach Kresse to ensure his funeral will be held at TD Arena. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was approved by voice vote. Motion passed.

The motion was made by Trustee Greg Padgett, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to approve Steve Osborne’s Interim President Contract as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was approved by voice vote. Motion passed.

The motion was made by Trustee Craig Thornton, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to adjourn the meeting at 2:15 p.m. All in favor.

August 2018

The motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that the Board vote in Trustee Clemons as Vice Chair by acclamation. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Motion was passed by acclamation.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Tav Swarat, that the minutes of the June 4-5, 2018 Board Meeting be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote.

Audit and Governance Committee:

The Audit and Governance Committee moved that the SACSCOC Board Self-Evaluation Policy be adopted as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved.

The Audit and Governance Committee moved that the SACSCOC Board Self-Evaluation Survey be adopted as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved.

Budget and Finance Committee:

The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution to approve the M.Ed. Languages/ESOL – Special Tuition and Fee Structure, be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was passed by voice vote. Motion passed.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

M.Ed. Languages / ESOL – Special Tuition & Fee Structure

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August 10, 2018

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WHEREAS, the M.Ed. Languages / ESOL is on track for its launch in the fall semester 2018;

WHEREAS, this will be the first graduate degree at the College of Charleston available completely on-line;

WHEREAS, it is common for both regional and non-regional competitors to adjust tuition rates for on-line programming;

WHEREAS, it is recognized that on-line delivery results in this population of students having a reduced direct impact on the campus and the utilization of those resources;

WHEREAS, the College of Charleston wishes to be competitive in attracting these students;

NOW THEREFORE, be it --

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves a special tuition and fee structure for these students which shall be indexed annually at 80% of the published in-state graduate rate per credit hour and said rate shall be applicable for both in-state and out-of-state participants, effective with the fall 2018 semester at $455 ($569 X 80%);

RESOLVED, that the allocation of those fees be based on the applicable percentages of current graduate in-state rates; and that all other special course fees, library fees, technology fees, etc. be applied as they would ordinarily be so.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to go into Executive Session at 11:26 a.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; (4) Employee Records – legal matters and executive contract negotiations – personnel matters; (5) Contract Negotiations; and (6) Discussion of employment – Presidential Search – consistent with S.C. Freedom of Information Act [Section 30- 4-70 (a) (1)]. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Renée Romberger, to come out of Executive Session at 2:25 p.m. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to approve Candidates A, B, C, D, and E as Commencement Speakers/honorary degree recipients during the December 2018 Commencement Ceremony. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Renée Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, that the meeting be adjourned at 2:29 p.m. All in favor.

October 2018

The motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, that the Board vote in Trustee David Hay as Chair, Trustee Demetria Clemons as Vice Chair, and Trustee Renee Romberger as Secretary, by acclamation. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Motion was passed by acclamation.

The motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, that the Board vote in Jimmy Hightower, Lee Mikell, and Greg Padgett as Trustees Emeriti, by acclamation. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Motion was passed by acclamation.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

It was moved by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, that the minutes of the August 10, 2018 Board Meeting be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote.

Academic Affairs Committee:

The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to Approve the December Degree Recipients be adopted as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was passed by voice vote. Motion passed.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

AWARDING OF DEGREES

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October 19, 2018

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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 2018 Fall Semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the December 2018 Graduation Ceremony, those degrees for which they have been found qualified, together with all the rights, honors, privileges and responsibilities appertaining thereto;

Audit & Governance Committee:

The motion was made by Trustee Beth Burke, and seconded by Trustee Chuck Baker, to go into Executive Session to discuss an administrative issue. All in favor.

Budget and Finance Committee:

The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution to Create the Michael J. Auerbach Award for Excellence in Student Research Mentorship be adopted as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was passed by voice vote. Motion passed.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

CREATION OF THE MICHAEL J. AUERBACH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN

STUDENT RESEARCH MENTORSHIP

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October 19, 2018

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WHEREAS, the College of Charleston Board of Trustees authorized, on January 31, 2014, the Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards Plan; and

WHEREAS, included in that plan was a detailed listing of the College-wide Faculty Awards as well as the School and Department-based Faculty Awards; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Michael J. Auerbach served for many years with great distinction as the Chair of the Department of Biology, and as Dean of the School of Sciences and Mathematics, and has recently retired from the College of Charleston; and

WHEREAS, the School of Sciences and Mathematics desires to create a new Faculty Award to honor the past Dean of the School;

NOW THEREFORE, be it --

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the creation of the Michael J. Auerbach Award for Excellence in Student Research Mentorship which shall be given to a faculty member demonstrating a sustained track record of mentioning student research over a three year time period. The selection will be made by a committee of faculty members using a detailed rubric. The annual award will be $1,000.

The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution to approve the Quarterly Budget Adjustments – September 30, 2018, be adopted as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was passed by voice vote. Motion passed.

COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

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October 19, 2018

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WHEREAS, College management has reviewed its projections of revenues and expenses for the year 2018-2019 and, based on that review, has recommended certain reallocations and adjustments to the budget previously approved by the Board; and

NOW THEREFORE, be it

RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the recommended reallocations and adjustments to the approved budget for year 2018-2019, as presented by College management to the Budget and Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2018-2019 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments September 30, 2018” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing materials dated October 19, 2018; 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.

EXECUTIVE SESSION:

The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to go into Executive Session at 11:20 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) Consideration of Candidates’ Qualifications for Commencement Speaker and Candidates’ Qualifications for Honorary Degrees; (2) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property; (3) Discussion of employment – Presidential Search – consistent with S.C. Freedom of Information Act [Section 30-4-70 (a) (1)]. (4) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; and (5) Employee Records – legal matters and executive contract negotiations – personnel matters. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to recess the meeting for lunch at 11:41 a.m. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Renée Romberger, to come out of Executive Session at 1:01 p.m. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Craig Thornton, and seconded by Trustee Tav Swarat, to approve Candidates A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I as Commencement Speakers/honorary degree recipients or only honorary degree recipients during the May 2019 Commencement Ceremonies. All in favor.

The motion was made by Trustee Renée Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, that the meeting be adjourned at 1:03 p.m. All in favor.