2019 Resolutions
January 25, 2019
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, that the minutes of the October 19, 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 December 6, 2018 Special 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 Craig Thornton, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, that the minutes of the December 28, 2018 Special 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 Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, that the minutes of the January 4, 2019 Special Board Meeting be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote.
Executive Committee:
Chair Hay presented the following committee report:
The Executive Committee met on Thursday, January 10, 2019, and approved the minutes of the October 3, 2018 Executive Committee meeting and the minutes of the October 8, 2018 Executive Committee Conference Call.
The Committee received brief informational updates on a number of topics, all of which have been covered in the President’s Report or will be covered in the various upcoming committee reports.
Budget and Finance Committee:
Sam Jones reviewed the budget adjustments reflected through December 31, 2018. The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution to approve the Quarterly Budget Adjustments – December 31, 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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January 25, 2019
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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
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 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 December 31, 2018” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing materials dated January 25, 2019; 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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Paul Patrick briefed the Committee on the ability of the College to pay off some outstanding bonds early. The estimated savings cost is a quarter of a million dollars over the next four years. The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution authorizing the early pay-off of General Obligation State Institution Bonds, Series 2003A, 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
EARLY PAY-OFF OF GENERAL OBLIGATION STATE INSTITUTION BONDS
SERIES 2003A
January 25, 2019
WHEREAS, on June 1, 2003 the State of South Carolina, on behalf of the College of Charleston, issued General Obligation State Institution Bonds, Series 2003A; and
WHEREAS, the current fee structure, and interest earned, has generated funds sufficient to enable an early pay-off the balance of the outstanding principal; and
WHEREAS, this action would remove the required pledge of the thirty-five dollars per semester, currently identified as “tuition fee” on the College of Charleston Tuition and Fees 2018-2019 schedule, and allow flexibility for the reallocation of this fee for the 2019-2020 fiscal year;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ---
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees directs management to work with the State Treasurer’s Office to pay-off the outstanding balance of the General Obligation State Institution Bonds, Series 2003A.
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Paul Patrick reviewed a proposal which would extend to other fully on-line graduate programs, the reduced fee structure approved in August for the M.Ed. Languages/ESOL. The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution for On-line Graduate Programs – Special Tuition and Fee Structure, 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
On-line Graduate Programs – Special Tuition & Fee Structure
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January 25, 2019
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WHEREAS, in August 2018 the Board of Trustees approved a special tuition and fee structure for the M.Ed. Languages / ESOL as the first graduate degree at the College of Charleston available completely on-line; and
WHEREAS, the Board recognized that it is common for both regional and non-regional competitors to adjust tuition rates for on-line programming; and further 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; and
WHEREAS, there have since been established additional graduate programs which are offered completely on-line and the College of Charleston wishes to be competitive in attracting these students;
NOW THEREFORE, be it --
RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the extension of the special tuition and fee structure for students in these on-line programs which shall be indexed annually at 80% of the published instate graduate rate per credit hour, and said rate shall be applicable for both in-state and out-ofstate participants; and
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.
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Paul Patrick apprised the Committee of the estimated costs associated with the renovation of McAlister Hall. As part of that discussion, funding options and challenges were evaluated. The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution allowing the Allocation of Funds – McAlister Hall Renovation, 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
ALLOCATION OF FUNDS – McALISTER HALL RENOVATION
January 25, 2019
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has been apprised of the need for renovation of the McAlister Hall residence facility; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has the authority under the South Carolina Code of Laws Section 59-101-185 to maintain financial management; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees has the authority under the South Carolina Code of Laws Section 59130-30 (6, 8, 13) to make bylaws and regulations for the management of its affairs and its own operations not inconsistent with law; fix tuition fees and other charges for students attending the college, not inconsistent with law; adopt measures and make regulations as the board considers necessary for the proper operation of the college; and
WHEREAS, the College has, by virtue of its current fee structure, generated excess capital improvement funds which are often used to cash-fund projects or for deferred maintenance; and
WHEREAS, the 2018-2019 Appropriations Bill 4950 Part 1B 117.11 states that “During the current fiscal year, student fees at the state institutions of higher learning shall be fixed by the respective Boards of Trustees as follows: (1) Fees applicable to student housing, dining halls, student health service, parking facility, laundries and all other personal subsistence expenses shall be sufficient to fully cover the total direct operating and capital expenses of providing such facilities and services over their expected useful life except those operating or capital expenses related to the removal of asbestos;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ---
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees directs the allocation of a portion of the excess capital improvement fund (the amount to be subsequently determined based on the total project cost) to be used to assist with the renovation of McAlister Hall.
Executive Session:
The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to go into Executive Session at 12:07 p.m. for the following purposes: (1) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property; (2) Employee Records – legal matters and executive contract negotiations – personnel matters. (3) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; and (4 Contract Negotiations. All in favor.
The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to recess the meeting for lunch at 12:08 p.m. All in favor.
The motion was made by Trustee Renée Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, to come out of Executive Session at 2:59 p.m. All in favor.
The motion was made by Trustee Renée Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Craig Thornton, that the meeting be adjourned at 2:59 p.m. All in favor.
April 12, 2019
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
It was moved by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, that the minutes of the January 25, 2019 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:
Provost McGee reviewed the Resolution to Congratulate Roster Faculty on Tenure and Promotion Decisions. The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to Congratulate Roster Faculty on Tenure and Promotion Decisions 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 12, 2019
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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 milestones for 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: Robert Hogan, David Wyman, Kate Pfile, Keonya Booker, Gary Jackson, Colleen Glen, Anton Vander Zee, Rebecca Shumway, Rachel McKinnon, Matthew Nowlin, Susan Divine, Renaud Geslain, Timothy Barker, William Bares, and Gabriel Williams;
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: Susan Kattwinkel, David Desplaces, Wayne Smith, Henry Xie, Chris Warnick, Cara Delay, Vijay Vulava, Jiexiang Li, Garrett Mitchener, and Alem Teklu;
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: Kathryn Owens;
RESOLVED, that the Board commends the following library faculty in recognition of the decision in each case to award tenure: Brandon Lewter, Joshua Minor, and Jolanda van Arnhem;
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.
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Provost McGee reviewed the Resolution to Approve Awarding of Degrees for Spring 2019. The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to Approve Awarding of Degrees for Spring 2019 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
April 12, 2019
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 2019 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 2019 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 2019 Spring Semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the May 2019 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 2019 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.
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Provost McGee reviewed the Resolution to Approve the Doctoral Degree Program in Mathematics with Computation. The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to Approve the Doctoral Degree Program in Mathematics with Computation 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 DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY DEGREE PROGRAM IN
MATHEMATICS WITH COMPUTATION
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April 12, 2019
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WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Sciences and Mathematics, the Dean of the Graduate School, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a Doctor of Philosophy degree program with a major in Mathematics with Computation (the “Program”);
WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that the new Program will offer prospective students the opportunity to earn a doctoral degree focused on advanced computational tasks and processes and would meet the needs of many Charleston-area companies making up the area’s rapidly growing technology sector;
WHEREAS, the proposal for the new Program was devised and evaluated in light of substantial input from two different consultants and the counsel of multiple industry representatives in the Charleston region;
WHEREAS, the new Program will offer the first opportunity to earn a doctoral degree in the history of the College of Charleston and the University of Charleston, South Carolina, consistent with the authority of the College of Charleston to offer doctoral degrees under the provisions of the institutional mission statement approved by the South Carolina Commission of Higher Education in 2014;
WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Program in the 2020 Fall Semester pending the final date of receipt for all necessary approvals, and the Program will be sited in the School of Sciences and Mathematics; 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:
Sam Jones reviewed the budget adjustments reflected through March 31, 2019. The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution to approve the Quarterly Budget Adjustments – March 31, 2019, 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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April 12, 2019
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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
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 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 March 31, 2019” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing materials dated April 12, 2019; 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.
The Budget and Finance Committee moved that (1) the Resolution authorizing the President of the College of Charleston, or his designee, to make arrangements necessary for the offering and sale of not exceeding $50M Academic and Administrative Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A of the College of Charleston; (2) A Petition requesting authorization of the South Carolina State Fiscal Accountability Authority (SFAA) for the issuance by the College of Charleston of not exceeding $50M Academic and Administrative Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A; and (3) The Series 2019A Bond Resolution authorizing the issuance of not exceeding $50M Academic and Administrative Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A of the College of Charleston; to provide for the use of the proceeds; to provide for the terms and conditions upon which the Series 2019A Bonds will be issued, to provide for the repayment thereof and security therefor; and to provide for other matters in connection therewith, be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolutions and Petition were approved by voice vote. Motion passed. For the record, the two resolutions and petition are attached as part of these minutes.
Attachment 1 – Authorizing Resolution (College of Charleston Board of Trustees)
Attachment 2 – Petition (College of Charleston to State Fiscal Accountability Authority)
Attachment 3 – Bond Resolution
Paul Patrick reviewed the Resolution to Establish an Institutional Naming. This resolution would formally name all land owned by the College of Charleston Foundation near Hollywood, SC, including Dixie Plantation and the adjoining acreage, as the College of Charleston Stono Preserve, and be called Stono Preserve.. The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution to Establish an Institutional Naming be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was passed by voice vote. Motion passed.
[Jeff Kinard, President of the College of Charleston Foundation, noted that the Foundation supports this name change.]
A RESOLUTION TO ESTABLISH AN INSTITUTIONAL NAMING
WHEREAS, the College of Charleston has several campuses and properties across the Lowcountry;
WHEREAS, each of these campuses and properties has an institutional identifier for which they are known, to include the downtown campus, CofC WestEdge, Harbor Walk, Patriots Point Athletics Complex, Grice Marine Laboratory and the CofC North Campus;
WHEREAS, the College of Charleston Foundation owns Dixie Plantation and several additional tracks of adjoining land near Hollywood, South Carolina;
WHEREAS, there is no institutional identifier for the combined campus property of Dixie Plantation and the additional adjacent tracts purchased by the Foundation;
WHEREAS, the College has established two field research stations, and College faculty and students use the property in support of their environmental, ecological, historical and sustainability research and coursework;
WHEREAS, the College intends to further expand the offerings and use of the property by the College;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that in conjunction with the College of Charleston Foundation, the College of Charleston Board of Trustees supports the Administration’s decision to name the entire College property along the Stono River in order to better reflect its mission related to preservation and education;
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees formally establishes an institutional name for all land owned by the College of Charleston Foundation near Hollywood, South Carolina, including Dixie Plantation and the adjoining acreage;
RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees formally names this property College of Charleston at Stono Preserve; and
RESOLVED, that the property will be called Stono Preserve.
Executive Session:
The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to go into a single Executive Session, to be attended by all Board members and by such members of college management who at any given time are asked to attend that portion of Executive Session to take up the topic(s) then under consideration for the following purposes: (1) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property; (2) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; (3) Employee Records – legal matters and executive contract negotiations – personnel matters; and (4) Contract Negotiations. All in favor.
The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to recess the meeting for lunch at 12:19 p.m. All in favor.
The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, to come out of Executive Session. All in favor.
The motion was made by Trustee Renée Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, to authorize the President to negotiate a five-year contract with the College’s selected candidate for Women’s Basketball Coach, not to exceed a ceiling of $185,000 per year to include performance incentives, moving expenses, and other provisions, be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was passed by voice vote.
The motion was made by Trustee Chuck Baker, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, that the meeting be adjourned at 3:27 p.m. All in favor.
May 23, 2019
Executive Session:
The motion was made by Trustee Steve Swanson, and seconded by Trustee Chuck Baker, to go into Executive Session at 10:04 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property; and (2) Legal matters and executive contract negotiations – personnel matters. All in favor.
The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Beth Burke, to come out of Executive Session at 11:05 a.m. All in favor.
The motion was made by Trustee Chuck baker, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to approve the Resolution on Tuition and Fees, Student Housing Fees, Food Service Fees and Budget for Fiscal Year 2019-2020 as presented. [Board members were provided with a copy of the Resolution for review prior to the meeting.]
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ON
TUITION AND FEES, STUDENT HOUSING FEES, FOOD SERVICE FEES
AND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020
June 3, 2019
As Approved and Recommended by the
Budget and Finance Committee
May 23, 2019
WHEREAS, College management has presented the Board separate documents, entitled the College of Charleston 2019-2020 Proposed Budget and the College of Charleston 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 Fiscal Year;
WHEREAS, College management is of the opinion that the proposed budget and its tuition and fee recommendations for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year are reasonable given the impact of current enrollments and legislatively initiated salary and 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 2019-2020 Fiscal Year, College management is hereby authorized and directed to set undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees for each semester in the following amounts:
- $6,259, for in-state undergraduate students;
- $6,885, for in-state graduate students;
- $16,424, for out-of-state undergraduate students; and
- $18,066, for out-of-state graduate students;
RESOLVED, that for the 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 Fiscal Year.
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The Budget and Finance Committee will present this approved Resolution on Tuition and Fees, Student Housing Fees, Food Service Fees and Budget to the full Board for approval at its meeting on Monday, June 3, at the Cambria Hotel.
Trustee Beth Burke made the motion, seconded by Trustee Craig Thornton, to adjourn the meeting at 11:53 a.m. All in favor.
June 3-4, 2019
MONDAY, JUNE 3, 2019
Welcome and Call to Order:
The motion was made by Trustee Ricci Welch, and seconded by Trustee Wood, to go into Executive Session at 10:02 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) Discussion of employment and contractual matters consistent with S.C. Freedom of Information Act [Section 30-04-70 (a) (1)]; and (2) Legal Counsel will provide updated legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims, consistent with S.C. Freedom of Information Act [Section 3-4-70 (a) (2)]. All in favor.
The motion was made by Trustee Ricci Welch, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to leave Executive Session at 1:05 p.m. All in favor.
Approval of Minutes:
The motion was made by Trustee Ricci Welch, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to approve the minutes of the April 12, 2019 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 Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee Steve Swanson, to approve the minutes of the May 23, 2019 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 Report:
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 2019-2020 as presented. The Chair called for the yeas (19) and nays (1), and the Resolution was approved by voice vote. Motion passed.
COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
ON
TUITION AND FEES, STUDENT HOUSING FEES, FOOD SERVICE FEES
AND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2019-2020
June 3, 2019
As Approved and Recommended by the
Budget and Finance Committee
May 23, 2019
WHEREAS, College management has presented the Board separate documents, entitled the College of Charleston 2019-2020 Proposed Budget and the College of Charleston 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 Fiscal Year;
WHEREAS, College management is of the opinion that the proposed budget and its tuition and fee recommendations for the 2019-2020 Fiscal Year are reasonable given the impact of current enrollments and legislatively initiated salary and 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 2019-2020 Fiscal Year, College management is hereby authorized and directed to set undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees for each semester in the following amounts:
- $6,259, for in-state undergraduate students;
- $6,885, for in-state graduate students;
- $16,424, for out-of-state undergraduate students; and
- $18,066, for out-of-state graduate students;
RESOLVED, that for the 2019-2020 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 2019-2020 Fiscal Year.
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The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to recess the Meeting/Retreat at 4:45 p.m. until tomorrow morning at 9:00 a.m. All in favor.
TUESDAY, JUNE 4, 2019
The motion was made by Trustee Craig Thornton, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to adjourn the meeting/retreat at 2:15 p.m. All in favor.