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College Home / Board of Trustees / Meeting Resolutions by Year / 2004 Resolutions

January 9, 2004

Chairman Small called for approval of the minutes.  It was moved (Berry) and seconded (Hightower) that the minutes of the October 24, 2003, Board of Trustees meeting be approved.  All approved.

Finance Committee:

The Finance Committee moves that the 2004-2005 Housing and Food Services Fee Proposal be approved as presented.  This includes the change in the Housing Application Fee and Damage Deposit.  Additionally, it includes the creation of a mandatory Meal Plan for freshmen living in College of Charleston housing.  All in favor.

Facilities Committee:

The Facilities Committee moves to approve the final estimated cost of $2,500,000 for work to be done at Craig Residence Hall to improve the facility.  The increase is the result of the extensive work required on the HVAC system.  Mrs. Scott noted that the cost was originally $1,600,000, but now would be $2,500,000 because cleaning the HVAC system won’t work for Craig like it did for Berry Residence Hall.  All in favor.

The Facilities Committee moves to approve $700,000 for improvements to be made at the College Lodge as we have determined that we must keep it open for three or four more years because of the demand for campus housing. Mrs. Scott noted that the cost was originally $500,000, but now would be $700,000 to replace the individual HVAC units.   All in favor.  

The Facilities Committee moves to approve $3,000,000 for the renovation of McConnell Hall.  The increase is the result of changes in the scope of work, including a sprinkler system, security upgrades, HVAC ductwork, electrical upgrades, adding hard ceilings, plumbing upgrades, etc.  Mrs. Scott noted that the cost was originally $1,000,000, but now would be $3,000,000.  The work will be done over the summer.  All in favor. 

Mr. Marlowe gave an update on the Intramural Field acquisition. Chairman Small noted that no motion is needed, but asked them to go forward with the acquisition of this area and bring the Board a proposal that the administration supports.  

New Business: 

Chairman Small made the motion to take a break at 10:30 a.m. before going into Executive Session.   All approved.

There being no further business, it was moved (Daniel), and seconded (Belk), to go into Executive Session at 10:50 a.m.  All approved.

Executive Session ended at 11:30 a.m.  It was moved (Belk), and seconded (Bell), to come out of Executive Session.

There being no further business, it was moved (Cherry) and seconded (Thompson) that this meeting of the Board of Trustees be adjourned.  All approved.

April 23, 2004

Chairman Small called for approval of the minutes.  It was moved (Berry) and seconded (Hightower) that the minutes of the January 9, 2004, Board of Trustees meeting be approved as amended.  All approved.

Finance Committee:

The Finance Committee moves that the budget adjustments to the March 31, 2004 Financial Statements be approved as presented.  All in favor.

The Finance Committee made three motions related to this bond issue:

(1)  The Finance Committee moves that the Initial Authorizing Resolution, “Authorizing the Senior Vice President, Business Affairs of the College of Charleston to make arrangements necessary for the offering and sale of not exceeding $35,000,000 aggregate amount of  Higher Education Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2004A, and Academic and Administrative Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2004B, of the College of Charleston” be approved.  A copy of the resolution can be found behind Tab III of the Board Booklet.  All in favor.

(2)  The Finance Committee moves for the approval of the Series 2004A Bond Resolution in substantially the form presented with such further changes as the Chairman shall approve.  A copy of the resolution can be found behind Tab III of the Board Booklet.  All in favor.

(3)  The Finance Committee moves for the approval of the Series 2004B Bond Resolution in substantially the form presented with such further changes as the Chairman shall approve.  A copy of the resolution can be found behind Tab III of the Board Booklet.  All in favor.

Academic Affairs Committee:

The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the new Master of Science in Historic Preservation joint degree program with Clemson University be approved.

The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the new Bachelor of Arts degree in Latin American and Caribbean Studies be approved.

The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the new Bachelor of Science degree in Hospitality and Tourism Management be approved.

The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the new Graduate Certificate in Organizational and Corporate Communication be approved.   All in favor.

Old Business:

It was moved (Marlowe) and seconded (Land) that the Trustee Emeritus Section of  the Board of Trustees Bylaws be amended as follows: 

It was moved (Land) and seconded (Smith) that Sylvia Harvey be named “Trustee Emeritus”

of the College of Charleston Board of Trustees.  All in favor.

It was moved (Miller) and seconded (Thompson) to take a break at 10:20 a.m.

There being no further business, it was moved (Thompson) and seconded (Miller) to go into Executive Session at 10:35 a.m.  All approved.

Executive Session ended at 11:45 a.m.  It was moved (Belk) and seconded (Bell) to come out of Executive Session.

It was moved (Land) and seconded (Thompson) that honorary degrees be awarded to Mr. Mark Musick at the Graduate School Commencement Ceremony on Saturday, May 15, 2004, and Mrs. Marion Rivers Cato and Mr. Wayland H. Cato, Jr. at the College of Charleston Commencement Ceremony on Sunday, May 16, 2004.  All in favor.

There being no further business, it was moved (Smith) and seconded (Miller) that this meeting of the Board of Trustees be adjourned.  All in favor.

July 1, 2004

Chairman Small called for approval of the minutes.  It was moved  and seconded  that the minutes of the April 23, 2004, Board of Trustees meeting be approved.  All approved.

Finance Committee:

Mr. McCombs presented a Power Point presentation on the fees and budget.  After an opportunity for questions and discussion, it was moved, and the committee voted unanimously to recommend to the full Board that the 2004-2005 Tuition and Fees and the 2004-2005 Budget be approved as presented.

Mr. Miller noted that the Finance Committee unanimously approved the budget and will make a motion following Mr. McComb’s Power Point presentation.

The Finance Committee moves that the 2004-2005 Tuition and Fees (representing a 7.5% increase for in-state students and an 8.5% increase for out-of-state students) and the 2004-2005 Proposed Budget be approved as presented behind Tab III of the Board Booklet.

All in favor except Dr. Cherry Daniel voted ”no,” saying “This is a difficult time, and we can’t have everything.”  Vote was 16-1 in favor of the increase.

Facilities Committee:

It was moved (Marlowe) and seconded (Johnson) to proceed with the Feasibility Study,  not to exceed $10,000, for the renovation of the baseball stadium at Patriots Point. All in favor.

Academic Affairs Committee:

The Academic Affairs Committee moves the approval of five changes to the Faculty By-Laws and Faculty Administration Manual (changes can be found behind Tab VII of the Board Booklet).   All in favor.

Strategic Planning Committee:

Mr. Andy Abrams discussed with the committee the Core Values initiative begun last fall.  The committee has reviewed these core values, applauds the effort, and embraces the concept of articulating and then embodying these underlying core values in decision-making and actions of the College.  Therefore, they would like to submit the following resolution for approval by the Board:

“The College of Charleston Board of Trustees commends the College faculty, students, and staff who have participated in the identification and development of the College’s Core Values document and supports the utilization of these core values in the future planning and decision-making of the institution.”  All in favor.

New Business:

There being no further business, it was moved and seconded to go into Executive Session at 10:50 a.m.  All in favor.

Executive Session ended at 11:55 a.m.  It was moved and seconded to come out of Executive Session.   All in favor.

Chairman Marlowe made the motion:              

To approve staff recommendations on Coach John Pawlowski’s contract.

To approve staff recommendations on moving forward with the transfer of ownership of the Jewish Studies Center to the College.

To approve an honorary degree for Bobby Harrell.

All agreed.

There being no further business, it was moved (Marlowe) and seconded (Bell) that this meeting of the Board of Trustees be adjourned.  All in favor.

October 29, 2004

Chairman Marlowe called for approval of the minutes.  It was moved  (Thompson) and seconded (Berry)  that the minutes of the September 27-28, 2004, Board of Trustees Retreat be approved.  All in favor.

Finance Committee:

The Finance Committee moves that the Board approve the September 30, 2004 Financial Statements and budget adjustments as presented behind Tab III of the Board Book.  All in favor.

The Finance Committee moves that, in accordance with Part II, Section 9, of the 1998-99 Appropriations Act, amending the South Carolina Code of Laws by adding Section 59-101-401, this Board of Trustees authorize the College to lend the $1 million transferred from MUSC to the Foundation whereby the State funds and non-state matching funds shall be administered and utilized in accordance with the terms and conditions provided by the South Carolina Centers of Economic Excellence Endowed Professorship Program Guidelines.  All in favor.

Facilities Committee:

The Facilities Committee moves that the full Board approve their recommendation to  move forward with the design of the Patriots Point Sports Complex with a projected budget under $2 million.  The Athletics Committee seconds the motion.  All in favor.  Motion passed.

Academic Affairs Committee:

The Academic Affairs Committee moves to approve a major and minor in Discovery Informatics.  Mr. Bell seconded the motion.  All in favor.

Athletics Committee:

Concept Plan/Patriots Point Sports Complex:  Ms. Scott and the committee discussed the concept plan completed by DesignStrategies for improvements to the baseball, softball and soccer facilities at the Patriots Point Sports Complex.  The Facilities Committee has already approved the concept plan so it will present a motion to the full Board.  The Athletics Committee supports the plan and will second the motion at the full Board meeting.  The committee also discussed the timelines for completion of the project and its projected budget of $1,900,000.

New Business:

It was moved (Land) and seconded (Bell) to replace two (2) sofas in President Higdon’s office, not to exceed $3,000.  All in favor.

There being no further business, it was moved (Bell) and seconded (Berry) to go into Executive Session at 11:00 a.m.  All in favor.     

It was moved (Thompson) and seconded (Land) to come out of Executive Session.  

It was moved (Small) and seconded (Berry) that honorary degrees be awarded to Nan Morrison, undergraduate Commencement Speaker; and Jim Micali, graduate Commencement Speaker, for the spring semester.

There being no further business, it was moved (Marlowe) and seconded (Miller) that this meeting of the Board of Trustees be adjourned.  All in favor.