BOARD OF REGENTS

OF

OKLAHOMA COLLEGES

 

 

MINUTES

 

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

 

November 12, 2004

 

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Herod Hall, Jack Annis Regents’ Room

Alva, Oklahoma


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

 

Agenda of November 12, 2004.................................................................................... 1-8

Minutes of November 12, 2004.................................................................................. 9-25

    Attachments to Minutes........................................................................................... 26-136

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MINUTES

 

Friday, November 12, 9:00 a.m.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Herod Hall, Jack Annis Regents’ Room

Alva, Oklahoma

 

I.          ANNOUNCEMENT OF FILING MEETING NOTICE AND POSTING OF THE AGENDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING ACT

 

            The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges met in regular session at 9:00 a.m., November 12, 2004, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Herod Hall, Jack Annis Regents’ Room, Alva, Oklahoma.  Notice of the meeting had been properly filed with the Secretary of State, December 11, 2003, and a copy of the Agenda posted by 9:00 a.m., November 11, 2004 in compliance with the Open Meeting Act.

 

II.         CALL TO ORDER AND REGENTS’ ROLL CALL

 

            Board Chair Poag called the meeting to order.  Roll call established the presence of a quorum with six Regents present.

 

            Steve Poag, Chair, Position 1

            Belva Howard, Regent, Position 2

            Joe Anna Hibler, Regent, Position 3

            Richard Ryerson, Regent, Position 6

            Ann Holloway, Regent, Position 7

            Mark Stansberry, Regent, Position 8

           

            R. #85 – EXCUSE ABSENT REGENTS

 

            Regent Howard made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, to excuse Regent Jan Gordon, Position 4, Regent Mickey Thompson, Position 5, and Regent Sandy Garrett, Position 9.

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Howard, Ryerson, Hibler, Holloway, Stansberry, Poag


II.         CALL TO ORDER AND REGENTS’ ROLL CALL (Continued)

 

            R. #85

 

            Voting against the motion:  None

 

GUESTS

 

      Edward Neparko, Oklahoma Conference American Association of University

   Professors (AAUP), Weatherford, Oklahoma                                                   

Grant Gibson, Alva Review-Courier, Alva, Oklahoma

Brian Mantzey, First National Bank, Durant, Oklahoma

Wayne Sramek, Century Development, Houston, Texas

Jeff Watson, Manhattan Construction, Tulsa, Oklahoma

John Orfield, BOKA Powell, Dallas, Texas

Jane McDermott, Director, Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation,

  Alva, Oklahoma

Janet Cunningham, Executive Vice President, Northwestern Oklahoma State

  University, Alva, Oklahoma

Steve Lohmann, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Northwestern Oklahoma

  State University, Alva, Oklahoma

Steve Valencia, Director of Public Relations, Northwestern Oklahoma State

  University, Alva, Oklahoma

Vanessa Gregory, President, Student Government Association, Northwestern

  Oklahoma State University, Alva, Oklahoma

Tom Fagan, Vice President for Administration and Finance, Southwestern

  Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma

Ross Walkup, Vice President for Business Services, Southeastern Oklahoma

  State University, Durant, Oklahoma

Ron Bussert, Vice President for Fiscal Affairs, East Central University, Ada,

  Oklahoma

Duane Anderson, Vice President for Academic Affairs, East Central University,

  Ada, Oklahoma

 

                                                     OTHERS PRESENT 

 

            University Presidents

 

Bill Cole, President, East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma

Larry Williams, President, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Paul Beran, President, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva,

  Oklahoma

Glen Johnson, President, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant,

  Oklahoma


                                          OTHERS PRESENT  (Continued)

 

            University Presidents

 

John Hays, President, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford,

  Oklahoma

Roger Webb, President, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma          

 

Board Administrative Staff

 

Sheridan McCaffree, Executive Director

Kathleen Burns, Director of Internal Auditing

Pat Shiflett, Administrative Assistant

 

III.        MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

 

            R. #86 – MINUTES OF OCTOBER 15, 2004

 

            Regent Stansberry made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, to approve the minutes of the October 15, 2004 regular meeting.

 

            Voting for the motion:  Regents Stansberry, Ryerson, Howard, Hibler, Holloway, Poag

 

            Voting against the motion:  None

 

IV.       REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS

 

A.        AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT – Regent Mark Stansberry (Attachment A, Pages 26-29)

 

            R. #87 - EXTERNAL AUDIT REPORTS

 

            Regent Stansberry made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, to accept the External Audit Reports for the year ended June 30, 2004, submitted by Havern, Behrens and Heim, CPA’s, for the six regional universities and the administrative office.

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Stansberry, Ryerson, Howard, Hibler, Holloway, Poag

 

                        Voting against the motion:  None


IV.       REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

 

B.        POLICY AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE REPORT – Regent Joe Anna Hibler

 

            Regent Hibler reported on the Policy and Procedures Committee’s conference call on Wednesday, October 27, 2004.

 

·                                                                   The committee reviewed reports currently being provided by the universities or staff that are required or have been requested by Regents.  The committee’s intent is to eliminate any reports that are no longer needed or can be secured from another source.

 

Regent Hibler provided copies of the index available on the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education website regarding Studies and Reports, in particular, the Student Data Report.  In many cases these reports duplicate what the presidents and staff are now providing.

 

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The committee plans to provide recommendations to the Regents in December regarding the reports in order to give the Regents an opportunity to  decide whether they want to continue receiving the individual reports or discontinue them.

 

·                                                                                                                                                                                                                              The committee will collaborate with the Academic Affairs Committee in order to avoid duplication of effort.

 

C.        ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT – Chair Mark Stansberry 

            (Attachment B, Pages 30-48)

 

Regent Stansberry stated that the committee will continue to develop the top three (3) priorities regarding streamlining efforts and developing a vision as they relate to the agenda and committee structure and will report to the Board at the January 2005 meeting.

 

President Beran reported on recommendations from the Presidents’ Council, including wording amendments, regarding the three (3) top RUSO system priorities for strategic advancement:


IV.       REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS  (Continued)

 

C.        ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT

 

·                                                                   Establish collaborative alternative delivery, on-line learning/e-business, and technology training processes and seek grant opportunities to support this collaboration.

 

·                                                                   Develop stronger collaborations/partnerships for sharing academic programs and seek grant opportunities to support this collaboration.

 

·                                                                   Develop a plan to coordinate semester start and end dates and specific time blocks in the daily academic calendar that would be consistent across all six institutions for the purpose of synchronous sharing of programs and faculty via interactive television (ITV).

 

1.         R. #88 – RUSO SYSTEM PRIORITIES FOR STRATEGIC ADVANCEMENT

 

Regent Stansberry made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to adopt the three (3) top RUSO system priorities for strategic advancement including the amendments as recommended by the Presidents’ Council.

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Stansberry, Howard, Hibler, Ryerson, Holloway, Poag

 

                                    Voting against the motion:  None

 

                        Regent Stansberry stated that the committee is continuing to study other policy governance models in addition to the John Carver policy governance model.

 

                        Sheridan McCaffree, Executive Director, provided a binder to the Regents and Presidents that contains a summary of the RUSO retreat; information regarding the retreat including the agenda; presenters’ information; Ed Barlow’s presentation, and information about John Carver.  The binder is intended to be an internal working document that may later be used for advocacy purposes with other entitles.

 

                        2.         R. #89 – SWOSU PROGRAM MODIFICATIONS

 

Regent Stansberry made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, to approve the following program modifications submitted by Southwestern Oklahoma State University:


IV.       REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS  (Continued)

 

C.        ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT

 

2.         R. #89

 

a.         Program Modification for course requirement changes to the Bachelor of Music Education degree program.

 

b.         Program Modification for course requirement changes to the Bachelor of Music degree program.

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Stansberry, Ryerson, Howard, Hibler, Holloway, Poag

 

                                    Voting against the motion:  None

 

                        3.         Northwestern Oklahoma State University

 

Regent Stansberry congratulated President Paul Beran and Northwestern Oklahoma State University on the continued accreditation for ten years from the Council of The Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools.

 

D.        BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT – Chair Ann Holloway 

            (Attachment C, Pages 49-57)

 

1.         University of Central Oklahoma

 

R.# 90 - HAMILTON FIELD HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT #1200064

 

Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to approve the Training Room and Football Locker Room Improvements: Add to Campus Capital Master Plan, fund, design, bid and award  contract(s) to the lowest responsible bidder(s), including possible in-kind donations of materials and services for improvements to the Training room and Football Locker room.  The Project Budget is $120,000.  (Private Funds)

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Holloway, Howard, Hibler, Ryerson, Stansberry, Poag

 

                                    Voting against the motion:  None


IV.       REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS  (Continued)

 

D.        BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

 

1.         University of Central Oklahoma

 

R. #91 - PARKING, SIDEWALKS, LIGHTS & LANDSCAPING

PROJECT #1200013

 

Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, to approve the Campus Sidewalk Entry Control Gates: fund, design, bid and award contract to the lowest responsible bidder for Campus Sidewalk Entry Control Gates.  The Project Budget is $150,000.  (Sec. 13 Offset Funds).

                                   

Voting for the motion:  Regents Holloway, Hibler, Howard, Ryerson, Stansberry, Poag

 

                                    Voting against the motion:  None

 

                        2.         Southwestern Oklahoma State University

 

                                    R. #92 – GROUND LEASE FOR APARTMENT COMPLEX

 

Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, to authorize Southwestern Oklahoma State University to proceed with leasing a 3 ½ acre site which borders the campus to a private entity for the purpose of building an apartment complex for students.

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Holloway, Ryerson, Hibler, Howard, Stansberry, Poag

 

                                    Voting against the motion:  None

 

                                    R. #93 – OFFICE OF JUVENILE AFFAIRS SITE PROJECT

 

Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by Regent Stansberry, to delegate the authority to President Hays to proceed with this project subject to General Counsel’s approval of contracts with the Town of Nash and the Office of Juvenile Affairs.

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Holloway, Stansberry, Ryerson, Hibler, Howard, Poag


IV.       REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS  (Continued)

 

D.        BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

           

                        2.         Southwestern Oklahoma State University

 

                                    R. #93

 

                                    Voting against the motion:  None

 

                        3.         Southeastern Oklahoma State University

 

a.         R. #94 – APARTMENT-STYLE STUDENT HOUSING COMPLEX

 

             Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, to authorize the President to execute the land lease and management sub-lease agreements with a 501(c)3 established through the Southeastern Foundation subject to General Counsel approval for the construction of a 300-bed (approximate) apartment-style student housing complex.  This project will be completed at no cost to the University.     

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Holloway, Ryerson, Howard, Hibler, Stansberry, Poag

 

             Voting against the motion:  None

 

b.         R. #95 – ROOF REPLACEMENTS

 

             Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by Regent Stansberry, to approve the solicitation of bids and to award a contract for the replacement of roofs on the Visual Arts Building, Bloomer Sullivan Gymnasium, Visual & Performing Arts Center, Occupational Safety and Health, and Fine Arts Building.  Cost not to exceed $500,000.  (Section 13 and New College Funds)

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Holloway, Stansberry, Howard, Hibler, Ryerson, Poag

 

             Voting against the motion:  None


IV.       REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS  (Continued)

 

D.        BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

 

                        4.         Northwestern Oklahoma State University

 

                                    R. #96 – J.R. HOLDER WELLNESS CENTER PARKING LOT

 

Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, to approve the purchase of asphalt for the J.R. Holder Wellness Center Parking Lot in the amount of $32,778.55 - Broce Construction Company - Norman, Oklahoma.  (School Land Funds)

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Holloway, Ryerson, Howard, Hibler, Stansberry, Poag

 

Voting against the motion:  None

 

                        5.         East Central University

 

a.         R. #97 - STUDENT HOUSING CONSTRUCTION RENOVATION-PROJECT #2300044 - PONTOTOC RESIDENCE HALL RENOVATION

 

             Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to accept the final completion of the Pontotoc Hall renovation for a total cost of $2,334,667, including change orders totaling $191,667.  Students occupied the facility at the start of the 2004 fall semester and all punch list items have been completed. (Revenue Bonds and Section 13/New College Funds)

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Holloway, Howard, Hibler, Ryerson, Stansberry, Poag

 

Voting against the motion:  None

 

b.         FINE ARTS CENTER UPDATE AND PRESENTATION-INFORMATIONAL ITEM-PROJECT #2300038 INFORMATIONAL ITEM

 

             President Cole provided the Board copies of the Schematic Design Report of the Fine Arts Center prepared by Rees Associates, Inc., a progress report on land acquisition, and a tentative time line of the projected schedule for the project.


IV.       REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS  (Continued)

 

D.        BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

 

                        5.         East Central University

 

c.         PURCHASE OF PROPERTY- PROJECT #2300031 INFORMATIONAL ITEM

 

ECU has purchased property known as 902 East 10 which is adjacent to the campus. The legal description is: All of Lot 10, Block 6, Donaghey Addition, Ada, Oklahoma. The total cost is $35,279.50. This property will be utilized for parking to partially replace parking lost during construction of the Fine Arts Center. (Section 13/New College Funds)

 

d.         WOMEN'S ATHLETIC FACILITY- PROJECT #2300046 INFORMATIONAL ITEM

 

Update on the Women's Athletic Facility includes: ECU has contracted with the Department of Central Services Construction and Properties Division to manage the architect selection and bid process at a cost of $41,800. (Student Activity Facility Fees Funds)

 

            E.        PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT – Chair Richard Ryerson

 

                        R. #98 – SCHEDULE FOR PRESIDENTS’ INFORMAL EVALUATIONS

                        (Attachment D, Pages 58-59)

 

                         Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, to approve the following schedule for the three (3) presidential evaluations in 2005:

 

                        February 2005 Meeting – President Roger Webb

                        April 2005 – President Larry Williams

                        May 2005 Meeting – President Bill Cole

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Ryerson, Hibler, Howard, Holloway, Stansberry, Poag

 

Voting against the motion:  None


IV.       REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS  (Continued)

 

            E.        PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT

 

R. #99 – PROCEDURES FOR PRESIDENTS’ INFORMAL EVALUATIONS

 

Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Stansberry, to approve the following procedures regarding the three (3) presidential evaluations in 2005:

 

1.         Each of the three presidents will update their written summary of evaluation materials which was previously provided to the Board.   The summary will include a discussion of goals to be accomplished in 5 to 10 years in addition to short range goals.  The summary should be submitted to Regents and the Administrative Office thirty (30) days prior to the evaluation.

 

2.        The format of the evaluation meeting will be a twenty (20) minute informal presentation from the president highlighting but not repeating his written materials.  Presidents may make their presentation in any format they choose.  The presentation will be followed by a 20-30 minute question and answer period with the Board, followed by feedback from the Board to the President for 15 minutes.

 

3.        At the conclusion of the meeting, Regents will submit their written notes to the Executive Director who will prepare a written evaluation and timely distribute it to each president.  Each President will have the opportunity to submit a written rebuttal to the evaluation.

 

4.        The Executive Director will write a letter to each of the presidents to be evaluated delineating the evaluation procedures which have been approved by the Board.

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Ryerson, Stansberry, Howard, Hibler, Holloway, Poag

 

Voting against the motion:  None


IV.       REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS  (Continued)

 

            E.        PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT

 

R. #100 – EMPLOYMENT OF STAFF AUDITOR

 

Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, to approve the employment of Lou Ann Porter in the position of staff auditor for the Board effective November 15, 2004 at an annual salary of $31,000.00 plus benefits, to serve at the will of the Board.

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Ryerson, Hibler, Howard, Holloway, Stansberry, Poag

 

Voting against the motion:  None

 

V.         PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS  

 

A.        R. #101 - EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

 

                         Regent Hibler made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for East Central University as presented by President Cole. 

(Attachment E, Pages 60-63)

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Hibler, Howard, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry,  Poag

 

Voting against the motion:  None

 

B.        R. #102 – UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

 

                         Regent Stansberry made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for the University of Central Oklahoma as presented by President Webb.  (Attachment F, Pages 64-69)

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Stansberry, Howard, Hibler, Ryerson, Holloway, Poag

 

Voting against the motion:  None


V.         PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS  (Continued)

 

            C.        R. #103 – SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

 

Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Holloway, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for Southwestern Oklahoma State University as presented by President Hays.  (Attachment G, Pages 70-124)

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Ryerson, Holloway, Howard, Hibler, Stansberry, Poag

 

Voting against the motion:  None

 

President Hays stated that an Economic Development Sales Tax Proposal consisting of three elements, one which included scholarship funds for Southwestern Oklahoma State University of approximately $729,000.00 over a period of 5 ½ years, was authorized by the City of Weatherford and received a resounding approval from the people of Weatherford.  With the passage of this sales tax initiative, the City of Weatherford has shown a strong commitment to the University.

 

            D.        R. #104 – SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

 

Regent Stansberry made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for Southeastern Oklahoma State University as presented by President Johnson.  (Attachment H, Pages 125-128)

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Stansberry, Hibler, Howard, Ryerson, Holloway, Poag

 

Voting against the motion:  None

 

E.        R. #105 – NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

 

            Regent Howard made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for Northeastern State University as presented by President Williams.  (Attachment I, Pages 129-133)

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Howard, Ryerson, Hibler, Holloway, Stansberry, Poag

 

Voting against the motion:  None


V.         PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS  (Continued)

 

F.         R. #106 – NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

 

            Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for Northwestern Oklahoma State University as presented by President Beran.

(Attachment J, Pages 134-136)

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Ryerson, Hibler, Howard, Holloway, Stansberry, Poag

 

Voting against the motion:  None

 

            Regent Stansberry left the meeting at 10:25 a.m.

 

VI.       PRESIDENTS’ COUNCIL REPORTPresident Paul Beran

 

            President Beran provided the Board with the following informational articles:

 

1.        To Use Graduation Rates to Measure Excellence, You Have to Do Your Homework, The Chronicle of Higher Education, October 22, 2004         

2.        Graduation Rates Called a Poor Measure of Colleges, The Chronicle of Higher Education, April 2, 2004

3.        High Schools Fail to Prepare Many Students for College, The Chronicle of Higher Education, March 21, 2003

4.        How Can Colleges Prove They’re Doing Their Jobs? The Chronicle Review, November 11, 2004

5.        E-Learning: Myths and Lessons, NCHEMS News, October 2004

6.        Not a First Lady, The Chronicle of Higher Education, November 5, 2004

 

President Johnson stated that the priorities of the Presidents’ Council legislative agenda for the upcoming year are:

 

1.         Approval of the $500 million higher education capital bond issue.

2.         Increasing allocations.

3.         Identifying a permanent funding source for the Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Program (OHLAP) scholarships.

 

The order of the agenda changed to Item XI.


XI.        CHAIR’S REPORT AND REGENTS’ COMMENTS

 

            Board Chair Poag expressed appreciation to President Johnson for presenting information regarding the regional universities’ marketing materials that are being compiled.  The materials will be useful talking points when the Regents talk with legislators, and helpful information for the legislative liaison and the regional institutions.

 

            Regent Poag provided the Board with the results of the E-Survey that he sent to the Regents.  He stated that as the Board continues to develop a marketing plan the information from the survey will be taken into consideration.

 

            The order of the agenda resumed.

 

VII.       NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPORT

 

            Vanessa Gregory, President, Student Government Association, stated that Northwestern has many of the same activities as are found at other campuses, i.e., homecoming, football, basketball, and school newspapers.  She shared a brief overview of the activities that are more specific to Northwestern.

 

·                                                                                            The International Student Organization Spanish Club is sponsoring a World Dinner in November to promote cultural diversity in the community and with students on the campus.

·                                                                                            The NWOSU Art Society, a new organization sponsored by Presidential Partners, showcased faculty and students’ paintings, crafts and quilts in the library.

·                                                                                            The theatre program has increased in participation and there has been great improvement in the areas of set design and lighting.

·                                                                                            The music department continues to grow; the chorale and band programs both have good participation.

·                                                                                            The science department participates in a CD Challenge that is sponsored by Presidential Partners. The students are given 10 CDs to build a tower, bridge and ramp and the winner is awarded book store bucks.

·                                                                                            Through a partnership with the University of Central Oklahoma, groups are taken to visit the Selman Observatory.

·                                                                                            The Student Government Association sponsors the following activities:

 

Ø                                                                                          Howdy Week – held the first week of classes in the fall, opportunity for students to get acquainted, play games, and win prizes.

Ø                                                                                          Haunted House – five campus organizations participate, opportunity for the organizations to raise money, and provides entertainment for the community.


 

VII.       NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT REPORT (Continued)

 

Ø                                                                                          Headliners and Students – provides student contact with university leaders.

Ø                                                                                          Clash of the Talents – open to NWOSU students only, creates opportunity for talented students to shine and win prize money.

Ø                                                                                          Bahama Breakaway – spring activity held downtown with the Chamber of Commerce providing the food, a time for students to relax, have fun, and win prizes.

 

·                   The Enid and Woodward campuses have started student organizations, through ITV the three campuses can meet so no one is left out. All the campuses participate in homecoming activities.

 

Board Chair Steve Poag thanked Ms. Gregory for her time and providing the Board with useful information.

 

VIII.      NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION REPORT 

 

            Jane McDermott, Director, presented the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation report for the one-year period ending June 30, 2004.

 

·                    Assets total approximately $13.5 million

·                    Endowment investments total $7.7 million

·                    Interest earning assets in excess of $14 million

·                    Total giving last year approximately $1.1 million

·                    University support in excess of $1.2 million last year

·                    New scholarship endowments total $128,273

·                    Custodial gifts total $600,503

·                    New endowed chair funds total $341,312

·                    Restricted specified funds total $6,863

·                    Restricted unspecified funds total $25,993

·                    Restricted operating capital total $4,275

 

IX.        NEW BUSINESS

 

            None


X.        EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 

Sheridan McCaffree provided the Board with the RUSO website address www.RUSO.org and stated that the website should be online by November 15, 2004.

 

XI.       CHAIR’S REPORT AND REGENTS’ COMMENTS

 

            Item XI follows item VI on the agenda.

 

XII.      R. # 107 – ADJOURNMENT

 

            Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to adjourn the meeting at 10:45 a.m.

 

Voting for the motion:  Regents Ryerson, Howard, Hibler, Holloway, Poag

 

Voting against the motion:  None

 

 

Submitted by:           

 

 

 

 

 

_______________________________              ________________________________

Stephen A. Poag                                                      Mark A. Stansberry

Board Chair                                                               Secretary

 

 

Minutes approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma this                 day of ___________, ______.

 

 

The next regular meeting of the Regional University System of Oklahoma is scheduled for 9:00 a.m., January 21, 2005, Regional University System of Oklahoma Administrative Office, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.