THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA



THE COMMONWEALTH OF VIRGINIA

THE VISITORS OF JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY

Volume XXXXI No. 3

Minutes of the Meeting of April 15, 2005

The Visitors of James Madison University met Friday, April 15, 2005 in the College Center Board Room on the campus of James Madison University. Mr. Charlie Foster, Rector, called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.

PRESENT:

Bridgeforth, Scott

Damico, Joe

Foster, Charles, Rector

Grover, Chubby

Gunter,Meredith, Vice Rector

Hartman, Jim

Leeolou, Stephen

E. Ray Murphy

Rivers, Zie

Rogers, Larry

Strickler, Judy

Harper, Donna, Secretary

ABSENT:

Bowles, Mark

Carzo, Frank

Pretlow, Delores

Zecher, Linda

Hanger, Hunter, Student Member 2004-05

ALSO PRESENT:

Rose, Linwood, President

Brown, Douglas, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

Carr, Joanne, Senior Vice President for Advancement

King, Charles, Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance

Warner, Mark, Senior Vice President for Student Affairs

Zimmerman, Kent, Speaker, Faculty Senate

Perrine, Andy, Director of University Communications

Culligan, Tom, President, Student Government Association

Wheeler, Susan, Policy and Legal Affairs Adviser

Wubah, Daniel, Special Assistant to the President

Mr. Foster thanked Dr. Kent Zimmerman, Faculty Senate Speaker and representative to the board for his participation during this past year.

Due to the new financial and academic plan which must be approved by the Board of Visitors and submitted to the State Council of Higher Education for Virginia by October 1, Mr. Foster announced that the October 14 board meeting would be changed to September 23, 2005.

On motion of Mr. Rivers, seconded by Mr. Damico, the following resolution recognizing Delegate Glenn Weatherholtz was approved:

WHEREAS, Delegate Glenn M. Weatherholtz has devoted his professional life to public service, making significant contributions to the Commonwealth of Virginia; and

WHEREAS, Delegate Weatherholtz has worked tirelessly on behalf of his fellow Virginians since 1995 as a member of the House of Delegates; and

WHEREAS, Delegate Weatherholtz has held a leadership role in the House, serving as Vice Chair of the Militia, Police, and Public Safety Committee as well as chairing its Public Safety Subcommittee; and

WHEREAS, while a member of the General Assembly, Delegate Weatherholtz also served on the Agriculture, Chesapeake, and Natural Resources Committee; the Courts of Justice Committee; and the Counties, Cities, and Towns Committee; and

WHEREAS, Delegate Weatherholtz worked tirelessly on legislation that would positively affect Harrisonburg, Rockingham County and James Madison University; and

WHEREAS, prior to his election to the General Assembly, Delegate Weatherholtz had provided enormous service to his fellow Virginians for ten years as a State Trooper and for twenty-four years as Sheriff of Rockingham County; and

WHEREAS, Delegate Weatherholtz has received many honors, including the James Madison University Commonwealth Award in 1995; Lawman of the Year; and the Virginia Sheriffs’ Association Outstanding Legislator of the Year Award in 2001; and

WHEREAS, Delegate Weatherholtz has announced that he is leaving the General Assembly and will not seek re-election for another term in the House of Delegates:

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Visitors of James Madison University, collectively and individually, express their most sincere appreciation to Delegate Glenn M. Weatherholtz for his many years of unselfish service to the people of the Harrisonburg-Rockingham County area, James Madison University and the Commonwealth of Virginia, and the Visitors further extend their best wishes to Delegate Weatherholtz for happiness in all that he undertakes in the future.

On motion of Mr. Bridgeforth, seconded by Mrs. Strickler, the following resolution recognizing the JMU Football team was approved:

WHEREAS, the James Madison University football team brought a new level of national recognition to the university by compiling an outstanding 13-2 record during the 2004 season and winning the National Collegiate Athletic Association Championship in Division I-AA; and

WHEREAS, by defeating the University of Montana Grizzlies 31-21 in an exciting and nationally-televised game, the JMU Dukes became the first Virginia college or university to win a national Division I football championship; and

WHEREAS, the team’s thirteen victories were the most in school history and the team, co-champions of the Atlantic 10 football conference, brought JMU the University’s first men’s NCAA championship and its second national title overall; and

WHEREAS, individual JMU Dukes were named to All-America teams, All-State teams, All-Atlantic 10 teams and Atlantic 10 All-Academic teams; and

WHEREAS, excitement and school spirit for JMU among alumni, students and the Dukes’ many other fans have reached new levels because of the tremendous season:

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Visitors of James Madison University commend and congratulate Head Coach Mickey Matthews, his assistant coaches and the members of the 2004 JMU Dukes football team on the team’s exceptional performance and national championship.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

On motion of Dr. Gunter, seconded by Mr. Damico, the minutes of the January 7, 2005 meeting were approved.

PRESIDENT’S REPORT

Dr. Rose presented information on the following: (Attachment A)

1) 2005 General Assembly Session;

2) JMU professor, Dr. Peter Pham, covered the Pope’s funeral;

3) JMU manufactures rare protein for dry-eye syndrome treatment;

4) Bachelor of Science Degree in Biotechnology;

5) Community College articulation agreements up to 12;

6) JMU alumni rank fourth in Peace Corps;

7) JMU claims Most Virginia Exceptional New Teachers;

8) Mr. Nicholas Katzenbach delivered the 2005 Madison Day Address;

9) Spring Break Volunteerism – 23 trips were taken;

10) Madison Named “College with a Conscience”;

11) Brass Band National Championship; and

12) JMU ROTC named Best in the East.

COMMITTEE REPORTS

Athletics Committee

Mr. Zie Rivers, Chair presented the report of the Athletics Committee (Attachment B). The minutes from the January 7, 2005 meeting were approved.

Mr. Rivers reported on the following topics from the committee meeting:

1) Introduction of new staff members;

2) Winter and Spring sports performance update;

3) The academic performance of athletes for the fall semester and the new NCAA academic progress policy;

4) Fund-raising update;

5) Facilities update;

6) Update on the CAA conference; and

7) Clarification on the interpretation of Title IX.

On motion of Mr. Rivers, seconded by Mr. Leeolou, the Athletics report was accepted.

Development Committee

Mr. Steve Leeolou, Chair, presented the report of the Development Committee (Attachment C). The minutes from the January 7, 2005 meeting were approved.

Mr. Leeolou reported on the following topics from the committee meeting:

1) Update on advancement information system;

2) Madison Century campaign;

3) Year-to-date gifts and campaign overall gifts;

4) Performance Indicators review; and

5) Promotional materials for the Fine and Performing Arts Center.

On motion of Mr. Leeolou, seconded by Mr. Murphy, the Development report was accepted.

Education and Student Life

Dr. Meredith Gunter, Chair, presented the report of the Education and Student Life Committee (Attachment D). The minutes from the January 7, 2005 meeting were approved.

Dr. Gunter reported on the following topics from the committee meeting:

1) Proposed Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Management;

2) The Honor System;

3) Residence Life Learning Communities;

4) Introduced Stephanie Genco, new BOV student member for 2005-06;

5) Report from the Faculty Senate;

6) Report from the Student Government Association; and

7) Thanked Tom Culligan, SGA President, for his hard work this past year.

On motion of Dr. Gunter, seconded by Mr. Rogers, the Education and Student Life report was accepted.

Finance and Physical Development Committee

Mr. Joe Damico, substituting for Ms. Zecher, presented the report of the Finance and Physical Development Committee (Attachment E). The minutes from the January 7, 2005 meeting were approved.

Mr. Damico reported on the following from the committee meeting:

1) The Quarterly Financial Report;

2) The 2005 General Assembly update;

3) 2005-06 Proposed Tuition and Fees;

4) Renovation to the Phillips Center Ballroom;

5) The Six Year Capital Plan; and

6) Campus Police.

On motion of Mr. Damico, seconded by Mr. Rivers, the Finance and Physical Development report was accepted.

CAREER DEVELOPMENT OVERVIEW

Dr. Lee Ward, Director of Academic Advising and Career Development and Ms. Nina Stensby-Hurst, Associate Director presented information on the mission and success of the department. (Attachment F)

GENERAL ASSEMBLY UPDATE

Mr. Charles King, Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance, gave an overview of the significant legislation of the recent General Assembly. (Attachment G)

CHARTER SCHOOL ANALYSIS

Mr. Charles King, Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance, presented information on the Higher Education Restructuring Act recently approved by the Governor and the General Assembly and reviewed the potential implications for James Madison University. (Attachment H)

2005-06 TUITION AND FEES

Mr. Charles King, Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance reviewed the proposed 2005-06 tuition and fees for the university as follows:

VIRGINIA STUDENT

Tuition & Fees $ 2,998

Comprehensive Fee $ 2,888

TOTAL COMMUTER COSTS $ 5,886

Room & Board $ 6,124

TOTAL ON-CAMPUS COSTS $ 12,010

NON-VIRGINIA STUDENT

Tuition & Fees $ 12,434

Comprehensive Fee $ 2,888

TOTAL COMMUTER COSTS $ 15,322

Room & Board $ 6,124

TOTAL ON-CAMPUS COSTS $ 21,446

GRADUATE

(Per Credit Hour)

Virginia $246

Non-Virginia $701

GRADUATE LEVEL DISTANCE LEARNING COURSES

(Per Credit Hour)

Computer Sciences Information Security Concentration

& MBA InfoSec $ 612

MSA $ 686

OFF CAMPUS

(Per Credit Hour)

Undergraduate $124/429*

Graduate $239/604*

*In-State/Out-of-State

|Graduate - MBA | $241/572* |

On motion of Mr. Damico, seconded by Dr. Gunter, the proposed 2005-06 tuition and fees were approved.

SIX YEAR CAPITAL PLAN

Mr. Charles King, Senior Vice President for Administration and Finance presented the university’s Six Year Capital Plan for each of the next 3 bienniums. (Attachment I)

On motion of Mr. Damico, seconded by Mr. Murphy, the Six Year Capital Plan was approved.

Rector Foster then called for the board to move into Closed Session. Dr. Gunter made the following motion:

“I move the Board go into closed session to discuss the following matters: 1) pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3700 A-1, to discuss personnel matters involving promotions, retirements, hiring, resignations, salary adjustments, and status changes of various faculty members and administrators, as well as the award of tenure to faculty members; 2) pursuant to Virginia Code Section 2.2-3700-A-3 of the Code of Virginia to discuss the acquisition/disposal of real property and 3) pursuant to Section 2.2-3700-A-10 of the Code Virginia to consider an honorary degree.”

The motion was seconded by Mr. Murphy and the Board moved into closed session.

Following the closed session, Mr. Foster then stated the following:

During the closed session, the board discussed only matters lawfully

exempted from open meeting requirements and only those types of matters

identified in the motion for the closed session.

RECORDED VOTE: the following is an affirmative recorded, member by

member vote:

Bridgeforth, Scott

Damico, Joe

Gunter, Meredith

Hartman, Jim

E. Ray Murphy

Rivers, Zie

Rogers, Larry

Strickler, Judy

Mr. Foster then asked if there were any motions to come forward.

On motion by Mr. Damico, seconded by Mr. Rogers the personnel actions discussed in closed session regarding promotions, retirements, hirings, resignations, award of tenure, salary adjustments and status changes of various faculty and administrators with the new promotion and tenure increments were approved. (Attachment J)

On motion by Mr. Rivers, seconded by Mr. Hartman, the following resolution to award an honorary degree to Dr. John Snow was approved:

WHEREAS, Dr. John William Snow has made enormous contributions to our nation both as a respected leader in the business community and as a tireless public servant; and

WHEREAS, as Chairman and Chief Executive officer of the CSX Corporation, Dr. Snow successfully guided the company through a period of tremendous change, greatly strengthening America’s vital railway transportation system; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Snow is a key member of President George W. Bush’s leadership team, currently serving as Secretary of the United States Department of the Treasury where he is working closely with the President in promoting economic growth and creating jobs; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Snow made additional invaluable contributions to the nation in his service through a number of vital positions in the United States Department of Transportation; and

WHEREAS, Dr. Snow has honored James Madison University by agreeing to deliver the main address at the University’s May Commencement exercises; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors wishes to pay special recognition to Dr. Snow on the occasion of his visit to the University:

THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that James Madison University present a doctorate of laws, honoris causa, to Dr. Snow on the occasion of his address at the University’s May Commencement program, May 7, 2005.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business, on motion of Dr. Gunter, seconded by Mr. Damico, the Board voted to adjourn. The meeting was adjourned at 4:00 pm.

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Charles Foster, Rector

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Donna L. Harper, Secretary

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