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Unknown author (June 14, 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: Presented are the minutes of the 351st meeting of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees. This was a regular meeting. President Jim Tressel reported that spring commencement exercises graduated the second-largest class in the University’s history. He also reported on the extraordinary efforts of faculty and staff in significantly increasing retention and the number of students living on or adjacent to campus. Dr. Christina Saenger (Marketing) provided a report on the current research she is performing on creating impact through teaching, research, and regional engagement. Dr. Carla Simonini (Foreign Languages and Literatures) described YSU’s small but active Italian language program. Mrs. Monique Frank (senior, Social Work), described her experience as a 40-year old non-traditional student. Mr. David Mouse (junior, Vocal Performance) described the Dana Chorale’s tour of South Korea. Dr. Christina Hardy distributed and reviewed the “Graduate Outcomes Report Academic Year 2015-2016 Executive Summary.” Committee reports were heard. The Board resolved to modify the Intercollegiate Athletics Programs – Student Athletes Policy; to modify the Scheduling of Intercollegiate Athletic, University Sponsored and Recognized Student Organization Activities During Final Examination Period Policy; to approve the Student Travel Policy; to authorize the conferral of emeritus status on faculty; to modify the policy on the appointment of graduate assistants, graduate research assistants, graduate assistant interns, and teaching assistants; to approve the Student Complaint Policy; to authorize the recommendation of candidates for honorary degrees; to approve duplicate program reporting for Youngstown State University; to reorganize the Beeghly College of Education; to approve tenure for the Chair of the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems; to accept alumni engagement and WYSU memberships; to modify the policy on deadly weapons restrictions; to combine the policies on purchasing and purchasing limits for competitive selection; to rescind the policy on purchasing limits for competitive selection; to modify and retitle the Display of Posters and Other Printed Materials Policy; to approve the Annual Operating Budget for FY 2018; to approve changes to tuition and fees for the 2017-18 academic and fiscal year; to approve interfund transfers; to authorize the purchase of real estate needed for campus improvement; to ratify the committee resolution authorizing a three-month extension of the YSU/YSU Foundation Development Services Agreement; to ratify personnel actions in Athletics; to modify and retitle the policy on resignation/exit interviews; to modify the policy on the employment of students; to authorize the conferral of emeritus status; to approve the selection of the position for Associate Provost for Student Success; to ratify personnel actions (PA/Faculty Staff); and to approve multiple-year contracts. The Board voted unanimously to memorialize the following individuals: Sheila Colleen Fennell (student), Jordan Bobin (high school student/YSU prospect), Randy Hoover (professor emeritus), Robert Beebe (professor emeritus), Carol DeBlois (Associate Professor), Robert Sorokach, Sr. (professor emeritus), and Kristen Brennan (alumna, wife of Brian Brennan, Assistant University Archivist). Mr. Leonard D. Schiavone was elected to serve as board chairperson for the year 2017-2018. Ms. Delores E. Crawford was elected to serve as board vice chairperson. Mr. Franklin S. Bennett, Jr., was elected to serve as board secretary. Outgoing chairperson Mrs. Carole S. Weimer thanked everyone for a wonderful nine-year term as trustee. Description: 232 p. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1989/12144 Files in this item: 1
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Unknown author (June 8, 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: Presented are the minutes of the 350th meeting of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees. This was a special meeting. The Governance Committee reported that elections held during the March 2017 meeting violated the bylaws of the Board. Elections should have been held during the final meeting of the fiscal year (June 2017). Therefore, the Board voted to nullify the results of the March 2017 election. The Board then voted unanimously to acknowledge the Governance Committee’s recommendation of candidates for election as officers for FY 2017-2018. No further business was conducted. Description: 3 p. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1989/12143 Files in this item: 1
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Unknown author (March 16, 2017)[more][less]
Abstract: Presented are the minutes of the 349th meeting of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees. This was a regular meeting. In his report, President Tressel thanked outgoing trustees Carole S. Weimer and Samantha P. Anderson for their service to Youngstown State University. The President also expressed gratitude to university employees who work on behalf of YSU and served as points of first contact with students and parents. Guest presentations were made by Joseph Sanson, Assistant Professor of Engineering Technology, and Mr. George Atkins. Committee reports were heard. The Board resolved to approve a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AG-ACNP) Program Option; to approve a Bachelor of Science in Education, Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Intervention Specialist with TESOL Endorsement; to confer honorary degrees upon Dr. Presley Gillespie and Dr. George Young; to modify Centers of Excellence at Youngstown State University; to modify the teaching by staff policy; to approve the Integrity in Research – Use and Care of Animals policy; to change the department name of Human Performance and Exercise Sciences to Kinesiology and Sport Science; to accept alumni engagement and WYSU memberships; to establish new room rates to accommodate graduate and family housing for Weller House, effective summer semester 2017; to modify the policy on electronic information technology (EIT); to modify the policy on search waivers for the hiring of faculty and professional /administrative staff; to modify and retitle the public records policy; to approve the recruitment of an Associate Provost for Student Success; to approve the policy on the Part-Time Faculty Teaching Excellence awards; to approve the Excellence Awards for Department Chairpersons policy; to approve the recruitment of an Executive Director for Maag Library; to approve the recruitment of an Associate Vice President for Technology and Chief Information Officer; to establish Culture of Community committees as standing committees of the University and to further establish the purpose of these committees; to ratify personnel actions (faculty and PA staff); to ratify personnel actions (intercollegiate athletics); and to amend the bylaws of the Board of Trustees. Nominees of 2016-2017 Board Officers were taken, with voting to take place during the June 2017 meeting. Resolutions of appreciation were passed in honor of Carole B. Weimer (outgoing trustee and Board of Trustees chair) and Samantha P. Anderson (outgoing student trustee). Chairperson Weimer expressed concluding remarks. Description: 112 p. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1989/12106 Files in this item: 1
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Unknown author (December 1, 2016)[more][less]
Abstract: Presented are the minutes of the 348th meeting of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees. This was a regular meeting. The oath of office was administered to newly-appointed trustee Dr. Anita A. Hackstedde. President Tressel welcomed Dr. Hackstedde to the Board and stated that he was encouraged by the balancing of the University budget by the financial area of the Administration. Committee reports were heard. The Board resolved to extend its appreciation to those involved in the administration of the recent campus climate survey; to support the Appalachian Regional Commission Grant; to modify the graduate faculty policy; to modify the affiliate scholars policy; to modify the policy on admission, retention and graduation standards; to modify the research misconduct policy; to accept alumni engagement and WYSU memberships; to accept a gift of real estate; to modify the policy on purchasing limits for competitive selection; to express intent to locally administer capital facilities projects receiving less than four million dollars; to approve room rental rates for the University Courtyard Apartments, effective Fall Semester 2017; to approve room and board rates for University Housing, effective Fall Semester 2017; to approve interfund transfers; to renew and amend the Internal Audit Charter; to approve the FY17 annual internal audit plan; to modify the employee files policy; to modify the policy regarding the Employee Assistance Program; to rescind the policy on domestic partners benefits; to modify the drug-free environment policy; to ratify personnel actions (faculty and professional/administrative staff); to ratify personnel actions (intercollegiate athletics staff and coaching); and to extend, restate, and revise the employment agreement with YSU president James P. Tressel. The Board also heard a letter written by Dr. Tod Porter, spouse of the late Dr. Teri Riley, thanking the Board for conferring upon her (posthumously) Faculty Emerita status. Board chairperson ended the meeting by congratulating President Tressel on the extension of his employment at YSU and for his efforts on behalf of the University. Description: 161 p. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1989/12058 Files in this item: 1
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Unknown author (January 11, 2013)[more][less]
Abstract: Presented are the minutes of the 312th meeting of the Youngstown State University Board of Trustees. This was a special meeting. The Board immediately went into executive session to discuss action after YSU President Cynthia Anderson announced her retirement. Upon returning to the public session, the Board resolved: to appoint a presidential search advisory committee; to appoint a presidential search consultant; and to adopt a board charge to the YSU Presidential Search Advisory Committee. Description: 6 p. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/1989/12031 Files in this item: 1
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