Meeting Resolutions/Motions

Resolutions and motions for the Board of Trustees meeting are posted following approval.

2017-2026

Archived Resolutions
  • 2026 RESOLUTIONS

    At the June meeting

    • Approved two new Engineering Programs – Mechanical Engineering and Biomedical Engineering
    • Approved the Resolution on “Tuition and Fees and Budget for Fiscal Year 2026-2027”
    • Approved the appointment of Paul Patrick as the Executive Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Operating Officer

    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    ON TUITION AND FEES

    AND BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2026-2027

    As Approved and Recommended by the Budget and Finance Committee

    June 9, 2026

    WHEREAS, College management has presented the Board separate documents, entitled the College of Charleston 2026-2027 Proposed Budget and the College of Charleston 2026-2027 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 contain recommendations regarding adjustments to student tuition and fees as well as a College budget for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year;

     

    WHEREAS, College management is of the opinion that the proposed budget and its tuition and fee recommendations for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year are reasonable given the impact of current enrollments and legislatively initiated salary and retirement increases, and fully consistentwith 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 2026-2027 Fiscal Year, College management is hereby authorized and directed to set undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees for each semester in the following amounts:

    1. $6,259, for resident undergraduate students;
    2. $19,672, for nonresident undergraduate students; and

     

    RESOLVED, that for the 2026-2027 Fiscal Year, College management is hereby authorized to assess student fees in the amounts presented tothe Board in the Proposed Budget and to implement the proposed budget contained therein; 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 2026-2027 Fiscal Year.

    At the March 26 - 27, 2026 BOT Meeting:

    • Approved the minutes of the January 15-16, 2026 Board of Trustees Meeting
    • Approved the establishment of a joint-degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program in partnership with the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC)
    • Approved the Resolution – “Awarding of May 2026 Degrees”
    • Approved naming the Cougar Food Pantry in honor of Dr. Stanley Kaplan and Mrs. Pamela Kaplan
    • Approved the “Resolution/Proclamation of the Board of Trustees Recognizing the College of Charleston Women’s Basketball Team”
    • Approved the Resolution – “School of the Arts Studio Art Course Fee” and Approved the Resolution – “School of the Arts Applied Music Lessons Fee”
    •  Approved the Resolution – “College of Charleston/Medical University of South Carolina Joint B.S. Nursing Program Fee”  
    • Approved the SAC Staff Award Monetary Distribution Change to the Cougar Rising Award by deleting one $500 award and increasing another award by $500, so no net change in the Cougar Rising Award”

     

    At the January 16, 2026, BOT Meeting:

    • Increase in Student Housing and Meal Plan Fees:
    • Housing: Berry Hall: Single $4,756, Double $4,312, Triple $3,931, Resident Assistant $2,377, Buist Rivers, Craig Hall: Single $5,452, Double $4,819, Triple $4,375, Resident Assistant $2,727, McConnell Hall, Historic Houses: Single $5,509, Double $4,909, Triple $4,391, Quadruple $4,119, Resident Assistant $2,755, Kelly House, Liberty Street, McAlister Hall, Rutledge Rivers, Warren Place, 99 St. Philip: Single $6,532, Double $5,706, Triple $4,932, Resident Assistant $3,265, George Street: Single $7,109, Resident Assistant $3,555
    • Meal Plans: Dining, All Access Diamond $2,895, All Access Plus $2,680, 12 Meals/Week $2,485, 160 Block $2,035, 120 Block $1,650, 80 Block $1,090, 40 Block $655, 20 Reload $245

    Appreciation of the Community Engagement Council, construction of Coming Street Commons and Commemoration of the Burial Site:
    The Board of Trustees directs the Administration to follow the process for the planned facility in a timely and responsible manner, following established best practices for public and civic projects, including those demonstrated by the Ted Weiss Federal Building in New York and the Gaillard Center in Charleston, where archaeological study, community engagement, and permanent memorialization were successfully integrated.

    In doing so, the Administration shall ensure compliance with all applicable laws and regulations and continue to balance meaningful community engagement with the College’s responsibility to advance the project efficiently and in alignment with its broader institutional priorities.

    The Board of Trustees expresses its appreciation to the members of the Community Engagement Council for their service and for their thoughtful contributions in advising the College on the interpretation and stewardship of the former Public Burial Ground and former YWCA site. The Board affirms that the Community Engagement Council’s voice and leadership will continue to help ensure the work on the College’s project is carried out with care, respect, transparency and a shared commitment to “respecting – the past, place and people.”


    May HONORARY DEGREE RECIPIENTS, Michael and Amy Bennett

    New Graduate Certificates
    The Board approved Accountancy Graduate Certificate in Financial Reporting and Attestation; Accountancy Graduate Certificate in Taxation; Accountancy Graduate Certificate in Forensic Accounting; Accountancy Graduate Certificate in Accounting Data Analytics and; Accountancy Graduate Certificate in Management Accounting

    Program Termination
    The Board approved termination of the Special Education, B.S. Program.

    “Policy on Policies” amendment
    The Board of Trustees previously adopted a Policy on Policies that established a clear and consistent framework for the development, review, approval and implementation of College policies. The Board hereby amends the current policy to ensure timely compliance with all applicable state and federal laws and regulations. Accordingly, any policy change required by state or federal law shall take effect on the effective date of that law, and the College shall no longer be required to provide thirty (30) days’ advance notice prior to implementing such legally required changes; however, the College will provide faculty and staff with thirty (30) days’ notice for informational purposes and receive comments for review and consideration regarding the implementation of such changes.

    Approved the President’s Contract Extension through June 30, 2030
    The Board of Trustees extended President Andrew Hsu’s term of appointment through June 30, 2030, and approve the terms of his employment contract, as presented, and in compliance with state statute, including the support to be provided by the College of Charleston Foundation.
  • 2025 Resolutions


    At the December 1, 2025, Special BOT Meeting:
    The Board approved the motion stating, “CofC should be a national leader in Hospitality & Tourism. As we work with donors and industry leaders, we hear this more and more. Hence, we are seeking to create a School of Hospitality and Tourism Management from the existing department for the purpose of future naming opportunities and philanthropic support. The President, Provost and Dean all are supportive and have been a part of this from the initial idea generation.”Upon careful review of all of the associated issues, the Administration recommends the Board of Trustees make a motion to approve and support the President’s efforts to formalize a philanthropic opportunity to name a new School of Hospitality and Tourism Management within the existing School of Business.

    At the November 11, 2025, Special BOT Meeting:
    The Board approved The Schoen Foundation Program for Veteran and Military Student Success, an endowed Program for Veteran and Military Students from the Schoen Foundation gift of $1.1 Million.
    And that the Lounge in the Veteran and Military Student Success Center to be named “Jerry’s Place” for memorial recognition of Gerald “Jerry” D. Polis ’62 – Jerry had given $257,000 to veterans-related activities at CofC. He passed away in February 2023.

    October 2025

    • Approved the resolution to establish the Trustee’s Circle.
    • Approved the motion for “Board Meeting Policy for Board Members, University Personnel and Invited Guests”.
    • Approved the motion for 3-year Contract Extension for the President.
    • Approved the resolution for “Awarding of Degrees for December 2025 Graduates”.
    • Approved the motion that the Board enthusiastically endorse and support the efforts of the President to acquire land, through the support of philanthropy to construct a new academic building in downtown Charleston.

    August 2025

    No motions or resolutions

    June 2025

    The BOT approved the Resolution on “Tuition and Fees and Budget for Fiscal Year 2025-2026."

    1. $6,259, for resident undergraduate students
    2. $19,192, for nonresident undergraduate students
    The BOT approved the FY2025-2026 Revised Wellness & Wellbeing Fee Resolution. 
    1. Freshmen - $90
    2. Sophomores - $85
    3. Juniors - $80
    4. Seniors – (no fee)

    The BOT approved two new engineering degrees: (1) General Engineering and (2) Integrated Engineering and Business.

    The BOT approved the proposed Bylaws Amendments for new committee names and charters:

    1.  Executive Committee
    2.  Student Success Committee
    3.  Governance Committee (includes Audit, Board Education and Governmental Relations) 
    4. Academic Affairs Committee
    5. Finance Committee (includes Budget)
    6. Property Committee (includes Facilities)
    7. Advancement Committee (includes Alumni and Philanthropy)
    8. Athletics Committee

    The BOT approved the Athletics Department Budget 

    March 2025

    • The Cougar Arising Award
    • Study Abroad Revised Tuition, Engineering Lab Fee, Honors College Fee, and Wellness and Wellbeing Fee
    • B.S. Entrepreneurship Program
    • Resolution for the Awarding of Degrees for May 2025 Graduates
    • 1967 Bench plaque language as presented
    • Approval of the Institutional Voice Policy
    • March 3, 2025, Special BOT Meeting motion re: "Approval of discontinuing and eliminating funding of all DEI related activities."

    January 2025

    • Motion to approve Employee Contract
    • Motion to approve CS and HD for May and Dec. 2025 Commencement Ceremonies
    • Resolution to approve 4% increase in Housing and Dining Fees
    • Motion to authorize the President to accept an assignment regarding Project 205
    • Motion to approve new Geospatial Certificate due to Student interest
    • Motion to terminate joint English Master’s Degree with The Citadel due to lack of interest
  • 2024 Resolutions

    October, 2024

    • Election of Board Officers: Renée Romberger, Chair; Steve Swanson, Vice Chair; and Ricci Welch, Secretary.
    • Board approval of 6 new Trustees Emeriti.
      John Clark – served 12 years (elected 3 terms)
      Merl Code – served 12 years (elected 3 terms)
      Frank Gadsden – served 12 years (elected 3 terms)
      Dwight Johnson – served 11 years (elected 3 terms)
      Al Jones – served 10 years (elected 3 terms)
      Larry Miller – served 12 years (elected 3 terms)
    • Resolutions honoring 3 retiring Board Members: Proclamation in honor of Demetria Noisette Clemons ‘75, Proclamation in honor of John Beale Wood, Jr.’83, Proclamation in honor of John Hartnett Busch ’85
    • The Board approved two capital projects – the Addlestone Library Special Collections, 3rd Floor, Replace existing HVAC Equipment; and the Sottile Theatre HVAC RTU 1 Replacement.
    • The Board approved the new B.S. in Nursing Program.
    • The Board approved the Resolution of the Board of Trustees for Awarding of December 2024 Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees.

    August, 2024

    • The Board approved a Resolution authorizing the Chief of Staff, Executive Vice President for Business Affairs and Chief Financial Officer, and General Counsel of the College of Charleston to make arrangements necessary for the offering and sale of not exceeding $78,000,000 par amount of Higher Education Facilities Revenue Bonds, Series 2024A of the College of Charleston be approved.
    • The Board approved Candidate A as Commencement Speaker with no Honorary Degree and Candidate B with an Honorary Degree at the December 2024 Ceremony.

    July, 2024

    • July 17, 2024 Special Meeting of the BOT: BOT approved a salary adjustment for President Hsu.
    • July 17, 2024 BOT Executive Committee Meeting with the Committee Chairs: no action taken.
    • July 25, 2024 BOT Prep Meeting: no action taken.
    • July 25, 2024 Special Meeting of the Budget, Finance and Facilities Committee:  no action taken.

    June, 2024

    The Board of Trustees approved amending the traditional BOT Meeting Structure to allow for a Vision, Strategy and Priorities Session incorporated into the Thursday BOT Meeting. 

    • The Board of Trustees approved the Buono Endowed Professorship in Commercial Real Estate.
    • The Board of Trustees approved the 205 LLC Proposal.
    • The Board of Trustees approved the Wentworth Parking Garage Swap Proposal.

    April, 2024

    • Motion for the School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics and the Renaming of the School of Natural and Environmental Sciences Proposal was approved.
    • Motion for the new Executive Doctorate of Business Administration (EDBA) Program Proposal was approved.
    • The Resolution on “Awarding May Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees” was approved.
    • The Board approved the motion that the FY24 and FY25 Audit Plans be approved.

    January, 2024

    Academic Affairs Committee

    • Two new certificates, (1) Advanced Manufacturing, and (2) Global Leadership, approved.
    • The terminations of the Master of Art in History Program with The Citadel; and the Master of Education in Science and Mathematics Education Program were approved.

    Budget, Finance and Facilities Committee

    • The Resolution on "Graduate Program Tuition" was approved.
    • The Resolution on "Student Housing Fees for Fiscal Year 2024-2025" was approved.
    • The Resolution on the "Wentworth Garage Land Purchase" was approved.

    Development, Alumni, Governmental, & External Relations (DAGER) Committee

    • The two naming opportunities for benches in memory of Amy Takayama-Perez and Pierre Bouvier were approved.
    • May 2024 Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients

     

  • 2023 Resoultions

    November 15, 2023 BOT Meeting:

    • Motion to support the College of Charleston Foundation's efforts in securing the exclusive development rights and property options for the parcels at 99 St. Philip and 106 Coming Streets on behalf of the College.

    October 31, 2023 BOT Meeting:

    • Motion to approve the four historical signs as presented - Civil War Monument, 9 College Way, 63 1/2 Coming Street, and 14 Green Way.
    • Motion to support the Administration's efforts to lease private residential beds for College of Charleston students. The student housing rate and funding for this lease are approved annually as part of the annual operating budget for Residence Life/Housing Auxiliaries adopted in June.

    October 19-20, 2023 BOT Meeting:

    • MOTION TO AWARDING OF DECEMBER GRAUDUATE AND UNDERGRADUATE DEGREES RESOLUTION
    • MOTION TO (1) FINAL CAMPUS FRAMEWORK PLAN AND (2) 86 WENTWORTH ENVELOPE CAPITAL PROJECT RESOLUTION

    June 5, 2023 Special BOT Meeting:

    • Motion to approve Housing Rates and Resident Inn Contract

    June 12-13, 2023 BOT Meeting:

    • MOTION TO APPROVE PROPOSED 2023-2024 BUDGET, TUITION AND FEES RESOLUTION
    • MOTION TO APPROVE EMBA TUITION RESOLUTION
    • MOTION TO APPROVE BEATTY ENVELOPE AND ROOF CAPITAL PROJECT PROPOSAL
    • MOTION TO APPROVE SILCOX/JOHNSON HVAC CAPITAL PROJECT PROPOSAL

    April 20-21, 2023 BOT Meeting:

    • Motion to Approve New Academic Program Proposals
    • Chair Hay: The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the new academic program proposals - B.S. in Health Sciences Management and Administration, Doctor of Education (Ed.D.), and Executive M.B.A. - be approved as presented.
    • Motion to Approve Employee Bonus Proposal
    • Motion to Approve Housing Fee Changes
    • Motion to Approve Amended Naming Policy
    • Motion to Approve the Bob and Helen Clawson Gift Naming Opportunity
    • Motion to Approve the John Manzi Family Gift Naming Opportunity for a tribute plaque on a campus Charleston Bench

    January 26-27, 2023 BOT Meeting: 

    • Motions from the Academic Affairs Committee
    • Terminations of the M.A., Community Planning, Policy and Design Program; and B.S., Physical Education, Teacher Ed. Concentration Program
    • Creating the "Annual Outstanding Staff and Adjunct Faculty Awards for the School of Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering" (Resolution)
    • Awarding May Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees (Resolution)
    • Motion from the Budget, Finance and Facilities Committee
    • Implementation of School of Health Sciences Course Fees (Resolution)
    • Motion from the Audit and Governance Committee
    • The Amended Naming Policy re: permanent signage, portraiture and ornamental memorials be sent to the Board of Trustees 30 days in advance of the Board of Trustees' vote on the amendment on April 21
    • Motions from the Development, Alumni, Governmental and External Relations Committee
    • The Tuck Morse Baseball Field at Patriot's Point
    • The Billy Silcox Courts at the Turner Tennis Center
    • The Family gift for the Honors College Scholarship
    • The Martin Center Gift Naming Opportunity
    • The Lucille Simmons Whipper Distinguished Professorship
  • 2022 Resolutions

    October 20-21, 2022

    • Motion to Approve Degree Programs and Certificates; BA/BS in Environmental Sustainability Studies, BA in Biochemistry, MAT in Teaching Multilingual Learners, and three Certificates in Musical Theater as presented.
    • Motion to Approve Name Change for School of Sciences and Mathematics to School of Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering ; approve changing the name of the School of Sciences and Mathematics to the School of Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering as presented
    • Motion to Approve Awarding of December Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees (Resolution)

    August 4-5, 2022

    • Motion to Authorize the Administration to request CHE’s approval of PDU Status
    • Motion to Approve the Founders’ Federal Baseball Performance Center Naming Opportunity
    • Motion to Approve the Tuccio Student Success Center Naming Opportunity
    • Motion to Approve Policy on Policies

    June 13-14, 2022

    • Motion to Approve Resolution for Proposed Tuition and Fees, Student Housing Fees, Food Service Fees and Budget for FY 2023
    • Motion to Approve the Tennis Center Capital Project
    • Motion to Approve the Turner Tennis Center Naming Opportunity

    May 25, 2022 Special Meeting

    • Motion to Approve the School of Business Dean Employment Agreement

    May 3, 2022 Special Meeting

    • Motion to Approve the CAO Employment Agreement

    April 5-6, 2022

    • Motion to Approve the Termination of the Historic Preservation MS Program
    • Motion to Approve the Resolution for the Undergraduate Student Orientation Fee Increase
    • Motion to Approve the Baseball Field Turf Project
    • Motion to Approve the TD Arena Display Banner Project
    • Motion to Approve BOT Bylaws noting the Naming Policy/Guiding Principles in Article II Authority and Article VIII The Standing Committee, Section 6, DAGER Committee

    March 14, 2022 Special Meeting

    • Motion to Approve Candidate A as Commencement Speaker and Candidate B, C and D as Honorary Degree Recipients for May 2022 Commencement Ceremonies

    JANUARY 27-28, 2022 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

    • Motion from the Academic Affairs Committee
    • Awarding of Undergraduate and Graduate Degrees for May 2022 (Resolution)
    • Motion from the Audit and Governance Committee
    • Naming Policy and Guiding Principles
    • Motion from the Development, Alumni, Governmental and External Relations Committee
    • President's recommendation to name the Auditorium (Room 129) in the School of Sciences and Mathematics Building on Calhoun Street for Dean Emeritus Michael J. Auerbach
    • Motion to Approve Naming Policy and Guiding Principles
    • Motion to Approve Awarding of Degrees
    • Motion to Approve New School of Health Sciences
    • Motion to Approve Dean Emeritus Michael J. Auerbach Auditorium, Room 129, Science Center
    • Motion to Approve Candidates A, B, C and D as May and December 2022 Commencement Speakers
  • 2021 Resolutions

    October 29, 2021 Special Meeting

    • Motion to Approve the Employee Bonus Program

    October 21-22, 2021

    • Motion to Approve the Resolution for Awarding of Degrees
    • Motion to Approve BS in Software Engineering, Special Education and Statistics Programs
    • Motion to Approve the Craig Hall Mechanical Renovation
    • Motion to Approve Board Bylaws Amendment for Article IV Faithful and Diligent Service in regard to the Board of Trustees' Oath of Office, Code of Conduct and Statement of Commitment
    • Motion to Approve December Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degrees

    September 29, 2021 Special Meeting

    • Motion to Approve the McConnell Residence Hall Refresh
    • Motion to Approve 107 Wentworth Street Residence Renovation

    August 17, 2021 Emergency Meeting

    • Motion to Approve College of Charleston Face Mask Requirement

    August 5-6, 2021

    • Motion to Approve BS in Management Program
    • Motion to Approve the Hiring of a Candidate for Internal Auditor
    • Motion to Approve College of Charleston Board of Trustees’ Oath of Office, Code of Conduct and Statement of Commitment

    June 14-15, 2021

    • Motion to Approve the Resolution for Proposed Tuition and Fees, Student Housing Fees, Food Service Fees and Budget for FY 2021-2022
    • Motion to Approve the Resolution for the Energy, Water and Waste Water Services Project

    April 8-9, 2021

    • Motion to Approve the Resolution to Approve Revisions to Faculty Recognition Programs
    • Motion to Approve Original Proposed Bylaws Amendments

    March 25, 2021 - BOT Emergency Meeting

    Resolution(s): None

    Motion(s):

    Approved Coach Pat Kelsey's Employment Agreement

    March 24, 2021 - BOT Special Meeting

    Resolution(s): None

    Motion(s):

    • Approved terms of Matt Roberts' Employment Renewal Agreement

    March 12, 2021 - BFF, DAGER and BOT Special Meetings

    Resolution(s): None

    Motion(s):

    • Authorized the Administration to negotiate and grant the easement on College Property for 23 Bond LLC based on the terms as presented. (BFF Committee)
    • Accepted recent philanthropic commitment from the Beemok Family Foundation (DAGER Committee)

    January 28-29, 2021 - BOT Meeting

    Resolution(s):

    • Approved Awarding of May Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees

    Motion(s):

    • Approved the College’s Negotiation of 26 Coming Street Lease
    • Approved the proposed Bylaws Amendments (30 days’ prior notice) be presented to the Board for consideration at the April Board of Trustees meeting. (Audit & Governance Committee)
    • Approved Candidates A, B, and C be invited to serve as Commencement Speakers and receive honorary degrees during May 2021 Commencement.

    January 6, 2021 - Special BOT Meeting

    Resolution(s): None
  • 2020 Resolutions

    December 18, 2020 - BFF Special Meeting/BOT Special Meeting

    • Resolution(s): Approved Series 2021A Authorizing Resolution
    • Approved Series 2021A Petition
    • Approved Series 2021A Bond Resolution
    • Motion(s): None

    October 15-16, 2020 - BOT Meeting

    Resolution(s):

    • Approved Awarding of Degrees
    • Approved Proposal for Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Environmental
    • Geosciences (Academic Affairs Committee)

    Motion(s):

    • Approved programmatic namings in recognition of the EastWest Institute philanthropic commitment: (1) John Edwin Mroz Global Leadership Institute, (2) EWI Distinguished Visiting Fellows Program, and (3) EWI History Project
    • (DAGER Committee)

    September 29, 2020 - BFF Special Meeting/BOT Special Meeting

    Resolution(s):

    • Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021

    Motion(s):

    • Approved Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) (Audit & Governance Committee)

    September 3, 2020 - BOT Special Meeting

    Resolutions: None
    Motions: None

    August 6, 2020 - BOT Meeting

    Resolutions: None

    Motion(s):

    • Approved Board Bylaws Amendment replacing the old Mission Statement in the current Board of Trustees Bylaws with the new Strategic Plan Board of Trustees approved Mission Statement (Audit & Governance Committee)

    July 28, 2020 - BOT Special Meeting

    Resolutions: None

    Motions: None

    June 25, 2020 - BOT Special Meeting

    Resolutions: None

    Motions: None

    June 9, 2020 - BFF Committee Meeting/BOT Meeting

    Resolution(s):

    • Approved Budget Adjustments for period ending May 31, 2020
    • Approved Three-Month Continuing Budget Resolution on Tuition & Fees, Student Housing Fees, Food Service Fees & Budget for Fiscal Year 2020-2021

    Motion(s): None

    May 19, 2020 – Budget Workshop

    Resolutions: None

    Motions: None

    May 7, 2020 - BOT Meeting

    Resolution(s):

    • Approved Naming of Anthony J. Meyer ’49 Alumni Welcome Center at Towell Library
    Motion(s):
    • Approved termination of four academic programs: (1) International Comparative Literature Concentration, B.A./A.B. International Studies; (2) M.A.T. Middle Grades Education, (3) Information Systems Graduate Certificate; and (4) Special Education Post-Masters Certificate, excluding dissolution of the School of Professional Studies.

    (Academic Affairs Committee)

    • Approved dissolution of the School of Professional Studies (Academic Affairs Committee)
    • Approved the new Strategic Plan

    April 10, 2020 - Executive Committee Special Meeting

    Resolutions: None

    March 27, 2020 - Executive Committee Special Meeting

    Resolutions: None

    March 20, 2020 - BOT Special Meeting/Strategic Planning Workshop

    Resolutions: None

    Motion(s):

    • Approved President Hsu's recommended contract terms for Dr. Suzanne Austin.

    March 19, 2020 - BOT Emergency Meeting

    Resolutions: None

    Motions: None

    February 10, 2020 - BOT Special Meeting

    Resolutions: None

    Motions: None

    January 23-24, 2020 - BOT Meeting

    Resolution(s):

    • Budget Adjustments through December 31, 2019
    • Awarding of Graduate and Undergraduate Degrees During May Commencement

    Motion(s):

    • DAGER Committee approved a motion authorizing the President to continue to negotiate an agreement to name the CofC School of Business. There was no motion for approval by the full Board of Trustees.

    January 15, 2020 - Executive Committee Meeting

    Resolutions: None

    Motions: None

  • 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

    ________________________

    January 25, 2019

    _________________________

    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

    ________________________

    January 25, 2019

    _________________________

    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.

    ************** 

    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

    _________________________

    April 12, 2019

    __________________________

    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. 

    **********

    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. 

    *******

    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

    _________________________

    April 12, 2019

    __________________________

    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

    ________________________

    April 12, 2019

    _________________________

    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.

    ****************

    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:

    1. $6,259, for in-state undergraduate students;
    2. $6,885, for in-state graduate students;
    3. $16,424, for out-of-state undergraduate students; and
    4. $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.

    ****************

    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. 

  • 2018 Resolutions

    January 2018

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    It was moved by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, that the minutes of the October 26, 2017 Board Meeting be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote.

    Budget and Finance Committee:

    The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended December 31, 2017 be approved 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

    ________________________

    January 26, 2018

    _________________________

    WHEREAS, College management has reviewed its projections of revenues and expenses for the year 2017-2018 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 2017-2018, as presented by College management to the Budget and Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2017-2018 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments December 31, 2017” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing materials dated January 26, 2018; 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.

    EXECUTIVE SESSION:

    The motion was made by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, to go into Executive Session at 11:32 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims (2) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property on the peninsula; (3) Employee Records – legal matters and contract negotiations – personnel matters; and (4) Contract Negotiations. All in favor 

    The motion was made by Trustee Todd Warrick, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to come out of Executive Session at 2:07 p.m. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, that the meeting be adjourned at 2:08 p.m. All in favor.

     

    April 2018

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    It was moved by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, that the minutes of the January 26, 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 February 6, 2018 Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees 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 Cherry Daniel, that the minutes of the March 23, 2018 Special Meeting of the Board of Trustees be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote.

    Academic Affairs Committee:

    The Resolution to approve the Graduate Education and Research recommendations developed by the ad hoc committee last year, clarifying that the Resolution was intended as an endorsement of the Graduate Education Strategic Plan, but that the execution of that plan would remain with the Provost and the faculty. There was a motion and second to approve the Resolution. There was substantial discussion, including concerns and questions as to whether this type of action was within the purview of the Board or was overreach into the administration of the College, what the Resolution would achieve if passed, and how to best foster action or reporting of the plan. The motion for approval of the Resolution was withdrawn by the Academic Affairs Committee and the Resolution was tabled. 

    The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to approve the Awarding of Degrees at Spring 2018 Commencement 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 20, 2018

    ________________________

     

    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 2018 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 2018 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 2018 Spring Semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the May 2018 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 2018 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.

    The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to Congratulate Roster Faculty on Tenure and Promotion 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

    _________________________

    April 20, 2018

    __________________________

     

    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 accomplishments of 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: William VanDenburgh, James Michael Braswell, Beatriz Maldonado-Bird, J. Wesley Burnett, Mary Elizabeth Lloyd, William Quinn Burke, Tracy Hunter-Doniger, Ryan Milner, Jacob Steere-Williams, Lisa Covert, Christopher Day, Claire Wofford, Jennifer Wilhelm, Anthony Greene, Andrew Alwine, Kathleen Foody, and Jennifer Fox;

    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: Mark Pyles, Anthony Varallo, Jennifer Baker, Christian Coseru, Adam Doughty, and Todd McNerney;

    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: Neal Tonks and Gardner Marshall;

    RESOLVED, that the Board commends the following library faculty in recognition of the decision in each case to award tenure: Heather Gilbert;

    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.

     

    The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to Declare the 2018-2019 Academic Year as the “Year of Women” at the College 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

    DECLARING THE 2018-2019 ACADEMIC YEAR AS THE CENTENNIAL

    “YEAR OF WOMEN” AT THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

    _________________________

    April 20, 2018

    __________________________

     

    WHEREAS, after previous requests to do so in 1894 and 1903, the College of Charleston (“College”) first provided for the admission of women students on August 3, 1918, and enrolled the first women students on September 30, 1918;

    WHEREAS, white women initially and subsequently were admitted to the College until 1967, when Black women were first admitted;

    WHEREAS, Emma Gibbes became the first director of women students in 1918 and Maggie Pennington became the first woman faculty member in 1962, with Dr. Pennington also serving as dean of women from 1967-1972;

    WHEREAS, currently 44% of the College’s roster faculty and 56% of the College’s adjunct faculty are women;

    WHEREAS, currently women are 63% of the undergraduate student body at the College; and

    WHEREAS, on March 8, 2018, “International Women’s Day 2018,” College management designated an existing undergraduate scholarship as the “Pollitzer Centennial Scholarship” in honor of the distinguished members of Charleston’s Pollitzer family and specifically of Carrie Pollitzer, who chaired in 1918 the petition committee of the Charleston City Federation of Women’s Clubs that successfully advocated for the admission of women to the College.

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

    RESOLVED, that the College’s 2018-2019 academic year shall be designated as the “Year of Women,” in honor of the centennial anniversary of the first admission of women to the College;

    RESOLVED, that campus and community activities honoring the College’s Year of Women are highly appropriate and may be scheduled at any time from the passage of this Resolution until June 30, 2019;

    RESOLVED, that the Year of Women should be used to encourage dialogue about the admission and history of women students at the College and the many contributions of women faculty, staff, alumni, and other community members to the College’s mission, acknowledging all progress and continuing challenges associated with this centennial commemoration; and

    RESOLVED, that the President, Provost, and other members of the President’s management team shall notify student, faculty, staff, alumni, and other community members of this declaration and shall collaborate with these parties, as appropriate, in support of the centennial commemoration.

     

    The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to Approve Legal Studies Concentration for Bachelor of Professional Studies 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 BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

    LEGAL STUDIES CONCENTRATION

    _________________________

    April 20, 2018

    __________________________

     

    WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Professional Studies, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a Bachelor of Professional Studies concentration in Legal Studies (the “Program”);

    WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that the new Program is designed to prepare graduates with a knowledge base related to the support of attorneys in the practice of law, including legal research and writing, and will prepare graduates of the Program for employment in the legal profession;

    WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Program in the 2019 Fall Semester pending the final date of receipt for all necessary approvals, and the Program will be sited in the School of Professional Studies; 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:

    The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended March 31, 2018 be approved 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

    ________________________

    April 20, 2018

    _________________________

    WHEREAS, College management has reviewed its projections of revenues and expenses for the year 2017-2018 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 2017-2018, as presented by College management to the Budget and Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2017-2018 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments March 31, 2018” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing materials dated April 20, 2018; 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.

    Student Affairs Committee:

    The Student Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to mark the 10th Anniversary of the Bonner Leader program be approved 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

    DECLARING MAY 10TH AS THE 10 YEAR CELEBRATION OF

    80,000 HOURS SERVED BY THE BONNER LEADER PROGRAM AT

    THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

    _________________________

    April 20, 2018

    __________________________

     

    WHEREAS, The College of Charleston Bonner Leader Program is part of the national Bonner Network that encompasses more than 60 collegiate institutions across 24 states;

    WHEREAS, The four-year direct service and leadership program empowers a diverse and committed group of students to enact social change and allows them to explore, develop and integrate academics and career interests while partnering with a local community-based organization;

    WHEREAS, Bonner Leaders not only learn, but live leadership as active citizens and catalysts for change in the global community;

    WHEREAS, 74 Bonner Leaders have served more than 80,000 hours and have partnered with 36 local organizations in intentional reciprocity based work;

    WHEREAS, 94% of Bonners graduate in four years and 93% percent are employed full-time or enrolled in graduate school within 6 months of graduation;

    WHEREAS, 39.4% of Bonners report being first generation, 45.1% report identifying as a person of color, 28.2% report identifying as LGBTQ+; and

    WHEREAS, 70.4% of Bonner still have jobs outside of their service site during the academic year.

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

    RESOLVED, that May 10th is the 10 year celebration of the Bonner Leader Program at the College of Charleston honoring 80,000 hours of service and 56 graduates as of May 2018;

    RESOLVED, that the Board of Trustees recognizes the importance of the Bonner Leader Program and its impact on students, the Charleston community, and the campus community; and

    RESOLVED, that the College of Charleston will continue to invest in high impact diversity and leadership programming that intentionally contributes to minority student support and retention.

    EXECUTIVE SESSION:

    The motion was made by Trustee Ricci Welch, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, to go into Executive Session at 11:56 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims (2) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property on the peninsula; (3) Employee Records – legal matters and executive contract negotiations – personnel matters; (4) Contract Negotiations; and (5) Discussion of employment – Presidential Search – consistent with S.C. Freedom of Information Act [Section 30-4-70 (a) (1)]. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Ricci Welch, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to come out of Executive Session at 1:31 p.m. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Greg Padgett, and seconded by Trustee Henrietta Golding, that the meeting be adjourned at 1:39 p.m. All in favor.

     

    June 2018

     

    The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, to recess for lunch at 12:30 p.m. All in favor.

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    The motion was made by Trustee Don Belk, and seconded by Trustee Toya Pound, to approve the minutes of the April 20, 2018 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 Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, to approve the minutes of the May 24, 2018 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:

    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 2018-2019 as presented. The Chair called for the yeas (14) and nays (0), 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 2018-2019

    _________________________

    June 4, 2018

    _________________________

    As Approved and Recommended by the

    Budget and Finance Committee

    May 24, 2018

     

    WHEREAS, College management has presented the Board separate documents, entitled the College of Charleston 2018-2019 Proposed Budget and the College of Charleston 2018-2019 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 2018-2019 Fiscal Year;

    WHEREAS, College management is of the opinion that the proposed budget and its tuition and fee recommendations for the 2018-2019 Fiscal Year are reasonable given the impact of current enrollments and legislatively initiated 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 2018-2019 Fiscal Year, College management is hereby authorized and directed to set undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees for each semester in the following amounts:

    • $6,209, for in-state undergraduate students;

    • 6,830, for in-state graduate students;

    • $15,800, for out-of-state undergraduate students; and

    • $17,380, for out-of-state graduate students;

    RESOLVED, that for the 2018-2019 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 2018-2019 Fiscal Year.

    The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, to recess for supper at 5:02 p.m. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to go into Executive Session at 12:55 p.m. for the following purposes: (1) Legal Counsel will provide updated legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; (2) Discussion of employment – Presidential Search – consistent with S.C. Freedom of Information Act [Section 30- 4-70 (a) (1)]; (3) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property; (4) Employment records – legal matters and executive contract negotiations – personnel matters; and (5) Discussion of employment consistent with S.C. Freedom of Information Act [Section 30-4-70 (a) (1)]. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to leave Executive Session at 2:13 p.m. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to approve Chad Holbrook’s Head Baseball Coach Contract as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was approved by voice vote. Motion passed.

    The motion was made by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, to approve a future rental agreement with John Kresse’s family upon the passing of Coach Kresse to ensure his funeral will be held at TD Arena. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was approved by voice vote. Motion passed.

    The motion was made by Trustee Greg Padgett, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to approve Steve Osborne’s Interim President Contract as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was approved by voice vote. Motion passed.

    The motion was made by Trustee Craig Thornton, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to adjourn the meeting at 2:15 p.m. All in favor.

     

    August 2018

    The motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that the Board vote in Trustee Clemons as Vice Chair by acclamation. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Motion was passed by acclamation.

     

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    It was moved by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Tav Swarat, that the minutes of the June 4-5, 2018 Board Meeting be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote.

    Audit and Governance Committee:

    The Audit and Governance Committee moved that the SACSCOC Board Self-Evaluation Policy be adopted as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved.

    The Audit and Governance Committee moved that the SACSCOC Board Self-Evaluation Survey be adopted as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved.

    Budget and Finance Committee:

    The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution to approve the M.Ed. Languages/ESOL – Special Tuition and Fee Structure, be approved 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

    M.Ed. Languages / ESOL – Special Tuition & Fee Structure

    ________________________

    August 10, 2018

    _________________________

     

    WHEREAS, the M.Ed. Languages / ESOL is on track for its launch in the fall semester 2018;

    WHEREAS, this will be the first graduate degree at the College of Charleston available completely on-line;

    WHEREAS, it is common for both regional and non-regional competitors to adjust tuition rates for on-line programming;

    WHEREAS, it is 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;

    WHEREAS, the College of Charleston wishes to be competitive in attracting these students;

    NOW THEREFORE, be it --

    RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves a special tuition and fee structure for these students which shall be indexed annually at 80% of the published in-state graduate rate per credit hour and said rate shall be applicable for both in-state and out-of-state participants, effective with the fall 2018 semester at $455 ($569 X 80%);

    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.

    EXECUTIVE SESSION:

    The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to go into Executive Session at 11:26 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims(2) Consideration of Candidates’ Qualifications for Commencement Speaker and Candidates’ Qualifications for Honorary Degrees; (3) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property; (4) Employee Records – legal matters and executive contract negotiations – personnel matters; (5) Contract Negotiations; and (6) Discussion of employment – Presidential Search – consistent with S.C. Freedom of Information Act [Section 30- 4-70 (a) (1)]. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Renée Romberger, to come out of Executive Session at 2:25 p.m. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to approve Candidates A, B, C, D, and E as Commencement Speakers/honorary degree recipients during the December 2018 Commencement Ceremony. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Renée Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, that the meeting be adjourned at 2:29 p.m. All in favor.

     

    October 2018

     

    The motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, that the Board vote in Trustee David Hay as Chair, Trustee Demetria Clemons as Vice Chair, and Trustee Renee Romberger as Secretary, by acclamation. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Motion was passed by acclamation.

    The motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, that the Board vote in Jimmy Hightower, Lee Mikell, and Greg Padgett as Trustees Emeriti, by acclamation. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Motion was passed by acclamation.

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    It was moved by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, that the minutes of the August 10, 2018 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:

    The Academic Affairs Committee moved that the Resolution to Approve the December Degree Recipients 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

    ________________________

    October 19, 2018

    ________________________

     

    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 2018 Fall 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 2018 Fall 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 2018 Fall Semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the December 2018 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 2018 Fall 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.

    Audit & Governance Committee:

    The motion was made by Trustee Beth Burke, and seconded by Trustee Chuck Baker, to go into Executive Session to discuss an administrative issue. All in favor.

    Budget and Finance Committee:

    The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution to Create the Michael J. Auerbach Award for Excellence in Student Research Mentorship 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

    CREATION OF THE MICHAEL J. AUERBACH AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE IN

    STUDENT RESEARCH MENTORSHIP

    ________________________

    October 19, 2018

    _________________________

     

    WHEREAS, the College of Charleston Board of Trustees authorized, on January 31, 2014, the Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards Plan; and

    WHEREAS, included in that plan was a detailed listing of the College-wide Faculty Awards as well as the School and Department-based Faculty Awards; and

    WHEREAS, Dr. Michael J. Auerbach served for many years with great distinction as the Chair of the Department of Biology, and as Dean of the School of Sciences and Mathematics, and has recently retired from the College of Charleston; and

    WHEREAS, the School of Sciences and Mathematics desires to create a new Faculty Award to honor the past Dean of the School;

    NOW THEREFORE, be it --

    RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the creation of the Michael J. Auerbach Award for Excellence in Student Research Mentorship which shall be given to a faculty member demonstrating a sustained track record of mentioning student research over a three year time period. The selection will be made by a committee of faculty members using a detailed rubric. The annual award will be $1,000.

    The Budget and Finance Committee moved that the Resolution to approve the Quarterly Budget Adjustments – September 30, 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

    ________________________

    October 19, 2018

    _________________________

    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 September 30, 2018” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing materials dated October 19, 2018; 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.

    EXECUTIVE SESSION:

    The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to go into Executive Session at 11:20 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) Consideration of Candidates’ Qualifications for Commencement Speaker and Candidates’ Qualifications for Honorary Degrees; (2) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property; (3) Discussion of employment – Presidential Search – consistent with S.C. Freedom of Information Act [Section 30-4-70 (a) (1)]. (4) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; and (5) Employee Records – legal matters and executive contract negotiations – personnel matters. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to recess the meeting for lunch at 11:41 a.m. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Renée Romberger, to come out of Executive Session at 1:01 p.m. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Craig Thornton, and seconded by Trustee Tav Swarat, to approve Candidates A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, and I as Commencement Speakers/honorary degree recipients or only honorary degree recipients during the May 2019 Commencement Ceremonies. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Renée Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, that the meeting be adjourned at 1:03 p.m. All in favor.

  • 2017 Resolutions

    January 2017

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    It was moved by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, that the minutes of the October 21, 2016 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 John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Randy Lowell, that the minutes of the December 1, 2016 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:

    The Executive Committee moves that the Campus-Wide Policy Formation Procedures (originated in June 2009, reformatted in August 2015, and revised further since that time) be adopted by the Board of Trustees for use by the College, and further, that the administration, faculty, staff and students shall follow this procedure until further action by the Board or by the President of the College with approval by the Board of Trustees. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Campus-Wide Policy Formation Procedures was unanimously approved by voice vote. [Campus Wide Policy Formation Procedures, as approved, can be found at the end of these minutes.]

    Academic Affairs Committee:

    The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution of the Board of Trustees to approve the Proposal for a Change in Name for the Previously Approved Bachelor of Science Degree Program in Real Estate to Commercial Real Estate Finance be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

     

    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

    UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

    RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    PROPOSAL FOR

    A CHANGE IN NAME FOR THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED

    BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM IN

    REAL ESTATE

    _________________________

    January 27, 2017

    __________________________

    WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Business, and the Faculty Senate, the Board previously approved a Bachelor of Science degree program in Real Estate (the “Program”);

    WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Program in the 2017 Fall Semester, contingent on the final date of receipt for all necessary approvals, and the Program will be sited in the School of Business;

    WHEREAS, the Board has also been advised that representatives of the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (the “Commission”) would prefer a name for this Program that emphasizes its complex commercial and financial content;

    WHEREAS, the President, the Provost, and the Dean of the School of Business are supportive of a change in the name of this Program to Commercial Real Estate Finance, in light of the Commission’s feedback, and will work in the coming weeks to secure support for the revised Program name from the Faculty Senate; and

    WHEREAS, the President and the Provost have taken steps to make possible the initiation of this Program with the revised name in the 2017 Fall Semester, contingent on the receipt of all necessary approvals;

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

    RESOLVED, that the President and the Provost, or either of them, are hereby authorized to secure approval of this Program, with its revised name, from the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education, pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. § 59-103-35, and from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (“SACSCOC”), along with such other 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.

    **********

    The Academic Affairs Committee unanimously approved the Proposal for a Bachelor of Professional Studies, Hospitality Operations Management Concentration, and will now present it for the full Board’s approval.

     

    The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution of the Board of Trustees to approve the Proposal for a Bachelor of Professional Studies, Hospitality Operations Management Concentration, be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

     

    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

    UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

    RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    PROPOSAL FOR

    A BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES

    HOSPITALITY OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT CONCENTRATION

    _________________________

    January 27, 2017

    __________________________

    WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Business, the Dean of the School of Professional Studies, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a Bachelor of Professional Studies concentration in Hospitality Operations Management (the “Program”);

    WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that the new Program is designed to prepare graduates with a knowledge base related to hospitality and tourism, particularly in the South Carolina Lowcountry, and will prepare them for employment in the hospitality industry;

    WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Program in the 2017 Fall Semester pending the final date of receipt for all necessary approvals, and the Program will be sited in the School of Professional Studies; 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.

    Audit & Governance Committee:

    The Audit and Governance Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the annual completion of the Disclosure of Ethics Compliance Form by every Board member, certifying each respective member’s full compliance with the State Ethics Act and all related procedures and regulations, including related College of Charleston policies and procedures, be adopted by the full Board as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

     

    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

    UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

    RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    _________________________

    January 27, 2017

    __________________________

    WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees (“Board”) has been advised of the need to provide sufficient evidence of each Board member’s compliance with the South Carolina Ethics, Government, Accountability, and Campaign Reform Act of 1991 (“State Ethics Act”), cited in Title 8, Chapter 13 of the South Carolina Code of Laws. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT - - - RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves the annual completion by every Board member of the Disclosure of Ethics Compliance Form, attached hereto as Exhibit A, certifying each respective member’s full compliance with the State Ethics Act and all related procedures and regulations, including related College of Charleston policies and procedures.

    Budget & Finance Committee:

    The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended December 31, 2016 be approved by the full Board as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

     

    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

    RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

    ________________________

    January 27, 2017

    _________________________

    WHEREAS, College management has reviewed its projections of revenues and expenses for the year 2016-2017 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 2016-2017, as presented by College management to the Budget and Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2016-2017 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments December 31, 2016” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing materials dated January 27, 2017; 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 moves that the Resolution to approve the increase in the Undergraduate Student Orientation Fee from $75 to $100 be approved by the full Board as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was unanimously approved. 19 yeas; 0 nays.

     

    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

    RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    Undergraduate Student Orientation Fee Increase

    ________________________

    January 27, 2017

    _________________________

    WHEREAS, every year, the College of Charleston's Office of New Student Programs introduces over 3,000 incoming freshmen, transfer students and their families to the campus; WHEREAS, the Office of New Student Programs strives to make this adjustment to student life successful; WHEREAS, the costs for mailings, publications, intern salaries, meals, and housing associated with providing this experience have increased; WHEREAS, through careful budgeting and cost containment, the Office of New Student Programs has been able to avoid an increase in this fee since 2008; NOW THEREFORE, be it – RESOLVED, that the Board hereby approves an increase to the Undergraduate Student Orientation fee of $25 per student, taking the fee from $75 to $100, effective for the summer 2017 orientation sessions.

    Information Technology Committee:

    The Information Technology Committee moves that the amendment to the Board Bylaws, Section X Information Technology Committee, as recommended by the full committee, be adopted by the full Board as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Board Bylaws Amendment was unanimously approved by voice vote.

     

    EXECUTIVE SESSION:

    The motion was made by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to go into Executive Session at 12:10 p.m. for the following purposes: (1) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; (2) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on Licensing Issues; (3) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property on the peninsula; and (5) Employee Records – legal matters and contract negotiations – personnel matters. All in favor.

     

    The motion was made by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Randy Lowell, to come out of Executive Session at 2:35 p.m. All in favor. 23 [Regular session resumed and everyone returned to the Boardroom.]

     

    Chair Hay noted for the record that no action was taken during Executive Session.

    The motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, to approve an honorary degree (posthumously) for Eddie Thomas. All in favor.

     

    The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, that the meeting be adjourned at 2:35 p.m. All in favor.

     

    April 2017

     

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    Chair Hay reported that at a special conference call meeting on Friday, February 3, the Executive Committee approved the minutes of the January 27, 2017 Board of Trustees meeting. He thanked Vice Chair Frank Gadsden for chairing the Executive Committee meeting in his absence.

    The approved minutes were included in the SACSCOC Offsite focused report.

    The Executive Committee moved that the full Board approve the minutes of the January 27, 2017 Board Meeting as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote.

     

    Academic Affairs Committee:

    The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution of the Board of Trustees to approve the Proposals for Graduate Certificates in Software Engineering and Information Systems be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

    UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

    RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    PROPOSALS FOR GRADUATE CERTIFICATES IN SOFTWARE ENGINEERING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS _________________________

    April 21, 2017

    _________________________

    WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President, the Provost, the Dean of the School of Sciences and Mathematics, the Graduate Council, and the Faculty Senate, the Board has been requested to approve a Graduate Certificate in Software Engineering and a Graduate Certificate in Information Systems (the “Certificates”);

    WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that the College of Charleston and The Citadel now offer emphases in software engineering and information systems in the joint Master of Science in Computer and Information Sciences;

    WHEREAS, the faculty at both institutions recognize that offering these graduate certificate programs will provide new opportunities for workforce development in the Lowcountry;

    WHEREAS, the Certificates may attract people in the local workforce who already hold a Bachelor’s, Master’s or Ph.D. in computer science and related fields and see a need for additional training and education;

    WHEREAS, each Certificate is designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities relevant to its subject matter through the completion of four courses and any prerequisites attached to those courses; and

    WHEREAS, the College plans to commence the Certificate in August 2017;

    NOW THEREFORE

    BE IT - - - RESOLVED, that the President and the Provost, or either of them, are hereby authorized to submit the Certificate to the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education (“CHE”) 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 notifications 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 implement the Certificate, as described herein and presented to the Board through its Committee on Academic Affairs by the Provost.

    The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution of the Board of Trustees to approve the Awarding of Degrees at May Commencement be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

     

    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

    UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

    RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    AWARDING OF DEGREES

    _________________________

    April 21, 2017

    _________________________

    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 2017 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 2017 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 2017 Spring Semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the May 2017 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 2017 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.

     

    SPECIAL PRESENTATION BY REPRESENTATIVES SYLLESTE DAVIS AND LEON STRAVINAKIS:

    A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

    TO CONGRATULATE THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON ON ITS OUTSTANDING ACHIEVEMENTS, TO CELEBRATE THE COLLEGE’S HIGH-QUALITY ACADEMICS AND ATHLETICS, TO HONOR THE LONG-STANDING IMPRESSION THE COLLEGE HAS HAD ON CHARLESTON AND BEYOND, AND TO RECOGNIZE FEBRUARY 8, 2017, AS “COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON DAY” AT THE STATE HOUSE.

    WHEREAS, founded in 1770, the College of Charleston (the College) is the oldest institution of higher education in South Carolina and the first municipal college in the country. It is the

    thirteenth-oldest university in the United States; and

    WHEREAS, the College continues to be a nationally preeminent, comprehensive public university deeply rooted in the liberal arts and sciences, carrying out its public mission to serve more than 11,000 undergraduate and graduate students and more than 80,000 alumni; and

    WHEREAS, the College’s alumni, throughout the years, have had a profound impact on the institution and the world. Former students and alumni include Robert Mills, architect of the Washington Monument; John C. Frémont, the first Republican presidential candidate; and Judge J. Waties Waring, the federal judge who set the legal stage for the Civil Rights Movement. The College’s founders are also noteworthy. Three of the founders signed the Declaration of Independence: Thomas Heyward, Jr., Arthur Middleton, and Edward Rutledge; and another three helped frame the U.S. Constitution: Charles Pinckney, Charles Cotesworth Pinckney, and John Rutledge; and

    WHEREAS, the College of Charleston Alumni Association has been in continuous operation since June 13, 1888. It provides scholarships to current students and serves its forty alumni chapters across the world with numerous programs throughout the year; and

    WHEREAS, the College boasts several unique academic programs such as a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing and programs that have no counterpart elsewhere in the State, including an accelerated one-year, full-time day M.B.A. program, undergraduate meteorology program, and supply chain management undergraduate program; and

    WHEREAS, highly acclaimed, the College has been ranked by Forbes magazine as number seven on the list of the Top 25 Best Value Colleges in the United States. Among other accolades, The Princeton Review has recognized the College for fourteen years in a row, naming it one of the top colleges and universities in the southeast and citing the College in several other categories; and

    WHEREAS, the College boasts a sports program whose student athletes have had an impressive combined 3.0 grade point average or better the last eleven out of twelve semesters. Along with several other exalted sports’ teams, the College has a nationally-ranked men’s basketball program and a sailing program; and

    WHEREAS, the College of Charleston continues to be a source of pride for its faculty, staff, students, alumni, donors, and friends. Providing a world-class student experience that prepares its

    students to be leaders in our global society, the College enriches the City of Charleston and South Carolina as a whole.

    NOW, THEREFORE,

    BE IT RESOLVED by the House of Representatives, the Senate concurring: 

    THAT the members of the South Carolina General Assembly, by this resolution, congratulate the College of Charleston on its outstanding achievements, celebrate the College’s high-quality academics and athletics, honor the long-lasting impression the College has had on Charleston and beyond, and recognize February 8, 2017, as “College of Charleston Day” at the State House.

    BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this resolution be provided to Glenn F. McConnell, president of the College of Charleston. State of South Carolina In the House of Representatives Columbia, South Carolina February 8, 2017 I hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct copy of a resolution passed in the House of Representatives and concurred in by the Senate.

    James H. Lucas

    Speaker

    Charles F. Reid

    Clerk of the House

    Budget and Finance Committee:

    The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended March 31, 2017 be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

    RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    BUDGET ADJUSTMENTS

    _________________________

    April 21, 2017

    _________________________

    WHEREAS, College management has reviewed its projections of revenues and expenses for the year 2016-2017 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 2016-2017, as presented by College management to the Budget and Finance Committee and as further detailed in the table captioned “College of Charleston 2016- 2017 Revenue and Expense Budget Adjustments March 31, 2017” contained in the Board of Trustees briefing materials dated April 21, 2017; 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.

    EXECUTIVE SESSION:

    The motion was made by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to go into Executive Session at 12:11 p.m. for the following purposes: (1) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; (2) Consideration of Candidates’ Qualifications for Commencement Speaker and Candidates’ Qualifications for Honorary Degrees; (3) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on Licensing Issues;  (4) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property on the peninsula; (5) Employee Records – legal matters and contract negotiations – personnel matters; and (6) Contract Negotiations. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to come out of Executive Session at 3:10 p.m. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Greg Padgett, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to approve honorary degrees for the three May 2017 Commencement Speakers – Sam Stafford ‘68 (Friday, May 12), Elizabeth Colbert-Busch ‘79 (Saturday, May 13, a.m. ceremony), and John Alessi ‘98 (Saturday, May 13, p.m. ceremony) All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Jeff Schilz, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to approve Coach Earl Grant’s contract as presented. All in favor. The motion was made by Trustee Jeff Schilz, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, that the meeting be adjourned at 3:15 p.m. All in favor.

     

    June 2017

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    The motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to approve the minutes of the April 21, 2017 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 Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to approve the minutes of the May 25, 2017 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:

    The motion was made by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, to go into Executive Session at 4:31 p.m. to discuss negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Joe Thompson, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to leave Executive Session at 5:31 p.m. All in favor.

    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 2017-2018 as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was approved by voice vote. Motion passed. For the record, Trustee Henrietta Golding voted not in favor of the Resolution.

    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

    RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    On TUITION AND FEES, STUDENT HOUSING FEES, FOOD SERVICE FEES

    And BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2017-2018

    June 5, 2017

    As Approved and Recommended by the Budget and Finance Committee

    _________________________

    May 25, 2017

    _________________________

    WHEREAS, College management has presented the Board separate documents, entitled the College of Charleston 2017-2018 Proposed Budget and the College of Charleston 2017-2018 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 2017-2018 Fiscal Year;

    WHEREAS, College management is of the opinion that the proposed budget and its tuition and fee recommendations for the 2017-2018 Fiscal Year are reasonable given the impact of current enrollments and legislatively initiated 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 2017-2018 Fiscal Year, College management is hereby authorized and directed to set undergraduate and graduate tuition and fees for each semester in the following amounts:

    • $5,999, for in-state undergraduate students;

    • $6,599 , for in-state graduate students;

    • $15,193, for out-of-state undergraduate students; and

    • $16,712, for out-of-state graduate students;

    RESOLVED, that for the 2017-2018 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 2017-2018 Fiscal Year.

    The motion was made by Trustee Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee Joe Thompson, to adjourn the meeting at 5:38 p.m. All in favor.

     

    The motion was made by Trustee John Wood, and seconded by Trustee Craig Thornton, to go into Executive Session at 9:25 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) General Counsel Report; (2) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property; and (3) Employment records – legal matters and contract negotiations – personnel matters. All in favor.

     The motion was made by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, to leave Executive Session at 12:15 p.m. All in favor.

    Chair Hay noted for the record that no action was taken during Executive Session.

    The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee Henrietta Golding, to adjourn the meeting at 12:18 p.m. All in favor.

     

    August 2017

     

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    It was moved by Trustee Don Belk, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, that the minutes of the June 5-6, 2017 Board Meeting/Retreat be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Minutes were approved by voice vote.

    The motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee Ricci Welch, to approve the proposed amendment to the Board Bylaws, Sections D (8) – Officers of the Board, and E (2) – Quorum/Voting, as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the proposed amendment to the Bylaws was approved by voice vote. For the record, Trustee Randy Lowell abstained from voting.

    EXECUTIVE SESSION:

    The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Henrietta Golding, to go into Executive Session at 11:25 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; (2) Consideration of Candidates’ Qualifications for Commencement Speaker and Candidates’ Qualifications for Honorary Degrees; (3) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property on the peninsula; (4) Employee Records – legal matters and contract negotiations – personnel matters; (5) Contract Negotiations; and (6) Discussion of Agency Head Survey. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, to come out of Executive Session at 2:00 p.m. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to approve Candidate A as the December 2017 Commencement Speaker and receive an honorary degree. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

    The motion was made by Trustee Ricci Welch, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to approve Candidate B as the December 2017 back-up Commencement Speaker and receive an honorary degree. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

    The motion was made by Trustee Demetria Clemons, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, to approve Candidate C for an honorary degree at the December 2017 Commencement Ceremony.

    The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

    The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Brian Stern, to approve Candidate D for an honorary degree at the December 2017 Commencement Ceremony. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was unanimously approved by voice vote.

    The motion was made by Trustee Frank Gadsden, and seconded by Trustee John Busch, to approve Candidate E for an honorary degree during the December 2017 Commencement Ceremony. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the motion was approved by voice vote.

    The motion was made by Trustee John Busch, and seconded by Trustee Renee Romberger, that the meeting be adjourned at 2:06 p.m. All in favor.

     

    October 2017

     

    APPROVAL OF MINUTES:

    It was moved by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, that the minutes of the August 11, 2017 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:

    The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution of the Board of Trustees to approve awarding of degrees for December Commencement be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

    UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

    RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    AWARDING OF DEGREES

    _________________________

    October 26, 2017

    _________________________

    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 2017 Fall 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 2017 Fall 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 2017 Fall Semester, the names of each of which shall be published in the Official Program for the December 2017 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 2017 Fall 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.

    The Academic Affairs Committee moves that the Resolution of the Board of Trustees to approve Proposals for New Degree Programs in General Studies, English as a Second Language, and Data Science and Analytics be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the following Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

     

    COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON

    UNIVERSITY OF CHARLESTON, SOUTH CAROLINA

    RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

    PROPOSALS FOR NEW DEGREE PROGRAMS IN

    GENERAL STUDIES, ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE, AND

    DATA SCIENCE AND ANALYTICS

    _________________________

    October 26, 2017

    _________________________

     

    WHEREAS, the College of Charleston Board of Trustees, the President, and the Provost have on multiple occasions indicated their desire to minimize the time required to develop, approve, and implement new undergraduate and graduate degree programs, as all such programs are intended to timely satisfy significant community or state needs;

    WHEREAS, the Board is aware that all College of Charleston institutional approvals must be received and documented no later than December 31, 2017, in order to meet the requirements of our regional accreditor, the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges, for the submission of substantive-change proposals for the 2018-2019 academic year;

    WHEREAS, the Board has been advised that three new degree programs are now under development by the College’s faculty and administration during the current academic semester, with the goal of offering these programs during the 2018-2019 academic year;

    WHEREAS, these proposed degree programs are now under review by the relevant faculty committees and will not receive final faculty approval prior to the Faculty Senate meeting of November 7, 2017, assuming each proposal’s favorable recommendation is not delayed for some good reason;

    WHEREAS, the Board’s current meeting schedule will not permit the approval of these programs following faculty action and prior to the December deadline established by our regional accreditor;

    WHEREAS, the three new degree program proposals would establish a bachelor’s degree program in General Studies and new master’s degree programs in English as a Second Language and Data Science and Analytics;

    WHEREAS, the proposed General Studies program would facilitate the achievement of highpriority retention and graduation goals for the College;

    WHEREAS, the English as a Second Language and Data Science and Analytics programs would prepare graduates to meet critical workforce needs;

    WHEREAS, the new program proposals in General Studies and English as a Second Language would take advantage of existing institutional expertise in distance education offerings and would advance institutional goals for offering more distance education options for existing and prospective students;

    WHEREAS, upon the recommendation of the President and the Provost, the Board has been requested to approve the three programs, conditioned on the receipt of all appropriate administrative and faculty endorsements, including those of the relevant deans;

    WHEREAS, College management plans to commence the programs during the 2018-2019 academic year, pending the final date of receipt for all necessary approvals; and

    WHEREAS, the Board has also been advised that there is sufficient student demand for such programs, and that adequate resources are available, or are likely to become available, to finance the operations and management of the new programs effectively and efficiently.

    NOW THEREFORE BE IT - - -

    RESOLVED, that the President and the Provost, or either ofthem, are hereby authorized to submit the new programs 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 in substantially similar form as submitted to the Faculty Senate for recommendation;

    RESOLVED, that no program referenced in this resolution shall be submitted for approval to the or South Carolina Commission on Higher Education or SACSCOC unless and until the President or the Provost notifies the Chair of the Board of Trustees in writing that the Faculty Senate has made a favorable recommendation regarding the program;

    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; and

    RESOLVED, the President and the Provost, or either of them, shall provide a report regarding the approval status of these three programs during the Board meeting now scheduled for January 2018.

    The motion was made by Trustee Henrietta Golding, and seconded by Trustee John Wood, to go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel issue and related disciplinary actions related to PCards. All in favor.

    Budget and Finance Committee:

    The Budget and Finance Committee moves that the Resolution to approve the budget adjustments for the quarter ended September 30, 2017 be approved as presented. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was passed by voice vote. Motion passed.

    EXECUTIVE SESSION:

    The motion was made by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Demetria Clemons, to go into Executive Session at 11:45 a.m. for the following purposes: (1) Legal Counsel will consult and provide legal advice on litigation, including actual and potential legal claims; (2) Consideration of Candidates’ Qualifications for Commencement Speaker and Candidates’ Qualifications for Honorary Degrees; (3) Discussion of negotiations incident to proposed contractual arrangements and proposed purchase/lease of property on the peninsula; (4) Employee Records – legal matters and contract negotiations – personnel matters; and (5) Contract Negotiations. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Renee Romberger, and seconded by Trustee Frank Gadsden, to come out of Executive Session at 3:00 p.m. All in favor.

    The motion was made by Trustee Randy Lowell, and seconded by Trustee Cherry Daniel, to approve Candidates A, B, C, D, E, F, and G as Commencement Speakers/honorary degree recipients or only honorary degree recipients during the May 2018 Commencement Ceremonies. The Chair called for the yeas and nays, and the Resolution was unanimously approved by voice vote.

    The motion was made by Trustee Cherry Daniel, and seconded by Trustee Craig Thornton, that the meeting be adjourned at 3:03 p.m. All in favor.