Meeting Resources

Last edited on June 18, 2024. Meeting dates may be adjusted as needed.

2025 Proposed Dates

• January 15-16-17 (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)
• March 26-27-28 (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

• May 21 (Budget Committee Budget Workshop)
• June 2-3 (Monday & Tuesday)
• August 20-21-22 (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

October 15-16-17 (Wednesday, Thursday & Friday)

2024 Dates

• Thursday, January 18, and Friday, January 19
• Thursday, April 11, and Friday, April 12
• Wednesday, May 22 BFF Committee Budget Workshop
• Monday, June 10 and Tuesday, June 11
• Thursday, August 8, and Friday, August 9
• Thursday, October 17, and Friday, October 18

Minutes for each Board of Trustees meeting are posted here once approved. To view the minutes from previous years, please submit a request.

Process for FOIA Notifications of Board of Trustees Meetings

Last Amended Feb. 15, 2010

The following outlines the process for FOIA-required notifications of all College of Charleston Board of Trustees meetings. This process has been disseminated to, and approved by, the Secretary to the Board of Trustees, the Executive Vice President (EVP) of External Relations, the Office of Legal Affairs, and the President’s Office.

I. The only acceptable FOIA notification of any College of Charleston Board of Trustees meeting will be made by written communication from the Secretary to the Board directly to the EVP of External Relations. The Secretary is responsible for gathering appropriate information from staff liaisons, including agendas.

II. The Secretary to the Board will be responsible for communicating to the EVP of External Relations the specific date and time at which the notification should be disseminated to media and posted to the website.

III. Upon receipt of the properly formatted FOIA notification, the EVP of External Relations will direct the media relations staff to disseminate the notification to media outlets, as appropriate and required, and to post the same notification on the homepage of the College website. The Secretary to the Board will be copied on communications to media.

IV. The FOIA notification will be posted and disseminated exactly as written by the Secretary to the Board, who will be responsible for ensuring that all legally required information is contained with the notification.

V. In order to ensure personnel availability, the appropriately constructed FOIA notification shall be sent to the EVP of External Relations no less than 48 hours before the date and time at which the dissemination and posting of the notification is to take place.

VI. The Division of Marketing and Communications will make every effort to ensure that proper procedures are followed, however the timely and correct posting and dissemination of the FOIA notification is ultimately the responsibility of the Secretary to the Board.

Routine Board of Trustees Meeting Agenda Items*

As of 2-01-2024 (BC/EWK)

*Subject to Amendment

• In even-numbered years, Board Member Candidate Elections update
• In odd-numbered years, the Board Chair elected at the previous October BOT Meeting will have selected/re-confirmed Exec. Comm. Members, Board Committee Chairs and Vice Chairs, as well as determined Board Member Committee assignments
• Annual Student Substance Use Report
• Approve HD(s) and CS(s) for May Commencement if not approved at October BOT Meeting
• Provost's Report
• New and terminated Graduate and/or Undergraduate programs/majors, as needed
• Dean's Report
• Athletics Updates
• Student Affairs Division Updates
• Athletics Strategic Plan Update
• Budget, Finance and Facilities Management Updates
• Enrollment Update
• IT Update
• Office of Institutional Diversity Annual Assessment Report
• Various Underrepresented Students outreach efforts report
• Development/Foundation/Alumni Affairs/Governmental Affairs/Marketing and Communications Updates
• Naming Opportunities Update
• Report by the External Audit Firm of the prior year's independent financial audits
• SC Economic Interest Form reminder (due in March)
• Reports at every quarterly BOT Meeting include those from the Provost, Committee Chairs
• Reports, General Counsel, Speaker of the Faculty, Staff Advisory Committee Chair, Board of Trustees Chair, President, SGA and GSA Presidents, Foundation Board Chair, Alumni Association and Cougar Club Charleston Athletic Fund Board Presidents, as well as the Report on the Strategic Plan
• Executive VP and Dean Search Updates, as needed
• Retirement presentation for BOT, Staff, Faculty and Foundation and CAFB Chairs and Alumni Association President as needed
• Motions/Resolutions, as needed
• Executive Session items addressed, as required

• Thank you to retiring Foundation, CAFB, Alumni Association, SGA and GSA Presidents, as well as Faculty Senate Speaker and/or Staff Advisory Committee Chair as appropriate
• In even-numbered years, thank you to retiring Board Members
• In even-numbered years, Board Member Candidate Elections update
• May Commencement Degrees Approval
• CofC Day Update
• Board Members sign their Oath of Office, Statement of Commitment and Code of Conduct as well as their Confidentiality Agreement
• Provost's Report
• HD(s) and CS(s) for May Commencement Motions, if needed
• Announce May Commencement Speakers and Honorary Degree Recipients
• Announcement of Distinguished Faculty Awards
• Announcement of Tenure and Promotion Roster Faculty
• New and terminated Graduate and/or Undergraduate programs/majors, as needed
• Dean's Report
• May Commencement Degrees Approval
• Athletics Updates
• Student Affairs Division Updates
• Athletics Strategic Plan Update
• Budget, Finance and Facilities Management Updates
• Resolution for Housing and Food Service Fees
• Enrollment Update
• IT Update
• Office of Institutional Diversity Annual Assessment Report
• Various Underrepresented Students Outreach Efforts Report
• Development/Foundation/Alumni Affairs/Governmental Affairs/Marketing and Communications Updates
• Naming Opportunities Update
• Report by the External Audit Firm of the prior year’s independent financial audits
• Distribution of SACSCOC Ethics Disclosure Form after BOT submitted Economic Interest Form, along with Oath of Office, Code of Conduct and Statement of Commitment Form
• Reports at every quarterly BOT Meeting include those from the Provost, Committee Chairs
• Reports, General Counsel, Speaker of the Faculty, Staff Advisory Committee Chair, Board of Trustees Chair, President, SGA and GSA Presidents, Foundation Board Chair, Alumni Association and Cougar Club Presidents, as well as the Report on the Strategic Plan.
• Announce the following year’s Board Meeting Dates
• Retirement presentation for BOT, Staff, Faculty and Foundation and CAFB Chairs and Alumni Association President as needed
• Executive VP and Dean Search Updates, as needed
• Motions/Resolutions, as needed
• Executive Session items addressed, as required

• Resolution for Budget, Fees and Tuition
• Legislative Update
• Enrollment Report
• Strategic Plan Report
• In even-numbered years, introduction of new Board Members (New Board Member Orientation in May)
• In even-numbered years, brief outline provided re Board Officers and Trustees Emeriti nomination process re nominees accepted by the Audit and Governance Committee in August and not before August
• Strategic/Generative Retreat Agenda items for BOT and President's Retreat
• President's Annual Evaluation by the Board of Trustees
• Reports from General Counsel, Board of Trustees Chair, President, as well as the Report on the Strategic Plan
• Executive VP and Dean Search Updates, as needed
• Retirement presentation for BOT, Staff, Faculty and Foundation and CAFB Chairs and Alumni Association President as needed
• Motions/Resolutions, as needed
• Executive Session items addressed, as required

• In even-numbered years, Board Members nominate Board Officers and Board Emeriti by way of the Audit and Governance Committee
• In even-numbered years, Board Member Candidate Elections update
• Instructions Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation
• Thank you to retiring Alumni Association, Foundation and/or C.A.F.B. Presidents and Faculty Senate Speaker and/or Staff Advisory Committee Chair, as appropriate
• Provost's Report
• New Graduate and/or Undergraduate programs/majors, as needed
• Dean's Report
• December HD(s) and Commencement Speaker(s) Approval
• Athletics Updates
• Student Affairs Division Updates
• Athletics Strategic Plan Update
• Budget, Finance and Facilities Management Updates
• Enrollment Update
• IT Update
• Office of Institutional Diversity Annual Assessment Report
• Various Underrepresented Students Outreach Efforts Report
• Development/Foundation/Alumni Affairs/Governmental Affairs/Marketing and Communications Updates
• Foundation end-of-year Report
• Naming Opportunities Update
• Report by the External Audit Firm of the prior year's independent financial audits
• Inform BOT of the October Self Evaluation requirement
• BOT Final review of President Hsu's Agency Head Survey Composite Data Sheets
• Reports at every quarterly BOT Meeting include those from the Provost, Committee Chairs
• Reports, General Counsel, Speaker of the Faculty, Staff Advisory Committee Chair, Board of Trustees Chair, President, SGA and GSA Presidents, Foundation Board Chair, Alumni Association and Cougar Club Presidents, as well as the Report on the Strategic Plan
• Retirement presentation for BOT, Staff, Faculty and Foundation and CAFB Chairs and Alumni Association President as needed
• Executive VP and Dean Search Updates, as needed
• Motions/Resolutions, as needed
• Executive Session items addressed, as required

• In even-numbered years, Board Officer Elections and Trustees Emeriti Elections
• Board of Trustees Self-Evaluation
• Board of Trustees Attendance Requirement Confirmation
• Approve HD(s) and CS(s) for May Commencement
• Announce HD(s) and CS(s) for December Commencement
• Provost's Report
• Faculty Tenure and Grievance Resolutions, if needed
• New Grad. and/or Undergraduate programs/majors, as needed
• Dean's Report
• December Commencement Degrees Approval
• Athletics Updates
• Student Affairs Division Updates
• Athletics Strategic Plan Update
• Budget, Finance and Facilities Management Updates
• Updates on Summer Campus Renovations
• Enrollment Update
• IT Update
• Office of Institutional Diversity Annual Assessment Report
• Various Underrepresented Students Outreach Efforts Report
• Development/Foundation/Alumni Affairs/Governmental Affairs/Marketing and Communications Updates
• Naming Opportunities Update
• Report by the External Audit Firm of the prior year’s independent financial audits
• Review Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR)
• Reports at every quarterly BOT Meeting include those from the Provost, Committee Chairs Reports, General Counsel, Speaker of the Faculty, Staff Advisory Committee Chair, Board of Trustees Chair, President, SGA and GSA Presidents, Foundation Board Chair, Alumni Association and Cougar Club CAFB Presidents, as well as the Report on the Strategic Plan
• Retirement presentation for BOT, Staff, Faculty and Foundation and CAFB Chairs and Alumni Association President as needed
• Executive VP and Dean Search Updates as needed
• Motions/Resolutions as needed
• Executive Session items addressed as required

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

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January 25, 2019

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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

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January 25, 2019

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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.

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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

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April 12, 2019

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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. 

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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. 

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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

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April 12, 2019

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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

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April 12, 2019

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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

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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.

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.

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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

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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

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April 21, 2017

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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

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May 25, 2017

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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

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October 26, 2017

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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

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October 26, 2017

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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.