June 26, 1998
The Board of Regents of Washington State University met pursuant to call in Open Meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, June 26, 1998, in Broadway Performance Hall, Room BA306, 1625 Broadway, Seattle Central Community College, Seattle, Washington.
Present: Carmen Otero, President, Regents: Richard R. Albrecht, Kenneth Alhadeff, Phyllis J. Campbell, Richard A. Davis, Robert D. Fukai, Peter J. Goldmark, Joe King, William D. Marler, and Janelle Milodragovich; President Samuel H. Smith, Provost Gretchen Bataille, Interim Vice President for Business Affairs Ernest J. Renfro, Vice President for Extended University Affairs Thomas L. Purce, Vice President for University Advancement Connie Kravas, University Counsel Sally P. Savage, Division Chief Antoinette Ursich, Faculty Senate Chair Robert Greenburg, Alumni Association President Craig Gable, GPSA President Abraham Kannenkeril, and ASWSU President Edward Prince.
Also present were: Vice Provost for Student Affairs K. J. ÒGusÓ Kravas, Vice Provost for Human Relations and Resources Ernestine Madison, Executive Director of Budget and Planning Gregory P. Royer, Director of Statewide Affairs, Larry Ganders, and Director of News and Information Services Barb Petura.
1. Welcoming Remarks and Introductions. President of the Board Carmen Otero welcomed everyone to the meeting. President Sam Smith introduced the following individuals: Janelle Milodragovich, New Student Regents; Toni Ursich, Division Chief for the Attorney GeneralÕs Office; Abraham Kannankeril, new GPSA President; Ed Prince, new ASWSU President; Craig Gable, new Alumni Association President from Redmond, Washington; and Chuck Kane, Chancellor of Seattle Central Community College.
2. Minutes. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve the minutes of the meeting of May 8, 1998. Carried.
3. Granting of Degrees. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve the recommendation of the faculty that the candidates appearing in Exhibit A be advanced to the degrees set above their names as members of the Class of May 9, 1998. Carried.
4. Reports by University Groups. Faculty Senate Chair David Stock informed the Regents ÉÉ.(not sure if Robert Greenburg attended this meeting or not. I think they both may have)
GPSA President Abraham Kannenkeril reported that ÉÉ..
ASWSU President Edward Prince reported on the following issues: ÉÉÉ
Alumni Association President Craig Gable announced thatÉÉ.
5. ProvostÕs Report. Provost Bataille reported thatÉÉÉ.
6. Academic Affairs Committee Report. Regent Carmen Otero reported that the ÉÉ..
7. 1999-2001 Biennial Operating and Capital Budget Requests. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve the recommendation for the 1999-2001 Biennial Operating Request and the Capital Budget Request in attachment _____ . Carried.
8. Establish a School of Accounting, Information Systems, and Business Law. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents establish a School of Accounting, Information Systems, and Business Law, in Pullman, effective Fall Semester 1998. Carried.
9. Establish a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, WSU Vancouver. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents establish a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering, at WSU Vancouver, effective Fall Semester 1998. Carried.
10. Establish a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development, Statewide. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents establish a Bachelor of Arts in Human Development, statewide, effective Fall Semester 1998. Carried.
11. Statement of Policies for WSU Student Publications. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve the proposed statement of policies for WSU Student Publications in attachment _____. Carried.
12. Report by the Interim Vice President for Business Affairs. Interim Vice President for Business Affairs, Ernest J. Renfro reported thatÉÉÉ.
13. Finance, Audit and Capital Committee Report. Regent Dick Albrecht provided a report on the Finance, Audit and Capital Committee meeting. He reported that ÉÉÉ.
14. Contracts under Previous Delegation of Authority (under $500,000). Interim Vice President for Business Affairs Ernest J. Renfro reported that on the authority delegated to the President of the University or his designee at the meeting of January 24, 1996, he has approved entering into contracts with the following:
Germer Construction, Inc., Moscow, ID, for Raze Pine Manor and Construct Parking Lot, for a total cost of $155,499, including sales tales tax and contingency, to be paid from 1997-99 Minor Capital Renewal funds, 1995-97 Minor Capital Improvement funds and Parking funds.
Klemo Construction, Inc., Post Falls, ID, for Kruegal Hall Remodel of fourth floor, for the total cost of $139,698, including sales tax and contingency, to be paid from 1997-99 Minor Capital Improvement funds, 1995-97 Minor Capital Renewal funds, Major Capital Improvement funds and 1995-97 Minor Capital Improvement funds.
Poe Asphalt Paving, Inc., Pullman, for Scott/Coman Parking Modifications, for a total cost of $139,060, to be paid from Minor Capital Improvement funds.
King & King Construction, Inc. Colbert, WA, to complete steam line replacement to general storage, for a total cost of $117,111, including sales tax and contingency, to be paid from 1977-99 Minor Capital Renewal funds.
Mesa Construction, LLC, Pullman, for a remodel of rooms 204, 212, 278, and 284 in Clark Hall for a total project cost of $70,858, including sales tax and contingency, to be paid from 1997-99 Minor Capital Improvement funds and departmental funds.
PBI Construction, Inc., Spokane, for Bustad Hall Room 160 BA remodel for a total cost of $46,117, including sales tax and contingency, to be paid from 1995-97 Minor Capital Improvement funds and departmental funds.
15. Contracts under Previous Delegation of Authority (over $500,000). Interim Vice President for Business Affairs Ernest J. Renfro reported that on the authority delegated to the President of the University or his designee at the meeting of May 9, 1997, he had approved entering into a contract with Shea Construction, Spokane, for Kimbrough hall Addition/Remodel, for a total amount of $7,943,498, including sales tax, to be paid from 1995-97 State Building Construction Account, 1995-97 WSU Building Account, 1997-99 State Building Construction Account, and 1997-99 WSU Building Account.
Mr. Renfro also reported that on the authority delegated to the President of the University or his designee at the meeting of May 9, 1997, he had approved entering into contract with Goodfellow Bros., Inc., Wenatchee, for the Campus Infrastructure Road Improvements, for a total amount of $2,433,177, including sales tax, to be paid from 1997-99 State Building Construction Account.
16. Completion of Contracts over $2,500. Interim Vice President for Business Affairs Ernest J. Renfro reported that on the authority delegated to him at the meeting of June 24, 1994, he had approved satisfactory completion of the following contracts:
Levernier Construction, Inc., for Animal Disease Biotechnology Facility, Phase I in the final amount of $9,132,337.
Shea Construction, Inc., for Bohler Gymnasium Addition in the final amount of $8,721,828.
Mike Coman Construction, Inc., for remodel of General Services Chemical Storage Building, in the final amount of $300,091.
Klemo Construction, Inc., for Clark Hall Room 112 Remodel, in the final amount of $112,758.
17. Proposed Approval Process and Information Regarding Student Recreation Center Bond Issues. Ernest J. Renfro and Greg Royer reported thatÉÉ
18. WSU Vancouver Engineering/Life Sciences Building. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve schematic design, grant authorization to proceed with design development, and delegate authority to approve construction documents, advertise for bids and award construction contracts. Carried.
19. WSU Vancouver Multimedia Classroom Building. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve schematic design documents and grant authorization to proceed with design development. Carried.
20. WSU Vancouver Campus Circulation. It was moved and seconded that approval of preliminary design and delegation of authority to approve construction documents, advertise for bids, and award a construction contract if within funds available. Carried.
21. Delegation of Authority to Approve an Increase in Project Budget for the Previously Approved Use of Facility Agreement with WWP. It was moved and seconded the Board of Regents delegate to the President or his designee, the Vice President for Business Affairs, authority to approve an increase in the project budget for the previously approved Use of Facility Agreement with WWP. Carried.
22. Annual Greater WSU Fund Allocation. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents allocate $78,785 to the Greater WSU Fund for the 1998-99 fiscal year and delegate authority to the President of the University to expend said sum, plus any earned interest, for the purpose for which this fund was originally intended. As established by the Resolution adopted February 16, 1968, which created the fund. Carried.
23. Approval of Amended and Restated Bylaws for the Students Book Corporation. It was moved and seconded that the Shareholder of the Students Book Corporation adopt the attached Resolution approving the Amended and Restated Bylaws of the Students Book Corporation in attachment ______ . Carried.
24. Confirmation of Directors for the Students Book Corporation. It was moved and seconded that the Shareholder of the Students Book Corporation confirm the following to serve on the Board of Directors: Nancy Bell, Faculty Representative, two year term; Kam A. Robinson, third year undergraduate, two-year term; Sarah A. Stewart, third year undergraduate, two-year term; and Joshua Clearman, who was approved as an alternate Student Director fo the 1997-98 session, has been appointed by seated Director to fill the un-expired term of Donald J. Sutton through May, 1999. Carried.
25. Report by the Vice President for Extended University Affairs. Vice President for Business Affairs Les Purce reported on ÉÉÉ
26. Report by the Vice President for University Advancement. Vice President for University Advancement Connie Kravas provided a report on the ÉÉÉ.
27. WSU Foundation Gift Report. Vice President for University Advancement Connie Kravas reportedÉÉÉ.
28. Request for State Attorney General to Provide Defense for University Employees. Division Chief Toni UrsichÉ.stated that the matters for which defense is being requested have been explained and that she has reviewed the circumstances of the cases and believes that the employees have acted within the scope of their employment.
It was moved and seconded that the WSU Board of Regents adopt the Resolution appearing in Exhibit _____ finding that the named employees acted within the scope of their authority and in good faith with regard to conduct alleged by the plaintiffs to be wrongful, and requesting the attorney general to defend them against the claims brought by the Robert W. and Sharon Browne Chelan County Superior Court. Carried.
29. PresidentÕs Report.
At 12:30 p.m., the Regents meeting adjourned.