May 11, 2001

The Board of Regents of Washington State University met pursuant to call in Open Meeting at 9:30 a.m., on Friday, May 11, 2001, in the Lewis Alumni Centre, Pullman.

Present: Regent Kenneth Alhadeff, President: Regents Phyllis Campbell, Elizabeth Cowles, Richard A. Davis, Robert D. Fukai, Peter J. Goldmark, Joe King, William D. Marler, Matthew F. Moore, and V. Rafael Stone; President V. Lane Rawlins, Interim Provost Ronald Hopkins, Vice President for Business Affairs Gregory P. Royer, Vice President for University Advancement Sally P. Savage, Senior Assistant Attorney General Antoinette Ursich, Faculty Senate Chair Frances McSweeney, GPSA President Steve Kuehn, ASWSU President Steve Wymer, and Alumni Association President Frank Krook.

Also present were: Executive Director of Planning and Budgeting Karl Boehmke, Vice Provost for Academic Affairs Douglas Baker, Vice Provost for Enrollment Management James Rimpau, Assistant Vice President for Business Affairs Glenn Ford, Assistant Vice President for Personnel and Administration Loretta Lamb, and Director of Facilities Development Gerald Schlatter.

1. Opening Remarks. Regent Kenneth Alhadeff opened the meeting and expressed his excitement about commencement ceremonies. He emphasized that it is a passionate celebration of young and old to participate in their society in a more meaningful way. He added that, on behalf of the entire Board, they are thrilled to be a part of it.

President Rawlins provided welcoming remarks, as well, and announced that Sally Savage who had been serving as Interim Vice President for University Advancement had agreed to accept her interim position on a permanent basis. He said he was delighted that she was willing to help the University to redefine its mission in the area of Advancement. President Rawlins also mentioned that Vice President for Business Affairs Greg Royer had been on a two-year appointment, with the understanding that his appointment would be evaluated after the new President was hired. He reported that Mr. Royer is now the permanent Vice President for Business Affairs.

President Rawlins introduced Dr. Charlene Jaeger who is the new Vice President for Student Affairs. He noted that she has broad skills and an eagerness to take on a big job. He added that she comes highly recommended and has had a successful career in Student Affairs.

2. Minutes. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve the minutes of the meeting of March 30, 2001. Carried.

3. Reports from University Groups. The reports from the University Groups are attached as Exhibit A.

Faculty Senate Chair Fran McSweeney reviewed her report as submitted to the Board. She added that the Senate had approved the Doctor for Design and had elected new officers. She thanked the Board for their efforts regarding faculty matters.

GPSA President Steve Kuehn reviewed his report as submitted to the Board. He noted that there were some competitive races in the GPSA elections recently. He said that all races were contested, while in previous years this had not been true. He mentioned that it is a good thing to have that kind of interest. He also expressed his appreciation for Regent Ken Alhadeff and his leadership this past year.

Regent Alhadeff read a resolution commending Steve Kuehn for serving as GPSA President. A copy of this resolution is attached as Exhibit B.

ASWSU President Steve Wymer reviewed his report as submitted to the Board. He also introduced Jesse Keene and Annie Brown who were elected as President and Vice President of ASWSU for the coming year. He expressed his appreciation to Dr. Rawlins and Regent Goldmark for their commitment to hiring a Vice President for Student Affairs and mentioned that it says a lot about the University’s concern for the student body. He emphasized that S & A fees need to be addressed by the Board, as they are the “life blood” of student activities. He also asked the Board to look through the resolutions attached to his report that had recently been passed by the Student Senate. He thanked the Board for all they had done for him and said that he was extremely impressed by the leadership he has seen exhibited by those around the table.

Regent Alhadeff read a resolution commending Steve Wymer for serving as ASWSU President. A copy of this resolution is attached as Exhibit C.

Alumni Association President Frank Krook reviewed his report as submitted to the Board. He added that it was exciting to see the return of the “Diamond Graduates” who were recently on the Pullman campus. He also mentioned that being good alumni begins when one is a student, so the Alumni Association is working to plan events in communities around the nation to encourage students to attend Washington State University. He noted that Mr. Ed Little of Vancouver, Washington, would be the new President in June.

Regent Alhadeff read a resolution commending Frank Krook for serving as Alumni Association President. A copy of this resolution is attached as Exhibit D.

4. Executive, Planning, and Budget Committee. Regent Alhadeff reported that the Committee met yesterday and had a lengthy discussion regarding the legislative budget. He noted that this has probably been the most difficult legislative session in the past two decades, and the University has done a great job of representing itself to the legislature. He pointed out that tuition could not be set until the budget has been approved by the legislature. He reported that the deans and administrators are working diligently to cut back in many areas for the 2002 University budget.

5. Establishment of Dates for Meetings of the Board of Regents. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents adopt meeting dates for the calendar year 2002, according to the Resolution attached as Exhibit E. Carried.

6. Report from Vice President for University Advancement. Vice President of University Advancement Sally Savage informed the Board that Director of News and Media Relations Hugh Imhof would be leaving to take a job in Spokane, and that today was his last day. She expressed her appreciation for Mr. Imhof’s contributions, professionalism, and “real world” experience.

Ms. Savage gave a PowerPoint presentation on Integrated Marketing. This presentation is attached as Exhibit F.

7. Academic and Faculty Affairs Committee. Regent King reported that the Committee had a good discussion with new Vice President for Student Affairs Charlene Jaeger regarding the enrollment issue. He said that this included a discussion of the branch campuses and how the Pullman campus relates to the various branches. He stated that the Committee also had a frank discussion on ways to attract more resources to the University.

8. Granting of Degrees. Interim Provost Ron Hopkins reported that on the authority delegated to the President or his designee at the meeting of April 4, 1999, degrees were granted for the class of March 17, 2001, attached as Exhibit G.

9. Report from Interim Provost. Interim Provost Ron Hopkins reported that Warwick Bayley had agreed to serve as the Dean of Veterinary Medicine on a permanent basis. He noted that Dr. Bayley’s enthusiastic leadership has already had a positive impact in the College of Veterinary Medicine.

Provost Hopkins introduced Ralph Yount, winner of WSU’s first Eminent Faculty Award. He spoke to the Board about the importance of graduate education, and pointed out that if Washington State University wants to be “world class,” then they would need a “world class” graduate school. He emphasized that if we give people the opportunities, they will take it from there and make WSU “World class, Face to Face.”

10. Student Affairs Committee. Regent Marler reported that the Committee enjoyed a dialogue with new Vice President of Student Affairs Charlene Jaeger, getting to know her and the vision she has for Student Affairs at WSU.

11. Allocation of Services and Activities fees for Summer 2001 and Academic Year 2001-02. ASWSU President Steve Wymer mentioned that these fees affect the day-to-day lives of all students, and he encouraged the Board to examine them carefully.

It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve the allocation of Services and Activities fees for Summer 2001 and the Academic Year 2001-02. Carried.

12. Allocation of Services and Activities Facilities Fees for Academic Year 2001-02. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve the allocation of Services and Activities Facilities fees for the Academic Year 2001-02. Carried.

13. Amendment to the Washington Administrative Code. Senior Assistant Attorney General Antoinette Ursich explained the amendment regarding student records. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve the amendments to the Washington Administrative Code as attached in Exhibit H. Carried.

At 10:50 a.m., the Board adjourned for a short break and reconvened at 10:58 a.m.

14. Business Affairs Committee. Regent Dick Davis reported that the Committee discussed two information items to come before the Board at a future meeting as well as eleven action items. He added that they also discussed parking fees.

15. Compton Union Building Renovation. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents delegate authority to the President or his designee, the Vice President for Business Affairs, to approve selection of the firm that will provide architectural consulting services, subject to legislative appropriation. Carried.

16. Holland Library Renovation. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents delegate authority to the President or his designee, the Vice President for Business Affairs, to approve selection of the firm that will provide architectural consulting services, subject to legislative appropriation. Carried.

17. Johnson Hall Addition (PBSII). It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents delegate authority to the President or his designee, the Vice President for Business Affairs, to approve selection of the firm that will provide architectural consulting services, subject to legislative appropriation. Carried.

18. Life Sciences Building (Heald Hall Replacement). It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents delegate authority to the President or his designee, the Vice President for Business Affairs, to approve selection of the firm that will provide architectural consulting services, subject to legislative appropriation. Carried.

19. Washington State University Spokane, Academic Center, Riverpoint Higher Education campus, Spokane, WA. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents delegate authority to the President or his designee, the Vice President for Business Affairs, to issue final determination to utilize the General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) process pursuant to RCW 39.10.030; and subject to issuance of the final determination and legislative appropriation, select a GC/CM and award a contract for consultant engineering management services during the design phase. Carried.

20. Holland Library Renovation. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents delegate authority to the President or his designee, the Vice President for Business Affairs, to issue final determination to utilize the General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) process pursuant to RCW 39.10.030; and, subject to issuance of the final determination and legislative appropriation, select a GC/CM and award a contract for consultant engineering management services during the design phase. Carried.

21. Johnson Hall Addition (PBS I). It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents delegate authority to the President or his designee, the Vice President for Business Affairs, to issue final determination to utilize the General Contractor/Construction Manager (GC/CM) process pursuant to RCW 39.10.030; and, subject to issuance of the final determination and legislative appropriation, select a GC/CM and award a contract for consultant engineering management services during the design phase. Carried.

22. Murrow Hall Addition. Bruce Blackner from Northwest Architectural Company presented a slide show of the Murrow Hall Addition.

It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve schematic design documents, grant authorization to proceed with design development, and delegate authority to the President or his designee, the Vice President for Business Affairs, to approve construction documents, advertise for bids, and award a construction contract, subject to legislative appropriation. Carried

23. Webster Physical Sciences Building – Elevator Modernization. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve this project and delegate authority to the President or his designee, the Vice President for Business Affairs, to award and sign a construction contract, if costs are within funds available. Carried.

24. Commons Hall – Window Replacement. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve this project and delegate authority to the President or his designee, the Vice President for Business Affairs, to award and sign a construction contract, if costs are within funds available. Carried.

25. Entomology Greenhouse – Addition to Greenhouse 111. It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve this project and delegate authority to the President or his designee, the Vice President for Business Affairs, to award and sign a construction contract, if costs are within funds available. Carried.

26. Amendments to the Washington Administrative Code (WAC). It was moved and seconded that the Board of Regents approve amendments to the Washington Administrative Code related to Libraries, Vancouver Parking, and Prohibition of Smoking as outlined in the supporting information attached as Exhibit I. Carried.

27. Meeting of Shareholders, Students Book Corporation, Election of Directors. The meeting of the Board of Regents was recessed, and the meeting of the Shareholders of the Students Book Corporation was declared open. It was moved and seconded that the Shareholders of the Students Book Corporation elect the following to serve on the Board of Directors:

Matthew Chastagner, undergraduate student, two year term

Michael Harman, undergraduate student, two year term

Patrick Corrigan, undergraduate student, appointed by seated Directors to fill the unexpired term of Sarah Holderby

David Wallace, graduate student, appointed by seated Directors to fill the unexpired term of Eric Newman

Richard Toolson, a tenured faculty member from the Department of Accounting, Information Systems and Business Law, appointed by the President to a two year term

Glenn Ford, re-appointed by the Vice President for Business Affairs to a second two-year term as an ex-officio Director

Barry Johnston, re-appointed by the Vice President for Business Affairs to a second two-year term as an ex-officio Director

Carried.

The meeting of the Shareholders of the Students Book Corporation was declared closed and the meeting of the Board of Regents was reconvened.

28. Recognition of Regent Matthew Moore. Regent Alhadeff read a resolution commending Student Regent Matthew Moore for his dedication and service to the Board during his term as Regent. This resolution is attached as Exhibit J.

29. Election of Officers. It was moved and seconded that Regent Robert Fukai be elected to serve as President of the Board of Regents for the year beginning May 15, 2001, and that Regent Joe King be elected to serve as Vice President of the Board of Regents for the year beginning May 15, 2000, with the understanding that he shall act as President pro tempore in the absence of the President, with the power to preside at the meetings and to sign all instruments required to be executed by the Board of Regents. Carried.

30. Recognition of Regent Ken Alhadeff. Regent Rob Fukai read a resolution from the Board of Regents to Regent Alhadeff, which is attached as Exhibit K. He also presented Regent Alhadeff with an engraved gavel. Regent Fukai expressed his appreciate for Regent Alhadeff’s tireless efforts during his term as President.

31. President’s Report. President Rawlins said that he was fortunate to have worked with Regent Alhadeff as President. He noted that he has unique character with a passion and love for the institution as strong as any President Rawlins has ever seen. He noted that Regent Alhadeff was always an advocate for the interests of undergraduate students, and was not just a Regent, but also a friend. President Rawlins added that he looks forward to many years of service with Regent Alhadeff.

President Rawlins went on to express his appreciation to Regent Moore and Alumni Association President Frank Krook. He thanked GPSA President Steve Kuehn for serving well and expressed gratitude to ASWSU President Steve Wymer for allowing him to win in golf. He noted that WSU would not soon forget Steve Wymer and the unselfish service he has given.

President Rawlins commented that he is looking forward to working with Regent Fukai and Regent King in the upcoming year. He stated that, with regard to the budget deliberations going on in the legislature, Washington State University would not give the legislature the right to define who we are as a University. He said that whether we get what we want or not, the University will make the choice of who we are and who we will become, with the focus being on quality and excellence. He informed the Regents that it did appear that there were going to be reductions on the front end of the budget and that it will take resources to keep all departments running. He also noted that tuition decisions will have to be made and that a special meeting of the Board would be called after the legislature approved their budget.

President Rawlins closed by saying that it had been an interesting and exciting first year and thanked Regent Alhadeff again for all his efforts.

32. Executive Session. At 11:28 a.m., the Regents convened in Executive Session with legal counsel to discuss potential and pending litigation. The Executive Session lasted 8 minutes, and no action was taken as a result of the session.

At 11:36 a.m., the Regents reconvened in Open Session, and the meeting was adjourned.