RESOLUTIONS
ADOPTED BY THE BOARD OF VISITORS
February
25-26, 2000
Establishment of the Sidman P. Poole Professorship
in Environmental Sciences
Establishment of the Elwood R. Quesada Professorship
in Architecture
Establishment of the Ward K. Ensminger
Distinguished Professorship in Geriatric Medicine Establishment
of the Edward Watson Hook Distinguished Professorship in Internal
Medicine
Establishment of the John W. Kluge Distinguished
Professorship in Urology
Renaming of the E. James Kelly, Jr., Research
Professorship in Law as the E. James Kelly, Jr., Class of 1965
Research Professorship in Law
Conflict of Interest Exemption (Upstate Biotechnology,
Inc.
Conflict of Interest Exemption (DirectGene,
Inc.)
Approval of the Architectural Design Guidelines
for the Monroe Lane Student Residence Project
Approval to Remove Gildersleeve Apartment
Building
Approval to Remove the Holly House
Approval to Remove Café North
Ratification of the Approval to Acquire the
Orange Medical Office Building
Approval of the Schematic and Preliminary
Design for the Fayerweather Hall Renovation Project
Approval of the Schematic Design for the White
Burkett Miller Center Addition and Renovation Project
Approval of the Preliminary Design for the NRAO
Addition and Renovation Project
Approval of the Preliminary Design for the
Darden School Expansion
Approval of the Preliminary Design for the
White Burkett Miller Center Addition and Renovation Project
Approval of the Preliminary Design for the Law
School Expansion Project
Approval of Student Housing Rates for 2000-2001
Approval of Summary of Audit Findings
Approval to Rename the Division of Continuing
Education the School of Continuing and Professional Studies
Resolution on Fraternities and Sororities
Report on Actions Taken by the Executive Committee
- Approval
of Medical Center Employees Salary Adjustments
- Salary
Recommendations for the President and the Chancellor of the
University of Virginia's College at Wise
- Extension
of Lease on Pavilion IX
Approval of the Sale of the Wertland Street
Property
Approval of the Acquisition of City Property
Approval to Purchase Kidney Dialysis Unit
Approval of Additional Swap Transactions
Faculty Personnel Actions
-
- Elections
- Actions
Relating to Chairholders
- Promotions
- Resignations
- Retirements
- Appointments
- Reappointments
- Election
of Professors Emeriti
- Election
of Associate Professor Emeritus
- Death
- Change
in the Retirement of Mr. J. Christopher Crocker
- Change
in the Election of Professor Emeritus of Mr. J. Christopher
Crocker
- Change
in the Election of Ms. Sarah E. Harrell
- Change
in the Election of Ms. Sepideh Khorasanizadeh
- Change
in the Election of Mr. Dylan C. Penningroth
- Change
in the Election of Ms. Karen Van Lengen
- Re-election
of Peter W. Low as Vice President and Provost
- The
University of Virginia's College at Wise
-
- Elections
- Resignation
The Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia met, in
Open Session, at 8:05 a.m., Friday, February 25, 2000, in the
East Oval Room of the Rotunda; John P. Ackerly, III, Rector,
presided. Charles M. Caravati, Jr., M.D., Champ Clark, William
G. Crutchfield, Jr., William H. Goodwin, Jr., T. Keister Greer,
Timothy B. Robertson, Terence P. Ross, Albert H. Small, Ms.
Elizabeth A. Twohy, Henry L. Valentine, II, Benjamin P.A. Warthen,
James C. Wheat, III, Joseph E. Wolfe, and Robert G. Schoenvogel
were present.
Also present were John T. Casteen, III, Leonard W. Sandridge,
Jr., Alexander G. Gilliam, Jr., Paul J. Forch, Robert W. Cantrell,
M.D., Peter W. Low, Ms. Colette Sheehy, Ernest H. Ern, Robert
E. Reynolds, M.D., Gene D. Block, and Ms. Jeanne Flippo Bailes.
The Minutes of the Board meetings of October 14-16, 1999, and
January 11, January 22, and February 16, 2000, were approved.
The President reported on several bills before the General Assembly
this session that are of interest to the University. He noted,
too, that the Blue Ribbon Commission on Education presented
its final report to the Governor on February 3rd. He also reported
on the progress of the Commonwealth's Budget for the next biennium
through the General Assembly. Finally, he noted the administrative
realignments that have taken place in the President's Office.
The Rector commended the President for his work with the Legislature
this session on behalf of the University.
With regard to the Blue Ribbon Commission report, the Rector
asked that Mr. Greer, as Chair of the Educational Policy Committee,
Mr. Robertson, as a member of the Blue Ribbon Commission, and
a member of the Administration, all study the Commission's report
and suggest recommendations on its implementation to the full
Board at the April Board meeting.
The meeting was recessed at 8:25 a.m.
The full Board resumed its meeting in Open Session, with the
Rector presiding, at 2:30 p.m., Friday, February 25, 2000, in
the East Oval Room of the Rotunda. All Members were present
except Mr. Goodwin.
On motion, the Board adopted the following motions permitting
it to meet in Executive Session according to the exemptions
specified in the Virginia Freedom of Information Act:
That the Finance Committee of the Board of Visitors of the University
of Virginia go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing
a proposed acquisition and proposed disposition of two parcels
of real estate, which if made public initially would adversely
affect the University's bargaining position and financial interests,
as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(3) of the Code of
Virginia.
That the Finance Committee of the Board of Visitors of the University
of Virginia go into Executive Session for the discussion and
consideration of the status and terms of a proposed gift of
property to the University, as provided for in Section 2.1-344
(A)(8) of the Code of Virginia.
That the Finance Committee of the Board of Visitors of the University
of Virginia go into Executive Session to discuss and consider
hedging a part of the Endowment where competition and bargaining
is involved, and where, if made public initially, the financial
interest of the University would be adversely affected, as provided
for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(6) of the Code of Virginia.
That the Finance Committee of the Board of Visitors of the University
of Virginia go into Executive Session to analyze and discuss
proprietary business-related information pertaining to the operations
of the Medical Center regarding acquisition of a clinic operation,
as well as the restructuring of an existing joint venture, and
Medicaid reimbursement rates impacting Medical Center contracting
and cost reduction strategies, where disclosure thereof would
adversely affect the competitive position of the Medical Center,
as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(23) of the Code of
Virginia.
That the Audit Committee of the Board of Visitors of the University
of Virginia go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing
the University Auditor's performance evaluations of University
departments and programs, which will necessarily involve discussion
of the performance of specific employees, as provided for in
Section 2.1-344 (A) (1) of the Code of Virginia.
That the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia go
into Executive Session to consult with General Counsel on the
present disposition of pending litigation and further litigation
strategy, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A) (7) of the
Code of Virginia.
That the Educational Policy Committee of the Board of Visitors
go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel
matters pertaining to the appointment, assignment, reappointment,
promotion, performance, compensation, discipline, separation
and resignation of specific faculty members of the University
of Virginia, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A) (1) of theCode
of Virginia.
That the Executive Committee of the Board of Visitors go into
Executive Session for the purpose of considering the appointment
of a student member to the Board of Visitors in accordance with
Section 2.1-344 (A) (1) of the Code of Virginia.
That the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia go
into Executive Session to review the performance and present
and future assignments of senior University administrators and
related fund-raising expectations to finance University operations,
as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(1) and (8) of the Code
of Virginia.
The Board went into Executive Session at 2:35 p.m. and continued
to 4:00 p.m., when it recessed the Executive Session until Saturday
morning, February 26th.
The full Board resumed its meeting in Open Session at 4:00 p.m.
in the Dome Room of the Rotunda with all Members present save
Mr. Goodwin; the Rector presided.
On motion, the Board adopted the following resolutions:
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE SIDMAN P. POOLE PROFESSORSHIP IN
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
WHEREAS, Sidman P. Poole, a native of New York and an alumnus
of Syracuse University and the University of Chicago, joined
the faculty of the University of Virginia as Professor of Geography
after World War II; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Poole died in 1955 and Mrs. Poole in 1999; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Poole made a generous gift to the University to
establish a professorship in honor of Mr. Poole;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors establishes the Sidman P.
Poole Professorship in Environmental Sciences, to be held in
the Department of Environmental Sciences, and in so doing honors
the contributions of Professor and Mrs. Poole to the University
of Virginia.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ELWOOD R. QUESADA
PROFESSORSHIP IN ARCHITECTURE
WHEREAS, General Elwood R. Quesada made significant contributions
to American aviation; and
WHEREAS, General Quesada's sons T. Ricardo Quesada and Peter
W. Quesada, and his granddaughter Charlotte Quesada, are alumni
of the University of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Quesada family has made a generous gift to the
School of Architecture to establish a professorship in memory
of General Quesada; and
WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Saunders III, and Calvert Saunders
Moore gave generously to the School of Architecture to establish
professorships; and
WHEREAS, the Quesada gift and a portion of the Saunders family
gift will be used to create a chair to honor General Quesada;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors establishes the Elwood R.
Quesada Professorship in Architecture, to be held in the School
of Architecture, and thanks the Quesada and Saunders families
for their generosity and support.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE WARD K. ENSMINGER
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIP IN GERIATRIC MEDICINE
WHEREAS, Mr. Ward K. Ensminger, a native of Ohio but a resident
of Charlottesville in his later years, established the Ward
K. Ensminger Charitable Trust; and
WHEREAS, Mrs. Virginia G. Shepherd, trustee of the Ensminger
Trust, has made a gift from the Trust to honor the memory of
Mr. Ensminger and his interest in geriatrics;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors establishes the Ward K.
Ensminger Distinguished Professorship in Geriatric Medicine,
to be held in the School of Medicine, expresses appreciation
to Mrs. Shepherd for her interest, and honors the memory of
Mr. Ensminger who made this gift possible.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE EDWARD WATSON HOOK
DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIP IN INTERNAL MEDICINE
WHEREAS, Dr. Edward Watson Hook, a native of South Carolina,
joined the University of Virginia in 1969 as Henry B. Mulholland
Professor of Medicine and Chairman of the Department of Medicine;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hook developed his Department into one of the most
distinguished departments of internal medicine in the country;
and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hook is remembered as a superb physician, teacher
and scholar, and for his many contributions to the life of the
University of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Hook died in 1998; and
WHEREAS, friends, colleagues, patients, former students and
the family of Dr. Hook have given generously to establish a
professorship in his memory;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors establishes the Edward Watson
Hook Distinguished Professorship in Internal Medicine and in
so doing honors the life and achievements of Dr. Hook.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE JOHN W. KLUGE DISTINGUISHED
PROFESSORSHIP IN UROLOGY
WHEREAS, John W. Kluge has been a most generous supporter of
the University of Virginia, the range of his benefactions reflecting
the broad spectrum of his interests; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kluge has a particular interest in medicine and
in prostate cancer research; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Kluge has made a generous gift to the University
to establish a professorship in urology;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors establishes the John W.
Kluge Distinguished Professorship in Urology, to be held in
the Department of Urology at the School of Medicine, and expresses
its appreciation to Mr. Kluge for this latest instance of his
generosity and support.
RENAMING OF THE E. JAMES KELLY, JR.,
RESEARCH PROFESSORSHIP IN LAW AS THE E. JAMES KELLY, JR., CLASS
OF 1965 RESEARCH PROFESSORSHIP IN LAW
WHEREAS, the Law School Class of 1965 raised more than $425,000
for their 25th reunion class gift in 1990, more than had ever
before been raised by a 25th reunion law class; and
WHEREAS, the greater part of that gift was used for the E. James
Kelly, Jr., Research Professorship in Law, established by the
Board of Visitors in 1991 to honor the memory of Mr. Kelly who
was a member of the Class of 1965; and
WHEREAS, the leaders of the Class's fundraising effort have
asked that the name of the Professorship be changed to recognize
their classmates' generosity;
RESOLVED that the E. James Kelly, Jr., Research Professorship
in Law, be changed to the E. James Kelly, Jr. - Class of 1965
Research Professorship in Law.
On further motion, the Board adjourned for the day at 4:30 p.m.
The full Board resumed its recessed Executive Session meeting
at 8:30 a.m., Saturday, February 26, 2000, in the East Oval
Room of the Rotunda. The Rector presided and all Members were
present.
The meeting lasted in Executive Session until 10:15 a.m. when
the Board recessed and resumed in Open Session.
Continuing a discussion that began at the Board meeting on January
22nd, Mr. Sandridge gave a presentation on the possible aspirations
for the future of the University, along with some of the costs
involved. The discussion centered on what national ranking the
University wants to achieve and sustain.
The Board recessed at 11:05 a.m.
At 11:20 a.m., the Board resumed in Executive Session and continued
in camera, except for a short recess for lunch, until
4:20 p.m.
The full Board resumed its meeting in Open Session at 4:20 p.m.,
the Rector presiding, with the following Members present: Charles
M. Caravati, Jr., M.D., Champ Clark, William G. Crutchfield,
Jr., William H. Goodwin, Jr., T. Keister Greer, Mrs. Elsie Goodwyn
Holland, Terence P. Ross, Albert H. Small, Benjamin P.A. Warthen,
James C. Wheat, III, Joseph E. Wolfe, and Robert G. Schoenvogel.
Also present were John T. Casteen, III, Leonard W. Sandridge,
Jr., Alexander G. Gilliam, Jr., Paul J. Forch, Robert D. Sweeney,
and Ms. Jeanne Flippo Bailes.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION (Upstate
Biotechnology, Inc.)
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the School of Medicine wishes to enter into a sponsored
research contract with Upstate Biotechnology Inc., a New York
Corporation, for funding research in and commercialization of
innovative and hard to find bioreagents; and
WHEREAS, David Allis, Ph.D., receives annual income in excess
of $10,000 from Upstate Biotechnology Inc., and the University's
entry into a research agreement with Upstate Biotechnology,
Inc., would thereby expose him to violation of the Conflicts
of Interest Act unless the conflict is approved by the Board
as permitted by Section 2.1-639.6 (c) (7) of the Code of
Virginia;
RESOLVED that the conflict is approved by the Board of Visitors
in order to permit the University to negotiate and enter into
a proposed contract for the development of immunological reagents
directed at the chemical modifications of histone proteins;
provided, as required by the law, the faculty file the required
annual disclosure statement of personal income from Upstate
Biotechnology Inc., the University files the required annual
report concerning the contract with the Secretary of the Commonwealth,
and the department chair vigilantly oversees application of
University resources and personnel engaged in the transaction
so as to ensure the continuing best interests of the University
and compliance with University policy.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION (DirectGene,
Inc.)
The following resolution was adopted: (Dr. Caravati abstained
from voting).
WHEREAS, the School of Medicine wishes to enter into a sponsored
research contract with DirectGene, Inc., a Delaware Corporation,
for developing adenoviral based gene therapies for cancer and
bone repair; and
WHEREAS, Leland W.K. Chung, Ph.D., and spouse, Haiyen E. Zhau,
Ph.D., and daughters, Lynna K. Chung and Shunney H.C. Nair,
Chinghai Kao, Ph.D., and spouse, Meei-Huey Jeng, Ph.D., have
disclosed in advance their equity interests of 1.2, 2.7, 2.2,
2.2, 1.2, 2.1 percent, respectively, in DirectGene, Inc., and
the University's entry into a research agreement with DirectGene,
Inc. would thereby expose them to violation of the Conflicts
of Interest Act unless approved by the Board as permitted by
Section 2.1-639.6 (c) (7) of the Code of Virginia;
RESOLVED that the conflict is approved by the Board of Visitors
in order to permit the University to negotiate and enter into
a proposed contract for developing adenoviral based gene therapies;
provided, as required by the law, the faculty file the required
annual disclosure statement of personal interests in DirectGene,
Inc., the University files the required annual report concerning
the contract with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and the
department chair vigilantly oversees application of University
resources in the best interests of the University and in accordance
with policy.
APPROVAL OF THE ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN
GUIDELINES FOR THE MONROE LANE STUDENT RESIDENCE PROJECT
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the architectural design guidelines, dated February
25, 2000, prepared by the Architect for the University, for
the Monroe Lane Student Residence project, are approved; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for further
review at the schematic design level of development.
APPROVAL TO REMOVE GILDERSLEEVE
APARTMENT BUILDING
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the University owns the Gildersleeve Apartment Building
(FAACS Building Number: 207-2135) at 400/402 Monroe Lane, the
412 Monroe Lane Residence (FAACS Building Number: 207-2133),
and the Monroe Alley Residence (FAACS Building Number: 207-2134)
in Charlottesville; and
WHEREAS, these structures must be demolished to allow the construction
of the Monroe Lane Student Residence; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of Virginia delegated to the Board of
Visitors, pursuant to Executive Order Number Thirty-Four (98),
dated November 10, 1998, the authority of the Governor to approve
the removal of buildings on state property, with the advice
and counsel of the Art and Architectural Review Board, and the
review of the Department of Historic Resources;
RESOLVED that the removal of the Gildersleeve Apartment Building
(207-2135), the 412 Monroe Lane Residence (207-2133), and the
Monroe Alley Residence (207-2134) is approved by the Board of
Visitors pending approval by the Art and Architectural Review
Board and the Department of Historic Resources; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer is authorized to execute any and all documents
pertaining to the removal of the aforementioned buildings, and
that the said officer ensure that the required report regarding
the building removal is sent to the Department of General Services.
APPROVAL TO REMOVE THE HOLLY HOUSE
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the University owns the Holly House building (FAACS
Building Number: 207-2604) at 285 Faulkner Drive in Albemarle
County; and
WHEREAS, this structure must be demolished to allow the addition
to the White Burkett Miller Center of Public Affairs; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of Virginia delegated to the Board of
Visitors, pursuant to Executive Order Number Thirty-Four (98),
dated November 10, 1998, the authority of the Governor to approve
the removal of buildings on state property, with the advice
and counsel of the Art and Architectural Review Board, and the
review of the Department of Historic Resources;
RESOLVED that the removal of the Holly House (207-2604) is approved
by the Board of Visitors pending approval by the Art and Architectural
Review Board and the Department of Historic Resources; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer is authorized to execute any and all documents
pertaining to the removal of the aforementioned building, and
that the said officer ensure that the required report regarding
the building removal is sent to the Department of General Services.
APPROVAL TO REMOVE CAFI NORTH
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the University owns Cafi North (FAACS Building Number:
207-0530) at the University's North Grounds in Albemarle County;
and
WHEREAS, this structure must be demolished for the expansion
of the Law School; and
WHEREAS, the Governor of Virginia delegated to the Board of
Visitors, pursuant to Executive Order Number Thirty-Four (98),
dated November 10, 1998, the authority of the Governor to approve
the removal of buildings on state property, with the advice
and counsel of the Art and Architectural Review Board, and the
review of the Department of Historic Resources;
RESOLVED that the removal of Cafi North (207-0530) is approved
by the Board of Visitors pending approval by the Art and Architectural
Review Board and the Department of Historic Resources; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer is authorized to execute any and all documents
pertaining to the removal of the aforementioned building, and
that the said officer ensure that the required report regarding
the building removal is sent to the Department of General Services.
RATIFICATION OF THE APPROVAL TO ACQUIRE
THE ORANGE MEDICAL OFFICE BUILDING
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the University of Virginia wishes to purchase real
estate located at 661 University Lane, Orange, Virginia, from
the Health Services Foundation to support the Health System's
mission of providing accessible primary care services throughout
Central Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors has previously approved the issuance
of bonds to acquire the Orange Medical Office Building; and
WHEREAS, in 1998, the General Assembly authorized the acquisition
of the Orange Medical Office Building project;
RESOLVED that the acquisition of the Orange Medical Office Building,
as recommended by the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer, is approved by the Board of Visitors.
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer is authorized to execute any and all contracts
or documents pertaining to the acquisition of the aforementioned
property.
APPROVAL OF THE SCHEMATIC AND
PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR THE FAYERWEATHER HALL RENOVATION PROJECT
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the schematic and preliminary design, dated November
23, 1999, and prepared by Dagit Saylor of Philadelphia, for
the Fayerweather Renovation project, is approved for further
development and construction.
APPROVAL OF THE SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR
THE WHITE BURKETT MILLER CENTER ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the schematic design, dated November 23, 1999,
and prepared by Geier Brown Renfrow of Alexandria, for the White
Burkett Miller Center Addition and Renovation project is approved;
and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for further
review at the preliminary design level of development.
APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR
THE NRAO ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the preliminary design, dated November 23, 1999,
and prepared by the Greenwood Partnership of Williamsburg, for
the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Addition and Renovation
project, is approved for further development and construction.
APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR
THE DARDEN SCHOOL EXPANSION
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the preliminary design, dated February 25, 2000,
and prepared by Ayers/Saint/Gross of Baltimore, for the Darden
School Expansion project is approved for further development
and construction. The design of the central pavilion of the
Bookstore end of the Sponsors Hall Addition, however, is to
be reworked and presented for review, with the understanding
that the modifications in the plan will not affect the construction
schedule for the project.
APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR
THE WHITE BURKETT MILLER CENTER ADDITION AND RENOVATION PROJECT
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the preliminary design, dated February 25, 2000,
and prepared by Geier Brown Renfrow of Alexandria, for the White
Burkett Miller Center Addition and Renovation project, is approved
for further development and construction.
APPROVAL OF THE PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR
THE LAW SCHOOL EXPANSION PROJECT
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the preliminary design, dated February 25, 2000,
and prepared by Train & Spencer of Charlottesville, for the
Law School Expansion project, is approved for further development
and construction.
APPROVAL OF STUDENT HOUSING RATES FOR
2000-2001
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that rental increases for student housing facilities
be approved as shown below, effective beginning with the 2000-2001
session:
Room
Rent, page 1
Room Rent, page 2
Room Rent, page 3
Mountain Lake Biological Station Rates
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY OF AUDIT FINDINGS
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the Summary of Audit Findings for the period September
1, 1999 through December 31, 1999, as presented by the Director
of Audits, is approved as recommended by the Audit Committee.
APPROVAL TO RENAME THE DIVISION OF
CONTINUING EDUCATION THE SCHOOL OF CONTINUING AND PROFESSIONAL
STUDIES
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Division of Continuing Education was designated
as a School of the University from 1961 until 1977; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors adopted its present name in 1977;
and
WHEREAS, the Division of Continuing Education has been a credit-granting
unit of the University for many years and, as a result of action
by the Board of Visitors in 1999, is now authorized to award
the degree of Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS); and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize the credit-granting
and degree-granting status of the Division by redesignating
it as a School of the University; and
WHEREAS, redesignating the Division as a School of the University
will enhance the University's role in life-long learning through
continuing education and reaffirm the Board's commitment to
educational outreach throughout the Commonwealth;
RESOLVED that the name "Division of Continuing Education" be
changed to "School of Continuing and Professional Studies,"
effective February 26, 2000.
RESOLUTION ON FRATERNITIES AND SORORITIES
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors supports the University's
fraternities and sororities and recognizes the importance of
their roles in the life of students;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors declines to involve itself
in the setting of rush dates unless it is established at a future
date that the delay of rush seriously prejudices the financial
stability of fraternities or sororities;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors affirms the authority of
the Administration to determine the start date of rush for first-year
students;
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Board of Visitors directs the University
administration to work with the fraternity and sorority leadership
to promote the good health and strength of the fraternity and
sorority systems and to report to the Board at its June meeting
of steps taken to strengthen the fraternity and sorority systems.
GIFTS, GRANTS, AND CONTRACTS The President made his customary
report on gifts, grants, and contracts realized since the October
Board meeting. The report was accepted. U<>REPORT
ON ACTIONS TAKEN BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
The Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Mr.
Sandridge, reported on the following actions taken by the Executive
Committee on November 17, 1999, and on February 24, 2000:
- APPROVAL
OF MEDICAL CENTER EMPLOYEES SALARY ADJUSTMENTS (November 17,
1999)
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the codified autonomy legislation expanded the
Board of Visitors authority to establish compensation plans;
and
WHEREAS, compensation surveys and trend data of salaries
paid by area, state and regional health care and other employers
have been conducted and analyzed; and
WHEREAS, the results of this information support an average
salary increase of 4%, for Medical Center employees, effective
January 9, 2000;
RESOLVED that the performance based salary adjustments of
4% of payroll and adjustment of salary ranges by 1% at the
minimum and 3% at the maximum are approved.
- SALARY
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PRESIDENT AND THE CHANCELLOR OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S COLLEGE AT WISE (November 17, 1999)
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the Rector and Visitors of the University
of Virginia approve the 1999-2000 salary recommendations
for the President of the University of Virginia and for
the Chancellor of The University of Virginia's College at
Wise;
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Rector and Visitors of the University
of Virginia attest to their positive evaluation of the performances
of President John T. Casteen, III, and Chancellor L. Jay
Lemons.
- EXTENSION
OF LEASE ON PAVILION IX (February 24, 2000)
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the lease on Pavilion IX for Karen van Lengen,
Dean of the School of Architecture, and her family, be extended
for one year from August 17, 2000, its present date of termination,
to August 16, 2001.
APPROVAL OF THE SALE OF THE WERTLAND
STREET PROPERTY
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the University wishes to sell real estate at the north
end of the U4 Parking Lot, which is located near the intersection
of Wertland Street and 14th Street in Charlottesville, to the
Renaissance Investment Corporation; and
WHEREAS, the land sale was approved by the Secretary of Administration,
as the Governor's representative, pursuant to Section 2.1-512
and Section 23-4.1 of the Code of Virginia;
RESOLVED that the sale of University property on Wertland Street,
as recommended by the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating
Officer, be approved by the Board of Visitors; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer is authorized to execute any and all contracts
or documents pertaining to the sale of the aforementioned property.
APPROVAL OF THE ACQUISITION OF CITY PROPERTY
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the University wishes to purchase from the City of
Charlottesville real estate located on the east side of Emmet
Street at the intersection of Emmet Street and Massie Road in
Charlottesville, to support future University growth and to
protect and enhance one of the University's major entrance corridors;
and
WHEREAS, the land may be acquired through a blanket capital
outlay authorization approved in 1998 by the General Assembly;
and
WHEREAS, University staff have represented to the Board that
all required internal policies, procedures, guidelines, reviews
and approvals have been complied with in connection with the
purchase; and
WHEREAS, the City of Charlottesville wants to receive real estate
taxes or their equivalent for the assessed value of the Emmet
Street Property; and
WHEREAS, the University agrees to add approximately $1,750 annually
to the base amount the University pays to the City as a voluntary
fire services contribution, which is an amount equivalent to
the city tax rate for the Emmet Street property; and
WHEREAS, approval of the acquisition of real estate under '2.1-504.2
of the Code of Virginia has been delegated to the Board of Visitors;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors approves the purchase of
the property owned by the City of Charlottesville and located
on Emmet Street, for a price not to exceed the appraised value
as determined by an outside independent appraisal, plus reasonable
costs of the transaction.
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer is authorized to execute any and all contracts
or documents pertaining to the acquisition of the aforementioned
property.
APPROVAL TO PURCHASE KIDNEY DIALYSIS
UNIT
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the University of Virginia intends to expand its kidney
dialysis business to continue and further its mission of clinical
care, teaching, and research; and
WHEREAS, there is an opportunity for expansion by the acquisition
of an existing kidney dialysis unit; and
WHEREAS, the financial analysis indicates that purchasing the
kidney dialysis unit is economically viable for the University;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia
approves the purchase of the kidney dialysis unit business for
a price not to exceed the appraised value as determined by an
outside independent appraisal, plus reasonable costs of the
transaction;
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Executive Vice President and Chief
Operating Officer, with the consent of the Chair of the Finance
Committee, and in consultation with the General Counsel, is
authorized to negotiate and execute contracts and other documents
pertaining to the acquisition of the aforementioned kidney dialysis
unit.
APPROVAL OF ADDITIONAL SWAP TRANSACTIONS
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, it is in the best interest of the University to provide
for its officers to execute and deliver contracts, agreements
and other documentation which relate to its endowment involving
selling shares short, option contracts, and/ or swap agreements;
and
WHEREAS, such contracts and agreements may constitute a borrowing
and/or pledge of securities, assets and rights held by
the endowment as authorized by Virginia Code 23-30.01 with at
least two-thirds vote of the Board of Visitors and approval
of the Governor; and
WHEREAS on January 11, 2000, the Board of Visitors authorized
the execution of a swap agreement under certain terms and conditions,
which was amended by its Resolution of February 16, 2000 in
order to extend the time for executing the contemplated transactions;
and
WHEREAS, the University of Virginia Investment Management Company
has recommended further authorization to undertake additional
swap transactions as hereafter provided;
RESOLVED, subject to the approval of the Governor, the Board
of Visitors hereby approves additional swap transactions with
an investment banking firm or financial institution in order
to protect the endowment fund against market correction, provided
that such agreements are executed on or before June 30, 2000,
do not exceed a term of more than one year and shall not affect
more than ten stocks held within the University's venture capital
portfolio;
RESOLVED FURTHER, The Treasurer of the University of Virginia,
or such other University officer as the Board of Visitors may
direct, is authorized to execute and deliver such related contracts
and documents as necessary or advisable to complete the swap
transactions, provided such documents shall not constitute a
pledge of the full faith and credit of the Commonwealth, the
University or the Governor of Virginia. Any such agreements
executed by the University Treasurer, or such other authorized
officer, shall be reported to the Board of Visitors at its next
regular meeting. The University shall forthwith seek the approval
of the Governor of Virginia so as to protect the significant
gains in the new technology stocks held in the University's
endowment.
FACULTY PERSONNEL ACTIONS
ELECTIONS
The following resolution was adopted:
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RESOLVED that the following persons are elected to the faculty:
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Mr. Tarek F. Abdelzaher as Assistant Professor of Computer
Science, for three academic years, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Larry Borish as Associate Professor of Internal
Medicine, for three years, effective July 1, 1999.
Mr. Viktor E. Bovbjerg as Assistant Professor of Health
Evaluation Sciences, for three years, effective August 27,
1999.
Mr. Curtis A. Bradley as Visiting Associate Professor
of Law, for one academic year, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr. James E. Casanova as Associate Professor of Cell
Biology, for three years, effective September 1, 1999.
Dr.
Barbara A. Castro as Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology,
for three years, effective August 1, 1999.
Mr.
Andrew D. Catling as Assistant Professor of Research
in Microbiology, for one year, effective September 1, 1999.
Dr.
Edward G. Chekan as Assistant Professor of Surgery,
for three years, effective September 1, 1999.
Dr.
Meng Chen as Assistant Professor of Research in Internal
Medicine, for two years, effective September 13, 1999.
Mr.
David G. Coleman as Assistant Professor, General Faculty,
for three years, effective November 25, 1999.
Dr.
Catherine B. Custalow as Assistant Professor of Emergency
Medicine, for three years, effective October 15, 1999.
Mr.
Joseph E. Davis as Assistant Professor of Sociology,
for one academic year, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Allan Doctor as Assistant Professor of Pediatrics,
for three years, effective August 2, 1999.
Mr. David E. Evans as Assistant Professor of Computer
Science, for three academic years, effective November 15,
1999.
Ms. Jennifer L. Geddes as Research Assistant Professor
of Religious Studies, for one academic year, effective August
25, 1999.
Mr. Boris Gelmont as Research Associate Professor of
Electrical Engineering, for three years, effective November
25, 1999.
Ms. Monica M. Gillespie as Assistant Professor of Education,
General Faculty, for one academic year, effective August
25, 1999.
Ms. Jiali Gu as Assistant Professor of Research in Internal
Medicine, for two years, effective September 20, 1999.
Ms. Stephanie A. Guerlain as Assistant Professor of
Systems Engineering, for three academic years, effective
August 25, 1999.
Mr. Tommy R. Guess as Assistant Professor of Electrical
Engineering, for three academic years, effective August
25, 1999.
Ms. Lisa A. Heaton as Assistant Professor of Education,
for one academic year, effective August 25, 1999.
Ms. Catherine C. Hedrick as Assistant Professor of Internal
Medicine, for three years, effective October 25, 1999.
Dr. Steven W. Heim as Assistant Professor of Clinical
Family Medicine, for three years, effective August 1, 1999.
Ms. Cheryl B. Henig as Assistant Professor of Education,
General Faculty, for one academic year, effective August
25, 1999.
Dr. Christopher P. Holstege as Assistant Professor of
Emergency Medicine, for three years, effective August 15,
1999.
Dr. Kathie L. Hullfish as Assistant Professor of Obstetrics
and Gynecology, for three years, effective October 4, 1999.
Dr.
Gwendolyn V. Kelly as Assistant Professor of Clinical
Obstetrics and Gynecology, for three years, effective August
1, 1999.
Mr. Alexander S. Khromov as Assistant Professor of Research
in Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, for the
period October 25, 1999 through September 30, 2000.
Ms. Joan S. Kindig as Assistant Professor, General Faculty,
for one year, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr.
Jack Knight-Scott as Assistant Professor of Biomedical
Engineering, for the period September 15, 1999 through June
25, 2002.
Dr. Stilianos E. Kountakis as Associate Professor of
Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, for three years, effective
August 25, 1999.
Dr. Christopher M. Kramer as Associate Professor of
Radiology and Associate Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine,
for three years, effective October 4, 1999.
Mr.
James P. Landers as Associate Professor of Chemistry,
for four academic years, effective August 25, 1999.
Ms.
Deborah Lawrence as Assistant Professor of Environmental
Sciences, for four academic years, effective August 25,
1999.
Mr. Jae K. Lee as Assistant Professor of Health Evaluation
Sciences, for three years, effective October 1, 1999.
Dr. Keith E. Littlewood as Associate Professor of Anesthesiology,
for three years, effective November 25, 1999.
Ms. Clarisa Long as Associate Professor of Law, for
five academic years, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr.
John E. Loschmann as Assistant Professor of Drama, for
four academic years, effective August 25, 1999.
Ms.
Despina A. Louca as Assistant Professor of Physics,
for four academic years, effective August 25, 1999.
Ms.
Lucy F. Pemberton as Assistant Professor of Microbiology,
for the period October 26, 1999 through October 24, 2000.
Mr.
Edward Perez-Reyes as Associate Professor of Pharmacology,
effective September 1, 1999.
Dr.
Dheerendra Prasad as Assistant Professor of Clinical
Neurosurgery, for one year, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr.
Lee M. Ritterband as Assistant Professor of Research
in Psychiatric Medicine, for one year, effective September
1, 1999.
Dr.
Ralph J. Riviello as Assistant Professor of Emergency
Medicine, for three years, effective August 15, 1999.
Dr.
Habib Samady as Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine,
for three years, effective July 19, 1999.
Ms. Lynn M. Sanders as Associate Professor of Government
and Foreign Affairs, for four academic years, effective
August 25, 1999.
Ms.
Emily E. Scida as Assistant Professor of Spanish, Italian
& Portuguese Languages and Literature, for three academic
years, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr. Kevin Skadron as Assistant Professor of Computer
Science, for three academic years, effective August 25,
1999.
Mr. Jeffrey S. Smith as Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
and Molecular Genetics, for three years, effective September
1, 1999.
Mr. Uwe Steiner as Visiting Professor of Germanic Languages
and Literature, for one semester, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr.
Wolfgang Struck as Visiting Professor of Germanic Languages
and Literature, for the period August 25, 1999 through May
24, 2000.
Mr.
Peter T. Stukenberg as Assistant Professor of Biochemistry
and Molecular Genetics, for three years, effective November
1, 1999.
Dr.
Yoshio Takagaki as Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine,
for three years, effective September 1, 1999.
Mr. Augustine Thompson as Associate Professor of Religious
Studies, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr. John W. Thornley as Assistant Professor of Computer
Science, for three academic years, effective August 25,
1999.
Ms. Alda Vidrich as Associate Professor of Research
in Internal Medicine, for three years, effective November
1, 1999.
Mr.
Yeshao Wen as Assistant Professor of Research in Internal
Medicine, for two years, effective August 30, 1999.
Dr. Mark R. Wick as Professor of Pathology, without
term, and Professor of Dermatology, for five years, effective
July 1, 1999.
Dr.
Mark E. Williams as Professor of Internal Medicine,
effective September 1, 1999.
Mr. David Wotton as Assistant Professor of Biochemistry,
for the period October 26, 1999 through October 24, 2000.
Dr. Zandong Yang as Assistant Professor of Research
in Internal Medicine, for two years, effective September
13, 1999.
Mr. Sean Xiong Yu as Assistant Professor of Research
in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, for three years,
effective July 1, 1999.
Mr.
Xiaowang Zhou as Research Assistant Professor of Materials
Science and Engineering, for three years, effective September
25, 1999.
ACTIONS RELATING TO CHAIRHOLDERS
The following resolution was adopted:
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RESOLVED that the actions relating to the chairholders are
approved as shown below:
- (a)
Election of Chairholder(s)
- Mr.
James H. Aylor as Louis T. Rader Professor of Electrical
Engineering, effective November 25, 1999. Mr. Aylor will continue
as Professor of Electrical Engineering, without term.
Ms. Barbara M. Brodie as Madge M. Jones Professor of
Nursing, for three academic years, effective July 1, 1999.
Ms. Brodie will continue as Professor of Nursing, without
term.
Ms.
Anita K. Jones as Lawrence R. Quarles Professor of Engineering
and Applied Science, effective November 25, 1999. Ms. Jones
will continue as University Professor and Professor of Computer
Science, without term.
Mr. James M. Kauffman as Charles S. Robb Professor of
Education, effective June 25, 1999. Mr. Kauffman will continue
as Professor of Education, without term.
Dr. Jerry L. Nadler as Kenneth R. Crispell Professor
of Internal Medicine and Professor of Internal Medicine,
effective August 9, 1999.
Ms. Lisa A. Reilly as Horace W. Goldsmith Distinguished
Teaching Professor in the Humanities, for three years, effective
August 25, 1999. Ms. Reilly will continue as Associate Professor
of Architecture, without term.
Mr. Michael J. Smith as Thomas C. Sorensen Professor
of Political and Social Thought, for three academic years,
effective August 25, 1999. Mr. Smith will continue as Associate
Professor of Government and Foreign Affairs, without term.
Mr. Christopher H. Stinson as Morris Plan Associate
Professor of Consumer Credit and Associate Professor of
Business Administration, for three academic years, effective
August 25, 1999.
Ms. Ann G. Taylor as Betty Norman Norris Professor of
Nursing, for three academic years, effective July 1, 1999.
Ms. Taylor will continue as Professor of Nursing, without
term.
Dr. Curtis G. Tribble as Claude A. Jessup Professor
of Surgery, effective October 1, 1999. Dr. Tribble will
continue as Professor of Surgery, without term.
Mr. Michael J. Weber as Marion McNulty Weaver and Malvin
C. Weaver Professor of Oncology, effective January 1, 1997.
Mr. Weber will continue as Professor of Oncology, without
term.
Ms. Maureen R. Weiss as Linda K. Bunker Professor, effective
August 25, 1999. Ms. Weiss will continue as Professor of
Education, without term.
- (b)
Change of Title of Chairholders
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Ms. Annette Gibbs from Linda K. Bunker Professor to Professor
of Education, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr. W. Dean Harman from Cavaliers' Distinguished Teaching
Professor to Professor of Chemistry, effective June 25,
1999.
Mr. Lester A. Hoel from Janet Scott Hamilton and John
Dowman Hamilton Professor of Civil Engineering to L.A. Lacy
Distinguished Professor of Engineering, effective November
25, 1999.
- (c)
Retirement of Chairholder
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Dr. B. Lewis Barnett, Jr., Walter M. Seward Professor
of Family Medicine, effective February 1, 2000. Dr. Barnett
has been a member of the faculty since 1977.
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(e) Resignations of Chairholders
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Ms. Mary Anne C. Case as Class of 1966 Research Professor
of Law, effective August 24, 1999, to accept another position.
Mr. Paul E. Gold as Commonwealth Professor of Psychology,
effective May 24, 1999, to accept another position.
Dr. Robert M. Morse as B. Lewis Barnett, Jr. Professor
of Family Medicine, effective October 31, 1999, to accept
another position.
Dr. William D. Spotnitz as Claude A. Jessup Professor
of Surgery, effective August 15, 1999, to accept another
position.
PROMOTIONS
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The following resolution was adopted:
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RESOLVED that the following persons are promoted:
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Mr. Joseph P. Allen from Associate Professor of Psychology
to Professor of Psychology, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Gregory A. Helm from Assistant Professor of Neurosurgery
to Associate Professor of Neurosurgery, for one year, effective
July 1, 1999.
Ms. Gail Kongable-Beckman from Clinical Assistant Professor
of Neurological Surgery, Virginia Neurological Institute
to Research Associate Professor of Neurological Surgery,
Virginia Neurological Institute, for the period September
1, 1999 through June 30, 2000.
Ms. Juanita Reigle from Assistant Professor, General
Nursing Faculty, to Associate Professor, General Nursing
Faculty, for one year, effective June 25, 2000.
Ms. Susan C. Skalak from Assistant Professor of Mechanical
Engineering, to Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering,
effective August 25, 1999.
Ms. Deborah A. Verstegen from Associate Professor of
Education to Professor of Education, effective February
25, 2000.
SPECIAL SALARY ACTIONS - DELETED
RESIGNATIONS
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The following resignations were announced:
- Ms.
Sara B. Blair, Associate Professor of English, effective
May 24, 1999, to accept another position.
Mr.
Michael B. Blank, Assistant Professor, General Nursing
Faculty, effective October 1, 1999, to accept another position.
Ms.
Sarah C. Cargile, Assistant Professor of Nursing, General
Nursing faculty, effective August 23, 1999, for personal
reasons.
Mr.
Douglas L. Costa, Professor of Mathematics, effective
May 24, 1999, to accept another position.
Ms. Kara M. Dawson, Assistant Professor of Education,
effective August 2, 1999, to accept another position.
Mr.
J. Hunter Downs, III, Assistant Professor of Research
in Neurosurgery, Virginia Neurological Institute, effective
November 3, 1999, to accept another position.
Dr.
David A. Eberhard, Assistant Professor of Research in
Pharmacology, effective October 15, 1999, to accept another
position.
Ms. Wei L. Fang, Associate Professor of Research in
Medical Education, effective October 31, 1999, to accept
another position.
Dr. Michael J. Fisch, Assistant Professor of Internal
Medicine, effective November 1, 1999, to accept another
position.
Dr. Daniel W. Fort, Assistant Professor of Clinical
Pediatrics, effective October 15, 1999, for personal reasons.
Dr.
Thomas A. Gardner, Assistant Professor of Research in
Urology, effective September 30, 1999, to accept another
position.
Mr. John W. Garland, Assistant Professor, General Faculty,
effective August 12, 1999, to accept another position.
Ms.
Tatiana Globus, Visiting Associate Professor of Electrical
Engineering, effective November 24, 1999, to accept another
position.
Dr. Ming Cui Gong, Assistant Professor of Research in
Molecular Physiology and Biological Physics, effective November
30, 1999, to accept another position.
Mr. Gary J. Gorbsky, Associate Professor of Cell Biology,
effective September 1, 1999, to accept another position.
Ms. Catherine A. Hill, Assistant Professor of Architecture, effective
May 24, 1999, to accept another position.
Ms. Cheryl B. Jones, Assistant Professor of Nursing,
General Nursing Faculty, effective January 1, 2000, to accept
another position.
Mr. Larry R. Karns, Assistant Professor of Research
in Biomedical Engineering, effective September 1, 1999,
to accept another position.
Dr. George S. Leisure, Associate Professor of Anesthesiology,
effective September 10, 1999, to accept another position.
Mr. Hong-Bo Lin, Assistant Professor of Research in
Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, effective August 25,
1999, to accept another position.
Dr. Mark A. Lovell, Associate Professor of Clinical
Pathology and Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics,
effective August 24, 1999, to accept another position.
Dr. Rajesh K. Malik, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics,
effective January 10, 2000, to accept another position.
Dr. Lin Mei, Assistant Professor of Pharmacology, effective
September 1, 1999, to accept another position.
Dr. Robert S. Michel, Clinical Associate Professor of
Pediatrics, effective January 31, 2000, to accept another
position.
Dr. Jeffrey P. Raffensperger, Assistant Professor of
Environmental Sciences, effective May 24, 1999, for personal
reasons.
Dr. Alan D. Rogol, Professor of Pediatrics, effective
December 1, 1999, to accept another position.
Ms. Carrie E. Schaffer, Assistant Professor of Clinical
Psychiatric Medicine, effective October 1, 1999, to accept
another position.
Mr. Niholas D. Sidiropoulos, Assistant Professor of
Electrical Engineering, effective January 9, 2000, to accept
another position.
Ms. Cardella D. Stephens, Assistant Librarian, General
Faculty, Alderman Library, effective December 24, 1999,
to accept another position.
Dr. Michael J. Wilkowski, Associate Professor of Internal
Medicine, effective August 30, 1999, for personal reasons.
RETIREMENTS
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The following retirements were announced:
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Mr. John C. Fletcher, Professor of Biomedical Ethics in
Internal Medicine, effective August 31, 1999. Mr. Fletcher
has been a member of the faculty since 1987.
Mr. Roger A. Rydin, Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering,
effective January 9, 2000. Mr. Rydin has been a member of
the faculty since September 1, 1970.
APPOINTMENTS
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The following appointments were announced:
- Mr.
Julian M. Bivins, Jr. as Assistant Vice President of Development
Services, for three years, effective November 25, 1999.
Ms. Elizabeth A. Flanagan as Assistant Vice President
and Director of Individual and Planned Gifts, for three
years, effective January 25, 1998.
Mr.
Robert D. Hardie as Staff Assistant to the Executive
Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, for one year,
effective September 1, 1999.
Ms.
Margaret G. Klosko as Assistant to the President, for
five years, effective August 9, 1999.
RE-APPOINTMENTS
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The following re-appointments were announced:
- Mr.
Staige D. Blackford as Editor, Virginia Quarterly Review,
for three years, effective July 1, 1999.
Mr.
David W. Breneman as Dean, Curry School of Education,
for five years, effective 7/1/00.
Mr.
Charles T. Gillet as Assistant Vice President for Finance,
for three years, effective October 1, 1999.
Ms.
Laura F. Hawthorne as Coordinator for Public Service
Programs, for three years, effective September 1, 1999.
Mr.
David J. Hudson as Associate Vice Provost for Research,
for three years, effective October 25, 1999.
Ms.
Barbara Nolan as Vice Provost for Instructional Development
and Innovation, for two years, effective July 1, 1999.
Ms.
E. Clorisa Phillips as Director, Special Projects, for
three years, effective September 25, 1999.
Ms.
Nancy A. Rivers as Assistant to the Vice President for
Management and Budget, for three years, effective August
26, 1999.
Ms.
Deborah A. Ryan as Head Coach, Women's Basketball, for
one year, effective June 25, 1999.
Mr. Keith D. VanDerbeek as Associate Athletic Director,
Business Operations, for one year, effective June 25, 1999.
ELECTION OF PROFESSORS EMERITI
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The following resolution was adopted:
- RESOLVED
that the following persons are elected Professor Emeritus:
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Dr. B. Lewis Barnett, Jr., Walter M. Seward Professor
of Family Medicine, effective February 1, 2000.
Mr.
John C. Fletcher, Professor of Biomedical Ethics in
Internal Medicine, effective August 31, 1999.
ELECTION OF ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR EMERITUS
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The following resolution was adopted:
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RESOLVED that the following person is elected Associate Professor
Emeritus:
- Mr.
Roger A. Rydin, Associate Professor of Nuclear Engineering,
effective January 9, 2000.
DEATH
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- Mr.
Thaddeus Braxton Woody, Professor Emeritus of French,
died January 9, 2000. Mr. Woody was a member of the faculty
from 1928 until his retirement, effective June 30, 1971.
CHANGE IN THE RETIREMENT OF MR. J. CHRISTOPHER CROCKER
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The retirement of Mr. J. Christopher Crocker, Professor of
Anthropology, effective May 24, 1999, as shown in the Minutes
of the meeting of March 27, 1999, was changed to read as follows:
- Mr.
J. Christopher Crocker, Professor of Anthropology, effective
November 24, 1999.
CHANGE IN THE ELECTION OF PROFESSOR EMERITUS OF MR. J.
CHRISTOPHER CROCKER
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The following resolution was adopted:
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RESOLVED that the election of Mr. J. Christopher Crocker,
Professor of Anthropology, effective May 24, 1999, as shown
in the Minutes of the meeting of March 27, 1999, be changed
to read as follows:
- Mr.
J. Christopher Crocker, Professor of Anthropology, effective
November 24, 1999.
CHANGE IN THE ELECTION OF MS. SARAH E. HARRELL
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The following resolution was adopted:
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RESOLVED that the election of Ms. Sarah E. Harrell as Visiting
Assistant Professor of Classics, for one academic year, effective
August 25, 1999, as shown in the Minutes of the meeting of
October 16, 1999, be changed to read as follows:
- Ms.
Sarah E. Harrell as Lecturer, General Faculty, for one
academic year, effective August 25, 1999.
