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The Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia met, in Open
Session, at 8:30 a.m., on Friday, May 14, 1999, in the East Oval
Room of the Rotunda with the following persons present: John P.
Ackerly, III, Rector, Charles M. Caravati, Jr., Champ Clark, William
G. Crutchfield, Jr., William H. Goodwin, Jr., T. Keister Greer,
Mrs. Elsie Goodwyn Holland, Timothy B. Robertson, Terence P. Ross,
Albert H. Small, Ms. Elizabeth A. Twohy, Henry L. Valentine, II,
Walter F. Walker, Benjamin P.A. Warthen, James C. Wheat, III, Joseph
E. Wolfe, and Robert G. Schoenvogel. John T. Casteen, III, Leonard
W. Sandridge, Jr., Alexander G. Gilliam, Jr., Paul J. Forch, Peter
W. Low, Robert W. Cantrell, Ms. Colette Capone, Robert D. Sweeney,
Ernest H. Ern, William W. Harmon, Gene D. Block, Terry Holland,
L. Jay Lemons, and Ms. Jeanne Flippo Bailes were also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS, ON MARCH
26-27, 1999
The Rector called the meeting to order and asked for a motion approving
the Minutes of the March 26-27 meeting of the Board. The motion
was offered and the Minutes approved.
REPORT BY THE RECTOR
The Rector thanked Mr. Crutchfield for his gift to the Board of
recording equipment.
The Rector announced that at the October meeting, the Board will
be given a reception at Monticello and will hold its dinner at Ash
Lawn.
The Rector informed the Board that negotiations with the Qatar Foundation
about the proposed branch of the University in Doha were still underway
and that the next stage requiring Board consideration would not
come before the middle of June. There was discussion about the Executive
Committee acting on behalf of the full Board and a motion from Mr.
Ross to empower the Executive Committee to act for the full Board.
The Rector called for the vote, which was 8 for Mr. Ross motion
and 6 against. The Rector asked for another vote with the Executive
Committee abstaining; the vote was 5 for, 5 against. The Rector
suggested that another vote be taken at the Boards meeting the next
day.
In accordance with the requirements set forth in the Board Manual,
the Rector confirmed the committee appointments made after the March
meeting and asked for a motion to re-elect the Executive Committee.
The motion was made, seconded and approved.
The Rector announced the appointment of a special committee to review
the procedures for assigning Pavilions and to rewrite them if necessary.
He appointed Ms. Twohy to chair the committee and Mr. Clark and
the Secretary to serve.
The Board adopted the following resolution of appreciation to Mr.
Allen, who served as the Student Member from March, 1998 to
March, 1999:
RESOLUTION OF COMMENDATION FOR JAMES MICHAEL ALLEN
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, James Michael Allen of Dallas, Texas, was elected the Student
Member of the Board of Visitors in January, 1998; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allens term expired in March, 1999; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allen served the Board and the University with great
distinction; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Allen will take his Bachelors degree from the College
of Arts and Sciences on May 23rd;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors thanks James Michael Allen for
his collegiality as a Member of the Board and for his devoted service
to the University of Virginia, and wishes him every success in his
future study of medicine.
At the Rector's request, Mrs. Holland reported on recent activities
of the State Council for Higher Education in Virginia. She told
the Board about the State Councils annual conference for Boards
of Visitors, which was held this year on April 30th in Richmond.
Mr. Robertson reported on recent sessions of the Governors Blue
Ribbon Committee.
REPORT BY THE PRESIDENT
In his report, the President described the new Robertson Media Center,
which is nearing completion in the Clemons Library, and some of
the programs which will be centered on it. He reported on the beginnings
of planning for period after the Capital Campaign. Finally, he noted
the innovation, for this Board meeting, of the new Fiscal Impact
Statements for business brought to the Board for action.
The Board, with all Members present, went into Open Session at 1:15
p.m. in the East Oval Room of the Rotunda on Friday, May 14, 1999.
After approving several motions to meet in Executive Session, the
Board went into Executive Session at 1:25 p.m:
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The following motions were adopted:
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That
the Special Committee of the Board on Admission questions go
into Executive Session to discuss threatened litigation and
to seek the advice of General Counsel regarding admission policies,
as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(7) of the Code of Virginia.
That the Board of Visitors go into Executive Session with General
Counsel to evaluate contract negotiations with the Qatar Foundation,
as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(7) and (8) of the Code
of Virginia.
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That
the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia go into
Executive Session to consult with General Counsel on pending
litigation and student disciplinary proceedings, and for legal
advice on Code requirements governing meetings and document
requests, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(2) and (7)
of the Code of Virginia.
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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 the
Code of Virginia.
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That
the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia go into
Executive Session to discuss fund-raising and potential gifts
to the University in connection with our Campaign, as provided
for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(8) of the Code of Virginia.
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That
the Finance Committee of the Board of Visitors go into Executive
Session for the purpose of evaluating investment strategies
and investment managers relating to University Endowment Funds
where, if made public initially, the financial interest of the
University would be adversely affected, as provided for in Section
2.1-344 (A)(1) and (6) of the Code of Virginia.
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That
the Health Affairs Committee of the Board of Visitors go into
Executive Session for the purpose of discussing proprietary,
business related information pertaining to the operations of
the Medical Center, concerning its regional primary care business
development strategies and contract negotiations related to
a proposed Integrated Healthcare Information Management System;
as well as the investing of public funds where competition and
bargaining is involved, where if made public initially the financial
interest of the University would be adversely affected. This
is provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(6), (8) and (24) of the
Code of Virginia.
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That
the Special Committee to Review the Processes and Operations
of the University of Virginia Medical Center go into Executive
Session for discussion with Counsel regarding probable litigation,
as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(7) of the Code of Virginia;
and for evaluation of the performance of departments and programs
where personnel decisions regarding individual officers and
employees might be affected, as provided for in Section 2.1-344
(A)(1) of the Code of Virginia.
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That
the Finance Committee of the Board of Visitors go into Executive
Session to evaluate the proposed acquisition and use of two
parcels of real property, where discussion in an open meeting
may adversely affect negotiating strategy and value of the property,
as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A) (3) of the Code of Virginia.
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That
the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia go into
Executive Session for a discussion of personnel assignments
in, and disposition and use of, University facilities, as provided
for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(1), (3), and (8) of the Code of Virginia.
The Board recessed its Executive Session at 4:55 p.m.
The Board, with all Members present, convened in Open Session at
5:00 p.m., Friday, May 14, 1999, in the East Oval Room of the Rotunda.
The Board voted to establish a professorship and to rename two others.
ESTABLISHMENT OF THE BLAINE T. PHILLIPS DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIP
IN ENVIRONMENTAL LAW
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, Blaine T. Phillips of Wilmington, Delaware, was a leader
among his peers as a student at the University of Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Phillips took his B.A. in 1952, and his LL.B. in 1955;
and
WHEREAS, Mr. Phillips has had a distinguished career in the law
in Wilmington and has been a civic leader in his city and in his
state; and
WHEREAS, in his love and devotion for the University, Mr. Phillips
has realized the promise he showed as a student and has been a leader
among the Universitys alumni; and
WHEREAS, the Fairplay Foundation of Wilmington and friends of Mr.
Phillips have provided funds to establish a professorship honoring
Mr. Phillips and recognizing his interest in the law and in environmental
questions;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors establishes the Blaine T. Phillips
Distinguished Professorship in Environmental Law, thanks the friends
of Mr. Phillips who have made this possible, and expresses its gratitude
to Mr. Phillips for all he has contributed to the life of the University.
RENAMING OF THE WILLIAM L. MATHESON & ROBERT
M. MORGENTHAU DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIP IN LAW
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, William L. Matheson took an LL.B. from the University of
Virginia School of Law in 1950 and had a distinguished career in
business and law; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Matheson endowed a research professorship in law in
1995 which the Board of Visitors in that year established as the
William L. Matheson and Robert M. Morgenthau Research Professorship
in Law; and
WHEREAS, the Matheson-Morgenthau Professorship honors both Mr. Morgenthaus
distinguished achievements, first as United States Attorney for
the Southern District of New York and then as District Attorney
for the District of New York, as well as Mr. Mathesons friendship
with Mr. Morgenthau; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Matheson has increased the endowment for the Matheson-Morgenthau
Professorship to the point where it is now eligible for designation
as a distinguished professorship;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors renames the William L. Matheson
and Robert M. Morgenthau Research Professorship in Law the William
L. Matheson and Robert M. Morgenthau Distinguished Professorship
in Law and thanks Mr. Matheson for his generous support which has
made this possible.
RENAMING OF A DISTINGUISHED PROFESSORSHIP
IN ARTS AND SCIENCES
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Arts & Sciences Alumni Council in 1992 endowed a Distinguished
Professorship in Arts & Sciences which was established by the Board
of Visitors that year; and
WHEREAS, Hugh P. Kelly at the time of his death in 1992 was Alumni
Council Thomas Jefferson Professor of Physics and had been Provost
of the University and previously Dean of the Faculty of Arts & Sciences
and an atomic physicist of international repute; and
WHEREAS, in 1992 the Distinguished Professorship in Arts & Sciences
was renamed the Hugh P. Kelly Distinguished Professorship in honor
of Mr. Kelly; and
WHEREAS, inadvertently the renaming of the Professorship was not
brought to the Board of Visitors for approval;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors renames the Distinguished Professorship
in Arts & Sciences, established by the Arts & Sciences Alumni Council
in 1992, the Hugh P. Kelly Distinguished Professorship in Arts &
Sciences and in so doing honors the distinguished career and service
to the University of Mr. Kelly.
The Board adjourned at 5:25 p.m.
The Board, with all Members present, met briefly in Open Session
as the full Board, at 12:00 noon, on Saturday, May 15, 1999, to
discuss several administrative matters.
The Rector reminded the Board of the Retreat on July 24th at Upper
Brandon in Prince George County. The Health Affairs Committee will
meet the day before, July 23rd, at noon, at Upper Brandon. The Rector
has asked Mr. Warthen to assist him in preparing an Agenda for the
Retreat, and he urged Members to submit their suggestions for Agenda
items.
In discussing the vote taken the day before on how to consider the
next phase of the Qatar negotiations, the Rector, following a suggestion
made by Mr. Crutchfield, proposed that the Executive Committee consider
the proposed contract, approve it if it does not differ substantially
from the terms approved by the Board previously, or refer it to
the full Board for consideration if there are significant differences.
Mr. Goodwin said that if it proves necessary for the full Board
to consider the terms, it will be important that all Members be
present. Mr. Crutchfields suggestion was accepted by the Board.
Finally, the Rector suggested that the Board begin its future meetings
at 2:00 p.m., on Thursday, and continue through Friday and Saturday
morning to early Saturday afternoon.
The Board, with all Members present, resumed its Executive Session,
recessed from the day before, at 12:20 p.m. in the East Oval Room
of the Rotunda on Saturday, May 15, 1999.
At 2:10 p.m., with all Members present, the Board resumed in Open
Session and approved the following resolutions:
APPROVAL OF PRATT FUND DISTRIBUTION FOR 1999-2000
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the budget for the expenditure of funds from the Estate
of John Lee Pratt be approved to supplement appropriations made
by the Commonwealth of Virginia for the School of Medicine and Departments
of Biology, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics in the College of
Arts and Sciences. These allocations, which are not to exceed $2.6
million for 1999-2000, are suggested by the department chairs and
recommended by the dean of each school, and approved by the Vice
President and Provost, the Vice President and Provost for Health
Sciences, the President, and the Finance Committee. To the extent
the annual income from the endowment is not adequate to meet the
recommended distribution, the principal of the endowment will be
disinvested to provide funds for the approved budgets.
APPROVAL OF THE PUBLIC MEMBERSHIP OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Manual of the Board of Visitors authorizes the Board
to appoint to the University of Virginia Investment Management Company
no more than four public members, who shall be alumni of the University,
to serve as non-voting members in staggered initial terms not to
exceed four years;
RESOLVED that Donald Laing, III, of Charlottesville, shall be appointed
to serve as a public member of the University of Virginia Investment
Management Company for a term of four years beginning July 1, 1999.
APPROVAL OF CHANGE IN TRUSTEE AND REINVESTMENT OF ASSETS OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA POOLED INCOME FUND M/A>
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
is authorized to execute a Second Amendment to the Amendment and
Restatement of Trust Agreement for the University of Virginia Pooled
Income Fund thereby providing for the University to appoint itself
as Successor Trustee to the Fund, to invest the assets of the Pooled
Income Fund in the Core Equity and Bond Fund portfolios of the University's
Pooled Endowment Fund and to charge fees against principal. (See
Fiscal Impact Statement for this resolution as Attachment A).
APPROVAL OF AMENDMENT TO THE FACULTY RETIREMENT
PLAN
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, under the terms of the Universitys Faculty Retirement Plan,
the Board of Visitors has the sole authority to amend the Plan;
and
WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors finds that the Plans eligibility
rules should be amended to include salaried, part-time faculty members
working at least twenty hours per week with a minimum six-month
appointment;
RESOLVED that the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
is authorized and directed to execute and amend the Plan as described
above. (See Fiscal Impact Statement for this resolution as Attachment
B).
AMENDMENT TO THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN FOR THE GENERAL
FACULTY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
(As Restated January 1, 1996)
AMENDMENT TO THE DEFINED CONTRIBUTION RETIREMENT PLAN FOR THE GENERAL
FACULTY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA (the Plan) by the UNIVERSITY
OF VIRGINIA (the University).
WITNESSETH:
WHEREAS, The Plan was restated effective January 1, 1996, and
WHEREAS, the University desires to amend the Plan to expand the
class of employees eligible to participate in the Plan, and
WHEREAS, section 7.1 of the Plan permits the University to amend
the Plan,
RESOLVED, the Plan is hereby amended as follows:
Plan section 1.6 is amended to read as follows effective July 1,
1999:
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Eligible Employee
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salaried Employee who is a member of the General Faculty
of the University, as that term is described in the Faculty
Handbook of the University; is a Senior Scientist or
Principal Scientist as determined by the University in
its sole and absolute discretion; worked for Agency 209 of the
University of Virginia Medical Center and was a Participant
in this Plan as of December 31, 1998; or, effective September
1, 1998, is a member of the faculty of the University of Virginia's
College at Wise. Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Employee
shall not be an Eligible Employee if he or she is one of the
following: a visiting faculty member, as that designation is
determined by the Employer at the commencement of employment;
a faculty member regularly scheduled to work less than 20 hours
per week; a faculty member with an appointment of less than
six (6) months; or an Employee who participates in the Defined
Contribution Retirement Plan for Employees of the University
of Virginia Medical Center.
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT SELECTION FOR THE PEABODY
HALL RENOVATION
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the Glave Firm of Richmond, Virginia, is approved
for the performance of architectural and engineering services for
the renovation of Peabody Hall.
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT SELECTION FOR THE ENVIRONMENTAL
SCIENCES FIELD STATION
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that Bushman Dreyfus Architects of Charlottesville, is
approved for the performance of architectural and engineering services
for the Environmental Sciences Field Station project in Northampton
County.
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT SELECTION FOR
NRAO ADDITION AND RENOVATION
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that The Greenwood Partnership, Ltd., of Williamsburg,
Virginia, is approved for the performance of architectural and engineering
services for the National Radio Astronomy Observatory Addition and
Renovation project.
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECT SELECTION FOR HUNTON
AND WILLIAMS HALL EXPANSION
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that Train & Spencer Architects of Charlottesville, is
approved for the performance of architectural and engineering services
for the Hunton and Williams Hall Expansion project at the Law School.
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
FOR THE NRAO ADDITION AND RENOVATION
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the architectural design guidelines, dated May 14,
1999, prepared by the Architect for the University, for the National
Radio Astronomy Observatory Addition and Renovation, are approved;
and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for further
review at the schematic design level of development.
APPROVAL OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES
FOR THE MILLER CENTER ADDITION AND RENOVATION
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the architectural design guidelines, dated May 14,
1999, prepared by the Architect for the University, for the Miller
Center Addition and Renovation are approved; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for further
review at the schematic design level of development.
APPROVAL TO REMOVE MILTON AIRPORT FRAME BUILDING
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the University owns a small, one-story frame building at
Milton Airport located on the east side of Route 729 just south
of Milton in Albemarle County; and
WHEREAS, the roof collapsed during the winter of 1996-97, rendering
the structure unusable; 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; and
WHEREAS, the Art and Architectural Review Board and the Department
of Historic Resources have approved the removal of this structure;
RESOLVED that the removal of the Milton Airport Frame Building is
approved by the Board of Visitors; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
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. (See Fiscal Impact
Statement for this resolution as Attachment C).
APPROVAL TO REMOVE MIDDLETON CABANA
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the University owns a small, concrete block cabana at the
Birdwood property on the south side of Route 250 west of Charlottesville
in Albemarle County; and
WHEREAS, the structure has not been used for several decades and
constitutes an attractive nuisance; 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; and
WHEREAS, the Art and Architectural Review Board and the Department
of Historic Resources have approved the removal of this structure;
RESOLVED that the removal of the Middleton Cabana is approved by
the Board of Visitors; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
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. (See Fiscal Impact
Statement for this resolution as Attachment D).
APPROVAL OF ASSIGNMENT OF PAVILION V
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that Pavilion V be assigned to Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Snyder,
effective on or about September 1, 1999, for a period to coincide
with Mr. Snyders appointment as Dean of the Darden Graduate School
of Business Administration.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the School of Medicine wishes to enter into a sponsored
research contract with E-SITE THERAPEUTICS, INC., a Delaware corporation,
for investigation and research into the use of antibodies in the
diagnosis, imaging, prevention, treatment and monitoring of cancer;
and
WHEREAS, as noted, Dr.Taylor has a conflicting equity interest exceeding
3% in E-SITE THERAPEUTICS, INC. which has been disclosed to the
University as provided by '2.1-639.6 (C)(7) of the Code of Virginia
and as required by University policy; and neither Dr. Taylor nor
Dr. Chung is involved in the Universitys negotiation, approval,
or procurement of the sponsored research contract, nor are their
spouses;
RESOLVED that the exemption under '2.1-639.6 (C)(7) of the Code
of Virginia is approved by the Board of Visitors in order to permit
the University to contract with E-Site and secure funding of ongoing
cancer research provided the annual disclosure statement of economic
interests is filed by Dr. Taylor as required by law, the University
files its required annual report with the Secretary of the Commonwealth
reporting the contract and responsible managers overseeing its administration,
and the chairs of both departments vigilantly oversee and monitor
the utilization of University resources in implementation of any
contract with E-SITE THERAPEUTICS, INC and report to the dean on
at least a quarterly basis.
RESOLVED FURTHER that the exemption for dual University employment
of the spouses of Drs. Taylor and Chung, under '2.1-639.6(C)(2)
of the Code of Virginia, is approved in order to maintain ongoing
cancer research which appears to be in the public interest and to
retain competent scientists familiar with the subject matter, with
the understanding and on the condition that neither Dr. Chung nor
Dr. Taylor evaluate, supervise or otherwise make personnel decisions
concerning their spouses and that these actions will be taken independently
by the chairs of their departments in strict accordance with applicable
University personnel policies.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST EXEMPTION
The following resolution was adopted:
(Mr. Crutchfield abstained from voting on this resolution).
WHEREAS, the School of Medicine wishes to enter into a sponsored
research contract with Multimedia Medical Systems, Inc., a Delaware
Corporation, for testing MMS computer software for transmitting
medical images over the Internet; and
WHEREAS, Neal Kassell, M.D., a faculty member in the School of Medicine,
and his spouse, have equity interests of 13.3% and 0.1%, respectively,
in Multimedia Medical Systems, Inc., and Universitys entry into
an agreement with Multimedia Medical Systems, Inc., would thereby
expose them to violation of the conflicts of Interest Act unless
approved by the Board as provided by '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 testing MMS computer software, which transmits
medical images over the Internet; provided that Dr. Kassell file
the required annual disclosure statement of personal interests in
Multimedia Medical Systems, annual report concerning the contract
with the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and department chair vigilantly
oversees utilization of University resources in the best interests
of the University and in accordance with policy.
RECOMMENDATION OF COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that Ms. Sondra Stallard, Dean of Continuing Education,
be recommended to the Secretary of Education of the Commonwealth,
for appointment to the Distance Learning Steering Committee to be
established by the Governor under HB 1450.
APPROVAL OF MILLER CENTER COUNCIL MEMBERS
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that Mr. Thomas E. Donilon be elected to the Council of
the White Burkett Miller Center for Public Affairs, for a three-year
term; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that Mrs. Betty E. Scripps Harvey and Mr. Clayton
Wilhite be reelected to the Council of the White Burkett Miller
Center for Public Affairs, for three-year terms.
APPROVAL OF APPOINTEES TO THE UNIVERSITY
OF VIRGINIA'S COLLEGE AT WISE BOARD
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors charged the Nominating Committee
of the Board of The University of Virginia's College at Wise to
prepare a slate of nominees to serve on the College's Board; and
WHEREAS, The University of Virginia's College at Wise Board recommends
that the persons listed below be appointed to the Board in accordance
with the terms of its bylaws;
RESOLVED that Mr. Bobby H. Colyer, Sr., Ms. Rhonda M. Perkins, The
Honorable Ford C. Quillen, and Mr. Henry R. Winkler be appointed
to the Board for a term ending June 30, 2000; that Mr. Kenneth P.
Asbury, Mr. Thomas K. Henritze, Mr. Joe T. Howard, and Mr. Don R.
Pippin be appointed to the Board for a term ending June 30, 2001;
that Mr. Michael G. McGlothlin, Ms. Eliza S. Rigg, Mr. Joseph F.
Smiddy, and Mr. William J. Sturgill be appointed to the Board for
a term ending June 30, 2002; and that Mr. James M. Gott, Mr. Jerry
W. Kilgore, Mr. Larry A. Munsey, and Ms. Ruby W. Rogers be appointed
to Board for a term ending June 30, 2003.
APPROVAL OF THE 1999-2000 BUDGET FOR THE
ACADEMIC DIVISION
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the 1999-2000 Budget for the Academic Division be
approved, as recommended by the President and the Chief Financial
Officer, and as approved by the Finance Committee.
APPROVAL OF THE 1999-2000 BUDGET FOR THE
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S COLLEGE AT WISE
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the 1999-2000 Budget for the College at Wise be approved,
as recommended by the President and the Chief Financial Officer,
and as approved by the Finance Committee.
APPROVAL OF THE 1999-2000 BUDGET FOR THE
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA MEDICAL CENTER
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the 1999-2000 Budget for the University of Virginia
Medical Center, which includes a hospital room and ancillary service
rate increase of 3.0 percent, be approved, as recommended by the
President and the Chief Financial Officer, and as approved by the
Finance Committee.
APPROVAL OF REVISED ENROLLMENT PROJECTIONS
FOR 1998 - 2006
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the University's existing enrollment plan, approved by
the Board of Visitors in February 1997, must be revised to reflect
projected reductions in graduate enrollment in Arts and Sciences,
Engineering, Education, and Law; and
WHEREAS, the new Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies program is
expected to enroll 325 undergraduate students through on-Grounds
Continuing Education by 2006; and
WHEREAS, the revised enrollment projections for 1998-2006 have been
submitted to and approved by the State Council of Higher Education
for Virginia in April 1999;
RESOLVED that, compared with the 1997 plan, the undergraduate student
population stay at the same level projected for 2006; the graduate
student population be decreased by 100 headcount students over the
same period; the first-professional student population be decreased
by 45; and on-Grounds Continuing Education students increased by
266 headcount students, resulting in a total student enrollment
target of 120 more on-Grounds students than approved in 1997. The
total enrollment in 2006 will be 19,307, or 1,397 more students
than the 1989-90 base year.
RESOLVED FURTHER that all undergraduate growth maintain the current
mix of in-state and out-of-state students.
APPROVAL OF INTEGRATED HEALTHCARE INFORMATION
MANAGEMENT SYSTEM ACQUISITION
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the University of Virginia Medical Center and the Health
Services Foundation have identified the need for an integrated healthcare
information management system that will provide access to essential
clinical and financial data that are accurate and timely, to clinicians,
management, and staff across the healthcare delivery system; and
WHEREAS, negotiations are being conducted for an agreement to install
enterprise-wide core systems that will form the nucleus for an Integrated
Healthcare Information Management System that includes software,
hardware, implementation, and integration services; and
WHEREAS, the acquisition of an integrated information system from
a single vendor is anticipated to provide estimated benefits over
the seven-year contract period valued at approximately $94 million
while related costs over that same period are expected to be approximately
$54 million;
RESOLVED that the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer,
in consultation with the General Counsel, be authorized to approve
and execute an agreement to procure these enterprise-wide core systems
along with the associated implementation and integration services
for the University of Virginia Medical Center; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Vice President and Provost for Health
Sciences shall report on the progress of the system development
and implementation to the Health Affairs Committee at least quarterly
and to the Finance Committee not less frequently than the end of
each of the four phases. Such reporting shall compare progress in
relation to the planned timeline, resource requirements and objectives
and desired outcome of the proposed system. (See Fiscal Impact Statement
for this resolution as Attachment E).
APPROVAL OF BOND ISSUANCE
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, pursuant to Chapter 3.2, Title 23 of the Code of Virginia
of 1950, as amended (the Act), the General Assembly of Virginia
has authorized the Virginia College Building Authority (the Authority)
to develop a pooled bond program (the Program) to purchase
bonds and other debt instruments issued by public institutions of
higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia (the Institutions)
to finance or refinance the construction of projects of capital
improvement specifically included in a bill passed by a majority
of those elected to each house of the General Assembly of Virginia
(the Projects); and
WHEREAS, the Authority intends to issue from time to time under
the Program its Educational Facilities Revenue Bonds (Public Higher
Education Financing Program) (the Bonds) to finance the purchase
of bonds and other debt instruments issued by the Institutions to
finance or refinance the Projects, all in the furtherance of the
purposes of the Act and the Program; and
WHEREAS, The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia (the
Board) may from time to time wish to finance or refinance
Projects of The Rector and Visitors of the University of Virginia
(the Institution) through the Program; and
WHEREAS, if the Institution wishes to finance or refinance a Project
through the Program, it will be necessary for the Institution to
enter into a Loan Agreement (a Loan Agreement) between the
Authority and the Institution and to evidence the loan to be made
by the Authority to the Institution pursuant to the Loan Agreement
by issuing the Institutions promissory note (the Note) pursuant
to Section 23-19 of the Code of Virginia of 1950, as amended. Pursuant
to the Loan Agreement, the Authority will agree to issue its Bonds
and to use certain proceeds of the Bonds to purchase the Note issued
by the Institution and the Institution will agree to use the proceeds
received from the Authority to finance or refinance the construction
of the Project and to make payments under the Loan Agreement and
the Note in sums sufficient to pay, among other administrative and
arbitrage rebate payments, the principal of, premium, if any, and
interest due on that portion of the Bonds issued to purchase the
Note; and
WHEREAS, the Institution now proposes to sell to the Authority its
Note (the 1999A Note) to be issued under a Loan Agreement
(the 1999A Loan Agreement) to finance or refinance all or
a portion of the costs of the Biomedical Engineering and Medical
Sciences building project and the Medical Office Building in Orange
project (together, the 1999A Project); and
WHEREAS, there has been presented to the Board the proposed forms
of the 1999A Note and the 1999A Loan Agreement; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board to approve the execution
and delivery of the 1999A Loan Agreement and the execution and issuance
of the 1999A Note on terms and conditions substantially in accordance
with the forms presented to the Board and, similarly, to authorize
officers of the Institution to execute, deliver and issue in the
name of and on behalf of the Institution, the 1999A Loan Agreement,
the 1999A Note and any and all documents necessary to effectuate
the financing or refinancing of all or a portion of the costs of
the 1999A Project through the Program with the Authority and to
facilitate the purchase of the 1999A Note by the Authority; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board to approve the further participation
by the Institution in the Program and to authorize the execution,
delivery and issuance of such other Loan Agreements and Notes on
terms and conditions substantially similar to the 1999A Loan Agreement
and 1999A Note and to similarly authorize certain officers of the
Institution to execute, deliver and issue in the name of and on
behalf of the Institution, all Loan Agreements, all Notes and any
and all future documents necessary to effectuate the Program with
the Authority and to facilitate the purchase of the Notes by the
Authority.
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1. The 1999A Loan Agreement and 1999A Note are approved in substantially
the forms presented to the Board and the pledge of Pledged General
Revenues to the payment of the 1999A Note, as provided in the
1999A Loan Agreement, is hereby authorized.
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2. The President of the Institution and the Executive Vice President
and Chief Financial Officer of the Institution (the Authorized
Officers), or either of them, are hereby delegated and invested
with full power and authority to execute, deliver and issue,
on behalf of the Board,
(a)
the 1999A Loan Agreement in substantially the form submitted
to the Board with such changes, insertions or omissions as may
be approved by the Authorized Officers, whose approval shall
be evidenced conclusively by the execution and delivery of the
1999A Loan Agreement,
(b)
the 1999A Note in substantially the form submitted to the Board
with such changes, insertions or omissions as may be approved
by the Authorized Officers, whose approval shall be evidenced
conclusively by the execution and issuance of the 1999A Note,
and
(c)
any and all other documents, instruments or certificates as
may be deemed necessary to consummate the financing or refinancing
of all or a portion of the costs of the 1999A Project through
the Program, the construction of the 1999A Project and the Institutions
participation in the Program, and to further carry out the purposes
and intent of this Resolution. The Authorized Officers are directed
to take such steps and deliver such certificates prior to the
delivery of the 1999A Note as may be required under existing
obligations of the Institution.
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3. The Authorized Officers, or either of them, are hereby delegated
and invested with full power and authority to execute and deliver,
on behalf of the Board,
(a)
such future Loan Agreements in substantially the form of the
1999A Loan Agreement with such changes, insertions or omissions
as may be approved by the Authorized Officers, whose approval
shall be evidenced exclusively by the execution and delivery
of the future Loan Agreement,
(b)
such future Notes in substantially the form of the 1999A Note
with such changes, insertions or omissions as may be approved
by the Authorized Officers, whose approval shall be evidenced
exclusively by the execution and delivery of the future Note,
and
(c)
any and all other documents, instruments or certificates as
may be deemed necessary in the future to consummate the Program,
the construction of the Projects and the Institutions participation
in the Program, and to further carry out the purposes and intent
of this Resolution in the future, it being the intent of the
Board that no further action on behalf of the Board shall be
necessary to empower the Authorized Officers, or either of them,
to execute, deliver and issue such future Loan Agreements, future
Notes and other documents as may be deemed necessary in order
for the Institution to participate in the Program in the future.
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4. The authorizations given above as to the execution, delivery
and issuance of the 1999A Loan Agreement and the 1999A Note
are subject to the following parameters:
(a)
that the principal amount to be paid under the 1999A Note shall
not be greater than the aggregate amount authorized for the
components of the 1999A Project by the General Assembly of Virginia,
including any adjustments required or permitted by law,
(b)
that the interest rate payable under the 1999A Note shall not
exceed a true or Canadian interest cost more than
fifty basis points higher than the interest rate for AA
rated securities with comparable maturities, as reported by
Delphis-Hanover, or another comparable service or index, taking
into account original issue discount or premium, if any,
(c)
that the weighted average maturity of the principal payments
due under the 1999A Note shall not be in excess of twenty (20)
years,
(d)
that the last principal payment date under the 1999A Note shall
not extend beyond the period of the reasonably expected economic
life of the 1999A Project,
(e)
that the financing of the 1999A Project and the terms and provisions
of the 1999A Loan Agreement and the 1999A Note will comply with
the Alternative Construction and Financing Guidelines issued
by the Commonwealth's Secretary of Finance, and
(f)
that the actual interest rates, maturities, and date of the
1999A Note shall be approved by an Authorized Officer, which
approval will be evidenced by the execution of the 1999A Note.
The 1999A Note shall be sold to the Authority at a price of
par.
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5. The authorizations given above as to the execution, delivery
and issuance of any future Loan Agreements and future Notes
are subject to the following parameters:
(a)
that the principal amount to be paid under such Notes shall
not be greater than the amount authorized for the Projects by
the General Assembly of Virginia, including any adjustments
required or permitted by law,
(b)
that the interest rate payable under such Notes shall not exceed
a true or Canadian interest cost more than fifty
basis points higher than the interest rate for AA/ rated
securities with comparable maturities, as reported by Delphis-Hanover,
or another comparable service or index, taking into account
original issue discount or premium, if any,
(c)
that the weighted average maturity of the principal payments
due under such Notes shall not be in excess of twenty (20) years,
(d)
that the last principal payment date under such Notes shall
not extend beyond the period of the reasonably expected economic
life of the Projects being financed, and
(e)
that the financing of the Projects and the terms and provisions
of such Loan Agreements and Notes will comply with the Alternative
Construction and Financing Guidelines issued by the Commonwealth's
Secretary of Finance.
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6. The Board acknowledges, on behalf of the Institution, that
if the Institution fails to make any payments of debt service
due under any Loan Agreement or Note, including the 1999A Loan
Agreement and the 1999A Note, the Program authorizes the State
Comptroller to charge against the appropriations available to
the Institution all future payments of debt service on that
Loan Agreement and Note when due and payable and to make such
payments to the Authority or its designee, so as to ensure that
no future default will occur on such Loan Agreement or Note.
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7. The Board agrees that if the Authority determines that the
Institution is an obligated person under Rule 15c2-12
of the Securities and Exchange Commission with respect to any
issue of Bonds, the Institution will enter into a continuing
disclosure undertaking in form and substance satisfactory to
the Authority and the Institution and will comply with the provisions
and disclosure obligations contained therein.
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8. This resolution shall take effect immediately. (See Fiscal
Impact Statement for this resolution as Attachment F).
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR THE CLARK
HALL RENOVATION AND ADDITION
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the preliminary design, dated May 14, 1999, and prepared
by Ellenzweig Associates of Cambridge, Massachusetts, for the Clark
Hall Renovation and Addition, is approved for further development
and construction.
APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE SPECIAL
COLLECTIONS LIBRARY
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the schematic design, dated May 14, 1999, and prepared
by Hartman-Cox of Washington, D.C., for the Special Collections
Library, is approved; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for further
review at the preliminary design level of development.
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR THE
OBSERVATORY HILL DINING RENOVATION
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the preliminary design, dated May 14, 1999, and prepared
by the MMM Design Group of Norfolk, for the Observatory Hill Dining
Renovation, is approved for further development and construction.
APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY DESIGN FOR THE
SCIENCE BUILDING AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S COLLEGE AT WISE
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the preliminary design, dated May 14, 1999, and prepared
by VMDO Architects of Charlottesville, for the Science Building
at The University of Virginias College at Wise, is approved for
further development and construction.
APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE
STUDENT CENTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S COLLEGE AT WISE
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the schematic design, dated May 14, 1999, and prepared
by VMDO Architects of Charlottesville, for the Student Center at
The University of Virginia's College at Wise, is approved; with
the understanding that the design of the roof of the recreation
wing will be reworked to include, if possible, a pitched roof; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for further
review at the preliminary level of development.
APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO AUDIT CHARTER
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the policy on the role of the Internal Audit Department
is approved effective immediately. (See Attachment G for Audit Charter).
APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO AUDIT SCHEDULE
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the Audit Schedule for Fiscal Year 1999-2000 is approved
as recommended by the Audit Committee.
APPROVAL TO ESTABLISH THE Ph.D. DEGREE IN MUSIC
IN THE McINTIRE DEPARTMENT OF MUSIC IN THE COLLEGE AND GRADUATE
SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that, subject to approval by the State Council of Higher
Education for Virginia, the Doctor of Philosophy Degree (Ph.D.)
in Music be established in the McIntire Department of Music in the
College and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences.
GIFTS, GRANTS AND CONTRACTS
The President gave the Gifts and Grants report which covered the
first three quarters of the Fiscal Year - July 1, 1998 - March 31,
1999. The Board voted to accept the Report.
BOARD MEETING DATES FOR 2000
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the Board meeting dates for 2000 are as follows:
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and Saturday
February 25 and 26, 2000
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and Saturday
April 14 and 15, 2000
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and Saturday
June 16 and 17, 2000
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and Saturday
October 20 and 21, 2000
APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION OF THE BRUGH AND HARLOW
PROPERTIES
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the University of Virginia wishes to purchase real estate
located at 204 15th Street SW, Charlottesville, Virginia, from Robert
M. Callaghan and Robert W. Brugh, Trustees of RWB Land Trust, and
real estate located at 416 Monroe Lane, 416 Monroe Lane, 424 Monroe
Lane and 210 15th Street SW, Charlottesville, Virginia, from Paul
M. Peatross, Jr., Trustee for the Harlow family, to address future
growth of the Health Sciences Center and School of Medicine space
needs; and
WHEREAS, in 1998 the General Assembly provided authority to acquire
real property using non-general funds for teaching, research and
administrative functions;
RESOLVED that the acquisition of the 204 15th Street S.W. property
is approved by the Board of Visitors; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer is authorized to: 1) negotiate an appropriate price for
the Harlow properties subject to the approval of the Chair of the
Finance Committee and 2) execute any and all contracts or documents
pertaining to the acquisition of the aforementioned properties;
and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer is authorized to: 1) negotiate appropriate prices for the
other properties that have been identified for future acquisition
when they become available, subject to the approval of the Chair
of the Finance Committee; and 2) execute any and all contracts or
documents pertaining to the acquisition of the aforementioned properties.
(See Fiscal Impact Statement for this resolution as Attachment H).
APPROVAL OF ACQUISITION OF THE
NATURE CONSERVANCY PROPERTY FOR THE LONG-TERM ECOLOGICAL RESEARCH
PROJECT ON THE EASTERN SHORE OF VIRGINIA
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the University wishes to purchase real estate located in
the village of Oyster, County of Northhampton, on the sea side of
the Eastern Shore of Virginia, from the Nature Conservancy in support
of the Environmental Sciences Department's Long-Term Ecological
Research (LTER) project; and
WHEREAS, in 1997 the General Assembly authorized the acquisition
for the LTER project;
RESOLVED that the acquisition of the Nature Conservancy property,
as recommended by the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer, be approved by the Board of Visitors; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer is authorized to execute any and all contracts or documents
pertaining to the acquisition of the aforementioned property. (See
Fiscal Impact Statement for this resolution as Attachment I).
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY OF AUDIT FINDINGS
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the Summary of Audit Findings for the period March
1, 1999 through April 30, 1999, as presented by the Director of
Audits, is approved as recommended by the Audit Committee.
RESOLUTION OF THE RECTOR AND VISITORS OF
THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the laws of this Commonwealth, specifically Section 23-76
of the Code of Virginia, invest the Board of Visitors for the University
of Virginia with authority to regulate the government and discipline
of students; and
WHEREAS, the aforesaid state law further provides that the President
of the University shall have such duties as may be prescribed
by the Board, and who shall have supreme administrative direction
under the authority of the Board over all of the schools, colleges,
and branches of the University wherever located; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors has promulgated Standards of Conduct
governing the discipline of University students which are administered
by the student Judiciary Committee pursuant to its Bylaws and Constitution;
and
WHEREAS, the Judiciary Committee Constitution authorizes referral
of student disciplinary cases to the Vice President for Student
Affairs for disposition only when a majority of the Committee members
determine that more cases are pending before the Committee than
it can handle effectively; and
WHEREAS, the interests of the University community may on occasion
require direct and prompt administrative action consistent with
due process when students are charged with serious crimes which
affect the University community or its operations;
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors hereby affirms
the authority of the President, when necessary or advisable in his
discretion, to administratively discipline, suspend and/or expel
students when indicted, arrested or convicted of criminal conduct
which reasonably endangers or threatens the University community
or its operations. The President is authorized to promulgate implementing
policy and procedure as he deems appropriate consistent with due
process and in consultation with General Counsel. Should such disciplinary
review be undertaken by the President, or his designee, his review
shall suspend, preempt and terminate review by or proceeding before
any other University disciplinary body unless otherwise authorized
by the President.
FACULTY PERSONNEL ACTIONS
ELECTIONS:
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the following persons are elected to the faculty:
Dr. Joseph C. English, III as Assistant Professor of Dermatology,
for three years, effective July 1, 1999.
Mr. Donald A. Jordan, Jr. as Research Assistant Professor of Civil
Engineering, for one year, effective January 25, 1999.
Mr. George A. Kulik as Assistant Professor of Research in Microbiology,
for one year.
Mr. James G. Maxham, III as Assistant Professor of Commerce, for
three academic years, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Denise S. Young as Assistant Professor of Clinical Obstetrics
and Gynecology, for the period February 25, 1999 through September
30, 1999.
ACTIONS RELATING TO CHAIRHOLDERS
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the actions relating to the chairholders are approved
as shown below:
(a) Election of Chairholders
Mr. Marshall Brement as Hugh S. and Winifred B. Cumming Memorial
Professor of International Affairs, for three academic years, effective
August 25, 1999.
Mr. Gary W. Gallagher as John L. Nau, III, Professor in the History
of the American Civil War, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr. Jon D. Mikalson as William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of Classics,
effective November 25, 1999.
Mr. Dennis R. Proffitt as Cavaliers Distinguished Teaching Professor,
for two years, effective June 25, 1999. Mr. Proffitt will continue
as Professor of Psychology, without term.
Mr. Daniel M. Wegner as William R. Kenan, Jr., Professor of Psychology,
effective November 25, 1999.
Ms. Karen Van Lengen as Edward E. Elson Professor of Architecture,
effective June 25, 1999.
Dr. Barbara B. Wilson as Edward P. Cawley Associate Professor of
Dermatology, effective July 1, 1999. Dr. Wilson will continue as
Associate Professor of Dermatology, without term.
PROMOTIONS:
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the following persons are promoted:
Mr. Joseph P. Allen from Associate Professor of Psychology to Professor
of Psychology, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr. Yongde Bao from Assistant Professor of Research in Microbiology
to Associate Professor of Research in Microbiology, for one year,
effective July 1, 1999.
Dr. John S. Blanco from Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery,
with term, to Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, without
term, effective July 1, 1999.
Mr. Eric R. Bredo from Associate Professor of Education to Professor
of Education, effective August 25, 1999.
Ms. Mary K. Burke from Assistant Professor of Drama to Associate
Professor of Drama, effective August 25, 1999.
Ms. Susan E. Carlson-Skalak from Assistant Professor of Mechanical
Engineering to Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering, effective
August 25, 1999.
Mr. Dewey G. Cornell from Associate Professor of Education to Professor
of Education, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr. Dean A. Dass from Associate Professor of Art to Professor of
Art, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Gregory G. Degnan from Assistant Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery
to Associate Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery, for four years, effective
July 1, 1999.
Dr. John M. Dent from Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine to
Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, for three years, effective
July 1, 1999.
Dr. Richard I. Enelow from Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine
to Associate Professor of Internal Medicine, for three years, effective
July 1, 1999.
Ms. Gayle R. Erwin from Assistant Professor of Commerce to Associate
Professor of Commerce, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Eugene F. Foley from Assistant Professor of Surgery to Associate
Professor of Surgery, for three years, effective July 1, 1999.
Mr. Edward R. Ford from Associate Professor of Architecture to Professor
of Architecture, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr. Glenn A. Gaesser from Associate Professor of Education to Professor
of Education, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Benjamin M. Gaston from Assistant Professor of Pediatrics to
Associate Professor of Pediatrics, for four years, effective July
1, 1999.
Dr. Matthew J. Goodman from Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal
Medicine to Associate Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, for
three years, effective July 1, 1999.
Mr. Michael E. Gorman from Associate Professor of Technology, Culture,
and Communication to Professor of Technology, Culture, and Communication,
effective August 25, 1999.
Mr. Mitchell S. Green from Assistant Professor of Philosophy to
Associate Professor of Philosophy, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr. Frank E. Grizzard, Jr. from Assistant Professor, General Faculty,
to Associate Professor, General Faculty, for one year, effective
August 25, 1999.
Mr. A. Ian Harrison from Associate Professor of Chemistry to Professor
of Chemistry, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Madaline B. Harrison from Associate Professor of Neurology,
with term, to Associate Professor of Neurology, without term, effective
July 1, 1999.
Dr. Jennifer A. Harvey from Assistant Professor of Radiology to
Associate Professor of Radiology, for three years, effective July
1, 1999.
Mr. John F. Hawley from Associate Professor of Astronomy to Professor
of Astronomy, effective August 25, 1999.
Ms. Sharon R. Hays from Assistant Professor of Sociology to Associate
Professor of Sociology, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr. James M. Howe from Associate Professor of Materials Science
and Engineering to Professor of Materials Science and Engineering,
effective August 25, 1999.
Mr. Robert Hull from Associate Professor of Materials Science and
Engineering to Professor of Materials Science and Engineering, effective
August 25, 1999.
Mr. Christopher M. Johns from Associate Professor of Art to Professor
of Art, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Sara A. Kaltreider from Associate Professor of Ophthalmology,
with term, to Associate Professor of Ophthalmology, without term,
effective July 1, 1999.
Mr. Luke E. Kelly from Associate Professor of Education to Professor
of Education, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr. J. Daniel Kinney from Associate Professor of English to Professor
of English, effective August 25, 1999.
Ms. Rebecca D. Kneedler from Associate Professor of Education to
Professor of Education, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Karl G. Koenig from Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal
Medicine to Associate Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, for
three years, effective July 1, 1999.
Dr. Steven M. Koenig from Assistant Professor of Clinical Internal
Medicine to Associate Professor of Clinical Internal Medicine, for
three years, effective July 1, 1999.
Mr. Boris P. Kovatchev from Assistant Professor of Research in Psychiatric
Medicine to Associate Professor of Research in Psychiatric Medicine,
for three years, effective July 1, 1999.
Dr. James M. Larner from Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology,
with term, to Associate Professor of Radiation Oncology, without
term, effective July 1, 1999.
Mr. Edward G. Lengel from Lecturer, General Faculty, to Assistant
Professor, General Faculty, for one year, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Klaus F. Ley from Associate Professor of Biomedical Engineering
to Professor of Biomedical Engineering, effective July 1, 1999.
Mr. Jorg Liebeherr from Assistant Professor of Computer Science
to Associate Professor of Computer Science, effective August 25,
1999.
Dr. Maurice H. Lipper from Associate Professor of Clinical Radiology
and Associate Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery to Professor of
Clinical Radiology and Professor of Clinical Neurosurgery, for three
years, effective July 1, 1999.
Ms. Patricia L. Llewellyn from Assistant Professor of Psychology,
General Faculty, to Associate Professor of Psychology, General Faculty,
for one academic year, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Stuart M. Lowson from Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology
to Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, for three years, effective
July 1, 1999.
Ms. Carol A. Manning from Assistant Professor of Neurology to Associate
Professor of Neurology, for three years, effective July 1, 1999.
Mr. Earl J. Mark from Associate Professor of Architecture, with
term, to Associate Professor of Architecture, without term, effective
August 25, 1999.
Mr. Kirk Martini from Assistant Professor of Architecture to Associate
Professor of Architecture, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Nancy L. McDaniel from Associate Professor of Pediatrics, with
term, to Associate Professor of Pediatrics, without term, effective
July 1, 1999.
Ms. Elizabeth L. McGarvey from Assistant Professor of Research in
Psychiatric Medicine to Associate Professor of Research in Psychiatric
Medicine, for three years, effective July 1, 1999.
Dr. Mark J. Mendelsohn from Assistant Professor of Clinical Pediatrics
to Associate Professor of Clinical Pediatrics, for three years,
effective July 1, 1999.
Dr. John S. Minasi from Assistant Professor of Surgery to Associate
Professor of Surgery, for three years, effective July 1, 1999.
Mr. Matthew Neurock from Assistant Professor of Chemical Engineering
to Associate Professor of Chemical Engineering, effective August
25, 1999.
Mr. Spencer G. Niles from Associate Professor of Education to Professor
of Education, effective August 25, 1999.
Ms. Pamela M. Norris from Assistant Professor of Mechanical and
Aerospace Engineering to Associate Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace
Engineering, effective August 25, 1999.
Ms. Akemi Ohira from Assistant Professor of Studio Art to Associate
Professor of Studio Art, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Stephen S. Park from Assistant Professor of Otolaryngology -
Head and Neck Surgery to Associate Professor of Otolaryngology -
Head and Neck Surgery, for three years, effective July 1, 1999.
Ms. Karen H. Parshall from Associate Professor of History and Mathematics
to Professor of History and Mathematics, effective August 25, 1999.
Mr. Brooks H. Pate from Assistant Professor of Chemistry to Professor
of Chemistry, effective August 25, 1999.
Ms. Sonia H. Pearson-White from Assistant Professor of Microbiology
and Assistant Professor of Research in Biochemistry and Molecular
Genetics to Associate Professor of Microbiology and Associate Professor
of Research in Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, for two years,
effective July 1, 1999.
Mr. Shyamal Das Peddada from Associate Professor of Statistics to
Professor of Statistics, effective August 25, 1999.
Dr. Michael |