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WAYNE STATE UNIVERSITY

Board of Governors

OFFICIAL PROCEEDINGS

June 22, 2011

Regular Meeting

The meeting was called to order at 3:22 p.m. by President Allan Gilmour in Room B/C of

the McGregor Memorial Conference Center. Secretary Miller called the roll. A quorum was

present, with the following Board members in attendance:

Governors Abbott, Dingell (via teleconference), Driker, Dunaskiss, Karma nos, Massaron,

Miller, and Pollard; and President Gilmour

Also present: Provost Brown, Vice President and General Counsel Lessem , Vice Presidents

Hollins, Lessem, Nork, Ratner , Ripple, Staebler and Wright; and Secretary Miller

CONSENT AGENDA

ACTION - Upon motion by Governor Abbott and seconded by Governor

Dunaskiss, the Consent Agenda was approved as submitted . The motion was

adopted unanimously .

Board

A. Approval of Official proceedings of April 20, 2011 (regular Board)

B. Personnel recommendations

Academic Affairs

C. Transfer of Computer Science Certificate Programs

Budget and Finance Committee

D. Engineering Engine Test Cell Fire Suppression

E. University Services Building Fa9ade Repairs

The individual motions for each item on the Consent Agenda are detailed below:

Official Proceedings - June 22, 2011

Approval of the Official Proceedings of April 20, 2011 (Board)


Dunaskiss, the Official Proceedings of April 20, 2011 were approved as

submitted . The motion was adopted unanimously .

Personnel Recommendations (Board)


Dunaskiss, personnel recommendations were approved and action authorized in

accordance therein. The motion was adopted unanimously .

The personnel recommendations are as follows:

School of Medicine

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Andre Konski, for appointment as the Patricia C. and E. Jan Hartmann Endowed Chair in

Prostate Cancer Research in the Department of Radiation Oncology effective , January 1, 2011

through June 30, 2014 .

Transfer of Computer Science Certificate Programs (Academic Affairs Committee)

The Computer Science Program was transferred from the College of Liberal Arts and

Sciences to the College of Engineering at the April 20, 2011 meeting of the Academic Affairs

Committee and due to an oversight, that recommendation did not clearly state the certificate

programs were to transfer, as well .


Dunaskiss, the Board of Governors approved the transfer of Computer Science

Certificate Programs from the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences to the College

of Engineering, effective Fall Semester 2011. The motion was adopted

unanimously .

Engineering Engine Test Cell Fire Suppression (Budget and Finance Committee)

Several laboratories on the basement and first floor levels of the Engineering building

house combustible equipment and fuels to support engine test cells . A comprehens ive

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performance evaluation of the existing carbon dioxide fire suppression system disclosed that

extensive repairs are required in order to continue to provide adequate protection in the

laboratories. The scope of the project includes repair or re-use of components where feasible

and total replacement of the remaining parts of the system.


Dunaskiss, the Board of Governors authorized the President, or his designee to

design, solicit bids and award contracts to replace the Engineering Building's

engine test cell fire suppression system for a project cost not to exceed

$600,000. Funding for this project will be provided from the deferred

maintenance reserve . The motion was adopted unanimously.

University Services Building Fa~ade Repairs (Budget and Finance Committee)

The building houses office and shop space for Facilities Planning and Management as

well as offices for some athletic department coaches. A structural engineering study conducted

in the fall of 2010 found portions of stone panels are cracked, brick panels deflecting above

steel lintels, structural supports showing signs of deterioration and pieces of stone falling off the

building. The project is included in the FY2011 deferred maintenance budget and is a high

priority because of potential safety issues.


Dunaskiss, the Board of Governors authorized the President, or his designee to

design, solicit bids and award contracts to repair the fa9ade of the University

Services Building for a project cost not to exceed $580,000. Funding for this

project will be provided from the deferred maintenance reserve. The motion was

adopted unanimously.

PRESIDENT'S REPORT

President Gilmour highlighted recent events and developments at Wayne State.

• Great Lakes Week - In October 2011, Wayne State University will host the first Great Lakes

Week. The week's activities will bring representatives of the United States and Canadian

governments together along with public and private groups to highlight efforts to implement

solutions for the lakes most pressing problems. Great Lakes Week also gathers the annual

meetings and conferences of various organizations in one place, making it one of the most


wide-ranging Great Lakes summits in history .

• Transformation Detroit - President Gilmour, along with other local leaders including

representatives from Henry Ford Health System and Blue Cross Blue Shield met with about 40

reporters from around the country to talk about projects that are moving Detroit forward . The

Live Midtown incentive program and similar projects encouraging people to live in the city were

popular topics. The President stated a phrase from redevelopers in the eastern United States ,

"Meds and Eds," best describes our most valued assets, healthcare and education. These

cornerstones are the base for improvements in the lives of Detroit citizens.

BOARD COMMITTEE REPORTS

The Academic Affairs Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee met earlier in the day.

The Academic Affairs Committee had a presentation from the Eugene Applebaum College of

Pharmacy and Health Sciences and an action item included on the Consent Agenda. The

Budget and Finance Committee considered two action items that were approved as part of the

Consent Agenda. The FY2012 Tuition and Fee Recommendation, FY2012 General Fund

Budget, and FY2012 Auxiliary Fund Budget, action items from the Budget and Finance

Committee were approved separately, that information is included below. Descriptions of the

informational reports on the two Committee agendas are shown below, and a detailed report of

discussions can be found in the Minutes of each Committee.

Academic Affairs Committee

• Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Presentation - Dean Lloyd

Young emphasized that the college is comprised of 12 different healthcare disciplines and each

has its own curricula and is governed by different accredi tation agencies. A third of the students

in the college are in the Pharmacy program with the remaining two-thirds studying the Health

Sciences. Graduates average 3 years to complete a program and have no difficulty in finding

employment.

Budget and Finance Committee

• Purchasing Exceptions - Vice President Nork presented the report on purchasing exceptions

for the second quarter of FY 2011. This is an informat ional report on sole source purchases

over $25,000 that were awarded without competitive bids.

• Contingency Reserve - The report indicated there were no transfers from the Contingency


Reserve, and the FY2011 balance remains at $392,300 .

Tuition and Fee Rates, 2011-2012 Academic Year

The Committee had a lengthy discussion on the tuition and fee rates for the 2011-20 12

academic year, and heard Public Comment from Kevin Tatulyan, President of the University's

Student Senate . Mr. Tatulyan presented the resolution below declaring the Student Senate's

official platform and support for the 6.9% tuition increase recommended by the administrat ion.

Wayne State University Student Senate Resolution

Whereas , The Student Senate, chartered as a voice of students at Wayne State University must

take a position on the fiscal decisions affecting tuition and how it will be distributed ; and

Whereas , The State of Michigan has proven its disinvestment in Higher Education , and thus its

abandonment of Michigan the state that believes in academic success ; and

Whereas , The State of Michigan has proven its disinvestme nt by cutting appropriations to higher

education by 15% for the upcoming fiscal 2012 which is a loss of approximately 32 million

dollars for Wayne State which forces the University to generate funds elsewhere; and

Whereas, Tuition costs have a large impact on students and their families , Wayne State

University needs to be respectful when imparting increases, especially in the current economic

climate; and

Whereas , Need and Merit based Financial aid must be increased to assist students in this

current economic situation and all students must be insured of receiving the highest quality of

education for the increase in tuition they will have to pay; and

Whereas , We realize and respect that the University needs to generate income to support its

prestigious academic programs and campus atmosphere ;

Therefore, Be it resolved that Wayne State University Student Senate supports the 6.9% tuition

increase, so long as it is used, in part, to maintain a 24-hour Undergraduate Library, make

improvements and renovations to academic facilities, most notably classrooms and laboratories,

make improvements and renovations to the Student Center, continue funding to maintain a

vibrant student life.

Noting , We look forward to achieving these expectat ions through the continuat ion of the

successful student-administration workgroup; and

Be it finally resolved the Student Senate will continue to fight for higher education funding from

the State of Michigan and will not rest until higher education is valued and leads to the

prosperity of all citizens of our fine University.


ACTION - Upon motion by Governor Pollard and seconded by Governor

Massaron, the Board of Governors approved the FY 2011-2012 tuition rates and

mandatory fess as presented . In summary, the base tu ition rates for Wayne

State University are increased by 6.9 percent for lower and upper division

undergraduates and 7.1 percent for graduates . Tuition for Law School graduate

and professional programs is increased by 4.9 percent. Tuition for Eugene

Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences graduate and professional

programs is increased by 5.9 percent.

In terms of mandatory fees , the registration fee (on a semester basis) will

increase by 7.1 percent, the fitness center fee (on a semester basis) will remain

constant at $25.00, and the omnibus fee (on a per credit hour basis) will increase

by 7.0 percent for undergraduates and 7.1 percent for graduates.

And further, that the Board of Governors authorized the President or his

designee to make adjustments to the rates for special programs where otherwise

appropriate . The motion was adopted unanimously .

The chart for tuition and fee rates is presented below.

Fall 2011 and Winter 2012 Semesters

Category and Level

Undergraduate - Lower Division

Tuition Rates All Schools (exc. Bus. Adm., Engg. and Fine Arts) Business Administration Engineering Fine, Performing and Communication Arts

Mandatory Fees Omnibus Fee (per credit hour) Registration Fee (per semester) Fitness Center Fee (per semester)

Undergraduate - Upper Division

Tuition Rates All Schools (exc. Bus. Adm ., Engg. and Fine Arts Nursing) Business Administration Engineering

Resident

$287.05 $298.05 $292 .05 $298.05

$26.60 $174.65 $25.00

$338.35 $360 .10 $343 .35

Non-Resident

$657.45 $668.45 $662.45 $668.45

$26.60 $174.65 $25.00

$778.05 $799.80 $783.05


Fine, Performing and Communication Arts Nursing (1)


Graduate Programs

Tuition Rates All Graduate Programs (other than listed below) Business Admin, Engineering, Library Science Fine, Performing and Communication Arts Law (LLM Program) Medicine (2) Nursing (1) Pharmacy and Health Sciences (3)


Professional Programs

Tuition Rates Law (JO Program) Medicine (MD Program) Pharm.D

Mandatory Fees Omnibus Fee (per credit hour) Omnibus Fee (MD Program per credit hour) Registrat ion Fee (Law, Pharm only, per semester) Student Support Fee (MD Program only) Fitness Center Fee (per semester)

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$360.10 $799.80 $522.20 $961.90

$26.60 $26.60 $174 .65 $174 .65 $25.00 $25.00

$512.85 $1132.65 $595.25 $1215.05 $529.20 $1149.00 $819.05 $900.05 $638 .85 $1229.70 $932.80 $1552.60 $583.30 $1196.15

$38.25 $38.25 $174.65 $174.65 $25.00 $25.00

$819.05 $900.05 $588.25 $1224.25 $583.30 $1196.12

$38.25 $38.25 $26.15 $26.15 $174.65 $174.65 $550.00 $550.00 $25.00 $25.00

(1) Nursing rate increase includes a number of charges previously billed through course fees. (2) Encompasses all Medicine programs, including Public Health and Mental Physics,

previously shown separately. (3) Encompasses all Pharmacy and Health Sciences programs, including Physical Therapy and

Physician's Assistant, previously shown separately.

Governor Massaron asked that his comments from the Budget and Finance Committee

meeting earlier today be placed into the record. A summary of those comments are as follows:

Governor Massaron supports the 6.9% increase in tuition rates for 2011-2012 and stated that


the 15% cut in state appropriations the University sustained is draconian and damaging . The

University has to strategically reduce expenditures and do it in such a way that the quality of the

institution is maintained. He does not intend to vote on a situation that reduces the quality of the

faculty or University and its reputation. Governor Massaron compared some issues he believes

state legislators use as benchmarks and that Wayne State should be credited for exceed ing

them, such as wanting public employees to pay 20% of their healthcare cost ; Wayne State

employees pay almost 30% , and wanting to eliminate defined contribution pensions ; Wayne

State has a defined benefit pension. Also, though the wages of Wayne State employees are on

par with peer institutions, they are well below research institutions. Wayne State is a research

institution and in competition for faculty and the University must pay the salaries to get and

retain the best faculty. The 15% cut in state appropriations impacted the construction of the

2012 fiscal year budget and cuts will be implemented. Though budget cuts are painful and not

all at the University cared for the process, the process can be improved upon. As for next year ,

should there be a flat appropriation from the state it would equate to a cut for Wayne State .

Also, in the event of the end of the 10 to 11 year disinvestment in higher education in Michigan ,

the likelihood is tuition increases would not be as high .

Governor Driker commented that in discussions of the budget, a point that is overlooked

is that students pay tuition with dollars and not percentages, yet the tuition percentage increase

of the state universities is what gets translated out to the world . In terms of percentage, the

proposed 6.9% tuition increase for a Wayne State student taking 24 credit hours equates to

about $512 a year. Of the 13 public universities in Michigan that have announced their tuition

for next year, Wayne State University dollar increase ranks 9th.

General Fund Budget, FY 2012

ACTION - Upon motion by Governor Pollard and seconded by Governor Miller,

the Board of Governors approved the proposed FY 2012 General Fund budget,

its projected revenues and expenditures, and the budgets for individual

University units and specifically funded programs as summarized in the

document presented and detailed in the FY 2012 Current Funds Budget book .

Further , the Board of Governors authorized the President to implement

the budget management procedures and budget-related policies , with such

modifications as may be deemed necessary during the fiscal year.


Further, the Board of Governors authorized the President to make budget

adjustments and/or recommend tuition adjustments to the Board in sufficient

amount to offset an initial or subsequent state appropriation funding adjustment

from the projected amount as shown in the proposed FY 2012 General Fund

budget.

The motion was adopted unanimously.

The General Fund budget for FY 2012 , in thousands of dollars, is shown below:

FY 2011 FY 2012 Approved Recommended Variance

Budget Budget ~ % REVENUES

State Appropriations 213,148 .8 181,762.9 (31,385.9) -14.7% Net Tuition and Fee Revenue 317,208.4 335,811.5 18,603 .1 5.9% Indirect Cost Recovery 35,600 .0 37,000.0 1,400.0 3.9% Investment Income 800.0 4,800.0 4,000 .0 >100 .0% Other Revenues 4761.5 4 870.6 109.1 2.3%

Total Revenues 571,518.7 564,245 .0 (7,273.7) 1.3%

EXPENDITURES

Compensation 368,549.9 355,804.8 (12,745 .1) -3.5%

General Expenditures Operational Expenses 112,868.6 114,916 .6 2,048 .0 1.8%

Facilities Services Utilities 20,781 .5 19,306.3 (1,457.2) -7.1% Debt Service 12,790.8 12,790.8 0 0.0% Physical Plant Maintenance

and Repair 6,255.5 6,805.5 550.0 8.8%

Subtotal Facilities Services 39,827.8 39,902.6 (925.2) -2.3%

Financial Aid 50,272.4 54,621.0 4,348.6 8.7%

Subtotal General Expenditures 202,968.8 208.440.2 5.471.4 2.7%

Total Expenditures 571,518.7 564,245 .0 (7,273.7) -1.3%

Net Budget Surplus (Shortfall) 0.0 0.0 0.0 0.0%

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Auxiliary Fund Budgets, FY 2012

ACTION - Upon motion by Governor Dunaskiss and seconded by Governor

Massaron, the Board of Governors approved the proposed FY 2012 budgets for

the Auxiliary Activity units summarized in the document presented and detailed in

the FY 2012 Current Funds Budget book. The motion was adopted unanimously .

The Auxiliary Fund budgets for FY 2012, in thousands of dollars, are shown below:

Category

REVENUES

Operating Revenue

All Auxiliaries

w/o Housing Housing

Total Auxiliary

Activities

Student Tuition and Fees 1,795.5 $0.0 1,795.5 Auxiliary Revenues __________________ 17 '-483.7 ______ 19L991.2 ______ 37_,474.9 Total Operating Revenue 19,279.2 19,991.2 39,270.4

Non-Operating Revenues Gifts 1,509.0 0.0 1,509.0 Other--------------------------------- 0.5 __________ 0.0 ___________ O.:.~ Total Non-Operating Revenues

TOTAL REVENUES

EXPENDITURES AND TRANSFERS Auxiliary Enterprises

1,509.5 20,788.7

0.0 1.509.5 19,991 .2 40,779 .9

Compensation 7,606.9 3,115.7 10,722.6 Operating Expenses 8,038.0 8,536.6 16,574.6 General Fund Suppprt _______________ J3'-239.7) _______ (_900.0l_ _____ (.4,0~9.:.I} Expenditures 12,505.2 10,752.3 23,257.5

Transfers Out/(ln) Debt Service 3,917.2 8,084.5 12,001.7 E'la11ULQtt1e_.r_ _______________________ ;iJ..Q'[~.§ ________ 11_25_,0 _______ 6_,204.6 Subtotal Transfers 8,996.8 9,209.5 18206.3

TOTAL EXPENDITURES 21,502.0 19,961.8 41,463.8

Operating Surplus/ (Deficit) (713.3) $29.4 (683.9)

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RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS FROM THE UNIVERSITY ADMINISTRATION

The provost and vice presidents submitted the written informational reports listed below

describing activities in their divisions. The reports are on file in the Office of the Secretary .

Academic Affairs - Student, Faculty, and Academic Staff Achievements - Provost Brown

Division of Research - Vice President Ratner

New Awarded Research Grants Report - Vice President Ratner

Grants and Contracts Report - Vice President Ratner

Development and Alumni Affairs Report - Vice President Ripple

Government and Community Affairs

Vice President Hollins reported that the Michigan state budget had been signed into law by

Governor Snyder. Items of interest are as follows: 1) the governor did strike the requirement for

universities to report activities regarding stem cell research, 2) two bills are moving fairly quickly

through the Legislature to address domestic partner benefits; House Bill 4770 would prohibit

public employers from offering the benefit and House Bill 4771 will make it a prohibited subject

in collective bargaining, 3) also fast tracked is House Bill 4496, which will allow community

colleges to offer baccalaureate degrees. Wayne State and other universities are actively

opposed to House Bill 4496.

Establishment of Endowment Funds

Vice President Ripple presented the endowment funds below for approval.


Pollard, the Board of Governors established endowment funds that totaled

$1,950,276.59 . The motion was adopted unanimously.

1. The Rose Marie Floyd Endowed Fund in Support of Ballet

2. The Hameister Family Endowed Scholarship in the College of Nursing

3. The David G. Heidemann, M.D. Family Endowed Scholarship

4. The Esther L. McGraw Endowed Collection

$100,000

$25,000

$190,000

$55,974.07

5. The Paul U. Strauss, M.D. Endowed Professorship in Computer Applications to Neuropsychiatry $1,500,000


6. The Arline Ethel Trabman Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Occupational Therapy $110,000

7. The Trabman Family Memorial Endowed Scholarship in Speech Pathology and Audiology $134,302.52

Naming of a Facility in the Chemistry Building

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The Department of Chemistry and College of Liberal Arts are requesting approval to name the

central instrument facility in the chemistry building. Dr. and Mrs. A. Paul Schaap have pledged

$1,000,000 to support the renovation of the facility. The addition of the Lumigen name to the

facility recognizes the Schaaps' generosity and honors the company responsible for so much of

their success.

ACTION - Upon motion by Governor Pollard and seconded by Governor Miller,

the Board of Governors approved the naming of the Lumigen Center in the

Chemistry. The motion was adopted unanimously.

Schedule of Meetings, 2011-2012

Secretary Miller presented the schedule of meetings for 2011-2012, and asked for the

Board's approval.


Pollard, the Board of Governors approved the Schedule of Meetings for 2011-

2012. The motion was adopted unanimously.

PUBLIC COMMENT

President Gilmour introduced Mr. Norman Bent and asked him to make his comments .

Mr. Bent's comments are noted below.

My name is Norman Bent, the Executive Director the Consortium of Hispanic Agencies. It is also my pleasure be here, back among family. I see a lot faces that I've known for many, many years, formerly was the Associate Director for Admissions here at Wayne State. But I come here to you today to, again, to thank you all for your commitment to Wayne State as well as to Detroit. As you know we are facing dire needs from the education perspective, so, with that said, I also come here to thank you for support of this student body of the Center for Chicano-Boricua Studies, as well.

Back in 2003, and given the constraints that you've , are facing with these budget cuts today, and I see that you're moving forward, however, I'm here to remind you that


back in 2003, in fact this started back in 1971 when Wayne State committed itself to the Center for Chicano-Boricua Studies and to the Latino-Hispanic Community in Detroit, the Center for Chicano-Boricua Studies is a wonderful addition to this institution , but it's also an addition to our community and Detroit, as well as nationally. It's been well recognized for the work that it's been doing for the many years, not only in research but also in outreach and services to not only Latino students, but also students of color, first-generation students and families. And so I just come here to remind of the 2002 memo of understanding, which I have a copy of, to remind you that this is a continued fight in terms of what we need to do as an institution to insure its success and to enhance its services in light of what's going on today. At the same to I, as you know, the Center for Chicano-Boricua Studies have done great, great things over the past years and has increased retention for its first-year students by at least 93% or more, and for second-year students by at least 83% or more, in addition to what it has done for, introducing their career, college-to-career track and program that can use us as a member of the community. But I also come to you with another concern, and that is I've heard in many, through many new events and news media, in terms of what, where are you going as an institution in raising the standards of this institution, which is wonderful, and I applaud you for that, at that the same time, too, however I do come to you to implore you that we look at that carefully in terms of if we are raising standards, how are we looking at that from an admissions perspective . Without really disenfranchising students of color who otherwise won't have access to Wayne State, how would they continue to get that access? So, I implore you again to look at that and hear we're here to support you, to work with you, and President Gilmour thank you for responding to, to wanting to meet with the community, but again, what can we do to insure that access is given to all students of color without losing them, given the budget constraints, what are we going to do, what are you going to do to insure that the budget the appropriated in the right manner so that we don't want to lose money, how do we gain that access, as well as insuring that our students do, success, so I want to say thank you and that 's what I'm here and I look forward to meeting with you then, Mr. Gilmour. Thank you much.

President Glilmour thanked Mr. Bent for his comments and stated that a meeting would

be arranged.

ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business , the meeting adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

ecretary to the Board of Governors

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