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1978-06 ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1978 - Page 1 ----------xxxxx---------- 2003 BOARD OF TRUSTEES WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY June 1, 1978 The Board of Trustees of Western Washington University met in regular session at 2:30 p.m. in Miller Hall 163 on the campus of Western Washington University. Present were: Board of Trustees Mr. Ark Chin Mr. Curtis Dalrymple Mr. Jerrold Manley Mr. John Whittaker WWU Personnel Paul J. Olscamp, President James Albers, Vice Provost for Instruction and Planning Donald Cole, Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs Brian P. Copenhaver, Executive Assistant to the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences James Davis, Dean, College of Arts and Sciences Barney Goltz, University Planning Officer Harry Jackson, President, AAUP Eric Nasburg, Director, Facilities Development Mary Robinson, Acting Vice President for Student Affairs Jim Schwartz, Director, Office of Public Information Ed Stephan, Chairman, Faculty Senate Joan Stewart, Affirmative Action Officer Bill Stolcis, Acting Business Manager James Talbot, Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost Bob Thirsk, Chairman, Administrators Association Others Tom Anderson, Assistant Attorney General Carolyn Hugh, BELLINGHAM HERALD And others totaling perhaps 10. BUSINESS MEETING The meeting was called to order by Chairman Ark G. Chin. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES - ACTION The minutes of the May 4, 1978, meeting of the Board of Trustees were presented for approval. Motion 06-01-78 Mr. Dalrymple moved approval of the minutes of the May 4, 1978, meeting; seconded by Mr. Whittaker, the motion passed unanimously. CHANGE IN ORDER OF AGENDA A. Item No. 2 - Informational Review of Equal Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Plan At the request of President Olscamp, presentation of Item No. 2 was delayed pending the arrival of Affirmative Action Officer Joan Stewart. B. Item No. 3 - Supplemental Tenure and Promotion Recommendations - Action Motion 06-02-78 Mr. Dalrymple moved that consideration of Item No. 3 be rescheduled to follow Item No. 10; seconded by Mr. Manley, the motion passed unanimously. 1979-81 CAPITAL BUDGET REQUEST AND 1981-85 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM - ACTION Subsequent to a preliminary review at the May Board of Trustees meeting, recommendations for the 1979-81 capital budget request and 1981-85 capital improvement program were presented to the Board of Trustees by President Olscamp for final consideration. Mr. Goltz discussed the prioritized capital budget projects, noting that the recommendations are consistent with instructions from the Office of Financial ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1978 - Page 2 ----------xxxxx---------- BOARD OF TRUSTEES WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY June 1, 1978 The Board of Trustees of Western Washington University met in special session at 10:00 a.m. Present were: in Old Main 435 on the campus of Western Washington University. Board of Trustees Mr. Ark Chin Mr. Curtis Dalrymple Mr. Jerrold Manley Mr. John Whittaker WWU Personnel Paul J. Olscamp, President James Talbot, Vice President for Academic Affairs/Provost Donald Cole, Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs Other Tom Anderson, Assistant Attorney General EXECUTIVE SESSION The Board immediately recessed into executive session to discuss the employment of personnel, labor relations, and to receive the advice of legal counsel. The executive session ended at 12:00 noon, at which time the meeting was adjourned. ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1978 - Page 3 ----------xxxxx---------- 2004 June 1, 1978 Management regarding funding for capital construction projects and handicapped compliance. Discussion included comments on budgetary and other aspects of the Shannon Point Marine Center Consortium and the advantages of on-site housing for staff and students engaged in research at the Center, listed under Joint Venture Project # 79(B). Motion 06-03-78 Mr. Dalrymple moved approval of the following prioritized projects, and approximate cost estimates, to be submitted to the Governor in accordance with instructions from the Office of Financial Management as the basis for the 1979-81 capital budget request; seconded by Mr. Manley, the motion passed unanimously. Project Title Cost Estimate # 79-1, South Campus Fields & Grounds Improvements $ 2,600,000 # 79-2, Renovation of Edens Hall 3,425,000 # 79-3, Miller Hall Partial Remodel & Addition (Planning) 160,000 # 79-4, Physical Education/Recreation/Athletic Building 7,800,000 # 79-5, Initial Capital Equipment-- Academic Service Units 250,000 # 79-6, Completion of Environmental Studies Center 200,000 # 79-7, Minor Capital Improvements, Buildings 193,400 # 79-8, Major Capital Improvements, Buildings Arts/Technology--(Planning and Construction) 500,000 # 79-9, Consolidated Receiving, Warehouse & Hazardous Materials Storage 1,975,000 # 79-10, Minor Capital Improvements, Grounds 212,500 # 79-11, Comprehensive Planning UPDATE 30,000 # 79-12, Land Acquisition 250,000 # 79-13, Major Capital Improvements, Buildings Haggard Hall--(Planning) 75,000 # 79-14, Energy Conservation 81,130 # 79-15, Security Improvements 82,000 # 79-16, Fire Physical Safety Improvements 185,980 # 79-17, Minor Capital Improvements, Utilities 107,800 Total, Academic Facilities $ 18,127,810 JOINT VENTURE PROJECTS # 79(A), City of Bellingham/Western Washington University Fire Station (WWU share) $ 807,750 # 79(B), Shannon Point Marine Center Consortium Housing 225,000 # 79(C), Solid Waste Incineration Project (WWU share) 175,000 Total Joint Venture Projects $ 1,207,750 Combined Total of Academic Facilities and Joint Venture Projects $ 19,335,560 LOCALLY FUNDED PROJECTS # 79-18, Housing/Dining/Student Facilities A. Minor Capital Improvements to the Housing/Dining/Student Facilities $ 250,000 B. Lakewood Recreation Facility 399,000 C. Parking Ramp/Bookstore/Viking Union Addition & Renovation (Feasibility Study 8,000 D. Sinclair Island Recreational Facilities (Feasibility Study) 10,000 E. Handicapped Compliance Improvements to Housing/Dining/Student Facilities 265,913 1. Viking Union ($ 155,899) 2. Nash, Higginson, Buchanan, etc. ($ 110,014) Total, Housing/Dining/Student Facilities $ 932,913 # 79-19, Transportation/Parking $ 40,000 ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1978 - Page 4 ----------xxxxx---------- 2005 June 1, 1978 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN - INFORMATIONAL A proposal to update the Western Washington University Equal Opportunity Policy and Affirmative Action Plan was presented to the Board of Trustees by Affirmative Action Officer Joan Stewart, who explained that the document is in the process of revision and will be circulated throughout the University during the next two months for review and discussion. A final document will be brought to the Board for approval at its August meeting. SALARY ADJUSTMENTS President Olscamp reviewed briefly the process for distribution and funding of salary increases for faculty and staff. A. Faculty Salary Schedule - Action Vice President Talbot reported the action of the Faculty Council at its regular meeting on May 1, 1978, recommending that "salary step increases be funded for those eligible and that the remainder be distributed equally by percentage." The administration endorses the recommendation, which represents a 2.9 percent increase of step value. Problems created by current legislative funding practices for faculty salaries were discussed, including the effects of age, rank distribution and structure of the faculty on distribution of available monies. Motion 06-04-78 Mr. Manley moved that, upon recommendation of the administration, the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University approves the faculty salary schedule as proposed, effective July 1, 1978; seconded by Mr. Dalrymple, the motion passed unanimously. (Copy of faculty salary schedule is attached to official record of minutes.) B. Exempt Salary Schedule - Action Recommendations by the Administrators Association for exempt staff salary adjustments were presented to the Board of Trustees by Vice President Cole. The recommendations are endorsed by the administration. Motion 06-05-78 Mr. Whittaker moved that, upon recommendation of the administration, the Board of Trustees of WWU approves that a five percent increase be distributed across-the-board to administrative exempt personnel through increasing the value of each step on the Administrative Exempt Salary Schedule by five percent, effective July 1, 1978; seconded by Mr. Manley, the motion passed unanimously. C. Classified Staff Adjustments effective July 1, 1978 - Informational Vice President Cole reported on the resolution adopted by the Higher Education Personnel Board (HEPB) on April 20, 1978, providing a five percent salary adjustment for classified staff effective July 1, 1978. It is the HEP Board's intent that the increases will be implemented by adjusting the salary grid upward two ranges. BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ITEMS - ACTION A. Certification of Principal and Interest Payable on General Tuition Fee & Normal School Fund Revenue Bonds in the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 1979 (Resolution No. 78-10) Vice President Cole presented the administration's request for approval of certification of the amount of principal and interest payable on general tuition fee and normal school fund revenue bonds as required by statute (RCW 28B.40.370(1)). Motion 06-06-78 Mr. Whittaker moved, seconded by Mr. Manley, that the Chairman and Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University certify to the State Treasurer the amount of principal and interest payable as outstanding bonds within the next twelve months ($ 638,002.50 for fiscal year ending June 30, 1979) to meet statutory requirements in accordance with General Tuition Fee and Normal School Fund Revenue Bonds, and that Resolution No. 78-10 be adopted, captioned as follows: ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1978 - Page 5 ----------xxxxx---------- FACULTY SALARY SCHEDULE Effective July 1, 1978 STEP 1.0 2.0 3.0 Instructor 3. 1 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 Assistant 9.4 10.0 11.0 12.0 13.0 14.0 15.0 16.0 16.1 16.2 16.3 Associate 16.4 17.0 18.0 19.0 20.0 21.0 22.0 Professor 23.0 23.1 23.2 23.3 23.4 23.9 (9 MOS.) 12,035 12,416 12,802 13,486 13,486 13,939 14,407 14,888 15,378 15,887 16,405 16,940 17,464 18,010 16,598 17,128 17,679 18,253 18,844 19,451 20,086 20,538 21,206 21,890 22,596 20,538 21,206 21,890 22,596 23,331 24,076 24,842 25,625 26,414 27,215 28,021 33,279 QUARTERLY 4011.66 4138.67 4267.33 4495.33 4495.33 4646.33 4802.33 4962.67 5126.00 5295.67 5468.33 5646.67 5821.33 6003.33 5532.67 5709.33 5893.00 6084.33 6281.33 6483.67 6695.33 6846.00 7068.67 7296.67 7532.00 6846.00 7068.67 7296.67 7532.00 7777.00 8025.33 8280.67 8541.67 8804.67 9071.67 9340.33 11093.00 MONTH 1337.22 1379.56 1422.44 1498.44 1498.44 1548.78 1600.78 1654.22 1708.68 1765.22 1822.78 1882.22 1940.44 2001.10 1844.22 1903.10 1964.32 2028.10 2093.78 2161.22 2231.78 2282.00 2356.22 2432.22 2510.66 2282.00 2356.22 2432.22 2510.66 2592.32 2675.10 2760.22 2847.22 2934.88 3023.88 3113.44 3697.66 APPROVED: by Faculty Council, 5-1-78 by Board of Trustees, 6-1-78 ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1978 - Page 6 ----------xxxxx---------- BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Resolution No. 78-10 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING June 30, 1979, ON THE SERIES A, SERIES B, AND SERIES D, GENERAL TUITION FEE AND NOID1AL SCHOOL FUND REVENUE BONDS WHEREAS, the statutory requirements under RCW 28B.-35.370(1) require an annual certification of the amount of principal and interest payments required on General Tuition Fee and Normal School Fund Revenue Bonds, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University: Section 1. The amount of $ 638,002.50 will be required for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1979, to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and the interest on Western Washington University General Tuition Fee and Normal School Fund Revenue Bonds, Series A, Series B, and Series D. Section 2. The Chairman and the Secretary of the Board of Trustees are hereby authorized and directed to certify to the State Treasurer, State of Washington, the information contained in Section 1. PASSED AND APPROVED hy the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University at a meeting thereof duly held this 1st day of June, 1978. Chairman, Board of Trustees WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ATTEST: Secretary, Board of Trustees WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1978 - Page 7 ----------xxxxx---------- CERTIFICATE In accordance with the action of the Western Washington University Board of Trustees on June 1, 1978, and in accordance with the requirements of RCW 28B.35.370(1), the undersigned Chairman of the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University, Ark G. Chin, and the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University, John Whittaker, do hereby certify that the amount of $ 638,002.50 be required in the ensuing twelve (12) months for the fiscal year ending June 30, 1979, to pay and secure the payment of the principal of and the interest of Western Washington University Series A, Series B, and Series D, General Tuition Fee and Normal School Fund Revenue Bonds. Chairman, Board of Trustees WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY Secretary, Board of Trustees WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1978 - Page 8 ----------xxxxx---------- 2006 June 1, 1978 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY REGARDING THE AMOUNT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST PAYMENTS IN THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1979, ON THE SERIES A, SERIES B, AND SERIES D, GENERAL TUITION FEE AND NORMAL SCHOOL FUND REVENUE BONDS. The motion passed unanimously. ( Resolution No. 78-10 is attached to official record of the minutes.) B. Minor Capital Improvements to Local Funded Programs (Housing and Dining System and Parking System) for 1978-79 Fiscal Year Vice President Cole reviewed procedures for determining priorities and expenditures for minor capital improvements and requested approval of the recommended budget for the 1978-79 Fiscal Year. The budget represents an increase over the previous year dur to the institution's commitment to Lakewood construction and to implementation of Phase I of the handicapped compliance program. Extensive improvements for parking and access in the Performing Arts area are also planned. Motion 06-07-78 Mr. Manley moved, seconded by Mr. Dalrymple, that the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University approves the expenditure of $ 550,000 to the Housing and Dining System, and $ 44,000 to the Parking System, for improvements to facilities, and directs the President or his designee to complete the projects in accordance with procedures outlined and within the budget established; the motion passed unanimously. C. Capital Projects 1. # 75-9. Acceptance of Project Intertie, State Contract No. 72-334 Vice President Cole reported on completion of Project Intertie and presented the administration's recommendations for acceptance of the project. Motion 06-08-78 Mr. Whittaker moved that, upon the recommendation of the Project Engineer, R. W. Beck and Associates, and the administration, the Board of Trustees of Western Washington University directs the President or his designee to request the Division of Engineering and Architecture to accept Project # 75-9, Project Intertie, and the work performed by Whatcom Builders of Bellingham, Washington under Contract No. 72-334 as complete as of May 15, 1978, subject to completion of punch list items, the procedure of the Division of Engineering and Architecture, and the provisions of the contract; seconded by Mr. Manley, the motion passed unanimously. 2. # 75-3, Acceptance of Performing Arts Center, State Contract No. 75-615 Vice President Cole referred to the early completion date for the project, noting that it was the first time in his recollection that a project was completed ahead of schedule. Chairman Chin suggested that the recommended action be revised to show that a letter of appreciation be forwarded to both the architect and the contractor. Mr. Cole observed that a similar letter to WWU staff also would be appropriate. Motion 06-09-78 Mr. Whittaker moved that, upon the recommendation of the Project Architect, Henry Klein and Associates, and the Administration, the Board of Trustees requests the Division of Engineering and Architecture to accept Project # 75-3, Completion of Auditorium/Music Building Addition (renamed Performing Arts Center) and the work performed by W. G. Clark Construction Company under Contract No. 75-615 as complete as of May 10, 1978, subject to completion of punch list items, the procedures of the Division of Engineering and Architecture, and the provisions of the contract and directs the President or his designee to forward a letter of appreciation on behalf of the Board of Trustees and the administration to Project Architect Henry Klein and Associates, W. G. Clark Construction Company, and the University staff responsible for the timely completion of the project; seconded by Mr. Manley, the motion passed unanimously. ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1978 - Page 9 ----------xxxxx---------- 2007 June 1, 1978 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT ITEMS - INFORMATIONAL A. Faculty and Staff Health Insurance Vice President Cole reported on the addition of a health maintenance organization, Northwest Healthcare, to health insurance options available to eligible WWU faculty and staff. B. Classified Staff Retiree Vice President Cole announced the retirement of Elsie Nugent, Custodian II with the Department of Housing, who retired from the classified service on May 31, 1978. She had been employed at Western since October 1, 1968. ITEMS FROM THE BOARD Mr. Chin announced that the Boards of Trustees of the three regional universities and The Evergreen State College and the Boards of Regents of the two state universities will meet in joint session on Monday, June 5, 1978, at the SeaTac Red Lion Motor Inn. Agenda items include funding of higher education, tenure, and governance and the role of institutional boards. ITEMS FROM THE PRESIDENT A. Vice President for Student Affairs Appointment President Olscamp announced the appointment of Dr. Thomas E. Quinlan to the position of Vice President for Student Affairs, effective Fall Quarter, 1978. Dr. Quinlan is currently Vice President for Student Affairs and Assistant Professor of Education at Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, a position he has held since 1973. B. Status of 1979-81 Operating Budget Request President Olscamp reported on preparation of the 1979-81 operating budget request and discussed problems relating to compliance with the changed budget submittal process. Proposed equipment, faculty and support staffing formula levels were also discussed as well as the procedures used to develop budget format and funding mechanisms at the state level and the difficulties associated with estimating revenue projections. C. Nancy Holt Sculpture - Action President Olscamp advised the Board on the process of negotiations for placement on Western's campus of a sculpture by Nancy Holt to be called "Rock Rings" and requested authorization from the Board to proceed with contractual arrangements with the artist. Proposed design, cost estimates, and sources of funding were discussed. At this point, consideration of the agenda item was interrupted awaiting the arrival of Mr. O'Neil, Chairman of the Arts Acquisition Committee, who had been asked to bring additional information and photographic copies of a scale model of the sculpture for distribution to Trustees. The President moved on to the next agenda item. D. Vacation President Olscamp announced that during his absence from campus this summer, Dr. Talbot will serve as Acting President. E. Administrators Association Election President Olscamp reported that Bob Thirsk, Associate Director, Career Planning and Placement, is the newly elected Chairman of the Administrators Association. F. Retirement Announcement The retirement of Bill O'Neil, Vice Provost for Academic Administration and Director of the Summer Session, effective August 31, 1978, was noted with regret by President Olscamp, who commended Mr. O'Neil on his 28 1/2 years of distinguished service to the institution. ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1978 - Page 10 ----------xxxxx---------- 2008 June 1, 1978 PERSONNEL ITEMS - ACTION President Olscamp recommended approval of the personnel items as listed below: Motion 06-10-78 Mr. Whittaker moved that the recommended personnel actions be approved; seconded by Mr. Manley, the motion passed unanimously. Appointments/Reappointments Donald K. Alper, Assistant Professor of Political Science, effective academic year 1978-79 (full time) (appointment with tenure) Salary: Step 9 Brian P. Copenhaver, Executive Assistant to the Dean, College of Arts and Sciences (one-half time, 12 months) and Director, Honors Program (one-half time, 12 months), reappointment, Associate Dean, College of Arts and Sciences (one-half time, 12 months) and Director, Honors Program (one-half time, 12 months), effective September 1, 1978 - August 31, 1979 Paul David, Lecturer in Human Services, reappointment, academic year 1978-79, Sa1ary: $ 14,100 Marie D. Eaton, Lecturer in Education, reappointment, one year only, non-tenure track, academic year 1978-79 (full time) Salary: $ 15,225 Sheila A. Fox, Lecturer in Education, reappointment, one year only, non-tenure track, academic year 1978-79 (full time) Salary: Based on Step 4 Gretchen Hegeman, Lecturer in Human Services, reappointment, academic year 1978-79 (full time) Sa1ary: $ 14,100 Andre K. Lehre, Lecturer in Geology, reappointment, academic year 1978-79 (full time) Salary: $ 13,500 Frederick M. Rhoades, Lecturer in Biology, reappointment, temporary, non-tenure track, academic year 1978-79 (full time) (May be reappointed for up to a total of five years if funding is available and if performance is adequate) Allan G. Sleeman, Assistant Professor of Economics, reappointment, academic year 1978-79 (full time) Val D. Spangler, Lecturer in Education, effective academic year 1978-79 (full time) (Upon completion of the doctorate, the position will be converted to tenure-track, salary step and rank to be determined at that time.) Florence (Walentiny) Wolfe, Lecturer in Human Services, reappointment, academic year 1978-79 (full time) Sa1ary: $ 14,100 Daniel M. Warner, Lecturer in Business Administration (part-time), reappointment as Visiting Assistant Professor of Business Administration (full time), academic year 1978-79 Salary: Step 9 CORRECTION - Retirement Date The retirement date of Katherine Carroll, Associate Professor of Education, was incorrectly presented to the Board of Trustees on April 6, 1978, as the end of Spring Quarter, 1978; the correct date of Professor Carroll's retirement is September 1, 1978. Change in Assignment Roscoe L. Buckland, Professor of Liberal Studies and Chairman of the Department, return to assignment as Professor in the Department of Liberal Studies, effective September 1, 1978 Stanley M. Daugert, Professor of Philosophy and Chairman of the Department, return to assignment as Professor of Philosophy, effective September 1, 1978 Michael K. Mischaikow, Interim Dean of Huxley College; return from sick leave as Special Consultant to the Dean, Huxley College, effective May 23, 1978 - June 15, 1978. He will return to the Department of Economics as Professor, effective Fall Quarter 1978 ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1978 - Page 11 ----------xxxxx---------- 2009 June 1, 1978 Dorothy E. A. Ramsland, Professor of Home Economics and Chairman of the Department, return to assignment as Professor of Home Economics, effective September 1, 1978 Ray Romine, Associate Professor of Education (3/4 time), DSHS Grant (1/4 time), return to full-time appointment in Department of Education, effective October 1, 1978 Edward G. Stephan, Professor of Sociology and Chairman of the Department, return to assignment as Professor of Sociology, effective end of Spring Quarter 1978 Herbert H. Webber, Associate Professor, Huxley College, decrease in academic appointment to one-half time, remaining one-half time devoted to grant research and administration, academic year 1978-79 Leaves of Absence Richard Francis, Associate Professor of English, leave without pay, academic year 1978-79 (full time) Robert M. Kauffman, Professor of Mathematics & Computer Science, leave without pay, academic year 1978-79 Resignations Jane H. Ehemann, Assistant Professor of Geography and Regional Planning, resignation, effective June 15, 1978 (She has a summer appointment.) Beverly Malmstead, Associate Professor, Fairhaven College, resignation effective end of Spring Quarter 1978 Larry Swift, Associate Professor of Education, resignation, effective end of Spring Quarter 1978 Retirement Richard C. McAllister, Assistant Professor of Accounting, College of Business and Economics, retirement, effective end of Fall Quarter 1978 PERSONNEL ITEMS - INFORMATIONAL Appointment Joseph M. St. Hilaire, Associate Registrar, appointment effective May 22, 1978, on 12 months basis A. A., Yakima Valley College; State University Salary: $ 20,000 B. A., St. Martinis College; M. A., Washington Retirement Will iam J. O'Neil, Vice Provost for Academic Administration and Director of the Summer Session, retirement, effective August 31, 1978 GUEST FACULTY FOR SUMMER SESSION 1978 Name Department/College Term/Weeks Salary C. David Borden Aquatic Studies One $ 522.00 Ralph Keuler Aquatic Studies Six 522.00 Paul Avery Education Six 3,300.00 Patricia Grossie Education Nine 1,100.00 Marilyn Kjarsgaard Education Nine 3,072.00 June Pinnell Education Six 3,000.00 Bernard Schaffer Education Nine 1,100.00 Olga Fuste' Home Economics Six 2,000.00 Stephen Jefferies Physical Education Six 1,000.00 Lynn Kelling Physical Education Six 835.00 Bruce Noble Physical Education Nine 3,200.00 Patricia O'Brien Physical Education Six 600.00 Daniel Sanford Political Science Six 1,040.00 James Speirs Speech Pathology/Audiology Six 2,500.00 Melvin Kolstad Technology Six 2,700.00 ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1978 - Page 12 ----------xxxxx---------- 2010 June 1, 1978 ELECTION OF OFFICERS - ACTION Mr. Chin announced that, in accordance with the WWU Board of Trustees Handbook, Section 050 Officers (1), elections for two-year terms of office would be held for the positions of chairman, vice chairman, and secretary. Motion 06-11-78 Mr. Whittaker moved that the existing slate of officers be re-elected; seconded by Mr. Manley, the motion passed unanimously. (Mr. Chin was reelected Chairman, Dr. Fernald, Vice Chairman, and Mr. Whittaker, Secretary.) SUPPLEMENTAL TENURE AND PROMOTION RECOMENDATIONS - ACTION President Olscamp presented the following supplemental recommendations for tenure and/or promotion to the Board of Trustees for approval. College of Business and Economics Business Administration Farrokh Safavi be promoted to full professor, effective July 1, 1978 Fairhaven College Joseph Bettis, tenure, effective July 1, 1978 Motion 06-12-78 Mr. Manley moved to approve the recommended supplement to tenure and/or promotion recommendations for 1978-79; seconded by Mr. Whittaker. Mr. Chin invited any persons present who wished to speak on either side of the recommendations to go into executive session with the Board. Professor Harvey Gelder asked if the Board had been given full information in executive session in the case of Dr. Bettis with respect to the positions of the various agencies involved regarding the basis upon which the decision was made. Mr. Chin responded that the Board had been furnished with that information. President Olscamp added that he wished it to be known that Dean Ager was present when the Board was furnished with the information about the positions of all concerned. There being no further discussion it was agreed to split the motion and vote on each recommendation separately. The motion to approve that Farrokh Safavi be promoted to full professor, effective July, 1978, was approved by unanimous vote of the Board. The motion to approve tenure for Joseph Bettis, effective July 1, 1978, was approved with one negative vote. Mr. Dalrymple stated that the Board had made a very fair study of the tenure recommendation for Dr. Bettis. He said that he personally had voted against it because he did not feel it was in the best interests of the University to grant tenure in this instance; but it was his belief that the Board's study of the recommendation had been complete and thorough, and there should be no complaints of the consideration given by the Board. ITEMS FROM THE PRESIDENT C. Nancy Holt Sculpture - Action (Continued) Trustees resumed discuss ion of the proposed "Ring of Rocks" sculpture, referring to descriptive materials provided by Mr. O'Neil. Motion 06-13-78 It was moved by Mr. Dalrymple that Western Washington University proceed with the Nancy Holt sculpture proposal subject to the arranging of a satisfactory contract with the artist; seconded by Mr. Whittaker, the motion passed unanimously. NEXT BOARD MEETING Mr. Chin announced that, following past practice, the Board of Trustees will not meet during the month of July. The next regularly scheduled meeting of the Board is Thursday, August 3, 1978. ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1978 - Page 13 ----------xxxxx---------- 2011 June 1, 1978 EXECUTIVE SESSION At 3:50 p.m. Mr. Chin announced that the meeting of the Board of Trustees would recess into executive session to consider labor relations matters and personnel matters. The executive session ended at 4:29 p.m., at which time the meeting of the Board of Trustees was reconvened into regular session. Mr. Chin stated that one item of business required action as a result of the executive session. Motion 06-14-78 The Board approved unanimously a 7 percent increase in the salary of President Olscamp, bringing it to the level of $ 53,000 annually, effective July 1, 1978. ADJOURNMENT The meeting adjourned at 4:30 p.m. Ark G. Chin, Chairman John A. Whittaker, Secretary ----------xxxxx---------- Board of Trustees Minutes - June 1978 ----------xxxxx----------