Southern Illinois University Board of Trustees met April 5.
Here is the minutes provided by the Board:
Pursuant to notice, a special meeting was called by the Chair of the Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University, and the meeting convened at 11:02 a.m., Wednesday, April 5, 2017, in the Missouri-Kaskaskia Room of the Student Center, Southern Illinois University Carbondale, Carbondale, Illinois. The meeting was called to order by Chair Thomas. The following members of the Board were present:
MG (RET) Randal E. Thomas, Chair
Hon. J. Phil Gilbert, Vice Chair
Mr. Joel Sambursky, Secretary
Mr. Ryan Johnson – arrived at 11:12 a.m.
Dr. Shirley Portwood
Dr. Marsha Ryan
Ms. Amy Sholar
Ms. Naomi Tolbert
The Executive Secretary reported and the Chair determined that a quorum was physically present.
Also present for the duration of the meeting were Dr. Randy J. Dunn, President; Mr. Lucas Crater, General Counsel; and Ms. Misty Whittington, Executive Secretary of the Board.
Chair Thomas explained the procedures for the public comment and question portion of the Board’s agenda.
Executive Secretary Whittington informed the Board that no speakers were present.
Trustee Ryan brought to the Board the idea of a Board member sending thank you notes to donors of a certain amount. Trustees expressed agreement for the new practice. Trustee Ryan volunteered to write thank you notes for SIUC donations and would work with Vice Chancellor Salmo to determine a certain donation level and to work out other details. Trustee Portwood volunteered to discuss the idea with the SIUE Foundation staff to see if they wish to do the same.
President Dunn reviewed the Board risk concerns and appetite by risk category and discussed the same survey results of campus officials.
Ms. Terri Harfst, Director of Financial Aid, SIUC; and Ms. Rachel Brewster, Associate Director of Undergraduate Admissions, SIUC; made a presentation to the Board regarding SIUC’s undergraduate recruitment efforts. In addition, Ms. Harfst reviewed Fall 2016 admitted new student data, admission goals, and college goals.
Chancellor Colwell discussed with the Board regarding the impact of the state budget crisis on SIUC. President Dunn reviewed a successful town hall meeting held at SIUE regarding the budget. President Dunn, along with some Board members, reviewed feedback received by employees and community members regarding the proposed borrowing of funds from SIUE’s reserves for SIUC and further budget cuts at SIUC.
At 2:03 p.m., Trustee Sambursky moved that the Board go into closed session to consider pending, probable or imminent court proceedings against or on behalf of the Board; information regarding appointment, employment, compensation, discipline, performance or dismissal of specific employees of the public body; and review of minutes of meetings lawfully closed under the Open Meetings Act. The relevant sections of the Open Meetings Act Statute that allow for the closed session are 5 ILCS 120/2(c) (1), (11), and (21). The motion was duly seconded by Trustee Gilbert. The motion carried by the following recorded vote: aye, Hon. Phil Gilbert; Dr. Shirley Portwood; Dr. Marsha Ryan; Mr. Joel Sambursky; Ms. Amy Sholar; Maj. Gen. Randal Thomas; Ms. Naomi Tolbert; nay, none.
At 3:44 p.m., a motion was made by Trustee Ryan and seconded by Trustee Sholar to adjourn the meeting. The motion passed by a voice vote. No action was requested or taken during the closed session.
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