April 1996
Meeting Minutes
Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, April 17, 1996
The Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees meeting
was called to order by Chair Gary Mohrenweiser at 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday,
April 17, 1996, in Room 1-306 at Dakota County Technical College, 1300
145th Street East, Rosemount, MN.
Trustees Present: Morris Anderson, Robert Cahlander, Archie
D. Chelseth, David Erickson, Christine Fritsche, Scott Kile, Randall
Knudson, Stephen L. Maxwell, Gary Mohrenweiser, Fannie Primm, William
Smoley, Denise Stephens, Nellie Stone Johnson, and William Ulland.
Trustees Absent: Nancy Brataas
Announcements: Chair Mohrenweiser announced Governor Carlson's
appointment of Morris J. Anderson to the Board of Trustees effective
April 16, 1996. Trustee Anderson will replace Trustee John Mulder who
resigned on March 22, 1996.
- Call to Order
The April Board of Trustees meeting was called to order by Chair
Gary Mohrenweiser at 1:50 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, 1996.
- Approval of March 21, 1996, Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
Motion by Trustee Ulland, seconded by Trustee Erickson, for approval
of the March 21, 1996, meeting minutes as submitted. The motion passed
unanimously.
- Chair's Report: Gary Mohrenweiser
- Chair Mohrenweiser reported the Board of Trustees Executive Committee
met as scheduled April 3, 1996. He noted the committee was preparing
a draft of the chancellor's evaluation process to present to the board
at its June meeting.
- Due to the resignation of Trustee Mulder, nominations will be accepted
for his position as treasurer to the Board of Trustees. The election
will be conducted at the May board meeting.
- Motion by Trustee Chelseth, seconded by Trustee Ulland, to adopt
the resolution for thanks and gratitude to John C. Mulder for his
efforts to ensure that Minnesota's community colleges, state universities,
and technical colleges meet the needs of individual students and the
state. The motion passed unanimously.
- Trustee David Erickson's appointment as chair of the Facilities
Policy Committee was announced.
- Trustee's Report:
Report on the Annual Conference of the Association of Governing Boards
(AGB) in chicago
Trustee Fritsche deferred her report on the AGB conference in Chicago
March 30 - April 2, 1996 until the May board meeting.
- Chancellor's Report: Judith Eaton
a. Austin Community College, Minnesota Riverland Technical
College - Austin, South Central College - Albert Lea
Motion by Trustee Erickson, seconded by Trustee Fritsche, to establish
the name: "Riverland Community College, a Technical and Community
College" for the consolidating community and technical colleges in
Albert Lea and Austin. The motion passed unanimously.
b. Minnesota Riverland Technical College - Faribault and South Central College - North Mankato/Mankato
Motion by Trustee Fritsche, seconded by Trustee Ulland, to establish
the name "South Central College" for the consolidating technical
colleges in Faribault and North Mankato/Mankato. The motion passed
unanimously.
c. 1996 Legislative Session
Deputy to the Chancellor for Governmental Relations John Kaul and
Deputy to the Chancellor for Legislative Analysis John Ostrem reviewed
the outcomes of the 1996 Legislative Session. The 1996 Legislative
Agenda, Legislative Reports - 1996, and the Supplemental Appropriations
Bill were distributed and summarized.
d. Chancellor's Initial Agenda
Chancellor Eaton reported the progress to date of the "Chancellor's
Initial Agenda" and "Strategy for Change". These items were developed
by the chancellor to provide some early direction for the system pending
the development of a comprehensive strategic plan. Chancellor Eaton
noted that the goals and objectives were on schedule.
e. Resolution of Gratitude and Appreciation To Eric C. Radtke
Motion by Trustee Chelseth, seconded by Trustee Ulland, to adopt the
"Resolution of Gratitude and Appreciation to Eric C. Radtke" for his
meritorious service to the state of Minnesota and its post-secondary
students. The motion passed unanimously.
- Chancellor's Consent Agenda
a. Evidence of Ownership of Land for House Construction Program
- Minnesota Riverland Technical College - Austin
Motion by Trustee Ulland, seconded by Trustee Fritsche, to approve
the recommended motion: In accordance with the provisions of Minnesota
Laws 1995, Chapter 212, Article 4, Section 56, the Board of Trustees
of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities has determined that
the property described as Lot 14, Block 4, Nob-Hill Second Addition
to the City of Austin, Mower County, Minnesota, is related to a technical
college. The motion passed unanimously.
- Board Standing Committee Reports
a. Personnel Policy Committee
Trustee Cahlander reported the Personnel Policy Committee met in closed
session Tuesday, April 16, 1996, to discuss labor negotiations pursuant
to Minnesota Statute §471.705, subd. 1a (1994)(Minnesota Open Meeting
Law).
b. Joint Meeting: Educational Policy and Fiscal Policy Committees
- Tuition Rates for 1996-97
Chair Mohrenweiser announced individual requests to address the
board on this item: Fran Anderson, Lake Superior College, and
Paul Hetland and Gary Whitney, MSUSA.
Trustee Fritsche reported that Chancellor Eaton had reviewed the
background information regarding the tuition proposal at the joint
committee meeting Tuesday, April 16, 1996. The committee also
heard comments from students. Revisions to the proposal were recommended.
The revised motion was distributed.
Motion by Trustee Fritsche, seconded by Trustee Ulland, for
approval of an increase in the 1996-97 tuition rate of four percent
for all colleges and universities. College and university presidents
may adopt an additional one to five percent increase as a one-time,
non-base investment in the quality of educational services. Prior
to its adoption, presidents who choose to adopt this additional
increase shall consult the campus student association leadership
about the level of an increase above four percent and the specific
purpose for the increase. Presidents adopting an increase above
four percent will report to the chancellor on the use and impact
of the additional revenues using specific performance measures.
This action applies to undergraduate and graduate resident tuition
rates. In the case of nonresident tuition, increases shall bring
the rate to at least double the resident rate.
There was extensive discussion regarding repercussions of an additional
percentage over and above the base rate of four percent.
Trustee Chelseth made a motion to amend the recommendation: The
Board of Trustees approves an increase in the 1996-97 tuition
rate of four percent for all colleges and universities. College
and university presidents may adopt an additional one to five
percent increase as a one-time, non-base investment in the quality
of educational services. Prior to its adoption, presidents who
choose to adopt this additional increase shall consult the campus
student association leadership about the level of an increase
above four percent and the specific purpose for the increase.
Presidents adopting an increase above four percent will report
to the chancellor and the board on the use and impact of the additional
revenues using specific performance measures. This action applies
to undergraduate and graduate resident tuition rates. In the case
of nonresident tuition, increases shall bring the rate to at least
double the resident rate. Trustee Maxwell seconded the motion.
The amendment to the motion passed: Trustee Cahlander voted nay.
The board heard comments by students, student association representatives,
college presidents, and board members. Trustee Anderson said he
would recommend two motions: one to consider the four percent
base tuition increase and a second motion to consider the remaining
one to five percent, one-time increase above and beyond the base
rate.
Trustee Maxwell made a motion to separate the recommended motion
into two parts. Trustee Fritsche seconded the motion. The motion
passed unanimously.
Motion by Trustee Maxwell, seconded by Trustee Anderson, for approval
of an increase in the 1996-97 tuition rate of four percent for
all colleges and universities. The motion passed unanimously.
Christine Nelson, student senate president at Winona State University,
addressed the issue of the one-time tuition increase. She indicated
the students she represents are strongly in favor of the one-time
increase. President Krueger reviewed the negative financial implications
Winona State University would bear without the additional increase.
Critical programs and positions would be eliminated. He stated
that the one-time increase had received strong support from the
parents of the students as well as the student body. Performance
measurements are in place and are available. President Sloan,
North Hennepin Community College, addressed the board to express
her support of the additional one to five percent tuition increase.
Motion by Trustee Maxwell, seconded by Trustee Erickson, for
approval of college and university presidents to adopt an additional
one to five percent increase as a one-time, non-base investment
in the quality of educational services. Prior to its adoption,
presidents who choose to adopt this additional increase shall
consult the campus student association leadership about the level
of an increase above four percent and the specific purpose for
the increase. Presidents adopting an increase above four percent
will report to the chancellor and the board on the use and impact
of the additional revenues using specific performance measures.
This action applies to undergraduate and graduate resident tuition
rates. In the case of nonresident tuition, increases shall bring
the rate to at least double the resident rate. A roll call vote
tied. Trustees Chelseth, Erickson, Maxwell, Mohrenweiser, Smoley,
Stephens, and Ulland voted yea; Trustees Anderson, Cahlaner, Fritsche,
Kile, Knudson, Primm, and Johnson voted nay.
Trustee Ulland made a motion to amend the original motion: The
Board of Trustees allows college and university presidents to
adopt an additional tuition increase of up to two percent above
the base rate as a one-time investment in the quality of educational
services. Prior to its adoption, presidents who choose to adopt
the additional increase shall consult the campus student association
leadership about the level above four percent and a specific purpose
of the increase. Presidents adopting an increase above four percent
will report to the chancellor and the board on the use and impact
of the additional revenues using specific performance measures.
This action applies to undergraduate and graduate resident student
rates. In the case of non-resident tuition, increases shall bring
the rate to at least double the residential rate. The motion was
seconded by Trustee Chelseth. A roll call vote was taken. The
motion passed. Trustees Chelseth, Erickson, Fritsche, Mohrenweiser,
Johnson, Maxwell, Smoley, Stephens and Ulland voted yea. Trustees
Anderson, Cahlander, Kile, Knudsen and Primm voted nay.
- Minnesota Community College Student Association (MCCSA)
Fee
The MCCSA will be proposing a 2 cent per credit (from 15 to 17
cents) increase for board approval at the May meeting.
- Minnesota State University Student Association (MSUSA) Fee
The MSUSA will be proposing a 2 cent per credit (from 15 to 17
cents) increase for board approval at the May meeting.
c. Educational Policy Committee
- The Carl D. Perkins Vocational and Applied Technology Education
Act of 1990
Trustee Fritsche reported that the Educational Policy Committee
had received a summary and presentation regarding the Carl D.
Perkins Act. This act provides federal assistance to secondary,
post-secondary, and adult vocational education programs for a
five-year period. She summarized the report for the board.
- Proposed Action On Governance Plan For Southwestern Minnesota
Colleges Motion by Trustee Fritsche, seconded by Trustee Stephens,
to endorse the recommendations contained in the March 1996 report
entitled "Public Higher Education in Southwest Minnesota" and
approve the three recommendations on governance: (1) centralize
the payroll, purchasing, accounting and management information
services at Southwest State University for the three institutions
effective July 1, 1996; (2) consolidate the administration of
Southwestern Technical College and Worthington Community College
effective January 1, 1997; and (3) develop recommendations on
the possibility of merging the consolidated two-year institution
with Southwest State University for submission by the chancellor
to the board by no later than January 1998. The motion passed
unanimously.
- Specialist Degree in Educational Administration - Moorhead
State University
Motion by Trustee Fritsche, seconded by Trustee Maxwell, for approval
of the request by Moorhead State University to award the Specialist
Degree in Educational Administration, and to continue offering
the program in collaboration with the Tri-College University institutions.
The motion passed unanimously.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Management with an Emphasis
in Human Resource Management - Mankato State University
Motion by Trustee Fritsche, seconded by Trustee Ulland, for
approval of the request by Mankato State University to offer a
new bachelor of science degree program in management with an emphasis
in human resource management in lieu of the two concentrations
within the Business Administration B.S. program. The motion passed
unanimously.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Finance with Emphases in Corporate
Finance, Institutional Finance, Insurance, Real Estate, and Financial
Planning - Mankato State University. Motion by Trustee Fritsche,
seconded by Trustee Primm, for approval of the request by Mankato
State University to offer a new bachelor of science degree program
in finance with emphases in corporate finance, institutional finance,
insurance, real estate, and financial planning in lieu of the
current finance concentration within the business administration
B.S. program. The motion passed unanimously.
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Marketing - Mankato State
University
Motion by Trustee Fritsche, seconded by Trustee Erickson,
for approval of the request by Mankato State University to offer
a new bachelor of science degree program in marketing in lieu
of the current concentration within the business administration
B.S. program. The motion passed unanimously.
- Proposed Amendment to Policy 1a.5 - Naming Consolidated
Two-Year Colleges
Trustee Fritsche noted that consolidated campuses will present
their proposed names to the Educational Policy Committee prior
to action of the Board of Trustees. Trustee Ulland requested that
any stationery or letterhead make reference to being part of MnSCU.
Motion by Trustee Fritsche, seconded by Trustee Ulland, for approval
of the amendments to Board Policy 1A.5, Naming Consolidated Two-Year
Colleges. The policy will read: The chancellor, after consultation
with the consolidating colleges, shall recommend a name for the
new institution. The proposed name must include the proper name
followed by the words "Community and Technical College". The proper
name shall include a word or words reflecting the location or
history of the college, but shall not reflect any individual's
name.
The college president shall forward the name to the chancellor
only after extensive consultation has occurred within the campus
and with the surrounding communities. The board shall establish
a new name after receiving a recommendation from the chancellor.
- Strategic Comprehensive Program Enhancement (SCOPE) Program
Accountability Measures
Trustee Fritsche reported that the Educational Policy Committee
had received an informational presentation and update on the SCOPE
plan. The time frame had been extended as staff were waiting for
responses from MnSCU campuses.
d. Board Operations Committee
- Proposed Schedule of Board Meetings
The Board Operations Committee reviewed the proposed meeting schedule.
The schedule will be recommended for adoption at a future meeting.
- Proposed Amendments to Policy 1a.1 - Governing Board Operating
Procedures (Per Diem and Expense Reimbursement)
Trustee Maxwell reported the Board Operations Committee had reviewed
the proposed changes to policy 1A.1 - Governing Board Operating
Procedures (Per Diem and Expense Reimbursement). The policy will
be revised and presented by the May board meeting.
- Proposed Amendments to Policy 1a.1 - Governing Board Operating
Procedures (General Revisions)
Trustee Maxwell reported the Board Operations Committee reviewed
the proposed changes to policy 1A.1 - governing Board Operating
Procedures (General Revisions). The policy will be revised to
include the per diem and expense changes as well as the general
revisions and presented at the next board meeting.
- Joint Council of Presidents
President Ralph Knapp addressed the board and clarified prior
reference to technical college faculty layoffs. He indicated the numbers
were not accurate and many of the instructors have been put on reduced
time.
- Joint Council of Student Associations
Paul Hetland and Gary Whitney, MSUSA, and Chris Lynch, MCCSA, gave
brief updates on the activities within their organizations.
- MCCFA, IFO and UTCE: Joint Opportunity to Address the Board
No report was given.
- Requests by Individuals to Address the Board
No requests were received.
- Other Business
No other business was brought before the board.
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Adjournment
Motion by Trustee Fritsche, seconded by Trustee Maxwell, to adjourn
the April 1996 board meeting at 4:07 p.m. The motion passed unanimously.
Gary Mohrenweiser, Chair Board of Trustees
Cindy Hauser, Recording Secretary
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