December 1998
Board Meeting Summary
World Trade Center
St. Paul, Minnesota
THIS SUMMARY IS NOT THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE MEETING
Chancellor Employment Agreement
Upon completion of the final Employment Agreement with Morris J. Anderson
by the Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees and the Chair of
the Personnel Policy Committee, the Board of Trustees authorizes the Executive
Committee to suspend Policy 1A.3 regarding appointment of Interim Chancellor.
The Board also delegates authority to the Executive Committee to approve:
(1) the terms and conditions of the Agreement, (2) the policies and procedures
for review of the Chancellor, (3) the criteria for which the Chancellor
shall be evaluated, and (4) the appointment of Morris J. Anderson as Chancellor
of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. The Board also authorizes
the Chair to execute the Agreement following an affirmative vote of the
Executive Committee.
Revisions to Chapter 1A, Board Policy
The Board of Trustees approved the relocation of sections 1A.5 (Naming
Colleges and Universities) to MnSCU policy 6.3 (Facilities Chapter),
policy 1A.7 (Eligibility for Early Separation Incentives) to policy
4.12 (Human Resources Chapter), policy 1A.8 (Expense Allowances) to
policy 4.13 (Human Resources Chapter), and to reinstate language in
policy 1A.3, (System Administration, Chancellor) Part 2. Interim Appointments
that was inadvertently stricken when moved from policy 1A.4. Further,
the Board moves to delete the remaining policies of Chapter 1A and replace
them with language presented as "Chapter 1A Revisions," dated
December 10, 1998 (included in the December Board meeting packet). See
the following MnSCU policies for the changes:
Board of Trustees Seal
The Board of Trustees adopted and approved the use of the seal designed
for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Board of Trustees.
Metro Plan Report
The Board of Trustees approved the Metro Plan report and authorized
the Chancellor to share the report with the Legislature.
Minnesota State University Akita Program Update
The Board of Trustees approved up to an additional $300,000 in support
of Minnesota State University-Akita (MSU-A) during fiscal year 2000.
In addition, the Board directed the Chancellor and MnSCU staff in Minnesota
and Japan to address the following issues related to the ongoing operation
of MSU-A:
- complete a substantial review of the terms of the existing 25-year
agreement;
- finalize efforts with our Japanese partners to transfer all of the
Japanese responsibilities under the agreement to the Prefecture;
- assess existing student marketing, recruitment, and transfer opportunities,
establishing targets as appropriate, and;
- complete a Systemwide assessment of global education opportunities.
The Chancellor will provide a progress report on Akita at the April
Board meeting. A full report covering implementation of the four objectives
contained in this motion will be provided at the September meeting.
Program Approval: Advanced Technical Certificate, Advanced Distribution
Logistics, St. Paul Technical College
The Board of Trustees approved the request by St. Paul Technical
College to offer an Advanced Technical Certificate in Advanced Distribution
Logistics. Program implementation is scheduled for January 1999.
Program Approval: AS, Outdoor Leadership, and Certificate, Outdoor
Leadership, Rainy River Community College
The Board of Trustees approved the request by Rainy River Community
College to offer an Associate of Science in Outdoor Leadership and a
Certificate in Outdoor Leadership. Program implementation is scheduled
for August 1999.
Approval of Mission Statements: Hennepin Technical College and Northwest
Technical College
The Board of Trustees approved the mission statements of Hennepin
Technical College and Northwest Technical College.
Inver Hills Community College Instructional Building Schematic Design
The Board of Trustees approved the schematic design of the Inver
Hills Community College instructional building as presented.
FY2000-2001 Biennial Operating Budget Request
The Board of Trustees is firmly committed to achieving adequate
funding for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities. The Board
of Trustees approved the FY2000-2001 biennial budget request as outlined
in attachment A and B (located on pages 292-298 of the December Board
meeting materials) and directed the Chancellor to prepare the documents
for submission to the Governor and the Department of Finance.
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