April 17, 2002
Board Meeting Summary
World Trade Center
Saint Paul, Minnesota
THIS SUMMARY IS NOT THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE MEETING
Inter Faculty Organization Contract Approval
The Board of Trustees approved the terms of the 2001-2003 labor agreement
with the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO) and authorized the Chancellor
to sign the agreement on behalf of the Board.
Winona State University Land Acquisition
The Board of Trustees approved the acquisition of 549 Winona Street
and 1223 West Howard Street, Winona, Minnesota by Winona State University
subject to completion of due diligence requirements.
Program Closures: St. Paul Technical College
The Board of Trustees approved the request by St. Paul Technical College
to close programs.
Appointment of External Auditors for Bemidji State University, Minnesota
State University, Mankato, Minnesota State University Moorhead, Northwest
Technical College, St. Cloud State University, and Winona State University
The Board of Trustees approved the appointment of two public accounting
firms, Larson, Allen, Weishair & Co., LLP, and Kern, DeWenter, Viere,
Ltd., to serve as external auditors for Minnesota State Colleges and
Universities. The firm of Larson, Allen Weishair & Co., LLP, will serve
as external auditor for Minnesota State University, Mankato, St. Cloud
State University and Winona State University. The firm of Kern, DeWenter,
Viere, Ltd., will serve as external auditor for Bemidji State University,
Minnesota State University Moorhead, and Northwest Technical College.
The scope of these audit services shall include an annual audit of the
general financial statements of the above mentioned colleges and universities.
The term of this appointment begins upon execution of contracts and
shall continue to fulfill external auditing needs for the three fiscal
years from June 30, 2002 through 2004.
The Board of Trustees authorized the Executive Director of Internal
Auditing and the Vice Chancellor/Chief Financial Officer to negotiate
contracts with Larson, Allen, Weishair & Co., LLP, consistent with the
terms contained in its proposal dated February 27, 2002, and Kern, DeWenter,
Viere, Ltd., consistent with the terms contained in its proposal dated
February 25, 2002.
Proposed Amendment to Policy 1A.2, Part 5, Subpart C. Personnel Policy
Committee
The Board of Trustees approved the amendment to Policy
1A.2, Part. 5, Subpart C, Personnel Policy Committee.
Proposed Amendment to Policy 3.12 Academic Program Suspension and
Reinstatement
The Board of Trustees approved the amendment to Policy
3.12 Academic Program Suspension and Reinstatement.
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