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Minnesota State Colleges and Universities: Board of Trustees

June 19, 2002
Board Meeting Summary

World Trade Center
Saint Paul, Minnesota

THIS SUMMARY IS NOT THE OFFICIAL MINUTES OF THE MEETING

Appointment of Interim President of Minneapolis Community and Technical College

The Board of Trustees approved the recommendation of Chancellor McCormick to appoint Josephine Reed-Taylor as interim president of Minneapolis Community and Technical College effective July 1, 2002, and authorizes the Chancellor to negotiate an employment contract to that effect, under the terms and conditions of the Personnel Plan for MnSCU Administrators.

Chancellor Salary Determination

The Board of Trustees approved a new annual salary of $250,000 for the Chancellor, effective July 1, 2002. This salary shall be implemented on or after the date that the Legislative Subcommittee on Employee Relations authorizes the implementation of the salary provisions of the Personnel Plan for MnSCU Administrators.

Chancellor Contract Amendment Authorization and Performance Determination

The Board of Trustees authorized the Chair of the Board, in consultation with the Chair of the Human Resources Committee and the Chair of the Ad Hoc Assessment committee, to amend, and execute on behalf of the Board, the Chancellor's employment contract relative to a one year extension, objectives, other remuneration and deferred compensation.

Proposed Amendment to Policy 4.2, Appointment of Presidents

The Board of Trustees approved the recommended revisions to Policy 4.2, Appointment of Presidents.

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Strategic Plan

The Board of Trustees approved the 2002-2005 strategic plan for the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities.

Northwest Technical College Plan

The Board of Trustees approved the plan to reorganize the administration of Northwest Technical College and adopts the following changes, effective July 1, 2002.

  1. The Northwest Technical College campuses at Detroit Lakes, Wadena and Moorhead shall be under the administration of the President of Fergus Falls Community College.
  2. The Northwest Technical College campus at Bemidji shall be under the administration of the President of Bemidji State University.
  3. The Northwest Technical College campus at East Grand Forks shall be under the administration of the President of Northland Community and Technical College.

Amendment to policy 3.23 Naming Colleges and Universities

The Board of Trustees approved the amendment to MnSCU Policy 3.23 Naming Colleges and Universities.

Proposed Policy 3.26 Intellectual Property

The Board of Trustees approved Proposed MnSCU Policy 3.26 Intellectual Property.

Proposed Policy 3.27 Reproduction and Use of Copyrighted Materials

The Board of Trustees approved the Proposed MnSCU Policy 3.27 Reproduction and Use of Copyrighted Materials.

Proposed Amendment to Policy 3.22 Course Syllabi

The Board of Trustees approved the amendment to MnSCU Policy 3.22 Course Syllabi.

Policy 1.C.2 on Fraudulent and Other Dishonest Acts

The Board of Trustees approved new MnSCU Policy 1C.2., Fraudulent and Other Dishonest Acts, and repeals Board Policy 7.2, Part 3.

Joint Powers Agreements with Intermediate School Districts

The Board of Trustees approved Century College, Hennepin Technical College and Dakota County Technical College entering into Joint Powers Agreements with their respective Intermediate School District for joint use of facilities for a term not to exceed 20 years.

Minnesota State College Student Association (MSCSA) FY 2003 Fee Proposal

The Board of Trustees endorsed the increase of the Minnesota State College Student Association FY 2003 fee from $.25 cents to $.30 cents per semester credit hour for the academic year 2002-2003, beginning with fall semester 2002. Click here for fee amounts.

Minnesota State University Moorhead Student Health Building Proposal

The Board of Trustees approved (a) leasing state property at Minnesota State University Moorhead to the Minnesota State University Moorhead Alumni Foundation for a term not to exceed ten (10) years; (b) construction, by the Foundation, of a temporary Student Health Services Building; and (c) lease-back of the building by the University for a term not to exceed ten (10) years, after which time the building shall be razed and the underlying property returned to the University. All documents shall be reviewed and adopted by the Office of the Chancellor prior to execution.

FY 2003 Audit Plan

The Board of Trustees approved the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Office of Internal Auditing annual audit plan for fiscal year 2003.

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