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Governance Minutes ArchiveSeptember 4, 1989
Minutes University Council Meeting September 4, 1989 Dr. McComas called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m. Present:J. McComas, E.F. Carlisle, P. Scanlon, T. Goodale, P. Gherman, L. Harris, D. McAlister (for J. Johnson), G. Hooper, J. Nichols, C. Steger, H. Doswald, R. Sorensen, J. Crunkilton, J. Osborne (for P. Torgersen), S. Ritchey, P. Eyre, L. Moore, L. Arnold, L. Rees, R. Small, C. Carrig, R. Lovingood, E. Henneke, A. Davis, N. Eiss, L. Eng, D. Kingston, L. Geyer, S. Batie, A. Snoke, N. Marriott, J. Crittenden, P. Winfrey (for J. Riddle), D. Lush, A. Townsend, D. Gilbert, T. Murphy, P. Ratcliffe, B. Tyrrell, M. Miller Guests: John Ashby, Spectrum; Jacob Perkins, SGA; Patrick Scanlon, Faculty Senate Absent: C. Forbes, M. Ridenour, R. Smoot, R. Heterick 1. ANNOUNCEMENTS Dr. McComas opened the first University Council meeting of the 1989-90 academic year by introducing and welcoming two new members of Virginia Tech's administrative staff, Dr. E. Fred Carlisle, Senior Vice President and Provost; and Dr. Cornel Morton, Assistant to the President and Director of Affirmative Action. Dr. Carlisle, who was formerly Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost at Miami University of Ohio, joined the university in July. Dr. Cornel Morton, who held a similar position at the University of Toledo, assumed his current responsibilities in mid-August. Dr. McComas then asked Dr. Goodale to update Council on the status of the Virginia Tech Weightlifting Club. Formerly occupying space in War Memorial Gym at no expense, the club was requested to allow free use of the equip- ment by all students. The club subsequently moved the equipment to Univer- sity Mall. Jerry Cain, the university's General Counsel, has been asked to provide guidance concerning how the university should respond. Dr. McComas then updated Council on the acquisition of the Hotel Roanoke as a gift from the Norfolk Southern Corporation. Consultants are being secured to assist the university in deciding how to make the best use of the property. The response from the Roanoke community has been very positive, and the acquisition is expected to strengthen existing ties between Tech and Roanoke. Dr. Hooper was asked to briefly report on the Roanoke Valley Graduate Center. Several universities are in residence at the new facility on Church Street. A consortium of public institutions and Hollins and Roanoke Colleges are cooperating in offering graduate courses in Roanoke. The newly-opened facility has acquired the latest technology and is now offer- ing classes. Dr. McComas summarized progress to date on the proposed campus in northern Virginia, Woodrow Wilson College. If approved and funded, the college will offer degrees in the name of its joint founders, Virginia Tech and the University of Virginia. A proposal for the campus (which does not not specify location, degrees offered, necessary funding, starting date, or number of faculty) was developed at the request of, and has been submitted to, the Commission on Education for the 21st Century. Dr. McComas described to Council the status of recent relations between Virginia Tech and the Town of Blacksburg. Following receipt of a letter from the President of the Blacksburg Chamber of Commerce expressing concern about a number of issues, including Squires food service facilities, the development of Tech's internal telephone and telecommunications system, and the Blacksburg Transit service, a breakfast meeting with Tech and town officials was held to discuss these issues. Similar meetings are planned to facilitate further dialogue. 2. ADOPTION OF AGENDA Dr. Eng asked that agenda items, CFA Resolutions 1988-89 B, C, D, and E, be removed from the agenda, pending further action by the Commission on Facul- ty Affairs. A motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda as amended. The motion PASSED. 3. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF APRIL 17, 1989 The University Council minutes of the meeting of April 17, 1989 were approved as distributed. 4. IN SUCCESSIVE MOTIONS, COUNCIL APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING MEETINGS. a. Commission on Extension, November 18, 1988; April 28, 1989. b. Commission on Faculty Affairs, March 24, April 7, April 21, 1989. c. Commission on Graduate Studies, April 19, 1989. d. Commission on Student Affairs, April 6, 1989. e. Commission on Undergraduate Studies, March 27, 1989. 5. ADDITIONAL BUSINESS Dr. Goodale introduced Paula Ratcliffe, the 1990-91 Junior Class President. Dr. McComas announced the publication of an article in ARCHITECTURE MAGAZINE that features Virginia Tech's College of Architecture and Urban Studies. Dr. Hooper acknowledged the efficient relocation of the Computing Center. Dr. McComas recognized the contributions of Drs. Tom Goodale and David Ford and their staff for facilitating the return of Tech students for the 1989-90 academic year. Dr. McComas also congratulated Dr. Goodale and his staff, the Corps of Cadets, and Dr. Harvey Rosenberg for their help to students made homeless as a result of the recent fire at Foxridge Apartments. The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Larry A. Harris Executive Assistant to the President LAH:lg
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