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October 21, 1991

                                    Minutes

                          University Council Meeting

                               October 21, 1991

 

 

  Dr. McComas called the meeting to order at 3:00 p.m.

 

 

  Present:J. McComas, C. Forbes, E.F. Carlisle, L. Geyer, T.

          Goodale, C. Steger, P. Gherman, L. Harris, G. Hooper, G.

          Jubb (for J. Nichols), H. Doswald, R. Sorensen, S.J.

          Ritchey, E. Blythe, J. Buffer, J. Osborne (for W.G.

          Clough), B. Meldrum (for P. Eyre), D. Hewitt, L. Rees, N.

          Dodl, D. Smith, F. Thye, G. Holtzman, J. Ficenec, B.

          Crittenden, N. Marriott, J. Hillison (for S. Batie), A.

          Snoke, L. Barroso, C. Luch, C. Vargo, M. Byrne, M.

          Cacheris, B. Rexroad, P. Larkin

 

 

  Guests: Bill Burleson, Spectrum;  Cornel N. Morton, EO/AA

 

 

  Absent: M. Ridenour, R. Smoot, P. Miller, J. Robertson, R. Heller,

          G. Bunce, K. Mottley

 

 

 

  1. ADOPTION OF AGENDA

 

  A motion was made and seconded to approve the agenda as distributed.  The

  motion PASSED.

 

  2. APPROVAL OF COUNCIL MINUTES OF OCTOBER 7, 1991

 

  The University Council minutes of the meeting of October 7, 1991 were

  approved with corrections to (1) paragraph 3 of Section 4, and (2) Section

  6C.

 

  3. FIRST READING, COMMISSION ON RESEARCH RESOLUTION 1991-92A, CONCERNING

  THE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE INTERDISCIPLINARY RESEARCH CENTERS.

 

  Dr. Hooper briefly reviewed the history of interdisciplinary research

  centers at Virginia Tech, noting that they have "been under policy for

  quite a long time."  The proposed resolution, he explained, was developed

  to (1) reflect previous policy guidelines, and (2) recognize more recent

  SCHEV requirements for the systematic review of interdisciplinary centers.

  Dr. Hooper added that he would be clarifying the role of deans and depart-

  ment heads in an amended version of the resolution, to be distributed to

  Council prior to second reading.

 

  The resolution was carried forward for second reading.

 

  4. SECOND READING, COMMISSION ON FACULTY AFFAIRS RESOLUTION, 1991-92A,

  PROPOSED REVISION OF THE FACULTY GRIEVANCE PROCEDURES.  FIRST READING,

  OCTOBER 7, 1991.

 

  Dr. Geyer requested that the resolution be referred to the Commission on

  Faculty Affairs so that Dr. Crittenden's proposed amendments to the

  document could be considered.

 

  The resolution was referred.

                     _________

 

  5. IN SUCCESSIVE MOTIONS, COUNCIL APPROVED THE MINUTES OF THE FOLLOWING

  MEETINGS.

 

  a. Commission on Graduate Studies, April 17 and September 20, 1991.

      Dr. Hooper noted a typographical error in Item 3 of the April 17

      minutes that should read "April 3rd" instead of April 17.

 

      Dr. Hooper highlighted Item 6 of the September 20 minutes, the revision

      of the Graduate Honor System Constitution.  He noted that the constitu-

      tion would be presented for Council's approval at an upcoming meeting.

 

  b. Commission on Research, September 25, 1991.

 

      Dr. Hooper noted that the Commission on Research will be examining a

      graduate research tuition package used at UVa for possible use at

      Virginia Tech.

 

 

  6. FOR INFORMATION

 

  a. Minutes of the University Library Committee, May 1, 1991.

 

  7. ANNOUNCEMENTS

 

  Dr. McComas distributed a budget summary that will be used to present the

  university's priorities and needs to the General Assembly.  As background,

  he also described the three methods through which the university solicits

  financial support:  1) via the Governor's budget request;  2) through the

  annual SCHEV budget;  and 3) through legislative amendments proffered by

  state representatives and senators.  Dr. McComas then highlighted several

  strategies that will be followed to seek the support of the parents of the

  12,000 in-state students, as well as alumni.

 

  In response to a question from Dr. Marriott, Dr. McComas reviewed the

  capital needs summary, noting the integrated space plan and plans for a new

  bookstore and adjacent parking garage.

 

  Dr. Hillison, President of the Faculty Senate, distributed copies of the

  "Procedures of the Faculty Review Committee," which was recently revised

  and approved by the Faculty Senate.

 

  Melissa Byrne announced that Secretary of Education, James Dyke, met

  recently with an all-student audience to discuss 1) the state of higher

  education in Virginia, 2) sexual assault on college campuses, and 3)

  substance abuse.

 

  8. QUESTION/ANSWER FORUM

 

  Dr. Geyer inquired when a summary statement concerning the fee structure

  used by the Education Foundation would be distributed.  Dr. McComas

  reported that recent discussions with the Development Foundation have

  resulted in some changes, but that Mr. Ridenour or Dr. Smoot would need to

  report on these.  He added that it would be added as an informational item

  at the next meeting.

 

  The meeting adjourned at 3:25 p.m.

 

 

                                             Respectfully submitted,

 

 

 

 

                                             Larry A. Harris

                                             Executive Assistant

                                                to the President

 

  LAH:lg

 

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