Clarion University
Council of Trustees’ Regular Meeting
Room 108 Eagle Commons
Clarion, PA 16214
Thursday, February 15, 2018
7:00 p.m.
Agenda
Pledge of Allegiance
Call Meeting to Order and Roll Call of Board Members
Public Comments
Consent Agenda ............................................................................................. Chair, JD Dunbar
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3.
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6.

Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of November 16, 2017 - See Item 1
Approval of the Certification of Foundation Compliance – See Item 2
Approval of the Certification of the CSA Compliance – See Item 3
Approval of the Capital Program Submissions – See Item 4
Approval of the Trustees’ Finance Committee Purchasing Report - See Item - 5
Approval of the Tippin Gymnasium Renovation Gift Naming Spaces – See Item 6
RESOLVED, that the Council of Trustees, Clarion University, approve the
Consent Agenda for February 15, 2018.

Report of Student Affairs ................................................................................ Susanne Fenske
Report of University Advancement ........................................................................ Jim Geiger
Report of Clarion Student Senate ..........................................................................Katie Welsh
Report of the President ....................................................................................... Peter Fackler
Remarks of the Council Chair ....................................................................... Chair, JD Dunbar
Report of Faculty Senate .................................................................................... Adam Roberts

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Council of Trustees’ Meeting Agenda – Page 1

Report of Academic Affairs ........................................................................... Todd Pfannestiel
Report of Finance, Administration and Facilities .....................................................Len Cullo
1. Status of Facilities Report – See Item 7
2. Grant Awards and Contracts – See Item 8
Committee Reports
1. Executive Committee ...................................................................... Chair, JD Dunbar
Other Business ............................................................................................... Chair, JD Dunbar
1. Unfinished Business
2. New Business
Human Resources – See Item 9
Important Dates
1. Trustees’ Dinner with Presidential Candidate A – February 26, 2018, 6:00 p.m.,
Moore Hall, Clarion campus
2. Trustees’ Dinner with Presidential Candidate B – March 5, 2018, 6:00 p.m.,
Moore Hall, Clarion campus
3. Trustees’ Dinner with Presidential Candidate C – March 7, 2018, 6:00 p.m.,
Moore Hall, Clarion campus
4. Special Meeting of the Council of Trustees’ – March 15, 2018, 9:30 a.m.
108 Eagle Commons, Clarion campus
5. PACT Conference – April 12 & 13, 2018, Harrisburg
6. Next Council of Trustees’ Meeting - April 19, 2018, Clarion campus
7. Spring Commencement - Friday, May 11, 2018, Venango campus &
Saturday, May 12, 2018, Clarion campus
Adjournment

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Council of Trustees’ Meeting Agenda – Page 2

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Item 3

Item 4
CLARION UNIVERSITY
CAPITAL PROGRAM SUBMISSIONS
2018-2019

Deferred Maintenance Projects

$5.1 Million

The Facilities Master Plan estimates an immediate deferred maintenance need of $130 M
by the year 2022.
The most critical portion of these projects as identified by Clarion staff are:
Still Hall Variable Air Box Replacement - $250,000
Carlson Library Balancing Valve Replacement - $150,000
Carlson Library Cooling Tower - $150,000
Becker Hall Cooling Tower - $150,000
Recreation Center Cooling Tower - $150,000
Marwick Boyd Uni-vent Replacement - $100,000
Founders Hall Staircase Reinforcement – $750,000
Harvey Hall Electrical Distribution - $225,000
Water Line Replacements - $500,000
Montgomery Hall Roof Replacement - $150,000
Still Hall Steam Manhole - $100,000
Steam Tunnel Repairs - $100,000
Givan Hall Steam Manhole - $100,000
Sidewalk Replacements - $200,000
Stevens Hall Electrical Upgrades - $300,000
Davis Hall Electrical Upgrades - $300,000
Suhr Library Critical Maintenance - $700,000
Water Tower Repair Work - $700,000

Renovate Becker Hall

$25 Million

(This was previously submitted in 2010 at $14.4 Million. The Master Plan has an
escalated cost of $25 Million for Year 2025)
This project to accomplish a life cycle renovation of Becker Hall will correct deficiencies
identified in a detailed building systems analysis performed by architectural and
engineering consultants while developing the Facilities Master Plan. The facility,
constructed in 1972, presently serves Communications and Computer Science programs
and possesses its original complement of electrical and environmental systems
equipment. It contains five heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems which have
all exceeded their useful service life and can no longer operate efficiently or be
maintained economically. Communications systems within the building are presently
operating at their maximum designed capacity, which does not accommodate the
facility’s present mission that is focused on the science and technology disciplines.
Additionally, the unique room configurations in the building, originally designed to
support experimental middle school programs, do not accommodate effective teaching
and learning in the present technologically sophisticated environment, particularly with

regard to the communications and computer science courses taught in the facility.
Therefore, a complete renovation of Becker Hall is necessary for at least two reasons.
First, its building systems must be renewed if it is to continue as a viable facility,
regardless of the programs it supports. Second, its renewal is particularly critical to its
present mission in that it has a direct role in providing graduates with talents that support
the Commonwealth's alliances with technologically based industries.

Renovate and Expand Marwick Boyd Fine Arts Center

$33 Million

(This was previously submitted in 2010 at $26.2 Million. The Master Plan has an
escalated cost of $32.4 Million for Year 2024)
The Marwick Boyd Fine Arts Center, a facility of approximately 87,000 square feet, was
constructed in 1969 and is in need of a life cycle renewal renovation to support existing and
future academic programs in this building as well as public auditorium/theatre space.
Electrical and structural systems are marginal and none of the arts facilities meet presentday code requirements.
Accomplishing this project would correct code and accessibility deficiencies, enhance
public auditorium/theatre space, consolidate and improve arts programs in one facility,
and bring space allocations for the arts and allied academic programs in line with
System standards.

Future Requests:

Demolition of Ballentine Hall

$500,000

Demolition of Givan Hall

$1,125,000

Demolition of Ralston Hall

$250,000

Demolition of Keeling Hall

$1,000,000

Item 5
Clarion University
Information Items for February 15, 2018 Council of Trustees’ Meeting
List of Purchases and Contracts $35,000 and Above

Approved by Trustees’ Finance Committee – November 3, 2017
Recommended
Vendor

General Description

PO Total

Begin Date

End Date
12/30/2017

Alta Technologies

Cisco Wireless Access Point

$

99,984.38

Upon
Approval

$

2.

Knepper Press

Printing of the Clarion Magazine
3 issue per year

66,000.00/
2 years

Upon
Approval

6/30/2019

3.

Trojan Tube Sales
& Fabrication

Keeler Boiler No. 2 Re-tubing
Project

$

141,855.00

After Contract
Execution

12/31/2017

Online Program Management
Partnership

$

4.

Academic
Partnerships

40 million/
9 years

1.

6/30/2026

Tippin Gymnasium Renovation Project - Recommended Naming
Opportunities

Item 6

New Minimum Gross
Recommended Gift Square
Space Name
Amount Ft
Facility
N/A
Strength & Conditioning Facility
Mezzanine
$150,000
1,858
Lower
$350,000
3,698
Strength & Conditioning Facility Total
$500,000
5,556
Rehab Room
Rehab Office
Hydrotherapy Room

$25,000
$25,000
$25,000

Pool - (Tippin Natatorium)
Pool & Deck
Natatorium Bleachers

$1,000,000
$250,000

10,666
1,904

Wrestling Room

$500,000

4,496

Arena
Main Court
Bleachers - West
Club Seating (east end)
Bleachers - North
Bleachers - South
Press Box
Scoreboard

$1,000,000
$75,000
$100,000
$250,000
$250,000
$100,000
$500,000

6,195
1,148
984
5,626
5,226

Aux Gym

$500,000

8,018

Locker Rooms, Toilets/Shower Areas
Women's Volleyball Locker
Women's X-Country Locker
Women's B-Ball Locker
Men's B-Ball Locker
Wrestling Locker
Women's Swim Locker
Men's Swim Locker
Aux. Women's Locker

$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000

528
450
450
576
746
405
396
347

Clarion University - DRAFT

1/30/2018

Page 1

New Minimum Gross
Recommended Gift Square
Space Name
Amount Ft
Aux. Men's Locker
$50,000
347
Coaches Lockers
Official Locker/Toilet/Showers

$50,000
$50,000

581
339

$150,000

1,197

$250,000

1,878

$250,000

2,317

Coaches Offices
Tennis Coaches & Staff
Volleyball Coaches & Staff
Women's Basketball Coaches & Staff
Men's Basketball Coaches & Staff
Wrestling Coaches & Staff
Women's Soccer Coaches & Staff
X-Country Coaches & Staff
Field Hockey Coach
Lacrosse Coach
Men's Golf Coaches & Staff
Women's Golf Coach
Football Coaches & Staff
Swim & Dive Coaches & Staff
Baseball Coaches & Staff
Athletic Director's Office

$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000
$50,000

484
484
484
484
484
240
371
153
153
244
143
1,064
840
440
?

Meeting Rooms
Football Meeting Room #1
Football Meeting Room #2
Team Meeting Room #1
Team Meeting Room #2
Team Meeting Room #3
Team Meeting Room #4
Athletic Admin. Conference Room
Press Room

$25,000
$25,000
$75,000
$75,000
$75,000
$75,000
$50,000
$25,000

288
220
900
828
549
890
253
376

Total

$7,475,000

Entrances/Vestibules
Main Entrance/Foyer (South)
Main Entrance/Foyer (East, Ground
Level)
Main Entrance/Foyer (East, Upper Level)

Clarion University - DRAFT

1/30/2018

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Item 7

Clarion University
Information Items for February 15, 2018 Council of Trustees' Meeting
Status of Facilities Projects

Building

Project

Number

Fund
Source

Amount

Project
Status Completion Date

CLARION
Tippin Gym

Renovation/Construction

CL-696

CA

$41,900,000

RB

TBD

Recreational Pool

Construction
Project Total

CL-696

AX

$4,200,000
$46,100,000

RB

TBD

Stevens/Moore Hall
Still Hall
Still Hall
Still Hall
Wilson Avenue Steam Tunnel
Clarion Campus
Boiler Plant
Clarion and Venango Campus

ADA Accessibility Improvements
Cooling Tower Replacement
Roof Replacement
Server Room Fire Extinguishing
Replace Direct Bury Steam Lines
Sidewalk Repairs
Re-Tubing of Boiler Number 2
Signage and Way Finding

CL-775
CL-784
CL-786
CL-796
CL-783
CL-797
CL-802
CL-809

CA
DM
DM
DM
DM
DM
DM
EG

$5,000,000
$125,000
$150,000
TBD
$912,219
$150,000
$141,855
TBD

ID
C
ID
ID
C
P
C
P

12/2018
December 2017
August 2018
TBD
November 2017
August- 2018
November 2017
TBD

Source of Funds
EG = Education & General Funds
AX = Auxiliary
DM = Deferred Maintenance
CA = Capital Appropriation
G = Grants
SA = Student Assessment
SR = Special Revenue (e.g., Parking Fees, etc.)
CL = Cancelled

Status
P = Planning
ID = In Design
B = Bidding/Contracting
UC = Under Construction
C = Complete
AF = Awaiting Funds
AS = Awaiting Scheduling
RB = Rebid

Clarion University of PA
New Grants and Contracts

Item 8

Awarded between 11/1/2017 and 1/31/2018

Grant Name
PHEAA Act 101
PLCB
AIU K-5 Math Professional Development

Amount
$
$
$

Director

31,100 Mr. Joseph Croskey
34,344 Mr. James McGee
5,216 Dr. Marcella McConnell

Item 9

A. Academic Affairs
1.

Appointments

Faculty – E & G Funded
Alden, Jesse; 50%-time Instructor (Step 1), Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Allen, Scott; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Finance Department
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Amoroso, Janet P; 50%-time Instructor (Step 1), Visual and Preforming Arts Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Baker, Helen; 100%-time Instructor (Step 1), Nursing Department
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Best, Melanie; 100%-time Instructor (Step 1), Nursing Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Best, Melanie; 100%-time Instructor (Step 1), Nursing Department
August 25, 2018 through May 24, 2019
Bullington, Myra; 50%-time Instructor (Step 1), Visual and Performing Arts Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Carpenter, Sandra; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
Department, January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018 - Pittsburgh
Cathcart, Randy; 53%-time Instructor (Step 1), Human Services, Rehabilitation, Health and
Sport Science Department, January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Chambers, James; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Finance Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Coulter, Michael; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Social Science Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Custer, Nathaniel; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Human Services, Rehabilitation, Health and
Sports Science Department, January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Fontanazza, Mario; 58%-time Instructor (Step 1), Management and Marketing Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Fontanazza, Mario; 3-credits Instructor (Step 1), Management and Marketing Department,
December 18, 2017 through January 5, 2018
George, Randall; 50%-time Instructor (Step 1), Computer Information Science Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Greene, Amy; 50%-time Instructor (Step 1) Special Education Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Grimone, Andrew; 25%-time Assistant Professor (Step 9), Nursing Department
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Gueguen, Gretchen; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Library Science Department
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Guth, William; 50%-time Instructor (Step 1), Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Hajduk, Nancy; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Chemistry, Mathematics, Physics Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Hancks, Jeffrey; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Library Science Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Hissam, Michael; 50%-time Instructor (Step 1), Communications Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Hollis, Mary; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Psychology Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Hunsberger, Colby; 20%-time Instructor (Step 1), Nursing Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018

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Hunter, Nancie; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Computer Information Science Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Jensen, Natalie; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Visual and Performing Arts Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Jones, Cristina; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Human Services, Rehabilitation, Health and
Sport Science Department, January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Krishnamurthy, Poornima; 50%-time Instructor (Step 1), Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Lawrence, Robert; 28%-time Instructor (Step 1), Human Services, Rehabilitation, Health and
Sport Science, January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Leahy, Kathleen; 62.5%-time Instructor (Step 1), Special Education Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Lucas, Ronald; 75%-time Instructor (Step 1), Computer Information Science Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Mary, Russell; 100%-time Instructor (Step 1), Visual and Performing Arts Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
McCrea, Cynthia; 50%-time Instructor (Step 1), Human Services, Rehabilitation, Health and
Sport Science, January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Myers, Karen; 50%-time Assistant Professor (Step 1), Nursing Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Nesbit, Michael; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Finance Department
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Perez-Johnston, Angelica; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Human Services, Rehabilitation,
Health and Sport Science Department, January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Peterson, Cheryl; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Computer Information Science Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Pittser, Cynthia; 5%-time Instructor (Step 1), Nursing Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Port, Margaret; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Communication Science Disorder Department
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Post, Michael; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Finance Department
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Raubenstrauch, Jill; 28%-time Instructor (Step 1), Human Services, Rehabilitation, Health and
Sport Science Department, January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Seybold, Virginia; 40%-time Assistant Professor (Step 10), Nursing Department
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Sharrar, Darlene; 50%-time Instructor (Step 1), Chemistry, Mathematics, and Physics
Department, January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Shick, Timothy; 50%-time Instructor (Step 1), Management and Marketing Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Slegal, Sarah; 61%-time Instructor (Step 1), Special Education Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Smith, Christina; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Psychology Department
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Snyder, Lori; 33%-time Instructor (Step 1), Human Services, Rehabilitation, Health and Sport
Science Department, January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
States, Richard; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Social Science Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Tu, Yanbin; 50%-time Associate Professor (Step 1), Management and Marketing Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Venkatachari, Narasimhan Jayanth; 67%-time Instructor (Step 1), Biology and Geoscience Department,
January 29, 2018 through April 6, 2018
Weckerly, Diane; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Social Science Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Williams, Gary; 100%-time Instructor (Step 2), Management and Marketing Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018

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Wilson, Bethany; 25%-time Spring Instructor (Step 1), Communication Science
Disorders Department, January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Wolff, Kody; 50%-time Instructor (Step 1), Chemistry, Math and Physics Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Zboran, Beth; 50%-time Instructor (Step 1), Computer Information Science Department,
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Zeller, Aimee; 25%-time Instructor (Step 1), Social Science Department
January 6, 2018 through May 25, 2018
Manager
Coulson Brad, Manager 180-Systems Analyst, Full-Time, Regular, Computing Services,
January 22, 2018
Grant Funded
Nellis, Cynthia; Small Business Development Center, December 21, 2017 through June 30, 2018
Administrator
Marshall, Aleshia, Grant Funded Program Coordinator 2 – Business Consultant, Full-Time, Regular,
Small Business Development Center, November 20, 2017
Best, Jeanne, Grant Funded Program Coordinator 1 – Marketing & Training Coordinator, Part-Time,
Regular, Small Business Development Center, January 3, 2018
Staff Support
Beichner, Samantha, Clerk Typist 2, Full-Time, Regular, Enrollment Management, January 17, 2018
Earp, Holly, Clerk Typist 2, Full-Time, Regular, Enrollment Management, January 8, 2018
Sanchez, Amariliz, Clerk Typist 2, Full-Time, Regular, Allied Health, January 8, 2018
Thompson, Amy, Full-Time, Regular, Registered Nurse, N/W Alliance, January 8, 2018
Bojarski Rash, Kristin, Social Worker 1, Full-Time, Regular, N/W Alliance, January 23, 2018
Sturdivant, David, Social Worker 1, Full-Time, Regular, N/W Alliance, January 23, 2018
Wolfgang, Kimberly, Clerk Typist 2, Full-Time, Regular, Nursing (Clarion), February 5, 2018
Cappella, Neko, IT Generalist 1, Full-Time, Regular, Computing Services, February 5, 2018
2.

Transfer (lateral)

Staff Support
Mohnkern, Keith, Media Technology Specialist (from Help Desk Specialist),
Computing Services, Full-Time, Regular, November 13, 2017
3.

Retirement

Faculty
Cheresnowski, Linda, University Libraries, January 5, 2018
Administrator
Sopher, Matthew, Small Business Development Center, February 1, 2018
Support Staff
Exley, Bruce, Computing Services, December 31, 2017

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4.

Resignation

Faculty
Brigida, Matthew; Finance Department, January 19, 2018
Administrator
Mease, Miranda, Small Business Development Center, December 1, 2017
5.

Chairperson

Faculty
Wyatt, Joseph; Computer Information Science Department, effective Spring 2018 semester
6.

Promotion

Administrator
Bauer, Sharon, State University Administrator 2, Assistant Director (from Fiscal Technician),
Full-Time, Regular, Student Financial Services, November 13, 2017
Staff Support
Lutz, Greta, Fiscal Technician (from Fiscal Assistant), Full-Time, Regular, Student Financial Services
(from Residence Life), February 12, 2018
7.

Reclassification

Administrator
Dunlap, Merrilyn, State University Administrator 4 (from SUA 3), Enrollment Management,
November 13, 2017
B. Finance and Administration
1.

Appointment

Support Staff
Robinson, David, Custodial Worker 1, Part-Time, Regular, Facilities Management, February 14,
2018
Yard, Dillon, Custodial Worker 1, Part-Time, Regular, Facilities Management, January 19,
2018
Herman, Ken, Semi-Skilled Laborer, Part-Time Regular, Facilities Management, January 18, 2018
Mason, Robert, Semi-Skilled Laborer, Part-Time Regular, Facilities Management, January 22, 2018
Woodall, John, Semi-Skilled Laborer, Part-Time Regular, Facilities Management, January 18, 2018
Gadley, Joy, Semi-Skilled Laborer, Part-Time Regular, Facilities Management, January 29, 2018
Cox, Doug, HVAC Technician, Full-Time, Regular, Facilities Management, January 22, 2018
Stephens, Robert, HVAC Technician, Full-Time, Regular, Facilities Management, January 22, 2018

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2.

Appointment – Temporary

Support Staff
Myers, Thomas, Semi-Skilled Laborer, Full-Time, Temporary, Facilities Management,
January 13, 2018
3.

Retirements

Manager
Shaffer, Shelley, Facilities Management, December 29, 2017
C. Student Affairs
1. Appointment
Administrator
Zacherl, Jessica, State University Administrator 2, Assistant Director, Residence Life,
Full-Time, Regular, January 8, 2018
Staff Support
Walney, Jacqueline, Registered Nurse, Full-Time, Regular Status, Health & Wellness,
February 12, 2018