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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees
Special Meeting
Tuesday, April 28,2015
Crawford Center Conference Room

At 9:05 a.m. Chair John Horan called the Special Meeting of the Edinboro University Council of
Trustees to order. Following Roll Call at the direction of Chair John Horan, the Recording
Secretary verified the presence of a quorum. Present were:
Ms. Barbara Chaffee
Mr. Dennis Frampton
Mr. Daniel Higham
Mr. John Horan
Mr. Rob Lowther (joined the meeting in progress during the Executive Session)
Ms. Kathy Pape (via phone)
Mr. John Pulice
Mr. Harold Shields
Mr. Ronald Steele
Mr. Timothy Wächter (joined the Executive Session via phone and then joined the meeting
in progress)
Mr. Shaquan Walker (joined the meeting in progress during the Executive Session)
In addition to President Julie Wollman, the following individuals were in attendance at the Special
Meeting:
Dr. Alan Biel, Dean - Graduate Studies and Research and Interim Dean - School of Education
Mr. Guilbert Brown, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Mr. Matthew Cettin, Director Institutional Research and Assessment
Dr. Donald Dilmore, Associate Vice President for University Libraiies
Ms. Sherri Galvin, Assistant to the President and Recording Secretary
Dr. Michael Hannan, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Mr. Jeffrey Hileman, Director of Communications
Ms. Tina Mengine, Vice President for University Advancement
Dr. Nathan Ritchey, Dean - College o f Science and Health Professions and Vice President
for Strategic Initiatives
Mr. Eric Sheppard, Interim Associate Vice President of Financial Operations
Following the conduct of Roll Call, Chair Horan noted for the record that the proceedings of the Edinboro
University Council of Trustees meetings are recorded. Therefore, public disclosure to those in attendance
via his verbal announcement and the written public notice avoids any violation of the Pennsylvania Wire
Tapping Act. He then moved to the first order of business - Public Comment. The Chair invited comment
from the public in attendance.
Hearing no requests from members of the public to speak. Chair Horan moved to the first item of
business. Academic Affairs, and directed Provost Michael Hannan to come forward to deliver a
summary of the action before the Council. Dr. Hannan noted that there were multiple items for
review. These included:

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New Certificate
New Minors
Program Revisions
Addition of New Tracks/Concentrations
Moratorium Request
He stated that President Wollman recommends approval of the above programs as listed on pages
one through three of the meeting agenda. However, since the creation of the agenda, Provost
Hannan noted several adjustments. On page one under New Minors - Minor in Special Education,
this program has not yet been approved by the University-wide Cun'iculum Committee. Therefore,
this item is being removed from the agenda for Council approval and will be brought fomard for
review and approval at a Fall 2015 meeting.
Secondly, and located on page two of the agenda under the heading. Addition of New
Tracks/Concentrations, there is listed a Bachelor of Aits in Music - Music Therapy. It was
determined that rather than adding a track/concentration to the existing degree program, the
proposal is for a new degree. Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy. The new proposed degree
provides a greater level of flexibility in tenns of the number of credits that can be required in the
major. Provost Hannan stated that Music Therapy is considered a professional program in Music
and will not be limited to the 45 credit maximum true of Bachelor of Arts degree programs. He
further noted that the description summary of this program contained in previously distributed
materials remains the same.
Lastly, he noted a needed change in the name of a degree program that had been approved by the
Edinboro University Council at their March 10, 2015, business meeting. In March, the Council
approved the Master of Arts in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling as a progpram degree revision.
Since that time, the accrediting body, CACREP, has insisted that the degree name be changed from
Master of Arts in Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling to the Master of Arts in Clinical
Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. Provost Hannan reiterated that there is no
proposed change to the actual program approved by the Council at the March meeting, the new
title reflects only a name change as recommended CACREP.
Chair Horan entertained any questions of Provost Hannan and sought a motion for approval of the
following Academic Affairs recommendations of President Wollman and endorsed by Dr. Hannan.
It was voted, on motion of Trustee Pulice, seconded by Trustee Pape, to accept President
Wollman’s recommendation for approval of the following:
NEW CERTIFICATE
Arts Infusion Institutional Certificate
NEW DEGREE
Bachelor of Music - Music Therapy
NEW MINORS
Creative Writing Minor
Digital Media Production Minor
Forensic Studies Minor
Public Relations Branding and Imaging Minor

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PROGRAM REVISIONS
Associate of Arts in Human Services - Developmental Disability Specialist
Associate of Science - Business Administration

Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood (P-4)
Bachelor of Science in Education - Early Childhood (P-4) and Special Education (P-8)
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle Level Dual Certification; English/Language
Arts & Reading and Special Education (PK-8)
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle Level Dual Certification; Math and English/
Language Arts & Reading and Special Education (PK-8)
Bachelor of Science in Education - Middle Level Dual Certification; Math and Science
and Science and Special Education (PK-8)
Bachelor of Science in Education- Middle Level Dual Certification; Math and Social
Studies and Special Education (PK-8)
Bachelor of Science in Education- Middle Level Dual Certification; Mathematics and
Special Education (PK-8)
Bachelor of Science in Education- Middle Level Dual Ceitification; Science and English/
Language Arts & Reading and Special Education (PK-8)
Bachelor of Science in Education- Middle Level Dual Certification; Science and Social
Studies and Special Education (PK-8)
Bachelor of Science in Education- Middle Level Dual Certification; Science and
Special Education (PK-8)
Bachelor of Science in Education- Middle Level Dual Certification; Soeial Studies and
Special Education (PK-8)
Bachelor of Science in RN-BSN Online Progi-am
Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN (Innovative Progi'am)
Bachelor of Science in Nursing BSN Traditional Program
Certificate in Conflict Management
Master of Arts in Communication Studies
Master of Arts in Counseling - Art Therapy
Master of Arts in Counseling - School Counseling
Master of Social Work
PROGRAM REVISION - TITLE CHANGE
Master of Arts in Clinical Rehabilitation Coimseling to Master of Arts in Clinical
Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling
ADDITION OF NEW TRACKS/CONCENTRATIONS
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Public Relations - Digital Media Production
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science - International Affairs Concentration

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration - Finance Concentration

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MORATORIUM REQUEST
Certificate in Customer Relations Management
Roll Call vote - Approval of New Certificate, New Degree, New Minors, Program Revisions,
Program Revisions - Title Change, Addition of New Tracks/Concentrations, and
Moratorium Request

Trastee Chaffee
Trustee Frampton
Trastee Higham
Trustee Lowther
Trustee Pape (via phone)
Trustee Pulice
Trustee Shields
Trustee Steele
Chairman Horan
Trustee Wächter
Trastee Walker

Aye
X
X
X

Nay

Absent

Abstain

X
X
X
X
X
X
X
X

The motion carried with unanimous approval by the.Edinboro University Council of Trustees.
Chair Horan stated that the next order of business was the review and discussion of the Triennial
Evaluation of President Wollman. He reminded those in attendance that the conduct of a trienmal
review is broad in scope and involves a large number of stakeholders from both the internal
campus community and external community. It is truly a 360 degree look at the President and her
abilities to provide leadership of the institution and staff. Trustee Timothy Wächter served as the
chair the Triennial Evaluation Committee and was assisted by Trustees Pape and Steele. The
Chair noted that Timstee Wächter would be aniving to join the meeting in progress. In the
meantime, Chair Horan declared that the Council would adjourn to Executive Session so that
Council members could discuss the Evaluation report. The Executive session convened at 9:15
a.m. President Wollman was invited to remain for the Executive Session since there would likely
be questions to which only she could respond. Prior to the call to reconvene the public meeting,
Trustees Wächter, Lowther, and Walker arrived to join the session in progress.
At 9:55 a.m.. Chair Horan reconvened the Special Meeting, and requested Trustee Wächter to
deliver a brief summary of the triennial evaluation process, provide the committee’s
recommendation and proposed Resolution. Trustee Wächter began with a public recognition and
appreciation to staff in the Provost’s office, namely Carla Gutting, for her assistance in
coordinating all of the interviews and information gathering sessions. The Triennial Evaluation
Committee met with nearly 70 individuals - internal and external to the University, local
government leaders, parents, funders, donors, students, staff at all levels. It was agreed that
President Wollman is doing a phenomenal job. Common themes heard throughout the review
process included:
Accessibility - Dr. Wollman is accessible;
Invested - Dr. Wollman is invested; and
Impact - Dr. Wollman has made a marked impact on the region and not just the University.

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Trustee Wächter stated that the largest measure of impact has been the launch of Porreco College;
and in words and praises used by local leaders, the Porreco College initiative has truly been a game
changer for the region. Therefore, and in consultation with the Triennial Review Committee,
Trustee Wächter presented and read into the record the following Resolution:
RESOLUTION
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Council of Trustees
Special Meeting
April 28,2015
Whereas, the Chairman of the Council of Tmstees of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
appointed a Triennial Review Committee to review the performance of Dr. Julie Wollman as
President of Edinboro University; and
Whereas, the Triennial Review Committee interviewed nearly seventy interested individuals
within the internal and external university community and members of the Council of Tmstees;
and
Whereas, thi'ough this process, an evaluation of President Wollman was conducted in accordance
with BOG Policy 2002-03-A: Evaluating Presidents; and
Whereas, the Triennial Review Committee has consolidated the recommendations, observations
and conclusion received during this process into a final report; and
Whereas, it is the recommendation of the Triennial Review Committee that the Council of
Trustees submit the final report to the Chancellor of the State System of Higher Education along
with the endorsement and highest recommendation possible of President Wollman and
furthermore, that the Council of Tmstees recommend the extension of President Wollman’s
employment agreement with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education.

Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, this 28th day of April, 2015, the following:
That the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania commends and endorses the
performance of President Wollman, and directs that the final report of the Triennial Review
Committee be forwarded to the Office of the Chancellor of the State System of Higher Education
with the highest possible recommendation that Dr. Wollman’s employment agreement with
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education be extended.
Hearing no further requests for discussion with regard to the presented Resolution and
recommendation, It was voted, on motion of Trustee Wächter, seconded by Tmstee Shields to
approve the Resolution as presented (Attachment #1).
Roll Call vote - Resolution and Recommendation for Extension of President Wollman
Employment Agreement

Trustee Chaffee
Trustee Frampton

Aye
X
X

Nay

Absent

Abstain

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continued - Roll Call vote re: Resolution and Recommendation for Extension of President
Wollman Employment Agreement
Trustee Higham
X
Trustee Lowther
X
Trustee Pape (via phone)
X
Trustee Pulice
X
Trustee Shields
X
Tmstee Steele
X
Chairaian Horan
X
Trustee Wächter
X
Trustee Walker
X

The motion canied with unanimous approval by the Edinboro University Council of Tmstees.
Following the vote, Chair Horan thanked and expressed appreciation to the members of the
Triennial Review Committee —Trustees Wächter, Pape and Steele —for their work. A round of
applause ensued in recognition of not only the Committee’s work, but also in appreciation for
President Wollman. Next steps after the submission of the final report to the Office of the
Chancellor will be a meeting, either in person or by conference call, involving Chancellor Brogan,
President Wollman, the chair of the Triennial Review Committee and the Chair of the EU Council
of Trustees to review the evaluation and to answer any questions. A tentative date for this meeting
has been set for May 27.
Chair Horan, noting that there was no other business to be conducted at the Special Meeting,
entertained a motion calling for adjournment. It was voted, on motion of Trustee John Pulice,
seconded by Trustees Dennis Frampton, to adjourn the April 28, 2015, Special Meeting of the
Edinboro University Council of Tmstees. The meeting adjourned at 10:01 a.m.
In closing. Chair Horan noted the group would reconvene for its scheduled Study Session
following a ten minute break. He reminded Council members o f the next scheduled meeting of the
EU Council of Tmstees takes place on Tuesday, June 9, 2015. This meeting session will include
the Council’s Annual Inspection of Facilities, Committee meeting, lunch, and quarterly business
meeting along with the presentation of a slate and election of Council Officers (Chair, Vice Chair,
and Secretary).
Respectfully submitted,
s

Sherri A. Galvin
Assistant to the President and Recording Secretary

Attachment

RESOLUTION

Edinboro University, of Pennsylvania
Council of Trustees
Special Meeting
April 28,2015

Whereas, the Chairman of the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
appointed a Triennial Review Committee to review the performance of Dr. Julie Wollman as
President of Edinboro University; and
Whereas, the Triennial Review Committee interviewed nearly seventy interested individuals within
the internal and external imiversity community and members of the Council of Trustees; and
Whereas, through this process, an evaluation of President Wollman was conducted in accordance
with BOG Policy 2002-03-A: Evaluating Presidents; and
Whereas, the Triennial Review Committee has consolidated the recommendations, observations and
conclusion received during this process into a final report; and
Whereas, it is the recommendation of the Triennial Review Committee that the Council of Trustees
submit the final report to the Chancellor of the State System of Higher Education along with the
endorsement and highest recommendation possible of President Wollman and furthermore, that the
Council of Trustees recommend the extension of President Wollman’s employment agreement with
Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.
Now, therefore, be it RESOLVED by the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, this 28th day of April, 2015, the following:
That the Council of Trustees of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania commends and endorses the
performance of President Wollman, and directs that the final report of the Triennial Review
Committee be forwarded to the Office of The Chancellor of the State System of Higher Edu
with the highest possible recommendation that Dr. Wollmans’ employment agreement with
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education be extended.

Chairman John E. Horan
Edinboro University Council of Trastees

Trusteérimothy S. Wächter, Esquire
Chair of the Triennial Review Committee