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Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Council of Trustees Meeting
Monday, August 24, 2009
Van Houten Dining Hall- North

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Prior to the start of the day's study/retreat session, new Council members Joshua Bow
(student representative) and Daniel Higham participated in a New Trustee Orientation Session
with Provost Pearl Bartelt (Academic Affairs), Vice President Gordon Herbst (Finance and
Administration) and Interim Vice President Kahan Sablo (Student Affairs). Following the
conclusion of this session, new Council members lunched with President Jeremy D. Brown. At
1:00 p.m., new Trustees Bow and Higham joined Chairman Shields and other members of the
Council for a brief 30 minute Executive Session. The Exec.utive Sessionwas held in the
Crawford Center Conference Room and served to form the Presidential Evaluation Committee as
well as review the timeline and process. This year's review will be a "formal" evaluation and
will require the naming of an external consultant who will assistthe Council in the completion of
its task. At 1:30 p.m., President Brown, Executive Assistant to the President Kim Fabrizio, Vice
President Gordon Herbst and Assistant Vice President for Communications and Marketing Amy
Neil, joined Council members for the delivery of a presentation which covered the following
topic areas:
Mission, Vision and Values
Enrollments
Marketing -Legislative Breakfast
Budget
Physical Plant
Edinboro University in Erie -The Porreco Center
PMI Affiliation
Distance Learning
Committee Assignments
Exit Interview of Student Trustee
Council of Trustees' Budget
After the presentation and discussion of above items, the Council adjourned to the President's
Suite located in VanHouten Dining Hall to dine with PresidentBrown. Open discussions
continued during the meal session. Following dinner, Council members along with President
Brown adjourned to the public meeting location (VanHouten North Dining Hall).
At 6:04 p.m., Chairperson Shields convened the public quarterly business meeting of the
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees. He requestedthe Recording
Secretary, Sherri Galvin, to conduct Roll Call. The following Council members were in

attendance:
Mr. Joshua Bow (newly appointed student representative)
Dr. JosephCacchione
Dr. Raymond Dombrowski
Mr. John Evans
Mr. Daniel Higham (newly appointed Council member)
Mr. John Horan

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Mrs. Virginia McGarvey
Mr. JohnPulice
Mr. Harold Shields
Mr. Harry Thomas

Noting that a quorumwaspresent,ChairmanShieldsintroducedthe two newestmembersof the
Edinboro UniversityCouncil. He askedeachto saya few words. First, Dan Highamwas
-acknowledged.
The Chair statedthat manyknow him aspastpresidentof the Alumni
Associationand an active memberof the Edinborocampuscommunityfor manyyears. Also,
JoshuaBow was announcedasthe newly appointedstudentrepresentativeto the Council.
ChairpersonShieldsnotedJoshuaasa fine upstandingmemberof the campuscommunity. Both
TrusteesBow andHigham statedthat it was a privilege to be a part of the EdinboroUniversity
Council of Trustees. They look forward to being active,contributingmembersof the Council.
TrusteeBow noted thathe was particularlyhonoredto be representingthe studentpopulation.
The Chairthankedboth andindicatedthathe look forward to their input and supportoverthe
next few years.
In additionto PresidentBrown, the following individualswere in attendanceat the public
meeting:
Dr. R. ScottBaldwin, Deanof GraduateStudiesand Research
Dr. JamesBolton, Interim Deanof Education
Dr. PearlBartelt, ProvostandVice Presidentfor AcademicAffairs
Mr. Sid Booker,AssociateVice Presidentfor HumanResourcesand FacultyRelations
Mr. TerrenceCarlin, AssociateVice Presidentfor Partnershipsand Development
Dr. Donald Dilmore, AssociateVice Presidentfor University Libraries
Ms. Kimberly Fabrizio,ExecutiveAssistantto the President
Ms. SherriA. Galvin, Assistantto the PresidentandRecordingSecretary
Dr. SusanHegel,AssociateVice Presidentfor AcademicAffairs
Mr. GordonHerbst,Vice Presidentfor Financeand Administration
Dr. JeanJones,President-Local APSCUF
Dr. AndrewLawlor, AssociateVice Presidentfor Technology& Communications
Ms. JamieLutz -President -Student GovernmentAssociation
Ms. Amy Neil, AssistantVice Presidentfor CommunicationsandMarketing
Ms. ColeenPanko,Coordinatorof SpecialEvents
Mr. JeffPinski, AssociateDirectorof Public RelationsandMarketing
Mr. JonPulice, Director of Alumni RelationsandExecutiveDirectorof the
Alumni Association
Dr. Eric Randall,Deanof Science,Managementand Technology
Dr. KahanSablo,Interim Vice Presidentfor StudentAffairs andDeanof StudentLife
ChairpersonShieldsthenmovedon to the next agendaitem, Old Business.He notedthat
the Minutes from the June15,2009,businessmeetinghad beenpresentedfor reviewand
approval. The Chairsolicitedconcerns,comments,correctionsor additions. Hearingnone,he
entertaineda motion for approvalof the Minutes from the meetingheld on June15. ~
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on motion of TrusteeDombrowski,secondedby TrusteePulice to approvethe Minutes
from the June15,2009,meetingaspresented.The motioncarriedwith the unanimousapproval
by the Council.

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Next, the Chair called for comment(s)
,

movement to the microphone
by members
next item of business -President
Brown's

President

Brown

thanked

from the public

Chairperson

weeks as the semester get underway.

U.S. News & World

Report rankings

Edinboro

moved

University

Undergraduate
ranking

Shields and proceeded

Debt.

Degree Programs.

Brown

at the fraction

feels this reflects

Region

on Innovation

President

developed

Brown

Brown

noted annual

and state-related
in Higher

Education

took the opportunity

undergraduate

and external

and Values

aloud.

education

As part of that

statements

campus constituent

to read these statements

of

He noted that the university's

was held on August 20.
Vision

and

so named in that category.

students receive a quality

institutions.

revealed the new Mission,

recognition

with the Least Amount

university

University

Offering

received

offering

Who Graduated

the only P ASSHE

as the result of a campus-wide

President

several items

He noted that

the university

amongst universities

that Edinboro

of the cost of private

summer conference
program,

President

this past week.

Similarly,

in the category of Students

The President noted Edinborowas

President

to highlight

with the

and events that will be taking place in the

First and foremost,

which became public

in the Northern

degree programs

no

up from the 4th Tier to the 3rd Tier for Best Universities

and Master's

us 4th overall

master's

Noting

of the public, Chairperson Shields continued
Report to the Council of Trustees.

that have been taking place over the summer months
coming

in attendance.

that were

participation.

The

For the record:

Mission Statement
Edinboro

University,

challenge

and empower

of our global
activities,

a community
individuals.

society through

community

learning

and practical

of discovery

engagement

We are inspired

collaborative

outreach,

ignite the excitement

where intellectual

and opportunity

to serve and lead as active citizens
experiences

applications.

emphasizing

campus

These factors combine

and create a thirst for life-long

learning

to

and a pursuit

of excellence.

Vision Statement
To become an internationally
commitment

recognized

university

known

for innovation,

leadership

and

to excellence.

Values
Opportunity,
President

Brown

then provided

like many others, continue
members

their financial

frequently

and Leadership

a brief update on the status of the state budget.

The appropriate

offices

have worked

grants.

aid agency, PHEAA,

to identify

An informational

and email/letters

directed

and its staff

to our campus this weekend
to learn what

The President noted proactive

and delays at the state level will

rely on PHEAA

asked questions

year.

He noted that we,

The university

be arriving

for news from the state financial

aid package will be for the coming

who we believe

Integrity

for our students who will

been taken to ensure decisions
enrollment.

Respect,

to wait on the passage of said budget.

are also concerned

who perhaps are waiting

Excellence,

not negatively

steps have

impact a student's

and contact over 2,500 students
web page has been set up to answer

to affected

students.

Faculty

and staffhave

also been kept abreast so that they can offer assistance and direct students accordingly.

Staff

continue

felt by

students.

to work very hard on a case-by-case
Despite

aid to students
million.

the state of the economy,

from various

basis to mitigate
President

Brown

sources by some $2 million

The good news is that the current economy

and minimize

the impact

noted that we do expect to increase

during the fall term for a total of $67

has not had a negative

impact on

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enrollment. Over 1,500 studentshave attended offered orientation sessions. In fact, he noted
that it was necessaryto add an additional session. As of today, returning students including new
freshman and transfers who have registered sums to be 6,391. Additionally, graduate headcount
is at 1,690 which shows a 20% increase and applications are still coming in. Thus far, the
university has surpassedthe 8,000 enrollment mark -actually 8,080 studentsto be exact.
President Brown stated we are on track to have the largest incoming class of new students in the
last 17 years. Over 660 new and transfer studentshave come from Erie -a 16% increase
compared to last year. Of course, the increase in studentswill impact services on campus. The
President reported that the Highlands at Edinboro University housing project has a Phase I
occupancy rate of close to 100%, and we are growing a waiting list. He noted that all other
housing areas on campus minus Towers are filled to 88% of capacity. Next, President Brown
talked about the number of studentswho opted to schedule instruction online which was 717.
This year we are projecting over 1,000 online students -a nearly 40% increase compared to last
year. In addition to charting new territory in online enrollments, we continue to experience
record graduate enrollment. President Brown also noted with interest the following statistics:
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% of entering bachelor's degree-seekingfreshman studentshave a high school GPA of
+3.0 or higher;
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40% of the above-referenced group have GPA's of3.5 or higher; and
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than 170 entering freshman have combined SAT math and critical reading scores of
1,100 or higher.
President Brown also noted that the campus continues to grow, providing students with state-ofthe-art facilities. Currently, we are at the center ofa five-year window in which some $200
million has been or will be spent on major campus academic,recreational and housing projects.
Scranton Hall has been completely demolished. Buildings 3 and 4 of the new student housing
project opened this fall. Plans to break ground for Phase II of The Highlands studenthousing
project (buildings 5-8) could occur as early as this fall. Despite previous delays, the dome
should be ready and open by mid-fall. President Brown stated that the concrete was poured,
earlier this summer and the floor was laid last week. Edinboro University's latest construction
efforts were featured in the summer edition of DDC (Design, Development and Construction
Journal- a national, professional building trade magazine. Similarly, our Office for Students
with Disabilities (OSD) received accolades in the August issue of PN/Paraplegia News
magazine for its ongoing efforts to promote accessibility. This publication is published by the
Paralyzed Veterans of America. Chairman Shields thanked President Brown for his informative
report. He also took the opportunity to share and paraphrasean earlier comment made by
Trustee Manning during the dinner sessionwherein she noted that while noteworthy news and
statistics are very important to a university, it is also significant when recognition is given by
peer periodicals and the university's name is included in those publications.
Next, the Chair requestedMr. Gordon Herbst, Vice President for Finance and
Administration, to provide a report on behalf of Council's Finance and Administration
Committee, and presentrelated items for review and action. Mr. Herbst noted that Council
members were briefed on matters affecting the university's budget for 2010 and discussed
proposed changesto help balance that budget. Insofar as action items are concerned, Vice
President Herbst reminded Council members that the Contracts and Purchasesorders are listed at
the encumbered amounts for the fiscal year as opposedto payment amounts. He moved that the
Council approve President Brown's recommendation to approve the Contracts and Purchases
prese~ted for review. Trustee Thomas inquired about the "encumbered" amounts recorded for

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utilities, specificallyPenelecandNational Fuel, and how they comparedhistorically. Vice
PresidentHerbstnoted somewhatof a "savings" in termsof utilization of utilities. In other
words andbecauseof our efforts and investmentin ESCO(energysavingsinitiatives), the
universityis experiencinglessutilization of utilities in termsof quantityused. Presently,the fee
structureis climbing slightly andwill expectit to climb further whenindustry deregulation
comesinto effect next year. He furthernoted that all thingsbeing equal,"yes" the figuresnoted
are aboutthe sameas lastyear. Similarly, TrusteeHoran askedaboutthe amountsencumbered
for water and sewerand how it comparedto lastyear. Again, Vice PresidentHerbstnoteda
reductionin termsof usagedueto the installationof new fixtures, waterclosetsthat don't shed
as muchwater,etc. Giventhe university's new five-year contractwith the Boroughof Edinboro,
increasedcostshavebeenbuilt in. TrusteeHoran next inquiredif theseaccounts(waterand
sewer)were metered.Mr. Herbstrespondedthat in mostcasesthe waterand sewerusageis
metered. The completionof the new studenthousingprojecthasrequiredthat utilities costbe
brokenout from the remainderof the campus.Therefore,an estimatewas useddue to the
changesin enrollment,shifting of residentialpatternsfrom campus-owned
buildings to
privatizedhousing. TrusteeHoranwas also surprisedby the fact thatthe sewagerate is
approximatelytwice that of the water. Vice PresidentHerbstconfirmedthe accuracyof this
observation. It was voted, on motion of TrusteeMcGarvey,secondedby TrusteeManningto
acceptPresidentBrown's recommendationfor approvalof the ContractsandPurchasesas
reviewed for the period June1,2009 through July 31,2009. The motion carriedwith unanimous
approvalby the Council.
For the record,Vice PresidentHerbstnotedseveralpagesof personneltransactions.
Thesetransactionswere presentedto the Council for informationalpurposesandhave taken
placesincethe lastregularbusinessmeetingheld on June15,2009. Theseincluded:

NEW HIRES/REPLACEMENTS/CONTINUATIONS
Blanchet,Dr. Paul G., part-time,temporary(25%), AssistantProfessor,Speech,
LanguageandHearingDepartment,Fall 2009 semester,contingentupon enrollmentat $7,765.29
effective August29,2009.
Boykin, Ms. Jennifer,regular,full-time, PASSHEManager,Grade150,Coordinatorof
Conferencesand Camps,PresidentsOffice, at $36,166.00effective August29,2009.
Cerminara,Mr. Kyle, regular,part-time(50%), AssistantNon-facultyWrestling Coach,
Athletic Department,at $18,000.00from August3,2009 throughAugust2,2010.
Chan,Mr. James,regular,full-time, AssistantNon-facultyWomen'sVolleyball Coach,
Athletic Department,at $30,000.00effective July 27, 2009.
Claster,Mr. SamuelM., full-time, temporary,Instructor,SociologyDepartment,2009-10
academicyear, contingentupon enrollmentat $43,072.35effective August29, 2009.
Conlon,Ms. Yvonne,full-time, temporary,Instructor,Early Childhoodand Special
EducationDepartment,Fall 2009 semester,contingentupon enrollmentat $21,536.18effective
August29,2009.
Cordell, Ms. Linda, full-time, temporary,Instructor,Art Department,2009-10academic
year, contingentupon enrollmentat $45,225.97effective August29,2009.
Cox Sr., Mr. Ron E., regular,full-time, PAS SHEManager,Grade170,Managerof
PublicationsandMarketing in the CommunicationsandMarketingOffice, at $51,000.00
effectiveJune13,2009.
Deluccia,Mr. Timothy, part-time,temporary(50%),Instructor,ProfessionalStudies
Department,2009-10academicyear, contingentupon enrollmentat $21,536.18effective
August29,2009.

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Dixon-McCullum, Dr. Adrienne M., full-time, temporary, Assistant Professor,
Professional Studies Department, 2009-10 academic year, contingent upon enrollment at
$49,861.80 effective August 29,2009.
Durst, Ms. Brenda L., part-time, temporary (25%), Instructor, Speech,Language and
Hearing Department, Fall 2009 semester,contingent upon enrollment at $5,384.04 effective
August 29,2009.
Feil, Dr. Lisa V., part-time, temporary (50%), Assistant Professor, Professional Studies
Department, 2009-10 academic year, contingent upon enrollment at $24,930.90 effective
August 29, 2009.
Flowers, Ms. Mary E., part-time, temporary (50%), Instructor, Early Childhood and
Special Education Department, 2009-10 academic year, contingent upon enrollment at
$21,536.18 effective August 29, 2009.
Foley, Dr. David W., part-time, temporary (50%), Assistant Professor, Professional
Studies Department, 2009-10 academic year, contingent upon enrollment at $24,930.90 effective
August 29,2009.
Forrester, Mr. Kimber J., part-time, temporary (25%), Instructor, Communication and
Media Studies Department, 2009-10 academic year, contingent upon enrollment at $10,768.09
effective August 29,2009.
Fuda, Ms. Jessica,part-time, temporary (50%), Instructor, Professional Studies
Department, 2009-10 academic year, contingent upon enrollment at $21,536.18 effective
August 29,2009.
Gillette, Mr. Matthew, part-time (25%), Assistant Non-faculty Football Coach, Athletic
Department, at $6,000.00 effective from July 18, 2009 through July 17, 2010.
Isaac, Mr. Brent D., full-time, temporary, Instructor, Art Department, 2009-10 academic
year, contingent upon enrollment at $43,072.35 effective August 29, 2009.
Kilburn, Mr. Korey, full-time, temporary, Instructor, Mathematics and Computer Science
Department, 2009-10 academic year, contingent upon enrollment at $43,072.35 effective
August 29,2009.
Kramer, Ms. Janice R., part-time, temporary (50%), Instructor, Professional Studies
Department, Fall 2009 semester,contingent upon enrollment at $10,768.09 effective August 29,
2009.
Leech, Ms. Lee Ann, full-time, temporary, Instructor, Nursing Department, 2009-10
academic year, contingent upon enrollment at $43,072.35 effective August 29,2009.r
Lute, Mr. Charles E., part-time, temporary (33%), Instructor, Music Department, Fall~
2009 semestercontingent upon enrollment, at $7,914.56 effective August 29, 2009.
Neil, Ms. Amy, regular, full-time, PASSHE Manager, Grade 210, Assistant Vice
President for Communications and Marketing, at $102,000.00 effective August 3,2009.
Newman, Dr. Terry, part-time, temporary (50%), Assistant Professor, Professional
Studies Department, 2009-10 academic year, contingent upon enrollment at $24,930.90 effective
August 29,2009.
Perini, Ms. Julie K., full-time, temporary, Instructor, Art Department, 2009-10 academic
year, contingent upon enrollment at $43,072.35 effective August 29,2009.
Peters, Mr. Clark D., Regular, full-time, PASSHE Manager, Grade 180, Deputy Police
Chief, Police Department, at $61,500.00 effective August 17,2009.
Regan, Mr. Patrick, part-time, temporary (up to 50%), Instructor, Music Department,
2009-10 academic year, contingent upon enrollment. The salary will be based upon number of
students enrolled and calculated at the rank of Instructor, effective August 29,2009.
Riley, Ms. Linda, full-time, temporary, Custodial Worker 1, Facilities Department, at
$11.32 hourly effective June 12,2009 through August 28,2009.

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Sallie, Ms. JamieD., regular,part-time(50%), AssistantNon-facultyWomen's Soccer
Coach,at $11,683.09effectiveJune12,2009throughJune11,2010.
Sperry,Mr. Jarrin,part-time,temporary(50%),Instructor,ProfessionalStudies
Department,2009-10academicyear, contingentupon enrollmentat $21,536.18effective
August29,2009.
Swick, Dr. JohnC., part-time,temporary(25%), Instructor,BusinessandEconomics
Department,Fall 2009 semester,contingentupon enrollmentat $5,384.05effective August29,
2009.
Tyler, Ms. Karen,part-time,temporary(50%),Instructor,ProfessionalStudies
Department,2009-10academicyear, contingentupon enrollmentat $21,536.18effective
August29,2009.
Tysiachney,Mr. Joshua,part-time,temporary(25%),Instructor,Communicationand
Media StudiesDepartment,2009-10academicyear, contingentupon enrollmentat $10,768.09
effective August29,2009.
Williams, Ms. Kathleen,full-time, temporary,AssistantAthletic Trainer, StudentAffairs
Faculty, salaryin accordancewith the provisionsof the relevantlegislationandthe CBA will be
at the Instructor(Level PayRangeQO1, PayStep01) effective August 1, 2009 through
February27,2010, or until the incumbentemployeereturnsfrom leave.
Witowski, Dr. Lisa, part-time,temporary(50%), AssistantProfessor,Professional
StudiesDepartment,2009-10academicyear, contingentupon enrollmentat $24,930.90effective
August29,2009.
Youngblood,Ms. Constance,part-time,temporary(50%), AssistantProfessor,
ProfessionalStudiesDepartment,2009-10academicyear, contingentupon enrollmentat
$21,536.18effective August29,2009.
Ziegler, Dr. John,full-time tenuretrack, AssistantProfessor,ProfessionalStudies
Department,2009-10academicyear, contingentupon enrollmentat $49,861.80effective
August29,2009.
RESIGNATIONS
Harris, Dr. Phillip D., AssistantProfessor,GeraldP. JacksonDepartmentof Academic
SupportServices,effectivecloseof businessAugust24,2009.
Mohamed,Dr. Ali N., Professor,CommunicationandMedia StudiesDepartment,
effective closeof businessAugust5, 2009.
Purves,Mrs. Lori R., part-timeNurseAide, Office for Studentswith Disabilities,
effective closeof businessJuly 28,2009.
RETIREMENTS
Ickes,Mrs. SusanL., Clerk Typist 2, AcademicSupportServicesOffice, effectiveclose
of businessJune 19,2009.
PernisekMs. Kathleen,Clerk Typist 2, Music Department,effectivecloseof business
July 17,2009.

COACHING CONTRACT RENEWAL
Moore, Clifford W., regular,full-time, AssistantNon-facultycoachof Wrestling,Athletic
Department,at $46,853.65effective September11,2009throughthe closeof business
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CONTRACT
Baldwin, Dr. R. Scott, Dean of Graduate Studies, contract extension through July 22,

2012.

Bartelt, Dr. Pearl, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, contract extension
through June 2010.
Randall, Dr. Eric A., Dean of Science, Management and Technology, contract extension
through February 16, 2010.
Smith, Dr. Terry, Dean of Liberal Arts, contract extension through August 16,2011.

CHANGE IN STATUS
Owens, Mr. Thomas H., from regular, full-time, Custodial Worker 2 to regular, full-time,
Custodial Worker 1, Facilities Department at $29,281.00 effective June 6, 2009.

LEAVE
WITHOUT
PAY
Dunn, Dr. James, Professor, Business and Economics Department, leave without pay
with benefits, effective September 30, 2009 through October 1, 2009.

PROMOTION
Dillinger, Ms. Rosemary, from regular, full-time, Custodial Worker 1 to regular, ful1time, Custodial Worker 2, Facilities Department at $31,081.00 effective July 4,2009.

In closing his report, Vice President Herbst had no report on behalf of the University Services
Board since the Board had not met since the last Council meeting. He noted that he had no
additional items to report.
Chairperson Shields thanked Vice President Herbst for the excellent report. He then
asked Mr. Jon Pulice, Director of Alumni Relations and Executive Director of the
Alumni Association, to come forward and deliver, in Vice President Whitehair's absence, the
report on behalf of the University Advancement Committee. Mr. Pulice presented a Resolution
for their review and action which acknowledged not only Head Coach Doug Watt's for his years
of service and many accomplishments, but also named the Cross County Course in his honor.
For the record, Mr. Pulice presented the following Resolution:
Naming of Cross Country Course
"Doug Watts Cross Country Course"
Whereas, Doug Watts has coached men's cross country and track and field at Edinboro
University since 1969 and women's cross country and track and field since 1985; and
Whereas, in cross country, Doug Watts has coached six national championship teams, four
individual national champions, and 97 All-Americans, making him one of the most successful
coaches in the U.S.; and
Whereas, in track and field, Doug Watts has coached five individual national champions and 106
All-Americans (in 15 different events), also making him one of the most successful coaches in the
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Whereas, DougWattshasemphasizedacademicachievementthroughoutthesepast40 years,as
reflected in high graduationrates,high teamGPA, and frequentselectionof his student-athletes
and his teamsto the AcademicAll-American list; and
Whereas, DougWattshasbeenselectedasthe National Coachof the Year five times andwas
twice an Olympic coachnominee;and
Whereas, DougWatts hasservedwith distinctionas pastPresidentof the NCAA II Track and
Field CoachesAssociationand currentlyis on the Board of Directorsof the USTFCCCA; then
BE IT RESOLVED, therefore,thatthe EdinboroUniversity crosscountrycourseofficially be
named"Doug Watts Cross Country Course."
Unanimously adopted by the Council of Trustees on this 24thday of August, 2009.
Chairperson Shields felt that the proposed recognition to be bestowed on Head Coach
Watts was well-deserved. He has served the university for many years, has done well for this
institution and produced many All-American athletes. It was voted, on motion of Trustee
Thomas, secondedby Trustee Evans to approve the Resolution as presented which resolves that
the university cross country course officially be named "Doug Watts Cross Country Course."
The motion carried with unanimous approval by the Council.
Next, Chairperson Shields asked Dr. Pearl Bartelt, Provost and Vice President for
Academic Affairs, to deliver her report on behalf of the Academic Affairs Committee. She noted
there were no curriculum-related action items this evening since the Curriculum Committee does
not meet over the summer. For the record, there was only one informational item to report -the
promotion of faculty to increasedranks effective Fall 2009. Provost Bartelt noted that this is a
very detailed process which begins at the departmental level and moves forward through various
stagesof t;eview, recommendation and ranking by a University-wide Committee comprised of
peers. These included:
Instructor to Assistant
Ms. Victoria M. Hedderick
Mr. PeterJ. Kuvshinikov

Department
Nursing
PhysicsandTechnology

Assistantto Associate
Dr. LenoreT. Barbian
Mr. JohnD. Bavaro
Dr. Xin-Zhu J. Chen
Dr. KarenS. Eisenhart
Dr. PeterJ. McLaughlin
Dr. AndrewJ. Pushchak

History and Anthropology
Art
History and Anthropology
Geosciences
Psychology
ProfessionalStudies

Associateto Full Professor
Dr. RobertB. Hass
Dr. Naod Kebede
Dr. ElisabethW. Joyce
Dr. PamelaR. Lasher
Mr. JohnF. Lysak
Dr. CharlotteJ. Molrine
Dr. JosephF. Reese

EnglishandTheatreArts
Chemistry
EnglishandTheatreArts
MathematicsandComputerScience
Art
Speech,Languageand Hearing
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Provost Bartelt began her report with the introduction of Dr. JamesBolton. She noted that Dr.
Bolton is now serving as the Interim Dean of Education due to the retirement of Dr. Kenneth
Adams on July 31. A round of applauseensued in recognition of his appointment and service in
this capacity. Of significance is the change in the reporting line of academic support faculty
from Student Affairs to Academic Affairs. Steps are being taken to set up academic support staff
office more near their respective academic schools. The goal of this change is to influence the
retention of "undecided" students. She reported that tutoring will now be under the purview of
the academic departments. Provost Bartelt noted that summer emollments had increased63% as
well as online courses. There were approximately 75 graduate and 31 undergraduate online
courses offered and each did very well. Offices acrosscampus have been active this summer and
working to personally contact studentswho are eligible to register and have not done so another example of retention efforts. She noted that departmentsare also working to increase
the number of offerings during winter session. Externally funded grants and contracts increased
by more than $1 million this year. The university also joined with 12 other regional institutions
and businessesto sponsorthe Innovation Erie Design Competition. The winner of this
competition, Ryan Bookhamer, was chosenby a panel of judges as having the top design. The
award is conditional on his being acceptedinto the Art Incubator. Provost Bartelt also sharedthe
exciting news that the third Chapter 49 program submitted to the Pennsylvania Department of
Education (PDE) has also earned "special recognition status." The College Start Program at
Edinboro University in Erie -The Porreco Center has increased. It began in the Fall 2008 with
73 students, adding 25 more in Spring 2009 and another 100 for this fall. Credit hours at Porreco
have increased from 2,581 in Fall 2007 to more than 3,375 expected for this fall. Provost Bartelt
reported that the university was notified in July by the CACREP (Council for Accreditation of
Counseling-Related Educational Programs) of its accreditation of different counseling programs
until 2014. Lastly, the fundraising component in support of the library, Friends of the BaronForness Library, held its annual outing/fundraiser at Erie's JerryUht Park on August 1.
Attendees and supporters enjoyed a picnic dinner and watched a SeaWolves baseball game.
Chairperson Shields thanked Dr. Bartelt for the report and solicited Trustees for any
questions or comments. Hearing none, the Chair moved on to the next committee report Student Affairs. Interim Vice President Kahan Sablo also made an introduction that of Ms.
Jamie Lutz who was elected to serve as the SGA (Student Government Association) President
for the 2009-10 academic year. Jamie hales from Tionesta and is a junior majoring in political
science. She plans to attend law school upon completion of her undergraduate studies at
Edinboro. Dr. Sablo also reported that Jamie interviewed and will be appointed to fill one of the
student vacancies on the PASSHE Board of Governors. Ms. Lutz also served as a Summer
Orientation Leader and is well-versed about the campus. It is anticipated that she will do great
things this year along with members of the SGA Executive Board. Jamie stood for recognition
and a round of applausewas afforded her. Interim Vice President Sablo reiterated the
successfulnessof the summer orientation sessionsnoting that data shows studentswho actually
attend these sessionsto perform better in their first year. Total, the Military Science
Department/ROTC commissioned eight individuals to serve as officers in the U.S. Army,
National Guard and Reserves. Twenty-five cadetshave been awarded ROTC scholarships
totaling Y4million dollars in financial assistance. This departmentalso experienced the loss of
Lt. Colonel Patrick Clark who left the university ROTC program to attend War College. Dr.
Sablo reported on his participation in the ROTC Leader's Training Course (LTC) held at Fort
Knox (Kentucky). He noted that he learned to live like an ROTC cadet, cross a river on a rope
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the purchase of a canon to be fIred off at home games when the Fighting Scots score
touch downs. Dr. Sablo then reported on several atWetic team accomplishments -namely the
international victory by the United StatesU23 wheelchair basketball athletes who were coached
by our own Jim Glatch. Edinboro University wheelchair basketball athletes Tommie Gray and
Trevon Jennifer were team participants and representedthe United States in Paris, France. Prior
to claiming this international victory, a visit was made to veterans at the Walter Reed Anny
hospital where the athletes shared their abilities as wheelchair athletes with individuals who had
been recently wounded. The football team is practicing hard in preparation for the August 29
opening day game against West Liberty. Dr. Sablo invited Council members to attend the first
football game of the year. Other first gamesincluded: volleyball tournament on August 28 at
Fainnont State; women's soccer match at Urbana on August 29 and the Cross Country
Invitational at Buffalo State on September5. In the Adult Student Services Department, the
university has been approved by the Department of Defense to receive funding in support of
military spouses' career advancements. Spousesof active military National Guard and reserve
members are now eligible to receive an additional $6,000 in support of careers that will help
them persist throughout multiple relocations. Events that should be noted on Council members'
calendars -Homecoming and Family weekends. Preparations are underway for Homecoming
2009 with the Disney theme -the Most Magical Place on Earth. The parade promises to be
larger with the amount of current parade entries surpassingthose from the previous year. Family
Weekend will be somewhat "scary" as it will occur over Halloween weekend. All of the events
will be tailored around that theme. Chainnan Shields solicited any questions and/or comments.
Hearing none, the Chair moved to the next agendaitem.
The last infonnational report was delivered by Mr. Jon Pulice on behalf of Vice
President Bruce Whitehair and members of the University Advancement Committee. He
thanked Chairperson Shields for the opportunity to speakto the Council and noted the following
divisional higWights:
.During
fiscal year 2008-09, $2,961,259 was raised which was the second best fundraising
year in the history of the University. We have raised $56,690 for fiscal year 2009-10.
.Fifty-five
new funds were created during fiscal year 2008-09. So far this year, three new
funds have been created including the Birchard Family Scholarshipfor Non-Traditional
Students,the SteveEmmett Memorial Scholarship, and the Dr. Carolyn J: Merry
GeosciencesScholarship.
.During
fiscal year 2008-09,44 major gifts in excessof$10,000 were received. Two
major gifts in excessof $10,000 have been received and recorded in the new fiscal year

2009-10.
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Edinboro University Foundation Board approved the following:
0 Renewal of a three-year tenn for Mr. Charles Haynes, Ms. Donna Nicholas,
Ms. Diana Schaney, Mr. Ronald Steele and Dr. Cheryl Vicary.
0 2009-2011 Slate of Officers:
Ms. Diana Schaney-Chair
Ms. Mary Schaaf -Vice Chair
Mr. Jim Scarpitti -Treasurer
Dr. Nancy Rung -Secretary.
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Nomination of Mr. William Nichols, Sr. to the Board for a three-year tenn.

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Special one-year renewal of Mr. Dennis Frampton.

0 Mr. Joseph Thayer concluded his service to the Board.

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Mrs. Theresa Villella donated two one-gallon perennials for planting at McNerney Hall as
part of the spring Campus Beautification Day. The donor valued the in-kind gift at $12.68.
Prior to calling for the close of the meeting, Chairperson Shields took the opportunity to
welcome and introduce the new Presidentof local APSCUF leadership, Dr. Jean Jones. He
noted that he and others look forward to working with her in this capacity.
The Chair noted the review and membership of Committees of the Council. Confimlation
letters will be sent to those who have agreedto chair and serve as a member of the various
Committees, serve as liaisons to the various Boards (i.e. Alumni Board, Foundation Board, US!)
or serve as a member of the an ad hoc committee. For the record:
Academic Affairs*
Chair -Dr. Raymond L. Dombrowski
Member-Mr. JohnA. Pulice
Staff Liaison: Dr. Pearl Bartelt, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs
Communications and Marketing (new Committee)*
Chair -Catherine M. Manning, SSJ
Member -Mr. Harry K. Thomas
Staff Liaison -Ms. Amy E. Neil, Assistant Vice President for Communications
and Marketing
Finance and Administration*
Chair -Mrs. Virginia L. McGarvey
Member-Mr. JohnE. Horan
Staff Liaison -Mr. Gordon J. Herbst, Vice President for Finance and Administration
Student Affairs*
Chair -Dr. JosephG. Cacchione
Member-Mr. JoshuaP. Bow
Staff Liaison -Dr. Kahan L. Sablo, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs
and Dean of StudentLife
University Advancement*
Chair -Mr. John R. Evans
Member -Mr. Daniel E. Higham
Staff Liaison: Mr. Bruce Whitehair, Vice President for University Advancement
*Chairperson Harold Shields -ex-officio
Liaisons to Association Boards
Alumni -Mr. Daniel E. Higham
Staff Liaison: Mr. Jon Pulice
Foundation -Mr. John E. Horan
Staff Liaison: Mr. Bruce Whitehair

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PACT -Mr. Harry K. Thomas(continuedappointmentasa memberof the
PACT ExecutiveBoard)
Liaison: Mr. Guido Pichini, PACT President
USI-Mr. JohnA. Pulice
StaffLiaison: Mr. Paul Kightlinger
Ad Hoc Committees
Presidential Evaluation (formal)
Chair -Mr. JohnE. Horan
Member-Dr. JosephG.Cacchione
3rdpersonTBA (announcedaftermeeting-Mr. Daniel E. Higham)
Observer-Mr. JoshuaP.Bow
PACT Planning Group -Fall 2011
Shared-Mr. Harold C. ShieldsandMr. Harry K. Thomas
Office of the PresidentStaff Liaison: Kim Fabrizio
Lastly, ChairpersonShieldsaskedTrusteeThomasto provide an updateon PACT andthe
upcomingFall Conferenceto takeplace on BloomsburgUniversity campuson October15.
TrusteeThomasnotedthat the formatof the meetinghasbeenreducedto a one dayprogramfor
costsavingreasons.He alsoreportedthat in line with savingcoststhe PACT Executive
Committeehad votedto reducemembershiprenewalfee to eachmemberuniversity by $500 for
this fiscal year. Finally, TrusteeThomasreportedthatthe organizationis producinga Handbook
for Trustees.The original thoughtwasto producea publicationfor utilization by new Trustees;
however,currentplanscall for it to be producedasa handbookfor useby all trustees.Trustee
Thomasis doubtful thatthe first draft will be readyfor distributionthis year,but shouldbe ready
early next year. Prior to its adoptionby PACT asa unit, it wasTrusteeThomas' suggestionthat
the first draft of the publicationbe reviewedby eachof the 14Councils. It is likely, therefore,
that this will be a topic of discussionfor a future study/retreatsession.After review by Edinboro
Council members,TrusteeThomaswill returnto PACT and offer constructivecriticism as they
move forward to finalize and adopta Handbookfor Trustees.
ChairmanShieldssolicitedadditionalquestionsor commentsfrom thosein attendance.
He notedthe distributionof the Fall 2009 Calendarof Eventsfor usestudentswhich servesto
highlight major events/programs
being held on campusduring September-December.
Hearingno requeststo speak,ChairmanShieldscalled for a motion to adjourn. ~
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on motion of TrusteePulice, secondedby TrusteesEvansandHigham to adjournthe
quarterlybusinessmeeting. The meetingadjournedat 7:40p.m. The next quarterlybusiness
meetingof the EdinboroUniversityCouncil will be held on Monday, October26, 2009.
Respectfullysubmitted,

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SherriA. Galvin
Assistantto the President
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RESOLUTION
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
Council of Trustees
Naming of Cross Country Course
"Doug Watts Cross Country Course"

Whereas, Doug Watts has coached men's cross country and track and field at Edinboro University since 1969
and women's cross country and track and field since 1985; and
Whereas, in cross country, Doug Watts has coached six national championship teams, four individual national
champions, and 97 All-Americans, making him one of the most successful coaches in the U.S.; and
Whereas, in track and field, Doug Watts has coached five individual national champions and 106 AllAmericans (in 15 different events), also making him one of the most successful coaches in the U.S.; and
Whereas, Doug Watts has emphasized academic achieve;mentthroughout these past 40 years, as reflected in
high graduation rates, high team GPA, and frequent sele6tion of his student-athletes and his teams to the
Academic All-American list; and

W,hereas, Doug Watts has been selected as the National Coach of the Year five times and was twice an
Olympic coach nominee; and
Whereas, Doug Watts has served with distinction as past President of the NCAA n Track and Field Coaches
Association and currently is on the Board of Directors of the USTFCCCA; then
BE IT RESOLVED, therefore, that the Edinboro University cross country course officially be named
"Doug Watts Cross Country Course."

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Unanimously adopted by the Council of Trustees on this 24th day of August, 2009.

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