THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
October 1, 1999
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
Chairman Chapman moved, Vice Chairman Larson seconded, and the
Board of Regents voted unanimously to convene in closed and
executive session with the Chancellor on Friday, October 1,
1999, at Coppin State College, Parlett Longworth Moore Library,
Baltimore, Maryland, beginning at 8:30 a.m. Those present
were: Chairman Chapman, Regents Billingsley, Crawford, Finan,
Gelman, Gonzales, Josey, Kendall, Larson, Lincoln, Miller,
Nevins, Wood, Chancellor Langenberg, Assistant Attorney
General Anderson, and Ms. Ryan.
The Board of Regents and the Chancellor reviewed items on the
agenda that were exempted under the Open Meetings Act for
consideration in closed and executive session. The meeting
adjourned at 10:25 a.m.
Chairman Chapman moved, Vice Chairman Larson seconded, and the
Board of Regents voted unanimously to convene in closed and
executive session with the Chancellor's Council on Friday,
October 1, 1999, at the Coppin State College, Parlett
Longworth Moore Library, Baltimore, Maryland at 10:30 a.m.
Those present were Chairman Chapman, Regents Billingsley,
Crawford, Finan, Gelman, Gonzales, Josey, Kendall, Larson,
Lincoln, Miller, Nevins, Wood, Chancellor Langenberg, Vice
Chancellors Martin, Middleton, and Vivona, Assistant Attorney
General Anderson, Presidents Boesch, Burnett, Gira, Heeger,
Holloway, Hrabowski, Jones, Mote, Smith, Spikes, Turner, Vice
Presidents Boughman and Hollan, Associate Vice Chancellors
Komenda, and Zinner BOR staff advisor Berkman, and Ms. Ryan.
The Board of Regents and the Chancellor's Council reviewed
items on the agenda that are exempted under the Open Meetings
Act for consideration in closed and executive session. The
meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
PUBLIC SESSION
I. Call to Order, Welcome and Remarks from the Host
Institution
The public meeting of the Board of Regents of the
University System of Maryland was called to order by
Chairman Chapman on Friday, October 1, 1999 at the Coppin
State College, Parlett Longworth Moore Library,
Baltimore, Maryland beginning at 11:35 a.m. Those
present were: Chairman Chapman, Regents Billingsley,
Crawford, Finan, Gelman, Gonzales, Josey, Kendall, Larson,
Lincoln, Miller, Nevins, Wood.
President Calvin Burnett welcomed the members of the
Board of Regents and guests to Coppin State College and
reported on recent achievements of the institution. A
video produced by CBS Television was shown highlighting
Coppin's collaborative work with the Rosemont Elementary
School
II. Approval of Minutes
Chairman Chapman moved that the Board of Regents approve
the minutes of, and ratify the actions taken at, the
August 27, 1999. The move was seconded and unanimously
approved.
III. Committee of the Whole
Regent Chapman read a statement reaffirming the
Governor's Executive Order 01.01.1998.25 regarding
domestic violence:
"In recognition and support of the Governor's concern
over domestic violence in the State of Maryland, the
University System of Maryland Board of Regents urges its
presidents to develop policies and procedures in
accordance with the Governor's Executive order on
Domestic Violence and the Workplace. Domestic violence
is abusive, criminal behavior. It is not a private family
matter - it follows its victims to work and deprives them
of a safe and productive workplace. The Board of Regents
is committed to curbing domestic violence among employees
and students and to raising awareness of this issue
within the University System of Maryland Community."
Regent Chapman motioned, it was seconded and approved.
A. Committee on Advancement - Regent Josey presented
the report.
1. Approval of FY00 Fundraising Goals - motion
made by Regent Chapman, and it was seconded and
approved.
2. Approval of Revised Institutional Campaign
Goals - motion made by Regent Chapman, and it
was seconded and approved.
3. Approval of Revised Policy on Affiliated
Foundations - motion made by Regent Chapman,
and it was seconded and approved.
The regents were presented with the following
information items:
1. June 30, 1999 Financial Report
2. July 31, 1999 Financial Report
3. Gifts to Endowment Report
4. Endowment Returns Report
B. Committee on Audit - Regent Gelman - no report
C. Ad Hoc Committee on Bylaws - No Report
D. Committee on Education Policy - Regent Gonzales
presented the report of the committee which had met
via teleconference on Monday, September 20th.
Lacking a quorum, the Committee did not take formal
action. It was the sense of the committee that the
following action items be presented:
1. USM Mission Statement - motion made by Regent
Chapman, and it was seconded and approved.
2. Agriculture: Annual Status Report and Five-Year
Summary Vote was postponed to a future meeting.
E. Committee on Finance - Regent Crawford presented the
report of the Committee on Finance which met via
conference call on Monday September 27, 1999 to
consider the following items:
1. University System of Maryland: Exempt Pay
Program Policies - Vote was postponed to a
future meeting.
2. Proposed FY 2000 Contract between the
University of Maryland, Baltimore and the
University of Maryland Medical System
Corporation. Motion made by Regent Chapman, and
it was seconded and approved. Regent
Billingsley stated for the record that he
abstained from the vote since he serves on the
UMMSC Board.
F. Report of the Committee on Organization &
Compensation -Regent Billingsley presented the
report of Committee on Organization and Compensation
which met on September 13, 1999:
1. The Committee presented a personnel issue to
the Board in Executive Session on October 1,
1999.
2. The Committee agreed to research national
standards for presidential salaries and present
recommendations at the next board meeting.
3. It will research alternative methods of
offering compensation for the presidents' and
chancellor's present compensation packages.
G. Report of the Technology Committee - Regent Wood.
The first action of the new Committee will be to
hold a one-day forum targeted for the end of October
that will include representatives from each campus
sharing the status of their information technology
and where they would like to be in the short-term
future; and where they would like to be in the
long-term future. The afternoon session will bring
industry leaders and educators together to inform
the group about what information products are
available now and what will be available in the
short-term and long-term future. This forum, along
with information gleaned from attendance at various
conferences will help formulate the Committee's
mission statement, which is expected to be in place
by the December Board meeting.
Vice Chancellor Middleton informed the Board that
there is a joint report from the Board and MHEC to
the legislature due on November 1st on the status of
internet activities. Chancellor Langenberg stated
that the report will take a look at all segments of
higher education, informing the joint chairs of the
progress on internet-based education. The chairs
also want to know where we are going, how much it
will cost, where the money will come from, and when
we are going to get there. Dr. Langenberg stated
that the plan is likely not to be very specific in
its forecasting because it is difficult to use
traditional management and planning techniques in
this new area.
IV. Reports of the Advisory Councils
Council of University Presidents (CUSP) - Dr. Ramsay, no
report
Council of University System Faculty (CUSF) - Dr. Stephen
Havas, Chair of CUSF presented his report. Dr. Havas
stated that issues and plans for CUSF for 1999-2000
include: shared governance, interactions with campus
senates; discussion of critical issues with board members;
faculty salaries; unionization; distance education;
extended use of full-time lecturers; change in FY2001
funding to a formula-based system; and work of the
Pathways committee. Copy on file.
Council of University System Staff (CUSS) - Mr. Larry
Lauer, Chair of CUSS presented remarks regarding CUSS's
support of the Exempt Pay Plan encouraging the Regent's
approval when it comes before the Board at a later date.
University System Student Council (USMSC) - Ms. Kelly
Newsome Chair, presented report highlighting areas of
interest and concern for the USMSC for FY2000: Academic
Advising, Microsoft Enterprise Agreement, and Campus
Crime.The Council has concluded that the campuses are
reporting crimes on campus in accordance with federal
guidelines. The Council has identified two additional
items for involvement or investigation: student fees and
binge drinking. Copy in file.
Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Langenberg and Chairman Chapman attended the
AGB
Conference where technology was the main topic.
Chancellor Langenberg reported that USM is ahead of most
others institutions and systems in this area.
Chancellor Langenberg gave a brief overview of the new
Fall 1999 Enrollment Report. Preliminary figures
indicate a 1.6 percent increase in the total number of
students in the System compared to last year - 108,485 -
stateside. The number of full-time undergraduates
increased for the sixth consecutive year; UMUC
preliminary increase of 11.6 percent in part-time
undergraduates.
V. New Business
No new business was reported.
VII. Meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.