Meeting Minutes - May 1996
Minutes of the Meeting of the
Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Held At 244 Washington Street SW, Atlanta, Georgia
May 7 and 8, 1996
CALL TO ORDER
The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia met on Tuesday, May 7, 1996, in the Board Room, Room #473, 244 Washington Street S.W., Atlanta, Georgia 30334. The Chairman, Regent Juanita P. Baranco, called the meeting to order at 11:30 A.M. Present, in addition to Chairman Baranco, were Regents: Thomas F. Allgood, Sr. (Vice Chair), John H. Anderson, Jr., Kenneth W. Cannestra, S. William Clark, Jr., J. Tom Coleman, Jr., A. W. "Bill" Dahlberg, Suzanne G. Elson, Elsie P. Hand, Edgar L. Jenkins, Charles H. Jones, Donald M. Leebern, Jr., Elridge W. McMillan, Edgar L. Rhodes, and William B. Turner. Absent on Tuesday, May 7, and on Wednesday, May 8, was Regent John H. Clark. By motion of Regent S. William Clark, Jr., seconded by Regent Leebern, and with unanimous approval by a show of hands, the meeting went immediately into Executive Session.
The regular session of the Board of Regents meeting reconvened at 1:00 P.M., and again on Wednesday, May 8, 1996, at 9:00 A.M. Chairman Baranco reported that no action was taken during the Executive Session.
The invocation was given on Tuesday, May 7th, by Ms. Jean B. Wright and on Wednesday, May 8th, by Regent Suzanne G. Elson.
Attendance:
The Attendance Report was read on both days by Secretary Gail S. Weber, who announced that there was a quorum each day. Ms. Weber also announced that Regent John H. Clark had asked for and had been given approval to be absent on Tuesday, May 7th, and on Wednesday, May 8th.
Approval of Minutes:
Upon motion by Regent Leebern, seconded by Regent Jenkins, the minutes of the meetings of the Board of Regents held on April 9-10, 1996, were unanimously approved as distributed on Tuesday, May 7, 1996.
PRESENTATION: PARALYMPICS
Regent Rhodes, Chair of the Olympic Overview Committee, announced that a representative of the Paralympic Committee for the Olympic Games (PCOG) would illustrate how the University System would interface with the Paralympics taking place in August 1996. Regent Rhodes then recognized Mr. Levy Youmans, Assistant Vice Chancellor - Management & Audit Advisory Services, who, in turn, introduced Mr. Mike Mushett. Mr. Mushett, the Senior Vice President and Chief Games Operations Officer of the 1996 Paralympic Organizing Committee, Inc., is a career sports management professional with experience in organizing games and competition for the disabled in a career spanning more than 20 years. His most recent assignment, prior to coming to Atlanta, was Games Director for Operations for the U.S. Paralympic Team in Barcelona, Spain. Mr. Youmans reported an excellent relationship between the Central Office staff and Mr. Mushett's staff during the past two years.
Mr. Mushett noted that the Paralympic Games are the second half of the Olympics celebration which takes place in Atlanta in the Summer of 1996. The Paralympics would have basically the same needs as the Olympic Games, with the additional requirement of having to build in accessibility requirements. The 3,500 athletes coming from over 127 countries include those who compete in wheelchairs, while some others are blind, or some are amputees, some have cerebral palsy, and some have other physical disabilities. Mr. Mushett clarified that the Paralympics involved persons with physical disabilities while the Special Olympics involved persons with mental disabilities. He stated that these were truly world class athletes, naming several Paralympic athletes who had records very close to those of Olympic medal winners who were not physically challenged. The program consists of seventeen medal sports: these sports are similar to Olympic sports such as track and field, swimming, archery, cycling, weight lifting, tennis, table tennis, and fencing. There will also be two demonstration sports: yachting and wheelchair rugby. Most of the venues being used are Olympic venues; in some cases, there is a different sport in a particular venue, but the Paralympics by and large mirror the Olympic games.
Mr. Mushett remarked that, budgetarily, the event is between an $80 and $90 million project. At present, about 90% of the financial requirements have been met. The final 10% of the budget should be collected from ticket sales and merchandise sales being launched full tilt once getting closer to the Games. Government, both federal and state, has played a very significant role in the success of the Games. The federal government has provided unprecedented support to the event through the support of the Georgia delegation. President Clinton and Vice President Gore have taken personal interest in the event, and both plan to be present for a part of the Games. The license tag program has exceeded expectations: in excess of 100,000 Blaze license tags have been sold this year, generating over $1 million. Guest sponsors, such as Coca Cola, IBM, Motorola and many others, have also contributed very significantly. One of the biggest supporters has been the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games (ACOG) which has quietly provided in excess of $15 million of formal support in cash, products and services.
The Paralympic event will provide an opportunity to showcase for a second time what the state of Georgia and greater Atlanta have to offer. A number of the University Systeminstitutions will provide venues for the Paralympic games. Georgia Tech will play a significant role as the site of Paralympic Village, Alexander Memorial Coliseum will be the site of volley ball competition, and the Aquatic Center will be used for the swimming competition. Georgia State University will provide the Georgia State Arena to showcase Goal Ball which is played by the blind. Atlanta Metropolitan College will be the site of judo and rugby competitions. Clayton State University will be site of the sitting volley ball competition. In addition, President Siegel of Kennesaw State College, has taken a very active role on the Board of Directors of the Paralympics.
Comments:
Regent Elson mentioned that she resides in Denmark at the present time. She and her husband had a reception for the Danish athletes who would be participating in the Paralympics. She remarked that it was a great thrill to visit with these athletes who were so excited about coming to the Games in Atlanta and participating in a wonderful program.
Regent Hand noted that the video shown during the meeting appropriately illustrated the triumph of the human spirit.
Regent Rhodes thanked Mr. Mushett for his interesting report concerning the Paralympic Games and for bringing each Regent a Paralympic pin.
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chairman Baranco reminded the Board that the Special Hospital Committee would meet in Room #453 at noon on Wednesday, May 8, 1996, following the Board meeting.
Regent Dahlberg announced that he had had an opportunity to attend the groundbreaking of NEETRAC: the new Georgia Institute of Technology's Center for Excellence. He noted that President Wayne Clough had assisted with the ribbon cutting and had sent his regards to the Board of Regents to thank them for their assistance with the project. President Clough thanked, in particular, the Buildings and Grounds Committee, for making the project a reality.
On Tuesday, May 7, 1996, there being no objection, the meeting was recessed at 2:00 P.M. by Chairman Baranco in order for the Committees to meet.
COMMITTEE MEETINGS:
Upon motion by Regent Dahlberg, seconded by Regent Jenkins, and without objection, the Board unanimously approved and authorized the following Committee reports on Wednesday, May 8, 1996:
Report of Committee on Education
The Committee on Education met on May 7, 1996, in Room #454, with the following members present: Regents S. William Clark, Jr. (Chairman), Elson (Vice Chair) , Dahlberg, Hand, McMillan and Rhodes. Regent John H. Clark was absent. Regent S. William Clark, Jr. presented the Committee's report with the request that the following items be adopted. The Committee, through its Chair, reported that in separate letters to Chancellor Portch, the Presidents of the institutions of the University System submitted various items, listed below, for approval or discussion by the Board. After discussion of these and other items and upon the recommendations of the Chancellor and the Committee on Education, by motion of Regent S. William Clark, Jr., the Board unanimously approved and authorized the following items.
1. Information Item: Establishment of Center for Community-Based Theater, Georgia Southwestern College
Dr. Joan M. Elifson, Acting President of Georgia Southwestern College, has informed the Board of Regents that the College's former President, Dr. William H. Capitan, established the Center for Community-Based Theater: World Communities at Georgia Southwestern College in December, 1995.
The Center for Community Based Theater: World Communities is located at Georgia Southwestern College, and coordinates both College and local efforts in community-based theater. Moreover, it will coordinate various University System collaborative efforts.
The mission of the Center is to develop a theater that is directly relevant to the community for which it is created, and in so doing provide unique educational opportunities for students and forge valuable links between the _College and the community. The Center is part of a national development in the arts placing greater emphasis on relevance to the community.
The Center has three primary areas of operations: Client Services; Community-Based Projects; and Development Projects. The latter two areas are projects initiated by the Center and funded from independent grants. The Client Services area will generate revenue in working with community-based theater productions.
The dramas produced by the Center range in type from fictional productions arising from the story of an area such as the play, "Foxfire," to oral-history based productions, such as those penned by Studs Terkel. The Center seeks to develop an understanding of the methodology in both the presentation and development of these types of works. Various Georgia productions, including the State's Historic Drama, "The Reach of Song," are unique in their creation and execution and have become the national models for how theater can reach into the heart of the community for its economic and cultural benefit.
2. Reorganization, DeKalb College
The Board approved the request of President Jacquelyn M. Belcher to reorganize DeKalb College, effective immediately.
The reorganization at DeKalb College is intended to accomplish the following goals: place academic decision making as close as possible to students and faculty affected by the decisions; administer student life-related programs as closely as possible to where students enroll; deliver support services coordinated as closely as possible at the location served; and maintain college-wide responsibility and control of financial, health, safety, and other matters requiring strict State and Regents accountability. The college proposes to decentralize its administration and to move much decision making to the campus level.
The reorganization will require several position reclassifications, but the number of administrative positions will not increase. The current Campus Administrative Dean positions will be reclassified as Provost positions, with more executive authority on campus. Four Academic Dean positions will be removed from the district offices and placed out on the campuses reporting to the Provosts. The four Deans of Students will also report to the Provosts. Certain plant operations and technical support services will report to the Provosts.
The Vice President for Academic Affairs will be charged with ensuring the consistency of instruction and adherence to Regents' Academic policies. One remaining Academic Dean position will be reconfigured into an Assistant Vice President to supervise College-wide academic functions. Another Academic Dean position will be refocused on evening, weekend, and continuing education programs.
The Vice President for Student Affairs will be charged with ensuring the consistency of student activities and adherence to Regents' student affairs policies. An Assistant Vice President position will assist in supervising College-wide functions, such as financial aid, disability services, admissions, and retention.
The Vice President for Financial Affairs will become the Executive Vice President and continue to supervise areas that operate on a College-wide basis: capital resources, information technology, human resources, and external affairs.
The Vice President for Institutional Advancement position will be discontinued. Associate Academic Department Head positions will be discontinued and returned to full-time faculty positions.
The overall effect of the reorganization is to reduce central administration and increase direct services to students and faculty on campus. No current employees will be terminated as a result of this reorganization. Personnel changes will be handled through transfer and normal attrition over the next eighteen months. All costs of reorganization will be covered through internal redirection of budget resources.
Current and proposed organizational charts are on file in the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor - Academic Affairs.
3. Establishment of an External Master of Science in Aerospace Engineering Degree Program at Lockheed-Martin, Georgia Institute of Technology
The Board approved the request of President G. Wayne Clough that the Georgia Institute of Technology be authorized to offer an external degree program in Aerospace Engineering at Lockheed-Martin in Marietta, effective immediately.
Georgia Institute of Technology has well established and nationally recognized undergraduate and graduate programs in Aerospace Engineering. The Institute requests that it be authorized to offer the Master's degree program as an external degree program on site at the Lockheed-Martin facility in Marietta.
The external program has the same requirements as the program offered in the School of Aerospace Engineering on campus; that is, fifty credit hours including three to five credit hours of research. The School of Aerospace Engineering has developed three sample programs consisting of eight core courses in either fluid mechanics, structures, or controls. An additional seven courses must be selected as electives. Students may, however, in consultation with their advisors, tailor the program to their needs and interests as long as all requirements for the MS program offered on campus are fulfilled.
Faculty from the School of Aerospace Engineering will be responsible for course delivery. By Fall of 1996, a two-way video system that will permit students at the Lockheed-Martin facility to actively participate in classes taught on campus should be on line. This will permit off-campus students to attend, or select from, more than one course each quarter. In addition, video recordings of the classes will be available to students who must make up classes missed because of company travel. Because of the proximity of the external site, students in this program will have access to the Institute libraries and other resources on the Georgia Tech campus.
4. Establishment of New Major in Computer Science Under the Existing Master of Science Degree, Georgia Southwestern College
The Board approved the request of Acting President Joan M. Elifson that Georgia Southwestern College be authorized to offer a major in Computer Science under the existing Master of Science degree effective Fall quarter, 1996.
Description of the program:
The Master of Science in Computer Science program has two primary objectives: 1) as a professional program to allow computer scientists in industry to upgrade their professional skills; and 2) as an academic program to allow capable computer scientists to prepare for the terminal degree. It is anticipated that the first group will represent the largest clientele for this program.
It is widely recognized that graduate training is the key to the development of computer science practitioners who can contribute to new and vital research and development activities. Former Presidential Science Advisor, George Keyworth, has emphasized the critical national need to develop graduate computer science programs. Some projections indicate that ten times as many Master's graduates will be required over the next decade as are being produced.
In southwest Georgia, this need has also been cited by industry sources and potential students alike. At present, no University System institution south of Atlanta offers a Master's degree in Computer Science. Computer science graduates of baccalaureate programs in southwest Georgia do not currently have the opportunity to pursue a Master of Science in Computer Science.
Requirements
To be admitted to the program students must have an undergraduate degree; a minimum of 2.5 undergraduate cumulative GPA (based on 4.0 scale); a minimum of 3.0 GPA on all previous graduate work; and a minimum score of 900 of the GRE aptitude section. Students whose undergraduate degrees are not in computer science must complete a core of undergraduate computer science courses or their equivalent.
The proposed Master of Science degree in Computer Science will have a thesis and a non- thesis option. Both options require that students maintain a 3.0 cumulative GPA on a 4.0 scale.
Thesis Option
1. 45 quarter credit hours of graduate coursework
a. Required graduate core computer science courses (25 hours)
b. Elective computer science courses (20 hours). At least one course must be taken from three of four subdisciplines: foundations, systems, software, and applications.
2. Master's thesis (10 quarter hours)
Non-Thesis Option
1. 55 quarter credit hours of graduate coursework
a. Required graduate core computer science courses (25 hours)
b. Elective computer science courses (30 hours) At least one course must be from three of four subdisciplines: foundations, systems, software, and applications.
2. Written exit examination
Administration, Faculty, and Facilities
All computer instruction at GSW is organized under the School of Computer and Applied Sciences. The existing library and computing resources are adequate to sustain the proposed program.
Facilities include two media-equipped conventional classrooms and one computer- equipped classroom which houses a Novell network lab with thirty-seven 80386 PS/2 computers. The lab contains a color computer overhead projection system allowing for demonstrations of the various applications software. There are four additional computer laboratories:
The IBM RISC 6000 Ethernet Network lab supports programming software, UNIX programming, and internet connections.
The SunSparc workstation laboratory provides students with a client/server environment.
An architecture lab includes ten PV-2000 computers and testing stations allowing students to build combinatorial logic and sequential logic circuits and to explore the architectural components of microcomputers.
A multimedia lab with a network of 22 Compaq Prolinea computers with the Education Multimedia Kit.
The faculty can offer a quality master's program in computer science. All but one of the seven faculty members possess the PhD degree in Computer Science and are engaged in active research programs. Only one new faculty member will be required to implement this program.
Enrollment and fiscal implications:
The program is expected to serve approximately twenty-five students per year. Only about five students per year would be pursuing the degree full-time. Most students in the program will be practicing computer scientists seeking to upgrade their professional skills.
Implementation of the program should positively affect minority enrollment. Over the past two calendar years the minority enrollment has been approximately 22 percent. It is anticipated that enrollment in this program will surpass that figure since there is no state-supported school in the region. Georgia Southwestern is within commuting distance of Fort Valley College and Albany State College, two historically black colleges that offer the Bachelor of Science in Computer Science.
The existing library and computing resources are adequate to sustain the proposed program. Considering the current breadth of the faculty, only one new faculty member will be required to implement this program. Consequently, implementation costs of the proposed graduate program are minimal.
In 1999, the Office of Academic Affairs will reexamine this program in terms of quality, budget, support, and enrollment, and report to the Board at that time. Similar follow- up reviews will be conducted for all new degree programs approved within the System.
5. Establishment of New Major in Applied Computer Science Under the Existing Master of Science Degree, Columbus College
The Board approved the request of President Frank D. Brown that Columbus College be authorized to offer a major in Applied Computer Science under the existing Master of Science degree effective Fall quarter, 1996.
The MS degree in Applied Computer Science takes advantage of Columbus College's two existing computer science programs to produce graduates who will provide leadership to businesses now and well into the next century. The first computer science program was the College's traditional BS degree program in Computer Science that is best described as a "software engineering" program. Approximately 50 graduates over the past five years have easily found employment with commercial software designers. This successful program has established relationships with SUN Microsystems, Zinc Software, California Scientific, Osoft, and Microsoft. In 1995 the program won one of five Innovators in Higher Education Awards given internationally by Microsoft. Currently there are approximately 80 majors in this program.
Columbus College also has a unique Applied Computer Science program, which awards both Associate and Baccalaureate degrees. Developed in 1992 with IBM, the program produces graduates who are immediately productive in the mainframe, business production computing industry. It currently has 125 majors and has produced over 100 graduates who have been eagerly hired by regional mainframe-based computing companies.
Description of the Program
The proposed program is a natural extension of the College's COMPASS and Programmer Associate Training (PAT) programs. It will serve professionals who specialize in either personal or mainframe computers. Mainframe computing professionals can upgrade their skills and broaden their base of knowledge and understanding of computing principles. Personal computer professionals can continue their study of the new technologies and broaden their area of expertise. This program will serve Georgia businesses by meeting current needs, anticipating future needs, and developing a knowledgeable workforce able to sustain growth and productivity.
Program Objectives are:
- To address the urgent need of the local economy for graduates educated in computer programming, especially mainframe business applications programming.
- To provide advanced graduate education for the thousands of computer professionals in the region who must lead their companies in this dynamic field.
- To continue to build upon the cooperation that has existed in this field between the College and the local and regional business communities.
- To create a unique, cutting-edge graduate program in applied computer science that solidifies the skills needed in the business computing industry and anticipates those that will be needed in the future.
Requirements
To be admitted, students must have the following:
- an undergraduate degree in computer science, or other closely related field;
- a minimum 2.5 undergraduate grade average; and,
- a minimum score of 900 on the GRE aptitude section. Applicants without a background in computer science must either present a score of 50 percentile on the GRE Computer Science subject test or complete preparatory courses as prescribed by the Department.
Curriculum
The Master of Science in Applied Computer Science will require 60 quarter hours (36 semester hours) credit from three areas.
Area 1 30 hours This area consists of a core of advanced topics to give depth of understanding of computer science principles. Area 2 15 hours This area expands the student's breadth of knowledge. Students entering the program without a bachelor's degree in computer science may need more than 15 hours in this area. Area 3 15 hours This area allows the student to specialize in either mainframe or PC applications. Students wishing to advance in business will take a Software Project Management course. Students planning to pursue further graduate study will have a thesis and research option. Administration, Faculty, and Facilities
The MS in Applied Computer Science will be administered through the Department of Computer Science in the School of Science. Presently there are five faculty members in the Department of Computer Science. The Department will add five more faculty members to deliver this degree as well as the Programmer Associate Training Program for Total Systems Services, Inc. (TSYS).
The College has approximately 300 PCs in labs that are networked in a local area network. Labs are also networked with a large, business production mainframe owned by TSYS. There are plans to purchase 300 additional top-end PCs and mainframe simulation software for use with this program. A large educational facility networked with both a TSYS mainframe and a comparable mainframe at UGA is being prepared for use in delivering this degree program.
Enrollment and fiscal implications:
The College projects the number of majors in this program to be 100 in 1997, 175 in1998, and 190 in 1999. The program is expected to have a positive effect on the College's total enrollment and on its minority enrollment.
The entire funding requirements to offer the program have been covered by the College's Programmer Associate Training Program Proposal. No additional funds are needed specifically to offer the MS degree.
In 1999, the Office of Academic Affairs will reexamine this program in terms of quality, budget, support, and enrollment, and report to the Board at that time. Similar follow- up reviews will be conducted for all new degree programs approved within the System.
6. Approval of Cooperative Associate of Applied Science Degree Programs, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Bainbridge College, Dalton College, DeKalb College, East Georgia College, Gainesville College, Floyd College, Georgia Southwestern College, Gordon College, Macon College, Middle Georgia College, Valdosta State University, and Waycross College.
The Board approved the requests of the following presidents that their institutions be authorized to offer Associate of Applied Science degrees in areas listed below in cooperation with designated technical institutes, effective immediately:
| President | College | Technical Institute |
|---|---|---|
| Harold J. Loyd | Abraham Baldwin | Ben Hill-Irwin Moultrie |
| Edward D. Mobley James A. Burran |
Bainbridge Dalton |
Thomas Pickens Walker |
| Jacquelyn M. Belcher | DeKalb | Gwinnett DeKalb |
| Jeremiah J. Ashcroft | East Georgia | Ogeechee Southeastern |
| H. Lynn Cundiff | Floyd | Coosa Valley North Metro |
| J. Foster Watkins | Gainesville | Lanier North Georgia |
| Joan M. Elifson, Acting | Georgia Southwestern | South Georgia |
| Jerry M. Williamson | Gordon | Flint River Griffin |
| S. Aaron Hyatt | Macon | Macon Middle Georgia |
| Joe Ben Welch Hugh C. Bailey |
Middle Georgia Valdosta State |
Middle Georgia Albany Ben Hill-Irwin Moultrie Thomas Valdosta |
| Ted C. Harris, Acting | Waycross | Altamaha Okefenokee |
In November, 1995, the Board of Regents and the State Board of Technical and Adult Education each approved the Student-Centered Collaboration for Public Postsecondary Education in Georgia with Annotations. In fulfillment of the requirements of this agreement, the two state agencies have developed and forwarded to their respective institutions procedures for implementing cooperative associate of applied science degrees. Staff members in the two central offices have jointly reviewed the proposals and have determined that they meet the criteria endorsed by the Boards in November. Once approved by the Board of Regents, routine revisions to these agreements, including changes in option areas, will be reviewed and approved administratively.
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Ben Hill-Irwin Technical Institute: Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Services
Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College and Moultrie Area Technical Institute: Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Bainbridge College and Thomas Technical Institute: Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Dalton College and Pickens Technical Institute: Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Dalton College and Walker Technical Institute: Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Services
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Services
DeKalb College and DeKalb Technical Institute Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
East Georgia College and Southeastern Technical Institute (Vidalia): Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Services
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Floyd College and Coosa Valley Technical Institute: Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Services
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Floyd College and North Metro Technical Institute Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Gainesville College and Lanier Technical Institute: Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Gainesville College and North Georgia Technical Institute (Clarkesville): Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Services
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
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Georgia Southwestern College and South Georgia Technical Institute (Americus): Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Services
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Gordon College and Griffin Technical Institute: Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Services
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Macon College and Macon Technical Institut Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Macon College and Middle Georgia Technical Institute (Warner Robins): Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Middle Georgia College and Middle Georgia Technical Institute (Warner Robins): Associate of Applied Science degree in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Associate of Applied Science in Services
Valdosta State University and Albany Technical Institute: Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Services
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Valdosta State University and Ben Hill-Irwin Technical Institute: Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Services
Valdosta State College and Moultrie Area Technical Institute: Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Valdosta State University and Thomas Technical Institute: Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Services
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Valdosta State University and Valdosta Technical Institute: Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Waycross College and Altamaha Technical Institute (Jesup): Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
Waycross and Okefenokee Technical Institute (Waycross): Associate of Applied Science in Business
Associate of Applied Science in Health
Associate of Applied Science in Technology
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7. Establishment of a Master of Education with a Concentration in Health and Physical Education, Columbus College
The Board approved the request of President Frank Brown that Columbus College be authorized to offer the Master of Education with a concentration in Health and Physical Education, effective Fall, 1996.
Abstract: The proposed concentration in Health and Physical Education within the Master of Education Degree is designed to meet the educational needs of teachers who seek advanced study and certification (T-5 level) in Health and Physical Education for grades P-12. The program will be offered through the Department of Physical Education and Leisure Management. The proposed program consists of 60 quarter hours, including 10-15 hours in health, 25-30 hours in physical education, 10 hours in professional education, 5 hours in research, and 5 hours of electives in an approved area. The degree inscription for the proposed program will be Master of Education with a concentration in Health and Physical Education.
Objectives: To provide advanced study in health and physical education for teachers; to deepen teachers' commitment to continued professional growth; to enhance teachers' abilities to read, interpret, and apply research to the improvement of teaching and learning; to extend teachers' knowledge in the utilization of educational technology to enhance teaching and learning; and to increase teachers' knowledge in the use of instruments for evaluating health and physical education programs.
Curriculum: The program consists of five basic components (see attached). An advisory committee of administrators and teachers assisted the faculty with the designof the program. In addition, during the design phase the faculty studied programs at other institutions. They drew ideas from two programs in particular: the University of Illinois at Chicago and the University of North Carolina.
Students who enroll in the proposed program will be full-time teachers, many with additional coaching responsibilities. The proposed program is designed to accommodate the time constraints of these teachers by including two unique features: 1) up to 20 hours of the program may be completed through distance education; and 2) an additional 20 hours may be taken through nontraditional formats, such as weekend and short courses.
An additional unique feature of the program is the structure of the practicum experience, through which students must apply what they have learned to the classroom setting. Students have two options for completion of the practicum: 1) they may complete the practicum in their own school, with a member of the Columbus College faculty assisting as a team teacher and evaluator; or 2) they may move to another school to team teach with a master teacher from that school, with the Columbus College faculty serving as evaluator.
Need: There are 20 school districts within a 50 mile radius of Columbus College. Within these districts there are 225 health and physical education teachers (1990 survey). Only 93 of these teachers currently hold the T-5 certificate. Within Muscogee County, the primary employer of Columbus College graduates, fewer than half of the health and physical education teachers hold advanced degrees. In a 1994 survey of health and physical education teachers in the Muscogee County, Fort Benning, Harris County, Phenix City, and Russell County (AL) school systems, 71 teachers indicated they would likely enroll in this program.
Georgia College, Georgia Southern University, and Valdosta State University offer the M. Ed. with a concentration in Heath and Physical Education; although none of these institutions includes the opportunities for students to complete portions of the program through distance education or to work in a teaming situation with a master teacher or faculty member for the practicum experience.
Projected Enrollment: The program will begin in the Fall of 1996 with a projected enrollment of 18 students. Additional students are projected for years two and three. Currently, in the undergraduate Teacher Certification Program in Health and Physical Education, 22% of the 37 majors are minority students. In 1995, minority student enrollment in the School of Education at Columbus College was 24% at the undergraduate level and 20% at the graduate level. One of the strategic goals of the Department of Physical Education and Leisure Management is to recruit minority students into this proposed program.
Priority: Columbus College has placed this proposed program high on its list on institutional priorities.
Funding: Columbus College has redirected funds internally to support this program. Since submitting the preliminary proposal for this program, a new full-time faculty member has been hired in the Department. The proposed program builds upon existing departmental strengths and will require no additional personnel, beyond this one faculty member.
In 1999, the Office of Academic Affairs will reexamine this program in terms of quality, budget, support, and enrollment and report back to the Board at that time.
CURRICULUM FOR CONCENTRATION IN HEALTH AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION
MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE
HEALTH EDUCATION 10-15 Quarter Hours
10 - 15 Hours to be selected from:
HEN 605 Consumer Health
HEN 607 Human Sexuality
HEN 695 Seminar in Contemporary Health Problems
HEN 795 Seminar in Alcohol and Drug Abuse
PHYSICAL EDUCATION 25-30 Quarter Hours
15 Hours Required Courses:
HPR 608 Curriculum Development in Physical Education (DL)
HPR 635 Analysis of Teaching Behavior in Physical Education
HPR 636 Social Development in Physical Education: Working with At-Risk
Students
5 Hours to be selected from:
HPR 610 Physical Education for Children
HPR 618 Middle Level Physical Education
HPR 619 Physical Education in the Secondary School
5-10 Hours to be selected from:
HPR 645 Designing Fitness Programs for Children and Youth *
HPR 625 Legal Issues in Physical Education and Sport (DL)
HPR 655 Selected Topics in Physical Education
HPR 647 Physical Education for Students with Disabilities *
HPR 638 Program Assessment in Physical Education *
HPR 695 Seminar in Contemporary Issues in Physical Education
HPR 616 Funding and Grants
HPR 699 Directed Independent Study in Physical Education
PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION 10 Quarter Hours
10 Hours to be selected from:
EDU 637 History of American Education; 1642-1876 (DL); or
EDU 638 History of American Education; 1876 to present (DL)
EDU 625 Advanced Educational Psychology (DL); or
EDU 627 Human Learning Theories (DL)
RESEARCH 5 Quarter Hours
EDU 631 Research in Education
COGNATE ELECTIVE 5 Quarter Hours
HEN, HPR or other approved course
(Ex. of other courses:
CRJ 735 Services for Children with Behavioral Problems
CPS 736 Theories of Learning and Behavior Change
CPS 750 Psychological Aspects of Substance Abuse
EXIT EXAMINATION
EDU 600 M.ED. Exit Examination
8. Termination of the Majors in Music and Music Literature under the Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the School of Music in the College of Arts and Sciences, University of Georgia
The Board approved the request of President Charles B. Knapp that the University of Georgia be authorized to terminate the majors in Music and Music Literature under the BFA degree effective immediately.
The accrediting organization, the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), recently completed a review of the University's music programs. In their report, NASM recommended that the University carefully consider the viability of the BFA degrees in music. All other degree programs in the School of Music have been reaccredited.
The University of Georgia's request for termination is based on NASM's recommendation and on a history of low enrollment and graduation rates for the program. There are no students currently enrolled in this degree program.
Because of the history of low (or zero) enrollment, there will be little if any impact as a result of termination of the program. The appropriate faculty members have been consulted and all concur with the decision to terminate these majors.
9. Conferring of Emeritus Titles. At the request of the presidents of various institutions in the University System, the Board conferred the title of Emeritus upon the following faculty members, effective on the data indicated:
(a) ALBANY STATE COLLEGE
Dr. Billy C. Black, President Emeritus and Professor Emeritus, Department of Natural Sciences, School of Arts & Sciences, effective July 1, 1996.
(b) AUGUSTA COLLEGE
Dr. Harry F. Bowsher, Professor Emeritus of Physics, Department of Chemistry & Physics, School of Arts & Sciences, effective July 1, 1996.
Ms. Elizabeth H. Bryan, Associate Professor Emerita of Mathematics, Department of Mathematics & Computer Science, School of Arts & Sciences, Effective June 1, 1996.
Ms. Emily C. Capers, Assistant Professor Emerita of Nursing, Department of Nursing, School of Arts & Sciences, effective June 16, 1996.
(c) GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Dr. Bernd Kahn, Professor Emeritus, Office of Inter-Disciplinary Programs, effective April 12, 1996.
(d) GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Dr. Charles W. Bonds, Professor Emeritus of Reading, Department of Early Childhood Education & Reading, College of Education, effective September 1, 1996.
Dr. Doyice J. Cotten, Professor Emeritus of Kinesiology, Department of Kinesiology, College of Health & Professional Studies, effective July 1, 1996.
Dr. Nancy Jones Lanier, Associate Professor Emerita of Special Education. Department of Student Development Programs, College of Education, effective July 1, 1996.
(e) GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Dr. Bernhard Kempler, Associate Professor Emeritus of Psychology, Department of Psychology, College of Arts & Sciences, effective July 1, 1996.
(f) MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA
Dr. Titus H. J. Huisman, Professor Emeritus, Department of Medicine & School of Graduate Studies & Regents' Professor Emeritus, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, School of Medicine, effective July 1, 1996.
Dr. Terrence T. Kuske, Associate Dean for Curriculum Emeritus, School of Medicine, effective June 1, 1996.
Dr. Paul G. McDonough, Professor Emeritus, Department of Physiology & Endocrinology, Department of Pediatrics, and the Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, effective July 1, 1996.
Dr. William Weston III, Professor Emeritus of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, effective June 1, 1996.
(g) NORTH GEORGIA COLLEGE
Mr. John F. Csomor, Associate Professor of Political Science/Criminal Justice Emeritus, Department of Political Science and Criminal Justice, effective September 1, 1996.
(h) THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Dr. David P. Anderson, Dean Emeritus Professor Emeritus, Department of Avian Medicine, College of Veterinary Medicine, effective July 1, 1996.
Dr. Mary E. Case, Professor Emerita, Department of Genetics, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, effective July 1, 1996.
10. Granting of Tenure. The Board approved a list of recommendations for the granting of tenure to faculty and staff members at the various institutions of the University System. These recommendations, made by the presidents of the institutions subsequent to the meeting of the Board on May 7-8, 1996, were carefully reviewed and considered by the Chancellor and his staff and were found to be n order. A list of the persons to whom tenure was granted is on file in the office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the Board of Regents.
11. Approval of Faculty for Tenure Track Status:
The Board approved recommendations for the awarding of probationary credit toward tenure to the following faculty members, effective on the dates indicated:
(a) ARMSTRONG STATE COLLEGE
Ms. Suzanne R. Carpenter, Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry & Physics, College of Arts & Sciences, one year probationary credit towards tenure, effective September 1, 1993.
12. Approval of Faculty for Non-Tenure Track Status. The Board approved non-tenure track status for the following faculty member, effective on the date indicated:
(a) GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Dr. Barbara Ann Reilly, Assistant Professor, Department of Management, College of Business Administration, from tenure track to non-tenure track, effective September 16, 1996.
(b) GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Mr. Steven G. Bonham, Assistant Professor, Department of Educational Leadership & Technology & Research, College of Education, from tenure track to non-tenure track, effective September 1, 1996.
13. Appointment of Faculty and Leaves of Absence. The Board approved the appointment of faculty members at the salaries and for the period recommended at the following institutions: Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, Armstrong State College, Augusta College, Columbus College, Clayton State College, Dalton College, DeKalb College, Georgia College, Georgia Institute of Technology, Georgia Southern University, Georgia State University, Kennesaw State College, Medical College of Georgia, North Georgia College, the University of Georgia, Valdosta State University and West Georgia College. These appointments and leaves of absence were recommended by the presidents of the institutions subsequent to the last regular meeting of the Board on April 9-10, 1996. The recommendations were found by the Chancellor and his staff to be in order. A list of these appointments and leaves of absence is on file in the office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the Board of Regents.
14. Appointment of Faculty Members Previously Retired from the University System. The Board approved the part-time appointments of faculty members previously retired from the University System. The appointments were recommended by Chancellor Portch and Presidents Brown, Belcher, Cundiff, Henry, Clough, Henry, Patton, Tedesco, and Knapp, as follows:
(a) COLUMBUS COLLEGE
Mr. Dewey B. Cash, Professor Emeritus, Department of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, School of Science, for the period September 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
Dr. Malcolm Henderson, over seventy years of age and retired, Professor Emeritus, Department of Business Administration, School of Business, for period September 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
Mr. Jarrell E. Hethcox, Associate professor, Department of Art, School of Arts & Letters, for period September 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
Dr. Quana Ross Jones, over seventy years of age and retired, Part-time Instructor, Department of Psychology and Sociology, School of Science, for period September 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
Dr. Arthur J. Land, Professor, Department of Educational Foundations, School of Education, for period September 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
Dr. William C. Lenoir, Professor, Botany, Department of Biology, School of Science, for period September 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
(b) DeKALB COLLEGE
Dr. William H. Kemp, Part-time Instructor, Division of Physical Education (Central), for period March 27, 1996-June 30, 1996.
(c) FLOYD COLLEGE
Mr. Michael J. Burton, Part-time Assistant Professor, Division of Social and Cultural Studies, for period April 2, 1996-June 15, 1996.
(d) GEORGIA COLLEGE
Dr. Howard R. Harlow, Professor Emeritus, Department of Management, J. Whitney Bunting School of Business, for period March 28, 1996-June 8, 1996.
(e) GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY
Mr. William Robert Smith, Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Finance and Economics, College of Business Administration, for period January 1, 1996- June 30, 1996.
(f) GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY
Ms. Mary C. Andretti, Part-time Instructor, Department of Art, College of Arts & Sciences, for period June 10, 1996-June 20, 1997.
Dr. Victor L. Andrews, Professor Emeritus, Department of Finance, College of Business Administration, for period May 10, 1996-May 9, 1997.
Dr. Francis J. Bridges, over seventy years of age and retired, Professor Emeritus, Department of Management, College of Business Administration, for period June 10, 1996-June 6, 1997.
Dr. James F. Brown, Associate Professor, Department of Computer Information Systems, College of Business Administration, for period June 10, 1996-June 6, 1997.
Dr. Wayne W. Daniel, Professor, Department of Decision Sciences, College of Business Administration, for period June 10, 1996-June 6, 1997.
Dr. Jerry H. Etheridge, Part-time Instructor, Department of Music, College of Arts & Sciences, for period June 10, 1996-June 20, 1997.
Dr. Joe B. Ezell, over seventy years of age and retired, Instructor, Department of History, College of Arts & Sciences, for period June 10, 1996-June 20, 1997.
Dr. Jac L. Goldstucker, over seventy years of age and retired, Professor Emeritus, Department of Marketing, College of Business Administration, for period June 10, 1996-June 6, 1997.
Ms. Betsy P. Graham, over seventy years of age and retired, Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Communication, College of Arts & Sciences, for period June 10, 1996-June 20, 1997.
Mr. George R. Greiff, over seventy years of age and retired, Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Communication, College of Arts & Sciences, for period Juen 10, 1996-June 20, 1997.
Mr. Edward G. Luck, over seventy years of age and retired, Associate Professor Emeritus of Communications, College of Arts & Sciences, for period June 10, 1996-June 20, 1997.
Dr. Albert A. Montgomery, Associate Professor Emeritus of Decision Sciences, Department of Decision Sciences, College of Business Administration, for period June 10, 1996-June 6, 1997.
Dr. Merl E. Reed, over seventy years of age and retired, Professor Emeritus, Department of History, College of Arts & Sciences, for period June 10, 1996- June 20, 1997.
Dr. Eckhart H. Richter, Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Music, College of Arts & Sciences, for period June 10, 1996- June 30, 1997.
Dr. Robert O. Wilson, Associate Professor Emeritus, department of Decision Sciences, College of Business Administration, for period Juen 10, 1996-June 6, 1997.
Mr. A. Jackson Worrell, Technical Assistant, Department of Physics & Astronomy, College of Arts & Sciences, for period May 13, 1996-June 30, 1996.
Dr. John S. Wright, over seventy years of age and retired, Professor Emeritus, Department of Marketing, College of Business Administration, for period June 10, 1996-June 6, 1997.
(g) MEDICAL COLLEGE OF GEORGIA
Dr. Paul G. McDonough, Professor Emeritus, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology, School of Medicine, for period July 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
Dr. Arlie R. Mansberger, Jr., over seventy years of age and retired, Department Head Academic and Professor Emeritus of Surgery, Department of Surgery, School of Medicine, for period June 1, 1996-June 30, 1996.
(h) THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Mr. William Eugene Beery, Associate Professor Emeritus, School of Environmental Design, for period September 18, 1996-June 12, 1996.
Dr. Thomas Donald Canerday, Professor Emeritus, Department of Entomology, College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, for period July 1, 1996- June 30, 1997.
Dr.Theodore B. Kalivoda, Professor Emeritus, Department of Romance Languages, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, for period September 18, 1996-June 12, 1997.
Mr. Robert Nelson Leavell, over seventy years of age and retired, Law School Assistant Professor Emeritus, School of Law, for period May 21, 1996-May 21, 1997.
Dr. Walter Herbert O'Briant, Associate Professor Emeritus, Department of Philosophy, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, for period July 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
Dr. Edward Lee Roberson, Professor, Department of Parasitology, College of Veterinary Medicine, for period July 2, 1996-January 31, 1997.
15. Administrative Appointments. The Board approved the appointment of the following individuals to the administrative positions as indicated, effective on the dates indicated.
(a) FLOYD COLLEGE
Mr. Wesley E. Jones, Vice President, (NTT) Vice President for Business and Finance, effective July 1, 1996.
(b) WEST GEORGIA COLLEGE
Dr. Thomas J. Hynes, Jr., Vice President/Dean of Faculties & Professor of Speech, Department of Mass Communication and Theater Arts, School of Arts & Sciences, with three years of probationary credit, effective August 1, 1996.
16. The COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION reported through its Chairman that the individuals listed below had filed applications for review of decisions made by the presidents of their respective institutions, as authorized by Article IX of the Bylaws of the Board. After careful consideration, discussion, and upon the recommendation of the Committee on Education and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs, with motion properly made, variously seconded and unanimously adopted, the Board made the following decisions:
- Albany State College: Mr. Dale Hatcher, concerning
his application for review of his dismissal and petition to re-enroll.
After investigation, review and careful consideration, the Board continued
this application for review pending review by President Scott.
- The University of Georgia: Dr. Gloria H. Shen,
concerning her application for review of the denial of recommendation for
promotion or tenure. After investigation, review and careful consideration,
the Board denied this application for review.
- Albany State College: Mr Elijah Granberry, concerning
his application for review of his termination as Campus Safety Director.
After investigation, review and careful consideration, the Board recommended
the matter for a hearing.
- Southern College of Technology: Ms. Mary Jo Long,
concerning her application for review of sexual harassment charges. After
investigation, review and careful consideration, the Board denied this
application for review.
- The University of Georgia: Mr. J. Eric Wright,
concerning his application for review of denial of his readmission. After
investigation, review and careful consideration, the Board denied this
application for review.
- The University of Georgia: Dr. Karen Maschke, concerning her application for review of denial of her Promotion and Tenure. After investigation, review and careful consideration, the Board continued this application for review at the applicant's request.
Report of Committee on Finance and Business Operations
The COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS met on May 7, 1996, with the following members present: Regents Cannestra (Chair), Coleman (Vice Chair), Allgood, Anderson, Jones, Leebern and Turner. Regent Cannestra advised that the budget amendment format will be changed as of July 1, 1996. After discussion and upon the recommendations of the Chancellor and Committee on Finance and Business Operations, by motion of Regent Cannestra, variously seconded and unanimously adopted, the Board approved and authorized the following six items:
1. Approval of Amendments to Fiscal Year 1996 Budget
The Board of Regents approved the consolidated amendments to the Fiscal Year 1996 Budget of the University System of Georgia as displayed and explained in Appendix I, which is on file in the office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Capital Resources/Treasurer.
At the request of Regents Jones and Anderson, a list of Major Repair and Renovation Funds in the May Amendment will be provided by the Central Office staff.
2. Administrative Approval of Final Fiscal Year 1996 Budget Amendments
The Board authorized Chancellor Stephen R. Portch administratively to approve final amendments to the Fiscal Year 1996 Budget submitted by the institutions of the University System during the period between the June meeting of the Board of Regents and the end of the fiscal year (June 30, 1996).
3. Distribution of Equipment, Technology and Construction Trust Fund for Fiscal Year 1997
The Board approved the distribution of Equipment, Technology and Construction Trust Funds appropriated for Fiscal Year 1997 in accordance with the procedures adopted last year. These procedures provide that each institution will receive an allocation which is not required to be matched, plus a target allocation which must be matched on a one-to- one basis. These procedures also require that in no instance shall an institution receive less than fifty percent (50%) of its total target allocation. Recommended distribution is recommended in Appendix II, which is on file in the office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Capital Resources/Treasurer.
Regent Cannestra stated that seven institutions had not met their matching grants. At the request of Regent Jones, a letter will be sent directed to the Presidents of these institutions, copied to the Chief Business Officers and signed by the Senior Vice Chancellor for Capital Resources, advising the institutions that they have not matched their allocated funds and requesting a response within the next ten days after receipt of the letter. It was further requested that the word "match" be clearly defined in the letter. This will give those institutions another opportunity to qualify for the allocations.
4. Information Item: Third Quarter Financial Report
The staff reported on the Third Quarter Financial Performance of the University System of Georgia. Regent Cannestra noted that a new format had been used for the report. It is the intention to provide such reports on a quarterly basis. Regent Cannestra also noted that the Regents had received a list of the performance criteria with charts and information explaining how the report was compiled.
At the request of Regent Leebern, a copy (with minor modifications) of the overhead presentation made during the Committee meeting was furnished to the Board. This material is on file in the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Capital Resources/Treasurer.
Report of Committee on Buildings and Grounds
The COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS met on May 7, 1996, with the following members present: Regents Jones (Chairman), Allgood, Anderson, Cannestra, Coleman, Leebern and Turner. The Committee, through its Chair, reported that in separate letters to Chancellor Portch, the presidents of the several institutions of the University System listed below submitted eight items for approval by the Board and that one more item had been added.
After discussion of these items, and upon the recommendations of the Chancellor and the Committee on Buildings and Grounds, with motion by Regent Jones, variously seconded, and unanimously adopted, the Board approved and authorized Items 1 through 9, as follows:
1. Purchase of Modular Buildings, Georgia Southern University
The Board authorized the purchase of the Forest Drive Academic Building and the Family and Consumer Sciences Building currently located on the campus of Georgia Southern University from Space Master, Inc. for $3,240,000.
Further: The terms of this purchase are subject to the review and legal approval of the Attorney General's Office.
During the 1996-97 Legislative Session the Legislature appropriated $3,240,000 for the purchase of 2 modular units at Georgia Southern University. These units are described below.
The Forest Drive Academic Building (45,312 s.f.), which houses History, Foreign Languages, International Studies and Learning Support, has been rented since September 1993 and has a current rental rate of $675,129 per year.
The Family and Consumer Sciences Building (16,560 s.f.), which houses Family and Consumer Sciences, has been rented since September 1993 and has a current rental rate of $287,412 per year.
The purchase of these modular buildings (61,872 s.f. Total) will reduce the total modular space rented for Georgia Southern University to 103,084 s.f.
These modular units currently cost the University System $962,541 per year to rent. Purchase of these units will reduce the total rental cost of temporary space at Georgia Southern University by over fifty percent to $906,740 per year.
2. Demolition of Building, Southwest Branch Experiment Station, Plains, Georgia, The University of Georgia
The Board declared the Building 3914, Southwest Branch Experiment Station, The University of Georgia, to be no longer advantageously useful to The University of Georgia or other units of the University System of Georgia and authorized the demolition and removal of this building.
Further: The Board requested Governor Miller to issue an Executive Order authorizing the demolition and removal of this building from the Southwest Branch Experiment Station.
The University of Georgia has requested Board approval for the demolition and removal of the above described building.
The building is a 60' x 75' hay barn built in 1958. The wood structure has deteriorated from age and weathering to the point that is not economically feasible to repair and is unsuitable for use in its current condition.
The Southwest Branch Experiment Station has a need for additional research plots. This building is located in the middle of a field that could be used for research plots.
The demolition will be conducted by station labor during the off season.
3. Demolition of Buildings, Atlanta Metropolitan College
The Board declared the buildings located on property formerly known as 1650 Stewart Avenue, Atlanta, Georgia to be no longer advantageously useful to Atlanta Metropolitan College or other units of the University System of Georgia and authorized the demolition and removal of these buildings.
Further: The Board requested Governor Miller to issue an Executive Order authorizing the demolition and removal of these buildings from the campus of Atlanta Metropolitan College.
The Board acquired the property by eminent domain and took title effective April 22, 1996.
Atlanta Metropolitan College has requested Board approval for the demolition and removal of the above described buildings.
The buildings consist of a one-story single family residence (approximately 1700 s.f.), a garage apartment (approximately 1100 s.f.), ten motel buildings (approximately 380 s.f. each), an office building and a storage building. The buildings are in poor condition.
Demolition and removal of these buildings will significantly enhance the visibility and appearance of Atlanta Metropolitan College from Stewart Avenue.
Cost of demolition is estimated by Atlanta Metropolitan College to be $40,000 and will be performed by public works contract.
4. Demolition of Building, Gordon College
The Board declared the building known as Willis House on the campus of Gordon College, Barnesville, Georgia, to be no longer advantageously useful to Gordon College or other units of the University System of Georgia and authorized the demolition and removal of this building.
Further: The Board requested Governor Miller to issue an Executive Order authorizing the demolition and removal of this building from the campus of Gordon College.
Gordon College has requested Board approval for the demolition and removal of the above-described building.
The building was built in 1914 and was designated the Willis Infirmary of Gordon Military College. The building is a one-story, wood frame structure of approximately 3700 s.f. on a concrete block and brick foundation.
The building is in poor condition and is presently unusable. The foundation is insufficient and has led to other structural problems. Wiring and plumbing are substandard.
The building is not on a Historical Register and is not eligible for a Historical Register.
The cost of demolition is estimated to be $12,000 including an estimate by Carpenter Construction Company for $8,900 for demolition and an estimate of $3,100 by Gordon College to disconnect utilities and backfill the site.
There are no hazardous materials requiring remediation.
The building was last used in 1995. It was last used by Gordon College as emergency housing of students and as storage space.
After demolition of the building, the property will be planted with grass.
5. Non-Exclusive Easement for Utility Installation, Georgia Institute of Technology
The Board declared an approximately 10' x 156' tract of land on the campus of Georgia Institute of Technology to be no longer advantageously useful to Georgia Institute of Technology or other units of the University System of Georgia, but only for the purpose of allowing this land to be used under the terms of a non-exclusive easement by the City of Atlanta to install and maintain a water line and water meter to serve Georgia Institute of Technology.
Further: The Board authorized the execution of a non-exclusive easement with the City of Atlanta covering the above-referenced tract of land for the installation and maintenance of a water line and water meter.
Further: The terms of this non-exclusive easement are subject to review and legal approval of the Attorney General's Office.
The water line and water meter to be installed in this easement will service the Sixth Street Apartments, Project G-90.
The easement will be in the abandoned Sixth Street right-of-way.
The easement will not adversely affect the campus or the use of the facilities on the campus.
Consideration for the granting of this easement will be water service by the City of Atlanta to the Sixth Street Apartments.
6. Authorization of Project No. H-89, "Dairy Research Center," Coastal Plain Experiment Station, Tifton, The University of Georgia
The Board authorized Project No. H-89 "Dairy Research Center," Coastal Plain Experiment Station, Tifton, The University of Georgia, with a total project budget of $1,500,000 using FY 96 Supplemental Lottery funds.
The University of Georgia has requested authorization of the above project.
The facility will be adjacent to the existing Dairy Cattle Facility at the Coastal Plain Experiment Station and will consist of an open-sided, free-stall barn and a separate milking parlor.
This facility will increase the milking cow herd to approximately 250 to allow for adequate production trials to insure good research and provide state of the art facilities reflecting the current state of the dairy industry.
These two buildings, consisting of approximately 49,000 square feet, have an estimated construction cost of $1,230,000 ($25.10 per square foot).
Funding for the project is Lottery Funds from the FY 96 Amended Budget.
The staff, in conjunction with The University of Georgia, will proceed with the selection of an architectural firm.
7. Rental Agreement, Armstrong State College
The Board authorized the execution of an Addendum to Rental Agreement between Atlantic Investors, Ltd.-Series V, Landlord, and the Board of Regents, Tenant, covering 48 apartment-type residential units for the period July 1, 1996, through June 30, 1997, at a monthly rental of $19,672.20 ($236,066.40 per yr./$4,918.05 per unit per yr.) for the use of Armstrong State College.
Further: The terms of this Addendum to Rental Agreement are subject to review and legal approval of the Attorney General's Office.
Armstrong State College has requested Board approval on the continued rental of 48 apartment-type residential units for use of Armstrong State College.
The rental rate for the renewal period is a 5.4% increase over the current monthly rental.
In addition to renting the dorm type units to the Board, the owner allows Armstrong State College the use of a radiologic technologies laboratory for $1.00 per year.
The facilities house approximately 175 students (fall occupancy). These students are primarily intercollegiate athletic students, health science students, international students and students in the 13-county service areas that are not within commuting distance.
8. Acceptance of Donation of a Space Science (Challenger) Center, Columbus College
The Board accepted the gift of the Coca-Cola Space Science Center from Uptown Columbus, Inc. to Columbus College, subject to final inspection and approval of the facility by the institution and Board of Regents' staff.
Further: The legal details involved with accepting this donation will be handled by the Attorney General's Office.
At the December, 1994 Board Meeting, the Board approved in concept the acceptance of the Challenger Teaching and Learning Center (now known as the Coca-Cola Space Science Center), consisting of a Challenger Learning Center, a planetarium theater, an observatory and a distance learning classroom.
The facility has been designed and constructed to meet Board standards as directed by the Board.
Acceptance of the facility is subject to the final review and approval by the institution and the Board of Regents' staff.
Operating costs are estimated by Columbus College to be $200,000 per year and will be funded by Columbus College Operating Budget.
The facility will be complete in June, 1996 and will be ready for occupancy by Columbus College and transfer to the Board of Regents on June 12, 1996.
9. Acceptance of Conveyance of the River's Crossing Property to the Board of Regents from Department of Human Resources, The University of Georgia.
The Board accepted conveyance of the River's Crossing property to the Board of Regents from the Department of Human Resources for the use of the University of Georgia.
10. Notes:
- The Committee directed the Central Office staff to report on the status of hazardous waste management at all institutions in the University System.
Report of Committee on Research and Extension
The COMMITTEE ON RESEARCH AND EXTENSION met on May 7, 1996, with the following members present: Regents Hand (Chair), Dahlberg, S. William Clark, Jr., Elson, McMillan and Rhodes. Regent John H. Clark was absent. The Chair, Regent Hand, reported that Item No. 1 involved 118 agreements for clinical research and that Item No. 2 involved 5 contracts with state agencies, for a total of $179,016 in awards. The University of Georgia had 7 part-time and retired and 2 part-time, retired and over seventy years of age, faculty appointments, and the Georgia Institute of Technology had 3 full-time regular and 2 part-time and retired faculty appointments. The Committee, through its Chair, reported that in separate letters to Chancellor Portch, the presidents of the several institutions of the University System listed below submitted items for approval by the Board. After discussion of these items, and upon the recommendations of the Chancellor and the Committee on Research and Extension, by motion of Regent Hand, and without objection, the Board unanimously approved and authorized the following:
- Information Item: Pursuant to authority granted by the Board at its meeting on February 7-8,
1984, the presidents of Armstrong State College, Columbus College, Georgia
College, Georgia Southern University, Kennesaw State College, Medical College
of Georgia, South Georgia College, The University of Georgia and West Georgia
College executed 118 memoranda of understanding respecting affiliation
of students for clinical training in the programs indicated.
- Information Item: Pursuant
to authority granted by the Board at its meeting on February 7-8, 1984,
the president of The University of Georgia executed 5 service agreements
with the indicated agencies for the purposes and periods designated, with
the institutions to receive payment as indicated.
- Appointment of Research and Extension Staff: The Board approved 3 full-time research/scientists or engineers and 2 part-time and retired faculty at the Georgia Institute of Technology and 7 part-time and retired and 2 part-time, over seventy years of age and retired, faculty members at The University of Georgia. The appointments were recommended by Presidents Clough and Knapp subsequent to the last meeting of the Board on April 9-10, 1996. The recommendations were found to be in order and are on file in the office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs of the Board of Regents.
(a) GEORGIA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Mr. Stephan R. Fuss, Research Engineer I, Systems Development Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, effective May 15, 1996.
Dr. Bernd Kahn, Part-time Faculty and Retired, Professor Emeritus, Office of Inter- Disciplinary Programs, effective April 12, 1996.
Mr. Mark S. Juliano, Research Associate I, Systems Development Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, effective May 1, 1996.
Mr. Charles T. Rucker, Part-time Faculty and Retired, Principle Research Engineer, Electro-Optics Environment and Materials Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, effective April 17, 1996.
Mr. Wusheng Tong, Research Scientist II, Electro-Optics Environment and Materials Laboratory, Georgia Tech Research Institute, effective April 19, 1996.
(b) THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Ms. Nancy C. Barrett, Retired, Part-time Assistant Professor Emeritus, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Vice President for Service, for period July 1, 1996- June 30, 1997.
Dr. Katherine Blacks Boardman, Retired, Part-time Assistant Professor, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Vice President for Service, for period July 1, 1996- June 30, 1997.
Dr. David J. Cotter, Retired, Part-time Instructor, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Vice President for Service, for period July 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
Dr. Earl Fred Davis, Over Seventy Years of Age and Retired, Professor Emeritus, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Vice President for Service, for period July 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
Dr. Dwight Lowell Freshley, Over Seventy Years of Age and Retired, Professor Emeritus, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Vice President for Service, for period July 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
Ms. Margaret Mims Johnston, Retired, Instructor, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Vice President for Service, for period July 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
Dr. Rudolph Lucas Kagerer, Retired, Associate Professor, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Vice President for Service, for period July 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
Dr. Ernest Walter Wilson, Retired, Associate Professor Emeritus, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Vice President for Service, for period July 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
Dr. Pearline Peters Yeatts, Retired, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Vice President for Service, for period July 1, 1996-June 30, 1997.
- Promotion: The Board approved the following promotion as recommended by President Knapp.
(a) THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Mr. Paul E. Glick, Public Service Associate, promoted to the rank of Senior Public Service Associate, Georgia Center for Continuing Education, Vice President for Service.
Report of the Visitation Committee
In the absence of Regent John H. Clark, Chair of the VISITATION COMMITTEE, Secretary Weber reported that Visitation Reports documenting visits had been received from Regents Dahlberg and McMillan.
Regent Dahlberg reported his attendance, on May 7, 1996, at a ribbon-cutting ceremony at NEETRAC, the new Georgia Institute of Technology Center for Excellence.
Regent McMillan reported visits to:
- The University of Georgia, on April 13, 1996,
for the opening of the Performing Arts Center; and,
- Savannah State College, on May 4, 1996, for the Alumni Association Annual Meeting held in Columbus, Georgia.
THE CHANCELLOR'S REPORT
To begin his report, Chancellor Stephen R. Portch reported that he was pleased to announce that on the afternoon of Monday, May 6, 1996, a future HOPE scholar and another in a long line of southern belles was born to Assistant Secretary Lyncia (Lincy) Norman. Lincy delivered an 8-pound, 2-ounce baby girl by the name of Georgia Necia Lee Norman. Lincy, in her typical fashion, had worked until the Friday before delivering her baby girl on Monday, and she had called 40 minutes after the delivery to make sure that everything was ready for the Board of Regents meeting. The Chancellor noted that the Regents may not be aware that Lincy comes from a long line of strong women. Lincy's great-great-grandmother was Governor Atkinson's wife, Susan Cobb Milton Atkinson. Mrs. Atkinson was the driving force in establishing the first women's college in the state of Georgia, the Georgia State College for Women in Milledgeville. The college is now a co-educational University System institution, Georgia College.
The Chancellor congratulated Regent Dahlberg who was recently selected by Georgia Trend magazine as the most respected Chief Executive Officer for 1996. Chancellor Portch noted that each Regent had received a copy of the magazine and encouraged them to read the article.
Also being honored this month were Regent Don Leebern and his wife, Betsy, who had received the University of Georgia's Alumni Merit Award. They joined several other Regents in celebrating the cultural renaissance at the University of Georgia recently with the grand opening of the new Performing Arts Complex which included the Betsy Tant Leebern Redcoat Band Hall. The Chancellor congratulated Regent and Mrs. Leebern.
The Chancellor remarked that he gets to work with some wonderful people and be a part of some wonderful happenings; this month was special in that regard. He had the honor the past Friday (May 3rd), with considerable help from Regent Baranco, of inaugurating President Jacquelyn Belcher of DeKalb College. The Chancellor stated that President Belcher's inaugural address was truly magnificent - one of the best he had heard. The Chancellor remarked that President Belcher's class and quality had been demonstrated over and over again. The Chancellor announced that copies of President Belcher's address would be sent to the Regents.
Chancellor Portch reported that he had enjoyed the challenge of speaking at the annual Red Carpet Tour. He noted that his speech had had to follow a gymnastic routine performed byworld-renown gymnasts, Bart Conner and Nadia Comaneci, who were performing just a week before their wedding in the Rumanian Presidential Palace. Georgia's Red Carpet Tour is an outstanding recruitment effort. The University System's presence was in evidence: Presidents Ashcroft and Siegel were honored to be selected as travelling hosts and were present on the Red Carpet Tour the entire week. Regents Cannestra and Jones joined the Atlanta dinner event. Regent Dahlberg was involved in the Red Carpet Tour as well. Over the five-day event, prospects were exposed to various aspects of the University System. The Chancellor stated that he had a number of positive comments from prospects about their visits to the University of Georgia, President Knapp's presentation early in the day, and President Clough's presentation that evening. The Chancellor said that he had learned of Governor Miller speaking glowingly to a crowd at the Governor's Mansion about the System's new Intellectual Capital Program (ICAPP) program and its potential for economic development in the state. The Red Carpet Tour was declared a winner for Georgia, and the University System was likely to be increasingly involved in that activity.
The Chancellor expressed his pleasure at being in Statesboro with the Governor for another in the series of economic development listening tours. Hosted by Regent Coleman, this event brought over 200 business leaders and a very good turnout of political leaders from 25 Southeast Georgia counties. The involvement of Regents Anderson and Bill Clark was very much appreciated. A very productive session occurred where much was learned. The Chancellor noted that immediately after the tour, he was scheduled to speak to a national conference held annually at Georgia Southern University. The National Commonwealth Studies Conference was attended primarily by English faculty from around the nation. During lunch, Chancellor Portch mentioned to Governor Miller that he had not finished writing his speech for the conference and was short about 15 minutes; the Chancellor then asked the Governor to accompany him and say a few words to the faculty members about Georgia education. The Governor answered that he would love to speak; he walked over and spoke for about 15 minutes to faculty from all over the nation. Spontaneously, at the end of the Governor's remarks, the whole crowd rose and gave him a standing ovation. This was a wonderful way to demonstrate what is going on in Georgia.
Another event that the Chancellor said he felt privileged to be involved with occurred on the previous weekend at Georgia Southwestern College. Chancellor Portch declared that history was set on this occasion for there was a community gathering at which five presidents of the Institution were present. Three former presidents (all of whom still live in Americus) were there, along with Acting President Joan Elifson, and President-Elect Michael Hanes. In addition, former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and First Lady Rosalynn Carter were there. Community members, Betty and John Pope, who had been very active in the community, announced a $1 million gift to the College for the establishment of a distinguished chair to serve at the Rosalynn Carter Institute on the campus. This magnificent gift will give extra visibility to the College and to the Institute. The System is very proud to have an institute on caregiving on that campus, and this was a wonderful opportunity to hire a distinguished scholar to work there. Mrs. Betty Pope remarked that the gift was in appreciation for the school, their love for the Carters and in gratitude for the System's sending them Dr. Joan Elifson whom they have come to greatly admire. The Popes also declared their confidence in the new President, Dr. Michael Hanes. Mrs. Pope served as a community member on the Presidential Search Committee. The Chancellorannounced that, in addition, the Runnin' Regents had enjoyed another grand victory when they played basketball against the faculty and staff of Georgia Southwestern on Saturday, April 27, 1996. He recommended that the Regents take a look at the trophy in his office.
Institutions have continued to do the System proud, as follows:
- The student government association, the Student
Activity Council (SAC), had their recent conference at West Georgia College.
The Chancellor said he was pleased to announce that Georgia Tech's Mr.
Jimmie McEver's quality work was recognized by his fellow students as evidenced
by his re-election to another term as Chairman of the Council. The Chancellor
declared that he was delighted to have Mr. McEver to work with for another
year. Other SAC officers elected were: Mr. Robert Flournoy (a student at
Georgia Institute of Technology) as Vice Chair, Mr. John Trainor (a student
at Georgia State University) as Secretary, and Ms. Natasha Hendrix (a student
at Augusta College) as Treasurer.
- President Sethna, of West Georgia College, and
his wife, Madhavi, were selected to receive the Washington Times Foundation
National Service Award which honors exemplary individuals and groups who
provide vision and leadership in solving the challenges of our contemporary
society.
- South Georgia College's Science Division's Learning
Services Coordinator, Frankie H. Snow, received the Jane Hurt Yarn Award
for the Nature Conservancy's Outstanding Conservation Volunteer for 1995.
- The first Significant Accomplishment Award of
the Learning Disabilities Association of Georgia was presented to President
Betty L. Siegel of Kennesaw State College on March 23, 1996. The award
recognizes Kennesaw State College's establishment of a graduate program
in learning disabilities and other advances in special education.
- In the research area, the Wall Street Journal
had reported that Professor Richard Meagher of the University of Georgia
had been doing some work on genetically engineered weeds which process
mercury in soil to render it less toxic. This story was covered nationally
and internationally as a potential major discovery.
- At the Medical College of Georgia, the pass rate
for their occupational therapists class of 1995, registered (OTR) examination,
was 100% for first-time takers and 100% for all candidates.
- GALILEO continues to be heavily featured. Most recently, in