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Home » Board of Regents » Meeting Minutes » 1998

Meeting Minutes - February 1998

Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia
Held At 270 Washington Street, S.W., Atlanta, Georgia
February 10 and 11, 1998

CALL TO ORDER

The Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia met on Tuesday, February 10 and Wednesday, February 11, 1998 in the Board Room, room 7007, 270 Washington St., S.W., seventh floor. The following Committees of the Board of Regents met in succession on Tuesday, February 10: the Audit Committee; the Teaching Hospital Committee; the Committee on Finance and Business Operations; the Committee on Real Estate and Facilities; the Committee on Education, Research, and Extension; and the Committee on Organization and Law. The Chair of the Board, Regent S. William Clark, Jr., called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m. on Wednesday, February 11. Present on Wednesday, in addition to Chair Clark, were Vice Chair Edgar L. Jenkins and Regents Thomas F. Allgood, Sr., Shannon L. Amos, David H. (Hal) Averitt, Kenneth W. Cannestra, J. Tom Coleman, Jr., Hilton H. Howell, Jr., George M. D. (John) Hunt III, Charles H. Jones, Donald M. Leebern, Jr., Elridge W. McMillan, Edgar L. Rhodes, and Glenn S. White.

INVOCATION

The invocation was given on Wednesday, February 11 by Regent White.

ATTENDANCE REPORT

The attendance report was read on Wednesday, February 11 by Secretary Gail S. Weber, who announced that Regent Elridge W. McMillan had asked for and been given permission to be absent on Tuesday, February 10, 1998 and Regents Juanita P. Baranco and A. W. "Bill" Dahlberg had asked for and been given permission to be absent on Wednesday, February 11, 1998.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Motion being properly made and duly seconded, the minutes of the Board of Regents meeting held on January 13 and 14, 1998 were unanimously approved as distributed.

SPECIAL REMARKS

Chair Clark called on Chancellor Portch to introduce two friends of the University System of Georgia.

The Chancellor thanked Chair Clark. He announced that two legislators were present at the meeting who had both served the University System well and continue to serve the State well. Representative Thomas B. Buck, III served as chair of the University System of Georgia Committee from 1981 to 1993. During that time, the System's enrollment grew by over 50,000 students, the funding formula was developed and implemented, and Representative Buck was featured in the Chronicle of Higher Education as an educator. Senator Sonny Perdue served as chair of the Higher Education Committee for the 1993-1994 term, and during that time, he chaired the study committee that paved the way for the Board's relationship with the Department of Technical and Adult Education. Both of these legislators have since moved on to higher offices. Representative Buck is now the Chair of the Ways & Means Committee, and he serves on the Budget Conference Committee. Senator Perdue is President Pro Tempore of the Senate and also a member of the Budget Conference Committee. Chancellor Portch commented that both of these legislators have helped him immeasurably. He said that they are both straight-talkers, they both have strong streaks of independence and integrity, they both know how to have a little fun, they both love the University System, and they both are wonderful teachers. The Chancellor expressed that he was very pleased that Representative Buck and Senator Perdue had come to visit the Board and that they are truly "public servants" in the best meaning of the term. They care much more about the next generation than the next election.

Representative Buck thanked the Chancellor and the Board for their efforts in higher education. He commended the Regents for taking themselves away from their own businesses to serve on this important Board. Then, he thanked the Board and stepped down.

Senator Perdue remarked that the true measure of a Board is in choosing its leaders to administer the policies of the Board and that the Regents had done very well in this regard. He thanked the Board for the contribution it makes to Georgia. Quoting the Governor's State of the State Address, he said, "You can get anywhere you want to go in the world starting in the higher education system of Georgia." He expressed that he had enjoyed being a part of the efforts to improve higher education and that he wanted to help in any way. In concluding, he thanked the Board for inviting them to speak at this meeting.

Chair Clark thanked Representative Buck and Senator Perdue and then called for the Committee reports.

AUDIT COMMITTEE

The Audit Committee met on Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at 10:00 a.m. in the Board Room. Committee members in attendance were Chair Charles H. Jones, Vice Chair George M. D. (John) Hunt III, and Regents Kenneth W. Cannestra and J. Tom Coleman, Jr. Chair Jones reported to the Board on Wednesday that the Committee had reviewed only one of the two agenda items due to time constraints. Additionally, Chair Jones called for monthly meetings of the Audit Committee. With motion properly made, seconded, and unanimously adopted, the Board approved and authorized the following:

1. Information Item: Annual Report of the State Auditor State Auditor Claude Vickers presented a review and led a discussion of audit activity in the University System of Georgia for fiscal year 1997. The report outlined the responsibilities of the State Auditor and his department's role in the overall audit plan for the University System.

2. Information Item: Discussion of 1998 and 1999 Audit Plan

Time did not permit discussion of this item. It will therefore be carried over until the next committee meeting.

TEACHING HOSPITAL COMMITTEE

The Teaching Hospital Committee met on Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at approximately 11:10 a.m. in the Board Room. Committee members in attendance were Chair Thomas F. Allgood, Sr. and Regents Kenneth W. Cannestra, S. William Clark, Jr., Edgar L. Jenkins, Charles H. Jones, Donald M. Leebern, Jr., and Elridge W. McMillan. Chair Allgood reported to the Board on Wednesday that the Committee met in Executive Session to discuss personnel matters and that no actions were taken.

COMMITTEE ON FINANCE AND BUSINESS OPERATIONS

The Committee on Finance and Business Operations met on Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at approximately 1:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Committee members in attendance were Chair Kenneth W. Cannestra, Vice Chair Glenn S. White, and Regents Thomas F. Allgood, Sr., J. Tom Coleman, Jr., George M. D. (John) Hunt III, Edgar L. Jenkins, Charles H. Jones, and Donald M. Leebern, Jr. Chair Cannestra reported to the Board on Wednesday that the Committee had reviewed four items, two of which required action. With motion properly made, seconded, and unanimously adopted, the Board approved and authorized the following:

1.Amendments to Fiscal Year 1998 Budget

Approved: The Board approved the consolidated amendment to the Fiscal Year 1998 Budget of the University System of Georgia, as presented below:

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF GEORGIA FISCAL YEAR 1998 BUDGET AMENDMENT REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE MONTH OF FEBRUARY, 1998
	ORIGINAL BUDGET	APPROVED AMENDMENTS	REQUESTED ADMENDMENTS	AMENDED BUDGET
BY BUDGET
Operating	$3,197,544,095	$23,025,704	$9,940,017	$3,230,509,816
Capital	149262649	4633309	4236330	158132288
Auxiliary Enterprises	264943337	19816609	53955	284813901
Student Activities	42881116	4859357	-7561	47732912

Background: In accordance with current policy, the Board of Regents approves all budget amendments submitted by System institutions. The monthly budget amendment report highlights and discusses amendments where changes exceed 5% of the budget or add significant ongoing expenses to the institutions. The following amendments are presented for review by the Board of Regents in accordance with these guidelines:

Operating - Fort Valley State University requested authority to increase its budget by $1,916,608 in nonpersonal services to adjust for unbudgeted federal grants. Dalton College requested authority to increase its budget by $532,193 in nonpersonal services to adjust for increased HOPE and Pell Grant funds. Gainesville College requested authority to increase its budget by $211,019 in nonpersonal services to reflect an increase in private grant and contract funds. The Office of Information and Instructional Technology requested authority to increase its budget by $2,792,477 in nonpersonal services to reflect the inclusion of unbudgeted program revenue from the Georgia Library Learning Online ("GALILEO") and PeachNet programs related to the Internet Connectivity Initiative.

Auxiliary - East Georgia College requested authority to increase its budget by $99,580 to reflect a greater than anticipated prior year fund carryforward and the adjustment of current gross revenues.

Capital - Georgia State University requested authority to increase its budget by $1,965,594 to reflect the inclusion of fiscal year 1997 Georgia Research Alliance funding. Valdosta State University requested authority to decrease its budget by $142,026 to transfer auxiliary renewal and replacement funds back to the auxiliary budget for future consideration. Columbus State University requested authority to increase its budget by $202,570 to reflect the inclusion of prior year auxiliary renewal and replacement funding. Georgia Southwestern State University requested authority to decrease its budget by $125,000 to reflect foundation income's being less than anticipated.

2. Approval of Gift to Savannah State University

Approved: The Board accepted on behalf of Savannah State University a donation of 1,500 shares of General Electric stock, valued in excess of $100,000, from Henry Nash, an alumnus of the university.

Background: Board policy requires that any gift to a University System of Georgia institution with an initial value greater than $100,000 must be accepted by the Board of Regents.

The donation from Henry Nash is given to establish a scholarship fund within the College of Sciences and Technology. Mr. Nash is Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and President of General Scientific Corporation in Arlington, Virginia. This gift is the largest single gift of an alumnus to the university and is in addition to his earlier gifts to the university totaling $42,000. This gift reflects his serious commitment to his alma mater as well as his understanding of the university's academic strength.

3. Information Item: Presentation by Trusco on University System of Georgia Investment Performance

Senior Vice Chancellor for Capital Resources Lindsay Desrochers introduced to the Committee three representatives from Trusco Capital Management ("Trusco"): President Douglas S. Phillips, First Vice President James R. Dillon, Jr., and Mr. Doug Hickman. These individuals presented to the Committee a summary of the investment performance of the various investments which the University System has with Trusco. They reported that overall, the System's investments performed very well. In fact, Trusco outperformed a majority of funds and managers in 1997.

4. Information Item: Update on Fiscal Affairs Division Activities

PeopleSoft Implementation: Senior Vice Chancellor for Capital Resources Lindsay Desrochers and Associate Vice Chancellor for Fiscal Affairs William R. Bowes presented this update to the Committee. Since the last update six months ago, the PeopleSoft implementation is going very well and remains on schedule. The goals of the project are to implement a human resources/payroll module by July 1, 1999 and all modules within five years, to increase management access to information, and to increase productivity and efficiency in administrative/business processes. The major accomplishments of the PeopleSoft implementation to date are as follows:

• A Chart of Accounts Revision Committee was established to modify the current University System account structures to fit with PeopleSoft. The committee, which represented a broad range of institutions within the System, completed its work on schedule by the end of December 1997.
• The software has been demonstrated across the State in various forums.
• The Georgia Institute of Technology and Georgia State University have begun their implementations of the software, working closely with the central System team and the executive steering committee.
• The pilot institution for the System has been identified: DeKalb College. The first group of institutions represented on the project team have also been identified.
• A communications strategy has been established which calls for the creation of a project Web site and a series of listserve (E-mail connections) between and among key players in the project to ensure that issues are addressed on a timely basis with input from appropriate parties.
• With the assistance of DeKalb College, a project team work site at the South Campus has been established to allow for uninterrupted and unimpeded work of the team on this project.
• An implementation partner has been hired who has extensive experience in the software and in working with higher education and other public sector agencies.
• An overall project strategy has been developed.

Fiscal Year 1999 Budget Allocation Process: Dr. Desrochers and Mr. Bowes also presented this update to the Committee. They reported that in the previous month, they completed the annual meetings with each of the 34 institutions in the University System. These budget meetings focused on the institutions' internal redirection plans, their requests for Systemwide redirection funds, their enrollment projections in relation to the targets established by the Board's Comprehensive Plan, their special needs in the area of technology related to the special funding for which the System received $5 million in the fiscal year 1998 budget and for which it also hopes to receive funding in the fiscal year 1999 budget, their fee proposals for fiscal year 1999, and their use of additional internal revenue generated by tuition increases in graduate and professional programs pursuant to Board policy and as approved in April 1997.

When the legislature completes action on the fiscal year 1999 State budget, Dr. Desrochers' staff will begin formulating its recommendations on System redirection and allocations to bring to the Committee for approval at the April 1998 Board meeting. The staff will also be developing recommendations for tuition and fees. Following the April 1998 meeting, the institutions will prepare their formal budget requests. The staff will review those requests, develop their recommendations, and bring those to the Committee for consideration in June 1998.

COMMITTEE ON REAL ESTATE AND FACILITIES

The Committee on Real Estate and Facilities met on Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at approximately 1:55 p.m. in the Board Room. Committee members in attendance were Chair J. Tom Coleman, Jr., Vice Chair Charles H. Jones, and Regents Thomas F. Allgood, Sr., Kenneth W. Cannestra, George M. D. (John) Hunt III, Edgar L. Jenkins, Donald M. Leebern, Jr., and Glenn S. White. Chair Coleman reported to the Board on Wednesday that the Committee had reviewed 12 items, 11 of which required action. With motion properly made, seconded, and unanimously adopted, the Board approved and authorized the following:

1. Naming of Facilities, Georgia College & State University

Approved: The Board authorized the naming of the ceramics building at Georgia College & State University the "Edward J. Grassmann Ceramics Building" to honor Mr. Edward J. Grassmann.

President Rosemary DePaolo of Georgia College & State University requested that the ceramics building be named the "Edward J. Grassmann Ceramics Building" to honor Mr. Grassmann.

Mr. Edward J. Grassmann's accomplishments and contributions include the following:

• Mr. Grassmann (1887-1973) purchased the Georgia Kaolin Company in Dry Branch, Georgia in 1927 and later purchased the American Industrial Clay Company in Sandersville, Georgia. The company became the largest kaolin operation in the U.S. and the second largest in the world.
• Mr. Grassmann had many cultural interests but was primarily a lover of land and nature; he established the Lockerly Arboretum Foundation in Milledgeville, Georgia.
• In 1979, Mr. Grassmann established the E. J. Grassmann Trust. Grants are awarded in the areas of secondary and higher education, hospitals and health organizations, environmental conservation, and organizations helping children. Georgia College & State University has received several grants from the trust since 1985.
• The Grassmann Trust donated $60,000 to the 2,300 sf. Blackbridge Annex Building, which is used for art education and includes kilns, welding processes, and similar operations that were previously located in Blackbridge and Porter Halls.

2. Demolition of Building, Columbus State University

Approved: The Board declared the building at 54 Clearview Circle on the campus of Columbus State University to be no longer advantageously useful to Columbus State University or other units of the University System of Georgia and authorized the demolition and removal of this building.

The Board requested Governor Miller to issue an Executive Order authorizing the demolition and removal of this building from the campus of Columbus State University.

Background: The building is a 1,900 sf., two-story wood frame residence constructed in 1950. The property containing the building was acquired in 1987 at a cost of $45,000 and was used for a fraternity meeting house. The building has been vacant for approximately one year and is in poor condition. There are major roof leaks, inadequate plumbing and electrical service, and no heating or air-conditioning, and the building cannot be repaired economically.

After demolition, the property will be converted into 30 student parking spaces for the Science Building and the Intellectual Capital Partnership Program ("ICAPP") Building. The institution will fund the construction of the parking lot.

The demolition will be conducted by public works contract at an estimated cost of $5,500 using general operating funds.

3. Nonexclusive Easement for Utility Installation, Valdosta State University

Approved: The Board declared an approximately 20' x 1,105' tract of land on the campus of Valdosta State University no longer advantageously useful to Valdosta State University 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 nonexclusive easement by the City of Valdosta to install, inspect, operate, and maintain a sanitary sewer line.

The Board authorized the execution of a nonexclusive easement with the City of Valdosta covering the above-referenced tract of land for the installation, inspection, operation, and maintenance of a sanitary sewer line.

The Board also declared two approximately 15' x 1,105' tracts of land on either side of the 20' x 1,105' tract on the campus of Valdosta State University no longer advantageously useful to Valdosta State University 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 temporary easement for the period of construction by the City of Valdosta to install a sanitary sewer line.

The Board authorized the execution of a temporary easement with the City of Valdosta covering the above-referenced tracts of land for the period of construction for the installation of a sanitary sewer line.

The terms of this nonexclusive easement are subject to review and legal approval of the Office of the Attorney General.

Background: The City of Valdosta currently has an easement through this area of the campus for a sewer line. The current line is in poor condition and needs to be replaced with a new line. However, relocation of the line in lieu of replacement of the existing line is the solution preferred by the campus to minimize disturbance to existing landscaping and vegetation. When construction of the new line is completed by the City of Valdosta, the existing easement will be terminated.

This segment of the proposed sewer line is part of an overall sewer rehabilitation program for the two-mile branch trunk sewer outfall and will restore the structural integrity of the system and increase the overall capacity of the system.

4. Appointment of Architect, Project No. I-9, "School of Architecture Building Expansion," Southern Polytechnic State University

Approved: The Board appointed the first-named architectural firm listed below for Project No. I-9, "School of Architecture Building Expansion," Southern Polytechnic State University.

5. Appointment of Architect, Project No. I-10, "Instructional Complex," Gordon College

Approved: The Board appointed the first-named architectural firm listed below for Project No. I-10, "Instructional Complex," Gordon College.

6. Rental Agreement, 575 14th Street, Georgia Institute of Technology

Approved: The Board authorized the execution of a rental agreement between the Institute of Paper Science and Technology, as landlord, and the Board of Regents, University System of Georgia, as tenant, covering 13,406 sf. of space (10,907 sf. of office space and 2,500 sf. of laboratory space) located at 575 14th Street, Atlanta, Georgia, for the period April 1, 1998 through June 30, 1998 at a monthly rental of $12,214.17 ($146,570 per year/$10 per sf. per year for office and $15 per sf. per year for laboratory), plus $7,820.75 per month ($93,849 per year/$7 per sf. per year for office and $7 per sf. per year for laboratory) for operational costs, with the option to renew on a year-to-year basis for four consecutive one-year periods for the use of the Georgia Institute of Technology at the same rental subject to an annual CPI adjustment not to exceed 5%.

The terms of this rental agreement are subject to review and legal approval of the Office of the Attorney General.

Background: The facility is a 107,600 sf. single-story office/laboratory building located at 14th Street and Northside Drive which was purchased and remodeled by the Institute for Paper Science and Technology when it moved to Atlanta from Wisconsin.

The space will be occupied by the Office of Food Industry Programs ("OFIP") and the Intelligent Machines Branch ("IMB") of the Georgia Tech Research Institute.

OFIP and IMB are being moved out of the Callaway Manufacturing Research Center to make room for expanding electronic manufacturing research projects in the building. The leasing of space in this facility is an interim solution (approximately four years) while a long-term solution is being developed with a possible funding mechanism through the State Traditional Industries Program.

There is no other available space on campus or in University System of Georgia facilities within the area that will meet the needs of the Georgia Institute of Technology and this program.

7. Authorization of Project, "Renovation and Addition to the Turner Continuing Education Center," Columbus State University

Approved: The Board authorized project "Renovation and Addition to the Turner Continuing Education Center," Columbus State University with a total project budget of $1,400,000, funded with a $750,000 grant from the Bradley Turner Foundation and $650,000 from the Columbus State University Foundation.

Background: The project consists of the addition of a 5,200 sf. banquet hall and connector to the existing 35,000 sf. continuing education center. Proposed renovations include updating and altering the existing conference rooms, kitchen, lecture hall, and lobby/exhibition areas. This project includes work on the first floor only.

The project will encompass 5,200 sf. of new construction at $101/sf. construction cost and 10,600 sf. of renovation work at $56/sf. The total estimated construction cost is $1,120,000.

The building was constructed in 1974 and has had no significant renovation.

Since the project was approved, Columbus State University, in conjunction with Board of Regents staff, will proceed with the selection of an architectural consultant.

8. Authorization of Project No. BR-30-9804, "Renovation of Harrison Residence Hall," Georgia Institute of Technology

Approved: The Board authorized Project No. BR-30-9804, "Renovation of Harrison Residence Hall," with a total project budget of $1,758,000 from Georgia Institute of Technology Department of Housing funds.

Background: The Georgia Institute of Technology's post-Olympic housing renovation plan identifies 23 existing buildings for renovation/renewal. Twenty-two of the 23 buildings are over 25 years old; of those, 9 are 50 years or older. The 11 buildings in the worst condition received major renovations prior to the Olympics. Building condition, schedule, and funding considerations dictated that the remaining 12 buildings receive only cosmetic upgrades prior to the Olympics.

The post-Olympic housing renovation program assumes that approximately one building a year will be renovated through fiscal year 2008, except fiscal year 1999 (due to semester conversion).

Of the 12 remaining buildings, Harrison Hall, built in 1938, is in the worst condition, and it will be the first of the major post-Olympic renovation projects.

The project will renovate this 29,300 sf. building, including mechanical, plumbing, electrical, and interior finishes replacement. The existing room style and ancillary area configuration will not be altered.

The total project cost is $1,758,000 from Georgia Institute of Technology Department of Housing funds. The estimated construction cost is $1,168,000 ($40/sf.)

Since this project was approved, the Board of Regents staff, in conjunction with the Georgia Institute of Technology, will proceed with the design of this project with professional engineering consultants.

The Georgia Tech Housing Plan prepared in 1992 for the Olympics included new construction, major renovations of less than half of existing residence halls, and cosmetic upgrades of the remaining residence halls. The plan assumed that those residence halls receiving only cosmetic upgrades would be renovated after the Olympics. That basic plan is still valid and is being updated in the preparation of a new Student Housing Comprehensive Plan, as required by the new Board of Regents policy. The new plan is in progress and is expected to be finished in May 1998, as required.

9. Authorization of Project No. BR-69-9804, "Renovation of Hill Hall," Savannah State University

Approved: The Board authorized Project No. BR-69-9804, "Renovation of Hill Hall," Savannah State University, with a total project budget of $1,250,000 using a grant from the United Negro College Fund, Inc.

Background: This project will be Phase I of a three-phase project for the renovation of this 27,069 sf. building. The estimated cost of subsequent phases will be determined upon development of pricing documents.

Hill Hall is a three-story building which was built in 1901, is on the National Register of Historic Places, and is the oldest structure on the Savannah State University campus.

The first phase of the project will include selective demolition, restoration of building envelope, and some upgrade of mechanical, plumbing, and electrical infrastructure at a cost of $37/sf. The subsequent phases will install interior partitions, ceiling, lights, plumbing fixtures, and interior finishes.

When renovated, the building will house Continuing Education and Student Support Services.

Since the project was approved, the Board of Regents staff, in conjunction with Savannah State University, will proceed with the implementation of this project, including the selection of an architectural firm to prepare a phasing/funding plan and the design of this project.

10. Intergovernmental Agreement, University System of Georgia Research Island, Skidaway

Approved: The Board approved an intergovernmental agreement between the Board of Regents, Savannah Economic Development Authority ("SEDA"), and the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism ("GDITT") for the 50-year lease and economic development of approximately 100 acres of a 600-acre portion of property that the Board owns on Skidaway Island. That portion of property is referred to and is known as the University System of Georgia Research Island at Skidaway. The full Board convened briefly on Tuesday, February 10, 1998 to approve this item in time for its signing ceremony, which took place on Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. in the Board Room. Participants who signed the agreement included Governor Zell Miller, Chancellor Portch, GDITT Commissioner Randolph B. Cardoza, and SEDA President and Chief Executive Officer Richard D. Knowlton. On Wednesday, February 11, 1998, in its regular session, the full Board confirmed this approval.

The Board also authorized an ongoing process whereby the Committee on Education, Research, and Extension will review recommendations from the Skidaway Advisory Committee* to locate business organizations meeting the agreed-upon covenants on the University System of Georgia Research Island at Skidaway and would authorize SEDA to enter into subleases with such business organizations. Recommendations of the Committee on Education, Research, and Extension would be approved by the Board.

*Composed of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Senior Vice Chancellor for Capital Resources; President of SEDA; Commissioner of Georgia Department of Industry, Trade & Tourism; a vice president for research designated by the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; and the Assistant Vice Chancellor for Development & Economic Services (as a nonvoting member and staff).

Background: At the December 1996 Board meeting, a presentation was made regarding potential economic development of Board-owned property on Skidaway Island. Subsequently, the Board adopted "covenants" concerning academic, economic, environmental, and facility and grounds restrictions which would guide the further development of the island. The action taken at this meeting fulfills the goals established at that meeting.

Board of Regents staff, in concert with the Office of the Attorney General, has negotiated with SEDA to enter into an intergovernmental agreement wherein SEDA will market the University System of Georgia Research Island at Skidaway; be responsible for the management, development, and fiscal support of the island; and enter into subleases with appropriate business organizations.

The intergovernmental agreement and covenants establish types of research-related business organizations that will be considered for occupancy. The review process ensures that the Board of Regents has the right to refuse occupancy of any inappropriate business organizations.

11. Delegation of Authority for Projects

Approved: The Board revised the Board policy regarding the delegation of authority to execute certain instruments as follows:

That the Chancellor, Senior Vice Chancellor for Capital Resources or the Vice Chancellor for Facilities of the Board be authorized to act, without prior approval of the Board, as the contracting officer for and on behalf of the Board of Regents with authority to act for the Board in the execution of construction contracts, change orders to construction contracts, and contracts for professional services, and the selection of architects and engineers and execution of architectural/engineering contracts for the preparation of plans for new buildings or engineering projects, major remodeling, allocation of Rehabilitation Funds, and other projects, except routine maintenance in the University System of Georgia; provided, however, that the authority so delegated shall not exceed the sum of $500,000 $1,000,000 for any one contractual obligation.

Background: The contractual limits of the former policy of the Board, allowing the Chancellor, or the then Vice Chancellor for Facilities to approve and execute contracts up to $500,000, were set by resolution adopted by the Board at its April 1992 meeting. The preceding action by the Board, revising its policy to raise the approval and contract limits, will compensate for inflation and increasing workload since April 1992 and will allow the Office of Facilities to expedite projects. Amending the April 7 and 8, 1992 resolution of the Board to allow delegation of certain projects first to the Chancellor, Senior Vice Chancellor for Capital Resources, or Vice Chancellor for Facilities and, in turn, to the institution will help alleviate the workload in the Office of Facilities and will give institutions greater ability for completing future projects on time and within budget.

For the first 12 months of the newly adopted policy on delegation of authority relating to construction projects, the Office of Capital Resources shall provide monthly reports to the Committee on Real Estate and Facilities on the projects which are authorized and undertaken between $500,000 and $1 million (as allowed under the new policy). Also, staff of the Office of Capital Resources will do a spot check performance review.

12. Information Item: Dalton College Master Plan

Dalton College and the Office of Facilities proposed a master plan for future development of the campus, which President James A. Burran presented to the Board. Consultants reviewed five-year enrollment targets, the strategic plan, academic programs, support programs, peer institutions, and other variables. They met with the administration, faculty, students, and community leaders to receive input and then presented 5-and 15-year options for academic programs, facilities, parking/traffic patterns, student/pedestrian patterns, and campus beautification. The master plan addressed the following major issues of the institution:

• Provides for anticipated growth, despite current physical boundaries
• Creates enhanced economic development potential
• Develops a more collegiate image

COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION, RESEARCH, AND EXTENSION

The Committee on Education, Research, and Extension met on Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at approximately 3:00 p.m. in the Board Room. Committee members in attendance were Chair Edgar L. Rhodes, Vice Chair David H. (Hal) Averitt, and Regents Shannon L. Amos, Juanita P. Baranco, A. W. "Bill" Dahlberg, and Hilton H. Howell, Jr. Chair Rhodes reported to the Board on Wednesday that the Committee had reviewed 14 items, 11 of which required action. Additionally, 125 appointments were reviewed and recommended for approval. With motion properly made, seconded, and unanimously adopted, the Board approved and authorized the following:

1. Economic Development of the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography

Approved: The Board approved the economic development of the University System of Georgia Research Island at Skidaway in conjunction with an agreement between the Board of Regents, Savannah Economic Development Authority ("SEDA"), and the Georgia Department of Industry, Trade, and Tourism. The plan consists of a 50-year lease and development of a 100-acre portion of property.

The Committee on Education, Research, and Extension requested authorization to review recommendations from the Skidaway Advisory Committee to locate business organizations meeting the agreed-upon covenants and to authorize SEDA to enter into subleases with such business organizations. These recommendations will be approved by the Board of Regents.

2. Establishment of a Major in Exercise and Health Science Under the Existing Bachelor of Science Degree, Kennesaw State University

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Betty Siegel that Kennesaw State University be authorized to offer the major in exercise and health science under the existing bachelor of science degree, effective February 11, 1998.

Abstract: The health and wellness of America's population and the movement toward managed care in the nation's health care system have prompted a strong emphasis on disease prevention and fitness enhancement. Consequently, the exercise, recreation, and health promotion industry has grown rapidly in response to these societal needs. The national trend in the health, physical education and sport science profession is to establish separate teaching certification and major programs (P-12) and nonteaching programs. The restructuring of the existing nonteaching health and sport science track of the health and physical education major into an exercise and health science major program reflects national patterns of career preparation in this field.

Need: The number of facilities in Georgia employing graduates from a formalized fitness/health related program has increased by approximately 200% over the last decade (Collins, Butler, Boyd; GAHPERD Journal, 31 (2), 28-32, 1997). Exercise, health, and recreational programs have blossomed at various sites, including private clubs, recreation centers, corporations, hospital/clinics, retirement villages, resorts/hotels, and children's programs. In 1992, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services conducted its second national survey of work site health promotion activities. Eighty-one percent of work sites had one or more health promotion programs compared with 66% in 1985 (DeJoy and Wilson, 1995). One-fifth of the companies currently without health promotion programs are planning or considering implementing one (Wellness Councils of America, 1994). As the health and fitness industry booms, so does the need for people trained with specialized skills in this content area. The health/fitness specialist has been labeled as a"top career for the 21st century" (LaPlante, 1997). Excerpts from Occupational Outlook Quarterly, summer 1995, state that fitness personnel positions in health clubs include aerobics instructors, sports instructors, personal trainers, aerobics directors, and fitness directors. Over half of the number of current majors (209) are already pursuing a course of study that does not lead to P-12 teacher certification.

Objectives: The specific objectives of the program include preparing fitness specialists trained in exercise programming and prescription to meet the needs within the fitness industry; preparing specialists in health promotion with skills to meet that aspect of the health care industry targeting prevention and lifestyle enhancement; and preparing students with the skills to meet the needs of the growing industry. The exercise and health science major will combine the knowledge and skills of the exercise science field with that of health promotion and recreational administration.

Curriculum: The exercise and health science major program is designed for students seeking academic preparation in exercise, fitness, and health not leading to teacher licensure. The 120 semester-hour program will be housed within the Department of Health, Physical Education, and Sport Science, which is located in the Bagwell College of Education. Within the major, students can choose tracks in exercise specialist, health promotion, or fitness/recreation administration. The exercise specialist concentration prepares students to become exercise leaders in the fitness profession. The health promotion concentration prepares students to organize and deliver health promotion programs in private, public, or corporate wellness programs. The fitness/recreation administration concentration prepares students to work in a broad array of fitness/ recreational, sport administration organizations.

Projected Enrollment: It is anticipated that for the first three years of the program, student enrollment will be 223, 233, and 250.

Funding: Kennesaw State University will initiate and maintain this program through the reallocation of existing funds. No new State allocation is requested.

Assessment: The Office of Academic Affairs will work with the institution to measure the success and continued effectiveness of the proposed program. In 2001, the program will be evaluated by the institution and the System Office to determine the success of the program's implementation and achievement of the enrollment, quality, viability, and cost-effectiveness, as indicated in the proposal.

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

Major in Exercise and Health Science Under the Existing Bachelor of Science Degree
Sample Program of Study

	Semester Credit Hours
General Education (Areas A - E)	42
Specific Area F Requirements for this Major	18
HPS 2100 Introduction to Exercise and Health Science	3
BIOL 2221 Anatomy and Physiology I	3
BIOL 2222 Anatomy and Physiology II	3
COM 1290 Public Speaking	3
HPS 2090 Exercise Leadership	3
HPS 1530 Water Aerobics	1
HPS 1570 Walk/Jog for Fitness	1
HPS 1850 Advanced Strength/Aerobic Training	1
Major Requirements Exercise and Health Science Core:	27
HPS 3240 Physical Activity and Health Promotion for Older Adults	3
HPS 3300 Personal Health Behaviors	3
HPS 3850 Health Promotion Program Planning	3
HPS 4300 Physiology of Exercise	3
HPS 4350 Fitness Evaluation and Exercise Prescription	3
HPS 4750 Exercise and Health Science Internship	12
Concentration Area: Select one of the following concentrations.	21
Exercise Specialist
BISM 2100 Business Information Systems	3
HPS 3100 Social/Psych Aspects of Sport and Physical Education	3
HPS 3200 Motor Learning	3
HPS 3800 Biomechanics	3
HPS 4150 Nutrition and Physical Activity	3
HPS 4270 Research Methods	3
HPS 4730 Seminar in Exercise and Health Science	3
Health Promotion
HPS 3250 Family Health Issues	3
HPS 4150 Nutrition and Physical Activity	3
HPS 4200 Contemporary Health Issues	3
HPS 4270 Research Methods OR HPS 3800 Biomechanics	3
HPS 4600 Health Promotion Applications	3
HPS 4730 Seminar in Exercise and Health Science	3
MKT 3700 Marketing	3
Fitness/Recreation Administration
HPS 3050 Coaching Principles	3
HPS 3100 Social/Psych Aspects of Sport and Physical Education	3
HPS 4370 Sport Facility Design and Management	3
HPS 4390 Leadership and Management in Sport Organization	3
HPS 4710 Senior Sport Management Seminar	3
MKT 4870 Sport Marketing	3
Select three (3) Activities from 1000 level activities:	3
Free Electives	12
Total Program Hours 120, plus physical education requirement

3. Establishment of a Master of Science in Biological Engineering Degree, the University of Georgia

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Michael F. Adams that the University of Georgia be authorized to offer the master of science in biological engineering degree, effective February 11, 1998.

Abstract: In order to meet the engineering and design challenges of biological discoveries and to support the university's established biotechnology thrust consistent with its strategic goals, a graduate curriculum is proposed at the master's degree level that formally structures an interface between engineering and the biological sciences. This interface is best achieved by creating a master of science in biological engineering within the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering. Students in the master of science program will acquire advanced knowledge from the physical sciences for support and development of more conventional industries. Graduates of this program will comprehend recent discoveries in the biological sciences and be able to apply them to processes in biotechnological industries.

Need: The Report on National Biotechnology Policy states that, because of the pervasive role of biologically produced substances in our society, biotechnology has the potential to surpass the computer industry in size and importance. Although medicine will remain a central theme, Monsanto and DuPont are investing millions of dollars in agricultural biotechnology in efforts to develop new crops with enhanced commercial attributes and to devise biological methods that safely and more effectively apply chemicals. According to the American Society of Engineering Education, the estimated number of job openings for biological engineering is about 2,500 per year for the next ten years. The New Development in Biotechnology: U.S. Investment in Biotechnology report indicates that severe shortages of bioprocess engineers could develop as more biotechnology products reach the latter stages of commercialization. Although current and future demands exist for biological engineering, only 22 U.S. institutions have biotechnological engineering master's degree programs that are not biomedically oriented (Source: Directory of Engineering Graduate Studies and Research, American Society of Engineering Education).

Objectives: The objectives of the proposed master of science in biological engineering are to provide students with the educational opportunity for scholarship and independent research in biological engineering at the master's degree level, to provide the broad biological industries and government agencies with professionals who have the knowledge to ensure viability and growth in the biotechnology industry, and to create an intellectual environment that will encourage increased teaching and research efforts among faculties of engineering and the biological sciences. Students with a background in complementary biological science fields, such as veterinary medicine, pharmacy, or one of the biological or physical sciences, will be targeted for admission into this program.

Curriculum: The master of science in biological engineering will be housed in the Department of Biological and Agricultural Engineering, which is located in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. The curriculum will require 30 semester hours of credit and 6 hours of thesis research. The program will concentrate on the biological engineering concerns associated with the plant and the nonhuman animal sciences and health.

The proposed program will prepare students to fill positions involving protein engineering, industrial fermentation, cell culture process engineering, and filtration engineering. The program differs from the master's in bioengineering program at the Georgia Institute of Technology("GIT") because the GIT program has a biomedical focus and course work is combined with training in biomedical research. The University of Georgia program will have an agricultural focus. Course work at GIT involves stress analysis, medical imaging systems, biomedical instrumentation, and visualization techniques for science and engineering. Courses taught at the University of Georgia will include prokaryotic biology, plant physiology, and the engineering and design of biological processes.

Projected Enrollment: It is anticipated that for the first three years of the program, student enrollment will be 10, 10, and 15.

Funding: The University of Georgia will initiate and maintain this program through the reallocation of existing funds. No new State allocation is requested.

Assessment: The Office of Academic Affairs will work with the campus to measure the success and continued effectiveness of the proposed program. In 2001, this program will be evaluated by the institution and the System Office to determine the success of the program's implementation and the achievement of the enrollment, quality, centrality, viability, and cost-effectiveness, as indicated in the proposal.

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
Master of Science in Biological Engineering Degree
Sample Program of Study

	Semester Credit Hours
Required Courses: (6 hours)
ENGR 6910Research Methods	2
ENGR 8950Graduate Seminar	1
ENGR 6220Statistical Methods II	3
Biological Science Courses: (9 hours)
MIBO 6090 Prokaryotic Biology	3
BCMB 6010 Biochemistry and Molecular Biology I	3
BTNY 6830 Plant Physiology	3
Other Courses: (15 hours)
MATH 6500 Numerical Analysis I	3
MATH 6510 Numerical Analysis II	3
ENGR 6510Eng. and Design of Biological Processes I	3
CRSS 6610-6610LSoil Microbiology	3
Research	3
Thesis	6
TOTAL	36

4. Establishment of a Major in Criminal Justice Under the Existing Master of Science Degree, Valdosta State University

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Hugh C. Bailey that Valdosta State University be authorized to offer the major in criminal justice under the existing master of science degree, effective February 11, 1998.

Abstract: For the Georgia justice system to meet its present and future challenges, it is crucial that the State derive maximum benefit from each dollar spent in crime control. The most efficient and cost effective means for Georgia to fulfill its responsibilities is to provide criminal justice agencies with adequately educated practitioners, administrators, and researchers.

Need: A needs assessment conducted by the Valdosta State University Office of Institutional Research and Planning found that a statewide demand of 493 criminal justice graduates will be required, while a total of 34 students will be needed in the Valdosta service region. During the fall 1995 term, 200 graduates of the baccalaureate criminal justice program were surveyed. The survey showed that 66.6% of the respondents indicated they would enroll in a master of science in criminal justice degree program at Valdosta State University. Alternatively, 77.8% believed the master of science in criminal justice degree would make them more employable and competitive and 69% believed the degree would increase the professionalism of criminal justice practitioners. Students will be qualified for local (i.e., correctional administrators, security professional, and private investigators), State (i.e., Georgia Bureau of Investigations, child protection officer, and court service officer) and federal positions (i.e., Federal Bureau of Investigation, U.S. Armed forces intelligence officers, and U.S. Marshall's service).

Objectives: Criminal justice professionals are increasingly required to be more knowledgeable about the nature of crime and criminal behavior, technologically advanced law enforcement techniques, and innovative rehabilitation methods. Criminal justice practitioners must have skills in research and planning, as the administration of criminal justice agencies is increasingly complex and demanding.

Curriculum: The proposed master of science degree with a major in criminal justice will be a thesis/nonthesis master's degree program comprised of 30 semester hours. Four of the courses (12 semester hours) will be graduate-level criminal justice courses, four (12 semester hours) will be graduate criminal justice elective courses, and two (six semester hours) will be thesis research and thesis hours. Two (six semester hours) may be elective graduate courses outside but related to the field of criminal justice, if approved by the student's graduate committee. Students must pass a written comprehensive examination over all core course work. Students must take the comprehensive before registering for CRJU 7799 (thesis).

Projected Enrollment: It is anticipated that for the first three years of the program, student enrollment will be 40, 40, and 42.

Priority: Valdosta State University has placed this proposal high on its list of institutional priorities.

Funding: Valdosta State University will redirect resources to implement this program.

Assessment: The Office of Academic Affairs will work with the campus to measure the success and continued effectiveness of the proposed program. In 2001, this program will be evaluated by the institution and the System Office to determine the success of the program's implementation and the achievement of the enrollment, quality, centrality, viability, and cost-effectiveness, as indicated in the proposal.

VALDOSTA STATE UNIVERSITY
Master of Science Degree With a Major in Criminal Justice
Sample Program of Study

Required Criminal Justice Core Courses (12 Semester Hours):

CRJU 7700: Seminar in The Criminal Justice System

CRJU 7710: Applied Statistics for Criminal Justice Research

CRJU 7711: Advanced Research Methods for Criminal Justice

CRJU 7720: Advanced Criminological Theory

Elective Criminal Justice Courses (12 Semester Hours for the Thesis Option or 18 Semester Hours for the Nonthesis Option):

CRJU 6644: Classification of Criminal Behavior

CRJU 6647: Correctional Therapies

CRJU 7701: Advanced Comparative Criminal Justice Systems

CRJU 7705: Seminar in Law Enforcement

CRJU 7707: Seminar in Juvenile Justice

CRJU 7740: Seminar in Criminal Law and Procedure

CRJU 7780: Selected Topics (May be taken for 3 to 6 semester hours of credit)

CRJU 7795: Independent Study

CRJU 7796: Internship

CRJU 7799: Thesis

5. Reorganization of the Administrative Organizational Structure, the University of Georgia

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Michael F. Adams of the University of Georgia to approve a new administrative organizational structure, effective February 11, 1998.

The new administrative structure will streamline reporting lines and will result in a holistic approach to serving the needs of the University of Georgia's students. President Adams explained that the reorganization will enable him to perform his duties in a more effective and efficient manner. In an effort to make the university's administrative structure operative for the academic mission and understandable to supporting constituencies, the proposed plan will vest administrative responsibility in three senior vice presidents, each of whom would report directly to the president. The senior vice presidents will include a Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, a Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, and a Senior Vice President for External Affairs.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost will be a Vice President for Research and Associate Provost, a Vice President for Public Service and Outreach and Associate Provost, and a Vice President for Student Affairs. This structure will also include an Associate Provost for Instruction.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration will be an Associate Vice President for Human Resources, Directors of Public Safety, the Physical Plant, and University Architects and Facilities Planning.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President for External Affairs will be an Executive Director of Development, an Executive Director of Alumni Relations, a Vice President for Government Relations, and a Director of Special Events. The new position of Vice President for Strategic Planning and Public Affairs will also report to the Senior Vice President for External Affairs.

In addition to the three senior vice presidents and personal staff, the following individuals will report directly to the president: Vice President for Legal Affairs, the Director of Athletics, the Director of EEO/Affirmative Action, and the Director of Internal Audit.

6. Reorganization of the College of Pharmacy: Merging Five Departments Into Two Units, the University of Georgia

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Michael F. Adams of the University of Georgia to merge five departments into two departments within the College of Pharmacy, effective February 11, 1998.

The College of Pharmacy assessed whether the merging of five departments into two units would provide a more efficient and responsive organizational structure and would assist in moving the college into the next century. The reorganization was requested because the current five-department model does not reflect how the University of Georgia is teaching the undergraduate curriculum. Critical mass problems with tenure and promotion committees, budget flexibility, and the ability to focus resources in the most productive areas are resultant of the small size of the college. The former organizational structure was drawn along classical disciplines rather than professional pharmacy issues. Additionally, the former structure limited the college's ability to be responsive to its mission in teaching, research, and service.

The reorganization allows the College of Pharmacy to respond to national trends. Increased collaboration and the reallocation of resources will permit the College of Pharmacy to focus on strategic success. The Medical College of Georgia was used as a consultant in assessing the change in organizational structure. Teaching, research, graduate education, annual review, and promotion and tenure were the criteria used when evaluating various models. The reorganization was endorsed by the faculty.

7. Reorganization of Academic Units Involving Teacher Education and Physical Education, Macon State College

Approved: The Board approved the request of President David A. Bell of Macon State College to reorganize the academic units involving the Division of Social Sciences and the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences, effective February 11, 1998.

Macon State College proposed to move teacher education to the Division of Social Sciences and physical education to the Division of Nursing and Health Sciences. The change abolishes the Department of Education, which is too small to function efficiently.

8. Establishment of the Curtis G. Hames, M.D. Endowed Chair for the Department of Family Medicine, Medical College of Georgia

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Francis J. Tedesco of the Medical College of Georgia to establish the Curtis G. Hames, M.D. Endowed Chair for the Department of Family Medicine, effective February 11, 1998.

Dr. Hames, a 1944 graduate of the Medical College of Georgia School of Medicine, researched the "Stroke Belt" during his career as a rural family practitioner. During his 50-year tenure in Claxton, Georgia, Dr. Hames was principal investigator of the Heart Research Program for the Evans County Health Department. The project was a national effort to help ascertain why a region of the Southeast, falling largely along the fault line in Georgia and South Carolina, was at a high risk for coronary disease and stroke.

Dr. Hames has been a strong supporter of the Medical College of Georgia, and the endowed chair would recognize his significant contributions. The Medical College of Georgia Foundation has $600,000 on deposit in an endowment for this chair. Several individuals and foundations contributed to the fund, including Dr. and Mrs. Curtis G. Hames, the late Mr. Gerry Achenbach, Mr. and Mrs. Jimmy Crockett, the Biological Research Institute, the Pepsico Foundation, and the Piggly Wiggly Southern Foundation.

9. Termination of the Major in Social Science Education/Behavioral Science Under the Existing Bachelor of Science in Education Degree, the University of Georgia

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Michael F. Adams of the University of Georgia to terminate the major in social science education/behavioral science under the existing bachelor of science in education, effective February 11, 1998.

The Department of Social Science Education wishes to terminate the major in social science education/behavioral science under the bachelor of science in education degree. The program has been inactive since the mid 1980s. The Georgia Department of Education ceased approving teacher education programs that prepared teachers for behavioral sciences certification. When the College of Education requested approval of its teacher certification programs by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission during the last National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education/Professional Standards Commission review, behavioral sciences was not included as a certification area.

No students are currently matriculating through the program, and none will be admitted. The termination of this major will not adversely impact faculty, because other majors, such as geography, political science, and history, will remain active.

10. Termination of the Major in Church Music Under the Existing Bachelor of Music Degree, the University of Georgia

Approved: The Board approved the request of President Michael F. Adams of the University of Georgia to terminate the major in church music under the existing bachelor of music degree, effective February 11, 1998.

Because of the history of low enrollment in this major, the School of Music requests the termination of the major in church music under the existing bachelor of music degree. Currently, one student is pursuing this major and will be given until the end of spring semester 2000 to graduate. No other students are enrolled in the program, and no other students will be allowed to enter the program.

11. Administrative and Academic Appointment and Personnel Actions, Various System Institutions

The following administrative and academic appointments were reviewed by Education Committee Chair Edgar L. Rhodes and were approved by the Board. All regular appointments are on file with the Office of Academic Affairs.

12. Information Item: Renaming of the Center for Plant Cellular and Molecular Biology to the Plant Center, the University of Georgia

The University of Georgia has informed the Board of Regents of the renaming of the Center for Plant Cellular and Molecular Biology to the Plant Center. This change will reflect better the unifying function of the center in bringing together plant-science faculty from a wide variety of disciplinary backgrounds, which are not restricted to cellular and molecular biology.

The original name was selected at a time when "cellular and molecular biology" conveyed an emphasis on the cutting edge of plant biology. While cellular and molecular tools remain important, they are no longer the central focus they used to be. Rather, the focus has shifted towards the fundamental and mission-oriented problems to which these tools are applied. The name change reflects this change in emphasis. It also more clearly indicates that the center is an appropriate second home for those who want to incorporate cellular and molecular tools into their research programs.

The center was established in 1982 as a constituent center of the program in biological resources and biotechnology. The center has 45 members from 8 academic units in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, the College of Arts and Sciences, and the Daniel B. Warnell School of Forest Resources.

The current mission statement of the center includes the fostering of supportive interactions between those members of the University of Georgia research community who share a common interest in molecular aspects of plant growth and development. The mission statement has been revised to include such research interests as plant genome organization and function and the application of molecular and genetic tools to improve cultivated plants.

13. Information Item: Applied Learning Experiences/Clinical Training

Pursuant to authority granted by the Board at its meeting on February 7 and 8, 1984, the presidents of the listed institutions have executed the indicated number of memoranda of understanding respecting affiliation of students for applied learning experiences/clinical training in the programs indicated:

Georgia State University		Medical College of Georgia
Allied Health	3	Allied Health	3, 3R
Educational Psychology	1	Dentistry	1, 1R
Gerontology	1	Medicine	4, 2R
Nursing	4	Neurology	1R
Physical Therapy	2	Nursing	7, 3R
Social Work	1	Occupational Therapy	3
The University of Georgia		Ophthalmology	1, 1R
Child and Family Develop.	6	Pediatrics	2, 1R
Commun. Sci. Disorders	3, 16R	Physical Therapy	1, 5R
Pharmacy	3	Physician Assistant	5, 2R
Recreation & Leisure	3	Respiratory Therapy	1R
Social Work	3, 3R	Telemedicine	1
Teacher Education	1R	Georgia Southern University
Counseling & Human Dev.	2	Leadership, Technology & Human Development	1
Armstrong Atlantic State University		Nursing	5
Nursing	1	Recreation & Sport Mgmt	2
Physical Therapy	3	Augusta State University
Georgia College & State University		Psychology	1
Allied Health	2	Georgia Southwestern State Univ.
Kennesaw State University		Nursing	1, 10R
Nursing	26, 1R	North Georgia College & State Univ.
State University of West Georgia		Nursing	1
Nursing	2, 1R	Physical Therapy	14R
Physical Ed. & Recreation	2	Coastal Georgia Community College
Dalton College		Air-Conditioning	1R
Nursing	1	Darton College
Floyd College		Phlebotomy	1, 1R
Physical Therapy Asst.	3	Physical Therapy Asst.	1
		TOTAL	181
		R = Renewal

14. Information Item: Service Agreements

Pursuant to authority granted by the Board at its meeting on February 7 and 8, 1984, the presidents of the listed institutions have executed service agreements with the indicated agencies for the purposes and periods designated, with the institutions to receive payment as indicated:

Purpose	Agency	Duration	Amount
Georgia State University
Promote articulation model	Georgia Child Care Council	10/1/97 - 9/30/98	$ 48,385
Develop children's health insurance program	Georgia Dept. of Medical Assistance	6/15/97 - 6/30/98	$ 3,500,000
Conduct survey	Georgia Dept. of Technical & Adult Ed.	8/1/97 - 12/1/97	$ 30,000
Conduct Georgia Geographic Alliance	Georgia Dept. of Education	7/1/97 - 6/30/98	$ 47,500
Medical College of Georgia
Provide pediatric advice line	Area physicians	9/1/97 - 10/31/97	$ 4,000
University of Georgia
Study reducing drift of pesticides	Georgia Dept. of Agriculture	10/1/97 - 9/30/98	$ 7,800
Administer Georgia student assessment programs FY 98	Georgia Dept. of Education	10/1/96 - 10/31/98	$ 1,170,725
Provide training for Office of Nutrition	Georgia Dept. of Human Resources	10/1/96 - 9/30/97	$ 12,279
Direct multicultural coalition on diversity and disability newsletter	Georgia Dept. of Human Resources	10/1/97 - 8/14/98	$ 5,000
Conduct person-centered futures planning	Georgia Dept. of Human Resources	11/1/97 - 10/31/98	$ 72,000
Conduct partnership with Dept. of Justice	Georgia Dept. of Juvenile Justice	10/12/97 - 6/30/98	$ 42, 147
Conduct agricultural pollution prevention program	Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources	1/1/97 - 12/31/97	$ 4,281
Certify local government	Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources	7/1/97 - 6/30/98	$ 42,000
Develop adult literacy staff project 1997-98	Georgia Dept. of Technical & Adult Ed.	10/1/97 - 9/30/98	$ 237,692
Provide consultant services	Georgia Dept. of Transportation	5/1/96 - 12/31/98	$ 231,632
Provide Georgia environmental facilities authority energy education	Georgia Office of Energy Resources	10/1/97 - 9/30/98	$ 85,000
Conduct program on conserving energy in agriculture, 1998	Georgia Office of Energy Resources	10/1/97 - 9/30/98	$ 50,000
Provide capstone field experience for student teachers	Georgia Professional Standards Commission	9/9/97 - 6/14/98	$ 14,050
Assist with Georgia PAS Corps/Americorps	Georgia Commission for Natl./Comm. Service	8/1/97 - 9/30/98	$ 180,473

Total Amount this Month $ 5,784,964
Total Amount FY 98 To Date 82,021,932
Total Amount FY 97 (to February) 16,564,761
Total Amount FY 97 20,186,191

COMMITTEE ON ORGANIZATION AND LAW

The Committee on Organization and Law met on Tuesday, February 10, 1998 at approximately 3:30 p.m. in the Chancellor's Conference Room. Committee members in attendance were Chair Juanita P. Baranco and Regents Thomas F. Allgood, Sr., Edgar L. Jenkins, and Donald M. Leebern, Jr. Regent Clark, as Chair of the Board of Regents, reported to the Board on Wednesday that the Committee had ten applications for review. With motion properly made, seconded, and unanimously adopted, the Board approved and authorized the following:

1. In the matter of Ijaz A. Awan at Savannah State University, concerning denial of promotion, that the application for review be denied.
2. In the matter of George Perides at Southern Polytechnic State University, concerning termination of employment, that the application for review be denied.
3. In the matter of Dorothy Davis-Murchison at Savannah State University, concerning denial of promotion, that the application for review be denied.
4. In the matter of Kelly Lord at the University of Georgia, concerning readmission following scholastic dismissal, that the application for review be denied.
5. In the matter of Joseph James at the Georgia Institute of Technology, concerning termination of employment, that the application for review be denied.
6. In the matter of Niketra Benton at Georgia State University, concerning a hazing incident, that the application for review be denied.
7. In the matter of Willie Robinson at Albany State University, concerning salary and termination appeal, that the application for review be denied.
8. In the matter of John R. Day at Georgia State University, concerning protests of title, salary, and reporting line, that the application for review be denied.
9. In the matter of Mark Merris at Georgia State University, concerning removal from Biology Lab, that the application for review be denied.
10. In the matter of File No. 1280 at Georgia Southern State University, concerning disciplinary suspension, that the application for review be denied.

STUDENT ADVISORY COUNCIL UPDATE

Chair Clark called upon Robert Flournoy, Chair of the Student Advisory Council ("SAC"), to update the Board on SAC's activities.

Mr. Flournoy thanked the Chair, the Board, and Chancellor Portch for inviting him to present his report to the Board. He explained that he would be discussing SAC's Fall Conference, its Winter Presidents Meeting, activities planned for the spring, and the SAC 2000 initiative, as well as some other issues, followed by questions from the Board.

Mr. Flournoy reported that SAC had a very productive Fall Conference, which met November 14-16, 1997 at Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College. There were 30 System institutions represented by approximately 145 students. The issues discussed included a proposed alternative payment plan, but it was decided that it was in the best interest of the System at this time to have individual cases heard by the individual institutions. Student government advising was also discussed in an effort to create some strategies for improving that process with advisors. SAC also examined some of the ramifications of House Resolution 48; its Legislative Affairs Committee is preparing for how the resolution may affect students. In conjunction with the Chancellor's Office, SAC is also working to address State purchasing and student activity fees.

Each year, SAC has two Presidents Meetings, explained Mr. Flournoy. The purpose of these meetings is to bring together all of the System's student government presidents to discuss the agenda for the year as well as evaluate the progress of the organization. In January, SAC had its Winter Presidents Meeting, in which it examined what issues needed improvement as well as what issues needed further examination in preparation for next year. The presidents determined that some of the major areas for improvement included communication among SAC representatives between conferences, professionalism, and new delegate orientation, in which students would become prepared for involvement in the organization. There were also several items that were deemed to be already very good, including appropriateness of the issues that are being addressed by SAC.

Mr. Flournoy stated that during February 6-9, 1998, SAC held its Winter Conference in Atlanta. There were 28 institutions represented by approximately 140 delegates. The topic of semester conversion was discussed, and Mr. Flournoy was pleased to report that the institutions are keeping students informed about the changes that will take place. Another topic for discussion was the number of significant digits in students' grade point averages ("GPAs"). Many students are concerned because there are now two significant digits after the decimal point, which sometimes eliminates students from the HOPE Scholarship. For instance, students who have GPAs of 2.99 are not eligible for the HOPE Scholarship. However, if there were only one significant digit after the decimal point, 2.99 would be rounded up to 3.0. Another issue discussed at the SAC winter conference was health benefits for all students.

SAC also recently held its Certified Leadership Program, said Mr. Flournoy. This program brings in facilitators to try to improve the leadership qualities of the student leaders. He asserted that this is important for a Statewide organization to provide for students, instead of having students go to another state to get this training. This year was the first year of the program, and it graduated 30 participants. Mr. Flournoy remarked that he was very grateful for that.

On Monday, February 9, 1998, SAC had its legislative outing, which gives the student leaders an opportunity to go to the Capitol and thank the legislators for all they do for the University System. Mr. Flournoy commented that the legislators are ensuring that Georgia has the best higher education system in the nation. Mr. Flournoy introduced Brian Winston, Legislative Affairs Chair of SAC, who would discuss some SAC activities taking place this spring.

Mr. Winston explained that he would be discussing SAC's Statewide Mentoring Day Program. He remarked that every child needs a role model, because it is a natural instinct to follow another's lead and to do as others do. This program is in accordance with SAC's commitment to community service. "In today's violently, morally polluted society," he said, "children need to see the light: the light of education, and more importantly, the light of a college education." Statewide Mentoring Day is an effort to help children see the importance of achieving this level of education. Its motto is "Pushing Students to New Heights: Professionals and University System Students Helping to Inspire the Next Generation." Initial preparation for the event included formulating the program's purpose, which is to provide positive reinforcement to Georgia's middle school and high school students about the necessity of a college education as well as steps to achieve admission to Georgia's higher education institutions. SAC has sent a package to the Governor's Office requesting a proclamation from the Governor, stating that April 16, 1998 will be SAC's Statewide Mentoring Day. Mr. Winston reported that SAC should be hearing from the Governor within 30 days. SAC distributed fact sheets to student governments represented at the SAC Winter Conference listing basic tasks they can do to get the project started up. Those student governments were also asked to contact target school systems in their communities to elicit their cooperation in this effort. The Legislative Affairs Committee is creating a brochure for the student governments, which will be distributed on Friday, February 20, 1998 and which includes the goals of the programming and other related information. The brochure also provides a sample letter to be used as a model by the student governments in their communications with professions in their communities in seeking their support of and participation in this program. Finally, the student governments were asked to contact school administrators to get their support and help.

Mr. Winston said that seeking the Governor's endorsement will provide support for this program. Additionally, the hard work and dedication of the students will make the effort a success. SAC spent a great deal of time at the Winter Conference developing a solid plan for the program with weekly deadlines to ensure that the program is a success. There is also a subcommittee that will contact the student governments which will, in turn, contact the local media so that the program is well publicized. Mr. Winston stated that Statewide Mentoring Day coincides with SAC's anniversary on April 17, 1998. He commented there was no better way to celebrate that anniversary than to inform students about SAC and about the importance of getting a college education. He further asserted that the program was a perfect opportunity to let the communities know that the students of the University System of Georgia have a desire to aid Georgia's schoolchildren in pursuing a college education. In conclusion, Mr. Winston thanked the Board and stepped down.

Mr. Flournoy thanked Mr. Winston and the Legislative Affairs Committee for preparing SAC for Statewide Mentoring Day. He added that to commemorate SAC's anniversary, a reception will be held during the Spring Conference, May 1-3, 1998. He invited the Board to join SAC in this celebration.

SAC 2000 is another of SAC's initiatives, explained Mr. Flournoy. Its purpose is to ensure that SAC stays focused for the next century. Some of the issues SAC is focusing on with this initiative include institutional attendance at SAC functions, increased professionalism, focusing on the issues at hand, training student leaders for the next century, and maintaining alignment with the objectives of the University System to ensure that SAC continues to have a supportive relationship with the Board. In conclusion, Mr. Flournoy thanked the Board for its support of SAC and the System's students, and then, he asked the Regents if they had any questions.

Regent Leebern asked Mr. Flournoy whether the institutions that do not send representatives to the SAC functions are consistently the same institutions, and if they are, how SAC could interest them in being represented.

Mr. Flournoy replied that this year, the absent institutions were not the same as in the past. He explained that in the past, institutions that were not represented were institutions without student governments. This year, there were some conflicts in scheduling with a few of the institutions that resulted in their absence.

Chair Clark thanked Mr. Flournoy and commended the work of SAC.

CHANCELLOR'S REPORT TO THE BOARD

Chair Clark called upon Chancellor Portch to present his report to the Board, which was as follows:

After the Chancellor's report, Chair Clark reiterated to the Board that Dr. Jacqueline Michael and he had represented the Board and the State in the White House ceremony in the East Room. He called upon Dr. Michael to tell the Regents about their visit to the White House and