***Notice of Meetings: Ohio State University trustees and committees to meet Feb. 26-27

The Ohio State University Board of Trustees and its committees will meet Wednesday, Feb. 26 and Thursday, Feb. 27. Meetings will be held at the Longaberger Alumni House, 2220 Olentangy River Road, and at The Blackwell, 2110 Tuttle Park Place.

On Wednesday, the Wexner Medical Center Board will meet from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.; the Talent, Compensation and Governance Committee will meet from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.; the Academic Affairs, Student Life and Research Committee will meet from 3:45 to 5:45 p.m.; and the full board will meet in executive session from 6 to 9 p.m.

On Thursday, the Master Planning and Facilities and Advancement committees will meet from 8 to 9:45 a.m.; the Audit, Compliance and Finance Committee will meet from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.; the full board will meet in executive session from 12 to 1 p.m.; and the full board will reconvene in public session at 1 p.m.

The agenda for the week is as follows:

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2020
LONGABERGER ALUMNI HOUSE
2200 Olentangy River Road

9 a.m. – 1 p.m. Wexner Medical Center Board Meeting (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Leslie H. Wexner, Abigail S. Wexner, Cheryl L. Krueger, Hiroyuki Fujita, John W. Zeiger, Janet Porter, Stephen D. Steinour, Robert H. Schottenstein, W.G. Jurgensen, Cindy Hilsheimer, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio, voting), Michael V. Drake (ex officio, voting), Harold L. Paz (ex officio, voting), Bruce A. McPheron (ex officio, voting) and Michael Papadakis (ex officio, voting)

Approval of November 20, 2019, Wexner Medical Center Board Meeting Minutes
Chancellor’s Report – Dr. Hal Paz
Vaping Related Research and Clinical Programs – Dr. Amy Fairchild, Dr. Andy Thomas, Dr. Peter Mohler
Wexner Medical Center Financial Report – Mark Larmore
James Cancer Hospital – Dr. Bill Farrar
Recommend for Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Construction Contracts – Jay Kasey
Recommend for Approval the Acquisition of Vacant Land – Jay Kasey
Recommend for Approval the Acquisition of Real Property – Jay Kasey
Executive Session

1:30 – 3:30 p.m. Talent, Compensation and Governance Committee Meeting (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Hiroyuki Fujita, Lewis Von Thaer, Alex Shumate, Erin P. Hoeflinger, John W. Zeiger, Elizabeth P. Kessler, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Janice M. Bonsu, Janet Porter and Gary R. Heminger (ex officio)

HR Service Delivery Update – Susan Basso, Kim Shumate
Key Critical Searches – Susan Basso
Student Trustee Selection Process – Janice Bonsu
Amendments to The Ohio State University Retirement Plans – Susan Basso
Personnel Actions – Susan Basso
Ratification of Committee Appointments 2020-2021 – Dr. Hiroyuki Fujita
Establishment and Appointment of a Presidential Search Committee and Contract to Retain Presidential Search Consultant – Lewis Von Thaer
Written Report: Human Resources Summary
Executive Session

3:45 – 5:45 p.m. Academic Affairs, Student Life and Research Committee Meeting (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Alex Shumate, Brent R. Porteus, Cheryl Krueger, Abigail S. Wexner, Hiroyuki Fujita, Alan A. Stockmeister, Elizabeth P. Kessler, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Anand Shah, Alan VanderMolen, Janet Porter, Susan Olesik, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio)

Provost’s Report – Dr. Bruce McPheron
Creating a Culture of Care: An Update on the Suicide and Mental Health Task Force Implementation Process – Dr. Melissa Shivers, Dr. Micky Sharma, Dr. Caroline Wagner, Madeline Perry
Institutional Equity: Advancing a Community that is Equitable, Fair and Just – Dr. Bruce McPheron, Katherine Lasher
Research and Creative Expression Strategic Plan in Action – Dr. Morley Stone, Dr. Matt Sullivan
Academic Affairs, Student Life & Research Scorecard – Dr. Bruce McPheron, Dr. Melissa Shivers, Dr. Morley Stone
Suspension of Admissions to the Master’s of Business Logistics Engineering Program – Dr. Bruce McPheron
Name Change of the Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees – Dr. Bruce McPheron
Amendments to the Rules of the University Faculty – Dr. Bruce McPheron
Faculty Personnel Actions – Dr. Bruce McPheron
Degrees and Certificates – Dr. Bruce McPheron
Executive Session

6 – 9 p.m. Full Board Executive Session (The Blackwell, Executive Boardroom)

Gary R. Heminger, Timothy P. Smucker, Abigail S. Wexner, Alex Shumate, Cheryl L. Krueger, Brent R. Porteus, Erin P. Hoeflinger, Alex R. Fischer, Hiroyuki Fujita, Alan A. Stockmeister, John W. Zeiger, Elizabeth P. Kessler, Lewis Von Thaer, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Michael Kiggin, Janice M. Bonsu, Anand Shah, Alan VanderMolen, Janet Porter, James D. Klingbeil

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2020
LONGABERGER ALUMNI HOUSE
2200 Olentangy River Road

8 – 9:45 a.m. Master Planning and Facilities Committee Meeting (Mount Leadership Room)

Alexander R. Fischer, James D. Klingbeil, Timothy P. Smucker, Brent R. Porteus, Anand Shah, Robert H. Schottenstein, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio)

Executive Session
Physical Environment Scorecard – Jay Kasey
Major Project Updates – Mark Conselyea
Design Review: Interdisciplinary Research Facility – Keith Myers
Design Review: Wexner Medical Center Outpatient Care Dublin – Keith Myers
Site and Program Review: Wexner Medical Center Outpatient Care West Campus – Jay Kasey
Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Enter Into/Increase Construction Contracts – Mark Conselyea
Approval of a Joint Use Agreement: Union County Community Improvement Corp – Keith Myers
Approval for Long-Term Ground Lease and Amended Development Agreement – Keith Myers
Approval for the Acquisition of Vacant Land – Keith Myers
Approval for the Acquisition of Real Property – Keith Myers
Authorization to Grant a Perpetual Sanitary Sewer Easement – Keith Myers

8 – 9:45 a.m. Advancement Committee Meeting (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Erin P. Hoeflinger, Alan A. Stockmeister, Alex Shumate, Cheryl L. Krueger, Abigail S. Wexner, Janice M. Bonsu, Alan VanderMolen, Janet Porter, Craig S. Bahner, Thomas M. Murnane, Catherine Baumgardner, Janelle Jordan, Gifford Weary, Alec Wightman, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio)

President’s Prize – Christian McGhee
Advancement Scorecard – Michael Eicher
Campaign Reporting – Michael Eicher
Alumni Association Report – Dr. Catherine Baumgardner, Janelle Jordan, Don Stenta
Marketing Update – Adrienne Nazon
University Foundation Report – Michael Eicher
Naming Approval – Sara Rubin
- John H. McConnell – Worthington Industries Flight Hub
- The Sander A. Flaum Lounge Library
- The Sharon and Michael DeAscentis Mat in the Jennings Wrestling Facility
- Anderson Aluminum Corporation Stealth Lab for Innovation and Collaboration
- The Michael, Dina and Cesare Morell Computer Lab
- Internal Spaces in the Veterinary Medical Center Hummel & Trueman Hospital for Companion Animals
- Internal Spaces in the Veterinary Clinic and Professional Skills Center
Distinguished Service Awards
Executive Session

10 a.m. – 12 p.m. Audit and Compliance and Finance Committee Meeting (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Timothy P. Smucker, John W. Zeiger, Elizabeth P. Kessler, Brent R. Porteus, Erin P. Hoeflinger, Alexander R. Fischer, Hiroyuki Fujita, Lewis Von Thaer, Jeff M.S. Kaplan, Janice M. Bonsu, James D. Klingbeil, Amy Chronis, Gary R. Heminger (ex officio)

Executive Session
University Financial Scorecards – Mike Papadakis, Kris Devine
Global Gateways Presentation – Gates Garrity-Rokous, Dr. Gil Latz, Padmini Roy-Dixon
Professional Services and Construction Contracts – Jay Kasey, Mark Conselyea
Consent Agenda:
- Authorization of Acquisition of Apple iPads
- Authorization to Approve Athletic Prices and Fees: Fiscal Year 2021 Men’s Basketball Ticket Pricing
- Authorization of First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Long-Term Lease and Concession Agreement for The Ohio State University Utility System
- Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Enter Into/Increase Construction Contracts
- Approval for Long-Term Ground Lease and Amended Development Agreement
- Approval for the Acquisition of Vacant Land
- Approval for the Acquisition of Real Property
Written Reports
- FY20 Interim Financial Report
- Compliance & Integrity Report
- Efficiency Scorecard
- Major Project Updates
- Audit & Compliance Scorecard
- External Audit Update

12 – 1 p.m. Full Board Executive Session (Rockow Boardroom)

1 p.m. Full Board Meeting Reconvenes (Sanders Grand Lounge)

Approval of Nov. 21, 2019, Meeting Minutes – Gary Heminger
Recognition of Outgoing Trustees – Gary Heminger
President’s Prize Winners – Janice Bonsu
- Simone Bacon (UnC.A.G.ED: Changing the Achievement Gap in Education)
- Jen Schlegel (Handicom)
President’s Report – Dr. Michael Drake
Committee Reports

Consent Agenda
1. Resolutions in Memoriam
  2. First Amendment to The Ohio State University Alternative Retirement Plan
  3. First Amendment to The Ohio State University Amended and Restated 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan
  4. Second Amendment to The Ohio State University Retirement Continuation Plan
  5. Second Amendment to The Ohio State University Retirement Continuation Plan II
  6. Personnel Actions
  7. Ratification of Committee Appointments 2020-2021
  8. Establishment and Appointment of a Presidential Search Committee and Contract to Retain Presidential Search Consultant
  9. Suspension of Admissions to the Master’s of Business Logistics Engineering Program
  10. Name Change of the Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral Degrees
  11. Amendments to the Rules of the University Faculty
  12. Faculty Personnel Actions
  13. Degrees and Certificates
  14. Approval to Enter Into/Increase Professional Services and Enter Into/Increase Construction Contracts
  15. Approval to Enter Into a Joint Use Agreement between The Ohio State University and the Union County Community Improvement Corporation
  16. Approval for Long-Term Ground Lease and Amended Development Agreement
  17. Approval for the Acquisition of Vacant Land
  18. Approval for the Acquisition of Real Property
  19. Authorization to Grant a Perpetual Sanitary Sewer Easement between The Ohio State University and the City of Columbus at Ohio State East Hospital
20. University Foundation Report
21. Naming of the John H. McConnell – Worthington Industries Flight Hub
22. Naming of the Sander A. Flaum Lounge Library
23. Naming of the Sharon and Michael DeAscentis Mat in the Jennings Wrestling Facility
24. Naming of the Anderson Aluminum Corporation Stealth Lab for Innovation and Collaboration in the Jameson Crane Sports Medicine Institute
25. Naming of the Michael, Dina and Cesare Morrell Computer Lab
26.Naming of Internal Spaces in the Veterinary Medical Center Hummel & Trueman Hospital for Companion Animals
27.Naming of Internal Spaces in the Veterinary Clinical and Professional Skills Center
28. Distinguished Service Awards
29. Authorization of Acquisition of iPads
30. Authorization to Approve Athletic Prices and Fees: Fiscal Year 2021 Men’s Basketball Ticketing Pricing
31. Authorization of First Amendment to First Amended and Restated Long-Term Lease and Concession Agreement for The Ohio State University Utility System

Public materials are online at: https://trustees.osu.edu/

Contact: Chris Davey, davey.8@osu.edu, 614-292-5962

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