Ohio State trustees approve university matters
COLUMBUS –A new endowed chair in the Ohio State University Extension will support a distinguished professor in the Departments of Horticulture and Crop Science and Human and Community Resource Development. The George R. and Genevieve B. Gist Endowed Chair in Ohio State University Extension, funded with $1,602,987 from the estates of George R. Gist, director emeritus of Extension and his wife, Genevieve, was established Friday (6/4) by the university’s Board of Trustees.
Trustees also approved the establishment of 11 new named endowed funds and accepted 269 research grants and contracts awarded to the university in April, totaling $40.6 million.
In other business, the board approved a variety of fiscal, personnel and construction-related matters and awarded two faculty members the university’s highest academic honor – the Distinguished University Professorship.
Named endowed funds
· The Arthur and Marian Rudd Scholarship Fund, $1,724,185, provided by a gift from the estate of Marian Rudd of Wapakoneta, Ohio, to provide scholarships for undergraduate students attending The Ohio State University at Lima
· The Catharine Postlewaite Frear Family Athletic Scholarship Fund, provided by gifts from Catharine Postlewaite Frear (B. A., 1937) to support the golf and tennis teams
· The Dan D. and Bonnie A. Sandman Fund, $100,000, provided by a gift from Dan D. Sandman (B.A. cum laude and with Distinction in Social Science, 1979; J.D., 1973) and Bonnie Sandman (B.A., 1971; M.A., 1972) of Pittsburgh, Pa., to support the operating needs of the Michael E. Moritz College of Law’s Center for Law
· The 4-H Camp Whitewood Endowment Fund, $98,900, provided by gifts from friends and supporters of Northeast Ohio 4-H Camps for camp support
· The Bronson Roy and Mary Faye Magee Scholarship Fund, $75,000, provided by a gift from the estate of Betty Magee Baird in memory of her parents to provide scholarships for second-year architecture students from either Cleveland or Zanesville
· The Timothy P. (D.V.M.) and Debra J. Trayer, Marysville Teaching Practice Fund, $50,600, provided by a gift from Dr. Timothy P. (D.V.M., 1979) and Debra J. Trayer of Denver, Pa., to support educational activities at the Marysville Teaching Practice
· The Fred John Guella Fund for Support of Doctoral Students in Social Work, $33,204, provided by gifts from Professor Emeritus Beverly Guella Toomey (M.S.W., 1974; Ph.D., 1977) of Frankfort, Mich., and family and friends in memory of her father, Fred John Guella, to help finance doctoral students’ professional development
· The Bert and Beverly Taylor Memorial Fund, $27,460, provided by gifts from Bert Taylor (B.S.Dairy Tech., 1953) of Worthington, Ohio, in memory of Beverly, a former member of the Friends of WOSU Board, with a gift from Bert’s estate and with gifts from family and friends to support the music library of the WOSU Stations
· Sandra M. and Michael J. Hermanoff Endowment Fund, $25,000, provided by a gift from Sandra M. (B.A., 1965) and Michael J. Hermanoff of Bingham Farms, Mich., to support the development of an internship and career services initiative in the School of Journalism and Communication
· The Shawn and Christian Moran Athletic Scholarship Fund, $25,000, provided by a gift from Michael F. Moran (B.A., 1969); his wife, Michele R. Moran; and their sons, Shawn and Christian, all of Columbus, to supplement the grant-in-aid scholarship costs of a student-athlete member of the women’s track team
· The Maxine L. Paxton Endowed Scholarship Fund in Advance Practice Nursing, $25,000, provided by gifts from Maxine L. Paxton (Cert.Grad.Nurse, 1931)’s family in memory of her and her contributions to nursing and education
Change in name of named endowed fund
· The John Bruce Family Swimming Scholarship Fund is now the Coach John F. Bruce Swimming Scholarship Fund
Change in description of named endowed chair
· The Karl P. Klassen Chair of Thoracic Surgery
Personnel appointments
· Anne Beatty, professor of accounting in the Smeal College of Business Administration, Pennsylvania State University, has been named professor and holder of The Deloitte and Touche Accounting Professorship in the Max M. Fisher College of Business, Department of Accounting and Management Information Systems, effective Oct. 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2009.
·Albert de la Chapelle, professor of molecular virology, immunology and medical genetics in the College of Medicine and Public Health, has been named Distinguished University Professor, effective June 4, 2004. One of the world’s leading researchers in the identification, mapping and analysis of human cancer genes, de la Chapelle is a member of the National Academy of Sciences and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Sciences. He holds his M.D. and Ph.D.degrees from the University of Helsinki, Finland.
· Harvey J. Graff, professor of history at the University of Texas in San Antonio, has been named professor and the Ohio Eminent Scholar in Rhetoric and Composition in the College of Humanities, Department of English, effective Oct. 1, 2004.
· Bradley A. Harris has been named associate vice president for health sciences and chief administrative officer for the College of Medicine and Public Health in the College of Medicine and Public Health, Office of Health Sciences, effective June 1, 2004. Prior to his appointment, Harris served as associate director for administrative affairs in the Davis Heart and Lung Research Institute.
· Janice K. Kiecolt-Glaser has been named to the S. Robert Davis Chair of Medicine in the College of Medicine and Public Health, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008. Kiecolt-Glaser is a professor of psychiatry and psychology and a member of the Ohio State University Center for Behavioral Medicine Research. She is a member of the Institute of Medicine of the National Academy of Sciences and a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.
· John N. King, professor of English in the College of Humanities, Department of English, has been named Distinguished University Professor, effective June 4, 2004. King, who holds M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from the University of Chicago, specializes in English literature of the Renaissance and Reformation periods. He joined the Ohio State faculty in 1989.
· William L. MacDonald, associate professor of sociology, has been named interim dean and director of The Ohio State University at Newark, effective June 4, 2004, through June 30, 2005. MacDonald has been serving as academic dean at the Newark campus. He conducts research in the areas of family, religion, race and social movements.
Appointment of chairpersons
· Kathleen McGraw has been appointed acting chair of the Department of Political Science, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005.
· Peter T. Ward has been appointed chair of the Department of Management Sciences, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008.
Reappointments
· Douglas M. Lambert, professor and holder of The Raymond E. Mason Chair in Transportation and Logistics in the Max M. Fisher College of Business, effective July 1, 2004 through June 30, 2009
· H. Rao Unnava, associate professor and holder of The W. Arthur Cullman Designated Professorship in Marketing in the Department of Marketing and Logistics, effective Oct. 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2009
· Ardine K. Nelson, interim chair of the Department of Art, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005
· Charles R. Hille, interim chair of the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005
· Paul A. Weber, chair of the Department of Ophthalmology, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005
· Michael G. Bissell, interim chair of the Department of Pathology, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005
· David E. Schuller, chair of the Department of Otolaryngology, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008
· Douglas A. Wolfe, chair of the Department of Statistics, effective July 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2008
Appointment to the Self Insurance Board
· Wilburn H. Weddington, M.D., has been appointed as a member of the Self Insurance Board for the term of May 1, 2004, through April 30, 2005.
Regional Campus Boards appointments
Marion Board
· Douglas W. Brown, 2nd term, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2007
· Deborah Martin, 3rd term, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2007
· Janet P. Pry, 2nd term, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2007
· Kathy A. Laird (student), July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005
Newark Board
· Robert Coffman, 2nd term, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2007
· Richard L. Gummer, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2007
· Robert H. McGaughy, 2nd term, July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2007
· Mary Moehring (student), July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005
Emeritus titles
· Grady W. Chism III, professor emeritus in the Department of Food Science and Technology, effective Aug.1, 2004
· Eileen C. Davis, professor emeritus in the School of Music, effective July 1, 2004
· Michael D. Davis, professor emeritus in the School of Music, effective July 1, 2004
· Donald L. Fry, professor emeritus in the Department of Internal Medicine, effective July 1, 2004
· Glen F. Hoffsis, professor emeritus in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, effective June 1, 2004
· Kathel A. Kerr, professor emeritus in the Department of History, effective July 1, 2004
· Stephen F. Loebs, professor emeritus in the School of Public Health, effective July 1, 2004
· Sven Lundstedt, professor emeritus in the School of Public Policy and Management, effective Oct. 1, 2004
· Anne M. Morganstern, professor emeritus in the Department of the History of Art, effective July 1, 2004
· Morgan E. Shipman, professor emeritus in the Moritz College of Law, effective Aug. 1, 2004
· Kathleen A. Stone, professor emeritus in the College of Nursing, effective July 1, 2004
· Douglas J. Whaley, professor emeritus in the Moritz College of Law, effective Aug. 1, 2004
· Ronald J. Borton, associate professor emeritus at the Agricultural Technical Institute (Arts, Science and Business), effective July 1, 2004
· Wesley E. Budke, associate professor emeritus in the Department of Human and Community Resource Development, effective July 1, 2004
· Mary C. Mitchell, associate professor in the Department of Human Nutrition, effective July 1, 2004
· John G. Odom, associate professor emeritus in the College of Dentistry (Primary Care), effective July 1, 2004
· Margaret M. Sanik, associate professor emeritus in the Department of Consumer and Textile Sciences, effective July 1, 2004
· Earl J. Beiler, assistant professor emeritus in The Ohio State University Extension, effective June 1, 2004
· Francis T. Hagman, assistant professor emeritus in the College of Dentistry (Pediatric Dentistry), effective June 1, 2004
· Joseph R. O’Neil, assistant professor clinical emeritus in the College of Dentistry (Periodontology), effective June 1, 2004
Resolutions in memoriam
· Bertram “Bart” L. Wolstein, Cleveland businessman and friend of The Ohio State University, who died May 17, 2004
· Clair W. Young, professor emeritus in The Ohio State University Extension, who died May 7, 2004
Planning for new Ohio Union to begin
The board authorized the university to select qualified architectural/engineering and construction management firms to provide programming, preliminary design planning and architectural design services for the replacement of the Ohio Union. Trustees heard plans last month to replace the aging structure, which no longer can serve as a center for student activity due to a lack of sufficient space and the inability to support modern technology.
Conceptual planning estimate for the project is $100 million in 2008 dollars. The university will finalize the business plan for the project prior to seeking board approval to enter into construction contracts.
Doan Hall renovation set
Trustees authorized the university to enter into construction contracts for renovation of patient rooms and nursing stations of the ninth floor of Doan East and Center. Construction document project cost is $778,000 with funding to be provided by University Hospital auxiliary funds.
Construction projects updated
Trustees heard a quarterly report from university Architect Jill Morelli on key capital projects. The report provides trustees with updates on construction-related details pertaining to budget, funding sources, timeline, programmatic information and other key issues. The projects reviewed, along with their status, were:
· Larkins Hall replacement project (construction)
· Knowlton School of Architecture (construction). The construction completion date has moved from April 2004 to June 2004, due to a seven-week delay caused by postponed delivery of a glass wall system and adverse weather conditions.
· Psychology building (construction-bidding phase). Project bids initially came in at 10.9 percent over estimates, which necessitated a re-bid, Morelli said. That process resulted in project bids within the awardable limits, at 3 percent over estimates.
· Jennings Hall renovation (schematic design). The project is expected to go to bid in early 2005.
· Page Hall rehabilitation (construction is expected to be completed by October 2004)
· Hagerty Hall (construction is expected to be complete by late August 2004)
Easements granted
The board authorized the university to grant the following easements:
· 25-year year easement to Columbus Southern Power Company to provide electrical service to university property leased to SciTech at 1275 Kinnear Road
· 25-year easement to Columbia Gas of Ohio to provide natural gas utilities and extend a gas pipeline to university property at 1285-1305 West Lane Avenue that is leased by Festival Partners II.
· 25-year easement to Festival Partners II across Arthur Adams Drive to provide access to property leased from the university
· 25-year easement to Festival Partners II to provide service access for City of Columbus storm sewer lines to property leased from the university
Paid Parental Leave program approved
Trustees adopted a Paid Parental Leave Program, formulated by the university’s Office of Human Resources under the direction of the executive vice president and provost. The program, which will become effective on Sept. 1, 2004, will provide birth mothers with six weeks at full pay for the birth of a child. Mothers may take an additional six weeks using sick leave, vacation hours, compensatory time, short-term disability leave or unpaid leave, up to a maximum of 12 weeks, per the federal Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA).
Adoptive parents and biological fathers/partners will be entitled to three weeks at full pay with additional paid time off using vacation or compensatory time, subject to departmental approval. An additional nine weeks of unpaid leave may be taken per FMLA.
The paid parental leave benefit runs concurrent with FMLA.
Trustees authorize interim budget
Trustees authorized the university to continue its spending at last year’s level, pending approval of the current funds budget for the 2004-05 fiscal year. Because tuition increases were just finalized, the university has not yet finalized its next year budget. Trustees will be asked to adopt the new budget at their regular July meeting.
Endowment report updatedM
University Treasurer James L. Nichols told the board’s Investments Committee that the university endowment stands at $1.5 billion as of May 31, 2004, which represents an increase of $40 million since April 30, 2004, and an increase of $285 million over the past 11 months.
Investment managers appointed
Acting on the recommendation of the Investments Committee, the board approved the appointment and reappointment of external investment managers and the amount of funds assigned to each of them.
Bylaw amendments approved
Trustees approved amendments to the University Hospital Board Bylaws, the Bylaws and Rules and Regulations of the Medical Staff of the University Hospital and the Rules of the University Faculty and Bylaws of the University Senate.
COTA contract continued
Trustees approved a continuation of the contract between Ohio State and the Central Ohio Transit Authority (COTA) that allows students continuous bus service after paying a required $9 per quarter or $13.50 per semester fee. The Undergraduate Student Government initiated the program in 1997, and it was approved for a five-year period in 1999. The new five-year, performance-based contract will expire in 2009, with the fee remaining the same for the first three years. After that time, the fee may increase if goals, including number of riders and customer satisfaction, are met.
Denman scholars recognized
Trustees heard a presentation on the ninth annual Richard J. and Martha D. Denman Undergraduate Research Forum, held on May 12, in which 275 students participated in 11 categories. The forum allows undergraduate students to exhibit their research as well as learning how to communicate it to the public. Trustees heard from three award winners about their research projects:
· Kristi Martinez (Biological sciences)
· Ian Maze (Biological sciences)
· Anna Fecker (Humanities)
Board committee appointments approved
Trustees approved the following appointment to committees and representatives to various boards for 2004-2005:
Academic & Student Affairs Committee:*
Douglas G. Borror, Chair
Daniel M. Slane, Vice Chair
Robert M. Duncan
Karen L. Hendricks
Emily M. Quick
Chad A. Endsley
Fiscal Affairs Committee:*
Jo Ann Davidson, Chair
Karen L. Hendricks, Vice Chair
Dimon R. McFerson
Walden W. O’Dell
Brian K. Hicks
Facility Planning (AdHoc)*
(Subcommittee of Fiscal Affairs)
Robert M. Duncan, Chair
Douglas G. Borror
Walden W. O’Dell
Chad A. Endsley
Investments Committee:*
Dimon R. McFerson, Chair
Jo Ann Davidson, Vice Chair
Daniel M. Slane
Walden W. O’Dell
Ex Officio:
John Gerlach, Jr. (Foundation Board)
Audit Committee:*
Karen L. Hendricks, Chair
Dimon R. McFerson, Vice Chair
Daniel M. Slane
Brian K. Hicks
Agricultural Affairs Committee:*
Daniel M. Slane, Chair
Fred L. Dailey, Vice Chair, Ex Officio
Walden W. O’Dell
Brian K. Hicks
Emily M. Quick
Chad A. Endsley
Governance Committee:
Tami Longaberger, Chair
Daniel M. Slane, Vice Chair
Robert M. Duncan
Government Relations Advisory Council:*
Daniel M. Slane, Chair
Jo Ann Davidson, Vice Chair
Douglas G. Borror
Brian K. Hicks
Emily M. Quick
David L. Brennan
Thomas Hoaglin
The Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital
& Richard J. Solove Research Inst. Bd:
Robert M. Duncan, Chair
Jo Ann Davidson
University Hospitals Board:
Robert M. Duncan
Jo Ann Davidson
Campus Partners Board:
Douglas G. Borror
Research Foundation Board of Directors:
Karen L. Hendricks
University Foundation Board Ex Officio:
Class of Directors:
Dimon R. McFerson (2005)
Douglas G. Borror (2006)
Karen L. Hendricks (2007)
Wexner Center Foundation Board:
Leslie H. Wexner (2005)
Brian K. Hicks+
Ohio State University Affiliates, Inc.:
Affiliated Entities Committee:
Tami Longaberger
Daniel M. Slane
Robert M. Duncan
Science and Technology Campus Board:
Walden W. O’Dell
Regional Campus Trustee Liaison:
Jo Ann Davidson
Self-Insurance Trust Board:
Dimon R. McFerson
Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital:
Dimon R. McFerson
Daniel M. Slane
*Board Chair, Ex Officio member of all committees
+President’s appointee
