Ohio State University Trustees to meet September 21

COLUMBUS - The Ohio State University Board of Trustees and its committees will meet on Friday, (9/21) at the Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road.

The schedule includes meetings of the Investments Committee at 8 a.m., and the Fiscal and the Academic and Student Affairs committees at 9 a.m. The formal Board meeting will begin at 10:15 a.m. in the Clinton Room. Following a lunch with the Alumni Association Board of Directors at 11:45 a.m., there will be a meeting of the Audit Committee from 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Trustees will also gather for a retreat from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Thursday (9/20) at Cherry Valley Lodge, 2299 Cherry Valley Road, Newark. Following the retreat, at 5:15 p.m., trustees will gather for a social dinner at Cherry Valley Lodge.

The agenda follows:THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007
CHERRY VALLEY LODGE
2299 CHERRY VALLEY ROAD, NEWARK, OH

9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Board of Trustees Retreat
(Blossom Room I & II)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2007
FAWCETT CENTER
2400 OLENTANGY RIVER ROAD

8 – 9 a.m.Investments Committee Meeting (Hancock Room)
Dimon R. McFerson, Walden W. O'Dell, Jo Ann Davidson, Robert H. Schottenstein, John D. Ong, John Gerlach, Jr., David A. Rismiller
Update on Proctor Recommendations – Mr. Shkurti/Mr. Johnson
Investment Performance Report – Mr. Johnson
Recommended Policy Revisions Regarding Investment of Operating Funds(1st Reading) – Mr. Shkurti/Mr. Johnson
Recommended Policy Changes Regarding University Financial Goals (1st Reading) – Mr. Shkurti/Mr. Johnson
Alternatives Consultant, Cliffwater LLC – Review of Asset Allocation Study and Implementation – Mr.Sugino/Mr. Nesbitt
Appointment of Investment Managers and Reallocation of Funds – Mr. Johnson/Mr. Rodack
University Development Report – Dr. Schroeder

9 – 10 a.m.Academic and Student Affairs Committee Meeting (Clinton Room)
Douglas G. Borror, John D. Ong, Robert H. Schottenstein, G. Gilbert Cloyd, Alex Shumate, John C. Fisher, Algenon L. Marbley, Debra J. Van Camp
Student Affairs Priorities for 2007-2008 – Mr. Hollingsworth
Update on Student Housing Strategic Planning – Mr. Hollingsworth
Success and Progression of Campus Dining Services – Mr. Riggs/Mr. Stevenson
Office of Academic Affairs Priorities for 2007-2008 – Dr. Alutto
Reaccreditation: Update and Next Steps – Dr. Smith
Outreach and Engagement: Metro School – Dr. Andrews
General Recommendation – Dr. Alutto
Approval of Non-Academic "Center" Status
Personnel Actions – Dr. Alutto

9 – 10:15 a.m.Fiscal Affairs Committee Meeting (Hancock Room)
Jo Ann Davidson, Karen L. Hendricks, Dimon R. McFerson, Leslie H. Wexner,
Brian K. Hicks, Walden W. O'Dell, Alan W. Brass, Christopher A. Alvarez-Breckenridge
OSU Varsity Men's & Women's Tennis Center – Mr. Shkurti
Financial Performance Goals (1st Reading) – Mr. Shkurti
Long-Term Operating Fund (1st Reading) – Mr. Shkurti
Quarterly Reports on Capital Projects – Ms. Bellini
OSU Construction Metrics and Reporting – Ms. Bellini
Waivers of Competitive Bidding Requirements (April – June 2007) – Mr. Shkurti
Interim Authorization for Two Capital Projects – Mr. Shkurti
Interim Authorization to Enter into Design, Construction Management and Construction Contracts – Mr. Shkurti
Approval to Enter into Design and Construction Contracts, to Increase Construction Contract, and to Enter into a Joint Use Agreement – Ms. Bellini
Easements – Ms. Bellini
Sale of Real Estate – Northwood and High – Ms. Bellini
Sale of Real Estate – North Side of West Case Road – Ms. Bellini
Fiscal Year 2008 Total University Current Funds Budget – Mr. Shkurti
Final FY 2009 – FY 2014 Capital Recommendations – Mr. Shkurti/ Dr. Sherman

10:15 – 11:30 a.m.Board Meeting Convenes (Clinton Room)
President's Report
Student Recognition Award
Committee Reports
Consent Agenda
1. University Hospitals Board Appointment
2. Amendment to the Medical Staff Bylaws
3. Approval of Non-Academic "Center" Status
4. Personnel Actions
5. Resolutions in Memoriam
6. University Development Report
7. Appointment of Investment Managers and Reallocation of Funds
8. Waivers of Competitive Bidding Requirements (April – June 2007)
9. Interim Authorization for Two Capital Projects
10. Interim Authorization to Enter into Design, Construction Management and Construction Contracts
11. Approval to Enter into Design and Construction Contracts, to Increase Construction Contract, and to Enter into a Joint Use Agreement
12. Easements
13. Sale of Real Estate – Northwood and High
14. Sale of Real Estate – North Side of West Case Road
15. Fiscal Year 2008 Total University Current Funds Budget
16. Final FY 2009 – FY 2014 Capital Recommendations
Update on Medical Center Master Facilities Plan – Mr. Shkurti

11:45 a.m. Trustees Lunch with Alumni Association Board of Directors
(Longaberger Alumni House, Sanders Grand Lounge)

1:30 – 3:30 p.m.Audit Committee Meeting (Fawcett Center, Hancock Room)
Robert H. Schottenstein, Chair, G. Gilbert Cloyd, Alan W. Brass, James Gilmour, James Bachmann
PWC Progress Update –Mr. Shkurti/Mr. Barone/Ms. Walsh
Final Audit Work Plans – Mr. Patton
Briefing on Field Work – Ms. Devine/Ms. Plaga
Affiliated Entities Review Process – Mr. Haverkamp
Recess into Executive Session