OSU trustees accept funds, approve other items
COLUMBUS – The Ohio State University Board of Trustees accepted 11 new named endowed funds at its meeting Friday (4/4), totaling nearly $440,000. The funds were established with gifts received by the university from alumni, industry and individuals during the month of February.
The board also accepted 220 research grants and contracts, totaling $22.2 million, awarded to the university in February by governmental, industrial and other agencies in support of research, instructional activities and service.
In other business, trustees approved a variety of personnel and fiscal matters.
Named endowed funds
• DeeDee and Herb Glimcher Program Fund, $100,000, provided by a gift from DeeDee and Herb Glimcher of BEXLEY to provide ongoing support for the DeeDee and Herb Glimcher Program Fund at the Wexner Center for the Arts
• The John Mac and Nancy Earls Cassady Scholarship, $61,814, provided by gifts from John and Nancy Cassady of WORTHINGTON and friends of the College of Pharmacy, where Dr. Cassady served as dean from 1988 to 2003. The annual income will be used for scholarship support for graduate professional students in the college.
• The Shawn Springs Majority of One Scholarship Fund, $50,000, provided by gifts from Shawn Springs of Seattle, Wash., on behalf of the Springs for Life Foundation to provide scholarships for Ohio State students who are members of the Department of Athletics Majority of One program
• Polar Archives Support Endowment Fund, $40,000, provided by operating cash from the Byrd Polar Archival Program Fund to create a small operating fund for the Polar Archives Program
• The William U. Gibson, M.D., Merit Scholarship Fund in Medicine, $30,715, provided by gifts from the estate of, and in memory of, Dr. Gibson (M.D. cum laude 1970) of Columbus to provide a single scholarship annually to a second- or third-year medical student enrolled in the College of Medicine and Public Health
• The Iams Innovation Fund, $30,000, provided by a gift from Iams Company of DAYTON to be used at the discretion of the dean of Veterinary Medicine to further the activities of the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
• Montgomery County 4-H Endowment Fund, $26,317, provided by gifts from friends of the Montgomery County 4-H to provide a sound source of program funding for the urban, suburban, and rural 4-H youth, teens and volunteers of the Montgomery County 4-H Youth Development Program
• Greene County 4-H Endowment Fund, $25,903, provided by gifts from friends of Greene County 4-H to support the Greene County 4-H Youth Development Program
• The Fred O. and Joan G. Hartman Excellence in Pomology Endowment Fund, $25,000, provided by gifts from Professor Emeritus Fred Hartman (M.S. 1941, Ph.D. 1951) of WORTHINGTON to celebrate and honor the memory of Joan G. Hartman, the career of Fred Hartman and their life together. Annual income will be used to support faculty and student excellence in the science of fruit cultivation.
• The Huff Family Athletic Fund Honoring Coach Jim Tressel, $25,000, provided by a gift from Thomas and Kathy Huff of MASON to supplement the grant-in-aid scholarship costs of a student-athlete member of the men’s varsity football team
• The Michael and Martha Passe Scholarship Fund, $25,000, provided by a gift from Professor Emeritus Michael Passe and Assistant Professor Emeritus Martha Passe (Ph.D. 1957) of Columbus for scholarship support in the Knowlton School of Architecture
Change in name and description of named professorship
• The University Pathology Services Professorship is now the Donald A. Senhauser, M.D., Professorship in Pathology
Change in name and description of named endowed fund
• The Geraldine McFadden Kuhn Scholarship is now The Geraldine McFadden Kuhn Scholarship Fund
• The Ronald L. Stuckey Stone Laboratory Endowment Fund is now The Ronald L. Stuckey Stone Laboratory Teaching Endowment Fund
Change in description of named endowed fund
• The Edmund M. Kagay Scholarship Fund
Personnel appointments
• Evelyn B. Freeman of WORTHINGTON has been named dean and director/professor at The Ohio State University-Mansfield’s School of Teaching and Learning, effective Aug. 1, 2003, through June 30, 2008. She is currently director and professor in the Columbus campus School of Teaching and Learning in the College of Education.
• Dale A. Oesterle has been named professor and holder of The J. Gilbert Reese Chair in Contract Law in the Moritz College of Law, effective Aug. 16, 2003. He is currently Monfort Professor and director of the Center for Entrepreneurial Law at the University of Colorado at Boulder’s School of Law.
• Thomas J. Rosol of COLUMBUS (43214) has been named interim vice president in the Office of Research, effective May 1, 2003. He currently is serving as senior associate vice president in the Office of Research and is a professor in the Department of Veterinary Biosciences
• John R. Snyder has been named dean and director/professor at The Ohio State University-Lima’s School of Allied Medical Professions, effective July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2008. He is currently dean of the School of Allied Health Professions and professor in the Clinical Laboratory Services at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in New Orleans.
• Barbara A. Hanawalt of UPPER ARLINGTON has been named director of the Center for Medieval and Renaissance Studies, effective July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2007. Hanawalt is King George III Professor of History in the College of Humanities.
• Douglas A. Rund, professor of emergency medicine and professor of family medicine, has been reappointed chairperson of the Department of Emergency Medicine in the College of Medicine and Public Health, effective Jan. 1, 2003, through June 30, 2006.
• Caroline C. Whitacre, professor of molecular virology, internal medicine and pathology, has been reappointed chairperson of the Department of Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics in the College of Medicine and Public Health, effective Jan. 1, 2003, through June 30.
• William S. Pease, associate professor of physical medicine, has been reappointed chairperson of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation in the College of Medicine and Public Health, effective Jan. 1, 2003, through June 30, 2006.
• Christine Ballengee Morris, associate professor of art education, has been reappointed interim director of the Multicultural Center, effective July 1, 2003, through June 30, 2004.
Emeritus titles
• James O. Alben, professor emeritus, Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, effective July 1, 2003
• Warren F. Lee, professor emeritus, Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Developmental Economics, effective April 1, 2003
• Mary R. Schiller, professor emeritus, School of Allied Medical Professions, effective July 1, 2003
• Michael M. Fulton, associate professor emeritus, Agricultural Technical Institute, effective April 1, 2003
• Jim A. Grossie, associate professor emeritus, Department of Physiology and Cell Biology, effective July 1, 2003
• Arnold L. Momka, associate professor emeritus, Agricultural Technical Institute, effective July 1, 2003
• David A. Munn, associate professor emeritus, Agricultural Technical Institute, effective July 1, 2003
• James F. Hamilton, clinical assistant professor emeritus, Department of Internal Medicine, effective April 1, 2003
• Katherine A. Kisker, instructor emeritus, College of Nursing, effective April 1, 2003
Resolutions in memoriam
• Lewis A. Hess, professor emeritus in the School of Physical Activity and Educational Services, who died Jan. 31, 2003
• Daniel Howland, Sr., professor emeritus in the Department of Management Sciences, who died on Feb. 22, 2003
• Alan J. Markworth, professor in the Department of Materials Science and Engineering, who died on Feb. 12, 2003
Design contracts authorized
Trustees authorized the university administration to enter into design contracts for the following projects. All funding will be provided by House Bill 675.
• Replacement of the roof of the Animal Science Building, 2029 Fyffe Road, including new insulation and copper flashing. Preliminary project estimate is $350,000.
• Modernization and upgrade of three elevators in the Baker Systems Engineering Building, 1971 Neil Avenue, in order to meet current codes and standards. Preliminary project estimate in $375,000.
• Replacement of the exterior doors and jambs in Fisher Hall, 2100 Neil Avenue and Gerlach Hall, 2108 Neil Avenue. Preliminary project estimate is $140,000.
• Improvement of the north entrance of Hitchcock Hall, 2070 Neil Avenue. Preliminary project estimate is $250,000.
• Replacement of the elevator and modification of the machine room, including electrical service and air-conditioning system in Hopkins Hall, 128 North Oval Mall. Preliminary project estimate is $200,000.
• Improvement of the mechanical system in Hopkins Hall, including the dual duct heating/ventilating air handling units, boxes and ducts, sizing them for present and future use. Preliminary project cost is $500,000.
• Rehabilitation of the internal drainage system at McCracken Power Plant, 304 West 17th Avenue, to meet EPA requirements. Preliminary project estimate is $225,000.
• Upgrade of the fuel, steam, water and environmental compliance metering in McCracken Power Plant to comply with national fire code regulations. Preliminary project estimate is $250,000.
• Implementation of spill control measures in McCracken Power Plant to meet EPA requirements related to fugitive emissions should a tank or pipe fail. Preliminary project estimate is $300,000.
• Replacement of the main fire alarm panel and devices in Postle Hall, 305 West 12th Avenue, to meet current codes and provide total building fire and smoke protection. Preliminary project estimate is $300,000.
• Upgrade of the West Campus Chilled Water system and replacement of the chilled water system at Scott Hall, 1090 Carmack Road. Preliminary project estimate is $1 million.
Construction projects authorized
The board authorized the university administration to enter into construction contracts for the following projects.
• Reconstruction of the natural turf at Football Practice Field #3 with new generation stabilizer mat and seeded with a premium blend of ryegrass and associated irrigation. Construction document project cost is $318,175, with funding provided by the Department of Athletics.
• Renovation of a portion of the Laundry Building facility, 2560 Kenny Road, to house the Department of Physical Facilities’ tin and mechanical/electrical shops. Construction document project cost is $863,475, with funding provided by Physical Facilities.
• Installation of a new chiller system in MacQuigg Lab, 105 West Woodruff Avenue. Construction document project cost is $50,000, with funding provided by a grant from the Ohio Board of Regents.
• Replacement of the stabilized bluegrass turf at the Ohio Stadium with a new generation stabilizer mat and seeded with a premium blend of perennial ryegrass. Construction document project cost is $207,125, with funding provided by the Department of Athletics.
Regional campus development highlighted
The Academic Affairs Committee of the board heard a report from Randy Smith, associate provost for academic affairs, on the university’s response to recommendations made by the Presidential Commission on the Regional Campuses. Initiatives include a new communications plan, highlighting the concept of “one university with many locations”; revising the college application form to include a second choice of Ohio State campuses, and allowing a student to transfer to the Columbus campus with a 2.0 GPA and 45 credit hours at a regional campus. The regional campuses have implemented a new collaborative, distance-learning course in general business with the Fisher College of Business, and new curricula are being considered in the long term depending on the needs of specific campuses.
Mansfield Campus hosts trustees
John Riedl, outgoing dean of the Mansfield Campus, where today’s meeting took place, offered trustees an overview of his campus, founded in 1960 in a local high school. Riedl’s replacement, Evelyn Freeman, was introduced to board members.
Regional campus master plans are approved
Trustees approved the adoption of proposed master plans for the Mansfield, Marion and Newark campuses. The planning and design guidelines will be folded into the Ohio State Master Plan, created in 1995, which calls for the university to prepare district plans for all the areas of the university, including the regional campuses. Already adopted by each campus’ board of trustees, the regional master plans establish a framework and long-range vision for the future of each campus, and are designed to be a working document for growth, development and improvement. The plans reinforce the four general goals established for the Columbus campus master planning process, including conservation of the university’s finite resources, integration of campus development, improvement of campus environment though strong design principles and stronger linkages with the community.
Compensation comparisons outlined
Trustees heard a report from Larry Lewellen, associate vice president for human resources, on a compensation benchmarking study done through the Office of Human Resources. The study showed that Ohio State faculty and staff salaries are significantly behind market and that faculty salaries have significantly slipped compared to the university’s benchmark institutions. Ohio State’s graduate associates are also under-funded. Although the university’s benefits costs have increased, they remain competitive with other institutions.
Student receives board recognition
Marianne Williamson, who is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in middle childhood education, received the board’s Student Recognition Award. Williamson, a 38-year-old mother of two from New Washington, started attending Ohio State’s Mansfield Campus three years ago after a 17-year hiatus from academia so she could work and raise her family. She now maintains a 3.86 GPA in the honors program and has been on the Dean’s List since returning to college. She has received numerous awards and scholarships, including the Boy Scouts Area District Award for her service to youth, the American Association of University Women scholarship, the Mansfield Campus Scholarship and the Someone Cares scholarship. She also was honored at this year’s President’s Salute to Undergraduate Academic Achievement. Williamson plans to work toward a master’s in education degree.
