Trustees approve university-related matters

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State University Board of Trustees approved a variety of fiscal, personnel, construction and other matters at its meeting Friday (7/9). Trustees accepted eight new named endowed funds, totaling nearly $500,000, and 246 new research grants and contracts, totaling more than $26 million, awarded to the university in May 2004.

Named endowed funds
· The Leone Furste, R.N., Research, Education, Traveling and Publishing Memorial Fund, $250,000, provided by a gift from the estate of Wesley L. Furste II, M.D., of Columbus in memory of his wife. Upon the death of Edna L. Watson, the fund will be used to support research, education, traveling and publishing for students and faculty in the College of Nursing.

· The David Spriggs Family Scholarship Fund, $50,000, provided by a gift from Barbara Spriggs, widow of David M. Spriggs (B.S., 1955) of Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., to support a scholarship for a law student with an undergraduate GPA of 3.25 to 3.75 who has demonstrated promise through community service, leadership or hardship

· The Dr. Paul A. Toplek Orthodontic Award Fund, $33,613, provided by gifts from Dr. Brian E. Crock (D.D.S., 1988; M.S., 1991) of Granville and friends in memory of Dr. Paul A. Toplek (D.D.S., 1990; M.S., 1993) for awards to superior graduating dental students specializing in orthodontics

· The Dr. Susumu W. Shimokon Dental Scholarship Fund, $26,000, provided by a gift from Susumu William Shimokon (D.D.S., 1955) of Seattle, Wash., to provide annual awards to students in the College of Dentistry with a preference toward students who are married with a family

· Scott/Staats Psychology Endowment Fund, $25,025, provided by gifts from the estate of Ruth Scott, associate professor emeritus of psychology at The Ohio State University-Newark and Sara Staats (B.S., 1952; M.A., 1954; Ph.D., 1958), professor of psychology at The Ohio State University-Newark, to fund the annual Scott/Staats Psychology Award offered to an OSU-Newark psychology student

· The Honda Research Institute (HRI) USA Scholarship Fund, $25,000, provided by a gift from the Honda Research Institute, USA, Inc., to attract and support academically promising undergraduates who will be identified as HRI scholars

· The Gloria Brothers Endowed Scholarship Fund for Student Exchange between Ohio State and Université de Rennes 2, Rennes, France, $25,000, provided by gifts from Fred Brothers in honor of his sister, Gloria, who studied in Rennes, to support a second-year undergraduate student majoring in French language, literature or history

· The Selma and Alexander W. Erlen Endowment Fund for Doctoral Support, $25,000, provided by gifts from their daughter-in-law and son, Judith A. and Jonathon Erlen of Pittsburgh, Pa., to support a doctoral student in the College of Social Work who has an interest in community service
Change in name and description of named endowed funds

· The Donna Sell Kohlhepp and Daniel B. Kohlhepp Scholarship Fund is now the Donna Sell Kohlhepp Endowed Scholarship Fund in Advance Practice Nursing

· The Charles F. Sinsabaugh M.D. Medical Endowment Fund is now The Charles F. Sinsabaugh Chair Fund in Psychiatry

Personnel appointments
· Deborah A. Ballam, professor of finance, has been named interim assistant vice provost for women’s policy initiatives and interim director of The Women’s Place in the Office of Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2004, through Dec. 31, 2004.

· Carlo M. Croce has been named chair and professor in the Department of Molecular Virology, Immunology and Medical Genetics and director of the Human Cancer Genetics Program in the Comprehensive Cancer Center/Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute, effective Oct. 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2008. He currently is chair and professor in the Department of Microbiology and Immunology and director of the Kimmel Cancer Center, Thomas Jefferson University, Jefferson Medical College in Philadelphia, Pa.

· William L. MacDonald has been named dean and director of The Ohio State University- Newark, effective July 9, 2004, through June 30, 2009. He had been serving as interim dean and director of the Newark campus. Prior to that, he was academic dean and director of the honors program. He joined the sociology faculty at the Newark campus in 1992.

· Thad M. Matta has been named men’s head basketball coach in the Department of Athletics, effective July 9, 2004, through June 30, 2011. Prior to this appointment, he was men’s head basketball coach at Xavier University in Cincinnati.

· Joel H. Saltz has been named chair and holder of The Dorothy M. Davis Chair in Cancer Research in the Department of Biomedical Informatics, College of Medicine and Public Health, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008. Prior to coming to Ohio State, Dr. Saltz was Professor of Pathology and Informatics in the Department of Pathology at Johns Hopkins Medical School and Professor in the Department of Computer Science at the University of Maryland.

· Anthony D. Stead has been named adjunct associate professor and holder of The D.C. Kiplinger Chair in Floriculture in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005. Prior to this appointment, he was senior lecturer in plant physiology and development in the School of Biological Sciences, Royal Holloway & Bedford New College, University of London.

· William Curtis Steiner has been named senior vice president for external relations in the Office of University Relations, effective on or before Sept. 1, 2004. He currently is chair and CEO of Steiner/Lesic Communications, a statewide public affairs communications firm. His career also has included service as chief of staff and communications director to Ohio Governor George Voinovich, chief of staff to Ohio House Speaker Jo Ann Davidson and deputy chief of staff to Ohio Senate President Paul Gillmor.

Reappointments
· Michael R. Grever has been reappointed chair, professor and holder of The Charles Austin Doan Chair of Medicine in the Department of Internal Medicine, College of Medicine and Public Health, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008.

· W. James Harper has been reappointed professor and holder of The J.T. “Stubby” Parker Chair in Dairy Foods in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, effective Oct. 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2008.

· David A. Hirshleifer has been reappointed professor and holder of The Ralph W. Kurtz Chair in Finance in the Max M. Fisher College of Business, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2009.

· Jerry R. Mendell has been reappointed professor and holder of The Helen C. Kurtz Chair in Neurology in the College of Medicine and Public Health, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005.

· Mac A. Stewart has been reappointed vice provost for minority affairs in the Office of Academic Affairs, effective July 1, 2004.

· Benjamin R. Stinner has been reappointed professor and holder of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation-endowed chair in ecological management in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2009.

Appointment of chairpersons
· John T. Kissell, interim chair, Department of Neurology, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2005

· Michael Knopp, Department of Radiology, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2006

Reappointment of chairpersons/directors
· Michael R. Grever, Department of Internal Medicine, effective April 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008

· Kent H. Hoblet, Department of Veterinary Preventive Medicine, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008

· Michael B. Howie, Department of Anesthesiology, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008

· Richard A. Miller, Department of Industrial, Welding and Systems Engineering, effective July 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2004

· W. Michael Sherman, School of Physical Activity and Educational Services, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008

· Keith L. Smith, Ohio State University Extension, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008

· Krishnaswamy Srinivasan, Department of Mechanical Engineering, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008

· Richard P. Swenson, Department of Biochemistry, effective July 1, 2004, through June 30, 2008

· Nawal K. Taneja, Department of Aerospace Engineering and Aviation, effective July 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2005

· Yuan F. Zheng, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, effective July 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2004

· Stuart H. Zweben, Department of Computer Science and Engineering, effective July 1, 2004, through Sept. 30, 2004

Appointments to the Heart Hospital board
The board approved the following appointments, effective immediately, to the Richard M. Ross Heart Hospital Board:

· William D. Wells as a citizen member for a three-year term, ending June 30, 2007

· Robert E. Michler, M.D., chief of the Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery and Transplantation in the Department of Surgery, as an ex-officio member

· William T. Abraham, M.D., director of the Division of Cardiology, Department of Internal Medicine, as an ex-officio member

Regional Campus board appointment
· Joanna L. Schmersal has been appointed as a student member of the Lima Campus Board, effective July 1, 2004, to June 30, 2005.

Emeritus titles
· Lawrence A. Brown, Distinguished University Professor emeritus in the Department of Geography, effective July 1, 2004

· Surinder K. Sehgal, professor emeritus in the Department of Mathematics, effective July 1, 2004

· Elson L. Craig, associate professor emeritus in the Department of Ophthalmology, effective July 1, 2004

· James W. Downs, associate professor emeritus in the Department of Geological Sciences, effective July 1, 2004

· William W. Hunter, Jr., associate professor emeritus in the Department of Radiology, effective July 1, 2004

· Janet F. Laster, associate professor emeritus in the Department of Consumer Sciences, effective July 1, 2004

· Ronald L. Overmyer, associate professor emeritus in Ohio State University Extension, effective July 1, 2004

· Mary Beth Wise, associate professor emeritus in the Department of Internal Medicine, effective July 1, 2004

· Robert C. Vessels, associate professor-clinical emeritus in the College of Dentistry (Primary Care), effective July 1, 2004

· Robert P. Cripe, assistant professor emeritus in Ohio State University Extension, effective Oct. 1, 2004

· Richard A. Grove, assistant professor emeritus in Ohio State University Extension, effective Oct. 1, 2004

· Bill R. Haynes, assistant professor emeritus in Ohio State University Extension, effective July 1, 2004

· Sarah A. Tijoe, assistant professor emeritus in the Department of Pharmacology, effective Aug. 1, 2004

· Robert L. Vertrees, assistant professor emeritus in the School of Natural Resources, effective July 1, 2004

Resolutions in memoriam
· Ernest W. Leggett, Sr., university treasurer emeritus in the Office of Business and Finance, who died on April 26, 2004

· Edward C. McDonagh, professor emeritus in the Department of Sociology, who died on April 21, 2004

Construction projects
The board authorized the university to request design contracts for the following:

· Phase I of renovation of University Hall, 230 North Oval Mall, for the consolidation of the Colleges of the Arts and Sciences. The renovated space will house five college deans and one executive dean. Preliminary project cost estimate for Phase I is $500,000 with funding to be provided by the Colleges of the Arts and Sciences and the Office of Academic Affairs.

The board authorized the university to request construction contracts for the following:

· Sealing and resurfacing of Garrison Circle East roadways and the east parking lot at the Agricultural Technical Institute. Construction document project cost is $85,000 with funding to be provided by House Bill 675.

· Replacement of the Skou Hall south entry, Bee Lab entry and miscellaneous sidewalks at the Agricultural Technical Institute. Construction document project cost is $50,000 with funding provided by House Bill 675.

· Replacement and addition of exterior site lighting along Neil Avenue and other areas of the Columbus Campus to improve safety conditions as part of Phase VIII of the Campus Grounds Exterior Lighting Project. Construction document project cost is $500,000 with funding provided by House Bill 675.

· Renovation of a section of the Radiology Files Room 236 in Doan Hall, 410 West 10th Avenue, to install a PET/CT imaging unit. Construction document project cost is $534,300 with funding provided by the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute.

· Construction of a three-floor addition to the existing Fry Hall, 338 West 10th Avenue, to house clinical and office areas for patient-based research for the College of Optometry. Construction document project cost is $8.1 million with funding provided by Optometry development funds, Optometry general funds, the Board of Regents, a National Institutes of Health grant and House Bill 675.

· Renovation of the Vivarium at Graves Hall, 333 West 10th Avenue, for University Laboratory Animal Resources, which will require the construction of temporary modular mouse buildings on the site. Construction document project cost has increased due to additional required site work. Revised project cost is $1,029,477, with funding provided by the Board of Regents, a National Institutes of Health grant and the Office of Research.

· Improvement of the vestibule, door hardware, pavement, lawn and sidewalk of Hitchcock Hall, 2070 Neil Avenue, at the north entrance from Woodruff Avenue. Construction document project cost is $250,000 with funding provided by House Bill 675.

· Construction of a new Administration and Classroom Building on the Mansfield Campus to alleviate current space restraints and accommodate the expected growth of students. Construction document project cost is $7,820,976 with funding provided by university bond proceeds, with debt service to be paid by the Mansfield Campus and Mansfield development funds.

· Replacement of the roof on the Food Animal Health Research building at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Construction document project cost is $75,000 with funding provided by House Bill 675.

· Upgrade of the existing interior lighting in the Gerlaugh and Research Operations building at the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center. Construction document project cost is $75,000 with funding provided by House Bill 675.

· Construction of a pesticide building at the University Golf Course to comply with federal and state regulations. Preliminary project cost estimate is $160,355 with funding provided by Athletics auxiliary funds.

· Renovation of existing space in the Fawcett Center, 2400 Olentangy River Road, to create radio studios, a radio reception area, teleconference rooms and space for digital transmission equipment for use by WOSU Stations. The construction document project cost has increased due to additional work required by the state fire marshal and Division of Industrial Compliance to bring the building egress up to current safety codes. Revised construction document project cost is $992,525, with funding to be provided by a university line of credit to be paid by WOSU Stations.

Interim authorization of construction projects approved
Trustees authorized the university to enter into design, construction management and construction contracts for university capital projects as necessary prior to the Sept. 22 board meeting in order to ensure timely design and construction of university facilities and improvements and to make the most effective use of limited financial resources. The resolution will expire at the September board meeting.

Academic departments renamed
Trustees approved the renaming of the Department of Consumer and Textile Sciences to the Department of Consumer Sciences to better reflect the department’s focus on consumer-related topics. Trustees also approved the renaming of the School of Journalism and Communication to the School of Communication to reflect the school’s focus on teaching and research on the broad aspects of communication with journalism being just one field within the discipline. Both changes are effective immediately.

New engineering degree program approved
Trustees approved the establishment of a master of business logistics engineering degree program in the Fisher College of Business and the College of Engineering, effective upon the approval of the Board of Regents. The new interdisciplinary program will combine the strengths of Ohio State’s highly ranked programs in logistics and industrial and systems engineering.

Clinical-track law faculty proposal approved
Trustees approved the establishment of a regular clinical faculty track that will comply with applicable accreditation standards of the American Bar Association and will help ensure the highest quality clinical education for students in the Moritz College of Law. The new track will allow the college to attract and retain clinical teachers by giving them academic status and job stability. Clinical and practice skills courses are an integral part of legal education at the Moritz College of Law and at virtually all other American law schools.

Sphinx Grove named
Trustees approved the naming of the area known as Sphinx Grove, a group of trees located south of Longaberger Alumni House, in honor of Dan L. Heinlen, who served as president and chief executive officer of The Ohio State University Alumni Association from 1973 through 2003. The grove was created in 1991 by the Sphinx Senior Honorary to honor all past, present and future members. Heinlen was a student member of Sphinx and secretary of the Sphinx Council for 22 years.

Gift of property authorized
Trustees authorized the university to accept a gift of approximately 0.50 acres of improved real property located at 506 Park Overlook in Worthington, currently owned by the Harding Asset Holding Company. The property is adjacent to university property to the north that is utilized by The Ohio State University Medical Center (formerly Harding Hospital). Maintenance and operation of the property will be provided by University Hospital.

Regional campus tuition increase approved
The board completed approval of a 9.9 percent tuition increase for undergraduate students at the university\'s regional campuses -- in Lima, Newark, Mansfield and Marion -- and the Agricultural Technology Institute in Wooster. The board had approved 6 percent of the increase last month and the remaining 3.9 percent today. A portion of the tuition at regional campuses is subject to an offset, but that amount has not yet been determined by the state. Instructional and general fees for graduate students at the regional campuses and ATI will be increased 12.9 percent, and a non-resident surcharge for all students at those campuses will increase 6 percent.

Separation incentive approved for Student Affairs
Trustees approved a one-time only separation incentive that will facilitate the transition to a new staffing profile in the Office of Student Affairs. In order to reduce operating expenses, Student Affairs is implementing changes in FY 2005 that will redesign jobs, improve service and increase operating efficiencies. The incentive program will primarily affect the Campus Dining Services Unit, where plans are underway to phase out the cafeteria-style of food production and service in favor of a series of “chef’s stations.” The move will eliminate a number of cafeteria food preparation workers, some of whom will be retrained for chef and skilled cook positions. Those eligible for the incentive program may voluntarily retire on or before Sept. 30.

Admissions, recruitment efforts updated
Trustees heard a report on the student admission application form, which was revised last year. The new form resulted in an academically strong incoming class with an anticipated greater retention rate. New recruitment materials are being created to target minority student populations.

Student receives board recognition
Amanda Hord, who is pursuing her doctorate of pharmacy degree (PharmD), received the board’s Student Recognition Award. Hord, who was nominated by Dean Robert Brueggemeier of the College of Pharmacy, has conducted research relating to the health behavior theory-based strategies for improving patient medication adherence. She also has served as a student teaching assistant in the college’s professional and undergraduate courses. In addition, she has served as a student representative on the PharmD committee, and president of the OSU chapter of the Student Society of Health-System Pharmacists and the Ohio Society of Health-System Pharmacists Educational Affairs Committee. Hord currently serves as the chair of the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists Student Forum Executive Committee.

Amended board committee appointments for 2004-2005

Academic & Student Affairs Committee:*
Douglas G. Borror, Chair
Daniel M. Slane, Vice Chair
Robert M. Duncan
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 (ad hoc)*
(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
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 Institute Board:
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 (6/30/2005)
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

University Managed Health Care System,
Board of Directors
Karen L. Hendricks

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