Cleveland State News - Board of Trustees 021610

SUMMARY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING –

February 16, 2010

Major Actions Taken:

1.   Approved a resolution, which supports and endorses the passage of State Issue 1, proposing a state constitutional amendment that would authorize the State of Ohio to issue up to $700 million in bonds for the Third Frontier initiative to provide financial assistance for research, product innovation and commercialization of new products and services based on science and technology research and development that will ensure Ohio’s ability to create and compete for jobs and enhance the state’s economy.

2. Approved the revisions to the Personnel Policies and Bylaws of the Faculty of the College of Graduate Studies, Section 8.4.

3. Approved the award of tenure at the rank of Professor in the Department of Physics to Dr. George E. Walker, who was appointed Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies, effective January 1, 2010.

4. Approved a Joint Use Agreement between CSU and The Cleveland Institute of Art, in effect for 15 years, subject to changes deemed necessary by the Administration or required by the Chancellor, that will provide the University’s Art Department with scholarships, student and faculty advancement and enrichment programs, faculty summer residency, collaborative guest lecture series, and assist the University in establishing a Post-Baccalaureate Program in the Arts.

5. Accepted, with thanks, Gifts totaling $2,870,574 and Sponsored Program funds totaling $2,082,730 received by the Cleveland State University Foundation and the University during the period October 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009, and directed the President to use those Gifts and Sponsored Programs funds subject to their terms and conditions.

6. Approved a Joint Use Agreement between CSU and The Playhouse Square Foundation, in effect for 15 years, subject to changes deemed necessary by the Administration or required by the Chancellor, that will provide the University’s performing arts department with the use of the Allen Theatre complex for classes, rehearsals and performances; and authorizes the Administration to complete the negotiation and execution of the Agreement.

7. Approved and delegated to the Officers of the Board of Trustees the review and approval of the final lease with the First Church United Methodist for the K-12 school that would be operated by the Cleveland Municipal School District in conjunction with the University as currently being negotiated.  The school will be run in the building vacated by First Methodist at 3000 Euclid Avenue.

8. Approved a one-year extension of the Men’s Basketball Coach’s contract based upon the Coach’s performance review and terms of his employment contract as amended.

9. Approved the teaching assignment for President Emeritus and Trustees’ Professor for the Academic Year 2010-2011.