Monday, July 14, 2008

July 15 Trustees Meeting

The CSU Board of Trustees meets tomorrow at the Chancellor's Office. This is a one-day meeting, as opposed to the usual two-day session. The Trustees meet in closed session beginning at 8:30, with the open portion of the meeting estimated to begin at 9:45 with the Committee on Collective Bargaining.

Agenda Tidbits

  • Tentative Agreement with APC (Academic Professionals of California)
  • Information Security Audit: According to the agenda, fieldwork is in progress for Chico and San Diego, and report writing is in progress for Fullerton, Pomona, Sonoma, and Stanislaus. This audit is a review of the systems in place to protect the confidentiality, integrity, and access/availability of information including systems to limit collection of information, control access to data and assure that individuals with access to data do not utilize the data for unauthorized purposes, encrypt data in storage and transmission, and implement physical and logical security measures for all sources. [Committee on Audit]
  • Motion to amend the 2008/2009 non-state capital outlay program to include renovation of the Dining Commons at Monterey Bay ($3,000,000), and HVAC and lighting upgrades for utility conservation at San Luis Obispo ($3,630,000) [Committee on Campus Planning, Buildings and Grounds]
  • Motion to amend the 2008/2009 state capital outlay program to include Student Center renovations at Monterey Bay ($1,200,000), and HVAC and lighting upgrades for utility conservation at San Luis Obispo ($2,605,000) [Committee on Campus Planning, Buildings and Grounds]
  • Approval of plans for a parking structure at San Marcos (estimated project cost $29,898,000) [Committee on Campus Planning, Buildings and Grounds]
  • Systemwide revenue bonds and interim financing in an aggregate amount not-to-exceed $114,625,000 for
    • A parking structure at San Marcos (up to $36,285,000),
    • Student housing, residential dining complex, and a two story residential life program building at Chico (up to $63,515,000), and
    • Student Union at Channel Islands (up to $14,825,000)
    [Committee on Finance]
  • Conceptual approval for a public/private partnership for a student housing project at San Francisco State University [Committee on Finance]
  • Discussion of proposed changes to the Management Personnel Plan (MPP):
    • Athletic personnel appointments may be for a limited term
    • Athletic personnel may be terminated without the 3 months notice or pay required for other MPP employees.
    An action item for these is expected for the September Board of Trustees meeting. [Committee on University and Faculty Personnel]
  • Compensation for the acting president of San José State University, Dr. Carmen Sigler, at an annual salary of $240,000 effective July 1, 2008 to July 31, 2008. [Committee on University and Faculty Personnel]
  • Compensation for the incoming San José State University president, Dr. Jon S. Whitmore:
    • an annual salary of $328,209, effective August 1, 2008
    • an annual supplement of $25,000 from foundation sources
    • the official university presidential residence
    • Relocation of household goods and property from Lubbock, Texas to California, an amount not to exceed $18,775, unless authorized by the chancellor
    • Reimbursement for brokerage commissions, escrow fees, prepayment penalties, taxes and expenses incurred in the selling the family residence in Texas, an amount not to exceed $66,577, unless authorized by the chancellor
    • Choice of a university-owned vehicle or an annual vehicle allowance of $1,000 per month.
    • Standard benefit provisions afforded CSU executive classification employees regarding retirement program coverage from CalPERS, an annual medical physical examination, health plan programs, insurance programs, and vacation and sick leave accruals
    • A transition program for university presidents, provided that Dr. Whitmore meets the eligibility requirements described in the Trustees' resolution of November 15, 2006.
      According to that resolution, the executive must:
      • have served 5 years in an executive position at the California State University (CSU);
      • be in good standing at the commencement of the program;
      • have previously identified a position in the CSU to return to upon completion of the transitional program, and
      • not accept non-CSU employment.
    • Dr. Whitmore will be eligible for appointment as professor of theatre arts with tenure at the discretion of appropriate faculty bodies of San José State University.
    [Committee on University and Faculty Personnel]

The agendas contain minutes from the previous meeting, which generally give a fair if incomplete picture of what went on.

General Updates

Jeffrey L. Bleich is chair of the Board of Trustees for the 2008-2009 year; Herbert L. Carter is the vice chair.

2009 CSU Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule
Date(s)Day(s)Location
January 27-28, 2009Tuesday – WednesdayHeadquarters
March 24-25, 2009Tuesday – WednesdayHeadquarters
May 12-13, 2009Tuesday – WednesdayHeadquarters
July 21, 2009TuesdayHeadquarters
September 22-23, 2009Tuesday – WednesdayHeadquarters
November 17-18, 2009Tuesday – WednesdayHeadquarters

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