MINUTES OF THE MEETING
of the
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
February 17, 1966
Communication from Mr. May:
Gift and grant forms have been submitted for a gift of 5,000
shares of stock of MacManus, John & Adams, Inc., to Oakland
University. This gift was made by Charles F. Adams, who has
indicated a willingness for the firm to repurchase the stock
at its par value of $1 per share.
I would recommend that the Trustees authorize the sale of
the stock at its par value of $1 per share, for a total of
$5,000.
Communication from Mr. May:
A gift of ten shares of Ford Motor Company stock has been
received by Oakland University from Mr. and Mrs. Frederick
J. Hooven. Authorization for the sale of the stock is requested.
On motion by Mr. Huff, seconded by Mr. White, it was voted
to approve items 1 and 2.
Mr. Varner recommended that the following be awarded honorary
degrees at the Oakland University commencement in April:
Professor Mathew Meselson
Dr. Frank Stahl
Mr. Roger Kyes
After considerable discussion, on motion by Mr. Harlan, seconded
by Mr. Merriman, it was voted to approve this recommendation.
Mr. Huff and Mr. White wished to be recorded as not voting.
The Center for the Study of Democratic Institutions of which
Robert Hutchins is the President is sponsoring a 3-day convocation
on "The University in America" to be held in Beverly
Hills, California, on May 8, 9, and 10. This is on an invitation
basis. Michigan State University and Oakland University have
been invited to participate. Participation is to include the
President or Chancellor or his representative, and a member
of the Board of Trustees for each institution. Registration
by return mail is requested.
It was agreed that reservation should be filed with the
Center for two Trustees and a representative of the President
of MSU and the Chancellor of OU.
Communication from Mr. May:
I would like to have you place on the agenda for the Finance
Committee an item for discussion of an increase in rates in
our dormitories and married housing. We will have materials
available to support the following recommendations:
a. That dormitory rates at Michigan State University be increased
from $275 to $290 per term.
b. That the monthly rates for the various apartments be increased
as follows:
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Married Student Apartments |
Student |
Faculty |
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1-Bedroom |
$ 94.00 |
$119.00 |
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2-Bedroom |
100.00 |
129.00 |
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Permanent Faculty Apartments |
Unfurnished |
Furnished |
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0-Bedroom |
$ 88.00 |
$ 95.50 |
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1-Bedroom |
106.00 |
113.50 |
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2-Bedroom |
119.00 |
126.00 |
c. That Dormitory rates at Oakland University be increased
from $413 to $443 per semester.
In a discussion Mr. Huff emphasized the inequity that exists
that works to the disadvantage of Michigan State University
students as a result of our compliance with the legislative
requirement of charging the cost of utilities to the residence
halls and married housing units, when at the same time the
State of Michigan subsidizes the utility costs for such projects
at other State Universities. He emphasized that if the Legislature
would provide a similar subsidy for Michigan State University
and would pay a reasonable rent for educational facilities
built into the residence halls, this increase in rates would
not be necessary; and that, in fact it would be possible to
reduce the rent for married housing units.
After considerable discussion, on motion by Mr. Huff, seconded
by Mr. White, it was voted to authorize the Secretary
and the Chairman of the Board to place this matter before
the legislature and to delay action changing the rates to
be charged pending the outcome of these discussions. (p.225)
Communication from Mr. May:
Oakland University has had a sum of $1,000 on deposit with
the Michigan Higher Education Assistance Authority which is
used to guarantee loans to needy students to the total sum
of $20,000. The guaranteed loan is now exhausted, and we wish
to supplement the existing deposit with up to $500 which will
then make available up to $10,000 for additional guaranteed
loans for Oakland University students.
We request that the Board of Trustees authorize Oakland University
to increase its deposit with the Michigan Higher Education
Assistance Authority up to $500.
On motion by Mr. Huff, seconded by Mr. Stevens, it was
voted to approve the above request.
Recommendation for the establishment of an Assistant to
the Chancellor AP-X position at an annual rate of $19,000
paid from 91-8501.
On motion by Mr. Stevens, Seconded by Mr. Harlan, it was
voted to approve this item. Mr. Hartman and Mr. White
wished to be recorded as voting "no."
Voting by mail, a majority of the Trustees voted to modify
the policy for selecting suppliers of printing for the University
to become effective immediately, as follows:
Printing for Michigan State University will be awarded to
suppliers on the basis of competitive prices and quality work.
Suppliers must demonstrate that their quotations for work
are based on prevailing wages and working conditions in the
community. These qualifications can be demonstrated by filing
with the University purchasing department a certificate of
compliance or authorization to affix the union label.
The President reported the receipt of the following telegram
on February 11 from the Michigan Senate:
On Friday morning, February 11, the Michigan Senate adopted
a resolution requesting state supported colleges and universities
to deny their institutions as a forum for communist speakers.
/s/ Raymond D. Dzendzel, Senator Majority
Leader
On motion by Mr. Stevens, seconded by Mr. Huff,
it was unanimously voted to reaffirm approval of the
existing speakers policy as originally recommended by the
Michigan Coordinating Council for Public Higher Education
and adopted by the Trustees December 14, 1962.
Sabbatical leave for Robert G. Hoopes, Professor
and Chairman of the English department, at half salary effective
September 6, 1966 through December 21, 1966. September
5, 1967. Mr. Hoopes will study in England.
Sabbatical leave for Sheldon L. Appleton, Associate
Professor in Political Science, at full salary effective September
6, 1966 through December 21, 1966. Mr. Appleton will study
in the area.
Sabbatical leave for Norman Susskind, Associate
Professor in Modern Language and Literature, at full salary
effective January 3, 1967 through April 22, 1967. Mr. Susskind
will study in France.
Appointment of Gilbert Leroy Wedekind as Assistant
Professor in the Engineering Department at $4,650ftp effective
January 5, 1966 through April 20, 1966.
Appointment of Gilbert Leroy Wedekind as Assistant
Professor in the Engineering Department at $9,300 effective
August 15, 1966.
Appointment of Joseph Willis DeMent as Associate
Professor in the English Department at $10,500 effective August
15, 1966.
Appointment of Richard P. Tucker as Instructor
in the History Department at $7,800 effective August 15, 1966.
Appointment of Renate Gerulaitis as Instructor
in Modern Language & Literature at $7,800 effective August
15, 1966.
Appointment of Floyd M. Cammack as Associate
Professor in Linguistics and Librarian in the Library at $16,000
effective March 1, 1966.
Recommendation for the establishment of an Assistant
to the Chancellor AP--X position at $19,000 annually.
[Lewis N. Pino] (p.226)
Transfer of Paul Solonika from Instructor Maker
XII, Engineering Shop at $8,640 to Manager AP-V Engineering
Shop at $9,040 effective February 1, 1966.
Change in the effective date of the appointment
of Lawrence B. Friedman as Assistant Professor of Chemistry
from January 1 to August 15, 1966.
Personnel action
Establish an Assistant to the Dean AP-IX position
in Engineering.
Establish a. Manager, Scholar Shop, and Administrative
Assistant, Community Relations, AP-I position in Information
Services, paid 2/3 from 31-3930 and 1/3 from 91-8701.
Reclassify a. Senior Library Clerk IV to an
Office Assistant, Instructional Materials Center VII position
in the Library.
Reclassify an Account X to an Accountant AP-III
position in the Student Center.
Bids were taken on February 8 for addition of
the boiler and other improvements to the heating system. Following
is a tabulation of the bids:
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Benjamin Muskovitz Company |
$116,611 |
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Eames & Brown, Inc. |
123,000 |
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Kruchko Plumbing and Heating |
130,937 |
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Zeni and Maguire Company |
139,300 |
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Brady Plumbing and Heating Company |
139,950 |
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John E. Green Plumbing and Heating Company |
144,000 |
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Laya Plumbing and Heating |
145,250 |
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L.L. McConachie Company |
151,000 |
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W. J. Rewoldt |
174,900 |
The low bid has been examined by Oakland's
consulting engineers and found to be acceptable. It is our
recommendation that the Board of Trustees award a contract
for this project to the Benjamin Muskovitz Company in the
amount of $116,611, and that the following project budget
be approved:
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Construction |
$116,611 |
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Engineering Fees |
6,996 |
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Performance Bonds and Contingencies |
4,393 |
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$128,000 |
The funds for this project are included in
the $180,000 capital outlay appropriation made for the improvements
to the Oakland University heating plant.
On motion by Mr. Harlan, seconded by Mr. Merriman,
it was voted to approve the above item.
Gifts and Grants
Grants as follows to be used for scholarship
purposes:
$22,390.94 from the Oakland County Scholarship
Committee; $20,000 for account 32-3362 and $2,390.94 for
account 32-3228.
For Scholarship Account 32-3228:
$100 from Glenn R. Brooks of Rochester
$100 from Mr. and Mrs. Noel A. Buckner of Orchard Lake
$15 from Chan H. Chin of Warren
$499.80 from Robert M. Critchfield of Pontiac
$1,000 from Detroit Bank & Trust of Detroit
$500 from Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Haupt of Clarkston
$18 from Desmond Ivey of Sarnia, Ontario
$2.50 from Ruth M. Kurz of Royal Oak
$20 from Bruce A. Milligan of East Lansing
$660 from the National Foundation of Rochester
$660 from the National Twist Drill and Tool Company of Rochester
$500 from O'Dell, Hewlett and Luckenba.ch of Birmingham
$48 from John Taylor of Rochester
$3,427.13 from the Oakland County Scholarship Committee
For Restricted Scholarship Account 32-3220:
$7,300 from the General Motors Scholarship
Program
$1,500 from the Mary Louise Johnson Foundation Scholarship
of Detroit
For Awards Account 32-3359:
$150 from Business and Professional Women's
Club of Troy
$604 from the Daily Tribune of Royal Oak
$150 from Jean Ott Scholarship of Pontiac
$315 from Rockford Public Schools
$162 from Woman's National Farm & Garden Association
of Union Lake (p.227)
Grants as follows to be used under the direction
of Chancellor Varner:
10 shares of Ford Motor Company stock valued
at $546.25 from Mr. and Mrs. Frederick J. Hooven of Bloomfield
Hills for the Discretionary Gift Fund.
5,000 shares of MacManus, John & Adams,
Inc., preferred stock valued at $5,000 from Charles F. Adams
of Birmingham; proceeds of the sale, of the stock to be used
to support the Meadow Brook Music Festival.
$40,000 from The Rockefeller Foundation of New
York City to enable the Detroit Symphony Orchestra to participate
for one additional week in the Meadow Brook Music Festival
during the 1966, 1967, and 1968 seasons.
On motion by Mr. Merriman, seconded by Mr. Stevens,
it was voted to approve all Oakland University items.
Additional payments:
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Gwen Breitmoser |
$12.60 |
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Leonard Chisholm |
75.00 |
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George Rawick |
20.00 |
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Nancy Schwalm |
14.22 |
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Reuben Torch |
20.00 |
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Carmen Urla |
20.00 |
(p. 228)