MINUTES OF THE MEETING
OF THE
BOARD OF TRUSTEES
September 19, 1969
Communication from Chancellor Varner:
Some months ago, it was determined that the burners in the
furnace at Meadow Brook Hall should The replaced. During the
ensuing discussions, it was proposed that as long as this
change was to be made, why not convert the heating system
to gas which would be more efficient and less a costly in
the long run. At this point, Mr. Nelson Meredith, executor
of the estate, stated he would support the conversion to gas
and would provide $8,625 toward the cost of the project. We
then made arrangements with the Consumers Power Company to
install the gas line from Adams Road to Meadow Brook Hall
at no cost to the University, and to provide $6,500 toward
the conversion of the furnace. With this kind of support and
cooperation we are now ready to proceed with the project.
The contractor for the conversion will be Hills Plumbing and
Heating Company of Rochester, Michigan who has handled all
repairs, maintenance and weekly inspections of the estate's
mechanical system for a great many years. Further it is the
wish of Mr. Meredith that Hills Plumbing and Heating Company
do the work because they are familiar with the Hall and the
workmen are known to the staff.
The funding and costs for this project are as follows:
| Meadow Brook Estate |
$ 8,625 |
| Consumers Power Company |
6,500 |
Total funds |
$15,125 |
| |
|
| Furnace conversion |
$13,155 |
| Service piping |
1,000 |
| 4" gas line |
no charge |
Total costs |
$14,155 |
When work is completed, Consumers Power will want an easement
along the route of the gas line in case repairs are needed
in the future. The description of this easement will be furnished
to the Board of Trustees for their approval at the completion
of the project,
Our engineers have worked with Consumers Power Company in
planning the proposed route in order Ito skirt any likely
future building sites.
On motion by Mr. Nisbet, seconded by Mr. Thompson, it
was unanimously voted to approve the above improvements.
It is understood that the University will not follow its normal
bid procedures on this item.
Secretary Breslin recommends the following changes relative
to reimbursement of travel expenses for University personnel
effective October 1, 1969:
Transportation
| Now |
New |
Now |
New |
| $.09/ mile |
$.10/mile |
$.06/mile ($.09/mile if within 250 miles of E.Lansing/Oakland |
$.07/mile ($.10/mile if within 250 miles of E. Lansing/OU |
Meals
| |
Now |
New |
Now |
New |
| Full day |
$6.25 |
$8.50 |
$7.50 |
$9.50 |
| Breakfast |
1.25 |
1.50 |
1.50 |
1.75 |
| Lunch |
2.25 |
2.50 |
2.50 |
2.75 |
| Dinner |
3.25 |
4.50 |
4.00 |
5.00 |
On motion by Mr. Thompson, seconded by Mr. Stevens,
it was unanimously voted to approve the approve the recommended
changes in travel expense reimbursement.
Secretary Breslin recommended the following rate changes
for student employees:
| Current basic wage |
$1.50 per hour |
| Effective September 22, 1969 - basic wage |
$1.60 per hour |
On motion by Mr. Nisbet, seconded by Mr. Thompson, it
was unanimously voted to increase the minimum student
wage rate as recommended.
Resignations and Terminations
Roger L. MOREHOUSE - cancellation of appointment 8/15/69.
Percival D. McCormack - Prof. Engineering - termination effective
8/14/69.
Marjorie WHITE - Spec. Instr. Biol. Sciences - termination
effective 8/14/69. (p. 374)
Leaves
Arturo BIBLARZ, Asst Prof. Soc. & Anth. to teach at San
Francisco State College, effective 8/15/69 to 8/14/70
Donald H. DWYER, Asst. Prof. Art to study and travel in Europe,
effective 9/8/69 to12/12/69
Beauregard Stubhlefield, Assoc. Prof. Mathematics to work
at Texas Southern University, effective 8/15/69 to 8/14/70
Transfers & changes in assignment
James E. DAVIS - Asst. Prof. & Asst. Provost, Chemistry
@ $11,500 - termination 8-31-69. I Asst. Prof. & Asst.
Provost, Chemistry to $14,375 - effective 9-1-69.
Siddheshwar MITTRA - Professor, Economics & Business -
termination effective 6-30-69. Professor & chairman -
Economics & Business - effective 7-1-69
Academic Promotions
Charles M. BROH, Assistant Prof. - Eng. from Instr. from
$9,100 to $9,600 - eff. 8-15-69 Robert N. BLOCKOVICH from
Instr. to Assistant Prof. - Psychology eff. 7-1-69
David P. DOANE from Instr. to Assistant Prof. - Econ. &
Business from $10,300 to $11,000 eff. 8-15-69
Kenneth C. YOUNG from Inst. to Assistant Prof. Econ. &
Bus. from $11,000 to @11,700, eff. 8-15-69
Salary Changes:
Kathleen KEHOE, Instr.- Mod. Lang. & Lit. from $7,000
to $7,500 eff.8-15-69
Anna MASSACESI, Spec. Instr. Mod.Lang. & Lit from $7,000
to $7,500, eff. 8-15-69
John DOVARAS, Asst. Prof., Music from $9,200 to $9,500 eff.
9-1-69
Thomas A. ASTON, Dramatics Tech. New College & Student
Affairs from $9,000 to $9,500, eff. 9-1-69
Peter STEPHENS, Prod. Supv., Studio Co., Acad. of Dram. Art.
from $9,000 to $9,400, eff. 7-1-69
Gladys B. RAPOPORT, Fin Aid Officer, Stud. Affairs from $9,000
to $9,500 eff. 9-1-69, term. 7-1-70
Appointments
Barbara L. BLASS, Visit.Asst. Prof.-Physics at $10,000, eff.
8-15-69, term. 8-14-70
Ralph F. GLENN, Asst. Prof., Art, at $10,500; eff. 8-15-69
Andrew P. PHILLIPS, Visit. Assoc. Prof.,Soc.& Anth. at
$13,300, eff. 8-15-69 term. 8-14-70
Additional Transfers and Changes in Assignment
Donald D. O'DOWD, Vice Chancellor & Prov., Provost, from
Provost, eff.10-1-69
Thomas B. DUTTON, Vice Chancellor for Stud. Aff., Stud. Aff.,
from Dean of Students, eff. 10-1-69
Edward B. BIRCH, Asst. to Vice Chan. for Stud. Aff., St. Aff.,
from Assoc. Dean of Stud., eff: 10-1-69
James R. APPLETON, Dean for Stud. Life, Stud. Aff., from Assoc.Dean
of Stud.& Dean of Men, eff. 10-1-69
John TAPP, Asst. to the Dean for Stud.Life, Stud. Aff., from
Staff Asst. in Student Life,-eff. 10-1-69
Elmer B. COOPER, Asst. Chancellor for Urban Affairs, Urban
Affairs, from Asst. to Chancellor for Urban Affairs,eff. 10-1-6
Herbert N. STOUTENBURG, Jr., Asst. Chancellor for Administration
from Asst. to Chancellor for Adminis. eff. 10/1/69.
Recommendations from the Director of Personnel
1. Establish Departmental Secretary CT-5 position for the
Academy of Dramatic Art.
2. Establish Senior Departmental Secretary CT-7 position for
Allport College.
3. For the Bookstore:
--a. Establish Principal Clerk CT-6 position
--b. Establish Account Clerk CT-3 position
4. For Computer and Date Processing Center
--a. Reclassify Programmer CT-6 to CT-10 position.
--b. Reclassify Key Punch Operator CT-4 to CT-5 position.
5. Establish Departmental Secretary CT-5 position for Economics
and Business.
6. Establish Departmental Secretary CT-5, ¾ time, position
for History.
7. Establish Research Associate CT-10 position for Institute
of Biological Sciences.
8. For the Library:
--a. Reclassify Library Assistant CT-5 to Senior Library Assistant
CT-7 position.
--b. Reclassify Library Assistant CT-4 to Intermediate Library
Assistant CT-5 position.
--c. Reclassify Library Assistant CT-4 to Intermediate Library
Assistant CT-5 position.
9. Establish Departmental Secretary CT-5, ¾ time, position
for Mathematics.
10. Establish Departmental Secretary CT-5, ¾ time,
position for Modern Languages.
11. Establish Senior Department Secretary CT-7 position for
the Provost.
12. Establish Assistant Chancellor position for Professional
Performing Arts.
13. Reclassify Recorder CT-10 to Assistant to the Registrar-Recorder
AP-1 for the Registrar.
14. Establish Administrative Director AP-8 for the School
of Performing Arts.
15. Establish Departmental Secretary CT-5 for Special Projects.
(p.375)
16. Establish Residence Halls Program Coordinator AP-4 for
Student Affairs.
17. Establish Senior Department Secretary CT-7 for the Student
Center Operations.
18. For Urban Affairs:
--a. Reclassify Director AP-8 to Assistant Chancellor AP-10
position.
--b. Establish Associate Director AP-8 position.
B. MISCELLANEOUS
1. Recommend approval of granting appropriate degrees for
the students who according to the records of the Registrar
completed the requirements for graduation at the end of Aug.
1969 term.
C. GIFTS AND GRANTS
1. Gifts and grants for scholarship purposes, as follows:
a. $500 from the Alvin M. Bentley Foundation, Owosso, Michigan.
b. $1,020 from The Wayne Oakland Bank Trust, Royal Oak,
Michigan
c. For Awards Account 26759
--$400 from Flint Area Science Fair Scholarship Committee
--$2,300 from The Charles B. DeVlieg Foundation, Royal Oak,
Michigan
--$100 from L'Anse Creuse Area PTA Council, Mt. Clemens,
Michigan
--$400 from Melvindale High School
--$500 from Royal Oak Junior Friendly League
--$150 from Woman's National Farm & Garden Association,
Inc., Dearborn, Michigan
d. $300.55 from Oakland University Faculty/Staff Play for
the Isaac Jones Memorial Scholarship Fund
e. $10.00 from the Oxford Music Club for Meadow Brook Summer
School of Music Scholarship Fund.
f. For Michael Werenski Memorial Loan Fund:
--$20.00 from Mr. and Mrs. Harvey J. Arnold
--$20.00 from Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd T. Cheney
--$10.00 from Mrs. Ann McManus
--$30.00 from Louis R. Bragg
--$25.00 from Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Gibson
--$25.00 from Michael Juszak
--$5.00 from Kathy Gibson
--$2.00 from a friend
--$100 from Mr. and Mrs. John Werenski
2. $31,385 from Royal Oak City Schools for Dept. of Educ.,
L. J. Hetenyi, Director
3. $43,320 from Sch. Dist. City of Pontiac for Dept. of Educ.,
Roderic Righter, Director, to train teachers in working with
disadvantaged youth. (STP)
4. $66,958.56 from Sch.Dist.City of Pontiac for Dept. of
Educ., Roderic Righter, Director, to train teachers for inter-city
schools.
5. $9.00 from Employees, Kresge Lib., for Lib, R. W. Butler,
Director, for Martin Luther King Collection.
6. $12,804 from Dept. Health, Educ.& Welfare, Office
of Educ., Washington D.C., for Library, Royce Butler, Director
to support Library Resources Prog.
7. $18,500 for Natl.Fdn. for Eye Res. for Inst. of Bio. Sci.,
Everett Kinsey, Director, for Ophthalmic research
8. $120 from Cong.Church of Birmingham for Dean of Students,
Thomas Dutton, Director, for Support Upward Bound
9. $500 from Mr. & Mrs. H.B.Cunningham for Chancellor's
Office, Patricia Guthery, Director, for Support proj. Right
Now "Beaufort"
10. $1,750 from Mrs. James E. Goodman for Chancellor's Office,
D. B. Varner, for Chancellor's Club.
11. $2,037.50 from Robert M. Critchfield for Chancellor's
Office, D. B. Varner, for Chancellor's Club.
12. $840 from Ford Motor Company Fund, for Chancellor's Office,
D. B. Varner, for Support Meadow Brook Music Festival.
13. $500 from Mr. & Mrs. L.T. Lewis, for Chancellor's
Office, D. B. Varner, for Support Meadow Brook Music Festival.
14. $100 from Mr. & Mrs.Harding Mott, for Chancellor's
Office, D.B.Varner, for Support Meadow Brook Music Festival.
15. $2,000 from Mr. & Mrs. John Prepolec, for Chancellor's
Office, D. B. Varner, for Support Meadow Brook Music Festival.
16. $500 from Birmghm-BlmfId.Council on Human Rel., for Chancellor's
Office, Karl D. Gregory Director, for Pontiac Black Cultl.
Ctr.
17. $100 from Henry S.Booth for Chancellor's Office, Karl
D.Gregory, Dir., for Pontiac Black Cultl. Ctr.
18. $300 from Episcopal Churchwomen Christ Church, Cranbrook,
for Chancellor's Office, Karl D. Gregory, Dir., for Pontiac
Black Cultl. Ctr.
19. $100 from Chas. McCue, for Chancellor's Office, Karl
D.Gregory, Dir., for Pontiac Black Cultl. Ctr.
20. $100 from John K. Ormond, for Chancellor's Office, Karl
D. Gregory, Dir., for Pontiac Black Cultl. Ctr.
21. $500 from The Shiffman Foundation for Chancellor's Office,
Karl D. Gregory, for Pontiac Black Cultl.Ctr.
22. A grant of $150,000 to the Oakland University Sch. of
Engineering from Matilda R. Wilson Fund was accepted by the
Board of Trustees at the December 12, 1968 Board meeting,
and this action was erroneously duplicated at the January
16, 1969 meeting. It was recommended that the January 1969
action on this item be rescinded.
On motion by Mr. Nisbet, seconded by Mr. Stevens, it was
unanimously voted to approve the Oakland University items.
Adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
The next meeting of the Board is scheduled for Friday, October
17, 1969. (p. 376)