Minutes of Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University. 1977, Volume No. 35

              MINUTES OF
Board of Regents
of
Stephen F. Austin State University
VOLUME NO. 35
January 22, 1977
Nacogdoches, Texas
INDEX
Minutes of the Meeting
Stephen F. Austin State University
Board of Regents
held in Nacogdoches, Texas
VOLUME NO. 35
January 22, 1977
Page
77-18 Approval of October 16, 1976 Minutes 35-2
77-19 Election of President 35-2
77-20 Approval of Amendments to Board of Regents1
Rules and Regulations 35-2
77-21 Faculty and Staff Appointments 35-18
77-22 Resignations 35-20
77-23 Changes in Status , 35-21
77-24 Leaves of Absence 35-23
77-25 Returns from Leave 35-24
77-26 Retirements 35-24
77-27 Authorization to Purchase Furniture and
Equipment for new Agriculture Building 35-25
77-28 Approval of Room and Board Rates for 1978 35-25
77-29 Approval of Amendments to Fiscal Regulations 35-25
77-30 Approval of Budget Adjustments 35-27
77-31 Authorization to Accept Bids -
Interior Painting of Dormitory 16 and Wisely Hall 35-27
77-32 Adoption of ASHRAE Standard 90-75 35-27
77-33 Approval of Curriculum Changes 35-28
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
BOARD OF REGENTS
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HELD IN NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
January 22, 1977
The meeting was called to order by Walter C. Todd, Chairman of the
Board of Regents, at 10:00 a.m. January 22, 1977.
PRESENT:
Members: Walter C. Todd of Dallas
Robert C. Gray of Austin
Peggy Wedgeworth Wright of Nacogdoches
Mrs. George Cullum, Jr. of Dallas
Glenn Justice of Dallas
James I. Perkins of Rusk
Ernest Powers of Carthage
Joe Bob Golden of Jasper
ABSENT: Homer Bryce of Henderson
PRESENT: C. G. Haas, Secretary to the Board
Dr. William R. Johnson, President of the University
Dr. John T. Lewis, III, Vice President for
Academic Affairs, SFASU
Dr. Gordon Beasley, Vice President for Student
Affairs, SFASU
PRESENT:
Visitors: Judy Peterson, student representing Pine Log Office
Kathy Cunningham, student representing Pine Log
Office
Linda Van Arsdale, representing Stone Fort (Yearbook)
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Upon motion of Regent Golden, seconded by Regent Powers, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the minutes of the meeting of October 16,
1976, be approved.
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Upon motion of Regent Perkins, seconded by Regent Gray, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that Dr. William R. Johnson be elected President
of the University for the period September 1, 1977 to August 31, 1978.
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Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Justice, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the Rules and Regulations of the Board of
Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University be amended as follows:
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Rules and Regulations
Board of Regents
Stephen F. Austin State University
1.
Composition of Board
The Board of Regents, Stephen F. Austin State University, is
composed of nine Members who are appointed by the Governor of Texas
with the advice and consent of the Senate. Three Members of the Board
are appointed biennially to serve for terms of six years.
The Board is charged with the responsibility of performing
those duties which are delegated to it by the Legislature. The Board
has no authority except as delegated to it by law.
Knowledge of the limitations of its authority is imputed to
all persons, firms and corporations dealing with the Board.
2.
Setting of Meetings
The Board of Regents shall convene annually in Nacogdoches,
Texas, in the month of April, which meeting shall be known as the Annual
Meeting.
Regular meetings of the Board shall be held quarterly at such
time and place as a majority of the Board shall determine. Special
meetings of the Board may be called by the Chairman, or by a majority of
the Members of the Board. Business not stated in a call for a special
meeting may be transacted only by consent of a majority of the Members
of the Board.
All meetings of the Board of Regents shall be open to the
public. Executive sessions of the Board may be held with the consent of
a majority of those Members present.
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A majority of the Members of the Board shall constitute a
quorum. Proxies shall not be recognized. No formal action shall be
taken by the Board in the absence of a quorum.
3.
Designation of Officers
The Officers of the Board shall include a Chairman, a Vice-
Chairman, a Secretary, and such other officers as may from time to time
be elected or appointed.
4.
Election of Chairman and Authorization of Duties
At the Annual Meeting of the Board, and as the first order of
business after the meeting has been called to order, there shall be
elected from the membership of the Board a Chairman, who shall take of
fice immediately following election, and who shall serve until the next
Annual Meeting.
No member shall serve more than two consecutive terms as
Chairman unless the members shall re-elect such member for each term
after the two consecutive terms by unanimous vote at a meeting at which
at least six members are present. No member whose appointment will
expire within less than a year shall be elected to an office.
In the event of a Chairman's death or resignation, the Vice-
Chairman shall serve as Chairman of the Board until the next Annual
Meeting.
The Chairman of the Board shall preside at all meetings of the
Board which he attends.
He/she will be responsible for the agendas of the meetings of
the Board. He/she shall have the authority to call special meetings of
the Board, as herein provided. He/she shall appoint the standing and
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special committees of the Board, as herein provided. He/she shall be an
ex officio member of all committees of the Board. He/she shall deliver
to each new Board member immediately upon such person's appointment by
the Governor a copy of the Regents1 Rules and Regulations and a copy of
the organization of principal administrative offices of the University.
Parliamentary procedure in Board meetings will conform to
Robert's Rules of Order when not in conflict with Board rules.
The Chairman shall, in the name of the Board, formally execute
all contracts and documents authorized by resolutions of the Board, and
perform such other duties as are generally imposed on a Chairman of a
Board.
5.
Election of Vice-Chairman and Authorization of Duties
A Vice-Chairman shall be elected from the membership of the
Board immediately following the election of a Chairman and shall serve
until the next Annual Meeting.
The Vice-Chairman shall preside over meetings of the Board
in the absence of the Chairman, and shall succeed to the rights and
powers of the Chairman in the event he is absent from the State or is
unable to act because of disqualification, or because of physical disa
bility as determined by the Board. The Vice-Chairman shall perform such
other duties as may be delegated to him by the Board.
In the event of the death or resignation of a Vice-Chairman,
the Board shall, as soon as practical thereafter, elect a successor
from the membership of the Board to serve until the next Annual Meeting.
6.
Election of Secretary and Authorization of Duties
The Board shall select a Secretary who is not a member of the
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Board, who shall be responsible to the Board and serve at their pleasure.
The Secretary shall make preparation for all meetings of the Board
including such notices as are required by law. The Secretary shall
attend and keep accurate records of all open meetings of the Board.
He/she shall notify all parties affected by the actions of the Board.
He/she shall be custodian of all records of the Board and all docu
mentary files thereof, and of all bonds made to the Board and of the
official seals of the University, and shall sign and attest with said
seals all certifications of the acts of the Board and all documents,
certificates, deeds, contracts, and other like instruments authorized
by the Board. He/she shall keep the official copy of the Regents1 Rules
and Regulations. Said copy shall contain all current rules and regu
lations as set by the Board of Regents. Any changes or additions thereto
shall be entered in the official copy and such changes and additions
shall be furnished members of the Board and officers of the University
as designated by the President.
7.
Committees of the Board
The Chairman of the Board shall appoint at the Annual Meeting
of the Board of Regents all committee members and shall designate a
chairman of each committee except as otherwise provided herein.
7.1 The Executive Committee shall consist of the Chairman of
the Board, the Vice-Chairman of the Board, and one other
member appointed by the Chairman. Two members present
shall constitute a quorum. The Chairman of the Board shall
serve as chairman of this committee. This committee shall:
7.1 (1) Review and make recommendations to the full Board
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on any matter related to the governance,
control and direction of the policies of the
University.
7.2 The Academic and Student Affairs Committee shall con
sist of three members. This committee shall consider:
7.2 (1) The curricula of the various schools and
departments of the University with any other
matters dealing with academic programs and the
progress thereof.
7.2 (2) The research programs within the University and
their relationship to all graduate education.
7.2 (3) Student affairs within the University.
7.2 (4) Personnel matters within the University.
7.2 (5) The Committee shall summarize facts and present
alternatives as necessary.
7.3 The Building Committee shall consist of three members.
This committee shall consider:
7.3 (1) Use and occupancy of University property.
7.3 (2) Planning of, locating of, receiving bids for,
awarding contracts for, construction of, and
maintenance of buildings, utilities, and other
physical facilities of the campus.
7.3 (3) The Committee shall summarize facts and present
alternatives as necessary.
7.4 The Finance Committee shall consist of three members.
This committee shall consider:
7.4 (1) The budgeting and appropriations request processes,
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7.4 (2) All requests for appropriations and budgets
covering expenditures of educational and general
funds, and auxiliary programs, including, but
not limited to, the dormitory system, athletic
department, bookstore.
7.4 (3) Handling of University funds, depositories, etc.,
whether from appropriated or contributed funds.
7.4 (4) The Committee shall summarize facts and present
alternatives as necessary.
7.5 The Chairman of the Board and/or not less than six members
thereof at a meeting of the Board of Regents may at any
time appoint special committees, name the members thereof
and designate the chairmen. Any special committee so
created shall be temporary and shall be charged in writing
as to its particular duties and functions and the period
in which it is to serve. Action by the Chairman of the
Board and/or six such members will be required to extend
this period.
8.
Prohibiting Contracting with Board Members
The Board of Regents shall approve no contract or agreement of
any character in which a Member of the Board, directly or indirectly, has
a pecuniary interest. The provisions of Article 6252-9, Revised Civil
Statutes of Texas, shall be observed in every instance.
9.
Election of University President
The Board of Regents shall, at its January meeting, elect the
President of the University. The President of the University shall be
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elected for a term of one year effective on the date and at a salary
designated in the appointing order. In case a change in the presidency
is made, the Board will accept for consideration suggested nominations
from a screening committee representing the Board, the faculty, and the
student body, which committee shall be appointed by the Board.
The President of the University shall be charged with the
responsibility of developing and maintaining efficiency and excellence
within the University. He/she shall be answerable only to the Board of
Regents for his actions. The President shall have discretionary powers
broad enough to promote the effective administration of the institution
and to deal with emergencies which may arise between Board meetings.
The President of the University shall be prepared to make
recommendations to the Board of Regents on institutional matters which
require approval of the Board.
10.
Authorization for University President to Nominate Faculty and Staff
The President of the University shall nominate annually to
the Board of Regents the employment of such faculty members, administrators
and other personnel who, in his/her opinion, will serve the best interests
of the institution. All nominations for employment or re-employment
shall be in writing, and shall state the name and age of the nominee, as
well as academic accomplishments if the nominee is proposed for faculty
or administrative position. No religious or racial test shall be
required as a qualification for employment.
The Board of Regents shall have the power to appoint and to
remove the President, any faculty member, or other employee of the Uni
versity when in its judgment, the interest of the University shall require
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it, and it shall fix the respective salaries and duties of such officers
and employees.
At its Annual Meeting the Board of Regents shall elect and
employ members of the faculty, administration and all other personnel.
All such appointments and contracts of employment shall be for a term
of one year, and each appointee shall be so advised by the President of
the University. Commensurate with the aspirations and ideals of the
University, the Board of Regents strongly desires to maintain and en
courage learned faculties who, by precept and example, will with distinction
instruct and inspire their students and reflect credit upon their insti
tution.
Under the law, the Board of Regents is not permitted to enter
into employment contracts for terms of more than one year. Hence,
tenure in the sense of automatic continuous appointments is not recognized,
but examination into the affairs of the University will reflect assurance
that competent faculty members and administrators may feel secure and
independent in the positions to which they are elected.
A vacancy which occurs in the faculty or administration at
the University may be filled by interim appointment by the President of the
institution, subject to subsequent Board approval.
11.
Authorization for University President to Discharge Faculty and Staff
The President of the University may at any time suspend or
discharge any employee, and may suspend any elected faculty member or
administrator of the institution before the expiration of the term of
employment for failure to work efficiently or effectively, for conduct
unbecoming a member of the profession, for insubordination, for disloyalty
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to the institution, for final conviction of a felony or of a misde
meanor involving moral turpitude, for conduct prejudicial to the welfare
of the United States of America, or for any other reason that he may
deem necessary.
In its relation with members of the faculty, the Board will
be guided by the "Statement on Academic Freedom, Tenure and Responsibility,"
adopted by the Coordinating Board on October 16, 1967.
12.
Establishes Report or Agenda for Meetings
At all regular or special meetings of the Board the President
of the University shall submit a President's Report in writing. Such
reports shall follow a uniform format approved by the Board, and be
bound and tabulated by sections, with the proposed form of recommended
Board orders set out in the first section of the report, followed by
sections on Faculty and Staff, Budgetary Items, Contracts, Curriculum,
Miscellaneous Items, and Explanation. The latter section of the report
shall set forth in reasonable detail an explanation of each proposed
Board order or recommendation. All Board orders proposed in a President's
Report shall be drafted with clarity and brevity to reflect, without
the need to refer to extraneous sources, the precise action ordered by
the Board in each instance. The drafting or multifarious orders for
Board consideration shall be avoided.
A copy of the President's Report shall be submitted to all
Members of the Board and the Secretary at least ten days in advance of
a meeting of the Board.
13.
Order of Business
All regular and special meetings of the Board of Regents shall
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be as follows, unless the Chairman otherwise directs:
a. Invocation
b. Approval of the minutes of the preceding meeting
c. Reports of standing committees
d. Reports of special committees
e. Other business
f. Adjournment
14.
Establishes Annual Budget for University Operations
The President shall prepare and submit annually to the Board
at its April or July meeting, as specified each year by the Board, a
proposed budget for the operation of the institution for the next fiscal
period. Copies of all proposed operating budgets shall be submitted
in writing to all Members of the Board at least one week in advance of
such meeting of the Board.
15.
Establishes Monthly Financial Report of University Operations
The President of the University shall submit a Monthly Operating
Statement to the members of the Board, on or before the fifteenth day
of each month, showing as of the last day of the preceding month summary
statement of budget position; general ledger trial balance by fund groups;
statement of realization of estimated income; statement of departmental
and other balances (including appropriations and credits, expenditures
and debits, unexpended balances, encumbrances, and unencumbered balances).
All institutional books, records, ledgers and accounts shall
be kept and maintained in conformity with recommendations of the State
Auditor and the State Comptroller of Public Accounts, subject to approval
by the Board.
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Blanket fidelity bonds, approved by the Board, shall be
required to cover all employees of institutions under the jurisdiction
of the Board.
16.
Establishes Student Admission, Degree Requirements, Tuition and Fees
Student admissions standards, entrance requirements, and
degree qualifications shall be determined and prescribed by the insti
tution, subject to the approval of the Board. No otherwise qualified
applicant for student enrollment shall be denied admission solely on the
basis of religious or racial tests. Enrollment preference shall be
given residents of the State of Texas.
Tuition and student fees, and room and board rates shall be
established by the institution, subject to legislative direction and
approval by the Board.
Each member of the Board shall receive copies of all publi
cations of the University.
17.
Established Employment of Bond Legal Counsel
The Board shall employ bond counsel to advise and represent it
in all matters having to do with the issuance or proposed issuance of
bonds of any type, the pledge of institutional credit, the assumption
of deferred fiscal obligations, or the encumbrance of facilities of any
institution under the jurisdiction of the Board.
No proposal for the issuance of bonds of any type, or for the
pledge of credit or encumbrance of facilities shall be considered by the
Board until it has been submitted in writing to the Board's bond counsel
for professional opinion and recommendation.
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Establishes Reimbursement of Expenses
Reimbursement of expenses shall be allowed Members of the
Board for attending regular and special meetings of the Board, for
visiting the University at the request of the Board or the Chairman of
the Board; for attending formal committee meetings; and for such other
special and limited purposes as the Board may expressly authorize in
accordance with state regulations. Verified expense accounts shall
be submitted to the Secretary for payment and the same shall be subject
to review and control by the Board.
19.
Establishes Use of Campus Facilities for Political Purposes
While the use of the facilities of the University for partisan
political assemblies and meetings is not normally encouraged, the
faculty and administration, as members of a learned and honorable pro
fession, may properly exercise their acknowledged individual rights and
obligations of citizenship free of University discipline or censorship.
Similarly, enrolled students in good standing may organize
and participate in student political clubs on the campus, subject to the
following limitations: Membership in all student political clubs shall
be open to all enrolled students of the University in good standing, and
each such group shall maintain a roster of its membership to be furnished
to the administration upon request; all student political clubs shall
have national, regional or state affiliation with a parent political
organization which is qualified under the laws of the State of Texas to
place candidates on a public ballot for public office; student political
clubs shall be subject to all regulations governing other local student
organizations; a faculty sponsor shall approve and attend all meetings
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on campus of student political clubs and all speakers invited to
address such groups shall be first approved by the faculty sponsor of
the club; student political clubs shall neither endorse individual
political candidates during primary elections nor hold meetings,
assemblies or rallies on the campus or in University facilities at any
time for any one individual political candidate; political debates may
be held at a meeting of a student political club if all participants
are granted equal hearing; groups may join with local community political
organizations in sponsoring political rallies or meetings off the campus
during general elections; student political clubs shall not participate
in campus political races involving student candidates.
No Member of the Board of Regents shall undertake to influence
the political opinions of personnel subject to the Board's jurisdiction,
but such personnel are requested to exercise their individual rights of
citizenship or academic freedom in a responsible manner reasonably
calculated not to identify or associate with the University.
20.
Establish Authority for Official Statements
The Board of Regents hereby reserves to itself the authority
and responsibility for determining matters of policy and official state
ments concerning any political or other subjects of an obviously con
troversial nature which represents an official policy, statement, or
positions of the Board of Regents or of the University. Statements, policies,
and positions by the Board of Regents on such matters shall be made by the
Board through the Chairman of the Board or the President of the University.
No Regent, officer, or faculty or staff member shall have the authority to
speak for or issue any public statements on policy for and on behalf of
the Board of Regents or of the University on such matters, without
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prior approval of the Board. Any statement on matters of an emergency
nature shall be cleared by the President with the Chairman of the
Board of Regents.
21.
Naming of Buildings and Other Facilities
Buildings and other facilities (including laboratories and
clinics) of Stephen F. Austin State University may be named by the
Board of Regents for persons who have made outstanding contributions to
the University or its prestige and who are not actively associated with
the institution.
Proposed names may be submitted from any source to the Council
of Deans for their recommendation to the President who, if he concurs,
shall submit such names, together with background reasons, to the Board
of Regents for consideration; provided, however, that the Board of
Regents may act without receiving a nomination from the Council of Deans,
when circumstances justify such action, and particularly when a sub
stantial donation has been made toward the construction of the building
or facility to be named. A name will not be moved from one building to
another and when a building is razed, the name will no longer be used.
A plaque shall be placed on each new building. The plaque
shall show the names of the Board of Regents in alphabetical order, and
the names of those occupying the following positions on the date of the
contract award: The Chairman of the Board of Regents, the President of
the University, the Vice President for Fiscal Affairs, the architect
and the contractor, together with the year the contract is awarded.
22.
Establishes Provisions to Amend Rules and Avoid Conflict with Statutes
The Rules and Regulations herein provided may be amended by a
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majority vote of members of the Board at any regular meeting or at a
special meeting of the Board called for that purpose. Proposed amend
ments shall be filed in writing with the Secretary and copies submitted
to each Board member at least one week before the same are considered by
the Board.
Should all or any part of the foregoing Rules and Regulations
conflict with any constitutional, statutory or legislative appropriations
provisions, they shall be amended to conform therewith.
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Upon motion of Regent Perkins, seconded by Regent Wright, with all
members voting aye, it was ordered that the following individuals be
employed for the positions, dates, and salaries indicated:
1. Texas Center for Development of Human Resources
Mr. Tirso G. Gomez, 28, B.S. (Southwestern Union College),
Assistant Director for Programs at a salary rate of $15,604
for twelve months, effective October 1, 1976.
Ms. Betty Jane Harrison, 25, B.S.Ed.. (University of Texas-
Austin), Coordinator for Staff Training at a salary rate of
$13,740 for twelve months, effective October 5, 1976.
Ms. Ester Ruth Hunt, 32, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni
versity), Coordinator for Curriculum Revision at a salary
rate of $18,336 for twelve months, effective October 11, 1976.
Ms. Nancy L. Johnson, 53, B.S.Ed. (Tennessee A§I University),
Technical Assistant at a salary rate of $19,336 for twelve
months, effective October 4, 1976.
Mr. Eddie Orum, 21, B.S. (North Texas State University),
Assistant Director of Administration at a salary rate of $13,600
for twelve months, effective November 9, 1976.
Mr. Johnny M. Sanchez, 31, M.A. (St. Mary's University),
Coordinator for Administrative Restructuring at a salary rate
of $18,724 for twelve months, effective October 21, 1976.
Ms. Sally Melinda Thomson, 24, B.A. (Stephen F. Austin State
University), Instructional Materials Specialist at a salary
rate of $10,344 for twelve months, effective October 4, 1976.
Ms. Beatrice Villarreal, 26, B.A. (University of St. Thomas),
Coordinator for Staff Training at a salary rate of $14,604 for
twelve months, effective October 27, 1976.
Ms. Cynthia S. West, 23, B.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni
versity), Program Management Specialist at a salary rate of
$11,604 for twelve months, effective October 18, 1976.
2. Department of Accounting
Mr. Bertin E. Howard, 38, M.B.A. (Lamar Tech), Instructor
(20%) of Accounting at a salary rate of $1,437.50 for the
Spring Semester, 1977, only.
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3. Department of English
Mr. Kenneth J. Weitz, 27, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni
versity), Graduate Interne in English (50% time) at a. salary
rate of $2,250 for the Spring Semester, 1977, only.
4. Department of Home Economics
Ms. Belinda Joyce Boshell, 24, M.S. (Texas Woman's University),
Graduate Interne in Home Economics at a salary rate of $4,500
for the Spring Semester, 1977, only.
Ms. S. Rebecca Raburn, 31, M.S. (Northwestern State University),
Assistant Professor of Home Economics at a salary rate of
$6,500 for the Spring Semester, 1977, only.
5. School of Forestry
Dr. Kent T. Adair, 43, Ph.D. (Colorado State University),
Professor of Forestry and Dean of the School of Forestry at a
salary rate of $35,000 for twelve months, effective June 1,
1977.
6. Department of Music
Mr. Richard A. Berry, 23, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni
versity), Graduate Interne in Music at a salary rate of $9,000
for nine months, effective September 1, 1976.
7. University Dairy Farm
Mr. Charles S. Duckworth, 28, Manager-Operator of University
Dairy Farm at a salary rate of $9,000 for twelve months, ef
fective November 1, 1976.
8. Applied Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
Dr. Eli Douglas, 44, Ed.D. (North Texas State University),
Instructor (20% time) in A.A.S. at a salary rate of $1,000 for
the Spring Semester, 1977, only. Dr. Douglas will teach a
cours e at Dune anvilie.
Dr. Billy C. Kennedy, 38, Ed.D. (Baylor University), Instruc
tor (25% time) in A.A.S. at a salary rate of $1,100 for the
Spring Semester, 1977, only. Dr. Kennedy will teach a course
in Garland.
Mr. Lee Pennington, 44, M.Ed. (East Texas State University),
Instructional Assistant (20% time) in A.A.S. at a salary rate
of $800 for the Spring Semester, 1977, only. Mr. Penningtou
will assist Dr. Eddins in three courses.
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9. Student Affairs Division
Mr. Willie R. Ashby, III, 23, B.A.A.S. (Stephen F. Austin
State University), Patrolman for the University Police Depart
ment at a salary rate of $8,000 for twelve months, effective
November 1, 1976.
Mr. Albert C. Harris, 55, retired Naval Captain with credentials
in advanced hospital administration (Interagency Institute,
Washington, D.C.), Health Clinic Director of Student Health
Services at a salary rate of $15,000 for twelve months, effective
October 15, 1976.
Mr. Russell Hayter, 20, Patrolman for the University Policy
Department at a salary rate of $8,000 for twelve months,
effective November 1, 1976.
Mr. Ralph E. Hendricks, 25, A.A. (Angelina College), Patrolman
for the University Police Department at a salary rate of $8,000
for twelve months, effective November 1, 1976.
Mr. Tommy G. Lane, 30, B.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni
versity), Vending Route Man for Vending Services at a salary
rate of $9,200 for twelve months, effective November 15, 1976.
Mr. Clyde V. Shipp, 22, B.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni
versity), Patrolman for the University Policy Department at a
salary rate of $8,000 for twelve months, effective November 1,
1976.
10. University Computer Center
Mr. Scott Baker, 30, Computer Operator at a salary rate of
$9,000 for twelve months, effective January 1, 1977.
Mr. John R. Cox, 30, B.S. (Stephen F. Austin State University),
Programmer Analyst at a salary rate of $12,000 for twelve months,
effective December 20, 1976.
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Upon motion of Regent Justice, seconded by Regent Cullum, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the following resignations be accepted:
1. Department of Accounting.
Mr. Jack William Pollard, Instructor of Accounting, effective
January 10, 1977. Mr. Pollard resigned for health and other
personal reasons.
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2. School of Forestry
Dr. Charles D. Webb, Associate Professor of Forestry and
Director of Forestry Reasearch, effective January 10, 1977.
Dr. Webb has accepted employment elsewhere.
3. Student Affairs Division
Mr. Michael K. Booker, Vending Route Man for Vending Services,
effective November 5, 1976. Mr. Booker is leaving to take
employment as an insurance investigator.
Mr. Donald Lee Knebel, Sergeant for University Police Depart
ment, effective September 22, 1976. Mr. Knebel is leaving to
take a position with the Garland Police Department.
Mr. Lloyd L. Littlefield, Patrolman for University Police
Department, effective September 30, 1976. Mr. Littlefield is
leaving to take a position with the Longview Police Department.
Ms. Catherine S. Noffsinger, Policewoman for University
Police Department, effective November 18, 1976. Ms. Noffsinger
is getting married and leaving Nacogdoches.
4. University Computer Center
Mr. Roger Wernette, Programmer Analyst, effective November 30,
1976. Mr. Wernette resigned to accept employment elsewhere.
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Upon motion of Regent Perkins, seconded by Regent Gray, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the following changes in status be
approved:
1. Career Education
Ms. Karoline V. Ayres, Associate Director of the Career Edu
cation Project, at a salary rate of $3,999.99 for three months
to Associate Director of the Career Education Project at a
salary rate of $14,000 for nine months for assumption of 95%
direction of the Project, effective October 1, 1976.
Ms. Susanna M. Costello, Instruction Materials Specialist, at
a salary rate of $2,124.00 for three months to Curriculum
Specialist at a salary rate of $10,000 for nine months, effective
October 1, 1976.
2. Department of English
Dr. Harry Dale Dawson, Assistant Professor of English, fr<m a
salary rate of $15,250 for nine months to a salary rate of
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$15,750 for nine months, effective January 10, 1977, Dr.
Dawson has completed all requirements for the Ph.D. degree.
3. School of Forestry
Dr. Ray R. Hicks, Associate Professor of Forestry, at a
salary rate of $17,000 for nine months to Associate Professor
of Forestry and Acting Director of Forestry Research at a
salary rate of $12,000 for six months, effective December 1,
1976.
Dr. J. David Lenhart, Associate Professor of Forestry and
Assistant to the Dean of Forestry, at a salary rate of
$19,000 for nine months, to a salary rate of $19,500 for nine
months, effective January 10, 1977. This increase in salary
is recommended due to the enlarged duties as Assistant to the
Dean of Forestry.
4. Department of Psychology
Ms. Verna L. Barron, Assistant Professor of Psychology, at
a salary rate of $13,500 for nine months to a salary rate of
$12,500 for nine months, effective January 1, 1977. Ms.
Barron has not actually completed all work required for the
awarding of the Ph.D. degree.
5. Department of Secondary Education
Dr. Bennat Mullen, Professor of Secondary Education, at a
salary rate of $24,750 for twelve months to Professor of
Secondary Education and Director (95% time) of the Texas Center
for the Development of Human Resources at a salary rate of
$32,375 for twelve months, effective October 1, 1976.
6. Department of History
Dr. Robert S. Maxwell, Professor of History and Head of Depart
ment of History, from 75% for the Fall Semester, 1976, to 100%
for the Spring Semester, 1977. Dr. Maxwell has completed the
Bicentennial History of the American Forests.
7. Student Affairs Division
Mr. Billy Joe Baird, Sergeant for University Police Depart
ment, salary increase from $10,252 to $10,627 for twelve months,
effective October 1, 1976.
Mr. Robert A. Caudle, from Food Production Supervisor to
Assistant Food Production Supervisor for University Food Services
with a salary change from $10,200 to $9,150 for twelve months,
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effective October 1, 1976. Mr. Caudle was promoted in Septem
ber to take the place of Charles Henry who had a medical
emergency. Unexpectedly, Mr, Henry was able to return to his
position in October which caused Mr. Caudle to be reinstated
in his previous position.
Mr. Roger G. Dudley, Sergeant for University Police Depart
ment, salary increase from $10,252 to $10,627 for twelve
months, effective October 1, 1976.
Mr. William A. Hill, from Sergeant to Assistant Chief for
University Police Department, salary increase from $10,252 to
$13,000 for twelve months, effective October 1, 1976.
Ms. Jo Beth Mace, from Lab Technologist to Assistant Adminis
trator for Student Health Services, salary adjustment from
$12,000 to $12,720 for twelve months, effective September 1,
1976.
Ms. Edwinna L. Palmer, Guidance Counselor and Director of
Minority Programming (added title) for the Guidance and
Counseling Center, salary adjustment from $13,600 to $14,600
for twelve months, effective November 22, 1976.
Mr. Rodney N. Smith, from Building Night Supervisor (hourly
status)to Night Manager (full-time salary) for University
Center, salary rate of $7,800 for twelve months, effective
September 1, 1976.
8. University Computer Center
Ms. Gay Ash, from Computer Operator at a salary rate of
$11,288 for twelve months, to Programmer at a salary rate of
$11,788 for twelve months, effective January 1, 1977.
Ms. Mary Anna Burton, from Programmer Analyst at a salary
rate of $11,500 for twelve months, to Programmer Analyst II at
a salary rate of $12,500 for twelve months, effective January 1,
1977.
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Upon motion of Regent Perkins, seconded by Regent Powers, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the following requests for leave be
granted:
1. School of Forestry
Dr. Ricardo Clemente, Assistant Professor of Forestry, ef
fective January 10, 1977. Dr. Clemente has accepted a one-year
assignment with FAO in Rome, Italy.
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Dr. J. Robert Singer, Assistant Professor of Forestry,
effective January 10, 1977. Dr. Singer has accepted a one-year
assignment with the Environmental Protection Agency in
Washington, D. C.
2. Department of Psychology
Dr. David Goldstein, Assistant Professor of Psychology,
effective January 10 through January 14, 1977. Dr. Goldstein
is requesting leave with pay in order to be present at a court
trial resulting from a plane crash.
3. Department of Sociology
Dr. Frank R. Prassel, Associate Professor of Sociology,
effective 1977-78 academic year. Dr. Prassel plans to author
two books he has under contract.
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Upon motion of Regent Perkins, seconded by Regent Justice, with all
members voting aye, it was ordered that the following returns from
leave be accepted:
1. Department of Computer Science
Dr. Jarrell C. Grout, Associate Professor of Computer Science
and Head of the Department of Computer Science, effective
Spring Semester, 1977. Dr. Grout served as Technical Advisor
for the U. S. Bureau of Mines.
2. Department of Marketing and Management
Dr. Bobby G. Bizzell, Associate Professor of Management, ef
fective Spring Semester, 1977. Dr. Bizzell served as Visiting
Professor of Management at the University of Carabobo, Valencia,
Venezuela for the Fall Semester, 1976.
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Upon motion of Regent Perkins, seconded by Regent Cullum, with all mem
bers voting aye, it was ordered that the following retirements be
accepted:
1. Department of English
Dr. Sibyl W. Wyatt, Professor of English, effective December 31,
1976.
2. University Library
Dr. Floyd R. Meyer, Serial Records Librarian, effective
December 31, 1977.
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Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Golden, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the University be authorized to issue
purchase orders as follows for loose furniture and equipment for the
new Agriculture Building.
Item Vendor Amount
1. Ef7I Cooperative Service, Incorporated $ 9,912*49
2. E&I Cooperative Service, Incorporated 1,509.49
3. American Desk T4anufacturing Company 9,040.90
4. Kewaunee Scientific Equipment Corporation 12,168.50
5. Abel Contract Furniture § Equipment Co. 1,652.25
6. E§I Cooperative Service, Incorporated 1,145.69
7. Addressograph-Multigraph (Bruning Division) 1,302.06
8. Robbin Incubator Company, Denver, Colorado 3,128.75
9. Fisher Scientific, Dallas, Texas 1,869.41
10. Nasco, Fort Atkinson, WI 1,360.63
11. Hotpoint Division of G.E. State Contract
Number 41637 1,045.00
TOTAL $ 44,135.17
Upon motion of Regent Wright, seconded by Regent Justice., with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the room and board rates for fiscal year
1978 be approved as listed on Page 26.
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Upon motion of Regent Golden, seconded by Regent Cullum, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the Amendments to the Fiscal Regulations,
as submitted under separate cover, be approved.
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STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
Nacogdoches, Texas
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ROOM AND BOARD RATES FOR 1977-73
^Apartment rent includes utilities, television cable (except Faculty Apartments); excludes
telephone except in the Garner Apartments (Dorm 19) which has the Centrex System.
For Accounting Purposes Only:
262.00 103.00
Average Increase over 1976-77 - 8.78%
Maximum 9-month increase in dollars - $108.00
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Upon motion of Regent Perkins, seconded by Regent Powers, with all
members voting aye, it was ordered that the following budget adjustments
for fiscal year 1977 be approved:
Amount Acct. Name § No. Purpose Source
1. Add $7,242.00 to 1204 - Security Salaries § Wages Ed. F, General
$2,677.32 to 1105 - E.G. Lab 0 § M Ed. & General
$2,500.00 to 6315 - Ag Building Landscaping Plant Funds
$2,323.00 to 2004 - Music Workshop 0§M Ed. $ General
$8,440.00 to 6634 - Const. Act. E.C.L. Storm Ser. Plant Funds
$5,000.00 to 5120 - Mis. Enter. Stu. I. D. Cards Aux. Enter.
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Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Golden, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the University be authorized to take bids
for the complete interior painting of Dormitory 16 and Wisely Hall, to
be done during the summer of 1977.
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Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Golden, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the University adopt ASHRAE Standard 90-75,
"Energy Conservation in New Building Design" for use in planning all new
buildings.
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Upon motion of Regent Golden, seconded by Regent Wright, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the following curriculum items, approved by the Uni
versity Undergraduate and Graduate Curriculum Committees, be approved:
COURSES ADDED: (Curriculum Committee)
Department and Number
Computer Science 344
Economics and Finance 484
Agriculture/Forestry 332
Agriculture 400
Home Economics 115
Communication 304
Theatre 265
Theatre 425
^Forestry 404
Forestry 432
English and Philosophy 380
Psychology 240
Sociology 300
Sociology 309
Sociology 350
^Sociology 407
Sociology 411
Sociology 441
Sociology 452
Hours
Title Credit
Microprocessing 3
The Economics of the
Future 3
Soil Genesis and
Classification 3
Seminar in Agriculture 1
Introduction to Interior
Design 3
Television News Techniques 3
Introduction to Lyric Theatre 3
Repertory Theatre 3
Forest Shade Tree Care 3
Forest Products Procurement 3
Special Studies in Philosophy 1
Human Consciousness 3
Environmental Law Enforcement 3
Criminalistics 3
Human Physical Variation 3
Sociology of Law 3
Private Security and Crime
Prevention 3
The Single Person 3
Sociology of Sex Education
for Children 3
COURSES TO BE REVISED: (Curriculum Committee)
New Title and Credit
Introduction to Visual
Arts (3)
Elementary Art Projects
(3)
Drawing I (3)
General Handicrafts (3)
Art Appreciation (3)
Drawing II (3)
Art History Survey I (3)
^Approved for graduate credit
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COURSES TO BE REVISED: (Continued)
*Approved for graduate credit
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COURSES TO BE REVISED: (continued)
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Department and
Number
^Communication 410
^Communication 424
Geography 361 & 362
^Geography 363,441,455,
456,457
Physics 475
Physics 476
Psychology 393
Psychology 441
Psychology 340
^Psychology 360
Sociology 241
Title and Credit
History and Develop
ment of Film (3)
The News and Documen
tary Filmmaker (3)
South America and Mid
dle America (3)
Europe, Soviet Union,
Eastern and Southern
Asia, Southwest Asia,
Africa (3)
Special Problems (3)
Special Problems (3)
Intermediate Analysis
of Behavioral Data
(3)
Experimental Psychol
ogy (4)
Psychology of Percep
tion (4)
Basics on Animal Learn
ing and Conditioning
(4)
American Minorities (3)
COURSES TO BE DELETED: (Curriculum Committee)
Department and Number
English & Philosophy, Phil. 301H
English & Philosophy, Phil. 302H
Forestry 331
**Forestry 442
Health & Physical Education 115
Sociology 365
**Sociology 463
Title and Credit
Liberal Arts Colloquium V (1)
Liberal Arts Colloquium VI (1)
Mechanics of Materials (3)
Advanced Photogrammetry (3)
Bowling (1)
Social Statistics (3)
The Family (3)
^Deleted for graduate credit
**Approved for graduate credit
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COURSES ADDED: (Graduate Council)
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Department and Number
Administrative Services. 576
Agriculture/Forestry 434
Biology 581 A,B
Chemistry 521
Economics & Finance 510
Forestry 503
Geography 405G
Geography 410G
Geography 503
Marketing 552
Mathematics 524
Mathematics 525
Music 459G
Sociology 566
Sociology 580
Spanish 530
Spanish 531
Theatre 425G
COURSES TO BE REVISED: (Graduate Council)
New Title and Credit
Financial Planning and
Control in Interna
tional Operations (3)
Seminar in Cultural
Geography (3)
Seminar in Deviant
Behavior (3)
Teaching of Sociology
(3)
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COURSES TO BE DELETED: (Graduate Council)
Department and Number Title and Credit
Elementary Education 587
Elementary Education 588
Forestry 525
Forestry 528
Forestry 533
Geography 441
Geography 455
Geography 456
Geography 457
Sociology 551
Field Problems in Early Childhood
Education I (3)
Field Problems in Early Childhood
Education II (3)
Advanced Wood Physics (3)
Field Methods in Forest Entomology
(4)
Forest Soil Microclimate (3)
Soviet Union (3)
Eastern and Southern Asia (3)
Southwest Asia (3)
Africa (3)
Sociological Inquiry (3)
Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
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