Minutes of Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University. 1993, Volume 122

              Stephen F. Austin
State University
Minutes of the
Board of Regents
Nacogdoches, Texas
April 20,1993
Volume 122
TABLE OF CONTENTS
93-42 Approval of Minutes of January 20 Meeting 1
93-43 Election of Board Officers 1
93-44 Approval of Policy on Items Requiring Approval by the Board of Regents.. 1
93-45 Approval of Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1992-93 1
93-46 Approval of Change of Status for Spring, 1993 6
93-47 Approval of Promotions 7
93-48 Approval of Tenure 8
93-49 Approval of Retirements 8
93-50 Approval of Regents Professorships, 1993-94 8
93-51 Approval of Voluntary Modification of Employment 1993-94 8
93-52 Approval of Revision of Voluntary Modification of Employment Policy 9
93-53 Approval of Faculty Workload Report 9
93-54 Approval of Scholastic Probation and Suspension Policy 9
93-55 Approval of Proposal for Master of Music Degree 10
93-56 Approval of General Bulletin for 1993-94 10
93-57 Approval of Summer Budget 10
93-58 Approval of Depository Banks 10
93-59 Approval of Independent Auditors 10
93-60 Approval of ARA Contract 10
93-61 Approval of Room and Board Rates 10
93-62 Approval of Student Services Fees 11
93-63 Approval of Investment Policy...., 11
93-64 Approval of Selection of Fund Managers 11
93-65 Approval of Classified Pay Plan 11
93-66 Discussion of Board Liability Insurance 11
93-67 Approval of Raguet Street Parking 11
93-68 Approval of Renovation Griffith/Music 12
93-69 Approval of Renovation Austin Building 12
93-70 Approval of Renovation Financial Aid 12
93-71 Approval of HVAC System Bids 12
93-72 Approval of Policy Governing University Relationship with Foundations.. 12
Reports
Report of Faculty Senate Chair 12
Report of Student Government Association President 13
Report of President 13
1. Legislative Funding Formula
2. Special Items
3. HEAF
4. UT Tyler Expansion
Executive Session
A. Report of All Pending Ltigation
Appendices
Items Requiring Approval by the Board of Regents Policy
Voluntary Modification of Employment Policy
Proposal for Master of Music Degreev
Room and Board Rates
Investment Policy
Agreement between Stephen F. Austin State University and Stephen F. Austin State
University Foundation, Inc.
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
BOARD OF REGENTS
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HELD AT NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
April 20, 1993
The meeting was called to order by Mr. Kelly Jones, Chairman of the Board of Regents, at 9*00
a.m. on April 20, 1993.
REGENTS:
PRESENT: Ms. Sissy Phillips Austin of Jacksonville
Ms. Dionne Bagsby of Fort Worth
Senator Roy M. Blake of Nacogdoches
Mr. Larry J. Christopher of Crockett
Mr. Homer Bryce of Henderson
Ms. Retta Baker Kelley of Longview
Mr. James M. Windham, Jr. of Houston
Mrs. Peggy Wedgeworth Wright of Nacogdoches
STAFF:
VISITORS:
Dr. Dan Angel, President
Dr. Janelle Ashley, Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs
Ms. Yvette Clark, General Counsel
Mr. Charles Hardy, Vice President for Administrative & Fiscal Affairs
Dr. Jerry Holbert, Vice President for University Advancement
Dr. Baker Pattillo, Vice President for University Affairs
Ms. Lucy Stringer, Assistant to the President
Dr. Barbara Carr, Chairman, Faculty Senate and
Associate Professor, English & Philosophy
Mr. Joel Wyatt, President, Student Government Association
Others
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
BOARD OF REGENTS
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
NACOGDOCHES, TEXAS
April 20, 1993
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Kelly Jones. The Board went into
executive session at 10:55 a.m. and concluded at 11:30 a.m.
93-42
Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Austin, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the minutes of the meeting of January 20, 1993 be approved.
93-43
Upon motion of Regent Wright, seconded by Regent Bagsby, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that Board officers for the coming year be elected as follows: Chairman
of the Board, Sissy Austin; Vice Chairman, Roy Blake; and Secretary, Retta Kelley.
93-44
Upon motion of Regent Wright, seconded by Regent Christopher, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the Policy on Items Requiring Approval by the Board of Regents as
submitted in Appendix 1 be approved.
93-45
Upon motion of Regent Wright, seconded by Regent Windham, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the following faculty and staff appointments be approved:
1. Chemistry
Mr. Tom H. Stradt, Part-time Lecturer, M.S. (Stephen F. Austin State University)
at a salary of $3,500 for 45% time, for spring semester, 1993.
2. Communication
Ms. Patricia A. Angel, Part-time Instructor, M.A. (Michigan State), at a salary of
$4,370 for 50% time for spring semester, 1993.
Mr. Morgan Eldred, Lecturer, at a salary of $9,002 for 100% time for spring
semester, 1993.
Ms. Kristi S. Gibbs, Lecturer, at a salary of $8,740 for 100% time for spring
semester, 1993.
Ms. Tammy W. VanSchoubroek, Lecturer, at a salary of $7,964 for 100% time for
spring semester, 1993.
3. Counseling and Special Educational Programs
Ms. Rebecca J. Dillon, Part-time Lecturer, at a salary of $1,500 for 25% time for
spring semester, 1993.
4. Elementary Education
Mr. Luke Abbett, Part-time Lecturer, at a salary of $2,060 for 50% time for spring
semester, 1993.
Ms. Elizabeth B. Alexander, Part-time Lecturer, at a salary of $2,060 for 50% time
for spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Marilyn J. Barton, Part-time Lecturer, at a salary of $2,060 for 50% time for
spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Brenda V. Bowman, Part-time Instructor, at a salary of $2,060 for 25% time
for spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Mary N. Brunson, Part-time Instructor, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State
University) at a salary of $4,120 for 50% time for spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Betty L. Bunch, Part-time Lecturer, at a salary of $2,060 for 50% time for
spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Carolyn F. Franks, Part-time Lecturer, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State
University), at a salary of $3,000 for 75% time for spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Dorothy Gotshall, Part-time Instructor, at a salary of $515 for 8% time for
spring semester, 1993.
Mr. James W. Green, Lecturer, at a salary of $8,240 for 100% time for spring
semester, 1993.
Ms. Linda M. Guidry, Part-time Lecturer, M. Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State
University), at a salary of $3,000 for 75% time for spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Patricia P. Harris, Part-time Instructor, at a salary of $2,060 for 25% time for
spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Cynthia L. Heckler, Part-time Instructor, at a salary of $4,120 for 50% time
for spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Marilyn Henry, Part-time Instructor, at a salary of $5,150 for 100% time for
spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Robin S. Holbert, Part-time Instructor, at a salary of $2,060 for 25% time for
spring semester, 1993.
Dr. Jerry Irons, Professor, at a salary of $11,469 for 45% time for spring
semester, 1993.
Ms. Norene V. Lowery, Part-time Instructor, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State
University) at a salary of $2,000 for 25% time for spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Maylene Neal, Part-time Instructor, at a salary of $515 for 8% time for spring
semester, 1993.
Ms. Peggy Price, Lecturer, at a salary of $8,240 for 100% time for spring
semester, 1993.
Dr. Robert F. Smith, Professor, at a salary of $11,583 for 50% time for spring
semester, 1993.
Ms. Joanne Still, Part-time Lecturer, at a salary of $3,000 for 75% time for spring
semester, 1993.
Mr. Clois L. Walker, Part-time Lecturer, at a salary of $2,060 for 50% time for
spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Claudia G. Whitley, Part-time Instructor, at a salary of $2,060 for 25% time
for spring semester, 1993.
5. Forestry
Mr. William G. Ross, Lecturer, at a salary of $11,461 for 100% time for spring
semester, 1993.
6. Home Economics
Ms. Donna H. Houston, Part-time Instructor, at a salary of $3,090 for 50% time
for spring semester, 1993.
7. Kinesiology and Health Science
Mr. William D. Campbell, Part-time Instructor, at a salary of $2,060 for 25% time
for the spring semester, 1993.
Mr. E.K. Sowell, Part-time Instructor, at a salary of $2,944 for 50% time for
spring semester, 1993.
8. Library/AARC
Ms. Susan Jonas, Assistant Director of the Academic Assistance & Resource
Center, at a salary of $24,000 for 10.5 months, effective February 22, 1993.
9. Management and Marketing
Ms. Susan Z. Washburn, Lecturer, at a salary of $9,000 for 100% time for spring
semester, 1993.
10. Mathematics and Statistics
Dr. Robert R. Fleet, Lecturer, at a salary of $9,580 for 100% time for spring
semester, 1993.
Mr. Joseph W. Gaut, Lecturer, at a salary of $9,580 for 100% time for spring
semester, 1993.
Mr. Nicholas E. Geller, Lecturer, M.S. (Stephen F. Austin State University) at a
salary of $8,800 for 100% time for spring semester, 1993.
Mr. Hossein Hosseinpour, Lecturer, at a salary of $9,580 for 100% time for spring
semester, 1993.
Ms. Vicky G. Lymbery, Lecturer, at a salary of $9,846 for 100% time for spring
semester, 1993.
Mr. Earl B. Mouton, Lecturer, M.S. (Stephen F. Austin State University) at a
salary of $8,800 for 100% time for spring semester, 1993.
Mr. Robert M. Payne, Lecturer, at a salary of $9,310 for 100% time for spring
semester, 1993.
Mr. Benjamin J. Sultenfuss, Lecturer, at a salary of $9,580 for 100% time for
spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Linda A. Whiting, Director, Area Health Education Center, at a salary of
$42,000 for 100% time for twelve months (funded by grant), effective March
1993.
11. Music
Ms. Natalie Filipovich, Part-time Lecturer, at a salary of $2,379 for 33% time for
spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Linda Parr, Part-time Lecturer, at a salary of $2,044 for 27.77% time for
spring semester, 1993.
12. Political Science and Geography
Dr. Harry V. Hoechten, Lecturer, at a salary of $6,829 for 75% time for spring
semester, 1993.
13. Psychology
Dr. Lauren F.V. Scharff, Assistant Professor, Ph.D. (University of Texas) at a
salary of $30,000 for nine months, effective January 1993.
14. Secondary Education
Dr. Allan G. Cannon, Part-Time Instructor, at a salary of $2,060 for 25% time for
spring semester, 1993.
Dr. Malcolm N. Rector, Part-Time Instructor, at a salary of $3,090 for 50% time
for spring semester, 1993.
Mr. Sam R. Slaydon, Part-Time Lecturer, at a salary of $2,060 for 50% time for
spring semester, 1993.
Mr. Norris E. Smith, Lecturer, at a salary of $4,000 for 100% time for spring
semester, 1993.
15. Social Work
Ms. Mary H. Williams, Part-time Lecturer, MSSW (University of Texas at
Arlington) at a salary of $1,800 for 25% time for spring semester, 1993.
16. Applied Studies
Faculty members with on-campus assignments are routinely assigned, as needed, to
teach field-based, off-campus courses. Faculty are compensated for teaching
courses away from the campus through a formula approved by the Board of
Regents which includes a payment for the travel time necessary for delivering the
course, as well as a stipend for teaching the course. Courses taught in correctional
institutions also carry a small additional stipend. Occasionally, individuals teaching
part-time on campus will receive a proportional part of their regular salary plus the
extra compensation for delivering off-campus courses. The following faculty are
teaching for the spring semester, 1993, at the location, and for the salary indicated.
Ms. Kristen Clark, Video Technician, at a salary of $11,000 for eight months,
effective January 4, 1993.
Mr. Robert Putzke, Assistant Chief of Police, at a salary of $37,000 for twelve
months, effective March 8,1993.
18. Academic Affairs
Dr. Janelle Ashley, Vice President for Academic Affairs, at a salary of $80,000,
effective September 1, 1993.
93-46
Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Christopher, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the following changes of status for spring 1993 be approved
as follows.
1. Communication
Mr. Steve R. Jennings, Part-Time Instructor, from a salary of $11,696 for 75%
time to a salary of $12,896 for 75% time effective January, 1993, due to the
completion of the requirements for the M.A. degree.
2. Counseling and Special Educational Programs
Mr. William H. Bryan, Associate Professor, to extend position as Interim Chair
through the summer semesters at a salary of $13,473 for 100% time, effective
June 1, 1993.
Ms. Carol A. Fowler, Instructor, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload
course for the spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Diane Morton, Instructor, from a salary of $1,365 for 100% time to a salary of
$1,024 for 75% time effective January, 1993.
3. Elementary Education
Dr. Patricia W. Human, Assistant Professor, an additional $1,000 for teaching an
overload course for spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Lisa R. Mize, Instructor, an additional $1,000 for teaching an overload course
for spring semester, 1993.
Dr. Elvia Rodriguez, Professor, an additional $1,500 for teaching an overload
course for spring semester, 1993.
4. Home Economics
Ms. Sally A. Swearingen, Instructor and Program Coordinator, an additional
$1,500 for teaching an overload course for spring semester, 1993.
5. Management and Marketing
Ms. Linda A. Whiting, Part-time Lecturer, an additional $1,590 for teaching an
overload course for spring semester, 1993.
6. Mathematics and Statistics
Ms. Ellen T. Wood, Part-Time Instructor, an additional $2,808 for teaching an
overload course for spring semester, 1993.
7. Secondary Education
Dr. Buster Duke Brannen, Professor, an additional $1,000 for teaching an overload
course for spring semester, 1993.
Dr. Sandra McCune, Assistant Professor, an additional $1,000 for teaching an
overload course for spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Linda B. Morales, Assistant Professor, an additional $1,000 for teaching an
overload course for spring semester, 1993.
Dr. Darryl L. Morris, Instructor, an additional $1,000 for teaching an overload
course for spring semester, 1993.
Ms. Paulette Wright, Lecturer, an additional $1,000 for teaching an overload course
for spring semester, 1993.
93-47
Upon motion of Regent Bryce, seconded by Regent Jones, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the following individuals be granted promotion to the academic rank
indicated, effective fall semester, 1993.
To Assistant Professor:
Dr. Pamela S. Lee, Music
To Associate Professor:
Dr. Freddie L. Avant, Social Work
Dr. Charles Gavin, Music
Dr. Gary D. Kronrad, Forestry
Dr. Sandra L. McCune, Secondary Education
Mr. Allen H. Oster, Theatre
Dr. Sherry Rulfs, Secondary Education
Dr. M.K. (Suzy) Weems, Home Economics
To Professor:
Mr. William H. Bryan, Counseling and Special Educational Programs
Dr. Michael R. Daley, Social Work
Dr. Jack R. Ethridge, Accounting
Dr. Reynolds Griffith, Economics and Finance
Dr. Mary Ella Lowe, Elementary Education
Dr. James Speer, Psychology
To Professor Emeritus:
Dr. Ralph Eddins, Secondary Education
93-48
Upon motion of Regent Blake, seconded by Regent Bagsby, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that academic tenure be awarded to the following individuals, effective
September 1, 1993.
Dr. Terry Eder, Music
Dr. Warren W. Fisher, Management and Marketing
Dr. Richard J. Herzog, Political Science and Geography
Dr. Janie Kenner, Home Economics
Dr. David Miller, Agriculture
Dr. Michael Stapleton, English
93-49
Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Windham, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the following retirement be accepted.
1. Library
Ms. Mildred Hancock, Librarian III, effective May 31, 1993.
93-50
Upon motion of Regent Christopher, seconded by Regent Windham, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the following be awarded Regents Professorships for the
academic year 1993-94.
Dr. Vinay Kothari, Management and Marketing
Dr. Elvia Rodriguez, Elementary Education
93-51
Upon motion of Regent Blake, seconded by Regent Bagsby, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the following requests for retirement and subsequent modification of
employment be approved with the effective dates as indicated.
1. English and Philosophy
Dr. Roy Cain, Professor, at a salary of $23,646 for 50% time; retirement effective
August 31, 1993; modified employment effective fall semester, 1993.
2. History
Dr. James Reese, Professor, at a salary of $27,086 for 50% time; retirement
effective December 31, 1993; modified employment effective spring semester,
1994.
3. Mathematics and Statistics
Dr. R.G. Dean, Professor, at a salary of $26,618 for 50% time; retirement effective
December 31,1992; modified employment effective fall semester, 1993.
4. Modern Languages
Dr. James Moses, Associate Professor, at a salary of $18,267 for 50% time;
retirement effective August 31,1993; modified employment effective fall semester,
1993.
5. Political Science and Geography
Dr. J. David Cox, Associate Professor, at a salary of $17,904 for 50% time;
retirement effective August 31, 1993; modified employment effective fall semester,
1993.
Dr. Richard Kim, Professor, at a salary of $21,745 for 50% time; retirement
effective December 31, 1993; modified employment effective spring semester,
1994.
6. Secondary Education
Dr. Langston Kerr, Professor, at a salary of $25,994 for 50% time; retirement
effective December 31,1993; modified employment effective spring semester,
1994.
93-52
Upon motion of Regent Blake, seconded by Regent Bagsby, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the Voluntary Modification of Employment Policy be revised as
submitted in Appendix 2.
93-53
Upon motion of Regent Wright, seconded by Regent Bagsby, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the faculty workload report for the spring semester, 1993 be
approved as submitted at the meeting.
93-54
Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Wright, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that effective fall semester 1994 a student on probation or suspension
must meet the following grade-point averages to satisfy the minimum standards of the
University.
Hours Attempted GPA Required
0-32 1.8
33 and above 2.0
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93-55
Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Bryce, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the proposal for the Master of Music degree be approved as submitted in
Appendix 3 and that the administration proceed to obtain approval from The Higher
Education Coordinating Board.
93-56
Upon motion of Regent Kelley, seconded by Regent Jones, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the General Bulletin for 1993-94 be accepted as presented at the Board
meeting.
93-57
Upon motion of Regent Windham, seconded by Regent Jones, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the Summer Budget for fiscal year 1993 in the amount of
$2,276,199 be approved.
93-58
Upon motion of Regent Christopher, seconded by Regent Bryce, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the administration be authorized to proceed with the development of
an invitation to bid for bank depository services, that the services to be provided by the
banks be expanded to take advantage of the newest technologies, that the contracts be
awarded over a two to three year time period, and that the administration report bids to the
Board at its July meeting.
93-59
Upon motion of Regent Blake, seconded by Regent Windham, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the administration be authorized to solicit information from
national accounting firms for the performance of a financial audit of University records, to
report at the July meeting firms contacted and cost estimate for the audit, and possibly to
make a recommendation regarding selection of a firm at that time.
93-60
Upon motion of Regent Christopher, seconded by Regent Jones, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the ARASERVE contract, with modifications, be continued for FY
1993-94, with no rate increase and that the President be authorized to sign the contract.
93-61
Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Windham, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that a 5.5% increase in room and board rates for FY 1993-94 be
approved in accordance with the schedule presented in Appendix 4.
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93-62
Upon motion of Regent Blake, seconded by Regent Kelley, with all members voting aye, it
was ordered that the ceilings imposed at the University level on various student fees be
removed and that no increase in student fees for 1993-94 be implemented.
93-63
Upon motion of Regent Christopher, seconded by Regent Windham, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the general investment policy approved by the Board in
January, 1988 be revised as presented in Appendix 5 with one change which shortened the
reporting period from once per year to once per quarter, to exclude endowment and
foundation funds and to authorize the Fixed Income Fund Manager to administer
investment of these funds.
93-64
Upon motion of Regent Wright, seconded by Regent Windham, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the following fund managers be appointed effective immediately:
Growth Manager Ashland Management, Incorporated New York, NY
Value Manager Systematic Financial Management Ft. Lee, NJ
Balanced Manager Dean Investment Associates Dayton, OH
Fixed Income Manager Allegiance Capital, Inc. Huntington Beach,CA
93-65
Upon motion of Regent Blake, seconded by Regent Windham, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the new Classified Pay Plan as submitted under separate cover be
adopted effective September 1, 1993.
93-66
Agenda Item on the purchase of liability insurance for the Board was considered. No
action was taken.
93-67
Upon motion of Regent Blake, seconded by Regent Windham, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the administration be authorized to solicit bids for the construction
of a new parking lot on the Raguet Street property, that bids include alternates for both
asphalt and concrete, and that bids be reviewed by teleconference meeting of the Board as
soon as possible in order to complete construction prior to the fall semester.
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93-68
Upon motion of Regent Bagsby, seconded by Regent Wright, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the administration be authorized to proceed with securing
permission from the Coordinating Board for the renovation project on the Griffith and
Music buildings, to develop preliminary plans and cost estimates for the total project and to
provide a project status report at the October meeting. It is recommended further that
$20,000 be allocated to cover the anticipated costs in pursuing this project.
93-69
Upon motion of Regent Windham, seconded by Regent Bagsby, with all members voting
aye, it was ordered that the administration be authorized to proceed with renovation of the
public areas in the Austin building, at a cost not to exceed $110,000 (excluding
modifications to the Financial Aid area on the first floor), and that the President be
authorized to sign contracts and/or purchase orders for this project.
93-70
Upon motion of Regent Christopher, seconded by Regent Bagsby, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the administration be authorized to secure the services of an
architectural firm which is experienced in the design of operational space for financial aid to
prepare preliminary drawings and cost estimates for this phase of the Austin building
renovation project, and that the administration will provide a project status report at the
October meeting.
93-71
Upon motion of Regent Windham, seconded by Regent Christopher, with all members
voting aye, it was ordered that the bid from G. O. Mechanical in the amount of $144,944
be accepted for the project to replace hot/cold water delivery system for the Miller Science
building.
93-72
Upon motion of Regent Kelley, seconded by Regent Bagsby, with all members voting aye,
it was ordered that the Agreement Between Stephen F. Austin State University and The
Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc. be approved as submitted in Appendix
6.
Reports presented from:
1. Faculty Senate Chair, Dr. Barbara Can-
Specific topics of interest to faculty include: faculty salaries and losing good professors
because of salaries. Dr. Carr expressed appreciation for good communication between the
President, vice presidents, and faculty.
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2. Student Government Association President, Joel Wyatt
?SS£ !nPh?fad??Se<?: Res,ults10f recent student survey indicated preference for
UrivS R^h n ati°pWAercleVe1'yet at5letics was §iven as fu"st in enhancement of
hTnr^ISf?? Services, students adopted a resolution in favor of declining
balance. Students desire an on-campus polling place. ucwuuug
3. President, Dr. Dan Angel
Four major legislative targets discussed:
c*ur?e^ 3% raise mandated last year would receive no funding in
current revision of Senate bill and in the House version, only partial funding first vear and
™?rtnZlStC°*dP? °ibi&mir> Perfoman<* based funding represVnTs an 'S
vLfnn mrh dTn6d °" baS1SJ°f ten formuIas in current Senate bill and a different
version in the House bill; continued consideration for the all-funds approach.
Special Items - lumped together for all institutions in Title VII totaling four billion
and concentrated effort will be needed in Austin to secure better r--- J- - -
items than SFA has experienced in prior years.
HEAE - seeking expansion of funding for 27 universities (constant since 1985)- working
toward a pmnancnt endowment fund similar to PUF which would yield approximately L
to three million dollars in new money each year for SFASIL pproximaieiy two
0 Subcommittee and wil1 hopefully be a non-issue for the
Information Items:
1 • Chairman Austin named the following members to the standing Board committees.
Executive
Sissy Austin, Chair
Roy Blake, Vice Chair
Retta Kelley, Secretary
Finance
Larry Christopher, Chair
Jim Windham
to be named
Academic and
Retta Kelley, Chair
Dionne Bagsby
to be named
Naming of \ fniversitv
Roy Blake, Chair
Larry Christopher
— to be named
2. Dates for July meeting: Monday and Tuesday, July 19 and 20, on campus.
DRAFT Appendb<
For Board Approval
Items Requiring Board of Regents Approval Index
Original Implementation: July 5, 1988 Page 1 of _
Last Revision: April 20, 1993
A. Items That Require Approval by the Board of Regents
1. Construction/renovation projects if the estimated cost is $50,000 or more,
including
a. Selection of an architect/engineer
b. Preliminary plan
c. Authority to submit the proposal to the Coordinating Board if the
estimated project cost (includes all cost) is $300,000 or more.
d. Any substantial changes in the preliminary plan prior to
advertisement for bids
e. Construction contract awards
f. Change orders in the amount of $50,000 or more
g. Change orders that would increase the cost of the project beyond the
amount of the approved budget
h. Final acceptance of the project
2. Actions relating to University employees, including
a. Appointment of faculty, whether part-time, full-time, temporary,
tenure track, or non-tenure track full-time faculty
b. Faculty promotions
c. Awarding of faculty tenure
d. Appointment of administrative /professional staff (non-classified)
e. Change of position status of full-time faculty and
administrative/professional (non-classified) staff
f. Termination of full-time faculty and administrative /professional
(non-classified) staff
g. Leaves of absence for faculty and administrative/professional (non-classified)
staff for one semester (four and one-half months) or more
h. Dual employment (with state agencies) of faculty and
administrative /professional (non-classified) staff
3. Delegations of administrative authority, including
a. Authority to approve travel
b. Authority to approve purchases
4. Policy statements when the effect will be to
a. change admission, probation, or suspension regulations
b. establish or alter policies, regulations, or rules relating to employment
or property rights
c. govern the activities of the entire University or a major section of the
University, such as rules for admission into teacher education or any
other major curriculum
d. change long standing and well accepted practices or patterns of
behavior
e. implement rules, regulations, or activities established by external
authorities
5. Contracts, purchases, or agreements in the amount of $50,000 or more
6. Any lease of any item (building, equipment, etc.) if the total cost of the
lease is expected to be $50,000 or more without regard to the length of the
lease period
7. Purchase, sale or exchange of real property
8. Depository contract (presently submitted annually)
9. Food service (or similar) contracts, including changes in existing contracts
10. Contracts and agreements with support or development foundations
11. Settlements, consent decrees, authority to enter into litigation
12. Establishment (or change) of mandatory fees
13. Curriculum matters, including
a. Establishment or elimination of academic programs
b. Establishment or elimination of courses
c. Major changes in programs or courses
14. Designation of a name for University buildings, facilities, streets, etc.
15. Annual holiday schedule
16. Private, governmental, or foundation grants or agreements if the purpose
of the grant, etc. is not designated ("President's Discretion" constitutes a
designation)
17. Annual operating budget
18. Increases or decreases in existing budgets through a "budget adjustment"
if over $50,000, except revolving funds.
19. Biennial legislative request
20. Long Range Master Plan
B. Items That Do Not Require Approval by the Board of Regents
1. Construction or renovation projects under $50,000
2. Change orders under $50,000 as long as the approved budget is not
exceeded
3. Appointment, change-of-status, promotion, termination of classified
employees
4. Appointment, change-of-status, termination of graduate or student
assistants
5. Resignations
6. Contracts, purchases, and agreements when the amount is less than
$50,000
7. Adjustments within existing budgets, except that the budget total not be
increased or decreased. Budget transfers which do not increase the Board
approved budget
8" n^at6' «?vernnienta1' and foundation grants or agreements if the
purpose of such is stipulated by the grantor, etc.
9. Materials purchased for resale in auxiliary operations and central stores
10. Materials purchased for inventory stock of the physical plant operation
11. Materials purchased for normal inventory stock from operation and
maintenance budgets previously approved by the Board
12. Maintenance and service contracts
13. Library subscription services
14. Recurring printing orders
15. Contracts and agreements for athletic events, entertainment concerts fine
arts events, and other similar activities
16. Group travel packages for resale
17. Materials or services purchased for emergencies resulting from disasters
hazards, or other exigent circumstances
18. Other items approved by the President of the University which are not
listed in Section I of this policy.
Appendix 2
VOLUNTARY MODIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT Index E-54.1A
Original Implementation: January 28, 1992 Pa^e 1 nf V
Last Revision: April 20, 1993 8
The purpose of this policy is to give e&taia full-time tenured faculty members, including
professional librarians, the opportunity to retire, but to continue guaranteed employment with the
University on a modified basis. The term "modified employment" ftr "modification" mean: an
employment status instituted under authority of, and governed by, this policy. Within this document
the term retired faculty member" means a faculty member whose employment status has been
modified under this policy.
Any full-time tenured faculty member who is eligible for retirement of any
eacher d l ihi h Oi
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under the Teacher Retirement System of Texas or under a plan within the Optional
Retirement Program may apply for modification of the terms of the faculty member's
employment, subject to the provisions of this policy.
2- Length of Modified Stpftw. Modified employment status will be for no more than three
years at the discretion of the University.
2 3. Application. A faculty member desiring to take advantage of this policy must apply for
modification no later than nine months prior to the beginning of the fiscal year in which the
modified status is to become effective. For example, a faculty member who wishes to apply
for modification effective September 1 mnrt nihmit th» oppHf ntlpn no later tlm December 1
of the previous )^ear. During the first year after the plan becomes effective, the request may
come as late as March 1. September 1 is the beginning of the fiscal year.
^ 4- DiSCretipqftry with University. The University will grant an application for modification only
when the anripmir Qnri fimnrfni needs of the University can support the modified position.
after determination that the academic and financial needs of the University can support the
modified status. Once approved, however, the modification is binding, and subject to the
termination provisions below, neither the University nor the faculty member may vary the
terms of the new employment without the agreement of the other. If application for modified
employment is denied or less than 3 years are granted, a faculty member may withdraw
the request for retirement within 30 days of notification.
5- Maximum Percentage. A maximum of 10% of the full-time faculty may be on modified
employment status during any academic year. The 10% University cap will apply to each
College also.
4 6. Faculty Member's Change in Status.
a. A faculty member whose application is approved will formally retire and agree to
relinquish his or her full-time status and tenure.
b. The retired faculty member will not be eligible for merit raises, but will receive
legislatively-mandated raises.
c. The retired faculty member will not be eligible for faculty development grants, but
will be eligible for research enhancement grants.
d. The retired faculty will retain the rank held at the time of retirement, including
graduate faculty rank.
5 7. University'^
Index E-54.1A
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12. The changes of this date will apply to anyone who retires after December 31, 1993
Source of Authority: Board of Regents, P^ident, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Cross Reference: Faculty Handbook
Contact for Revision: Vice President for Academic Affairs
Forms: None
Appendix 3
Title Page
Model
NAME OF institution Stephen F. Austin State University
NAME OF PROGRAM
Master of Music
Display how program(s) would appear on the Coordinating Board program
inventory. (See attachment). Include Texas-CIP code designation(s).
PROGRAM TITLE TEXAS-CIP CODE
Master of Music [MM] 50.0901.00
Conducting 50.0906.00
Performance 50.0903.00
How will name(s) of program(s) appear on student diplomas?
Master of Music
How will name(s) of program(s) appear on student transcripts?
Master of Music in Conducting; Master of Music in Performance
Administrative Unit(s) responsible for program:
Graduate School; College of Fine Arts; Department of Music
Proposed date for implementation of program: 1993
Person to be contacted for further information about proposed
program:
Name: Ronald E. Anderson Title: Chair, Dept. of Music
Phone: ( 409 ) 568-4602 TEX-STS: 854-4602
Signed:
Chief Executive Office of campus (Date!
Chief Executive Officer of System (Date)
(if appropriate)
Date Approved by Governing Board:
L PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION
A. How will the program be administered? If it is to be inter-departmental or
interdisciplinary, explain.
The Master of Music degree will be administered by the Department of Music, one
of three departments in the College of Fine Arts.
B. If a new organizational entity will be created as a result of this program, please
identify.
No new organizational entity will be created as a result of this program.
II. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION
A. Objectives
1. Describe the educational objectives of this program. Include reference to
preparation of students for licensure of certification if appropriate.
The proposed degree is the Master of Music. Presently, the only post-graduate
degree the Department of Music offers is a Master of Arts degree. The
proposed Master of Music is considered the professional degree in the field of
music and it has become the master's degree of choice across the country.
Major objectives of this graduate program are: 1) to provide a graduate
training program in conducting and performance that more directly follows
the professional undergraduate music programs currently in place in our
curriculum under the title of Bachelor of Music; 2) to offer the professional
masters program preferred twenty-three to one by students across the country;
and 3) to meet the needs of East Texas students who want the extra emphasis
on musical training provided under the Master of Music title and lacking under
the present Master of Arts title; 4) to make better use of the professional
expertise of the faculty of the Department of Music; 5) to make this popular
professional music program available to students in our service area; and 6) to
provide the type of professional training many employers want and students
need when they pursue many doctoral degree programs.
It is interesting to note that most students in the masters degree music program
at Stephen F. Austin State University take all of their hours in music though
they are required to take only two thirds of their hours in the field. This is a
clear indication that the Master of Music degree title is needed and is much
. more appropriate than the Master of Arts degree for most of these students.
As in all professional degrees, the title of Master of Music carries with it
greater impact in the job market and among graduate schools than does the
Master of Arts title. For that reason, the new degree will stand to better serve
our graduates as they move to the employment field or pursue advanced
degrees in other universities.
2. If the program design includes alternative curricula, describe the specific
educational objectives of each.
The degree carries curriculum patterns in conducting (with choral and
instrumental tracks) and applied music performance.
Choral Conducting - designed for those students seeking a master's degree
with a choral conducting emphasis. Specific courses relating to choir and
voice techniques, advanced conducting, administration, research, and
evaluation will comprise the core of the program.
Instrumental Conducting - designed for those students seeking a master's
degree with an instrumental conducting emphasis. Specific courses relating to
band and orchestra methods, advanced conducting, administration, research,
and evaluation will comprise the core of the program.
Applied Performance - designed for those students seeking a master's degree
with an applied performance emphasis. Specific courses in applied studio
instruction, pedagogy and literature, recital, and music bibliography will
comprise the core of the program.
The degree follows the recommended design suggested by the National Association
of Schools of Music: that 1/3 of the course work be in the major field, 1/3 be in
music theory and music history, and 1/3 be in supportive areas of music. All
curriculum patterns listed above would have a core of twelve semester credit hours,
divided among the areas of music history and literature, music theory, and
performance. Eleven or twelve hours would be taken in the major field, and twelve
would be taken in supportive areas of music chosen in consultation with the student's
advisor and degree committee.
B. State the requirements for admission to the program.
Admission to the program would require the same standards all students must
provide to gain admission to the Graduate School. The Department of Music also
requires a series of supervisory tests in music theory, music history and literature,
and performance to ascertain any areas that require remediation.
C. Degree Requirements
1. In tabular form, give the SCH requirements for this degree in each of the
following categories applicable to the proposed program, and provide the
total SCH required:
a. General Education na
b. Music core (required of all students) 12-13
c. Designated music electives 6
d. Free music electives 6
e. Music - major field 11-12
TOTAL 36
2. Give any special requirements for this degree such as field experience,
thesis, etc., if not indicated above.
There are no special requirements for this degree and students will not write a
thesis as part of this program.
3. Provide additional information regarding the nature of the program if
necessary.
The proposed program is not entirely new to the institution since, for all intents
and purposes, it is already being offered under the dated Master of Arts degree
title. Thus, in many respects, this proposal represents an attempt to provide a
degree title that more accurately reflects what our students are already doing in
terms of structuring their degree plans. As stated above, the Master of Music
degree is the considered professional degree. It would greatly benefit many
students seeking job and continuing educational opportunities to be graduated
with the Master of Music rather than the Master of Arts.
D. Curriculum
1. List the numbers and titles of required courses and designated electives.
Identify proposed new courses with asterisks.
The required courses and designated electives are listed under each curriculum
pattern. The core of required courses is common to all of these curricular
plans.
MUSIC CORE! Required in all programs:
MTC 526 Stylistic Analysis 3
MHL 531 Music Bibliography 3
4 hours from: 4
MHL 521 Music of the Baroque Era
MHL 522 Music of the Classic Era
MHL 523 Music of the Romantic Era
MHL 524 Music of the Twentieth Century
MUP 509 Applied Instruction 2
or
MUP 529 Appl. Instruction (performance majors) ^
TOTAL 12-13
PERFORMANCE PROGRAM:
Designated electives:
MUP 564 Pedagogy 3
MUP 558 Repertoire 2
TOTAL 6
Free Electives:
Music Electives £
TOTAL 6
Major Field:
MUP 519 or 529 Applied Instruction 9
Ensemble 2
*MUP 595 Recital 0
*MUP 595 Recital £
TOTAL 11
CONDUCTING PROGRAM:
Designated electives:
MHL 530 or MUE 503 Literature 3
MUS 578 Seminar in Literature 2
TOTAL 6
Free electives:
Music electives £
TOTAL 6
Major field:
MUP 529 Applied Conducting 12
*MUP 595 Recital £
TOTAL 12
The Department of Music Curriculum Committee and the Graduate Faculty
have completed a catalogue revision (deleting, combining, revising, and adding
new courses) to streamline and bring the catalogue current and in compliance
with suggestions of the National Association of Schools of Music. The only
new course is MUP 595 [Recital] for 0 hours credit.
2. In an appendix, provide descriptions of courses listed above.
Appendix A contains a description of MUP 595 [Recital]
3. If proposal includes alternative curricula, specify curriculum differences
for the various alternative tracks.
A department of music is a varied unit. The programs designated above reflect
the diversity inherent in the students attracted to a music degree. It is
incumbent upon a university department of music the size and stature of
Stephen F. Austin State University to offer a varied yet concise program as
listed above. Two musical areas of expertise are addressed in this proposal:
performance and conducting, both great strengths of the Department of Music.
The performance program emphasizes applied instruction with two recitals,
vocal pedagogy, and repertoire. The conducting program emphasizes applied
conducting, and literature studies as appropriate to either choral or instrumental
areas.
E. Supporting Fields
1. Identify existing programs and support areas at your institution which
would complement this program. Describe relationship.
Not applicable
2. If these programs of support areas require updating or expansion,
explain.
Not applicable
F. Accreditation
1. If there is a professional program accreditation procedure in this field,
attach current standards.
The Standards of the National Association of Schools of Music may be found
in Appendix B.
2. State your intention regarding accreditation.
It is imperative that guidelines and suggestions of the National Association of
Schools of Music be followed. They are considered to be minimum in the
preparation of professionals and, as those graduated from the program
continue in the field, either as teachers, performers, or graduate students, the
minimum standards suggested by the accrediting agency are and should be
expected. It is the intent of this proposal to follow the suggested guidelines of
NASM since the Department of Music at Stephen F. Austin has the capacity to
do so, has been a full member in good standing of NASM since 1972, and as
such, has accepted the challenge to help prepare tomorrow's performers and
educators for the state and nation.
NASM requires that member institutions apply for plan approval after
institutional approval is given and before any students are admitted into the
new degree program. Once the program is in place, the Commission on
Accreditation will review an application for Final Approval for Listing when
transcripts for at least two graduates from the program are available.
HI. EVALUATION
Describe planned procedures for institutional evaluation of this program. Include
methods for follow-up of graduates of the program.
The simplest method of evaluation of this program centers around enrollment. If
enrollment remains stable or increases, a case can be made to support its success. Since
the program described above is essentially new in name only, there is a method of
evaluation in place. Many graduates from the current Master of Arts degree are placed in
teaching situations. Others enter other graduate schools as doctoral candidates, or join the
ranks of the young professional performers. The Department has opportunities to evaluate
the success of its graduates because of its numerous contacts with the students themselves
and contacts with employing supervisors. Graduates who become teachers are compared
through results of UIL ensemble competitions, all-state activities, and performances at the
Texas Music Educators annual convention. Opportunities to evaluate graduates who
become performers are available through on-site performances, guest performances upon
return to the SFA campus, and through various audio-visual vehicles. In addition, the
Department surveys all of its graduates at least every three to five years to determine how
the quality of the training they received at SFA has prepared them for their careers. At this
point, it is an evaluation of the current degree program that has brought the Department of
Music to make this proposal.
IV. PROGRAM NEED/DEMAND
A. Identify similar programs in Texas.
The following list, according to the College Music Society Directory of Colleges and
Universities (a definitive listing), includes the colleges and universities in Texas
which offer the Master of Music degree. Lamar University and the University of
Houston are the closest institutions which offer the degree.
Baylor University Midwestern State University
Waco, Texas Wichita Falls, Texas
East Texas State University North Texas State University
Commerce, Texas Denton, Texas
Hardin-Simmons University Southern Methodist University
Abilene, Texas Dallas, Texas
The University of Houston Texas Christian University
Houston, Texas Fort Worth, Texas
Lamar University Texas A & I University
Beaumont, Texas Kingsville, Texas
Texas Tech University The University of Texas
Lubbock, Texas Austin, Texas
West Texas State University
Canyon, Texas
B. Justify the proposed program in terms of the following:
1. Local, regional, state, national, and international needs (as appropriate)
The degree is essential to those who plan to continue in academic pursuits,
especially in the area of applied music. Furthermore, the Master of Music is an
important step in the professional development of music educators that directly
impacts their economic potential. If the current Master of Arts degree were the
preferred program at SFA, most of our students would include a minor of nine
to twelve hours in their degree program. Transcripts of master's graduates
during the past ten years, however, clearly show that the vast majority chose to
take all or nearly all of their required hours in music, foregoing any minor
program. The need for the new master's degree program and title is clearly
evident and clearly supported by the choice of most students in the program.
Moreover, there is no evidence that this need is declining in this region.
On the national level, statistics from the National Association of Schools of
Music [NASM] indicate that in the 1990-91 academic year (the latest year for
which statistics are available), 2,802 students received a Specific Masters
Degree (normally under the title of Master of Music Degree) while only 121
received a General Masters Degree (normally under the title of Master of Arts
Degree). Expressed another way, students in this year preferred the Master of
Music Degree program over the Master of Arts Degree in Music at a ratio of
23 to 1! It is clear, then, that the vast majority of master's degree candidates in
the United States are choosing to pursue the Master of Music Degree. The
failure of the University to secure this program will relegate it to being out-of-step
with most other universities in the state and nation. [The NASM chart
detailing this information is given in Appendix C]
2. The long-range academic plan of the institution
It is vital for the University to stay abreast with current curricular trends and
needs in the nation. Stephen F. Austin State University is maturing rapidly in
the area of Fine Arts. The Department of Music has enjoyed a significant
increase in student enrollment over the past several years. As the University
and Department continue to develop, the Master of Music degree will play a
significant part in attracting graduate students who will not only serve well as
graduate teaching assistants, but also as models for the undergraduate students.
It is clearly in the best interest of the University and the state of Texas to
provide degree programs that meet the changing needs of the students in the
region. The University can not afford to be limited to dated academic
programs that have shown dramatic decreases of interest in the past fifteen
years. The Master of Music Degree is an important part of the long-range
plans for the College of Fine Arts and the Department of Music.
3. Student interests, expectations, and needs
Most potential graduate music students coming to SFA are looking for the
Master of Music degree. Currently, there are eleven resident graduate students
in music though that number could easily double if the Master of Music were
in place. As mentioned before, the professional degree title serves the students
much better than does the Master of Arts title, especially in applying to other
graduate schools.
4. Job market needs
Students seeking employment in most colleges and universities as applied
teachers and ensemble conductors are at a distinct disadvantage if they hold a
Master of Arts Degree rather than a Master of Music Degree. The latter degree
title suggests the type of professional degree training that most colleges and
universities prefer in their faculty in these fields. This same situation exists in
the preferences for public school ensemble directors, though not as pronounced
as in post-secondary institutions.
5. Educational and cultural needs of the community
It is our belief that the implementation of this new graduate degree program
will bring a substantial number of new students to the University. This will
have a very positive impact on the graduate music program, allowing for
greater diversity in the curricular offerings of the Department and greater
divergent breadth to the quality of classroom discussion and the healthy
competition among students. It might also be noted that the expected increase
in the number of accomplished musicians could very easily aid in the
development of a community chorus, orchestra, and other such activities for
which there is a need in the Nacogdoches community and East Texas area.
V. PROGRAM POTENTIAL
A. Estimate cumulative headcount enrollment for each of the first five years
(majors only, considering expected attrition and graduation).
Year Majors Total
1992-93
1993-94
1994-95
1995-96
1996-97
B. Explain the assumptions used in making the above estimates.
Current speculation is that by the year 2000, the Nacogdoches area will have a
population of 200,000 and that Stephen F. Austin State University will have a
student enrollment of between 12,000 and 14,000. In recruiting over the past two
years, it has been observed that many more graduate music students would enrolled
if the Master of Music were in place. With the above considerations, it is apparent
that a natural growth will occur in the Department of Music graduate enrollment. In
addition, the Department has realized significant growth in the past five years in both
the undergraduate and graduate classes. The University Fact Book shows that
undergraduate majors have increased from 137 in 1987 to 170 in 1991, and from 11
graduate majors in 1987 to 16 in 1991.
Many current Master's candidates at the University have come up through the
undergraduate program. It must be noted, however, that many others are new to the
University, i.e., hold undergraduate degrees from universities other than Stephen F
Austin State University.
VI. RESOURCES
A. Personnel
1. Indicate for each of the first years the cumulative number of full-time-equivalent
personnel needed in the following categories: Released time
appointments for administration and other services, Full-time faculty,
Part-time faculty, Graduate assistants, Clerical/support staff, Others.
Since this new Master of Music Degree interfaces so easily with our current
Master of Arts Degree, there is no need for additional administrative staff or
full-time faculty members as a result of implementing the proposed degree.
AH staff and administrative assignments are in place. Any increases in applied
instruction can be covered with part-time faculty.
2. List each existing faculty, highest earned degree and source, field, current
teaching and research interests, and anticipated contribution to the
program.
Dr. Ronald E. Anderson, Ph.D., University of Iowa, Music History &
Literature
Dr. Dan Beaty, Ph.D., University of North Texas, Piano & Composition
Dr. Richard Berry, D.M.A., University of Missouri (Kansas City), Voice and
Music History & Literature
Dr. Richard Coolidge, D.M., Florida State University, Theory and
Composition
Dr. Terry Eder, D.M.A., University of Oklahoma, Choral Music Education and
Conducting
Dr. Charles Gavin, D.M. A., University of Iowa, Horn
Dr. John Goodall, D.M.A., University of North Texas, Woodwinds
Dr. David Jones, D.M.A., University of Iowa, Voice & Pedagogy
Dr. Pam Lee, Ed.D., University of Houston, Choral Music Education
Dr. Robert Mann, D.M.A., University of North Texas, Music History and
Literature
Dr. Max Morley, D.M.A., University of North Texas, Trumpet
Dr. Andrew Parr, D.M.A., Yale University, Piano
Dr. Mark Thompson, D.M.A., University of Iowa, Trombone, Tuba,
Euphonium
Dr. Paul Vance, D.M.A., University of Michigan, Strings
Mr. John Whitwell, M.M.. University of Michigan, Instrumental Music
Education
Dr. William Young, Ph.D., University of Iowa, Elementary Music Education
3. List each new faculty position anticipated and state whether it will be an
additional position at the institution or a reallocation.
Since the proposed Master of Music Degree program involves essentially only
a change in the number of credit hours taken in music, no new faculty are
needed to implement the program.
4. For new faculty projected, describe the qualifications sought and
anticipated contributions to the program.
Not applicable — as above.
B. Library
1. Evaluate library holdings relevant to the proposal, noting strengths and
weaknesses. Describe actions that will be taken to maintain strengths and
remedy weaknesses.
The library's holdings in support of the proposed program are strong and
growing. A qualitative measure of collection strength is depicted in Exhibit I,
which is a chart showing library holdings of titles listed in standard
bibliographies both at present, and eight years ago, when a similar report was
prepared. Except for periodical titles held, where a slight decrease is noted,
holdings increased in every area, in many cases dramatically. In terms of
percentages, all decreases other than periodicals result from a sharp increase in
the number of titles covered.
Exhibit II provides a relatively comprehensive, quantitative comparison
showing collection improvement over the same time period. Again, the
increase in collection strength is substantial and dramatic: more than 12,000
titles have been added, a 51% increase.
In addition to showing existing collection strengths, the exhibits indicate where
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further collection development work is needed. The library staff is working
now to fill gaps in the standard bibliographies. This work is supplemented by
faculty requests for specific titles.
During the next four years, special emphasis will be placed on acquiring
remaining missing titles in A basic music library. The library will attempt to
acquire both the scores and recordings for missing titles. Even though the
state, and the university as a consequence, face a rather austere budget outlook,
the cost to acquire the missing titles (estimated at about $3,000) is modest, and
the benefits will be significant.
2. Describe cooperative library arrangements available to students in this
program.
The university library has established a reciprocal borrowing agreement with
the local public library which provides excellent access to public library
holdings. These holdings complement the university library music holdings in
several areas. For example, the public library has over 300 children's
songbooks, an area not nearly so well represented in the university collection.
Under the terms of the reciprocal agreement, the public library honors
university borrower cards and student IDs, which may serve as borrower
cards. Students may borrow books directly from the public library or through
a courier service that runs daily between the two libraries when classes are in
session.
The two libraries have merged their holdings records into an online catalog
serving both libraries. The catalog may be searched by author, title, subject,
keyword, and keyword boolean and may be searched either through catalog
terminals located throughout the library, or by remote telephone access from
any properly equipped microcomputer.
The university library is a founding member of the East Texas Consortium of
Libraries. Other members are Sam Houston University library; the three
campus libraries of Lamar University; and the Beaumont, Orange, and Port
Arthur public libraries. Consortium members have developed cooperative
lending arrangements which include expedited interlibrary loan and telefax
transmission of rush requests.
The library also belongs to the AMIGOS Bibliographic Network, through
which the cataloging records of OCLC, Inc. may be searched remotely and
interlibrary loan requests entered online. The OCLC database contains over
20 million cataloging records from thousands of libraries throughout North
America.
Today, libraries must routinely go beyond their local holdings to support
research. In addition to the cooperative efforts mentioned above, the library
has a program called Access Services which provides such important
Information Age services as online searching of remote periodical databases
and commercial document delivery, the latter, an alternative to interlibrary
loan. These services are carefully integrated into the library program and their
direct costs, which in many universities are passed on to the user, are heavily
subsidized by the library.
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D. Facilities
1. Describe availability and adequacy of existing facilities that will be used to
support the proposed program.
The existing facilities are adequate to support the proposed program, especially
since most resident students will merely elect to change to this degree program
from the current one.
2. Describe any planned renovation or alteration of existing facilities needed
for the program. Estimate date of availability. Display estimated cost in
item VII.
A major renovation of the Music Building has been approved in the
University's master plan for 1990-95. This mainly is a result of the age of the
building and the need to meet existing codes rather than any attempt to meet
any space requirements necessitated by any graduate degree program. The
estimated cost of this renovation project is $ 2,000,000.
3. Describe any planned new facilities needed for the program. Estimate
date of availability. Display estimated cost in item VII. Provide source of
funding.
The University does not need any new facilities to implement this program.
VII. COSTS
Provide a dollar summary of anticipated costs to the institution for the first five years
for each Resources category above. Identify any special sources of income other than
state formula funding that are expected to provide major support in specific
categories (e.g., reallocation from within the university, legislative special item
appropriation, private donation, federal grant, etc.).
A. Personnel
Since most students will elect to change to the Master of Music Degree program
from the Master of Arts program, there will be no immediate need for additional
personnel (faculty or staff) to implement the program. Modest increases in student
population can be absorbed easily by current faculty since the curriculum is already
in place and the additional applied load would be distributed by several faculty
members. A major increase in student population would necessitate an appropriate
institutional response to increase faculty as would the increase in any curricular
program. The estimated annual cost after the first year for part-time applied staff is
$7,000.
B. Library
Apart from the usual maintaining of library holdings, i.e., purchasing scores, records,
and books in an ongoing collection, there will be no need for extra library
expenditure to implement or sustain this program.
A recent addition to the university library provides students with good access to
equipment needed to complete listening assignments. Twelve custom-designed
study carrels highlight a new library music/audiovisual area. These carrels are
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equipped with turntables, amplifiers, compact disc, audio and videocassette
player/recorders, and tv monitors. There are two similarly-equipped soundproof
listening rooms containing electronic keyboards. High quality, high speed
audiocassette tape duplicating equipment is also available in the area. Two adjacent
rooms provide classroom settings for up to 80 students to receive music instruction.
In addition to listening equipment, the library has available a variety of projectors for
overheads, slides, film, and videotape.
C. Equipment
Apart from normal upkeep, there is no need for expenditure on equipment to
implement or sustain this program.
D. Facilities
There is no need for additional facilities, apart from normal growth, to implement or
sustain this program.
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APPENDIX A
New Course Description
MUP 595. Recital, 0 semester hours credit. For graduate students whose degree requires
one or more recitals. May be repeated for credit
APPENDIX B
Accreditation Standards
National Association of Schools of Music
D. Institutional Entrance Examinations
E. Standard Published Examinations
XI. MASTER'S DEGREES
A. Degree Formats
of 30
^8 ^^^degreescontaina
studies in music including studies in performance
addidonal one-third consists of other studies in music. TTie remainder is con^
^2 T6^S in SUpportive ■""■ Cli m
rnSt^niTHfi ?L S? ComPle^n of the program is
£5 o^M t? fi ^ ^^u8 ^ degreeS' Master of Music, Mister of Arts, or Master of Science, with the major field of study specified.
Degrees with such titles as Master of Arts in Teaching, Master of Science
£ NACSung> ,°r ?SteK °f MUSiC in Teachin*' wiU be listed « niter's degrees by NASM only when their objectives and structures are consistent with the generS
dLSS TaSter! dCgree formatS 0Utlined above- ^n the purpose SS degrees is the completion of undergraduate requirements for teacherTertificad
STS6 rCVieWed ^ ^ COmmiSSi°n °n Ac^tation bTno S
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The Master of Fine Arts degree in Music and Master of Musical Arts decree
are awarded by some institutions. To be consistent with standard academic practice
tfiese degrees should require at least sixty semester hours and should be struc-t^
T T^F??*degreeS> ^ MaSter Of Fine Arts 'm Music is appropriate
to connote interdisciplinary arts study when music is the basis for such study and
comprises at least fifty per cent of the curriculum.
B. Standards for All Master's Degrees
ahJ^rnT* PT°S?mS mUSt •* of suffident size «*» scoP* (««item HC. above) to fulfill the general purposes of graduate study and the s^ific objectives
tflT T- V Undf,mOOd Aat Ae nature of ^ationshS betwin s£
and scope and quality will vary from institution to institution and program
iKf^V uVCr> P^pleS ^ planninS ^chanisms derived from the
objectives of each master's degree program must ensure regular measurement
of effectiveness. The usual relationships between size and slope and the S
abdity of resources (see item K.B. above) mandate the inclusion of these Ss
SSSti 8 8 aSSCSSment efforts of"» ***«*'* degree-granting
A comprehensive review is required. (See Item K.G.4a above.)
the S??111 ? d.eteI™ned " cbnsultati0A ^tween student and advisor;
u^breadthand emphasis indicated in the General Standards for Graduate Study
(see K., above) should be given special consideration in the selection of electives.
m JrfV?^ tha^Cach inStitUtion rfe<5uire «=andidates for master's degrees
to participate in conducted or coached ensembles.
XH. REQUIREMENTS FOR SPECIFIC MASTER'S DEGREES
Institutions with a wide range of objectives offer specific master's degrees The
SSS^^iiFFSSyy11 WW00WW ^^rr66111111 **"" aaOOmmaall ccuurrrriic^c ^^t fo ird program. The Mure to meet the specifics of each standard will
a^ditatm; however, when deviations exist, the institution
t ^ ?^ .b *1 UP°n SUCh fe , and administrative considerations.
nrJTi ** cu.rricuIar structure, the institution must demonstrate that the
program (a) is a music major at the graduate level, (b) meets the requirements for
gradate degrees outlined in Sections K. and X. above, and (c) is ex£STpSuce
professional competence in the major area. pi"uu<-e
A. The Master's Degree in Composition
Studies in composition comprise at least one-third of the total curriculum
As a culmination of study in the major field, the student must submit at least
one original composition appropriate as a final project. Other studies in music,
Tit ?*!? a/ld,bterature' *««y •»* ™*y**> and performance, comprise
at least one-third of the total curriculum.
Institutions should offer graduate degrees in composition only if students can
be afforded regular opportunities to hear their works performed.
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B, The Master's Degree in Performance
Studies in performance comprise at least one-third of the total curriculum.
As a culmination to study in the major field, the student must present a public
performance, which may serve as the thesis.
Other studies in music, such as theory and analysis, history and literature,
and pedagogy, comprise at least one-third of the total curriculum. In addition,
voice majors are expected to be proficient in German, French, and Italian diction.
G The Master's Degree in Opera Performance
The master's degree in opera performance is distinct from the master's degree
in voice performance.
The integration of musical, theatrical, and diction skills required in opera
performance constitute major study in this degree program and require at least
one-third of the curriculum.
Other studies in music such as voice, sight-singing, and repertory constitute
at least one-third of the curriculum.
The curriculum includes but is not limited to the development of advanced
theatre skills and advanced competence in English, Italian, French, and German
diction, and at least one graduate-level course in both music theory and music
history.
Performance of a significant role in at least one fully staged production with
orchestra is an essential part of the final project.
For additional standards and guidelines for opera/musical theatre programs,
see Appendix B.
D. The Master's Degree In Pedagogy
The pedagogy of a specific performance area and its repertory constitute major
study in this degree and comprise one-third of the curriculum. Other studies in
music, such as theory, history, and performance, comprise at least one-third of
the curriculum. A final demonstration project, research paper, and/or recital is
required.
E. The Master's Degree in Accompanying
Studies in vocal and/or instrumental accompanying constitute major study
in this degree and comprise at least one-third of die curriculum. As culmination
to study in die major field, the student must present at least one full-length public
performance.
Other studies in music, such as theory, history, and performance, comprise
at least one-third of the curriculum. Programs that emphasize vocal coaching
and accompanying should give special attention to repertory and language studies.
Programs that emphasize instrumental accompanying should give special attention
to chamber music and historical performance practices.
F. The Master's Degree in Conducting
Studies in the major field, including advanced conducting, analytical studies
and score reading, comprise at least one-third of the total curriculum. As a
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majOr field> ** student mu« conduct a public per-and
with an appropriate ensemble.
G. The Master's Degree in Music Education
to unSnii^ ff'eld> bduding infraction that will enable students
S ?^ ? e^Ufte re^arch i i di
g on that will enable students
in music education' comPrise at least one SSJtfUJiT?? ^ StUdiCS fa music> such M Penance, con-of
2^ ^ f" ^' "^ ^^ ^ Uterature' «>mpris7at least one-third
i^^S:For smdents a-k*-h"doctoral di*
H. The Master's Degree in Music History and Musfcology
X ISt0 ^ General ^uiremente ^ Admission to Graduate Study
project that demonstrates advanced competence in research and writing The
finaJ project may be a thesis, a series of special papers, or awiS^rkrf
SSSS*6 ^f?*- ^StUdieS ^USiC ^h'as theoTanSSysb
SfnS '•mdUd,mg P^0^0" » ensembles appropriate to the major
emphasis, comprise at least one-third of the total curriculum.
J. The Master's Degree in Sacred Music
inoi,,?dieS in SaCr^ mUsic comPrise at least one-third of the total curriculum
including areas such as conducting, literature, and repertory hymnobav and
SffiSy? ■ft"*6"** W^ticeship. As a^culmhaSSy in
™SK« * a nt mUSt Present a pubUc "^ or a comparable musical
KT? If * demons^on of competence in performance Other studS
toZ ^ ^tf8 -Or8an "a^/ar T6' ChOral ensemble' music ^^on, and theory and analysis, comprise at least one-third of the total curriculum.
K. The Master's Degree in Music Theory
Studies in theory comprise at least one-third of the total requirement As
L^r t0 StUdy fa *e maj°r fidd ±e Student must ™b^* *S"tta
Writing- Otherstudies
L. The Master's Degree in Theory-Composition
Studies in the major field comprise at least one-third of the total curriculum
?£?F?T t0 StUdy in ** maj°r field> *e student must "taJS a theoretical document or an original composition as a thesis. Other studies
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in music, such as history and literature, performance, and pedagogy, comprise
at least one-third of the total curriculum.
M.JTie Master's Degree in Music Therapy
Studies in music therapy at an advanced level comprise at least one-third
of the curriculum. The focus may be in the theory, research, or practice of music
therapy. Other studies in music related to the objectives of the degree comprise
at least one-third of the curriculum. These studies may include course work
in diverse areas, for example: performance; ethnomusicology; jazz; research
in music education; and analysis. The remainder consists of supportive studies
which bear directly on the specific educational objectives of the degree program
and which facilitate successful completion of the final project. These studies
may include course work in diverse areas, for example: music therapy; behavioral,
social or health science; research; humanities; creative arts therapies; and
management.
A final thesis project, clinical project, or demonstration project is required.
Undergraduate courses required for music therapy certification, including
internship experiences, may not apply toward master's degree requirements.
Master's degree programs in music therapy may carry the title, Master of
Arts in Music Therapy, Master of Science in Music Therapy, Master of Music
in Music Therapy, or Master of Music Therapy. Degree programs titled Master
of Music Therapy require a comprehensive examination, and at least one-half
of the course work must be in music therapy studies.
N. The Master's Degree in Jazz Studies
Studies in the major field comprise at least one-third of the total curriculum,
including such areas as jazz performance, improvisation, composition, and
arranging. As a culmination to study in the major field, the student must either
present a public performance or submit at least one original composition as a
thesis. Other studies in music, such as history and literature, theory and analysis,
and recording and studio techniques, comprise at least one-third of the total
curriculum.
XHL SPECIALIST PROGRAMS
The title "Specialist in Music" or "Specialist in Education" is also used to
indicate advanced graduate study. To be consistent with standard academic practice,
this program should require at least thirty semester hours beyond the Master of Arts,
Master of Science, Master of Music, or Master of Music Education degrees, and
should be structured to provide intensive study focused primarily on the area of
specialization.
XIV. DOCTORAL DEGREES IN MUSIC
Doctoral degrees in music are intended for those planning to work at the most
advanced academic and professional levels of musical endeavor. Students admitted
to doctoral study are expected to achieve competence as musician/ scholars who can
communicate effectively both orally and in written form. The artist diploma may
be more appropriate than the doctoral degree for the student seeking total concen
tration in performance and/or composition at the post-master's level.
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MUSIC CHART 1-3
APPENDIX C
National Statistics on Masters Degrees Awarded
National Association of Schools of Music
TOTAL MUSIC STUDENT ENROLLMENT, ALL INSTITUTIONS
Degree
Programs
Specific Masters Degree Programs
Accompanying
Arts Administration
Brass
Composition
Conducting
Ethnomusicology
Guitar
Harp
Harpsichord
Jazz Studies
Music Education
Music History
Music Therapy
Opera
Organ
Pedagogy
Percussion
Piano
Sacred Music
Strings
Theory
Voice
Woodwinds
Other Programs
TOTAL
General Masters Degree Programs
General Masters in Music
Other Programs
Number of
Institutions
with Majors
228
52
44
Music Major
Enrollment
Summer, 1991
Music Major
Enrollment
Fall, 1991
3,835
186
410
9,185
543
507
Number of Degrees
Awarded July 1, 1990
through June 30, 1991
2,802
121
143
TOTAL 82 596 1,050 264
APPENDIX D
SFA Library Exhibit I
Collection Strength
EXHIBIT I
LIBRARY HOLDINGS — Standard Bibliographic
STANDARD
BIBLIOGRAPHIES
A BASIC MUSIC LIBRARY:
Essential Scores & Books
American Library Assoc,(1983)
EDUCATION INDEX
ERIC
Farber: CLASSIFIED LIST
OF PERIODICALS FOR THE
COLLEGE LIBRARY,(1972)
Music
Education
A LIST OF BOOKS IN MUSIC
National Association of
Schools of Music,(1977)
Books
Periodicals
MUSIC INDEX
Sheeny: GUIDE TO REFERENCE
BOOKS (American Library
Association, 1986)
Music
Education
15
78
15
78
15
72
15
72
% OF TOTALS
TITLES IN LIBRARY
1984
100%
92.3% 92.3%
**
I?n^f ^iT^t Purposely omit the 813 titles listed in the performing editions of scores (that is parts)
since the library does not collect this kind of score except incidentally. parts;.
The library has the complete ERIC (Research in Education) collection.
APPENDIX E
SFA Library Exhibit II
Collection Improvement
EXHIBIT II
Library Holidings -- Cataloged Items
L.C. Classification
Approximate no. of volumes
M (scores) ^
MT
L-LT
DEWEY CLASSIFICATION
/oO s
TOTAL
APPROXIMATE NO. OF VOLUMES
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
ROOM & BOARD RATES FOR 1993-1994 .
Appendix 4
RESIDENCE HALL
FALL & SPRING SEMESTER
W/5 DAY W/7 DAY W/7 DAY
15 MEALS 13 MEALS 20 MEALS
SUMMER I OR II
W/5 DAY W/7 DAY
15 MEALS 21 MEALS
FOR ACCOUNTING PURPOSES ONLY:
ROOMS
* INCLUDES UTILITIES
TELEVISION CABLE AND
TELEPHONE SERVICE
** INCLUDES UTILITIES
TELEVISION CABLE,
TELEPHONE SERVICE, AND
LAUNDRY FACILITIES
*** TV CABLE AND
TELEPHONE SERVICE
FALL OR SPRING
Appendix 5
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
INVESTMENT POLICY
1.0 SCOPE
1.1 This policy establishes rules for the investment of all University funds and funds
held by the University in trust for others except those endowment and SFA Foundation trust funds
which are under die control and management of the Board selected fund managers.
2.0 AUTHORITY
2.1 The authority for this policy is Article 842a-2, V.T.C.S. as to all funds which are
not required to be deposited in the State Treasury.
3.0 OBJECTIVES
3.1 The primary emphasis of all investment decisions shall be safety of principal.
All investments must be undertaken with appropriate fiduciary responsibility
in a reasonable and prudent manner, and must be in accordance with Texas
law. Investment maturities must be diversified to match the University's need for
liquidity.
3.2 Investment decisions shall not incur unreasonable risks in order to obtain current
investment income.
3.3 The investment portfolio shall remain sufficiently liquid to meet all operating
requirements which might be reasonably anticipated.
3.4 Investments will be diversified to avoid incurring unreasonable and avoidable
risks regarding specific security types or individual financial institutions.
3.5 Management of the investment portfolio will specifically avoid any purchase
of investments, or any investment practices or procedures, not specifically
authorized under the terms of this policy.
4.0 AUTHORIZED INVESTMENTS
4.1 All University funds and funds held in trust for others may be invested in:
4.1.1 Obligations of the United States of America, its agencies and instru
mentalities;
4.1.2 Direct obligations of the State of Texas and agencies thereof;
4.1.3 Other obligations, the principal of and interest on which are uncondi
tionally guaranteed or insured by the State of Texas or the United States
of America or its agencies and instrumentalities;
4.1.4 Obligations of states, agencies thereof, counties, cities, and other
political subdivisions of any state having been rated as to investment
quality by a nationally recognized investment rating firm and having
received a rating of no less than A or its equivalent;
4.1.5 Certificates of deposit of state and national banks doing business in
Texas, guaranteed or insured by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation or its successor or secured by obligations described in
5.0 below, and pursuant to Article 2529b-1, in market value no less than the
principal amount of the certificates;
4.1.6 Fully collateralized direct repurchase agreements with a defined termin
ation date secured by obligations described in 6.0 below with a market
value of not less than the amount of the funds disbursed and pledged with
a third party other than an agent for the pledgor. Repurchase Agreements
must be purchased through a primary government securities dealer, as
defined by the Federal Reserve, or a bank domiciled in Texas;
4.1.7 Gifts, grants and donations of non-educational and general funds or other
property which are received in forms other than money may be maintained
as investments in the form in which they were received or may be con
verted to other types of investments at the determination of the Boani.
5.0 INSURANCE OR COLLATERAL
5.1 All deposits and investments of University funds other than direct purchase of
U. S. Treasuries or U. S. Agencies shall be secured by a pledge of collateral with
a market value equal to no less than 100% of the deposits or investments less an
amount insured by the FDIC or FSLIC and pursuant to Article 2529d, the Public
Funds Collateral Act Evidence of the pledged collateral shall be maintained by the
University Comptroller. Repurchase Agreements shall be documented by a specific
agreement noting the collateral pledged in each agreement Collateral shall be
reviewed monthly to assure the market value of the securities pledged equals or
exceeds the related bank balances.
5.2 Pledged collateral shall be maintained for safekeeping by a third party depository.
6.0 COLLATERAL DEFINED
6.1 The University shall accept only the following securities as collateral:
6.1.1 FDIC and FSLIC insurance coverage;
6.1.2 United States Treasuries, Agencies, and Instrumentalities;
6.1.3 Other obligations, the principal of and interest on which are uncondition
ally guaranteed or insured by the State of Texas or the United States of
America;
6.1.4 Obligations of States, agencies thereof, counties, cities, and other
political subdivisions of any state having been rated as to investment
quality by a nationally recognized investment rating firm and having
received a rating of no less than A or its equivalent
7.0 INVESTMENT OFFICER
7.1 The Vice President for Administrative and Fiscal Affairs shall serve as the
Investment Officer for the University,
7.2 The Vice President for Administrative and Fiscal Affairs shall determine the
total amount of institutional funds available for investment in accordance with
projected cash flow requirements and is authorized herewith to use the services
provided by the investment consultants and the Board selected Fixed Income
Manager in the investment of those funds.
8.0 REPORTS
8.1 No later than 30 days after the end of each quarter of the fiscal year beginning
September 1, the Vice President for Administrative ami Fiscal Affairs will prepare
and furnish to the Board of Regents a report of investments for the quarter just
ended, yields on the investments and current balances. The report will group all
investments by authorized investment category as described in Section 4.0 above.
Appendix 6
AGREEMENT BETWEEN
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
AND
THE STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, INC.
1 PARTIES
!•! Stephen F. Austin State University (the "University") is an
agency of the State of Texas, organized and existing under
Chapter 101, Texas Education Code, as an institution of higher
education located in Nacogdoches, Texas. The governing body
of the University is the Board of Regents (collectively, the
"Regents").
1-2 The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc. (the
"Foundation") is a non-profit corporation organized under
the laws of the State of Texas for the sole purpose of supporting
the mission of the University. The governing body of the
Foundation is its Board of Trustees (collectively, the "Trustees").
1 PURPOSE
2.1 The Foundation is a private support organization as defined- in
article 6252-1 If, Texas Revised Civil Statutes ("6252-1 If")
22 The University is a state agency as defined in 6252-1 If.
23 The parties are entering into this agreement for the purpose of
defining the relationship between them pursuant to 6252-1 If,
and to implement the policy of the Regents governing the
University's relationship with private support organizations.
Agreement between
Stephen F. Austin State University and
The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc.
Page 2
PURPOSE (continued^)
2.4 While this agreement is in effect, the University
recognizes the Foundation as existing solely for the
support of the University. The parties agree that the
Foundation is a necessary and beneficial component
of the University's overall program for university
advancement and for the development of private
sources of funding for capital acquisition, operations,
endowments, scholarships, and other purposes relating
to the mission of the University.
TERM
3.1 Provided the Foundation has first executed this agreement,
this agreement is effective upon its approval by the Regents.
3.2 This agreement will continue in effect until terminated.
Either party may terminate this agreement by giving ninety
days' written notice to the other party.
Agreement between
Stephen F. Austin State University and
The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc.
Page 3
4, ORGANIZATION OF THE FOUNDATION
4.1 The direction and management of the affairs of the Foundation
and the control and disposition of its assets shall be vested in a
Board of Trustees which shall consist of not less
than nine (9) persons and not more than thirty (30) persons.
4.2 The President of the University may serve as an ex officio. non-voting
member of the Board of Trustees.
4.3 The officers of the Foundation shall be a Chairman, a Vice Chair
man, and a Secretary/Treasurer.
4.4 The Vice President for University Advancement of the University
will serve as the Executive Director of the Foundation pursuant to
the bylaws of the Foundation and the direction of the Trustees.
5J USE OF UNIVERSITY PERSONNEL AND SPACE BY FOUNDATION
5.1 The University will provide personnel as necessary in the
determination of the Vice President/Executive Director
for the support of the Foundation's business activities.
5.2 The University will provide office space, equipment, and
supplies as necessary in the determination of the Vice
President/Executive Director for the Foundation to carry
out its responsibilities.
Agreement between
Stephen F. Austin State University and
The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc.
Page 4
5.3 The personnel services, office space, equipment, and
supplies provided by the University under this agreement
will be made without charge to the Foundation.
5.4 However, any conflict between University employees'
fiduciary responsibilities to either the University of the
Foundation will be resolved in favor of the University.
& FOUNDATION INVESTMENTS AND RECORD-KEEPING
6.1 The University will hold, invest, and account for all
funds belonging or entrusted to the Foundation in
accordance with the Investment Policy Statement for
the University's Endowed Funds as adopted by the
Board of Regents, January, 1993. The SFA Foundation
reserves the right to ammend the allowable range and
target allocation of its funds as stated on page 12 of the
investment policy and to change the allocation of funds
among individual investment managers. Periodic reports of
Foundation accounts and investments shall be provided
by the University not less than quarterly. The University shall
retain responsibility for the reasonable and prudent
management of Foundation funds as would any other trustee
under Texas law in accordance with the investment guidelines of
this contract, or unless otherwise stipulated in writing and
agreed to between all parties.
Agreement between
Stephen F, Austin State University and
The Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc.
Page 5
6.2 The University and the Foundation shall have the right to audit
the books and records of either party, concerning investments at
any time.
6.3 The University and the Foundation shall share on a pro rata
basis the annual fees and expenses associated with the manage
ment of the endowed funds.
Z PAYMENT OF FUNDS TO THE UNIVERSITY
7.1 Payments to the University from Foundation endowed
accounts shall be made on a quarterly basis.
7.2 Payments to the University from Foundation nonendowed
accounts shall be made on a quarterly basis.
7.3 Payments to the University of gifts for specific programs
and/or projects made through the Foundation shall be
made within thirty (30) days of receipt of the gift.
7.4 The Vice President for University Advancement/Executive
Director shall coordinate all payment schedules with appro
priate University officials.
& FUND RAISING EFFORTS OF FOUNDATION
8.1 The coordination of the Foundation's fund raising efforts
shall be through the Vice President for University
Advancement/Executive Director reporting to the President
of the University.
Agreement between
Stephen F. Austin State University and
The Stphen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc.
Page 6
8. FUND RAISING EFFORTS OF FOUNDATION (continued)
8.2 The Foundation is authorized to raise funds for the University
in three (3) broad areas:
Regular Gifts -
Special Gifts -
Ultimate Gifts -
those gifts which are solicited and
received on a regular basis either
restricted or unrestricted utilizing
speculative techniques such as
direct mail and telemarketing.
those gifts which are solicited and
received on an as-needed basis for
specific items, programs and/or
projects generally involving
personal or formal approaches.
those large gifts capable of making
major impacts upon the quality of
teaching, research and service
involving highly personal cultiva
tion and solicitation approaches
including estate planning vehicles.
8.3 The Office of University Advancement shall maintain all donor
lists, files and gift records and will coordinate all donor
recognition activities.
President
Stephen F. Austin State University
Date
Chairman Date
Stephen F. Austin State University Foundation, Inc.