MINUTES OF
Board of Regents
of
Stephen f. Austin State University
V0LUI1E HO. 24
July 20, 1974
Huxley Bay, Texas
INDEX
Minutes of the Meeting
Stephen F. Austin State University
Board of Regents
held in Huxley Bay, Texas
July 20, 1974
VOLUME NO. 24
74-66 Approval of Minutes of April 27, 1974 24-2
74-67 Summer School Faculty and Staff Appointments 24-2
74-68 Faculty and Staff Appointments 24-3
74-69 Acceptance of Resignations 24-4
74-70 Changes in Status 24-4
74-71 Leaves of Absence 24-5
74-72 Sick Leave and Retirement 24-6
74-73 Removal from Faculty and Staff List 24-6
74-74 Salary Increase for President 24-6
74-75 Approval of 1974-75 Operating Budget 24-6
74-76 Approval of Biennium Legislative Request 24-7
74-77 Approval of Changes in 1974-75 Student Fees
and Charges 24-7
74-78 1973-74 Budget Adjustments 24-7
74-79 Approval of Water Treatment Program 24-8
74-80 Approval of Change Orders (Coliseum) 24-8
74-81 Approval of Change Order (Lanana Creek) 24-8
74-82 Purchase and Installation of Coliseum Marquee 24-8
74-83 Authorization to Advertise for Bids for
Early Childhood Laboratory 24-8
74-84 Authorization to Advertise for Bids for
Renovation of Rusk Building 24-8
74-85 Purchase and Installation of Ice Machines 24-8
74-86 Stone Fort Museum Repairs 24-9
74-87 Contract with Angelina College 24-9
74-88 Compensation for Teaching of Off-Campus
Courses 24-9
74-89 Approval of Curriculum Changes 24-10
74-90 Permission to Petition Coordinating Board 24-14
74-91 Naming of School of Business Building 24-14
74-92 Authorization to write Governor 24-14
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
BOARD OF REGENTS
STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY
HELD IN HUXLEY BAY, TEXAS
July 20, 1974
The meeting was called to order by Walter C. Todd, Chairman of
the Board of Regents, at 10:00 a.m. July 20, 1974.
PRESENT:
ABSENT:
PRESENT:
PRESENT:
Members: Walter C. Todd of Dallas
Robert C. Gray of Austin
Peggy Wedgeworth Wright of Nacogdoches
Homer Bryce of Henderson
Ernest Powers of Carthage
James I. Perkins of Rusk
Mrs. George Cullum, Jr. of Dallas
Glenn Justice of Dallas
Joe Bob Golden of Jasper
C. G. Haas, Secretary of the Board
Dr. R. W. Steen, President of the University
Guest: Tom Summers, SFASU Student Government Supreme
Court Chief Justice
Karen Bullard, Student Senate Academic Affairs
Chairperson
74-66
Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Brice, it was
ordered that the minutes of the meeting of April 27, 1974, be
approved.
74-67
Upon motion of Regent Powers, seconded by Regent Wright, it was
ordered that the following individuals be employed for the
positions, dates and salaries indicated:
1. Department of Communication
Mr. Paul Potter, Assistant Professor of Communication, at a
salary rate of $3,833.32 for both Summer I and Summer II,
1974.
2. Department of Computer Science
Mr. John W. Meredith, Assistant Professor of Computer Science,
at a salary rate of $1,014.58 for Summer I, 1974.
3. Department of General Business
Mr. John W. Hamilton, Assistant Professor of General Business,
at a salary rate of $1,991.66 for Summer I, 1974.
4. Department of Geology
Dr. Hershel L. Jones, Assistant Professor of Geology, at a
salary rate of $1,008.33 for Summer II, 1974.
5. Department of History
Dr. James L. Nichols, Professor of History, at a salary rate of
$3,100 for Summer I, 1974. This stipend is a Faculty Research
Grant.
6. Department of Home Economics
Dr. Sue Jones, Professor of Home Economics, at a salary rate of
$800 for Summer II, 1974.
Dr. Patsy J. Spurrier, Assistant Professor of Home Economics,
at a salary rate of $800 for Summer II, 1974.
7. Library
Mrs. Elizabeth Ann Chandler, Acting Humanities Librarian, at a
salary rate of $1,666.66 for the Summer II, 1974, session.
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74-68
Upon motion of Regent Powers, seconded by Regent Wright, it was
ordered that the following individuals be employed for the positions,
dates and salaries indicated:
1. Department of Agriculture
Mr. David Harrison Miller, 30, M. S. (Texas ASM University),
Assistant Professor Agriculture at a salary rate of $12,000
for nine months, effective August 23, 1974.
2. Department of Art
Ms. Barbara Fay Brown, 25, M.F.A. (Stephen F. Austin State
University), Teaching Interne in Art at a salary rate of
$7,500 for nine months, effective August 23, 1974. This is a
nine months non-renewable contract.
3. Department of Communication
Ms. Mary Ruth Dunlap, 35, M.A. (The University of Mississippi),
Director of Student Publications at a salary rate of $10,500
for twelve months, effective August 23, 1974.
4. School of Forestry
Mr. Miguel Angel Ramirez, 28, M.S.F. (West Virginia University),
Instructor of Forestry (3/4 time) at a salary rate of $6,008
for nine months, effective August 23, 1974. This is a temporary
contract but renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance
in the joint TA § MU and SFASU doctoral program.
Mr. John Wesley Williams, 26, M.S. (University of Montana), In
structor of Forestry (3/4-time) at a salary rate of $6,008 for
nine months, effective August 23, 1974. This is a temporary
contract but renewable contingent upon satisfactory performance
in the joint TA$MU and SFASU doctoral program.
5. Department of Home Economics
Ms. Dennie Lynn Lindsey, 29, M.S. (East Texas State University),
Instructor of Home Economics (half-time) at a salary rate of
$2,200 for the Fall Semester, 1974 only, effective August 23,
1974.
Ms. Betsy Cullison Shaw, 33, M.S. (East Texas State University),
Instructor of Home Economics (half-time) at a salary rate of
$2,200 for the Fall Semester, 1974 only, effective August 23,
1974.
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74-69
Upon motion of Regent Powers, seconded by Regent Gray, it was
ordered that the following resignations be accepted:
1. Department of Art
Dr. Glenn Bill Williams, Assistant Professor of Art, effective
May 31, 1974. Dr. Williams has accepted other employment.
2. Department of English
Mr. William Joseph Mosley, Jr., Instructor of English, effec
tive August 31, 1974. Mr. Mosley has accepted other employ
ment.
3. Department of Modern Languages
Dr. Hanna B. Lewis, Associate Professor of Modern Languages,
effective August 31, 1974. Dr. Lewis has accepted other employ
ment.
4. Office of Institutional Research
Ms. Barbara Mott Fountain, Director of Institutional Research,
effective May 31, 1974. Ms. Fountain has completed her con
tract.
5. University Computer Center
Mr. John Stuart Walker, Programmer, effective June 7, 1974.
Mr. Walker has accepted other employment.
6. Student Affairs Division
Mrs. Paulette J. Siller, Program Consultant (Activities .Office),
effective June 30,. 1974, Mrs. Siller resigned for personal
reasons.
74-70
Upon motion of Regent Wright, seconded by Regent Brice, it was
ordered that the following changes in status be approved:.
1. Department of Art
Dr. Karl Schlicher, Professor of Art, from 50% to 100% at a
salary rate of $2,591.66 for Summer II, 1974.
Mr. James R. Snyder, Associate Professor of Art, from 50% to
100% at a salary rate of $2,183.32 for Summer II, 1974.
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2. Department of English
Mr. Harry Dale Dawson, Assistant Professor of English, from
100% at a salary rate of $1,875 for Summer I, 1974, to no
summer assignment in order to devote full time to work on
his Ph.D. dissertation.
Mr. James E. Magruder, Assistant Professor of English, from
50% to 100% at a salary rate of $1,866.66 for Summer II, 1974.
3. Department of Secondary Education
Dr. Bennat C. Mullen, Associate Professor of Secondary Edu
cation, from 100% for Summer I to 100% for Summer I and 100%
Summer II, 1974, at a salary rate of $3,177.78 for both ses
sions.
4. Student Affairs Division
Mr. Michael Kurth Booker, from student assistant with the Vending
Department, to Vending Route Man, Laundry Vending, at a salary
rate of $6,942 for twelve months, effective June 1, 1974.
74-71
Upon motion of Regent Brice, seconded by Regent Powers, it was
ordered that the following leaves of absence be granted:
1. Department of Computer Science
Dr. Ronnie G. Ward, Assistant Professor of Computer Science,
for Summer I, 1974.
2. School of Forestry
Dr. Jack E. Coster, Associate Professor of Forestry, for both
summer terms, 1974, in order to accept a summer Forestry Faculty
Internship in California.
Dr. Robert Singer, Assistant Professor of Forestry, for both
summer terms, 1974, in order to accept employment in Washington,
D. C.
Mr. Garnet H. Weaver, Instructor of Forestry, for both summer
terms, 1974, in order to accept summer employment with the USFS
on the Sierra National Forest in California.
3. Department of General Business
Mr. Conway T. Rucks, Assistant Professor of General Business,
for Summer I, 1974, in order to complete dissertation.
4. Department of Geology
Dr. Don R. Anderson, Assistant Professor of Geology, for Sum
mer II, 1974.
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5. Department of Home Economics
Ms. Laura Link Shivers, Instructor of Home Economics, effective
Spring and Summer Semesters, 1975, in order to fulfill residency
requirements for the doctoral degree.
6. Department of Music
Mr. Stephen K. Goacher, Instructor of Music, for the 1974-75
academic year in order to fulfill residency requirements for
the doctoral degree.
7. Library
Ms. Willie Earl Tindall, Assistant Social Sciences Librarian,
from September 1, 1974, through August 31, 1975, in order to
continue work toward a Ph.D. degree.
74-72
Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Wright, it was ordered
that Dr. Louis W. Ellerbrook, Professor of Elementary Education, be
granted sick leave with pay for the months June, July, and August,
1974, and that his retirement be accepted effective August 31, 1974.
Dr. Ellerbrook has been a member of the faculty for 27 years and
in this period has taken only a few days of sick leave. He is
eligible to teach for one more year, but in the opinion of his super
visors is not capable of doing so.
74-73
Upon motion of Regent Wright, seconded by Regent Gray, it was ordered
that the following name be removed from the faculty and staff list:
1. Dr. David V. Smith, Professor of Forestry, effective August 7,
1974. Dr. Smith died on the evening of July 5. He had unused
sick leave of 46 days, and under State law, his estate is en
titled to receive payment for one-half of earned sick leave.
This will result in his being removed from the payroll on
August 7, 1974.
74-74
Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Brice, it was ordered
that the salary of President R. W. Steen be increased $5,000 for
1974-75, with said increase to be paid from Unrestricted Gift Funds
received by the University. This will result in a supplemental
total of $15,000 and a total salary of $45,500 from all sources.
74-75
Upon motion of Regent Perkins, seconded by Regent Powers, it was
ordered that the 1974-75 operating budget, containing an estimated
income of $19,664,442 and estimated budget requirements of $19,426,276,
be approved as submitted under separate cover.
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74-76
Upon motion of Regent Brice, seconded by Regent Powers, it was
ordered that the Biennium Legislative Request for the years
ending 1976 and 1977 be approved as submitted under separate
cover.
74-77
Upon motion of Regent Perkins, seconded by Regent Powers, it was
ordered that the following changes in student fees and charges for
1974-75 be approved:
1. Each of the several meal plans will be increased an
additional $15 per fall or spring semester and $6
per six-weeks' summer term over those charges previously
approved.
2. The motor vehicle registration fees will be increased
from $6 to $10 for twelve months on the first car and
will remain $3 for twelve months on the second car
registered by the same operator.
/ 3. A charge of $2 for the student I. D. card system will
be assessed for twelve months--(September - August),
or any part thereof anda^chargeNof $5 for a replace
ment.
4. A voluntary student fiealth fee>6f $10 per semester for
the fall or spring ajhd $2.50yfor each six-weeks1 sum
mer term will be changed fp/certain specified medical
services.
5. The existing student service fee will be apportioned
to $2.50 per semester credit hour, up to a maximum
of twelve semester credit hours in the fall or spring
semesters and six semester credit hours in each six-weeks
• summer term.
74-78
Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Powers, it was
ordered that the following budget adjustments for 1973-74 be ap
proved :
Purpose
Reroof Forestry Field Station
Reroof President's Residence
Reroof Home Management House
Retile and Waterproof Dorm 13 Baths
Construct Ramps for Handicapped
Replaster Exposed Concrete Frame of
Home Economics Building
Repair Plaster in Fine Arts, Austin,
and Ferguson Buildings
Amount Account
20,000.00
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Sources of Funds: Pledged Property Surplus $ 2,000.00
Educational § General Surplus 18,000.00
$20,000.00
74-79
Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Powers, it was
ordered that the sum of $29,000 for a water treatment program
for boilers, chillers, and other mechanical equipment throughout
the campus be approved and the University be authorized to pro
ceed with that program.
74-80
Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Powers, it was
ordered that Change Orders No. 1 and No. 2, for a total of $53,034
to be added to the Campbell Company contract for the construction
of the Coliseum be approved and the Chairman of the Board be autho
rized to sign the Change Orders.
74-81
Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Powers, it was
ordered that Change Order No. 2 to the T. Richard Vardemen contract
for the Lanana Creek improvement project, to add $157.50 for ad
ditional grading that was required over and above the original
contract, be approved and the Chairman of the Board be authorized
to sign the Change Order.
74-82
Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Powers, it was
ordered that the University be authorized to issue a purchase order
to the Federal Sign and Signal Corporation of Houston, Texas, for
$4,775.00 to construct and install a marquee for the Coliseum.
74-83
Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Wright, it was
ordered that the University be authorized to advertise for bids for
the construction of the Early Childhood Laboratory building, which
is estimated to cost $500,000 and will contain 10,000 square feet
of space.
74-84
Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Wright, it was
ordered that the University be authorized to advertise for construc
tion bids for the renovation of the Rusk Building, which is esti
mated to cost $575,000, of which $493,000 was appropriated by the
Legislature and the balance will be paid from available plant funds.
74-85
Upon motion of Regent Perkins, seconded by Regent Wright, it was
ordered that the University be auhtorized to purchase ice machines
for the dormitories estimated to cost $20,000, including instal
lation, to be paid from Pledged Property Surplus Funds.
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74-86
Upon motion of Regent Brice, seconded by Regent Perkins, it was
ordered that the University be authorized to appropriate and use
up to $5,000 in the repair, or replacement, of the roof and wood
exterior of the Stone Fort Museum, to be paid from Education and
General Surplus Funds.
74-87
Upon motion of Regent Perkins, seconded by Regent Powers, it was
ordered that the University be authorized to contract with Angelina
College to provide the College with the services of a qualified
instructor to teach two Modern Language courses during the 1974-75
academic year. The contract will be for an appropriate portion
of the instructor's salary.
74-88
Upon motion of Regent Perkins, seconded by Regent Gray, it was
ordered that instructors be compensated $800 base pay for teaching
off-campus overload courses plus $1.00 per mile round trip (one
time payment) and $200 base pay plus $1.00 per mile round trip
(one time payment) for courses taught off campus as part of a
regular teaching load.
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74-89
Upon motion of Regent Brice, seconded by Regent Powers, it was
ordered that the following curriculum items, approved by the
University Undergraduate and Graduate Curriculum Committees, be
approved:
COURSES ADDED: (Curriculum Committee)
Department and Number Title
Accounting 401
Agriculture 342
Agriculture 383
Agriculture 448
Economics 100
Economics 401
Elementary Edu
cation 463
Elementary Edu
cation 464
Elementary Edu
cation 465
English 408
General Business 401
General Business 402
Management 485
Mathematics 305
Modern Languages 475
Modern Languages 475
Modern Languages 475
Music 301
Music 302
Music 303
Music 304
Music 362
Music 441
Office Administration
402
Physics 349
Political Science 300
Political Science 309
Psychology 499
Sociology 200
Sociology 363
Sociology 490
Hours
Credit
1
3
3
3
3
1
Current Developments in Accounting
Problems in Swine Production
Agricultural Machinery Design and
Structure
Range Management
Introduction to the Social Sciences
Seminar in Economics
Early Childhood Laboratory I l
Early Childhood Laboratory II 1
Early Childhood Laboratory III 1
Contrastive Linquistics, Spanish/
English 3
Current Developments in Finance 1
Current Developments in Marketing 1
Current Issues in Management 1
Introduction to Numerical Methods 3
Advanced Independent Studies in French 3
Advanced Independent Studies in German 3
Advanced Independent Studies in
Spanish 3
Brass Class II 1
Woodwind Class II 1
Percussion Class II 1
Strings Class II 1
Marching Band Techniques 2
Practicum in Elementary Music 3
Current Issues in Business
Communications 1
Electricity in Practice 1
Contemporary Issues in Political
Science 3
Woman in American Politics 3
Undergraduate Practicum in
Community Psychology 3
Introduction to Nursing Home
Administration 3
Sociology of Leisure and Recreation 3
Teaching High School Sociology 3
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COURSES TO BE REVISED: (Curriculum Committee)
Department and
Number
Agriculture 447
Communication 303
Communication 456
Elementary Education 328
Elementary Education 331
Elementary Education 332
Home Economics 351
Mathematics 237
Mathematics 238
Political Science 469
Psychology 360
School Services 335
School Services 336
School Services 337
Sociology 480
Title and Credit
New
No.
COURSES TO BE DELETED:
Department and Number
Communication 476
Economics 363
Mathematics 237
Mathematics 238
School Services 431
School Services 451
Pasture and Range Management (3) 447
Advanced Photography (4) 303
Introduction to Instructional 456
Television (3)
Kindergarten Education (4) 328
Learning and the Young Child 331
C4)
The Young Child (4) 332
Home Management Problems (3) 451
Contemporary Mathematics I 127
(3)
Contemporary Mathematics II 128
(3)
Empirical Political Theory 469
(3)
Basics in Animal Learning 360
and Conditioning (3)
Beginning Clinical Practicum 335
Speech and Hearing (1)
Intermediate Clinical Practi- 336
cum: Speech and Hearing
(1)
Advanced Clinical Practicum: 337
Speech and Hearing (1)
North American Indian Cultures 480
(Curriculum Committee)
Title and Credit
New Title and Credit
Pasture Management (5)
Advanced Photography (
Advanced Television
Production (3)
Kindergarten Educa
tion (3)
Learning and the
Young Child (3)
The Young Child (3)
Home Management Pro
blems (3)
Introduction to Mathe
matics for Elementar
Teachers (3)
Intermediate Mathemati
for Elementary
Teachers (3)
Methods in Political
Research (3)
Basics in Animal
Learning and Condi
tioning (4)
Beginning Clinical
Practicum Speech
and Hearing (2)
Intermediate Clinical
Practicum: Speech
and Hearing (2)
Advanced Clinical
Practicum: Speech
and Hearing (2)
Indians of the Ameri
cas: (a) North
America (b) South
America (3)
Nature of Criticism in Communication (3)
Economic History of the U. S. (3)
Contemporary Mathematics I (3)
Contemporary Mathematics II (3)
Advanced Speech Pathology (3)
Language and Speech Problems of Exceptional
Children (3)
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COURSES ADDED: (Graduate Council)
Department and Number
Art 581
Chemistry 581 A, B
Communication 502
Communication 512
Health $ Physical Education 581
Mathematics 581 A, B
Music 581
Physics 581 A,B
Psychology 514
Psychology 518
Secondary Education 588
Sociology 446
Sociology 490
Hours
Title Credit
Proglems in Teaching College Art 3
Supervised Instruction 3
Theories of Mass Communication 3
Mass Media in Society 3
Proglems in Teaching College Physical 3
Education
Problems in Teaching College Math 3
Problems in Teaching College Music- 3
Internship
Problems in Teaching College Physics 3
Advanced Behavior Modification 3
Practicum in Community Health 3
Multicultural Education in Texas 3
Environmental Sociology 3
Teaching High School Sociology 3
COURSES TO BE REVISED: (Graduate Council)
New Title and Credit
Introduction to Graduate
Study (3)
Photography Workshop
(3)
Research Methods in
Communication (3)
Politics and the
American Media (3)
Topics in Mass Communi
cation (3)
Methods and Resources for
Teaching Nutrition (3)
Practicum in Clinical
Psychology (3)
Indians of the Americas:
(a) North America
(b) South America (3)
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COURSES TO BE DELETED:
Department and Number
Graduate Council)
Title and Credit
Problems of the Community Newspaper (3)
Seminar in Contemporary Journalism (3)
Studies in Modern European History (3)
History of Texas (1600-1865) (3)
History of Texas (1865-1940) (3)
Renaissance and the Reformation (C. 1350-1648)
(3)
Europe of the Old Regime (1648-1789) (3)
The French Revolution and Napoleon (1789-1815)
(3)
The South (1607-1861) (3)
The South (1877-Present) (3)
European Nationalism and Liberalism (1815-1878)
(3)
History of Spanish Mexico (1521-1810) (3)
History of Mexico (1810-Present) (3)
British Empire in North America (1603-1763) (3)
Revolutionary America (1763-1789) (3)
The Hanoverian Age (1714-1789) (3)
The Victorian Age (1837-1910) (3)
The Age of Jefferson and Jackson (1789-1850) (3)
The American Civil War (1850-1877) (3)
Reconstruction and the New Nation (1865-1930)
(3)
The Progressive Era and World War I (1898-1930)
(3)
The New Deal and After (1930-Present) (3)
History of Russia (1905-Present) (3)
The Era of the First World War (1878-1920)
(3)
The Rise of Totalitarianism (1920-1945) (3)
Contemporary Europe (1945-Present) (3)
India, China and Japan in the Modern Period
(3)
The Security of the Pacific (3)
American Biography (3)
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74-90
Upon motion of Regent Perkins, seconded by Regent Wright, the Uni
versity was granted permission to petition the Coordinating Board
to establish joint doctoral degrees in education with the University
of Houston and Texas A§M University.
74-91
Upon motion of Regent Gray, seconded by Regent Perkins, it was
ordered that the new building for the School of Business be named
in honor of the late R. E. McGee and that his widow be so informed.
74-92
Upon motion of Regent Powers, seconded by Regent Perkins, it was
ordered that President Steen be authorized to write a letter to the
Governor concerning the need for considering the salary requirements
of the University for 1974-75 due to escalating/inflationary costs.
All motions passed unanimously unless otherwise indicated.
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The Board was invited by Regents Todd and Powers to meet in October
in the City of Longview.
The meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m.
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