January 20,1995

Clemson University
Clemson, South Carolina
MINUTES
THE CLEMSON UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Holmes Ballroom, Clemson House
Clemson, South Carolina
Friday, January 20,1995
After notification as required by the Freedom of Information Act, the Chairman
called the meeting to order at 9:OO A.M. with the following members present: Bill
L. h i c k , presiding; Louis P. Batson, Jr., J. J. Britton, W. G. DesChamps,
Lawrence Gressette, Harold D. Kingsmore, Louis Lynn, Patricia McAbee,
Thomas McTeer, Buck Mickel, Joe Swann, Allen Wood, Fletcher Derrick, P. W.
McAlister, Paul Quattlebaum and Manning N. Lomax, Secretarv
Administration Present: Philip H. Prince, Jay Gogue, Almeda Jacks, Charles
Jennett, David Larson, Gary Ransdell, Ben Anderson and Cathy Sams
Media Present: Bill Robinson, The State; Bobby King, Greenville News; Kevin
z ~ -Anderson,
M ~ ~ ~ ; WYFF - TV; Paul Brown,
Chapman, Anderson ~ # ~ e p e # ~ e ~Rob
WSPA - TV; Glen Spake, WSPA - TV; Greg Oliver, Clemson Messenger; Tyrone
Walker, The Tiger

Item 1. Ayroval of Minutes
Statement: The Minutes of the November 1, 1994 Board meeting previously
were submitted to the Trustees.
Action: Mr. Mickel made a motion to approve the Minutes as submitted, Mr.
Kingsmore seconded and the vote to approve was unanimous.

Item 2. Dates of Future Board and Committee Meetings
Statement: Mr. Lomax, Secretary of the Board, announced that the Board of
Trustees will meet on April 7, 1995 in the Myrtle Beach area. An exact location
will be announced. A date for the Institutional Advancement Committee will be
announced. The Educational Policy and Agriculture and Natural Resources
Committees will meet on March 8, 1995. The Audit, Budget and Finance and
Student Affairs Committees will meet on March 16,1995.
Item 3. Aericulture and Natural Resources Committee - Dr. Lynn
ANR Committee Action Item
Annexation of Clemson Property by the City of Myrtle Beach

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Statement: Jay Gogue recommended that this item be tabled until a future
meeting because additional information is being gathered.
Action: Mrs. McAbee made a motion to table the item, Dr. Britton seconded the
motion and the vote of the Committee to table was unanimous.
Informational Items
1. Revision and Update of Animal Health Laws in 1994
Statement: Dr. Gogue reported that Livestock-Poultry Health completed a
thorough revision and update of our Animal Health Laws in 1994. These had not
been updated since 1952. This necessitated an update of the regulations which
explain the process of applying the laws.
2. Proposed
Operational
Changes at Dominica
Statement: Dr. Gogue informed the Board that Clemson University's operation
in Dominica has not been as successful as envisioned. The Archbold Tropical
Research Center which is often associated with Dominica has been quite
successful throughout the Caribbean, Central and South America. Basically, the
operation in Dominica has been funded through indirect costs returned to the
College of Forestry from various research projects of the Archbold Tropical
Research Center. We are in the process of reviewing all options for our
continued presence in Dominica. We are looking at options such as a stronger
consortia arrangement and/or a management and operation contract with a
suitable not-for-profit. He stated that as we identify the best option, we will
communicate with the Board.

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Item 4. Audit Committee Mr. Mickel
Statement: Mr. Mickel stated that the Audit Committee had nothing to report to
the full Board.

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Item 5. Budvet and Finance Committee Mr. Gressette
Action Item
Bond Resolution
Statement: Mr. Gressette stated that on December 8, 1994 the Budget and
Finance Committee approved a State Institution Bond Resolution to request the
State Budget and Control Board to issue $3,075,000.00 of State Institution Bonds
on Clemson University's behalf to make permanent improvements in Barre,
Jordan and Lehotsky Halls to improve indoor air quality and to pay the cost of
issuance (Attachment 1).
Action: Mr. Gressette made a motion to approve the State Institution Bond
Resolution, Mr. Mickel seconded and the vote to approve was unanimous.

Item 6. Educational Policv Committee - Dr. Britton
Action Item
Name Change
- for Freshman Engineering to "General Engineering
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Statement: Charles Jennett made this recommendation. All engineering students
not having transferred to a specific engineering discipline, including true
freshmen, would be enrolled in the "General Engineering Program," and the
current Freshman Engineering and Engineering Graphics would be combined in
the "Division of General Engineering." These changes in name would entail no
changes in personnel and would have no financial impacts whatsoever. The two
engineering courses currently offered by Freshman Engineering would continue
with the rubric "ENGR." This proposal was approved by the Educational Policy
Committee at its meeting on December 1,1994.
Action: Dr. Britton, on behalf of the Educational Policy Committee, moved that
the recommendation be approved. The vote of the full Board to approve was
unanimous.

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Item 7. Institutional Advancement Committee Mr. Batson
Action Item
Resolution - Hanover House
Statement: Mr. Batson reported that the Institutional Advancement Committee
approved this Resolution (Attachment 2) at its meeting on December 8, 1994.
Since the Hanover House is on the National Historic Register, this Resolution is
necessary to meet the requirements of that organization. The Resolution states
that the Board of Trustees endorses the current placement of the Hanover House
as its long-term site and that the property in the immediate vicinity of the
Hanover House is to be used principally for the purposes associated with the
protection and enhancement of the Hanover House.
Action: Mr. Batson, on behalf of the Institutional Advancement Committee,
made a motion to approve the Resolution. The vote of the full Board to approve
was unanimous.
Informational Item
Statement: Gary Ransdell presented the Clemson University Foundation Midyear Gift Report. This report indicated that $17,321,852 have been received
which is a 55%increase over this time last year. This total includes a $7.1 million
gift of land at Debordieu Colony in Georgetown County, $8 million in cash
donatidns and approximately $2 million through gifts in kind.

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Item 8. Student Affairs Committee Mr. Wood
Action Item
Medical Fee Policv
Statement: Almeda Jacks discussed a proposal to revise the medical fee policy.
The purpose of the policy revision was at the request of students who felt there
were inequities in the current policy. A task force comprised of staff and student
representatives recommended the proposed policy which mandates that students
taking 7 or more credit hours per semester during the Fall and/or Spring will
pay the fee. During any given summer session, students taking 4 or more hours
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per session will be required to pay the health fee. This proposal was approved
by the Student Affairs Committee at its meeting on December 8,1994.
Action: On behalf of the Student Affairs Committee, Mr. Wood made a motion
for the full Board to approve the policy. The vote of approval by the full Board
was unanimous.

Item 9. Ratification of Mail Ballots
Statement: The Secretary of the Board presented the following mail ballots for
ratification:
A.
Honorary Degree - Senator John Drummond - October 3,1994
The Board approved awarding an honorary degree to
Senator John Drummond.
B.

Honorary Degree - Governor Carroll Campbell - October 3,1994
The Board approved awarding an honorary degree to the
Governor.

C.

New Student Center - Site Development - October 19,1994
The Board approves awarding a contract to Zorn Company, Inc.
of Seneca, SC in the amount of $1,297,000.

D.

Kinard Hall Annex Renovations - October 28,1994
Approval is granted by the Board to award a contract to
Matrix Construction Company of Anderson, SC in the amount
of $421,560.00.

E.

Old Pee Dee Station - December 5,1994
The Board approves the sale of the 251 acre tract of land known as
the Old Pee Dee Station for a minimum bid price of $1,442,500.
Proceeds from the sale are to be placed in an endowment and
income from the endowment will be used to support research
programs at the Pee Dee Research and Education Center.

F.

Bell Atlantic Lease - December 5,1994
Approval is granted by the Board to lease approximately 0.70
acre of land to Bell Atlantic for a term of five years for $6,000
per year, four five-year options to renew, 15 percent increase for
each renewal period. The subject property is adjacent to the State
microwave tower.

G.

Honorary Degree - Mr. Joe Shirley - December 5,1994
The Board approved granting an honorary degree to Mr. Joseph
Alvin Shirley.

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H.

Poole Agriculture Center - Reroofing - December 9,1994
The Board approves the awarding of a contract to Pickens Roofing
and Sheet Metal, Inc. in the amount of $658,129.00 to reroof
the Poole Agricultural Center.

I.

Strom Thurmond Institute - Change Order #5 - December 9,1994
Approval by the Board is granted to the Administration to
execute Change Order #5 to the Strom Thurmond Institute
remediation contract in an amount not to exceed $241,943.00.

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Carolina Panthers Agreement December 12,1994
The Carolina Panthers of the National Football League will be
playing their home games of the 1995 season in Clemson's
Memorial Stadium. The University has been negotiating an
agreement with Richardson's Sports, the owner of the Carolina
Panthers, covering all aspects of such an arrangement. The
agreement includes a lease of University real estate. The Board
of Trustees grants authority to the Chairman of the Board
to sign the agreement, as approved by the Administration,
on behalf of the University.

K.

University Square Associates Lease - December 12,1994
The Board approves a lease between the University and
University Square Associates for the University to lease
1,475 square feet of space for use by the Municipal Court of the
Student Affairs Division.

L.

Bell Atlantic Mobile Lease - December 12,1994
The Board approves a lease agreement between the University and
Bell Atlantic Mobile for .918 acre of University property for a
temporary tower on campus. The lease is for a period of five
months and the rental rate is for $2,000, paid in advance.

M.

Privatization Guidelines - December 21,1994
The Board approves the Privatization Guidelines which will be
used to evaluate contract/self-operation decisions regarding
privatization.

Action: Mr, Mickel made a motion to ratify all mail ballot actions, Mr.
Kingsmore seconded and the vote of the full Board to ratify was unanimous.
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Item 10. President's Report
Statement: Mr. Prince reported on several positive experiences toward Clemson
that he has encountered in the last few weeks. He stated that last week he
received a check in the amount of $1,000 from a professor at the Harvard School
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education the professor's son received at Clemson University. While attending
the Sugar Bowl, he saw a message on the score board which read "Stacey,
congratulations on being accepted to Clemson University. Mom and Dad."
President Prince discussed the success of the PEER Program for minority
students in the College of Engineering-In the seven years prior to the time that
the impact of the PEER program took effect, an average of 16 minorities
graduated from the College of Engineering. That number has steadily increased
since 1991/92 through 1993/94 -- 20,27,34 and 39 respectively. It is expected
that this number will continue to increase to at least 50 per year.
He reported on the success of the English Department's Innovative
Writing Lab. Enrollment in this program has increased from 122 in 1992 to over
400 during this Fall semester. It is evident that the communication skills and
writing proficiency of Clemson students across the University have been
drastically improved.
President Prince made several announcements to the Trustees. Dr. Daniel
Stanzione, a Clemson alumnus, has been named President of the AT&T Bell
Laboratories. Mr. Prince has been elected Chairman of the Council of
Presidents. The President's message at the General Faculty Meeting on
December 21,1994 was that he believes that Clemson University has the finest
faculty of any university in the country. They do a quality job in teaching,
research and public service. The Faculty Senate and the President will be
working together to move the University forward.
President Prince informed the Board that the Commission on Higher
Education has requested a response on the impact a 5% percent reduction in state
appropriations would have on the University. Mr. Prince indicated that if this
budget cut occurs, all of the savings that will be generated by restructuring will
go to the State. It is imperative that we communicate to the legislature how
devastating it will be to all of higher education to have to absorb a 5% cut.

Item 11. Executive Session
Statement: Chairman Amick stated that he would entertain a motion to go into
executive session for the purpose of discussing the candidates for the Thirteenth
President of Clemson University. He further stated that no decisions would be
made and no votes taken while in executive session.
Action: Dr. Britton made a motion to go into executive session, Mr. Mickel
seconded and the vote to approve was unanimous. The Board went inta
executive session at 9:30 A.M.

Item 12. Open Session
Statement: The Chairman reconvened the Board in open session at 125 P.M. He
announced that no decisions were made and no votes were taken while the
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Board was in executive session. He stated that the Trustees did discuss each of
the four final candidates for the Presidency of Clemson University in great detail
and are now close to achieving a consensus. The Chairman opened the floor to
nominations for the Presidency of Clemson University
Action: Mr. Gressette nominated Dr. Constantine W. "Deno" Curris to be the
Thirteenth President of Clemson University. Mr. Mickel made a motion to close
the nominations. Dr. Britton seconded the motion to close the nominations and
the vote of approval was unanimous.
The Chairman asked all Trustees who favor the election of Dr.
Constantine W. "Deno" Curris as the Thirteen President of Clemson University to
stand. All Trustees present stood. The Chairman announced that Dr.
Constantine W. Curris has been elected by a unanimous vote to be the Thirteenth
President of Clemson University.
Mr. Amick notified Dr. Curris of his election by conference call. Dr. Curris
accepted the position and thanked Mr. Amick and the Board Members for their
confidence in him. He stated that he considered it a great honor to have the
opportunity to build on the legacy of Thomas Green Clemson. Cathy Sams,
Associate VP for Public Affairs, posed a few questions on behalf of the media
present to Dr. Curris. President Prince congratulated Dr. Curris and stated that
he is looking forward to Dr. Curris' coming to Clemson.
Item 13. Adjournment
Statement: Mr. Gressette moved that the meeting adjourn, Mr. Kingsmore
seconded and the vote of approval was unanimous. The meeting adjourned at
1:40 P.M.

Respectfully submitted,

Sedetary of the
Board of Trustees

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