Christopher Newport University
Board of Visitors Meeting
September 12-13, 2003

The Board of Visitors of Christopher Newport University held its’ annual retreat on September 12-13, 2003, in Williamsburg, Virginia with Vice Rector, Dr. H. W. Trieshmann presiding.

Vice Rector Trieshmann presided over the meeting and welcomed all present.  President Trible also thanked the Board for service and attendance at the Retreat.
 
Election of Officers
 
Secretary Debbie Budlong presided over the election of officers.  Mr. Freeman’s term on the board expired in June leaving the vacancy of Rector.  Ms. Budlong called for a nomination for Rector.  Mr. Heath nominated Dr. Trieshmann noting his many years of service on the Board and outstanding leadership.  Mr. Mottinger seconded the nomination.  Ms. Budlong called for a motion to waive the election by secret ballot.  Mr. Mottinger provided the motion, seconded by Ms. Ford and passed by unanimous vote of the Board.  The Board voted unanimously for Dr. Trieshmann as Rector. 
 
Ms. Judy Ford nominated Mr. Thomas as Vice-Rector outlining his contributions to CNU and the Board.  Secretary Budlong called for a motion to waive the election by secret ballot.  The motion was provided b y Mr. Heath and seconded by Mr. Holloman and passed by unanimous vote of the Board.  Mr. Joseph seconded the nomination of Mr. Thomas as Vice Rector and the Board voted unanimously for Mr. Thomas.
 
Presentations and Reports
 
Rector Trieshmann called on Mr. Buddy David, President of the CNU Educational Foundation for a presentation to the Board on the Role of the Educational Foundation and Real Estate Foundation and the relationship to the University. 
 
The Board was briefed on the campus master plan and given a power point presentation of the campus development, including the development East of Warwick Boulevard.
 
Rector Trieshmann asked Dean O’Connell to report on student enrollment and recruiting goals.  Dean O’Connell reported that among other things, a minority task force had been developed and briefed the Board on the new Captains for Excellence program designed to help bring students to campus, to prepare them for college and support them through the application process. 
 
In addition the Board was given a report by Dr. Douglas Gordon, Dean of The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences and Dr. Dorothy Doolittle, Associate Dean and Associate Provost for Research and Graduate Studies regarding the Task Force on Curriculum and Academic Life.  Dr. Doolittle also reviewed with the Board the new Master of Arts in Teaching program where CNU students earn a bachelor’s degree at the end of 4 years and after the 5th year, graduate with a master’s degree and certification to teach.
 
Dean of the Business School, Donna Mottilla, reviewed with the Board the recent accomplishments of the students in the School of Business.  Following her presentation, Dr. Richard Summerville gave an in depth overview of Vision 2010, CNU’s strategic plan and outlined our mission and vision statements.  He recognized Dr. Virginia Purtle, President of the Faculty Senate, for her many contributions to this effort.
 
Rector Trieshmann called on Mr. Jack Sims, Vice President for Advancement, who reviewed the fundraising activities at CNU and the plans for a comprehensive fundraising campaign.
 
Business Meeting
 
Rector Trieshmann called for a motion to approve the minutes of the June 10, 2003 Board meeting.  Ms. Budlong provided the motion, seconded by Ms. Hoinkes and approved by unanimous vote of the Board.
 
Mr. Bill Thro, General Counsel for the University, explained a necessary amendment to the Cash Match Plan for Employees of the University to reflect the changes made by the 2002 legislature and which also adopts the IRS’ final regulations under Section 401(a)(9) of the Internal Revenue Code effective January 1, 2003.  Rector Trieshmann called for a motion to approve Resolution 1: Amendment to the Cash Match Plan.  Mr. Heath provided the motion, seconded by Mr. Mottinger and passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
 
Mr. Brauer reviewed with the Board Resolution2: Property Exchange.  The resolution allows the university to convey property to the City of Newport News.  This property will be used to improve Moore’s Lane and upgrade the pump station near Museum Drive in exchange for property that will be conveyed to the University.  Rector Trieshmann called for a motion to approve Resolution 2: Property Exchange.  Mr. Mottinger provided the motion, seconded by Mr. Duncan and passed by unanimous vote of the Board.
 
Rector Trieshmann discussed with the Board an amendment to President Trible’s Employment Agreement.  He told the Board that he and the previous Rector, Mr. Freeman had been in discussions regarding this amendment.  He explained to the Board that the President’s contract provides for an annual cash bonus to be determined by the Board and paid by the Foundation.  Due to the fact that pay and benefits for faculty and staff have been frozen, President Trible has declined a bonus for the last 2 years.
 
Rector Trieshmann and Mr. Freeman recommended that President Trible surrender his eligibility for an annual bonus funded by the Foundation in return for an enhanced post-presidential salary ($150,000 instead of $125,000) with a cost of living adjustment.  He noted that President Trible had agreed to this change and called for a motion to amend his contract to reflect this change (amended language attached).  Mr. Joseph provided the motion, seconded by Ms. Budlong and approved by unanimous vote of the Board.
 
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.

Deborah L. Budlong,
Secretary

Beverley Mueller
Administrative Assistant To the Board
Approved: Rector H.W. Trieshmann, Jr.