Christopher Newport University
Board of Visitors Executive Committee Meeting
October 20, 2003

The Executive Committee of the Board of Visitors of Christopher Newport University met on October 20, 2003 at Christopher Newport University in the Brauer Room in the Administration Building, with Rector, Dr. H. W. Trieshmann presiding.

Rector Trieshmann presided over the meeting and welcomed all present.  He explained that the main purpose of this meeting was to approve a Resolution authorizing the issuance of $1.3 million in 9(d) debt to support the Athletic Expansion capital project – 2nd phase of football stadium, relocation of the tennis courts, baseball and softball fields and  intramural/soccer practice field.  He noted the Board already authorized CNU to issue $6 million for this project, however the Department of Treasury requires a second Resolution to support the final issuance of debt.   Mr. Brauer reviewed the Resolution with the Executive Committee and answered questions.  Rector Trieshmann called for a motion to approve Resolution 1:  Issuance of 2003A Bonds for the Construction and Improvement of the Athletics Expansion Projects.  Ms. Budlong provided the motion, seconded by Mr. Wilson and passed by unanimous vote of the Executive Committee.  It was noted that the full Board must approve this Resolution at its regularly scheduled meeting on November 14, 2003. 
 
The Executive Committee discussed the service of Mr. Buddy David on the CNU Educational Foundation and it was recommended that the Board draft a resolution recognizing his service as Chairman of the Foundation, extraordinary leadership and outstanding service to the University.  Mr. Joseph provided a motion to present Mr. David with a Resolution, seconded by Mr. Thomas and passed by unanimous vote of the Executive Committee. 
 
President Trible reviewed with the Executive Committee the plan for salary increases for instructional faculty, administrative/professional faculty and classified staff.  The state has funded a 2.25% salary increase.  He noted that state employees have not had a pay increase in 3 years during a period of dramatic transformation at CNU.  CNU’s budget was built to support a 4% increase for faculty to increase their salary average from $55,873 to the appropriated average of $57,947.  After consultation with the Faculty Senate, it was decided that there will be an across the board increase of 3.25% for all eligible continuing faculty.  The remaining .75% increase will be used to address inequities that exist.
 
Administrative/Professional Faculty will receive an across the board increase of 3.25% with an additional .75% in special cases.
 
The state explicitly dictates the salary increases for classified employees of 2.25%.  However, the state allows for bonuses and additional leave to recognize employee’s contributions.  CNU classified employees hired before July 25th will receive recognition bonuses and bonus leave.
 
In addition, a recruitment and retention plan is in place to increase pay by 10% for those employees making less than $8.50 per hour.  This is the first phase of a 3-year implementation to establish $8.50 per hour as the minimum salary.
 
Rector Trieshmann discussed with the Executive Committee the recommended increase in President Trible’s salary.  He explained that the State allows the Board to increase the non-state supplements of presidents.  President Trible’s contract currently limits the annual combined salary (state and non-state) to the percent designated by the General Assembly   It was recommended to amend his contract to increase the combined salary (state and non-state) by the percentage designated by the General Assembly for public college and university presidents or the percentage increase for the instructional faculty at CNU, whichever is greater.  This will provide President Trible with the same percentage increase as others at CNU.  Rector Trieshmann called for a motion to amend the President’s contract as discussed.  Mr. Thomas provided the motion, seconded by Ms. Budlong and passed by unanimous vote of the Executive Committee.
 
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.