January 13, 2022
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April 7, 2022
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July 28, 2022
Agenda Minutes Meeting Materials
September 22, 2022
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Board of Trustees Meeting
January 13, 2022, 8:00 AM
John Bardo Center, Room 164
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA
I. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES, SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 鈥 LABARCA
II. FINANCE AND AUDIT REPORT 鈥 MCCARTHY SNYDER
- POOLED INVESTMENT RETURNS
- UPDATES TO WSU BOT ENDOWED FUNDS
- HISTORY OF BOT OWNED FACILITIES MAINTENANCE QUASI-ENDOWED FUND
- INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS REVIEW
- MILL LEVY BUDGET & YEAR TO DATE REVENUE & EXPENDITURES
- OPERATING BUDGET (BOT UNRESTRICTED) 鈥 REVENUE & EXPENDITURES
- FINANCIAL PLAN REVIEW
- CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT FUND REVIEW
III. CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT
- WOODMAN REPAIRS - SCHLAPP
IV. WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY UPDATE - MUMA
V. INNOVATION CAMPUS UPDATE 鈥 SCHLAPP/MUMA
VI. AS MAY ARISE
Upcoming BOT Meeting Dates
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Thursday, September 22, 2022
WSU Board of Trustees
Zoom Board Meeting
Thursday, January 13, 2022, 8:02 AM
Minutes
In attendance were Pierre Harter, Laurie Labarca, Nancy McCarthy Snyder, Keith Stevens, Connie Dietz, Tracee Adams, Junetta Everett, Kevin McWhorter and Dan Rouser. Also in attendance were Andy Schlapp, Dr. Rick Muma, Troy Bruun, Werner Golling, Mert Buckley and Susan Johnson.
Approval of BOT minutes 9.23.21
Labarca welcomed the group to the meeting and asked for a motion to approve the minutes
from the September 23, 2021 meeting. McCarthy Snyder moved to approve the minutes,
Dietz seconded, and the motion passed.
Finance & Audit Report
McCarthy Snyder asked Bruun to review the financial reports with the board, noting
that actual mill levy receipts are exceeding budgeted receipts will result in additional
cash available for future initiatives. The current fiscal year is the final year for
the Campus Development Fund. Beginning in FY 2023, the budget for
debt service will be included in the Mill Levy budget. Harter made a motion to receive
the reports, Everett seconded, the motion passed.
Campus Development
Schlapp stated the restroom remodel had been completed and brought to the board a
quote and explanation of the need for a chilled water expansion tank replacement at
the Woodman Alumni Center. Labarca asked for a motion to approve the expenditure.
McCarthy Snyder moved to approve, Stevens seconded, and the motion passed.
麻豆破解版 State University Update
Dr. Muma talked about pandemic and said 麻豆破解版 State will continue to have in-person
classes, masks continue to be required while inside University premises and with encouragement
of vaccinations and boosters. 麻豆破解版 State has the highest enrollment in the past
30 years, spring enrollment is up 1% and we have an increase of 63% in international
students, especially from India. He talked about the Governor鈥檚 intent to increase
funding of higher education in the State of Kansas budget. WSU continues to allocate
funds to need-based aid to help students be able to stay in school and graduate. Muma
discussed the new buildings on Innovation Campus which are preparing our students
for the jobs of today and tomorrow. He talked about the importance of the proposed
Academic Health Science Center to help grow the Kansas economy and provide more healthcare
opportunities for students and the community including the MOU that was signed with
the Kansas Health Science Center for the 3 + 4 program.
An inquiry was made as to how the Board could help as it relates to legislation. Dr.
Muma and Andy
explained that while Board members are allowed to talk about the impact of what legislation
can do, they can not lobby for anyone to support or vote in any certain way.
Draft Minutes
The board expressed interest in touring the new buildings on WSU鈥檚 Innovation Campus
also the Kansas Health Science Center and WSU Tech鈥檚 culinary center downtown. Information
will also be provided to board members about the Shocker Career Accelerator program
and more about paid learning opportunities for students. Labarca called the meeting
to a close at 9:07 am.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Johnson, Assistant Secretary
Board of Trustees Meeting
April 7, 2022, 8:00 AM
John Bardo Center, Room 264, 8:00 AM
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA
I. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES, JANUARY 13, 2022 鈥 LABARCA
II. FINANCE AND AUDIT REPORT 鈥 MCCARTHY SNYDER
- POOLED INVESTMENT RETURNS
- UPDATES TO WSU BOT ENDOWED FUNDS
- HISTORY OF BOT OWNED FACILITIES MAINTENANCE QUASI-ENDOWED FUND
- INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS REVIEW
- MILL LEVY BUDGET & YEAR TO DATE REVENUE & EXPENDITURES
- OPERATING BUDGET (BOT UNRESTRICTED) 鈥 REVENUE & EXPENDITURES
- FINANCIAL PLAN REVIEW
- CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT FUND REVIEW
III. FY2023 MILL LEVY BUDGET REVIEW & APPROVAL 鈥 MCCARTHY SNYDER
IV. CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT
- WOODMAN WINDOW INSULATION 鈥 SCHLAPP
V. APPLIED LEARNING DISCUSSION - SCHLAPP
VI. WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY UPDATE - MUMA
VII. AS MAY ARISE
WSU Board of Trustees
Board Meeting
Thursday, April 7, 2022, 8:20 am
In-Person with Zoom meeting
Minutes
In attendance were Pierre Harter, Laurie Labarca, Nancy McCarthy Snyder, Keith Stevens, Connie Dietz (zoom), Junetta Everett, Kevin McWhorter and Dan Rouser, Tracee Adams - absent. Also in attendance were Andy Schlapp, Troy Bruun, Mert Buckley, Tonya Witherspoon and Susan Johnson.
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
McCarthy Snyder moved to approve the minutes from the January 13, 2022 meeting, McWhorter seconded and the motion passed.
Finance & Audit Report
McCarthy Snyder asked Bruun to review the financial reports with the board. He also reviewed the Mill Levy Budget to date and said everything was on track.
FY2023 Mill Levy Budget Review & Approval
Bruun reviewed the FY2023 Mill Levy budget and discussed the new layout which includes a percent of total budgeted expense for each major expense category. A new line item for FY 2023 is University Strategic Initiatives. This budget is to allow the Board to take advantage of opportunities related to the University President鈥檚 strategic initiatives as they may arise. In the Financial Plan a new section was also added - the Board Initiatives fund section which will hold the Board鈥檚 unrestricted cash that is available for new initiatives. McCarthy Snyder asked for motion to approve the FY23 budget, Everett seconded and the motion passed.
Campus Development Report
Schlapp discussed the Foundation鈥檚 request for insulation and sealing of 17 windows in Woodman Alumni Center to cut wind infiltration. McWhorter asked for motion to approve the quote amount of $9119.67. Harter seconded and the motion passed. Schlapp also talked about the on-going discussions with the Foundation about the lease agreement between BOT/Foundation, he will have more details at the July meeting.
Applied Learning Discussion
Witherspoon informed the group about the student applied and experiential learning opportunities available at 麻豆破解版 State with the Shocker Career Accelerator group from Co-op Education and Internships, On-Campus Employment and Innovation Campus Opportunities with our partners. They also offer services such as the Career Closet, career counseling, interview prep, job search, LinkedIn Learning, employer connections, professional photos and resume review.
University Update
Schlapp discussed Dr. Muma鈥檚 focus on providing affordable education access to students, supporting business with a talent pipeline and increasing the economic prosperity of south central Kansas and the region.
As May Arise
No items. McCarthy Snyder moved to adjourn the meeting at 9:53 am, McWhorter seconded.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Johnson
Assistant Secretary
Upcoming BOT Meeting Dates
Thursday, July 14, 2022
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Board of Trustees Meeting
July 28, 2022, 8:00 AM
John Bardo Center, Room 164
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA
I. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETINGS MINUTES, APRIL 7, 2022 - LABARCA
II. FINANCE AND AUDIT REPORT - MCCARTHY SNYDER
- POOLED INVESTMENT RETURNS
- UPDATES TO WSU BOT ENDOWED FUNDS
- HISTORY OF BOT OWNED FACILITIES MAINTENANCE QUASI-ENDOWED FUND
- INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS REVIEW
- MILL LEVY BUDGET & YEAR TO DATE REVENUE & EXPENDITURES
- OPERATING BUDGET (BOT UNRESTRICTED) 鈥 REVENUE & EXPENDITURES
- FINANCIAL PLAN REVIEW
- CAMPUS DEVELOPMENT FUND REVIEW
III. WOODMAN LEASE & TRANSFER DISCUSSION - SCHLAPP
IV. REVIEW OF BUDGET MEETINS WITH CITY AND COUNTY - SCHLAPP/MUMA
V. NOMINATING COMMITTEE
- DISCUSSION OF BOARD OF TRUSTEE AWARD NOMINATION
- VOTE OF SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR FY23
VI. WICHITA STATA UNIVERSITY UPDATE - MUMA
VII. AS MAY RISE
TOUR OF JOHN BARDO CENTER 鈥 DEBBIE FRANKLIN (9:00 AM)
TOUR OF WOOLSEY HALL, UPDATE ON NIRDT 鈥 EMILY PATTERSON (10:00 AM)
Board of Trustees Meeting
Board Meeting
Thursday, July 28, 2022, 8:15 am
Minutes
In attendance were Pierre Harter, Laurie Labarca, Nancy McCarthy Snyder, Keith Stevens, Connie Dietz, Junetta Everett (conference called in), Kevin McWhorter and Tracee Adams, Dan Rouser - absent. Also in attendance were Rick Muma, Werner Golling, Andy Schlapp, Troy Bruun, Mert Buckley and Susan Johnson.
Approval of Board Meeting Minutes
Harter moved to approve the minutes from the April 7, 2022 meeting, Dietz seconded, and the motion passed.
Finance & Audit Report
McCarthy Snyder asked Bruun to review the financial reports with the board. He also reviewed the Mill Levy Budget to date and said everything was on track. McCarthy Snyder moved to accept the financial reports, Harter seconded, and the motion passed.
Woodman Lease
Schlapp discussed the Woodman lease transfer to the Foundation. The motion moved by Dietz and seconded by McCarthy Snyder was approved on 7/28/2022 by the board as follows:
The Board of Trustees enter into an agreement with the University, the WSU Foundation, and the WSU Alumni Association to terminate all leases at the Woodman Center, effective June 30, 2022. And that the quasi-endowment fund of $781,981, be distributed with $324,598 to the WSU Foundation and the remaining balance of $457,383 retained by the Board of Trustees (however those numbers will be adjusted proportionately when the final balance is determined). Laurie Labarca, president of the Board, is authorized to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the University, the Foundation and the Alumni Association on these terms and such other terms as she deems appropriate. Andy Schlapp was asked to finalize the agreement.
Review of Budget meetings with the City and County
Schlapp said the meetings were very positive with both groups and they see that WSU drives the economic development for 麻豆破解版. He also discussed the Health Science Education Center and how the county would like to house the mental health programs in that building. He also talked to the City, County, and USD 259 and asked for their support helping to fund Cessna stadium.
Nominating Committee/Slate of Officers
The group discussed nominations for the Board of Trustees award and selected Jeff Fluhr for the partnership he and the Greater 麻豆破解版 Partnership developed with WSU to help attract, retain and grow jobs and companies to South Central Kansas. Dr. Muma will notify him of his nomination. The group decided to keep the current Slate of Officers in place until the new trustees are selected by the Governor.
University Update
Muma discussed the health of 麻豆破解版 State and how he is working on increasing enrollment, funded research and philanthropy. He talked about the new athletic director, Kevin Saal, and the strong start he has had in his new role, also the planned upgrade of Cessna Stadium, the phased approach to the finished stadium and how the board may be able to support this project in the future. He talked about upgrading facilities for softball, tennis and men鈥檚 basketball, new construction projects at Clinton Hall, Marcus Welcome Center, and other buildings on campus.
As May Arise
No items. Labarca moved to adjourn the meeting at 10:50 am. The group took a tour of the new Woolsey Hall building.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Johnson
Assistant Secretary
Thursday, September 22, 2022
Board of Trustees Meeting
September 22, 2022, 8:00 AM
John Bardo Center, Room 164
BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA
I. BOT AUDIT - BRUUN & BKD
II. NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR RESEARCH AND DIGITAL TRANSFORMATION UPDATE - WITHERSPOON
III. APPROVAL OF BOARD MEETING MINUTES, JULY 28, 2022 - LABARCA
IV. FINANCE AND AUDIT REPORT - MCCARTHY SNYDER
- POOLED INVESTMENT RETURNS
- UPDATES TO WSU BOT ENDOWED FUNDS
- HISTORY OF BOT OWNED FACILITIES MAINTENANCE QUASI-ENDOWED FUND
- INFRASTRUCTURE INVESTMENTS REVIEW
- MILL LEVY BUDGET & YEAR TO DATE REVENUE & EXPENDITURES
- OPERATING BUDGET (BOT UNRESTRICTED) 鈥 REVENUE & EXPENDITURES
- FINANCIAL PLAN REVIEW
- BOARD INITIATIVES BUDGET REVIEW
V. NOMINATING COMMITTEE
- VOTE OF SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR FY23
VI. WICHITA STATA UNIVERSITY UPDATE - MUMA
- CESSNA STADIUM PROJECT
VII. RECOGNITION OF PAST BOARD MEMBERS 鈥 LABARCA
VIII. AS MAY ARISE
Upcoming BOT Meeting Dates
Thursday, January 12, 2023
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Thursday, July 13, 2023
Thursday, September 21, 2023