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MINUTES OF

Board of Regent-

of

Stephen F. Austin State University

VOLUME NO. 41

July 29, 1978

Huxley Bay, Texas

INDEX

Minutes of the Meeting

Stephen F. Austin State University

Board of Regents

held in Huxley Bay, Texas

July 29, 1978

VOLUME NO. 41

Page

78-82 Approval of April 22, 1978 Minutes 41-2

78-83 Summer Budget Adjustments 41-2

78-84 Resignations--Summer Session 41-4

78-85 Changes in Status--Summer Session 41-5

78-86 Faculty-Staff Appointments 41-6

78-87 Resignations 41-11

78-88 Leaves of Absence 41-13

78-89 Changes in Status 41-13

78-90 Promotions 41-14

78-91 Retirements 41-15

78-92 Twelfth Class Day Enrollment Report, 1978

Spring Semester 41-15

78-93 Last Class Day Enrollment Report, 1978 Spring

Semester 41-15

78-94 Approval to Transmit Annual Organized Research

Report to Legislative Budget Board 41-15

78-95 Approval of Curriculum Changes 41-15

78-96 Approval of FY1978 Budget Adjustments 41-17

78-97 Approval of Appropriations Request for Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981 41-17

78-98 Authorization to Extend Bank Depository Contracts

for a Period of One Year, Ending August 31, 1979 41-17 78-99 Approval of Non-Academic Employee Handbook 41-18

78-100 Approval of Vehicle Traffic and Parking Regulations 41-18 78-101 Approval of Architectural Preliminary Plans of

University Center and Authorization to Proceed

with Working Drawings and Specifications 41-18

78-102 Authorization to Seek an Architectural Firm for

the Design of Additional Facilities for

Department of Home Economics 41-18

MINUTES OF THE MEETING,

BOARD OF REGENTS

STEPHEN F. AUSTIN STATE UNIVERSITY

HELD IN HUXLEY BAY, TEXAS

July 29, 1978

The meeting was called to order by Homer Bryce, Chairman of the Board of Regents, at 9:00 a.m. July 29, 1978.

PRESENT:

Members: Homer Bryce of Henderson

Ernest Powers of Carthage

James I. Perkins of Rusk

Walter C. Todd of Dallas

Mrs. Peggy Wright of Nacogdoches

Glenn Justice of Dallas

Mrs. George Cullum, Jr. of Dallas

Absent: Joe Bob Golden of Jasper

Robert E. Samuel, Jr. of Madisonville

PRESENT: C. G. Haas, Secretary to the Board

Dr. William R. Johnson, President of the University

Dr. Billy Joe Franklin, Vice President for

Academic Affairs, S.F.A.S.U.

Dr. Gordon Beasley, Vice President for

Student Affairs, S.F.A.S.U.

Robert Provan, Legal Counsel, S.F.A.S.U.

PRESENT:

Visitors: Mark Burroughs, President of Student Government (Students) Association

Kathleeen Hunter, Public Information Officer, S.G.A. Greg Powell, Freshman Senator from School of

Liberal Arts

78-82

Upon motion of Regent Todd seconded by Regent Powers

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the minutes of the meeting of April 22, 1978, be approved.

78-83

Upon motion of Regent

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following ad-" ditions to the Summer Budget be accepted:

Justice , seconded by Regent Wright

1. Division of Applied Arts and Sciences

The following faculty are employed for the Summer, 1978, at the

salary and location indicated below:

John C. Austin

Arthur Benoy

Robert Brooks

Harold Clements

J. C. Dennis

Harry Downing

Raymond Eastman

Charles Gardner

William Heeney

Sue Jones

Sue Jones

Mary Ella Lowe

Norman Markworth

Morgan Moses

Milton Payne

Carolyn Price

Odis Rhodes

Dwane Russell

Stephen Smith

John Whitt

Jasper

New Caney

Longview

Dayton

Center

Dayton and Jasper

Coffield

Coffield

Dayton

SFASU campus

Longview

Dayton

Longview

Dayton and Longview

Longview

SFASU campus

Jasper

Dayton

Coffield

Longview

$ 746.00

818.00

1,200.00

1,040.00

1,200.00

■1,200.00

1,625.66

1, 771.50

1,200.00

2, 040.00

4,080.00

840.00

432.00

972.00

732.00

1,229. 17

746.00

540.00

2,084.00

432.00

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2. Department of Biology

Mr, John E. Drummond, Graduate Intern in Biology, at a salary

rate of $2,400 for 100% time during Summer I and Summer II, 1978.

Dr. Jack D. McCullough, Professor of Biology, employed for

Summer I as Principal Researcher on NSF grant at a salary of

$1, 055 for 30% time.

3. Career Educations-Project Interact

Ms. Karoline V. Ayres, Associate Director, at a salary rate of

$14,000 for twelve months. This is a temporary appointment for

July 1 - August 31, 1978 only.

4. Department of Communication

Dr. Michael N. Roach, Associate Professor of Communication,

at a salary rate of $3, 333. 33 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978 only.

5. Department of Economics and Finance

Dr, John H. Lewis, Associate Professor of Finance, at a salary

rate of $3,041.67 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978. This is in

addition to his appointment for Summer II, 1978.

6. Department of English

Mr. Carl R. Lower, Assistant Professor of English, at a salary

rate of $1, 333. 33 for 50% time for Summer I, 1978.

7. School of Forestry

Dr. Charles E. Allen, Visiting Professor of Forestry, at a

salary rate of $1,500 for 50% time for Summer II, 1978.

8. Department of Geology

Dr. Austin Sartin, Assistant Professor of Geology, at a salary

rate of $1,458. 33 for 50% time for Summer H, 1978.

9. Department of Management and Marketing

Dr. Vinay Kothari, Associate Professor of Management, at a

salary rate of $1, 645. 84 for 100% time for one course offered in

Mini-mester, 1978.

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10. Department of Mathematics and Statistics

Dr. Roy Dean Alston, Associate Professor of Mathematics, at

a salary rate of $1,604.16 for 50% time for course offered in

Mini-mester, 1978.

11. Department of Physics

Mr. Michael L. Goad, Laboratory Coordinator, at a salary rate

of $3,500 for 100% time, Summer I and II, 1978.

Dr. LeRoy Heaton, Adjunct Professor of Physics, at a salary

rate of $1,650 for 50% time for Summer I, 1978.

Dr. Norman Markworth, Adjunct Professor of Physics, at a

salary rate of $1,638 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978.

Dr. Charles H. Rogers, Visiting Professor of Physics, at a

salary rate of $3,300 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978.

12. Department of School Services

Ms. Vera Graham, Assistant Professor of School Services, at

a salary rate of $2,625 for 100% time for Summer I, 1978.

13. Department of Sociology

Mr. William Toney, Instructor of Sociology, at a salary rate

of $4,333.32 for 100% time for Summer I and II, 1978.

78-84

Upon motion of Regent Todd , seconded by Regent Wright ,

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following resig

nations from the Summer Session be accepted:

1. Department of Biology

Mr. George A. Cook, Instructor of Biology, effective June 5,

1978. Mr. Cook has accepted other employment in Tennessee.


Dr. Leonard Cheever, Professor of English, effective June 5,

1978. Dr. Cheever will participate in an NEH Summer Seminar

at the University of Kansas.

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Dr. James Magruder, Assistant Professor of English, effective

June 5, 1978. Dr. Magruder will do research at the University of Texas Library.

Dr. Warren R. True, Visiting Lecturer in English, effective for

the Mini-mester, 1978. The section that Dr. True was to teach did not fill.


Dr. Kenneth H. Price, Associate Professor of Mathematics,

effective June 5, 1978.


Mr. Victor Sims, Instructor of Sociology, effective June 5, 1978.

Mr. Sims has completed his temporary assignment with the University

and did not wish to be employed during the summer.

Mr. Michael Wiatrowski, Instructor of Sociology, effective

June 5, 1978. Mr. Wiatrowski has accepted other employment and did not wish to be employed for the summer.

78-85

Upon motion of Regent Justice , seconded by Regent Cullum

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following changes in status for the Summer Budget be approved:


Dr. Francis Abernethy, Professor of English, from 100% at a

salary rate of $4,125 to 50% time at a salary rate of $2,062.50 for Summer II, 1978.

Dr. Stanley Alexander, Professor of English, from 50% time for

Summer I and 50% time for Summer II to 100% time Summer I only

at a salary rate of $3,583.34 for the term.

Mr. R. Jeff Banks, Assistant Professor of English, from 100%

for Summer I at a salary rate of $2,666.67 to 100% Summer I and

50% for Summer II at a salary rate of $4,000 for the combined term.

Dr. Kirby Duncan, Professor of English, from 50% time for

Summer I at a salary rate of $1,812.50 to 100% time for Summer I

and 50% time for Summer II for a combined salary rate of $5,437.50 for both terms.

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Mr. Jarrell Richman, Assistant Professor of English, from

100% Summer II to 50% time for Summer I and 100% time for

Summer II for a combined salary rate of $3,562.50 for both terms.

2. Department of History

Dr. George E. Cooper, Jr., Instructor of History, from 100%

time for Summer I at a salary rate of $2,458.33 to 50% time for

Mini-mester at a salary rate of $1,229.17 for the Mini-mester.


Dr. Danny R. Arnold, Assistant Professor of Management. Dr.

Arnold taught a Mini-mester course and is requesting payment for

this course during Summer II for 50% time at a salary rate of

$1,395.83 for the Mini-mester.

4. Department of Modern Languages

Dr. Jimmy R. Jones, Associate Professor of Modern Languages,

from 100% time at a salary rate of $3,333.33 to 50% time at a

salary rate of $1,666.66 for Summer I, 1978.


Mr. Christopher C. Kirk, Faculty Intern in Forestry, from 67%

time for Summer I and 33% time for Summer II to 100% time for

Summer I and 50% time for Summer II for a combined salary rate

of $2,250 for both terms.

78-86

Upon motion of Regent Cullum , seconded by Regent Todd 9

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that th,e following indi-

viduals be employed for the positions, dates, and salaries indicated:

1. School of Fine Arts

Dr. Robert G. Sidnell, 50, Ph.D. (University of Texas), Dean

of the School of Fine Arts and Professor of Music at a salary

rate of $37,000 for twelve months, effective August 1, 1978.

2. Department of Accounting

Dr. Eugene H. Sauls, 43, Ph.D. (Michigan State University),

Professor of Accounting and Chairman of the Department of

Accounting at a salary rate of $34,500 for twelve months, ef

fective July 14, 1978.

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Ms. Loretta Black, 28, M.B.A, (Sam Houston State University),

Instructor of Accounting at a salary rate of $15,000 for nine months,

effective Fall Semester, 1978.

3. Department of Agriculture

Dr. David Lee Creech, 30, Ph.D. (Texas A&M University),

Instructor of Agriculture at a salary rate of $16,000 for nine

months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.

4. Department of Art

Mr. Joe V. Brown, 29,M.F.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Univer

sity), Graduate Intern in Art at a salary rate of $9,000 for nine


Mr. Harold Elias, 58, M.F.A. (Art Institute of Chicago),

Instructor of Art at a salary rate of $13,500 for nine months,



Mr. Willie Clayte Binion, Jr. , 66, Visiting Lecturer in Com

munication at a salary rate of $3, 500 for 25% time for nine months,


6. Department of Computer Science

Mr. William Perry Herman, 27, M.S. (East Texas State Uni

versity), Instructor of Computer Science at a salary rate of $13, 500

for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.

7. Department of Economics and Finance

Ms. Cheryl A. Warren, 27, M. B. A. (University of Mississippi),

Instructor of Economics at a salary rate of $14,000 for nine months,


Mr. Terrence George Rice, 35, M. B. A. (Texas A&M University),

Assistant Professor of Finance at a salary rate of $16,000 for nine

months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. This is a temporary nine

months appointment.

8. Department of Elementary Education

Ms. Nell Stevenson, 53, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State Univer

sity), Visiting Lecturer in Elementary Education at a salary rate of

$12,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.

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9. Department of English and Philosophy-

Mr. Cydney Adams, 29, M. A. (Stephen F. Austin State Univer

sity), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $3, 375 for 75%

time for the Fall Semester, 1978, and $1, 125 for 25% time for the

Spring Semester, 1979.

Ms. Mary Ann Coombs, 47, M. A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni

versity), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $4, 500 for

50% time for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.

Ms. Annette Dawson, 39, M.S. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni

versity), Instructor of English at a salary rate of $3,218 for 50%

time for the Fall Semester, 1978 only.

Mr. Tom DuBose, 25, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State University),

Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $9,000 for nine


Ms. LindaS. Frame, 28, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni

versity), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $2,250 for

50% time for the Fall Semester, 1978 only.

Mr. John C. Grooms, 25, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni

versity), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $3, 375 for

75% time for the Fall Semester, 1978, and $1, 125 for 25% time

for the Spring Semester, 1979.

Ms. Melissa Sue McAuley, 23, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State

University), Graduate Intern in English at a salary rate of $6, 750

for 75% time for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.

Mr. Thorn McFarland, 30, M.A. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni

versity), Graduate Intern, in English at a salary rate of $6, 750 for

75% time for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.

Dr. Leon J. Schultz, 35, Ph.D. (University of Tulsa), Assistant

Professor of English at a salary rate of $15,000 for nine months,


Dr. Warren R. True, 33, Ph.D. (University of Tennessee),

Visiting Lecturer in English at a salary rate of $6,463 for 100%

time for the Fall Semester, 1978, and $4, 847 for 75% time for

the Spring Semester, 1979.


Mr. Joseph C. James, 36, M. E. (Lamar University), Instructor

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of Forestry at a salary rate of $14,000 for nine months, effective July 15, 1978.

11. Department of Health and Physical Education

Ms. Mary Ann Otwell, 36, M.S.Ed. (Arkansas State University),

Instructor and Athletic Coach in the Department of Health and

Physical Education-Women's Division at a salary rate of $16,916

for ten and one-half months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.

Ms. Mary Frances Skinner, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State

University), Instructor and Athletic Coach in the Department of

Health and Physical Education-Women1 s Division at a salary rate

of $13,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.

Ms. Sue Tinsley, 41, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State University),

Visiting Instructor in the Department of Health and Physical Edu

cation-Women1 s Division at a salary rate of $12,750 for nine


Mro Gary Glenn Coffman, 31, Ed.D. (University of Mississippi),

Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Physical Edu

cation-Men's Division at a salary rate of $10,290 for 75% time for

nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978.

Mr. Harry E. Miller, 51, M.A. (Western State College),

Assistant Professor in the Department of Health and Physical

Education-Men's Division at a salary rate of $9,000 for 50% time *


12. Department of Home Economics

Ms. Dortha Sherrie Lisenby, 24, M.S. (Oklahoma State Uni

versity), Instructor of Home Economics at a salary rate of $11,300



Mr. Jack Richard Raber, 30, M.B.A. (East Texas State Uni

versity), Instructor of Management at a salary rate of $14,000



Mr. Joseph G. McWilliams, 32, M.S. (Stephen F. Austin State

University), Graduate Intern in Mathematics at a salary rate of


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Ms, Jane Staats Shepard, 42, M.S. (Stephen F. Austin State Uni

versity), Graduate Intern in Mathematics at a salary rate of $9,000


15. Division of Nursing

Mr, W. James Robertson, 39, M. A. (Central Michigan Univer

sity), Assistant Professor of Nursing at a salary rate of $17,000

for nine months, effective August 1, 1978.

Ms. Chandice C. Harris, 26, M.S.N. (University of Texas-

Galveston), Instructor of Nursing at a salary rate of $15,000 for

nine months, effective August 1, 1978.

16. Department of Psychology

Mr. Tom A. Middlebrook, 26, M. A. (Stephen F. Austin State

University), Graduate Intern in Psychology at a salary rate of

$9,000 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978..

17. Department of Secondary Education

Ms. Betty Jane Harrison, 27, M.Ed. (Stephen F. Austin State

University), Lecturer in Secondary Education at a salary rate of


18. Department of Theatre

Ms. Lois Z. Garren, 46, M. F. A. (University of Virginia),

Assistant Professor of Theatre (50% time) and Costume Designer

(50% time) at a salary rate of $16, 500 for nine months, effective

Fall Semester, 1978.

19» Student Affairs Division

Ms. Bonita C. Jacobs, 29, M. Ed, (Stephen F. Austin State Uni

versity), Foreign Student Advisor/Counselor I for the Office of

Guidance and Counseling at a salary rate of $12,060 for twelve

months, effective June 1, 1978.

Mr. Joe Michael McCallister, 28, M. A. (Louisiana Tech Uni

versity), Program Advisor for University Center Programs Office

at a salary rate of $10, 800 for twelve months, effective July 17,

1978.

Dr. William H. Siddon, 60, M.D. (University of Tennessee),

Physician for Student Health Services at a salary rate of $32,000

for ten and a half months, effective July 15, 1978. '

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78-87

Upon motion of Regent Justice seconded by Regent Wright

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following resig-nations be accepted:


Mr. Donald Ray Deis, Jr., Instructor of Accounting, effective

May 31, 1978. Mr. Deis is self-employed in Corpus Christi,

Ms. Peggy Self, Instructor of Accounting, effective May 31,

1978. Ms. Self is moving with her family to Tennessee.

Z. School of Forestry

Mr. Chris B. LeDoux, Instructor of Forestry, effective July 31,

1978. Mr. LeDoux has accepted employment at Oregon State Uni

versity.

Mr. Gary Lee Taylor, Faculty Intern in Forestry, effective

May 31, 1978. Mr. Taylor has accepted employment with the

U.S. Forest Service in Arkansas.

Mr. James H. Tiemann, Research Technologist in Forestry,

effective April 1, 1978. Mr. Tiemann has accepted employment

elsewhere.


Dr. Russell G. Brasher, Associate Professor of Mathematics,

effective April 24, 1978. Dr. Brasher was on leave of absence

and resigned for personal reasons.

Mr. Donald L. Clark, Graduate Intern in Mathematics, effective

May 31, 1978. Mr. Clark has completed his temporary contract.

Ms. Jamie Sue Weeks, Graduate Intern in Mathematics, ef

fective May 31, 1978. Ms. Weeks has completed her temporary

contract,

4. Department of Physics

Mr. Alexander Domkowski, Machinist for the Department of

Physics, effective August 3l, 1978. ' Mr; Domkowski has resigned for personal reasons.

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Mr. Michael Wiatrowski, Instructor of Sociology, effective

May 31, 1978, Mr. Wiatrowski resigned for personal reasons.

6. Career Education-Project Interact

Ms. Sarah N. Richardson, Associate Director, effective June. 30,

1978. Ms, Richardson resigned for personal reasons.

7. Texas Center for the Development of Human Resources

Ms. Cindy West, Assistant Director, effective June 15, 1978.

Ms. West has accepted employment in Houston.

8. Student Affairs Division

Mr. John Randall Alexander, Assistant Dean of Student Develop

ment, effective May 12, 1978. Mr. Alexander left to pursue pro

fessional advancement at Southwest Texas State University and to

continue work on his doctorate.

Mr. Michael Kent Ray, Police Officer I for the University

Police Department effective April 28, 1978. Mr. Ray has taken

a position with the Garland City Police Department.

Ms. Bonnie M. Smith, Counselor for the Office of Guidance

and Counseling effective May 31, 1978. Mrs. Smith has taken

a position with the public school system.

Mr. Rodney N. Smith, Night Manager for the University Center

effective June 30, 1978. Mr. Smith resigned for personal reasons.

Ms. Hortencia C. Taylor, LVN for Student Health Services

effective May 31, 1978. Ms. Taylor's husband has graduated and

taken a position in another city.

9. Physical Plant

Mr. Raymond Greene, Resident Engineer and Director of the

Physical Plant, effective July 31, 1978. Mr. Greene has accepted

employment elsewhere.

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78-88

Upon motion of Regent Justice seconded by Regent Cullum with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following requests for leaves of absence be approved:

1. Department of English and Philosophy

Dr. Warren Austin, Professor of English, effective Fall

Semester, 1978. Dr. Austin is requesting an unpaid leave of

absence for this semester only in order to continue his research. He will return to his 25% appointment for the Spring Semester, 1979.

Mr. I. Jarrell Rich-man, Assistant Professor of English, effective

academic year 1978-79. Mr. Richman will enroll in a Ph.D. pro gram at Texas Tech University.

78-89

Upon motion of Regent Todd , seconded by Regent Powers

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following changes in status be accepted:

1. Department of Agriculture

Dr. Seburn Langham, Assistant Professor of Agriculture, from a salary rate of $15,500 to $16,000 for nine months, effective September 1, 1978. This is to correct a budget error.


Dr. William J. Oliver, Assistant Professor of Communication,

from a salary rate of $16,325 to $16,825 for nine months, ef

fective September 1, 1978. This is to correct a budget error.


Ms. Maurice Cecil, Assistant Professor of English, from a

salary rate of $17,252 to $18,002 for nine months, effective

September 1, 1978. This action is to acknowledge Ms. Cecil's many years of dedicated service to SFASU.


Dr. Victor Bilan, Professor of Forestry, from a salary rate of

$24,462 to $24,822 for nine months, effective September 1, 1978. This is to correct a budget error.

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5. Department of Psychology

Mr. Kenneth Hackney, Assistant Professor of Psychology, from

50% to 25% teaching at a salary rate of $1,937.50 for the Fall Semester, 1978 only.

6. Department of School Services

Dr. Carl Richard Voigtel, Associate Professor of School Services,

from a salary rate of $21,200 to $21,474 for nine months, effective Fall Semester, 1978. This is to correct a budget error.


Ms. Amelia D. Johnson, Financial Aid Counselor II at $8,304 to

Coordinator of Federal Programs at $10,188 for twelve months, effective September 1, 1978.

Mr. Gary Rushing, Assistant Food Production Supervisor I at

$8,892 to Assistant Food Production Supervisor II at $9,528 for twelve months, effective May 1, 1978.

Ms, Sherrie A. Stockwell, Postal Clerk II at $3.10 per hour to

Assistant Manager for the University Postal Services at $7,500.00

for twelve months, effective May 1, 1978.

8. Physical Plant

Mr. James C. Harkness, from Manager of Administrative Services

to Director of Physical Plant at a salary rate of $24,000 for

twelve months, effective August 1, 1978.

78-90

Upon motion of Regent Powers > seconded by Regent Todd ,

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following promotion be approved:


Dr. Carolyn Conn, from Instructor to Assistant Professor of

Accounting at a salary rate of $17,000 for nine months, effective

Fall Semester, 1978. Dr. Conn has been awarded the Ph.D. from

the University of Arkansas and has been recommended for promotion by her Department Chairman and Dean.

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78-91

Upon motion of Regent Cullum , seconded by Regent Justice ,

with all members voting aye, it"was ordered that the following re-tirement be approved:


Mr. Curtis E. Nance, Food Production Supervisor II for the

East College Cafeteria, effective May 31, 1978.

78-92

Upon motion of Regent Perkins , seconded by Regent Todd ,

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the minutes reflect

receipt by the Regents of the twelfth class day enrollment report for

the 1978 Spring Semester, as required-by House Bill 1012, May 1977.

78-93

Upon motion of Regent Perkins ,, seconded by Regent Todd ,

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the minutes reflect

receipt by the Regents of the last class day enrollment report for

the 1978 Spring Semester, as required by House Bill 1012, May 1977.

78-94

Upon motion of Regent Perkins , seconded by Regent Wright ,

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Annual Or

ganized Research Report be accepted for transmission to the Legis lative Budget Board, as mandated in the Appropriations Act, Special Provisions Relating Only to State Agencies of Higher Education,

Section 11.j. A copy of the twenty-five individual project reports funded from Organized Research funds is available for Board review and will be maintained on file in the Office of the Dean of the Graduate School for future reference.

78-95

Upon motion of Regent Justice , seconded by Regent Todd ,

with all members voting aye, 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 Hours Credit

Music 481 AB Instrumental Workshop 3

School Services 342 Personal Management for the

Visually Handicapped 3

School Services 343 Home Management for the

Visually Handicapped 3

Theatre 122 Theatre Orientation 3

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COURSES TO BE REVISED: (Curriculum Committee)

Department and Number

Agriculture 345

Agriculture 346

Biology 413

Home Economics 443

Theatre 121

COURSES TO BE DELETED:


Geology 476

Title and Credit New No. New Title and Credit

Agricultural Resource

Conservation (3) 345

Agrostology (2) 346

General Ecology (3) 313

Practicum in Child De

velopment-Family

Living (6) 443

Introduction to the

Theatre (3) 121

Soil P7 Water Conserv. (3)

Agrostology (3)

General Ecology (3)

Student Teaching:

Teachers of Young

Children (6)

Theatre

Appreciation (3)

(Curriculum Committee)

Title and Credit

Special Problems (1-4)

COURSES ADDED: (Graduate Council)

Department and Number Title

Art 578

English and Philosophy 408G

Seminar

Contrastive Linguistics,

Spanish/English

Hours Credit

3

3

COURSES TO BE REVISED: (Graduate Council)

Department and

Number

Psychology 506

Title and Credit

New

No.

Sensory Psychology(3) 506

New Title and Credit

Information Processing(3)

COURSES TO BE DELETED:


Communication 411

Communication 420

Communication 470

Computer Science 401G

(Graduate Council)

Title and Credit

American Public Address (3)

High School Speech Activities (3)

Interpersonal Communication II (3)

Contemporary Topics in Computer Science (3)

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78-96

Upon motion of Regent Cullum , seconded by Regent Justice >

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the following budget adjustments for FY1978 be approved.

1. $15,000 to Account 1204 For computer cable 2. $ 800 to Account 1028-6000 Increased operating costs 3. $ 324 to Account 5060 To cover FY77 encumbrance 4. $ 778 to Account 5065 To cover FY77 encumbrance 5. $ 500 to Account 1405-6000 Additional funds needed for student

assistants

6. $ 500 to Account 5210 For student activities not allocated in original budget

7. $ 500 to Account 1802-6000 To provide part-time office help since secretary is employed only 1/2 time

8. $ 704 to Account 1042 To cover instructional costs for Mini-mester

9. $ 5,420 to Account 1950 For mercury vapor lights—parking lot east of library

10. $35,000 to Account 1204 To resurface HPE floors 11. $15,000 to Account 5710 To cover roof repairs to Dorm 13

Source of Funds: Education and General Surplus

12. $ 1,500 to Account 5635-5000 To cover wage increases for student assistants

Source of Funds: Pledged Property Surplus

78-97

Upon motion of Regent Wright , seconded by Regent Todd ,

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the'Appropriations

Request for Fiscal Years 1980 and 1981 be approved as submitted under separate cover.

78-98

Upon motion of Regent Perkins , seconded by Regent Cullum ,

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the University be

authorized to extend the existing Bank Depository Contracts for a

period of one year, ending August 31, 1979, and to limit investments to Certificates of Deposits within these institutions.

Commercial National Bank, Nacogdoches, Texas

First Bank and Trust Company, Lufkin, Texas

Fredonia State Bank, Nacogdoches, Texas

Lufkin National Bank, Lufkin, Texas

Stone Fort National Bank, Nacogdoches, Texas

Nacogdoches Savings § Loan Assoc, Nacogdoches, Texas

First Federal Savings § Loan, Nacogdoches, Texas

Guaranty Federal Savings § Loan Assoc, San Antonio, Texas

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78-99

Upon motion of Regent Todd , seconded by Regent Powers ,

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the revised edition

of the Non-Academic Employee Handbook be approved as submitted under

separate cover.

78-100

Upon motion of Regent Wright , seconded by Regent Cullum ,

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the Vehicle Traffic

and Parking Regulations be approved as submitted under separate

cover.

78-101

Upon motion of Regent Todd > seconded by Regent Wright >

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the architectural

preliminary plans, identified as Scheme H-l, on the University Center

Expansion-Remodeling project be approved and the University authorized

to advise the architect to proceed with working drawings and specifications,

78-102

Upon motion of Regent Perkins , seconded by Regent Todd ,

with all members voting aye, it was ordered that the University be

authorized to seek an architectural firm to recommend to the Regents

at the next meeting the design for an additional facility to be con

sidered for the Department of Home Economics.

The meeting adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

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