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INTERIM CSU-VICE PRESIDENT FOR FINANCE AND MANAGEMENT

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CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

January 10, 1992

The Trustees have examined the credentials of Dr. Roy H.Merolli for the position of Vice President for Finance andManagement upon the recommendation of President Dallas K.Beal and members of the Search Committee, and

The Trustees concur in this appointment and Dr. Roy Merollihas signified his willingness to accept the position asInterim CSU-Vice President for Finance and Management, be it

That Dr. Roy Merolli is appointed to the position of InterimCSU-Vice President for Finance and Manaoement effectiveJanuary 10, 1992, to conclude on or before August 20, 1992,at a biweekly salary rate of $3,781.61 ($98,700 annualized),and be it further

That during his course of service as Interim CSU-VicePresident for Finance and Management, Dr. Merolli shall beentitled to all benefits as enumerated in the Board's"Personnel Policies for Management Personnel and ConfidentialProfessional Personnel," and be it further

That at the completion of his appointment as Interim CSU-VicePresident, he shall return to his position of Vice Presidentfor Finance and Administration at Eastern Connecticut StateUniversity at the salary in effect at that time.

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December 23, 1991

Dr. David G. CarterPresidentEastern Connecticut State University83 Windham StreetWillimantic, CT 06226

Dear David:

I have reviewed your proposal for administrative changes atEastern during Roy's interim assignment to my office. You shouldknow that Roy stopped by on Friday last to tell me quite clearly thathis intention is to return to Eastern. He left no room at present tonegotiate a change in his position .

My proposal for you to think about is based upon the temporarynature of my "borrowing" Roy for a period of six months or so, and Iam willing to go to the BOT with a recommendation that:

1. Mike Pernal serve as Interim Vice President forAdministration at a salary increase of $8,300.

2. John Berkett serve as Temporary Assistant or Associate VicePresident for Finance at about $78,500, an increase insalary of 20%.

My rationale for these recommendations includes the following:

1. I want to hold significant changes in administrativestructures until the biennial budgets are presented to theBOT (a tentative understanding reached at the last BOTRetreat); and, because,it is clear that Roy plans to returnin six months or so,' it hardly seems wise (or credible) tomake permanent at Eastern three vice president positions(including an Executive Vice President) when the triggermechanism for such a change in Roy's temporary departure. Idoubt very much if the BOT would approve such a plan givencurrent circumstances .

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2. You will be recelvlng my memo that follows our COPdiscussion on anticipated cuts in the 1993 Budget.Therefore, assuming the reality of our discussion, there islittle doubt that the system will need to anticipate asignificant realignment of administrative functions withpermanent reductions in administrative expenditures in theforefront.

David, what I suggest here may not be ideal, but I believe it tobe reasonable and I'm willing to go forward with it. Your proposalmay have longer term merit, and if so, I hope you will advance it atthe appropriate time.

Finally, I really can't move officially on Roy's appointmentuntil the BOT has acted on January 10 (the draft resolution isattached). The changes we agree on could be presented at that time,with campus adjustments presented to the PERC Committee (January 8)prior to the BOT meeting.

Look forward to seeing you next week.

Sincerely,

Dallas K. BealPresident

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Dr. Dallas K. BealPresidentThe Connecticut State UniversityBox 200BNew Britain, Connecticut 06050

Dear Dr. aeal:

With respect to the arrangement involving DC. Merolli's interimassignment to your staff and in accordance with our discussion ofDecember 19, 1991, I intend to implement the following changes atEastern to provide for Dr. Merolli's temporary or permament assignmentto the system Executive Offices as Vice-president for Finance andAdm~nistration. I assume that the various interim changes necessitatedby this transfer will be presented to the Board of Trustees at itsJanuary 10, 1992 meeting with an effective date in all cases of January3, 1992. In this regard, it is my expectation that, should Or. Merolliserve in your office beyond August 22, 1992, his appointment willbecome pe~manent, and I will immediately commence a search for anExecutive Vice-President and Vice-President for Finance.

I am reclassifying the position currently held by Dr. Merolli toExecutive vice~President. In addition, I intend to approach theDepartment of History, Philosophy, and Political Science with therequest that its members approve professorial rank for Dr. Merolli.Should Dr. Merolli return to Eastern prior to August 22, 1992, he willassume the Executive Vice-president post on a permanent basis at thesalary he is being paid at the time. Sho\.lld he return after that dateand with departmental approval, he will occupy a professorial line.

During the period of Dr. Merolli's transfer assignment, Michael Pernalwill be appointed Interim ggecutive Vice-President, and I amrecommending that his salary be adjusted to $93,000.00 for thisassignment. Please keep in mind that no salary line for the above titleexists, and I have made this recommendation using 1990-91 as a baseyear. Should University managers and confidential personnel receive a1991-92 salary increase, Or. Pernal's interim salary is to be adjustedaccordingly.

John Berkett is to be appointed Interim Vice-president for Finance andwill be responsible for all matters relating to the fiscal affairs ofthe university. I propose that his salary increase fram $65,713.01(1990-91 rate) to tl1e 1990-91 minimum for Vice-president of $81,739.32.Should University managers and confidential personnel receive a 1991-92salary increase 1 Mr. Barkett's interirne salary is to be adjustedaccordingly.

Upon Dr. Merolli's return to his current position or conclusion of anaffirmative action search, it is my intention to return Mr: Berkett to

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his duties with a reclassification from his current Administrator 6responsibilities to Adrodnistrator 7. At that time, appropriatenegotiations will take place with ·SUOAF regarding salary.

Pending before you is a request to reclassify the recently vacatedAssociate Dean of Administrative Affairs position (Adrodnistrator 7) toAssociate Director of Fiscal Affairs - Bursar (Admdnistrator 5). Irequest that you approve, not only this reclassification, but alsopermission to refill to allow uS to complete necessary staffing in thiscrucial area. We currently have a person performing the duties of thisposition on an acting basis, but we need to make this arrangementper:manent.

The temporary salary increases proposed above will be offset by thesavings to be generated in the interim assignment of Dr. Merolli andwill actually result in appreciable savings to the University. Or.MeroHi's current annual salary is $93,672. The salary increases abovefor Dr. Pernal and Mr. Berkett are $B,300 and $16,026 respectively thusgenerating a ~otal saving on an annualized basis of $69,346 during theinterim period.

Sincerely yours,

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December 12, 1991

TO: MEMBERS OF THE SEARCH COMMITTEEfor the Position of CSU Vice Presidentfor Finance and Management

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Trustee Luva Mead Hoar, ChairTrustee Nancy KaplanTrustee Alvin B. WoodMr. Richard Sullivan, Vice President for Finance

and Administration (WCSU)Mr. James Malone, Associate Executive Officer for

Finance and Management (Director of Information Systems-CCSU)Dr. Peter M. Rosa, Director of Governmental Relations (CSU)Mr. Randy Lubin, Director of Capital Budgeting (CSU)

RE: Status of Search

I regret that it has taken so long for me to communicate with youregarding the filling of this position. However, you should know howappreciative I am of the outstanding efforts of the Committee under TrusteeHoar's leadership.

To bring you current on the situation as it stands at present, youshould know that I extended an offer to Roy Merolli. After a lengthydiscussion with him, he called following our return from the Thanksgivingbreak to inform me that he did not feel comfortable in accepting the positionduring this period of upheaval. He, particularly, is concerned about thecontinuing legislative fascination with restructuring higher education.

I indicated to Roy that he was clearly the first choice of us all;indeed, as you know, there is no consensus for a second choice.

We stand currently at the point of his considering the possibility of aninterim appointment with an assessment of the situation when the Hull-HarperCommission has concluded its deliberations. I am meeting with Roy and DavidCarter on December 19 for further discussion.

I believe you would agree with me that the University is not at presentin a favorable condition to recruit for this position. I favor temporizing,if we can, rather than starting another search in the present climate .

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I hope you will agree to meet again when I have a clearer understandingof Roy Merolli's position, which should be in a few days.

We live in interesting (difficult) times.

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Dr. Roy H. Merolli32 Karen DrivePortland, CT 06480

Dear Dr. Merolli:

October 15, 1991

P.O Box 2008. New Britain. Connecticut 06050(203) 827-7700

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This is to acknowledge receipt of your letter of application for theposition of Vice President for Finance & Management for the ConnecticutState University system, and to thank you for your interest. Yourletter of application and resume will be forwarded to the SearchCommittee for review and further action regarding your candidacy .

At this time we request your assistance in our effort to assessrecruitment procedures as required under Federal Executive Order 11246.Please fill out the enclosed pre-addressed, postage paid card andreturn it at your earliest convenience. This information will be keptconfidential and will be used only for analysis by the AffirmativeAction Officer.

Sincerely,

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Elizabeth A. HigginsAssociate for Board Affairs and

Executive Assistant to the PresidentConnecticut State University Executive OfficesP.O. Box 2008New Britain, Ct. 06050

Dear Ms. Higgins:

I am writing to apply for the position of Vice President forFinance and Management. A current resume detailing myprofessional experience and educational background is enclosed.

As you know, I currently serve as Vice President for Finance andAdministration at Eastern Connecticut State University. Over thepast decade significant progress has occurred in all areas undermy supervision: financial affairs, facilities renovation andconstruction, computer services, telecommunications, auxiliaryenterprises, public safety and campus planning. I have also hadthe opportunity to serve the university in various non-fiscalroles. Of particular note was an assignment as acting academicvice president. This assignment enabled me to gain a much broaderview of university operations and to work closely with faculty anddeans in establishing and maintaining a clear linkage betweeninstitutional planning intiatives and the budgeting process.

At this point in my career I am interested in moving to a settingwhich will offer a greater challenge and enable me to make abroader contribution to public higher education. I believe thevice president's position for the Connecticut State UniversitySystem offers such a setting. I have summarized below the keyattributes which I believe I would bring to the vice president'sposition.

The first attribute or strength is my knowledge of public sectorbudgeting specifically, and higher education finance in general.This knowledge has been developed through both work experience anda doctoral program in which public finance was a major area ofstudy. Over the past few years I have become particularly adeptat working with faculty and staff to develop creative andrealistic resource allocation plans which are closely linked toinstitutional planning efforts.

A second attribute I would bring to the position is my ability tostrike a fine balance between institutional autonomy andaccountability. At Eastern I have coordinated the development ofan internal budgeting system which gives budget authorities

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flexibility, but at the same time, maintains the accountabilityneeded for evaluation by management. I believe this skill wouldbe particulatly helpful in implementing the responsibility andaccountability legislation which was recently enacted by theGeneral Assembly in Connecticut.

The final key attribute I would bring to the position revolvesaround my communication and analytical skills. My professionalexperience and academic background have trained me to move quicklyto the essence of a complex issue; to work collegially andcreatively in the development of alternate solutions and, mostimportantly, to communicate clearly and thoroughly the issue andoptions for resolution to internal and external groups, whetherthey be board members, public officials or business leaders.

In summary, I believe my knowledge of finance and budgeting in thebroader context of current higher education issues, committment topublic higher education and leadership and communication skillswould enable me to be a highly effective financial vice presidentfor the Connecticut State University System. I would appreciatethe opportunity to meet with you and the selection committee todiscuss my qualifications for and interest in the vice president'sposition •

Sincerely,

~~~~Roy H. Merolli

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Vice President for Financeand Administration

Eastern Connecticut State UniversityWillimantic, CT 06226(203) 456-5208

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

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Vice President for Finance and Administration (1986-Present)Eastern Connecticut State UniversitySenior fiscal officer with overall administrativeresponsibility for the management of institutionalfinancial affairs; the preparation of an institutionalresource allocation plan; the supervision of physical Plant,the Computer Center, the Department of Public Safety, theFacilities Planning Office, the Budget Office, summerconferences and auxiliary enterprises. Serve as chiefexecutive officer in absence of President.

Acting Vice President for Academic Affairs (1984-1986)Eastern Connecticut State UniversityChief academic officer with executive responsibility forSchools of Arts & Sciences, Professional Studies andContinuing Education; Graduate Division, Learning Center,Library and Media Center; directed the planning, adminis­tration and evaluation of academic programs and supportservices; acted on President's behalf in his absence.

Vice President for Administrative Affairs (1980-1984)Eastern Connecticut State University. See abovedescription.

Dean of Administration (1978-1980)Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CTChief fiscal officer with executive responsibility forthe Business Office, Personnel Office, physical Plant, theComputer Center, and campus security. Served as President'sdesignee for administration of all collective bargainingagreements.

Dean of Administration and communitaServices (1972-1978)Asnuntuck Community College, Enfiel , CTMember of college's initial executive staff. Served assenior fiscal officer with the following additionalresponsibilities: community service and credit extensionprograms; Cooperative Education; Registrar's Office,Financial Aid and Veteran's Affairs Office .

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE, continued:

Assistant to the President (1968-1972)Middlesex Community College, Middletown, CTDirected community service, summer session and creditextension programs; researched and coordinated thepreparation of grant proposals; served as institutionalresearch and public relations officer.

Manage_ent Trainee (1968)Board of Trustees for Connecticut Community CollegesAssisted in preparation of system operating and capitalbudget requests; developed fiscal policies and operatingprocedures; prepared budget and enrollment reports; servedas liaison to legislature and state agencies.

EDUCATION:

PH.D. in Political Science (1980) - UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUTMajor Areas of Study: Public Administration; Public Finance;and American Government.Doctoral Dissertation: Public Authorities in Connecticut ­An examination Df the structure, operation and financing ofpublic corporations at the state and regional levels inConnecticut. A major part of the dissertation focused on theuse of revenue bond financing by public corporations.

M.A. in Political Science (1971) - UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUTConcentrations in Public Administration and Public Law.

B.A. with High Honors (1965) - UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUTMajor: Political Science Minor: Economics/HistoryHonors~i Beta Kappa, Phi Kappa Phi, Pi Sigma Alpha(Political Science), Phi Alpha Theta (History),Distinguished Military Graduate (ROTC). Recipient of fullfour year academic scholarship.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE:

American National Government - Asnuntuck Community Collegeand State Maximum Security Correctional Institution

State and Local Government - Asnuntuck Community College

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SELECTED PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS/ACTIVITIES:

Advisory Committee on Formula Budgeting, ConnecticutDepartment of Higher Education (1983).

American Society for Public Administration (ASPA):Convened panel on "The Future of the Public Corporation"at the ASPA Northeast Regional Conference '(1985).

"Challenge Grant" Proposal Review Committee, Rhode IslandDepartment of Higher Education (1987 and 1988).

College Business Management Institute, University ofKentucky.

Connecticut State University System Formula BudgetingRevision Committee for Instruction, Library Services andphysical Plant Programs.

"Fund for Excellence" proposal Review Committee, ConnecticutDepartment of Higher Education (1985 and 1986).

New England Association of Schools and Colleges: member offour NEASC institutional accreditation review teams.

Program Committee EACUBO Workshop - Connecticut/MassachusettsChapter (1987-1988).

Society for College and University Planning (SCUP):Presentor on "The Rehabilitation of College Buildings", NorthAtlantic Regional Chapter Conference, March 1990.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS:

American Society for Public Administration (ASPA)

Eastern Association of College and University BusinessOfficers (EACUBO)

National Association of College and University BusinessOfficers (NACUBO)

Society for College and university Planning (SCUP)

COMMUNITY SERVICE:

Board of Directors, Greater Willimantic Chamber of Commerce(1988-present)

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COMMUNITY SERVICE, continued:

Board of Directors, Portland Public Library (1989-present)

Chairman, Awards Committee, Dollars for Scholars Program,Portland, CT (1980-1987)

Parents Advisory Council, Portland High School (1986-present)

Member, Superintendent's Search Committee - Town of Portland/

Coach, CYO Basketball, Portland, CT (1980-a3)

Coach, Little League Baseball, Portland, CT (1980-1983)

MILITARY SERVICE:

u.S. Army Intelligence Branch (1965-1968)Rank: 1st LieutenantDuties: Platoon Leader, Ft. Bragg, NC; Intelligence andOperations Advisor, South Vietnam.

u.S. Army Reserve (1968-1970)Rank: CaptainCommanded a 300 person Headquarters Company which providedsupport services to a military intelligence battalion .

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EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY

Institutional Planning:

Served as co-chairman of a university-wide committee which wascharged with updating the master plan. The update of the plan iscomprehensive covering the areas of academic affairs, studentservices and all institutional support functions. The work ofthe committee was endorsed unanimously by the University Senateand is used as a guide for the allocation of resources and thedevelopment of a facilities master plan.

Budgeting:

(1) developed and implemented a comprehensive programbudgeting system whereby departmental budget allocations arelinked to institutional goals and objectives and monthly budgetstatus reports are provided to all budget authorities.

(2) served as member of (a) initial statewide formulabudgeting committee for public higher education and (b) revisioncommittees for library services and instruction formulas.

Facilities Planning:

(1) initiated a campus facilities planning process to guideall major capital construction and renovations. Currently I haveoversight responsibility for the construction of a general purposeclassroom building and a student residence hall.

(2) presently coordinating the development of a comprehen­sive facilities master plan with an architectural/planning firm toensure that capital construction and renovation projects aredirected by updated academic and student service master plans.

Information Technology:

Provided executive oversight for the installation of a state­of-the-art telecommunications system and the development of acampus-wide ethe~net based computing network.

Auxiliary Enterprises:

(1) supervised the development of a summer conferences andcamps program to enhance service to the State and community andgenerate additional revenue in support of auxiliary serviceoperations.

(2) provided executive oversight over the development andimplementation of new contracts for bookstore, food service andvending operations .

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Dr. Roy MerolliVice President for Finance & AdministrationEastern Connecticut State University83 Windham St.Willimantic, CT 06226

Dear Dr. Merolli:

You have been nominated for the position of vice President for Finance &Management for the Connecticut State University system. Enclosed is apaper describing the position. If you wish to become a candidate for theposition, please send me a letter of application and a resume. Pleasenote that in order for you to be considered for the position, yourapplication and resume must be postmarked or received in our office on orbefore October 18, 1991.

Sincerely,

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Dr. David G. CarterPresidentEastern Connecticut State University83 Windham St.Williman X 06226

Dear

4Ia Than for nominating Dr. Roy Merolli for the position of VicePres dent for Finance & Management for the Connecticut StateUniversity system.

We have written to Dr. Merolli inviting him to become a candidate forthe position.

SilJ~Dallas K. BealPresident

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Dr. Dallas K. BealPresidentConnecticut State UniversityP.o. Box 2008New Britain, Connecticut 06050

Dear Dr. Beal:

I would like to nominate Dr. Roy H. Merolli for the positionof Vice President for Finance and Management for the ConnecticutState University system because I know him to be an extremelyeffective administrator.

I became professionally associated with Dr. Merolli when Ibecame President of Eastern Connecticut State University, and Ihave found him to be a dedicated, valuable, and trustedadministrator .

Dr. Merolli is particularly skillful in communicating withdiverse groups of people. He possesses a unique blend ofintelligence, leadership/management ability, and interpersonalskills. A dedicated administrator, he has always put in longhours attending to the myriad details that are part ofmanagement. I say this because we have worked together daily,and I know he can be depended upon to meet all his commitments.He has repeatedly demonstrated a genuine desire to help peoplesucceed. All these attributes are commonly claimed butuncommonly found.

Some nuts-and-bolts items. First, I believe he hasan excellent knowledge of every area for which the VicePresident for Finance and Management would be responsible.Moreover, he is a superior fiscal manager. He is a very faststudy, easily grasping budgetary essences, and has a lively senseof the institutional priorities that govern deployment ofresources.

In assessing Dr. Merolli's readiness for the position, Itake into account as a particular plus his ability to movebetween large policy issues and institutional priorities on theone side and fairly fine detail on the other. While it is easyto favor one end of this continuum at the expense of the other,Dr. Merolli has brought balance to a fine art .

Dr. Merolli is forthright in expressing his views andpositions. He exercises care in the evaluation of personnel and

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program matters. High standards of performance and openness helphim elicit the best from the people with whom he works. Indeliberations, he is a valuable, tactful contributor. I havefound him to possess a unique creativity in developing solutions.It is important to note that Dr. Merolli is a thoughtful persongiven neither to impetuosity nor anger, even in tryingcircumstances. His breadth of perspective leads him toappreciate the concerns and problems inherent in managing andassessing an area such as Finance and Management.

Intellectually, he stands tall. He is articulate, andinstantly commands respect for his grasp of issues and theintegrity with which he can always be counted on to resolveissues without losing sight of fundamental principles. Hisparticular ability to design, implement and evaluate programsand projects, as well as his ongoing interest in professionaldevelopment makes him an especially strong candidate.

Finally, my estimate of his personal traits. He persuadesfrom a sense of commitment, both moral and rational, assertingthat guidance to the truth is essential in the education of allpeople. Whatever the source, his courage, tact, and soundjUdgment have been abundantly evident in the years that I haveknown him. His strong social conscience and dedication to changehave not, however, made him cold and somber. I am fond of him,for his personal qualities are no less admirable than his socialand professional ethics, which redound to the advantage of allwho know him.

If you desire that I elaborate on anything mentioned herein,I will be happy to. I commend to you an eminently qualifiedcandidate.

Sincerely,

C'A","J B(Iv!A''6avid G. Carter

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