xt7bg7371667 https://exploreuk.uky.edu/dips/xt7bg7371667/data/mets.xml Lexington, Kentucky University of Kentucky 19920720 minutes English University of Kentucky Contact the Special Collections Research Center for information regarding rights and use of this collection. Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, 1992-07-oct20. text Minutes of the University of Kentucky Board of Trustees, 1992-07-oct20. 1992 2011 true xt7bg7371667 section xt7bg7371667 Minutes of the Meeting of the Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky, Tuesday, October 20, 1992. The Board of Trustees of the University of Kentucky met at 1:00 p.m. (Lexington time) on Tuesday, October 20, 1992 in the Board Room on the 18th floor of Patterson Office Tower on the Lexington Campus. A. Meeting Opened Governor Edward T. Breathitt, Chairperson, called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m., and the invocation was pronounced by Mrs. Marian'Sims. B. Roll Call The following members of the Board of Trustees answered the call of the roll: Governor Edward T. Breathitt (Chairperson), Mrs. Kay Shropshire Bell, Professor Carolyn S. Bratt, Mr. Robert Clay, Mr. James Hardymon, Mr. Henry Jackson, Dr. Robert P. Meriwether, Mr. Pete November, Dr. Deborah Powell, Mr. James L. Rose, Mr. C. Frank Shoop, Mrs. Marian Moore Sims, Professor John Sistarenik, Jr., Mr. William B. Sturgill, Mr. Daniel C. Ulmer, Jr., Mrs. Lois Weinberg, and Mr. Billy B. Wilcoxson. Absent from the meeting were Mr. Paul Chellgren, Mrs. Elissa Plattner, and Mr. Henry R. Wilhoit, Jr. The University administration was represented by President Charles T. Wethington, Jr.; Chancellors Peter P. Bosomworth, Ben W. Carr, Jr., and Robert E. Hemenway; Vice Presidents Joseph E. Burch, Edward A. Carter, Donald B. Clapp, and Eugene R. Williams; Dr. Juanita Fleming, Special Assistant for Academic Affairs; Mr. C. M. Newton, Director of Athletics, and Mr. John C. Darsie, Legal Counsel. Members of the general public and the news media were also in attendance. A quorum being present, Governor Breathitt declared the meeting officially open for the conduct of business at 1:03 p.m. C. Approval of Minutes Governor Breathitt said that the Minutes of the September 15, 1992 meeting of the Board of Trustees had been distributed and asked for corrections or additions. Mr. Ulmer moved that the Minutes be approved as distributed. His motion, seconded by Mr. Shoop, passed. D. President's Report to the Trustees (PR 1) President Wethington called attention to the following items in his report: 1. GTE has contributed $625,000 to the University's library fund-raising campaign. 2. Prestonsburg Community College has won a National Inter-association Medallion Award in recognition of its faculty-based orientation and advising program. - 2 - 3. The University of Kentucky Graduate School had record enrollments during the 1991-92 academic year. 4. Legislation providing $4.185 million for the final phase of the Advanced Science and Technology Commercialization Center (ASTeCC) has been approved by Congress and signed by President George Bush. Federal funding for this project now totals $17.5 million. 5. A UK research team has received a five-year grant of approximately $4 million from the National Institute on Aging to study the role of calcium regulation in brain cells during aging and Alzheimer's disease. 6. The University of Kentucky was honored at the tenth annual Minority Enterprise Development Awards Ceremony in Louisville. UK received an award, sponsored by the Kentuckiana Minority Supplier Development Council, honoring organizations that have developed successful minority business development programs. 7. John van Nagell, professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the College of Medicine, has been named to a list of the best cancer specialists in the United States. The list was published in the October 1992 issue of "Good Housekeeping" magazine. 8. Alice Lloyd College has opened a $3 million facility on the University of Kentucky campus which provides free housing for up to 24 Alice Lloyd College students who want to continue their education at UK. 9. Dedication ceremonies were conducted recently for the University's new study-intensive residence program in Boyd Hall. 10. Jefferson Community College is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year. President Wethington noted that there were other significant items in his report and asked the Trustees to review them at their leisure. E. Update on Financial Picture of the Commonwealth President Wethington reported that the Commonwealth is currently running a deficit estimated at approximately $58 million. Governor Brereton Jones and his staff have announced that they will not make further budget cuts of the Commonwealth at this time. He said that the Governor plans to observe the budget situation for a month before making any decisions about additional cuts. President Wethington reminded the Board that the university presidents recently met with Governor Jones and expressed their concerns about the serious results that would come to the colleges and universities if further cuts were made. He said that the university - 3 - presidents asked Governor Jones to give his consideration to exempting higher education if further cuts were necessary. He mentioned that the students and Mr. November and his counterparts across the state had also presented their case for higher education funding to Governor Jones recently. They expressed their interests and concerns for higher education funding and the dangers inherent in further budget cuts. He said that the administrators are moving on with the process for handling the budget cuts. He asked the Board to join the efforts of the administrators and students in helping to avoid further budget cuts in higher education. F. Personnel Actions (PR 2) With President Wethington so recommending, Mr. Shoop made a motion to approve the routine personnel actions in PR 2. His motion was seconded by Dr. Meriwether and carried. (See PR 2 at the end of the Minutes.) G. Proposed Amendments to the Governing Regulations (PR 3A) President Wethington recommended that the amendments to the University of Kentucky Governing Regulations in PR 3A be accepted for preliminary consideration and included on the agenda for action at the next regular meeting of the Board. He noted that these amendments consists of statutory and editorial changes. Mr. Hardymon moved approval. The motion, seconded by Mrs. Bell, passed. (See PR 3A at the end of the Minutes.) H. Naming of University Building - Madisonville Community College (PR 4A) At the request of President Wethington, Chancellor Ben Carr commented on PR 4A. He recommended that the Board approve the name John H. Gray Building for the recently renovated academic/administration building at Madisonville Community College. He said that Mr. Gray, who was deceased, was not only a friend to Madisonville Community College but to all of the community colleges throughout the state. He reported that Mr. Gray served on the Advisory Board and was chairperson of the Board for approximately 20 years. During those 20 years, Mr. Gray was active in every major activity in the Community College System movement, President Wethington reiterated that John Gray was a long-standing friend of the University and the Community College System. He said that he could not think of a more deserving recipient of the naming of this University building than Mr. John H. Gray. He expressed pleasure in recommending the approval of PR 4A. Mr. Sturgill moved approval. His motion, seconded by Mrs. Weinberg, passed unanimously. (See PR 4A at the end of the Minutes.) Governor Breathitt added that he knew John Gray well, and the University administrators were wise in making this recommendation to the Board. He noted that Mr. Gray was also an outstanding member of the coal industry. - 4 - I. Approval of Agreement with Ephraim McDowell Cancer Research Foundation (PR 6A) President Wethington asked Chancellor Bosomworth to comment on PR 6A. Chancellor Bosomworth stated that the proposed agreement continues the relationship between the two organizations and formalizes procedures for University accountability for the expenditure of funds provided by the Foundation. It also ensures that funding from the Foundation addresses the priority needs of the University of Kentucky Markey Cancer Center. He said that this relationship has proven to be a remarkable success story. Since its inception, it has surpassed $35 million in fund-raising efforts for the institution. President Wethington reported that the University was in the process of recruiting a new Director of the Cancer Center. In his opinion, it is fitting and important that the new Director understands the relationship between the Foundation and the University. He said that he had worked with Mr. Will Farish, who is presently the President of the Foundation, on this agreement. He reiterated that this agreement reflects the long-standing arrangement between the two organizations and identifies the relationship for the future. Mrs. Sims moved approval. Her motion was seconded by Mrs. Bell and carried. (See PR 6A at the end of the Minutes.) J. Acceptance of Interim Financial Report for the University of Kentucky for the Three Months Ended September 30. 1992 (FCR 1) Mr. Hardymon, Chairperson of the Finance Committee, stated that the Finance Committee met on the morning of October 20 and reviewed the nine items to be presented for action. He reported that a quorum was present and noted that a number of Board members, who are not on the Finance Committee, were in attendance. He reviewed the Interim Financial Report for the three months ending September 30, 1992. He said that the University had realized 29% of its income projected in the budget, and that the expenditures are 27% of the approved budget. He noted that these figures are very similar to the pace of last year, and there is adequate capital to run the University. He recommended and moved approval of the Report. The motion was seconded by Mr. Shoop, and it passed. (See FCR 1 at the end of the Minutes.) K. Acceptance of the Financial Statements of the University of Kentucky ffiliated Corporations and Other Related Orgalnizations for the Year nded June 30, 1992 (FCR 2) With the concurrence of the Finance Committee, Mr. Hardymon moved that the Board accept the audited financial statements of the University of Kentucky, including the Management Letter and a Report on Compliance with House Bill 622, and separate financial statements for the Housing and Dining System, the Tobacco and Health Research Institute, and the University Hospital for the year ending June 30, 1992. He reported that it was a clean audit, and the University has no material weaknesses. He - 5 - said that those items noted for improvement will be communicated to the proper people at the University. Mr. Rose seconded the motion and it carried. Mr. November asked that the Minutes show that he abstained from the vote. (See FCR 2 at the end of the Minutes.) L. Disposal of Personal Property (FCR 3) On motion made by Mr. Hardymon, seconded by Mrs. Weinberg and passed, approval was given for the disposal of surplus equipment as recommended in FCR 3. (See FCR 3 at the end of the Minutes.) M. Capital Construction Report (FOR 4) Mr. Hardymon reported that FCR 4 is the Capital Construction Report for the three months ending September 30, 1992. He stated that the Report involves architectural, engineering, and related consultant contracts for the purpose of accomplishing capital construction at the University. He said that the Finance Committee received the report and reviewed the expenditures for the period ending September 30, 1992. He moved approval of FCR 4. His motion, seconded by Mr. Wilcoxson, passed. (See FCR 4 at the end of the Minutes.) N. Approval of Lease (FCR 5) Mr. Hardymon stated the FCR 5 is the approval of a lease for a program that started in 1981. It is a lease with the Hospital Hospitality House of Lexington, Inc., whereby the University will lease the property at 342 South Limestone to them for five years at $1.00 per year. The use of the property will be to provide temporary accommodations for family members of critically ill patients of Lexington's hospitals. He reported that this organization has served 11,000 guests since its inception. He noted that the funds to operate this facility are from donations. On motion made by Mr. Hardymon, seconded by Dr. Meriwether and passed, approval was given to FCR 5. (See FCR 5 at the end of the Minutes.) 0. 1992-93 Budget Revisions (FCR 6) Mr. Hardymon moved that the budget revisions in FCR 6 be authorized and approved. He said that the Finance Committee discussed the generation of the funds and the expenditures, and the Committee recommends approval. Mr. Shoop seconded the motion, and it passed. (See FCR 6 at the end of the Minutes.) P. Patent Assignment (FCR 7) Mr. Hardymon moved that the Board authorize the President to execute an assignment on behalf of the Board of Trustees to the University of Kentucky Research Foundation of the following Letters of Patent of the United States and the invention represented thereby: Radovan (NMI) Kovacevic, Serial No. (to be assigned), filed (to be filed). He explained that this invention is a high pressure water jet to assist in the cooling and lubrication of machinery. His motion, seconded by Professor Sistarenik, carried. (See FCR 7 at the end of the Minutes.) - 6 - Q. Patent Assignment (FOR 8) Mr. Hardymon moved that the Board authorize the President to execute an assignment on behalf of the Board to the University of Kentucky Research Foundation of the following Letters of Patent of the United States and -the invention represented thereby: Robert A. Lodder and Lisa A. Cassis, Serial No. (to be assigned), filed (to be filed). He explained that this patent is for certain improvements in apparatus and method for analyzing tissue. Mr. Rose seconded his motion, and it passed. (See FOR 8 at the end of the Minutes.) R. Establishment of Quasi-Endowment - Student Bar Association Most Improved Scholar Award (FOR 9) Mr. Hardymon moved that the Board approve the establishment of the Student Bar Association Most Improved Scholar Award Quasi-Endowment. He reported that the Student Bar Association recently completed a phonathon and through alumni gifts has established the Student Bar Association Most Improved Scholar Award Endowment. Income from this endowment will be used to provide scholarship assistance to a University law student who meets the specified criteria. Gifts to date total $19,697 and the College of Law wishes to establish a quasi-endowment in the amount of $12,500. Mrs. Bell seconded the motion, and it carried. (See FOR 9 at the end of the Minutes.) S. ELinance Committee - Information Item Mr. Hardymon reported that the Finance Committee reviewed the data processing disaster recovery plan for the University, and the Committee was provided an extensive report on the plan. He thanked Vice President Williams for his report to the Committee. T. Comment about Annual Report Mrs. Sims commented about the beautiful Annual Report and the nice presentation. President Wethington thanked her for noticing the Report and expressed thanks to his staff for their fine work. U. Comments on University's Initiative Governor Breathitt thanked President Wethington, the Athletics Department, and the University administration for the recent initiative in the area of racism and sexism. He said that the institution places diversity at a very high point on its agenda, particularly the Athletics Department in its dedication of funds from one of the ballgames to the Urban League. He expressed his deep appreciation to President Wethington and Mr. Newton for taking this initiative. -7- V. Meeting Adjourned There being no further business to come before the Board, the meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Respectfully submitted, Lois Weinberg Secretary Board of Trustees (PR's 2, 3A, 4A, and 6A; and FCR's 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9 which follow are official parts of the Minutes of the meeting.) /8085 Office of the President October 20, 1992 pg z Members, Board of Trustees: PERSONNEL ACTIONS Recommendation: that approval be given to the attached appointments, actions and/or other staff changes which require Board action; and that the report relative to appointments and/or changes already approved by the administration be accepted.. Background: The attached recommended appointments and/or other staff changes require approval by the Board of Trustees in accordance with Part VIII-B of the Governing Regulations of the University. These recommendations are transmitted to the Board by the appropriate chancellor through the President and have the President's concurrence. Under the Governing Regulations, the authority to make certain appointments and/or other staff changes is delegated to the President or other administrators who are required to report their actions to the Board. These items of report follow the recommendations requiring Board approval. Action taken: Approved *( . Disapproved Other Date: October 20. 199 0197 -1- CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION I. BOARD ACTION A. RETIREMENTS Employee Benefits Conway, Pauline, Disabled Staff, Employee Benefits, after 11.5 consecutive years of service, under AR II-1.6-1 Section III.B, effective 11/30/92. B. EARLY RETIREMENT Parking and Transportation Ellis, Glenn L., Parking Manager, after 25.5 consecutive years of service, under AR II-1.6-1 Section III.A.2, effective 9/30/92. Police Department Thomas, Jack B., Police Officer, after 27.5 consecutive years of service, under AR II-1.6-1 Section III.A.2, effective 9/30/92. II. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION A. ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENT Office of the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies. Watt, David S., Professor (with tenure), Chemistry, and Vice Chancellor for Research and Graduate Studies, appointed Director of the Advanced Science and Technology Commercialization Center (ASTeCC), effective 10/1/92. B. LEAVES OF ABSENCE Libraries Birchfield, James, Librarian I, Collection Development, sabbatical leave with full salary, 7/1/93 through 12/31/93. Cox, Bonnie J., Librarian II, Collection Development, sabbatical leave leave with full salary, 3/15/93 through 6/30/93. 7287 -2- COMMUNITY COLLEGE SYSTEM I. BOARD ACTION A. RETIREMENTS Paducah Community College Fuller, Sara E., Librarian II in the Community College System (with tenure), (under AR II-1.6-1 Section III.A.2), following 22 consecutive years of service, effective 9/30/92. Southeast Community College Patterson, Harold L., Associate Professor in the Community College System (with tenure), (under AR II-1.6-1 Section III.A.2), following 25.5 consecutive years of service, effective 9/30/92. II. ADMINISTRATIVE ACTION A. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS Ashland Community College Norris, Kelly B., Instructor in the Community College System, 8/1/92 through 5/31/93. Schneider, Susan, Instructor in the Community College System, 8/1/92 through 5/31/93. Hazard Community College Anderson, Pamela S., Instructor in the' Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Bailey, Vickie T., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Banks, Jack D., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Bartley, Clint, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Benton, Steven, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Campbell, Anita M., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Cates, Shawn A., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Cole, Regina, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Cole, Russell M., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Collins, Melanie, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. -3- Collins, Rachel, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Combs, Joe M., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Cook, William S., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Cox, Robert V., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Dietz, Margreta L., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Diolet, Raymond A., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Dixon, Melissa, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Fleming, Lyn, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Gayheart, Allen, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Gayheart, Bill, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Gayheart, Tammy, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Gee, Don, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Gibson, Donna, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Globig, Sabine, Instructor in the Community College System, 8/24/92 through 6/30/93. Hall, Ralph D., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/93. Harris, George D., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Hicks, Kenny, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Hughes, Shannon R., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Lawson, Rhonda, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Lucas, Alice D., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Lucas, Johnny, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Mullins, Terry, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Music, Rex R., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Osborne, Dreama F., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Pack, Sandra, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Ritchie, Reggie, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Short, Elmer G., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. -4- Smiley, Sheila, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Smith, Penny, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Strong, Bill, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Tester, Vickie L., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 911/92 through 5/31/95. Turner, Melissa, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Ulrich, Mark W., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Webb, Gillie, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Whitaker, Angela M., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Whitaker, Bruce M., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. White, Glenna, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Williams, James, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Williams, Jon P., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Wilson, Rebecca J., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/1/92 through 5/31/95. Henderson Community College Burton, Sharon K., Instructor in the Community College System, 8/26/92 through 12/31/92. Jefferson Community College Hammond, Lisa, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 8/1/92 through 5/31/94. Phelps, Harry, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 8/1/92 through 5/31/95. Zehnder, Karen M., Instructor in the Community College System, 8/1/92 through 12/31/92. Lexington Community College Cross, W. S., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/18/92 through 6/30/95. Davis, Jackie, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/2.8/92 through 6/30/95. Duvall, Derek 0., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/15/92 through 6/30/95. Fox, Paula, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/18/92 through 6/30/95. -5- Owensboro Community College Lanham, Terri H., Instructor in the Community College System, 8/1/92 through 6/30/93. Whitaker, Deborah K., Instructor in the Community College System, 8/1/92 through 6/30/93. Paducah Community College Thomas, Connie, Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/15/92 through 9/15/95. Somerset Community College Hamm, Margo M., Librarian IV in the Community College System, 9/1/92 through 6/30/93. Southeast Community College Hellams, Pierce D., Librarian IV in the Community College System, 8/24/92 through 6/30/93. Spoelman, Linda, Instructor in the Community College System, 8/26/92 through 6/30/93. B. ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS Ashland Community College McCullough, Willie C., Associate Professor in the Community College System (with tenure), appointed Acting Dean of Student Affairs, 10/1/92 through 6/30/93. C. REAPPOINTMENTS Elizabethtown Community College Eicher-Sherrill, Katrina, Assistant Professor in the Community College System, 7/1/92 through 6/30/93. Hazard Community College Brunty, Helen M., Instructor in the Community College System, 9/1/92 through 6/30/93. Crone, Patricia, Instructor in the Community College System, 9/1/92 through 6/30/93. Hatch, Robert, Instructor in the Community College System, 9/1/92 through 6/30/93. Reynolds, Scott, Instructor in the Community College System, 9/1/92 through 6/30/93. Jefferson Community College Barry, Martha S., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 8/1/92 through 5/31/94. -6- Lexington Community College McClary, Michael J., Instructor in the Community College System (voluntary), 9/10/92 through 6/30/95. Roussos, Panagiotis A., Instructor in the Community College System, 9/15/92 through 6/30/93. D. CHANGES Elizabethtown Community College Chittenden, LeRoy, Instructor in the Community College System, Terminal Reappointment 7/1/92 through 6/30/93. (Change from Reappointment 7/1/92 through 6/30/93 as reported in September 15, 1992 Board of Trustees minutes). -7- LFXINGTON CAMPUS I. BOARD ACTIQN A. ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS College of Agriculture Aten, D. Lyle, Visiting Professor, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, 8/24/92 through 5/31/93. College of Arts and Sciences Connors, Michael P., Professor (without tenure), Military Science, 8/1/92 through 7/31/96. B. ADMINISTRATIVE APPOINTMENTS College of Agricultur Frye, Wilbur W., Professor (with tenure), Agronomy, appointed Director, Regulatory Services, effective 1/1/92. College of Arts and Sciences Connors, Michael P., Professor (without tenure), Military Science, appointed Chairman, Military Science, 8/1/92 through 7/31/96. College of-Engineering Walker, John N., Professor (with tenure), Agricultural Engineering and Acting Director, Center for Robotics and Manufacturing Systems, appointed Director, Center for Robotics and Manufacturing Systems, effective 8/1/92. C. JOINT APPOINTMENTS College of Education Shapiro, Robert, Associate Professor (with tenure), Health, Physical Education and Recreation, joint appointment as Associate Professor (without tenure), Center for Biomedical Engineering, Research and Graduate Studies, 7/1/92 through 6/30/93. -8- D. RETIREMENTS