Board of Trustees Meeting March 22, 2016€¦ · BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD MEETING MARCH 22, 2016 6:30 P.M. ALUMNI ROOM, MC CARTHY ENTER AGENDA 1.0 Chair’s Report (5 minutes) 1.1

Board of Trustees Meeting March 22, 2016

Meeting

6:30 p.m.

Alumni Room

McCarthy Center

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BOARD MEETING ◘ MARCH 22, 2016 6:30 P.M. ◘ ALUMNI ROOM, MCCARTHY CENTER

AGENDA

1.0 Chair’s Report (5 minutes) 1.1 Trustee Action Item: Approval of 1-26-16 meeting minutes Attachment

2.0 President’s Report (10 minutes) 2.1 Trustee Action Item: Approval of Honorary Degrees 2.2 Citizen Laureate Award 2.3 Student-in-the- Spotlight Attachment 3.0 Student Trustee Report (5 minutes) 3.1 SGA budget 4.0 Academic Affairs (10 minutes)

4.1 Academic Affairs subcommittee report 4.2 Office of Institutional Efficiencies report

5.0 Enrollment and Student Development (5 minutes) 5.1 Enrollment update Attachment 6.0 Inclusive Excellence Report (5 minutes) 6.1 Brother 2 Brother 7.0 Administration, Finance and Technology (25 minutes) 7.1 FY2017 Budget Development Plan Attachment 7.2 Trustee Action Item: New Trust Fund Creation Attachment 7.3 Trustee Action Item: Personnel Actions List Attachment 8.0 New Business (10 minutes)

8.1 Governance Committee Report 8.1.2 Trustee Action Item: By-Laws edit Attachment 8.1.3 Trustee Action Item: Nominations for Trustee Emeriti 8.1.4 Proposed Meeting Dates for AY2016-17 Attachment 8.1.5 Chair and Vice-Chair Nominations

9.0 Public Comment 10.0 Adjourn Open Meeting

1.0 Chair’s Report

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MINUTES ◘ BOARD MEETING ◘ JANUARY 26, 2016 6:30 P.M.

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In Attendance: Trustees’ Budwig, Diaz, Foley, Grilli, Herr, Logan, Neshe, Quezada, Rodriguez, Richards (Emeritus) 1.0 Chair’s Report

Chair Logan began the meeting at 6:31 pm. He remarked on how much he enjoyed eating dinner in the dining commons with the students and requested that this be an annual event.

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On a motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to

approve the minutes of the December 1, 2015 Board meeting.

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2.0 President’s Report: President Cevallos reported on the following matters:

• The McAuliffe Challenger Center is hosting an event on Thursday, January 28, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the Challenger disaster. All are encouraged to attend.

• The Vice President for Enrollment and Student Affairs’ search continues; the search committee has narrowed the pool to three finalists who will visit the campus in February.

• Progress on the University’s goal of recruitment includes an internship program for translation services so that University materials are available to students and parents in other languages; increased focus on diversifying the pool of students in the honors program; and strengthening international collaborations to increase the number of international students.

• Progress on the University’s goal of retention includes the hire of a new retention coordinator and the implementation of the Starfish retention software later in the semester; the University’s participation as one of 40 schools in a program sponsored by the American Association of Colleges and Universities on reinventing the first year experience; and the University’s pilot of a new student employment policy.

• Progress on the University’s goal of responsiveness includes a faculty “teach-in” where 75 faculty teaching 125 courses will focus on the theme of Black Lives

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Matter, scheduled for the week of February 22, 2016, followed by a town hall style meeting on March 2 to discuss the issues discussed during the teach-in; a generous donor gift of $5000 to the University which was used to buy book vouchers, laptop loaners, and graphing calculators for departments to loan out to students with need.

• The University, in cooperation with MassBay Community College, will offer a bachelor’s degree in Liberal Studies or Business for $28,000, which would cover the cost of tuition but not room and board.

• Student in the Spotlight is Robert Rice, a senior honors student who has traveled to New Mexico three times with Professor Ben Alberti to engage in archaeological field studies. Mr. Rice stated that working closely with faculty, engaging in independent research and networking with experts outside of FSU has been invaluable to his education.

3.0 Student Trustee Report

Trustee Rodriguez informed the Board of the following actions/issues:

• Students are unhappy with the proposed student employment policy, which limits student employment for the University to a 20 hour per week limit. The limit would discourage students from applying for resident assistant positions because they would not be able to work another job as well.

Discussion ensued among board members. Questions about the policy and its impact on students were answered by Dean of Students’ Melinda Stoops and Interim Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development Lorretta Holloway.

4.0 Academic Affairs

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs’ Linda Vaden-Goad reported on the following:

• Academic Affairs’ progress on its five (5) year strategic plan as set forth in the board packet materials.

Trustee Quezada requested that the Office of Institutional Research provide additional information about its role within the University, specifically what it is they do, what they’ve learned and how the office is incorporated into the body of the institution. Trustee Budwig suggesting picking one issue the University was struggling with, and

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reporting on how the University has responded to the issue and whether it has led to a change in strategic action steps.

5.0 Enrollment and Student Development

Interim Vice President for Enrollment and Student Development Lorretta Holloway presented her division’s midyear update, noting the following:

• Collaboration between departments and offices has increased, specifically among the divisions of Enrollment and Student Development and Academic Affairs through their crosswalk meetings.

• An academic dean and a faculty member have been added to the University’s Threat Assessment Team.

• A new program focusing on student food and housing insecurity has been developed. Discussion ensued regarding emergency funds for students in need.

• Director of Financial Aid Deborah Altsher presented a report on financial aid, citing the following facts, culled from data on academic year 2014-15, and stressing that there were many students with financial need:

o 42% of FAFSA filers received a Pell grant, representing 33% of the total undergraduate population.

o 33% of all undergraduate students received a Pell grant. o Average family contribution was $11,995. o Median family contribution was $6553. o Average debt for a student leaving FSU, who entered as a first time, full-

time student, is $25,000. o Default rate on federal Stafford loans for FSU students is 5%.

Discussion ensued on meeting the financial needs of students. 6.0 Chief of Staff and General Counsel Chief of Staff and General Counsel Rita Colucci gave a brief update on the University’s marketing efforts:

• University will conduct market research in an effort to update its brand and image.

• New creatives are anticipated for fall 2016 student recruitment campaign. • University is looking into option for using TV commercials in future.

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7.0 Inclusive Excellence

Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Sean Huddleston gave the following update:

• Martin Luther King, Jr., Youth Conference, sponsored by the Greater Framingham Community Church, was held at the University on Saturday, January 16, 2016.

• Metrowest College Planning Center received a $5000 grant which it used to purchase a copier.

• University has established a new partnership with Wayside to provide services for college students who have aged out of foster care.

• University is launching an initiative called 100 Males to College in partnership with MassBay Community College, Framingham High School, Keefe Technical High School, Boys and Girls Club and the YMCA.

• University has renamed its diversity fellows program to the Mary Miles Bibb Faculty Fellowship.

Colleen Coffey, Director of the Metrowest College Planning Center (CPC), gave a report on the CPC:

• CPC has reached 3000 people since its opening this fall. • CPC has hosted over 500 youth who are from underrepresented and

underserved populations. • CPC employs about 30 student interns who have been trained to provide help

with FAFSA completion and provide other kinds of direct services. 8.0 Administration, Finance and Technology Executive Vice President Dale Hamel asked for a motion to approve the personnel actions list:

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* * * * On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to

accept the personnel actions list.

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Dr. Hamel introduced Rachel Trant, Assistant Vice President for Fiscal Affairs, who gave the following update on the University’s efforts with risk assessment:

• University engaged the firm of Deloitte, Inc., to assess risk in 6 areas. • Risks were categorized into three tiers. • An internal compliance, risk and audit committee is currently working with the

tier one risks by identifying which area(s) of the University is responsible for the risk, current status of the risk, and plans to address the risk.

• Jocelyn Chan, Quality Assessment Manager, is taking the lead with the internal committee.

• The report in the packet is the summary report produced by Deloitte.

Dr. Hamel noted that the following property developments: • The recently purchased Perini property would be turned into a parking lot this

summer. • The sale of the Warren Center by the Massachusetts State College Building

Authority was approved; a purchase and sale agreement for the property was anticipated to be signed by the end of the week.

Dr. Hamel also stated that the Governor’s budget would come out tomorrow. 8.0 New Business There was no new business. 9.0 Public Comment There was no public comment. 10.0 Adjourn Public Meeting Chair Logan asked for a motion to adjourn the meeting.

* * * * On a motion duly made and seconded, it was unanimously voted to

adjourn the open meeting.

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The meeting adjourned at 8:17pm.

Respectfully Submitted,

Richard C. Logan Chair

Framingham State University, Board of Trustees

Dr. F. Javier Cevallos President

Framingham State University

2.0 President’s Report

4.0 Academic Affairs

Framingham State University Institutional Review BoardDatabase of FY 2011 - FY 2015 Reviewed and Pending Applications - 3/14/2016

Annual totals:

Submitted apps.Approved apps.

Ceded approval apps.

Approved modif./ext. apps. Unapproved apps. Closed apps.

Withdrawn apps.

FY 2011 4 2 0 0 2 0 0FY 2012 7 4 0 1 0 2 0FY 2013 10 8 0 0 0 2 0FY 2014 16 8 1 1 1 5 0FY 2015 36 27 3 2 1 2 1

Applicant Department Code Date submitted Study protocol Status TimeframeSubmitted

report?

Ingrid A. Sarmiento

Clark University Doctoral candidate FSU-001 7/23/2010

Perspectives on the Therapeutic Process: An examination of Cultural Competence and Working Alliance among College Students in Treatment

Ingrid Sarmineto provided responses to IRB comments on 8/16/2010. The application was not approved. N/A N/A

Tracey Smith

University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey Doctoral candidate FSU-002 1/10/2011

Effect of Lactobacillus rhamnosus subspecies GG (LGG) and Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies Lactis (BB12) on health-related quality of life in college students with upper respiratory infections

FSU IRB approved the application on 1/20/2011. The research concluded on 12/19/2011 after closure procedures.

1/20/2011 - 1/20/2012 Yes.


Judy Grob-Whiting, MSW, LICSW

Program Coordinator, Office of Wellness Education FSU-003

The CORE Alcohol and Drug Survey

The FSU IRB approved the application on 1/20/2011.

2/2/2011 - 2/2/2012

Yes, 9/11/2013.

Patricia C. Ruane DGCE FSU-004 5/10/2011

Research on Teacher Practice to Improve Critical Thinking and STEM Teaching

FSU IRB sent comments on 8/9/2011. IRB articulated "Unapproved" status on 12/21/2011. N/A N/A

Julia Zoino-Jeannetti

Education Department FSU-005 9/16/2011

Social Privilege and Social Capital of Educators and Support Personnel

FSU IRB received a formal response to comments from the applicant on 10/12/2011. FSU IRB approved the application on 10/27/2011.

11/2/2011 - 11/1/2012

JL sent Report Form on 4/1/2013. JL sent reminder about the report on 5/24/2013. EL sent reminder on 9/11/2013. JL sent reminder, 10/2014. Reminder, 10/22/2015.

Aline M. Davis Biology FSU-006 11/21/2011iPAD Enhancement in Neurobiology

FSU IRB approved the application on 1/18/2012.

1/19/2012 - 1/18/2013 N/A


Aline M. Davis Biology

FSU-006 (Modific. of Previously Approved Protocol) 8/13/2012

iPAD Enhancement in Neurobiology

FSU IRB approved the modification proposal on 9/7/2012.

9/7/2012 - 7/30/2013

Yes, 10/17/2013.

Shin FreedmanWhittemore Library FSU-007 12/16/2011

Questions about Academic Librarians: Factors influencing our professional identity, academic status and role performance


3/22/2012 - 3/21/2013

Yes, 6/26/2013.

Susan MassadConsumer Sciences FSU-008 2/8/2012

Nutrition for Sports and Exercise Simulated Research Experience

FSU IRB sent comments on the application on 2/20/2012. N/A N/A

Dawn VrevenPsychology and Philosophy FSU-009 2/28/2012

Perception of Visual Illusions

FSU IRB sent comments on the application on 4/23/2012. N/A N/A

James M. Cressey Education FSU-010 5/10/2012

The CARE Program: Implementing Schoolwide Positive Behavior Support in a Two-Way Bilingual Elementary School


6/21/2012 - 6/20/2013

Yes, 6/26/2013.


Deborah Saks ITS FSU-011 10/31/2012

Measuring Information Services Outcome (MISO) Survey

FSU IRB received an amended application on 11/12/2012. The FSU IRB approved the application on 11/16/2012.

2/11/2013 - 2/10/2014

JL sent Report Form on 3/5/2014. (Note: MC should contact Deb Saks re. report.) JL sent reminder, 10/2014. Reminder, 10/22/2015.

Cynthia Bechtel Nursing FSU-012

Interprofessional Collaborative Learning Classroom Pilot


6/22/2012 - 6/21/2013

Yes, 7/19/2013.

Bryan Ness

Communication Sciences and Disorders (UNH) FSU-013 8/17/2012

Examining the impact and transformation of psychological combat trauma, social adjustment, academic goal orientation, and self-regulated learning for student veterans enrolled in post-secondary education


Will contact the Veterans' Services offices at FSU to further research. N/A


A. James Lee (signed by Ruth Remington of FSU Nursing) UMass Lowell FSU-014 11/16/2012

A Comparative Analysis of Alternative Primary Care Models in Institutional Long Term Care Residents Using the Medicare Current Beneficiary Survey


September 2012 - September 2013

Yes, 02/17/2015

Andrew Silletti (faculty sponsor: Marian Cohen of FSU Sociology) Undergraduate FSU-015 1/28/2013

Mental Health: A Project on Stigma Reduction


3/6/2013 - 3/5/2014

Yes, 3/25/2014.

Ellen Zimmerman, Susan Chang, Ann Caso

Institutional Effectiveness FSU-016 2/7/2013

Statewide Assessment Pilot Study


2/19/2013 - 2/18/2014

JL sent reminder, 10/2014. JL sent reminder, 02/17/2015. Reminder, 10/22/2015.

Juliana Luna Freire Education FSU-017 2/5/2013

Student Motivation to Learn Portuguese and Spanish


3/27/2013 - 3/26/2014

Yes, 10/6/2014.

Cynthia Bechtel Nursing FSU-018 3/27/2013

Pilot Study: Utilizing a Journal Club in the Online Classroom

FSU IRB received a response to comments on 4/11/2013. FSU IRB approved the application on 4/18/2013.

4/19/2013 - 4/18/2014

JL sent reminder, 10/2014. JL sent reminder, 02/17/2015. Reminder, 10/22/2015.


Rishabh Gupta FSU student FSU-019 4/22/2013

Salivary alpha-amylase and heart rate in young adults: Measuring associations of testing anxiety with standardized exam performance

FSU IRB received responses to IRB comments on May 6, 2013.

6/24/2013 - 6/23/2014 N/A

Rachael Cooper FSU student FSU-020 4/24/2013

Prevalence of Soil Transmitted Helminth Infection and Efficacy of Single-Dose Albendazole Treatment in Rural West Guatemalan People Pending N/A N/A

Richard Carbonaro FSU student FSU-021 9/5/2013

Prison Education and Recidivism


10/16/2013 - 10/15/2014 N/A


Andrew Silletti FSU student FSU-022 9/11/2013 Emotion Regulation

FSU IRB received a response to comments on 10/16/2013. FSU IRB approved the application on 10/29/2013. FSU IRB approved the modification application, 3/13/2014. Andrew Silletti submitted an extension request, 4/3/2014. Forwarded extension request to Marian Cohen, 4/22/2014. FSU IRB denied extension request, 4/25/2014.

10/29/2013 - 10/28/2014 N/A

Karen Druffel and Bridgett Perry-Galvin

Economics/Business Administration and Psychology & Philosophy FSU-023 9/30/2013

Shipwrecked or Surfing? How Students Use MOOCs and Social Media as Course Supplements

FSU IRB provided conditional approval on the application on 11/13/2013. N/A

Juliana Luna Freire Education FSU-024 10/7/2013

Dialectal Variety in the Classroom

Awaiting amended application in response to FSU IRB comments. Sent 90-day closure form, 10/3/2014. N/A N/A


Shin FreedmanWhittemore Library FSU-025 11/20/2013

Study of Workplace Civility Perceptions Among Academic Librarians

Collborating organization provided IRB approval on 12/17/2013. FSU IRB approved the application on 1/13/2014.

1/13/2014 - 1/12/2015

Yes, 10/6/2014.

Cara EbbelingBoston Children's Hospital FSU-026 12/10/2013

Discussion about a Nutrition and Weight-Loss Research Study

FSU IRB received an amendment for the protocol, submitted on 1/08/2013. FSU IRB approved the second protocol modification on 1/29/2014.

1/29/2014 - 1/28/2015

Cara EbbelingBoston Children's Hospital FSU-027 11/30/2013

Dietary Composition and Energy Expenditure during Weight-Loss Maintenance

Ceded Review is approved, 4/9/2014. N/A N/A

Katherine L. Hibbard

Office of Graduate Studies/Education FSU-028 1/7/2013

Program Evaluation of the M.Ed. with a concentration in Special Education (Moderate Disabilities)


1/29/2014 - 1/28/2015

JL sent reminder on 2/4/2015. Reminder, 10/22/2015.

May HaraEducation Department FSU-029 1/31/2014

Teacher Candidates' Experiences with Massachusetts' RETELL and Sheltered English Immersion Policy


4/10/2014 - 4/9/2015 N/A


Brian Montambault

Student/Psychology and Philosophy FSU-030 2/20/2014

Effects of Schema Strength and Mapping Hints on Remote Analogical Transfer

Brian Montambault submitted responses to FSU comments, 4/10/2014. MC follow-up review is required, 4/15/2014. Student graduated in 2014. N/A N/A

Julia ShermanStudent/Psychology and Philosophy FSU-031 2/20/2014

Perceived Effects of Sex and Gender-Role Conformity on Social Rejection for Bisexual Behavior

Julia Sherman submitted responses to FSU comments, 4/10/2014. MC follow-up review is required, 4/23/2014. Student graduated in 2014. N/A N/A

Kristina PeeblesStudent/Psychology and Philosophy FSU-032 2/20/2014

The Effects of Emotional State on the Perception of Time

Awaiting amended application in response to FSU IRB comments (3/18/2014). Student graduated in 2014. N/A N/A

Dawn VrevenPsychology and Philosophy FSU-033 2/20/2014 Hot Cognition


4/17/2014 - 4/16/2015

Yes, 10/20/2015

Brittany VoStudent/Psychology and Philosophy FSU-034 2/20/2014

The Perceived Effects of 'Accents' on Academic Proficiency and Group Cohesion


5/5/2014 - 5/4/2015


Jessica E. Ahern and Francis I. Rick

Students/Psychology and Philosophy FSU-035 3/3/2014

The Effects of Profile Owner's Attractiveness and Friends' Attractiveness on Perceptions of Trust and Social Desirability on Facebook

FSU IRB did not approve the application b/c the IRB does not conduct post-hoc review, 3/31/2014. N/A N/A

Andrew Silletti Student/N/A FSU-036 3/17/2014

Stigma: Social Anxiety Disorder and Developmental Disabilities

Application is banked. Applicant will not be responding to FSU IRB comments and FSU IRB will not consider granting applicant approval.

Mark Nicholas Assessment FSU-037 7/1/2014

President's Initiative for Critical Thinking and Written Communication


8/13/2014 - 8/12/2015



FSU IRB approved the extension/modification on 05/04/2016.

05/04/2015 - 12/31/2016



FSU IRB approved the extension/modification on 09/04/2015.

09/04/2015 - 09/03/2016


Pamela Ludemann (Gifford, Wilkins)

Psychology & Philosophy FSU-038 7/21/2014

Prescription Drug Abuse: College Students' Justifications, Views, and Misuse of Prescription Stimulants


9/12/2014 - 9/11/2015

Yes, 09/25/2015

Pamela Ludemann (Moloney, Williams)


Staying Connected: The Role Cellphones Play in Distracted Driving


9/12/2014 - 9/11/2015

JL sent reminder, 09/10/2015. Reminder, 10/22/2015.

Pamela Ludemann (Billingsley)


Personality and Gender Differences and their Influence on Social Media Usage and Perceived Friendship Damage


9/12/2014 - 9/11/2015

Yes, 09/25/2015

Xavier Guadalupe-Diaz, Virginia Rutter Sociology FSU-041 4/20/2014

The Que(e)ry at Framingham State University

Applicants responded to comments on 5/23/2014. Sent Marian Cohen amended application on 10/3/2014. FSU IRB approved the application on 10/9/2014.

10/9/2014 - 10/8/2015

JL sent reminder, 10/13/2015. Reminder, 10/22/2015.

Cheng-Fu Chen World Languages FSU-042 4/23/2014

The Past, Present and Future in Budai and Labuan Rukai Oral Narrative

Applicant was notified that he will need to submit a new application, 05/04/2015.


May Hara Education

FSU-043 (formerly FSU-029) 6/2/2014

Recruitment and Retention of Teacher Preparation Students of Color: Personal, Institutional, and Systematic Policy Influences


10/14/2014 - 10/13/2015

JL sent reminder, 10/13/2015.

Pamela Ludemann (Chesmore)


Rave Culture: Attitudes Towards Ecstasy Abuse in the Electronic Dance Music Scene


9/12/2014 - 9/11/2015

Yes, 09/25/2015

Pamela Ludemann (Cota)


Youth and Politics: Influencing Factors of College Students' Political Viewpoints


9/8/2014 - 9/7/2015

Yes, 09/25/2015

Pamela Ludemann (Lewis, Billingsley)


The Impact of Traditionalism and Exposure on the Perceptions of Language Appropriateness in Referencing Non-Heterosexuals

FSU IRB approved application on 9/12/2014.

9/12/2014 - 9/11/2015

Yes, 09/25/2015

Pamela Ludemann (Keith, Connelly)


Perceptions of Disabilities: An Evaluation of Culture, Demographics, and Inclusion


9/12/2014 - 9/11/2015

Yes, 09/25/2015

Pamela Ludemann (Perron, Boland, Gonzalez)


College Undergraduates and the 'Freshman 15' Myth


9/12/2014 - 9/11/2015

Yes, 09/25/2015


Deborah McMakin, Kelly Matthews

Psychology and Philosophy FSU-049 8/15/2014

Pre-Service Teachers' Cultural Responsiveness and Views of Mandatory Field Placements


10/14/2014 - 10/13/2015

JL sent reminder, 10/13/2015.

Daisy Ball Sociology FSU-050 9/28/2014

Asian American Undergraduates at State Universities in Massachusetts


02/11/2015 - 02/10/2016

Yes - 02/10/2015

Laura Fox

University of Minnesota - ceded review FSU-051 10/1/2014

Strategies to Improve Student Understanding of Physical Chemistry Withdrawn.

Pamela Ludemann (Keogan)

Psychology & Philosophy FSU-052 10/16/2014 Bystander Apathy


12/04/2014 - 12/03/2015

Yes, 09/25/2015

Pamela Ludemann (Dansereau)

Psychology & Philosophy FSU-053 10/16/2014 Alcohol and Aggression

FSU IRB approved application on 01/06/2014

01/06/2015 - 01/05/2016

Yes, 09/25/2015

Coleen Toronto UMD - ceded review FSU-054 11/4/2014

Experiences of Nurses in Caring forPatients with Behaviors Suggestive of Low Health Literacy: A Qualitative Analysis

Ceded review approved, 12/10/2014 N/A N/A

David LudwigBCH - ceded review FSU-055 8/26/2014

A Mechanistic Examination of the Metabollic Fuels Hypothesis

Ceded review approved, 11/11/2014 N/A N/A

May Hara Education FSU-056 12/2/2014 Modification of FSU-029

FSU IRB approved modification of application on 12/10/2014

12/10/2014 - 12/09/2015


Ludemann and Williams


College Students’ Attitudes Regarding Tobacco Smoking and The Effects of Antismoking Campaigns


12/09/2014 - 12/08/2015

Yes, 09/25/2015

Ludemann Wilkins


Gender and Humor: Effective Advertising Techniques


2/25/2015 - 2/24/2016

Yes, 09/25/2015

Ludemann McGrath


The Effect of Service Trips on Personality and Engagement in College Students


2/25/2015 - 2/24/2016

Yes, 09/25/2015

Devin BurnsPsychology & Philosophy FSU-060 1/13/2015 Garner Interference


02/04/2015 - 02/03/2016

James Cressey Education FSU-061 1/23/2015

Examining the Use of Office Disciplpine Referrals (ODRs) in Multi-Tiered Systems of School-wide Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)

FSU IRB sent response to amended application.

Erin Tracy Student FSU-062 2/6/2015

Emotional Well-being and Educational Outcomes of Children in Foster Care


02/17/2015 - 02/16/2016

Kelly Kolodny Education FSU-063 2/8/2015

Moments that Matter in the Learning and Development of Children


3/06/2015 - 3/05/2016


Taylor GarnesPsychology & Philosophy FSU-064 3/2/2015

Perception on Crime as a Function of Participant Age, Race and Defendant Race


03/19/2015 - 03/18/2016

Kaitlyn Dabenigno


Test Anxiety Persistence as a Function of Test Anxiety and Participant Sex N/A N/A

Kaitlyn Dabenigno

Psychology & Philosophy

FSU-065 (modification) 3/17/2015

Test Anxiety Persistence as a Function of Test Anxiety and Participant Sex


03/24/2015 - 03/23/2016

Emmanouil Apostolidis and Ruth Remington

Chemistry and Foods Science and Nursing Program FSU-066 3/25/2015

The effect of Spirulina on postprandial blood sugar in healthy adults


03/30/2015 - 03/29/2016

Charles Sachs and Anna Flanagan


Chronic School Absenteeism in Middlesex County


05/14/2015 - 05/13/2016

Juliana Luna Freire World Languages FSU-068 5/4/2015

Dialectal Variety and Linguistic Attitude towards the Portuguese Language


05/19/2015 - 05/18/2016

Jerusha Nelson-Peterman

Food and Nutrition FSU-069 5/19/2015

Food Security, Health Outcomes, and Nutrition Education among Cambodian Women in Massachusetts

Ceded review approved, 06/02/2015. N/A N/A


Glenn CochranResidence Life & Student Conduct FSU-070 5/31/2015

An Examination of Influences on Policy Implementation Agents Responsible for Reducing Excessive College Student Drinking


06/12/2015 - 06/11/2016

Malcolm Alex Hill II

Business (Worcester State University) FSU-071 6/20/2015

Academic Workload Perceptions in the Technology-Enabled Interactive Classroom: A Mixed Methods Exploratory Case Study


07/02/2015 - 07/01/2016

Framingham State University Institutional Review BoardDatabase of FY 2016 Reviewed and Pending Applications - 3/14/2016

Annual totals:

Submitted apps.Approved apps.

Ceded approval apps.

Approved modif./ext. apps. Unapproved apps. Closed apps.

Withdrawn apps.

FY 2016 (to-date) 34 30 0 1 0 0 0

Applicant Department Code Date submitted Study protocol Status TimeframeSubmitted

report?

Devin BurnsPsychology and Philosophy FSU-072 7/13/2015 The Testing Effect


07/31/2015 - 07/30/2016

Lucy Pendergast

Education Department (student) FSU-073 7/20/2015

Teacher Licensure Tests and Their Effect on Pre-Service Teacher Self-Efficacy


08/24/2015 - 08/23/2016

Pamela Ludemann and Victoria Dansereau Psychology FSU-074 8/19/2015

Sexually Deviant Pornography: Effects of Prolonged Exposure and the Presence of Sadistic and Psychopathic Traits


08/27/2015 - 08/26/2016

Pamela Ludemann and Callie Wilhelmi Psychology FSU-075 8/19/2015

Clothing Styles of Women and Sexual Objectification


09/10/2015 - 09/09/2016

Yes - 02/09/2016

Anastasia Vescovi, Elyse Corbett, and Pamela Ludemann Psychology FSU-076 8/20/2015

An Assessment on the Use of Clothing in Forming Impressions


09/08/2015 - 09/07/2016

Yes - 02/09/2016

Mark Nicholas, Charles Sachs, Brittany Brown

Office of Institutional Effectiveness FSU-077 8/31/2015

Student Voices in Higher Education Assessment


10/08/2015 - 10/07/2016


Mark Nicholas, Charles Sachs, Brittany Brown

Office of Institutional Effectiveness

FSU-077 (modification) 2/2/2016

Student Voices in Higher Education Assessment


02/21/2016 - 02/20/2017

Pamela Ludemann and Julianne DeWolfe Psychology FSU-078 9/3/2015

Comparing Monolingual Student's Oral Reading Fluency to Bilingualism Student's Oral Reading Fluency in the Primary Grades


09/23/2015 - 09/22/2016

Melissa Boyd Psychology FSU-079 9/24/2015

Is my body as attractive as hers? The effects of social media on body image satisfaction.


10/01/2015 - 09/31/2016

Pamela Ludemann and Caitlin Maddix Psychology FSU-080 9/27/2015

The Relationships between Mindfulness, Well-Being, Sleep Quality, and Academic Performance of College Students


10/02/2015 - 10/01/2016

May Hara Education FSU-081 9/28/2015

Sheltered English Immersion Model Classrooms: A Framingham State University and Framingham Public Schools Collaboration


10/09/2015 - 10/08/2016


Kaitlyn Turner and Tamara Nelson Psychology FSU-082 9/29/2015

Don't Yuck My Yum! Understanding Gender, Ethnicity, Spirituality and Religion in Relation to Attitudes Towards Homosexuality Among College Student


10/08/2015 - 10/07/2016

Caroline Flessa and Tamara Nelson Psychology FSU-083 9/29/2015

Nature Exposure and its Therapeutic Implications for Mental Health and Well-Being


10/08/2015 - 10/07/2016

Stefanie Gamse and Tamara Nelson Psychology FSU-084 10/4/2015

Birth Order and Personality: What Can Birth Order Predict About You and Your Family?


10/08/2015 - 10/07/2016

Josue Teo and Tamara Nelson Psychology FSU-085 10/7/2015

Religion and Stress among Latinos: Does acculturation matter?


10/23/2015 - 10/22/2016

Robin Ryan and Tamara Nelson Psychology FSU-086 10/7/2015

Using Religion and Spirituality as a Coping Method for Anxiety and Depression: A Comparison of Spiritual and Religious Therapies


11/02/2015 - 11/01/2016


Taylese Parker and Tamara Nelson Psychology FSU-087 10/14/2015

Man's Best Friend: Animal Assisted Therapy and its effects on College Students


11/02/2015 - 11/01/2016

Catherine Fuller Psychology FSU-088 11/2/2015

Stigmatizing Attitudes Toward Depression: An Examination of Ethnic and Gender Differences Among the College Population Pending

Michael Greenstein

Psychology and Philosophy FSU-089 11/9/2015 Film Memory


01/05/2016 - 01/04/2017

Michael Greenstein

Psychology and Philosophy FSU-090 11/9/2015 Judging Guilt


01/05/2016 - 01/04/2017

Michael Greenstein

Psychology and Philosophy FSU-091 11/9/2015

Exam Anxiety Intervention


01/05/2016 - 01/04/2017

Jessica Nardi and Dawn Vreven and Deborah McMakin Psychology FSU-092 11/10/2015

Effect of Children's Clothing on College Student's Reaction Time


12/14/2015 - 12/13/2016

Janelle Bennett & Christina O'Brien & Pamela Ludemann Psychology FSU-093 11/19/2015

Exercise and Stress in College Students: The Effect of Exercise on Self-Esteem, Stress Management and Overall Life Satisfaction


11/25/2015 - 11/24/2016


Sarah Antinoro

Community Engagement Graduate Student at Merrimack College School of Education & Social Policy FSU-094 12/4/2015

Enhancing Experiential Learning through Personal Narratives


12/15/2015 - 12/14/2016

Jessica Healy

Town of Hudson Health Department FSU-095 12/7/2015

Substance Abuse Prevention Collaborative study through Mass Dept of Public Health Pending

Kim Cochrane

College of Professional Studies at Northeastern University FSU-096 12/21/2015

Transformative Learning in an Online Environment: A Program Evaluation


01/19/2016 - 01/18/2017

Ludemann and Vescovi and Corbett Psychology FSU-097 1/9/2016

Substance Abuse: How Self Worth and Self-Esteem Affect the Misuse of Prescription Medications and Alcohol


01/20/2016 - 01/19/2017

Pamela Ludemann and Allison Ferrigno Psychology FSU-098 1/14/2016

College Students' Perceptions of Learning Disabilities and Treatments of Learning Disabilities in Children and Adolescents


02/02/2016 - 02/01/2017


Amanda Simons Biology FSU-099 1/15/2016Repeat Administration of Online Quizzes


02/21/2016 - 02/20/2017

Pamela Ludemann and Marena Sullivan Psychology FSU-100 1/15/2016

Brand Loyalty and Company Ethics: The Impact of Responses to Consumer Complaints and Employee Needs


02/09/2016 - 02/08/2017

James Cressey Education FSU-101 2/4/2016

Introducing a System of Universal Screening and Targeted Interventions for Social-Emotional and Behavioral Support


Daisy Ball Sociology FSU-102 2/9/2016

Asian American Undergraduates at State Universities in Massachusetts Pending

Pamela Ludemann Psychology FSU-103 2/12/2016

Why College Students Choose to Participate in Service Activities: Personal Factors and Group Leaders' Perceptions


02/21/2016 - 02/20/2017

Ellen Zimmerman, Mark Nicholas

Anthropology, Office of Assessment FSU-104 2/18/2016

Faculty Perceptions of General Education and Assessment


Office of Grants and Sponsored ProgramsComparative Data: 03/04/2015FY 2016 to-date versus FY 2015 to-date

FY 2016 to-date Data Notes

Amount requested: $ 6,913,987.74 See Pipeline document.

Amount awarded: 2,654,036.25$ See Pipeline document.

Amount pending: 3,761,811.49$ See Pipeline document.

FY 2015 to-date Data NotesAmount requested: 2,180,172.39$ Amount awarded: 1,279,095.89$ Amount pending: 703,444.50$

Differentials: FY 2016 to-date versus FY 2015 to-date Data Notes

Amount requested: 217%Amount awarded: 107%Amount pending: 435%

Grant proposal submissions in FY 2016 - Office of Grants and Sponsored Programs3/14/2016

Funder Project (PD/PI) Deadline Amount Status Awarded ICR

Bold - private

Summer 2015 - Jonathan Lee

Boston Children's Hospital (BCH)BCH/Framingham State University Nutrition Study (Hamel and Vaden-Goad) N/A $ 628,886.48 Funded $ 628,886.48 $ -

MA DESEEnhance food nutrition at schools through PD (McGrail) 1-Jul-15 $ 405,000.00 Funded $ 405,000.00 $ 60,000.00

US Department of Education (US ED)

MASSexcELLs: Supporting ELL Populations in Central and Eastern Massachusetts (Mahler) 28-Jul-15 $ 320,000.00 Funded $ 320,000.00 $ -

MA Department of Higher Education (DHE)

MetroWest Young Males of Color Pathways to Success Initiative (collaboration with MBCC) (Huddleston) 10-Aug-15 $ 238,994.00 Declined $ - $ -

MA DHECommonwealth Dual Enrollment Program (Greenberg and Dittami) 31-Jul-15 $ 50,000.00 Funded $ 48,000.00 $ -

MA DESEEnhance food nutrition at schools through PD (McGrail) 1-Jul-15 $ 48,384.00 Funded $ 48,384.00 $ 4,200.00

Vertex Pharmaceuticals IncorporatedGUTS Summer Professional Development Program (Porro) 10-Jul-15 $ 13,750.00 Funded $ 13,750.00 $ -

Department of the Interior (DoI)

Identification of winter habitats and seasonal movements of American Alligators on the Albemarle Peninsula (Dinkelacker) 1-Jul-15 $ 10,000.00 Funded $ 10,000.00 $ -

MutualOne Charitable FoundationZero FX electric patrol motorcycle (Woollard) 27-Jul-15 $ 9,690.00 Declined $ - $ -

SUBTOTAL: $ 1,724,704.48 $ 1,474,020.48 $ 64,200.00

Summer 2015 - Patricia Bossange


MA DHE

MetroWest Cybersecurity Partnership Project (collaboration with MBCC) (Greenberg) 1-Jul-15 $ 100,000.00 Declined $ - $ -

Wellington Management Foundation

Accelerating Preparation and Access to College for First Generation Students (Coffey) 1-Aug-15 $ 35,000.00 Declined $ - $ -

Department of Early Education and Care GBRC - ELCG (Thurston) $ 32,013.62 Funded $ 32,013.62 Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, Inc. (CASIS)

Associated Programs--Earth Odyssey Mission, Planetarium (Porro) 26-Aug-15 $ 12,000.00 Funded $ 12,000.00 $ -

SUBTOTAL: $ 179,013.62 $ 44,013.62 Fall 2015 - Jonathan LeeNASA - 2015 Competitive Program for Science Museums, Planetariums and NASA Visitors Centers Plus Other Opportunities

McAuliffe Center--new immersive learning experiences (Porro)

7-Dec-15 $ 1,249,921.00 Pending

Boston Children's Hospital (BCH)BCH/Framingham State University Nutrition Study (Hamel and Vaden-Goad) N/A $ 276,149.35 Funded $ 276,149.35 $ -

DHE MA College Access Challenge Grant100 Males to College Program (Coffey)

15-Dec-15 $ 100,000.00 Funded $ 100,000.00

DHE PIF ConsortialMetroWest College Planning Center (Coffey) 1-Sep-15 $ 93,240.00 Funded $ 93,240.00

Spencer Foundation Research and Outreach (Hara) 2-Nov-15 $ 43,905.00 Pending $ - National Science Foundation (NSF) and EDC

Massachusetts Exploring Computer Science Partnership (MECSP) 11-Jun-15 $ 36,799.00 Funded $ 36,799.00 $ 1,957.00

Department of Early Education and Care - Early Learning Challenge Grant

Greater Boston Readiness Center (Barbara Jacobs) 30-Sep-15 $ 23,392.49 Pending

National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) - Summer Stipends

"By Clashes Quick and Sure": Text Mining Magazine Poetry of the First World War (Brinkman) 30-Sep-15 $ 6,000.00 Pending $ -


National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) - Summer Stipends

The Rise and Fall of the Post Office in America (Adelman) 30-Sep-15 $ 6,000.00 Pending $ -

SUBTOTAL: $ 1,835,406.84 $ 506,188.35 $ 1,957.00

Fall 2015 - Patricia BossangeDepartment of Early and Secondary Edudcation (DESE)

ICE - Implementation (Bridges and Dargan)23-Nov-15 $ 88,000.00 Funded $ 77,106.00 $ 7,710.60

DHE Nursing and Allied Health InitiativeFSU DHE Direct Care Institutional Proposal (Mullaney and Bechtel) 14-Dec-15 $ 36,157.00 Declined $ - $ -

Sudbury Foundation Capital support for the MW CPC (Coffey) 23-Oct-15 $ 5,000.00 Funded $ 5,000.00 $ -

Framingham Cultural CouncilCapital infrastructure--Ram statue (Gustafson) 15-Oct-15 $ 3,000.00 Funded $ 1,500.00 $ -

SUBTOTAL: $ 132,157.00 $ 83,606.00 $ 7,710.60

Winter 2015-2016 - Jonathan Lee

US EDPropELL: Producing Reading and Oral Proficiency in ELLs 19-Feb-16 $ 1,434,689.00 Pending

Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI)

2017 Inclusive Excellence (Carroll and Dignam) 1-Dec-15 $ 1,000,000.00 Pending

MA DESE

DEVELOP MATERIALS TO TRAIN SPONSORS AND PROVIDERS WITHIN THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM ON THE MEAL PATTERN AND IMPROVING THE NUTRITION OF CHILDREN WITHIN THEIR CARE (McGrail) $ 305,622.00 Awarded $ 305,622.00 $ 36,664.00

MA DESE

IMPROVE SCHOOL NUTRITION AND TO ASSIST LOCAL SCHOOL FOOD AUTHORITIES IN MEETING THE USDA PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS (McGrail) $ 149,849.00 Awarded $ 149,849.00 $ 14,951.00


US EDNational Professional Development Program 22-Jan-16 $ 90,736.80 Awarded $ 90,736.80 $ -

Pennsylvania Soybean Board

Development of Sustainable, Value-Added Soybean Meal Ingredients for Human Consumption (Apostolidis) 26-Jan-16 $ 33,000.00 Pending

Framingham Union Aid Association Nursing Program scholarships (Ferullo) TBD $ 20,000.00 PendingSUBTOTAL: $ 3,033,896.80 $ 546,207.80 $ 51,615.00

Winter 2015-2016 - Patricia BossangeImpact Framingham CASA - Pelham Pals Mentoring (Abel) 12-Feb-16 $ 5,203.00 Pending

Marion and Jasper Whiting Foundation Travel stipend (Ludemann) 11-Jan-16 $ 3,606.00 Pending $ - SUBTOTAL:

Spring 2015-2016 - Jonathan LeeNational Science Foundation S-STEM (Carroll and Dignam) TBD TBD NEH Fellowships (TBD) TBD TBD SUBTOTAL:

Spring 2015-2016 - Patricia BossangeKellogg Foundation Education research (Woodrum) ongoing TBD

Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC)

Library Services and Technology Act--enhancement of links to FSU Career Center ongoing $ 7,500.00

SUBTOTAL:

5.0 Enrollment & Student Development

Board of Trustees Update

Topic: Division of Enrollment and Student Development From: Lorretta M. Holloway, Interim VP for Enrollment and Student Development Date: March 22, 2016 Enrollment Report (Please see attached) General

• Planning meetings held to discuss year-round housing options and international student recruitment and enrollment. (Recruitment and Responsiveness)

• Business Office, Financial Aid, Food and Housing Insecurity Task Force finalizing protocols for categories of disbursing emergency funding to streamline process. (Responsiveness)

• Student Translator and Interpreter Interns have translated handouts for Accepted Student Receptions, Sexual Violence Response Options, Equal Opportunity Plan, and Sexual Violence for Family and Caregivers of College Student documents into Spanish and Portuguese. (Responsiveness and Retention)

Student Affairs

• Completed the second Sexual Assault Climate Survey, with 522 students participating. (Responsiveness and Retention)

• Offering individual financial literacy advising/counseling through volunteer efforts of NorthEast Community Bank in collaboration with the Dean of Students office. Representatives will be on campus once a month. (Responsiveness and Retention)

• The Spring Job and Internship Fair will be held on March 31. There are 55 employers signed up to attend. (Recruitment, Responsiveness, Retention)

Enrollment Management

• Finalized the FATV contract and planning the implementation process. FATV is an online video library covering financial aid topics. There are over 50 videos which are automatically updated with changes to regulations. We will also have all of the videos in Spanish and looking to get customized videos in Portuguese. (Recruitment, Retention, and Responsiveness)

• Continuing our analysis of current billing procedures and in the process of developing shared calendar for updated procedure. (Responsiveness)

Enrollment Update The following shows unduplicated, undergraduate day division headcount and full-time equivalent enrollment data for Spring 2016:

Spring 2016 Undergraduate Day Division enrollment in comparison with prior spring semesters:

Spring 2016 3,700 Spring 2015 3,730 Spring 2014 3,696 Spring 2013 3,595 Spring 2012 3,415 Spring 2011 3,021 Spring 2010 3, 067

DGCE Matriculated Student Headcount

Spring 2014 Spring 2015 Spring 2016 Graduate 808 779 898 Undergraduate 284 332 276 Total 1,092 1,111 1,174

Spring 2016 Continuing Education Registrations:

Spring 2016 1009 Spring 2015 1017 Spring 2014 1078 Spring 2013 1129 Spring 2012 1241 Spring 2011 1340 Spring 2010 1296

1 Most freshmen are full-time which equates to 16 semester hours. The divisor used to determine FTE is 15, which results in a higher FTE for this group.

Class Standing Headcount FTE

Freshman (0-7 courses) 834 843.21 Sophomore (8-15 courses) 808 805.5 Junior (16-23 courses) 969 950.9 Senior (24 or more courses) 1,089 976.7 Total 3,700 3576.9

Spring 2016 Graduate Registrations:

Spring 2016 1193 Spring 2015 1130 Spring 2014 1310 Spring 2013 1505 Spring 2012 1468 Spring 2011 1377 Spring 2010 1486

6.0 Inclusive Excellence

Board of Trustees Update – Inclusive Excellence

• Women Making History Now Awards – In recognition of Women’s History Month,

Framingham State University will host a reception in honor of six women in leadership who have made significant contributions to their professions and communities. The honorees are women who have advanced the cause of achievement, and serve as role models for women of all ages throughout and beyond the state of Massachusetts. The 2016 honorees are:

1. Karen Spilka, Massachusetts State Senator for 2nd Middlesex and Norfolk

District 2. Diane B. Patrick, Attorney and former 1st Lady of the State of Massachusetts 3. Dr. Linda Vaden Goad, Provost & Vice President of Academic Affairs for

Framingham State University 4. Dr. Yves Salomon-Fernandez, Interim President of MassBay Community

College 5. Helen Lemoine, Executive Director of Leadership MetroWest 6. Jen Maseda, Chief Philanthropy Officer for Tri-County United Way

The reception will take place on Tuesday, March 29th at 4:40 pm in the McCarthy Center Forum

• New Pathways Internship Program – In the Fall semester of 2016, Framingham State

University will pilot a new internship program called Pathways. The Pathways Internship Program will serve Framingham State University full-time undergraduate students who identify as Pell-Eligible First Generation student, and have achieved a cumulative G.P.A. of 2.25 or higher. The program includes four hours “Workforce Readiness” training and college credit, in addition to paid career experience for students.

• Center for Inclusive Excellence – We have hired Chon’tel Washington as the new Director

of the Center for Inclusive Excellence. Chon’tel first joined Framingham State University as an Assistant Director of Admissions, Diversity, Outreach and Recruitment in June of 2014. Her professional experiences include serving as an Ambassador of Mentoring with Americorps, where she implemented a mentoring program for first-generation college students.

7.0 Administration, Finance

and Technology

ATTACHMENT March 26, 2016 Page 1 of 3

PERSONNEL ACTIONS

1st YEAR REVIEW & REAPPOINTMENT TO 2nd YEAR

Aubry, Luce Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 World Languages Bell, Dwayne Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 Chemistry & Food Science Caffrey, Mary Kate Instructor Effective 9/1/2016 Communication Arts Chaar, May Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 Mathematics Deniz, Borga Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 Business Krul, Michael Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 Mathematics Lamontagne, Laura Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 Economics Li, Ke Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 Sociology Meunier, Suzanne Assistant Librarian Effective 9/1/2016 Library Obaid, Margaret Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 Psychology & Philosophy Piwko, Paul Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 Business Rincón, Lina Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 Sociology Rosero, Luis Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 Economics Sherbine, Kortney Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 Education


Trousdale, Rachel Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 English White, Jeffrey Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 Biology Yalowitz, Paul Assistant Professor Effective 9/1/2016 Art & Music

FULL TIME TEMPORARY APPOINTMENTS

Ciardha, Eamonn Assistant Professor Effective: 9/1/2016 English Annual Salary Rate: $68,000 Coyne, Colleen Assistant Professor Effective: 1/19/2016 English Annual Salary Rate: $60,000 McQuaid, James Assistant Professor Effective: 1/1/2016 Sociology Annual Salary Rate: $61,368 McRae, Sarah Assistant Professor Effective: 1/19/2016 Chemistry and Food Science Annual Salary Rate: $59,504.34

TENURE TRACK FACULTY APPOINTMENTS

Maron, Matthew Assistant Professor Effective: 9/1/2016 Accounting Annual Salary Rate: $85,000.00

STAFF APPOINTMENTS

Faria, Cara Staff Assistant Effective: 1/19/201 Child Development Annual Salary Rate: $29,700.00 Replacement Gotham, Patrick Associate Director Effective: 2/21/2016 Development Annual Salary Rate: $61,499.88 Replacement Holloway, Lorretta Vice President Effective: 3/8/2016 Enrollment and Student Development Replacement Annual Salary Rate: $165,000.00


Keir, Rachel Associate Director Effective: 2/8/2016 Development Annual Salary Rate: $61,499.88 Replacement Knott, Gregory Assistant Director Effective: 2/8/2016 Registrar’s Office Annual Salary Rate: $52,499.98 Replacement McDonald, Grace Staff Assistant Effective: 1/11/2016 CASA Annual Salary Rate: $45,000.02 New Merriam, Michael Associate Director Effective: 2/28/2016 Admissions Annual Salary Rate: $60,000.20 Replacement Washington, Chon’tel Director Effective: 2/28/2016 Division of Inclusive Excellence Annual Salary Rate: $60,000.20 Replacement

RETIREMENTS

Abdelgadir, Osama Associate Professor Effective: 12/31/2015 English Taylor, Rebecca Professor Effective: 9/26/2016 Department of Fashion Design and Retailing

SEPARATIONS/RESIGNATIONS

Burns, Devin Assistant Professor Effective: 6/24/2016 Psychology & Philosophy Lauzon, Justin Staff Assistant Effective: 4/1/2016 IT Education Technology

8.0 New Business

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FRAMINGHAM STATE UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES

BY-LAWS

ARTICLE 1. ORGANIZATION AND OFFICERS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SECTION 1. COMPOSITION AND FUNCTIONS OF THE BOARD The composition, functions, duties, powers and responsibilities of the Board of Trustees shall be as provided and authorized by the laws of the Commonwealth as in effect from time to time. SECTION 2. OFFICERS OF THE BOARD The elected Officers of the Board of Trustees shall be a Chair and a Vice Chair. Each officer shall have the duties, functions, powers and responsibilities of his/her office as prescribed by the laws of the Commonwealth, these By-Laws, and parliamentary custom. Such officers shall be elected by the Board of Trustees at its annual meeting as provided in Article III., Section 2., and each shall hold office for the period commencing July 1 and ending June 30 or until their respective successors are elected and qualified. The Chair shall hold office for not more than four consecutive one year terms. The Chair and Vice Chair of the Board shall be Trustees. The President of Framingham State University who shall be the Executive Secretary of the Board shall be an officer of the Board of Trustees, ex officio, and shall have such duties, functions, powers and responsibilities as the Board of Trustees may from time to time prescribe consistent with the laws of the Commonwealth and these By-Laws. SECTION 3. THE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Chair of the Board of Trustees shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) To preside at all meetings of the Board of Trustees at which he/she is present. In his/her absence, the Vice Chair shall preside. If the Chair and Vice Chair are absent, the Trustees present may elect a Chair pro tempore to preside at the meeting.

(b) To call regular and special meetings of the Board of Trustees. (c) To serve as Chair of the Executive Committee. (d) To serve as an ex officio member of all committees and task forces of the

Board of Trustees.


(e) To appoint a Governance Committee. (f) To appoint and remove, subject to the approval of the Trustees, committees

and task forces of the Board of Trustees. (g) To appoint one member of the Executive Committee with the concurrence of

the Board of Trustees. (h) To appoint substitute members and Chairs of task forces and committees in

the event that any such member or Chair thereof declares his/her inability to serve for any period.

(i) To notify the Governor when a vacancy exists on the Board of Trustees. (j) To perform such other duties as may be prescribed by law and as may be

assigned by the Board. SECTION 4. THE VICE CHAIR OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) To perform all duties of the Chair of the Board of Trustees at his/her request or in case of his/her absence or incapacity.

(b) To serve as a member of the Executive Committee. SECTION 5. THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY The President of the University shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) Serve as the Chief Executive and Administrative Officer of the University. (b) Be the professional advisor to the Board on all matters involving the

educational development and governance of the University. (c) Be responsible through his/her appointed University officers for the

management of the educational and fiscal affairs of the University. (d) Be responsible for the implementation of the policies and decisions of the

Board of Trustees. (e) To serve as a member of the Executive Committee. (f) To serve as Executive Secretary of the Board of Trustees.

SECTION 6. THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES The Executive Secretary shall have the following powers and duties.

(a) To give notice of all regular and special meetings of the Board of Trustees and all committees and task forces thereof, and to compile and distribute agendas therefore.

(b) To record the proceedings and to prepare minutes of the meetings of the Board of Trustees and all committees and task forces thereof.


(c) To preserve all documents, papers and records of the Board of Trustees determined by the Executive Secretary to be a part of its official records or necessary to the performance of its duties.

(d) To conduct correspondence on behalf of the Board of Trustees and to certify official documents and proceedings.

(e) To perform duties, not inconsistent with those prescribed by these By-Laws assigned by the Board of Trustees, or as prescribed from time to time by the Chair of the Board.

SECTION 7. TRUSTEE EMERITUS AND EMERITA The Framingham State Board of Trustees approves the creation of up to two three full participating, but non-voting, Trustee Emeritus positions. The President and the Board of Trustees will present all candidates for Trustee Emeritus positions to the full Board for consideration through the BOT Governance Committee with two-thirds majority vote of the full Board required for approval. Trustee Emeritus positions would be for one academic year with opportunity for annual renewal consideration. Board of Trustees’ members may only be considered for Trustee Emeritus appointment no earlier than three months after completion of their Board of Trustees’ terms, and must have served twoone full terms as a trustee. Trustee Emeritus may also be appointed to Board of Trustees sub-committees as non-voting participants. ARTICLE II. MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SECTION 1. REGULAR MEETINGS Regular meetings shall be held in September, November, January, March and May at a time while University is in session. The annual meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be held the week preceding Commencement in May. All meetings shall be held within the Commonwealth, with the time and place of such meetings to be fixed by the Chair in consultation with the President. No regular meetings shall be held during break periods or at a time when classes are not in session, with the exception of the annual meeting. SECTION 2. NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETINGS Notice of each regular meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be made to each Trustee at least seven days prior to the date fixed for said meeting, which notice shall state the time and place thereof. SECTION 3. SPECIAL MEETINGS Special meetings of the Board of Trustees may be held at any time and place within the Commonwealth when called by the Chair, the President or by four Trustees in writing


given to the Executive Secretary specifying the purpose(s) of said meeting. The time and place of such meeting shall be fixed by the Chair in consultation with the President. Notice of such meeting shall be made to each Trustee prior to the date fixed for said meeting. SECTION 4. AGENDA OF REGULAR BOARD MEETINGS A written agenda of matters to be considered at each regular meeting of the Board of Trustees shall be sent to each Trustee at least seven days prior to the date fixed for said meetings. Items to be included in the agenda for a regular meeting shall be submitted to the President in writing by:

(a) Recommendation of a committee or task force of the Board of Trustees (b) The Chair (c) The President, or (d) A Trustee

The Trustees may reserve one-half hour at the end of the agenda of their regular meetings for public participation. Subject to the Chair’s discretion in allowing public comment, the Chair will ask if there are any individuals who would like to make public comment. Each individual will be given no more than 5 minutes to speak, unless the Chair grants additional time. SECTION 5. QUORUM The number of Trustees necessary to constitute a quorum for the transaction of business shall be six. When a quorum is present at any meeting, a majority of the Trustees present may take action on behalf of the Trustees unless a larger number is required by other provisions of these By-Laws, provided that an affirmative vote of two-thirds of the entire voting membership of the Board shall be required for the appointment or removal of the President of the University. ARTICLE III. COMMITTEES AND TASK FORCES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES SECTION I. STANDING COMMITTEES There shall be five (5) standing committees of the Board of Trustees: (1) Executive Committee; (2) Governance Committee; (3) Budget, Finance and Facilities Committee; (4) Academic Affairs, and (5) The Compliance, Audit and Risk Committee. The Board of Trustees may from time to time constitute any one or more additional standing committees and charge each of them with such


responsibilities (other than responsibilities conferred on the Executive Committee and or the Governance Committee) as it deems appropriate. SECTION 2. GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE The Chair of the Board of Trustees, with the concurrence of the Board, shall appoint a Chair and two other Board members to serve as a Governance Committee. The committee shall be a standing committee with new members appointed in March of each year, as needed and/or nominated. The committee shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) Nominate candidates for the offices of Chair and Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees (although any Trustee may submit additional nominations at the annual meeting and, if seconded, such nominee shall be placed before the Board for consideration).

(b) Provide advice and counsel to the President of the traits and characteristics they wish to see in future board members.

(c) To review these By-Laws annually and recommend to the full Board any appropriate changes.

(d) To consider, propose and recommend to the full Board the adoption, amendment or revision of rules and regulations for the governance of the Board of Trustees and the University, its administration, faculty, staff, students and activities.

(e) To consider the furtherance of governance, legislative and public relations policy interests of the Board of Trustees and of the University and to make recommendations to the Board of Trustees with respect thereto.

SECTION 3. EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE There shall be an executive committee consisting of the Chair of the Board of Trustees, the Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees, one Trustee appointed by the Chair with the concurrence of the Board of Trustees, and the President of the University. The Executive Committee shall have the following powers and duties:

(a) To consider and act upon proposals by the President which the Board may have generally or specifically authorized the President to take with the concurrence of the Executive Committee.

(b) To review, at the request of the President, and to recommend to the Board of Trustees, general personnel policies and procedures.

(c) To recommend honorary degree candidates for approval by the Board of Trustees.

(d) To assign to an officer of the University any matter for which a hearing by the Board of Trustees or any committee thereof is deemed necessary by the Executive Committee, or is required under the laws of the Commonwealth or the rules and regulations of the Board of Trustees.


(e) To report to the Board of Trustees all actions taken or concurred in by said Committee at the next regular meeting of the Board of Trustees or as soon thereafter as possible.

(f) To consider recommendations regarding relationships between the University and its alumni bodies, and other groups having or desiring a special relationship to the University, and to make recommendations to the Board of Trustees with respect thereto.

(g) To consider recommendations of the President of the University with respect to programs concerning the various constituencies of the University, and to make recommendations to the Board of Trustees with respect thereto.

(h) To act upon matters, when prompt action is necessary, subject to review by the Board of Trustees.

SECTION 4. THE BUDGET, FINANCE AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE The Budget, Finance and Facilities Committee is charged with the responsibility for the financial soundness of the University including budget, , internal controls, and investments oversight. Further, this Committee receives and recommends action on all proposed major University capital projects and financing. Recommendations of the Finance Committee are brought to the full Board for consideration. The Budget, Finance and Facilities Committee retains the following duties, powers and responsibilities:

(a) to review and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees, on an annual basis, on the University’s operating budget including all University-designated trust funds, for a given fiscal year;

(b) to review and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees, on an

annual basis or as necessary, on any changes to the schedule of student fees including meal plans and residence hall rents (as set by the Massachusetts State College Building Authority);

(c) to review and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees, as

necessary, for approval of any debt financing and property acquisitions;

(d) to review and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees, on an annual basis and as necessary, on investments allocation class parameters and fund manager allocations, quasi-endowment designations, and investment managers selection;

(e) to review the annual independent audit of financial statements;

(f) to review and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees, as necessary, on the development and update of a Capital Master Plan for the


University, revisions to the University’s Cash Management and Investment Policy, revisions to the University’s Debt Policy, and other financiallyrelated policies.

SECTION 5. THE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE The Academic Affairs committee is chartered with the responsibility of assuring the quality of the educational experience and the fit between the university’s mission and the academic programs offered. The committee’s oversight involves reviewing policies and practices related to teaching, learning and evaluation; faculty development, training and evaluation; assessment of student learning, outcomes and related responses, accreditation at the program and institutional level, new or expanded programs, and results related to retention, graduation and the total educational experience. The committee is charged with examining the adequacy of financial resources allocated to support a high-quality educational experience and monitoring regularly the connections between academic programs and financial sustainability. SECTION 6. THE COMPLIANCE, AUDIT AND RISK COMMITTEE The Compliance, Audit and Risk Committee reviews, considers

and, as necessary, makes recommendations to the Board of Trustees on matters concerning the University’s internal and external audit controls, and compliance and risk assessments. The Compliance, Audit and Risk Committee retains the following duties, powers and responsibilities, as assigned by the full Board of Trustees:

(a) to review and make recommendations , as needed, regarding the selection

of the University’s independent auditing firm; (b) to review and make recommendations, on an annual basis, regarding the

acceptance and approval of the University’s independent audit. (c) to review and make recommendations, as necessary, regarding the

acceptance of any single or special audits undertaken by the Auditor General of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or other external oversight or regulatory bodies.

(d) to receive, review and make recommendations, as necessary, regarding any

internal audit reports undertaken by a designated quality assurance staff member at the request of the President and/or this Committee.


(e) to meet, on an annual basis, or more often as necessary with the University’s independent auditors and quality assurance staff member.

(f) to receive, review and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees, as

needed, regarding any reports on University compliance with applicable laws and regulations;

(g) to receive, review and make recommendations to the Board of Trustees, as

needed, regarding reports on University risk assessment. SECTION 7. COMMITTEE AND TASK FORCE MEETINGS Meetings may be held at any time and place when called by the Chair of a committee or task force, Chair of the Board of Trustees, the President or a majority of a committee or task force. The President shall send notice of the time and place of the meeting to each Trustee at least two days prior to such meeting. Any Trustee may attend committee or task force meetings. ARTICLE IV. MISCELLANEOUS SECTION 1. THE SEAL OF THE UNIVERSITY The Common Seal of the University and the Board of Trustees shall consist of a circle bearing the inscription Framingham State University, and the year of its founding 1839. There shall be an inner circle bearing the inscription Live to the Truth. There shall be within the inner circle an oval within an oval. The outer oval shall bear the inscription The First State Normal School in America. The inner oval shall depict a shield bearing an Indian with bow and arrow with a star overhead. SECTION 2. AMENDMENT, REVISION OR REPEAL OF BY-LAWS These By-Laws may be amended, revised or repealed by vote of a majority of the entire membership of the Board of Trustees upon a recommendation by the Governance Committee; provided, however, that the text of any amendment, revision or repeal as originally proposed shall be sent to the Trustees at least fifteen days before the meeting. By-Laws Amended: September 25, 1984 May 23, 1985 January 15, 1998 September 17, 1998 March 25, 2014 May 13, 2014


March 24, 2015 March 22, 2016

PROPOSED MEETING DATES FOR AY2016-17

• Wednesday, September 28, 2016

• Wednesday, November 30, 2016

• Wednesday, January 25, 2017

• Wednesday, March 22, 2017

• Wednesday, May 17, 2017

Documents

Board of Trustees Meeting March 22, 2016€¦ · BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD MEETING MARCH 22, 2016 6:30 P.M. ALUMNI ROOM, MC CARTHY ENTER AGENDA 1.0 Chair’s Report (5 minutes) 1.1