Resolutions and Actions Taken by the UVI Board of Trustees
Resolutions and Actions Taken by the UVI Board of Trustees 1990 ‐2001 DECEMBER 1990 1. To authorize the expenditure of University funds to organize and implement an inauguration program and related activities for the third president of the University of the virgin Islands. Dec. 1990 2. To authorize the construction of student housing facilities on the St. Thomas and St. Croix campuses; to authorize the advancement of funds to temporarily finance the project; to authorize the issuance of up to $10 million in bonds to refinance University advances and to finance the project Dec. 1990 3. Resolution on alcohol and drug abuse prevention and education Dec. 1990 MARCH 1991 4. To authorize the Board of Directors of the Foundation to sell at public auction 298‐350 acres on St. Croix which was received as a gift from the Enron Corporation. March 1991 JUNE 1991 5. To authorize the Chairman of the board to petition the Legislature for legislation increasing the funding provided to the University by the Government June 1991 6. Budget Resolution for Fiscal 1991‐92 June 1991 DECEMBER 1991 7. …
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Resolutions and Actions Taken by the UVI Board of Trustees 1990 ‐2001 DECEMBER 1990 1. To authorize the expenditure of University funds to organize and implement an inauguration program and related activities for the third president of the University of the virgin Islands. Dec. 1990 2. To authorize the construction of student housing facilities on the St. Thomas and St. Croix campuses; to authorize the advancement of funds to temporarily finance the project; to authorize the issuance of up to $10 million in bonds to refinance University advances and to finance the project Dec. 1990 3. Resolution on alcohol and drug abuse prevention and education Dec. 1990 MARCH 1991 4. To authorize the Board of Directors of the Foundation to sell at public auction 298‐350 acres on St. Croix which was received as a gift from the Enron Corporation. March 1991 JUNE 1991 5. To authorize the Chairman of the board to petition the Legislature for legislation increasing the funding provided to the University by the Government June 1991 6. Budget Resolution for Fiscal 1991‐92 June 1991 DECEMBER 1991 7. Resolution for the naming of the Marine Science Facility Dec. 1991 8. Resolution for the awarding of Honorary Doctorate Degrees Dec. 1991 9. To authorize the establishment of an International Scholarship Endowment Fund from the proceeds of the inauguration activities for the third president Dec. 1991 MARCH 1992 10. To set tuition rates for the 1992‐93 fiscal year and for the 1993‐94 fiscal year and to fix rates for room and board charges for 1992‐93 March 1992 11. Resolution to authorize the arrangements for up to $5 million in bond anticipation notes for the financing of the construction of a residence hall and auxiliary services on the St. Croix campus and the construction of dormitories o n the St. Thomas campus and authorizing up to $12 million in bonds for such projects March 1992 12. Resolution authorizing issuance of $5,000,000 General Obligation Bond Anticipation Notes of the University March 1992 13. To approve BA in Speech Communication March 1992 14. To award Honorary Degree to Ralph M. Paiewonsky posthumously March 1992 JUNE 1992 15. To authorize the purchase of microcomputers for instruction June 1992 16. To change the name of the field station located at Lameshur Bay to the Virgin Islands Environmental Resource station June 1992 17. To recognize and award Magdalene Bryan for her exemplary service to the University June 1992 18. To reconsider implementing the equalization of tuition fees June 1992 APRIL 1993 19. To provide for a non‐refundable enrollment confirmation deposit of $100. April 1993 20. To increase graduation fee for 1993‐94 April 1993 JUNE 1993 21. To amend the policy on sabbatical leave by removing the requirement that it be approved by the Board of Trustees June 1993 22. To grant Trustee Emeritus Status to Howard Jones June 1993 23. To amend the policy on leave of absence without pay by extending the period for which leaves may be granted from two to four years June 1993 24. To authorize the President and Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs to set the final terms of the Bond Anticipation Agreement June 1993 JULY 1993 25. To further amend sabbatical leave policy July 1993 26. To amend faculty employment related to tenure July 1993 27. To approve increase in residence hall fees July 1993 28. To approve differential in room fee and new fee schedule for 1994‐96 July 1993 AUGUST 1993 29. To approve an operational budget for the Foundation August 1993 30. Budget Resolution for FY 1994‐95 August 1993 31. To amend the faculty employment policy related to the granting of tenure August 1993 OCTOBER 1993 32. To amend the New Tenure and Employment Policy to Accept Service in the rank of Instructor at another institution toward eligibility for tenure Oct. 1993 33. To drop the Banking and Finance Associate in Arts degree program Oct. 1993 FEBRUARY 1994 34. To approve the design development drawings for the St. Croix campus residence hall and ancillary services facility Feb. 1994 35. Resolution authorizing issuance of $25,000,000 General Obligation Bonds of the University Feb. 1994 36. To institute a Computer Literacy requirement as a condition for earning a degree at the University Feb. 1994 37. To adopt a two‐year rate schedule for tuition fees Feb. 1994 JUNE 1994 38. Resolution authorizing issuance of up to $15,000,000 General Obligation Bonds of the University of the Virgin Islands June 1994 39. Budget Resolution for FY 1994‐95 June 1994 OCTOBER 1994 40. Resolution authorizing the mortgaging of certain properties pursuant to a first priority mortgage Oct. 1994 41. Resolution authorizing the refinancing of capital leases Oct. 1994 FEBRUARY 1995 42. To authorize a revolving a line of credit at CMB or another authorized depository Feb. 1995 43. To approve a new degree program leading to an associate of science in computer science at the university Feb. 1995 JULY 1995 44. Budget resolution for fiscal 1995‐96 July 1995 MARCH 1996 45. To grant non‐exclusive perpetual easement March 1996 46. To authorize the mortgage of certain properties for a $ 5, 000,000 revolving line of credit at chase bank March 1996 47. Authorizing the financing of the insurance premium March 1996 48. To authorize the implementation of a retirement incentive for employees participating in TIAA/CREF March 1996 49. Budget Resolution FY1996‐97 March 1996 50. To approve a two year schedule for 1996‐97 and 1997‐98 March 1996 51. To approve a 2‐year room and board fee for 96‐97 and 97‐98 March 1996 JUNE 1996 52. To replace the BS in chemistry with physics with a BS of science in chemistry June 1996 53. To establish a new degree leading to an associate of arts in Inclusive Early Childhood Education June 1996 OCTOBER 1996 54. Resolution authorizing the financing of certain insurance premiums (No.RC026993 and RC0269940 Oct. 1996 FEBRUARY 1997 55. To authorize the closure of the Bachelor of Arts Degree Program in Caribbean Studies Feb. 1997 56. To authorize the closure of the Bachelor of Arts Degree Program in Spanish Feb. 1997 57. To authorize the President to suspend admission of new student to academic programs while such programs are undergoing suspension or closure Feb. 1997 58. To authorize the closure of the Associate of Arts Degree program in Agriculture Feb. 1997 JUNE 1997 59. To authorize submission to the Governor and Legislature of the VI the University’s 1997‐98 appropriation request June 1997 60. To award merit increases on a basis which accounts for past performance ratings previously recognized June 1997 OCTOBER 1997 61. To approve increases for tuition and fees for academic years 1998‐99 and 1999‐2000 Oct. 1997 62. To authorize credit lines to provide up‐front cash for federal cost reimbursable grants Oct. 1997 63. To approve a two‐year rate schedule for room and board fees for academic years 1998‐99 and 1999‐2000 Oct. 1997 64. To approve rate increases for tuition and fees for fiscal 1998‐99 and 1999‐ 2000 and to increase the student Orientation fees for students on the St. Croix campus Oct. 1997 65. To grant Trustee Emeritus status to Dr. Alfred Heath, Ms. Ruth Thomas, Dr. Sylvia Ross Talbot, Mr. Patrick Williams and Dr. Howard Jones and Vice President Emeritus status to Dr. Darshan Padda Oct. 1997 DECEMBER 1997 66. To authorize the financing of the insurance premium Dec. 1997 MARCH 1998 67. To amend the Line of Credit Resolution approved on October 25, 1997 to provide up‐front cash for FEMA hazard mitigation March 1998 68. To authorize the adoption of the Bachelor of Science Degree in Computer Science March 1998 69. To authorize the President to increase the enrollment of off‐island, non‐ resident students by approximately 2000 March 1998 OCTOBER 1998 70. Board of Trustees Resolution to Award Merit Increases Oct. ‘98 71. To make the one‐time merit award for FY97‐98 permanent going forward from FY98‐99 Oct. 1998 MARCH 1999 72. To approve a merit increase for the President March 1999 73. A resolution to grant Professor Emeritus Status to Governor Charles Turnbull March 1999 74. To approve extension of AA in Inclusive Early Childhood education to accommodate another cohort of 30 March 1999 75. To authorize the line of credit for up‐front reimbursable costs for federal grant projects March 1999 JUNE 1999 76. To authorize the issuance of up to $20,000,000 General Obligation Bonds of the University June 1999 NOVEMBER 1999 77. To amend and restate the resolution authorizing the issuance of $20,000,000 General Obligation Bonds Nov. 1999 78. To amend the guidelines for the FY99‐2000 Sustainable Budget Nov. 1999 MARCH 2000 79. To grant approval of the initial phase of the capital improvement projects for St. Thomas and St,. Croix March 2000 JUNE 2000 80. To purchase 210 acres at Estate Adelphi at Brewers Bay June 2000 81. Budget Resolution for Fiscal 2000‐2001 June 2000 82. To approve Afinity Card Program between Chase Manhattan Bank And UVI June 2000 NOVEMBER 2000 83. Extension of the Retirement Incentive Program for TIAA/CREF Nov. 2000 84. To Authorize participation of eligible UVI employees in the Voluntary Separation Incentive Act of 2000 Nov. 2000 85. Approval of Tenure for Dr. James Battey Nov. 2000 86. Approval of Tenure for Dr. Adelle Belle Nov. 2000 87. Approval of Emeritus Status for Dr. Frank Heikkila Nov. 2000 88. Approval os Emeritus Status for Dr. Paul Leary Nov. 2000 89. Approval of Emeritus Status for Dr. Judith Grybowski Nov. 2000 90. Approval of Emeritus Status for Prof. Helen Gjessing Nov. 2000 91. Approval of Emeritus Status for Dr. Gail Foster‐Strauss Nov. 2000 92. Approval of Emeritus Status for Dr. Carmen Padgett Nov. 2000 93. Approval of Emeritus Status for Dr. Harold Lutchman Nov. 2000 94. Approval of Emeritus Status for Dr. Pearl Varlack Nov. 2000 MARCH 2001 95. Approve offering of AA in Inclusive Early Childhood Education to new Cohorts March 2001 96. Approve implementation of a 3‐year pilot project on ADL March 2001 97. To approve a Collaborative BS in Applied Mathematics with Washington University or Columbia University March 2001 98. Tenure recommendation for Martin Lamkin March 2001 99. Approval of the Vision, Mission, Strategic Thrust and Goals of the Strategic Plan 2000‐2005 March 2001 JUNE 2001 100. To authorize The Building and Grounds Committee to approve design documents for major construction projects June 2001 101. Approve tenure for Keishiro Matsumato June 2001 102. Emerita Status for Marilyn Krigger June 2001 103. Approval of governance structure and legislative framework for UVI Research and Technology Park June 2001 104. Proposed tax benefits for Research and Technology Park June 2001 OCTOBER 2001 105. Approval for Improvement of Salaries and Benefits Oct 2001 106. Approval of Rules Governing Appeals to the Board of Trustees Oct 2001 107. To authorize President to explore the possibility of rezoning with the Department of Planning and Natural Resources and with adjacent property owners the rezoning from R‐2 to B‐2, the Sugden property. October 2001 108. Approve to authorize addition of Associate in Applied Science (A. A. S.) Degree. October 2001 109. Approve tenure for Dr. Agatha Nelson October 2001 110. Approve tenure for Dr. Richard Hall October 2001 Doc: 1990‐ 2001 Resolutions and Actions Taken by the UVI Board of Trustees Gts/11/05/09