BOARD OF TRUSTEES May MEETING

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FACILITIES COMMITTEE**

Thursday, May 7, 2009
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Frangipani Room
Indiana Memorial Union
Indiana University Bloomington

**Executive Session:   11:15 a.m.-11:30 a.m.  -- Items authorized by Open Law- Sec. 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(2)(B); 5-14-1.5-6.1(b)(D)

LUNCH / EXECUTIVE SESSION*

Thursday, May 7, 2009
11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
Distinguished Alumni Room
Indiana Memorial Union
Indiana University Bloomington

EXTERNAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

Thursday, May 7, 2009
1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Frangipani Room
Indiana Memorial Union
Indiana University Bloomington

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

Thursday, May 7, 2009
2:15 p.m. - 5:15 p.m.
Frangipani Room
Indiana Memorial Union
Indiana University Bloomington

FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

Friday, May 8, 2009
8:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.
Frangipani Room
Indiana Memorial Union
Indiana University Bloomington

BUSINESS MEETING

Friday, May 8, 2009
10:15 a.m.
Frangipani Room
Indiana Memorial Union
Indiana University Bloomington

I.         GENERAL BUSINESS

Trustee Business

1.       Action Item: Approval is requested of the minutes for the meeting of February 20, 2009, which include the Administrative Action Reports of December 5, 2008, January 5, 2009, and February 5, 2009.

President’s Report

1.       Remarks from Michael A. McRobbie

Faculty Report

1.       Remarks from Herbert A. Terry, co-secretary, University Faculty Council

Student Report

1.       Remarks from Lucas Fields, outgoing president, Indiana University Student Association, and Peter SerVaas, incoming president

II.       REPORTS FROM COMMITTEES

FACILITIES COMMITTEE

1.       Report from Chairman Cast  

2.       Project and Design Approvals

IUB – Billy Hayes Track Reconstruction

Action item:  Approval of the Board is requested to reconstruct the existing outdoor running track and field events areas at the Billy Hayes Track on the Bloomington Campus.  Work may include base reconstruction (depending on inspection), as well as the installation of a new synthetic running surface.  The project is estimated to cost $1,500,000 and will be funded by Indiana University Athletics.  Appropriate State approvals will be requested.

IUPUI - Parking Garage

Action item:  Approval of the Board is requested for the construction and site of a five-level parking structure parking structure on the Indianapolis campus at the southwest corner of the two blocks bounded by Blackford, Michigan, California and Indiana Streets.  North Street which bisects this site will be closed to traffic between Blackford and California.  The garage when completed will provide 1300 spaces.  The project is estimated to cost $18,500,000 and will be funded by Parking Operations.  Appropriate State Approvals will be requested.

IUPUI - Glick Eye Institute

Action item: Designapproval is requested for the Glick Eye Institute located on the Indianapolis campus.

3.       Master Planning Discussion and Approval

IUSB – Expand Master Plan Boundary

Action item:  Approval is requested to expand the Master Plan boundary of Indiana University South Bend south to the north line of Lincolnway East to include parcels of real estate adjacent to the existing Master Plan area.   This area serves as an entryway to IUSB student housing and would provide additional space for campus programs.

IUS – Expand Master Plan Boundary

Action item: Approval is requested to expand the Master Plan boundary of Indiana University Southeast to include parcels of real estate adjacent to and south of the existing Master Plan area.   This area would provide additional expansion space for University programs and complete the southern boundary of the existing campus to the north line of I-265.

4.       Real Estate Item

IUPUC – Declare Lot as Surplus

Action item: Approval is requested to declare a 4.13 acre parcel of real estate in replatted subdivision as surplus to allow transfer of the property to the City of Columbus pursuant to IC 21-36-3-7.

It is requested that the parcel of real estate described below located in the replatted AMCE Administrative Subdivision of Columbus Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana be declared surplus.  Transfer of the described real estate owned by The Trustees of Indiana University is needed to facilitate construction of a multi-function building, currently referred to as the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence, to house manufacturing and science laboratories, program space and faculty offices in conjunction with the EC015 initiative funded by the Lilly Endowment which has placed emphasis on Advanced Manufacturing, Nursing, and Tourism / Hospitality.  Advanced Manufacturing has been allocated the largest portion of the available funds and includes the construction of the Advanced Manufacturing Center of Excellence.  This lot is located adjacent to Indiana University Purdue University Columbus, Ivy Tech State College and the Columbus Learning Center.

The parcel of real estate is described as follows:

          A part of the east half of Section 6, Township 9 North, Range 6 East situated in Columbus Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana and described as follows:

          Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 25A in the Proposed AMCE Administrative Subdivision; thence South 89°58’50” East along the north line of said Lot 25A, said north line is also the south line of Lot 44D in the proposed AMCE Administrative Subdivision a distance of 592.43 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 25A; thence South 00°09’36” West along the east line of said Lot 25A and also the west Right of Way of Kelly Street a distance of 304.72 feet to the centerline of the proposed vacated Grissom Street Right of Way; thence North 89°50’26” West along the centerline of proposed vacated Grissom Street Right of Way a distance of 592.43 feet to the west line of said Lot 25A; thence North 00°09’36” East along said west line a distance of 303.28 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 4.13 acres more or less and subject to all applicable easements and Rights of Way.

It is further requested that the administration of the University be authorized to take such action as is necessary and convenient to complete the transfer without consideration pursuant to the procedures established by statute IC 21-36-3-7 and that the Treasurer be authorized to execute any and all documents to give effect to this declaration and the disposition of the real estate and to include such restrictions and reversionary interests as may be appropriate.

It is requested that The Trustees adopt the following resolution to authorize a prospective transfer for this purpose.

RESOLUTION OF THE TRUSTEES OF INDIANA UNIVERSITY

WHEREAS, the fee simple title to the real estate described as,

A part of the east half of Section 6, Township 9 North, Range 6 East situated in Columbus Township, Bartholomew County, Indiana and described as follows:

Beginning at the northwest corner of Lot 25A in the Proposed AMCE Administrative Subdivision; thence South 89°58’50” East along the north line of said Lot 25A, said north line is also the south line of Lot 44D in the proposed AMCE Administrative Subdivision a distance of 592.43 feet to the northeast corner of said Lot 25A; thence South 00°09’36” West along the east line of said Lot 25A and also the west Right of Way of Kelly Street a distance of 304.72 feet to the centerline of the proposed vacated Grissom Street Right of Way; thence North 89°50’26” West along the centerline of proposed vacated Grissom Street Right of Way a distance of 592.43 feet to the west line of said Lot 25A; thence North 00°09’36” East along said west line a distance of 303.28 feet to the Point of Beginning, containing 4.13 acres more or less and subject to all applicable easements and Rights of Way.

which real estate is located in the County of Bartholomew, State of Indiana, is now vested in The Trustees of Indiana University; and

WHEREAS, the title to said real estate was acquired by purchase or gift from previous owners by The Trustees of Indiana University, and

WHEREAS, said real estate is not needed for future purposes of Indiana University, and

WHEREAS, it is the considered opinion of The Trustees of Indiana University that said real estate should be declared surplus to the purposes of Indiana University and disposed of in accordance with applicable statutes and policies,

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that it will serve the best interests of Indiana University to dispose, sell and convey the real estate described above in accordance with the law of the State of Indiana, including without consideration and subject to such restrictions and reversionary interests as may be appropriate and the administration and Treasurer of Indiana University are hereby authorized to take all actions necessary to give effect to this resolution.

5. Consent Items for Approval

IUB – McNutt and Teter Quad Restroom Renovation

Action item:  Approval of the Board is requested to update restrooms on all floors of Bryan Wing of McNutt Quadrangle and Thompson Wing of Teter Quadrangle.  The existing common restrooms/showers will be replaced with an individual style configuration to provide privacy for residents.  New piping and ventilation systems, lighting and fire alarm strobes will be installed.  Funded by the Department of Residential Programs and Services, the project is estimated to cost $3,862,000.  Appropriate State approvals will be requested.

IUB – Black Film Center Archive

Action item:  Approval of the Board is requested to renovate the Black Film Center Archives currently located in Wells Library.  The project is estimated to cost $904,000 and will be
funded by College of Arts and Sciences Reserves.  Appropriate State Approvals will be requested.

IUB - State Road 45/46 Bypass – Utility Relocation

Action item:  Approval of the Board is requested to relocate steam, condensate, potable water, sanitary sewer and telecommunications cable out of the construction limits of the 
State Road 45/46 Bypass widening project.  The project is estimated to cost $1,800,000. Appropriate State Approvals will be requested.

IUB – Eigenmann Parking Lot Improvements

Action Item: Approval of the Board is requested for the realignment and expansion of the existing surface parking currently available south of Eigenmann.  A net gain of 293 spaces will be realized when the existing drainage way is captured within a box culvert and the limits of the parking surface are expanded.  The existing lighting will be expanded to provide the necessary levels throughout the expanded surface.  Bike parking areas will be increased.  The project is estimated to cost $1,870,000 and will be funded by Parking Revenues.  Appropriate State Approvals will be requested.

3.         Naming Matters

Action Item:  Approval is requested to rescind the motion to rename the Ora L. Wildermuth Field House the William L. Garrett-Ora L. Wildermuth Intramural Center, which was approved at the February 20 Board of Trustee’s meeting.

EXTERNAL RELATIONS COMMITTEE

1.       Report from Trustee Shoulders

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

1.       Report from Trustee Talbot

2.       Action Item:  Approval is requested for the following new degrees:

IUB -      M.S. in Applied Statistics
IUB -     B.S. in Athletic Training
IUPUI – B.A. in Africana Studies
IUPUI – M.A. in Applied Anthropology 
IUPUI – Ph.D. in Economics
IUPUI – Ph.D. in Epidemiology

FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

1.       Report from Trustee Reilly

REPORT OF THE STUDENT TRUSTEE

1.       Remarks from Trustee King

III.      PERSONNEL ACTIONS

INDIANA UNIVERSITY – PRESIDENT MICHAEL A. McROBBIE

Reappointments and Changes in Status

For Steve Martin, Associate Vice President for Research Administration, the additional title of Acting Vice President for Research Administration, beginning May 9, 2009.

IUB - PROVOST KAREN HANSON

Initial Appointments

For Herman Aguinis, Professor of Organizational Behavior and Human Resources, with tenure, Department of Management and Entrepreneurship, Kelley School of Business, beginning July 1, 2009.

For Yoosoon Chang, Professor of Economics, with tenure, College of Arts and Sciences, beginning August 1, 2009.

For Joon Park, Professor of Economics, with tenure, beginning August 1, 2009, Wisnesky Professor of Human Studies, and Co-Director of the Center for Applied Economics and Policy Research, College of Arts and Sciences, for the period August 1, 2009 to May 31, 2014.
 
For P. Thomas Schoenemann, Associate Professor of Anthropology, with tenure, College of Arts and Sciences, beginning August 1, 2009.

For Susan Stryker, Associate Professor of Gender Studies, with tenure, College of Arts and Sciences, beginning August 1, 2009.

Reappointments and Changes in Status

For Lawrence Davidson, Professor of Business Economics and Public Policy, and Healthcare and Life Sciences Liaison, the additional title of M. Michael and William D. Wells Life Sciences Faculty Fellow, Kelley School of Business, for the period January 1, 2009 to December 31, 2013.

For Lisa M. Pratt, Professor of Geological Sciences, College of Arts and Sciences, the additional title of Provost’s Professor, beginning February 17, 2009.

For Wayne L. Winston, Professor of Operations and Decision Technologies, the additional title of John and Esther Reese Professor, Kelley School of Business, for the period March 1, 2009 to February 28, 2014. 

For John Salzer, a change in title from Assistant Scientist to Professor of Astronomy, with tenure, beginning July 1, 2009, and Chairperson of the Department of Astronomy, College of Arts and Sciences, for the period July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2012.

IUB – Provost and Executive Vice President Karen Hanson

Promotions in Rank

The following faculty members and librarians are recommended for promotion in rank at Indiana University Bloomington, effective July 1, 2009.

Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

College of Arts and Sciences

Sarah D. Phillips, Anthropology
Catherine M. Tucker, Anthropology
Scott Michaels, Biology
Armin Moczek, Biology
Srinivasan Iyengar, Chemistry
Dongwhan Lee, Chemistry
Bridget Balint, Classical Studies
Vivian Halloran, Comparative Literature
Scott O’Bryan, East Asian Languages and Cultures/History
Michael Adams, English
Giles Knox, History of Art
Tony H. Grubesic, Geography
Konstantin Dierks, History
Michael Dodson, History
Jutta Schickore, History and Philosophy of Science
Patricia Hersh, Mathematics
Lisa Sideris, Religious Studies
Timothy Bartley, Sociology
Quincy Stewart, Sociology
Patrick Dove, Spanish and Portuguese
Cesar Felix-Brasdefer, Spanish and Portuguese
Julie D. Anderson, Speech and Hearing Sciences
Kelley School of Business

Leslie D. Hodder, Accounting
Michael Thomas Rauh, Business Economics and Public Policy

School of Education

Rebecca S. Martinez, Counseling and Educational Psychology
Marjorie Manifold, Curriculum and Instruction
Suzanne Eckes, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
H. Gerald Campano, Language Education
Faridah Pawan, Language Education

School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Carrie Docherty, Kinesiology
School of Informatics

Katherine Hane Connelly, Computer Science

Jacobs School of Music

Joey Tartell, Brass
Katherine D. Strand, Music Education
Julian Hook, Theory
Otis Murphy, Jr., Woodwinds

Assistant Librarian to Associate Librarian

University Libraries

Jennifer Riley

Clinical Assistant Professor to Clinical Associate Professor

Kelley School of Business

Daniel Joseph Greiner, Finance
Frederick William Roedl, Marketing

School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Elizabeth Shea, Kinesiology

School of Optometry

Jane Ann Grogg
Susan Kovacich

Associate Professor to Professor

College of Arts and Sciences

Eduardo Brondizio, Anthropology
James D. Bever, Biology
William Alex Pridemore, Criminal Justice
Jennifer Li-Chia Liu, East Asian Languages and Cultures
Catherine Bowman, English
Jonathan E. Elmer, English
Jeffrey Veidlinger, History
Mihai Ciucu, Mathematics
Stephen Katz, Near Eastern Languages and Cultures
William P. Hetrick, Psychological and Brain Sciences
Laura L. Murray, Speech and Hearing Sciences
Edward J. Castronova, Telecommunications
Maria Elizabeth Grabe, Telecommunications

Kelley School of Business

Geoffrey B. Sprinkle, Accounting

School of Education

Joyce M. Alexander, Counseling and Educational Psychology
Barbara Anne Bichelmeyer, Instructional Systems Technology
Thomas A. Brush, Instructional Systems Technology
Mitizi A. Lewison, Language Education
Robert Kevin Toutkoushian, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

School of Law

William Henderson
Ajay Mehrotra
Christiana Ochoa

Jacobs School of Music

Sharon H. Robinson, Strings
Marietta Simpson, Voice

School of Library and Information Science

Katy Börner

School of Public and Environmental Affairs

David A. Reingold

Associate Librarian to Librarian

University Libraries

Liana Hong Zhou

Clinical Associate Professor to Clinical Professor

School of Education

Robert Lynn Appelman, Instructional Systems Technology

Research Ranks Promotions

The following researchers are recommended for promotion in rank at Indiana University Bloomington, effective July 1, 2009.

Assistant Scientist/Scholar

College of Arts and Sciences

Farrah Bashey-Visser, Biology
Xinfeng Gao, Chemistry
Jean-Phillippe Thivierge, Psychological and Brain Sciences

School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Sebastian Dusanter

Associate Scientist/Scholar

College of Arts and Sciences

Steven Ray, Chemistry
Stephen Valentine, Chemistry
Youssef Sari, Psychological and Brain Sciences

Tenure Recommendations

The following faculty and librarians are recommended for reappointment with tenure at Indiana University Bloomington, effective July 1, 2010.

College of Arts and Sciences

Sarah D. Phillips, Anthropology
Catherine M. Tucker, Anthropology
Scott Michaels, Biology
Armin Moczek, Biology
Srinivasan Iyengar, Chemistry
Stephen Jacobson, Chemistry
Dongwhan Lee, Chemistry
Bridget Balint, Classical Studies
Vivian Halloran, Comparative Literature
Scott O’Bryan, East Asian Languages and Cultures/History
Michael Adams, English
Giles Knox, History of Art
Tony H. Grubesic, Geography
Konstantin Dierks, History
Michael Dodson, History
Jutta Schickore, History and Philosophy of Science
Patricia Hersh, Mathematics
Candy Gunther Brown, Religious Studies
Lisa Sideris, Religious Studies
Timothy Bartley, Sociology
Quincy Stewart, Sociology
Patrick Dove, Spanish and Portuguese
Cesar Felix-Brasdefer, Spanish and Portuguese
Julie D. Anderson, Speech and Hearing Sciences

Kelley School of Business

Leslie D. Hodder, Accounting
Michael Thomas Rauh, Business Economics and Public Policy
Eitan Goldman, Finance
Kyle David Cattani, Operations and Decision Technologies

School of Education

Rebecca S. Martinez, Counseling and Educational Psychology
Marjorie Manifold, Curriculum and Instruction
Suzanne Eckes, Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
H. Gerald Campano, Language Education
Faridah Pawan, Language Education

School of Health, Physical Education, and Recreation

Carrie Docherty, Kinesiology

School of Informatics

Katherine Hane Connelly, Computer Science

School of Law

William Henderson
Ajay Mehrotra
Christiana Ochoa

Jacobs School of Music

Joey Tartell, Brass
Katherine D. Strand, Music Education
Julian Hook, Theory
Brian Horne, Voice
Marietta Simpson, Voice
Otis Murphy, Jr., Woodwinds

University Libraries
Jennifer Riley

IUPUI – CHANCELLOR CHARLES R. BANTZ

Initial Appointments

Stephen Boehm, Associate Professor, Department of Psychology, School of Science, with tenure, beginning August 1, 2009.

James M. Gladden, Professor, Department of Tourism, Conventions and Event Management, with tenure, and Dean, School of Physical Education and Tourism Management, beginning July 15, 2009.

Daniel Nützel, Hoyt-Reichmann Scholar in German-American Studies and German Language and Culture, Associate Professor of German, Department of World Languages and Cultures, School of Liberal Arts, with tenure, beginning August 1, 2009.

Peter Prescott, Associate Professor, School of Law, with tenure, beginning August 1, 2009. 

George H. Rausch, Associate Professor of Clinical Family Medicine, School of Medicine, and Associate Dean for Diversity Affairs, School of Medicine, for the period June 1, 2009 to June 30, 2012.

Reappointments and Changes of Status

For Eric R. Wright, Professor, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, Adjunct Professor, Department of Public Health, School of Medicine, Adjunct Professor, Department of Sociology, School of Liberal Arts, and Adjunct Professor, School of Nursing, the additional title of Associate Dean, School of Public and Environmental Affairs, for the period May 1, 2009 to May 1, 2014.

Resignations and Cancellations of Appointments

For Ora H. Pescovitz, Executive Associate Dean for Research Affairs, Interim Vice President for Research Administration, Professor, Department of Pediatrics, and Edwin Letzter Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, resignation effective May 10, 2009.

Retirements and Emeritus Titles

For Nathan R. Houser, Professor, Department of Philosophy, and Adjunct Professor, Department of American Studies, School of Liberal Arts, early retirement under the 18/20 retirement plan effective May 1, 2009, with the title of Professor Emeritus.

For Lawrence P. Wilkins, William R. Neale Professor of Law, School of Law, retirement effective January 1, 2009, with the title of William R. Neale Professor of Law Emeritus.

For Robert D. Yee, Merrill Grayson Professor, Department of Ophthalmology, School of Medicine, early retirement under the 18/20 retirement plan effective March 1, 2009 with the title of Merrill Grayson Professor Emeritus.

Promotions in Rank 

The following faculty members and librarians are recommended for promotion at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, July 1, 2009:

Associate Professor to Professor

Herron School of Art and Design

Marc P. Jacobson, Fine Arts

School of Engineering and Technology

Mohamed R. Nalim, Mechanical Engineering

School of Law

Antony Page

School of Liberal Arts

School of Medicine

School of Nursing

School of Science

Victor M. H. Borden, Psychology
Shiaofen Fang, Computer and Information Science
Rajeev R. Raje, Computer and Information Science
Stephen R. Wassall, Physics

School of Social Work

Gail M. Folaron

Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

Herron School of Art and Design

Youngbok Hong, Visual Communications

School of Engineering and Technology

Herron School of Art and Design

Youngbok Hong, Visual Communications

School of Liberal Arts

Carrie E. Foote, Sociology
School of Medicine

School of Physical Education and Tourism Management

Yao-Yi Fu, Tourism, Convention and Event Management
Suosheng Wang, Tourism, Convention and Event Management

School of Science

Anna Malkova, Biology
Xukai Zou, Computer and Information Science

School of Social Work

Kathy Lay
Sabrina A. Williamson

Assistant Librarian to Associate Librarian

University Libraries
Emily A. Dill
Kristi L. Palmer

Clinical Associate Professor to Clinical Professor

School of Law

Kenneth D. Chestek
James D. Dimitri

School of Medicine

Clinical Assistant Professor to Clinical Associate Professor

School of Dentistry

Carmen Y. Paez de Mendoza, Restorative Dentistry

School of Medicine

Lecturer to Senior Lecturer

Kelley School of Business

Elizabeth L. Malatestinic
William Todd Roberson
Russell C. Vertner

Herron School of Art

Anita M. Giddings, Fine Arts

School of Liberal Arts

School of Science

Lisa Ehrmann, Psychology

Associate Research Professor to Senior Research Professor

School of Medicine

Xiaoling Xuei, Biochemistry and Molecular Biology

Assistant Research Professor to Associate Research Professor

School of Medicine

Teresa M. Damush, Medicine
Michele T. Yip-Schneider, Surgery

Volunteer Clinical Associate Professor to Volunteer Clinical Professor

School of Medicine

Patrick C. Logan, Dermatology
Rick C. Sasso, Orthopaedic Surgery
Owen L. Slaughter, Jr., Medical Sciences Program, Emergency Medicine

Volunteer Clinical Assistant Professor to Volunteer Clinical Associate Professor

School of Medicine

Tenure Recommendations

The following faculty members and librarians are recommended for reappointment with tenure at Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, July 1, 2010:

Herron School of Art and Design

Youngbok Hong, Visual Communications

School of Engineering and Technology

School of Law

Antony Page

School of Liberal Arts

Carrie E. Foote, Sociology

School of Medicine

School of Physical Education and Tourism Management

Yao-Yi Fu, Tourism, Convention and Event Management
Suosheng Wang, Tourism, Convention and Event Management

School of Science

Anna Malkova, Biology
Xukai Zou, Computer and Information Science

School of Social Work

Kathy Lay
Sabrina A. Williamson
Philip M. Ouellete

University Libraries

Emily A. Dill
Kristi L. Palmer
Janice E. Cox

IUE – CHANCELLOR NASSER PAYDAR

Promotion in Rank

The following faculty members and librarians are recommended for promotion in rank at Indiana University East, effective July 1, 2009

Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

Jean Harper, English

Lecturer to Senior Lecturer

Roberta Roswell, Mathematics

Tenure Recommendations

The following faculty member is recommended for reappointment with tenure at Indiana University East, effective July 1, 2010

Jean Harper, English

IUK – INTERIM CHANCELLOR STUART GREEN

Promotions in Rank

The following faculty members and librarians are recommended for promotion in rank at Indiana University Kokomo, effective July 1, 2009

Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

Karl Besel, School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Todd Bradley, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Kelly Brown, School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Dmitriy Chulkov, Economics

Assistant Librarian to Associate Librarian

Kristen Leonard, Library

Clinical Associate Professor to Clinical Professor

Lynda Narwold, Nursing

Tenure Recommendations

The following faculty members and librarians are recommended for reappointment with tenure at Indiana University Kokomo, effective July 1, 2010

Karl Besel, School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Todd Bradley, Social and Behavioral Sciences
Kelly Brown, School of Public and Environmental Affairs
Dmitriy Chulkov, Economics
Kristen Leonard, Library

IUN – CHANCELLOR BRUCE BERGLAND

Retirements and Emeritus Titles

For Marty Zusman, Professor of Sociology, College of Arts and Sciences, retirement under the 18/20 retirement program with the title of Professor Emeritus, Department of Sociology, beginning July 1, 2009.

Promotions in Rank

The following faculty members and librarians are recommended for promotion in rank at Indiana University Northwest, effective July 1, 2009

Associate Professor to Professor

Cynthia O’Dell, Psychology and Women’s and Gender Studies
Vernon Smith, Education

Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

Michael LaPointe, Biology
Anja Matwijkiw, Philosophy
Karl Nelson, Psychology
E. Scooter Pegram, French

Lecturer to Senior Lecturer

William Allegrezza, English

Clinical Assistant Professor to Clinical Associate Professor

Robin James, Radiologic Sciences

Tenure Recommendations

The following faculty members and librarians are recommended for reappointment with tenure at Indiana University Northwest, effective July 1, 2010.

Surekha Rao, Business and Economics
Michael LaPointe, Biology
Anja Matwijkiw, Philosophy
Karl Nelson, College of Arts and Sciences
E. Scooter Pegram, French

IPFW – CHANCELLOR MICHAEL WARTELL

Promotion in Rank

The following faculty members and librarians are recommended for promotion in rank at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, effective July 1, 2009.

Associate Professor to Professor

Augusto DeVenanzi, Sociology
Jane Grant, School of Public and Environmental Affairs

Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

Steven Amidon, English
Alice Merz, Education

Tenure Recommendations

The following faculty members and librarians are recommended for reappointment with tenure and Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, effective July 1, 2010.

Steven Amidon, English
Alice Merz, Education

IUSB – CHANCELLOR UNA MAE RECK

Promotions in Rank

The following faculty members and librarians are recommended for promotion in rank at Indiana University South Bend, effective July 1, 2009.

Associate Professor to Professor

William Feighery, Chemistry
Rebecca Torstrick, Anthropology

Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

James McLister, Biological Sciences
Rolf Schimmrigk, Physics and Astronomy

Assistant Librarian to Associate Librarian

Julie Elliot, Library

Lecturer to Senior Lecturer

Smiljka Cubelic, English
Yoshiko Green, World Languages

Tenure Recommendations

The following faculty members and librarians are recommended for reappointment with tenure at Indiana University South Bend, effective July 1, 2010.

James McLister, Biological Sciences
Rolf Schimmrigk, Physics and Astronomy
Julie Elliot, Library

IUS – CHANCELLOR SANDRA PATTERSON-RANDLES  

Emeritus Designation

Linda C. Gugin, Professor of Political Science, appointment of Professor Emerita of Political Science upon retirement on June 1, 2009.

Guy Wall, Professor of Education, appointment of Professor Emeritus of Education upon retirement on July 1, 2009.

Teesue Fields, Professor of Education, appointment of Professor Emerita of Education upon retirement on July 1, 2009.

Coyla Short, Clinical Professor of Nursing, appointment of Clinical Professor Emerita of Nursing upon retirement on June 1, 2009. 

Promotions in Rank

The following faculty members and librarians are recommended for promotion in rank at Indiana University Southeast, effective July 1, 2009.

Associate Professor to Professor

Janardhanan Alse, Business
William Farrell, Criminal Justice

Assistant Professor to Associate Professor

Faye Camahalan, Education
John Doyle, Computer Science
Liam Felsen, English
Robin Frankhauser, Education

Lecturer to Senior Lecturer

V. Leigh Viner, Philosophy

Tenure Recommendations

The following faculty members and librarians are recommended for reappointment with tenure at Indiana University Southeast, effective July 1, 2010.

Douglas Darnowski, Biology
Faye Camahalan, Education
John Doyle, Computer Science
Liam Felsen, English
Robin Frankhauser, Education

IV.       APPROVAL OF CONFLICT-OF-INTEREST STATEMENTS

Action Item:  Approval is requested to approve Conflict-of-Interest statements.

V.        AWARD OF DEGREES

1.       Action Item:  Approval is requested for the award of degrees as of February 28, 2009, March 31, 2009 and April 30, 2009.

2.       Action Item: Approval is requested for the award of honorary degrees at pending university ceremonies.

VI.       OLD BUSINESS

VII.     NEW BUSINESS

VIII.   NEXT MEETINGS

          June 11-12, 2009
          Indiana University Northwest
          Gary, IN