January 23-24, 1998
The Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia met, in
Open Session, at 7:55 a.m., on Friday, January 23, 1998, in the
East Oval Room of the Rotunda with the following persons present:
Hovey S. Dabney, Rector, John P. Ackerly, III, Franklin K.
Birckhead, Charles M. Caravati, Jr., Champ Clark, William G.
Crutchfield, Jr., William H. Goodwin, Jr., T. Keister Greer, Miss
Kristine L. LaLonde, C. Wilson McNeely, III, Terence P. Ross,
Albert H. Small, Ms. Elizabeth A. Twohy, Henry L. Valentine, II,
Walter F. Walker, and James C. Wheat, III. John T. Casteen, III,
Alexander G. Gilliam, Jr., Paul J. Forch, Leonard W. Sandridge,
Jr., Peter W. Low, Robert W. Cantrell, Ms. Polley McClure, Ms.
Colette Capone, Ernest H. Ern, William W. Harmon, Don E. Detmer,
and Ms. Jeanne Flippo Bailes were also present.
The Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia met, in
Open Session, at 10:30 a.m., on Saturday, January 24, 1998, in the
East Oval Room of the Rotunda with the following persons present:
Hovey S. Dabney, Rector, John P. Ackerly, III, Franklin K.
Birckhead, Charles M. Caravati, Jr., Champ Clark, William G.
Crutchfield, Jr., William H. Goodwin, Jr., T. Keister Greer, Mrs.
Elsie Goodwyn Holland, Miss Kristine L. LaLonde, C. Wilson McNeely,
III, Terence P. Ross, Albert H. Small, Ms. Elizabeth A. Twohy,
Henry L. Valentine, II, Walter F. Walker, and James C. Wheat, III.
John T. Casteen, III, Alexander G. Gilliam, Jr., Paul J. Forch,
Leonard W. Sandridge, Jr., Peter W. Low, Robert W. Cantrell, Ms.
Polley McClure, Ms. Colette Capone, Robert D. Sweeney, Ernest H.
Ern, William W. Harmon, Don E. Detmer, L. Jay Lemons, and Ms.
Jeanne Flippo Bailes were also present.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS,
NOVEMBER 7-8, 1997
The Minutes of the meeting of November 7-8, 1997, previously
distributed, were approved as corrected.
MOTIONS FOR EXECUTIVE SESSION
The following motions were adopted unanimously by the vote of
all voting Visitors present:
That the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia go
into Executive Session for the purpose of consulting with the
General Counsel concerning certain pending litigation involving the
University, as well as specific legal matters requiring the advice
of counsel, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(7) of the Code
of Virginia.
That the Educational Policy Committee of The Board of Visitors
of the University of Virginia go into Executive Session for the
purpose of discussing personnel matters pertaining to the
appointment, assignment, reappointment, promotion, performance,
compensation, discipline, separation and resignation of specific
faculty members of the University of Virginia, as provided for in
Section 2.1-344 (A)(1) of the Code of Virginia.
That the Audit Committee of The Board of Visitors of the
University of Virginia go into Executive Session for the purpose of
considering reports and recommendations of the University Auditor
related to the recently completed fiscal audits and performance
evaluations of certain University departments and programs, as
permitted by Section 2.1-344 (A)(1) of the Code of Virginia.
That the External Affairs Committee of the Board of Visitors
of the University of Virginia go into Executive Session for the
discussion or consideration of matters relating to gifts, bequests,
and fundraising activities in connection with our Campaign, as
provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(8) of the Code of Virginia.
That the Board of Visitors of the
into Executive Session for the purpose
appointment of a student member to the
accordance with Section 2.1-344 (A)(1)
University of Virginia go
of considering the
Board of Visitors in
of the Code of Virginia.
That the Health Affairs Committee of The Board of Visitors of
the University of Virginia go into Executive Session, with General
Counsel, for the purpose of evaluating proprietary, business
related information pertaining to the operations of the Medical
Center in including activities with existing and proposed joint
ventures, and the, and the investing of public funds where
competition or bargaining is involved, when if made public
initially the financial interest of the University would be
adversely affected, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(6) and
(24) of the Code of Virginia.
That the External Affairs Committee of the Board of Visitors
of the University of Virginia go into Executive Session for the
discussion or consideration of matters relating to gifts, bequests,
and fund-raising activities in connection with our Campaign, as
provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(8) of the Code of Virginia.
That the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia go
into Executive Session for the purpose of considering the
appointment of a student member to the Board of Visitors in
accordance with Section 2.1-344 (A)(1) of the Code of Virginia.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES, STUDENT RESIDENCE HALL
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the architectural design guidelines, dated
January 23, 1998, and prepared by Hanbury Evans Newill Vlattas
of Norfolk, Virginia, for the Student Residence Hall are approved;
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for
further review at the schematic design level of development.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES, CLINCH VALLEY COLLEGE
FOOTBALL FACILITY
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the architectural design guidelines, dated
January 23, 1998, and prepared by Thompson+Litton of Wise,
Virginia, for the Clinch Valley College Football Facility are
approved;
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for
further review at the schematic design level of development.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES, CLARK HALL RENOVATION
AND ADDITION
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the architectural design guidelines, dated
January 23, 1998, and prepared by Ellensweig Associates of
Cambridge, Massachusetts, for the Clark Hall Renovation and
Addition are approved;
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for
further review at the schematic design level of development.
ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN GUIDELINES, EAST PRECINCT CHILLER PLANT
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the architectural design guidelines, dated
January 23, 1998, and prepared by RMF Engineering of Baltimore,
Maryland, for the East Precinct Chiller Plant are approved;
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for
further review at the schematic design level of development.
ASSIGNMENT OF PAVILION IV
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that Pavilion IV be assigned to Mr. and Mrs.
Kenneth G. Elzinga until November 29, 2002. Mr. Elzinga is
Professor of Economics.
APPROVAL OF THE ELECTION OF A NEW MILLER CENTER
COUNCIL MEMBER
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that Dr. Milton T. Edgerton, Jr. be elected to the
Council of the White Burkett Miller Center for Public Affairs,
effective April 17, 1998, for five years.
APPROVAL OF SUMMER SESSION RATES
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the Summer Session fees for the Academic
Division be increased as follows, effective beginning with
the Summer Session of 1998:
Actual
1997
Amount of Percent Proposed
Increase Increase
1998
TUITION
Virginian (per semester hour)
$136
Non-Virginian (per semester hour) $474
Thesis/Dissertation Research
$408
Appellate Judges Program
$1,224
Non-Resident Fee
$58
$0
$19
$0
$0
$0
0.0%
4.0%
0.0%
0.0%
0.0%
$136
$493
$408
$1,224
$58
COMPREHENSIVE FEE
Newcomb Hall
Student Health
Transportation
$13
$66
$11
$2
$16
$2
15.4%
24.2%
18.2%
$ 15
$ 82
$ 13
TOTAL COMP. FEES
$90
$20
22.2%
$110
Actual
1997
Amount of Percent Proposed
Increase Increase
1998
OTHER FEES
Late Payment Fee
Summer Foreign Language Institute Fee
$25
$40
$0
$0
0.0%
0.0%
$25
$40
The Summer Session registration fee and tuition rates also apply to
Mt. Lake Biological Station. In addition, the following special
fees apply to Mt. Lake Biological Station:
Laboratory Use Fee
$73
$2
Non-Univ. of Virginia Researcher (per week):
Senior Investigators
$212
$6
Co-Investigators
$54
$2
Graduate Students
$54
$2
2.7%
$75
2.8%
3.7%
3.7%
$218
$56
$56
$46
$10
$5
9.9%
3.8%
3.0%
$510
$275
$170
MT. LAKE BOARD RATES PER TERM (5 WEEKS)
Each person 17 yrs of age & older $464
Each Person 10-16 years of age
$265
Each Person 9 years of age & younger
$165
MT. LAKE HOUSING RATES PER TERM (5 WEEKS)
Dormitories
Laing Singles
Laing Center
North
South
Northwest
West
$103
$103
$145
$145
$145
$145
$145
$3
$3
$4
$4
$4
$4
$4
2.9%
2.9%
2.8%
2.8%
2.8%
2.8%
2.8%
$106
$106
$149
$149
$149
$149
$149
New Dormitory
Singles
Apartments (two rooms)
Second Bedroom (Family)
$118
$165
$52
$3
$5
$2
2.5%
3.0%
3.8%
$121
$170
$54
Cottages
Hentz-Mohr
Clayton
Catesby
Gattinger
Michaux
$190
$190
$190
$190
$190
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
2.6%
2.6%
2.6%
2.6%
2.6%
$195
$195
$195
$195
$195
Actual
Amount of Percent
Proposed
1997
Cottages
Burns
Washington
Banister
LeConte
Schoew
Maphis
Holbrook
Mitchell
Rafinesque
Increase Increase
1998
$190
$190
$190
$190
$190
$190
$190
$190
$190
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
$5
2.6%
2.6%
2.6%
2.6%
2.6%
2.6%
2.6%
2.6%
2.6%
$195
$195
$195
$195
$195
$195
$195
$195
$195
$8.75
$43.75
$175.00
$12.40
$62.00
$248.00
$0.25
$1.25
$5.00
$0.35
$1.75
$7.00
2.9%
2.9%
2.9%
2.8%
2.8%
2.8%
$9.00
$45.00
$180.00
$12.75
$63.75
$255.00
Per Student, per week, double $54
Per Student, per week, single $66
$0
$0
0.0%
0.0%
$54
$66
OFF-SEASON RATES
Singles (Nightly)
Singles (Weekly)
Singles (Monthly)
Family (Nightly)
Family (Weekly)
Family (Monthly)
SUMMER SESSION HOUSING RATES
Hereford College
OTHER:
Conference housing and meal rates, Birdwood Pavilion overnight
accommodation rates, International Center room rates and other
miscellaneous fees are to be approved on a basis consistent with
University contracting policies and procedures by the Executive
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
AMENDMENT TO 1997-98 MEDICAL CENTER OPERATING BUDGET
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the Medical Center budget plan for 1998 anticipated
the potential need to revise the budget after the beginning of the
fiscal year; and
WHEREAS, the operating results through the first six months
of the fiscal year have presented opportunities for financial
performance over the original budget; and
WHEREAS, the Medical Center recommends adjustments in the
budget to reflect expected improved revenues and additional
expenditures to support operations, and the Health Affairs
Committee and the Finance Committee of the Board of Visitors
have heard and recommend approval of the proposed amendment;
RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors approves the Medical
Center’s 1998 Budget according to the following amendment.
UVa Medical Center
1997-98 Budget Amendment
(dollars in millions)
Description
Original Budget
Expected Revenue Increases
Operating Operating
Revenue Expen. (a)
$440.5
$12.5
$418.3
New Programs
$1.3
Volume Related Exp.
(w/o Medical Supplies)
$1.5
Medical Supplies
$4.0
Bad Debt
$0.5
Depreciation & Amortization
$0.7
Operating
Margin
Non-oper.
Gain
(Loss)
$22.2
$3.0
Interest Revenue
QualChoice non-operating losses
Amended Budget
$453.0
$426.3
(a) Includes $30.3 in depreciation and amortization.
CLINICAL FACULTY REMUNERATION PLAN
The following resolution was adopted:
Total
Margin
$25.2
$2.0
$26.7
-$4.7
$0.3
$27.0
WHEREAS, the current Practice Plan for the School of
Medicine’s Clinical Faculty was approved by the Board of
Visitors in 1990; and
WHEREAS, health care is undergoing major changes that
have a direct impact on remuneration of the School of Medicine’s
Clinical Faculty; and
WHEREAS, a task force studied clinical faculty remuneration
issues and made recommendations for revisions, which were
reviewed with the Health Affairs Committee and the Finance
Committee of the Board of Visitors on November 7, 1997;
RESOLVED that the 1997 Clinical Faculty Remuneration Plan
(see Attachment A) is approved as an addendum to the existing
1990 Practice Plan for implementation effective July 1, 1998.
APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE STUDENT RESIDENCE HALL
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the schematic design, dated January 23,
1998, and prepared by Hanbury Evans Newill Vlattas of Norfolk,
Virginia, for the Student Residence Hall is approved;
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for
further review at the preliminary design level of development.
APPROVAL OF SCHEMATIC DESIGN FOR THE CLINCH VALLEY COLLEGE
FOOTBALL FACILITY
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the schematic design, dated January 23,
1998, and prepared by Thompson+Litton of Wise, Virginia, for
the Clinch Valley College Football Facility is approved;
RESOLVED FURTHER that the project will be presented for
further review at the preliminary design level of development.
APPROVAL OF THE RADIO STATION AT CLINCH VALLEY COLLEGE
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, Clinch Valley College has conducted a
feasibility study indicating support for a public radio
station in southwest Virginia; and
WHEREAS, the National Telecommunications and Information
Administration (NTIA) has awarded Clinch Valley College a
grant to help construct the station; and
WHEREAS, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
has awarded Clinch Valley College a construction permit
for a public radio station; and
WHEREAS, the College will need to apply for an FCC
broadcast license in order that the radio station become
fully operational; and
WHEREAS, the College will provide an important public
service by operating the radio station;
RESOLVED that the NTIA grant and the FCC construction
permit are accepted; and
RESOLVED FURTHER that the Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer is authorized to enter into a broadcast
license agreement on behalf of The Rector and Visitors of the
University of Virginia;
RESOLVED FURTHER that the operation of a public radio
station by Clinch Valley College is approved.
APPROVAL OF STUDENT HOUSING RATES FOR 1998-99 FOR THE
ACADEMIC DIVISION
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that rental increases for student housing
facilities be approved as shown below, effective beginning
with the 1998-99 session:
Room Rent
Facility
Actual
1997-98 Per
Student
Per Session
Amount of
Increase
Percentage
Increase
Proposed
1998-99
Per Student
Per Session
Academic Division
DORMITORIES
Alderman/Observatory Houses
Double Room
$1,890
$70
3.7%
$1,960
Brown College
Double Room
$2,370
$90
3.8%
$2,460
McCormick Road
Double Room
Small Double Room
Single
Per Day Rate
$1,800
$1,640
$1,900
$8
$70
$60
$70
$0
3.9%
3.7%
3.7%
0.0%
$1,870
$1,700
$1,970
$8
Lawn
Small Single
Regular Single
Small Single (no fireplace)
$2,250
$2,250
$2,190
$90
$90
$80
4.0%
4.0%
3.7%
$2,340
$2,340
$2,270
Range
Regular Single
$2,250
$90
4.0%
$2,340
Crackerbox
Single Room
$2,250
$90
4.0%
$2,340
Mary Munford / Roberta Gwathmey
Double Room
$1,890
Single Room
$2,250
$70
$90
3.7%
4.0%
$1,960
$2,340
$80
$90
$100
3.7%
3.7%
4.0%
$2,230
$2,500
$2,630
Sprigg
Double
Single
Single
(Lewis/Hoxton)
Room
Room
Room (w/bath)
Facility
$2,150
$2,410
$2,530
Actual
1997-98
Per Student
Per Session
Room Rent
Amount of
Increase
Percentage
Increase
Proposed
1998-99
Per Student
Per Session
Gooch / Dillard
Double Room
Single Room
Twelve Month Rate:
Single Room
$2,150
$2,410
$80
$90
3.7%
3.7%
$2,230
$2,500
$3,420
$130
3.8%
$3,550
Hereford College
Double Room
Single Room
$2,250
$2,370
$90
$90
4.0%
3.8%
$2,340
$2,460
French
Triple
Double
Single
House
Room
Room
Room
$2,040
$2,150
$2,460
$80
$80
$90
3.9%
3.7%
3.7%
$2,120
$2,230
$2,550
German House
Single Room
$2,140
$130
6.1%
$2,270
Russia House
Double Room
Single Room
$2,080
$2,400
$80
$90
3.9%
3.8%
$2,160
$2,490
Spanish House
Double Room
Single Room
$2,190
$2,510
$80
$40
3.7%
1.6%
$2,270
$2,550
$2,170
$90
4.2%
$2,260
$2,090
$90
4.3%
$2,180
$2,180
$80
3.7%
$2,260
$2,100
$80
3.8%
$2,180
Faulkner (Hench, Mitchell, Younger)
Single
$2,450
Large Single
$2,990
$90
$120
3.7%
4.0%
$2,540
$3,110
APARTMENTS - SINGLE STUDENT
Copeley Hill III, IV, Lambeth
Field
Two Bedroom (double
occupancy)
Three Bedroom (double
occupancy)
Bice House
Two Bedroom (double
occupancy)
Three Bedroom (double
occupancy)
Facility
Actual
1997-98
Per Student
Per Session
APARTMENTS - FAMILY (per month)
Room Rent
Amount of
Increase
Percentage
Increase
Proposed
1998-99
Per Student
Per Session
Copeley Hill I & II
One Bedroom (furnished)
One Bedroom (unfurnished)
Two Bedroom (furnished)
Two Bedroom (unfurnished)
Three Bedroom (furnished)
Three Bedroom
(unfurnished)
University Gardens
One Bedroom (furnished)
One Bedroom (unfurnished)
Two Bedroom (furnished)
Two Bedroom (unfurnished)
$464
$439
$512
$487
$555
$19
$18
$20
$19
$22
4.1%
4.1%
3.9%
3.9%
4.0%
$483
$457
$532
$506
$577
$530
$21
4.0%
$551
$449
$424
$486
$461
$18
$17
$19
$18
4.0%
4.0%
3.9%
3.9%
$467
$441
$505
$479
$68
3.0%
$2,330
$78
3.0%
$2,694
Clinch Valley College
McCraray, Crockett, Martha
Randolph
$2,262
Asbury, Thompson,
Townhouses
$2,616
Notes:
•
These rates include utility charges, cable TV (in apartments) and post
office box rental.
•
A new rate for furnished apartments in Copeley Hill and University
Gardens will go into effect as the units turn over.
GIFTS, GRANTS, AND CONTRACTS
The President reported on Gifts, Grants, and Contracts.
The Report was accepted.
ELECTION OF NON-VOTING STUDENT MEMBER TO THE BOARD OF
VISITORS
On motion of Mr. C. Wilson McNeely, III, Chair of the
Special Committee on Nominating a Non-Voting Student to the
Board of Visitors, the Board elected Mr. James Michael Allen
as the non-voting student member of the Board of Visitors, for
one year, effective March 28, 1998.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARY OF AUDIT FINDINGS
The following resolution was adopted:
RESOLVED that the Summary of Audit Findings for the period
October 1, 1997 through December 31, 1997, as presented by the
Director of Audits, is approved as recommended by the Audit
Committee.
DELEGATION OF AUTHORITY TO SELL THE ASSETS OF THE NEUROCLINICAL
TRIALS CENTER
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, The Neuroclinical Trials Center, a division of the
Virginia Neurological Institute, manages clinical trials on
neurological drug therapies for pharmaceutical companies; and
WHEREAS, the managing of clinical trials is not central to
the mission of the University Health Sciences Center; and
WHEREAS, the University is negotiating with potential
purchasers of the assets of the division, who will then operate
the business as a private, for-profit enterprise;
RESOLVED that, with the review and approval of a subcommittee
of the Board convened by the Rector, and in consultation with the
General Counsel, the Executive Vice President and Chief Financial
Officer is authorized to enter into a sale of the assets of the
Neuroclinical Trials Center; provided, any such transaction shall
be reported to the Board of Visitors at its next regular meeting;
RESOLVED FURTHER, the foregoing shall expire on June 30, 1998,
unless extended by the Board of Visitors.
APPROVAL TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL FUNDS TO BLUE RIDGE HEALTH
ALLIANCE, INC.
The following resolution was adopted:
WHEREAS, the University of Virginia and the University of
Virginia Health Services Foundation are the major shareholders
in Blue Ridge Health Alliance, Inc.; and
WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors intends to meet the capital
requirements necessary to achieve the business plan of Blue
Ridge Health Alliance, Inc.;
RESOLVED by the Board of Visitors that the Executive Vice
President and Chief Financial Officer is authorized to invest
in, or advance to, in Blue Ridge Health Alliance, Inc. an
additional $10 million.
RESOLVED FURTHER that, in consultation with the Rector
and Chairs of the Health Affairs and Finance Committees, the
Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer is
authorized to invest in, or advance to, Blue Ridge Health
Alliance, Inc. an additional amount of $5 million; provided,
any such transfer of funds shall be reported to the Board of
Visitors at its next regular meeting.
RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION TO RECTOR HOVEY S. DABNEY
Mr. Goodwin offered a resolution of appreciation for
the Rector’s service: “Resolved, that the Board of Visitors
expresses appreciation to the Rector for his guidance and
service, and for all he has done for the Board and for the
University.”
COMMENTS BY THE RECTOR
The Rector mentioned briefly the election of a new
Rector, which will take place in March. Ideally, he said,
“the job seeks the man,” not the other way around.
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On motion, the meeting was adjourned at 10:50 a.m., on
Saturday, January 24, 1998.
Respectfully submitted,
Alexander G. Gilliam, Jr.
Secretary
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