AGENDA SCHEDULE CLOSED AND PUBLIC SESSIONS...2019/04/10 · Jack Tarditi Managing Director Conner Strong & Buckelew Company Marlton, NJ Paul J. Tully ’99 Registered Principal Owner,

ROWAN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

April 10, 2019

AGENDA

SCHEDULE CLOSED AND PUBLIC SESSIONS 3:00 p.m. CLOSED SESSION Room 221

Chamberlain Student Center Personnel, Real Estate, and Litigation Matters

PUBLIC SESSION Eynon Ballroom 4:00 p.m. Chamberlain Student Center CALL TO ORDER PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE OPEN PUBLIC MEETINGS ACT STATEMENT PUBLIC HEARING FOR FY20 BUDGET PROPOSAL Hearing on FY20 Budget Proposal, Tuition and Student Costs APPROVAL OF MINUTES FOR FEBRUARY 6, 2019 PRESIDENT’S REPORT PUBLIC COMMENTS REGARDING PENDING RESOLUTIONS

Please Note: Individuals may speak only in reference to those resolutions under consideration for Board Action. All other comments will be heard prior to New Business if the President’s Office was properly notified.

ACTION ITEMS FOR CONSENT AGENDA 2019.04.01

APPOINTMENT TO THE SOUTH JERSEY TECHNOLOGY PARK AT ROWAN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS Summary Statement: This resolution authorizes the appointment of the individual noted to the South Jersey Technology Park at Rowan University Board of Directors.

2019.04.02 2019.04.03 2019.04.04 2019.04.05 2019.04.06 2019.04.07 2019.04.08

REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE ROWAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION Summary Statement: This resolution authorizes the reappointment of the individuals noted to three-year terms to the Rowan University Foundation Board of Directors. APPROVAL OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN APPLIED PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION Summary Statement: This resolution approves the offering of the academic program, Bachelor of Arts in Applied Professional Communication. APPROVAL OF BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES Summary Statement: This resolution approves the offering of the academic program, Bachelor of Professional Studies. APPROVAL OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SURVEYING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY Summary Statement: This resolution approves the offering of the academic program, Bachelor of Science in Surveying Engineering Technology. APPROVAL TO RELOCATE THE MASTER OF ART IN MUSIC EDUCATION FROM THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TO THE COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS Summary Statement: This resolution approves the relocation of the Master of Art in Music Education from the College of Education to the College of Performing Arts. APPROVAL OF TUITION AND FEE RATES FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS 2019-2020 Summary Statement: This resolution provides for the approval of tuition and fee rates for professional and graduate students at the University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM) and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS). The new tuition rates represent an average increase of 3.00% over the current rates. It also provides for the approval of a tuition increase for traditional graduate students of 2.21%, MBA students of 2.23%, CMSRU students of 3.00% and a fee increase for traditional graduate and MBA students of 2.31%. This resolution also authorizes the Senior Vice President of Enrollment Management, who oversees the Division of Global Learning & Partnerships, in consultation with and approval of the President and Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, to establish tuition and fees for extension courses. APPROVAL OF MEAL PLAN RATES 2019-2020 Summary Statement: This resolution approves new meal plan rates representing an average increase of 2.21% over the current rates.

2019.04.09 2019.04.10 2019.04.11 2019.04.12 2019.04.13

AMEND THE RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMER RENTAL RATES Summary Statement: This resolution provides for the amendment of a prior resolution to establish daily summer rental rates for housing facilities operated by the University and its partners including Holly Pointe Commons, the Whitney Center and Nexus during the summer. This charge will apply to all persons renting University housing spaces during the summer of 2019, excluding Precollege Institute summer program and clients of Conference and Event services that are charged applicable negotiated rates. APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECTS REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020 Summary Statement: This resolution provides for the identification and approval of Capital Projects to be advanced within the Fiscal Year 2020 budgetary cycle. These various projects include design, construction, materials procurement, and consultant services geared towards the advancement of University facilities improvements. They are enumerated within the Attachment A to this resolution. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATING TO STUDENT RECRUITMENT Summary Statement: This resolution approves a contract without competitive bidding with Global Student Recruitment Advisors for consulting services relating to the recruitment of international students in an amount not to exceed $60,000. APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO THE RELOCATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF FACILITIES OPERATIONS AND THE DEMOLITION OF THE CASSADY FACILITIES BUILDING Summary Statement: This resolution approves a contract without competitive bidding with Blackney Hayes Architects for design services for fit out of 70 Sewell Street for the relocation of the Department of Facilities Operations and demolition of Cassady. APPROVAL OF A TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION OF SPACE DEDICATED TO THE CREATION OF A PET THERAPY PROGRAM Summary Statement: This resolution will approve a total project budget for the design, development, and construction of a space dedicated to the creation of a pet therapy program in an amount not to exceed $350,000.

2019.04.14

2019.04.15

APPROVAL OF A TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET FOR FEASIBILITY AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF THE STUDENT CENTER PLAZA AND AUTHORIZATION OF A CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO STEVEN HOLL ARCHITECTS FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT Summary Statement: This resolution will approve a total project budget for feasibility analysis and preliminary design work associated with the Student Center Plaza project and authorizes a contract for such work without competitive bidding to Steven Holl Architects in an amount not to exceed $100,000.

AUTHORIZATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLAR FARM AT 104 EAST QUILLEYTOWN ROAD IN CARNEYS POINT TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY BY MEANS OF A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP Summary Statement: This resolution authorizes the issuance of a Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals for developers in connection with the development of a solar farm project through a public private partnership at 104 East Quilleytown Road in the Township of Carneys Point, New Jersey.

ACTION ITEMS

2019.04.16

2019.04.17

2019.04.18

2019.04.19

PERSONNEL ACTIONS Summary Statement: This resolution approves personnel actions which include the hiring of new appointments, full-time temporary faculty, adjuncts, coaches and graduate research/teaching fellows.

APPROVAL OF SABBATICAL LEAVES Summary Statement: This resolution grants sabbatical leave to identified faculty members for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years and 2020 calendar year.

AUTHORIZATION OF A SECOND AMENDMENT OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROWAN UNIVERSITY AND GORDON WASHINGTON MAB ASSOCIATES, LLC, ET AL., FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICES LOCATED IN SEWELL, NEW JERSEY, FOR THE PRACTICE OF PEDIATRICS Summary Statement: This resolution approves the Second Amendment to a Lease between Rowan University and Gordon Washington MAB Associates, LLC, et al., for 3,910 square feet of space for the provision of pediatric care.

AUTHORIZATION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE SIMULATED PATIENT CLINICAL SKILLS FACILITIES AT ROWANSOM Summary Statement: This resolution authorizes the negotiation and execution of a Lease Agreement for up to 20,000 square feet of office space for the occupant relocation necessary to accommodate the SIM Lab project at RowanSOM.

2019.04.20

2019.04.21

2019.04.22

RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ROWAN UNIVERSITY AMENDING RESOLUTION #2018.09.26 AND APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ONE OR MORE LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH FINANCING FROM THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY Summary Statement: This resolution authorizes Rowan University to execute a loan agreement in connection with the financing with the Gloucester County Improvement Authority.

CONFERRAL OF HONORARY DEGREE FOR JUDITH HEUMANN Summary Statement: This resolution approves the awarding of an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree to Judith Heumann in recognition of her exemplary work as an internationally recognized leader in the disability rights movement and as an advocate for individuals with disabilities.

BOARD COMMENDATION Summary Statement: This resolution is a board commendation for the outgoing Student Trustee, Riley Shea.

REPORT FROM THE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS CLUSTER

REPORT FROM CHAIR OF THE SOUTH JERSEY TECHNOLOGY PARK BOARD – LARRY DIVIETRO

REPORT FROM CHAIR OF FOUNDATION BOARD – JACK HAFNER

REPORT FROM STUDENT TRUSTEE – RILEY SHEA

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Individual remarks must be consistent with the topics previously listed with the President’s Office.

NEW BUSINESS

COMMENTS BY TRUSTEES

ADJOURNMENT

RESOLUTION #2019.04.01

APPOINTMENT TO THE SOUTH JERSEY TECHNOLOGY PARK AT ROWAN UNIVERSITY BOARD OF DIRECTORS

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees on April 10, 2002 approved the organization of the South Jersey Technology Park at Rowan University under a new set of Bylaws for this organization, and

WHEREAS, recent statute authorizes such funds and establishes guidelines for its operation

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees appoints the following named individual to a three-year term as a public member of the South Jersey Technology Park at Rowan University Board of Directors.

Genevieve E. Witt Director of Project Development

BWM Construction, LLC Gibbsboro, NJ

SUMMARY STATEMENT/RATIONALE

This resolution authorizes the appointment of the individual noted to the South Jersey Technology Park at Rowan University Board of Directors.

Recommended for Approval By: Nominations Committee (4/4/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


REAPPOINTMENTS TO THE ROWAN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees on March 15, 1994 approved the reorganization of the

Rowan University Foundation under a new set of Bylaws for this organization, and

WHEREAS, recent statute authorizes such funds and establishes guidelines for its operation,

and WHEREAS, it is important that the Rowan University Foundation Board of Directors recruits

and maintains a membership of individuals who have been identified for their integrity, professional expertise, and commitment to the University and its mission, and

WHEREAS, Board membership should include business and civic leaders who will lend their

expertise and knowledge to assist the Foundation in meeting its true potential to support the University, and

WHEREAS, the Board’s Bylaws|Governance Committee in accordance with its approved

process has provided due diligence to review participation and service as members of the Board,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees reappoint the following named

individuals to three-year terms as public members of the Rowan University Foundation.

George J. Awad

Managing Director/Founder IAMG, LLC

Philadelphia, PA

Stephen H. Clark Retired - President & Chief Operating Officer

South Jersey Energy Solutions Executive Vice President

South Jersey Industries (SJI) Folsom, NJ

April Carty–Sipp ’93

Senior Vice President, Television National Association of Broadcasters

Washington, DC (continued)

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RESOLUTION #2019.04.02 (continued)

Jack Tarditi Managing Director

Conner Strong & Buckelew Company Marlton, NJ

Paul J. Tully ’99

Registered Principal Owner, CFP Eagle Wealth Strategies

Woodbury, NJ


This resolution authorizes the reappointment of the individuals noted to three-year terms to the Rowan University Foundation Board of Directors. Recommended for Approval By: University Advancement Committee (3/27/19) Nominations Committee (4/4/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


APPROVAL OF BACHELOR OF ARTS IN APPLIED PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION

WHEREAS, the academic program, Bachelor of Arts in Applied Professional Communication,

has been developed and approved by the Department of Writing Arts, and WHEREAS, this new multi-departmental major will provide students with communication skills

that support them in a range of professional settings with a focus on digital communication(s), and

WHEREAS, the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Professional Communication degree creates

opportunities for career preparation and interdisciplinary study while extending the reach of the College of Communication and Creative Arts to students at Rowan’s Rowan College at Burlington County campus, and

WHEREAS, the Bachelor of Arts in Applied Professional Communication will focus on analysis

and hands-on experience, integrating authentic workplace practice with the examination of essential issues in the field, and

WHEREAS, this program has been approved by the University Senate, the Dean of the College

of the Communication & Creative Arts, the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Academic Affairs/Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the academic program, Bachelor of

Arts in Applied Professional Communication, be approved for implementation AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this program is undertaken as a revenue-neutral

program with a goal of 60 majors within 5 years, at which time it will be reviewed for continuation.

SUMMARY STATEMENT/RATIONALE This resolution approves the offering of the academic program, Bachelor of Arts in Applied Professional Communication. Recommended for Approval By: Academic Affairs/Student Affairs Committee (3/26/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


APPROVAL OF BACHELOR OF PROFESSIONAL STUDIES WHEREAS, the academic program, Bachelor of Professional Studies, has been developed and

approved by the Departments of Marketing and Business Information Systems and Mechanical Engineering, and

WHEREAS, the Bachelor of Professional Studies is intended to meet growing demands for

advanced credentials among professionals that historically have required associate-level certificates and/or degrees, and

WHEREAS, the Bachelor of Professional Studies will be designed as a degree-completion

program for students who have completed an associate of applied science degree, other associate degrees, certificates, and/or credit-bearing community college programs and will provide an additional two years of advanced coursework to allow students to earn academic certificates, professional certifications, and eventually a bachelor’s degree via a stackable credential model, and

WHEREAS, completion of the degree program will prepare students to assume leadership roles

within a wide variety of industries and organizations, and WHEREAS, this program has been approved by the University Senate, the Dean of the Rohrer

College of the Business, the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Academic Affairs/Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees


Professional Studies, be approved for implementation. SUMMARY STATEMENT/RATIONALE This resolution approves the offering of the academic program, Bachelor of Professional Studies. Recommended for Approval By: Academic Affairs/Student Affairs Committee (3/26/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


APPROVAL OF BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN SURVEYING ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY

WHEREAS, the academic program, Bachelor of Science in Surveying Engineering Technology,

has been developed and approved by the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, and

WHEREAS, this is a career-oriented program leading to an ABET accredited Bachelor of

Science in Surveying Engineering Technology degree, and WHEREAS, employers of surveyors are seeking technicians to perform field work and surveyors

with four-year degrees that can become licensed, and WHEREAS, the Bachelor of Science in Surveying Engineering Technology degree addresses

the need for field and licensable personnel, and WHEREAS, this program has been approved by the University Senate, the Dean of the College

of the Henry M. Rowan College of Engineering, the Provost/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the Academic Affairs/Student Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees


Science in Surveying Engineering Technology, be approved for implementation AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this program is undertaken as a revenue-neutral

program with a goal of 65 majors within 5 years, at which time it will be reviewed for continuation.

SUMMARY STATEMENT/RATIONALE This resolution approves the offering of the academic program, Bachelor of Science in Surveying Engineering Technology. Recommended for Approval By: Academic Affairs/Student Affairs Committee (3/26/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


APPROVAL TO RELOCATE THE MASTER OF ART IN MUSIC EDUCATION FROM THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION TO THE

COLLEGE OF PERFORMING ARTS

WHEREAS, in order to begin enrolling new students for the currently dormant Master of Arts in Music Education degree, the program needs to be updated and aligned to current practices at Rowan and in the greater field of Music Education, and

WHEREAS, the current undergraduate Music education program is offered in the College of

Performing Arts and is associated with the College of Education, and WHEREAS, it is normative among most universities of similar size and rank to Rowan to house

the Masters of Music Education degree within the music school or department, and WHEREAS, this request has been approved by the University Senate Curriculum Committee,

the Dean of the College of Education, the Dean of the College of Performing Arts, the Provost/Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs, and the Academic Affairs Committee of the Board of Trustees

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Master of Art in Music Education move from the

College of Education to the College of Performing Arts.

SUMMARY STATEMENT/RATIONALE This resolution approves the relocation of the Master of Art in Music Education from the College of Education to the College of Performing Arts. Recommended for Approval By: Academic Affairs/Student Affairs Committee (3/26/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19

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APPROVAL OF TUITION AND FEE RATES FOR GRADUATE AND PROFESSIONAL DEGREE PROGRAMS

2019-2020

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act, (“Restructuring Act”), permits Rowan University, a public research university, to set tuition and fees for students, N.J.S.A. 18A:64M-9(o), and

WHEREAS, the University has established four strategic pillars which include affordability and

accessibility for students, and WHEREAS, the Fiscal Year 2020 budget recommended by the University administration

includes revenues derived from student charges, including student tuition and fees, and

WHEREAS, prior to implementation of any tuition changes, Rowan University is required to

hold a hearing with the Board of Trustees, and WHEREAS, such a hearing was held on April 10, 2019 THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rowan University Board of Trustees approves the

following tuition and fee rates effective Fall Semester 2019:*

Current Rate Current Rate Proposed Rate Proposed Rate Student Level NJ Resident Non-Resident NJ Resident Non-Resident GSBS TUITION CHARGES Full time PhD Tuition (10 credits) annual $7,964.00 $11,535.00 $8,202.00 $11,882.00 PhD Thesis Phase per semester $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 All non-matric per credit $811.00 $1,018.00 $835.00 $1,049.00 Master’s Thesis Continuation per semester $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 $200.00 Full time Master’s tuition per credit $811.00 $1,018.00 $835.00 $1,049.00 GSBS FEE CHARGES General Service Fee per semester $225.00 $225.00 $225.00 $225.00 GBSA (Grad. Biomed Stu. Assoc.) per semester $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 Technology Fee

$ 65.00

$ 65.00

$ 75.00

$ 75.00

SOM TUITION CHARGES $40,135.00 $64,393.00 $41,339.00 $66,324.00 SOM FEE CHARGES General Service Fee annual $660.00 $660.00 $660.00 $660.00 Technology Fee annual continuing students only $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 $300.00 Technology Fee annual 1st year only $331.50 $331.50 $331.50 $331.50 Computer Fee annual 1st year only $1,145.00 $1,145.00 $1,145.00 $1,145.00 Parking Permit (optional) $160.50 $160.50 $160.50 $160.50 COMSAE 2nd & 4th year students annual Question Banks 2nd year students annual Question Banks 3rd year students annual Medical Kit

$60.00 $600.00 $600.00

$1,100.00

$60.00 $600.00

$600.00 $1,100.00

$60.00 $638.00

$747.00 $1,150.00

$60.00 $638.00

$747.00 $1,150.00

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Proposed Proposed Current Tuition Rate Current Fee Rate Tuition Rate Fee Rate Academic Year Academic Year Academic Year Academic Year Student Level Graduate/Doctoral In-State $700.00 $157.90 $715.50 $161.55 Out-of-State $700.00 $157.90 $715.50 $161.55 Graduate - MBA In-State $751.00 $157.90 $767.75 $161.55 Out-of-State $751.00 $157.90 $767.75 $161.55 CMSRU In-State $39,300.00 $2,290.00 $40,479.00 $2,290.00 Out-of-State $62,369.00 $2,290.00 $64,240.00 $2,290.00 Parking Permit-Day N/A N/A N/A $150.00 Parking Permit-Overnight N/A N/A N/A $215.00 *Charges for students in the Division of Global Learning & Partnerships extension program will be set by the Senior Vice President of Enrollment Management, following consultation with, and upon approval by, the President and Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer.


This resolution provides for the approval of tuition and fee rates for professional and graduate students at the University’s School of Osteopathic Medicine (RowanSOM) and Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences (GSBS). The new tuition rates represent an average increase of 3.00% over the current rates. It also provides for the approval of a tuition increase for traditional graduate students of 2.21%, MBA students of 2.23%, CMSRU students of 3.00% and a fee increase for traditional graduate and MBA students of 2.31%. This resolution also authorizes the Senior Vice President of Enrollment Management, who oversees the Division of Global Learning & Partnerships, in consultation with and approval of the President and Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer, to establish tuition and fees for extension courses. Recommended for Approval By: Budget & Finance Committee (3/25/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


APPROVAL OF MEAL PLAN RATES 2019-2020

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act,

(“Restructuring Act”), permits Rowan University, a public research university, to set fees for student room and board, N.J.S.A. 18A:64M-9(o), and

WHEREAS, University Food Services is a self-supporting program from a financial perspective,

and WHEREAS, the funds necessary to pay operating and debt expenses relating to food services are

derived from the revenues available to the food service, including meal plan charges, and

WHEREAS, these charges must be adjusted to achieve Rowan’s goals of ensuring quality

without sacrificing affordability THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following meal plan rates will be effective for the

Academic Year 2019-2020: Current Rates New Rates

60 Meal Plan $1,020 with $150 dining/year & $1,370 60 Meal Plan $1,052 with $150 dining/year & $1,402 $200 debit/year (Rowan Bucks) $200.00 debit/year (Rowan Bucks) (Any 60 meals during the semester) (Any 60 meals during the semester) 30 Meal Plan - $510 with $150 dining/year & $860 30 Meal Plan $526 with $150 dining/year & $876 $200 debit/year (Rowan Bucks) $200 debit/year (Rowan Bucks) (Any 30 meals during the semester) (Any 30 Meals during the semester) 14 Meal Plan - $3,610 with $200 dining/year & $4,210 14 Meal Plan $3,714 with $200 dining/year & $4,314 $400 debit/year (Rowan Bucks) $400 debit/year (Rowan Bucks) (Any 14 meals Monday thru Sunday) (Any 14 Meals Monday thru Sunday) 10 Meal Plan-$3,160 with $200 dining/year & $3,760 10 Meal Plan $3,228 with $200 dining/year & $3,828 $400 debit/year (Rowan Bucks) $400 debit/year (Rowan Bucks) (Any 10 meals Monday thru Sunday) (Any 10 meals Monday thru Sunday) 7 Meal Plan - $2,380 with $200 dining/year & $2,980 7 Meal Plan $2,450 with $200 dining/year & $3,050 $400 debit/year (Rowan Bucks) $400 debit/year (Rowan Bucks) (Any 7 meals Monday thru Sunday) (Any 7 meals Monday thru Sunday) Unlimited Meal Plan (All Access Plan) - $4,480 Unlimited Meal Plan (All Access Plan) - $4,590 $4,080 with $200 dining/year & $4,190 with $200 dining/year & $200 debit/year (Rowan Bucks) – (Unlimited $200 debit/year (Rowan Bucks) – (Unlimited entry and meals in the Market Place plus one entry and meals in the Market Place plus one meal per period in the Food Court Monday thru Sunday) meal per period in the Food Court Monday thru Sunday)

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RESOLUTION #2019.04.08 (continued) AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that all Freshman residence hall students must purchase

either the All-Access, or the 14 meal plan in their first semester, and All-Access, 14, 10, or 7 meal plan thereafter, while all other residence hall students must purchase either an All-Access, 14, 10 or 7 meal plan.


This resolution approves new meal plan rates representing an average increase of 2.21% over the current rates. Recommended for Approval By: Budget and Finance Committee (3/25/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


AMEND THE RESOLUTION APPROVING SUMMER RENTAL RATES

WHEREAS, pursuant to the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act (“Restructuring Act”), the Board of Trustees of Rowan University has been empowered to establish fees for room and board for student housing, N.J.S.A. 18A:64M-9(n), and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2019.02.02 the Board of Trustees of Rowan University

approved summer rental rates to be effective May 12, 2019 as well as a summer meal plan daily rate, and

WHEREAS, Nexus Apartments will be available as an option as a summer rental and summer

meal plans will no longer be offered THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees that the new Summer Rental rates

will be amended to add Nexus Apartments and remove the summer meal plan. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these rates will be effective May 12, 2019:

Facility

FY19 Rate FY20 Rate

Townhouse Complex, Rowan Blvd. and Whitney Center

$30 per day $31 per day

Nexus Apartments N/A $31 per day Holly Pointe Commons $25 per day $25 per day All other Air-conditioned Housing $20 per day $21 per day Triad Non Air-conditioned Housing $11 per day $11 per day

AND BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Residential Learning and University Housing shall

have discretion to negotiate a group rate for use of the Whitney Center or another appropriate facility based upon available financial resources for the Pre College Institute summer program, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that these rates shall not apply to clients renting these facilities

through the Office of Conferences and Event Services. These clients shall pay market rates as negotiated and contracted through Conference and Event Services.

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SUMMARY STATEMENT This resolution provides for the amendment of a prior resolution to establish daily summer rental rates for housing facilities operated by the University and its partners including Holly Pointe Commons, the Whitney Center and Nexus during the summer. This charge will apply to all persons renting University housing spaces during the summer of 2019, excluding Precollege Institute summer program and clients of Conference and Event services that are charged applicable negotiated rates. Recommended for Approval By: Facilities Committee (3/25/19) Budget and Finance Committee (3/25/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


APPROVAL OF CAPITAL PROJECTS REQUEST FOR FISCAL YEAR 2020

WHEREAS pursuant to the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring

Act, N.J.S.A. 18A:64M-9(f) (“Restructuring Act”), the Board of Trustees of Rowan University, a public research university, may direct and control expenditures and transfers of funds appropriated to the University, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is authorized to direct and control funds received from other

sources, including those expenditures relating to capital improvements for Rowan University, and

WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees of Rowan University approved Resolution 2017.06.43

requiring that the Board of Trustees approve total project budgets for capital projects in excess of $250,000, and

WHEREAS, the University has determined that there exists a significant need for facilities

improvements throughout campus and as such must implement necessary steps to undertake facilities improvement and renewal including the engagement of certain professional services that would allow for the advancement and accomplishment of meeting these needs, and

WHEREAS, the University has established that a need exists for certain projects through a

process of Facilities Renewal, involving review by a University Capital Committee representing critical University departments and functions and prioritized by the Office of Facilities, Planning and Operations to ensure that such priorities are pursued in an orderly and timely manner, and

WHEREAS, such priorities have been established in conjunction with the Office of the President

and the Office of Finance, and have been set forth in Attachment A to this resolution, and further established as the “Capital Request 2020,” and

WHEREAS, the Facilities Committee and the Budget and Finance Committee of the Board of

Trustees have been informed of the need for these projects and have recommended approval by the Board of Trustees of these project budgets

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees that the Capital Projects List

(attached as Capital Request 2020) and project budgets of the projects listed and itemized on Attachment A are approved, and

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RESOLUTION #2019.04.10 (continued) BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that such projects are subject to final approval based on

availability of funds and certification of same by the President and the Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer and following the determination of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget and may be subject to further prioritization by the Capital Committee upon finalization of that budget, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that Rowan University may in accordance with applicable law

and policy engage in any and all necessary procurements to obtain services necessary to implement the Projects as outlined herein.

SUMMARY STATEMENT/RATIONALE This resolution provides for the identification and approval of Capital Projects to be advanced within the Fiscal Year 2020 budgetary cycle. These various projects include design, construction, materials procurement, and consultant services geared towards the advancement of University facilities improvements. They are enumerated within the Attachment A to this resolution. Recommended for Approval By: Facilities Committee (3/25/19) Budget and Finance Committee (3/25/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

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ATTACHMENT A Rowan University FY20 Capital List

Renewal ProjectsProject Title Building Priority Grand Total Funding Type CategoryExterior repairs and Renewal (Paving, benches, landscape etc)

Campus Wide 1- Immediate $100,000 Capital Renewal Site Roadways

Common areas Campus Wide 1- Immediate $200,000 Capital Renewal Interior ConstructionNew Faculty Hires Campus Wide 1- Immediate $100,000 Capital Renewal Interior ConstructionClassroom Renovation Fund Campus Wide 1- Immediate $100,000 Capital Renewal Interior ConstructionCampus Furniture Campus Wide 1- Immediate $100,000 Capital Renewal Interior Construction

$600,000

Capital Improvement Projects Project Title Building Priority Grand Total Funding Type CategoryCommunications Center Upgrade Bole Hall Annex 1- Immediate $600,000 Capital Project Interior Construction

Predevelopment/feasibility including Student Center Expansion, Campbell Library renovation and Agora

Campus Wide 1- Immediate $300,000 Capital Project Professional Services

West Campus / Koi Farm / other Real Estate West Campus 1- Immediate $100,000 Capital Project Professional Services$1,000,000

IRT RequestProject Title Building Priority Grand Total Funding Type CategoryReplacement of Whitney network infrastructure Whitney Hall 1- Immediate $1,128,000 Capital Improvement Information TechnologyClinical Server Replacement Campus Wide 1- Immediate $570,000 Capital Improvement Information TechnologyGE new requests: Data Warehouse Campus Wide 1- Immediate $400,000 Capital Improvement Information TechnologyStorage Switch Replacement Campus Wide 1- Immediate $125,000 Capital Improvement Information TechnologyInfoblox replacement cycle Campus Wide 1- Immediate $100,000 Capital Improvement Information TechnologyDistributed Antenna System (DAS) Study Campus Wide 1- Immediate $100,000 Capital Improvement Information TechnologyPatch Management for Windows Workstations Campus Wide 1- Immediate $80,000 Capital Improvement Information TechnologyActive Directory and File System Monitoring Campus Wide 1- Immediate $77,000 Capital Improvement Information TechnologyPassword vault solution for consumer use Vendor Campus Wide 1- Immediate $20,000 Capital Improvement Information Technology

$2,600,000

SOM Capital RequestProject Title Building Priority Grand Total Funding Type CategorySOM UDP 3700 Skills Lab Renovation UDP 1-Immediate $2,800,000 Capital Project Interior Construction

$2,800,000

$7,000,000

Note: This listing contemplates retaining the ability to shift dollars between projects as we advance them and generate savings or need to expand scope in any area but operate within the overall designated budget on this sheet.

Total for Renewal Projects

Total for Capital Projects

Total for Capital Projects

Total FY20 Capital Funding Request (NON AUXILIARY) Approved

Total for SOM Projects


APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR CONSULTING SERVICES RELATING TO STUDENT RECRUITMENT

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act, N.J.S.A.18A:64M-1 et seq. (“Restructuring Act”), permits Rowan University, a public research university, to enter into agreements for the procurement of services without public advertising pursuant to applicable state law as outlined in N.J.S.A. 18A:64-56, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2014.02.02, approved by the Board of Trustees at its

February 19, 2014 meeting, the Board approved exceptions including an exception for consulting services relating to student recruitment at N.J.S.A. 18A:64-56(a)(20), and

WHEREAS, Rowan University has concluded that meeting its goal of attracting and retaining a

diverse student body inclusive of international students necessitates the hiring of a consultant specializing in the recruitment of students in the international market, and

WHEREAS, Global Student Recruitment Advisors currently advises Rowan University related

to the developments and maintenance of programs and relationships with organizations around the globe for student recruitment, and

WHEREAS, the University has been satisfied with these services, and WHEREAS, GSRA can provide those services at a cost not to exceed $60,000, and WHEREAS, the Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer has certified that

there are sufficient funds available to pay the expense authorized herein, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Senior Vice

President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer to enter into a contract without competitive bidding with GSRA to provide consulting services relating to the recruitment of international students in an amount not to exceed $60,000.

SUMMARY STATEMENT/RATIONALE This resolution approves a contract without competitive bidding with Global Student Recruitment Advisors for consulting services relating to the recruitment of international students in an amount not to exceed $60,000. Recommended for Approval By: Budget and Finance Committee (3/25/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


APPROVAL OF CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING FOR DESIGN SERVICES RELATED TO THE RELOCATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF

FACILITIES OPERATIONS AND THE DEMOLITION OF THE CASSADY FACILITIES BUILDING

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act, N.J.S.A.18A:64M-1 et seq. (“Restructuring Act”), permits Rowan University, a public research university, to enter into agreements for the procurement of services without public advertising pursuant to applicable state law as outlined in N.J.S.A. 18A:64-56, and


February 19, 2014 meeting, the Board approved exceptions including an exception for professional consulting services at N.J.S.A. 18A:64-56(a)(15), and

WHEREAS, Resolution 2018.12.19 approved the relocation of the Department of Facilities

Operations and demolition of the Cassady facilities building, and WHEREAS, Resolution 2018.12.19 approved amending the current agreement to lease space in

70 Sewell Street, Glassboro, New Jersey, to include space required for the relocation of the Department of Facilities Operations from Cassady, and

WHEREAS, professional design services are necessary for the fit out of 70 Sewell Street to

accommodate the functions of the Department of Facilities Operations being relocated as well as for the subsequent demolition of Cassady, and

WHEREAS, Blackney Hayes Architects prepared the feasibility study to relocate the functions

of the Department of Facilities Operations to 70 Sewell Street and the firm therefore has substantial knowledge of the project scope requirements as well as an understanding of the needs of the Division, and

WHEREAS, the University can therefore negotiate a significantly reduced fee for design services

required to fit out 70 Sewell Street for the relocation of the Department of Facilities Operations and the demolition of Cassady, and

WHEREAS, Blackney Hayes Architects can provide those services at a cost not to exceed

$180,000, and WHEREAS, the Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer has certified that

there are sufficient funds available to pay the expense authorized herein,

(continued)

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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer to enter into a contract without competitive bidding with Blackney Hayes Architects to provide design services for fit out of 70 Sewell Street for the relocation of the Department of Facilities Operations and the demolition of Cassady in an amount not to exceed $180,000.

SUMMARY STATEMENT/RATIONALE This resolution approves a contract without competitive bidding with Blackney Hayes Architects for design services for fit out of 70 Sewell Street for the relocation of the Department of Facilities Operations and demolition of Cassady. Recommended for Approval By: Facilities Committee (3/25/19) Budget and Finance Committee (3/25/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


APPROVAL OF A TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET FOR THE DESIGN, DEVELOPMENT, AND CONSTRUCTION OF SPACE DEDICATED TO THE CREATION OF A PET

THERAPY PROGRAM

WHEREAS, pursuant to the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act (“Restructuring Act”), the Board of Trustees of Rowan University has been empowered to direct and control expenditures and supervise the construction and demolition of buildings and projects, N.J.S.A 18A:64M-9(f) and (r), and

WHEREAS, due to research demonstrating that positive human-animal interactions improve the

physical, emotional, and psychological experiences of college aged students, and WHEREAS, Rowan is committed to the social, emotional, mental, and physical well-being of its

student body and university community, and WHEREAS, Rowan wishes to develop a pet therapy program designed to increase the overall

well-being of its students and community, and WHEREAS, Rowan University has concluded that the preliminary design services, construction,

and outfitting of the pet therapy space will not exceed $350,000, and WHEREAS, the Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer has certified that

there are sufficient funds available to pay for the costs to facilitate the work as identified above

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees that the total project budget for the

design, development, construction, and furnishing of the pet therapy space is established in an amount not to exceed $350,000, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees that Rowan University is authorized

to undertake all procurement activities necessary for the furtherance of this program in accordance with applicable state law and internal policy.

SUMMARY STATEMENT/RATIONALE This resolution will approve a total project budget for the design, development, and construction of a space dedicated to the creation of a pet therapy program in an amount not to exceed $350,000. Recommended for Approval By: Facilities Committee (3/25/19) Budget and Finance Committee (3/25/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


APPROVAL OF A TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET FOR FEASIBILITY AND PRELIMINARY DESIGN OF THE STUDENT CENTER PLAZA AND

AUTHORIZATION OF A CONTRACT WITHOUT COMPETITIVE BIDDING TO STEVEN HOLL ARCHTECTS FOR PROFESSIONAL DESIGN SERVICES

ASSOCIATED WITH THE PROJECT

WHEREAS, pursuant to the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act (“Restructuring Act”), the Board of Trustees of Rowan University has been empowered to direct and control expenditures and supervise the construction and demolition of buildings and projects, N.J.S.A 18A:64M-9(f) and (r), and

WHEREAS, due to increases in enrollment and the need to provide additional Student Life

Programming and appropriate spaces for study, social engagement, and other student needs, Rowan has concluded that the development of a space adjacent to the Student Center capable of use in all seasons for congregation, socialization, study, and reflection may best meet the needs of the expanding student body and the entire Rowan community, and

WHEREAS, Rowan wishes to undertake preliminary analysis of the best way to meet this need,

including a feasibility study and preliminary design associated with the development of this space, and

WHEREAS, the Restructuring Act permits Rowan University, a public research university, to

enter into agreements for the procurement of services without public advertising pursuant to applicable state law as outlined in N.J.S.A. 18A:64-56, and


February 19, 2014 meeting, the Board approved exceptions including an exception for professional consulting services at N.J.S.A. 18A:64-56(a)(15), and

WHEREAS, Rowan University has concluded that the preliminary design services and

feasibility analysis described above would be best undertaken by an architectural firm with substantial experience in the design of similar facilities showcasing a commitment to the integration of ecological planning, green infrastructure, sustainable design, and the creation of creative and interactive spaces in a university environment, and

WHEREAS, the University has concluded that Steven Holl Architects has such experience and

is best suited to undertake the feasibility analysis and preliminary design work associated with the above-described space, and

(continued)

4/10/19

RESOLUTION #2019.04.14 (continued) WHEREAS, the University has determined that the cost to complete the project will not exceed

$100,000, and WHEREAS, the Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer has certified that

there are sufficient funds available to pay for the costs to facilitate the preliminary work as identified above

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees that the total project budget for the

feasibility analysis and preliminary design work necessary for the Student Center Plaza is established in an amount not to exceed $100,000, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees that Rowan University is authorized

to enter into a contract without competitive bidding for this undertaking to Steven Holl Architects.

SUMMARY STATEMENT/RATIONALE This resolution will approve a total project budget for feasibility analysis and preliminary design work associated with the Student Center Plaza project and authorizes a contract for such work without competitive bidding to Steven Holl Architects in an amount not to exceed $100,000. Recommended for Approval By: Facilities Committee (3/25/19) Budget and Finance Committee (3/25/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


AUTHORIZATION OF THE DEVELOPMENT OF A SOLAR FARM AT 104 EAST QUILLEYTOWN ROAD IN CARNEYS POINT TOWNSHIP, NEW JERSEY BY

MEANS OF A PUBLIC PRIVATE PARTNERSHIP WHEREAS, the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act, N.J.S.A.

18A:64M-1 et seq. (“Restructuring Act”), permits Rowan University, a public research university, to acquire by gift or otherwise to own and operate real property necessary or desirable for university purposes, and

WHEREAS, by Resolution 2017.12.20, Rowan authorized the acceptance of real property

located at Block 240, Lot 1, commonly known as 104 East Quilleytown Road, in the Township of Carneys Point, County of Salem, New Jersey, and

WHEREAS, this acceptance was based on the determination that the property is desirable to

advance Rowan University’s mission and to best meet the needs of students as it may serve as a site for potential collaborations relating to modernized technologies for agriculture and development of sustainability ventures, and

WHEREAS, the University now owns the real property and desires to explore uses that advance

its mission, and WHEREAS, the University’s analysis has shown that the creation of a solar farm may be

financially advantageous to the University and act as a productive sustainability venture, and

WHEREAS, that analysis has also demonstrated that the exploration of this venture in

partnership with a private developer will be more financially advantageous for Rowan, and

WHEREAS, the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act,

(“Restructuring Act”), permits Rowan University, a public research university, to enter into contracts with private firms and entities which are necessary and desirable for university purposes, see N.J.S.A. 18A:64M-9(k), and

WHEREAS, pursuant to legislation, a specific public procurement process must be undertaken

by Rowan in order to enter into a Public Private Partnership Agreement, and WHEREAS, the University has performed a preliminary assessment of (i) potential benefits of a

public private partnership; (ii) potential cost of the project if developed by Rowan University versus if developed within the context of a public private partnership; (iii) the benefits, financial and otherwise, of partnering with a private entity for development of a solar farm, and

(continued)

4/10/19

RESOLUTION #2019.04.15 (continued) WHEREAS, the University wishes to achieve its goal of developing sustainability ventures

which are consistent with its mission and benefit its student body, and WHEREAS, the University has concluded that its goals can be best served through the

exploration of a variety of transaction structures and development opportunities, designed to minimize costs to the university while maximizing programmatic and revenue goals, and

WHEREAS, such development opportunities may include a public private partnership for the

development of a solar farm THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of Trustees that the President and Executive

Leadership are authorized to implement actions necessary to develop a solar farm in partnership with a private developer including but not limited to, the issuance of a Request for Qualifications and a Request for Proposals for a development partner for the delivery of a solar farm, the application of approval for a proposed public private partnership agreement to the State, and any additional necessary filings or undertakings to further this development opportunity, and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that any final agreements for the above-referenced solar farm

shall be subject to review and approval by the Board of Trustees.


This resolution authorizes the issuance of a Request for Qualifications and Request for Proposals for developers in connection with the development of a solar farm project through a public private partnership at 104 East Quilleytown Road in the Township of Carneys Point, New Jersey. Recommended for Approval By: Facilities Committee (3/25/19) Budget and Finance Committee (3/25/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


PERSONNEL ACTIONS

BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees accepts and approves the following recommendations concerning personnel actions.

Name Highest Degree Rank Department

Effective Dates

NEW APPOINTMENTS

Akass, Kim MS Professor Radio, Television & Film 09/01/19-06/30/20

Alpati, Samyukta BE Business Intelligence Analyst

Analytics, Systems & Applications

03/18/19-06/30/20

Alliegro, Joseph MBA Senior Systems Engineer

E-SOM Group 04/01/19-06/30/20

Ashton, Holly MA Assistant Academic Advisor

Global Learning & Partnerships 03/04/19-06/30/20

Baer, Andrea MS Research & Learn Librarian

Library Services 04/01/19-06/30/20

Baker, Jillian DrPH Medical Scholarship Director

SOM-Medicine 03/25/19-06/30/20

Boodman, Eva PhD Assistant Professor Philosophy & Religion 09/01/19-06/30/20

Brecher, Linda DO Rheumatologist SOM-Medicine-Rheumatologist 06/03/19-06/30/22

Breining, Alexis BArch Project Manager Construction & Capital Projects 02/25/19-06/30/20

Chen, Young PhD Assistant Professor Molecular & Cellular Biosciences

09/01/19-06/30/20

Cruz. Juan MEd Assistant Professor Experiential Engineering Education

09/01/19-06/30/20

Damiani, Michelle MS Assistant Professor Interdisciplinary & Inclusive Education

09/01/19-06/30/20

Dankel, Scott MS Assistant Professor Health & Exercise Science 09/01/19-06/30/20

Daringer, Nichole PhD Assistant Professor Biomedical Engineering 09/01/19-06/30/20

Drexel, Linda MA Registrar Registrar’s Office 02/27/19-08/31/20

Ferrarie, Joe MEM Associate Director of Security Operations

Network Operations 02/18/19-06/30/20

Garback, Nancy MBA Director of Administration

SOM-Family Medicine 04/01/19-08/31/20

Garner, Andra PhD Assistant Professor Environmental Science 09/01/19-06/30/20

4/10/19

Gentile, Matthew MA Assistant Dean, Assessment, Evaluation, Continuous Quality Improvement & Compliance with LCME Accreditation Standards

CMSRU-Academic Affairs 03/16/19-08/31/19

Gould, Francois PhD Assistant Professor SOM-Cell Biology 07/01/19-06/30/22

Hendricks, Sean EdD Assistant Vice President

Academic Support Services 02/16/19-08/31/20

Henry, Joseph MS Assistant Professor Accounting & Finance 09/01/19-06/30/20

Hilliker, Robert PhD Director, Research Engagement & Scholarship

Library 06/29/19-08/31/20

Jovin, Tudor MD Chair, Department of Neurology

Neurology 05/01/19-

Kealey, Katherine MEd Director, Orientation & Student Leadership Programs

Orientation 03/16/19-08/31/20

Khan, Munaza MD Psychiatrist SOM-Psychiatry 03/18/19-06/30/20

Koohbor, Behrad PhD Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering 09/01/19-06/30/20

Lu, Ping PhD Assistant Professor Chemistry & Biochemistry 09/01/19-06/30/20

Martin, Ashley MD Psychiatrist SOM-Psychiatry 06/03/19-06/30/20

McCandless, Bret MLS Librarian Library 03/18/19-06/30/20

McPherson Myers, Penny EdD Interim Vice President Diversity, Equity & Inclusion 01/15/19-08/31/20

Monticone, Paul PhD Assistant Professor Radio, Television & Film 09/01/19-06/30/20

Musero, Talia MA Senior Academic Advisor


Nemmara, Venkatesh PhD Assistant Professor Chemistry & Biochemistry 09/01/19-06/30/20

O’Connor, Brittney MS UAS Assistant Academic Advisor

Advising Center 04/01/19-06/30/20

Oh, Henry JD Interim Assistant Vice President, Employee Equity & Labor Relations

Employee Equity 02/02/19-08/31/20

Oliveira, Fabio DCM Assistant Professor Music 09/01/19-06/30/20

Pan, Juming PhD Assistant Professor Mathematics 09/01/19-06/30/20

Patel, Hemang BE Business Intelligence Analyst

Analytics, Systems & Applications

04/01/19-06/30/20

Pipitone, Rosaria MEd Associate Director, Career Readiness

Career Management Center 02/18/19-08/31/20

Powell, Chare BS Student Service Coordinator


Pustizzi, Derrell MA Director, Admissions Systems & Operations

Admissions 02/02/19-08/31/20

4/10/19

Seeley, Paul MBA Project Manager Information Resources & Technology

04/01/19-08/31/20

Sharnak, Debbie PhD Assistant Professor History 09/01/19-06/30/20

Speck, Melissa MA STEAM Academy Coordinator

School of Earth & Environment, Office of the Dean

02/25/19-06/30/20

Tinnin, Andrew EdD Associate Vice President, Student Life

Orientation & Student Leadership

03/02/19-08/31/20

Trkov, Mitja PhD Assistant Professor Mechanical Engineering 09/01/19-06/30/20

Wrenn, Bradley BA Simulation Educator & Technologist

CMSRU-Simulation 04/15/19-06/30/20

Xue, Ying PhD/ MAAA

Assistant Professor Accounting & Finance 09/01/19-06/30/20

TENURE UPON HIRE Li, Jie PhD Assistant Professor Electrical & Computer

Engineering 09/01/19-06/30/20

LECTURERS

Adams, Barbara MA Music 09/01/19-06/30/21

Barden, Christine MEd Mathematics 09/01/19-06/30/21

Beil, Norman PhD Mathematics 09/01/19-06/30/21

Bogart, Daniel PhD Psychology 09/01/19-06/30/21

Diorio, Sarah PsyD Psychology 09/01/19-06/30/21

DiUlio, Nicholas BA Journalism 09/01/19-06/30/21

Garcia, Christina MS Exercise Science 09/01/19-06/30/21

Harrell, Cherita EdD Writing Arts 09/01/19-06/30/21

Haruch, Amanda PhD Writing Arts 09/01/19-06/30/21

Isaacson, Nina MFA Radio, Television & Film 09/01/19-06/30/21

Jones, Jade MFA Writing Arts 09/01/19-06/30/21

Jonsen, Richard PhD Management & Entrepreneurship 09/01/19-06/30/21

Kendrick, Colleen MSBA Marketing 09/01/19-06/30/21

Kneeshaw-Price, Stephanie PhD Community Health & Health Promotion & Wellness Management

09/01/19-06/30/21

Lufi, Rebeca MA/MS Mathematics 09/01/19-06/30/21

Mishchuk, Olena PhD Chemistry & Biochemistry 09/01/19-06/30/21

Partyka, Jaclyn PhD Writing Arts 09/01/19-06/30/21

Rausch, Juliana PhD Writing Arts 09/01/19-06/30/21

Romano, Catherine MA Writing Arts 09/01/19-06/30/21

Ruhl, Nathan PhD Biological Science 09/01/19-06/30/21

Schultz, Laura PhD Mathematics 09/01/19-06/30/21

Tappe, Karyn PhD Psychology 09/01/19-06/30/21

4/10/19

Thomas, Shelly PhD Biological Sciences 09/01/19-06/30/21

Toal, Siobhan PhD Chemistry & Biochemistry 09/01/19-06/30/21

Wright, Sara BS Biological Science 09/01/19-06/30/21

Yingst, James MA Psychology 09/01/19-06/30/21

York, Ashley MA Geospatial Analysis

FULL TIME TEMPORARY

Hughes, Renee BS Project Manager Information Resources & Technology

03/04/19-08/31/20

Latimer, Chiara MA Autism Spectrum Career Coordinator

Career Management Center 03/26/19-06/30/20

Riccardi, Peter BS Electronic Computer Engineering Technologist

Electrical Engineering 03/11/19-06/30/20

Rodriguez, Sheri EdD Associate Director, Office of Graduate Studies


PART TIME PERMANENT

Deiling, Kathleen Certificate Instructor, Ultrasound SOM-Academic Affairs 02/04/19-06/30/20

THREE QUARTER TIME

Okun, Judy MA Geography, Planning & Sustainability 01/31/19-06/30/19

ADJUNCTS

Abouelsaadate, Hanan MS Chemistry & Biochemistry 09/04/18-06/30/19 Dean, Angeline MS Interdisciplinary & Inclusive Education 03/05/19-06/30/19 Fields, Kyle MA Sociology 03/19/19-05/06/19 Gil-Toreki, Caroline MS Chemistry & Biochemistry 09/04/18-06/30/19 Hoffman, Barry DO Per Diem Adjunct OMM Instructor, SOM Osteo-

Manipulative-Stratford 02/04/19-06/30/20

Ivy, Jalyssa MSW Sociology 01/22/19-05/11/19

Joyce, Diane MA Language, Literacy & Sociocultural Education 01/22/19-06/30/19

Kearney, Caleb MBA Marketing & Business Information Systems 01/22/19-06/30/19

Luff, William PhD Music 02/18/19-05/11/19

Marion, Athan MS Chemistry & Biochemistry 09/04/18-06/30/19

Moore, Pamela EdD Educational Services & Leadership 01/22/19-06/30/19

Munoz, Nicole MEd Interdisciplinary & Inclusive Education 01/22/19-06/30/19

Rahman, Salman MS Biological Sciences 01/22/19-05/10/19

Shifman, Yelena MS Chemistry & Biochemistry 09/04/18-06/30/19

Skinner, Stephen MS Chemistry & Biochemistry 09/04/18-06/30/19

Sweet, Sequetta EdD Marketing, Business & Information Sessions 01/22/19-06/30/19

4/10/19

Worusski, Pauline MM Music 01/22/19-05/11/19

COACHES

Bouchard, Brian BA Assistant Men’s Basketball Coach

Athletics 09/01/18-06/30/19

GRADUATE ASSISTANTS

+Alfalah, Ahmed BS Graduate Research Fellow

Civil Engineering 03/07/19-06/30/19

Atsu, Prince MS Graduate Research Fellow

Chemical Engineering 01/22/19-06/30/19

+Barhoumi, Mehdi ME Graduate Teaching Fellow

Mechanical Engineering 01/01/19-06/30/19

+Cowan, Darrel BS Graduate Research Fellow

Chemistry & Biochemistry 01/22/19-06/30/19

+Fifth, Adam BS Graduate Research Fellow


Graham, Brandon BS Graduate Research Assistant – Part-time

Rowan Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship

01/01/19-06/30/19

Leon, Pierre MA Graduate Teaching Fellow

Psychology 01/01/19-06/30/19

+Sabrin, Samain BA Graduate Research Fellow

Civil Engineering 01/01/19-06/30/19

Safaei, Zahra BS Graduate Research Fellow

Chemical Engineering 02/14/19-06/30/19

+Siddiqui, Shamoon MS Graduate Research Fellow


COOPER MEDICAL SCHOOL OF ROWAN UNIVERSITY (CMSRU) FACULTY APPOINTMENTS

Heard, Karen MD Instructor of Medicine Medicine 5/01/19

Jovin, Tudor MD Professor of Neurology

Neurology 05/01/19

Khawja, Yasmin MD Assistant Professor of Medicine

Neurology 05/01/19

Sarkisian, Simon DO Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine Pending Board Certification

Emergency Medicine 05/01/19

Sussman, Emily DO Assistant Professor of Medicine

Medicine 05/01/19

Van Helmond, Noud MD Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology

Anesthesiology 05/01/19

Williams, Kristina MD Instructor of OB/Gyn OB/Gyn 05/01/19

CHANGE IN RANK

Angelo, Mark MD Change from Assistant Professor of Medicine to Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine

04/01/19

4/10/19

Masel-Miller, Rachel DO Change from Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine Pending Board Certification to Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine

05/01/19

ADJUNCTS, VOLUNTEERS, PART TIME Hall, Lawrence MD Clinical Assistant Professor of Pathology 05/01/19

McColgan, Maria MD Adjunct Associate Professor of Pediatrics 05/01/19

Sathe, Niharika MD Clinical Instructor of Medicine (CR) 05/01/19

RESIGNATIONS Dayton, Catherine CMSRU-Student Affairs 02/22/19

Fierstein, Robin Counseling Center 02/11/19

Gallagher, Patrick Facilities Planning 03/28/19

Lenz, Jeffrey Research Compliance 02/15/19

Wright, Anna Global Learning & Partnerships 03/11/19

RETIREMENTS Bullock Lewis, Verna Information, Resources &

Technology 03/31/19

Garwood, Joann Student Affairs 02/28/19

Pinocci, Tina Student Center 02/28/19 Ragone, June Institutional

Effectiveness, Research & Planning

02/28/19

Skica, Janice Library 03/31/19 + grant funded** date change^ corrected

Recommended for Approval By: Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


APPROVAL OF SABBATICAL LEAVES

WHEREAS, the Sabbatical Leave Committee has made recommendations to the President of those members of the faculty who should be accorded sabbatical leaves for 2019-2021, and

WHEREAS, it is the judgment of the President that the best interest of the University is served

through implementation of a sabbatical leave program and application of this program to the individuals recommended, and

WHEREAS, the need for effective planning for both the University and faculty requires

notification at this time of those faculty to be offered sabbatical leaves THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the following faculty members are granted sabbatical

leave for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years and the 2020 calendar year as indicated appropriately for each faculty member.

Fall Semester 2019

Ron Block Writing Arts Denis DiBlasio Music Jill Perry STEAM Kathryn Quigley Journalism Robert Rawlins Music

Spring Semester 2020

Tejinder Billing Management Clara Popa Communication Studies Bethany Raiff Psychology

Academic Year, Fall 2019 – Spring 2020

Dianne Ashton Philosophy/Religion Studies

John Hasse Geography, Planning & Sustainability Mark Hutter Sociology Kara Ieva Educational Services and Leadership Tom Merrill Mechanical Engineering Amy Reed Writing Arts Ying Tang Electrical/Computer Engineering

(continued)

4/10/19


Calendar Year, Spring 2020 – Fall 2020

Yuhui Li Sociology

Academic Year, Fall 2020 - Spring 2021

Stephen Hague History


This resolution grants sabbatical leave to identified faculty members for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years and 2020 calendar year. Recommended for Approval By: Academic Affairs/Student Affairs Committee (3/26/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

4/10/19


AUTHORIZATION OF A SECOND AMENDMENT OF A LEASE AGREEMENT BETWEEN ROWAN UNIVERSITY AND GORDON WASHINGTON MAB

ASSOCIATES, LLC, ET AL., FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICES LOCATED IN SEWELL, NEW JERSEY, FOR THE PRACTICE OF PEDIATRICS

WHEREAS, pursuant to the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring Act (“Restructuring Act”), Rowan University has been designated as a public research university as of July 1, 2013, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Restructuring Act, Rowan is permitted to own, lease, dispose of, use and operate real property as is necessary or desirable for university purposes, and

WHEREAS, Rowan University, as successor by merger with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, entered into a lease with Gordon Washington MAB Associates, LLC, et al. (“Landlord”) dated August 9, 2009 for 3,910 square feet of office space in the medical/professional building located at 405 Hurffville-Cross Keys Road, Sewell, New Jersey (“Leased Premises”) for the practice of pediatrics, and

WHEREAS, Rowan and Landlord mutually agreed to amend the terms and conditions of the Lease pursuant to a letter amendment dated November 30, 2009 (the “Letter Amendment”), wherein the Commencement Date and Termination Date were adjusted, based on the issuance of the certificate of occupancy from the Township of Washington, to December 1, 2009 and November 30, 2014, respectively, and

WHEREAS, Rowan and Landlord mutually agreed to further amend the terms and conditions of the Lease, as amended by the Letter Amendment, pursuant to that certain First Amendment to Lease Agreement dated August 21, 2014 (the “First Amendment”), and

WHEREAS, thereafter, Rowan University exercised an option to extend the term of the Lease for an additional five years through November 31, 2019, and

WHEREAS, Rowan University would like to exercise a second option under the lease to extend the term of the Lease for five additional years, commencing on December 1, 2019 and terminating on November 30, 2024 (“Second Renewal Term”), and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the terms of the Lease, the monthly rental rate for the Second Renewal Term shall be $5,865 per month ($18.00/square foot/year) or $70,380 annually, and

WHEREAS, the Landlord will undertake, at its sole cost and expense, certain repairs to the Leased Premises on or before April 30, 2019, and

(continued)

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RESOLUTION #2019.4.18 (continued) WHEREAS, the Second Renewal Term option and repairs to the Leased Premises will be

codified in a Second Amendment to the Lease (the “Second Amendment”), and WHEREAS, the Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer has certified that

there are sufficient budgeted funds available to pay the expense authorized herein THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees authorizes the Senior Vice

President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer to finalize and execute the Second Amendment to the lease with Gordon Washington MAB Associates, LLC, et al., with address at c/o M. Gordon Construction Co., 1436 East Elizabeth Avenue, Linden, New Jersey, 07036.

SUMMARY STATEMENT/RATIONALE This resolution approves the Second Amendment to a Lease between Rowan University and Gordon Washington MAB Associates, LLC, et al., for 3,910 square feet of space for the provision of pediatric care. Recommended for Approval By: Facilities Committee (3/25/19) Budget and Finance Committee (3/25/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

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AUTHORIZATION OF A LEASE AGREEMENT FOR MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL OFFICE SPACE TO SUPPORT THE EXPANSION OF THE SIMULATED PATIENT

CLINICAL SKILLS FACILITIES AT ROWANSOM

WHEREAS, pursuant to the New Jersey Medical and Health Sciences Education Restructuring

Act (“Restructuring Act”), Rowan University has been designated as a public research university as of July 1, 2013, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Restructuring Act, Rowan is permitted to own, lease, dispose of,

use and operate real property as is necessary or desirable for university purposes, and

WHEREAS, pursuant to Resolution 2019.02.09, the Board of Trustees authorized a total project

budget for the Simulated Patient Clinical Skills Facilities (“SIM Lab”) at RowanSOM in an amount not to exceed $7,250,000, and

WHEREAS, in order to begin demolition and construction for the project in mid-2019 to

facilitate completion of the project in accordance with the project schedule, certain occupants of the Rowan Medicine Building on RowanSOM Stratford campus must be relocated off campus, and

WHEREAS, there are currently several options being considered for a lease not to exceed 20,000

square feet of office space, and WHEREAS, the addresses of these options currently include: (a) 111 Woodcrest Road, Cherry

Hill, New Jersey; (b) 250 Haddonfield Berlin Road, Gibbsboro, New Jersey; (c) 1101 Laurel Oak Road, Voorhees, New Jersey; and (d) 109 East Laurel Road, Stratford, New Jersey, and

WHEREAS, the rent for the off-site office space shall not exceed $18/square foot plus common

area maintenance charges and utilities, but the University is currently negotiating with the owners of the spaces in question to identify the most desirable space, and

WHEREAS, the duration of the initial lease is anticipated to be up to 24 months to support the

SIM Lab project, however, renewal options will be included to allow RowanSOM flexibility in their on-campus growth plans, and

WHEREAS, the Senior Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer has certified

that there are sufficient budgeted funds available to pay the expense authorized herein for the original lease

(continued)

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RESOLUTION #2019.04.19 (continued) THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees authorizes the negotiation and execution of a Lease Agreement for office space to accommodate the occupant relocation for the new SIM Lab at RowanSOM, pursuant to acceptable terms within the financial parameters set forth above.


This resolution authorizes the negotiation and execution of a Lease Agreement for up to 20,000 square feet of office space for the occupant relocation necessary to accommodate the SIM Lab project at RowanSOM. Recommended for Approval By: Facilities Committee (3/25/19) Budget and Finance Committee (3/25/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

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RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ROWAN UNIVERSITY AMENDING RESOLUTION #2018.09.26 AND APPROVING THE FORM OF AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION AND DELIVERY OF ONE OR MORE LOAN AND SECURITY AGREEMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH FINANCING FROM

THE GLOUCESTER COUNTY IMPROVEMENT AUTHORITY

WHEREAS, The Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Rowan University (the “University”)

desires to amend Resolution #2018.09.26 (the “Resolution”) to authorize the execution and delivery of one or more loan and security agreements (the “Loan Agreement”) between the Gloucester County Improvement Authority (the “Authority”) and the University, as the Authority will be making a loan to the University in connection with the financing described in the Resolution, in lieu of the lease and agreement between the Authority and the University as described in the Resolution.

NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF ROWAN UNIVERSITY AS FOLLOWS: SECTION 1. The Loan Agreement, substantially in the form provided to the University on the

date of the resolution, with such changes, omissions, insertions and revisions as shall be approved by the Authority and the Authorized Officers (as defined in the Resolution) of the University, be and the same, are hereby authorized and approved. The Authorized Officers are each hereby authorized and directed to execute the Loan Agreement, in the name of and on behalf of the Board, in as many counterparts as may be necessary, and to affix or impress the official seal of the University thereon and to attest the same. Such execution and attestation to be conclusive evidence of the approval of the form and consent of such Loan agreement.

SECTION 2. This Resolution shall take effect immediately.

______________________________ Secretary of the Board of Trustees of Rowan University


This resolution authorizes Rowan University to execute a loan agreement in connection with the financing with the Gloucester County Improvement Authority. Recommended for Approval By: Executive Committee (4/4/19)

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CONFERRAL OF HONORARY DEGREE FOR JUDITH HEUMANN WHEREAS, Rowan University seeks to honor individuals who are stalwarts in their field and

who demonstrate a commitment to serving others through their leadership and mentorship, and

WHEREAS, Rowan University recognizes such individuals by awarding honorary degrees, and WHEREAS, the President of the University has recommended to the Board of Trustees that

Judith Heumann is such an individual and deemed worthy of receiving an honorary degree from Rowan University, and

WHEREAS, Judith Heumann is a seminal figure in the United States and the global disability

rights movements, and WHEREAS, Judith Heumann’s work in the area of advancing the rights of individuals with

disabilities is work directly related to the advancement of Human Rights, and WHEREAS, Judith Heumann’s leadership and work led to the passage of the Americans with

Disabilities Act and the Individuals With Disabilities Education Act, and WHEREAS, Judith Heumann helped found the independent living movement in the United

States and has dedicated her career to serving as an advocate for the civil rights of people with disabilities; and

WHEREAS, Judith Heumann served in the administrations of both President Bill Clinton and

President Barack Obama on issues affecting the disability community; and WHEREAS, she has been honored with numerous prestigious awards for her lifelong

commitment to promoting the dignity, equality, independence and employment of individuals with disabilities, and

WHEREAS, Judith Heumann regularly serves as guest lecturer in disability studies and inclusive

education courses at Rowan University while advising education professors on domestic and international disability rights work, and

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees is in agreement with the recommendation to award an

honorary degree to Judith Heumann for the reasons aforesaid, and WHEREAS, the body of work of the Honorable Judith Heumann is most closely related to the

Humanities due to its connections to Law and Justice and Human Rights

(continued)

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THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Rowan University Board of Trustees approves the awarding of an honorary degree of Doctor of Humanities to Judith Heumann.


This resolution approves the awarding of an honorary Doctor of Humanities degree to Judith Heumann in recognition of her exemplary work as an internationally recognized leader in the disability rights movement and as an advocate for individuals with disabilities. Recommended for Approval By: Nominations Committee (4/4/19) Executive Committee (4/4/19)

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BOARD COMMENDATION WHEREAS, Riley Shea holds the distinction of serving as a student member of the Rowan

University Board of Trustees, and WHEREAS, he has represented the student body of this University in an exemplary manner during

his term of office, and WHEREAS, during his tenure as the student voting member, he has fulfilled his obligations as a

dedicated, enlightened and enthusiastic young man who has gained the respect of the University community, as well as the admiration of his colleagues on the Board.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED and reflected in the minutes, that we acknowledge with deep

appreciation Mr. Shea’s dedicated efforts on behalf of Rowan University and congratulate him and wish him continued success and personal fulfillment in all future endeavors.

SUMMARY STATEMENT/RATIONALE This resolution is a board commendation for the outgoing Student Trustee, Riley Shea. Recommended for Approval By: Executive Committee (4/4/19)

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