Full Board Open Session - Board of Visitors
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Full Board Open Session - Board of Visitors
BOARD OF VISITORS MEETING August 28-29, 2016 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (As of 8/23/16) For Internal Use Only Board of Visitors Meeting Schedule August 28-29, 2016 Sunday, August 28: 11:45-1:15 p.m. Executive Committee meets in Closed Session at The Inn, 1872 Salon. (Chapman, Kazmi, Petrine, Quillen, Ryan, Sanghani, Treacy) 1:30-3:30 p.m. Information Session for the Full Board, The Inn, Solitude Room 3:45-5:00 p.m. Research Committee (Chapman, Kazmi, Sturgis, Valeiras, Veatch) meets at The Inn, Duck Pond Room. All Board members are encouraged to attend. 6:00 p.m. Faculty-Staff Awards Dinner/Ceremony with the Board of Visitors The Inn – Latham Ballroom Monday, August 29: All meetings on Monday morning will be held at The Inn unless otherwise noted. 7:15 a.m. Academic Affairs Committee has breakfast meeting in Open Session, Old Guard Salon. 7:25 a.m. Buildings & Grounds Committee meets in lobby of The Inn to leave for tour of New River Regional 911 Emergency Communications Center and the Classroom Building, departing by bus at 7:30 a.m. 7:30 a.m. Finance & Audit Committee meets in Closed Session in the 1872 Salon. 8:00 a.m. Student Affairs & Athletics Committee meets in Open Session in the Smithfield Room 8:30 a.m. Academic Affairs Committee meets in Closed Session in the Drillfield Room followed by Open Session at 9:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. Finance & Audit Committee meets in Open Session in the Duck Pond Room. 9:30 a.m. Buildings & Grounds and Student Affairs & Athletics Committees meet jointly in Open Session in the Solitude Room. 10:00 a.m. Buildings & Grounds Committee meets in Open Session in the Solitude Room. 11:15 a.m. Buildings & Grounds and Finance & Audit Committees meet jointly in Open Session in the Duck Pond Room. 11:45 a.m. Group and individual photos to be taken at The Inn, Alumni Center Library. 12:00 noon Lunch for the Board at The Inn, Latham Ballroom D/E/F 1:00 p.m. Bus departs promptly from the front of The Inn (If unaccompanied by spouse, check out of hotel room before lunch.) 1:15 p.m. Full Board Meeting in Torgersen Hall Board Room (2100) 4:00 p.m. (time approximate) Meeting concludes/depart Blacksburg INDEX - Board of Visitors Meeting – August 28-29, 2016 Cover Cover, Index, Membership Listing, Committee Assignments Tab A Information Session – Sunday, August 28, 2016 Tab B Open Session Agenda – Monday, August 29, 2016 Tab C Full Board Meeting – Announcements Introduction of New Board Members, Faculty and Staff Senate Presidents, and Student Representatives Announcement of 2017 Meeting Dates Tab D Approval of Minutes Approval of Minutes from June 6, 2016 Meeting Tab E Report of Academic Affairs Committee - Agenda/Briefing Report Tab F Academic Affairs Agenda Items for Board Approval General Report – Monday, August 29, 2016 Meeting Resolution for Approval of the Intent to Acquire and Integrate the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine (VTCSOM) into Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Resolution for Ratification of Changes to the 2016-17 Faculty Handbook Tab G Report of Buildings and Grounds Committee - Agenda/Briefing Report Tab H Buildings and Grounds Agenda Items for Board Approval General Report – Monday, August 29, 2016 Meeting Resolution for Approval for the Multi-Modal Transit Facility Easement Resolution for Approval of the Demolition of University Building - Monteith Hall Resolution for Approval of the Demolition of University Building - Thomas Hall Resolution for Approval of the Demolition of University Building - Oil Storage Pump House *Resolution for Approval for the Capital Project for Construction of Baseball Improvements *Resolution for Approval for the Capital Project for an Early Site Package for Rector Field House Improvements *Resolution for Approval for the Capital Lease for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Tab I Report of Finance and Audit Committee – Agenda/Briefing Report Tab J Finance and Audit Agenda Items for Board Approval General Report – Monday, August 29, 2016 Meeting Resolution for Approval of Year-to-Date Financial Performance Report (July 1, 2015-June 30, 2016) *Resolution for Approval for the Capital Project for Construction of Baseball Improvements *Resolution for Approval for the Capital Project for an Early Site Package for Rector Field House Improvements *Resolution for Approval for Capital Lease for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Tab K Report of the Research Committee – Agenda/Briefing Report Tab L Research Committee Agenda Items for Board Approval General Report – Sunday, August 28, 2016 Meeting Resolution for Approval for Exclusion of Certain Officers/Directors Tab M Report of Student Affairs and Athletics Committee - Agenda/Briefing Report Tab N Student Affairs and Athletics Agenda Items for Board Approval General Report – Monday, August 29, 2016 Meeting Resolution for Approval of Changes to the Hokie Handbook: Revision and Expansion of the Statement of Self-Reporting and Bystander Intervention for Student Code of Conduct Resolution for Approval of Changes to the Hokie Handbook: Expansion of the Drug Policy for Student Code of Conduct Tab O Open Session President’s Report Items for Board Approval and Information Resolution of Appreciation Honoring Nancy V. Dye Resolution of Appreciation Honoring Bill Fairchild Resolution of Appreciation Honoring B. K. Fulton Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Governing Board Annual Certification Report of Research and Development Disclosures (no action required) Tab P Motion to Begin Closed Session Tab Q Closed Session Agenda – Monday, August 29, 2016 Tab R Closed Session President’s Report Items for Board Approval and Information Resolutions on Naming University Facilities (2) Tab S Closed Session Salary and Personnel Actions for Board Approval Resolutions for Approval of Emeritus Requests (8) Resolution for Approval of Honorary Title Resolutions for Approval of Endowed Chairs, Professorships, or Fellowships (7) Resolution for Approval of Faculty Research Leave (1) **Resolution for Approval of the 2016-17 National Distinction Salary Adjustments **Resolution for Ratification of the Personnel Changes Report Tab T Litigation Report – (Not for approval) Tab U Motion to Return to Open Session *These items have been reviewed by the Building and Grounds Committee and Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Visitors. **These items have been reviewed by the Academic Affairs Committee and the Finance and Audit Committee of the Board of Visitors. VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS: Mr. James L. Chapman, IV, Rector Mr. Greta J. Harris Mr. Charles T. Hill Mr. Mehmood S. Kazmi Ms. Deborah Leigh Martin Petrine Mr. Michael J. Quillen Mr. L. Chris Petersen Rev. Wayne H. Robinson Dr. J. Thomas Ryan Mr. Mehul P. Sanghani Mr. Steve Sturgis Mr. Dennis H. Treacy, Vice-Rector Mr. Horacio A. Valeiras Mr. Jeff E. Veatch Undergraduate Student Representative: Mr. Gabe Cohen Graduate Student Representative: Ms. Tara Reel Staff Senate Representative: Mr. Alex Parrish Faculty Senate Representative: Dr. Monty Abbas ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF: Dr. Timothy D. Sands: President Dr. Thanassis Rikakis: Executive Vice President and Provost Dr. Karen DePauw: Vice President and Dean for Graduate Education Dr. Michael J. Friedlander, Vice President for Health Sciences and Technology Dr. Guru Ghosh: Vice President for Outreach and International Affairs Dr. Theresa S. Mayer: Vice President for Research and Innovation Dr. Steven H. McKnight: Vice President for the National Capital Region Dr. Scott F. Midkiff: Vice President for Information Technology & Chief Information Officer Dr. Patricia A. Perillo: Vice President for Student Affairs Mr. Charles D. Phlegar: Vice President for Advancement Dr. Menah Pratt-Clarke, Vice Provost for Inclusion and Diversity & Vice President for Strategic Affairs Mr. M. Dwight Shelton: Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer Dr. Sherwood Wilson: Vice President for Administration Ms. Kay K. Heidbreder: University Legal Counsel Ms. Kim T. O'Rourke: Chief of Staff to the President & Secretary to the Board Mr. Christopher J. Yianilos: Executive Director of Government Relations BOARD OF VISITORS VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY Committee Assignments for 2016-17 Academic Affairs Committee Tom Ryan, Committee Chair Deborah Petrine Greta Harris Tara Reel, Graduate Student Representative Buildings and Grounds Committee Mike Quillen, Committee Chair Steve Sturgis Jeff Veatch Finance and Audit Committee Dennis Treacy, Committee Chair C. T. Hill Wayne Robinson Horacio Valeiras Research Committee Mehmood Kazmi, Committee Chair Steve Sturgis Horacio Valeiras Jeff Veatch Student Affairs and Athletics Committee Mehul Sanghani, Committee Chair Mehmood Kazmi Chris Petersen Gabe Cohen, Undergraduate Student Representative Executive Committee (6 members) Jim Chapman, Rector Dennis Treacy, Vice Rector, Finance & Audit Committee Chair Tom Ryan, Academic Affairs Committee Chair Mike Quillen, Buildings & Grounds Committee Chair Mehmood Kazmi, Research Committee Chair Mehul Sanghani, Student Affairs & Athletics Committee Chair Deborah Petrine, Immediate Past Rector will serve as a non-voting advisor The Rector is an ex officio member of all standing committees. Faculty Senate President, Dr. Monty Abbas, and Staff Senate President, Mr. Alex Parrish, will sit in on the committee meetings of their choice. Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Meeting Information Session Sunday, August 28, 2016 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. The Inn—Solitude Room Virginia Tech Campus 1:30 – 2:15 p.m. The Health Sciences and Technology Innovation District Dr. Timothy D. Sands, President Dr. Mike J. Friedlander, VP for Health Sciences and Technology Dr. Thanassis Rikakis, Executive Vice President and Provost 2:15 – 3:00 p.m. The New Incentive-Based Budget Model Dr. Thanassis Rikakis, Executive Vice President and Provost Mr. Tim Hodge, Assistant VP for Budget and Financial Planning Mr. Ken Smith, Vice Provost, Resource Management and Institutional Effectiveness 3:00 – 3:10 p.m. U.S. Department of Labor: Changes to the Fair Labor Standards Act Ms. Kay Heidbreder, University Legal Counsel Mr. Kirk Wehner, Director, Compensation and Performance Management 3:10-3:30 p.m. Constituent Reports – (No action required) Mr. Gabe Cohen, Undergraduate Student Representative to the Board Ms. Tara Reel, Graduate Student Representative to the Board Mr. Alex Parrish, Staff Representative to the Board Dr. Monty Abbas, Faculty Representative to the Board Board of Visitors 2016-2017 Biographies of New Members and Constituents Board Members Ms. Greta J. Harris of Richmond, Virginia, is President and CEO of the Better Housing Coalition. Before joining BHC, she was vice president for the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), a national non-profit community and economic development corporation. Prior to that role, she was the senior program director for Virginia LISC, based in Richmond, which supported local organizations in developing more than $250 million in real estate in Central Virginia. Ms. Harris was appointed to the Virginia Tech Foundation Board in 2016 and also serves on the Board of the Virginia Housing Alliance. She has served on the boards of the City of Richmond’s Economic Development Authority, the Federal Reserve Bank’s Board of Governors’ Consumer Advisory Council, the Virginia Housing Coalition, the Richmond Community Development Alliance, and Seven Hills Boys Middle School. Ms. Harris is a member of Leadership Metro Richmond’s Class of 1995. She was named the Virginia Tech Black Alumni Association’s 2016 Philanthropist of the Year and was recognized as a 2014 Outstanding Virginian by Equality Virginia. Ms. Harris earned her bachelor’s degree in Architecture from Virginia Tech and holds a master’s degree in Architecture and Urban Design from Columbia University. Mr. L. Chris Petersen of McLean, Virginia, is a partner in the law firm of Morris, Manning & Martin, LLP. His practice concentrates in legal and compliance services relating to the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (“ACA”), privacy, state small-group and individual insurance reform regulation and the interaction between state and federal law. Mr. Petersen also advises clients on legal matters pertaining to minimum standards for supplemental and individual insurance products, association business, managed care, as well as other compliance issues. He also assists his clients before state insurance departments and provides representation before the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (“NAIC”), Congress and federal agencies. Mr. Petersen chairs the firm’s privacy group. He previously served as the Vice President of the State Affairs/Legal Department of the Health Insurance Association of America. Mr. Petersen has spoken extensively on insurance reform matters and also has testified before Congress on insurance reform and privacy issues. Mr. Petersen is a member of the Virginia Bar Association, a member of the Board of Directors of the Professional Insurance Marketing Association (“PIMA”) and received their President's Distinguished Service Award. He served on Governor-elect McAuliffe’s transition team and presently serves as the treasurer of Common Good VA, Governor McAuliffe’s political action committee. He is also presently serving as the president of Northam for Governor, Inc. Mr. Petersen earned his bachelor’s degree from Washington University and holds a juris doctor degree from Georgetown University. Mr. Jeffrey (Jeff) E. Veatch of Alexandria, Virginia, is a successful entrepreneur, businessman, community leader, and philanthropist. Mr. Veatch co-founded Apex Systems, what is now a billion-dollar business primarily in the field of IT staff augmentation. Apex Systems has more than a 1200 full time employees, with over 60 offices, employs close to 30,000 IT consultants a year, and is now a division of the largest publicly traded IT Staffing and Services firm in America. Over the course of his career, Mr. Veatch has been recognized as the Entrepreneur of the Year by Ernst and Young, selected to the Philanthropic 50 by Washington Life magazine, is a member of the Board for On Assignment (ASGN), served as a founding member of the effort to bring the Olympics to the Washington DC region, and holds board positions with Inova Health System as well as other leadership and board positions throughout the community. As an active philanthropic investor, he formed the Veatch Charitable Fund which focuses on education, healthcare, and the community. Just recently, he, along with the other Apex Systems founders, established the Apex Systems Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship at Virginia Tech’s Pamplin College of Business (Apex CIE). He earned a bachelor’s degree in Finance from Virginia Tech in 1993. Board Constituents Dr. Montasir (Monty) Abbas is an Associate Professor in the Transportation Infrastructure and Systems Engineering Program in the Via Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering. He holds a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering, with a specialization in transportation systems from Purdue University (2001). Dr. Abbas has wide experience as a practicing transportation engineer and a researcher. Before joining Virginia Tech, he served as the Corridor Management Team Leader at the Texas Transportation Institute (TTI). Dr. Abbas developed and implemented more than ten systems in the areas of transportation modeling, management, and control. He has served as a member of the Transportation Research Board (TRB)Traffic Signal Systems Committee, the Artificial Intelligence and Advanced Computing Applications Committee, and the Joint Subcommittee on Intersections. Dr. Abbas has been the PI or Co-PI for more than 20 research projects totaling more than $4 million and has authored/co-authored more than 135 peerreviewed journal and conference publications. He is a recipient of the G. V. Loganathan Faculty Achievement Award for Excellence in Civil Engineering Education and the TTI/Trinity New Researcher Award for his significant contributions to the field of Intelligent Transportation Systems and Traffic Operations. Mr. Alex Parrish is the Marketing Team Lead for the Department of the Biomedical Engineering and Mechanics and the Virginia Tech – Wake Forest School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences. Mr. Parrish has been a part of the Virginia Tech family since 2008. He has been involved in community theater, serving for several years on the board of New River Stage. He and his wife, Heather, are active in Community Life Church in Radford and also active in raising their daughter, Willow. Mr. Gabriel (Gabe) Cohen is a senior mechanical engineering major from Atlanta, Georgia. He is a consumer sector analyst for SEED, the equity investment group, and will pursue his senior design project as a member of the hybrid-electric vehicle team. Mr. Cohen was also the treasurer of the Alpha Epsilon Pi fraternity and one of the first members of the Student Communication Advisory Board through the Division of Student Affairs. Outside of school, he has spent two summers in Seattle, Washington, hiking, camping, and enjoying the city as an intern for Boeing. After graduation, Mr. Cohen is looking to pursue a career in management consulting. He is looking forward to the challenges and opportunities as the undergraduate representative and hopes to create a more informed student body as well as to help foster communication between current students and alumni. Ms. Tara Reel of Virginia Beach, Virginia, is a master’s degree student in both Urban and Regional Planning (MURP) and Public Administration (MPA) in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA). A native of West Virginia, Ms. Reel received an undergraduate degree in Political Science from Davis and Elkins College. Prior to attending Virginia Tech, she worked in local government for the City of Virginia Beach, serving as the assistant to the legislative liaison for intergovernmental relations working with government at the local, state and federal levels. At Virginia Tech, Ms. Reel has served as vice president of the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA), president and founder of the Virginia Tech student chapter of Women in Transportation Seminar (WTS) International, a field reporter for the award-winning “Save Our Towns” video series, and a research assistant at the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI). Board of Visitors Meeting Dates for 2017 April 2-3, 2017 June 4-5, 2017 Sept. 10-11, 2017 Nov. 5-6, 2017 Unapproved MINUTES June 6, 2016 The Board of Visitors of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University met on Monday, June 6, 2016, at 1:15 p.m. in Torgersen Boardroom (Room 2100), Virginia Tech Campus, Blacksburg, Virginia. Present Mr. James L. Chapman, IV (Vice-Rector) Dr. Nancy V. Dye Mr. William D. Fairchild, III Mr. B. Keith Fulton Mr. Charles T. Hill Mr. Mehmood S. Kazmi Ms. Deborah Leigh Martin Petrine (Rector) Mr. Michael J. Quillen Mr. Wayne H. Robinson Dr. J. Thomas Ryan Mr. Mehul P. Sanghani Mr. Steve Sturgis Mr. Dennis H. Treacy Mr. Horacio A. Valeiras Absent Constituent Representatives: Dr. Rami Dalloul, Faculty Representative Mr. Walter D. Cook III (Dan), Staff Representative Mr. Mohammed Seyam, Graduate Student Representative Ms. Morgan Sykes, Undergraduate Student Representative Also present were the following: President Timothy Sands, Dr. Montasir Abbas, Mr. Robert Broyden, Mr. Brock Burroughs, Mr. Ralph Byers, Ms. D’Elia Chandler, Ms. Vickie Chiocca, Mr. Gabe Cohen, Ms. Shelia Collins, Mr. Al Cooper, Mr. John Cusimano, Mr. Brian Daniels, Ms. Wanda Dean, Dr. Karen DePauw, Dr. John Dooley, Mr. Corey Earles, Dr. Jack Finney, Dr. Lance Franklin, Ms. Rachel Gabriele, Dr. Guru Ghosh, Ms. Kay Heidbreder, Mr. Tim Hodge, Dr. Rachel Holloway, Ms. Elizabeth Hooper, Ms. Angela Kates, Dr. Chris Kiwus, Dr. Paul Knox, Ms. Sharon Kurek, Ms. Sara Lane, Dr. Theresa Mayer, Ms. Nancy Meacham, Dr. Scott Midkiff, Ms. April Myers, Ms. Kim O’Rourke, Mr. Mark Owczarski, Mr. Alex Parrish, Dr. Patty Perillo, Mr. Charles Phlegar, Dr. Ellen Plummer, Dr. Menah Pratt-Clarke, Mr. Chris Rahmes, Dr. Scot Ransbottom, Dr. Thanassis Rikakis, Ms. Savita Sharma, Mr. Dwight Shelton, Ms. Tracy Vosburgh, Dr. Sherwood Wilson, Mr. Chris Yianilos, faculty, staff, students, guests, and reporters. ***** 1 Unapproved Rector Petrine welcomed everyone to the meeting and asked for a moment of silence to remember Virginia Tech President Emeritus T. Marshall Hahn, Jr., who passed away on May 29. ***** Rector Petrine asked for a motion to approve the minutes of the March 21, 2016, meeting as distributed. The motion was made by Mr. Chapman and seconded by Mr. Fairchild. The minutes were approved unanimously. ********** REPORT OF THE ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Rector Petrine called on Dr. Ryan for the report of the Academic Affairs Committee. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment A.) ***** As part of the Academic Affairs Committee report, approval of the following resolution was moved by Dr. Ryan, seconded by Mr. Chapman, and approved unanimously. Resolution for Approval of the Collegiate Professor Series for Non-Tenure-Track Instructional Faculty Members That the resolution to approve collegiate professor series for nontenure-track instructional faculty members be approved. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment B.) ***** As part of the Academic Affairs Committee report, approval of the following resolution was moved by Dr. Ryan, seconded by Mr. Chapman, and approved unanimously. Resolution to Establish an Honors College at Virginia Tech That the resolution to create the new Honors College be approved, effective July 1, 2016. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment C.) ********** 2 Unapproved REPORT OF THE BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Rector Petrine called on Mr. Fairchild for the report of the Buildings and Grounds Committee. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment D.) ***** As part of the Buildings and Grounds Committee report, approval of the following resolution was moved by Mr. Fairchild, seconded by Mr. Quillen, and approved unanimously. Resolution for Approval to Reappoint the University’s Representative to the New River Valley Regional Water Authority That the resolution reappointing Sherwood G. Wilson, Vice President for Administration, as the university’s representative to the New River Valley Regional Water Authority through June 30, 2020, be approved. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment E.) ***** As part of the Buildings and Grounds Committee report, approval of the following resolution was moved by Mr. Fairchild, seconded by Mr. Quillen, and approved unanimously. Resolution to Approve the Construction Procurement Approval Process for Capital Project Delivery That the resolution approving the Construction Procurement Approval Process for Capital Project Delivery be approved. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment F.) ********** REPORT OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE Rector Petrine called on Mr. Chapman for the report of the Finance and Audit Committee. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment G.) ***** 3 Unapproved As part of the Finance and Audit Committee report, approval of the following resolution was moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Mr. Treacy, and approved unanimously. Resolution for Approval of the 2016-2017 Staff Merit Process That the university implement the staff compensation process as a merit process, consistent with state authorization, effective November 10, 2016, and subject to achievement of the revenue target established by the state. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment H) ***** As part of the Finance and Audit Committee report, approval of the following resolution was moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Mr. Robinson, and approved unanimously. Resolution for Approval of the 2016-17 Faculty Compensation Plan That the proposed 2016-17 Faculty Compensation Plan be approved. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment I.) ***** As part of the Finance and Audit Committee report, approval of the following resolution was moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Mr. Valeiras, and approved unanimously. Resolution for Approval of the Year-to-Date Financial Performance Report (July 1, 2015 – March 31, 2016) That the report of income and expenditures for the University Division and the Cooperative Extension/Agricultural Experiment Station Division for the period of July 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016, and the Capital Outlay report be accepted. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment J.) ***** 4 Unapproved As part of the Finance and Audit Committee report, approval of the following resolution was moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Mr. Sanghani, and approved unanimously. Resolution for Approval to Review and Approve Revisions to the 2016-2022 Six-Year Plan That the revisions to the 2016-2022 six-year plan be approved. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment K.) ***** Resolutions for Approval of the 2016-2017 University Budgets As part of the Finance and Audit Committee report, approval of the following resolution was moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Mr. Robinson, and approved unanimously. a. Operating and Capital Budgets That the proposed 2016-2017 operating and capital budgets, as displayed on Schedules 1, 2, and 3, be approved. As part of the Finance and Audit Committee report, approval of the following resolution was moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Mr. Robinson, and approved unanimously. b. Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission Budget That the budget for The Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission for 2016-2017 be approved. As part of the Finance and Audit Committee report, approval of the following resolution was moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Mr. Valeiras, and approved unanimously. c. Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Budget That the 2016-2017 budget for the Virginia Tech-Wake Forest University School of Biomedical Engineering and Sciences be approved. (Copies filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment L.) ***** 5 Unapproved As part of the Finance and Audit Committee report, approval of the following resolutions as a group was moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Mr. Hill, and approved unanimously. Resolution for Approval of the 2016-2017 Auxiliary Systems Budgets a. Dormitory and Dining Hall System Budget b. Electric Service System Budget c. University Services System Budget d. Athletic Facilities System Budget That the recommended budget for fiscal year July 1, 2016, to June 30, 2017, for the operation of the Dormitory and Dining System, Electric Service Utility System, University Services System, and Athletic Facility System be approved. (Copies filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment M.) ***** As part of the Finance and Audit Committee report by Mr. Chapman and with the endorsement of the Academic Affairs Committee, the following resolution was moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Dr. Ryan, and approved unanimously. Resolution for Approval of the 2016-2017 Pratt Fund Budgets That the proposed 2016-2017 allocation and use of Pratt Funds be approved. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment N.) ***** As part of the Finance and Audit Committee report by Mr. Chapman, the following resolution was moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Mr. Treacy, and approved unanimously. Resolution to Reappoint the University Commissioner to the Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission That the resolution for the appointment of the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer as the university’s representative on the Hotel Roanoke Conference Center Commission be approved. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment O.) 6 Unapproved ***** As part of the Finance and Audit Committee report by Mr. Chapman, the following resolution was moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Mr. Valeiras, and approved unanimously. Resolution for Approval of Revisions to and Renewal of Related Corporation Affiliation Agreements • Virginia Tech Alumni Association, Inc. • Virginia Tech Athletic Fund, Inc. • Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets Alumni, Inc. • Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. • Virginia Tech Intellectual Properties, Inc. • Virginia Tech Services, Inc. • Virginia Tech Applied Research Corporation, Inc. • Virginia Tech Innovation Corporation, Inc. (formerly VT Technology Services and Operations Corporation) That the affiliation agreements listed above be revised according to the attached template and extended for a four-year period, terminating on June 30, 2020. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment P.) ***** As part of the Finance and Audit Committee report by Mr. Chapman and with the endorsement of the Buildings and Grounds Committee, the following resolution was moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Mr. Fairchild, and approved unanimously. Resolution for Approval to Plan Renovations of Undergraduate Science Laboratories That the resolution authorizing Virginia Tech to plan the Renovations of Undergraduate Science Laboratories be approved. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment Q.) ********** REPORT OF THE RESEARCH COMMITTEE Rector Petrine called on Mr. Treacy for the report of the Research Committee. Mr. Treacy reported that due to the BOV Information Session exceeding the allotted time on Sunday, June 5, 2016, the Research Committee was unable to meet as scheduled. The agenda items will be carried over to the August 2016 meeting. 7 Unapproved Recounting the presentations and tours for the Board on Sunday at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and Research Institute, Mr. Treacy commented that they epitomized the concept of the “VT-shaped student” and the Board was very impressed. Mr. Treacy represented the Board on a trip to Ethiopia in December 2015 with a group of researchers from Virginia Tech and partner universities. He commended the research teams at Virginia Tech on their amazing work, in this case on integrated pest management in Africa and Asia. Rector Petrine thanked Mr. Treacy for representing the Board on the trip. ********** REPORT OF THE STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ATHLETICS COMMITTEE Rector Petrine called on Mr. Robinson for the report of the Student Affairs and Athletics Committee. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment R.) Mr. Sturgis provided copies of Virginia Agriculture, 2016-2017: VA Agriculture Facts and Figures, and brief information sheet entitled, “An Initiative to Upgrade Field and Laboratory Equipment and Develop Smart Technologies at Agricultural Research and Extension Centers (AREC) to Enhance the Economic Impacts of Virginia’s Agricultural Industry.” Agriculture is Virginia’s largest private industry and has an economic impact of $52 billion annually and provides nearly 311,000 jobs in the Commonwealth. The industries of agriculture and forestry together have a total economic impact of $70 billion and provide nearly 415,000 jobs in Virginia’s economy. There is a need for ARECs in the state. An independent external review of ARECs in November 2014, conducted by an expert group of six faculty and administrators from four states indicated that our “…ARECs are the gems of agriculture in Virginia, but infrastructure may not be keeping up with the times” and that “…lack of state-of-the-art technology and poor facilities are hampering our ability to meet the needs of the stackholders.” Dr. Rikakis reported that he is engaged in discussions with the deans of the three colleges having 229 funding--Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, and College of Natural Resources and Environment--who are heading up an effort along with several BOV members and Dwight Shelton to develop a strategic plan for moving the Cooperative Extension/ Agricultural Experiment Station Division into the 21st century. *********** PRESIDENT’S REPORT President Sands informed the Board that there were no Research and Development Disclosures to report. ***** 8 Unapproved A copy of President Sands’ remarks to the Board of Visitors is filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment S. ***** President Sands introduced the video, “Black Alumni Reunion – Pioneering First Women,” and called on Mr. Robinson to comment on the Black Alumni Reunion that was held in April; it was attended by more than 430 alumni spanning six decades. ***** As part of the president’s report by President Sands, the following resolution was moved by Mr. Chapman, seconded by Dr. Ryan, and approved unanimously. Resolution to Revise the University Policy on Commemorative Tributes (Policy #12005) That the resolution adopting Revision 5 of the University Policy on Commemorative Tributes (Policy #12005) be approved, effective immediately. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment T.) ********** Constituent Reports (no action required) Undergraduate Student Representative to the Board – Ms. Morgan Sykes Graduate Student Representative to the Board – Mr. Mohammed Seyam Staff Representative to the Board – Mr. Dan Cook Faculty Representative to the Board – Dr. Rami Dalloul (Copies filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment U.) Following each report, Rector Petrine presented each representative with a certificate of appreciation. ********** 9 Unapproved Motion to Begin Closed Session Mr. Chapman moved that the Board convene in a closed meeting, pursuant to § 2.23711, Code of Virginia, as amended, for the purposes of discussing: 1. Appointment of faculty to Emeritus status, the consideration of individual salaries of faculty, consideration of Endowed Professors, review of departments where specific individuals’ performance will be discussed, and consideration of personnel changes including appointments, resignations, tenure, and salary adjustments of specific employees and faculty leave approvals. 2. The status of current litigation and briefing on actual or probable litigation. 3. Special Awards. all pursuant to the following subparts of 2.2-3711 (A), Code of Virginia, as amended, .1, .7, and .10 The motion was seconded by Mr. Robinson and passed unanimously. 10 Unapproved Motion to Return to Open Session Following the Closed Session, members of the media, students, and the public were invited to return to the meeting. Rector Petrine called the meeting to order and asked Mr. Chapman to make the motion to return to open session. Mr. Chapman made the following motion: WHEREAS, the Board of Visitors of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University has convened a closed meeting on this date pursuant to an affirmative recorded vote and in accordance with the provision of The Virginia Freedom of Information Act; and WHEREAS, Section 2.2-3712 of the Code of Virginia requires a certification by the Board of Visitors that such closed meeting was conducted in conformity with Virginia law; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Visitors of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University hereby certifies that, to the best of each member's knowledge: (i) only public business matters lawfully exempted from open meeting requirements by Virginia law were discussed in the closed meeting to which this certification resolution applies, and (ii) only such public business matters as were identified in the motion convening the closed meeting were heard, discussed, or considered by the Board of Visitors. The motion was seconded by Mr. Sturgis and passed unanimously. ****** Upon motion by Mr. Chapman and second by Mr. Quillen, approval was given to the resolution to Name a University Facility as considered in Closed Session. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment V.) ***** Upon motion by Dr. Ryan and second by Mr. Quillen, approval was given to the resolutions for approval of Emeritus status (7) as considered in Closed Session. (Copies filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment W.) ***** Upon motion by Dr. Ryan and second by Mr. Valeiras, approval was given to the resolutions for appointments to Endowed Chairs, Professorships, and Fellowships (12) as considered in Closed Session. (Copies filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment X.) 11 Unapproved ***** Upon motion by Dr. Ryan and second by Mr. Quillen, approval was given to the resolution for approval of the 2016-2017 Promotion, Tenure, and Continued Appointment Program (86) as considered in Closed Session. This item was reviewed by the Finance & Audit and Academic Affairs Committees. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment Y.) ***** Upon motion by Mr. Chapman and second by Mr. Valeiras, approval was given to the resolution for ratification of the Personnel Changes Report as considered in Closed Session. This item was reviewed by the Finance & Audit and Academic Affairs Committees. (Copy filed with the permanent minutes and marked Attachment Z.) ***** Litigation Report No Action Required ***** Election of Officers for 2016-2017 Rector Petrine thanked Nancy Dye, William Fairchild, and B. K. Fulton for their service on the Board as their terms come to an end. She then called on Mr. Hill for a report of the Nominating Committee for officers of the Board. On behalf of the Nominating Committee, which Mr. Hill chaired and which also included Dr. Ryan and Mr. Sanghani, Mr. Hill presented the following nominees: Rector: Mr. James L. Chapman, IV Vice Rector: Mr. Dennis H. Treacy Secretary: Ms. Kim O’Rourke Additional nominations were invited from the floor. There being no additional nominations, a motion was made to close nominations; the motion was seconded and passed. Mr. Ryan made a motion for approval of the nominees presented. The motion was seconded by Mr. Quillen and passed. 12 Unapproved ***** Rector Petrine expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to serve as Rector of the Board for the past two years. She was humbled by the honor and looks forward to continuing to serve on the Board for three more years. On behalf of the university, President Sands thanked Rector Petrine for her service and presented the gavel to her. ***** President Sands then shared some remembrances of President Emeritus Hahn. Following a motion by Mr. Chapman and second by Mr. Fairchild, the meeting was adjourned at 3:49 p.m. ***** The date of the next regular meeting is August 28-29, 2016, in Blacksburg, Virginia. ________________________ Deborah Petrine, Rector ________________________ Kim O'Rourke, Secretary 13 Closed Session Agenda ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Closed Session Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center Drillfield Conference Room 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. August 29, 2016 Closed Session Reporting Responsibility 1. Motion to begin Closed Session *2. Resolutions to Approve Appointments to Emeritus Status (8) J. Finney *3. Resolution to Approve Honorary Title (1) J. Finney *4. Resolutions to Approve Appointments to Endowed Chairs, Professorships, or Fellowships (7) J. Finney *5. Resolution to Approve Faculty Research Leave (1) J. Finney *6. Resolution to Approve National Distinction Salary Adjustments J. Finney *7. Ratification of Faculty Personnel Changes Report J. Finney 8. Motion to return to Open Session ________________________ *Requires Full Board Approval T. Ryan T. Ryan Closed Session Briefing Report ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE August 29, 2016 Closed Session Reporting Responsibility 1. Motion to begin Closed Session *2. Resolutions to Approve Appointments to Emeritus Status (8) T. Ryan J. Finney The committee will consider eight resolutions for appointments to emeritus status. *3. Resolutions to Approve Honorary Title (1) J. Finney The committee will consider a resolution to confer honorary founding dean title on an emeritus faculty. *4. Resolutions to Approve Appointments to Endowed Chairs, Professorships, or Fellowships (7) J. Finney The committee will consider seven resolutions for appointments to endowed professorships. *5. Resolution to Approve Faculty Research Leave (1) J. Finney The committee will consider a resolution to approve one request for faculty research leave. *6. Resolution to Approve National Distinction Salary Adjustments J. Finney The committee will consider a resolution to approve salary adjustments for faculty with demonstrated national distinction and exceptional performance in their role. *7. Ratification of Faculty Personnel Changes Report J. Finney The Faculty Personnel Changes Report is a joint report of the Academic Affairs and Finance and Audit committees. The report includes new appointments and adjustments in salaries for faculty through the quarter ending June 30, 2016. 8. Motion to return to Open Session _______________________ *Requires Full Board Approval T. Ryan Open Session Agenda ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Committee Breakfast Old Guard Room at Preston’s The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center 7:15 – 8:15 a.m. Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center Drillfield Conference Room 9:00 – 11:30 a.m. August 29, 2016 Open Session Reporting Responsibility 1. Welcome and Introductory Remarks T. Ryan 2. Review of 2015-16 Academic Affairs Committee Accomplishments T. Ryan 3. Approval of the June 6, 2016 Minutes T. Ryan 4. Report of Closed Session Action Items T. Ryan 5. Provost’s Update 6. Academic Administration *a) Resolution of Intent to Acquire and Integrate the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine b) Report of Endowed Chairs, Professorships, or Fellowships Reappointments (3) *c) Resolution to Ratify 2016-17 Faculty Handbook 7. T. Rikakis M. Friedlander J. Finney J. Finney Academic Affairs a) Update on Bachelor of Science Degree in Computational Modeling and Data Analytics b) Update on Bachelor of Science Degree in Neuroscience _______________________ *Requires Full Board Approval M. Embree H. Sontheimer Open Session Briefing Report ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE August 29, 2016 Open Session 1. Reporting Responsibility Welcome and Introductory Remarks T. Ryan Tom Ryan, chair of the academic affairs committee, will provide opening remarks. 2. Review of 2015-16 Academic Affairs Committee Accomplishments T. Ryan Each fall, the committee reviews its accomplishments from the previous year and discusses priorities for the upcoming year. 3. Approval of the June 6, 2016 Minutes T. Ryan The committee will consider approval of the minutes of its June 6, 2016 meeting. 4. Report of Closed Session Action Items T. Ryan Tom Ryan will report on actions taken during the Closed Session of the Academic Affairs committee meeting including eight appointments to emeritus status, 7 appointments to endowed professorships, one faculty research leave, and the ratification of the faculty personnel changes report. 5. Provost’s Update T. Rikakis Thanassis Rikakis, executive vice president and provost, will update the committee on matters pertaining to academic affairs. 6. Academic Administration *a) Resolution of Intent to Acquire and Integrate the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine M. Friedlander Michael Friedlander, vice president for health sciences and technology, will present a resolution expressing intent to acquire and integrate the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine into Virginia Tech. b) Report of Endowed Chairs, Professorships, or Fellowships Reappointments (3) J. Finney The committee will be updated on three reappointments to endowed professorships during the quarter ending June 30, 2016. *c) Resolution to Ratify 2016-17 Faculty Handbook J. Finney Jack Finney, vice provost for faculty affairs, will present to the committee a resolution to ratify the 2016-2017 Faculty Handbook. 7. Academic Affairs a) Update on Bachelor of Science Degree in Computational Modeling and Data Analytics M. Embree Dr. Mark Embree, professor of mathematics and leader of the Computational Modeling and Data Analytics division, will report on the progress of the undergraduate B.S. degree in computational modeling and data analytics approved by the board in 2014. b) Update on Bachelor of Science Degree in Neuroscience H. Sontheimer Dr. Harald Sontheimer, executive director of the School of Neuroscience, will report on the progress of the undergraduate B.S. degree in neuroscience approved by the board in 2014. ________________________ *Requires Full Board Approval Academic Affairs General Report of August 29, 2016 will be presented at Monday’s meeting of the Board RESOLUTION EXPRESSING THE INTENT TO ACQUIRE AND INTEGRATE THE VIRGINIA TECH CARILION SCHOOL OF MEDICINE INTO VIRGINIA POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE AND STATE UNIVERSITY WHEREAS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (“Virginia Tech”) and Carilion Clinic have a long history of collaborative research and the development of programs that are beneficial to both parties, as well as a history of strengthening the state, local and surrounding Southwest Virginia economies with increased research funding and private investment, and WHEREAS, as part of Virginia Tech and Carilion Clinic’s collaborative work, the parties entered into a public-private partnership detailed in an agreement memorialized in writing effective May 8, 2008, and updated June 22, 2011, and WHEREAS, pursuant to that agreement, the parties established a medical school titled the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine, to assist in the alleviation of the shortage of physician specialists in the Southwest Virginia region, and WHEREAS, as part of said agreement the parties agreed to the creation of a biomedical research institute titled the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute, and WHEREAS, the parties determined that the affiliated medical school and research institute would strengthen the state, local and surrounding Southwest Virginia economies with increased research funding, private investment, enhanced medical education opportunities, and improved patient care to our communities, and WHEREAS, consistent with the Virginia Tech Plan for a New Horizon, biomedical education and research are areas of special interest for the continued growth of Virginia Tech, and WHEREAS, the next evolution in strengthening the medical school and enhancing the ability of the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute to work with talented medical students in common research problems is to incorporate the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine into Virginia Tech, and WHEREAS, Carilion Clinic leadership has expressed strong interest in the incorporation of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine into Virginia Tech; and WHEREAS, the future incorporation of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine into Virginia Tech will require notification, review, and approval by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the State Council on Higher Education in Virginia (SCHEV), the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors, the Carilion Clinic Board of Directors, and the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Board of Directors, and other accrediting or regulatory bodies, as required; NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that, subject to the concurrence of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine Board and the Carilion Clinic Board, the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors expresses its desire to acquire and integrate the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine into Virginia Tech consistent with the policies and procedures of SACSCOC and other accrediting and regulatory bodies. RECOMMENDATION: That the resolution expressing the intent to acquire and integrate the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine into Virginia Tech be approved. August 29, 2016 RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE 2016-17 FACULTY HANDBOOK Documents included: 1. Resolution to ratify the 2016-17 faculty handbook. 2. Table of revisions made to faculty handbook. 3. Redlined version of changes to faculty handbook. RESOLUTION TO RATIFY THE 2016-17 FACULTY HANDBOOK WHEREAS, the Faculty Handbook is the record for policies pertaining to all types of faculty employees; and WHEREAS, the oversight of policies governing all types of faculty employees at the university is the responsibility of the Board of Visitors; and WHEREAS, the Faculty Handbook is revised annually to incorporate editorial updates, new or amended policies; and WHEREAS, to ensure that the Faculty Handbook reflects the policies passed by the board and that any changes to the handbook are appropriate and accurate, the board annually reviews and ratifies a revised edition of the Faculty Handbook; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors hereby ratifies the August 29, 2016 version of the Faculty Handbook that incorporates the revisions summarized in the attachment. RECOMMENDATION: That the 2016-17 Faculty Handbook be ratified. August 29, 2016 2016 - 2017 Faculty Handbook Revisions Global Changes COVER PAGE Section No. Cover Page Section Name 1. Department of HR is now Human Resources. 2. Purchasing is now Procurement. 3. Office for Equity and Access has become Office of Equity and Accessibility. 4. Vice President for Administrative Services has become Vice President for Administration. 1. To reflect departmental name change 2. To reflect departmental name change 3. To reflect departmental name change 4. To reflect title change Revision 1. New EO/AA statement Source 1. Per resolution approved by BOV, 11/09/15 2. New language replaces, “Anyone having concerns . . .,” 2. Per resolution approved by BOV, 11/09/15 CHAPTER ONE: MISSION AND GOVERNANCE OF THE UNIVERSITY Section No. Section Name Revision Governance Structure 1.2.1 1. Table updated. Board of Visitors 1.2.2 1. Changes made to second paragraph University Committees 1. Honor System Review Board became Honor Council. Source 1. For clarity and consistency. 1. For consistency with BOV Bylaws, Article I, Section 5. 1. Per resolution approved by BOV, 3/21/16 1.3.4 1.3.5 Graduate Student Assembly Faculty Senate 2. University Curriculum Committee for Liberal Education became University Curriculum Committee for General Education. 1. Revisions to the functions of GSA. 1. Added, “collegiate professor series.” 2. Per resolution approved by University Council 10/5/15. 1. Per GSA constitution revised 4/7/16. 1. Per resolution approved by BOV, 3/21/16 1.4.1 President 1. Updates to functions 1.4.2 Executive Vice President and Provost 1.5.4 Dean of Honors College 1.5.5 Director of Virginia Cooperative Extension 1.2.7 1. To be consistent with BOV Bylaws, Article II, Section 1. 2. Added, “The director of internal audit has a dual reporting line to the president and the Board of V2. Consistent with President’s organizational chart, and included at the request of the President’s Office. 1. Revised list of those who report to provost. 1. Per Provost organizational chart 2. Change executive director of Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute to “vice president of 2. To reflect title change health sciences and technology and executive director of the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute” 1. New section added 1. Per resolution establishing Honors College approved by BOV, 6/6/16 1. Section number changed. 1. Updated to account for new section 1.5.4 being added. 1 2016 - 2017 Faculty Handbook Revisions CHAPTER TWO: EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ALL FACULTY Section No. Section Name Revision Faculty Definitions 2.2 1. “Collegiate” faculty becomes “college” faculty. 2.3.1 The Collegiate College Faculty Source 1. To avoid confusion with new collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 2. Added collegiate professor series to paragraph on non-tenure instructional ranks. 2. Per resolution establishing collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 1. “Collegiate” faculty becomes “college” faculty. 1. Per resolution establishing collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 2. Added collegiate professor ranks. 2. Per resolution establishing collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 2.3.2 University Libraries Faculty 1. “Collegiate” faculty becomes “college” faculty. 1. To avoid confusion with new collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 2.3.3 Virginia Cooperative Extension Faculty 1. “Collegiate” faculty becomes “college” faculty. 1. To avoid confusion with new collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 2.3.4 Administrative and Professional Faculty 1. “Collegiate” faculty becomes “college” faculty 1. To avoid confusion with new collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 2.3.7.1 Leadership of the Faculty of Health 1. New title and job responsibilities for associate vice provost of health sciences. Sciences Types of Appointments to the Faculty 1. “Associate provost for health sciences” changed to “vice president for health sciences and of Health Sciences technology”. 1. To reflect change to title and responsibilities. 2. To reflect change to title 2.5 General Procedures for Searches 1. Updated with new EO/AA statement 1. Per resolution approved by BOV, 11/09/15 2.5.1 Faculty Search Procedures 1. For consistency with language in Chapter 3. 2.5.7 Conviction and Driving Record Investigation Faculty Credentialing Guidelines 1. Language added: “The provost must approve any offer with tenure. Refer to chapter three, ‘Procedures for Faculty Appointments with Tenure.’” 1. Replaced “criminal background” with “conviction,” replace “checks” with “investigations.” 1. Updated credential guidelines as they appear on the provost’s faculty credentials website. 1. For clarity and consistency. 2.3.7.2 2.5.10 1. For consistency with Policy 4060 2.6.6 University-Sponsored Applications for Permanent Residency 1. Added collegiate professor ranks. 1. Per resolution establishing collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 2.7.4 Campus and Workplace Violence Prevention 1. Text added 2.7.7 Policy on Anti-Discrimination and Harassment Prevention 1. New EO/AA statement. 1. For consistency with “Weapons on Campus Regulation” approved by the BOV on 3/26/12. 1. Per resolution approved by BOV, 11/09/15 2.7.9.1 Privacy of Electronic Communications 2.9 Leave 2. Updates to language. 1. Edited and added language. 1. “Collegiate” faculty becomes “college” faculty 2. Per Policy 1025 revised 11/09/15 1. For clarity and consistency with Policy 7035 (revised 1/9/15) and Policy 7010 (revised 3/14/16) 1. To avoid confusion with new collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 2 2016 - 2017 Faculty Handbook Revisions 2.12.2 Reduction in Force 1. “Collegiate” faculties becomes “college” faculties. 2.14.1 Consulting Activities 1. Added references to fourth bullet: “university resources and facilities are not involved (except as 1. For clarity described in University Policy 5000 . . . and in chapter two, ‘Use of University Facilities’). 2.16.4.1 Disclosure of External Activities 1. Changes to third paragraph. 2.16.4.2 Disclosure of Potential Conflicts of Interest Virginia Statement of Economic Interest 1. Revisions to language. 2.16.4.4 Management of Potential Conflicts 1. Revisions to language. 2.16.5 Compliance 2.16.7 Definitions 1. Language throughout Policy 13010 uses “university” conflict of interest officer rather than “designated” conflict of interest officer. 1. Revisions to language. 2.19 Use of University Facilities 2.16.4.3 2.19.1 Required Use of Continuing and Professional Education Program 1. Revisions to language. 1. Revisions to language. 2. Associate vice president for facilities services has become associate vice president and chief facilities officer. 3. Revision to departments. 1. Revisions to language. 1. To avoid confusion with new collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 1. For consistency with Policy 13010, revised 8/31/15. 1. For consistency with Policy 13010, revised 8/31/15. 1. For consistency with Policy 13010, revised 8/31/15. 1. For consistency with Policy 13010, revised 8/31/15. 1. For consistency with Policy 13010, revised 8/31/15. 1. For consistency with Policy 13010, revised 8/31/15. 1. For consistency with Policy 6362. 2.To reflect title change 3.For consistency with Policy 5000 revised 7/30/15 1. For consistency with Policy 6362. 3 2016 - 2017 Faculty Handbook Revisions CHAPTER THREE: EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR TENURED AND TENURE-TRACK FACULTY Section No. Section Name Revision University Distinguished Professor 3.2.3 1. At the same time they may freely decide to teach . . .” changed to “At the same time they are encouraged to teach . . .” Promotion Consideration and 3.4.5.4 1. “Collegiate” faculty becomes “college” faculty. Decision 3.5.5 Periodic Review 1. Added dean of the Honors College to section title and text. 3.7.2 The Formal Grievance Procedure 1. “Collegiate” faculty becomes “college” faculty. 3.8 3.9 Study-Research Leave Research Assignment 1. Added “dean, department head” 1. Added “dean, department head” Source 1. For consistency with UDP appointment letter language. 1. To avoid confusion with new collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 1. Per resolution establishing Honors College approved by BOV, 6/6/16 1. To avoid confusion with new collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 1. For consistency with procedures. 1. For consistency with procedures. 4 2016 - 2017 Faculty Handbook Revisions CHAPTER FOUR: EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR FACULTY WITH CONTINUED APPOINTMENT OR ON CONTINUED-APPOINTMENT TRACK Section No. Section Name Revision Source University Libraries Faculty 4.1 1. “Collegiate” faculty becomes “college” faculty. 1. To avoid confusion with new collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 4.2 Virginia Cooperative Extension Faculty 1. “Collegiate” faculty becomes “college” faculty. 1. To avoid confusion with new collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 4.5.4 Evaluation Procedures for Promotion 1. “Collegiate” faculty becomes “college” faculty. and Continued Appointment 1. To avoid confusion with new collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 3/21/16 4.6.5 Periodic Review 1. Added “dean of the Honors College” to section title and text. 4.12 Consulting Activities for Virginia Cooperative Extension Faculty 1. Added language. 1. Per resolution establishing Honors College approved by BOV, 6/6/16 1. For consistency with section 2.16.4.2 CHAPTER FIVE: EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR NON-TENURE-TRACK INSTRUCTIONAL FACULTY Section No. Section Name Revision Clinical Faculty Ranks 5.1.5 1. “Collegiate” faculty becomes “college” faculty. 5.1.6 Collegiate Professor Ranks 1. New series of faculty effective 7/01/16. 5.1.7 Instructor Faculty Ranks 1. Section number changed. 5.2.4 Promotion Guidelines for NonTenure-Track Faculty Appointments 1. Paragraph 5: added “associate and full collegiate professors.” 5.4 Participation in Governance 1. Paragraph 2: added “collegiate professor.” 5.7.2 The Formal Grievance Procedure 1. “Collegiate” faculty becomes “college” faculty. Source 1. To avoid confusion with new collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 6/6/16 1. Per resolution approved by BOV 6/6/16 1. To account for addition of section to chapter. 1. Per resolution establishing collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 6/6/16 1. Per resolution establishing collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 6/6/16 1. To avoid confusion with new collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 6/6/16 5 2016 - 2017 Faculty Handbook Revisions CHAPTER SIX: EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR RESEARCH FACULTY Section No. Section Name Revision Merit and Special Adjustments 6.12 1. Paragraph 1: added “in the case of regular research faculty members.” 2. Paragraph 2: added “the support of” 6.13 Reappointment 6.16 Instructional Responsibilities for Research Faculty Members 1. Paragraph 2: Removed “are typically reappointed on a cycle coinciding with the merit adjustment. Reappointments may be for one or more years. Since faculty members on regular appointments “ 1. Added final paragraph, which is a reference to the faculty credentialing guidelines. CHAPTER SEVEN: EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR ADMINISTRATIVE AND PROFESSIONAL FACULTY Section No. Section Name Revision Standard Faculty Rank 7.1.2 1. Change “collegiate or extra collegiate faculty” to “college” faculty. 7.6.5 Imposition of Sanctions Other Than Dismissal 1. Reformatted text into numbered list. CHAPTER EIGHT: EMPLOYMENT POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR GRADUATE ASSISTANTS Section No. Section Name Revision NO REVISIONS TO THIS CHAPTER Source 1. For clarity and consistency with procedures. 2. For clarity and consistency with procedures. 1. For clarity and consistency with procedures. 1. For consistency. Source 1. To avoid confusion with new collegiate professor series approved by BOV, 6/6/16 1. For clarity Source 6 2016 - 2017 Faculty Handbook Revisions CHAPTER NINE: INSTRUCTION-RELATED POLICIES Section No. Section Name Revision Independent Study and 9.1.2 1. Revision to language. 9.3.1 Undergraduate Research Drop-Add Period 1. Removed “of the part of the term”, changed “second” to “first”, and removed “part of” 9.5 9.6.6 Grading Systems Grade Adjustments for Undergraduate Honor Suspects 1. Revised to add “by the instructor” 1. Revisions to language. 9.8 The Undergraduate Honor System 1. Revisions to language. 9.8.1 Undergraduate Offenses and Honor Code Sanctions 1. Revisions to language. 9.8.2 Definitions of Academic Misconduct 1. Revisions to language. 9.8.3 Faculty Participation 1. Revisions to language. 9.8.4 The Honor Code Pledge 1. Revisions to language. 9.8.5 Course Syllabi 1. Revisions to language. 9.15 Faculty Awards 1. Research and outreach added those to the title and text. 2. Addition of “Academy of Faculty Leadership” Source 1. Per CUSP resolution 2015-16O, approved by University Council on 5/02/16 1. For clarity and consistency with current policy. 1. For consistency with Section 9.6.7. 1. For consistency with resolution to adopt a new undergraduate honor code, approved by the BOV on 3/21/16. 1. For consistency with resolution to adopt a new undergraduate honor code, approved by the BOV on 3/21/16. 1. For consistency with resolution to adopt a new undergraduate honor code, approved by the BOV on 3/21/16. 1. For consistency with resolution to adopt a new undergraduate honor code, approved by the BOV on 3/21/16. 1. For consistency with resolution to adopt a new undergraduate honor code, approved by the BOV on 3/21/16. 1. For consistency with resolution to adopt a new undergraduate honor code, approved by the BOV on 3/21/16. 1. For consistency with resolution to adopt a new undergraduate honor code, approved by the BOV on 3/21/16. 1. For clarity and consistency. 2. Per resolution approved by University Council 12/7/16 7 2016 - 2017 Faculty Handbook Revisions CHAPTER TEN: RESEARCH, CREATIVE, AND SCHOLARLY ACTIVITES Section No. Section Name Revision Sponsored Research 10.1.3 1. Added, “dean’s office. . .” Research Involving Human Subjects, 1. 45CFR46 replaced with “Code of Federal Regulations title 45, part 46” (copy in supporting 10.1.7 Animal Subjects, and Biohazardous documents); NIH replaced with “National Institutes of Health”; APHIS replaced with “Agriculture, Agents Animal, and Plant Health Inspection Service” Activities Covered 10.2.2 1. Paragraph 1 revisions to language. CHAPTER ELEVEN: FACULTY BENEFITS PROGRAM Section No. Section Name Revision Group Life Insurance 11.1.1 1. Revisions to language. 11.1.3 Faculty Retirement 1. Revisions to language. 11.1.3.1 The Virginia Retirement System 1. Revisions to language. 11.1.3.3 Virginia Retirement System Retirement Plans 1 and 2 1. Removed section. 11.2.3 Health Insurance 1. Revisions to language. 11.2.11 Legal Resources 1. Revisions to language. 11.2.13 Aflac 1. Revisions to language. CHAPTER TWELVE: FACULTY PREPAREDNESS Section No. Section Name Revision NO REVISIONS TO THIS CHAPTER Source 1. For clarity and consistency. 1. For clarity and consistency with federal policy and regulations. 1. For consistency with Policy 13020 revised 8/16/15 and approved by the Board of Visitors. Source 1. For consistency with federal and state policies and regulations. 1. For consistency with federal and state policies and regulations. 1. For consistency with federal and state policies and regulations. 1. For consistency with federal and state policies and regulations. 1. For consistency with federal and state policies and regulations. 1. For consistency with federal and state policies and regulations. 1. For consistency with federal and state policies and regulations. Source 8 Joint Open Session Agenda STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ATHLETICS COMMITTEE AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Solitude Room, The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center 9:30 a.m. August 29, 2016 Agenda Item 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Long-Range Planning for Student Affairs Learning Environments Reporting Responsibility Mr. Mehul Sanghani Mr. Chris Wise Briefing Report STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ATHLETICS COMMITTEE AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE August 29, 2016 Joint Open Session 1. Welcome and Introductions: Mr. Mehul Sanghani, chair of the student affairs and athletics committee, will offer a brief welcome to the building and grounds committee and allow for introductions. 2. Long-Range Planning for Student Affairs Learning Environments: Mr. Chris Wise, assistant vice president for student affairs, will offer a continuation on the prior student affairs facility inventory presentation with information on the division’s long-range planning and progress towards quality learning environments. 1 Open Session Agenda BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE 7:30 a.m. Bus departs from the Inn for the Tour (meet in lobby 5 minutes before departure) Solitude Room, The Inn at Virginia Tech 10:00 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. August 29, 2016 Agenda Item Reporting Responsibility 1. Tour of the New River Valley Regional 911 Emergency Communications Center and the Classroom Building 2. Opening Remarks and Approval of Minutes of the June 6, 2016 Meeting Mr. Mike Quillen * 3. Resolution for Multi-Modal Transit Facility Easement Dr. Chris Kiwus * 4. Resolution on Demolition of University Building - Monteith Hall Mr. Jason Soileau * 5. Resolution on Demolition of University Building - Thomas Hall Mr. Jason Soileau * 6. Resolution on Demolition of University Building - Oil Storage Pump House Mr. Jason Soileau 7. Design Preview for O’Shaughnessy Hall Renovation and Addition Mr. Jason Soileau 8. Design Preview for Baseball Facilities Improvements Mr. Jason Soileau 9. Capital Project Status Report Dr. Chris Kiwus * Requires full Board approval. Briefing Report BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE August 29, 2016 Open Session 1. Tour of the New River Valley Regional 911 Emergency Communications Center and the Classroom Building: The Committee will tour the New River Valley Regional 911 Emergency Communications Center and the Classroom Building. 2. Opening Remarks and Approval of Minutes of the June 6, 2016 Meeting: The Committee will review for approval the minutes of the June 6, 2016 meeting. * 3. Resolution for Multi-Modal Transit Facility Easement: The Committee will review for approval a resolution authorizing the university to execute a Deed of Easement to the Town of Blacksburg to allow for the development of a new Multi-Modal Transit Facility that will encompass approximately 6.282 acres on Perry Street in front of, and adjacent to, the Perry Street Parking Garage on the main campus of the university. * 4. Resolution on Demolition of University Building – Monteith Hall: The Committee will review for approval a resolution authorizing the demolition of Monteith Hall, Building Number 0008, which is a 35,960 gross square foot (GSF) residence hall on university property located in the Upper Quad district. The building was previously used as a student residence hall, and will be unoccupied upon completion and opening of the replacement Brodie Hall residence facility. The building is in generally poor condition and is uneconomical to repair. * 5. Resolution on Demolition of University Building – Thomas Hall: The Committee will review for approval a resolution authorizing the demolition of Thomas Hall, Building Number 0012, which is a 37,775 gross square foot (GSF) residence hall on university property located in the Upper Quad district. The building was previously used as a student residence hall, and will be unoccupied upon completion and opening of the replacement Brodie Hall residence facility. The building is in generally poor condition and is uneconomical to repair. * 6. Resolution on Demolition of University Building – Oil Storage Pump House: The Committee will review for approval a resolution authorizing the demolition of the Oil Storage Pump House, Building Number 0205, which is a 566 gross square foot (GSF) structure located on university property along Stanger Street near the Power Plant in Blacksburg, Virginia. This building is currently used to house pumping equipment connected to underground fuel storage tanks. The building needs to be demolished to facilitate removal of the underground fuel storage tanks beneath the building, which are slated for demolition and replacement. 1 7. Design Preview for O’Shaughnessy Hall Renovation and Addition: The Committee will preview for approval the design graphics for the renovation and addition of O’Shaughnessy Residence Hall. Built in 1969, the 69,211 gross square foot (GSF) residence hall is a traditional dormitory with 175 double occupancy rooms and community (hall) bathrooms. Renovation and conversion will reduce the total number of beds by 15 to 335 beds. The renovation will also upgrade and refurbish student rooms, bathrooms, and common spaces throughout the hall, and will upgrade building systems including the installation of air conditioning. The transformation of the ground floor will convert the traditional residence hall into a living-learning community, including a core public area and north wing community spaces. To create an open and light-filled entry lobby, the existing front stair will be removed and a new glass enclosed stair will be constructed on the courtyard side. On each floor, this glass enclosed stair addition will replace a dorm room and will open onto a collaborative commons on each floor. 8. Design Preview for Baseball Facilities Improvements: The Committee will preview for approval the design graphics for the renovation and expansion of the Union Park and English Field baseball facilities. The existing press box/concession building and grandstand seating will be demolished and a new 38,760 gross square foot (GSF) ball park facility will be constructed, and will connect to the existing English Field and the existing left field terrace seating. Primary functions in the ball park building will include a ground level hospitality concourse with merchandizing and food/beverage concessions, a 1,226-seat covered grandstand, three terraced hospitality decks with flexible covered seating, and an open picnic area flanking right field. The ball park building’s upper level will include a hospitality concourse linking spaces for press, coaches, scorers and statisticians, as well as four VIP Suites that can also be combined into one suite. A partial lower level beneath the hospitality decks will provide an umpire’s dressing room and field equipment storage space. 9. Capital Project Status Report: The Committee will receive an update on the status of all capital projects. *Requires full Board approval. 2 Open Joint Session Agenda FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Duck Pond Room, The Inn at Virginia Tech 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. August 29, 2016 Agenda Item Reporting Responsibility * 1. Approval of Resolution for Capital Project for Construction of Baseball Improvements Mr. Dwight Shelton Dr. Sherwood Wilson * 2. Approval of Resolution for Capital Project for an Early Site Package for Rector Field House Improvements Mr. Dwight Shelton Dr. Sherwood Wilson * 3. Approval of Resolution for Capital Lease for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Mr. Dwight Shelton Dr. Sherwood Wilson *Requires full Board approval. Briefing Report JOINT FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE August 29, 2016 Joint Open Session * 1. Approval of Resolution for Capital Project for Construction of Baseball Improvements: The Committees will review for approval a resolution for construction of baseball improvements. The Board of Visitors approved a $3.5 million blanket planning project in November 2015 for Athletic facilities improvements for baseball, softball, field throwing events, nutrition, and tennis. Under this blanket planning authorization, improvements for each program are being planned independently. At such time as Athletics is ready to move forward with construction of a specific component, the university will bring forward a supplemental request for funding with a firm scope, cost, and schedule for a specific component. Planning work for a modernized and expanded baseball stadium to meet the needs and expectations of players, fans, and coaches has been underway. The proposed project will modernize and expand all aspects of the baseball stadium including demolishing and replacing the existing press box, restrooms, and concessions; enhancing seating with four new suites, premium seating areas, a rooftop canopy, and canopy wings; and other major improvements for new entrances, a scoreboard, clubhouse, and locker rooms. At this time Athletics is ready to move forward with improvements for the Baseball program. The supplemental project costs to complete the Baseball improvements is $18 million for a total project cost of $18.5 million, inclusive of $500 thousand of planning work already completed. This request is for approval of an $18 million supplement authorization for construction of the Baseball Improvements project. As with all self-supporting projects, the university has developed a financing plan to support the supplemental $18 million of construction and equipment costs for the Baseball Improvements. * 2. Approval of Resolution for Capital Project for an Early Site Package for Rector Field House Improvements: The Committees will review for approval a resolution for capital project for an early site package for Rector Field House improvements. The Board of Visitors approved a $3.5 million blanket planning project in November 2015 for Athletic facilities improvements for baseball, softball, track, field throwing events, nutrition, and tennis. Under this blanket planning authorization, improvements for each program are being planned independently. At such time as Athletics is ready to move forward with construction of a specific component, the university will bring forward a supplemental request for funding with a firm scope, cost, and schedule for a specific component. 1 Planning work for improvements and expansions of Rector Field House to meet the practice and training needs of the softball program, track program, and field throwing events program has been underway. Planning for the overall building improvements are in the preliminary design phase and designs for the grading and utilities are complete. The project scope includes approximately 44,130 gross square feet of building additions to Rector Field House and improvements to the existing facility including a new roof, restrooms, fire suppression, and mechanical systems. To meet the needs and expectations of the athletes and coaches, the new and improved space must be ready for occupancy by fall 2018. The university has developed a strategy to meet the desired schedule by issuing an early site package that would begin in fall 2016 followed afterwards by a building construction package. In accordance with the strategy, Athletics and the university are requesting a $2.4 million authorization to move forward with an early site package for Rector Field House improvements. The package will provide the necessary site work including grading and utilities to support construction of the building additions and the new mechanical systems for the existing facility. The estimated total project costs to improve and expand Rector Field House for the softball program, track program, and field throwing events are $18.6 million, inclusive of $2.6 million of planning work, $2.4 million for the early site package, and $13.6 million for the remaining building construction package. This request is for approval of $2.4 million for an early site package for Rector Field House improvements. As with all self-supporting projects, the university has developed a financing plan to support the $2.4 million early site package for the Rector Field House project. * 3. Approval of Resolution for Capital Lease for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute: The Committees will review for approval a resolution for capital lease for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) has effected significant change in public policies for driver, passenger, and pedestrian safety and is advancing the design of vehicles and infrastructure to increase safety and reduce environmental impact. VTTI is conducting more than 300 active sponsored research projects totaling approximately $40 million of annual sponsored research expenditures. To expand VTTI’s strategic initiative of research and development in the connected- and automated-vehicle projects, the institute is developing enhanced research opportunities through the creation of the Virginia Automation Park (Park), a road testing facility that will allow for a more comprehensive range of testing scenarios. The Park will tie directly into the existing Smart Road facilities and will include a myriad of features to provide VTTI 2 with a full range of testing scenarios currently not available, including continuous and seamless driving; autonomous merging with roundabouts and multi-lane roads; lowspeed active safety with parking aids, warnings, and indirect visual systems; multi-lane intersections with long approaches, straight approaches, and crossing paths; complex urban areas with pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, and signalized intersections; four-way stops; and multi-vehicle and person complexity scenarios. Given the need to build upon the existing Smart Road facilities infrastructure, equipment, and personnel, the proposed location for the Park is on approximately seven (7) acres of land located adjacent to the existing VTTI and Smart Road facilities, which is currently leased by Virginia Tech from ExpandTran, LLC, a limited liability company founded by the Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. Virginia Tech will also have use of approximately twentyone (21) acres of land located contiguous to the Smart Road facilities through an easement ExpandTran, LLC is acquiring from TORC Robotics, Inc., and will also construct roadways on this land to expand research capabilities by capitalizing on the site’s diverse terrain. The estimated cost for the project is approximately $3 million, and the university has worked with VTTI to develop a nongeneral fund resource plan sufficient to cover the entire costs of the improvements. The opportunity to address VTTI’s needs by modifying the existing lease with ExpandTran, LLC meets the capital lease definition and requires a capital authorization. This request is for authorization to modify the existing land lease with ExpandTran, LLC to a capital lease in order to construct the required roadways and infrastructure to create the Virginia Automation Park. *Requires full Board approval. 3 Buildings and Grounds General Report of August 29, 2016 will be presented at Monday’s meeting of the Board RESOLUTION FOR MULTI-MODAL TRANSIT FACILITY EASEMENT The university is seeking authorization from the Board of Visitors for the creation of an easement to the Town of Blacksburg to allow for the development of a new Multi-Modal Transit Facility that will encompass approximately 6.282 acres on Perry Street in front of, and adjacent to, the Perry Street Parking Garage on the main campus of the university. RESOLUTION FOR MULTI-MODAL TRANSIT FACILITY EASEMENT WHEREAS, by a Memorandum of Understanding dated August 14, 2012, and a MultiModal Transit Facility (“MMTF”) Design Memorandum of Agreement dated October 27, 2014, by and between the Town of Blacksburg (“TOB”) and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (“Virginia Tech”), the parties agreed to develop a new MMTF to be designed, constructed, maintained, and operated on the Virginia Tech campus; and WHEREAS, the new MMTF will improve transit and alternative transportation (bike share, bike repair, and pedestrian) services, and the safety of those services, provided to Virginia Tech students, faculty, staff, and the community; and WHEREAS, the MMTF will encompass approximately 6.282 acres on Perry Street in front of, and adjacent to, the Perry Street Parking Garage, and which approximate site and easement configuration is identified on the survey entitled “Compiled Boundary Exhibit BT Multi-Modal Transit Facility VPI Property,” dated January 9, 2015 and signed on April 29, 2015, and made by Draper Aden Associates (Exhibit A) (the “MMTF Easement Area”); and WHEREAS, the TOB will receive Federal Transit Administration (“FTA”) Grants totaling approximately thirty-four million dollars ($34,000,000.00) to pay for the majority of the cost of the construction of the MMTF, and will operate the MMTF through its Town department, Blacksburg Transit (“BT”); and WHEREAS, the FTA Grants require a match of funds up to twenty percent (20%) of the Grants, which shall be shared between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the TOB, based upon a percentage to be determined by the Commonwealth of Virginia; and WHEREAS, Virginia Tech has agreed to fully fund the TOB portion of the FTA Grants local match requirement, since the fair market value of the easement may be counted as the funding for the local match requirement; and WHEREAS, the six million dollars ($6,000,000.00) appraised value of the proposed easement has been reviewed and approved by the FTA, the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Department of Rail and Public Transportation (“DRPT”), and the TOB; and WHEREAS, Virginia Tech has further agreed to fund project and future operating costs not covered through funding provided by DRPT that support the enhanced energy and sustainability costs associated with receiving LEED Platinum Certification; and WHEREAS, Virginia Tech will limit the term of the MMTF Easement to ten (10) years relative to the West and East Bus Hub areas (Parcels “A” and “C” respectively on Exhibit A), including ingress and egress to and from West Campus Drive and Stanger Street, and to limit the MMTF building area (Parcel “B” on Exhibit A), including the MMTF building and any applicable parking, walkways, and bike paths located in that area, to forty (40) years all in keeping with the life expectancy of the MMTF improvements to be constructed as set forth in the FTA guidelines and as approved by the FTA and DRPT; and WHEREAS, the easement to be created by Virginia Tech to the TOB will be contingent, in part, on available funding in an amount sufficient to complete the MMTF as envisioned by the TOB and Virginia Tech; and WHEREAS, an access road to Stanger Street by Goodwin Hall and a roundabout on Stanger Street that adjoin the MMTF Easement Area will be required for the project, and the construction of which will be paid for by the FTA grants, but will not be part of the MMTF Easement Area per the direction of the FTA; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Vice President for Administration, his successors and/or assigns, be authorized to execute a Deed of Easement to the TOB, as well as any and all other documents necessary to affect the creation, establishment, and implementation of the new MMTF, all in accordance with the applicable university policies and procedures and the statutes of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended, and FTA guidelines and requirements. RECOMMENDATION: That the above resolution authorizing the Vice President for Administration, his successors and/or assigns, to execute a Deed of Easement, and any and all other documents necessary to affect the creation and implementation of the Multi-Modal Transit Facility be approved. August 29, 2016 RESOLUTION ON DEMOLITION OF UNIVERSITY BUILDING – MONTEITH HALL The university requests approval to demolish Monteith Hall, Building Number 0008, which is a 35,960 gross square foot (GSF) residence hall on university property located in the Upper Quad district. The building was previously used as a student residence hall, and will be unoccupied upon completion and opening of the replacement Brodie Hall residence facility. The building is in generally poor condition and is uneconomical to repair. RESOLUTION ON DEMOLITION OF UNIVERSITY BUILDING – MONTEITH HALL WHEREAS, under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the university, the Board of Visitors has the authority to approve the disposition of any building; and WHEREAS, Monteith Hall, a residence hall with Building Number 0008, located in Blacksburg is in poor condition, is deteriorated, and is uneconomical to repair; and WHEREAS, the university will obtain the approvals of the Art and Architecture Review Board and the Department of Historic Resources for the demolition of this building prior to demolition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors approve the demolition of Building Number 0008 located in Blacksburg, in accordance with the applicable statues of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. RECOMMENDATION: That the above resolution authorizing the demolition of Building Number 0008 be approved. August 29, 2016 RESOLUTION ON DEMOLITION OF UNIVERSITY BUILDING – THOMAS HALL The university requests approval to demolish Thomas Hall, Building Number 0012, which is a 37,775 gross square foot (GSF) residence hall on university property located in the Upper Quad district. The building was previously used as a student residence hall, and will be unoccupied upon completion and opening of the replacement Brodie Hall residence facility. The building is in generally poor condition and is uneconomical to repair. RESOLUTION ON DEMOLITION OF UNIVERSITY BUILDING – THOMAS HALL WHEREAS, under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the university, the Board of Visitors has the authority to approve the disposition of any building; and WHEREAS, Thomas Hall, a residence hall with Building Number 0012, located in Blacksburg is in poor condition, is deteriorated, and is uneconomical to repair; and WHEREAS, the university will obtain the approvals of the Art and Architecture Review Board and the Department of Historic Resources for the demolition of this building prior to demolition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors approve the demolition of Building Number 0012 located in Blacksburg, in accordance with the applicable statues of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. RECOMMENDATION: That the above resolution authorizing the demolition of Building Number 0012 be approved. August 29, 2016 RESOLUTION ON DEMOLITION OF UNIVERSITY BUILDING – OIL STORAGE PUMP HOUSE The university requests approval to demolish the Oil Storage Pump House, Building Number 0205, which is a 566 gross square foot (GSF) structure located on university property along Stanger Street near the Power Plant in Blacksburg, Virginia. This building is currently used to house pumping equipment connected to underground fuel storage tanks. The building needs to be demolished to facilitate removal of the underground fuel storage tanks beneath the building, which are slated for demolition and replacement. RESOLUTION ON DEMOLITION OF UNIVERSITY BUILDING – OLD STORAGE PUMP HOUSE WHEREAS, under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the university, the Board of Visitors has the authority to approve the disposition of any building; and WHEREAS, the Oil Storage Pump House, a structure with Building Number 0205, located in Blacksburg is in poor condition, is deteriorated, and is uneconomical to repair; and WHEREAS, the university will obtain the approvals of the Art and Architecture Review Board and the Department of Historic Resources for the demolition of this building prior to demolition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Visitors approve the demolition of Building Number 0205 located in Blacksburg, in accordance with the applicable statues of the Code of Virginia (1950), as amended. RECOMMENDATION: That the above resolution authorizing the demolition of Building Number 0205 be approved. August 29, 2016 Capital Project for Construction of Baseball Improvements JOINT FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE July 23, 2016 The Board of Visitors approved a $3.5 million blanket planning project in November 2015 for Athletic facilities improvements for baseball, softball, track, field throwing events, nutrition, and tennis. Under this blanket planning authorization, improvements for each program are being planned independently. At such time as Athletics is ready to move forward with construction of a specific component, the university will bring forward a supplemental request for funding with a firm scope, cost, and schedule for a specific component. Planning work to improve the baseball stadium to meet the needs and expectations of players, fans, and coaches has been underway. The proposed project will modernize and expand all aspects of the baseball stadium including demolishing and replacing the existing press box, restrooms, and concessions; enhancing seating with four new suites, premium seating areas, a rooftop canopy, and canopy wings; and other major improvements for new entrances, clubhouse, and locker rooms. A design-build delivery method will be used for the baseball stadium project and designs and specifications are sufficiently developed to enter a design-build agreement. At this time Athletics is ready to move forward with improvements for the Baseball program. The supplemental project costs to complete the Baseball improvements is $18 million for a total project cost of $18.5 million, inclusive of $500 thousand of planning work already completed. As with all self-supporting projects, the university has developed a financing plan to support the supplemental $18 million of construction and equipment costs for the Baseball Improvements. The funding plan calls for a combination of private gifts and athletics self-generated revenue. The university will arrange internal financing to carry the timing of pledge payments and redirected revenue streams previously committed to debt that has been retired. With the scope, schedule, cost, and funding plan established, the university is ready to move forward with the construction of a Baseball Improvements project. Under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the university, the Board of Visitors has the authority to approve the budget, size, scope, and overall funding of nongeneral fund capital outlay projects. This request is for approval of an $18 million supplement authorization for construction of the Baseball Improvements project. 1 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 RESOLUTION ON CAPITAL PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BASEBALL IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, an Athletics master plan has identified improvements to the Baseball facilities as a top priority; and, WHEREAS, plans and specifications have been developed sufficient to enter into a design-build agreement for a modernized and expanded baseball stadium to meet the needs and expectations of players, fans, and coaches; and, WHEREAS, the scope of the project includes replacing the existing press box, restrooms, and concessions; enhancing seating with four new suites, premium seating areas, a rooftop canopy, and canopy wings; and new entrances, a scoreboard, clubhouse, and locker rooms. WHEREAS, the supplemental cost to complete the project is $18 million for a total cost of $18.5 million inclusive of $500 thousand of planning work that is complete; and, WHEREAS, the university has developed a 100 percent nongeneral fund resource plan to support the $18 million of supplemental costs to complete the project; and, WHEREAS, under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the university, the Board of Visitors has authority to approve the budget, size, scope, debt issuance, and overall funding of nongeneral funded major capital outlay projects; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the university be authorized to move forward with an $18 million supplement to complete the Baseball Improvements project and a not-to-exceed total project cost of $18.5 million. RECOMMENDATION: That the resolution authorizing Virginia Tech move forward with the construction of Baseball Improvements project be approved. August 29, 2016 Capital Project for an Early Site Package for Rector Field House Improvements JOINT FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE July 28, 2016 The Board of Visitors approved a $3.5 million blanket planning project in November 2015 for Athletic facilities improvements for baseball, softball, track, field throwing events, nutrition, and tennis. Under this blanket planning authorization, improvements for each program are being planned independently. At such time as Athletics is ready to move forward with construction of a specific component, the university will bring forward a supplemental request for funding with a firm scope, cost, and schedule for a specific component. Planning work for improvements and expansions of Rector Field House to meet the practice and training needs of the softball program, track program, and field throwing events program is underway. Planning for the overall building improvements are in the preliminary design phase and designs for the grading and utilities are complete. The project scope includes approximately 44,130 gross square feet of building additions to Rector Field House and improvements to the existing facility including a new roof, restrooms, fire suppression, and mechanical systems. To meet the needs and expectations of the athletes and coaches, the new and improved space must be ready for occupancy by fall 2018. The university has developed a strategy to meet the desired schedule by issuing an early site package that would begin in fall 2016 followed afterwards by a building construction package. In accordance with the strategy, Athletics and the university are requesting a $2.4 million authorization to move forward with an early site package for Rector Field House improvements. The package will provide the necessary site work including grading and utilities to support construction of the building additions and the new mechanical systems for the existing facility. A subsequent request for the remainder of the project construction and costs may be submitted in November 2016 as the building designs are completed. The estimated total project costs to improve and expand Rector Field House for the softball program, track program, and field throwing events are $18.6 million, inclusive of $2.6 million of planning work, $2.4 million for the early site package, and $13.6 million for the remaining building construction package. As with all self-supporting projects, the university has developed a financing plan to support the $2.4 million early site package for the Rector Field House project. This funding plan calls for the use of internal cash resources derived from Athletics auxiliary revenues. With the scope, schedule, cost, and funding plan established, the university is ready to move forward with the early site package for Rector Field House Improvements. Under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the university, the Board of Visitors has the authority to approve the budget, size, scope, and overall funding of nongeneral fund capital outlay projects. This request is for approval of a $2.4 million authorization for an early site package for improvements to Rector Field House. Subsequent requests for the remainder of construction funding may be submitted after designs for the building component are complete. 1 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 RESOLUTION ON CAPITAL PROJECT FOR AN EARLY SITE PACKAGE FOR RECTOR FIELD HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, an Athletics master plan has identified improvements for the softball program, track program, and field throwing events program as top priorities; and, WHEREAS, plans and specifications are under development to expand and improve Rector Field House to meet the needs and expectations of players and coaches; and, WHEREAS, the university has developed a phased implementation strategy to deliver the project with an early site package followed by a building construction package; and, WHEREAS, the designs of the early site package are complete and include the necessary grading and utilities to support an expansion of Rector Field House and new mechanical systems for the existing facility; and, WHEREAS, the costs of the early site package are $2.4 million and the university has worked conjointly with Athletics to develop a 100 percent nongeneral fund resource plan to support the costs; and, WHEREAS, Athletics and the university are ready to move forward with the early site package and will request a subsequent authorization in the future for a building construction package to complete the project; and, WHEREAS, under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the university, the Board of Visitors has authority to approve the budget, size, scope, debt issuance, and overall funding of nongeneral funded major capital outlay projects; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the university be authorized to move forward with a $2.4 million early site package for Rector Field House Improvements. RECOMMENDATION: That the resolution authorizing Virginia Tech to move forward with an early site package for improvements to Rector Field House be approved. August 29, 2016 Capital Project Resolution for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute JOINT FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE August 9, 2016 The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is a critical research engine for Virginia Tech, conducting research to save lives, time, and money, and also protect the environment. As one of seven research institutes created by Virginia Tech, VTTI has effected significant change in public policies for driver, passenger, and pedestrian safety and is advancing the design of vehicles and infrastructure to increase safety and reduce environmental impact. VTTI is conducting more than 300 active sponsored research projects totaling approximately $40 million of annual sponsored research expenditures. For more than a decade, VTTI has been conducting connected- and automated-vehicle projects. Expanding research and development in this area is a strategic initiative for the future. To advance this initiative, VTTI is developing enhanced research opportunities through the creation of the Virginia Automation Park (Park), a road testing facility that will allow for a more comprehensive range of testing scenarios. The Park will tie directly into the existing Smart Road facilities and will include a myriad of features to provide VTTI with a full range of testing scenarios currently not available, including continuous and seamless driving; autonomous merging with roundabouts and multi-lane roads; low-speed active safety with parking aids, warnings, and indirect visual systems; multi-lane intersections with long approaches, straight approaches, and crossing paths; complex urban areas with pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, and signalized intersections; four-way stops; and multi-vehicle and person complexity scenarios. Given the need to build upon the existing Smart Road facilities infrastructure, equipment, and personnel, the proposed location for the Park is on approximately seven (7) acres of land located adjacent to the existing VTTI and Smart Road facilities, which is currently leased by Virginia Tech from ExpandTran, LLC, a limited liability company founded by the Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. Virginia Tech will also have use of approximately twenty-one (21) acres of land located contiguous to the Smart Road facilities through an easement ExpandTran, LLC is acquiring from TORC Robotics, Inc., and will also construct roadways on this land to expand research capabilities by capitalizing on the site’s diverse terrain. The estimated cost for the project is approximately $3 million, and the university has worked with VTTI to develop a nongeneral fund resource plan sufficient to cover the entire costs of the improvements. The opportunity to address VTTI’s needs by modifying the existing lease with ExpandTran, LLC meets the capital lease definition and requires a capital authorization. Under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and Virginia Tech, the Board of Visitors has the authority to approve the budget, size, scope, and overall funding of capital outlay projects, including capital leases. This request is for authorization to modify the existing land lease with ExpandTran, LLC to a capital lease in order to construct the required roadways and infrastructure to create the Virginia Automation Park. 1 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 RESOLUTION OF A CAPITAL LEASE FOR VIRGINIA TECH TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE WHEREAS, Virginia Tech’s vision to expand research and development under the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (“VTTI”) is a strategic initiative for the future of the institution; and, WHEREAS, VTTI is developing a specialized connected- and automated-vehicle research initiative known as the Virginia Automation Park (“Park”) to support fulfilling this goal; and, WHEREAS, VTTI requires approximately twenty-eight (28) acres of land to accommodate connected- and automated-vehicle research; and, WHEREAS, the proposed facility solution for the Park is to develop approximately seven (7) acres of land currently leased by Virginia Tech from ExpandTran, LLC and an additional twenty-one (21) acres of land Virginia Tech will have use of through an easement between ExpandTran, LLC and TORC Robotics, Inc. for a total of twenty-eight (28) acres of land for research and testing; and, WHEREAS, VTTI has reviewed the land specifications and lease specifications and determined it will meet the needs of the Park; and WHEREAS, Virginia Tech has developed a nongeneral fund resource plan sufficient to support the full costs of the lease; and WHEREAS, under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and Virginia Tech, the Board of Visitors has authority to approve the budget, size, scope, debt issuance, and overall funding of nongeneral funded major capital outlay projects, including capital leases; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Virginia Tech be authorized to enter into a capital lease with ExpandTran, LLC for the development of approximately twenty-eight (28) acres of land through a capital lease with ExpandTran, LLC and an easement between ExpandTran, LLC and TORC Robotics, Inc. to house the Virginia Automation Park. RECOMMENDATION: That the above resolution authorizing Virginia Tech to enter into a capital lease agreement with ExpandTran, LLC to house the Virginia Automation Park be approved. August 29, 2016 Audit Closed Session Agenda FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE 1872 Salon, The Inn at Virginia Tech 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. August 29, 2016 Agenda Item Reporting Responsibility 1. Update on Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Cases Ms. Kurek 2. Review and Acceptance of the Report on the External Quality Assessment of the University’s Internal Audit Function Ms. Rose Tagle 3. Annual Performance Review of the Director of University Internal Audit Mr. Treacy 4. Discussion with the Director of University Internal Audit Ms. Kurek Briefing Report FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE August 29, 2016 Audit Closed Session 1. Update on Fraud, Waste, and Abuse Cases: The Committee will receive an update on outstanding fraud, waste, and abuse cases. 2. Review and Acceptance of the Report on the External Quality Assessment of the University’s Internal Audit Function: The Committee will review the report on the external quality assessment of the university’s internal audit function. The external assessment team, led by consultant Baker Tilly, completed their onsite visit during May 2016. The university provided full support to the review team during the course of the assessment. Results indicated that the internal audit function “generally conforms” with the IIA Standards, which is the highest rating. Overall, it was determined that University Internal Audit has established a strong foundation of alignment to the Standards and has a history of solid work performed. This report is being presented in the Closed session due to discussion of performance of University Internal Audit department employees. 3. Director of Internal Audit Performance Review: The Committee will provide an annual performance review to the Director of Internal Audit. 4. Discussion with the Director of Internal Audit: The Director of Internal Audit will discuss audits of specific departments and units where individual employees were identified. *Requires full Board approval. 1 Finance Closed Session Agenda FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE 1872 Salon, The Inn at Virginia Tech 7:30 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. August 29, 2016 Agenda Item 1. Motion for Closed Session Reporting Responsibility Mr. Hill * 2. Ratification of Personnel Changes Report Mr. Shelton * 3. Approval of the 2016-17 National Distinction Program Mr. Shelton 4. Update on VT-Applied Research Corporation *Requires full Board approval. Mr. Shelton Briefing Report FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE August 29, 2016 Finance Closed Session 1. Motion for Closed Session: Motion to begin closed session. * 2. Ratification of Personnel Changes Report: The Committee will review and take action on the quarterly personnel changes report. * 3. Approval of the 2016-17 National Distinction Program: The Committee will review and take action on the 2016-17 National Distinction Program. The National Distinction Program, approved by the Board in June 2016, was established to provide opportunity to recognize faculty with demonstrated national distinction and exceptional performance. 4. Update on VT-Applied Research Corporation: The Committee will receive an update on VT-Applied Research Corporation. This report is being presented in closed session due to discussion of personnel related matters. *Requires full Board approval. Audit Open Session Agenda FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE Duck Pond Room, The Inn at Virginia Tech 8:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. August 29, 2016 Agenda Item Reporting Responsibility 1. Opening Remarks and Approval of Minutes of the June 6, 2016 Meeting Mr. Treacy 2. Review and Acceptance of University’s Update of Responses to all Previously Issued Internal Audit Reports Mr. Shelton Mr. Broyden 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Acceptance of University Internal Audit’s Annual Status Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2016 Ms. Kurek 4. Review and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Internal Audit Plan Ms. Kurek 5. Review and Acceptance of the following Reports Issued by University Internal Audit: Ms. Kurek a. Athletics NCAA Compliance b. Human Resources: Leave Accounting c. Graduate Admissions Application System d. Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment e. Interdisciplinary Center for Applied Mathematics f. Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost 6. Discussion of the Current Status of the June 30, 2016 Audit of the University’s Financial Statements Mr. Shelton Mr. Miller 7. Update on the Department of Education Onsite Student Financial Aid Review Mr. Shelton Mr. Miller *Requires full Board approval. Briefing Report FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE August 29, 2016 Audit Open Session 1. Opening Remarks and Approval of Minutes of the June 6, 2016 Meeting: The Committee will review and approve the minutes of the June 6, 2016 meeting. 2. Review and Acceptance of University’s Update of Responses to all Previously Issued Internal Audit Reports: The Committee will review the university’s update of responses to all previously issued internal audit reports. As of March 31, 2016, the university had 24 open recommendations. Six audit comments have been issued during the fourth quarter of this fiscal year. As of June 30, 2016, the university has addressed 16 comments, leaving 14 open recommendations in progress. Through August 2016, Internal Audit has closed one of the 14 open recommendations. The Committee will receive a briefing at the meeting that will review the status of the outstanding comments, including the comments that have been addressed since June 30, 2016. 3. Presentation, Discussion, and Acceptance of University Internal Audit’s Annual Status Report for the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2016: The Committee will review University Internal Audit’s Annual Status Report as of June 30, 2016. This report documents the Committee’s review of the effectiveness of the internal audit function, including staffing resources, financial budget, training, objectivity, and reporting relationships as required by the Committee's Audit Charter. In addition to conducting scheduled audits, compliance reviews, and advisory services, the department participated in annual audit activities, fraud investigations, and professional development activities. Twenty-nine audit projects, or 91 percent of the audits on the fiscal year 2015-16 audit plan, have been completed. Three risk-based audits were underway at fiscal year-end and will be carried forward to fiscal year 2016-17. The Committee will also receive an overview of cost containment recommendations, recurring audit issues, and survey results for evaluating University Internal Audit services. 4. Review and Approval of the Fiscal Year 2016-17 Internal Audit Plan: The Committee will review the proposed audits for the approval of the fiscal year 20161 17 annual audit plan. University Internal Audit conducted the annual risk assessment after reviewing financial and operational data and seeking input from senior management. In addition, a university-wide information technology risk assessment and audit plan were created in accordance with industry standards. For fiscal year 2016-17, approximately 30 audit projects are proposed, with 74 percent of available resources committed to the completion of planned projects. Audits not completed in the fiscal year scheduled will be carried forward to the next fiscal year. 5. Review and Acceptance of the following Reports Issued by University Internal Audit: a. Athletics NCAA Compliance: The audit received a rating of improvements are recommended. An audit recommendation was issued to management where opportunities for further improvement were noted in the area of conflict of interest. A low-priority recommendation was noted where opportunities for improvement were identified with regard to rules education. b. Human Resources: Leave Accounting: The audit received a rating of improvements are recommended. An audit recommendation was issued to management where opportunities for further improvement were noted in the area of manual processes. Additionally, low-priority recommendations of a less significant nature were noted where opportunities for improvement were identified with regard to retention of employee records, improper calculation of prior state service, and improper leave accrual. c. Graduate Admissions Application System: The audit received a rating of significant improvements are needed. Audit recommendations were issued to management where opportunities for further improvement were noted in the areas of security over personally identifying information (PII), audit trails, system access, and reconciliation of fee revenue. Additionally, low-priority recommendations of a less significant nature were noted where opportunities for improvement were identified with regard to the Graduate School admissions process and the documentation of fee waivers. d. Institute for Society, Culture, and Environment: The audit received a rating of effective. e. Interdisciplinary Center for Applied Mathematics: The audit received a rating of effective. A low-priority recommendation was issued to management 2 where opportunities for improvement were identified with regard to timeliness of effort reporting. f. Office of the Executive Vice President and Provost: The compliance review received a rating of effective. A recommendation for central administration was noted in the area of conflict of interest. Additionally, a low priority recommendation was issued to management where opportunities for further improvement were noted in the area of funds handling. 6. Discussion of the Current Status of the June 30, 2016 Audit of the University’s Financial Statements: The Committee will receive a report on the current status of the audit of the university’s financial statements for 2015-16. 7. Update on the Department of Education Onsite Student Financial Aid Review: The Committee will receive an update on the U.S Department of Education’s (DOE) onsite program review of the university’s Student Financial Aid Programs. The focus of the review was to determine Virginia Tech’s compliance with the statutes and federal regulations as they pertain to the institution's administration of Title IV programs. Title IV programs are federal student aid programs authorized under Title IV of the Higher Education Act (HEA) and include federal grants, loans and work-study programs. The review consisted of, but was not limited to, an examination of Virginia Tech’s policies and procedures regarding institutional and student eligibility, individual student financial aid and academic files, attendance records, student account ledgers, and consumer information requirements. DOE issued a preliminary program review report listing initial findings of the review on June 28, 2016. The university is actively reviewing and developing responses to the initial findings. The university has 60 days to respond and provide any supporting documentation for DOE’s consideration after which the DOE will issue its final findings in a subsequent Final Program Review Determination (FPRD) letter. * Requires full Board approval. 3 Finance Open Session Agenda FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE Duck Pond Room, The Inn at Virginia Tech 8:30 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. August 29, 2016 Agenda Item Reporting Responsibility 1. Motion to Reconvene in Open Session Mr. Robinson 2. Approval of Items Discussed in Closed Session Mr. Treacy 3. Opening Remarks and Approval of Minutes of the June 6, 2016 Meeting Mr. Treacy 4. Update on JLARC Study on Higher Education Mr. Shelton Ms. Helmick 5. Report on Higher Education Restructuring Institutional Performance Standards Mr. Shelton 6. Report on the Development of Cost Containment Opportunities Mr. Shelton Mr. Broyden 7. Overview of University Related Corporations Mr. Shelton 8. Update on VT- Applied Research Corporation Mr. Shelton Approval of Year-to-Date Financial Performance Report (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016) Mr. Shelton Mr. Hodge * 9. *Requires full Board approval. Briefing Report FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE August 29, 2016 Finance Open Session 1. Motion to Reconvene in Open Session: Motion to begin open session. 2. Approval of Items Discussed in Closed Session: The Committee will review and take action on items discussed in closed session. 3. Opening Remarks and Approval of Minutes of the June 6, 2016 Meeting: The Committee will review and approve the minutes of the June 6, 2016 meeting. 4. Update on JLARC Study on Higher Education: The Committee will receive a report on the current implementation status of JLARC recommendations to be addressed by the Board of Visitors. The reports issued by the Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission (JLARC) as part of the two-year study on higher education cost efficiency included recommendations to address the cost of public higher education in Virginia. The approved budget passed by the General Assembly in March 2015, included language recommending seven of the 17 JLARC recommendations which they believe should be addressed by the Board of Visitors, to the extent practicable. As of June 2016, the university has implemented four of the seven recommendations. This report will provide an update on the implementation status of the recommendations. 5. Report on Higher Education Restructuring Institutional Performance Standards: The Committee will receive a report on the Higher Education Restructuring Institutional Performance Standards (IPS), focusing on finance and administrative performance results for fiscal year 2015. Until fiscal year 2010, the university reported on the IPS measures to the state and provided a report to the committee annually. In May, 2011 SCHEV certified all institutions as meeting IPS standards for 2011-12 to 2013-14 period. The Higher Education Opportunity Act passed in 2011 suspended the assessment of IPS measures until the Higher Education Advisory Council completed its review of the IPS measures and recommended a new set of reporting measures. The 2013 General Assembly passed the recommended changes to the IPS measures. The number of measures were significantly reduced, and the assessment period changed from an annual reporting period to a biennial reporting period. The 1 changes to the IPS measures were mainly for the academic measures; no significant changes were made to the finance and administrative measures. In July 2016, the university reported on the performance of the finance and administrative measures for fiscal year 2015 to the Secretaries of Finance, Administration, and Education in July 2016. The assessment of the academic measures is conducted by State Council for Higher Education of Virginia (SCHEV). This report will provide information on the 17 finance and administrative measures and the university’s performance for each of those measures. The report will also provide information on SCHEV’s assessment of the academic measures. 6. Report on the Development of Cost Containment Opportunities: The Committee has expressed interest in understanding the current and future cost management strategies to continue the effective management of the university within an environment of increasingly constrained resources and also understanding the trends in costs in operating units within the university. In November 2014, the Committee requested the university to review the institution’s cost structure and trends in operating costs as well as to consider opportunities for further improvement. In response to the request, the university provided a high level review of university’s cost structure, current status of cost management strategies and related outcomes, and future action plans at the June 2015 meeting. This report is the second in an integrated series of reports that will provide additional analyses on university costs by academic college. 7. Overview of University Related Corporations: During the June, 2016 Board meeting, the Committee requested information regarding university related corporations. In response to the request, this report will provide an overview of the university related organizations, organizational reporting structure, and key activities of certain major related organizations. 8. Update on VT-Applied Research Corporation: The Committee will receive an update on the current financial and operational status of VT-Applied Research Corporation. * 9. Approval of Year-to-Date Financial Performance Report (July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016): The Committee will review for approval the Year-to-Date Financial Performance Report for July 1, 2015 – June 30, 2016. For the fourth quarter, budget adjustments were made to reflect revisions to projected revenues and expenditures. During the fourth quarter, tuition and fee revenues slightly exceeded the revised budget. Federal revenue budget in the Cooperative Extension/Agricultural Experiment Station Division was decreased by $3.4 million due to the timing of the receipt of federal drawdowns. 2 The university successfully closed its fiscal year in accordance with guidance and requirements of the Commonwealth, with a balanced budget for its Educational and General operations, while fully utilizing its General Fund appropriations in the university division. The auxiliary enterprises achieved the annual revenue budget, while expenditures were lower than projected due to the timing of operating expenditures and projects that were initiated but incomplete at year-end. For the quarter ending June 30, 2016, $41.9 million has been expended for Educational and General capital projects, and $49.4 million has been expended for Auxiliary Enterprises capital projects. Total capital outlay expenditures for the quarter ending June 30, 2016 was $91.3 million. *Requires full Board approval. 3 Open Joint Session Agenda FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE Duck Pond Room, The Inn at Virginia Tech 11:15 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. August 29, 2016 Agenda Item Reporting Responsibility * 1. Approval of Resolution for Capital Project for Construction of Baseball Improvements Mr. Dwight Shelton Dr. Sherwood Wilson * 2. Approval of Resolution for Capital Project for an Early Site Package for Rector Field House Improvements Mr. Dwight Shelton Dr. Sherwood Wilson * 3. Approval of Resolution for Capital Lease for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute Mr. Dwight Shelton Dr. Sherwood Wilson *Requires full Board approval. Briefing Report JOINT FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE August 29, 2016 Joint Open Session * 1. Approval of Resolution for Capital Project for Construction of Baseball Improvements: The Committees will review for approval a resolution for construction of baseball improvements. The Board of Visitors approved a $3.5 million blanket planning project in November 2015 for Athletic facilities improvements for baseball, softball, field throwing events, nutrition, and tennis. Under this blanket planning authorization, improvements for each program are being planned independently. At such time as Athletics is ready to move forward with construction of a specific component, the university will bring forward a supplemental request for funding with a firm scope, cost, and schedule for a specific component. Planning work for a modernized and expanded baseball stadium to meet the needs and expectations of players, fans, and coaches has been underway. The proposed project will modernize and expand all aspects of the baseball stadium including demolishing and replacing the existing press box, restrooms, and concessions; enhancing seating with four new suites, premium seating areas, a rooftop canopy, and canopy wings; and other major improvements for new entrances, a scoreboard, clubhouse, and locker rooms. At this time Athletics is ready to move forward with improvements for the Baseball program. The supplemental project costs to complete the Baseball improvements is $18 million for a total project cost of $18.5 million, inclusive of $500 thousand of planning work already completed. This request is for approval of an $18 million supplement authorization for construction of the Baseball Improvements project. As with all self-supporting projects, the university has developed a financing plan to support the supplemental $18 million of construction and equipment costs for the Baseball Improvements. * 2. Approval of Resolution for Capital Project for an Early Site Package for Rector Field House Improvements: The Committees will review for approval a resolution for capital project for an early site package for Rector Field House improvements. The Board of Visitors approved a $3.5 million blanket planning project in November 2015 for Athletic facilities improvements for baseball, softball, track, field throwing events, nutrition, and tennis. Under this blanket planning authorization, improvements for each program are being planned independently. At such time as Athletics is ready to move forward with construction of a specific component, the university will bring forward a supplemental request for funding with a firm scope, cost, and schedule for a specific component. 1 Planning work for improvements and expansions of Rector Field House to meet the practice and training needs of the softball program, track program, and field throwing events program has been underway. Planning for the overall building improvements are in the preliminary design phase and designs for the grading and utilities are complete. The project scope includes approximately 44,130 gross square feet of building additions to Rector Field House and improvements to the existing facility including a new roof, restrooms, fire suppression, and mechanical systems. To meet the needs and expectations of the athletes and coaches, the new and improved space must be ready for occupancy by fall 2018. The university has developed a strategy to meet the desired schedule by issuing an early site package that would begin in fall 2016 followed afterwards by a building construction package. In accordance with the strategy, Athletics and the university are requesting a $2.4 million authorization to move forward with an early site package for Rector Field House improvements. The package will provide the necessary site work including grading and utilities to support construction of the building additions and the new mechanical systems for the existing facility. The estimated total project costs to improve and expand Rector Field House for the softball program, track program, and field throwing events are $18.6 million, inclusive of $2.6 million of planning work, $2.4 million for the early site package, and $13.6 million for the remaining building construction package. This request is for approval of $2.4 million for an early site package for Rector Field House improvements. As with all self-supporting projects, the university has developed a financing plan to support the $2.4 million early site package for the Rector Field House project. * 3. Approval of Resolution for Capital Lease for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute: The Committees will review for approval a resolution for capital lease for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute. The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) has effected significant change in public policies for driver, passenger, and pedestrian safety and is advancing the design of vehicles and infrastructure to increase safety and reduce environmental impact. VTTI is conducting more than 300 active sponsored research projects totaling approximately $40 million of annual sponsored research expenditures. To expand VTTI’s strategic initiative of research and development in the connected- and automated-vehicle projects, the institute is developing enhanced research opportunities through the creation of the Virginia Automation Park (Park), a road testing facility that will allow for a more comprehensive range of testing scenarios. The Park will tie directly into the existing Smart Road facilities and will include a myriad of features to provide VTTI 2 with a full range of testing scenarios currently not available, including continuous and seamless driving; autonomous merging with roundabouts and multi-lane roads; lowspeed active safety with parking aids, warnings, and indirect visual systems; multi-lane intersections with long approaches, straight approaches, and crossing paths; complex urban areas with pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, and signalized intersections; four-way stops; and multi-vehicle and person complexity scenarios. Given the need to build upon the existing Smart Road facilities infrastructure, equipment, and personnel, the proposed location for the Park is on approximately seven (7) acres of land located adjacent to the existing VTTI and Smart Road facilities, which is currently leased by Virginia Tech from ExpandTran, LLC, a limited liability company founded by the Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. Virginia Tech will also have use of approximately twentyone (21) acres of land located contiguous to the Smart Road facilities through an easement ExpandTran, LLC is acquiring from TORC Robotics, Inc., and will also construct roadways on this land to expand research capabilities by capitalizing on the site’s diverse terrain. The estimated cost for the project is approximately $3 million, and the university has worked with VTTI to develop a nongeneral fund resource plan sufficient to cover the entire costs of the improvements. The opportunity to address VTTI’s needs by modifying the existing lease with ExpandTran, LLC meets the capital lease definition and requires a capital authorization. This request is for authorization to modify the existing land lease with ExpandTran, LLC to a capital lease in order to construct the required roadways and infrastructure to create the Virginia Automation Park. *Requires full Board approval. 3 Finance and Audit General Report of August 29, 2016 will be presented at Monday’s meeting of the Board Financial Performance Report - Operating and Capital FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 The Financial Performance Report of income and expenditures is prepared from two sources: actual accounting data as recorded at Virginia Tech and the annual budgets which are also recorded in the university accounting system. The actual accounting data reflect the modified accrual basis of accounting, which recognizes revenues when received rather than when earned and commitments to buy goods and services as encumbrances when obligated and as an expenditure when paid. The Original Budget was approved by the Board of Visitors at the June meeting. The Adjusted Budget reflects adjustments to incorporate actual experience or changes made during the fiscal year. These changes are presented for review and approval by the Finance and Audit Committee and the Board of Visitors through this report. Where adjustments impact appropriations at the state level, the university coordinates with the Department of Planning and Budget to ensure appropriations are reflected accurately. The July to June 2015-16 budget (year-to-date) is prepared from historical data which reflects trends in expenditures from previous years as well as known changes in timing. Differences between the actual income and expenditures and the year-to-date budget may occur for a variety of reasons, such as an accelerated or delayed flow of documents through the accounting system, a change in spending patterns at the college level, or increases in revenues for a particular area. Quarterly budget estimates are prepared to provide an intermediate measure of income and expenditures. Actual revenues and expenditures may vary from the budget estimates. The projected year-end budgets are, however, the final measure of budgetary performance. 1 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 OPERATING BUDGET 2015-16 Dollars in Thousands Annual Budget for 2015-16 July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 Actual Budget Change Original Adjusted Change $153,815 462,890 40,797 $153,815 462,241 41,687 $0 649 -890 $153,336 445,747 40,333 $153,816 462,241 41,687 $480 (10) $16,494 (11) $1,354 (12) $657,502 $657,744 $-241 $639,416 $657,744 $18,328 $-409,035 -248,449 $-406,264 -251,480 $-2,771 (1) 3,031 (2) $-403,330 -236,086 $-406,264 -251,480 $-2,934 -15,394 $-657,483 $-657,744 $260 $-639,416 $-657,744 $19 $0 $19 (3) $0 $0 $68,487 13,700 1,230 $68,487 17,176 1,220 $0 -3,476 (4) 10 $68,509 15,643 892 $68,487 17,176 1,220 $83,417 $86,883 $85,044 $86,883 $1,839 $-79,729 -6,478 $-79,976 -6,907 $247 429 (5) $-78,105 -6,939 $-79,976 -6,907 -1,871 32 $-86,207 $-86,883 $676 $-85,044 $-86,883 $-2,790 $0 $-2,790 (6) $0 $0 $317,673 -320,777 3,104 $316,842 -341,135 24,293 $831 (7) 20,358 (7) -21,189 (7) $308,818 -303,366 -5,452 $316,842 -341,135 24,293 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $307,947 -277,971 -29,976 $337,972 -337,972 0 $337,972 -337,972 0 $337,972 -337,972 0 $0 0 0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $21,663 -21,664 1 $21,842 -21,852 10 $-179 188 -9 $20,517 -20,517 0 $21,842 -21,852 10 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $7,606 -5,124 -2,482 $7,492 -7,474 -18 $7,941 -7,941 0 $7,492 -7,474 -18 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,395,808 -1,369,226 -29,353 $1,428,775 -1,453,060 24,285 $-32,966 83,833 -53,638 $1,399,708 -1,394,256 -5,452 $1,428,775 -1,453,060 24,285 $29,067 -58,804 29,737 $-2,771 $0 $-2,771 $0 $0 $0 Educational and General Programs University Division Revenues General Fund Tuition and Fees All Other Income Total Revenues Expenses Academic Programs Support Programs Total Expenses NET $-18,328 (10,11,12) $0 CE/AES Division Revenues General Fund Federal Appropriation All Other Income Total Revenues $-3,466 $-22 (13) 1,533 (14) 328 (15) Expenses Academic Programs Support Programs Total Expenses NET $-1,839 (13,14,15) $0 Auxiliary Enterprises Revenues Expenses Reserve Drawdown (Deposit) NET $0 $8,024 (7) -37,769 (7) 29,745 (7) Sponsored Programs Revenues Expenses Reserve Drawdown (Deposit) NET $-30,025 (8) 60,001 (8) -29,976 Student Financial Assistance Revenues Expenses Reserve Drawdown NET $1,325 (16) -1,335 (16) 10 (16) $0 All Other Programs * Revenue Expenses Reserve Drawdown (Deposit) NET $114 2,350 (9) -2,464 $-449 (17) 467 (17) -18 (17) Total University Revenues Expenses Reserve Drawdown (Deposit) NET * All Other Programs include federal work study, alumni affairs, surplus property, and unique military activities. 2 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 OPERATING BUDGET 1. Academic Program expenditures exceed projections due to higher than projected activity in Continuing Education programs. 2. Support Program expenditures are lower than projected due to the timing of library serial payments, utility savings and timing of one-time physical plant projects. 3. While the Commonwealth requires that revenue and expenses be balanced for Educational and General Programs, year-end balances are possible for continuing education programs. 4. The budget for federal revenue is established to match projected allotments from the federal government that are expected to be drawn down during the state fiscal year. All expenses in federal programs are covered by drawdowns of federal revenue up to allotted amounts. Federal revenue in the Cooperative Extension/Agriculture Experiment Station Division was less than the projected budget due to the timing of receipt of federal drawdowns. 5. Support program expenditures are lower than historical projections due to timing of operating expenses. 6. While the Commonwealth requires that revenue and expenses be balanced for Educational and General Programs, variances in federal funds are possible due to the timing differences between drawdowns and expenses. 7. Quarterly and projected annual variances are explained in the Auxiliary Enterprises section of this report. 8. Historical patterns have been used to develop a measure of the revenue and expenditure activity for Sponsored Programs. Actual revenues and expenses may vary from the budget estimates because projects are initiated and concluded on an individual basis without regard to fiscal year. The annual budget was based on a 12-15% growth over the prior year. Total sponsored research revenues and expenses are less than budgeted, yet total sponsored research revenues are 2.3% greater than 2014-15 levels while expenditures are 4.7% below June 30, 2015 mainly due to extraordinary facilty projects expenditures in 2014-15. 9. Expenses for All Other Programs were less than projected due to timing of Surplus Property expense activity and timing of projects. 10. The General Fund revenue budget has been increased $806,483 for the 2015-16 central appropriation distribution and $31,116 for the Virginia Interlibrary Loan Program. It has been decreased $65,069 for a supplemental adjustment to the central appropriation distribution and $293,456 for finalization of the state budget. The corresponding expenditure budgets have been adjusted accordingly. 11. The annual budget for Tuition and Fees has been decreased $418,980 for the finalization of the budgets for tuition and E&G fees. It was increased $12.4 million for strong fall enrollment and $4.5 million for stronger than projected spring retention, earmarked fee revenue and nongeneral fund financial aid activity. The corresponding expenditure budgets have been adjusted accordingly. 12. The All Other Income revenue budget for the University Division has been decreased $15,000 for budget finalizations and increased $700,000 for stronger than projected Veterninary Teaching Hospital revenues, $16,000 for higher than projected activity in the Child Development Lab. $400,000 for stronger than projected acitivity in the Equine Medical Center, $176,000 for miscellaneous fees & other income, and $77,391 for VA Racing Revenue. The corresponding expenditure budgets have been adjusted accordingly. 13. The General Fund revenue budget was decreased $21,785 for adjustments to the state central fund distribution. The corresponding expenditure budgets have been adjusted accordingly. 14. The Federal revenue budget in the Cooperative Extension/Agricultural Experiement Station Division has been increased $1.5 million for the carryover of unexpended federal funds and revised calculation of federal formula funds. 15. The All Other Income revenue budget was increased by $29,000 for HABB1 cell tower revenue and $298,500 for greater than projected self generated revenues. The corresponding expendidture budgets have been adjusted accordingly. 16. The projected year-end revenue and expense budgets for Student Financial Assistance were increased $404,000 for the two-year College Transfer Grant, $72,210 for the VA Military Survivors and Dependent Program, $849,000 for a technical accounting change, and $9,895 for balances from the prior year. 17. The projected annual budgets for All Other Programs were increased $284,341 to finalize budgets and decreased for a realignment of financial aid. The expense budget was increased $655,019 for outstanding 2014-15 commitments that were initiated but not completed before June 30, 2015. 3 Presentation Date August 29, 2016 UNIVERSITY DIVISION AUXILIARY ENTERPRISES Dollars in Thousands Annual Budget for 2015-16 July 1, 2015 to June 30, 2016 Actual Budget $115,755 -121,855 6,100 $114,590 -128,711 14,121 $0 $0 $12,359 -12,764 405 $13,297 -14,411 1,114 $0 $0 $20,309 -20,264 -45 $0 $20,632 -22,304 1,672 $0 $44,229 -41,018 -3,211 $43,629 -44,181 552 $0 $0 $67,366 -71,859 4,493 $67,449 -73,059 5,610 $0 $0 $35,057 -33,837 -1,220 $35,176 -36,070 894 $0 $0 $11,692 -11,400 -292 $11,574 -11,684 110 $0 $0 $10,906 -7,780 -3,126 $10,495 -10,715 220 $0 $0 $317,673 -320,777 3,104 $0 Change Original Adjusted Change Residence and Dining Halls * Revenues Expenses Reserve Drawdown (Deposit) Net Parking and Transportation Revenues Expenses Reserve Drawdown (Deposit) Net $112,712 -109,647 -3,065 $114,590 -128,711 14,121 $0 $0 $13,353 -13,595 242 $13,297 -14,411 1,114 $0 $0 $-323 2,040 (3) -1,717 (3) $0 $19,110 -18,977 -133 $0 $20,632 -22,304 1,672 $0 $1,522 (12) -3,327 (10,12) 1,805 (10,12) $0 $600 (4) 3,163 (4) -3,763 (4) $43,489 -42,571 -918 $43,629 -44,181 552 $140 (13) -1,610 (10,13) 1,470 (10,13) $0 $0 $60,659 -58,320 -2,339 $67,449 -73,059 5,610 $0 $0 $37,962 -39,790 1,828 $35,176 -36,070 894 $0 $0 $11,249 -11,205 -44 $11,574 -11,684 110 $0 $0 $10,284 -9,261 -1,023 $10,495 -10,715 220 $0 $0 $0 $0 $316,842 -341,135 24,293 $831 20,358 -21,189 $308,818 -303,366 -5,452 $316,842 -341,135 24,293 $8,024 -37,769 29,745 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $1,165 (1) 6,856 (1) -8,021 (1) $0 $-938 (2) 1,647 (2) -709 $0 $1,878 (9) -19,064 (9,10) 17,186 (9,10) $0 $-56 (11) -816 (10,11) 872 (10,11) $0 Telecommunications Services Revenues Expenses Reserve Drawdown (Deposit) Net University Services * ** Revenues Expenses Reserve Drawdown (Deposit) Net $0 $0 Intercollegiate Athletics * Revenues Expenses Reserve Drawdown (Deposit) Net $-83 1,200 (5) -1,117 (5) $0 $6,790 (14) -14,739 (10,14) 7,949 (10,14) $0 Electric Service * Revenues Expenses Reserve Drawdown (Deposit) Net $-119 2,233 (6) -2,114 (6) $0 $-2,786 (15) 3,720 (10,15) -934 (10,15) $0 Inn at Virginia Tech/Skelton Conf. Center Revenues Expenses Reserve Drawdown (Deposit) Net $118 (7) 284 (7) -402 (7) $0 $325 (16) -479 (10,16) 154 (10,16) $0 Other Enterprise Functions *** Revenues Expenses Reserve Drawdown (Deposit) Net $411 (8) 2,935 (8) -3,346 (8) $211 (17) -1,454 (10,17) 1,243 (10,17) TOTAL AUXILIARIES Revenues Expenses Reserve Drawdown (Deposit) Net * University Systems include Dormitory and Dining Hall System, University Services System, Intercollegiate Athletics System, and Electric Service System. The Systems were created to provide assurance to bond holders that system revenues are pledged for the payment of debt service and to allow for dedicated repair and replacement that are not subject to liens of any creditor of the university. ** University Services System includes Career Services, Center for the Arts, Health Services, Recreational Sports, Student Centers & Activities, Student Organizations, and the VT Rescue Squad. *** Other Enterprise Functions include Golf Course, Hokie Passport, Library Café, Library Photocopy, Licensing & Trademark, Little Hokie Hangout, New Student and Family Programs, Pouring Rights, Printing Services, Software Sales, Student Athlete Academic Support Services (SAASS) and Tailor Shop. 4 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 AUXILIARY ENTERPRISE BUDGET 1. Revenues in Residence and Dining Halls are higher than projected due to greater than anticipated housing occupancy, summer conferences, and Dining self-generated revenue. Expenses in Residence and Dining Halls are lower than projected due to timing of operating expenses, one-time facility improvement projects, and replacement of furniture and equipment normally scheduled during the summer months. 2. Revenues and expenses in Parking and Transportation Services are lower than projected due to lower than forecasted Fleet Services business volume. 3. Expenses in Telecommunications Services are lower than projected due to the timing of special projects related to campus telecommunication projects. 4. Revenues for the University Services System are higher than projected due to higher than budgeted student enrollment. Expenses are lower than projected due to the timing of operating expenses and union facility projects scheduled for summer months. 5. Expenses for Intercollegiate Athletics are lower than projected due to the timing of operating expenses and one-time sports facility projects. 6. Expenses for Electric Service are also lower due to lower than forecasted total cost of purchased electricity as well as the timing of items ordered but not yet received thus not paid at fiscal year-end. 7. Revenue for the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center are higher than projected due to higher than forecasted business volume. Expenses are lower than projected due to the timing of one-time facility projects in progress. 8. Revenues for Other Enterprise Functions are higher than projected due to higher than forecasted business volume in New Student and Family Progams, Licensing and Trademark, and Software Sales. Expenses are lower than projected due to timing of operating expenses and lower than anticipated Printing Services business volume. 9. The projected annual revenue, expense, and reserve budgets for Residence and Dining Halls were increased for dining business volume, student enrollment revenue, state compensation actions (high-turnover), expanded dining facility hours, increased dining wage rates, facility planning, residential mail services support, $2.5 million for East Eggleston renovation project, $7.7 million for residence halls electronic door access project, the receipt of $468,317 from a dining vendor settlement, and Residence Hall projects. 10. The projected annual expense budget for Auxiliary Enterprises was increased for $10.5 million in outstanding 2014-15 commitments and projects that were initiated but not completed before June 30, 2015. This amount includes $926,873 for Athletics, $3.1 million for Residence Halls, and $2.2 million in Dining Hall commitments and projects. The remainder is spread across the other auxiliary programs. 11. The projected annual revenue for Parking and Transportation were decreased for business volume in Parking Services. The expense and reserve budgets for Parking and Transportation were increased for pakring gate software, snow removal costs, and project management costs. 12. The projected annual revenue, expense, and reserve budgets for Telecommunications Services were increased for project business volume and equipment refreshment. Annual expense and reserve budgets were increased $824,000 to supplant a portion of the previously authorized external debt with internal financing for the Unified Communications project. 13. The projected annual revenue, expense, and reserve budgets for the University Services System were increased for student enrollment revenues, state compensation actions (high-turnover), health services counselor, health services general practitioner, increased student organizations funding, professional development for health services personnel, Recreational Sports field equipment, and project planning for Smith Career Center. 14. The projected annual revenue budget for Intercollegiate Athletics was adjusted $6.8 million to accommodate additional revenue of $2.0 million from football ticket sales, $215,000 from private gifts, $180,000 from basketball courtside seat sales, $167,000 for basketball tickets, $100,000 from basketball receivable guarantees, $18,000 from licensing, $95,000 from merchandise activities, $200,000 for student enrollment, $1.0 million from the football team’s participation in the Independence Bowl, and $2.8 million for Indoor Practice Facility capital project fundraising. These increases were partially offset by decreased revenue of $293,000 from men’s basketball season ticket sales. Annual expense and reserve draw budgets were increased $13.8 million to accommodate $3.8 million for primarily one-time football coaching staff transition costs, $2.8 million for privately funded Indoor Practice Facility capital project expenses, $1.7 million for Independence Bowl expenses, $3.0 million for capital project planning associated with facility improvements, $350,000 for Cassell Coliseum arena renovation, $141,000 for men and women’s basketball payable guarantees, $300,000 for travel, $180,000 for sports equipment, $208,000 for game officials, $150,000 for medical service provider, $225,000 for athlete food and dietary supplies, $200,000 for moving expenses, $200,000 for service equipment agreement, and $551,000 for ongoing operational needs. 15. The projected annual revenue and expense budgets for the Electric Services auxiliary were decreased for reduced 2015-16 cost of wholesale electricity and the associated reduction in customers' rates. Annual expense and reserve budgets were increased for onetime equipment purchases and planned reserve restoration. 16. The projected annual revenue, expense, and reserve budgets for the Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center were increased for business volume. 17. The projected annual revenue, expense, and reserve budgets for Other Enterprise Functions were adjusted for increased business volume in New Student Programs, licensing contracts in Software Sales, scholarship awards, equipment and professional development in Student Athlete Academic Services Support, increased scholarship expenses in Licensing and Trademark, scholarship transfer, and Hokie Passport Services smart card conversion. 5 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 CAPITAL OUTLAY PROJECTS AUTHORIZED AS OF JUNE 30, 2016 Dollars in Thousands ORIGINAL ANNUAL BUDGET CURRENT YEAR REVISED ANNUAL YTD BUDGET EXPENSES TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET STATE SUPPORT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND NONGENERAL FUND REVENUE BOND TOTAL BUDGET CUMULATIVE EXPENSES Educational and General Projects Educational and General Maintenance Reserve Maintenance Reserve 9,038 10,040 10,029 17,728 0 0 0 17,728 Design Phase Academic Buildings Renewal BI Data Center Expansion Improve Kentland Facilities Planning: Corps Leadership & Military Science Building Planning: Eastern Shore AREC Storage Building Planning: Renovate Undergraduate Science Laboratories 6,750 0 1,020 0 0 0 2,500 500 1,000 500 20 0 1,073 325 473 725 0 0 27,389 0 8,618 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5,900 0 2,100 46 600 0 0 0 0 0 0 27,389 5,900 8,618 2,100 46 600 2,140 24,000 2,140 24,000 1,335 22,341 4,891 42,652 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,891 42,652 2,026 (8) 32,010 (9) 209 1,261 2,300 340 3,393 533 1,748 2,297 332 4,502 520 1,689 1,980 281 1,115 53,759 0 0 32,003 47,609 0 0 0 0 0 0 4,750 2,800 0 18,650 0 0 0 0 28,959 53,759 4,750 2,800 32,003 95,218 53,746 4,691 2,483 31,952 91,832 50,451 50,112 41,887 234,649 0 34,846 28,959 298,454 239,090 Construction Phase Address Fire Alarm Systems and Access Classroom Building Close-Out Human & Agricultural Biosciences Building I Marching Virginians Practice Facility McBryde 100 Classroom Renovation Renovate Davidson Hall, Phase I Signature Engineering Building TOTAL 6 16,187 (1) 2,430 325 682 725 0 0 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (10) (11) (12) (13) (14) CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET Educational and General Projects 1. The current year and total project budget amounts reflect the balance of maintenance reserve appropriation carried forward from fiscal year 2015 and the state’s fiscal year 2016 allocation of $8.531 million of Maintenance Reserve funds. The annual budget was adjusted in the fourth quarter to reflect full appropriation allotments. The amount of cumulative expenditures exceeds the state required 85 percent performance requirement. 2. This project is for the renovation of three academic buildings located in the core of main campus bordering the Drillfield: Davidson Hall-Front Section, Sandy Hall, and the Liberal Arts Building. The state authorized design funding effective July 2013 and construction funding effective July 2015. The $27.389 million amount reflects the total project less equipment funding which is allocated separately after the start of construction. The project was hard bid in May 2016 and the low bid reflects a $4.4 million cost overrun above the authorized budget. The university is working with the Commonwealth to obtain a General Fund supplement to advance the project to construction. 3. This project will establish a new high performance data center within the existing Biocomplexity Institute’s facilities. The DesignBuild contract has been signed and construction is anticipated to begin in August with the data center ready for use by March 2017. The annual budget was established in the first quarter to reflect the project’s approval to move forward at the August 2015 Board of Visitors meeting. 4. This project is to provide a metabolism research laboratory, an applied reproduction facility, and a building for animal demonstration, handling, and holding spaces. The state authorized design funding effective July 2013 and construction funding effective July 2015. The $8.618 million amount reflects the total project less equipment funding which is allocated separately after the start of construction. Working Drawings are under review with an anticipated start of construction in late fall 2016. An early site package for the Applied Reproduction Facility has been halted because of contractor performance. 5. This project is to plan a new 60,500 gross square foot Corps Leadership and Military Science Building that will be located in the northern portion of the existing Upper Quad near Lane Hall. The facility would provide a centralized and consolidated home to the wide range of Corps of Cadets and ROTC programs currently dispersed around the northern area of campus. Preliminary Design is under review. Year-to-date expenditures exceeded the annual budget because expenses expected in fiscal year 2017 were invoiced in fiscal year 2016. Resources were sufficient to cover the accelerated cash outflow and the project remains within the total authorized budget. 6. This project is to plan a new storage building for the Eastern Shore Agriculture Research and Extension Center (AREC). The facility’s program provides space to store and secure modern research equipment on-site. Preliminary Designs are underway with pricing expected in early fall 2016. The annual budget was established in the third quarter to reflect the project’s approval to move forward at the March 2016 Board of Visitors meeting. 7. This project is to plan for the renovations of up to ten undergraduate laboratories within Derring and Hahn Halls that are needed to accommodate the increased demand for introductory undergraduate science laboratory classes in biology, chemistry, physics, and micro-biology. The project was approved to move forward at the June 2016 Board of Visitors meeting. 8. This project will support progress on fire alarm systems and accessibility improvements for several E&G buildings. The implementation plan calls for improvements to be executed in multiple packages, and construction funding will be released on a package-by-package basis. The State has appropriated $4.89 million of General Fund resources for the total project budget of which $4.26 million has been committed to the following projects underway or completed: Food Science and Technology Building, Architecture Annex, Wallace Annex, War Memorial Hall, Lane Hall, Whittemore Hall, Patton Hall, and Randolph Hall. 9. This project is for a 73,400 gross square foot classroom building to meet the university’s instructional classroom and laboratory needs. Construction is underway with occupancy scheduled for fall semester 2016. 10. The project was closed in June 2016 with $13,152 of unspent budget returned to the General Fund. 11. The project was closed in June 2016 with $58,602 of unspent budget returned to the program. 12. The project was closed in March 2016 with $316,973 of unspent budget returned to the central budget. 13. The project was closed in November 2015 with $50,733 of unspent budget returned to the General Fund. 14. The project was closed in June 2016 with $14,765 of unspent budget returned to the General Fund and $3.3 million returned to the central budget. 7 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 Capital Outlay Projects Authorized as of June 30, 2016 (Continued) Dollars in Thousands ORIGINAL ANNUAL BUDGET CURRENT YEAR REVISED ANNUAL YTD BUDGET EXPENSES TOTAL PROJECT BUDGET STATE SUPPORT GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND NONGENERAL FUND REVENUE BOND TOTAL BUDGET CUMULATIVE EXPENSES Auxiliary Enterprises Projects Auxiliary Maintenance Reserve Maintenance Reserve 7,000 7,000 6,033 0 0 Design Phase Planning: Student Wellness Services Lane Substation Expansion Planning: Athletic Facilities Improvements Planning: O'Shaughnessy Renovation 1,100 2,000 490 0 200 500 800 30 103 437 723 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Construction Phase Residential Door Access Improvements Unified Communications & Network Renewal Upper Quad Residential Facilities 0 1,500 46,753 1,000 900 26,000 3,383 1,682 28,832 0 0 0 Close-Out Airport Hangar East Eggleston Renovation Indoor Athletic Training Facility Residential Connectivity South Recreation Field Surface Replacement 2,000 0 1,181 1,691 276 2,000 2,500 1,901 644 1,814 1,737 2,196 1,837 644 1,812 0 0 0 0 0 0 63,991 45,289 On Hold and Not Funded New Residence Hall II Parking Blanket Authorizations Balance Phase IV of Oak Lane Community (Houses 2 - 5) TOTAL GRAND TOTAL $ 114,442 $ 95,401 $ 0 20,739 0 2,000 3,500 1,750 3,071 4,500 0 0 3,071 6,500 3,500 1,750 210 437 723 2 0 0 0 7,735 9,564 28,620 0 6,944 62,380 7,735 16,508 91,000 3,383 (6) 13,903 (7) 64,532 (8) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2,520 2,500 21,300 4,000 0 0 0 3,700 0 4,600 2,520 2,500 25,000 4,000 4,600 1,743 2,196 20,336 2,953 3,242 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 27,000 16,547 17,518 27,000 16,547 17,518 49,422 0 0 104,229 146,260 250,489 91,309 $ 234,649 139,075 $ 175,219 $ 548,942 $ - $ $ 20,739 RECOMMENDATION: That the report of income and expenditures for the University Division and the Cooperative Extension/Agricultural Experiment Station Division for the period of July 1, 2015 through June 30, 2016 and the Capital Outlay report be accepted. August 29, 2016 8 6,033 (1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (9) (10) (11) (12) (13) 182 (14) 0 (15) 0 (16) 119,876 $ 358,966 CAPITAL OUTLAY BUDGET (Continued) Auxiliary Enterprises Projects 1. Projects are scheduled and funded by the auxiliary enterprises during the annual Auxiliary Enterprise budgeting process. The units prepare five-year plans that outline their highest priority deferred maintenance needs. The annual budget reflects the spending plans of the auxiliary units on scheduled maintenance reserve work for fiscal year 2016. The outstanding balance is committed to a five year forward looking maintenance plan to ensure sufficient resources are available for major maintenance repairs. The auxiliary maintenance reserve program covers 104 assets with a total replacement value of $1.1 billion. 2. This project, as authorized at the March 2016, Board of Visitors meeting, is to explore alternatives and prepare design documents for an expanded, comprehensive student wellness services solution to meet student expectations. 3. This project will expand the Lane Substation on Innovation Drive. The project includes the purchase and installation of two 28,000 kilovolt-amps (kVA) transformers, two circuit switchers, six distribution reclosers with space for an additional four reclosers, a control house and associated relay, and control equipment. Specifications for the transformers are being developed and equipment is being ordered. The entire project should be complete in late 2017 with an expected total cost of $6.5 million. 4. This planning project includes design work for four high priority Athletic facility improvements: Rector Field House, Baseball Facilities, athletic nutrition center, and Tennis Facilities. Construction for Rector Field House site work and foundations is expected in summer 2016 and construction for Baseball Facilities is expected to begin early winter 2016. Feasibility studies are underway for an athletic nutrition center and Tennis Facilities improvements. 5. This project will plan updates to O’Shaughnessy Hall’s interior; mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems; elevators; address other deferred maintenance items as needed; and installing air conditioning. Improvements include converting O’Shaughnessy into a living-learning community to modernize the residential program within the building. 6. This project will install electronic door access locks on approximately 4,520 student rooms in the existing residential system and improve access control to approximately 1,551 non-student doors. Installation is underway for the first half of the residence halls. The remaining half will be completed in the summer of 2017. The total cost is expected to be $7.735 million. Year-to-date expenses exceeded the annual budget because expenses expected in fiscal year 2017 were invoiced in fiscal year 2016. Resources were available and sufficient to cover the additional cash outflow and the project remains within the total authorized budget. 7. This project includes improvements to four complementary communication infrastructure components. The four components include a unified communications system, upgrading the Internet Protocol (IP) Network, upgrading the cable plant, and upgrading equipment rooms in various facilities. This project is being implemented in phases and is anticipated to be complete in spring 2017. The total expected costs are $16.5 million. Year-to-date expenses exceeded the annual budget because expenses expected in fiscal year 2017 were invoiced in fiscal year 2016. Resources were available and sufficient to cover the additional cash outflow and the project remains within the total authorized budget. 8. This project replaces Rasche and Brodie with two new residential facilities and razes Thomas and Monteith, effectively modernizing 1,000 beds in the residential inventory. Construction is underway. The first building, Pearson Hall, was occupied in November 2015. The second hall was originally scheduled to be occupied by fall 2016 and is behind schedule with anticipated substantial completion by spring 2017. Year-to-date expenses exceeded the annual budget because expenses expected in fiscal year 2017 were invoiced in fiscal year 2016. Resources were sufficient to cover the additional cash outflow and the project remains within the total authorized budget. 9. This project is substantially complete and was occupied in April 2016. The total cost is expected to be $2.3 million. The project may be closed and financial accounts terminated when completion of the authorized scope has been verified by the Chief Facilities Officer and all expenses moved to the capital project. 10. This project is complete and was occupied in August 2015. The total cost is expected to be $2.5 million. The project may be closed and financial accounts terminated when completion of the authorized scope has been verified by the Chief Facilities Officer and all expenses moved to the capital project. 11. The project was closed June 30, 2016. The total cost was $20.336 million and the authorization was underspent. 12. The project is closed and financial accounts have been terminated. The total cost was $2.953 million and the authorization was underspent. 13. This project was closed June 30, 2016. The total cost was $2.953 million and the authorization was underspent. 14. This project envisioned a new residence hall of approximately 250 beds. Cost estimates exceed the project budget and the project is on hold while the university explores alternatives. Funding for the project may be considered pending a program plan and financial plan. 15. The purpose of this unfunded parking blanket authorization balance is to complete future improvements and repair projects for the parking system as specific needs are identified and as funding becomes available. 16. This is the remaining unallocated authorization of the original $23.5 million Oak Lane Community, Phase IV project. The outstanding Oak Lane Community expansion, houses two through five and their necessary site improvements, may be constructed as organizations come forward with program and financing plans. 9 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 Attachment A CAPITAL PROGRAM ANNUAL PERFORMANCE Cumulative Monthly Expenditures Fiscal Year 2015 and YTD Fiscal Year 2016 $140,000 $120,000 FY16 Original Annual Budget ($114,442) $ in Thousands $100,000 FY16 Revised Annual Budget ($95,401) Cumulative Expenses FY15 $80,000 $60,000 Cumulative Expenses FY16 $40,000 $20,000 $0 10 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 Attachment B CAPITAL PROGRAM PROJECTS Total Number of Active Capital Projects Fiscal Year 1990 - Fiscal Year 2016 50 Total Number of Projects Excluding Maintenance Reserve Number of Projects 45 40 35 E&G Excluding Maintenance Reserve 30 25 20 15 Aux Excluding Maintenance Reserve 10 5 0 11 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 Attachment C CAPITAL PROGRAM EXPENDITURE TREND Total Annual Expenditures for Active Capital Projects Fiscal Year 1990 - Fiscal Year 2016 $200,000 $ in Thousands $180,000 Total YTD Expenses $160,000 $140,000 $120,000 E&G $100,000 $80,000 Aux $60,000 $40,000 $20,000 $0 12 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 Attachment D CAPITAL PROGRAM TOTAL BUDGET Total Budget Level of Active Projects Fiscal Year 1990 - Fiscal Year 2016 $800,000 $ in Thousands $700,000 $600,000 $500,000 $400,000 Total $300,000 E&G $200,000 Aux $100,000 $0 13 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 Capital Project for Construction of Baseball Improvements JOINT FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE July 23, 2016 The Board of Visitors approved a $3.5 million blanket planning project in November 2015 for Athletic facilities improvements for baseball, softball, track, field throwing events, nutrition, and tennis. Under this blanket planning authorization, improvements for each program are being planned independently. At such time as Athletics is ready to move forward with construction of a specific component, the university will bring forward a supplemental request for funding with a firm scope, cost, and schedule for a specific component. Planning work to improve the baseball stadium to meet the needs and expectations of players, fans, and coaches has been underway. The proposed project will modernize and expand all aspects of the baseball stadium including demolishing and replacing the existing press box, restrooms, and concessions; enhancing seating with four new suites, premium seating areas, a rooftop canopy, and canopy wings; and other major improvements for new entrances, clubhouse, and locker rooms. A design-build delivery method will be used for the baseball stadium project and designs and specifications are sufficiently developed to enter a design-build agreement. At this time Athletics is ready to move forward with improvements for the Baseball program. The supplemental project costs to complete the Baseball improvements is $18 million for a total project cost of $18.5 million, inclusive of $500 thousand of planning work already completed. As with all self-supporting projects, the university has developed a financing plan to support the supplemental $18 million of construction and equipment costs for the Baseball Improvements. The funding plan calls for a combination of private gifts and athletics self-generated revenue. The university will arrange internal financing to carry the timing of pledge payments and redirected revenue streams previously committed to debt that has been retired. With the scope, schedule, cost, and funding plan established, the university is ready to move forward with the construction of a Baseball Improvements project. Under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the university, the Board of Visitors has the authority to approve the budget, size, scope, and overall funding of nongeneral fund capital outlay projects. This request is for approval of an $18 million supplement authorization for construction of the Baseball Improvements project. 1 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 RESOLUTION ON CAPITAL PROJECT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF BASEBALL IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, an Athletics master plan has identified improvements to the Baseball facilities as a top priority; and, WHEREAS, plans and specifications have been developed sufficient to enter into a design-build agreement for a modernized and expanded baseball stadium to meet the needs and expectations of players, fans, and coaches; and, WHEREAS, the scope of the project includes replacing the existing press box, restrooms, and concessions; enhancing seating with four new suites, premium seating areas, a rooftop canopy, and canopy wings; and new entrances, a scoreboard, clubhouse, and locker rooms. WHEREAS, the supplemental cost to complete the project is $18 million for a total cost of $18.5 million inclusive of $500 thousand of planning work that is complete; and, WHEREAS, the university has developed a 100 percent nongeneral fund resource plan to support the $18 million of supplemental costs to complete the project; and, WHEREAS, under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the university, the Board of Visitors has authority to approve the budget, size, scope, debt issuance, and overall funding of nongeneral funded major capital outlay projects; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the university be authorized to move forward with an $18 million supplement to complete the Baseball Improvements project and a not-to-exceed total project cost of $18.5 million. RECOMMENDATION: That the resolution authorizing Virginia Tech move forward with the construction of Baseball Improvements project be approved. August 29, 2016 Capital Project for an Early Site Package for Rector Field House Improvements JOINT FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE July 28, 2016 The Board of Visitors approved a $3.5 million blanket planning project in November 2015 for Athletic facilities improvements for baseball, softball, track, field throwing events, nutrition, and tennis. Under this blanket planning authorization, improvements for each program are being planned independently. At such time as Athletics is ready to move forward with construction of a specific component, the university will bring forward a supplemental request for funding with a firm scope, cost, and schedule for a specific component. Planning work for improvements and expansions of Rector Field House to meet the practice and training needs of the softball program, track program, and field throwing events program is underway. Planning for the overall building improvements are in the preliminary design phase and designs for the grading and utilities are complete. The project scope includes approximately 44,130 gross square feet of building additions to Rector Field House and improvements to the existing facility including a new roof, restrooms, fire suppression, and mechanical systems. To meet the needs and expectations of the athletes and coaches, the new and improved space must be ready for occupancy by fall 2018. The university has developed a strategy to meet the desired schedule by issuing an early site package that would begin in fall 2016 followed afterwards by a building construction package. In accordance with the strategy, Athletics and the university are requesting a $2.4 million authorization to move forward with an early site package for Rector Field House improvements. The package will provide the necessary site work including grading and utilities to support construction of the building additions and the new mechanical systems for the existing facility. A subsequent request for the remainder of the project construction and costs may be submitted in November 2016 as the building designs are completed. The estimated total project costs to improve and expand Rector Field House for the softball program, track program, and field throwing events are $18.6 million, inclusive of $2.6 million of planning work, $2.4 million for the early site package, and $13.6 million for the remaining building construction package. As with all self-supporting projects, the university has developed a financing plan to support the $2.4 million early site package for the Rector Field House project. This funding plan calls for the use of internal cash resources derived from Athletics auxiliary revenues. With the scope, schedule, cost, and funding plan established, the university is ready to move forward with the early site package for Rector Field House Improvements. Under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the university, the Board of Visitors has the authority to approve the budget, size, scope, and overall funding of nongeneral fund capital outlay projects. This request is for approval of a $2.4 million authorization for an early site package for improvements to Rector Field House. Subsequent requests for the remainder of construction funding may be submitted after designs for the building component are complete. 1 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 RESOLUTION ON CAPITAL PROJECT FOR AN EARLY SITE PACKAGE FOR RECTOR FIELD HOUSE IMPROVEMENTS WHEREAS, an Athletics master plan has identified improvements for the softball program, track program, and field throwing events program as top priorities; and, WHEREAS, plans and specifications are under development to expand and improve Rector Field House to meet the needs and expectations of players and coaches; and, WHEREAS, the university has developed a phased implementation strategy to deliver the project with an early site package followed by a building construction package; and, WHEREAS, the designs of the early site package are complete and include the necessary grading and utilities to support an expansion of Rector Field House and new mechanical systems for the existing facility; and, WHEREAS, the costs of the early site package are $2.4 million and the university has worked conjointly with Athletics to develop a 100 percent nongeneral fund resource plan to support the costs; and, WHEREAS, Athletics and the university are ready to move forward with the early site package and will request a subsequent authorization in the future for a building construction package to complete the project; and, WHEREAS, under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and the university, the Board of Visitors has authority to approve the budget, size, scope, debt issuance, and overall funding of nongeneral funded major capital outlay projects; and, NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the university be authorized to move forward with a $2.4 million early site package for Rector Field House Improvements. RECOMMENDATION: That the resolution authorizing Virginia Tech to move forward with an early site package for improvements to Rector Field House be approved. August 29, 2016 Capital Project Resolution for the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute JOINT FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE AND BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE August 9, 2016 The Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) is a critical research engine for Virginia Tech, conducting research to save lives, time, and money, and also protect the environment. As one of seven research institutes created by Virginia Tech, VTTI has effected significant change in public policies for driver, passenger, and pedestrian safety and is advancing the design of vehicles and infrastructure to increase safety and reduce environmental impact. VTTI is conducting more than 300 active sponsored research projects totaling approximately $40 million of annual sponsored research expenditures. For more than a decade, VTTI has been conducting connected- and automated-vehicle projects. Expanding research and development in this area is a strategic initiative for the future. To advance this initiative, VTTI is developing enhanced research opportunities through the creation of the Virginia Automation Park (Park), a road testing facility that will allow for a more comprehensive range of testing scenarios. The Park will tie directly into the existing Smart Road facilities and will include a myriad of features to provide VTTI with a full range of testing scenarios currently not available, including continuous and seamless driving; autonomous merging with roundabouts and multi-lane roads; low-speed active safety with parking aids, warnings, and indirect visual systems; multi-lane intersections with long approaches, straight approaches, and crossing paths; complex urban areas with pedestrian crossings, bike lanes, and signalized intersections; four-way stops; and multi-vehicle and person complexity scenarios. Given the need to build upon the existing Smart Road facilities infrastructure, equipment, and personnel, the proposed location for the Park is on approximately seven (7) acres of land located adjacent to the existing VTTI and Smart Road facilities, which is currently leased by Virginia Tech from ExpandTran, LLC, a limited liability company founded by the Virginia Tech Foundation, Inc. Virginia Tech will also have use of approximately twenty-one (21) acres of land located contiguous to the Smart Road facilities through an easement ExpandTran, LLC is acquiring from TORC Robotics, Inc., and will also construct roadways on this land to expand research capabilities by capitalizing on the site’s diverse terrain. The estimated cost for the project is approximately $3 million, and the university has worked with VTTI to develop a nongeneral fund resource plan sufficient to cover the entire costs of the improvements. The opportunity to address VTTI’s needs by modifying the existing lease with ExpandTran, LLC meets the capital lease definition and requires a capital authorization. Under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and Virginia Tech, the Board of Visitors has the authority to approve the budget, size, scope, and overall funding of capital outlay projects, including capital leases. This request is for authorization to modify the existing land lease with ExpandTran, LLC to a capital lease in order to construct the required roadways and infrastructure to create the Virginia Automation Park. 1 Presentation Date: August 29, 2016 RESOLUTION OF A CAPITAL LEASE FOR VIRGINIA TECH TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE WHEREAS, Virginia Tech’s vision to expand research and development under the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (“VTTI”) is a strategic initiative for the future of the institution; and, WHEREAS, VTTI is developing a specialized connected- and automated-vehicle research initiative known as the Virginia Automation Park (“Park”) to support fulfilling this goal; and, WHEREAS, VTTI requires approximately twenty-eight (28) acres of land to accommodate connected- and automated-vehicle research; and, WHEREAS, the proposed facility solution for the Park is to develop approximately seven (7) acres of land currently leased by Virginia Tech from ExpandTran, LLC and an additional twenty-one (21) acres of land Virginia Tech will have use of through an easement between ExpandTran, LLC and TORC Robotics, Inc. for a total of twenty-eight (28) acres of land for research and testing; and, WHEREAS, VTTI has reviewed the land specifications and lease specifications and determined it will meet the needs of the Park; and WHEREAS, Virginia Tech has developed a nongeneral fund resource plan sufficient to support the full costs of the lease; and WHEREAS, under the 2006 Management Agreement between the Commonwealth of Virginia and Virginia Tech, the Board of Visitors has authority to approve the budget, size, scope, debt issuance, and overall funding of nongeneral funded major capital outlay projects, including capital leases; and, NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that Virginia Tech be authorized to enter into a capital lease with ExpandTran, LLC for the development of approximately twenty-eight (28) acres of land through a capital lease with ExpandTran, LLC and an easement between ExpandTran, LLC and TORC Robotics, Inc. to house the Virginia Automation Park. RECOMMENDATION: That the above resolution authorizing Virginia Tech to enter into a capital lease agreement with ExpandTran, LLC to house the Virginia Automation Park be approved. August 29, 2016 Agenda RESEARCH COMMITTEE Duck Pond Room The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center 3:45 - 5:00 p.m. August 28, 2016 Agenda Item Reporting Responsibility 1. Opening Remarks and Approval of March 20, 2016 Research Committee Minutes Chair 2. Remarks from the President Dr. Timothy Sands *3. Resolution for Exclusion of Certain Officers/Directors Dr. Theresa Mayer 4. Global Profile for Research Dr. Theresa Mayer 5. Research Highlight: The Science of All Data Dr. Sallie Keller *Requires full Board approval. Briefing Report RESEARCH COMMITTEE OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS August 28, 2016 1. Opening remarks and approval of March 20, 2016 minutes: The chair will make opening remarks and a motion for the approval of the March 20, 2016 minutes. 2. Remarks from President Sands: Dr. Sands will provide comments. *3. Resolution for Exclusion of Certain Officers/Directors: Dr. Mayer will review the resolution for approval. 4. Global Profile for Research: Dr. Mayer will present on indicators for an enhanced global reputation for research. The university’s academic and research reputations are critical factors in attracting and retaining talent, as well as developing relationships with sponsors. 5. Research Highlight: The Science of All Data: Dr. Keller will provide an overview of the work of the Social and Decision Analytics Laboratory (SDAL) of the Biocomplexity Institute. The SDAL brings together statisticians and social and behavioral scientists to embrace today’s data revolution, developing evidencebased research and quantitative methods to inform policy decision-making. *Requires full Board approval. 1 Research General Report of August 28, 2016 will be presented at Monday’s meeting of the Board RESOLUTION FOR EXCLUSION OF CERTAIN OFFICERS/DIRECTORS WHEREAS, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University (“Virginia Tech”) was determined by the Department of Defense (DoD) to be a facility authorized to be eligible for access to classified information or award of classified contracts in 1960 and years following, with the most recent authorization in 2011, and WHEREAS, in accordance with the National Industry Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Cognizant Security Agencies (CSAs) require certain principal officers, directors, partners, regents, or trustees, and those occupying similar positions at institutions of higher education meet the personnel security clearance requirements established for the level of the institution’s facility security clearance or be formally excluded; and WHEREAS, t h e NISPOM permits the exclusion from the personnel clearance requirements of said principal officers et al. on the basis that these cited individuals shall not require, shall not have, and can be effectively excluded from access to all classified information disclosed to Virginia Tech, and do not occupy positions that would enable them to affect adversely corporate policies or practices in the performance of classified contracts, as determined by a CSA. NOW THEREFORE BE IT DECLARED, that the Board of Visitors hereby formally appoints a managerial group with the authority and responsibility for the negotiation, execution, and administration of classified contracts (“Key Management Personnel”), consisting of the following principal officers within Virginia Tech: President, University Legal Counsel, Chief Contracting Officer, Vice President for Research and Innovat ion, Senior Research Compliance Officer, Senior Contracts Officer, and Facility Security Officer (specified by name in Attachment A). BE IT RESOLVED, that the President and the said managerial group at the present time do possess, the required security clearance, with the exception of the Vice President for Research and Innovation, who is in the process of acquiring clearance; and BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER, that in the future, when a CSA determines that additional Virginia Tech officials must be added to said managerial group and be granted personnel clearances or excluded from classified access pursuant to the NISPOM, such requirements shall be made and approved by the Key Management Personnel, and not the Board of Visitors, unless approval by the Board of Visitors is formally required by the CSA, and BE IT RESOLVED FURTHER, that the appended list of all members of the Board of Visitors (specified by name in Attachment B) shall not require, shall not have, and can be effectively excluded from access to all classified information in the possession of Virginia Tech, and do not occupy a position that would enable them to affect adversely Virginia Tech policies or practices in the performance of classified contracts. A copy of this resolution shall be provided to CSAs as required by the NISPOM. RECOMMENDATION: That this resolution be adopted. August 29, 2016 ATTACHMENT A: List of Key Management Personnel by name who must be granted personnel clearances or excluded from classified access pursuant to the NISPOM per Board of Visitors Resolution, August 29, 2016 President Legal Counsel Chief Contracting Officer Vice President for Research & Innovation Senior Research Compliance Officer Senior Contracts Officer Facility Security Officer Dr. Timothy Sands Kay K. Heidbreder, Esq. M. Dwight Shelton, Jr. Dr. Theresa Mayer Linda R. Bucy John C. Rudd Jr David A. Brady ATTACHMENT B: List of Board of Visitors Members to be excluded per Board of Visitors Resolution, August 29, 2016 Mr. James “Jim” L. Chapman, IV (Rector) Ms. Greta J. Harris Mr. Charles T. (C.T.) Hill Mr. Mehmood S. Kazmi Mr. L. Chris “Chris” Petersen Ms. Deborah “Debbie” Leigh Martin Petrine Mr. Michael “Mike” J. Quillen Rev. Wayne H. Robinson J. Thomas “Tom” Ryan, M.D. Mr. Mehul P. Sanghani Mr. Steve Sturgis Mr. Dennis H. Treacy (Vice-Rector) Mr. Horacio A. Valeiras Mr. Jeff E. Veatch Open Session Agenda STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ATHLETICS COMMITTEE Smithfield Room, The Inn at Virginia Tech 8:00 a.m. August 29, 2016 Agenda Item 1. Introductions, Opening Remarks, and Approval of June 6, 2016 Minutes 2. Updates from the Division of Student Affairs Reporting Responsibility Mr. Mehul Sanghani Dr. Patty Perillo * 3. Resolution CSA 2015-16C: Resolution for Revision and Expansion of the Statement of SelfReporting and Bystander Intervention for Student Code of Conduct Mr. Rohsaan Settle * 4. Resolution CSA 2015-16D: Resolution for the Expansion of the Drug Policy for Student Code of Conduct Mr. Rohsaan Settle 5. 2016-2017 Annual Plans and Objectives for SGA, GSA, and CSA Ms. Alexa Parsley Ms. Chelsea Corkins Mr. Brett Netto Ms. Alex Hyler Mr. Matt Chan 6. Intercollegiate Athletics Report Mr. Whit Babcock Mr. Tom Gabbard Briefing Report STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ATHLETICS COMMITTEE August 29, 2016 Open Session 1. Introductions, Opening Remarks, and Approval of June 6, 2016 Minutes: Mr. Mehul Sanghani, committee chair, will offer introductions, provide opening remarks, and present the minutes of the June 6, 2016, Student Affairs and Athletics Committee meeting to the committee for review and approval. 2. Updates from the Division of Student Affairs: Dr. Patty Perillo, vice president for student affairs, will provide a quarterly update on the Division of Student Affairs. 3. *Resolution for Revision and Expansion of the Statement of Self-Reporting and Bystander Intervention for Student Code of Conduct: Mr. Rohsaan Settle, director of student conduct, will present Resolution CSA 2015-16C for board approval. 4. *Resolution for the Expansion of the Drug Policy for Student Code of Conduct: Mr. Rohsaan Settle, director of student conduct, will present Resolution CSA 2015-16D for board approval. 5. 2016-2017 Annual Plans and Objectives for SGA, GSA, and CSA: Ms. Alexa Parsley, president of the Student Government Association (SGA), Ms. Chelsea Corkins, president of the Graduate Student Assembly (GSA) along with Mr. Brett Netto (vice president of membership) and Mr. Alex Hyler (director of programs), and Mr. Matt Chan, chair of the Commission on Student Affairs (CSA) will each present their organization’s plans and objectives for the next academic year. 6. Intercollegiate Athletics Report: Mr. Whit Babcock, director of Athletics, will offer a quarterly report on intercollegiate athletics. Mr. Tom Gabbard, senior associate athletic director for facilities and operations, will review facility renovation plans for the Merryman Center, the Bowman Room, and Rector Fieldhouse. 1 Joint Open Session Agenda STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ATHLETICS and BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEES Solitude Room, The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center 9:30 a.m. August 29, 2016 Agenda Item 1. Welcome and Introductions 2. Long-Range Planning for Student Affairs Learning Environments Reporting Responsibility Mr. Mehul Sanghani Mr. Chris Wise Briefing Report STUDENT AFFAIRS AND ATHLETICS and BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEES August 29, 2016 Joint Open Session 1. Welcome and Introductions: Mr. Mehul Sanghani, chair of the student affairs and athletics committee, will offer a brief welcome to the building and grounds committee and allow for introductions. 2. Long-Range Planning for Student Affairs Learning Environments: Mr. Chris Wise, assistant vice president for student affairs, will offer a continuation on the prior student affairs facility inventory presentation with information on the division’s long-range planning and progress towards quality learning environments. 1 Student Affairs and Athletics General Report of August 29, 2016 will be presented at Monday’s meeting of the Board Resolutions for Changes to the Hokie Handbook (www.hokiehandbook.vt.edu) Modifications to the Statement on Self-Reporting and Bystander Intervention for Student Code of Conduct WHEREAS, The University Student Conduct System “plays a key role in educating students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders about community expectations and values”, and WHEREAS, the mission of Student Conduct at Virginia Tech is “to partner with Virginia Tech community members to address a student’s conduct inconsistent with university expectations”, and WHEREAS, the University Student Conduct System strives to guide students toward healthier lifestyle choices and connect them to resources and opportunities to assist them in creating healthier choices, and WHEREAS, the University Student Conduct System has a Statement on Self-Reporting and Bystander Intervention to encourage students to seek medical assistance for themselves or others who are significantly intoxicated as a result of alcohol or other substances, and WHEREAS, the current policy (contained in the Hokie Handbook) describes that in appropriate cases of self-reporting and bystander intervention, Student Conduct will not pursue conduct charges against the reporting party, and WHEREAS, the current policy does not extend to the party experiencing a medical emergency in cases of bystander intervention, and WHEREAS, Student Conduct recognizes that bystanders may be discouraged from reporting a medical emergency due to possible conduct charges for the party experiencing the emergency, and WHEREAS, Student Conduct prioritizes student safety and wants to be clear when encouraging all students to seek medical assistance in an emergency, therefore let it be NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, that Policy # 8300, Student Code of Conduct – Statement on Self-Reporting and Bystander Intervention be amended as follows: Virginia Tech has a Statement on Self-Reporting and Bystander Intervention which is very similar to traditional “Good Samaritan” and “Medical Amnesty” policies. Being an active bystander, as well as student health and safety are primary concerns at Virginia Tech. This statement affirms our collective desire for students to seek medical assistance for themselves or others who are significantly intoxicated as a result of alcohol or other substances. In an effort to avoid confusion around the terms of “Good Samaritan” and “amnesty,” which could imply no follow-up, consequence, or outcome, Virginia Tech created a statement to convey our response to when community members seek medical assistance for themselves or others in a medical emergency as a result of alcohol or drug use. We do not want students to feel as though they are choosing between conduct consequences and seeking assistance. If someone requires assistance, we want them to seek assistance for their health and safety. If medical assistance is sought, Student Conduct will not pursue conduct charges against the individual or organization who sought assistance, or the individual in need of assistance. Actively assisting requires that an individual: Call the rescue squad or the police or seek other individuals qualified to assess the student’s condition, such as a professional or student staff member in Housing and Residence Life. Stay with the intoxicated student until help arrives. Egregious alcohol/illegal drug violations, violations having a significant individual or community impact, and prior violations that demonstrate an actual, potential, or perceived pattern of behavior are not likely to have outcomes that are mitigated and are not likely to be protected under this policy. Those behaviors not covered under this statement include: Violations of the Code of Conduct other than the alcohol/drugs policy. For example: Abusive conduct (i.e. assault, battery, harassment, stalking, recording/distributing images without consent) Sexual and gender-based violence Hazing Damage to property Fake ID Disorderly or disruptive conduct (i.e. behavior that interferes with the duties of a public/civil official, the rights and/or activities of others, or the orderly functioning of the university and/or the performance of the duties of university personnel) Endangering others through use, possession, or providing alcohol or the controlled substance Providing alcohol/ drugs to minors under the age of 18 years of age Providing alcohol/ drugs in bulk Bias related incidents Distribution or possession with the intent to distribute drugs Students who have prior alcohol/ drug related conduct history or have engaged in high-risk alcohol/ substance use before Action by police or other law enforcement personnel Actions to be taken by Student Conduct: The assistance seeker and the individual in need of assistance will be required to meet with a member of Student Conduct if they met any of the current criteria for a violation of the alcohol beverage and/ or illegal drug policies Those persons will likely be issued educational requirements that may include, but are not limited to, alcohol and/or drug education, counseling, and/or a substance abuse assessment Document the actions taken by the student and the office Failure to complete the educational assignments or treatment recommendations will typically result in further conduct action RECOMMENDATION: That the above resolution for changes to University Policies for Student Life: Modifications to the Statement on Self-Reporting and Bystander Intervention for Student Code of Conduct August 29, 2016 Resolutions for Changes to the Hokie Handbook (www.hokiehandbook.vt.edu) Expansion of the Drug Policy for Student Code of Conduct Effective Date: Immediately upon approval by the Board of Visitors WHEREAS, The University Student Conduct System “plays a key role in educating students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders about community expectations and values,” and WHEREAS, the mission of Student Conduct at Virginia Tech is “to partner with Virginia Tech community members to address a student’s conduct inconsistent with university expectations,” and WHEREAS, the University Student Conduct System strives to guide students toward healthier lifestyle choices and connect them to resources and opportunities to assist them in creating healthier choices, and WHEREAS, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has shared that the prevalence of abuse, misuse, and diversion from approved medical uses of prescription medications is concerning, and WHEREAS, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) reports that over 52 million persons in the United States age 12 or older had used prescription drugs non-medically at least once in their lifetime, and WHEREAS, the Student Code of Conduct specifically states that “Virginia Tech does not condone the misuse or abuse of controlled substances,” and WHEREAS, currently stated in the Student Code of Conduct, “misuse and abuse of illegal drugs is in direct conflict with the goals and objectives of any educational institution,” and WHEREAS, the current illegal drug policy (contained in the Student Code of Conduct) addresses the illegal use, possession, manufacturing, distribution, and selling of illegal drugs, and WHEREAS, current policy noticeably has “misuse” and “abuse” missing from the illegal drug policy, and WHEREAS, similar to the alcohol beverage policy, students can legally consume a substance and be in violation of the Student Code of Conduct if the substance is misused or abused, NOW, THEREFORE LET IT BE RESOLVED, that Policy #8300, Student Code of Conduct – “Drug” Policy be amended as follows: Student Code of Conduct – Controlled Substances The illegal use or possession of any controlled substance is strictly prohibited by the university. The illegal use of controlled substances is incompatible with the goals of the academic community. Students found responsible for illegally possessing, using, manufacturing, possessing with intent to manufacture, selling, dispensing, or distributing any illegal drug or substance controlled under state or federal law is prohibited. Possession of used or unused drug paraphernalia is also prohibited (unless there is a documented medical need). Additionally, misusing and abusing drugs, including overthe-counter and prescription drugs, is prohibited. Students can be suspended or dismissed from the university for a first offense. Students who are also university employees are also subject to disciplinary job action. RECOMMENDATION: That the above resolution for changes to University Policies for Student Life: Modifications to the Expansion of the Drug Policy for Student Code of Conduct be approved. August 29, 2016 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION HONORING DR. NANCY V. DYE WHEREAS, Dr. Nancy V. Dye was appointed by Governor Bob McDonnell to Virginia Polytechnic and State University’s Board of Visitors on July 1, 2012; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Dye has been a valuable contributor to the university during her term on the board; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Dye has served on numerous committees, including the Research Committee, the Student Affairs and Athletics Committee, and the Academic Affairs Committee; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Dye’s experience and knowledge as a physician leader has been especially valuable to the board as the university sought to advance its involvement in health-related education and research; and, WHEREAS, Dr. Dye has distinguished herself as an advocate for higher education in the region, serving on the Ferrum College Board of Trustees and the Hargrave Military Academy Board of Trustees; and, WHEREAS, with a focus on access to and affordability of higher education for Virginia students, Dr. Dye provides noteworthy support to her community, including service on the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation Board of Directors, the Mill Mountain Advisory Committee, and the Military Family Support Center Board of Directors; WHEREAS, the members of the Board have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Nancy and her husband, Kevin, and have enjoyed their company at Board meetings, football games, and other university events; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University do hereby extend their sincere appreciation to Dr. Nancy V. Dye for her outstanding loyalty and devoted service, and for her faithful dedication to the university and its missions. RECOMMENDATION: That the above resolution recognizing Dr. Nancy V. Dye for her service as a member of the Board of Visitors be approved. August 29, 2016 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION HONORING WILLIAM D. FAIRCHILD WHEREAS, Mr. William D. Fairchild was appointed by Governor Bob McDonnell to Virginia Polytechnic and State University’s Board of Visitors on July 1, 2012; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Fairchild is a Virginia Tech alumnus, having earned a bachelor’s degree in Building Construction; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Fairchild has made valuable contributions to the board include serving as chair of the Building and Grounds Committee, and serving on the Executive Committee; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Fairchild, having retired as Chairman of R.W. Murray Company with 30 years’ experience in the construction industry, has contributed considerable wisdom and insight toward the university’s advancements in construction and smart infrastructure; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Fairchild supports the university’s mission by serving on the board of the Meyers-Lawson School of Construction; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Fairchild generously gives his time to numerous organizations supporting education and construction, and notably served as national chairman of Associated Builders and Contractors. WHEREAS, the members of the Board have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know Bill and his wife, Anita, and have enjoyed their company at Board meetings, football games, and other university events; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University do hereby extend their sincere appreciation to William D. Fairchild for his outstanding loyalty and devoted service, and for his faithful dedication to the university and its missions. RECOMMENDATION: That the above resolution recognizing William D. Fairchild for his service as a member of the Board of Visitors be approved. August 29, 2016 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION HONORING B.K. FULTON WHEREAS, Mr. B.K. Fulton was appointed by Governor Bob McDonnell to Virginia Polytechnic and State University’s Board of Visitors on July 1, 2012; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Fulton is an alumnus of the Class of 1980; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Fulton’s valuable contributions to the board include service on the Academic Affairs Committee, the Research Committee, the Finance and Audit Committee, and the Building and Grounds Committee; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Fulton’s expertise in public policy and public affairs, which he developed as vice president of the Mid-Atlantic Region for Verizon Communications, has been exceptionally valuable to the board; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Fulton has devoted a great deal of his time to support the wellbeing of the Commonwealth and its communities, serving on the board of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce, the Governor’s Advisory Council on Revenue Estimates, the World Affairs Council of Greater Richmond, and Venture Richmond; and, WHEREAS, Mr. Fulton is a committed supporter of education and ongoing development of students, serving on the board of the Jobs for Virginia Graduates program, the Jefferson Institute, and as a member of the Dean’s Council of the New School’s Milano Graduate School of Management and Urban Policy. WHEREAS, the members of the Board have thoroughly enjoyed getting to know B.K. and his wife, Jackie Stone, and have enjoyed their company at Board meetings, football games, and other university events; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the members of the Board of Visitors of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University do hereby extend their sincere appreciation to B. K. Fulton for his outstanding loyalty and devoted service, and for his faithful dedication to the university and its missions. RECOMMENDATION: That the above resolution recognizing B.K. Fulton for his service as a member of the Board of Visitors be approved. August 29, 2016 Atlantic Coast Conference Governing Board Certification Form Academic Year 2016-17 As Chairman of the Governing Board at Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University, I attest that: 1) Responsibility for the administration of the athletics program has been delegated to the Chief Executive Officer of the Institution. 2) The Chief Executive Officer has the mandate and support of the board to operate a program of integrity in full compliance with NCAA, Conference and all other relevant rules and regulations. 3) The Chief Executive Officer, in consultation with the Faculty Athletics Representative and the Athletics Director, determines how the institutional vote shall be cast on issues of athletics policy presented to the NCAA and the Conference. Date Presented to the Governing Board: ________________________ Signed: __________________________________________________ (Chairman of the Governing Board) Signed: __________________________________________________ (CEO of Member Institution) Please return completed form before October 21, 2016 to: Commissioner John D. Swofford Atlantic Coast Conference 4512 Weybridge Lane Greensboro, NC 27407