| Policies & Actions -- 1960-1981 This index to the Board of Trustees Minute Books was created in 1981. It initially encompassed major policy decisions from July 21, 1960 to May 8, 1981. It will be expanded to cover the period 1908 to present. Board of Trustees meeting minutes and reports may be found in the records of the Board of Trustees, Record Group CH1000, Series 1, Meeting Minutes File, 1908-present in the University Archives.
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June 1, 1961, Book 5, page 19 GRE is required for all students who enter the college for the first time on June 5 and thereafter to pursue work on the graduate level. May 18, 1962, Book 5, page 33 Board voted to grant permission for high school graduates not meeting ECU's standards but showing promise to enroll in summer school with the understanding that if they do well they will be admitted in the fall. November 3, 1966, Book 5, page 227 Discussion of admission requirements of SAT scores of 800 residents and 1000 non-residents. It was stated that the college would consider a combination of SAT/high school record in 1967. May 15, 1967, Book 5, page 239 Approval of new requirements: Resident 850 SAT & 1.8 GPA; Non-resident 2.2 GPA for freshmen, 2.5 GPA for transfers and high school geometry added as a requirement for all students. August 13, 1969, Book 6, page 59 It was noted that 31% of freshmen applications were from non-residents and the student body consists of 19.62% non-residents, with an average SAT of 1036. Resident SAT average was 954. October 23, 1970, Book 6, page 93 Policy stipulating that transfer students having completed less than 30 semester hours must meet all freshman entrance requirements as well as have an overall "C" average and be eligible to return to the institution last attended. January 7, 1971, Book 6, page 101 Removal of 350/350 minimum SAT score requirement for admission, but retention of all other requirements approved. August 10, 1971, Book 6, page 125 The Executive Committee approved tuition increase for non-residents from $951 to $1300 per year. This action was in response to tuition changes enacted by the General Assembly. October 27, 1971, Book 6, page 135 Tuition was increased from $1300 to $1800 per year for non-residents. Also the Board approved a motion to place in the University Catalog the requirements for North Carolina residency. April 23, 1974, Book 6, page 228 The Board voted to give discretionary power to the Chancellor on residency cases. The Chancellor was asked to initiate a study of the policy and procedures. April 6, 1976, Book 6, page 280 Committee on Academic Programs to review letter from SGA regarding foreign language requirements. January 26, 1977, Book 6, page 296 Voted to retain the foreign language requirement in effect for all A.B. degree programs. April 23, 1976, Book 7, page 307 Motion approved requiring all full-time and part-time students to pay a registration fee. Full-time student defined as one who takes 8 semester hours.
May 4, 1964, Book 5, page 111 Board expressed need for a long-range policy for naming buildings. Special Committee instructed to work on plan. October 27, 1967, Book 5, page 262 Approval of naming the new field house , the W.M. "Booger" Scales Field House. He was a primary leader in the stadium drive ($300,000) and the campaign for the field house ($115,000). Page 260 Resolution approved the issuance of stadium revenue bonds ($600,000) to improve Ficklen Stadium , adding approximately 10,000 seats. , Book 5, page 279 May 29, 1968, Book 6, page 45 The board unanimously approved the naming of a new women's dormitory for Ruth Allen White in honor of her 22 years of service which included being Dean of Women. , Book 6, page 112 May 8, 1972, Book 6, page 171 A motion was approved to name the new student center in honor of Cynthia A. Mendenhall, the first and only director of the Student Union. The official title was "Mendenhall Union." Page 172 The trustees voted to name the art gallery in Whichard Building the Kate Lewis Art Center, in honor of Kate Lewis, former teacher in the Art Department. - Book 6, page 198 Committee on Budget and Buildings was delegated to maintain a master plan for physical development, selection of architects and engineers and approve building sites. The Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs was authorized to act on behalf of the Trustees in approving building plans and specifications and certifying final acceptance of completed buildings and projects. The Board also authorized the Committee on Property to act on behalf of the Trustees in approving all proposals involving acquisition or diposition of any interest in real property valued at less than $50,000. Page 199 April 23, 1974, Book 6, page 222 September 11, 1974, Book 6, page 233 Ragsdale Dormitory was designated for renovation and use by the School of Medicine. The seminar room Brewster 305 was named for James L. Fleming in honor of 25 years of service as chair of the Department of Foreign Languages. The Regional Development Institute was named in honor of Thomas W. Willis. The track facility was named in honor of Mike Bunting. The Department of Biology named a seminar room in honor of Mary C. Helms. January 7, 1976, Book 6, page 271 Minges Room 145 was approved to be named the Nephi Jorgenson room in honor of his 28 years of service. September 24, 1977, Book 7, page 311 Ad hoc committee to name streets on campus reviewing report from University Planning Department. , Book 7, page 331 September 30, 1978, Book 7, page 347 Board voted to write the Department of Transportation restating support for the 10th Street pedestrian overpass. April 17, 1979, Book 7, page 397 Chairman asked the Buildings & Grounds Committee to meet with the Secretary of Transportation regarding need for pedestrian overpass. Page 399 Approval given to lease additional property for Pirate Club expansion. , Book 7, page 454 In Executive Session the Board approved an ad hoc committee on land acquisition to work with the administration. January 23, 1980, Book 7, page 460 The Board approved the lease of a house for $1 per year from the Alumni Association. Property to be owned by the University in 1987. , Book 7, page 470 The Board approved the changing of the Wellington B. Gray Art Gallery to the East Carolina University Art Museum, Wellington B. Gray Art Gallery. November 1, 1980, Book 7, page 512 The Chairman of the Buildings & Grounds Committee stated that he would present a resolution for a written policy which will define guidelines for selection of planners, architects and engineers. March 16, 1981, Book 7, page 533 May 8, 1981, Book 7, page 556 The original authorization of $150,000 for the Minges project and $85,000 for the Scales Field House project were increased to $175,000 and $100,000 respectively. Approval was given to name the drama building the John D. Messick Theatre Arts Center. Approval given to name Brewster D-214 in honor of Yoon Hough Kim who served on the faculty of Sociology & Anthropology.
May 27, 1961, Book 5, page 16 Administration recomends that no freshman or students with less than a C average or on probation for scholastic or disciplinary reasons be allowed to keep a car on campus. May 3, 1963 - Parking Fines, Book 5, page 75 Resolution: ". . . . not for the primary purpose of obtaining revenue for the College. These fines should be used, with approval of the President or Business Manager, to provide additional parking facilities and for the improvement of safety conditions on the campus and to provide aesthetic, cultural and recreational facilities which would not otherwise be available." November 11, 1963 - Rescinded Parking Fee Policy, Book 5, page 104 Business Manager advised that an Act of the General Assembly restricts use of parking fines to development, maintenance and supervision of parking areas. The Executive Committee approved . . . . that the Student Supply Store's profits, general expense fund and other unrestricted funds be utilized for paying expenses for cultural and recreational facilities previously authorized for parking fines. May 29, 1969, Book 6, page 44 Board approved $2 per student, per quarter fee [$6 per year] to fund "Intercampus Transit System." October 23, 1973, Book 6, page 216 Adoption of ordinance governing traffic, parking and the registration of motor vehicles. September 29, 1976, Book 6, page 295 An ad hoc committee was appointed to study request of Greenville City Council to extend right-of-way across 250 yards of university property along Sanford Drive [now Ficklen Drive]. January 26, 1977, Book 6, page 301 Resolution approved asking the Governor and Department of Transportation to approve construction of an overpass for 10th Street. September 24, 1977, Book 7, page 309 Vote to reaffirm position in favor of 10th Street Pedestrian Overpass. April 26, 1978, Book 7, page 332 A fee schedule for vehicle registration approved, setting a fee of $10 per year, with a provision of a $5 refund if registrant departs prior to Spring Semester. Page 398 Parking fees increased from $10 to $25 per year. Parking in front of McGinnis raised from $90 to $108 annually. Page 400 Bicycle registration fee changes from $.50 per year to a one time fee of $1.
October 26, 1962, Book 5, page 64 Board authorized and approved the change of Departments of Art and Music to Schools. May 3, 1963, Book 5, page 72 Intercollegiate Athletics was removed from the Department of Health and Physical Education. The separate Department of Athletics was created with a director. October 1, 1964, Book 5, page 119 Trustees discussed the Liberal Arts Program and approved the School of Arts & Sciences. October 23, 1965, Book 5, page 196 Industrial Arts becomes Department of Industrial and Technical Education. May 18, 1966, Book 5, page 220 Approve proposal presented by Dean of Arts and Sciences to request establishment of a Life Sciences for Community Health Institute from the Board of Higher Education. November 3, 1966, Book 5, page 228 The Board approved recommendations of the State Board of Higher Education and the Department of Administration that the college request permission to hire a director as the first step in establishing the Institute for Life Sciences and Community Health. August 7, 1967, Book 5, page 245 Requests that the Advisory Budget Commission approve a reduction in scope for the Laboratory School, from $1,135,000 to $750,000. The action a result of Greenville's inability to contribute $385,000. The city did donate 20 acres of land. October 27, 1967, Book 5, page 251 Official title changes approved: Director of Admissions becomes Dean of Admissions
Director of Extension becomes Dean of Continuing Education
School of Arts & Sciences becomes College of Arts & Sciences Charter for ECU Foundation announced. Formally established on October 16, 1967. The Board will elect three Trustees to serve on the Foundation Board. , Book 5, page 267 Resolution announcing grants of $150,000 from Public Health Service and a state appropriation of $100,000 to establish a Developmental Evaluation Clinic and Day Care Center. The Vice President for Business was appointed official spokesman for the project and treasurer. Page 268 Life Sciences and Community Health Institute renamed School of Allied Health Professions and Medical Education Center, director becomes a dean. Page 269 Department of Home Economics becomes School of Home Economics, director becomes dean and the first master's degree will be offered in the program. August 13, 1969, Book 6, page 51 The Trustees noted that in the fiscal year the University food service experienced a loss of $63,903. The board approved a plan to contract with private firms for food service. Page 59 Approved the establishment of the Office of Institutional Development, to include Alumni Affairs, Computer Center, Institutional Research, Placement Office, Public Relations, News Bureau, Regional Development Institute and Office of Special Projects. April 2, 1970, Book 6, page 76 The Board approved the establishment of the Marine Science Center at Roanoke Island. Page 77 School of Health Professions becomes School of Allied Health and Social Professions.
Administration reported on work of an ad hoc committee to study doctoral degrees. Twelve areas were being considered for possible proposals. October 23, 1970, Book 6, page 95 Approval was given to operate a center for European studies in Bonn, Germany. Seven faculty members will be relocated during the year.
Board approved plans for continuing development of four doctoral programs in History, Biology, Math and Music. January 7, 1971, Book 6, page 101 Resolution expressing support of the Governor in his request to study the restructuring of higher education, but to preferably retain local Boards of Trustees. March 9, 1971, Book 6, page 112 Establishment of the School of Technology, incorporating the Departments of Industrial and Technical Education and the Department of Business Education. October 27, 1971, Book 6, page 143 The Board referred to its resolution of January 1971 in which it supported the Governor in studying restructuring of higher education. It voted to request that the Legislature "carefully consider giving the local institutional Boards statutory authority over local matters and selection of the head of the institutions and staff." November 17, 1971, Book 6, page 146 Election of three Trustees to serve on the UNC Board of Governors: Reginald McCoy, Charles Larkins and William Taylor. May 15, 1973, Book 6, page 191 The Trustees were advised that due to inflation, the devaluation of the dollar and floating of mark, Bonn had become one of Europe's most expensive cities. The administration recommended moving the program to Italy in a joint effort with Louisiana Tech and AASCU. No action was taken by the Board. June 28, 1973, Book 6, page 205 Approved appointment of Provost and Dean of Graduate School April 23, 1974, Book 6, page 225 Voted to change the title of the Department of Business Education and Office of Administrtion to the Department of Distributive and Business Education and Office Administration. Also, the Department of Health and Physical Education became the School of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Safety. Page 226 A resolution was passed stating that ECU could no longer afford the foreign programs. The UNC Board of Governors was asked to consolidate and form a state-wide program and to invite private institutions to participate. September 11, 1974, Book 6, page 240 Sent resolution to the Board of Governors expressing the desire for ECU to be considered in any studies or surveys concerned with the establishment of a third Law School in the state. The Board established the Committee on Academic Programs. January 7, 1976, Book 6, page 271 Creation of committee to set guidelines regarding the future of Athletics. April 6, 1976, Book 6, page 279 Approval of ad hoc committee on Athletics recommendations: continue efforts to improve women's athletics authorize stadium expansion project withdraw from Southern Conference evaluate each sport at ECU pursue conference affiliation , Book 7, page 348 Proposed administrative reorganization approved. December 6, 1978 , Book 7, page 363 Revised Board of Trustees bylaws approved. August 29, 1979, Book 7, page 432 New organization chart approved. Page 433 Six universities were presented as possible membership of a new athletic conference. The Trustees approved the concept of an affiliation with a new conference involving the schools. November 1, 1980, Book 7, page 513 The Board approved a proposal to eliminate intercollegiate wrestling and field hockey.
August 31, 1965, Book 5, page 156 Free tuition for faculty and staff October 27, 1971, Book 6, page 126 An honorary faculty appointment was approved for A.J. Fletcher to the School of Music as "consultant in opera affairs." February 15, 1972, Book 6, page 148 Approval of TIAA/CREF as a retirement plan for university employees with the rank of instructor or above. June 28, 1973, Book 6, pages 203-206 The Board rejected a code proposed by the Faculty Senate and asked the faculty to "democratically" pick a code of operations acceptable to the majority of the Faculty Senate. Code was to be "advisory" on appointment, reappointment, and tenure; also provide for administrator evaluation at department and school level; allows for participation in selection of administration who direct academic matters. September 18, 1973, Book 6, page 206 Emeritus status given to Henry Wanderman, former chair of Germanic Languages Tenure policy approved as amended by Board. Some of the stipulations include: notification to grant or not grant tenure
professor and associate professor - March 1 of 3rd year
assistant professorand instructor - March 1 of 5th year
non-tenure rehires notified - March 1 1st year, December 15 2nd year and September 15 each year after
faculty receiving seven annual contracts will obtain tenure ipso facto , Book 6, page 215 A policy was approved which granted emeritus status to all retiring faculty members, subject to approval of the Chancellor. A report to be given at the Trustees annual Spring meeting giving names of faculty approved by the Chancellor for tenure. A three member ad hoc committee was appointed to study the revised ECU Code. April 23, 1974, Book 6, page 223 The Committee on Codes presented a new draft of the ECU Code which was approved. The Code provides for appointment process for administrative academic officials exclusive of the Chancellor and Vice Chancellors; and guidelines for development of codes and evaluations of units and unit heads. January 7, 1976, Book 6, page 271 The Board defeated, 6 to 3, a motion that discretionary authority be granted to the administration to deviate from its policy of permitting all faculty and staff to enroll for one course per quarter. January 26, 1977, Book 6, page 300 J. Gilbert Moore appointed Registrar April 23, 1977, Book 7, page 304 April 26, 1978, Book 7, page 334 Executive Committee voted to award the title of Chancellor Emeritus to Leo Jenkins April 17, 1979, Book 7, page 398 Hiring of new basketball coach was approved. August 29, 1979, Book 7, page 433 A resolution was passed which allows EPA faculty members who change from 12 month to 9 month appointments to preserve accumulated sick leave for retirement benefits if such leave is unused prior to retirement pursuant to G.S. 135-4(e).
October 23, 1965, Book 5, page 196 Speaker Ban Law resolution expressing need for creativity and the need for exploration of diverse views. However, the resolution called on the administration to develop rules and precautionary measures to prevent exploitation of the institution as an outlet for discord and strife February 4, 1966, book 5, page 204 Regulations Governing Visiting Speakers at ECC. The regulations required close supervision of invitation and the conducting of a forum by visiting speakers. It appeared to be a paper exercise to accomodate the 1963 Speaker Ban Law and still maintain autonomy over speeches and lectures.
July 21, 1960, Book 5, page 5 Authorized the Business Manager to make $2400 available annually from the Student Supply Store to be used by the President for entertainment and to pay for maid service. October 18, 1963, Book 5, page 99 Authorizing an increase of president's entertainment fund to $3,600 per year. November 24, 1969, Book 6, page 69 The Eastern North Carolina Basketball Classic experienced a significant deficit. Local businessmen made up a large portion of the loss, however, $13,798.37 in additional funds were needed. The Executive Committee approved to make up the loss from Student Supply Store profit reserves and from unallocated interest income. At the same meeting they voted to increase the Chancellor's Entertainment Fund to $6,500 per year. April 23, 1974, Book 6, page 229 An Endowment Fund Board was created with five members. September 11, 1974, Book 6, page 241 Resolution sent to UNC Board of Governors requesting to establish a separate budget code for Health Affairs at ECU, stating that programs, faculty-student ratio and the library could not be improved without "crippling the academic budget of ECU." January 19, 1981, Book 7, page 525 The Board approved a list of guidelines for named gifts. Approval was given to transfer unappropriated monies within the university.
November 11, 1963, Book 5, page 104 . . . not more than 1/3 of the funds made available each year from the Student Supply Store profits for scholarships shall be used for athletic scholarships. April 26, 1978, Book 7, page 332 Andrew Best chosen to oversee Ledonia S. Wright Memorial Scholarship.
October 1, 1964, Book 5, page 119 Resolution passed authorizing the appointment of a committee of trustees to study the question of a two-year Medical School. The resolution states that the College was "willing to offer this instruction." March 29, 1966, Book 5, p. 218 Leo Jenkins was instructed by the Executive Committee to "go back to the consultants employed to make the study and ask them to supplement their report, to spell out necessary steps for establishing a Medical School, including a budget." September 22, 1966, Book 5, page 225 Leo Jenkins received approval by the Executive Committee to release a statement including the recommendations of the consultants regarding the Medical School idea. The report was favorable. Recommendations and a full report were made available to the press. May 29, 1969, Book 6, page 47 The administration announced that a bill had been introduced in the Legislature requesting appropriations for the purpose of planning curriculum in the Medical Sciences . . . equivalent to the first two years of Medical School. October 23, 1970, Book 6, page 96 Approved tuition of $600 per year for residents and $1500 per year for non-residents entering the School of Medicine. Dr. Wallace Wooles, Director of Medical Services and Professor of Pharmacology was introduced with new title of Dean. March 9, 1971, Book 6, page 103 The Board passed a resolution acknowledging the recommendation of the State Board of Higher Education regarding a Medical School at ECU; a one-year program under the UNC Medical School. Further, the Board asked the Administration to continue discussion with UNC officials of feasibility of a one-year program with assured transfer to UNC. October 27, 1971, Book 6, page 132 The Board was advised that curriculum was planned for one-year medical program. Students are to enter UNC after first year. A class of approximately 20 will begin Fall of 1973. The Admissions Committee expects 400 applications. May 8, 1972, Book 6, page 168 It was reported that the first class of 20 students will enroll in the one-year medical program in September 1972. The university is asking the UNC Board of Governors to add a second year to the program. May 15, 1973, Book 6, page 195 The Board was advised that the General Assembly had appropriated $7.5 million in reserve through a bill which calls for development of a degree granting Medical School. May 27, 1974, Book 6, page 232 The Executive Committee noted recent events concerning the relationship between the ECU School of Medicine and the UNC School of Medicine. The chairman was directed to take the questions to the Attorney General for a ruling. The questions are not listed and the request was withdrawn because the issues were legislative matters. September 11, 1974, Book 6, page 233 Ragsdale Dormitory designated for renovation and use by the School of Medicine. The Trustees accepted with regret, the resignation of the Dean of the School of Medicine Wallace Wooles, and appointed him Associate Vice Chancellor for the Division of Health Affairs. The Chancellor was directed to pursue with vigor the retention of all existing tenured faculty in the School of Medicine and to insist that all future faculty appointments be made directly to the ECU School of Medicine. Page 234 A resolution was passed which asked the Board of Governors for questions concerning the future of the medical education at ECU, including medical faculty, expansion of programs, capital improvements, and plans for complying with Section 46 of the 1974 General Appropriations Act. Section 46 authorized $7.5 million for planning a degree granting School of Medicine. Page 241 An ad hoc committee was appointed to meet with William Friday and the Board of Governors Planning Committee regarding medical programs at ECU. The Acting Assistant Dean of the Medical School, Dean Hayek, appointed by the UNC School of Medicine was recognized. Page 242 Request sent to Board of Governors to purchase property for the Medical School October 26, 1974, Book 6, page 248 Resolution supporting a proposal that the ECU Medical School be placed under the ECU Division of Health Affairs, that the Medical School be designated as an emerging degree granting four-year school, and that the resolution be hand delivered to the appropriate individuals, including the Presdident of UNC, Dean of UNC Medical School, Chairman of the Board of Governors and members of the Planning Committee. April 25, 1975, Book 6, page 250 Approval of proposed affiliation aggreement between School of Medicine and Pitt County Memorial Hospital. Board approves Harold Wiggers as new Acting Dean of the School of Medicine. The Executive Committee was authorized upon the recommendation of the Leo Jenkins and William Friday to approve the appointment of the new Dean of the Medical School, William Laupus. , Book 7, page 332 Application fee raised from $10 to $15. July 27, 1978, Book 7, page 343 Approval was given to lease temporarily and subsequently purchase a clinic in Bethel, North Carolina, for the Medical School. January 19, 1981, Book 7, page 525 A water/sewer easement was granted to the Greenville Utilities Commission for the new medical facility.
February 14, 1969, Book 6, page 37 Executive Committee approveed a policy whereby female students over 21 could elect to reside in non-curfew dormitories. females under 21 could exercise the same privilege with written consent from parents. Those students choosing non-curfew privileges pay $25 fee per year to offset cost of additional police protection. May 29, 1969, Book 6, page 38 The Board voted to postpone indefinitely the curfew policy approved by the Executive Committee because "not enough students requested the privilege." Page 45 The board affirmed its support for the "firmness" of Leo Jenkins in its policy toward students and faculty "who act outside and beyond the rules and principles of procedures adopted by the Administration of the university as approved by this Board." April 2, 1970, Book 6, page 78 Policy approved which required freshmen and sophomores to live in dormitories, effective Fall quarter 1970. Married students were exempted. March 9, 1971, Book 6, pages 104-108 The President presented a report submitted by the Ad Hoc Committee on Residence Hall policies which called for expanded visiting privileges. The present policy allowed: Womens Halls - male guests between noon and one hour prior to curfew on Saturdays and Sundays only
Men's Halls - female guests between noon and 30 minutes to curfew for women's halls on Fridays and Saturdays only
Females permitted to visit men's halls on Sundays only on special occasions A lengthy parent letter of "puritan style" was read to the Board. After lengthy debate the SGA President recommended that the matter of curfew be left with the President. More discussion ensued after which the Board agreed to allow the President to present new policies to the Executive Committee to be reviewed and approved until the full Board could review such procedures. A comprehensive "University Policy and Procedure Concerning Disruptive Conduct " was adopted by the board. The policy defines disruptive conduct and outlines the responsibilities of the President and other university officials. Amnesty was prohibited. , Book 6, page 114 The Chairman reported on action by the Executive Committee on March 30, in which the Committee "declined to extend any visitation rights in dormitories and cancelled all interdormitory visitation rights that were then existing of one sex into the rooms of the opposite sex in other dormitories." Action approved by the board. Page 123 The Board approved the proposal from the Women's Residence Council that the Council be permitted to set visitation policies in accordance with its consitution which was approved by the Board. The Council further requested that visitation rights for women students be "reinstated" as they were originally established and approved." The Board approved this recommendation which most likely concerned curfew and not visitation rights. October 27, 1971, book 6, pages 140-142 The Dean of Men presented plans for visitation. The Dean of Women also presented a visitation plan. After considerable discussion and amendments, the Board approved the policies as amended. April 6, 1972, Book 6, page 153 Student Activity Fee was reduced from $147 to $137 for the regular academic year and from $25 to $23 for each of the two summer terms. This action was a result of the issuance of $1,790.000 revenue bonds rahter than the earlier estimate of $2,945,000. May 8, 1972, Book 6, page 164 Health fee was increased from $9 to $12 per academic quarter and from $3 to $6 for each summer session. Page 169 The Board approved the recommendation that the "Open House" policy be expanded to include Monday through Thursday, 1:00 p.m. to midnight. The Board stipulated that women's residence halls to be included but that residents of each hall would vote on the desirability of "Open House." Self-limiting hours for women were extended for all upperclassmen and to freshmen women with a 2.5 or better GPA. May 15, 1973, Book 6, page 195 Approval of request that Garrett Hall be made coeducational, seniors first, juniors second, sophomores third, no freshmen. Written permission required from parent or guardian to participate. Increase in room rent from $315 to $353.50 per year. Summer session rates increased from $105 to $117 for two terms of summer school. October 23, 1973, Book 6, page 216 Slay Hall approved as coed with same guidelines used for Garrett Hall. Written permission was not required, parents who object were to notify the appropriate dean. To clarify previous policy [April 1970] regarding sophomores having to reside on campus if housing is available, the following change to the policy was approved: "all unmarried students having less than 96 hours and not commuting from house of parents must reside in university halls as long as rooms are available." April 23, 1974, Book 6, page 227 A satisfactory report was given on The Garrett Experiment. The Board voted to continue coed dorms for another year, with parental consent. , Book 6, page 233 Garrett closed as a coed dorm because it had only 55% occupancy. Board voted to return Garrett to coed status as soon as economically and physically feasible. April 25, 1975, Book 6, page 254 The Board approved the following proposals regarding coed residence halls: Administration given authority to increase/decrease the number of coed halls
Parental permission no longer needed
Students allowed to live in coed dorms after three quarters as full-time students
Women's halls granted self-limiting hours as funds permit SGA President presents proposal regarding consumption of alcoholic beverages on campus. Trustees appoint ad hoc committee to review the policy. The Board delegates authority to develop and implement rules regarding alcohol to the chancellor. Page 257 SGA resolution requesting student government input regarding student fee increases April 23, 1977, Book 7, page 307 Board votes to increase student activity fees by $9 per academic year. January 31, 1978, Book 7, page 328 Vote to establish a quiet dorm, with a portion of the dormitory to be designated a no visitor area. Page 328 A proposal for an independent Media Board was approved. Funding to be based on the percentage of student activitiy fees appropriated to student media for the 1977-78 school year. December 6, 1978, Book 7, page 363 The Student Life Committee to review work of the Media Board. April 17, 1979, Book 7, page 398 Dorm room rental fee increases from $476 to $524 annually. November 10, 1979, Book 7, page 448 The Board rescinded the resolution of April 2, 1970, which required all freshman and sophomore students who did not commute from home to live in the residence halls. Housing was guaranteedd for all new freshmen wishing to live in dormitories. March 25, 1980, Book 7, page 472 Approval of new rate schedules for student activity fees including fees for part-time students. Also, funds were authorized for the Dormitory Sinking Fund to install smoke detectors. May 9, 1980, Book 7, page 488 The Board amended its policy on coed dorms, dated April 29, 1975, to allow freshmen students to live in coed dorms. Also, the new policy provided that freshmen requests to live in non-coed dorms be honored. March 16, 1981, Book 7, page 533 Approval was given to expand the composition of the Media Board. Also, the total administrative oversight of the Media Board was transferred to the University Administration, including constitution, composition and function. Page 533 New rates for room rent and student activities approved. New phone and paging system for dormitories to be included in service.
May 18, 1962 - New Seal, Book 5, page 55 May 4, 1964, Book 5, page 108 Board passes resolutions (a) authorizing the use of the College Seal on letterheads and bulletins other than official documents "at the desretion of the President," (b) that the college seal be used on merchandise only "at the descretion of the President."
February 4, 1966, Book 5, page 203 Resolution "authorizing Leo Jenkins to continue to explore and expound the university idea . . . the necessity of a university at East Carolina College." , Book 5, page 218 Executive Committee approved resolution requiring Jenkins to advise the Chairman of the Baord of Higher Education that the Board of Trustees "instructed him to continue to explore and expound the University idea." May 18, 1956, Book 5, page 219 Resolution requesting the North Carolina Board of Higher Education to study the desirability of elevating East Carolina College to independent university status and that the report be made available before the convening of the 1967 General Assembly. A substitute resolution supporting university status as a member of the UNC System was narrowly defeated 4 to 3. The original motion passed 5 to 2. , Book 5, page 227 The Vice President of Academic Affairs at Southern Illinois University to chair committee for Board of Higher Education to study university status. Visits scheduled for November 17th and December 12th. May 15, 1967, Book 5, page 240 Leo Jenkins advised that a bill had been introduced in the General Assembly to make the college a university. He said that he was "employed" to carry out the policies of the Board and had four speeches scheduled on the subject. The Board offered a resolution reaffirming their "instructions" to Jenkins to continue to promote the concept of an independent university. , Book 5, page 253 Expressed appreciation to the President and Chairman for efforts leading to university status. The General Assembly approved the name change on July 1, 1967. This was the first board meeting of the "University Trustees." , Book 6, page 128 Approved a statement of objectives and purposes of East Carolina University
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