Monday, December 1, 2022 | 5:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting Originating in Thompson Conference Room | Tillman Building
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Members Present: Kathy Bigham, John Brazell, Julie Fowler, Tim Hopkins, Randy Imler, Glenn McCall, David McDonald, Robby Sisco, Isaiah Venning, Ashlye Wilkerson, and Gary Williams
Members Absent: Ed Driggers, Tim Sease, Janet Smalley, Sandra Stroman
Others Present: Kimberly Faust
The Board of Trustees met on Thursday, December 1, 2022, on the campus of Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC.
Call to Order
Chair McCall called the meeting to order at 6:39 p.m. He welcomed all present both in person and online.
Report from Strategic Planning & Facilities Committee
Chair Imler brought forth a recommendation to approve purchase of new fire alarms for Thurmond and McBryde. Needing no second, Chair McCall called for the vote. The vote was unanimous to approve.
Chair Imler brought forth a recommendation to approve remodel plans for Stewart House.
Needing no second, Chair McCall called for the vote. The vote was unanimous to approve.
Chair Imler brought forth a recommendation to approve efforts to lease space off-campus for Esports; not to exceed $1M over a 5 year period. Needing no second, Chair McCall called for the vote. Mr. Williams recused himself from the vote. The vote was unanimous to approve.
Report from Finance Committee
In the absence of Chair Sease, Ms. Kathy Bigham chaired the meeting and presented the committee report.
Ms. Bigham brought forth a recommendation to approve academic course fees. Needing no second, Chair McCall called for a vote. The vote was unanimous in favor of the recommendation, with one trustee abstaining.
Hearing no objections, Chair McCall adjourned the meeting at 6:44 p.m.