WHEREAS, in accordance with Board Bylaws, the Executive Committee met in Executive
Session on Monday, August 20 to discuss the annual performance objectives for the
President of Winthrop University for 2018-19 as mandated by the State Agency Head
Salary Commission; and
WHEREAS, President Mahony, the Executive Committee, and the Full Board, to build upon
the successes of the strategic plan, have identified the key strategic priorities
of academic year 2018-19 to be (a) Assess, adjust, and relay the organizational vision
to key local and statewide persons and populations (b) Develop new tactics and goals
within recruiting and student success related divisions (c) Lead the institution in
the development of new degrees and programs to meet identified needs within South
Carolina and the local region (d) Lead university-wide efforts to attract and retain
high quality and diverse faculty, staff, and administrators (e) Advance an atmosphere
of transparency, collaboration, and respect in regard to decisions and actions related
to the management of the University's finances and assets (f) Ensure financial stability
through a transparent and collaborative budget model with a focus on accountability,
guiding efforts to grow enrollment, and implementing efficiency efforts across the
university; and
WHEREAS, the performance objectives will be based on these key strategic priorities;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WINTHROP UNIVERSITY that the
formal evaluation of the performance of Daniel F. Mahony as President of Winthrop
University shall be made in accordance with these objectives as submitted to the State
Agency Head Salary Commission.
APPROVED, this the 20th day of August, 2018
