December 6, 2001

Contact: Elizabeth Conlisk (614) 292-3040

OSU trustees accept funds, approve university matters

COLUMBUS – The Ohio State University Board of Trustees accepted $634,490 in gifts given during the month of October to establish 13 new named endowed funds supporting university research, instructional activities and service. Trustees also accepted 252 new research grants and contracts awarded in October totaling nearly $39 million, the highest amount ever in Ohio State’s history.

In other business, the board approved new faculty appointments, construction projects and a variety of other university-related matters.

Named endowed funds

·         The Ruth and S.N. McIntosh Memorial Scholarship Fund, $145,000, established with gifts from Shippley N. McIntosh (B.S. Agr. 1928) and Ruth Merriman McIntosh, to support scholarship to undergraduate students in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

·         The Health Services Management and Policy Professorship Fund, $113,466, provided by a gift from alumni and friends of the HSMP Program, to provide salary and program support for a distinguished teacher and scholar in the Health Sciences Management and Policy Program.

·         The Dr. Ralph Clark Dunn Endowed Scholarship Fund, $75,000, established with gifts from Evelyn Cahill of BRYAN, TEXAS, to honor her brother-in-law, Ralph C. Dunn (D.V.M. 1911), to support a student interested in practicing veterinary medicine.

·         Morse Scholarship Fund for Mount Scholars/Leaders in the College of Engineering, $50,000, provided by gifts from Alan Gordon Morse (B.A. 1980, Communication) of WESTERVILLE.

·         Michael F. Johnson Innovation Endowment Fund, $45,205, established with gifts from Michael F. Johnson (B.S. Bus. Adm. 1974), to be used by the dean of the Max. M. Fisher College of Business to support activities of the faculty, students and staff.

·         The H.O.P.E.S. Endowment Fund, $40,000, established with gifts from corporate, foundation and individual donors, to support programs and activities in Health Outcomes, Policy and Evaluation Studies in health sciences.

·         The Dr. Lee E. Watkins Vice President’s Excellence Endowment Fund, $30,352, established with gifts from Lee E. Watkins (B.S. Agr. 1967; M.S. 1969; Ph.D. 1974) of NEW PALESTINE, IND. and matching gifts from Eli Lilly, to support programs in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

·         The Milton and Floyd G. Bender Scholarship Fund in Pharmacy, $26,205, established with a gift from Betsy and Floyd G. (B.S. Phar. 1959) Bender of MIDDLETOWN, to provide scholarships to students in the College of Pharmacy.

·         The Susan and Ken Feinthel University Scholars Fund, $25,072, established with a gift from Susan and Ken (B.A. 1955) Feinthal of LOVELAND, to provide scholarships through the Merit Scholarship Initiative for University Scholars.

·         The Samuel B. Erskine 4-H Scholarship Fund, $25,000, established with gifts from Maxine Marquand Erskine and James W. Marquand (B.S. Agr. 1948, M.S. 1951) of COLUMBUS.

·         The John and Linda Mercer Scholarship Fund, $25,000, established with gifts from John Mercer (B.S. Agr. E. 1952, B.S.Ed. 1962) and Linda Mercer (B.S.Ed. 1957; M.A. 1965, Music; Ph.D. 1974, Music) of COLUMBUS.

·         The Alvin and Dan Reuwee Memorial Fund, $19,190, established with gifts from Pauline Reuwee, Barbara Reuwee (B.S. Soc.Wel. 1969), family and friends, NOBA and the Dairy Farmers of America in memory of Alvin D. Reuwee,Sr. (B.S. Agr. 1935) and A. Daniel Reuwee, Jr. (B.S. Agr. 1965, M.A. Journalism 1969), to support program-related activities for a student in the Alpha Zeta Partners Leadership Program in the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences.

·         The Tappen Endowment Fund, $15,000, established with the proceeds of Mark T. Tappen’s (M.A. 1982) Columbus Life policy, for ongoing support for the Wexner Center for the Arts.

Change in name and/or description of funds

·         The Tahlman Krumm Engineering Memorial Fund is now The Tahlman and Ione Beaton Krumm Engineering Memorial Fund

·         The Martha King Scholarship Award is now the Martha King Scholarship Award Fund

·         The Moira McKenzie Award for Graduate Student Study is now the Moira McKenzie Scholarship Fund in Children’s Literacy Learning.

Personnel

·         Alicia L. Bertone, professor of surgery, has been named to The Trueman Chair in Equine Clinical Medicine and Surgery in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences, effective Dec. 1, 2001, through Nov. 30, 2006.  Bertone received her D.V.M. from Cornell University in 1882 and her M.Sc. and Ph.D. in 1986 and 1988 from Colorado State University. Her research interests include joint diseases, arthritis and the musculoskeletal system of the horse.

·         Michael V. Knopp has been named to The Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation Chair for Clinical Research in the Department of Radiology, Division of Neuroscience, in the College of Medicine and Public Health, effective Dec. 1, 2001, through Nov. 30, 2006. He is currently vice chair of the Diagnostic Radiology Department, Warren Grant Magnuson Clinical Center, National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Md.

·         Caroline C. Whitacre has been named associate vice president for health sciences research and vice dean for research in the College of Medicine and Public Health, effective 1, 2001. She has been in that position on an interim basis.

·         Carroll J. Glynn has been reappointed director of the School of Journalism and Communication.

Emeritus titles

·         Marjorie E. Murfin, professor emeritus, University Libraries, effective January 1, 2002

·         Forest V. Muir, professor emeritus, Department of Animal Sciences, effective Jan. 1, 2002

·         Karl E. Nestor, Sr., professor emeritus, Department of Animal Sciences, effective Jan. 1, 2002

Resolutions in memoriam

·         Dale T. Friday, professor emeritus in the Department of Horticulture and Crop Science (formerly Agronomy), who died Oct. 7, 2001

·         Keith E. Richardson, professor emeritus in the Department of Molecular and Cellular Biochemistry, who died Sept. 28, 2001

·         Frank R. Strong, dean and professor emeritus of The Michael E. Moritz College of Law, who died Oct. 12, 2001

Construction projects authorized

The board authorized the employment of architects/engineers for the following projects:

·         Replacement of the existing fire alarm system in Drackett and Taylor Towers. Estimated project cost in $1.034 million and total estimated construction cost of $875,387 with funding provided by university bond proceeds with debt service paid by the Student Affairs Revenue Fund

·         Construction of a two-story structure on the Marion Campus to house the expanded student services, master of social work program and nursing program. Total estimated project cost is $3.7 million and the total estimated construction cost in $2.86 million with funding provided by House Bill 640 ($1,364,050), university bond proceeds with debt service paid by the Marion Campus ($1,100,000), and Marion Campus ($1,266,119).

·         Finalization the design begun in 1982 for the construction of a northbound State Route 315 exit ramp to Cannon Drive and a southbound entrance ramp from Cannon Drive to State Route 315. Estimated design cost is $800,000 with funding provided by University Hospitals and the estimated construction cost is $10 million with funding provided jointly by the Ohio Department of Transportation and the OSU Medical Center and with project bidding and construction administration under the direction of the Ohio Department of Transportation.

·         Renovation of space in Starling-Loving Hall to expand the biostatistics space. Total estimated project cost is $315,000 and the total estimated construction cost is $252,000 with funding provided by the Office of Research.

The board authorized a request for construction bids for the Drackett and Taylor Towers fire alarm upgrade and the Marion campus and Starling-Loving Hall projects.

Award of contracts

The board approved the award of contracts for the following projects:

Amendments to bylaws approved

Trustees approved several revisions to the University Hospitals Board Bylaws, already approved by the hospital board on Nov. 15. Revisions include changes to conform to the medical staff appointment process and the establishment of specialized boards for Ohio State & Harding and University Hospitals East. The board also approved several amendments to the Rules of the University Faculty.

Office transfer approved

            The board approved the transfer of the Office of Continuing Education to the Office of Outreach and Engagement, with oversight by the Vice President for Agricultural Administration and University Outreach. And the transfer of the Bridge Program and Evening Degree and Certification Program to the Office of Undergraduate Studies, with oversight by the Vice Provost and Dean of Undergraduate Studies.

Blackwell Inn progress outlined

Trustees heard a report about the progress of the Roger D. Blackwell Inn, the sixth and final building of Ohio State’s Fisher College of Business complex. The Blackwell, designed to support participants in the Fisher College’s executive education programs as well as other university programs and the community in general, is within budget and on schedule to be fully operational by June 1, 2002. The Blackwell includes 151 guest rooms, 9 executive suites, a presidential suite, a gift shop and various conference rooms. Each suite will be furnished with fax machines and computer hook-ups among other things.  It will feature premier guest services, such as valet parking, bell services, a doorman, a concierge and 24-hour room service. In addition, students in the College of Human Ecology’s Hospitality Management program will have the opportunity to learn from experienced staff members at the inn.

Students outline investment experience

Four students updated the trustees on their experiences with the Fisher College of Business’ Student Investment Management Program, a class created in 1989 to provide students with active portfolio management experience. In the program, which combines traditional academic objectives with the practical demands of hands-on investment management, the students inherit the portfolio of stocks and cash from the previous class along with its set of working policies. Each student in the class acts as a security analyst with the objectives of obtaining the highest possible return from each investment and balancing reasonable growth with the acceptable risks. Endowment money from the university is used to support the students’ investments. About 25 students are accepted in to the class each quarter.

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