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APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MEETING OF THE BOARD OF VISITORS, ON MAY 13-15, 1999, AND JULY 23-24, 1999

On motion, the Minutes of the Board meetings of May 14-15, and July 23-24, were approved.

The Rector introduced The Honorable Wilbert Bryant, Secretary of Education of the Commonwealth. Secretary Bryant, who did not address the Board, stayed for the morning session of the Board meeting.

Mr. Robertson, in his capacity as a member of the Governor's Blue Ribbon Commission on Education, reported briefly on the work of the Commission. The Commission's final report is due in February and the Commission should finish its work in March.

The President gave a brief report on several matters. He remarked that the athletic programs at the University would receive stronger academic support than they have now. He also spoke of the need to strengthen the University's Intramural programs. He told the Board of recent discussions about the possibility of building a new arena in the center of Charlottesville. These discussions - with the potential developer and with the City - he said have gone as far as they can for the moment; the University appears to be the only major source of funds for the project. The problem now is to find a major donor or donors.

The President said the firm Korn-Ferry has been engaged to help in the search for a new Vice President for Information Technologies and Communication. Dr. Reynolds, the Interim Vice President, the President said is doing a fine job.

The Board at this meeting, the President pointed out, will begin discussion of how the University is to develop from the beginning of the new century. In addition to the four planning commissions already in place and at work, he said he envisions a fifth commission which, among other charges, will work on how to implement the recommendations of the present four commissions.

The Rector invited comments from Members after the meeting on whether the schedule of this meeting - Friday morning through midday Saturday - is satisfactory or whether the Board should return to its recent schedule of Thursday afternoon through midday Saturday. He also suggested that the Retreat next summer be held once more at Upper Brandon in Prince George County and in July, unless a meeting that month conflicts with Members' plans.

The Board resumed its meeting as a full Board at 1:50 p.m., in Open Session. All Members present for the morning session were in attendance, with the addition of William H. Goodwin, Jr.

The Board approved the following motions and went into Executive Session at 1:55 p.m.

- That the Audit Committee of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing Audit Reports and recommendations of the University Auditor regarding performance evaluations of University departments and programs, which will also involve discussion of the performance of specific employees, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(1) of the Code of Virginia.

- That the Finance Committee of the Board of Visitors go into Executive Session to evaluate the transfer of a parcel of real property, where discussion in an open meeting may adversely affect the value of the property, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(3) of the Code of Virginia.

- That the Board of Visitors go into Executive Session to seek and discuss the advice of our General Counsel regarding the legality of admission policies, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(7) of the Code of Virginia.

- That the Health Affairs Committee of the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia go into Executive Session for discussion of proprietary business-related information pertaining to the Medical Center Clinic classifications and operations, where disclosure would adversely affect the competitive position of the Medical Center, and for consultation with legal counsel regarding compliance with applicable federal regulations and regarding specific employee performance, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(1),(7), and (23) of the Code of Virginia.

- That the Educational Policy Committee of the Board of Visitors go into Executive Session for the purpose of discussing personnel matters pertaining to the appointment, assignment, reappointment, promotion, performance, compensation, discipline, separation and resignation of specific faculty members of the University of Virginia, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A) (1) of the Code of Virginia.

- That the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia go into Executive Session to consult with General Counsel on the status of pending and threatened litigation, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(7) of the Code of Virginia.

- That the Board of Visitors of the University of Virginia go into Executive Session to discuss a personnel matter: specifically, the performance goals and assignments of Senior Management following completion of the University's Capital Campaign, as provided for in Section 2.1-344 (A)(1) of the Code of Virginia.

At 4:00 p.m., the Board recessed its Executive Session and at 4:10 p.m. resumed its meeting in Open Session in the Dome Room of the Rotunda.

After adopting the following resolutions, the Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m.