2010-2019 Resolutions and Policies

1. RESOLUTION: Approval of Name Change of Academic Divisions

a. The Division of Business will be renamed the School of Business;
b. The Division of Education will be renamed the School of Education;
c. The Division of Humanities and Social Science will be renamed the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences;
d. The Division of Science and Mathematics will be renamed the College of Science and Mathematics; and
e. The Division of Nursing will be renamed the School of Nursing.

2. RESOLUTION: Approval of Masters of Arts in Psychology

3. RESOLUTION: Lifting of Moratorium on Restructuring at the University

4. POLICY: Approval of Policy on Conferring Emeritus Status for Trustees (Amendment June 2014)

5. ACTION: Approval of Fundraising Goal for Fiscal Year 2010

6. RESOLUTION: Ratification of Actions below taken by the Executive Committee since the last meeting of the UVI Board of Trustees which was held on October 31, 2009     

• Authorizing the University to install temporary toilet facilities at Brewer’s Bay Beach
• Authorizing the President of the University to renegotiate the refinancing of the tax exempt bonds issued by the University in 1999 in order to achieve savings to finance the construction of a residence hall on the St. Thomas Campus
• Authorizing the President to retain an architect to develop plans for the construction of the residence hall on St. Thomas Campus
• Approving the increase in the transfer of funds from Quasi-Endowment Fund in FY 2009-2010
• Amending the Operating Budget for FY 2009-2010 to increase expenditures for Institutional Support
• Addressing the shortfall of funds for the construction and equipping of the Wellness Center
• Approving the FY2010- 2011 Operating Budget
• Approving the Appropriation Request for FY2010-2011
• Approving the construction of a Walkway between the President’s residence and Guest House.

7. ACTION: Approval of VISION 2012 Closeout Report for 2008/2009

8. ACTION: Approval of VISION 2012 2009-2012 Measures of Accomplishments

1. ACTION: Approval of Revisions to the Foundation for the University of the Virgin Islands (FUVI) Bylaws

2. ACTON: Approval of slate of nominees to the FUVI Board of Directors to fill vacancies

3. RESOLUTION: to Approve the Awarding of Honorary Degrees

4. RESOLUTION: Approval of the University of the Virgin Islands' Audit Committee Charter

5. ACTION: Approval of UVI Board of Trustees Manual

6. ACTION: Ratification of Melvin Evans Center Electrical Rewiring and Upgrade Project

7. RESOLUTION: Approving the Fiscal Year 2011 Operating Budget Revision Number One for the University of the Virgin Islands re: Master of Psychology degree program

8. RESOLUTION: To approve UVI Tuition Remission Policy and Tuition Exchange Program

9. ACTION: Approval of Tenure for the following candidates:

i. Erik Heikkila
ii. Dr. Lonnie Hudspeth
iii. Dr. Adam Parr
iv. Dr. Lomarsh Roopnarine
v. Dr. Hosanna Solomon

1. RESOLUTION: To approve a Bachelor of Business Administration program in Hotel and Tourism Management

2. RESOLUTION: To grant Board Chair Emeritus status to Dr. Auguste E. Rimpel, Jr.

3. RESOLUTION: To grant Trustee Emeritus status to Dr. Bernard H. Paiewonsky

4. RESOLUTION: To grant Trustee Emeritus status to Mr. Roy D. Jackson, CPA

5. ACTION: To amend the previously established 2011 alumni giving rate goal of 8.5% to 3% above the final alumni giving rate figure secured in 2010 and also to increase the total fundraising goal to $1.5M for fiscal year 2011.

6. RESOLUTION: To ratify the actions taken by the Executive Committee on behalf of the Board of Trustees since the last meeting of the Board

• Based on the recommendation of the Finance and Budget Committee, the Committee rescinded the Board’s direction to the President to meet with the Governor to request the reconsideration of the Office of Management and Budget’s decision to reduce the University’s FY2010-2011 Appropriation Request. 
• The Committee approved the Proposed Guiding Principles to be followed by the University in reducing its FY2010-2011 operating budget to accommodate a reduction in the appropriation-request for the University. 
• The Committee approved the proposed Facility Needs Assessment Plan. 
• The Committee approved a budget, including a schedule of fees, for the operation of the Wellness Center in FY2010-2011. One was not included in the operating budget for the University approved earlier this year. 
• The Committee approved a resolution authorizing the amendment of the Indenture of Trust dated June 1, 1999 under which the Series 1999A Bonds were issued and authorizing the issuance of General Obligation Refunding Bonds of the University of the Virgin Islands.

7. RESOLUTION: To approve Tuition Rate Increase effective Fall 2011

8. RESOLUTION: To approve Increases to Room and Board Rates effective Fall 2011

9. RESOLUTION: To approve establishment of a Deferred Tuition Payment Plan Reinstatement Fee effective Fall 2011

10. ACTION: Amendments to VISION 2012 Closeout Report for 2009-2010

11. RESOLUTION: To Waive the University's Naming Policy to allow the naming of the Science Building to be constructed in the future as the William Sussman Science Building

RESOLUTION: Resolution authorizing the University to submit an appropriation-request of $28,104,581 for Fiscal Year 2012-2013 to the Office of Management and Budget of the Government of the Virgin Islands by March 2nd.

2. RESOLUTION: Resolution approving the Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Operating Budget, Revision Number One for the University of the Virgin Islands

1. RESOLUTION: Amendment to the Rules Governing Appeals to Board

2. RESOLUTION: Approval of Student Code of Conduct
a. Student Code of Conduct

3. RESOLUTION: Board Assessment Tool
a. Board Assessment Tool

4. RESOLUTION: Ratification of Actions Taken by the Executive Committee on behalf of the Board of Trustees since the last meeting of the Board of Trustees which was held on March 10, 2012.
a. Approval of Solar Power proposal
b. Approval of issuance of tablet computers to trustees
c. Approval of Periodic Review Report

1. Cover Sheet and Table of Contents
2. Report Body
3. Tables, Figures and Appendices

5. RESOLUTION: University of St. Martin Tuition Rate

6. RESOLUTION: Fiscal Year 2013 Operating Budget

7. RESOLUTION: Financial Policies
a. Financial Policies Manual

8. RESOLUTION: Strategic Plan 2017 - Pathways to Greatness
a. Strategic Plan 2017

9. ACTION: Approval of Kiril Sokoloff as a member to Foundation of the University of the Virgin Islands Board of Directors

10. ACTION: Approval of Tenure for the following candidates:
a. Dr. Donna Nemeth
b. Dr. Paul Jobsis

11. RESOLUTION: Structural reorganization regarding the Campus Executive Administrator position + New Structure Organization Chart

12.ACTION: Approval of Board Goals 2012-2013

1. RESOLUTION: Policy for Retention, Archival and Disposal of documents for the Office of the Board of Trustees
2. RESOLUTION: Ratification of Actions Taken by the Executive Committee on behalf of the Board of Trustees since the last meeting of the Board of Trustees which was on October 27, 2012
   1. Authorization of a loan to the Research and Technology Park Corporation
   2. Approval of updated Human Resources Manual
   3. Action taken regarding the execution of an agreement for the Solar Energy Project
3. RESOLUTION:Fiscal Year 2013- 2014 Appropriations Request
4. RESOLUTION: Memorandum of Understanding between FUVI and UVI
5. RESOLUTION: Amended Articles of Incorporation of the Foundation for the University of the Virgin Islands (FUVI)

1. RESOLUTION: Bachelor of Business Administration: Information Systems and Technology
2. RESOLUTION: Ratification of Actions Taken by the Executive Committee on behalf of the Board of Trustees since the last meeting of the Board of Trustees which was on March 9, 2013
   1. Easements for Virgin Islands Next Generation Network (viNGN)
3. ACTION: Parking Policy & Traffic Regulations
4. RESOLUTION:  Fiscal Year 2014 Operating Budget
5. RESOLUTION: Proposal to Transfer Quasi-Endowment and Certain Restricted Accounts to FUVI for Investment Purposes
6. RESOLUTION: TIAA-CREF Proposed Changes and Expansions
7. RESOLUTION:  Acceptable Use Policy
   1. Acceptable Use Policy
8. RESOLUTION: Renovations for Reichhold Center Funding
9. RESOLUTION: Memorandum of Understanding between UVI and St. Kitts and Nevis re undergraduate and graduate tuition rates for fall 2013
10. RESOLUTION: Institutional Peers and Aspiration Peers
11. ACTION:  Approval of Board Goals 2013-1014
12. ACTION:  Approval of Tenure for the following candidates
    1. Dr. Kimarie Engerman
    2. Dr. Karen Cooper
13. RESOLUTION:  Approval of Gift Acceptance Policy
    1. Gift Acceptance Policy

1. RESOLUTION:  Renaming of the Committee on Trustees to the Governance Committee
2. RESOLUTION:  Goal for Fiscal Year  2014 and Alumni Giving  2014
3. ACTION TAKEN:  Small Business Development Center Grant Fiscal Year 2014
4. RESOLUTION:  Tuition Rate Maintenance
5. ACTION TAKEN:  Presentation of Key Performance Indicators

RESOLUTION: The Board of Trustees considered two resolutions;

1. Resolution to ratify and affirm actions taken in Executive Session on October 26, 2013 and
2. Resolution to ratify and affirm actions taken in Executive Session on November 11, 2013.

1. ACTION: The Chair reported that the Board considered a revised employment agreement and voted to approve it.

1. RESOLUTION: The Board approved a resolution authorizing the Administration to submit the FY 2015 appropriation-request for operating expenses, debt service and mandated programs.
2. ACTION:  The Board agreed to have a Special Meeting of the Board to be held on Saturday, April 19, 2014 regarding the proposal for the establishment of a medical school.

1. RESOLUTION:  Ratification of action taken by the Executive Committee on behalf of the Board of Trustees since the last meeting of the Board of Trustees, which was April 19, 2014.
   1. Awarding degree to student posthumously.
   2. Development of a policy to be recommended to the Board regarding the above matter.
2. RESOLUTION: Fiscal Year 2015 Operating Budget
3. ACTION: Career Advancement Policy
   1. Career Advancement Policy
4. ACTION: Approval of Board Goals 2015
5. ACTION: Approval of Tenure for the following candidates:
   1. Dr. Kula Francis
   2. Dr. Timothy Faley
6. ACTION: Amendment to Policy on Conferring Emeritus Status for Trustees
   1. Trustee Emeritus Policy
7. ACTION: Approval of UVI NEXT PROJECT
   1. UVI NEXT
8. ACTION: Appointment of Patricia D. Steele, UVI Board of Trustees member, to the UVI Research and Technology Park Board of Directors

1. RESOLUTION:  The Board approved the Creation of two Vice President positions and Providing Bonuses to Employees. 
2. RESOLUTION:  The Board approved a resolution authorizing the President to commence with the development process to place the medical school simulation center on the Albert A. Sheen Campus and the medical school classroom building on the St. Thomas Campus. 

1. RESOLUTION:  To approve Fundraising Goal and Alumni Goal for Fiscal Year 2015 
2. RESOLUTION:  To approve Tuition increase effective Fall 2015
3. RESOLUTION:  To approve the sale of Timeshare Properties
4. RESOLUTION:  To approve the Public Phase for the Capital Campaign and Adjustment to the Campaign Goal
5. RESOLUTION:  To ratify actions of the Executive Committee taken regarding 

   1. 2014-2015 Presidential Goals

1. RESOLUTION:  The Board approved a resolution approving materials and agreements to be submitted to the Liaison Committee for Medical Education (LCME).

1. RESOLUTION:  The Board approved a resolution authorizing the Administration to submit the FY 2016 appropriation-request for operating expenses, debt service and mandated programs. 
2. RESOLUTION:  The Board approved a resolution authorizing the Chairman of the Board of Trustees and the President of the University to commence with financing agreement with HBCU.

1. ACTION:  Approved the selection of Mr. Dale LeFebvre to the Board of Directors for the Foundation for the University of the Virgin Islands (FUVI)
2. ACTION:  Authorized the President, pursuant to the requirements of the Chirinjeev Kathuria gift agreement, to execute a loan to create an endowment for the UVI School of Medicine

1. RESOLUTION:   The Board approved a resolution to rename the existing Sexual Harassment Policy and to update the policy. (Update June 2015, October 2020) 

a.  Updated Sexual Misconduct Policy

2. RESOLUTION:  The Board approved a resolution authorizing the Administration to provide options to students regarding payment of tuition and fees applicable to courses and services for which students have chosen to enroll.
3. ACTION:  The Board approved to extend the Strategic Plan 2017 to 2018.
4. ACTION:  Approved tenure for the following candidates:

a. Dr. Glenn Metts
b. Dr. Rosalyn Rossignol
c. Dr. Nancy Morgan

5. ACTION:  Approved Faculty Emeritus status for the following candidate:

a.  Dr. Gilbert Sprauve

1. RESOLUTION: To approve a PhD degree and the PhD program in Creative Leadership for Innovation and change

2. RESOLUTION: To approve the Fundraising and Alumni Giving Rate Goals for Fiscal Year 2016

3. RESOLUTION: To approve the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Operating Budget for the University of the Virgin Islands.

4. RESOLUTION:  To approve Tuition Overload Charge Policy Effective Fall 2016

1. RESOLUTION: To approve a Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in Accounting.  
   a. BBA – Accounting degree program
2. RESOLUTION: To approve a Master of Accounting degree program. 
   a. MACC – Accounting degree program
3. RESOLUTION: To approve a Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in Marketing.  
   a. BBA – Marketing degree program
4. RESOLUTION: To approve a Bachelor of Business Administration degree program in Management. 
   a. BBA – Management degree program
5. RESOLUTION: To approve an Executive Master of Business Administration degree program.  
   a. EMBA degree program
6. RESOLUTION: To approve the UVI Naming Policy.  
   a. UVI Naming Policy
7. RESOLUTION: To approve the Gift Acceptance Policy.  
   a. Gift Acceptance Policy
8. RESOLUTION: To approve the Campaign for UVI Case Statement.  
   a. UVI Case Statement
9. RESOLUTION: To approve the Sub-Recipient Monitoring Policy.

Sub-Recipient Policy

10.   RESOLUTION: To approve the contract for education-related services (CERS) between the Council of Community Colleges of Jamaica (CCCJ) and the University of the Virgin Islands (UVI)

11. RESOLUTION: To approve an Increase in Tuition Rates Effective Fall 2016.

12.RESOLUTION: To approve the Fiscal Year 2015-2016 Operating Budget Revision Number One for the University of the Virgin Islands.

13. ACTION:  Amendment to UVI Bylaws; Revision to Article VI Section 1(h), Article IV Section 2(f) 

1. a. UVI BYLAWS

1. RESOLUTION:To approve a Master of Arts degree program in Educational Leadership. 
   a.  MA –Educational Leadership degree program
2. RESOLUTION:To approve a Master of Arts degree program in School Counseling and Guidance.
   a.  MA –School Counseling and Guidance degree program
3. RESOLUTION: To ratify the actions taken by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the University of the Virgin Islands.
   a.  Approved resolution on the University’s FY2017 Appropriations Request of $34,371,750
4. RESOLUTION: To approve Policies, Procedures, Strategic Plan, and Bylaws of the University School of Medicine.
   UVI School of Medicine Strategic Plan 2016
   Bylaws for the Governance of the University of the Virgin Islands School of Medicine
            Policy No. 001 Conflict of Interest Policy
            Policy No. 002 Diversity Policy
            Policy No. 003 Anti-Discrimination Policy
            Policy No. 004 Faculty-Medical Learner Compact
            Policy No. 005 Student Mistreatment Policy
            Policy No. 006 Initial Faculty Appointment, Renewal, Promotion, Termination Policy
            Policy No. 007 Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Policy
            Policy No. 008 Pre-Clinical Duty Hours Policy
            Policy No. 009 Clinical Duty Hours Policy
            Policy No. 010 Electives Policy
            Policy No. 012 Policies on Medical Student Supervision during Clinical Activities
            Policy No. 013 Formative and Summative Feedback for Students Policy
            Policy No. 014 Policy Regarding Standard for Promotion and Graduation of theUVISOM Medical
            Education Program
            Policy No. 015 Policy for Appeal Process Regarding Committee on Student Progress Action
            Policy No. 016 Policy on Medical Student Selection
            Policy No. 017 Policy on Medical Student Assessment
            Policy No. 018 Technical Standards for Medical School Admission, Academic Progression, and Graduation
            Policy No. 019 Student Records Policy
            Policy No. 020 Tuition Refund Policy
            Policy No. 021 Absence and Attendance Policy
            Policy No. 022 Policy on Medical Treatment for UVISOM Students
            Policy No. 023 Immunization Policies
            Policy No. 024 Infectious/Environmental Hazard Policy
5. RESOLUTION: To approve the establishment of the University of the Virgin Islands at the University of St. Martin Foundation.
6. RESOLUTION: To approve amendments to the Human Resources Policy Manual (adopted by the Board March 9, 2013) re Filling Vacancies.
   a.  UVI Human Resources Policy Manual
7. RESOLUTION: To approve amendments to the Sexual Misconduct Policy (adopted by the Board June 6, 2015) as outlined in the resolution.(updated October 2020)
   a.  Sexual Misconduct Policy
8. RESOLUTION: To approve amendment to the Orientation Process for New Members of the UVI Board of Trustees (adopted by the Board June 4, 2004) to include a Board Mentorship Program.
   a.  New Trustee Orientation Process for New Members of the UVI Board of Trustees
9. ACTION TAKEN: Amendment to University’s Policy on Public Access to Documents and Information (adopted by the Board March 17, 2007)
   a.  Amended Policy on Public Access to Documents and Information by the Executive Committee as authorized by the Board of Trustees (June 10, 2016)
10. ACTION TAKEN:  Approval of Two Reports and Recommendations contained therein regarding the UVINEXT Initiative.
11. ACTION TAKEN:  Faculty Grievance Procedure for Collective Bargaining Agreement(CBA) (See October 2020)

1.    RESOLUTION: To approve a Bachelor of Science degree program in Physics with a concentration  in Astronomy.

BS – Physics Degree Program

2.    RESOLUTION: To approve Fundraising and Alumni Giving Rate Goals for Fiscal Year 2017.

3.    ACTION TAKEN: The Board unanimously re-elected Trustees Alexander A. Moorhead and Dr. Yvonne E. L. Thraen to Board of Trustees.

4.    RESOLUTION: To ratify the actions taken by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees of the University of the Virgin Islands.

Presidential Goals 2017

1. RESOLUTION: Ratification of Actions taken by the Executive Committee
   1. Compensation Study
   2. FY2017 Proposed Operating Budget
2. Approval of UVI Self-Study
   1. UVI Self Study
3. ACTION TAKEN by Board in Executive Session - Justice Sonia Sotomayer
4. ACTION TAKEN by Board in Executive Session - Service Agreement with Level Playing Field re: Grantham University

1. ACTION TAKEN:   The Board approved proposal for relocation of site for the Multipurpose Center on the Albert A. Sheen Campus
2. RESOLUTION:  Amendment to the UVI Bylaws
   1. UVI Bylaws
3. ACTION TAKEN:  Approved Faculty Emeritus
4. ACTION TAKEN:  Approved UVI-American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Grievance Policy
5. RESOLUTION:  Ratified action of Executive Committee regarding approving FY2018 Appropriation Request to VI Government
6. ACTION TAKEN:  Approved Institutional Risk List

1. ACTION:  approval of tenure for a faculty member

2. ACTION:  Approval of UVINEXT recommendations from Task Force

UVI Next Taskforce Recommendations

1. Resolution: Fundraising Goal for Year 2018
2. Resolution: Fiscal Year 2018 Operating Budget
3. Action: Approval of President Hall Performance on Agreed upon goals for 2016-2017

1. Resolution: Approval of Online Degrees and General Education Requirements

1. Resolution: Approval of Online Degree – Strategic Communications

1. Resolution: Bachelor of Science degree program in Maritime Management
2. Resolution: Change to the Minimum Number of Total Credits required for any Bachelor of Business Administration degree
3. Action: Authorize Request for Proposal (RFP) for the construction and/or installation and operation of two off-grid power generating/producing facilities, one on each campus.
4. Resolution: Fiscal Year Operating Budget Revision Number 1
5. Action: Investment Proposal for Quasi Endowment Fund
6. Resolution: Telecommuting Policy

1. Resolution: Memorandum of Understanding with VI Housing Finance Authority and UVI re: Multi-Purpose Center for the Albert A. Sheen Campus
2. Resolution: Fundraising Goal for Fiscal Year 2019
3. Resolution: Wellness Leave Pilot Program
4. Action: 2018-2023 Strategic Plan “Greatness Through Innovation”

1. Resolution: Fiscal Year 2019 Operating Budget (subject to Ratification by full Board ) See March 2019

1. Action: Free Tuition Policy and Procedures

1. Resolution: Ratification of Actions taken by the Executive Committee in Regulars Session

• Approval of Fiscal Year 2019 Proposed Operating Budget

Approval of Compensation Plan

2*      Resolution: Tuition Pricing for Selected Members of Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (OECS)

• Undergraduate and graduate tuition rates effective fall 2019 for additional entities of the Organization of Eastern Caribbean States (the OECS) (i.e., BVI, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, and Dominica) students under the terms of Individual Memorandum of Understanding.
• Individual Memorandum of Understanding(MOU) between UVI and DSC, between UVI and ACC, and between UVI and HLSCC.

 2.Resolution: Approval of Fiscal Year 2020 Appropriation

3.  Resolution: Approval of Trustee Emeritus Status

• Jennifer Nugent-Hill
• Edward E. Thomas

1. Resolution: Master of Social Work Degree
2. Resolution: Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree
3. Action: Implementation Plan for Agriculture Program
4. Action: Herman E. Moore Golf Course Putting Green Proposal

5a     Resolution: Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between UVI and T.A. Marryshow Community  College (TAMCC)

5b    Resolution:Memorandu, of Understanding (MOU) with Sir Arthur Lewis Community College (SALCC)

6.  Resolution: 2019 Institutional and Aspirational Peers

7. ACTION:  Approved the selection of  Kerry F. Sain to the Board of Directors for the Foundation for the University of the Virgin Islands (FUVI)

8. . Action: Approved Tenure – Dr. Paul Flemming

9.  Action: Approved Special Tenure – Dr. Elizabeth Jaeger

10.  Action:  the Board elected Henry C. Smock as Chair and Oran C. Roebuck as Vice Chair of the Board of Trustees

1. Approval of Fundraising Gaol 2020

2.FY 2020 Operating Budget

3. Ratification of Actions of the Executive Committee:  Presidential Goals

4. Approval of Westbay Purchase