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Board of Trustees ...................
.May 11, 1998 REPORT |
Center for Neuroimmunology approved by Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees,
meeting in full session on Monday, May 11, approved the establishment
of the Center for Neuroimmunology in the School of Medicine. The Center
will foster and support research that incorporates the scientific foundations
of the broad interactions between the nervous system and the immune
system in the context of whole-person care. The Center will investigate
aspects of lifestyle, such as exercise, nutrition, stress management
and reduction, laughter and other positive attributes, and programs
of integrative care of patients with cancer and other chronic illnesses,
for an understanding of the impact on stress mediators and the subsequent
impact on immune function and health.
Approval to grant degrees given
Commencement exercises
will take place on May 24 for the Schools of Medicine and Dentistry
and on June 14 for the Schools of Allied Health Professions, Nursing,
Public Health and the Graduate School. The Board of Trustees approved
the granting of 1,159 degrees ranging from the associate to the doctorate.
Board of Trustees approves faculty promotions
The Board of Trustees
approved promotions to full professor for the following faculty members:
Beverly J. Buckles, PhD, professor,
social work, Graduate School
Richard D. Davidian, PhD, professor,
division of general studies, Graduate School
Steven M. Green, MD, professor,
emergency medicine, School of Medicine
Ronald G. Huston, PhD, professor,
counseling and family sciences, Graduate School
J. David Killeen, MD, professor,
surgery, School of Medicine
Thorarinn J. Sigurdsson, DDS,
professor, periodontics, School of Dentistry
Entry-level doctorate in physical therapy approved
The department of physical
therapy, School of Allied Health Professions, has been approved to offer
an entry-level doctorate in physical therapy (DPT). This represents
an alternate track in the DPT degree program, and will be open to students
accepted into the masters of physical therapy program but who already
hold bachelor of science degrees. Individual research projects, additional
course work and advanced clinical experience will be included for students
taking advantage of this opportunity. The department now offers every
type of physical therapy degree available in institutions of higher
education: the physical therapist assistant (AS), progression masters
of physical therapy (for those who are already PTA's); entry-level masters
in physical therapy; advanced masters (for bachelor of science graduates
in physical therapy); and doctorate in physical therapy.
Generalist MPH major approved
The School of Public Health
has formally developed a "generalist" MPH major to provide
increased flexibility for eligible health professionals when pursuing
their degrees. This provides established professionals with more elective
course options in a variety of topical areas. The Board of Trustees
approved this new major.
Board of Trustees approves policy items
Revisions to the following
policies for the Faculty Handbook
were approved: Tenure and Intellectual Properties. A new Corporate Compliance
policy was also approved. These policy items will appear in a future
issue of TODAY.
Strategic plan update received by Board of Trustees
The Board of Trustees
received an update on progress with the University strategic plan. This
progress report is available in the office of the president.
Financial operations plan approved
The Board of Trustees
approved the Loma Linda University 1998-1999 financial operations plan.
This plan, in addition to containing the University budget, also contains
financial philosophies, financial objectives and strategies, procedures
and controls, and budget assumptions. This financial operations plan
can be reviewed by contacting the office of the vice president for financial
affairs.
Board receives financial statements
The Loma Linda University
interim financial statements for the nine months ending March 31, 1998,
for the educational and foundation divisions show a financial position
which is better than budget.
Capital budget approved for 1998-1999
The Board of Trustees
approved the 1998-1999 capital budget. Major items in this budget include
seismic upgrade of Magan Hall, upgrade of the Jorgensen Learning Center,
repair of the Prince Hall roof, remodel of the Del E. Webb Memorial
Library, windows for Nichol Hall, seismic upgrade of the University
Arts Building, and the overhaul of unit number two gas turbine in the
cogeneration plant.
New administrative policies approved
The following administrative
policies were approved by the Board of Trustees: Consultants and Overtime.
These policies will be distributed to those possessing Administrative
Handbooks.
Diversity report received by Board of Trustees
The diversity committee
report included information regarding the formation of a new Asian/Pacific
Islander student club, progress with the Research Apprenticeship for
Minorities program, and a plan for increasing minority enrollment at
LLU. As part of this plan there will be increased frequency of contact
with minority populations beginning at the high school level.
Board receives report on Spiritual Life and Wholeness activities
The Board received an
update on a number of spiritual life and wholeness activities including
a national conference titled "Spirituality and Ethics in Patient
Care" and the initiation of grand rounds on spirituality and medicine,
an initiative to add a religion course to the clinical years of the
medical curriculum, the progress of the chaplain search, and the development
of the LLU Wholeness Inventory.
Student affairs report presented
The chapel mission statement
was shared with the Board of Trustees. A student substance abuse program
was approved by the Board of Trustees. The Principles of Conduct policy
which will include Standards of Appearance, was also approved by the
Board. This policy will appear in the Faculty Handbook and Student Handbook.
Board of Trustees tours newly remodeled West Hall
The faculty of the School
of Nursing joined the Board of Trustees for lunch in West Hall. Following
lunch, the newly remodeled School of Nursing space was toured.
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