Presidential Candidate Search Committee Meetings

Minutes for Monday, May 19, 2008, 1 p.m.

 

The Presidential Candidate Search Committee of the University of South Carolina Board of Trustees met on Monday, May 19, 2008, at 1 p.m. in the 1600 Hampton Street Board Room.

Members present were: Mr. Miles Loadholt, Chairman; Dr. Robert G. Best; Mr. William L. Bethea, Jr.; Mr. Samuel R. Foster II; Mr. Andrew T. Gaeckle; Dr. Dianne Johnson; Mr. William W. Jones, Jr.; Mr. Toney J. Lister; Dr. Valdis O. Lumans; Mr. John C.B. Smith, Jr.; Mr. John C. von Lehe, Jr.; Mr. Mack I. Whittle, Jr.; and Dr. Marlene A. Wilson.

Others present were: Mr. Herbert C. Adams, Chairman of the Board of Trustees; President of R. William Funk & Associates R. William (Bill) Funk; Secretary Thomas L. Stepp; General Counsel Walter (Terry) H. Parham; and Vice President for Human Resources Jane M. Jameson.

Chairman Loadholt called the meeting to order and stated that notice of the meeting had been posted. The agenda was distributed at each member’s place and a quorum was present to conduct business. He noted that no members of the media were in attendance.

Chairman Loadholt stated that there were personnel matters with respect to candidates for the Presidency which were appropriate for discussion in Executive Session. Mr. Smith moved to enter Executive Session. Mr. Whittle seconded the motion. The vote was taken, and the motion carried.

The following persons were invited to remain: Secretary Stepp, Mrs. Jameson, Mr. Parham and Ms. Tweedy.

At the conclusion of the Executive Session, Chairman Loadholt declared the meeting adjourned at 2:55 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

 

Thomas L. Stepp
Secretary