Board of Visitors Meeting Minutes

APPROVED BY BOARD – 9/16/22

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY

BOARD OF VISITORS

Friday, June 3, 2022

M I N U T E S

The Board of Visitors of Old Dominion University held its annual meeting on Friday, June 3, 2022,

at 9:00 a.m. in the Kate and John R. Broderick Dining Commons on the Norfolk campus. Present

from the Board:

R. Bruce Bradley, Rector

Yvonne T. Allmond

Carlton F. Bennett

Robert A. Broermann

Robert S. Corn

Unwanna B. Dabney (via Zoom)

Jerri F. Dickseski

Alton J. Harris

Toykea S. Jones (via Zoom)

Kay A. Kemper (via Zoom)

Ross A. Mugler

P. Murry Pitts (via Zoom)

Maurice D. Slaughter

Lisa B. Smith

Armistead D. Williams, Jr.

Antra Patel (Student Representative)

Absent from the Board: Peter G. Decker, III

Larry R. Hill

Also present:

Brian O. Hemphill, President

Austin Agho

Bruce Aird

Alonzo Brandon

Morris Foster

Annie Gibson

Nancy Grden

Amber Kennedy

Donna Meeks

Tom Odom

Brian Payne

Chad Reed (via Zoom)

September Sanderlin

Ashley Schumaker

Amanda Skaggs

John Sokolowski

Don Stansberry

Cecelia Tucker

Allen Wilson

Nicola Ziady

CALL TO ORDER AND APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Rector called the meeting to order at 9:06 a.m. Pursuant to Virginia Code § 2.2-3708.2 and

the Board’s corresponding policy, the following Board members participated in the meeting via

Zoom:

• Unwanna Dabney, from her home in Richmond; unable to attend in person due to a medical

issue

• Toykea Jones, from her home in Upper Marlboro, MD; unable to attend in person due to a

work conflict

• Kay Kemper, from her home in Boca Grande, FL; unable to attend due to travel

complications

• Murry Pitts, from his home in Charlottesville; unable to attend due to a a medical issue

A quorum of the Board was physically present.

The Rector recognized Ms. Antra Patel, the new student representative to the Board of Visitors,

and asked her to introduce herself. In response to a question from the Rector, Ms. Patel said that

the diversity of the campus and its community is what she likes best about Old Dominion

University.

Upon a motion by Mr. Harris and seconded by Mr. Broermann, the minutes of the Board of

Visitors meeting held on April 22, 2022, were approved by roll-call vote (Ayes: Allmond,

Broermann, Corn, Dabney, Decker, Dickseski, Harris, Jones, Kemper, Mugler, Slaughter, Smith,

Williams; Nays: None).

REPORTS OF STANDING COMMITTEES

ACADEMIC AND RESEARCH ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE

Ms. Jones, chair of the Academic and Research Advancement Committee, reported that the

Committee discussed in closed session the appointment of four faculty members with

tenure and the appointment of faculty representatives to the Board of Visitors committees.

The following resolutions were brought forth as recommendations of the Academic and

Research Advancement Committee and were approved by roll-call vote (Ayes: Allmond,

Broermann, Corn, Dabney, Decker, Dickseski, Harris, Jones, Kemper, Mugler, Slaughter,

Smith, Williams; Nays: None).

INITIAL APPOINTMENT OF FACULTY MEMBER WITH TENURE

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic and Research Advancement

Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Dr. Laura Delbrugge as Professor

with the award of tenure in the Department of World Languages and Cultures in the College of

Arts and Letters, effective July 9, 2022.

Salary: $245,000 for 12 months ($45,000 stipend for serving as Dean of the College of Arts

and Letters

Rank: Professor, Department of World Languages and Cultures and Dean of the College

of Arts and Letters

The following contains my recommendation for the initial appointment with tenure of Dr. Laura

Delbrugge as Professor in the Department of World Languages & Cultures. Dr. Delbrugge

received a B.S. in Spanish at Central College and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Spanish from Pennsylvania

State University. Prior to ODU, she was a Professor of Spanish at Indiana University of

Pennsylvania (1998 – 2019) and is Dean of College of Arts & Sciences at Clarion University of

Pennsylvania (2019 – present), and Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities at PennWest

University (2022 – Present).

The ODU Teaching and Research Faculty Handbook states, “The main purposes of tenure are to

protect academic freedom and to enable the University to attract and retain a permanent faculty of

distinction in order to accomplish its mission.” [p. 56]. The Teaching and Research Faculty

Handbook policy on Initial Appointment of Teaching and Research Faculty states a request for

initial appointment with tenure at the rank of professor must be “initiated by the chair and reviewed

by all tenure review bodies.” The policy also says, “Normally, an initial appointment with tenure

will be granted only to a faculty member who already has achieved a distinguished academic

record and held a tenured position.” [p. 27].

Recommendations in support of tenure at the rank of Professor for Dr. Delbrugge were received

from the departmental, college, and university promotion and tenure committees, as well as from

the department chair and the college dean.

The Promotion and Tenure Committee for the Department of World Languages & Cultures (6 –

0), the Promotion and Tenure Committee for the College of Arts & Letters (7 – 0), and the

University Promotion and Tenure Committee (5 – 0) unanimously recommend this appointment.

The chair and dean recommend appointment with tenure.

Based on my independent evaluation of the materials submitted, including the above

recommendations, it is my judgment that Dr. Laura Delbrugge meets the standards for tenure at

the rank of Professor in the Department of World Languages & Cultures at Old Dominion

University.

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INITIAL APPOINTMENT OF FACULTY MEMBER WITH TENURE

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic and Research Advancement

Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Dr. Kenneth Fridley as Professor

with the award of tenure in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering in the Batten

College of Engineering and Technology, effective July 1, 2022.

Salary: $325,000 for 12 months ($50,000 stipend for serving as Dean of the Batten College

of Engineering and Technology)

Rank: Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Dean of the

Batten College of Engineering and Technology

The following contains my recommendation for the initial appointment with tenure of Dr. Kenneth

Fridley as Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering. Dr. Fridley

received a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Washington State University, an M.S. in Architectural

Engineering from the University of Texas, and a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Auburn

University. Prior to ODU, he was Assistant Director for Technology Transfer, Integrative Center

for Athletic and Sport Technology (2016 – 2019), and Senior Associate Dean for Administration

at the University of Alabama (2014 – Present).

The ODU Teaching and Research Faculty Handbook states, “The main purposes of tenure are to

protect academic freedom and to enable the University to attract and retain a permanent faculty of

distinction in order to accomplish its mission.” [p. 56]. The Teaching and Research Faculty

Handbook policy on Initial Appointment of Teaching and Research Faculty states a request for

initial appointment with tenure at the rank of professor must be “initiated by the chair and reviewed

by all tenure review bodies.” The policy also says, “Normally, an initial appointment with tenure

will be granted only to a faculty member who already has achieved a distinguished academic

record and held a tenured position.” [p. 27].

Recommendations in support of tenure at the rank of Professor for Dr. Fridley were received from

the departmental, college, and university promotion and tenure committees, as well as from the

department chair and the college dean.

The Promotion and Tenure Committee for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

(5 – 0), the Promotion and Tenure Committee for the Batten College of Engineering & Technology

(10 – 0), and the University Promotion and Tenure Committee (5 – 0) unanimously recommend

this appointment. The chair and dean recommend appointment with tenure.

Based on my independent evaluation of the materials submitted, including the above

recommendations, it is my judgment that Dr. Kenneth Fridley meets the standards for tenure at the

rank of Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Old Dominion

University.

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INITIAL APPOINTMENT OF FACULTY MEMBER WITH TENURE

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic and Research Advancement

Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Dr. Dharmakeerthi Nawarathna as

Associate Professor with the award of tenure in the Department of Electrical and Computer

Engineering in the Batten College of Engineering and Technology, effective July 25, 2022.

Salary: $115,000 for 10 months

Rank: Associate Professor, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

The following contains my recommendation for the initial appointment with tenure of Dr.

Dharmakeerthi Nawarathna as Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer

Engineering. Dr. Nawarathna received a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering at the University of

Peradeniya, Sri Lanka, and a Ph.D. in Mechanical & Biomedical Engineering from the University

of Houston. Prior to ODU, he was Assistant Professor at North Dakota State University (2014 –

2020), and an Associate Professor at North Dakota State University (2020 – Present).

The ODU Teaching and Research Faculty Handbook states, “The main purposes of tenure are to

protect academic freedom and to enable the University to attract and retain a permanent faculty of

distinction in order to accomplish its mission.” [p. 56]. The Teaching and Research Faculty

Handbook policy on Initial Appointment of Teaching and Research Faculty states a request for

initial appointment with tenure at the rank of professor must be “initiated by the chair and reviewed

by all tenure review bodies.” The policy also says, “Normally, an initial appointment with tenure

will be granted only to a faculty member who already has achieved a distinguished academic

record and held a tenured position.” [p. 27].

Recommendations in support of tenure at the rank of Associate Professor for Dr. Nawarathna were

received from the departmental, college, and university promotion and tenure committees, as well

as from the department chair and the college dean.

The Promotion and Tenure Committee for the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

(15 –1), the Promotion and Tenure Committee for the Batten College of Engineering &

Technology (5 – 0), and the University Promotion and Tenure Committee (5 – 0) voted in favor

of recommending this appointment. The chair and dean recommend appointment with tenure.

Based on my independent evaluation of the materials submitted, including the above

recommendations, it is my judgment that Dr. Dharmakeerthi Nawarathna meets the standards for

tenure at the rank of Associate Professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering

at Old Dominion University.

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INITIAL APPOINTMENT OF FACULTY MEMBER WITH TENURE

RESOLVED, that, upon the recommendation of the Academic and Research Advancement

Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Dr. Christopher Rhea as Professor

with the award of tenure in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences in the College of Health Sciences,

effective June 10, 2022.

Salary: $165,000 for 12 months

Rank: Professor, School of Rehabilitation Sciences and Associate Dean of Research and

Innovation

The following contains my recommendation for the initial appointment with tenure of Dr. Chris

Rhea as Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences. Dr. Rhea received a B.S. in Physical

Education from the University of Central Missouri, an M.S in Movement Science from Barry

University, and a Ph.D. from Perdue University. Prior to ODU, he was an Associate Department

Chair for Research (2018-2019), and Director of Research and Instruction in STEM Education

Network (2019-Present) at the University of North Carolina. The University of North Carolina

Board of Trustees approved Dr. Rhea’s promotion to Full Professor in March 2022.

The ODU Teaching and Research Faculty Handbook states, “The main purposes of tenure are to

protect academic freedom and to enable the University to attract and retain a permanent faculty of

distinction in order to accomplish its mission.” [p. 56]. The Teaching and Research Faculty

Handbook policy on Initial Appointment of Teaching and Research Faculty states a request for

initial appointment with tenure at the rank of professor must be “initiated by the chair and reviewed

by all tenure review bodies.” The policy also says, “Normally, an initial appointment with tenure

will be granted only to a faculty member who already has achieved a distinguished academic

record and held a tenured position.” [p. 27].

Recommendations in support of tenure at the rank of Professor for Dr. Rhea were received from

the departmental, college, and university promotion and tenure committees, as well as from the

department chair and the college dean.

The Promotion and Tenure Committee for the School of Rehabilitation Sciences (3-0), the

Promotion and Tenure Committee for the College of Health Sciences (3-0), and the University

Promotion and Tenure Committee (5-0) unanimously recommend this appointment. The chair and

dean recommend appointment with tenure.

Based on my independent evaluation of the materials submitted, including the above

recommendations, it is my judgment that Dr. Chris Rhea meets the standards for tenure at the rank

of Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at Old Dominion University.

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APPROVAL OF FACULTY REPRESENTATIVES TO

BOARD OF VISITORS COMMITTEES

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic and Research Advancement

Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the following faculty representatives to Board of

Visitors committees for the 2022-23 and 2023-24 academic years, effective June 3, 2022: Student

Enhancement and Engagement, David Burdige; University Advancement, Lynn Tolle; Athletics,

Corrin Gillis; and Audit and Compliance, Wie Yusuf.

Dr. David Burdige is professor and eminent scholar of Ocean & Earth Sciences. An

internationally-known expert in marine geochemistry, he has spent much of his career studying

biogeochemical processes in marine and estuarine sediments and their resulting effects on the

cycling of carbon, nitrogen, and trace metals such as iron, manganese and copper. He has published

more than 90 peer-reviewed papers, and in 2006 authored the book Geochemistry of Marine

Sediments, published by Princeton University Press. Dr. Burdige is co-Editor in Chief of the

journal Estuarine and Coastal Shelf Science, an associate editor of the journal Aquatic

Geochemistry, and a former associate editor of the journals Marine Chemistry and Geochimica et

Cosmochimica Acta. In 2016 Dr. Burdige was awarded the NSF Antarctic Service Award Medal

in recognition of his valuable contributions to exploration and scientific achievement under the US

Antarctic Program, and in 2017 he was elected a Fellow of the Association for the Sciences of

Limnology and Oceanography (ASLO) in recognition of his contributions in the field of

oceanography and service to the society. A long-time representative on the ODU Faculty Senate,

which he also chaired for three years, Dr. Burdige is one of the strongest voices of the faculty.

Dr. Lynn Tolle is professor of Dental Hygiene, University Professor, and twice a finalist for the

SCHEV Outstanding Faculty Award. She has more than 70 peer-reviewed publications and has

presented her scholarly work nationally with over 100 presentations. Her current research focus is

on practice management and safety issues in oral health care. She represents the College of Health

Sciences on the Faculty Senate Executive Committee, has chaired several of the University

committees, and serves widely in faculty leadership roles across the University. Noteworthy

awards include the American Dental Hygienists' Association Educator of the Year Award, the

American Dental Hygienists' Association Award of Excellence, the Alan Rufus Tonelson

Distinguished Faculty Award, from the ODU Alumni Association, and the Gene W Hirschfeld

Outstanding Faculty Award, College of Health Sciences. Most recently, she was named the Most

Inspirational Faculty by both the 2022 College of Health Sciences Outstanding Undergraduate

Student and the College of Health Sciences Kaufman Award Finalist.

Dr. Corrin Gillis is associate professor of Communication Disorders & Special Education. She

has published and presented nationally and internationally on topics related to preschoolers who

stutter as well as preschoolers who are deaf or hard of hearing. Her research interests include the

assessment, treatment, and systematic study of language disorders particularly as they relate to

childhood stuttering and the implementation of interprofessional education for training speech-

language pathologists. A life-long athlete, she was recruited as an undergraduate to play soccer at

James Madison University. Dr. Gillis was recently elected as vice chair of the Faculty Senate,

having served two terms as the Senate’s secretary.

Dr. Wie Yusuf is Professor of Public Service and Assistant Director for Education for the ODU

Institute for Coastal Adaptation and Resilience. Her expertise is in public budgeting and finance,

environmental policy, and transportation policy. As a policy scholar, she focuses on policy issues

that emerge at the intersection of governments, non-profit/non-governmental organizations,

businesses, and civil society. Dr. Yusuf has served as Provost Fellow for graduate education and

led the development of the strategic plan for the newly-established Graduate School. She has

represented the School of Public Service to the ODU Faculty Senate since 2015, chaired

Committee C (Graduate Studies) since 2018, and served on the Executive Committee since 2018.

Dr. Yusuf is a firm believer in shared governance, accountability, stakeholder engagement, and

transparency.

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Committee members approved the consent agenda items including the appointment of 25

faculty, 12 administrative faculty, five emeritus/emerita faculty, and the E.V. Williams

Chair. The following resolutions were brought forth as recommendations of the Academic

and Research Advancement Committee and were approved by roll-call vote (Ayes:

Allmond, Broermann, Corn, Dabney, Decker, Dickseski, Harris, Jones, Kemper, Mugler,

Slaughter, Smith, Williams; Nays: None).

FACULTY APPOINTMENTS

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic and Research Advancement

Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the following faculty appointments.

Effective

Name and Rank Salary Date Term

Dr. Tyler Austin $60,000 7/25/22 10 mos

Assistant Professor, F. Ludwig Diehn School of Music (Tenure Track)

Dr. Austin received a D.M.A. in Wind Conducting from Michigan State University, an M.M. in

Bassoon Performance/Wind Conducting Rel. Field from the University of North Texas and a B.M.

in Music Education from Susquehanna University. Previously he was Interim Associate Director

of Bands at Oklahoma State University. (Designated as Director of Bands)

Dr. Vickie Carnegie $80,000 7/25/22 10 mos

Lecturer, School of Public Service

Dr. Carnegie received a Ph.D. in Public Affairs from the University of Central Florida, a JD, Law

from Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University and a B.A. in Speech Communication from

George Mason University. Previously she was a Lecturer and Interim Graduate Program Director

in the School of Public Service at Old Dominion University.

Dr. Kameron Carter $135,000 7/25/22 10 mos

Assistant Professor, Department of Management (Tenure Track)

Dr. Carter received a Ph.D. in Management and Organizations from the University of Iowa and an

M.B.A. and B.S. in Chemistry from Longwood University. Previously she was an Assistant

Professor of Human Resource Management at Pennsylvania State University, School of Labor and

Employment Relations.

Ms. Emily Culver $60,000 7/25/22 10 mos

Assistant Professor, Department of Art (Tenure Track)

Ms. Culver received an M.F.A. in Metalsmithing from Cranbrook Academy of Art and a B.F.A.

in Metals/Jewelry/CAD-CAM from Temple University. Previously she was a Visiting Assistant

Professor in the Department of Art at Old Dominion University.

Dr. Mary Dalmida $66,667 7/25/22 10 mos

Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Rehabilitation Sciences

Dr. Dalmida received a Doctor of Physical Therapy from Old Dominion University and a B.S. in

Exercise Sport and Health Education from Radford University. Previously she was a Physical

Therapist, Advanced Clinical Specialist at Sentara Princess Anne Physical Therapy and an Adjunct

Associate Professor in the School of Rehabilitation Sciences at Old Dominion University.

Effective

Name and Rank Salary Date Term

Ms. Steffani Dambruch $48,300 7/25/22 10 mos

Lecturer, Department of English

Ms. Dambruch received an M.A. in English, Literature and a B.A. in English, Literature and

Creative Writing from Old Dominion University. Previously she was a Lecturer in the Department

of English at Old Dominion University.

Dr. Ashley Doane $64,000 7/25/22 10 mos

Senior Lecturer, Department of Psychology

Dr. Doane received a Ph.D. in Applied Experimental Psychology, an M.S. in Experimental

Psychology and a B.S. in Psychology from Old Dominion University. Previously she was

Associate Professor and Chair in the Department of Psychology at Chowan University.

Dr. Adrienne Hartgerink $204,902 6/10/22 12 mos

Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

Dr. Hartgerink received a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Minnesota, a Master

of Science in Nursing from Uniformed Services University and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing

from James Madison University. Previously she was Associate Director of the Nurse Anesthesia

Program and Lecturer of Nursing at Old Dominion University and Staff CRNA and Clinical

Preceptor at Naval Medical Center Portsmouth. (Designated as the Nurse Anesthesia Program

Director)

Ms. Adaira Howell $68,250 7/25/22 10 mos

Lecturer, School of Dental Hygiene

Ms. Howell received a Master of Science and a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene from Old

Dominion University. Previously she was an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the School of

Dental Hygiene at Old Dominion University.

Ms. Sarah Hutton $71,700 7/25/22 10 mos

Lecturer, School of Nursing

Ms. Hutton received a Master of Science in Nursing Education from Liberty University and a

Bachelor of Science in Nursing from James Madison University. Previously she was an Adjunct

Faculty member in the School of Nursing at Old Dominion University and a Clinical Practice and

Education Specialist at Children's Hospital of the King’s Daughters.

Effective

Name and Rank Salary Date Term

Dr. Dalya Ismael $74,000 7/25/22 10 mos

Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering Technology (Tenure Track)

Dr. Ismael received a Ph.D. in Civil Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State

University, a Master of Science in Construction Management from the University of Leeds, UK

and a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering/Construction Management from Kuwait

University. Previously she was an Associate Professor in the Built Environment Department and

Energy Management Technology at Sinclair Community College.

Ms. Sarah M. Lacy $48,300 7/25/22 10 mos

Lecturer, Department of English

Ms. Lacy received an M.A. in Literature from Cleveland State University, a B.A. in English-Film

& Theatre Production from the University of Delaware and is expected to receive a Ph.D. in

Rhetoric and Composition from Kent State University. Previously she was an Instructor in the

Department of English at Kent State University.

Dr. Arjun Mohan $45,000 6/25/22 12 mos

Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Center for Bioelectronics

Dr. Mohan received a Ph.D. from NIT Calicut, a Masters in Nanotechnology from SRM University

and a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering from Anna University, India. Previously he was a

Post-Doctoral Research Assistant at the Indian Institute of Technology, India. (new position)

Ms. Maria E. Espilondo Murdock $70,000 7/25/22 10 mos

Lecturer, Department of Engineering Technology

Ms. Murdock received an M.S. and a B.S. in Civil Engineering from Clemson University.

Previously she was an Adjunct Professor in the Department of Engineering Technology at Old

Dominion University and a Senior Project Manager at GET Solutions, Inc.

Dr. Elaine Murphy $57,750 7/25/22 10 mos

Lecturer, Department of Psychology

Dr. Murphy received a Ph.D. in Applied Experimental Psychology, an M.S. in Experimental

Psychology and a B.S. in Psychology from Old Dominion University. Previously she was a

Lecturer in the Department of Psychology at Old Dominion University.

Dr. Sandra Nichols $105,600 5/25/22 12 mos

Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor, School of Nursing

Dr. Nichols received a Master’s Degree in Nursing, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing, a Ph.D. in

Higher Education, an M.A. in English and a B.S. in Political Science and English from Florida

State University. Previously she was Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Concentration

Coordinator, Adult-Geriatric Primary Care NP Concentration Coordinator and Assistant Professor

of Nursing at Northern Kentucky University.

Effective

Name and Rank Salary Date Term

Ms. Nisha Polawar $58,000 7/25/22 10 mos

Lecturer, Department of Computer Science

Ms. Polawar received a Master's in Information Systems and a Bachelor's in Computer

Applications from Kakatiya University, India. Previously she was an Assistant Professor in the

Department of Computer Science at Nalanda College, India. (new position)

Ms. Judith Preston $67,000 7/25/22 10 mos

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling and Human Services

Ms. Preston received an M.S.Ed. from Old Dominion University, an M.A. in International Affairs

from Ohio University, a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Nairobi and is expected to receive

a Ph.D. in Education, Counselor Education and Supervision from Old Dominion University.

Previously she was Counselor/Owner of Practice at Centered Counseling Services, LLC. (Rank

is contingent upon the successful completion of Ph.D. requirements by August 2022.)

Ms. Jing Qin $57,000 7/25/22 10 mos

Assistant Professor, Department of Art (Tenure Track)

Ms. Qin received a Master of Fine Arts in Painting and Drawing from the University of

Tennessee-Knoxville and a Master of Arts in Studio Arts/Fine Arts and a Bachelor of Fine Arts

in Painting from Sichuan University, China. Previously she was a Visiting Professor in the

School of Art and Art History at the University of Denver.

Dr. Felix Ringer $105,000 6/10/22 12 mos

Assistant Professor, Department of Physics

Dr. Ringer received a Ph.D. in Physics from the University of Tübingen, Germany and a Master

of Advanced Study/Certificate of Advanced Studies in Mathematics at the University of

Cambridge, UK. Previously he was a Simons Foundation Bridge Fellow at the C.N. Yang Institute

for Theoretical Physics at Stony Brook University. (Joint appointment with Jefferson Lab Theory

Center – ½ funded by Jefferson Labs).

Dr. Lauren B. Robins $67,000 7/25/22 10 mos

Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Counseling and Human Services

Dr. Robins received a Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision and a Master of Arts in

Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Regent University and a B.S. in Psychology from Old

Dominion University. Previously she was a Visiting Assistant Professor in the Department of

Counseling and Human Services at Old Dominion University.

Effective

Name and Rank Salary Date Term

Ms. Jenna Simmons $50,000 7/25/22 10 mos

Lecturer, Department of Communication and Theatre Arts

Ms. Simmons received a Master of Science in Mass Communication and a Bachelor of Arts in

Advertising from University of Southern Mississippi-Hattiesburg. Previously she was an Adjunct

Professor in the Department of Communication and Theatre Arts at Old Dominion University and

a Marketing Assistant at Military Produce Group, LLC.

Dr. Ashish Tamhane $72,000 7/25/22 10 mos

Lecturer, Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Dr. Tamhane received a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering and an M.S. in Aerospace Engineering

from Old Dominion University and a Bachelor of Engineering, Mechanical Engineering from the

University of Mumbai, Fr.C.R.I.T, Vashi, India. Previously he was a Lecturer in the Department

of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Old Dominion University. (new position)

Dr. Sri Ramulu Torati $55,000 6/25/22 12 mos

Post-Doctoral Research Associate, Center for Bioelectronics

Dr. Torati received a Ph.D. in Nanotechnology from Chungnam National University, South Korea,

and an M.Sc. in Chemistry and B.Sc. in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry and Physics from

Sambalpur University, India. Previously he was a Research Professor/Researcher at Magnetics

Initiative Life Care Research Center, DGIST, South Korea. (new position)

Dr. Clayton Wright $69,000 6/10/22 12 mos

Lecturer, Department of Biological Sciences

Dr. Wright received a Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from Eastern Virginia Medical School and a

B.S. in Biology from Livingstone College. Previously he was an Assistant Professor of

Practice/Lecturer in the Department of Biological Sciences at Old Dominion University.

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ADMINISTRATIVE FACULTY APPOINTMENTS

RESOLVED that, upon the recommendation of the Academic and Research Advancement

Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the following administrative faculty appointments.

Effective

Name and Rank Salary Date Term

Chrisie Brown $52,000 5/10/22 12 mos

Director of Creative Services and Assistant Instructor

Ms. Brown received a B.A. in Graphic Design from Old Dominion University. Previously she was

Assistant Director of Athletic Publishing and Creative Services at Old Dominion University.

Effective

Name and Rank Salary Date Term

Christine Clarke $48,414 5/10/22 12 mos

Study Aboard Coordinator and Instructor

Ms. Clarke received an M.S.Ed. in Higher Education with an International Education focus from

Old Dominion University and a B.S. in International Affairs from Florida State University.

Previously she was a Graduate Assistant in the Office of Study Abroad at ODU. She also worked

in the International Office at the Florida Institute of Technology.

Tammi Dice $240,000 6/10/22 12 mos

Dean, Darden College of Education and Professional Studies

Dr. Dice received a Ph.D. in Counselor Education from The College of William and Mary and an

M.S.Ed. in Counseling and a B.S. in Psychology from Old Dominion University. She has served

as Interim Dean of the Darden College of Education and Professional Studies since 2020. Dice

joined the faculty of Old Dominion University in 2005 and since has obtained tenure and

promotion to full professor as well as held a number of administrative positions. She served as the

Undergraduate Program Director (UPD) of the Human Services program and as Assistant Chair

for the Counseling and Human Services Department. As Associate Dean for Undergraduate

Education, she led the development of the UPD policy for the University and spearheaded the

development of four B.S. in Education programs, authoring the related State Council of Higher

Education for Virginia (SCHEV) and Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) proposals.

(Salary includes $50,000 stipend for serving as Dean of the Darden College of Education and

Professional Studies)

Mr. Timothy Hackman $175,000 7/25/22 12 mos

Dean, University Libraries

Mr. Hackman received a Bachelor of Arts in English from Shippensburg University and a Master

of Library Science and Master of Arts in English Language and Literature from the University of

Maryland, College Park. Previously he served as Associate Director of Public Services at the

University of Maryland Baltimore County. Prior to that he held several positions at the University

of Maryland Libraries, College Park, including Director of User Services and Resource Sharing,

Head of Resource Sharing and Access Services, and Librarian for English and Linguistics. Mr.

Hackman received the Outstanding Librarian Award and a Special Recognition Award from the

University of Maryland Libraries.

Zachary Harrison $65,500 5/10/22 12 mos

Associate Director of Administrative Services, Housing and Residence Life, and Instructor

Mr. Harrison received a B.A. in Psychology from East Carolina University and an M.A. in Higher

Education from Eastern Michigan University. Previously, he worked as the Assignments Manager

in Housing and Residence Life at ODU and as Residence Hall Director at both Virginia

Commonwealth University and Xavier University.

Effective

Name and Rank Salary Date Term

Kimberly Hill $40,000 5/25/22 12 mos

Assistant Athletic Trainer and Instructor

Ms. Hill received a B.S. and M.S. in Athletic Training from Marshall University. Previously, she

worked as an Athletic Trainer at Coastal Carolina University, Kentucky Christian University, and

Marshall University.

Anna Lacy $47,000 4/25/22 12 mos

Transfer Academic Success Advisor, Student Success Center, and Instructor

Ms. Lacy received a B.S. in Psychology from James Madison University and an M.Ed. in Higher

Education from UNC Greensboro. She previously worked at the University of Richmond as Area

Coordinator for Residence Life and also served as academic advisor.

Jeanna Mann $50,000 5/11/22 12 mos

Assistant Director of Student and Family Programs, Student Engagement and Enrollment Services,

and Instructor

Ms. Mann received a B.A. in Mass Communications and an M.A. in Professional Studies from

Towson University. Previously she served on the Strategic Enrollment Management team at the

University of Maryland Global Campus.

Jean McClellan-Holt $65,000 5/10/22 12 mos

Associate Director of Programs and Wellness and Professor

Dr. McClellan-Holt received a B.S. in Education from James Madison University, an M.S. in

Parks, Recreation & Tourism from Virginia Commonwealth University, and an Ed.D. in

Educational Leadership from the University of Central Florida. Previously she served in several

positions in Recreation and Wellness at Old Dominion University, including Assistant Director of

Recreation and Wellness and Assistant Director of Recreation Sports.

Briana Morris $35,584 5/10/22 12 mos

Residence Hall Director and Assistant Instructor

Ms. Morris received a B.B.A. in Marketing from Radford University and an M.F.A. in Creative

Writing from Old Dominion University. Prior to the Residence Hall Director position, she served

as an Assistant Hall Director for Housing & Residence Life at Old Dominion University.

Suzanne Peterson $55,000 5/10/22 12 mos

Manager of Education and Engagement, Barry Art Museum and Assistant Instructor

Ms. Peterson received a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Studio Art from the University of Wisconsin.

She founded the Lil Truck of Tools, a 501c3 nonprofit mobile maker studio with a mission of craft

equity for young students and serves as Executive Director & Instructor. Ms. Peterson has also

worked as a part-time Youth Instructor at the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio and as Set Assistant

for the production of Exodus: Homecoming with the In[heir]itance Project.

Effective

Name and Rank Salary Date Term

Stephen Tang-Nian $54,000 5/10/22 12 mos

Assistant Director for Residence Education and Instructor

Mr. Tang-Nian received a Bachelor of Science in Electronic Media & Film: Audio Production

Concentration from Towson University and a Master of Arts in Education from Virginia

Polytechnic Institute & State University. Previously, he worked as a Residence Life Coordinator

at the University of Delaware.

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EMERITUS/EMERITA APPOINTMENTS

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic and Research Advancement

Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the title of emeritus/emerita for the following faculty

members. A summary of their accomplishments is included.

Name and Rank Effective Date

Jen-Kuang Huang June 1, 2022

Professor Emeritus of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering

Isao Ishibashi June 1, 2022

Professor Emeritus of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Wayne Talley

Eminent Scholar Emeritus and Professor Emeritus of Economics June 1, 2022

Renee Olander August 1, 2022

Associate Vice President Emerita for Regional

Higher Education Centers

C.J. Butler September 1, 2022

Master Lecturer Emeritus of Communication

Disorders and Special Education

JEN-KUANG HUANG

Jen-Kuang Huang received a B.S. degree in Mechanical Engineering from National Taiwan

University, Taiwan, ROC and an M.S. degree in Aeronautics and Astronautics and a Ph.D. degree

in Estimation and Control both from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). He joined Old

Dominion College of Engineering as an Assistant Professor in the Mechanical Engineering and

Mechanics Department in 1985, rising through the ranks as an Associate Professor in 1990 and

Professor in 1996. Huang served as Graduate Program Director for the Mechanical Engineering

Department from 1997 to 2004, Chair of the Mechanical Engineering Department from 2004 to

2010, and Chair of the Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Department from 2010-2012.

Huang’s awards and recognition include the NAMTAC Outstanding Projects of the Year Award

from the National Association of Management and Technical Assistance Centers in 1999; NASA-

ASEE Summer Faculty Fellowship Awards in 1993, 1994, and 1997; Who's Who in the South and

Southwest, 1992; Best Session Paper Presentation Award from the American Control Conference,

1991; and Most Outstanding Student Award, China Society of Mechanical Engineering, 1974.

Huang has been Principal Advisor for seven M.S. students and 15 Ph.D. students. He has been

Principal Investigator on external research grants totaling more than $1 million and Co-PI on

grants totaling $650,000.

ISAO ISHIBASHI

Isao Ishibashi obtained a B.S. and M.S. in Civil Engineering from Nagoya University, Nagoya,

Japan and a Ph.D. from the University of Washington. He was a research and teaching faculty

member at the University of Washington and Cornell University before joining Old Dominion

University in 1986 as a Professor in the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering.

Ishibashi guided 34 master's and eight Ph.D. students at Old Dominion University for their degree

completions. He served as the Graduate Program Director of the department from 1997 to his

retirement in 2022.

Ishibashi was involved in research in the field of Geotechnical Engineering and Earthquake

Engineering. Through his research activities, he contributed, in particular, in advancing the

knowledge in dynamic lateral earth and water pressures against retaining structures during

earthquakes, anisotropic soil’s properties and its relation to soil liquefaction phenomenon during

earthquakes, and others. He is the author or co-author of over 100 published technical papers in

journals and proceedings, including a book titled “Soil Mechanics Fundamentals and

Applications” (in English and Japanese versions), which are well received around the world as one

of the most popular introductory textbooks in the field.

Ishibashi also served as a technical expert in the field of soil dynamic research around the world

to help developing new research programs and facilities; at Tunis, Tunisia (from US AID) and at

New Deli, India (from UN DP). He was a visiting researcher at Port and Harbor Research Institute,

Ministry of Transportation, at Yokosuka, Japan in 1992 and a visiting professor at Kyusyu

University, Fukuoka, Japan in 2015.

WAYNE KENNETH TALLEY

Wayne Kenneth Talley received a B.A. in Economics from the University of Richmond, an M.S.

in Business from Virginia Commonwealth University, and an M.A. and Ph.D. in Economics from

the University of Kentucky. He joined Old Dominion as an Assistant Professor of Quantitative

Sciences in 1972, achieved the rank of Associate Professor of Economics in 1977 and achieved

the rank of Professor of Economics in 1983. Talley is the Frederick W. Beazley Professor and

Eminent Scholar of Economics in the Economics Department and Professor of Maritime and

Supply Chain Management in the Department of Information Technology and Decision Sciences.

He is a founding member and current director of ODU’s Maritime Institute and was recently

recognized for 50 years of service at ODU. Talley has testified in front of United States Senate

Committees regarding recent supply chain issues such as port congestion.

Talley’s research is in Maritime Research and Transportation Economics. He is very well known

in the academy for his significant contributions in both fields having published a combined 134

refereed journal articles, 42 special issues journal articles and book chapters, and 13 books. Google

Scholar indicates that his research has been cited over 5,000 times. Talley has received 16 grants

and contract awards totaling over $1.5 million.

Talley has been the editor in chief for the journals Maritime Transport Research, Transportation

Research Part E: Logistics and Transportation Review and the International Journal of e-

Navigation and Maritime Economy. He has also served on the editorial board for 10 different

academic journals in transportation research.

Talley has won several awards. Most significantly he was recognized in 2018 as a co-recipient of

the Onassis Prize in Shipping, presented at City University London. Talley’s international

appointments include honorary chair professor (for life) at the National Chiao Tung University in

Taipei, Taiwan; honorary guest professor (for life) at Shanghai (China) Maritime University;

honorary appointments at the Cass Business School at City University, London and the faculty of

Maritime and Transportation at Ningbo (China) University; and member of the Board of Advice

for the Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies at the University of Sydney, Australia. He has

been an invited speaker at 26 international conferences and played a significant role in 63

international conferences around the world. Talley has also given guest lectures and has served on

dissertation committees for universities around the world.

RENÉE ELLEN OLANDER

Renée Ellen Olander earned a B.A. in English from Mary Baldwin University, an M.A. in English

from Old Dominion University, and an M.F.A. in Creative Writing from the University of

Southern Maine. She joined ODU in 1986 as English GTA, was adjunct in 1987-88 and appointed

Instructor in 1989.

In 1995, Olander became Director of Academic Advising for the College of Arts and Letters. She

created and taught the “Intro to Arts & Letters” student success course, led Learning Communities,

trained peer advisors/facilitators, coached faculty members, and advised hundreds of students. The

university’s Presidential Scholar and Kaufman Award winners each recognized Olander as their

“Most Inspiring Faculty” in 1998.

In 2000, Olander assumed the Interdisciplinary Studies Teacher Preparation Department

directorship. The Virginia Department of Education recognized the Elementary Teacher Prep

program as a model curriculum, the ODU Student Virginia Education Association chapter

presented Olander their “Apple of Our Eye” award, and the Dean presented her the College’s

Service Award.

Olander became interim Virginia Beach Higher Education Center Director in 2005, and in 2006

was appointed Director and Assistant Professor. She led degree program expansion, increasing on-

site enrollment and fostering academic community. Beginning 2010, Peninsula and Tri-Cities

Centers also reported to her, and the regional centers advanced partnerships with employers,

municipalities, and nonprofit agencies, especially in the maritime, cyber, healthcare, and

resilience/sustainability sectors.

Olander received the University Women’s Caucus and AUA Worth Pickering Administrator of

the Year awards. She served on boards including YWCA-SHR, Cultural Alliance of Greater

Hampton Roads, Southeastern Virginia Women’s Political Caucus, and Virginia Beach Vision,

Inc. She served on the City of Virginia Beach’s Quality of Education and Lifelong Learning

Strategic Issues Team, GrowSmart Policy Board, Public Libraries’ Strategic Planning team, and

at many annual Strategic Planning Summits.

Olander’s writing has been widely published, including in poetry collections, anthologies, journals,

newspapers, blogs, and on radio. She was featured at the 2018 Montréal Poetry Festival and has

performed in México and Ireland. The ODU Literary Festival featured her three times. Throughout

her administrative tenure, Olander published, taught, and served on MA and MFA students’ thesis

committees. In 2018, the last year she taught a university course, a graduating student recognized

her with a Shining Star Award.

CJ BUTLER

CJ Butler received a B.S.Ed. and M.S.Ed. in Special Education from Old Dominion University.

He joined Old Dominion as an adjunct Lecturer of Special Education in 1996, then transitioned to

faculty as a full-time Lecturer in 2006. He was promoted to the rank of Senior Lecturer in 2012

and Master Lecturer in 2017. Recognition of Butler’s accomplishments in teaching and service

include several Shining Star Awards, awarded by the Office of Student Engagement & Enrollment

Services between 2010-2018, the Darden College of Education Teaching Excellence and

Innovation Award in 2011, and the Old Dominion University Distant Educator of the Year Award

in 1999.

Butler was integral in the development of the undergraduate program in special education, and he

has served as the Undergraduate Program Director (UPD) since its inception. As UPD, he advised

all students in the undergraduate license programs in special education, helping over 200 students

to obtain their goal of earning a teaching license in special education. Additionally, he directed

and instructed in the Teacher Reaching Youth Intervention Training (TRYIT) program. This six-

course, field-based partnership with Virginia Beach City Public Schools was initiated in 2007 and

to date, over 200 administrators, teachers, and other allied professionals have successfully

completed this training to add the Special Education General Curriculum, K-12 endorsement to

their current teaching license. Finally in support of student advancement, Butler was a faculty

member in the U.S. Department of Education sponsored Teacher Immersion Residency Program

from 2011-2014, and the Program Director from 2015-2016.

Butler has maintained an extraordinary level of service, contributing extensive time to the

profession. He has built and maintained relationships at the local, state, and national levels. For

example, he was the only trainer of Functional Behavior Assessment and Behavior Intervention

Planning (FBA/BIP) for the Virginia Department of Education from 2008-2021, and he conducted

state-wide trainings in five regions annually. Furthermore, he served as Livetext coordinator for

the College, and he has served on countless University and College committees.

Butler also has a strong record of scholarship. Specifically. he has received four grants for pre-

and in-service teachers, and he has written several articles and been principal developer for videos

and other training media. Most recently he was part of the team that developed the Seclusion and

Restraint training modules that are required for all teachers in Virginia.

APPOINTMENT OF E.V. WILLIAMS CHAIR IN STRATEGIC LEADERSHIP

STROME COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Academic and Research Advancement

Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the appointment of Anil Nair as the E.V. Williams

Chair in Strategic Leadership in the Strome College of Business for 2022-2023 through 2026-

2027. A summary of his career is included below for information purposes.

Anil Nair

Professor of Management

This letter contains my recommendation for Dr. Anil Nair, Professor, to be designated as the

E.V. Williams Chair in Strategic Leadership in the Strome College of Business.

The Teaching and Research Faculty Handbook states, “The purpose of the award of a named chair

is to recognize and give support to a full professor who has demonstrated sustained excellence in

research and teaching and will significantly contribute to the University. The holder of a named

chair is a person of national stature.” The E.V. Williams Chair position was posted as an open

recruitment in January 2021 with the intention of attracting an outstanding external candidate. The

chairholder is charged with conducting research publishable in top-tier journals, providing

intellectual leadership, and cultivating growth in the entrepreneurship program at ODU. The

recruitment drew some interested applicants, but no one with the national stature that was

expected. After deliberation, the faculty concluded that a second search was unlikely to be

successful. They observed that Dr. Nair was more strongly qualified than the recent applicants for

the E.V. Williams Chair, based on his leadership, his sustained research in business strategy,

innovation, and entrepreneurship, and his esteemed reputation in the international academic

community. They voted unanimously to recommend his selection to the Dean, who then urged

Dr. Nair to submit his materials for consideration.

The ODU policy on Named Chairs in the Teaching and Research Faculty Handbook states,

“Normally, named chairs do not hold an administrative post such as department chair, Dean or

Provost.” Dr. Nair is currently the chair of the Department of Management. If Dr. Nair is

designated as the E.V. Williams Chair, he will vacate his role as department chair at the conclusion

of the current academic year.

Dr. Nair has been an active scholar, with 35 peer-reviewed publications, including works

appearing in 4 journals of management and entrepreneurship ranked as the most prestigious in

those fields. He has delivered 50 conference presentations, and his work has been cited more than

3,200 times by other scholars. Dr. Nair is a champion in advancing the emergent research area of

“transitional entrepreneurship,” referring to entrepreneurs who overcome significant life

challenges in starting new ventures, e.g., veterans, immigrant/refugees, women/minorities, and

residents of economically distressed communities. This field is identified as a strategic pillar for

the college and is consistent with university values in promoting diversity, inclusion, and social

mobility. The creation of the Hudgins Transitional Entrepreneurial Lab, and the synergy with Dr.

Nair’s leadership, evidenced by his research activities, mentorship of tenure-track faculty

specializing in this area, and organization of professional symposiums in each of the last two years

focused on transitional entrepreneurship (TE), have had considerable impact in advancing the

field. He recently acquired a $400K grant from the E.W. Kauffman Foundation, which he will use

to continue the professional conferences through 2024.

Dr. Nair’s stated intentions as the holder of the E.V. Williams Chair in Strategic Leadership are to

promote ODU’s role in TE, initiate new projects to enhance ODU’s Ph.D. program in Strategic

Management and other departmental degree programs, and to establish himself as a senior faculty

scholar in the department. In entrepreneurship, he plans to continue the TE efforts noted above

and cultivate additional interest in TE in the academic community through published research and

editing special issues on TE in professional journals. He also plans to expand TE community

engagement initiatives regionally by tapping into his longstanding business networks and to solicit

additional grant funding beyond the Kauffman Foundation. He will strengthen the Ph.D. program

in Strategic Management by initiating case studies of local area businesses, which not only

strengthens our partnerships, but has the potential to develop internships, jobs, and retain the ODU

alumni talent pool locally. He is finalizing an open access text for the capstone course in strategic

management, after piloting it for five years in the MBA program, just one example of Dr. Nair’s

forward-thinking perspective and his personal commitment to serving the university. He has a

strong track record of publishing with his doctoral students and mentoring junior faculty in the

department, and anticipates growth in these collaborations if he is designated as the E.V. Williams

Chair.

Dr. Nair holds a Bachelor’s degree in Technology from the National Institute of Technology in

Raipur, India, a Master’s degree in Technology from the Indian Institute of Technology in

Kharagpur, India, and a Ph.D. in Management from the Stern School of Business at New York

University in New York City, NY.

As a holder of the E.V. Williams Chair in Strategic Leadership, Dr. Nair will receive a stipend of

$50,000 per year and the remaining balance to be used for research of approximately $20,000 per

year (depending on the spend letter each year), for Academic Years 2022-2023 through 2026-

2027.

Given Dr. Nair’s sustained scholarship and his exemplary teaching record and service to the

college, university, and his profession, I strongly recommend that he receive the E.V. Williams

Chair in Strategic Leadership in the Strome College of Business.

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Committee members approved proposed revisions to the Policy on Reappointment/Annual

Review or Nonreappointment of Faculty and proposed revisions to the Policy on Tenure.

The proposed revisions will be reviewed by the Governance Committee and presented to

the Board for approval at the September meeting.

Committee members approved the proposed Charter for the Academic and Research

Advancement Committee. The proposed Charter will be reviewed by the Governance

Committee and presented to the Board for approval at the September meeting.

Committee members approved the creation of a School of Supply Chain, Logistics, and

Maritime Operations. The following resolution was brought forth as a recommendation of

the Academic and Research Advancement Committee and was approved by roll-call vote

(Ayes: Allmond, Broermann, Corn, Dabney, Decker, Dickseski, Harris, Jones, Kemper,

Mugler, Slaughter, Smith, Williams; Nays: None).

APPROVAL TO CREATE THE

SCHOOL OF SUPPLY CHAIN, LOGISTICS, AND MARITIME OPERATIONS

RESOLVED, that, upon the recommendation of the Academic and Research Advancement

Committee, the Board of Visitors approves creating the School of Supply Chain, Logistics, and

Maritime Operations effective October 15, 2022.

Rationale: ODU has a long history in education and research focused on supply chain

management, logistics, and maritime operations. These educational efforts and scholarly pursuits

have traditionally been carried out across academic units and research centers at the university. A

maritime workgroup including faculty, staff, and administrators recently reviewed the history and

structure of maritime and supply chain course offerings and research activities at the institution

and identified a number of initiatives across the university that, while successful in their own right,

potentially failed to reach their fullest potential because they operated separately from one another.

To better facilitate the coordination of these activities and improve the institution’s ability to serve

the region and become a global leader in maritime and supply chain management, the workgroup

recommended the creation of a Maritime Consortium. After reviewing the workgroup’s

recommendations, President Brian O. Hemphill, PhD, approved the development of the Maritime

Consortium. The Hampton Roads Maritime Industrial Base Ecosystem (MIBE) enthusiastically

embraced President Hemphill’s leadership in setting the framework for Old Dominion University

to become a regional and international leader in maritime, logistics, and supply chain management

programming designed to promote economic development, encourage innovative research, and

bolster the workforce of the future.

Two goals of the Maritime Consortium are the following:

• Promote, coordinate, and expand the wide range of ODU’s maritime-related resources for

curriculum/degrees and training, research, workforce, and innovation;

• Support naval and defense, shipbuilding/ repair, commercial shipping, port and maritime

supply chains, offshore wind, and related sectors with leading-edge data analytics, digital

transformation, operational and innovation resources, training, and research.

Old Dominion University will create the School of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime

Operations to provide the organizational structure needed to achieve these goals. The School is a

natural outgrowth of prior efforts and will build on the legacy of multiple maritime-focused

initiatives including the university’s International Maritime, Ports, and Logistics Institute, an

institute created in the Strome College of Business three decades ago. Other maritime and supply

chain-focused institutes and initiatives have been created in other areas on campus such as the

College of Sciences, College of Arts and Letters, Batten College of Engineering and Technology,

and Office of Research. The success of these initiatives in generating awareness about maritime

and supply chain topics within those specific areas is laudable. The absence of a central academic

home to coordinate academic programming on maritime and supply chain topics justifies the

creation of the School of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Operations.

The need for the school is further justified by the interdisciplinary nature of the topic, workforce

needs in the region, and the university’s commitment to enhancing its research efforts. The School

of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Operations will be grounded in interdisciplinary ideals

and bring together faculty from each of the academic colleges to build academic programs that are

not limited by disciplinary boundaries, frameworks, or perspectives. The success of comparable

efforts, such as Old Dominion University’s School of Cybersecurity, suggests that the proposed

school will greatly benefit from an interdisciplinary foundation. Those disciplines that will be

involved in the School include but are not limited to business analytics, coastal engineering,

oceanography, engineering management, systems engineering, information technology, political

science, geography, history, management, sociology, data science, cybersecurity, and marketing.

The interdisciplinary foundation is particularly helpful in addressing the workforce needs of the

community. Focus groups with business leaders in preparation for the university’s strategic plans

were commissioned by President Hemphill. Several themes surfaced in those focus groups. One

theme was the need for Old Dominion University to take the lead in preparing the region’s

maritime and supply chain workforce of the future. An interdisciplinary School provides a model

for meeting this need.

The School of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Operations also builds on Old Dominion

University’s commitment to expanding its research enterprise in areas that have a direct and

meaningful impact on the regional community. Given the needs of the Hampton Roads

community, coordinated cross-disciplinary research focused on maritime, logistics, and supply

chain topics will pay dividends in our region while helping to build the institution and the region

as an international leader in the field. Indeed, the institution was recently ranked number one in

the United States for its maritime research. The proposed School will more clearly connect the

maritime and supply chain domains through its interdisciplinary foundation that is guided by

industry input.

The design of the School of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Operations will be comparable

to the School of Cybersecurity (opened in October 2020) and the recently approved School of Data

Science. Those schools support a small group of core faculty who coordinate instruction and

research across the university, while drawing on a much larger group of teaching and research

faculty from multiple departments, colleges, and research centers to execute those activities. This

matrix structure for the School of Cybersecurity has resulted in rapid growth both in cybersecurity

enrollments and external research funding, and positioned ODU to be a successful participant in

the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI). Comparable outcomes are anticipated for the School

of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Operations.

The School of Supply Chain, Logistics, and Maritime Operations will administer select maritime

and supply chain degrees and certificate programs. These programs include the current Master of

Science degree in Maritime Trade and Supply Chain Management. Two Bachelor’s of Science

degrees will be developed in the School. One will be a Bachelor of Science in Supply Chain

Management and the other will be a Bachelor of Science in Maritime Operations. In addition, the

School will develop meaningful relationships with regional industry and military partners to foster

joint research and workforce development initiatives that promote economic development in

Hampton Roads and across Virginia. The current and proposed organizational charts are included

in the appendices.

The Committee received the Annual Report of Committee Actions and the Report on

Promotions in Academic Rank Effective for 2022-2023. Provost Agho presented an

overview of faculty demographics for tenured/tenure-track faculty and non-tenure track

faculty, an analysis of promotion and tenure, faculty separation data for 2017-2022, and

the faculty demographics trend for 2011-2022.

ATHLETICS COMMITTEE

Ms. Allmond, Chair of the Athletics Committee, reported that the Committee reviewed and

approved the Athletics Committee Charter for recommendation to the Governance

Committee for its review and final approval by the Board.

Delisha Milton-Jones, head Coach of women's basketball, Jeff Jones, head coach of men's

basketball, Dr. Ron Moses, Executive Senior Associate Athletic Director, Danielle Cohea,

Senior Associate Athletic Director, and Casey Cegles, Senior Associate Athletic Director,

presented on the Transfer Portal, Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL), and Collectives.

The NCAA's one-time transfer rule, which took effect in April 2021, allows student-

athletes to transfer to a different school one time and play immediately. Football, men’s

basketball, and women’s basketball, see the highest number of transfers which has greatly

increased since 2018-2019. Various statistics were shared and discussed.

Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) provides opportunities for student-athletes to profit off

their name, image, and likeness. Schools cannot facilitate deals for their athletes, but they

are allowed to educate them about opportunities. Collectives are business entities that

supporters of a school’s athletic teams (not the schools themselves) form to generate and

pool revenue to fund NIL opportunities for student-athletes. Strategies for NIL for ODU

athletics were presented and discussed.

Dr. Moses provided an academic summary for the Spring 2022 semester as well as the

academic year 2021-2022. The departmental spring GPA was a 3.2 and 70% of student-

athletes earned a GPA of 3.0 or greater. The GPA for the academic year was a 3.2, which

is a departmental record.

Amy Lynch, Athletics Academic Advisor, reported on community engagement for the

2021-2022 academic year. Our student-athletes contributed a total of 3,435 hours, which

is over 1,000 more hours than our highest year on record in 2019-2020. Several of our

teams were in the top 10 nationally for number of service hours completed.

Head coach of women’s tennis, Dominic Manilla, attended the meeting and talked about

the team’s successful season that included a Conference USA Championship and

advancement to the NCAA Tournament second round, both for the second consecutive

year. Accompanying Coach Manilla was student-athlete Tatsiana Sasnouskaya whose

success this past season included First Team All-Conference Singles, First Team All-

Conference Doubles, and Outstanding Doubles Team of the Championship.

Dr. Selig announced to the committee that Jana Melichova, ODU women’s golfer, was

recently named an All American by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association.

At the conclusion of Ms. Allmond's report, Rector Bradley commented on the notable

achievement that 87% of our student-athletes graduate in six years. He also commented on

the Collectives that athletic donors have formed to recruit players to their schools and noted

that Old Dominion has elected not to do collectives, which he believes is the right and

ethical way to go. According to President Hemphill and Wood Selig, our athletes will still

be eligible for name, image and likeness opportunities, but there is a prescribed format as

to what is and is not acceptable.

AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE

Ms. Dickseski, chair of the Audit and Compliance Committee, reported that Ms. LaToya

Jordan, Deputy Auditor for Human Capital and Operations, and Megan Bridgewater, Audit

Supervisor with the Auditor of Public Accounts (APA), provided a report on the FY2021

Financial Statement audit. The external financial statement audit for fiscal year 2021 is

currently in the wrap-up stage by APA. All significant field work has been completed to

date, and the remaining work relates to ensuring all audit adjustments proposed during the

audit were posted correctly by management in the financial statements and related footnote

disclosures. APA anticipates including seven internal control and/or compliance findings

within the Internal Control report. Four relate to non-compliance with Federal student

financial aid regulations, one pertains to strengthening policies and procedures when

processing terminated employees, one pertains to inappropriate access to the student

housing system, and the last relates to improving the financial reporting process. At this

time, APA anticipates the financial reporting finding will be classified as a material

weakness, with the remainder being significant deficiencies. The APA does anticipate

issuing an unqualified opinion on the financial statements and anticipates dating the

opinion no later than June 17, 2022. If anything changes with this anticipated timeline or

any additional findings are identified during the wrap-up of the audit, the APA will notify

the Audit and Compliance Committee as auditing standards require.

The Committee discussed in closed session the performance of specific departments where

such evaluation involved discussion of the performance of specific individuals and

discussed the evaluation of the Chief Audit Executive as permitted by the Code of Virginia

Section 2.2-3711 (A)(1).

In open session Ms. Amanda Skaggs, Chief Audit Executive, requested of the committee

a new administrative position and it was approved. She then presented the completed audit

reports to the Committee. These included Payroll Benefits, Closeout Procedures for the

Confucius Institute and Banner Workflows in addition to the Activity and Status of Open

Audit Issues since April. She then briefed the Committee on the annual risk assessment

process and shared the current status of the open audit projects. The Committee voted to

approve the motion to modify the FY2022 Audit Plan and the motion to approve the

FY2023 Audit Plan.

The following resolution was brought forth as a recommendation of the Audit &

Compliance Committee and was approved by roll-call vote (Ayes: Allmond, Broermann,

Corn, Dabney, Decker, Dickseski, Harris, Jones, Kemper, Mugler, Slaughter, Smith,

Williams; Nays: None).

RESOLUTION TO APPROVE FY 2022 and FY 2023 AUDIT PLAN

RESOLVED, that the Audit & Compliance Committee approve the modifications to the

FY2022 Audit Plan and the proposed FY2023 Audit Plan as recommended.

At the conclusion of her report, Ms. Dickseski stated that Ms. Skaggs received a stellar

evaluation from the Committee and President Hemphill and noted that she is a great asset

to the Board and the University.

The Rector explained, for those who were unable to attend the Audit & Compliance

Committee meeting, that the material finding by the APA auditors was not due to any

malicious or fraudulent behavior on the part of any employee but was related to personnel

turnover in the department and antiquated financial systems.

GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE

Ms. Dickseski, chair of the Governance Committee, reported that the Committee met twice

since the last Board meeting. A notice of a proposed Bylaws revision, which was reviewed

and approved by the Committee at its meeting on March 28, was distributed to Board

members in accordance with Section 11.01 of the Bylaws. The proposed revision to Section

2.03 includes language to provide 10 days' notice to a Board member that the Board, as

required by statute, will be considering a vote to certify that the Board member failed to

attend meetings of the Board for one year or failed to attend educational programs

sponsored by SCHEV without sufficient cause. The Board member will be given an

opportunity to attend the meeting to explain if there is sufficient cause for failure to attend.

The following resolution was brought as a recommendation of the Governance Committee

and was approved by roll-call vote (Ayes: Allmond, Broermann, Corn, Dabney, Decker,

Dickseski, Harris, Jones, Kemper, Mugler, Slaughter, Smith, Williams; Nays: None).

PROPOSED REVISION TO BOARD OF VISITORS BYLAWS

RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the Governance Committee, the Board

approves the proposed revision to Section 2.03, Removal, of the Board of Visitors Bylaws.

§ 2.03. Removal. Pursuant to Va. Code §23.1-1300.E, if any member of the Board of

Visitors fails to attend (i) the meetings of the board for one year without sufficient cause, as

determined by a majority vote of the board, or (ii) the educational programs sponsored by the State

Council of Higher Education for Virginia, pursuant to Va. Code §23.1-1304, in the first two years

of membership without sufficient cause, as determined by a majority vote of the board, the

remaining members of the board shall record such failure in the minutes of its next meeting and

notify the Governor, and the office of such member shall be vacated. If such situation arises, the

Rector shall notify the Board member no less than ten days in advance that the Board will be

discussing the Board member's non-attendance at Board meetings for one year without sufficient

cause and/or the Board member's failure to participate in educational programs sponsored by

SCHEV in the first two years of membership at an upcoming meeting without sufficient cause.

The date, time and location of the meeting will be included in the notice as well as the Board

member's right to attend to explain why there is sufficient cause for failing to attend. In addition,

pursuant to Va. Code §2.2-108, notwithstanding any provision of law to the contrary, the Governor

may remove from office for malfeasance, misfeasance, incompetence, or gross neglect of duty any

member of the board of any public institution of higher education or other educational institution

of Virginia, and fill the vacancy resulting from the removal. Each appointment to fill a vacancy

shall be subject to confirmation by the General Assembly.

At its meeting on May 11, the Committee considered nominations for the Board officer

positions of Rector, Vice Rector, and Secretary. The Committee's report has been

distributed with the agenda and will be considered during the Election of Officers later in

the meeting.

At its meeting yesterday, the Committee reviewed the three remaining Board policies

required by the SACS reaccreditation team. Policy 1415, Advanced Placement,

International Baccalaureate and A/AS Level Credit, was reviewed by the Faculty Senate

and no revisions were proposed. Policy 1810, Naming of University Buildings, Building

Spaces, or Areas, was reviewed with no revisions proposed at this time. A summary of the

proposed revisions to Policy 1530, Code of Student Conduct, was provided by Vice

President Stansberry and Ms. Traci Daniels. Upon the recommendation of the Governance

Committee, the following Board of Visitors policies were approved by roll-call vote (Ayes:

Allmond, Broermann, Corn, Dabney, Decker, Dickseski, Harris, Jones, Kemper, Mugler,

Slaughter, Smith, Williams; Nays: None).

NUMBER: 1415

TITLE: Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate and A/AS Level Credit

APPROVED: April 7, 2011; Revised September 15, 2011; Reviewed with no proposed

revisions

Old Dominion University recognizes the rigor and challenge of the Advanced Placement (AP),

International Baccalaureate (IB) and Cambridge Advanced (A/AS Level) programs. Credit may

also be awarded for A/AS Level Examinations from examining boards other than the Cambridge

Advanced Program. Advanced standing credit is awarded to students who earn qualifying scores

on AP, IB and Cambridge Advanced (A/AS Level) subject examinations. (See AP and IB

equivalency charts, Office of Admissions website: admissions.odu.edu.) For further information

on credit awarded for A/AS Level Examinations, contact the Office of Admissions.)

Most credits awarded for AP, IB and Cambridge Advanced (A/AS Level) examinations satisfy

individual course requirements in ODU’s General Education curriculum. Course credit will not be

awarded until final and official examination scores are received. Students must request their

official exam results be sent to Old Dominion University Office of Admissions.

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NUMBER: 1810

TITLE: Naming of University Buildings, Building Spaces, or Areas

APPROVED: February 15, 1973; Revised June 18, 1992; Revised June 17, 2010;

Revised December 8, 2011; Reviewed with no proposed revisions

1. The naming of campus buildings, building spaces, or areas for gifts to the University of

$1,000,000 or more shall be the responsibility of the Board of Visitors. All naming

recommendations in this tier will be submitted to the President of the University who will,

in turn, make recommendations to the Board of Visitors.

2. The Board of Visitors authorizes the President to approve the naming of building spaces,

rooms and areas for gifts to the University under $1,000,000. The President shall report the

naming of such building spaces, rooms and areas to the Board of Visitors at the next regular

meeting.

3. The University shall have a campus committee to review prospective naming opportunities

from major gifts, as well as recommending the naming of existing facilities to memorialize

individuals. The Committee will be chaired by the Vice President for University

Advancement and will follow the reporting guidelines set in 1. And 2. above.

4. Naming in Recognition of Gifts to the University

a. Pledges for naming are acceptable for a period of five years only if matched with an

irrevocable deferred instrument.

b. Once 50% of the pledge amount is received, the University will physically name or

rename the facility.

c. Gifts of at least 20% of project cost for new buildings will be eligible for naming.

d. Gifts of at least 20% of the current value or replacement cost of an existing facility will

be eligible for naming.

e. The minimum amount to name a college is $10 million and ranges upward depending

on the size, reputation, and range of gifts for similar projects received from appropriate

peer institutions.

f. Naming rights for donors shall not be changed; however, the Board of Visitors reserves

the rights to rename in the event of unusual or compelling circumstances.

5. Terms for memorial naming shall be limited to:

a. Historical personalities who have made notable contributions to the Commonwealth or

to the nation; or

b. Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to the University; or

c. Functionally descriptive names.

d. Normally, buildings shall not be named for current faculty or staff of the University.

e. Naming rights for memorialized facilities shall be considered for a period of 30 years;

however, the Board of Visitors reserves the rights to rename in the event of unusual or

compelling circumstances.

6. Exceptions to this policy may be made only by the President of the University with final

approval from the Board of Visitors.

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NUMBER: 1530

TITLE: Code of Student Conduct

APPROVED: August 27, 1970; Revised April 5, 1979; Revised April 6, 1984; Revised February 14, 1985;

Revised February 12, 1987; Revised December 8, 1994; Revised June 20, 1996, Revised

June 18, 1998; Revised June 17, 1999; Revised September 14, 2000; Revised June 16,

2001; Revised December 10, 2004; Revised April 7, 2006; Revised June 13, 2008; Revised

June 17, 2010; Revised September 15, 2011; Revised June 14, 2012; Revised December 3,

2015; Revised June 3, 2022

I. BASIS

AND RATIONALE

Old Dominion University (“the University”) is committed to fostering an environment that is: safe and

secure, inclusive, and conducive to academic integrity, student engagement, and student success. The

University expects students and student organizations/groups to uphold and abide by standards

included in the Code of Student Conduct ("the Code"). These standards are embodied within a set of

core values that include personal and academic integrity, fairness, respect, community, and

responsibility. The student conduct process exists to protect the interests of the community, and to

educate and respond to those students and student organizations/groups whose behavior is not in

accordance with our standards. Additionally, students and/or student organizations/group may be

held responsible for the behavior of their guests/visitors.

II. OBJECTIVES

A. Promote an environment that provides the best opportunity for academic integrity and learning.

B. Facilitate a fair process to resolve allegations of violations of the Code.

C. Address harmful student and student organization/group behavior affecting any member of the

University community.

D. Educate the campus community about the expectations for student and student

organization/group behavior.

III. AUTHORITY

Old Dominion University is governed by its Board of Visitors and supported by the Commonwealth of

Virginia. The Board is specifically authorized to establish rules and regulations for the conduct of

students in accordance with Virginia Code Section 23-1301,

as amended.

The Director of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity (hereafter “Director”) is the University official

with primary responsibility for the administration of the student conduct process. The Director may

delegate all or part of this responsibility to other persons as appropriate and may take any action

necessary to ensure fairness. If there is no Director, the Vice President for Student Engagement &

Enrollment Services will designate a university official to oversee this responsibility.

Faculty are responsible for managing the classroom environment and may direct a student to leave

the class if the student engages in disruptive behavior. Longer separations from a class must be

preceded by a conduct meeting. Faculty who encounter disruptive classroom behavior are

encouraged to follow the procedures outlined in the

Guidelines and Policy on Dealing with Disruptive

Students published in the Faculty Handbook. A student dismissed from class may be required to meet

with a department chair, program director, faculty member, or the Director of Student Conduct &

Academic Integrity before the student may return to class.

Unless specifically noted in the Code, the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity has no

jurisdiction over decisions made by faculty in academic programs, departments, or professional

schools. The Code does not cover decisions made by the faculty in any academic program,

department, or professional school as to the character or professional disposition required of a

student for the purposes of awarding a degree or certificate, for continuation as a candidate for such

degree or certificate, for eligibility to maintain an assistantship, or any other activity typically within

the purview of the faculty.

Policies on Discrimination and Sexual Misconduct

Procedures regarding discrimination may be found in University Policy 1005: Discrimination Policy

and procedures regarding sexual misconduct violations may be found in University Policy 1008:

Policy on Title IX and Sexual Misconduct.

IV. APPLICABILITY

Because the Code is based on shared values, they set a range of expectations for university students,

their guests and visitors and student organizations no matter where or when their conduct may take

place. The following are general categories of the applicability of the Code:

A. Location: The Code will apply to behaviors that take place on university premises and at University

activities. The Code also applies to conduct occurring off University premises.

B. Time Frame: Those who are aware of a suspected code violation are encouraged to report it

promptly to the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity and/or University Police.

C. Persons:

1. Students: The Code may be applied to conduct that takes place whenever a person has a

continuing relationship with the University as a student. Each student will be responsible for

their conduct from the time of admission through the awarding of a degree, including lapses

in enrollment. Students who withdraw from the University after allegedly violating the Code

will be considered “students” for the purposes of resolving alleged violations.

2. Visitors and Guests: The Code applies to all guests and visitors of students, meaning a student

may be held accountable for the misconduct of their guest(s)/visitor(s). Visitors and guests

are also protected by the Code and may initiate complaints for violations of the Code allegedly

committed against them by students.

D. Student Groups and Organizations: The Code applies to the conduct of individual students as

well as student organizations. Specifically, the conduct (which may be intentional or unintentional

action) must involve one or more members of a student group or organization. Members may be

general members, officers, new/associate members or alumni.

V. DEFINITIONS

A. Academic Exercise: all forms of work (oral, written, electronic, or otherwise) submitted as a draft,

extra credit, or for credit, grading, continuance, graduation, honors, awards, scholarships, or

recognition at the University as well as materials submitted to other institutions, associations, or

organizations for evaluation (e.g., awards, scholarships, or publication). The term “Academic

Exercise” does not include “Misconduct in Scientific Research and Other Scholarly Activity” as

defined in

Board of Visitors Policy 1426: Policy, Procedures and Timeline for Responding to

Allegations of Misconduct in Scientific Research and Scholarly Activity. Students found to be

responsible for violating Policy 1426 may be referred to the Office of Student Conduct & Academic

Integrity for application of sanctions under this Code. For the purpose of the Code, any sanction

issued by the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity will also be considered an academic

exercise.

B. Academic Integrity Council: a panel authorized to hear alleged academic integrity violations.

C. Amnesty: exemption from a student conduct violation for behavior related to use and/or

possession of alcohol or drugs if help is sought during the incident. Students granted amnesty may

be required to complete educational activities or meet other conditions. Amnesty granted in

accordance with this Code does not prevent action that may be taken by a law enforcement

agency.

D. Appellate Administrator: University official(s) designated to review appeals of findings associated

with the resolution process and/or outcomes. The appellate administrator may not investigate or

be involved in the adjudication of the case.

E. Business Day: any weekday the University is open, regardless of whether classes are in session.

F. Crime of Violence: any incident involving arson, assault, burglary, robbery, homicide, sex

offenses, destruction/damage/vandalism of property, and kidnapping/abduction.

G. Complainant: A University community member or visitor who files a formal complaint under the

University Policy 1500: Discrimination Policy and/or

University Policy 1008: Policy on Title IX and

Sexual Misconduct.

H. University as Complainant: As necessary, the University may initiate a complaint, serve as a

complainant, appoint a proxy complainant, and/or initiate the conduct process without a formal

complaint.

I. Conduct Administrator: University official(s) assigned to facilitate informal resolutions, conduct

conferences, or hearings.

J. Conduct Chairperson: the leader of any panel authorized to conduct a hearing in accordance with

this Code.

K. Conduct Conference: resolution offered when an alleged violation will not result in a review for

suspension or expulsion from the University.

L. Conduct Hearing: resolution offered when an alleged violation may result in a review for

suspension or expulsion from the University.

M. Consent: as defined in University Policy 1008: Policy on Title IX and Sexual Misconduct

, is knowing,

voluntary and clear permission, by word or action, which a reasonable person would interpret as

a willingness to participate in mutually agreed-upon sexual acts.

N. Faculty Member: Full-time or part-time university official who facilitate classroom, lab, or

teaching activities, including practica/internships.

O. Final Resolution: The outcome of a non-appealed conduct meeting or an appeal response.

P. Guest/Visitor: As described above, complainants may also include visitors to and guests of the

University. Guest and visitors are those present in space rented, owned, or controlled by the

University, or off-campus with a student, including parents or guardians, friends and uninvited

persons. As complainants, they may also submit reports for violations of the Code.

Q. Incapacitation: As defined in University Policy 1008: Policy on Title IX and Sexual Misconduct

when a person lacks the ability to make informed, rational judgments about whether to engage

in sexual activity. They are unable, temporarily or permanently, to give consent because of mental

or physical helplessness, sleep, unconsciousness, or lack of awareness that sexual activity is taking

place. A person may be incapacitated as a result of the consumption of alcohol or other drugs, or

due to a temporary or permanent physical or mental health condition

R. No Contact Directive: A written communication emailed to the student that prohibits direct,

indirect, or third-party contact (e.g., physical, written, verbal, telephone, or electronic

communication, or any other contact) between students.

S. Notice: Written communication sent to a respondent, complainant, or other participant in a

conduct case. Notice will be sent to a student’s official email University address.

T. Online Misconduct: harassment delivered by email, social media, posted to blogs, webpages, or

other online postings. While the University does not monitor online activities, it may act on

reported information.

U. Possession: control over an object with or without regard to ownership. A student may be in

possession of an object when it is located in a place that the student controls, such as an assigned

space or common area of a suite-style apartment.

V. Reasonable person: a person under similar circumstances with an ordinary degree of reason,

prudence, care, foresight, or intelligence A person under similar circumstances with an ordinary

degree of reason.

W. Respondent: any student, student organization/group reported for violating the Code.

X. Student: a person who has been admitted to the University and has not completed a program of

study. Student status continues whether the University’s academic programs are in session. Each

student will be responsible for their conduct from the time of admission through the awarding of

a degree, including lapses in enrollment. Students who withdraw from the University after

allegedly violating the Code will be considered “students” for the purposes of resolving alleged

violations.

Y. Student Group: two or more students with common interest organized to work or act together

but are not registered, or are not required to register, as a student organization (e.g., athletic

teams, musical or theatrical ensembles, other clubs, etc.).

Z. Student Organization: two or more students with common interest organized to work or act

together and have registered with the University as a student organization (e.g., club sports,

fraternities, sororities, etc.).

AA. Substantial Emotional Distress: significant mental suffering or anguish that may require medical

or other professional treatment or counseling.

BB. University Activity: any activity authorized, sponsored, or supervised by the University occurring

on or off university premises.

CC. University Community: any student, faculty or staff member, University official, or other person

employed by the University.

DD. University Official: any person given authority by the University to perform administrative or

professional responsibilities (e.g., faculty, staff, University police, resident/community assistants,

and graduate/teaching assistants).

EE. University Premises: all land, buildings, facilities, and other property in the possession of, or

owned, rented, controlled, or used for the institution’s educational purposes.

FF. Witness/Reporting Party: someone who has direct, personal knowledge of the incident or any

person reporting a violation of the Code. Witnesses do not have other roles in the meeting (e.g.,

advisor) and may only be present during the witness portion of the meeting. Witnesses may be

questioned by respondents directly or the conduct administrator/chairperson may require

questions be submitted for approval. Character witnesses are not permitted. A respondent may

request to invite witnesses not identified in the Notice by emailing the Office of Student Conduct

& Academic Integrity at osca[email protected] the name of each witness and a summary of their

expected statement no later than 3 business days prior to the meeting.

VI. GENERAL

PROVISIONS

A. Incident Reporting: Those who are aware of misconduct are encouraged to report it promptly to

the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity and/or

Old Dominion University Police

Department. There is no time limit on reporting violations; however, it may be difficult for the

University to obtain information and witness statements and make a determination regarding

alleged violations as time progresses after an incident. While anonymous reports may be difficult

to investigate, the University takes all concerns and reports seriously. Incidents involving sexual

harassment, including but not limited to sexual assault, stalking, dating and/or domestic violence

and sexual exploitation should be reported directly to the

Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity

-Title IX Coordinator. University Policy 1008: Policy on Title IX and Sexual Misconduct- addresses

the Title IX Coordinator’s review of incidents of this nature.

B. Location of Violation: The Code also applies to conduct occurring off University premises when

the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity determines that the conduct affects a

substantial University interest. A substantial University interest is any factor that adversely affects

the University’s mission and may include, but is not limited to, the following:

1. Crimes: Violations of any local, state, or federal law, or city ordinance. The conduct process

may be carried out prior to, concurrently with, or following criminal proceedings.

Determinations made or sanctions imposed under this Code will not be subject to change

because criminal charges arising out of the same set of facts were dismissed, reduced, or

resolved in criminal court. If information is unavailable due to criminal proceedings, the

University may delay its investigation and/or hearing. The University may impose an interim

suspension and determine what information is sufficient to proceed.

2. Health & Safety Concerns: Any behavior of a student or student organization/group posing a

substantial and immediate threat to the University community, or to the stability and

continuance of normal University functions.

3. Infringements: Significantly infringing upon the rights, property, or achievements of self or

others or significantly disrupts the University community.

VII. SPECIAL PROVISIONS

A. Student Organizations/Groups:

1. Members of student organizations/groups are expected to promptly report violations by

other members of the student organization/group of the Code or other University policies to

the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity

including the following information:

a. detailed description of the concerning conduct including date, time, and location;

b. name(s) of any individual(s) involved; and

c. description of any internal actions taken by the student organization/group (e.g., chapter

and/or inter/national organizational governing body), if applicable.

2. When concerning behavior is reported, the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity

may facilitate an investigation with the individual(s) included in the report. If information

indicates the conduct was affiliated with or sanctioned by the student organization/group,

the investigation may continue into the student organization/ group. The Office of Student

Conduct & Academic Integrity may assign violations to be heard by a trained self-governing

body, if appropriate.

3. To determine whether conduct might reasonably be associated with a student

organization/group, the conduct (commission or omission) must involve one or more

members (e.g., general, officer, or new/associate) of the student organization/group, and

meet one or more of the following criteria:

a. The conduct is sanctioned by the student organization/group and/or any of its officers.

“Sanctioned by” may include but is not limited to active or passive consent or

encouragement; prior knowledge that the conduct would likely occur; or helping to plan,

advertise, or promote the conduct.

b. The conduct is committed during the course of an activity financed by the

organization/group or financed as a result of one or more members of the student

organization/group contributing personal funds in support of the conduct/activity.

c. The conduct occurred on property owned, controlled, rented, leased, or used by the

organization/group or any of its members.

d. The purpose of the conduct was related to initiation, admission into, affiliation with, or as

a condition for continued membership in the student organization/group.

e. Non-members of the student organization/group learned of the activity through

members, advertisements, or communications associated with the student

organization/group, or a reasonable person would conclude that the conduct was

affiliated with or sanctioned by the student organization/group.

f. Members of the student organization/group had an opportunity and failed to intervene,

did not report the violation, attempted to conceal the conduct, or attempted to protect

other members who were involved; or

g. One or more officer(s) of the organization/group had prior knowledge or reasonably

should have known the conduct would occur.

B. Student Athletes: As an NCAA member institution, student athletes must comply with the Code

of Student Conduct, all applicable rules, and regulations of the NCAA and Conference partners as

published in the University Student Athlete Handbook. Sanctions may be imposed by both the

Athletic Director and Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity for any NCAA violation that

also violates the Code. Incidents under this provision will be reported annually to the Board of

Visitors, in accordance with the Code of Virginia § 23.1-1303

C. Residence Halls: This Code applies to all students, including those students who live in or visit

residence halls and apartment communities that are owned or controlled by the University.

Misconduct occurring in University owned or controlled residence halls or apartment

communities typically will be addressed by Conduct Officers in Housing and Residential Life

regardless of where individual respondents live unless the nature of the offense alleged violation

or the cumulative conduct record of the respondent will result in a review for suspension or

dismissal. In suspension and expulsion-level cases, the Director, or designee, will assign a Conduct

Administrator.

VIII. PROHIBITED CONDUCT

The following prohibited conduct applies to students, student organizations/groups, and/or

guests/visitors. The University will treat attempts to commit any of the violations listed in the Code

as if those attempts had been completed. Being in the presence of others violating the Code is not in

and of itself a violation, absent acts of assistance or encouragement.

Violations of University Policy 1008: Policy on Title IX and Sexual Misconduct

, which covers sexual

harassment and sexual misconduct, to include dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and

stalking will be referred to the Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Institutional Equity & Diversity.

A. Academic integrity violations include:

1. Cheating is defined as unauthorized access to or use of assistance, or collaboration in an

academic exercise (including, but not limited to unapproved resources or assistance on an

assignment, quiz, or exam; submission of the same or similar paper more than once without

permission, etc.).

2. Plagiarism is defined as using someone else’s language, ideas, or other material without a

proper citation in an academic exercise

(including but not limited to submitting work of

“Ethical writers make every effort to acknowledge sources fully and appropriately in accordance

with

the contexts and genres of their writing. A student who attempts (even if clumsily) to identify and credit

their

source, but who misuses a specific citation format or incorrectly uses quotation marks or other

another person, making minor changes to borrowed materials, taking credit for group work

without participating, etc.). For more information about plagiarism, please visit the

Academic

Integrity Tutorial.

3. Fabrication is defined as. Inventing, altering, or falsifying data, citation, or information in an

academic exercise (including but not limited to citating a secondary source as primary; or

inventing or altering data).

4. Facilitation is defined as helping a student commit an academic integrity violation (including,

but not limited to sharing course materials without permission).

B. Improper use or possession of alcohol or other controlled substances, including:

1. Alcohol. Underage use or possession of alcohol or possession in a prohibited area.

2. The unlawful furnishing, distribution or manufacturing of alcohol.

3. Cannabis

. Use or possession of cannabis.

4. Cultivating, growing, manufacturing, distributing, selling, or possessing any illegal/controlled

substance with the intent to distribute.

5. Other Drugs. Possession or use of narcotics, controlled substances, or other illegal drugs.

6. The Possession of drug paraphernalia.

C. Public Intoxication. Appearing in a public place significantly under the influence of a controlled or

other intoxicating substance.

D. Smoking. Smoking or vaping inside or within 25 feet of the entrance to a university facility.

E. Tobacco. Underage use or possession of tobacco or possession in a prohibited area.

F. Fire safety. Failure to evacuate a university building during a fire alarm; unauthorized use,

possession, or tampering with University fire safety equipment; intentionally or recklessly causing

a fire.

G. Harassment. Unwelcome conduct that a reasonable person would consider to be so severe,

forms of identifying

material taken from other sources, has not plagiarized. Instead, such a student

should be considered to have failed to

cite and document sources appropriately” (Council of Writing

Program Administrators, 2003). Faculty members may consider this misuse of sources when evaluating

the

student’s academic performance.

Federal law, including the Drug Free Schools and Communities Act, continues to prohibit cannabis;

therefore, the use and/or possession of cannabis, (e.g., medical or recreational) is prohibited on University

premises and at University activities even if in compliance with state law.

pervasive, and objectively offensive that it effectively denies a person equal access to the

University’s education program or activity.

H. Hazing is defined as intentionally or recklessly endangering the health or safety of another person

or causing injury with or for the purpose of initiation, admission into or affiliation with or as a

condition for continued membership in student organization/group (

Student Organization

Handbook).

I. Intentionally or recklessly causing physical harm to any person.

J. Intimidation, defined as implied or articulated threats or acts that cause a reasonable person to

fear harm.

K. Holding or transporting another person against their will, or otherwise unreasonably impeding a

person’s ability to exit any property.

L. Conduct that threatens or endangers the health or safety of any person.

M. Threatening or endangering. Threatening harm to a person and/or behavior endangering the

health or safety of a person (including, but not limited to inviting violence, hosting 16 or more in

a residence hall room)

N. Unauthorized recording. creation, use, maintenance, display, or transfer of any recording

(including audio, video, etc.) without permission.

O. Weapon. Use or possession of a weapon (such as firearm, knife, etc.) as described in the

University

Gun & Weapon Regulation, 8 VAC 65-10, et. seq.

P. Failure to report. Destroying, hiding, or failing to report or provide information about a violation

or obstructing an investigation (including., refusal to report violation, previous or new conviction,

and/or disciplinary action).

Q. Falsification. Making, possessing, or providing forged, altered, or falsified information,

documentation, record, or identification to the University or University official; initiating a false

report of fire, explosion, or emergency.

R. Impersonation. Acting as a University official without authorization.

S. Distribution of material. Unauthorized download, creation, sale, posting, transfer, access,

reproduction, or distribution of copyrighted or class material.

T. Failure to comply. Failure to follow directions of a university official or law enforcement officer,

accurately identify oneself, comply with informal resolution outcomes, or complete a sanction by

an assigned deadline.

U. Assistance. Helping a student violate the Code.

V. Crime. Violation of federal, state, or local laws or ordinances (such as a disorderly house or noise

ordinance).

W. Disruption. Interfering with University activities, regular class flow, conduct meetings, or

legitimate activities of a person.

X. Guests/Visitation. Violation of guest/visitation expectations as described in the

Guide to Living on

Campus.

Y. Indecent exposure. Exposure of genitalia, breasts, buttocks, etc. in a lewd, readily observable

manner.

Z. Noise. Excessive or disruptive noise.

AA. Pets. Possession of unapproved pet/animal in a university building.

BB. Policy violation. Violation of a University policy approved by the Board of Visitors, President, or

University office/department (e.g., Student Organization Handbook, Guide to Living on Campus).

CC. Prohibited Item(s). Possession of a prohibited item in a residence hall as described in the

Guide

to Living on Campus.

DD. Retaliation. Action taken against a person participating in a conduct investigation or process (such

as threats, physical or psychological abuse, educational or employment consequences,

unauthorized disclosure of a party’s identifiable information, or discouraging participation).

EE. Theft or damage. Destroying, damaging, possessing, or taking University property or property of

another person without permission; knowing possession of stolen property; or unreasonable use

or taking of complimentary materials.

FF. Unauthorized access. Use or misuse of university facilities, property, or service (such as riding the

lion) without permission.

GG. Unauthorized or inappropriate usage of information technology resources as prohibited by

University Policy 3500: Policy on the Use of Computing Resources

HH. Helping any student violate or attempt to violate the Code.

IX. PROCEDURES

A. Reports of Violations

1. Those who are aware of misconduct are encouraged to report it promptly to the

Office of

Student Conduct & Academic Integrity and/or Old Dominion University Police Department.

There is no time limit on reporting violations; however, it may be difficult for the University

to obtain information and witness statements and make a determination regarding alleged

violations as time progresses after an incident. While anonymous reports may be difficult to

investigate, the University takes all concerns and reports seriously. Incidents involving sexual

harassment, including but not limited to sexual assault, stalking, dating and/or domestic

violence and sexual exploitation should be reported directly to the Office of Institutional

Equity & Diversity - Title IX Coordinator. University Policy 1008: Policy on Title IX and Sexual

Misconduct addresses the Title IX Coordinator’s review of incidents of this nature.

2. Members of student organizations/groups are expected to promptly report violations by

other members of the student organization/group of the Code or other University policies to

the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity

including the following information:

a. detailed description of the concerning conduct including date, time, and location.

b. name(s) of any individual(s) involved; and

c. description of any internal actions taken by the student organization/group (e.g., chapter

and/or inter/national organizational governing body), if applicable.

3. When concerning behavior is reported, the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity

may facilitate an investigation with the individual(s) included in the report. If information

indicates the conduct was affiliated with or sanctioned by the student organization/group,

the investigation may continue into the student organization/ group. The Office of Student

Conduct & Academic Integrity may assign violations to be heard by a trained self-governing

body, if appropriate.

4. After reviewing a report, the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity, will determine

whether sufficient information exists to indicate that a student and/or student

organization/group engaged in any prohibited conduct and, if so, identify applicable violations

and appropriate resolutions.

5. If necessary, the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity, may request a mandatory

meeting with a student to discuss a report and/or gather additional information. If the Office

of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity subsequently determines the report lacks merit, it

will be dismissed. Additionally, the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity may also

require a student to attend a mandatory meeting prior to returning to class for reports of

classroom disruption. Investigation information and timelines may be found on the Office of

Student Conduct & Academic Integrity website

6. As necessary, the University may initiate a complaint, serve as a complainant, appoint a proxy

complainant, and/or initiate the conduct process without a formal complaint.

B. Notice

Respondents will receive a written Notice of Alleged Violation (“Notice”) including alleged

prohibited conduct, documentation to be considered, and information about a resolution

meeting sent to the respondent’s ODU email. Notice for student organizations/groups will be

emailed to the organization/group’s representative (e.g., president/representative/captain on

file with the Office of Student Engagement & Traditions, Recreation & Wellness and University

Intercollegiate Athletics). Witnesses invited by the Office of Student & Academic Integrity will

receive a written Notice with information about the resolution meeting.

C. Interim Measures

1. To ensure continuity of university operations, the well-being of the University or of a student,

the Vice President of Student Engagement & Enrollment Services, Office of Student Conduct

& Academic Integrity or designee may impose certain interim measures upon a student or

student organization/group. These actions may include suspension (separation from the

University), no contact directives, temporary termination or modification of the housing

assignment, or alteration of academic or work schedules.

2. The Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity will notify the student or student

organization in writing about the reported incident and that an interim suspension is being

imposed. The student or student organization will be given a prompt opportunity to discuss

with the Director of Student Conduct & Conduct or a designee in order to the following issues

only:

a. the reliability of the information concerning the student/student organization/ groups

conduct, including the matter of their student’s identity:

b. whether the conduct and surrounding circumstances reasonably indicate that the

continued presence of the student/student organization on university premises poses a

substantial and immediate threat to safety or the stability and continuance of normal

University functions.

3. A student or student organization may appeal an interim measure to the Vice President of

Student Engagement & Enrollment Services, Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity

or designee by submitting an appeal to the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity.

Based on this review of the appeal, the interim measures may be upheld, modified or

removed. The Vice President or designee’s decision is final.

D. Withdrawal Due to Pending Felony

1. It may be in the best interest of a student accused of a felony to withdraw from the University

until the criminal charges are resolved. During a withdrawal, the following conditions apply:

a. The student may not be present on university premises or attend University activities.

b. The student may not register for or attend any classes, including courses offered online

or through Distance Learning; and

c. Disciplinary holds will be placed on the student’s registration, graduation, and transcripts.

2. To request a withdrawal due to pending felony, the student should email the Office of Student

Conduct & Academic Integrity at os[email protected]

. Prior to submitting the request, the Office

of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity recommends that students interested in a

withdrawal during pending felony speak with the Office of Finance to discuss any implications

for financial aid. The request for a withdrawal during pending felony does not have a deadline.

The request should include the following:

a. A request to be withdrawn from classes due to the pending felonies, including

information about each felony;

b. an understanding that a conduct hearing must occur and any applicable sanctions must

be completed prior to enrollment; and

c. any supporting documentation about the pending court case. If the request is approved,

the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity will facilitate the administrative

process with the Office of Student Outreach & Support. Readmission to a specific college

or academic degree program is subject to that college or program’s approval.

E. Conduct Hearings

1. General Provisions

a. All conduct meetings are closed. Only individuals with relevant information will be

permitted to attend and participate in the meeting. Conduct administrators or

chairpersons will determine the relevance of information and credibility of participants.

b. A respondent, complainant, or witness may participate in a meeting remotely if their

identity is confirmed.

c. Students may submit a request to use aids, services, or other reasonable accommodations

to participate in the conduct process by emailing the Office of Student Conduct &

Academic Integrity at [email protected]du

no later than 3 business days prior to the meeting.

Modifications or accommodations are determined by the Office of Student Conduct &

Academic Integrity on a case-by-case basis after consulting with the Office of Educational

Accessibility.

d. The Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity may develop boards to hear cases.

Composition, size, and responsibilities may be determined as appropriate. Boards will

receive training from the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity.

e. Respondents and witnesses have the responsibility to avoid the following:

i. Falsifying, distorting, or misrepresenting information presented to any conduct

administrator or panel;

ii. Failure to provide, destroying or hiding information during any investigation of an

alleged policy violation, or otherwise impeding or obstructing an investigation of

suspected Code violations;

iii. Attempting to discourage or impede an individual’s participation in, or use of, the

conduct process;

iv. Harassment (verbal or physical) and/or intimidation of a conduct administrator or

panel member prior to, during, and/or after a conduct meeting;

v. Disrupting or otherwise interfering with a conduct meeting;

vi. Failure to comply with instructions provided during a conduct meeting;

vii. Failure to comply with the outcomes of an informal resolution;

viii. Failure to complete any sanction by an assigned deadline;

ix. Influencing or attempting to influence another person to abuse of the conduct

process;

x. Helping a student violate, or attempt to violate, the Code; and Retaliation.

2. Conduct Administrator/Chairperson

a. The conduct administrator or chairperson maintains order and determines the proper

sequence of events during a conduct meeting. Any person who fails to comply with

instructions, disrupts, or obstructs a conduct meeting may be dismissed and the meeting

will proceed in their absence.

b. If a conduct administrator or panel member cannot be impartial, they should remove

themselves from adjudicating the case. A respondent may request the removal of a

conduct administrator or panel member due to perceived bias. A conduct administrator

or panel member’s prior interactions with the respondent or knowledge of the case may

not be an adequate reason to grant the request. Requests for a new conduct

administrator or chairperson should be emailed to the Office of Student Conduct &

Academic Integrity at [email protected]

no later than 3 business days prior to the scheduled

hearing. Requests should include reasons the respondent believes an adjudicator cannot

be impartial. The Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity will notify the

respondent.

c. The conduct administrator or chairperson may record the meeting, not including any

discussions regarding decisions. Recordings are the property of the University.

Respondents may be given access to the recording for the purposes of preparing an

appeal. Any request to review a recording should be made by emailing the Office of

Student Conduct & Academic Integrity at oscai@odu.edu

d. Additional Information: The conduct administrator or chairperson may reconvene a

conduct meeting to call additional witnesses, modify or add violations for a respondent,

request information or documentation, or facilitate further investigation before issuing

an outcome letter.

e. Credibility and Relevance: Conduct administrators or chairpersons will determine the

relevance of information and credibility of participants.

f. Decisions are made based on a preponderance of evidence. If it is more likely than not

that the respondent violated the policies as alleged, the respondent will be found

responsible.

3. Respondents

a. Respondents will have access to all reports and other relevant information.

b. A respondent may have an advisor for assistance and support before, during, and/or after

the conduct meeting. The advisor must be a person from within the University

community; however, the respondent may be advised by an attorney when criminal court

charges are filed and pending or when the respondent is charged with stalking, domestic

violence, dating violence, or sexual assault under this Code. The respondent is responsible

for any attorney’s fees. A student organization/group may choose an advisor from their

organization’s local, national, or international governing body. An advisor may have no

other role in the conduct meeting (e.g., witness). Advisors are not permitted to speak,

represent, participate directly in any hearing, or make requests on behalf of the

respondent. Respondents must email the Office of Student Conduct Academic Integrity

at oscai@odu.edu a completed Release of Information form no later than 3 business days

prior to the conduct meeting for approval. A conduct administrator or chairperson may

also be assisted by an advisor.

c. A respondent may request to postpone a conduct meeting by emailing the Office of

Student Conduct & Academic Integrity at o[email protected]

no later than 3 business days

prior to the meeting. A meeting may be rescheduled if the request is reasonable.

Meetings may not be postponed due to a respondent’s work schedule, availability of a

preferred advisor or witness, or because related criminal charges are filed and pending in

court. The Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity may also postpone the conduct

meeting if necessary.

d. Respondents have the following right to:

i. Be present at the resolution meeting and hear all statements made;

ii. Present relevant information on one’s own behalf/on behalf of a student

organization/group.

iii. Be accompanied by an advisor.

iv. Question available witnesses (if applicable);

v. Refuse to attend the meeting. If a respondent does not attend, the conduct

administrator or panel will determine findings based on the information available at

the time of the meeting, and the respondent forfeits their right to appeal the

outcome;

vi. Refuse to participate or answer questions. If a respondent refuses to participate or

answer questions during the meeting, the conduct administrator or panel will

determine findings based on the information available at using their statement as

new information; and

vii. Opportunity to request a new conduct administrator in advance of the resolution

meeting.

e. Waiver: The Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity may offer a hearing waiver

including proposed sanctions to a respondent. If accepted, the respondent will waive their

right to a hearing, take responsibility for the allegations, and accept sanctions without a

conduct meeting. To waive a hearing, the respondent must submit a written statement

to o[email protected]du

describing the respondent’s involvement in the incident, indicating

the respondent accepts responsibility for the charges, waives their right to a hearing,

accepts the proposed sanctions, and waives their right to appeal the outcome.

F. Resolution Options

Informal and formal resolution options are available and may be assigned at the discretion of the

Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity. When more than one respondent is involved in

the same incident, conduct meetings may be combined, though separate findings will be made

for each respondent.

1. Conduct Conference

a. Respondents whose referral will not result in a review for suspension or expulsion from

the University may be provided with a conduct conference. Referrals involving Academic

Integrity violations or other complex referrals (especially those depending upon the

participation of witnesses) will proceed directly to a hearing. Conferences are closed

meetings that permit respondents to discuss the referral informally with a Conduct

Administrator. After considering all relevant information, the Conduct Administrator will

determine whether it is more likely than not that the respondent violated any policies

contained in the Notice and will provide a written outcome via the respondent’s official

University-supplied email address. A Conduct Administrator has the discretion to convert

a conference into a hearing at a later date once proper notice is given. Respondents

scheduled to participate in a conference will be provided:

i. Upon three (3) days written notice, a conduct conference permits the respondent to

discuss the alleged violation with a conduct administrator. After considering all

relevant information, the conduct administrator determines whether it is more likely

than not that the respondent violated any policies contained in the Notice and will

provide a written outcome via the respondent’s ODU email. The outcome of a

conduct conference may not be appealed. A conduct administrator has the discretion

to convert a conference into a hearing if necessary and after proper notice is

provided.

ii. Upon five (5) days written notice, the respondent will be scheduled for a conduct

hearing with either a conduct administrator or appropriate hearing panel. A hearing

permits the respondent to discuss the alleged violation. After considering all relevant

information, the conduct administrator or panel determines whether it is more likely

than not that the respondent violated any policies contained in the Notice and will

provide a written outcome via the respondent’s ODU email.

2. Informal Resolutions

a. Informal resolutions consist of opportunities for a respondent(s) to resolve a report

without a formal resolution meeting. These resolutions are designed to address behavior

inconsistent with the Code; however, the violation is not severe enough to be considered

for suspension or expulsion. The outcomes of informal resolutions may not be appealed.

b. An amnesty meeting may be offered for behavior related to use and/or possession of

alcohol or drugs if help is sought during the incident. After the amnesty meeting with a

conduct administrator, students granted amnesty may be required to complete

educational activities or satisfy other conditions.

c. Reports may be resolved through a Facilitated Conflict Resolution (FCR) process (e.g.,

mediation, facilitated dialogue, restorative conferences, etc.). The Office of Student

Conduct & Academic Integrity maintains agreements and documentation associated with

the resolution and outcomes may be assigned.

d. A report may be resolved administratively without participating in a conduct meeting or

facilitated dialogue. In such administrative resolutions, a respondent will be considered

to have accepted responsibility unless the respondent specifically follows directions to

protest the outcome. This resolution option will only be used in circumstances of a clear

finding of responsibility such as the possession of a prohibited item in a residence hall

room. For applicable cases, appropriate sanctions may not rise above reprimand,

direction to remove items, and/or policy reviews.

e. A faculty member may offer a respondent the opportunity to voluntarily resolve an

academic integrity violation (Academic Integrity Voluntary Resolution (AIVR)). The faculty

member meets with the respondent, outlines the information discovered and, if the

respondent acknowledges the violation, the faculty member and respondent may come

to an agreed resolution as described in the academic integrity procedures below (section

G).

3. Formal Resolution: If no conduct conference or meeting is offered to a respondent, or the

conference or meeting does not result in a final resolution, the responded will be afforded an

opportunity for a hearing in accordance with the Code.

G. Academic Integrity Procedures

1. Reporting: Faculty members who believe that a student may have engaged in an academic

integrity violation are encouraged to consult with the Office of Student Conduct & Academic

Integrity regarding the applicability of this Code, potential courses of action, and guidance on

imposing appropriate sanctions.

Faculty who suspect a graduate student may have violated one or more standards of

Academic Integrity should consult with the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity,

as graduate students are normally reviewed for suspension or expulsion, even for a first

Academic integrity violation.

Faculty should submit a written referral to the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity

within 10 business days of the alleged violation’s discovery. The referral should include, when

available: a description of the information giving rise to the allegation; the names of any

witnesses; a copy of the course syllabus; the student’s accumulated grade for the course

(notwithstanding the academic exercise in question); and any other relevant information,

documents or correspondences concerning the allegation. The referral should indicate

whether the student and faculty have reached a voluntary resolution or if the matter is being

referred for a hearing.

2. Resolution: A faculty member may offer a respondent the opportunity to voluntarily resolve

an academic integrity violation through Academic Integrity Voluntary Resolution (AIVR). The

faculty member meets with the respondent, outlines the information discovered and, if the

respondent acknowledges the violation, the faculty member and respondent may come to an

agreed resolution. The faculty member may assign an appropriate grade sanction (e.g., F in

the course or an F for the assignment or exam) and other sanctions as appropriate.

Additionally, the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity assigns 1 year conduct

probation and a follow-up meeting about academic integrity. After the agreement, the faculty

member submits a report to the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity using the

Academic Integrity Voluntary Resolution Form

. The report should include a description of the

allegation, copies of any relevant communications between the faculty member and

respondent regarding the incident, a copy of the assignment/exam/quiz with the violations

highlighted, a copy of the course syllabus, and the Academic Integrity Voluntary Resolution

Form signed by both the respondent and faculty member. If the respondent is currently on

conduct probation or has a previous academic integrity violation, a hearing will be scheduled.

If a respondent does not agree to an AIVR or the faculty member chooses not to meet with

the respondent, the faculty member will submit an Academic Integrity Incident Report to the

Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity, and a hearing will be scheduled. The report

should include a description of the allegation, copies of any relevant communications

between the faculty member and respondent regarding the incident, a copy of the

assignment/exam/quiz with the violations highlighted, a copy of the course syllabus, and the

faculty member’s sanction recommendations. Faculty may recommend suspension or

expulsion as a sanction of a graduate student, even for a first violation.

a. The faculty member will be asked to attend the hearing as a witness to give insight

regarding the allegation and to answer questions. The hearing may be facilitated by a

conduct administrator or the academic integrity council.

b. If facilitated by the academic integrity hearing council, the following conditions apply:

i. The Council will be drawn primarily from a pool of students and faculty nominated by

the Student Government Association and the Faculty Senate. The Office of Student

Conduct & Academic Integrity may also nominate students or University Officials to

serve on the Council. Nominees who complete initial and ongoing training provided

by the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity will be recognized as Council

members and eligible to serve as a panelist for any given Council hearing.

Appointments to the Council will be valid for one year and are renewable. Council

members will not be eligible to serve more than three consecutive years. Two

University Officials and two students will normally serve as panelists for a Council

hearing. A Council hearing may proceed with as few as three members, including a

Council Chairperson appointed by the Director to oversee Council hearings, one

faculty member, and one student. The Council Chairperson will not normally vote,

except in cases of a tie.

ii. The respondent, reporting faculty member, and any relevant witnesses will be given

the opportunity to provide information at any hearing that occurs on the basis of the

faculty member’s report. The faculty member is strongly encouraged to participate in

the hearing.

iii. The council chairperson will submit a recommendation of findings for review and

approval to the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity. Once approved, the

Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity will provide a written outcome to the

respondent via the respondent’s ODU email, including appeal options.

iv. The Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity will notify the faculty member

after the final resolution has been issued.

c. No grade sanction should be assigned by the faculty member until the referral is finally

resolved, including the process of considering the student’s appeal, if any. Should the

referral not be resolved prior to the end of the semester, a grade of “I” should be assigned

by the faculty member.

d. Students may not utilize the grade forgiveness policy to retake the class in which the

academic integrity violation occurred. Nothing about this provision is intended to prevent

a student from retaking a course required for advancement within the student’s intended

course of study.

e. In all academic integrity cases, the faculty member will be notified of the final outcome

so that an appropriate grade may be assigned. If a student accused of an academic

integrity violation is not found responsible for the allegation(s), the student will have the

option to withdraw from the course without notation on the student’s academic

transcript, even if the deadline to withdraw without a grade of “W” has passed.

Furthermore, a faculty member may not issue a grade sanction in cases where a student

has not been found responsible for an academic integrity violation.

f. Students found responsible for an academic integrity violation will normally have a

notation placed on the student’s academic transcript.

g. A student may petition the Director to have the notation removed from the student’s

academic transcript if:

i. The student’s period of conduct probation has expired; and

ii. The student has successfully completed the University’s “Academic Integrity Matters”

seminar, or alternate educational activity approved by the Director, and any other

outstanding sanctions; and

iii. The student has not been found to have engaged in other Academic Integrity

violations during the student’s tenure at the University.

h. The Director will normally notify the student of the decision whether to remove the

notation within 15 business days of receiving the petition. The notation will not be

removed from the student’s transcript when the violation involved substantial

premeditation of deliberate conduct.

i. A student may only petition to have one notation removed from the student’s transcript.

Any subsequent violations that result in a transcript notation will not be eligible for

removal.

j. Students may file a grade appeal utilizing the Grade Appeal procedures outlined in the

appropriate University Catalog

if a grade sanction for an alleged academic integrity

violation occurs without substantial adherence to the above procedures. Grade

recommendations made by Conduct Administrators or the Council are not subject to

appeal using the Appeal Procedures outlined in the below Section J Appeal Procedures.

H. Outcome

Once a resolution is reached, the conduct administrator or chairperson will send a written

outcome letter to the respondent’s ODU email. The outcome letter will include a rationale for the

decision, findings for each violation, and if the respondent is found responsible, any sanctions

imposed.

1. The outcome of a student conduct meeting is considered part of a respondent’s education

record and is protected from unauthorized disclosure under the Family Educational Rights

and Privacy Act (FERPA). However, the University may release the final resolution

of any

conduct meeting, without a respondent’s prior consent, in the following circumstances:

a. Complainants in sexual misconduct, sexual harassment, stalking, dating violence,

domestic violence (i.e., Title IX), and other gender-based incident will be informed of the

outcome, appeal options, and appeal outcome of any complaint, in writing, without

condition or limitation.

b. The University may release the final outcome of a student conduct meeting to a

complainant/witness of a crime of violence or non-forcible sex offense

when requested

in writing by the complainant/witness (or the complainant/witness’ next of kin if the

complainant/witness is deceased).

c. University officials will be notified of any final resolution actions that require their action.

In all academic integrity cases, the faculty member will be notified of the final resolution

so that an appropriate grade may be assigned.

d. The University reserves the right to notify parents or guardians when a student is found

responsible for the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled substance, as permitted

by the Family Educational Rights & Privacy Act (FERPA).

I. Holds

When a student has failed to complete sanctions by assigned deadlines, is suspended or expelled

from the University, is not presently enrolled and a conduct meeting is pending, or the student

has a pending conduct case that must be resolved prior to graduation, a hold will be applied to

prevent course registration and/or graduation.

J. Appeals Procedures

1. Only respondents who attend and participate in a formal resolution can appeal an outcome.

Appeal procedures for cases involving discrimination may be found in

University

Discrimination Policy 1005 and cases involving sexual misconduct may be found in Policy

1008: Policy on Title IX and Sexual Misconduct.

2. Only outcomes involving separation (e.g., termination of Housing & Dining agreement,

revocation of admission and/or degree, conduct suspension, dismissal or expulsion) may be

appealed.

3. Appeal requests must be submitted within five (5) business days from the date of the outcome

letter using the Appeal Request Form. An appeal is an administrative review of the written

documentation and will not involve a re-adjudication of the case. The appellate administrator

may uphold, modify, overturn, or return the case to a conduct administrator or panel to

remedy errors or consider new information. The decision of the appellate administrator is

final.

Limited to the name of the student, finding(s), and any sanction(s) imposed.

A “non-forcible sex offense” includes incest and statutory rape.

4. A respondent may request an appeal for the following reasons:

a. To determine whether sanctions involving separation were appropriate considering all

relevant factors.

b. To determine whether a significant departure from procedure has occurred and impacted

the outcome of the resolution.

c. To determine whether a finding of responsibility was reasonable based on the

information available; and

d. To consider new information not known or available to the respondent at the time of the

resolution impacting the outcome.

X. SANCTIONS

The following sanctions may be applied to any student or student organization/group.

A. Reprimand: a written notice indicating the respondent violated the Code.

B. Conduct Probation: a period of time a respondent is not in good conduct standing with the

University.

C. Educational or Restorative Measures: sanctions designed to educate a respondent about the

expectations of the University community.

D. Loss of privileges includes denial or restriction of privileges for a designated period of time. Loss

of privileges may include, but are not limited to, the following: Restriction or exclusion from

university premises or University activities, or from hosting visitors or guests on University

premises. Withdrawal or transfer from a course in which the student is currently enrolled (tuition

refunds will be evaluated in accordance with the Tuition Refund Policy as outlined in the Old

Dominion University Catalog

E. On-Campus Reassignment: modification of a housing assignment.

F. Restitution: compensation for loss or damage to university property, funds, or premises applied

to a respondent’s financial account.

G. Termination of On-Campus Housing & Dining Agreement: cancellation of a respondent’s Housing

& Dining Agreement. The respondent remains financially responsible for the entire cost of the

agreement period for the assigned building.

H. Separation of Student Organization/Group: a period of time (up to or including permanent

separation) that a student organization/group is not recognized by the University; therefore, may

not access University resources or support.

I. Conduct Suspension: Conduct suspension is the separation of a student or student

organization/group from the University for a designated period of time. Suspension may include

satisfaction of conditions for re-enrollment in the University as established by a Conduct

Administrator or panel. Re-enrollment in a specific College or academic degree program is subject

to that College or program’s approval. During a suspension, the suspended student is not

permitted on university premises or at University activities without express permission from the

Director. A registration hold is placed on the student during the suspension. In cases of

suspension, tuition refunds will be evaluated in accordance with the Tuition Refund Policy as

outlined in the Old Dominion University Catalog

. A deferment of suspension may be appropriate

if the student complies with certain conditions set forth by the Conduct Administrator.

1. A student or student organization/group may be required to complete the

reactivation/reenrollment process for the University and/or degree program. During the

suspension, the respondent is not permitted on university premises or at university activities,

in person or virtually, without permission from the Office of Student Conduct & Academic

Integrity and will be subject to trespass orders. A registration hold will be placed on the

respondent’s account during the dismissal. Tuition refunds will be evaluated in accordance

with the Tuition Refund Policy as outlined in the University Catalog

J. Conduct Expulsion: permanent separation from the University with no opportunity for

reactivation/re-enrollment. The respondent is not permitted on university premises or at

university activities, in person or virtually, without permission from the Office of Student Conduct

& Academic Integrity and will be subject to trespass orders. A registration hold will be placed on

the respondent’s account. Tuition refunds will be evaluated in accordance with the Tuition Refund

Policy as outlined in the University Catalog

K. Revocation of Admission and/or Degree: The University may revoke admission, or a degree

awarded for fraud, misrepresentation, or other violations of institutional standards in obtaining

the degree, or for other serious violations committed by a student prior to graduation.

XI. TRANSCRIPT NOTATIONS

A. The Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity may issue a transcript notation for academic

integrity violations. If the respondent has completed all sanctions and conditions and has not been

found responsible for additional violations of similar nature, the respondent may submit a request

to the Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity at osca[email protected]

to have the notation

removed. A respondent may only petition to have one notation removed.

B. Sexual Misconduct. In accordance with Va. Code § 23.1-900

, the University is required to place a

notation on a respondent’s transcript if suspended, dismissed, or expelled from the University

after being found responsible for a violation of sexual misconduct or withdraws during an

investigation for sexual misconduct.

XII. RECORD MAINTENANCE

The Director is the official custodian of conduct records and has decision-making authority on

requested disclosures. The Office of Student Conduct & Academic Integrity retains records for no less

than 7 years in compliance with the

Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus

Crime Statistics Act. Cases resulting in conduct suspension, dismissal, or expulsion will be retained

permanently. FCR and Amnesty cases will not be retained unless the agreed upon conditions are not

met and the case proceeds to a formal resolution.

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The Committee reviewed and approved the Governance Committee's proposed charter. At

its meeting in September, the Committee will review the proposed charters that were

approved by the standing committees yesterday to bring forth as a recommendation for

approval by the Board.

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE

Mr. Broermann, chair of the Administration and Finance Committee, reported that Mr.

Doug Streit, Chief Information Security Officer, briefed the Committee on the University’s

Information Security Program.

Vice President Chad A. Reed presented the Proposed 2022-2023 Operating Budget and

Plan to the Committee. The planning objectives confirm a commitment to the University

mission and investing in its future and consistent approach to balancing pricing with

student affordability and institutional requirements. The plan includes strategic reallocation

of resources in combination with new funding to address mandatory cost increases, core

operating and infrastructure needs, student financial assistance to support recruitment and

retention, and investment in strategic initiatives. The total resources in the 2022-2023

Operating Budget and Plan total $615.56 million.

The following resolution was brought forth as a recommendation of the Administration

and Finance Committee and was approved by roll-call vote (Ayes: Allmond, Broermann,

Corn, Dabney, Decker, Dickseski, Harris, Jones, Kemper, Mugler, Slaughter, Smith,

Williams; Nays: None).

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RESOLUTION APPROVING THE 2022-2023 OPERATING BUDGET AND PLAN

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that upon the recommendation of the President

and the Administration and Finance Committee, the Board of Visitors approves the proposed

2022-2023 Operating Budget and Plan.

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY

FY23 Proposed Operating Budget and Plan

FY2022 – 2023 Budget

Dollars in Millions

Current

Operating

Budget

Technical

Adjustments

Adjusted

Base

Budget

Base

Adjustments

One-Time

Adjustments

Total

Proposed

Budget

Educational and General Programs

Resources

163.14

0.73

163.87

16.69

0.00

180.56

T&F

166.76

(9.04)

157.72

(2.89)

0.00

154.83

All Other

19.93

(16.07)

3.86

0.00

16.00

19.86

Total

349.83

(24.38)

325.45

13.80

16.00

355.25

Expenditures

Instruction, Research & Academic Support

(238.88)

23.97

(214.91)

1.44

(213.47)

All Other Programs

(110.95)

2.18

(108.77)

(15.24)

(17.77)

(141.78)

Total

(349.83)

26.15

(323.68)

(13.80)

(17.77)

(355.25)

Net

0.00

1.77

0.00

(1.77)

0.00

Student Financial Assistance

Revenue

81.62

17.81

99.43

4.30

1.00

104.73

Expenditures

(81.62)

(17.81)

(99.43)

(5.30)

0.00

(104.73)

Net

0.00

(1.00)

1.00

0.00