Meeting of the Winthrop University Board of Trustees Minutes for the Board

Monday, September 30, 2024 | 12:00 p.m.

Conference Call Originating in Thompson Conference Room | Tillman Building
Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC
Conference Line: 803/326-6689 | Passcode: 6812504#

Members Present: Kathy Bigham, John Brazell, Joel Hamilton, Randy Imler, Rick Lee, Glenn McCall, David McDonald, Tim Sease, Sandra Stroman, Isaiah Venning, and Gary Williams

Members Absent: Ed Driggers, Janet Smalley, Ashlye Wilkerson

Others Present: President Edward Serna, Kevin Hughes, Tammie Phillips, Chuck Rey

The Board of Trustees met on Friday, September 30, 2024, on the campus of Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC.

Call to Order
Chair McCall, called the meeting to order at 12:00 p.m. He welcomed all present both in person and by phone.
Chairman McCall thanked President Serna and the Campus Emergency Response Team, Facility Management, and the Communication Team for keeping the Board updated on everything done during hurricane Helene to protect students, faculty and staff.

Executive Session - pursuant to S.C. Code Ann. §30-4-70(a)(2) for the purpose of discussion of contractual items related to Winthrop University.

Gary Williams moved with a second from Joel Hamilton to move into executive session pursuant to South Carolina Ann. §30-4-70(a)(2) for the purpose of discussion of contractual items related to Winthrop University. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.

President Serna, Kevin Hughes, Tammie Phillips and Chuck Rey were invited to remain for the executive session. Joel Hamilton moved with a second from David McDonald to end executive session. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.

Resolution Authorizing Multiyear Athletics Sponsorship and Naming Opportunity

Gary Williams made a motion with a second from Joel Hamilton to negotiate a contract with a third party regarding the Resolution Multiyear Athletics Sponsorship and Naming Opportunity. The vote was unanimous in favor of the motion.

Adjournment
Hearing no objections, Chair McCall adjourned the meeting at 12:33 p.m.