WHEREAS, Section 59-101-187 of the South Carolina Code of Laws authorizes the governing
board of a public institution of higher learning to adopt a written policy for the
expenditure of funds for a public purpose; and
WHEREAS, it is already established that the following types of expenditures may be incurred from any university funds:
Expenditures in the course of recruiting, orientating, or recognizing students;
Events for recognition/appreciation of visiting speakers, alumni, or dignitaries;
Meetings of the Board of Trustees;
Business Meetings with Non-University Personnel; and
Events for recognition of donors or prospective donors; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate and necessary for the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University
to adopt and establish a written policy governing expenditures of proceeds from non-appropriated
state funds, athletics or other student contests, activities of student organizations
and the operations of canteens and bookstores;
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Board of Trustees of Winthrop University, in order to "recognize academic and research excellence and noteworthy accomplishments of members of the faculty and staff, students and distinguished guests of the institution", authorizes the expenditures of funds from the proceeds from non-appropriated state funds, athletics or other student contests, activities of student organizations and the operations of canteens and bookstores for the following purposes:
Scholarships and Student Awards;
Departmental, Interdepartmental, and Divisional Business meetings; and
Events for recognition/appreciation of employees.
February 18, 2000
