WHEREAS, in accordance with Board Bylaws the Executive Committee met in Executive
Session on May 20, 2009 to conduct the annual performance review of the President
of Winthrop University as mandated by the State Agency Head Salary Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee reviewed the responses to the State Agency Head Performance
Survey submitted by the individual Trustees and reviewed the President's performance
in terms of the Performance Planning Objectives; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee noted President DiGiorgio's leadership has been characterized
by the belief that "a good university is a pervasively good university" — a maxim
that demands attention to detail and a shared commitment to excellence across the
institution, applying equally to those who guide student learning and those who maintain
campus grounds, and every position in between; and
WHEREAS, the Executive Committee concluded that President DiGiorgio should receive
a rating of "Exceeds Expectations" in the Board's formal evaluation to be submitted
to the State Agency Head Salary Commission based on his stewardship of which distinguishes
Winthrop University from other universities, leading to third-parties recognizing
Winthrop as one of the best of its kind in the nation; and
THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that in its formal evaluation of the performance of
Anthony J. DiGiorgio as President of Winthrop University to be submitted to the State
Agency Head Salary Commission, based on the transformation of Winthrop into a national
caliber university, the continued excellence in terms of accountability and performance
over the course of his leadership, and his service to higher education in South Carolina,
President DiGiorgio will receive a rating of "Exceeds Expectations" and will be recommended
to receive the maximum available salary increase offered by the Commission for 2009-2010.
June 5, 2009
