RESOLUTION AMENDING BY-LAWS OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF WINTHROP UNIVERSITY

WHEREAS, the Board of Trustees endorses and supports Winthrop University's commitment to a dynamic planning process and principles of continuous quality improvement; and

WHEREAS, during the course of a thorough self-evaluation it has become apparent that additional language in the bylaws of the Board of Trustees is necessary to reflect the changing nature and character of the University; and

WHEREAS, the bylaws of the Board of Trustees should at all times appropriately reflect the policies and practices of the Board while adequately meeting the needs of the University;

THEREFORE, LET IT BE RESOLVED that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees endorses and supports the implementation of the restructuring of the committees of the Board as a significant element of the Board's ongoing commitment to institutional progress and development; and

LET IT BE FURTHER RESOLVD that the that the Winthrop University Board of Trustees endorses and supports the language modifications in the attached bylaws in order to be both appropriate and consistent with the goals and policies of the Board.

June 5, 2009