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UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI Official Proceedings of the Three Hundred and Sixteenth Meeting of the Board of Trustees (A Special Meeting) August 21, 2012

The Three Hundred and Sixteenth Session of the Board of Trustees of the University of Cincinnati was opened at 8:09 a.m. on Tuesday, August 21, 2012, in the Russell C. Myers Alumni Center, of the University of Cincinnati. Notice of this meeting was given in accordance with Section 121.22 of the Ohio Revised Code.

The

proceedings of the Board, when not otherwise provided for by its bylaws, are governed

by Robert’s Rules of Order.

C. Francis Barrett, Chairperson, presided. Mr. Barrett asked that roll be called.

BOARD MEMBERS PRESENT:

C. Francis Barrett, Chairman, Margaret Buchanan, Thomas D. Cassady, Stanley M. Chesley, Gary Heiman, Thomas H. Humes, William C. Portman, III, Robert E. Richardson, and Geraldine B. Warner

BOARD MEMBER ABSENT:

None

ALSO PRESENT:

Santa J. Ono, Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs: Gregory Mohar, Interim General Counsel: David P. Kamp, Managing Partner; White ● Getgey ● Meyer Gregory J. Vehr; Vice President for Governmental Relations and University Communications; Susan M. Stringer, Executive Assistant to the Board of Trustees and Sr. Vice President for Administration and Finance; and the public

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THE SPECIAL MEETING OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES Mr. Barrett: I would like to call our Special meeting to order. The Three Hundred and Sixteenth Session of the Board of Trustees of the University of Cincinnati will now convene.

Executive Session Mr. Barrett: I’ll now call for an executive session. May I have a motion to enter Executive Session for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee and litigation – conferring with counsel concerning disputes involving the university?

Upon motion of Mr. Heiman, seconded by Mrs. Warner, the Board voted to enter Executive Session by the following roll call vote: AYE:

Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Buchanan, Mr. Cassady, Mr. Chesley, Mr. Heiman, Mr. Humes, Mr. Portman, Mr. Richardson, and Mrs. Warner

NAY:

None

ABSENT:

None

Upon proper motion and second, the Executive Session adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

Resumption of the Special Meeting Mr. Barrett: The meeting will now be reconvened. May I have a motion to continue the special meeting and reconvene at 11:30 a.m.?

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Upon motion of Mrs. Buchanan, seconded by Mrs. Warner, the Board approved the motion by the roll call vote.

AYE:

Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Buchanan, Mr. Cassady, Mr. Chesley, Mr. Heiman, Mr. Humes, Mr. Portman, Mr. Richardson, and Mrs. Warner

NAY:

None

ABSENT:

None

Mr. Barrett: The motion is passed. The meeting will resume at 11:30 a.m.

Resumption of the Special Meeting and Executive Session Mr. Barrett: It is exactly 11:30 a.m. and the meeting will now be reconvened. I’ll now call for an executive session. May I have a motion to enter Executive Session for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee?

Upon motion of Mr. Heiman, seconded by Mr. Portman, the Board voted to enter Executive Session by the following roll call vote: AYE:

Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Buchanan, Mr. Cassady, Mr. Chesley, Mr. Heiman, Mr. Humes, Mr. Portman, Mr. Richardson, and Mrs. Warner

NAY:

None

ABSENT:

None

Upon proper motion and second, the Executive Session adjourned at 10:40 a.m.

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Resumption of the Special Meeting and Executive Session Mr. Barrett: The meeting will now be reconvened. I have informed the board that President Williams has resigned today and would like to ask for a motion and a second to accept President Williams’ resignation.

Upon motion of Mr. Heiman, seconded by Mrs. Buchanan, the Board voted to accept President Gregory H. Williams’ resignation by the following roll call vote: AYE:

Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Buchanan, Mr. Cassady, Mr. Chesley, Mr. Heiman, Mr. Humes, Mr. Portman, Mr. Richardson, and Mrs. Warner

NAY:

None

ABSENT:

None

Mr. Barrett: The motion and recommendation to accept the resignation of President Williams is approved.

Mr. Humes: The board would like to express our deepest thanks and appreciation to President Williams for all of his service and contributions to our university.

Mr. Barrett: And, we will formally thank him at an appropriate time in the future.

Interim President Appointment Mr. Barrett: It is appropriate to designate someone to lead the university and I would like to recommend Provost Santa J. Ono as Interim President. Could I please have a motion and a second?

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Upon motion of Mr. Portman, seconded by Mr. Chesley, the Board voted to appoint Santa J. Ono as Interim President of the University of Cincinnati.

AYE:

Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Buchanan, Mr. Cassady, Mr. Chesley, Mr. Heiman, Mr. Humes, Mr. Portman, Mr. Richardson, and Mrs. Warner

NAY:

None

ABSENT:

None

Mr. Barrett: The recommendation to appoint Santa J. Ono as Interim President is approved.

We are going to call Santa Ono and we will stay in session and on the record as we wait for Santa Ono to join us.

(Dr. Santa J. Ono joined the meeting) Mr. Barrett: Santa, we are pleased that you could join us and I would like to inform you that the board has voted to make you the Interim President of the University of Cincinnati.

Please have a seat and I will share with you the board’s press release: “The President of the University of Cincinnati, Gregory H. Williams, informed the Board of Trustees today that he is announcing his resignation as President for personal reasons. The Board is most appreciative of Dr. Williams’ service and contributions to the university.

The board has

appointed Provost Dr. Santa J. Ono as Interim President.”

Santa, we are pleased to have such a qualified candidate and please let us know of anything that we can to do help you succeed.

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Dr. Ono: I am very appreciative that you have given me this formidable responsibility. I will do everything that I can to work with you to make this a successful partnership.

There is a lot of momentum at the university that I contribute to the president. I hope to build on that momentum and the relationships that I have made with you and the UC community.

Mr. Heiman: Please let us know of anything that we can do to help you and do not hesitate to give us a call at any time.

Mr. Chesley: Whatever it takes to move forward, we know you can provide the leadership.

The board then discussed next steps and agreed that Interim President Ono should feel free to appoint an Acting Interim Provost of his choosing.

Dr. Ono suggested that the board consult with Greg Vehr, Vice President for Governmental Relations and University Communications, about the press release and its dissemination. The board agreed and asked that Mr. Vehr join the meeting. Mr. Barrett shared the press release with Mr. Vehr and it was agreed that the press release would be released after 3:00 p.m. and that Mr. Barrett would be the spokesman.

Executive Session Mr. Barrett asked that Dave Kamp join the board and asked for a motion to enter Executive Session for the purpose of considering the appointment, employment, dismissal, discipline, promotion, demotion, or compensation of a public employee.

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Upon motion of Mr. Heiman, seconded by Mrs. Warner, the Board voted to enter Executive Session at 12:39 p.m. by the following roll call vote: AYE:

Mr. Barrett, Mrs. Buchanan, Mr. Cassady, Mr. Chesley, Mr. Heiman, Mr. Humes, Mr. Portman, Mr. Richardson, and Mrs. Warner

NAY:

None

ABSENT:

None

Upon proper motion and second, the Executive Session adjourned at 12:53 p.m.

Adjournment There being no further business before the Board, upon motion by Mr. Richardson and seconded by Mr. Heiman, the meeting adjourned at 12:54 p.m.

C. FRANCIS BARRETT CHAIRPERSON

ROBERT E. RICHARDSON, JR. SECRETARY