UHS - Approved Minutes

MINUTES OF THE
BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM

November 18, 2004

Members Present:	Members Absent:
Morgan Dunn O’Connor, Chair Leroy L. Hermes, Vice Chair Morrie K. Abramson Michael J. Cemo Dennis D. Golden Calvin W. Stephens	Raul A. Gonzalez, Secretary Lynden B. Rose Thad “Bo” Smith

The University of Houston System Board of Regents convened in the Rotunda at UH System at Sugar Land on Thursday, November 18, 2004. Noting the presence of a quorum, Chair O’Connor called the meeting to order at 9:07 a.m.

Action: Regent Hermes moved approval of the minutes from the August 3, 2004 Committee Meeting, the August 19, 2004 Board Meeting, the October 19, 2004 Special Called Administration and Finance Committee Meeting, and the October 25, 2004 Special Called Board of Regent’s Retreat. Regent Stephens noted that his name had been omitted from the October 19, 2004 Administration and Finance Committee Minutes. He also had a question regarding the supporting documentation distributed by Cambridge and Associates for the October 19, 2004 meeting. Chair O’Connor asked Peggy Cervenka to work with Janis Newman to determine if changes needed to be made to the documentation. Regent Cemo seconded the motion, and the minutes were passed.

Chair O’Connor announced that no one had signed up to speak to the Board in Open Forum. She also announced that the agenda would be taken out of order and Chancellor’s Report would be received after the committee reports. Chair O’Connor reported that there were no action items from the November 2, 2004 Executive Committee Meeting and called on Dr. Gogue to introduce the two new board items.

Action: Regent Cemo moved approval of a Resolution in Appreciation to Jane Figueiredo and also a Resolution in Appreciation to Yulia Pakhalina – University of Houston. Regent Hermes seconded the motion which passed unanimously.
Dr. Gogue introduced Jane Figueiredo, the head diving coach at the University of Houston, and Yulia Pakalina,. Jane Figueiredo was a Cougar from 1982 through 1986 and was one of the top divers in school history as she won the 1984 Southwest Conference title on the three-meter springboard, and was a five-time All-American. She has been the head diving coach for the University of Houston for fifteen years. Yulia Pakalina became the Cougar’s first individual national champion since 1980 by winning both the one- and three-meter springboard events at the 2001 NCAA Championships. Yulia Pakalina also won numerous Conference USA competitions and won the Olympic Gold Medal at the 2000 Sydney Games and a Silver and Bronze Medal in the 2004 Athens Games. A copy of each Resolution is included in the agenda material and on file in the board office.

The board recessed for meeting of the standing committees at 9:15 a.m.

ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT

In the absence of Chairman Gonzalez, Regent Golden reported that the Academic and Student Affairs Committee met on November 2, 2004 and received two information items that required no action.

There was one new Academic Presentation on the agenda for information:

Presentation on UH System at Sugar Land MITC – UH System. The report was given by Dr. Tim Hudson, President of UH-Victoria. During his presentation, Dr. Hudson called on three students to speak, Gerald Krogel, Segun Ariyo, and Christy Graham. He also introduced Mr. Herb Appel from the Fort Bend Economic Development Council, who spoke on the support of the Fort Bend community for the proposed new building at UH System at Sugar Land.

There were two action items for consideration by the committee:

Action: Regent O’Connor moved approval of the Board Resolution for State Higher Education Accountability System. Regent Hermes seconded the motion which passed unanimously. The State of Texas has developed an accountability system for Texas public universities. The resolution acknowledges UH System Board of Regents support for this endeavor.
Mr. Wayne Roberts from the Governor’s office was present and thanked the board for its support of the Governor's efforts to demonstrate university accountability. He said this was particularly important as proposals come forward to greatly increase budgets for infrastructure and staffing at universities to handle the increase in students over the next decade as the "Closing the Gaps" program increases university enrollments by 500,000 students.

Action Regent O’Connor moved approval of the appointment of Mary Elizabeth “Beth” Pelz as Dean of the College of Public Service, UH-Downtown. Regent Cemo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:20 a.m.

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

Chairman Cemo reported that the University Advancement Committee met on November 2, 2004 and received two information items that required no action.

There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:21 a.m.

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Chairman Hermes reported that the Administration and Finance Committee met on November 2, 2004 and approved the following items:

State Office of Risk Management Interagency Contracts – UH System
Appointment of Members to the Systemwide Art Acquisition Committee – UH System
Appointment of Endowment Investment Managers – UH System
Investment Resolutions for the University of Houston System – UH System
Consolidated Revenue Bonds, Series 2005: Approval of Bond Issue – UH System
Resolution Expressing Intent to Reimburse Expenditures Incurred for the University of Houston Parking Garage – UH System
Purchase Order for Public Broadcasting Service Program Services, member Services Assessment and Station Independence Program – University of Houston
Revision of Board of Regents Bylaws and Policies to Create an Audit Committee – UH System
Revision to Board of Regents Bylaws to Create a Consent Docket – UH System
Revision of Board of Regents Bylaws to Change the Order of Business – UH System
Revision of Board of Regents Bylaws and Policies to Clarify the Approval of Executive Management Employees – UH System
Revision of Board of Regents Bylaws and Policies to Delete Certain Approval Items – UH System
Cullen Oaks Expansion: Student Housing Project – University of Houston. Dr. Elwyn Lee distributed a revised site plan which included a change in the parking garage. A copy of the handout is on file in the board office.

There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:25 a.m.

Regent Abramson moved approval of the items as presented. Regent Cemo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, which allows governing boards to meet in closed session, the Board of Regents went into Executive Session at 11:40 a.m. The Board reconvened the meeting at 12:25 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT

Regent Smith reported that the Regents discussed personnel, contracts, property, and legal issues. There were two action items from the Executive Session meeting.

Action: Regent Hermes read a recommendation of an amendment to Dr. Gogue’s contract which renews it for a three year period and provides a 3% salary increase effective September 1, 2004. In addition, Dr. Gogue’s deferred compensation will increase to $100,000 as of September 1, 2004. Regent Abramson moved approval of the recommendation. Regent Cemo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

Action: Regent Hermes read a recommendation to formalize by contract the employment of the presidents of UH-Clear Lake, UH-Downtown, and UH-Victoria and to delegate to the Chancellor the authority to negotiate and execute those contracts. Regent Cemo moved approval of the recommendation. Regent Stephens seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

INFORMATION ONLY:

Prior to the meeting, Chair O’Connor thanked Dr. Tim Hudson, President of UH-Victoria, for hosting the board meeting. Dr. Hudson welcomed the regents to UH System at Sugar Land. Chair O’Connor also welcomed the Regent Calvin W. Stephens who was appointed by Governor Perry on September 17, 2004.

In his Chancellor’s Report, Dr. Gogue gave an update on the following Strategic Plan and Initiatives.

Strategic Principle 1. Institutional Excellence
Strategic Principle 2. Student Access
Strategic Principle 3. Diversity
Strategic Principle 4. Research
Strategic Principle 5. External partnerships
Strategic Principle 6. Faculty and Staff Recruitment and Retention
Strategic Principle 7. PK-16 Partnerships
Strategic Principle 8. Accountability and Administrative Efficiency

A copy of Dr. Gogue’s report is on file in the Board of Regents Office.

At the end of his presentation, Dr. Gogue called on Dr. Elaine Charlson, Associate Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Academic Affairs, to give an update on Enrollment Management.

In absence of further business, the Board adjourned at 12:25 p.m.

All documentation submitted to the Board in support of the foregoing action items, including but not limited to “Passed” agenda items and supporting documentation presented to the Board, is incorporated herein and made a part of these minutes for all purposes; however, this does not constitute a waiver of any privileges contained therein.

Others Present:
Jay Gogue Bill Staples Max Castillo Tim Hudson Jerald Strickland Grover Campbell Elwyn Lee John Rudley Dona Hamilton Art Vailas Spencer Yantis Don Guyton Yulia Pakhalina Herb Appel Mark Roskey Peggy Cervenka	Vergel Gay Susan Reynolds Chaney Anderson Wayne Beran Molly Woods Wendy Adair Christi Graham Diane Murphy Bill O’Neil Elaine Charlson Brittney Hollis Debra Wilke Cynthia Garza Segun Ariyo Gerald Krogel	Jim McShan Kelly Henninger Don Smith Patty Godfrey Dave Irvin Wayne Roberts Janis Newman Sharon Baca Ed Hugetz Carole Oliphant Janis Parlsey Jane Figueiredo Gail Evans Gail Turner David Bell