February 17, 2005
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
BOARD OF REGENTS
| Members Present: | Members Absent: |
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Morgan Dunn O’Connor, Chair
Leroy L. Hermes, Vice Chair Morrie K. Abramson Michael J. Cemo Dennis D. Golden Lynden B. Rose Thad “Bo” Smith Calvin W. Stephens |
Raul A. Gonzalez, Secretary |
The University of Houston System Board of Regents convened in the Forest Room at the University of Houston-Clear Lake on Thursday, February 17, 2005. Noting the presence of a quorum, Chair O’Connor called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
Regent Hermes moved approval of the minutes from the November 2, 2004 Committee Meetings and the November 18, 2004 Board of Regents Meeting. Regent Cemo noted that his name had been omitted from the November 2, 2004 Executive Committee Minutes. Chair O’Connor asked that his name be added and asked for a second. Regent Rose seconded the motion, and the minutes were passed with amendment.
Chair O’Connor reported that the Executive Committee met February 1, 2005 and approved the Consolidated Revenue Bonds, Series 2005: Bond Resolution, Preliminary Statement, and Official Notice of Sale for the University of Houston System.
Chair O’Connor introduced one new item for consideration by the board.
Regent Smith moved approval of the appointment of Jerald Strickland to the Joy School Board of Directors and the appointment of Dona Hamilton to the Texas General Counsel Forum Board of Directors. Regent Cemo seconded the motion which passed unanimously. Chair O’Connor announced that future requests of this nature would be included in the Consent Docket.
The board recessed for meetings of the standing committees at 9:17 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 February 1, 2005 and approved the following two items:
- Bachelor of Arts Degree in Philosophy – UH-Downtown
- Freshman Admission Policy – University of Houston
Regent Rose asked Dr. Strickland to furnish the regents with the number of students that fell within the top 10% and the top 20% of the 2004 FTIC cohort.
There were two action items for consideration by the committee:
- Mission Statements and Tables of Programs – Regent O’Connor moved approval of the Mission Statements and Tables of Programs for UH-Clear Lake, UH-Downtown, and UH-Victoria. Regent Abramson seconded the motion. After lengthy discussion, the motion passed unanimously.
- Doctor of Education in Education in Education Leadership – UH Clear Lake. Regent O’Connor moved approval of the Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership at UH-Clear Lake. Regent Smith seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
There were two new Academic Presentations on the agenda for information:
- Presentation by Professor Jody Williams – University of Houston. Jody Williams, Distinguished Visiting Professor of Social Work and Nobel Laureate for Peace in 1997, shared with the Board her involvement in programs and activities at the University of Houston as well as potential University of Houston initiatives for the future.
- Presentation by President William Staples on the UH-Clear Lake’s K-16 Partnerships. President Staples provided an overview of a select number of UHCL’s K-16 partnerships, which included local school districts, community colleges, and other universities. A copy of Dr. Staples’ slide presentation is on file in the board office.
There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Regent Cemo moved approval of the items as presented. Regent Abramson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Chairman O’Connor announced that the Administration and Finance Committee would be taken out of order as the Committee Chair, Leroy Hermes, needed to leave the meeting.
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Hermes reported that the Administration and Finance Committee met on February 1, 2005 and approved the following item:
- Purchase of Property at 4378 Wheeler – UH System
There were two new items to be considered by the committee:
- Appointment of Investment Mangers – UH System. Regent O’Connor moved approval of Crestline Partners, L.P. and Cougar Investment Fund, L.L.C. as investment managers. She also moved approval of delegation of authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute the contracts. Regent Smith seconded both motions. Regent Cemo abstained from voting. The remaining seven regents voted in favor of the motion.
- Appointment of Personnel Action for Executive Management Employee – UH-Downtown. Regent O’Connor moved approval of the appointment of Ed C. Apodaca as Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management at the University of Houston-Downtown. Regent Cemo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
Regent Smith moved approval of the items as presented. Regent Hermes seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Chair O’Connor asked for approval of the Consent Docket. Regent Hermes moved approval of the items included in the Consent Docket. Regent Cemo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Chair O’Connor then asked Regent Cemo for the report of the University Advancement Committee.
UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Chairman Cemo reported that the University Advancement Committee met on February 1, 2004 and received one information item that required no action.
There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:55 a.m.
Chair O’Connor called on Regent Abramson for the Audit Committee Report.
AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT
Regent Abramson reported that the Audit Committee met on February 1, 2005 and approved the following item:
- Audit Committee Charter and Checklist – UH System
There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 10:57 a.m.
Regent Cemo moved approval of the item as presented. Regent Golden 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 11:15 a.m. The Board reconvened the meeting at 11:46 a.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT
Regent O’Connor announced that the regents received a Litigation Status Report from General Counsel, Dona Hamilton, and discussed personnel issues. There is no action as a result of this Executive Session.
INFORMATION ONLY:
The following individuals addressed the board during Open Forum:
- Laura Salinas, UH Student Regent
- Jon Quintanilla, UH Student Body President
- Joseph Papick, UH Staff Council
Regent O’Connor called on Professor Cam Caldwell, Faculty Member from the University of Houston-Victoria, who requested by telephone in November to address the board in Open Forum at this meeting. Professor Caldwell was not present.
Chancellor Gogue announced the passing of Dr. Hugh Walker who served in numerous positions within the University of Houston System from 1964 to 1998. He added that a Memorial Service for Dr. Walker would be held at the Athletics/Alumni Center on Saturday, February 19, 2005. Also during his Chancellor’s Report, Dr. Gogue updated the regents on the Legislature and UH Day in Austin on February 8, 2005. He also gave a status report of the search for the Senior Vice Chancellor/Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost and an update for the Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Institutional Advancement. In addition, he reported on the Affiliation Agreement with Methodist that was signed on February 15, 2005 and shared the significance of the historical event.
In absence of further business, the Board adjourned at 11:46 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: | ||
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Jay Gogue Dona Hamilton Jerald Strickland John Rudley Spencer Yantis Elwyn Lee Art Vailas William Staples Max Castillo Tim Hudson Denis Spuck Jon Quintanilla Charley Henry Larry Kajs Yvette Bendeck Mike Herbst Molly Woods Robin Cadle Darlene Biggers Peggy Cervenka |
Wendy Adair Jim Anderson Elaine Charlson Don Guyton Ed Hugetz Jim McShan John Powell Ira Colby Mary Ann Shallberg Malcolm Davis Vera Garcia Lucy Bowen Syvalia McKinley Ann Sperry Lee Folk Shannon Rountree Denise Hicks Randy Faulk Linda Bullock Lucy Limon |
Chaney Anderson David Bell Michelle Dotter Jim Hayes Davie Irvin Janis Newman Laura Salinas Jody Williams Joe Papick Robert Wilson Raymond Bartlett Cathy Murphy James Sherrill Candace Wirt Glen Houston Yvette Ramos Susan Leitner Prihoda Faye Landry Ed Puckett |
