April 6, 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 |
The University of Houston System Board of Regents convened in the Melcher Board Room, Athletics/Alumni Center on Wednesday, April 6, 2005. Noting the presence of a quorum, Chair O’Connor called the meeting to order at 1:32 p.m.
The board considered the following items.
- FY 2006 Tuition and Fee Changes – UH System. Approval was requested for tuition and fee rate changes for the University of Houston System campuses. The requested changes are rates to be charged starting in the Fall 2005 semester. The estimated revenue to be realized from the tuition and fee changes is presented for each university in the supporting documentation. Policies governing the payment or refund of tuition, fees, and other charges are approved by the Board of Regents of the University of Houston System and comply with applicable state statutes. Tuition and fees are subject to change by legislative or board action and become effective on the date enacted.
Before this item was presented to the board, the regents heard remarks relating to tuition and fee changes from two students in Open Forum, Sean Nixon and Sean Graves. Mr. Graves also commented on his funding proposal for the Veterans Service Office that was not included in the Student Fees Advisory Committee (SFAC) recommendation.
Chair O’Connor expressed her appreciation to the individuals who worked on the tuition and fee changes proposal and noted that it was difficult to balance the needs and wants, at the same time moving the university forward. Dr. Gogue gave an overview of the process and discussed the problem of taking action before knowing the outcome of the legislative session. He added that if the University of Houston System does not receive sufficient funding this session, the regents may need to address tuition and fees again in January.
Dr. Rudley gave a PowerPoint presentation that simplified the information in the supporting documentation included in the agenda book. Dr. Staples, Dr. Castillo, and Dr. Hudson spoke briefly to the changes at their respective campuses. The regents discussed the information presented by Dr. Rudley and each board member took the opportunity to give their thoughts on the proposal.
Regent Golden moved approval of the FY 2006 Tuition and Fee Changes as presented. Regent Abramson seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
- Personnel Actions for Executive Management Employees – UH System. Approval is requested for the appointment of Donald J. Foss as Senior Vice Chancellor/Senior Vice President, Academic Affairs and Provost, University of Houston.
Personnel Actions for Executive Management Employees – UH-Downtown. Approval is requested for three individuals from UH-Downtown: David Bradley as Vice President for Administration and Finance; Ivonne Montalbano as Vice President for Employment Services and Operations; and Susan Ahern as Dean of College of Humanities and Social Sciences.
During the presentation of personnel recommendations at UH-Downtown, Dr. Castillo announced that David Bradley would replace Chaney Anderson who was retiring after 30 years at UH-Downtown. Regent Smith commented that he had enjoyed working with Mr. Anderson and felt that Mr. Anderson exemplified the best of the university. Regent Smith thanked Mr. Anderson for his service and wished him well. Mr. Hermes added that he also had enjoyed working with Mr. Anderson on recent projects and agreed with Regent Smith’s comments. Regent Golden also acknowledged that he had enjoyed working with Mr. Anderson.
Regent Cemo moved approval of all personnel recommendations. 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 3:32 p.m. The Board reconvened the meeting at 4:00 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT
Regent O’Connor announced that the regents received a Litigation Status Report from General Counsel, Dona Hamilton, and discussed property. There is no action as a result of this Executive Session.
INFORMATION ONLY:
The following individuals addressed the board during Open Forum:
- Sean Nixon
- Sean Graves
Regent Smith asked Dr. Gogue, Dr. Strickland, and Dr. Lee to address the issues raised by Sean Graves relating to his proposal to the SFAC for the Veterans Service Office.
During the discussion of the Tuition and Fee Changes proposal, Regent Gonzalez asked that the administration study the issue of using a flat tuition rate as an incentive for students to graduate in four or five years.
In absence of further business, the Board adjourned at 4:00 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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G. Jay Gogue Max Castillo Spencer Yantis Elwyn Lee Wayne Beran Valerie Clifton Don Guyton Jim McShan Margot Hattenbach Lucy Limon Keith Schmidt Diane Murphy Brian Phillips Jr. David Small Jim Parsons Dahlia Collins Roger Byars David Bradley Peggy Cervenka |
William Staples John M. Rudley Art Vailas Jim Anderson Elaine Charlson Michelle Dotter Ed Hugetz John Powell Tom Edhart Shawn Nickson Oscar Gutierrez Kindrell Tucker Christina Pinero Myra Moreno Steve Hall Shireen Cox Carl Karharne Chaney Anderson |
Tim Hudson Jerald Strickland Wendy Adair David Bell Manuel Riarte Eric Gerber Dave Irvin Molly Woods Joe Young Craig Ness Sean Graves Latasha James Carolyn Campbell Nimer Valasquez Bob Browan Bridgette Young Russell Brown Marquette D. Hobbs |
