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MINUTES OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SPECIAL CALLED BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING

March 2, 2006

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

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The University of Houston System Board of Regents convened in room 220 of the Ezekiel W. Cullen Building, University of Houston at 4800 Calhoun on March 2, 2006. Noting the presence of a quorum, Chairman Hermes called the meeting to order at 9:03 a.m.

Regent Smith moved approval of the minutes from the following meetings:

• November 1, 2005 Board of Regents Committee Meetings


• November 17, 2005 Board of Regents Meeting

Regent Stephens seconded the motion, and the minutes were passed unanimously.

The board recessed for committee meetings at 9:04 a.m.

ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT

Academic and Student Affairs Committee Vice-Chair Golden reported that the Committee met on Tuesday, February 7, 2006. There were no items forwarded by the committee and no new items.

There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 9:04 a.m.

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

University Advancement Committee Chair Golden reported that the Committee met on Tuesday, February 7, 2006. There were no items forwarded by the committee and no new items.

There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 9:05 a.m.

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Committee Chair Cemo reported that the Administration and Finance Committee met on Tuesday, February 7, 2006 and approved the following items:

1. PeopleSoft Infrastructure Hardware Purchase – UH System


2. Authority to Temporarily Reduce Designated Tuition and Incidental Fees for Summer School 2006 – University of Houston


3. Revision of Board of Regents Policy 55.04, Approval of Construction Contracts – UH System

The Committee also approved the Reallocation of Endowment Assets; however, this item does not require board approval.

Regent Abramson moved approval of all Administration and Finance Committee items as presented. Regent Stephens seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 9:06 a.m.

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

AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT

Audit Committee Chair Stephens reported that the Audit Committee met on Tuesday, February 7, 2006. There were no items forwarded by the committee and no new items.

There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 9:06 a.m.

CONSENT DOCKET

Chairman Hermes asked for approval of the Consent Docket. Regent Golden moved approval of the items included in the Consent Docket. Regent Stephens seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

CHANCELLOR’S REPORT

Chancellor Gogue reported to the Board that Dr. Arthur Vailas had accepted the position of President of Idaho State University and that a national search would immediately be set in motion to select a new Vice Chancellor/Vice President for Research and Intellectual Property Management. Dr. Gogue announced that Regent Johnson would be serving on that search committee and that he hoped for a Fall 2006 start for the new individual. Regent Abramson asked that the job description be distributed to the Board members.

Dr. Gogue informed the Regents that Kay Bailey Hutchison recently visited UH-Victoria and highlighted her STEM (Science Technology Engineering & Mathematics) bill that would provide scholarship assistance to students.

Additionally, Chancellor Gogue reported that he and Michael Rierson, VC/VP for University Advancement, had visited with officials of the UH Foundation.

Dr. Gogue also distributed to the Regents a copy of the recently produced master plan for the Texas Medical Center.

Finally, Dr. Gogue allowed UH Faculty Senate President Steven Craig to address the Board. Dr. Craig addressed the Regents concerning the topic of long range planning. He stated that the UH faculty firmly believe that the university is poised to become a major research university and they hope the Board is with them in this aim.

EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT

Regent Hermes announced that the regents consulted with Chancellor/President Jay Gogue and General Counsel, Dona Hamilton, and discussed real property and personnel matters. No action was taken in Executive Session.

In absence of further business, the Board adjourned at 11:30 a.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:
G. Jay Gogue Tim Hudson John Rudley Donald Foss Jim Anderson Elaine Charlson Raymond Bartlett Steven Craig Averill Buchanan	Max Castillo Dona Hamilton Michael Rierson Rosemary Grimmet Ed Hugetz Mike Emery Jim McShan Carlos Machado	Bill Staples Grover Campbell Elwyn Lee Wendy Adair David Bell Dave Irvin Janis Newman Marquette Hobbs