April 10, 2006
BOARD OF REGENTS RETREAT
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
| Members Present: | Members Absent: |
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Leroy L. Hermes, Chair
Michael J. Cemo, Vice Chair Dennis D. Golden, Secretary Raul A. Gonzalez Robert Johnson Morgan Dunn O’Connor Lynden B. Rose Thad “Bo” Smith Calvin W. Stephens |
Morrie Abramson |
The University of Houston System Board of Regents convened in the French Room of The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center on Monday, April 10, 2006. Noting the presence of a quorum, Chairman Hermes called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m.
The first presentation of the morning, by Provost Foss, concerned the UH Admissions standards and Enrollment Goals by College. He told the Regents that the University of Houston must recruit effectively and then retain students.
Next Dr. Richard Scamell updated the Board members on the NCAA Athletics Certification Process. Dr. Scamell mentioned that the review team visit is scheduled for October 12-16, 2006.
Provost Foss then updated the Regents on the Tenure and Academic Evaluation of Faculty.
Finally, Provost Foss discussed with the Regents the process for awarding honorary degrees. Dr. Foss would like for nominations to be accepted year round. Within the discussion, Regent Rose requested that Dr. Gogue appoint the honorary degree selection committee.
Next the Board was called to order at 11:28 a.m. to consider the agenda item “Investments for the UH System Endowment Fund.” Dr. Rudley addressed the Board and explained that this item was not ready for consideration and should be postponed until after an early May meeting.
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 11:35 a.m. The Board reconvened the meeting at 1:20 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT
Regent Hermes announced that the regents received a Litigation Status Report from General Counsel, Dona Hamilton, and discussed property and personnel issues. There is no action as a result of this Executive Session.
In absence of further business, the Board adjourned at 1:23 p.m.
| Others Present: | ||
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Jay Gogue
Don Foss John Rudley Grover Campbell Ed Hugetz Steven Craig Averill Buchanan |
Max Castillo
Dona Hamilton Michael Rierson Elwyn Lee Richard Scamell Chris Stanich |
Tim Hudson
Jim Anderson Art Vailas Wendy Adair Joseph Kotarba Lucy Limon |
