UHS - Approved Minutes

MINUTES OF THE
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
BOARD OF REGENTS
May 18, 2006

Members Present:	Members Absent:
Leroy L. Hermes, Chair Michael J. Cemo, Vice Chair Dennis D. Golden, Secretary Morgan Dunn O’Connor Welcome W. Wilson Jim P. Wise	Raul A. Gonzalez Robert B.Johnson (Student Regent) Lynden B. Rose Calvin W. Stephens

The University of Houston System Board of Regents convened in the Multi-Purpose Room on the first floor of the University Center Building of UH-Victoria at 3007 N. Ben Wilson Drive, on May 18, 2006. Noting the presence of a quorum, Chair Hermes called the meeting to order at 10:13 a.m.

Regent O'Connor moved approval of the minutes from the following:

April 3, 2006 - Board of Regents Meeting
April 3, 2006 - Special Called Admin. & Finance Committee Meeting
April 9-10, 2006 - Board of Regents Retreat

Regent Golden seconded the motion which passed unanimously.

The board recessed for committee meetings at 10:14 a.m.

ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT

Vice Chairman Golden reported that the Academic and Student Affairs Committee met on May 2, 2006 and approved the following items:

Promotion in Academic Rank - UH System

Faculty Emeriti Appointments - UH and UH-Clear Lake

Master of Science Degree in Economic Development and Entrepreneurship - UH Victoria

There were two new approval items presented for consideration by the Board:

Appointment of Don Smith as Provost Emeritus - UH Victoria

Personnel Actions for Executive Management Employees (William Fitzgibbon, Dean, College of Technology) - University of Houston

Regent O'Connor moved committee approval of the items as presented. Regent Cemo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

There were four information items to come before the committee.

Honorary Degree Procedures - UH System

Report on Sponsored Research Awards - University of Houston

Computer Use Policy - UH System
Dr. Dennis Fouty, Chief Information Officer, presented the computer use policies of the UH System.

Academic Presentation: The VOICE Program: An Online Teacher Certification Program - UH Victoria
Dean John Stansell, School of Education, UHV, presented an overview of the VOICE Program.

There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.

Regent O'Connor moved Board approval of the items as presented. Regent Cemo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

Vice Chairman Golden reported that the University Advancement Committee met on May 2, 2006 and there were no items forwarded by the committee.

There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:16 a.m.

ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

Chairman Cemo reported that the Administration and Finance Committee met on May 2, 2006 and approved the following items:

Graduation Pledge Scholarships - University of Houston

Appointment of Endowment Investment Manager - UH System

There were two new approval items to be considered:

Endowment Assessment - UH System. An amended cover sheet was distributed at the meeting.

Letter of Contract - New Scoreboard for Robertson Stadium - University of Houston

Additionally, there was one new information item:

FY05 Annual Financial Statement - UH System
Associate VC Jim McShan addressed the Board with a presentation of the FY05 Annual Financial Statement.

Regent O'Connor moved committee approval of the items as presented. Regent Cemo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:36 a.m.

Regent O'Connor moved board approval of all items as presented. Regent Golden seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT

Chairman Cemo reported that the Audit Committee met on May 2, 2006 and there were no items forwarded by the committee.

There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 11:37 a.m.

Chairman Hermes asked for approval of the Consent Docket. Regent O'Connor moved approval of the items requiring approval which were included in the Consent Docket. Regent Golden seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

CHANCELLOR'S REPORT

Chancellor Gogue thanked President Hudson for hosting the Board meeting at UH-Victoria and all the campuses of UH System for their hard work in producing graduates. Dr. Gogue asked Vice Chancellor Grover Campbell to brief the Regents on the recent TRB legislation. Dr. Gogue expressed his thanks to the Gulf Coast legislative delegation and especially Representative Geanie Morrison for their efforts on behalf of the UH System with the TRB legislation. Additionally, Dr. Gogue spoke about the Impact Study breakfast on Wednesday, May 17, 2006 with Professor Barton Smith where he spoke about the impact the University of Houston has had on the city of Houston. Lastly, as part of his report Dr. Gogue asked Dr. Steven Craig, President of the UH Faculty Senate, to address the Board.

CHAIR'S REPORT

Chairman Hermes presented his report and announced the names of the nominating committee. Those to serve include Regent O'Connor (Chair) and Regents Gonzales and Rose. This committee will bring forth a slate of officers at the August 17, 2006 Board of Regents 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 12:06 p.m. The Board reconvened the meeting at 12:40 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT

Regent Hermes announced that the regents discussed personnel and property issues. No action was taken.

In absence of further business, the Board adjourned at 12:40 p.m.

INFORMATION ONLY:

Before the meeting began Chairman Hermes thanked Dr. Tim Hudson and his staff for hosting the Board of Regents meeting at UH-Victoria.

The regents received greetings from Dr. Tim Hudson, President of UH-Victoria and UHV Student Senate representative Robin Cadle.

No individuals came forward during the Open Forum.

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 John Rudley Dona Hamilton Max Castillo David Bradley Ed Hugetz Elaine Charlson Don Guyton Raymond Bartlett Molly Woods Brittany Hollas Malcolm Davis Dona Hamilton Joe Ferguson	Grover Campbell Donald Foss Jim Anderson Tim Hudson Jim Anderson David Bell Michelle Dotter Dave Irvin Jim McShan Robin Cadle Andrea Blumberg Charles Bullock Patrick McNeil Randy Faulk	Elwyn Lee Michael Rierson Bill Staples Wendy Adair Rosemary Grimmet Wayne Beran Dennis Fouty Steven Craig Janis Newman Margaret Rice John Stansell David Ellis Dick Phillips Averill Buchanan