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

June 13, 2006

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

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The University of Houston System Board of Regents convened in Room 220, 4800 Calhoun at the University of Houston on Tuesday, June 13, 2006.  Noting the presence of a quorum, Chair Hermes called the meeting to order at 3:38 p.m.

Regent Hermes turned the meeting over to Regent Golden, Vice Chair for the Academic and Student Affairs Committee meeting.

Regent Golden called to order the Academic and Student Affairs Committee and asked Dr. Donald Foss to introduce the item on the agenda.

Dr. Foss presented the following item for consideration by the committee:

1. Approval of Academic Program for UH Northwest Campus – University of Houston. Approval is requested for the creation of a University of Houston branch campus in northwest Houston. This campus would operate as an upper-level and master’s institution, in cooperation with area two-year institutions. Supporting materials include the list of projected degree programs, enrollment projections, and budget information. This program would be done in two phases to be completed over a six year period. Upon approval, this proposal will be submitted to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board on June 14, 2006 for its consideration and approval.

Regent Wise moved approval of the item. Regent Cemo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.

There being no further business to come before the committee, the meeting adjourned at 4:08 p.m.

Regent Hermes reconvened the board meeting and asked for a motion to approve the Academic and Student Affairs Committee recommendation. Regent Golden moved approval of the item as presented. Regent Cemo 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 4:10 p.m. The Board reconvened the meeting at 4:11 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT

Regent Hermes announced that the regents discuss contracts and property. There is no action as a result of this Executive Session.

In absence of further business, the Board adjourned at 4:39 p.m.

All documentation submitted to the Board in support of the foregoing action item, 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:
Donald Foss Dona Hamilton Grover Campbell Wendy Adair Brian Nelson Joe Kotarba Jim Anderson Joanna Garcia	John Rudley Michael Rierson Jim McShan Raymond Bartlett Steven Craig Janis Newman Gerry Mathisen	Elaine Charlson Ed Hugetz Dave Irvin David Bell John Antel John Powell Peggy Cervenka