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THURSDAY, JUNE 21, 2007 |
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CALL TO ORDER,
GREETINGS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
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| 9:10 a.m. |
CALL TO THE AUDIENCE Per Board Policy 1-114, time has been
set aside for Call to the Audience, an opportunity for people to
address the entire Board in a public setting to express their views
or concerns to the Board.
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| 9:20 a.m. |
ADOPTION OF ALL CONSENT ACTION ITEMS AND
ACCEPTANCE OF ALL CONSENT INFORMATION ITEMS
All items on the agenda that are in italics, underlined and marked with an asterisk (*)
are consent matters and will be considered by a single motion with
no discussion. All other items will be considered individually.
*Minutes
Approved
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March 8 & 9, 2007 Executive
Session
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April 26, 2007 Regular
Meeting
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May 19, 2007 Special Meeting
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| 9:30 a.m. |
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
(Chair: Regent Stuart)
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Approval of the Recommendations of the ABOR Task Force on
Textbook Costs
Approved
The Board will receive recommendations and a final report from the
ABOR Task Force on Textbook Costs, chaired by Regent Hermes.
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International Academic Programs and Global Engagements
The universities will present an overview of their international
academic programs and their strategic partnerships to promote global
engagement.
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Academic Program and Organizational Change Request
Approved
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ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
(1) Tempe Campus
Planning:
PhD in Biomedical Informatics
PhD in the Human and Social Dimensions of Science and Technology
PhD in Neuroscience & Behavior
PhD in Applied Linguistics
Professional Science Master’s (PSM) in Nanoscience
Master of Urban Design degree
Master of Landscape Architecture degree
Master of Advanced Study (MAS) in Global Studies
BA in International Letters and Cultures
Implementation:
PhD in Construction
PhD in Biological Design
PhD in Environmental Social Science
Disestablish:
Doctor of Nursing Science (DNS) degree
(2) West Campus
Planning:
MS in Customer Centric Innovation and Marketing Research
MS in Financial Analysis and Portfolio Management
Implementation:
PhD in Criminology and Criminal Justice
MS in Criminology and Criminal Justice
BA in Religion and Applied Ethics Studies
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NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Implementation:
MS in Engineering
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UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
Implementation:
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) in Dance
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10:30 a.m. |
RESOURCES COMMITTEE
(Chair: Regent Calderón)
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FY 2008 State Expenditure Authority
If the legislative budget is approved prior to the Board meeting,
the Board will be requested to review and approve the FY 2008 State
Expenditure Authority for the universities and the central office.
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Development of FY 2009 State Operating Budget Requests
The Board is asked to discuss development of FY 2009 State Operating
Budget Requests for the universities and the central office.
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FY 2008 Technology and Research Initiative Fund (TRIF) Regents
Innovation Fund Budget Approved
The Board is asked to approve the FY 2008 TRIF Regents Innovation
Fund budget in the amount of $2.4 million.
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Tuition Setting Process and Calendar for the 2008-2009 Academic
Year (07-0001)
Approved
The Board is asked to review and consider adopting a tuition setting
process and calendar, which calls for the Board to set tuition and
fees in December 2007 for the following academic year.
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*Approval of Arizona Area Health Education Centers (Arizona AHEC)
Preliminary FY 2008 Program Budget Approved
The Board is asked to review and approve the preliminary FY 2008
budget for the Arizona Area Health Education Centers (Arizona AHEC)
Program.
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*Appointments of New Arizona Area Health Education Centers
(Arizona AHEC) Program Advisory Commission and Regional Area Health
Education Centers Governing Board Members Approved
The Board is asked to approve appointments of Arizona Area Health
Education Centers Program (Arizona AHEC) advisory commission members
and the Eastern Arizona AHEC (EAHEC), Greater Valley AHEC (GVAHEC),
Northern Arizona AHEC (NAHEC), Southeastern Arizona AHEC (SEAHEC),
and Western Arizona AHEC (WAHEC) governing board members.
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*Authorization to Approve a Continuation Award from the
HHS-NIH-NIAA-National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholics #5
R01AA016213; a New Award from the MacArthur Foundation
#06-87763-000-GSS; a New Award from the National Science Foundation
#0648568; and a New Award from Science Foundation Arizona #GRF
000307 Approved
Arizona State University requests authorization to approve a
continuation award from the HHS-NIH-NIAA-National Institute on
Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholics for a total obligated award amount of
$1,275,764; a new award from the MacArthur Foundation in the
proposed amount of $2,095,140; a new award from the National Science
Foundation in the proposed amount of $1,249,634; and a new award
from Science Foundation Arizona in the proposed amount of
$1,850,000.
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*Disclosure of Substantial Interest of University Employee (UA) Approved
The University of Arizona requests Board approval for Professor
David Lynch to establish and maintain a substantial equity interest
in Solar Technology Research Corporation (STRC) while employed at
the University of Arizona. Dr. Lynch will serve as Chief Technical
Officer for STRC and will hold a 15% equity interest. His
involvement with STRC will not interfere with his teaching,
research, or administrative duties.
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| 11:15 a.m. |
IT/AZUN COMMITTEE
(Chair: Regent Palacios)
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Report from the IT/AZUN Committee
Chair Christina Palacios will present an oral report on the
proceedings of the IT/AZUN Committee meeting held on June 7, 2007.
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*Storage Controller Infrastructure for Server Consolidation
Environment (ASU)Approved
ASU seeks to implement its Storage Controller Infrastructure for
Server Consolidation Environment project at an estimated cost of
$1.2 million. The IT/AZUN Committee reviewed this item at its June
7, 2007, meeting and recommends Board approval.
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*Consolidation of Multiple Storage Environments (ASU) Approved
ASU seeks to implement its Consolidation of Multiple Storage
Environments project at an estimated cost of $565,000. The IT/AZUN
Committee reviewed this item at its June 7, 2007, meeting and
recommends Board approval.
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| 11:25 a.m. |
UPDATE ON THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA COLLEGE OF MEDICINE-PHOENIX,
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY
Regent Stuart
will update the Board on the University of Arizona College of
Medicine-Phoenix, in partnership with Arizona State University.
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| 11:45 a.m. |
RECESS
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| 1:00
p.m. |
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
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1:15 p.m. |
REPORT FROM THE ARIZONA FACULTIES COUNCIL
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1:25 p.m. |
CAPITAL COMMITTEE
(Chair: Regent Boice)
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Approval of FY 2008 Capital Development Plans (ASU, NAU, UA) Approved
ASU, NAU and the UA request approval of their FY 2008 Capital
Development Plans. The Capital Committee reviewed these items at its
May 31, 2007, meeting and recommends Board approval.
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Arizona State University
Arizona State University requests approval of its 2008 Capital
Development Plan (CDP) with the addition of and/or resubmission of
the following projects:
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Academic, Operations and Deferred Maintenance Phase III ($10M);
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Classroom and Laboratory Renovations Phase III ($10M);
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SkySong Tenant Improvements Phase I ($5.6M);
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Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV ($140M);
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Indoor Basketball Practice Facility ($26M); and
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Energy Performance Contract
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Northern Arizona University
Northern Arizona University requests approval of its FY 2008 Capital
Development Plan with the addition of the following project:
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Infrastructure Upgrades at an estimated cost of $20M
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University of Arizona
The University of Arizona requests approval of its FY 2008 Capital
Development Plan with the addition of and/or resubmission of the
following projects:
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Sixth Street Residence Life Facilities at an estimated cost of
$185M;
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West Stadium Renovations for the Laboratory of Tree Ring Research
(LTRR) at an estimated cost of $3.2M;
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Hazardous Waste Facility Enclosure at an estimated cost of
$3.01M; and
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Veterinary Science Research Building at an estimated cost of
$4.0M
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Request for Combined Project Approval and Budget Increase for
the Student Recreation Center (UA) Approved
The University of Arizona requests Combined Project Approval and
Budget Increase for the Student Recreation Center Expansion Project
to provide additional facilities. The total project budget has been
increased by $5.06 million from $22.5 million to $27.56 million. The
Capital Committee reviewed this item at its May 31, 2007, meeting
and recommends Board approval.
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Request for Approval to Sell and Lease Land North of Rio Salado
Parkway and a Waiver of Board Policy 7-204A (ASU) Approved
Arizona State University requests approval to sell 10.62 acres of
land located north of Rio Salado Parkway and west of Rural Road to
SunCor Development Company, to lease the remaining 15.15 acres of
land to SunCor, and to waive the requirement in ABOR Policy 7-204A
for an auction.
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Request for Approval of a Ground Lease Agreement: Barrett
College Phase II Student Housing (ASU) Approved
Arizona State University requests approval to enter into a ground
lease agreement with American Campus Communities (ACC), approval of
the dining facility construction reimbursement, and approval to
acquire academic furniture, fixtures and equipment for Barrett
College. The project includes 1,700 beds for freshman and upper
class honor students, academic classrooms and office space, and a
central dining facility. Estimated project cost is $116M. The
Capital Committee reviewed this item at its May 31, 2007, meeting
and recommends Board approval.
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*Request for Authority to Sell System Revenue Bonds (NAU) Approved
Northern Arizona University requests authority to sell System
Revenue Bonds in an amount sufficient to finance two capital
projects with project costs not to exceed $39.5M, pay the cost of
issuing the bonds, and take all related actions to enter into
necessary agreements. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at
its May 31, 2007, meeting and recommends Board approval.
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*Request for Authorization to Sell System Revenue Bonds (SRBs)
(UA) Approved
The University of Arizona requests authorization to sell one or more
series of System Revenue Bonds (SRBs) to produce sufficient
proceeds, not to exceed $27.56 million, to finance the Student
Recreation Center Expansion Project and to pay the cost of issuance
of the SRBs and costs under any related interest rate lock
agreement. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its May 31,
2007, meeting and recommends Board approval.
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*Request for Combined Project Implementation Approval and
Project Approval: SkySong Tenant Improvements Phase I (ASU) Approved
Arizona State University requests Combined Project Implementation
Approval and Project Approval for SkySong Tenant Improvements Phase
I Project at ASU Scottsdale Innovation Center. The total project
cost of Phase I is $5.6 million and will provide 44,000 gsf of
tenant improvements. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its
May 31, 2007, meeting and recommends Board approval.
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*Request for Approval to Auction and Sell 12.86 Acres of Land at
the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park (UA) Approved
The University of Arizona requests approval to sell to the highest
bidder, 12.86 acres of UA Science and Technology Park unutilized
property located on the south side of Interstate-10, between Kolb
Road and Rita Road, in unincorporated Pima County, pursuant to ABOR
Policy 7-204. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its May
31, 2007, meeting and recommends Board approval.
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*Request for Revised Project Approval and Budget Increase of
$3.0M: Nursing Building Backfill Renovations and Classroom
Renovations (ASU) Approved
Arizona State University requests Revised Project Approval with a
scope and budget increase for Nursing Building Backfill Renovations
and Classroom Renovations. The total combined budget for the Nursing
Building Backfill Renovation Project and the Classroom Renovations
Project is now $8.6M (Original project approval granted in March
2007).
The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its May 31, 2007,
meeting and recommends Board approval.
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*Request for Project Approval and Budget Increase: Dining
Expansion (NAU)Approved
Northern Arizona University requests Project Approval and a Budget
Increase of $500,000 for the University Union Dining Expansion
Project. This project will provide a 26,000 square foot, two story
addition to the north side of the existing student union. The
Capital Committee reviewed this item at its May 31, 2007, meeting
and recommends Board approval.
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1:55 p.m.
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AUDIT COMMITTEE (Chair: Regent Mariucci)
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Proposed Addition of Board Policy 6-711, “Internal Control
Responsibility” (First Reading) REMOVED
The Board is asked to review on first reading a proposed policy that
assigns responsibility for internal controls at the universities.
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2:05 p.m. |
PUBLIC AWARENESS COMMITTEE (Chair: Regent Boice)
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Update on Proposed Legislation and Budget
The Board will receive an update on legislative matters and will
review recommended positions on pending legislation.
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2:10 p.m. |
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REPORT FROM THE JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE (JCC) OF THE
UNIVERSITIES AND COMMUNITY COLLEGES
The Regents will receive a summary report on the evaluation of
Arizona’s transfer articulation system conducted by Hezel
Associates, Syracuse, New York, at the request of the state-wide
Academic Programs Articulation Steering Committee (APASC).
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2:15 p.m. |
HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Chair: Regent
Bulla)
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Approval of Notice of Reappointment and Multiple-Year Employment
Contract for President of Arizona State University Approved
The Board is asked to authorize the renewal of Dr. Michael Crow’s
appointment and a multiple-year employment contract as President of
Arizona State University for the period July 1, 2007 through June
30, 2012.
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Approval of Notice of Reappointment and Multiple-Year Employment
Contract for Executive Director of Arizona Board of Regents Approved
The Board is asked to authorize the renewal of Joel Sideman’s
appointment and a multiple-year employment contract as Executive
Director of the Arizona Board of Regents for the period July 1, 2007
through June 30, 2010.
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Approval of Appointment of Vice President of Research and
Economic Affairs (ASU)Approved
The Board is asked to approve the appointment of Dr. R. F. “Rick”
Shangraw, Jr., to serve as the Vice President of Research and
Economic Affairs at Arizona State University.
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*Approval of Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Soccer Head
Coach (ASU)Approved
The Board is asked to approve a multiple-year employment contract
for Kevin Boyd to serve as ASU Soccer Head Coach for the period from
the execution of the contract through December 31, 2010, pursuant to
ABOR policies 6-1001 through 6-1003.
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*Approval of Fifth Amendment to the Cash Balance Pension Plan
Approved
The Board is asked to approve the Fifth Amendment to the Cash
Balance Pension Plan to amend the definition of pay-based credits.
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2:30 p.m. |
ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINES
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Approval of Amendments to ABOR By-Laws with Regard to Officers,
Elections, Nominations and Terms Approved
The
Board will consider taking action on proposed changes to the ABOR
By-Laws.
34. Election of Officers
The Board will elect officers for terms beginning July 1, 2007.
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| 3:00 p.m. |
INQUIRIES, REQUESTS, REPORTS, AND COMMENTS FROM REGENTS AND
MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS
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| 3:15 p.m. |
ADJOURN |
