All items on the agenda that are 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.

1. August 14-15, 2008 Regular Board Meeting
2. June 19-20, 2008 Executive Session Meeting

Per Board Policy 1-114, time has been set aside for Call to the Audience, an opportunity for people to express their views or concerns to the entire Board in a public setting.

STRATEGIC PLANNING, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE (Chair: Regent Bulla)

1.  Annual Personnel Report (Approved)
   
   The Board is requested to review and approve the 2008 Annual Personnel Report for the Arizona University System, as required by statute.
    
   
2.  FY 2010 State Operating Budget Requests (Approved)
   
   The Board is asked to review and approve the universities’ and central office FY 2010 State Operating Budget Requests. The approved budget requests will be forwarded to the Governor and legislature on October 1.

3. FY 2008 STUDENT FINANCIAL AID REPORT AND FY 2009 AND FY 2010 FINANCIAL AID PLANS (Report) (Reviewed but request for approval deferred to December meeting)

The Board is asked to review and approve the universities’ FY 2008 Student Financial Aid Report and FY 2009 and FY 2010 Financial Aid Plans. The report includes disbursement of financial aid from FY 2008 and the financial aid plans for FY 2009 and 2010.
 

4. Tuition Parameters for 2009/2010 Academic Year (Appendix 4A and 4B) (Approved)

The Board is asked to approve Tuition Parameters for the 2009/2010 Academic Year.

5. Discussion Regarding Scope of University Investments (Appendix)
   
   The Board will discuss the scope of university investments, including consideration of prohibiting investments in terrorist-sponsoring nations.
    
6. *Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) between the Arizona Board of Regents acting on behalf of the University of Arizona and Pima County for Clinical Teaching Program Federal Medicaid Matching Funds (UA) (Approved)
   
   The University of Arizona requests Board ratification of an IGA between the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University and Pima County, Arizona, providing for the transfer of $1,827,838 to be combined with an equivalent amount from the County to secure new federal funding in the amount of $7,182,378 in support of Graduate Medical Education programs.
    
7. *New and Continuation Awards (ASU) (Approved)
   
   Arizona State University requests Board approval for new and continuation awards.
    
8. *Research Contract with Nano-Optonics Research Institute, Inc. (UA) (Approved)
   
   The University of Arizona requests approval to enter into a contract with Nano-Optonics Research Institute, Inc., to manufacture a 6.5 meter primary mirror for use in a telescope at Tokyo Altacama Observatory. The contract will consist of a total anticipated funding amount of $11 million for the life of the project.

9. Proposed New ABOR Policy 2-409, “Course Materials” (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review the proposed ABOR Policy 2-409 on course materials at postsecondary institutions, in compliance with A.R.S. §15-1891.

10. Proposed New ABOR Policy 1-118, “Tribal Consultation” (First Reading)
    
    The Board is asked to review the proposed ABOR Policy 1-118 on tribal consultation by the universities, in response to Executive Order 2006-14.

11. Operating Agreement for the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, in partnership with Arizona State University between the University of Arizona and Arizona State University (Appendix) (Approved)

The Board is requested to approve the Operating Agreement for the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, in partnership with Arizona State University.
 

12. Solutions Through Higher Education

The Board will receive an update on Solutions Through Higher Education.
 

13. Proposed Revisions to ABOR Policy 6-103, “Salary Adjustments for Administrators who Return to Faculty Positions,” and ABOR Policy 6-206, “Salaries” (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review the proposed changes to ABOR Policy 6-103 and ABOR Policy 2-206 to conform the Board policy to current practice. The Human Resources Committee reviewed the proposed revisions at its September 3, 2008, meeting and recommends Board approval.

14. Proposed Revisions to ABOR Policy 6-912, “Access to or Disclosure of Personnel Records or Information” (First Reading)
    
    The Board is asked to review the proposed changes to Policy 6-912, which are proposed to implement changes in state statute that will require the universities and the Board to permit access to certain records of employee disciplinary actions under the Arizona public records law. The Human Resources Committee reviewed the proposed revisions at its September 3, 2008, meeting and recommends Board approval.
     
15. Proposed Revisions to ABOR Policy 6-603, “Optional Tax Shelter 403(b) Program” (First Reading)
    
    The Board is asked to review the proposed changes to Policy 6-603. The revisions are proposed to implement changes required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The Human Resources Committee reviewed the proposed revisions at its September 3, 2008, meeting and recommends Board approval.
     
16. *Proposed Amendment to ABOR Policy 6-212, “College of Medicine Faculty” (Second Reading) (Approved)
    
    The Board is asked to approve the proposed amendment to ABOR Policy 6-212. The amendment is needed in order to permit part-time faculty at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix, in partnership with Arizona State University to provide healthcare services without being required to be members or employees of University Physicians Healthcare. The Human Resources Committee reviewed these items at its September 3, 2008, meeting and recommends Board approval.