CALL TO ORDER, GREETINGS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
  

ADOPTION OF ALL CONSENT ACTION ITEMS AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL CONSENT INFORMATION ITEMS

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.

*Minutes

                    A.       January 22-23, 2009                   Regular Board Meeting

                    B.       January 19, 2009                       Special Board Meeting

                    C.       January 27, 2009                       Special Board Meeting

                    D.       February 19, 2009                      Special Board Meeting

                    E.       December 4-5, 2008                   Executive Session Meeting

1. STUDY SESSION:  BUDGET PLANNING, ORGANIZATIONAL DESIGN AND PROGRAM DELIVERY OPTIONS [1A - 1B - 1C - 1C1 -  1D]

The Board is asked to discuss in a study session format the impact of the national economic downturn that has resulted in dramatic cuts to the FY 2009 state General Fund appropriations to the Arizona University System.  This discussion will include organizational design and alternative academic program delivery options.

CALL TO THE AUDIENCE

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.

The Board shall not recognize any person wishing to comment on or make a presentation concerning a proposed policy or rule for which a designated time to receive oral public comment, other than at the Call to the Audience, has been established.

RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent Calderón)

2. Setting of 2009-2010 Rates for Residence Halls (ASU, NAU, UA), Leased Apartments (UA), Family Housing (ASU, NAU), and Meal Plans (ASU, NAU)

The Board is asked to consider recommendations from the universities to approve the 2009-2010 rates for residence halls (ASU, NAU, UA), leased apartments (UA), family housing (ASU, NAU) and meal plans (ASU, NAU).

3. *Continuation Award (ASU)

Arizona State University requests Board approval for a continuation award from the Arizona Department of Economic Security for support of an ASUW – Human Services project.

4. *Research Contracts (UA)

The University of Arizona requests Board approval of research contracts with Raytheon, Stanford Research Institute (SRI) International and the Arizona Early Childhood Development and Health Board (AZECDHB)

5. *New and Continuation Awards (NAU)

Northern Arizona University requests Board approval for a continuing award from the USDA Forest Service Southwestern Region, a continuing award from the National Science Foundation, and a new award from the Science Foundation Arizona.

6. *Transfer of Technology (ASU)

Arizona State University requests approval to transfer technology to Restorative Biosciences, Inc., pursuant to a License Agreement between AzTE and Restorative Biosciences, Inc., and to transfer technology to SynSonix, LLC pursuant to a License Agreement between AzTE and SynSonix, LLC.

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

7. Report on Strategic Planning, Budget and Finance Committee

The Board will receive a report on the February 19 meeting of the Strategic Planning, Budget and Finance Committee.

8. *Approval of 2020 Vision Long-Term Strategic Plan for Arizona University System [Appendix]

The Board is asked to approve the 2020 Vision long-term strategic plan for the Arizona University System.  This item was reviewed by the Strategic Planning, Budget and Finance Committee at its February 19, 2009 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (Co-chairs:  Regent McLendon and Regent DuVal)

9. Report on Legislative Activities [Appendix]

The Board will receive a report on legislative activities.  The Board will be asked to review and may wish to provide additional guidance on the positions on legislation as recommended by the Legislative Affairs Committee at its February 17, 2009 meeting and by the university government affairs officers.

PUBLIC AWARENESS COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent DuVal)

10. Update on Public Affairs and Solutions Through Higher Education

The Board will receive an update on public affairs activities and Solutions Through Higher Education.

11. Recognition of the Ak-Chin Native American Community

The Board will recognize the Ak-Chin Native American community for its significant support of Arizona’s three public universities.

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent Bulla)

16. Proposed New Policy 6-810 “Furloughs” and Related Revisions to Board Policies 6-101 “Conditions of Administrative Service,” 6-201 “Conditions of Faculty Service,” 6-301 “Conditions of Professional Service,” 6-402 “Compensation Administration Policies” and 6-801 “Paid Holidays” (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review, at first reading, a proposed new policy 6‑810 authorizing the University Presidents and Executive Director, upon Board approval, to develop and implement furlough plans for the universities and the Central Office and to revise Board Policies 6-101, 6‑201, 6-301, 6-402 and 6-801 to address furloughs.  This item was reviewed by the Human Resources Committee at its February 17, 2009 meeting and recommended for first reading.

17. Request for Two Year Exception to Board Policies 6-101 “Administrative Employees” and 6-301 “Professional Employees” to Authorize Releases Due to Severe Budget Constraints

The Board is asked to approve a two year exception to Board Policies 6‑101 and 6-301 to allow University Presidents and the Executive Director the option to respond to severe budget constraints by releasing administrative and certain professional employees upon 90 days notice.  The exceptions would become effective upon Board approval and be in effect through FY11.  This item was reviewed by the Human Resources Committee at its February 24, 2009 meeting and recommended for approval.

18. *Appointment of Regents’ Professors

The University of Arizona requests the Board’s permission to promote three faculty members to the rank of Regents’ Professor.  This item was reviewed by the Human Resources Committee at its February 24, 2009 meeting and recommended for approval.