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 (Approved)

1. March 12-13, 2009                     Regular Board Meeting

2. January 19, 2009                       Executive Session Meeting

3. January 22-23, 2009                   Executive Session Meeting

4. January 27, 2009                       Executive Session Meeting

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.
  

RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent Calderón)

1. Request for One-Year Exception to Board Policies 4-100 “Definitions Used in Setting Tuition and Fees” and 4-104 “Procedure for Setting and Distributing Tuition and Fees”  (Approved)

The Board is asked to approve a one-year exception to Board Policies 4-100 and  4-104.  The exception would be effective through June 30, 2010, and would permit undergraduate resident base tuition and mandatory fees to exceed the current limit of the top of the lower one-third of rates set by the 50 senior public universities.  The Tuition Task Force reviewed this item at its March 31, 2009 meeting.

2. Request for One-Year Exception to Board Policy 4-101 B “Authority to Set Tuition and Fees”  (Approved)

The Board is asked to approve a one-year exception to Board Policy 4-101 B.  The exception would be effective through June 30, 2010, and would permit the Board to set tuition for the College of Medicine at an amount in excess of the top of the lower one-third of rates set by all other state supported colleges of medicine for resident fees.  The Tuition Task Force reviewed this item at its March 31, 2009 meeting.

3. Tuition Surcharge and Increases in Mandatory Fees for the 2009-2010 Academic Year  (Approved)

The Board is asked to approve a tuition surcharge and increases in mandatory fees for the 2009-2010 academic year The Board approved 2009-2010 academic year base tuition and mandatory fees at its December 2008 meeting.

4. Adjustments to Differential Tuition and Special Program Fees for the 2009-2010 Academic Year (UA)  (Approved)

The Board is asked to approve University of Arizona (UA) mid-year requests for differential tuition and special program fees for the 2009-2010 academic year.  These charges to students are added to base tuition and mandatory fees.

5. Adjustment of the University of Arizona College of Medicine Tuition for 2009-2010 Academic Year  (Approved)

The Board is asked to approve an increase in tuition for the University of Arizona College of Medicine for the 2009-2010 academic year. 

6. Proposed Revisions to ABOR Policy 4-105 “Procedure for Establishing Special Class Fees and Deposits” (First Reading)  

The Board is asked to review, at first reading, a proposed revision to ABOR Policy 4-105 to increase the dollar threshold where a class fee or deposit needs Board approval and address additional applications of course fees.  The Academic Affairs Committee reviewed this item at its April 13, 2009 meeting and recommended that it be forwarded to the Board for first reading.

7. *New Award from the Cambridge University Press (ASU)  (Approved)

Arizona State University requests Board approval for acceptance of a new award of $1,581,700 from the Cambridge University Press. 

8. *Disclosure of Substantial Interest of University Employees in REhnu, LLC, and Polar Laser Laboratories, LLC (UA)  (Approved)

The University of Arizona requests Board approval for University employees to hold a substantial equity interest in REhnu, LLC and Polar Laser Laboratories, LLC.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent DeConcini

9. Report from the Academic Affairs Committee

The Board will receive a report on the April 13, 2009 Academic Affairs Committee meeting.

10. Spring 2009 University Enrollment Report

The Board will receive a summary of spring semester enrollment to keep Board members updated on the number and type of students being served by the university system.

11. 2009-2010 Academic Strategic Plans (ASU, NAU, UA) [Appendix: A - B - C] [Complete Strategic Plans]  (Approved)

The Board is asked to approve the 2009-2010 Academic Strategic Plan of each of the universities.  The Academic Affairs Committee reviewed this item at its April 13, 2009 meeting and recommends Board approval.

12. Proposed Revision to ABOR Policy 2-103 “Enrollment” (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review, on first reading, a proposed revision to ABOR Policy 2-103 which changes the official student census day from the 21^st day of the semester to the 45^th day and other changes as required by ARS §15-1661.  The Academic Affairs Committee reviewed this item at its April 13, 2009 meeting and recommended that the proposed revisions be forwarded to the Board for first reading.
  

13. Issuance by the University Medical Center Corporation of Hospital Revenue Bonds  (Approved)

University Medical Center Corporation requests authority to sell Hospital Revenue Bonds (1) not to exceed $73.5 million for paying the costs associated with four projects, property acquisition and other capital improvement; and (2) not to exceed $1.5 million to pay costs of issuance.  The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its April 9, 2009 meeting and recommends Board approval.

14. Proposed Revisions to ABOR Policy 7-102 “Overview of the Capital Development Process and Phases,” Policy 7-109 “Project Approval,” Policy 7-112 “Capital Project Status Reports,” and Policy 7-207 “Leases of Real Property” (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review at first reading, proposed revisions to ABOR Policies 7-102, 7-109, 7-112, and 7-207.  The revisions:  1) increase the dollar threshold for projects that require approval from $2 million to $5 million, and 2) provide clarification and expand the information submitted to the Capital Committee and the Board for 3^rd party capital projects.  The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its April 9, 2009 meeting and recommended that the proposed revisions be forwarded to the Board for first reading.

15. Approval of New and Revised Leases Related to the Brickyard (ASU) (Approved)

Arizona State University requests:

1. Approval to exercise an option to extend the master lease with ASU Foundation Brickyard, LLC, for Brickyard facilities from July 1, 2019 to July 1, 2024, including authority to execute additional 5-year extensions through July 1, 2034.

2. Approval of ASU to execute a ground lease of the Brickyard property to ASUF Brickyard, LLC, through the maturity of the master lease (July 1, 2034).  The City of Tempe, which currently holds title to the property, will transfer title to ASU.

The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its April 9, 2009 meeting and recommends Board approval.

16. *Proposed Revisions to ABOR Policy 3-411 “Annual Report on Debt Capacity,” Policy 7-107 “Capital Development Plan,” Policy 7-109 “Project Approval,” and Policy 7-111 “Project Closeout” (Second Reading) (Approved)

The Board is asked to approve the proposed revisions to ABOR Policies 3-411, 7-107, 7-109, and 7-111.  The revisions provide clarification and expand the information submitted to the Capital Committee and the Board.  The majority of the proposed revisions have been implemented in practice.  This item was reviewed, at first reading, by the Board at its March 2009 meeting.
 

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent Bulla)

17. Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Head Football Coach (UA) (Approved)

The University of Arizona requests approval to revise and extend the multiple-year employment contract for Michael Stoops as Head Football Coach.  The Human Resources Committee reviewed this item at its February 17, 2009 meeting and recommends Board approval.

18. *Approval of Appointment of Regents’ Professors (ASU) (Approved)

Arizona State University requests approval to promote five faculty members to the rank of Regents’ Professor.  The Human Resources Committee reviewed this item at its April 7, 2009 meeting and recommends Board approval.

19. *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” (Second Reading) (Approved)

The Board is asked to approve 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 Board at its March 2009 meeting.
 

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

20. Report on Strategic Planning, Budget and Finance Committee

The Board will receive a report on the April 9, 2009 Strategic Planning, Budget and Finance Committee meeting.
  

ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS

21. Election of Officers

The Board will elect officers for terms beginning July 1, 2009.

22. Adoption of Guidelines for Expert Community Members Serving on Board Committees and Review of Proposed Revisions to Board Policies 3-700 “Audit Committee Charter” and 7-103 “Capital Committee Charter” (First Reading)

The Board is asked to adopt new Guidelines for Expert Community Members Serving on Board Committees and asked to review proposed revisions to Board policies 3-700 and 7-103.

23. *Approval of Regents Awards for Outstanding Service to Higher Education (Approved)

The Board is asked to approve the recommendations of the Regents Award Selection Committee to present the 2009 Regents Awards to Joseph and Marie Rolle, Sarah Smallhouse, and Craig and Connie Weatherup.
  

UPDATE ON THE FISCAL ALTERNATIVE CHOICES TEAM (FACT)

26. Discussion of FACT Report

The Board will receive a briefing on the report issued by the Fiscal Alternative Choices Team (FACT).