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Thursday, January 28, 2010 |
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10:30 a.m. |
CALL TO ORDER, GREETINGS, AND
ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
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10:40 a.m. |
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
- September 24 - 25, 2009 Executive Session Minutes
- October 12, 2009 Special Executive Session Meeting
- November 16, 2009 Special Executive Session Meeting
- December 3 - 4, 2009 Regular Board Meeting
- January 7, 2010 Special Board Meeting
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10:50 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 express their views
or concerns to the entire Board in a public setting.
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11:00 a.m. |
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (Chair: Regent
DeConcini)
(All items presented for approval under this committee were reviewed by
the Academic Affairs Committee at its November 5, 2009 meeting and are
recommended for Board action unless otherwise stated.)
- FY 2009 Student Financial Aid Report and FY 2010 and FY 2011
Financial Aid Plans [Appendix]
The Board is asked to approve the universities’ FY 2009 Student
Financial Aid Report and FY 2010 and FY 2011 Financial Aid Plans.
- Report on Student Enrollment and Graduation
[Appendix]
The Board is asked to review the most recent information on enrollment
and graduation trends.
- Proposed Revision to ABOR Policy 2-401 “Academic Year Calendar”
(First Reading)
The Board is asked to review a proposed revision to Board Policy 2-401
that will delegate authority for approving the universities’ academic
calendars to the Academic Affairs Committee.
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11:45 a.m. |
RECESS
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1:30 p.m. |
REMARKS FROM GOVERNOR BREWER AND REPORTS FROM PRESIDENTS
ON PROGRESS REGARDING REDESIGN OF UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ARCHITECTURE
Governor Brewer will address the Board. The university Presidents will
report on progress made by each university in redesign of the system
architecture to provide more cost-effective instructional delivery
options.
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2:15 p.m. |
CAPITAL COMMITTEE (Chair: Regent McLendon)
(All items presented for approval under this committee were reviewed by
the Capital Committee at its January 7 or January 14, 2010 meetings and
are recommended for Board action unless otherwise stated.)
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Revised FY 2010 Capital Development Plans (ASU, NAU, UA)
Northern Arizona University and the University of Arizona request
approval of their Revised FY 2010 Capital Development Plans. Arizona
State University did not have changes to its Plan.
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Arizona State University [Appendix]
Arizona State University does not have any changes to its FY 2010
Capital Development Plan as approved by the Board at its June 2009
meeting. The plan includes ten projects totaling $447.2 million, and
four third-party projects.
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Northern Arizona University [Appendix]
Northern Arizona University requests approval of its Revised FY 2010
Capital Development Plan, which includes the $6 million Native American
Cultural Center, and the third-party residence hall project.
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University of Arizona [Appendix]
The University of Arizona requests approval of its Revised FY 2010
Capital Development Plan, which includes two university projects
totaling $87.9 million and the Rio Nuevo project in partnership with the
City of Tucson totaling $130 million.
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Issuance of SPEED Revenue Bonds to Finance the Health Sciences
Education Building, including Support Space and Renovation of Arizona
Biomedical Collaborative Building 1 (Arizona Biomedical Collaborative)
The Arizona Biomedical Collaborative (UA, ASU, NAU) requests approval
for each university to sell its share of SPEED Revenue Bonds to finance
up to $187 million for the Health Sciences Education Building, including
support space and renovations of the Arizona Biomedical Collaborative
Building 1, up to $2.5 million for issuance costs and fees, and
authority to enter into necessary agreements.
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Issuance of System Revenue Bonds to Finance the Interdisciplinary
Science and Technology Building 4 (ASU)
Arizona State University requests approval to sell System Revenue Bonds
to finance up to $185 million to construct and equip the
Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building 4, up to $39.3 million
for capitalized interest, up to $2.1 million for issuance costs and
fees, and authority to enter into necessary agreements.
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*Intergovernmental Agreement with Pima County for the Conveyance of
Property at the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park for
the Julian Wash Linear Park (UA)
The University of Arizona requests approval to enter into an
Intergovernmental Agreement conveying land at the University of Arizona
Science and Technology Park to Pima County for the Julian Wash Linear
Park.
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*Intergovernmental Agreements with the City of Tucson and Pima County
for Water and Wastewater Services at the Arizona Bioscience Park (UA)
The University of Arizona requests approval to enter into
Intergovernmental Agreements with the City of Tucson and Pima County to
provide water and wastewater services at the Arizona Bioscience Park.
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2:45 p.m. |
RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Chair: Regent Leonard)
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Discussion of Tuition and Affordability Policy [Appendix]
The Board will discuss the policy issues and a potential option
regarding ABOR tuition and affordability policy arising out of the work
of the Tuition and Affordability Work Group.
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Proposed Revision to ABOR Policy 6-908 “Intellectual Property
Policy” (First Reading)
The Board is asked to review a proposed revision to Board Policy 6-908,
which will update the provisions for the management of intellectual
property in the Arizona University System.
- *Authorization to Approve Various New and Continuation Awards (ASU)
Arizona State University requests Board approval for acceptance of new
and continuation awards of grants and research contracts from various
sponsors in the amount of $9,719,889 with an anticipated total amount of
$37,655,142 throughout the life of the projects.
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3:30 p.m. |
STRATEGIC PLANNING, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE
(Chair: Regent Bulla)
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Report from the Strategic Planning, Budget and Finance Committee
The Board will receive a report on the January 7, 2010 meeting of the
Strategic Planning, Budget and Finance Committee and will receive
presentations from each university regarding their current budget
status.
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3:50 p.m. |
PUBLIC AWARENESS AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
(Chair: Regent DuVal)
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Report on Legislative Activities
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.
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Report on National Higher Education Issues
The Board will receive a report on higher education issues at the
national level.
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Update on Public Affairs Activities
The Board will receive an update on public affairs activities.
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4:15 p.m. |
RECESS
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Friday, January 29, 2010 |
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9:15 a.m. |
ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY STRATEGIC BUSINESS PLAN
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Arizona State University Strategic Business Plan
Arizona State University will present a report on its strategic business
planning. This will describe the university’s strategic plan goals as laid out
in the ABOR 2020 Vision plan and the ways in which these overarching goals are
tied to the university’s internal strategic plans; the resources needed to
accomplish the goals; the business plans that are required to generate these
resources; and the metrics which will be used to measure progress toward the
goals and the business elements that must be in place. This will be the first
strategic business plan report from the universities.
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10:45 a.m. |
REPORT ON PROGRESS ON “MISSION-DRIVEN CHANGE FOR ARIZONA”
The Board will receive updates on progress in accomplishing the objectives of
the “Mission-Driven Change” agenda established by President Calderón and the
Board.
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HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Chair: Regent Bulla)
(All items presented for approval under this committee were reviewed by the
Human Resources Committee at its November 10, 2009 or January 14, 2010 meetings
and are recommended for Board action unless otherwise stated.)
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*Multiple Year Employment Contract for Head Coach, Soccer Team (UA)
The Board is asked to approve the Multiple Year Employment Contract for Lisa
Oyen as Head Coach of the University of Arizona Soccer Team for the period
January 28, 2010 through December 31, 2012.
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*Proposed Revision to ABOR Policy 6-804 “Sick Leave” (Second Reading)
The Board is asked to approve the proposed revision to ABOR Policy 6-804 to add
a provision to allow universities to adopt policies governing the advancement of
sick leave.
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*Proposed New ABOR Policy 6-811 “Leave for the Purpose of Bone Marrow or
Organ Donation” (Second Reading)
The Board is asked to approve the proposed new ABOR Policy 6-811 to address
state law requirements for such leave.
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*Proposed New ABOR Policy 3-901 “Conflict of Interest” and Revision of ABOR
Policy 6-909.10 “Technology Transfer” (Second Reading)
The Board is asked to approve the proposed new ABOR Policy 3-901 and revision of
ABOR Policy 6.909.10. This will create a Board-level policy on conflict of
interest with applicability to Regents and Central Office and University
employees.
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11:15 a.m. |
TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (Chair: Dennis DeConcini)
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Report from the Technology Oversight Committee
The Board will receive a report on the January 27, 2010 meeting of the
Technology Oversight Committee.
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11:30 a.m. |
AUDIT COMMITTEE (Chair: Anne Mariucci)
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Report from the Audit Committee
The Board will receive a report on the January 28, 2010 meeting of the Audit
Committee.
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ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS
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*Approval of Regents Awards for Outstanding Service to Higher Education
The Board is asked to approve the recommendations of the Regents Award Selection
Committee to present the 2010 Regents Awards to Harold and Marion Elliott, Bruce
and Diane Halle, and Selma Paul Marks.
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11:45 a.m. |
REPORT FROM THE ARIZONA
FACULTIES COUNCIL
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11:55
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INQUIRIES, REQUESTS, REPORTS,
AND COMMENTS FROM REGENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS
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12:00 p.m. |
ADJOURN
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