STUDY SESSION:ECONOMIC STIMULUS PROGRAM

1. Economic Stimulus Program

The Board will participate in a study session to review the proposed Economic Stimulus Program, which is designed to stimulate Arizona’s economy with investments in revitalizing the universities’ infrastructure and building much-needed new facilities. The Board will be asked to consider and approve a resolution supporting the Economic Stimulus Program.

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

1. March 6-7, 2008  -  Regular Board Meeting

2. January 24-25, 2008  -  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 address the entire Board in a public setting to express their views or concerns to the Board.
  

PUBLIC AWARENESS COMMITTEE (Chair:Regent DuVal)

2. Update on Solutions Through Higher Education

The Board will receive an update on Solutions Through Higher Education and receive a presentation by Sarah Smallhouse, a Co-Chair of the Coalition for Solutions Through Higher Education.

3. Update on Legislative Activity

The Board will receive an update on pending legislation and legislative activities.
  

REPORT FROM P-20 COUNCIL

The Board will receive an oral report from Regent Calderón on the April 7, 2008 meeting of the P-20 Council’s Higher Education Committee.
  

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent DeConcini)

4. Report on the Academic Affairs Committee Meeting 

The Board will receive an update from Regent DeConcini on the March 25, 2008 Academic Affairs Committee meeting.  There are no written materials for this item.

5. Proposed Revision to ABOR Policy 4-103, “Collection of Student Fees” (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review on first reading a proposed revision to ABOR Policy 4-103 to increase the maximum student delinquent financial obligation allowed at registration from $25 to $200.  This item was reviewed by the Academic Affairs Committee at its March 25, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

6. Revision to ABOR Policy 4-207, “Review Procedure,” for Tuition Classification (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review on first reading the proposed revisions to ABOR Policy 4-207.  The revisions will streamline the Board requirements that apply to student appeals of their residency classification for tuition purposes.

7. *Spring 2008 University Enrollment Report

The Board is asked to review the summary of spring semester enrollment which is provided annually to keep Board members updated on the number and type of students being served by the university system.

CAPITAL COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent Calderón)

8. Revised Project Approval for Memorial Union Fire Renovations (ASU)

Arizona State University requests Revised Project Approval to increase the budget for Memorial Union Fire Renovations from $40 million to $53 million for additional code compliance requirements, fire alarm systems and asbestos abatement.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its April 3, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

9. Acquisition of Real Property from Eight Privately Owned Fraternities on Alpha Drive by Purchase, Eminent Domain or Exchange (ASU)

Arizona State University requests authority to acquire eight privately owned fraternities by purchase, eminent domain or exchange. This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its April 3, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

10. Lease of 9.5 Acres, with Option for Sale of up to 50%, of Real Property on Rio Salado Parkway East of Rural Road to Laguna Pacific/Wolfe Company, and Waiver of Board Policy Requiring Public Auction if Sale Option is Executed (ASU)

Arizona State University requests authorization to lease (in up to three phases) the approximately 9.5 acre Rio Salado property located north of Rio Salado Parkway and east of Rural Road to Laguna Pacific/Wolfe Company, a private development company.  ASU is also requesting authorization to include an option to sell up to 50% of the lease property to facilitate the development of “for sale” residential housing, and a waiver of Board policy requiring public auction.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its April 3, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

11. Acknowledgement and Approval for Component Unit to Issue Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds (ASU) 

Arizona State University requests acknowledgement and approval of the existence and purposes of Nanotechnology Research LLC, Sun Devil Energy Center LLC, and McAllister Academic Village LLC, and the issuance by each LLC of Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds to refinance each LLC’s variable rate demand revenue bonds, related agreements and costs of issuance.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its April 3, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

12. Acknowledgement and Approval for Component Unit to Issue Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds (NAU)

Northern Arizona University requests acknowledgement and approval of the existence of Pine Ridge Village/Campus Heights LLC, and the issuance by the LLC of Lease Revenue Refunding Bonds to refinance variable rate demand revenue bonds, related agreements and costs of issuance. This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its April 3, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

13.  *Sale of Approximately 0.24 Acres of Real Property at 1946 East Speedway Boulevard to Starwood Hotels and Resorts Including Waiver of Board Policy Requiring Public Auction (UA)

 The University of Arizona requests authority to sell 0.24 acres of land on East Speedway Boulevard to Starwood Hotels and Resorts for $370,000 and a waiver of Board Policy 7-204A.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its April 3, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

14. *Sale of 1.86 Acres of Real Property on South Terrace Avenue via Participation in a City of Tempe issued Request for Proposals (RFP) Process, or an ASU issued RFP, including Waivers of Board Policy Requiring Public Auction and Other Property and Transaction Information (ASU)

Arizona State University requests authority to sell, via an RFP process, 1.86 acres of ASU land adjacent to 1.09 acres of land owned by the City of Tempe that the city is making available for sale through an RFP process.  The ASU land is east of Rural Road, between East Eighth Street and South Terrace Avenue.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its April 3, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

15. *Project Implementation Approval and Project Approval for Residence Life Warehouse (NAU)

Northern Arizona University requests combined Project Implementation Approval and Project Approval for a new $3.9 million, 16,800 square foot Residence Life Warehouse.  The project will be financed with system revenue bonds that will be repaid over a 30-year period using $260,000 annually from Auxiliary Funds.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its April 3, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

16. *Project Implementation Approval and Project Approval for Skydome Turf Replacement (NAU)

Northern Arizona University requests combined Project Implementation Approval and Project Approval for turf replacement and floor repairs at the Walkup Skydome athletic facility.  The project will be financed with a $1.5 million system revenue bond issuance that will be repaid over a 5-year period using $346,000 annually from general university funds.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its April 3, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

17. *Proposed Revisions to Board Policies 7-101K, “Definitions,” and 7-102D, “Overview of the Capital Development Process and Phases” (Second Reading)

The Board is asked to approve proposed revisions to policies to eliminate the current debt ratio calculation in ABOR policy and adopt the debt ratio established in state statute.
   

AUDIT COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent Mariucci)

18. Audit Committee Report to the Board

The Board will receive an update from Regent Mariucci on the April 24, 2008 meeting.  There are no written materials for this item.
   

ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS

19. Election of Officers

The Board will elect officers for terms beginning July 1, 2008.
   

REPORT FROM THE ARIZONA COMMUNITY FOUNDATION (ACF) AND THE ELLIS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE

The Board will receive a report on “Educating Arizona” from Bob King, the Executive Director of the Arizona Community Foundation (ACF).
   

TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (Chair: Regent DeConcini) 

20. Report from the Technology Oversight Committee 

The Board will receive an update from Regent DeConcini on the April 23, 2008 meeting.  There are no written materials for this item.

21. Enterprise Systems Replacement Project (UA)

The University of Arizona seeks Board authorization to finalize plans to replace its suite of administrative applications at an estimated cost of $90 million over a 5-year period.  This item will be reviewed by the Technology Oversight Committee at its April 23, 2008 meeting. 

22. Information Technology Policies (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review on first reading a proposed addition to ABOR policies 9-101 through 9-305, “Chapter IX – Information Technology.”  This item has been reviewed by the Technology Oversight Committee.
   

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

23. Report from the Strategic Planning, Budget and Finance Committee

The Board will receive an update from Regent Bulla on the recent Strategic Planning, Budget and Finance Committee meetings.  There are no written materials for this item.
   

RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent Calderón)

24. Report on the Tuition Task Force

The Board will receive an update from Regent Calderón on the proceedings of the Tuition Task Force.  There are no written materials for this item. 

25. *Request for Authorization to Approve Various New and Continuation Awards (ASU) 

Arizona State University requests authorization to approve various new and continuation awards as described in the executive summary.
   

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent Bulla)

26. Approval of Extension to Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Head Football Coach (NAU) 

The Board is asked to approve the extension of the Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Jerome Souers, Head Football Coach, Northern Arizona University, for one additional year, for the period of January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009. 

27. *Approval of Appointment of Vice President for Human Resources (UA)

The Board is asked to approve the appointment of Dr. Allison M. Vaillancourt as Vice President for Human Resources, University of Arizona.  This item was reviewed by the Human Resources Committee at its April 1, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

28. *Approval of Appointment of Vice President and Chief of Staff (UA)

The Board is asked to approve the appointment of Jacqueline Mok as Vice President and Chief of Staff, University of Arizona.  This item was reviewed by the Human Resources Committee at its April 9, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

29. *Approval of Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Volleyball Head Coach (ASU)

The Board is asked to approve the Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Jason Watson, Volleyball Head Coach, Arizona State University.  This item was reviewed by the Human Resources Committee at its April 1, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

30.  *Approval of Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Head Coach, Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Teams (UA)

The Board is asked to approve the Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Frank Busch, Head Coach, Men’s & Women’s Swimming & Diving Team, University of Arizona.  This item was reviewed by the Human Resources Committee at its April 1, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

31. *Approval of Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Head Coach, Women’s Basketball Team (UA)

The Board is asked to approve the Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Niya Butts, Head Coach, Women’s Basketball, University of Arizona.  This item was reviewed by the Human Resources Committee at its April 9, 2008 meeting, and is recommended for Board approval.

32. *Approval of Appointments of Regents’ Professors (ASU)

Arizona State University requests approval to promote four faculty members to the rank of Regents’ Professor.  This item was reviewed by the Human Resources Committee at its April 9, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval. 

33. *Approval of Appointments of Regents’ Professors (UA)

The University of Arizona requests approval to promote four faculty members to the rank of Regents’ Professor.  This item was reviewed by the Human Resources Committee at its April 9, 2008 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.
   

RESOURCES COMMITTEE (continued)

34. Approval of Settlement of Claims of Ruth Valdez and Lawsuit: Ruth Valdez v. Arizona State University

Arizona State University requests Board approval to settle the claims and corresponding lawsuit filed by Ruth Valdez against Arizona State University.

STRATEGIC PLANNING, BUDGET AND FINANCE COMMITTEE (continued)

35. Approval of Revised FY 08 General Fund Appropriations

The Board is asked to approve the proposed reductions to the universities’ and the Board’s central office FY 2008 general fund appropriations in response to the FY 2008 Budget Reduction Bill.