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. June 19-20, 2008 - Regular Board Meeting

2. July 24, 2008 - Special Board Meeting

3. April 24-25, 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.

1. Productivity Initiative (Appendix)

The Board will review and discuss establishment of a major system-wide Productivity Initiative.  Presentations will be made on national efforts underway and the effort that will take place in Arizona’s university system.

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

3. FY 2008 Technology and Research Initiative Fund (TRIF) Annual Report 
   (Appendix:  ABOR Policy 3-412 - ASU Tab - NAU Tab - UA Tab - ABOR Central Office Tab)

The Board is asked to approve the Technology and Research Initiative Fund (TRIF/Proposition 301) Annual Report for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2008, including the revised budget for FY 2009.  The approved report will be submitted to the Governor and Legislature by September 1, 2008, as required by A.R.S. §15-1648(D).

4. TRIF Strategic Investments (TSI) Business Plans
   (Appendix: Business Plan Model - ASU Tab - NAU Tab - UA Tab)

The Board is asked to approve business plans for the TRIF Strategic Investments (TSI) projects approved by the Board in December 2007.  Four TSI projects were approved: Solar Energy, Arizona State University and the University of Arizona joint project; Promoting Forest Health in Arizona and Statewide Expansion at NAU-Yuma Campus, Northern Arizona University projects; and Higher Education in Rural Southern Arizona, a University of Arizona project.

The Board is asked to approve the extension of the $1.00/semester refundable fee to support the student radio station (KAMP) over the last five years, as approved by a student-initiated and run referendum.  The Tuition Task Force reviewed this item at its June 20, 2008 meeting, and recommends Board approval.

Arizona State University requests authorization to approve various new and continuation awards.

7. Legislative Wrap-up (Appendix)

The Board will receive a report on the outcomes of the 2008 legislative session.
 

The Board is asked to authorize the University of Arizona to issue one or more series of System Revenue Bonds (SRBs) sufficient to finance a portion of the Mosaic Project budget.

9. *Proposed Revisions to ABOR Policy 5-308, “Student Code of Conduct,” and ABOR Policy 5-401 through 5-404, “Student Disciplinary Procedures” (Second Reading)  (Appendix)

The Board is asked to approve on second reading the proposed revisions to ABOR Policies 5-308 and 5-401 through 5-404.  The revision will update certain definitions to reflect Arizona law and descriptions of prohibited conduct.

Arizona State University requests approval of a one-year extension of the Multiple-Year Employment contract for Herb Sendek, Men’s Basketball Head Coach.

11. Approval of  Appointment of Vice President for Health Affairs (UA)

The University of Arizona requests approval of the appointment of William M. Crist to the position of Vice President for Health Affairs.

Arizona State University requests approval of the appointment of Morgan Olsen to the position of Executive Vice President, Treasurer and CFO.

The Board is asked to review on first reading 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 UPH.

14. Report from the Audit Committee

The Board will receive an update from Regent Mariucci on the July 31, 2008, meeting.