AGENDA

1. Presentation of Draft FY 2007-11 TRIF Business Plans

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. (Board Policy 1-114).
 

All items on the agenda that are printed in italics and underlined and are 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 as Amended)

1. March 10 and 11, 2005, Executive Session
2. April 28 and 29, 2005, Regular Meeting

2. Report from the Chair of the ARU/IT Subcommittee

The Board will receive an oral report from Subcommittee Chair Bulla on the ARU/IT Subcommittee meeting held on June 16, 2005. (There is no written material for this item.)

3. Consideration of Changing the Name of Arizona Regents University (Approved, The Arizona Universities Network)

A progress report on ARU marketing activities related to brand name development and positioning will be presented to the ARU/IT Subcommittee at its June 16 morning meeting by Dr. Rob Moore, CEO of Lipman Hearne, a higher education marketing and communications consulting firm. It is anticipated the Subcommittee will recommend approval of a name change to the Board.

4. *Comprehensive Development Plan (Master Plan) (Second Reading) (ASU) (Approved)

The Board is asked to adopt, at second reading, the proposed Comprehensive Development Plan for Arizona State University, including all branch campuses.
  

5. Approval of FY 2006 Capital Development Plans
     
   1. Northern Arizona University (Approved)

Northern Arizona University requests approval of its FY 2006 Capital Development Plan. The Plan proposes five new projects: a new Academic Building at Yavapai College at an estimated cost of $10M; a new Parking Structure to be funded through a public/private partnership at an estimated cost of $14M; a new Faculty Housing Complex to be funded through a public/private partnership at a cost still to be determined; a new Conference Center Complex to be funded through a public/private partnership at an estimated cost of $10M; and a new Residential Complex to be funded through a public/non-profit partnership at an estimated cost of $30M.

2. University of Arizona (Approved)

The University of Arizona requests approval of its FY 2006 Capital Development Plan. The Plan proposes one new project: the Family and Consumer Sciences Building at an estimated cost of $15.2M.

3. Arizona State University (Approved)

Arizona State University requests approval of its FY 2006 Capital Development Plan. The Plan proposes two new projects: the Living/Learning Dining Renovation Projects at an estimated cost of $4.3M; and Academic Renovations and Deferred Maintenance Phase II at an estimated cost of $20M.

6. Biodesign Institute at Arizona State University, Building B: Revised Project Approval with Scope and Budget Increase (ASU)  (Approved)

Arizona State University requests a Revised Project Approval for the Biodesign Institute Building B from an approved $73M to a new total cost of $78.5M. The scope and budget have been revised to provide for modifications and improvements related to the specific needs of incoming researchers and new programs. The additional project cost will be funded from local funds with no debt service or impact to the university’s debt service.

7. Transfer of Sundome to Maricopa County (ASU)  (Approved)

Arizona State University requests authority to transfer the Sundome building and related parking lot to Maricopa County. The university requests a waiver of Board Policy 7-204 requiring a public auction for the sale of real property and Policy 7-206 requiring two appraisals in connection with certain sales, purchases, or exchanges of real property.

8. Authority to Enter Into Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) with City of Phoenix (ASU)  (Approved)

Arizona State University requests authority to enter into an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix for the development of the Downtown Phoenix Campus of ASU. The new campus will consist of academic facilities, residential facilities, dining and retail, park space, and open pedestrian spaces constructed by the City of Phoenix.

9. Authority to Purchase a One-Acre Parcel at 740 East Apache Boulevard and Authority to Use Eminent Domain if Necessary (ASU)  (Approved)

Arizona State University requests authority to purchase or to initiate eminent domain proceedings, if necessary, in order to acquire a one-acre property located at 740 East Apache Boulevard in Tempe.

10. Authorization to Sell Certificates of Participation (COPs) (NAU)  (Approved)

Northern Arizona University requests the authority to sell COPs to produce sufficient proceeds, not exceeding $44M, for the construction of the New Laboratory Facility and North Campus Research Infrastructure projects.

11. *Academic Renovation and Deferred Maintenance Phase I: Revised Project Implementation Approval (ASU)  (Approved)

Arizona State University requests Revised Project Implementation Approval for Academic Renovations and Deferred Maintenance Phase I at an unchanged estimated cost of $10M. This second revision is requested due to the addition of a new capital project at the ASU East campus, the addition of a minor project at the Tempe campus, and a cost increase in a previously approved project. This project received Revised Project Implementation Approval at the January 2005 Board meeting. The sale of System Revenue Bonds will fund the project, and the debt service will be funded from tuition.

12. *Authorization to Enter into a Lease with GDA Real Estate, Inc. for Property Located at the Cornerstone, 970 E. University Drive, Suite G-101 in Tempe (ASU)  (Approved)

Arizona State University requests authority to enter into a 10-year lease with GDA Real Estate, Inc. for approximately 19,850 gross square feet of commercial property located at 970 E. University Drive, Suite G-101 in Tempe.

13. *Authorization to Lease Land from St. Ambrose Church for an Expansion of the Existing Park and Ride Facility (UA)  (Approved)

The University of Arizona requests authority to lease approximately 74,000 sf of land from St. Ambrose Church to allow for an expansion of the existing Park and Ride facility at 315 South Plumer Avenue in Tucson. The lease will be for 20 years with a first-year rental rate of $15,000 plus applicable taxes, with an increase measured to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) every year thereafter.

14. *New Laboratory Facility: Project Approval (NAU)  (Approved)

Northern Arizona University requests Project Approval for the construction of the New Laboratory Facility project at an estimated total project cost of $33M. This new 80,000sf facility will provide flexible instructional and research laboratories to replace existing obsolete instructional and research laboratories. This project received Project Implementation Approval at the April 2005 Board meeting. Certificates of Participation will fund the project, and the debt service will be funded through interest capitalization until July 1, 2007, when appropriations for State Research Infrastructure are to begin.
  

15. Update on Proposed Legislation and Budget Status

The Board is provided an update on legislation and the FY 2006 state budget.
  

16. FY 2006 State Expenditure Authority  (Approved)

The Board is requested to review and approve the FY 2006 State Expenditure Authority for the universities and the central office.

17. Development of FY 2007 State Operating Budget Requests

The Board is asked to discuss and provide guidance to the universities and central office for the development of the preliminary FY 2007 State Operating Budget Requests.

18. Approval of FY 2006 Technology and Research Initiative Fund (TRIF) Regents Innovation Fund Budget  (Approved)

The Board is asked to review and approve the proposed FY 2006 TRIF Regents Innovation Fund Budget, including first-year planning support for Arizona Virtual Water University (AVWU).

19. Approval of Reappointment and Multiple-year Employment Contract for President of Arizona State University  (Approved)

The Board is asked to approve the renewal of Dr. Michael M. Crow’s appointment and a multiple-year employment contract as President of Arizona State University for the
period from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2008.

20. Approval of Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Vice President for University Athletics (ASU)  (Approved)

Arizona State University requests approval of a multiple-year employment contract with Lisa Lee Love as Vice President for University Athletics for the period from July 1, 2005, through June 30, 2010.

21. Proposed Revisions to Board Policy 6-301, “Conditions of Professional Service”(First Reading)

The Board is asked to consider policy revisions that would allow university presidents to make multiple-year appointments to academic professionals who are not eligible for continuing status; and to bring the policy into compliance with current law requiring certain procedural requirements in conducting grievance hearings for professional employees.

22. Approval of Providers for the ABOR Optional Retirement Plan^6/13/05  (Approved)

The Board is asked to approve the providers and plan structure changes to the ABOR Optional Retirement Plan.

23. *Eminent Scholars Program (NAU)  (Approved)

Northern Arizona University requests Board approval to use a portion of the funds available through the Eminent Scholars Matching Grant Program for a limited number of key faculty.

24. *International Contract Agreements (NAU)  (Approved)

Northern Arizona University requests Board approval for contractual student tuition and fee arrangements with international universities and consortia, to encourage international student enrollment on the Flagstaff campus and study-abroad opportunities for Arizona resident students.

25. *Approval of Appointment of Vice President for Research, Graduate Studies, and Economic Development (UA)  (Approved)

The University of Arizona requests approval of the appointment of Leslie P. Tolbert as Vice President for Research, Graduate Studies, and Economic Development at an annual salary of $200,000 with an effective date of July 1, 2005.

26. *Disclosure of Substantial Interest of Seven University Employees in Four Private Entities (UA)  (Approved)

The University of Arizona requests approval of Disclosures of Substantial Interest for seven University employees to establish and maintain a substantial equity interest in four private entities: Tera Vision, Inc. (Christopher Walker, Christian Drouët d’Aubigny, Douglas Miller and Dathon Golish); Checkmydose.com, LLC (Daniel Silvain); Nonlinear Control Strategies, Inc. (Jerome V. Moloney); and Araca, Inc. (Ara Philipossian), while continuing their employment at the University of Arizona.

27. *Approval of Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Head Men’s Tennis Coach
    (ASU)  (Approved)

Arizona State University requests approval of a multiple-year employment contract with Lou Belken as Head Men’s Tennis Coach for the period from the execution of the contract through June 30, 2008.

28. *Authorization to Approve Awards (ASU)  (Approved)

Arizona State University requests authorization to accept the following awards: National Science Foundation, #0450137; National Institutes for Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, #5RO1HL058027; National Institutes for Health, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease, #1 RO1 Al066501-01; National Institutes for Health, National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute, #5RO1HL070715; and Arizona Department of Economic Security, E4374282.

29. *Approval of Arizona Area Health Education Centers (Arizona AHEC) FY 2006 Program Budget  (Approved)

The Board is asked to review and approve the Arizona AHEC FY 2006 budget, including the estimated revenue to be received from the Arizona State Lottery.

30. *Appointments of Members to Five Regional Area Health Education Centers(AHEC) Governing Boards  (Approved)

The Board is asked to approve appointments of new Arizona AHEC Program MAHEC, NAHEC, SEAHEC, WAHEC, and EAHEC governing board members.
  

31. *Academic Program and Organizational Unit Change Requests and Summary Report on Program and Organizational Changes Approved by the Executive Director

The Board is asked to authorize the following requests:

Arizona State University:  (Approved)

• To plan for a PhD with a major in Gender Studies,

• To implement a PhD with a major in Physical Activity, Nutrition and Wellness (East Campus), using the one-step expedited process,

• To reorganize the Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication as an independent school at ASU Downtown Campus,
  and

• To disestablish the College of Extended Education and establish the School of Extended Education in University College.

Northern Arizona University:  (Approved)

• To plan for the Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences with a major in Speech-Language and Technology, and

• To implement the Master of Arts in Science Teaching (MAST) degree, using the one-step expedited process.

University of Arizona:  (Approved)

• To plan for the PhD with a major in Women’s Studies,

• To establish the Life and Planets Astrobiology Center (LAPLACE), and

• To split the School of Music and Dance into two schools in the College of Fine Arts: The School of Music and The School of Dance.

The Board is also asked to review changes to programs and organizational units that have been approved by the Executive Director.

32. *Appointment of Regents Professor (UA)  (Approved)

The University of Arizona requests approval to promote Dr. Farhang Shadman to the rank of Regents Professor. This appointment will be effective July 1, 2005, and will carry the $5,000 salary increase that customarily accompanies these appointments.
  

33. Progress Report on Focused Governance Activities

The Board will receive an oral report from President Stuart on Focused Governance activities. There is no written information for this item.

34. Proposed Revisions to ABOR Policies 2-206, 2-208, 2-302, 4-202, 4-301, 6-201(First Reading)

The Board is asked to review and consider proposed changes to six ABOR policies, as part of the Focused Governance policy review. The policies presented for a first reading are:

• 2-206.B - Academic Credit for Foreign Study: deletes requirement for
  recording individual courses from other institutions on the transcript

• 2-208.C - External Program Review (duplicative programs) by Outside
  Consultants: deletion of policy

• 2-302 - Descriptions and Definitions of Academic Units: removes time frame for reviewing the academic units defined in this policy and delegates the
  frequency for reviewing these units to the universities

• 4-202.D. - General Rules: change proposed to extend the scope of ABOR tuition and fee levels from Summer Sessions to Winter Session and other special sessions

• 4-301 - Tuition Waivers: removes policy requiring community service for
  nonresident students who receive nonresident tuition waivers

• 6-201.H. - Conditions of Faculty Service: removes language that requires
  community representatives and recent alumni to be involved in academic
  program reviews

35. *Proposed Revisions to Board Policy Chapter VII, “Buildings, Infrastructure, and Land” (Second Reading)  (Approved)

The Board is asked to adopt, at second reading, revisions to Board policy that would charter and authorize a new Capital Committee and address specific policy modifications requested by the universities through the Focused Governance initiative.
 

36. Election of Officers  (Approved)

The Board will elect officers for FY 2005-2006 after hearing a report from the Nominating Committee. There is no written information for this item.

37. * Tri-University Personnel Guidelines on Protecting University Information and Systems  (Approved)

The Board is requested to authorize the universities to proceed with the Tri- University Personnel Guidelines on Protecting University Information and Systems as reviewed and recommended by the ABOR Audit Committee.