November 2004 ABOR Agenda

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 18
1:30 p.m.	CALL TO ORDER, GREETINGS, AND ANNOUNCEMENTS FROM THE BOARD PRESIDENT
1:35 p.m.	CALL TO THE AUDIENCE
2:05 p.m.	REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
2:20 p.m.	ADOPTION OF ALL CONSENT ACTION ITEMS AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL CONSENT REPORT AND INFORMATION ITEMS All items on the agenda that are printed in blue 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 (Adopted)*** August 19 and 20, 2004, Executive Session September 30 and October 1, 2004, Regular Meeting October 19, 2004, Special Meeting
2:25 p.m.	INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS Intercollegiate Athletics Programs Update (ASU, NAU, UA) The university Athletic Directors will update the Board on Intercollegiate Athletics program financial status, student-athlete welfare, and NCAA reform efforts. The 2003-2004 Annual Report on the Academic Progress of Student-Athletes will be presented as part of this update.
3:15 p.m.	UPDATE ON THE FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING STUDY OF THE PROPOSED REDESIGN OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM The Board will be provided an update on the feasibility and planning study of the proposed redesign of the university system.
3:30 p.m.	STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE ARU/IT Subcommittee Meeting Report The Board will receive an oral report from Subcommittee Chair Bulla on the ARU/IT Subcommittee meeting held on November 18, 2004. (There is no written material for this item.) Consideration of Proposal to Outsource Arizona Regents University (ARU) *(Adopted)* The Board is requested to authorize the Executive Director to execute a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Northern Arizona University regarding management of Arizona Regents University (ARU) consistent with a plan to be finalized with the ARU/IT Subcommittee. Second Security Assessment of the Tri-University Network and Server Environment *(Adopted)* The Board is requested to approve a second assessment of the universities’ networks for security weaknesses, performed by Cisco System, to calculate progress made at all three universities, costing up to an estimated $100,000 to be funded from the Regents’ Innovation Fund. Construction of Two Distance Learning Classrooms for the Fulton School of Engineering (ASU) *(Adopted)* The Board is asked to approve the construction of two distance learning classrooms for expansion of the Fulton School of Engineering online degree and professional development programs, to be managed and operated by the Fulton School of Engineering Center for Professional Development, at a five-year total cost of $840,000. Application for Technology-Based Learning and Support (ATLAS) (ASU) *(Adopted)* The Board is requested to approve the Application for Technology-Based Learning and Support (ATLAS) system, a university-wide IT system for student learning and support, pending legislative approval of a $25M decision package advanced by ASU. Revision of the Science and Technology Park Master Plan (Second Reading) (UA) *(Adopted)* The Board is asked to approve a proposed revision of the University of Arizona Science and Technology Park Master Plan.
4:00 p.m.	RECESS
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 19
9:15 a.m.	STUDY SESSION ON EXPANSION OF MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH IN PHOENIX A discussion will be held on activities relating to the expansion of medical education and research in Phoenix.
11:45 a.m.	FOCUSED GOVERNANCE Update on Focused Governance (Withdrawn from the Agenda) This item has been removed from the Agenda.
12:00 p.m.	RECESS
1:30 p.m.	RESOURCES COMMITTEE Approval of University Plans for Evaluating TRIF Initiatives and for Developing FY 2007-2011 TRIF Budget Proposals (ASU, NAU, UA) *(Adopted)* ASU, NAU, and the UA request Board approval of their schedule and plans for evaluating the first three years of TRIF initiatives and for developing budget proposals for the second five-year cycle of TRIF funding for FY 2007-2011. Request for Authority to Refund 1997 Bond Issuance (NAU) (Series 1997 Only Adopted) Northern Arizona University requests authority to sell System Revenue Bonds to refinance all or a portion of the NAU System Revenue Bonds, Series 1997, Series 2002, and Series 2003. Approval to Purchase Land at 615-617 E. Apache Boulevard (ASU) *(Adopted)* Arizona State University seeks approval to purchase 2.74 acres of land located at 615-617 E. Apache Boulevard, Tempe, Arizona, which presently contains the Oasis Apartments and Axis Sports retail store. The purchase price of $5.5M plus closing costs will be financed through the sale of tax exempt bonds, with debt service funded by developer lease payments or Residential Life revenues. The land is in ASU’s South Campus Academic Village master plan, which received CDP approval at the January 2004 Board meeting. Approval to Sell Lease Purchase Certificates of Participation to Finance the Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building III Research Infrastructure Project (ASU East) *(Adopted)* Arizona State University requests authority to (1) sell Lease Purchase Certificates of Participation (COPs) in an amount not to exceed $13.9M to finance the Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building III (ISTB III) Research Infrastructure project. Debt service will be capitalized as part of the financing until the Research Infrastructure state appropriations commence on July 1, 2007. The ISTB III received Project Approval at the September 2004 Board meeting. Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix (ASU) *(Adopted)* Arizona State University requests approval pursuant to ABOR Policy 3-204 for an Intergovernmental Agreement with the City of Phoenix that pledges the cooperative of ASU Officials in the City's effort to obtain sufficient property for the downtown campus by use of the City's power of eminent domain, if necessary Decision Center for the New Arizona: Project Approval (ASU) (Adopted)* Arizona State University requests Project Approval for the Decision Center for the New Arizona. Total project cost is $4.75M. A portion of this project, 11,620 square feet, will be funded from $3M of upfront cash gifts. The remaining $1.75M will be funded from the sale of System Revenue Bonds, with debt service funded by tuition. Requests to Approve Awards and Amendment to an Agreement (ASU) (Adopted)* Arizona State University requests approval to accept awards and an amendment to an agreement with the National Science Foundation #SES-0345945 for support of a Department of Geography, College of Liberal Arts and Science and the Center of Environmental Studies research project; the U.S. Department of Education #S359B040078 for support of a Department of Speech and Hearing Sciences, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences research project; U.S. Department of Education for support of a Department of Education Graduate Studies, College of Teacher Education and Leadership-ASU West instructional-research project; U.S. Department of Education for support of a Department of Elementary Education, College of Teacher Education and Leadership-ASU West instructional-research project; National Science Foundation #DEG-0114434 for support of a Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, College of Liberal Arts and Sciences research project. Approval of Multiple Year Employment Contract for the University of Arizona Volleyball Head Coach (Adopted)* The University of Arizona requests approval of a Multiple-Year Employment Contract for David C. Rubio as Head Coach of the Volleyball Team for the period January 2, 2005, through January 1, 2008. Approval of Multiple Year Employment Contract for the University of Arizona Softball Head Coach (Adopted)* The University of Arizona requests approval of a Multiple-Year Employment Contract for J. Michael Candrea as Head Coach of the Softball Team for the period December 1, 2004, through June 30, 2009. Request for Authority to Retain the Services of Bond Counsel (UA) (Adopted)* The University of Arizona requests authority to retain the services of the law firm Squire, Sanders & Dempsey L.L.P. for bond counsel with the alternate firm of Snell & Wilmer L.L.P. through June 30, 2009, subject to annual reviews of each firm by the university. Appointment of a Vice President of Extended Programs and Dean of Distance Learning (NAU) (Adopted)* The Board is asked to approve the appointment of Frederick M. Hurst to the position of Vice President of Extended Programs and Dean of Distance Learning at Northern Arizona University.
2:15 p.m.	REPORT FROM THE BOARD’S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE JOINT CONFERENCE COMMITTEE
2:25 p.m.	REPORT FROM THE ARIZONA FACULTIES COUNCIL
2:35 p.m.	PROGRAMS COMMITTEE Regents’ Accountability Measures (RAM) Goal Setting for System-wide Measures *(Adopted)* The Board is asked to approve the goals developed by the universities for the system-wide Regents’ Accountability Measures (RAM) approved in June 2004 in the areas of access, affordability, and success. FY 2006 Financial Aid Resources Plans (ASU, NAU, UA) *(Adopted)* The Board is asked to review and approve the universities’ FY 2006 Financial Aid Resources Plans. As required by Board policy, these plans are submitted each year as part of the annual budget process. Academic Program and Organizational Unit Change Requests and Summary Report on Program and Organizational Changes Approved by the Executive Director *(Adopted)* The Board is asked to authorize establishment of four organizational units at ASU: University College, the Center for Violence Prevention and Community Safety, the Consortium for Science, Policy and Outcomes, and the International Institute for Sustainability, and to implement the Master of Legal Studies (MLS) degree; at NAU to change the Ed.D in Educational Psychology to a Ph.D in Educational Psychology; and at UA to establish the Arizona Center for Judaic Studies and to disestablish the School of Health Professions and the major in Medical Technology. The Board is also asked to review the Summary of Program Changes approved by the Executive Director. Fall 2004 Enrollment Report The Fall 2004 Enrollment Report is provided for the Board’s Information. From Fall 2003 to Fall 2004, total headcount enrollment increased by .7% to 114,235, while full-time equivalent enrollment increased by 2.2% to 104,685. 2003-2004 High School Report Card Required by A.R.S. §15-1822, the High School Report Cards are designed for and distributed to Arizona’s high schools to help ensure that their graduates are ready for success in Arizona’s universities. They report on the previous year’s high school graduates during their first year at the universities. A summary report of the 2003-2004 High School Report Card is provided for the Board’s information. Annual Progress Report on Articulation and Transfer for Arizona Postsecondary Education (Adopted)* The Board is requested to approve this annual progress report to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) from the Arizona Board of Regents and the Arizona community college districts. Proposed Amendment to Board Policy 2-102A, “Requirements for Assured Admission for Residents of Arizona” (Effective Fall 2006) (Second Reading) (Adopted)* The Board is requested to approve at a second reading a policy revision to provide assured admission for home school students, effective fall 2006.
3:15 p.m.	PUBLIC AWARENESS COMMITTEE Update on the 2004-2005 Public Awareness Plan The Board will receive an update on Public Awareness activities.
3:25 p.m.	BOARD ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS Request to Award President Emeritus Status *(Adopted)* The Board is requested to approve the status of President Emeritus for Dr. Manuel T. Pacheco, former President of the University of Arizona. Endorsement of Vision Statement *(Adopted)* The Board is requested to endorse a Vision Statement developed by the Center for the Future of Arizona that establishes a set of interrelated goals by which the State of Arizona will become one of the best places in the nation to live a rewarding and productive life.
3:30 p.m.	INQUIRIES, REQUESTS, REPORTS, AND COMMENTS FROM REGENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS
3:35 p.m.	ADJOURN

MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2004-2005:
January 27-28, 2005 March 10 and 11, 2005	ASU UA	April 28 and 29, 2005 June 16 and 17, 2005	ASU NAU

MEETING SCHEDULE FOR 2005-2006:
August 16 and 17, 2005 September 29 and 30, 2005 December 1 and 2, 2005 June 22 and 23, 2006	UA NAU UA NAU	February 2 and 3, 2006 March 9 and 10, 2006 April 27 and 28, 2006	ASU UA ASU

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