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. April 30 – May 1, 2009              Regular Board Meeting

2. March 12-13, 2009                    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 express their views or concerns to the entire Board in a public setting.

STUDY SESSION

1. Draft Plan for Revised Arizona University System Architecture

The Board is asked to discuss a draft plan, Pathways:  Access-driven Architecture for the Arizona University System, to revise the system architecture to facilitate the achievement of the 2020 Vision goal to attain national competitiveness in the percentage of Arizonans with a bachelor’s degree by 2020.

ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent DeConcini)

2. Report from the Academic Affairs Committee

The Board will receive a report on the June 3, 2009 Academic Affairs Committee meeting.

3. Report on the Learner Centered Education Course Redesign Initiative [Appendix]

Dr. Carol Twigg, National Center for Academic Transformation, will present the final report on the 10 courses from ASU, NAU, and UA that went through a course redesign process during the past 18 months under a grant program funded by the TRIF Regents Innovation Fund.

4. Proposed Revision to ABOR Policy 2-102 “Undergraduate Admissions” (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review, on first reading, a proposed revision to ABOR Policy 2-102 on the criteria for assured and delegated admission for Arizona resident transfer students.  The Academic Affairs Committee reviewed this proposal at its June 3, 2009 meeting and recommends Board approval.

5. *Proposed Revision to ABOR Policy 2-103 “Enrollment” (Second Reading) (APPROVED)

The Board is asked to approve a proposed revision to ABOR Policy 2-103 which changes the official student census day from the 21^st day of the semester to the 45^th day and other changes as required by ARS §15-1661.  This item was reviewed, on first reading, by the Board at its April 30, 2009 meeting.

RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent Calderón)

6. *Approval of Arizona Area Health Education Centers (Arizona AHEC) Preliminary FY 2010 Program Budget (APPROVED)

The Board is asked to approve the preliminary FY 2010 budget for the Arizona Area Health Education Centers (Arizona AHEC) Program.

7. *Appointments of New Arizona Area Health Education Centers Program (Arizona AHEC) Regional Centers Governing Board Members (APPROVED)

The Board is asked to approve appointments to the governing boards of the five regional Arizona Area Health Education Centers:  Eastern Arizona AHEC (EAHEC), Greater Valley AHEC (GVAHEC), Northern Arizona AHEC (NAHEC), Southeastern Arizona AHEC (SEAHEC), and Western Arizona AHEC (WAHEC).

8. *Proposed Revisions to ABOR Policy 4-105 “Procedure for Establishing Special Class Fees and Deposits” (Second Reading) (APPROVED)

The Board is asked to approve a proposed revision to ABOR Policy 4-105 to update the dollar threshold where a class fee or deposit needs Board approval and which addresses additional applications of course fees.  This item was reviewed, on first reading, by the Board at its April 30, 2009 meeting.

9. *Award from the Department of Defense – Office of Naval Research (ASU) (APPROVED)

Arizona State University requests Board approval for acceptance of a new award of $1,118,156 from the Department of Defense-Office of Naval Research N00014-09-1-0815.

10. *Transfer of Technology to Synbuild, LLC (ASU) (APPROVED)

Arizona State University requests Board approval to transfer technology to Synbuild, LLC, pursuant to a License Agreement between AzTE and Synbuild, LLC.

11. *Awards from the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (NAU) (APPROVED)

Northern Arizona University requests Board approval for acceptance of continuing awards from the U.S. Department of Energy of $896,914 and from the U.S. Department of Homeland Security of $1,281,220.

AUDIT COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent Mariucci)

12. *Proposed New ABOR Policy 3-703 “Identity Theft Prevention Programs” (Second Reading) (APPROVED)

The Board is asked to approve the proposed new Board Policy 3-703 to comply with Federal Trade Commission requirements.  This item was reviewed, on first reading, by the Board at its April 30, 2009 meeting.

13. FY 2010 Capital Development Plans (ASU, NAU, UA) (APPROVED)

Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona request approval of their FY 2010 Capital Development Plans.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its May 21, 2009 meeting and is recommended for Board approval subject to the universities providing additional information on those projects that are more likely to be advanced in FY2010.

1. Arizona State University

Arizona State University requests approval of its FY 2010 Capital Development Plan, which includes 10 projects totaling $447.2 million, and 4 third-party projects, for which costs are yet to be determined.  ASU also plans to pursue federal stimulus funding for capital projects.

2. University of Arizona

The University of Arizona requests approval of its FY 2010 Capital Development Plan, which includes 4 projects totaling $477.2 million.  UA also plans to pursue federal stimulus funding for capital projects.

3. Northern Arizona University

Northern Arizona University requests approval of its FY 2010 Capital Development Plan, which includes 4 projects totaling $134.8 million, and one residence hall third-party project, for which costs are yet to be determined.  NAU also plans to pursue federal stimulus funding for capital projects.

14. Wellness Center Project Implementation Approval (NAU) (APPROVED)

Northern Arizona University requests Project Implementation Approval for the Wellness Center Project.  The $115.8 million project includes demolition of Lumberjack Stadium, renovation of 39,226 square feet of the existing recreation facility, and construction of 228,000 square feet of new classroom, athletic, recreation and health services space.  The project will be financed with 30-year system revenue bonds to be repaid from the wellness fee and tuition revenues.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its May 21, 2009 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

15. Northeast Campus Utility Extensions: Combined Project Implementation Approval and Project Approval (NAU) (APPROVED)

Northern Arizona University requests combined Project Implementation Approval and Project Approval for the Northeast Campus Utility Extension Project.  The $6.5 million project includes utility extensions for steam, chilled water, electrical and telecommunications in order to replace aged, oversubscribed stand-alone systems, as well as provide future utility capacity in the northeast portion of campus.  The project will be financed with 25-year system revenue bonds to be repaid from the wellness fee and tuition revenues.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its May 21, 2009 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

16. First Amendment to Agreement to Lease and Escrow Instructions with SunCor Development Company for Property on Rio Salado Parkway West of Rural Road (ASU) (APPROVED)

Arizona State University requests approval of an amendment to a lease agreement with SunCor Development Company for property located on Rio Salado Parkway West of Rural Road.  The amendment would:  (1) allow a parcel previously designated for a hotel to be used for other purposes; (2) delay the execution of the lease of the first of five parcels to occur no later than December 31, 2012, instead of December 31, 2009; and (3) allow the phasing of each parcel to be based on need, instead of the original sequencing.  The Board previously approved the agreement at its June 19, 2007 meeting.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its May 21, 2009 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

17. Arizona Bioscience Park Master Land Use Plan (UA) (APPROVED)

The University of Arizona requests adoption of a Master Land Use Plan for the Arizona Bioscience Park.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its May 21, 2009 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

18. Dissolution of the Research Park Development Corporation and Assignment of Responsibilities and Obligations at the UA Science and Technology Park and Arizona Bioscience Park to the Campus Research Corporation (UA) (APPROVED)

The University of Arizona requests approval to dissolve the Research Park Development Corporation (RPDC) and assign its responsibilities and obligations at the UA Science and Technology Park and the Arizona Bioscience Park to the Campus Research Corporation.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its May 21, 2009 meeting and is recommended for Board approval, with a request that the Campus Research Corporation Board of Directors include representation by current and former Regents.

19. Master Leases between the Arizona Board of Regents and the Campus Research Corporation for Portions of the UA Science and Technology Park and for the Arizona Bioscience Park (UA) (APPROVED)

The University of Arizona requests approval of two master leases with Campus Research Corporation (CRC) for portions of the UA Science and Technology Park and the Arizona Bioscience Park.  The University also is requesting a waiver of ABOR Policy 7-207.A.1 that limits the term of lease to 120 months.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its May 21, 2009 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

20. Master Declaration of Covenants for Maintenance of Enhanced Infrastructure Improvements at The Bridges/Arizona Bioscience Park (UA) (APPROVED)

The University of Arizona requests Board approval of a Master Declaration of Covenants for Maintenance of Enhanced Infrastructure Improvements at The Bridges/Arizona Bioscience Park Planned Area Development.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its May 21, 2009 meeting and is recommended for Board approval.

21. Ground Lease Between the Arizona Board of Regents and the Vail Unified School District No. 20 (UA) (APPROVED)

The University of Arizona requests approval of a 50-year ground lease between the Arizona Board of Regents and the Vail Unified School District No. 20 for 18.08 acres at the UA Science and Technology Park.  This item was reviewed by the Capital Committee at its May 21, 2009 meeting and is recommended for Board approval, with the provision that university and Board legal counsel approve the lease documents.

22. *Proposed Revisions to ABOR Policy 7-102 “Overview of the Capital Development Process and Phases,” Policy 7-109 “Project Approval,” Policy 7-112 “Capital Project Status Reports,” and Policy 7-207 “Leases of Real Property” (Second Reading) (APPROVED)

The Board is asked to approve the proposed revisions to ABOR Policies 7-102, 7-109, 7-112, and 7-207.  The revisions:  1) increase the dollar threshold for projects that require Board approval from $2 million to $5 million, and 2) provide clarification and expand the information submitted to the Capital Committee and the Board for third-party capital projects.  This item was reviewed, on first reading, by the Board at its April 30, 2009 meeting.

ADMINISTRATIVE BUSINESS

23. Approval of Amendment to ABOR Bylaws with Regard to Appointments of Expert Community Members to Board Standing Committees (APPROVED)

The Board is asked to approve an amendment to its Bylaws to permit the appointment of expert community members to Board standing committees.

24. *Approval of Proposed Revisions to ABOR Policies 3-700 “Audit Committee Charter” and 7-103 “Capital Committee Charter” (Second Reading) (APPROVED)

The Board is asked to approve proposed revisions to ABOR Policies 3-700 and 7-103.

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

25. Report on Strategic Planning, Budget and Finance Committee

The Board will receive a report on the May 28, 2009 Strategic Planning, Budget and Finance Committee meeting.

34. Measuring University Research Performance

Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona will present and discuss metrics and comparative peer data used to measure the performance of their research programs.

HUMAN RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Continued) (Chair:  Regent Bulla)

35. Notice of Reappointment and Multiple-Year Employment Contract for President of Northern Arizona University (APPROVED)

The Board is asked to approve the notice of reappointment and Multiple- Year Employment Contract of Dr. John Haeger as President of Northern Arizona University for the period July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2013.

TECHNOLOGY OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent DeConcini)

36. Report on Technology Oversight Committee

The Board will receive a report on the June 18, 2009 Technology Oversight Committee meeting.

37. Qwest IT Project (ASU) (APPROVED)

The Board is asked to approve Arizona State University’s proposal  to transition management and operations of its network to Qwest Communications for a period of five years at a total five year cost of $54 million.

PUBLIC AWARENESS COMMITTEE (Chair:  Regent DuVal)

38. Update on Public Affairs and Solutions Through Higher Education

The Board will receive an update on public affairs activities and Solutions Through Higher Education.