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PRESIDENTIAL LEADERSHIP FOR THE UNIVERSITIES
IMPROVING PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY FOR ARIZONA'S UNIVERSITIES
EFFECTIVE UTILIZATION OF INNOVATION FUND GRANTS
REPORT FROM THE PRESIDENT OF NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
REPORT FROM THE ARIZONA FACULTIES COUNCIL
INQUIRIES, REQUESTS, REPORTS, AND COMMENTS FROM REGENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS
MINUTES OF A MEETING
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS
August 9 and 10, 2001
A Retreat Session of the Arizona Board of Regents was held August 9, 2001, at the Equestrian Estates in Flagstaff, Arizona. President Kay McKay called the Retreat Session to order at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 9.
| PRESENT: | Regent George H. Amos, III |
| ABSENT: | Governor Jane Dee Hull |
Also present were: President Owen Cargol, Dr. John Haeger, Dr. Jeanette Baker, and Ms. Anne Barton, Northern Arizona University; President Peter Likins, and Dr. Patti Ota, University of Arizona; President Lattie Coor, Dr. Milton Glick, and Dr. Gary Krahenbuhl, Arizona State University; Executive Director Linda Blessing, Board Counsel Joel Sideman, Secretary to the Board Judy Garza, Dr. Art Ashton, and Dr. Thomas Wickenden, Central Office Staff; and Dr. Judith Sellers, Arizona Faculties Council.
President McKay welcomed President Cargol and Student Regents Myrina Robinson and Matthew Meaker to their first meeting.
President McKay said she planned to build on the excellent work done last year and to add new objectives to the Action Plan for the coming year. She introduced Nicole Ack, the facilitator for the Retreat Meeting.
President McKay told the Regents how important she believed it would be to have a plan in place to help a new president transition into the campus and community. This is a complex process requiring a systematic approach to fit the unique circumstances of each university. She told the Regents about the transition team and some of the activities surrounding Dr. Cargol's arrival at NAU.
Regent Ulrich briefed the Board on the ASU Search Committee. Heidrick and Struggles has been hired as the search consultant and the first committee meeting is scheduled for September 6. The question was raised as to whether Regents who are not named as members of the Search Committee can attend meetings and Regents were told they are all welcome at any of the meetings.
Regent Ulrich stated he believed the receipt of Proposition 301 funding has changed the role of the university presidents and he asked the Regents to provide him with a list of issues they see as important to the incoming president so these issues could be considered during the search process.
Dr. Wickenden presented an overview of Proposition 301. He reminded the Board there is a statutory mandate to establish performance measures. The public will also be looking at the performance of activities funded through Proposition 301. He said the Board might want to use a consultant to review the Board approved performance measures and develop a comprehensive assessment system.
It was suggested a business oversight committee composed of top level CEO's would be helpful in the evaluation process. A model was proposed that would put the universities at the center of helping to manage growth in the state, especially in the areas of environment, energy, education, health care, and transportation, feeding information up to a general management group and a university research group. It would be organized like a corporation with interaction and collaboration among the universities, the Board, and the business community.
President Coor said all three universities already have oversight business advisory councils in many areas, such as the Arizona Biomedical Institute. He suggested some of these people could be used in a new group effort. Involving business leaders will allow them to understand that the 301 money will not solve all the funding problems of the universities and to see what needs remain.
There was a discussion of the need for diversity in the advisory groups as there are many differing approaches and opinions on the issues within the various groups, such as health care and the environment. Also, the geographic factor should be considered and the members of the advisory groups should not come only from Phoenix and Tucson.
There was a consensus a consultant should be hired to develop a comprehensive assessment system for the 301 initiatives, an organizational structure should be developed, and some funding should be set aside for these purposes. The members of the Council of Presidents were asked to provide names of business representatives working with the universities in key functional areas that could be used for a business advisory council.
Dr. Wickenden presented suggested modifications to the University System Report Card. The Board agreed to move away from the graded report card and utilize a narrative format instead. Board members suggested the annual informational report could be structured as an Annual Report on the State of Higher Education in Arizona.
It could highlight key performance measures and goals in a variety of areas, including information on measures that have national benchmarks, such as those in the Measuring Up 2000 report. Regent Molera, since he is part of the national group, said he would work with Executive Director Blessing to see if either Pat Callan or Dennis Jones could participate in a Study Session with the Board.
The report should be organized for both print and web-based versions and could feature information on topics of current interest. Where goals were not met, there should be information explaining why they were not met and what will be done to improve performance. It was requested that standardized data be used with the common measures. Staff was asked to develop a prototype for review by the Chief Academic Officers, the members of the Council of Presidents, and Regents Palacios and Stuart. Hopefully this prototype will be ready to be previewed by the Board at its November meeting so it can be finalized for distribution in January, perhaps along with a press release on the State of the Universities.
The Regents requested fact cards that could be used for legislative meetings. These would be 3x5 cards with current information on topical issues.
The meeting recessed at 3:15 p.m. and reconvened at 3:30 p.m.
Innovation Funds to Advance Learner-Centered Education
There was a discussion about using innovation funds for learner-centered education and assessing how universal learner-centered education has become. The Regents do not want the innovation fund money to supplant current funding. They want it to add value, not maintain the current status.
The Board agreed to allocate approximately one-half of its Innovation Fund ($500,000) to support Learner-Centered Education through grants. The purpose of the grants would be to make workforce development academic programs more learner-centered through the development of learner-centered materials, methods, approaches, or research. The Learner-Centered Team was asked to develop a detailed proposal to be reviewed and approved by the Board this fall. There was a request for the assessment measures to be the same at all three universities.
Other Possible Uses of Innovation Funds
One of the proposed uses for innovation funds was a survey of employers to determine their satisfaction with the readiness of university graduates to enter the workforce. It was suggested an employer round table be used to help construct the survey. Provosts Haeger and Glick told the Regents about a review of the general education curriculum at the three universities, the commonalities and process for review of outcomes by internal and external stakeholders.
The Board discussed the possible use of innovation funds for teacher preparation. It was suggested some money be set aside to integrate various K-16 areas. Regent Molera offered support and the possibility of funding to Arizona Regents University (ARU) for teacher preparation. The Regents suggested the Project Management Team investigate using K-12 wired rooms for ARU. A question was raised concerning ADA compliance on the web sites and the Regents were told the distancelearning.org site is ADA compliant and the other ARU sites are being encouraged to become ADA compliant.
It was suggested some funding might be used for activities related to economic development, including an assessment system for the Technology and Research Initiative Fund, a regular survey of employers, and technology transfer grants. Some funding will be set aside for use in promoting teacher preparation and K-16 initiatives, perhaps in connection with the ARU proposal of a statewide conference. Other uses were left open, depending upon funding. It was suggested $200,000 be set aside for reserve.
Regent Amos said he would like to see more emphasis placed on faculty salaries as he believes the brain drain issue is one of the most important problems currently facing the universities. It was reported Senate President Gnant had asked for specific numbers of faculty leaving. The members of the Council of Presidents were asked to put together actual numbers of faculty and staff who have left. Executive Director Blessing agreed there is a need for a comprehensive strategy for the next budget year. The issue of a marketing plan to get the attention of the business community and to generate media support was raised, as was the importance of the strategic directions corresponding with the Action Plan. The issue of the state being an integral part of the funding of the universities was discussed.
President McKay asked Regents Ulrich, Amos, Palacios, and Meaker to work with staff to construct a plan to help increase faculty salaries. Creative ways need to be found to make business see it is in their best interest to support education rather than to keep requesting tax cuts. The universities are perceived as the balance wheel between lowered taxes and growth needs and the universities need to do their part to contribute to the budget cuts without being the balance wheel.
It was suggested there might be a need for outside help in constructing a public awareness plan. However, given the current economy, it was decided this would not be a good time to spend money on this type of project. President McKay asked Regent Palacios to work with the government affairs people to develop a plan.
President McKay thanked everyone for their participation. The Retreat meeting adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
President McKay convened the Board of Regents meeting at 10:40 a.m. in the Havasupai Room in the University Union at Northern Arizona University on August 10. Regent Jewett led the Pledge of Allegiance. Present in addition to the Regents were: President Peter Likins, Mr. Joel Valdez, Dr. Patti Ota, Ms. Judith Leonard, Mr. Greg Fahey, Mr. Dick Roberts, and Dr. Elizabeth Ervin, University of Arizona; President Owen Cargol, Dr. John Haeger, Dr. Jeanette Baker, Ms. Anne Barton, Mr. Kurt Davis, and Mr. Dean Cain, Northern Arizona University; President Lattie Coor, Dr. Elaine Maimon, Mr. Paul Ward, Dr. Christine Wilkinson, and Dr. Gary Krahenbuhl, Arizona State University; Executive Director Linda Blessing, Board Counsel Joel Sideman, Secretary to the Board Judy Garza, Dr. Art Ashton, Mr. Dave Harris, Ms. Louise Houseworth, Mr. Matt Ortega, Dr. Tom Wickenden, and Ms. Norma Salas, Central Office; and Dr. Judith Sellers, Arizona Faculties Council Representative.
President McKay welcomed President Cargol to his first regular meeting as President of Northern Arizona University. She also welcomed the new Student Regents, Myrina Robinson and Matthew Meaker. There were no requests to speak to the Board at Call to the Audience.
President McKay presented a framed copy of the resolution naming Frank S. Besnette as Executive Director Emeritus to Dr. Besnette.
Items on the Consent Agenda, which are marked in these minutes with an *, were considered as consent matters and were adopted upon motion of Regent Jewett, seconded by Regent Herstam. There was no individual discussion of these items. President McKay announced that Item 7, Permission to Purchase Property Outside the University Planning Area, was withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of the University of Arizona.
The Board approved the June 28 and 29, 2001, Regular Meeting, April 11, 2001, Executive Session, and May 24, 2001, Executive Session minutes.
*Approval of an Amendment to the Arizona Board of Regents Optional Retirement Plan
The Board approved the requested Third Amendment to the Arizona Board of Regents Optional Retirement Plan (ORP), effective August 8, 2001, and authorized the Executive Director to execute the Third Amendment, subject to review as to form by Board Counsel. This amendment conforms the ORP to changes in Arizona law which allow an opportunity for ORP participants to roll over their account balance from the Arizona State Retirement System to the ORP, including employee and employer contributions plus interest. It also conforms to the law that deletes the requirement for an ORP participant to withdraw employer contributions only as retirement income payable for life.
*Authority to Sell System Revenue Refunding Bonds (UA)
The Board authorized the University of Arizona to issue and sell System Revenue Refunding Bonds in a principal amount not exceeding $96M to refinance the system Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1992, to pay costs related to the refinancing, to take all related actions, enter into all necessary agreements, and execute all necessary documents as provided in the Series 2002A supplemental resolution approved by Board Counsel and staff.
*Authority to Sell Refunding Certificates of Participation (UA)
The Board authorized the University of Arizona to sell one or more series of Refunding Certificates of Participation in amounts to produce sufficient proceeds to refinance some or all of its Certificates of Participation, Series 1991 (Telecommunications System Project), Series 1992 (Educational Facilities Project), Series 1994A (Residence Life Project) and Series 1994B (Administrative and Parking Facilities Project), and to pay costs of issuance of the COPs, to take related actions and to enter into all necessary agreements, as provided in a resolution approved by Board Counsel and staff.
*Appointment of Vice President for Health Sciences (UA)
The Board approved the appointment of Raymond L. Woosley as Vice President for Health Sciences and Dean of the College of Medicine at the University of Arizona, effective August 1, 2001. Dr. Woosley will receive a fiscal year salary of $430,000.
Board Counsel Sideman left the meeting. Provost Haeger, Dr. Fred Hurst, Dean of Statewide Academic Programs, and Dr. Terry Crites, Chair of the Mathematics and Statistics Department, told the Board about a $200,000 Pew Grant Program in Course Redesign. Northern Arizona University has received an unrestricted grant from the PEW Charitable trust through the Center for Academic Transformation for an experiment in Learner-Centered Education. College algebra, Math 110, a freshman course, will be used as an experiment to see if the failure rate can be reduced by 10% to 20% by the use of technology and learner-centered education. It is hoped this project will improve retention, access for other entering freshmen, and, in the long run, increase graduation rates.
Dr. Hurst explained the process NAU went through to secure the grant. Dr. Crites explained the course redesign replaced the traditional large lecture-type format with a technology-delivered (through the internet), learner-centered course that is more self-paced and student centered. The goals of the redesign, primarily from the view of the math department, are to improve instruction and retention and make more efficient use of department resources.
Regent Ulrich asked if the replacement of labor by technology in this course could be replicated in all courses and was told not necessarily. It depends on the level of the course and the curriculum. If this experiment proves successful, Dr. Haeger hopes to use this model in other freshman-level large lecture courses.
Regent Stuart chaired this portion of the meeting.
Progress Report on Institutionalizing Learner-Centered Education
Dr. Sellers reported on the progress that has been made on learner-centered education (LCE). She said the faculty will be hosting forums for students and faculty, across the campuses, this fall to talk about LCE. There is also a LCE web site.
Regent Gignac summarized the proposed steps to complete the integration of LCE into the Arizona University system policies, plans, processes, and reports. The goal was not to redirect funds to LCE or to meet all the funding needs for LCE at one time, but rather to find some funding help for LCE wherever possible. Some funding is available as part of the normal university and faculty development budget. Other funds will be provided through Proposition 301 and the Board may use some of the innovation funds from Proposition 301 to supplement university funds to make work force development programs more learner-centered.
Regent Gignac said Board policies have been adjusted to allow for LCE, but there are three policies that may still constrain
LCE, the policy identifying academic credit, the calendar
policy, and the policy for calculating student FTE. These policies have implications beyond LCE, so the Provosts will be appointing a broadly representative work group to develop recommendations for the
Board's review next year.
Regent Gignac said the LCE Team is recommending the review of academic programs that takes place every seven years include information on the achievement of intended learning outcomes for each program. It is also proposed to include the date of the program reviews in the academic program inventory. In addition, at the suggestion of Regent Ulrich, the common skills and other outcomes of each university's general education program will be reviewed as well as how those outcomes are being accessed. Input will be sought from the business community to make certain all Arizona graduates are prepared for success in their careers as well as in their civic and family lives. The next LCE meeting will include the review of a draft white paper on the general education issues and how businesses will be surveyed.
Regent Gignac reported the LCE team plans to bring to the Board in September recommendations for strengthening the Undergraduate Consolidated Accountability Report and making it more consistent with LCE.
Report on Arizona Honors Endorsement Program
Ms. Tonya Drake, Central Office Assistant Executive Director for Academic and Student Affairs, and Mr. Rick Kroc, UA Director of Office of Curricular and Enrollment Research, joined the meeting for this discussion. Regent Stuart said the Board was being asked to review and approve criteria for the pilot test of a voluntary Honors Endorsement Program. The purpose of the program is to recognize graduates of Arizona high schools whose work in subjects required for admission to the public universities has been outstanding. The pilot test will include students from the graduating class of 2002 and will be implemented at eight Arizona high schools. This ABOR program is mandated by state statute and is moving from the planning stage to the implementation stage.
Ms. Drake provided an overview of the program and the proposed criteria. The Honors Endorsement Program will provide students with a seal affixed to their high school diplomas and a notation on their high school transcripts. Participation in the program is voluntary, but does require an application. The pilot phase is scheduled for the graduating class of 2002 and full implementation is scheduled for 2003. The criteria will be reviewed at the end of the pilot phase and will be modified, if necessary. The Honors Endorsement Committee believes the schools that volunteered for the pilot phase represent a good cross-section of Arizona high schools.
Ms. Drake reported a committee composed of representatives from each of the universities, from the State Board of Education, Arizona Department of Education, community colleges, and a Central Office staff member have been meeting since 1998 to do research and set criteria. The
recommended criteria are: 1) Students must complete all 16 core competency courses by graduation with a C or better in each course; 2) Must meet at least one of the following academic requirements: A cumulative unweighted GPA of 3.5 on a 4.0 scale or be in the top 5% of high school graduating class upon graduation; and 3) receive test scores that
"Exceed the Standards" on all sections the student is required to take on the AIMS test, or have a composite test score of 29 on the ACT, or have a composite test score of 1300 on the SAT.
Regent Stuart raised the issue of the recommended tests not covering the area of social studies as required by the statute. Executive Director Blessing explained there was no funding with this legislative mandate and the committee tried to find a way to implement the requirement without creating a new test as that would be expensive. These tests are the ones available. Regent Stuart suggested there be an attempt to change the statute to allow available tests to be used.
Upon motion of Regent Stuart, seconded by Regent Ulrich, the Board approved the criteria for the pilot test of a voluntary Honors Endorsement Program involving eight Arizona high schools as recommended.
Provost John Haeger joined the meeting for this discussion. Regent Stuart said this was a request by NAU to establish a new College of Fine Arts by merging two existing schools, the School of Fine Arts and the School of Performing Arts. Dr. Haeger said these two schools had been split apart approximately seven years ago because of leadership problems and faculty unrest. At this time, faculty agrees it is more appropriate to put the units together into one college. There is a dean who will step into the role as the dean of the college and there will be considerable benefit to both students and faculty by bringing several offices together.
The proposed College of Fine Arts will include three academic units with the School of Fine Arts being renamed the School of Art; the School of Performing Arts will be reorganized into a School of Music and a Department of Theatre. The position of Dean, School of Performing Arts, will be renamed Dean, College of Fine Arts. The following new positions will be established: Director, School of Art, Director; School of Music; and Chair Department of Theatre.
Upon motion of Regent Stuart, seconded by Regent Ulrich, the Board approved the request by Northern Arizona University to establish a College of Fine Arts by merging the School of Fine Arts and the School of Performing Arts and by reorganizing units and positions as proposed.
Review of Policies and Integration of Resources for Student Financial Aid
President Likins reminded the Regents they have the authority to grant new categories of tuition waivers and that is why the graduate students have approached the Board. The graduate students value tuition waivers above an increase in stipends. However, granting tuition waivers to the graduate assistants would have enormous financial consequences for the universities. In fact, tuition waivers are equivalent to grants of scholarship dollars.
Dr. Likins said he believes the problem is ABOR has exclusive authority to grant waivers to the graduate students, but in practice couldn't realistically do so because of the budget implications. The universities have no authority to grant the waivers, but they might be able, over time, to reallocate resources to take care of at least some of the problem. He suggested one solution would be for ABOR to grant to the universities authority/discretion in granting/allocating tuition waivers to the graduate assistants; perhaps by establishing a category of tuition waiver for this need. However, he said the entire system of allocating tuition waivers and financial aid dollars might benefit from a fresh look. He recommended the Board hold a study session on financial aid.
President Coor said Regent Campbell led a commission in the mid 80's which established the format of the original policy on financial aid. The policy has been modified many times, but it still consists of two types of financial aid -- waivers and cash awards. The policy currently concentrates on undergraduates. Graduate students are included, but the focus has been on undergraduates.
Dr. Coor said waivers weren't considered as money from the budget until the decoupling of tuition from the state appropriations. He agreed with the suggestion the Board hold a study session on tuition waivers and financial aid to see if the policy should be changed. He underscored that nonresident graduate assistants get a waiver that pays the nonresident portion of their tuition, but they still pay resident tuition. Dr. Coor described how money was set aside for financial aid.
President Likins said the members of the Council of Presidents hoped the result of the study session would be to allow the presidents to allocate waivers more efficiently. However, they understand there will be no new money generated. Dr. Likins said he was considering using payroll deduction to help graduate assistants pay their tuition. He is also considering allocating the incremental tuition dollars he has pledged to graduate assistant compensation in a non-uniform manner to compensate those who are paid the smallest stipends.
Regent Stuart said the white paper makes the point the open admission requirement directly conflicts with the limits on the types and numbers of waivers set by the Board. The programs that narrowly define target populations of students lack flexibility. However, ABOR policy does establish a priority for resident students. Therefore, he encouraged the Regents to keep in mind the need to focus on undergraduate resident education; regardless of the impassioned pleas of the graduate students.
Regent Stuart asked if additional tuition waivers for graduate teaching assistants would result in more nonresident graduate teaching assistants on the campuses. President Likins said he did not believe that would be the result. He said all three presidents embrace the philosophy that Regents must set policies that define priorities in the allocation of these resources, such as favoring undergraduates, residents, and needy students. However, a set of constraints that were consistent for both financial aid dollars and waiver dollars would improve flexibility.
Regent Gignac agreed there should be a study session on this issue. As part of the study session material, she would like to see some trend lines for the last couple of years as to what tuition waivers have gone to undergraduates for resident/nonresident, merit/need-based, and the same thing for graduate students. She asked if waiving tuition would essentially give more money to nonresident students than resident students and was told this was not necessarily the case. There was a discussion of the value of waivers received by resident and nonresident graduate students. It was decided this could be better understood when the issues were more fully defined for a study session.
Regent Stuart suggested the members of the Council of Presidents review the current financial aid policies and bring back any changes they would like the Board to consider in a study session and that the University of Arizona continue to explore the options they have already started for providing resident tuition waivers. He suggested the issue of tuition credits also be considered.
Regent Jewett chaired this portion of the meeting.
Mr. Dave Harris joined the meeting for this discussion. Regent Jewett reported the Board had a study session in June on streamlining the Capital Development Process and approved the Capital Development Plans for ASU and UA. As a follow up to that study session, modifications are required in the Board's Policy Chapter VII. The revised policy is presented for the Board's review. It will come back to the Board for formal approval in September.
Regent Palacios asked if this policy covers information technology and was told no; that is in a separate policy. Regent Gignac asked for tuition impact to be included in Section N. She also suggested the universities read the proposed policy carefully before it becomes effective to make sure they are comfortable with providing, on a timely basis, all the information required.
Regent Herstam chaired this portion of the meeting.
Establishment of Board Audit Committee and Approval of Charge to the Committee
Upon motion of Regent Amos, seconded by Regent Ulrich, the Board established an Audit Committee as a standing committee of the Board with the following initial charge: 1) Review and recommend possible changes to the existing board policy framework regarding the preparation of both internal and external audits of university functions and activities. 2) Recommend improvements in the integration of the Central Office and universities' annual audit plans. 3) Establish appropriate protocols and procedures to review audit results and significant findings from internal and external audits of university functions and activities. 4) Review and recommend possible changes or additions to the Board policy framework relating to conflicts of interest, ethics, investigation of fraud and misconduct, and violation of Board or university policies, law, or regulations.
Proposed Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Head Baseball Coach (ASU)
Regent Herstam said Arizona State University was requesting approval of a three-year extension, through June 30, 2006, and certain other modifications to its existing multiple-year employment contract with Patrick Murphy as Head Baseball Coach. President Coor told the Regents this would extend Coach Murphy's contract by three years to make it a five-year contract and would increase his salary to $195,000 per year. Regent Ulrich moved to authorize Arizona State University to extend its multiple-year employment contract with Patrick Murphy according to the terms and conditions set forth in the Executive Summary. Regent Gignac seconded the motion.
Coach Murphy's salary will be increased to $195,000 per year, consisting of $150,000 base salary for basic duties relating specifically to coaching baseball and $45,000 for additional duties consisting of participation in media programs, development activities, public relations activities and endorsements, and other promotional activities. The salary increase provision will be modified to include an increase based on participation in the NCAA super-regional tournament. The existing automatic minimum increase and supplemental compensation based on attendance at baseball games will be eliminated. Coach Murphy will also receive a single payout for the highest achievement in post-season competition in specified tournament and championship appearances. He will also receive supplemental compensation for academic performance for specified academic achievements.
Regent Amos explained he intended to vote no on this issue because he is concerned about escalating coaches salaries, not because he believes Patrick Murphy is not a good coach. He said he had a hard time voting for large salaries for revenue producing sports, but he could not justify a large salary for a non-revenue producing sport. He pointed out the difference between the proposed salaries for the NAU and ASU women=s basketball coaches. He is afraid this trend will impact all sports and it will be impossible to pay for all the salaries.
Regent Jewett stated he would vote no as a matter of conscience. However, he knows the Board is committed to examining the entire subject of athletics in depth and plans to have a study session in September with an expert on the Knight Commission recommendations. He believes the Board wants to examine the issue as a whole, not just when coaching salaries are presented for a vote. He said he would work on this issue for the remainder of his time on the Board and hoped to see the development of a better balance in the relationship between athletics and the academy.
Regent Gignac said she concurred with what Regent Amos and Regent Jewett had expressed. However, she said she would vote yes because she believed the Board had to play within the market place until the issue was thoroughly examined and the Board decided where it wished to stand on athletics. Regent Ulrich said he would vote yes because he believed this decision is within the parameters of Board policy as it currently exists. He hopes the Board will be able to review the issue and perhaps make changes before the issue arises again.
Regent Stuart stated he would vote yes on a motion that makes no economic sense because he believes a comprehensive, careful, studied review of an enormous problem needs to be made. He said President Coor and the Athletic Director have carefully thought about this recommendation; and out of respect for their decision, he will support the request.
President Coor said he welcomed a study session on the Knight Commission recommendations. He said salaries have become market driven and it is hard to stop the escalation. There have been reforms in athletics in past years, but there is more that could be done. Dr. Coor said there is a deficit as ASU in athletics now and it will be corrected. He said this salary increase would not put the program at risk.
The motion passed with Regents Amos and Jewett voting no.
Proposed Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Head Women's Basketball Coach (ASU)
Regent Herstam said ASU was requesting approval of a three-year extension, through April 15, 2006, of and certain other modifications to, its existing multiple-year employment contract with Charli Turner Thorne as Women's Head Basketball Coach. President Coor explained Coach Turner Thorne had been at ASU since 1996. This three year extension would make the contract a five-year contract through April 15, 2006. The base salary of $158,000 will be for basic duties relating specifically to coaching women's basketball and $40,000 will be for additional duties consisting of participation in media programs, development activities, public relations activities and endorsements, and other promotion activities. The salary increase provision will be modified to eliminate the existing automatic annual minimum increase. Her salary will be increased on July 1, 2002, and on each July 1 thereafter in percentage increments depending on achievement of specified performance milestones. Coach Turner Thorne will also receive supplemental compensation for specified academic achievements. Supplemental compensation based on attendance at women's basketball games will be eliminated.
Upon motion of Regent Herstam, seconded by Regent Ulrich, the Board authorized ASU to extend its multiple-year employment contract with Charli Turner Thorne as Head Women's Basketball Coach according to the terms and conditions summarized above. Regents Amos and Jewett voted no.
Proposed Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Head Wrestling Coach (ASU)
Regent Herstam said ASU was requesting approval of a multiple-year employment contract for Thom Ortiz as Head Wrestling Coach, from the date of execution of the contract through June 30, 2004. President Coor summarized Thom Ortiz's contract. His salary will be $61,000 per year for basic duties relating specifically to coaching wrestling and $1,000 for participation in media programs, development activities, public relations activities and endorsements, and other promotional activities. The salary will be increased for the year commencing July 1, 2002, and on each July 1 thereafter in percentage increments depending on specified performance milestones.
Coach Ortiz may receive special compensation annually for the wrestling coach in agreements negotiated by ASU with manufacturers, retailers, wholesalers, vendors, and others relating to use and promotion of athletic equipment, athletic clothing, athletic shoes, and other athletic apparel. He may receive supplemental compensation annually of a one-time payment for specified academic achievements and wrestling team performances in tournaments and rankings. He will receive additional benefits consisting of tickets to ASU sporting events, use of one automobile, and golf privileges at the ASU Karsten Golf Course.
Coach Ortiz will have the right to use ASU facilities to conduct a wrestling summer camp. His contract will contain termination and liquidated damages provisions. Upon motion of Regent Herstam, seconded by Regent Gignac, the Board authorized ASU to enter into a multiple-year employment contract with Thom Ortiz as Head Wrestling Coach according to the terms and conditions summarized above.
Proposed Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Head Women's Basketball Coach (NAU)
Regent Herstam said NAU was requesting approval of a multiple-year contract with Meg Sanders as Head Women's Basketball Coach, retroactive to July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2004. President Cargol said Coach Sanders' salary will be $75,000 per year, subject to the same salary increases as other university employees serving under the conditions of Administrative Service. She will receive supplemental compensation annually for specified academic performances and specified tournament appearances. NAU will grant Coach Sanders an exclusive license to operate a women's basketball camp using university facilities continuing through the basketball camp season which concludes in August 2004. Her contract will contain termination and liquidated damages provisions.
Upon motion of Regent Herstam, seconded by Regent Gignac, the Board authorized NAU to enter into a multiple-year employment contract with Meg Sanders, as proposed, retroactive to July 1, 2001, through June 30, 2004.
Dr. Judith Sellers reported the Arizona Faculties Council (AFC) is looking forward to keeping the lines of communication open between the faculty and the Board and to continuing the collaborative efforts on learner-centered education. She said the AFC thanks the Board for the funding for learner-centered education from the innovation fund. The AFC shares the Board's concern about the possible impact on university funding the current economy may cause.
INQUIRIES, REQUESTS, REPORTS, AND COMMENTS FROM REGENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS
President Coor said ASU is notifying all students and parents there is a vaccine available for bacterial meningitis as this disease is more prevalent among college age students and among people living in areas such as residence halls.
President Cargol was welcomed and thanked for NAU's hospitality. President McKay was welcomed to her new role as President of the Board. Dr. Sellers expressed her appreciation to the Regents for their support during her year as representative for the AFC and received thanks for her efforts during the past year. Regent Amos thanked the NAU faculty and employees for all the support he has received during his tenure on the Board of Regents.
The meeting adjourned at 12:47 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Judy E. Garza
Secretary to the BoardAPPROVED BY:
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Kay J. McKay
President
ATTEST:
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Gary Stuart
Secretary
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Telephone: (602) 229-2500 / Fax: (602) 229-2555