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ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS
MINUTES OF A MEETING
February 27, 1998
TABLE OF CONTENTS
STATUS OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASU RESEARCH PARK
REPORT FROM THE HOST PRESIDENT, DR. COOR
PUBLIC AWARENESS - LEGISLATION (Continued)
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MINUTES OF A MEETING
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS
February 27, 1998
A meeting of the Arizona Board of Regents was held on February 27, 1998, in the Alumni Lounge of the Memorial Union at Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona. President Campbell called the meeting to order at 10:15 a.m.
PRESENT: Regent Rudy Campbell
Regent Judy Gignac
Regent Chris Herstam
Regent Jack Jewett
Regent John Munger
Regent John Platt
Regent Donald Ulrich
ABSENT: Regent George H. Amos, III
Regent Jane Dee Hull
Regent Lisa Graham Keegan
Also present were: President Lattie Coor, Dr. Elaine Maimon, Dr. Charles Bantz, Dr. Christine Wilkinson, Dr. Mernoy Harrison, and Mr. Allan Price, Arizona State University; President Clara Lovett, Dr. Charles Connell, Dr. Jeanette Baker, and Mr. Sam Polito, Northern Arizona University; President Peter Likins, Mr. Tom Thompson, Mr. Joel Valdez, Dr. Michael Gottfredson, and Mr. Greg Fahey, University of Arizona; Executive Director Frank Besnette, Board Counsel Joel Sideman, Secretary to the Board Judy Garza, Dr. Thomas Wickenden, Mr. Tony Seese-Bieda, and Ms. Norma Salas, Central Office; and Dr. Larry Gould, Chair of Arizona Faculties Council.
All lists, reports, summaries, background materials, and other documents referred to in these minutes can be found in the February 27, 1998, Documents File.
President Campbell led the Pledge of Allegiance. He welcomed new Regents Herstam and Jewett to their first meeting and introduced Mr. Nick Balich who represented the State Board of Directors for Community Colleges. President Campbell presented a glass piece to former Regent Kurt Davis as an expression of appreciation for his service on the Board and remarked on the many contributions Mr. Davis had made during his short time with the Regents. Several Regents also thanked Mr. Davis for the time and effort he had expended on behalf of the universities during his time on the Board. Mr. Davis told the Regents it had been a very positive experience to serve on the Board and thanked the Presidents, Executive Director, and staffs for all the assistance he had received.
President Campbell introduced Mr. Phillip May, the person whose appointment to the Private Enterprise Review Board will be considered on the Consent Agenda. President Campbell thanked Mr. G. M. "Solly" Sollenberger for his service as the Board's representative to this Board since January 5, 1990.
The items on the Consent Agenda, which are marked in these minutes with an *, were considered as consent matters and were adopted unanimously upon motion of Regent Gignac, seconded by Regent Ulrich. There was no individual discussion of these items. President Campbell announced that Item 12, Student Radio Station Fee (UofA), has been removed from the Consent Agenda to be discussed under the Resources Committee Agenda. Item 8 was withdrawn from the Agenda at the request of Arizona State University.
*Minutes
The Board approved the December 4 and 5, 1997, Executive Session, the December 4 and 5, 1997, Regular Meeting, and the January 8 and 9, 1998, Regular Meeting minutes.
Resources Committee Consent
*Capital Expenditures Internal Audit (NAU)
The Board received a written internal audit report on Northern Arizona University Capital Expenditures. There were no findings reportable to the Board and four internal recommendations were submitted to university administration.
*Network Services Internal Audit (ASU West)
The Board received a written internal audit report on Arizona State University West Network Services. There were no findings reportable to the Board or internal recommendations submitted to university administration.
*Contract with U.S. Agency for International Development (UofA)
The Board authorized the University of Arizona to enter into a contract with the U.S. Agency for International Development to provide for the recruitment and support of technical advisors in AIDS, Child Survival, and Population as authorized in the Foreign Assistance Appropriations Act. The amount of the contract is $11,248,371 for the first year; $59,046,718 for the five-year project. The contract period ends May 30, 2003.
*Contract with U.S. Air Force Office of Scientific Research (UofA)
The Board authorized the University of Arizona to enter into a continuation contract with the United States Air Force Office of Scientific Research to provide continued installation of adaptive optics at the 6.5m Multiple Mirror Telescope. The amount of the contract is $3,000,000 for the eighteen-month continuation and the contract period ending is July 31, 1999.
*Easement to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., at the ASU Research Park
The Board ratified two non-exclusive utility easements to Air Products and Chemicals, Inc., to conduct, operate, repair, replace, and maintain underground nitrogen gas lines (together with appurtenant facilities) through, over, under, and across certain real property located at the ASU Research Park. The easements are located on property that is leased to Motorola, Inc., and Ryan Companies. The easements will be coterminous with the leases to Ryan Company and Motorola.
*Appointment of Philip G. May to Private Enterprise Review Board
The Board appointed Mr. Philip G. May, as a representative of the university system, to a two-year term on the Arizona Private Enterprise Review Board (PERB). Mr. May is an attorney in private practice in Phoenix and an alumnus of the University of Arizona and the UofA College of Law. He serves as an officer on the UofA National Alumni Board.
*University Physicians, Inc. Audited Financial Statement for FY97
The Board received a written summary of University Physicians, Incorporated's (UPI) FY 1997 audited financial statements. The summary highlighted the changes in the financial statements from 1996 to 1997. Total Net Assets decreased from $49.3M to $43.0M. Total revenues for 1997 were $95.9M, an increase of $4.3M. Total expenses were $102.4M, up from $91.6M last year. The Dean's Tax (4% of all fees collected for professional health care services delivered by UPI members and employees) which is to be used for the benefit of the College of Medicine was $2,851,407, down slightly from last year. Fees assessed for payroll, personnel and medical purchasing services from the University of Arizona were $1.6M, up from $1.5M in 1996.
*Multiple-Year Contract for Head Football Coach (NAU)
The Board authorized Northern Arizona University to enter into a multiple year employment contract with Jerome B. Souers for the period March 1, 1998, through February 14, 2001.
Coach Souers' salary will be $75,000 per year, subject to the same salary increases as other university employees serving under the Conditions of Administrative Service. He shall receive additional compensation in an amount of 1/12 of his annual base salary if 7/8 or more of the football student-athletes on the fall squad list meet satisfactory progress for both fall and spring academic semesters of each academic year. He shall also receive compensation in an amount of 1/12 of his annual base salary if the NAU football team appears in the NCAA Division I-AA Championship. Coach Souers will enter into a separate licensing agreement to operate a football camp using university facilities.
*Vice President for Public Affairs and Marketing (NAU)
The Board approved, effective no later than May 1, 1998, the appointment of Mr. Kurt Davis as the Vice President for Public Affairs and Marketing at Northern Arizona University. This is a new position reporting to the Senior Vice President for University Advancement. The salary for this position will be at the fiscal year rate of $108,000.
STATUS OF DEVELOPMENT OF THE ASU RESEARCH PARK
Mr. A. J. "Jack" Pfister, President of the Price Elliott Research Park, Inc. (ASU Research Park), former CEO of Salt River Project, a former Regent, currently on special assignment to Governor Hull, and a Distinguished Research Fellow at ASU, made a presentation to the Board on the progress of the development of the ASU Research Park. He told the Regents about the businesses currently at the Research Park and what is anticipated to happen there in the near future. He described the amenities found at the Park and reviewed the Master Plan. President Coor added information about the increased university-industry ties and the promise for the future of the state that will be created by the new technology from industries moving here.
REPORT FROM THE HOST PRESIDENT, DR. COOR
President Coor reported on the status of the $300M fund raising campaign. One of the goals of the campaign is to provide an endowed base to reach for characteristics of excellence such as endowed chairs, professorships, scholarships, and programs, especially programs linking ASU with the community. Dr. Coor believes this campaign will also result in a stronger bond between ASU and the community. Fifty four percent of the goal has been reached at this point.
President Coor introduced Jonathan Fink, Vice Provost for Research and Strategic Initiatives, who told the Board about a conference on Arizona and Arizona research, sponsored by the three Arizona universities, the Governor=s Strategic Partnership for Economic Development, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science. The conference will be held at ASU on March 27 and will be an opportunity for the development of cooperation between university researchers, the private sector and state government. President Coor invited the Regents to attend the conference.
Regent Gignac chaired and Dr. Art Ashton participated in the Strategic Planning portion of the meeting.
Five-Year Strategic Plans for the Three Universities and the Central Office
Regent Gignac reminded the Board these plans must be sent to the Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting by April 1, as state law requires the plans to be submitted in even-numbered years.
President Lovett said NAU had tested its strategic goals and the specific measures they were implementing in pursuit of the goals during the NCAA ten-year accreditation which had just occurred. The NCAA found both the major strategic goals and the specific implementation measures the Board had approved consistent with NAU's mission. However, they questioned NAU's target of achieving a graduation rate of 55% by the year 2001. Since NAU also believes the initial target was set too high, there will be a review of this goal and most likely a new goal will be brought forward to the Board.
Dr. Lovett reported NAU now has a formal planning process that is followed consistently. A university planning council has developed a framework for unit planning and provides direction and guidance for the unit plans. She directed the Regents attention to NAU's participation in economic development projects with rural communities in the past year.
President Coor said ASU plans as a whole, but each campus is also expected to have a strategic planning process. He called the Board's attention to the Driving Forces and Implications for ASU reported under the ASU tab. Dr. Coor highlighted a few of the success areas such as the persistence rate for freshmen to sophomores being at an all-time high, 75.4% on the main campus, and the number of weekend and evening degree programs at Main Campus growing from ten to sixteen. ASU West is now in the process of scheduling classes in the 7:00 a.m. to the 10:00 a.m. time frame to accommodate another segment of the working community. ASU East will begin offering the Bachelor of Applied Science in the fall.
President Likins said the University of Arizona has a planning system that is deeper than any he has ever seen. However, the difference between planning in the private sector and the public sector is the financing. Public education has little capacity to plan revenues, so planners are working only on the expenditure side, not on the revenue side. This leads to planning for what would happen if money becomes available. He believes the plans need to be adapted to help the university plan alternative courses of action.
Dr. Likins commented that the third ABOR Strategic Direction says to enhance research and impact economic development. He believes research does impact economic development, but he also believes education impacts economic development, primarily through furnishing employees to business. Research does not always have an economic development dimension, but he believes this is part of the responsibility of higher education. President Likins demonstrated how the University of Arizona Strategic Plan was built around the ABOR Strategic Directions.
Regent Gignac said it was interesting to see how each of the three universities had uniquely designed its planning around the Board's Strategic Directions. Regent Ulrich asked the university presidents if they were properly organized and structured to move into the future, to build competence within the organization to carry out whatever plan is necessary, and to react quickly to change.
President Likins said it is necessary to have a five-year plan, but you need to be able to rapidly adapt to changing realities; therefore, you should have an evolving plan. However, there needs to be more commitment to securing the funds necessary to implement the plans. Regent Ulrich said he believed securing the funds should be a priority of the strategic plan. Regent Gignac suggested that Strategic Direction No. 1 for next year might be how to get the remainder of the strategic directions accomplished.
President Coor said the most valuable part of the current strategic planning process is that it is more congruent now. However, he agreed the resource issue is a problem. Also, the constraints under which the universities operate make it difficult to be agile. One example is compensation. The universities have worked to design a compensation plan that recognizes teaching in a more appropriate way, that uses merit as the centerpiece, and that works; however, the money sometimes comes with clear directions, such as 1% up to $40,000 across the board or the Teaching Incentive Program.
President Lovett agreed with the remarks concerning the external constraints. She will judge the results of the NAU planning process in the next couple of years based not only on the quality of the ideas or how consistent the ideas are with the strategic directions, but by how creative they are in identifying the resources to accomplish the plans.
Regent Ulrich said he finds the planning process faulty as he believes there should be only a financial plan. He does not believe the Board has spent the time it should have on important strategic issues. Regent Gignac reminded the Board the law requires all executive agencies to submit these strategic plans. Regent Munger said he believed the strategic planning process should continue, but he understood the frustration of the financing problems. He would like to see more dialogue between the legislators and the Regents to encourage more cooperation and understanding between the two groups as he believes there are better ways to accomplish what both groups want to accomplish.
Regent Gignac said she is hearing there should be a discussion as soon as possible as to how the strategic directions could be changed. She also hopes there will be a consistent goal arising out of the presentation and work session on teacher/administrator preparation in May and April that will become part of the strategic plan.
Regent Ulrich suggested the issues raised in this discussion that are primary to the presidents of the universities be used as a basis for the Retreat. Regent Gignac said she would be discussing with each of the Regents what they would like to see on the Retreat agenda and she could make that one of the primary focuses. Regent Munger agreed it should be discussed at the Retreat, but he believed the Regents should also talk with the Governor and the legislative leadership over the next year, prior to the next legislative session.
President Coor said this morning two appropriation sub-committees voted out a bill, with staff recommendation, that 40% of any tuition increase voted by this Board must go into a Teaching Incentive Program (TIP) fund. No one had been asked for any input on this legislation. Dr. Gould said the faculty had been having discussions with the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) staff for over a month, but had no idea this would be proposed. Regent Gignac asked what could be immediately done in response to this development. Regent Munger suggested the Regents should discuss this problem with the Governor. Regent Ulrich suggested the Regents develop a strategic plan to deal with this issue.
Upon motion of Regent Gignac, seconded by Regent Munger, the Board approved the university and central office five-year strategic plans, as presented, for submission to the Governor's Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting.
Technology Delivered Education Progress Report
Dr. Charles Bantz, Dr. Sam Levy, and Ms. Mely Tynan joined the meeting for this discussion. Dr. Bantz provided a progress report on technology delivered education. He presented one example of collaboration, a new Master's program in international business, being taught by all four business schools. A market analysis and financing efforts are currently underway for the Arizona Learning System and to provide resources for more programs.
Dr. Bantz described courses being taught by technology, one of which had students in Saudi Arabia. Regent Gignac said she believed there needs to be a broad, philosophical discussion by the Board, once the market study is completed and analyzed, concerning issues such as whether everything continues to be done in-house, whether there needs to be peer review of courses already on the WEB, and how it will be possible to accomplish all the things desired in light of the funding issues.
Regent Platt took a course on Patent Law last semester on video tape. The grades from this class were higher than usual and he believed it was due to the students' opportunities to watch the tape in the manner that best suited individual needs.
Dr. Gould introduced Dr. John Krueckeberg, history professor at the UofA Sierra Vista Campus, a new member of the Arizona Faculties Council (AFC). The AFC is revising its by-laws to include all branch campuses.
The meeting recessed at 12:33 p.m. and reconvened at 1:55 p.m.
Regent Platt chaired this portion of the meeting.
FY99 State Operating and Capital Budget Requests: Status Report
Ms. Gale Tebeau, Dr. Brian Gregory, and Mr. Dick Roberts joined the meeting for this discussion. Regent Platt summarized the FY99 State Operating and Capital Budget Recommendations of the Governor and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) Staff. He announced there were two initiatives in the budget recommendations that were not requested by the universities: Alzheimer's research for $1.2M recommended by the Governor's staff and $500,000 for a liver research institute recommended by both staffs.
He also reported on a meeting that included Mr. Price, Dr. Besnette, Representative Bob Burns, Representative Laura Knaperek and Mr. Richard Stavneak and Mr. John Lee from the JLBC staff concerning the JLBC Staff recommendation, which ASU sees as adverse to its budget and a departure from the formal agreement reached years ago, to offset ASU's increase of $3.2M in tuition revenues with a reduction of general fund money. The increased revenue came from enrollment growth and the additional fees approved by the Board for graduate programs.
Representative Knaperek supported ASU's position this revenue should not be used to off-set general fund money and stated her support in adding this money back into the budget. She requested the Board report directly to the JLBC the incremental revenue generated by tuition rate increases and the intended allocation for those new funds to assist JLBC in better understanding the universities' state operating budgets.
Regent Platt announced the JLBC recommended this morning a capital outlay bill to the legislature that includes funding for ASU East Technology Center Renovation and the ASU East Telecommunications/Life Safety Infrastructure Project. They also recommended 100% funding for building renewal, but a reduction of funding to 80% will be discussed in caucus.
Regent Platt stated his belief the Arizona legislature is attempting to appropriate federal funds through the JLBC staff recommendation to raise tuition the same amount the federal government has given as a tax break for students. The JLBC staff has also recommended a percentage of any tuition increase from this year be dedicated to the Teaching Incentive Program (TIP), removing from the Regents and the universities the authority to determine the expenditure of university funds. Regent Platt also expressed concern about the Arizona International College's loss of line funding and the failure of the Arizona Financial Trust to receive matching dollars.
Regent Gignac suggested the university/community college issues, such as library/information technology, development of academic programs at new and emerging campuses, and rural initiatives, need to be funded or the ability to work with community colleges to meet unmet needs will be seriously hampered, the 2+2 programs will be harmed, and the four-year baccalaureate role of the universities will be undermined.
President Coor said there is additional money available that could be added to the budget next year and suggested a package of programs to meet the needs listed by Regent Gignac be proposed for funding.
Regent Ulrich said he agreed with the suggestion; however, he believes too much time is being spent trying to fix the issues that arise. He believes more time should be spent planning and implementing a strategy that would prevent problems from arising. Regent Munger agreed with him and suggested the Board President and some Regents, perhaps along with the presidents or university representatives, sit down with the legislative leadership and the Governor to explain the universities' needs. President Campbell asked Regent Gignac, Regent Munger, Regent Ulrich, and the members of the Council of Presidents to accompany him to implement Regent Munger's suggestion. There was a discussion of various ways to impact the budgeting process, both short and long term.
RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Continued)
Dr. Brian Gregory gave a brief overview of the capital development process.
The University Heart Center; Conceptual Approval (UofA)
Regents Jewett and Herstam did not participate in the discussion or vote on this item due to conflicts of interest. Mr. Bob Smith joined the meeting for this discussion and summarized the University of Arizona's request. Regent Campbell asked if there was sufficient parking to accommodate this structure and was told there is. Upon motion of Regent Platt, seconded by Regent Munger, the Board granted Conceptual Approval for the University of Arizona University Heart Center to be built with $9.7M in gift funds.
Old Main Renovation/Restoration: Project Approval (ASU)
Dr. Mernoy Harrison joined the meeting for this discussion and summarized Arizona State University's request. He explained the funding would be from a grant, gift funds, and bonding. Regent Platt asked what was being done to meet parking needs in the area. Dr. Harrison said ASU is considering a new parking structure near the student health center and the University Club and other options. Upon motion of Regent Platt, seconded by Regent Herstam, the Board granted Project Approval for the Old Main Renovation/Restoration and a budget increase of $200,000 to house the Alumni Programs and to continue the building's usefulness into the next century.
Performing Arts Building Renovation: Revised Project Approval (NAU)
Dr. Charles Connell joined the meeting for this discussion and summarized Northern Arizona's request. Upon motion of Regent Platt, seconded by Regent Ulrich, the Board granted revised Project Approval for Northern Arizona University's Performing Arts project with authorization to receive bids and construct the project.
Information on Student Radio Station Fee (UofA)
UofA Student Body President Gilbert Davison and KAMP Station Manager Adlai Wilson joined the meeting for this discussion. Regent Platt said he believed this is a deserving project, but raised the questions of allowing differential fees, which translate to differential tuition, among the universities, and whether these fees should first be voted on by the Board before they are put to a student vote. Dr. Besnette recommended the Board make it clear it wishes to authorize any differential fees in the future before they are put to a vote.
Regent Platt said he believes this mandatory fee sets a precedent. President Likins said he does not view this as a mandatory fee as the $1 will be refunded upon request. There was a discussion of this fee in relation to the Arizona Students Association fee and when Board policy directs fee requests to come before the Board. Mr. Wilson explained the need for a new antennae to increase the transmission range of the station and the student initiative resulting in this $1 fee. Regent Platt asked how long the fee would last and was told a maximum of five years.
Upon motion of Regent Ulrich seconded by Regent Munger, the Board approved the $1 per semester fee, for five years or less, to support the student radio Station KAMP, as approved by a student-initiated and run referendum. Regent Platt voted no. Regent Gignac said her vote did not mean she was in favor of large tuition differentials, but would be willing to decide any requests on a case-by-case basis.
Request to Designate University Selected Faculty Members with Exceptional Achievements as "Regents' Professors" (NAU)
President Campbell explained the designation "Regents' Professor." President Lovett presented the names of Dr. Michael Eastman, Chair of the Chemistry Department in the College of Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Jill Dubisch, professor in the Department of Anthropology, as candidates for the designation of "Regents' Professor." Both faculty members have distinguished careers. Upon motion of Regent Munger, seconded by Regent Ulrich, the Board authorized the appointment of Dr. Michael Eastman and Dr. Jill Dubisch as additional "Regents' Professors" at Northern Arizona University. The appointments will take effect July 1, 1998, and will carry salary increases of $5,000 each.
Regent Ulrich chaired and Mr. Tony Seese-Bieda and Ms. Charlene Ledet participated in the Public Awareness Committee portion of the meeting.
Status of Higher Education Study Committee/Joint University-Community College Study Committee
Regent Ulrich reported the Higher Education Study Committee (HESC), co-chaired by Senator Springer and Representative Carruthers, held its final meeting in late January to discuss applied baccalaureate degrees and other issues involving the universities and community colleges. He asked Regent Gignac, a member of the committee, for a report. She said the committee continued the discussion of unmet needs and how to address those needs. A budget footnote has been proposed to keep in place the makeup of the existing HESC, minus the two legislators, and with the addition of a person from the economic development community.
The committee shall establish criteria for what constitutes demonstrated need, develop a system for identifying and meeting demonstrated need statewide, and recommend to the respective boards and institutions an action plan with specific timelines to timely meet demonstrated needs statewide. ABOR and the State Board of Directors for Community Colleges (SBDCC) shall present a report to JLBC on or before December 15, 1998. The SBDCC reaffirmed the appointments of those people who have served on the HESC. The Regents and the SBDCC staffs are working on a meeting schedule.
Regent Ulrich announced President Campbell has reaffirmed Regent Gignac's appointment to the HESC.
Status of Legislative Study Committee on Teaching Roles and Rewards
The Board received a written update on the committee called together by Representative Bob Burns to study and make recommendations on the role of the university faculty and the reward that should apply to their compensation. The TIP fund was discussed earlier.
Review of State Legislation with Potentially Direct Impact on the Arizona University System
Regent Munger asked why the Regents should oppose HB2057, Public Stadium Food and Beverages, and was told alcohol is currently prohibited at intercollegiate athletic events and people are not allowed to bring in cans and bottles.
Regent Munger also asked about HB2130/2176, Parental Choice for Reading Success/Phonics Instruction, and was told the idea of allowing the legislature to determine curriculum is not considered good policy. President Coor said the university colleges of education in Arizona are committed to prepare Arizona teachers to the standards set by the Arizona Department of Education. Regent Platt suggested the recommended position be amended by adding we are teaching to the standards of Arizona public education. Regent Gignac said she believed this is the way the Government Affairs people are approaching the issue.
Regent Munger declared a conflict of interest on HB2091, In-state Tuition: Military Honorable Discharge, and SB 1174, In-state Tuition for Military or Dependents.
Mr. Seese-Bieda noted the recommnded position on these two bills is to remain neutral, but the universities are looking closely to see what the financial impact would be in terms of enrollment by active or recently discharged military as resident students. Regent Ulrich told the Board that Regent Amos asked the Board not take a position on these two bills until he had an opportunity to make his issues known.
Regent Platt noted there was a neutral position on HCR 2025, Lottery Proceeds for College Scholarships. He does not believe it is a good idea to send the message gambling is good. Regent Munger said the Regents have a constitutional duty to maintain education as nearly free as possible, the lottery has been in the state for a long time, and he believes scholarships would be a good use of gaming money. Regent Gignac said she preferred a neutral position on the bill. Regent Herstam said he believed taking 31.5% of the revenues from the lottery would negatively impact other areas that are already receiving that lottery money. Regent Gignac said she feared the legislature would take money for scholarships out of the general fund if this were to pass. President Campbell said he would prefer to remain neutral on this bill. Regent Ulrich asked the Government Affairs people to investigate this bill further and suggested Executive Director Besnette could then let the Regents know what developed.
Regent Platt said SB1035, Patents and Licenses Agreements, does affect ASU and the UofA, so he would like to add it to the discussion. Mr. Greg Fahey said this bill was introduced to allow the Arizona Disease Control Research Commission (ADCRC) to have some patent rights for research they fund. It only effects research done with ADCRC money. Regent Ulrich asked for more information on the bill.
Upon motion of Regent Gignac, seconded by Regent Platt, the Board adopted the positions presented on the following bills: HB 2002 - Support with modifications; HB2057 - Oppose; HB 2091 - Neutral; HB2130/2176 - Oppose; HB2182 - Oppose; HB2280 - Oppose; HB2290, SB1115 - Neutral; HB2314 - Support; HB2321 - Neutral, but watch closely; HB2338 - Oppose; HB2485 - Support; HCR2025 - Neutral; SB1087 - Neutral; SB1102 - Neutral; SB 1174 - Neutral; SB1354 - Oppose; SB1398 - Neutral; HB2631 - Support.
Regent Gignac reported the Community College Board is working on its strategic planning documents for submittal to OSPB. This is the first time the Board has been through the process. She summarized the positions the Community College Board took on various pieces of legislation and reported on the All Arizona Academic Team Recognition Lunch.
PUBLIC AWARENESS - LEGISLATION (Continued)
Regent Ulrich moved to amend his earlier motion concerning positions on legislation to exclude from accepting the recommendations on HB2091 and SB1174 as those are the two bills Regent Amos wished to comment on before a position was taken. Since the position on those two bills is neutral, it was decided to maintain that position at this point.
The meeting adjourned at 3:47 p.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
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Judy E. Garza, Secretary to the Board
APPROVED BY:
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Rudy E. Campbell, President
ATTEST:
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Don Ulrich, Assistant Secretary