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ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS
MINUTES OF A MEETING
May 21 and 22, 1998TABLE OF CONTENTS
REPORT FROM THE HOST PRESIDENT (NAU)
Diane McEacher
Alex Wagaman
Lyn Bigelow
Christine ThompsonELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS FOR 1998-99
*Minutes
Strategic Planning Committee Consent
*University Information Technology Strategic Plans: Review and Approval
Resources Committee Consent
*Addition to Research Contract with JPL for the Multiband Imaging Photometer for the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (UofA)
*Sale at Auction of Land Located on Golder Ranch Road in Catalina, Arizona (UofA)
*Permission to Advertise and Sell a Parcel of Land at the Southwest Corner of Aragon Street and the Gila Avenue Alignment in Pima County (UofA)
*Settlement Approval for Alpha Sigma Housing Corporation vs. ABOR (ASU)
*Naming of Ridge Residence Hall for Tony Gabaldon (NAU)
*Cashiering Services and Collections Internal Audit Report (ASU)
Programs Committee Consent Agenda
*Naming the School of Agribusiness and Resource Management the Morrison School of Agribusiness and Resource Management (ASU)
*Multiple-Year Appointments of Lecturers and Senior Lecturers
Programs Committee Consent (Continued)
*Joint Conference Committee Semi-Annual Progress Report on the New Model and Support Services for Transfer Students in Arizona
*Meeting Summaries for Joint Conference Committee and Arizona Education Conference Committee Held on May 7, 1998
* Spring Enrollment Report for Spring Semester 1998
Public Awareness Committee Consent
*Update on Status of Proposed Committee for External Review of University Privatization and Outsourcing Activities
STRATEGIC PLANNING
NAU Signal Peak University Center Facility: Project Initiation (NAU)Health and Wellness Commons: Project Initiation (UofA)
Property Located at 1501 S. Rural Road in Tempe: Permission to Purchase Property and Permission for Project Initiation to Renovate the Building (ASU)
Planning Guidance for the FY2000-2003 Capital Improvement Plans
Annual Space Inventory and Utilization Report
Campus Space Committee Status Report
Authority to Issue Revenue Bonds (UofA)
Economics Building Classroom Renovation and Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Replacement: Conceptual and Project Approval (UofA)
Utility Infrastructure Renovation Phase 5 - Conceptual Approval (NAU)
Permission to Lease-Purchase Property Located at 1402 North Cherry Avenue, Tucson (UofA)
Tuition Waivers for Meritorious Students
Status of FY99 State Operating Budget Request
Process and Issues Related to the Development of FY2000-2001 Biennial State Operating Request
Naming the New Facility for the University Heart Center as The Sarver Heart Center (UofA)
Request for Increase in Program Fee for the Evening MBA at Main Campus (ASU)
Multiple Year Contract for Head Basketball Coach (ASU)
Strengthening the University Role in K-12 Improvement
REPORT FROM THE ARIZONA FACULTIES COUNCIL
Update from Members of the Higher Education Study Committee on Unmet Needs
Final Update on the Status of Legislation From the Legislative Session
INQUIRIES, REQUESTS, REPORTS, AND COMMENTS FROM REGENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS
MINUTES OF A MEETING
ARIZONA BOARD OF REGENTS
May 21 and 22, 1998
A meeting of the Arizona Board of Regents was held on May 21 and 22, 1998, in the Havasupai Room of the University Union, Northern Arizona University, Flagstaff, Arizona. President Campbell called the meeting to order at 11:15 a.m.
PRESENT:Regent George H. Amos, III
Regent Rudy Campbell
Regent Judy Gignac
Regent Chris Herstam
Regent Jack Jewett
Regent Kay McKay
Regent John Platt
ABSENT: Regent John Munger
Regent Donald Ulrich
Regent Jane Dee Hull
Regent Lisa Graham Keegan
Also present were: President Clara Lovett, Dr. Charles Connell, Dr. Jeanette Baker, Mr. A. Dean Pickett, and Dr. Norm Hintz, Northern Arizona University; President Peter Likins, Mr. Tom Thompson, Mr. Joel Valdez, Dr. Saundra Taylor, Dr. Michael Gottfredson, and Dr. Michael Cusanovich, University of Arizona; President Lattie Coor, Dr. Milton Glick, Dr. Elaine Maimon, Dr. Charles Bantz, Dr. Christine Wilkinson, Dr. Mernoy Harrison, Mr. Allan Price, and Acting Board Counsel Paul Ward, Arizona State University; Executive Director Frank Besnette, 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 May 21 and 22, 1998, Documents File.
President Campbell led the Pledge of Allegiance. He introduced Regent Kay McKay, who was attending her first regular Board meeting, and Ms. Jennifer Reichelt, the Student Regent Des-ignee. He also introduced Mr. T. O. Beach, Chair of the State Board of Directors for Community Colleges, and Michael Clifton, member of that Board. There was no one present for Call to the Audience.
REPORT FROM THE HOST PRESIDENT (NAU)
President Lovett informed the Board that much of the education of undergraduate students takes place outside the conventional classrooms. She introduced Ms. Brenda VanKeuren, an under-graduate student in the College of Business, and Dr. Patricia Meyers, Dean of the College of Business. Dr. Meyers told the Board about a program started by Sam Walton and WalMart wherein students, working with faculty, teach entrepreneurship in the community to help people achieve their dreams. This year the NAU team had 28 different projects and placed second in national competition in only their second year, competing against almost 400 teams nationwide.
Ms. VanKeuren told the Board this opportunity opens the door for the College of Business to network with Fortune 500 executives. Members for the team are recruited from the entire university community. She told the Regents the Professors at NAU have provided many opportunities for her to enrich her learning.
Dr. Lovett introduced the new Head of the School of Hotel and Restaurant Management, Mr. Ron Evans. He shared his reason for coming to NAU and his hope for the School to become among the best in the nation.
President Campbell allowed several people to speak who arrived late for the Call to the Audience.
Diane McEacher, recent graduate of Masters and Social Work at ASU, is concerned about the possibility of the School of Social Work merging with another school on campus rather than remaining free standing. Also, she expressed dismay with the process used to reach this decision, saying it did not involve faculty or students.
Alex Wagaman, a student in the Masters of Social Work at ASU, expressed her concern with the process used to reach the decision concerning the merger of the School of Social Work with another school on campus.
Lyn Bigelow, a student in the Masters of Social Work Program and a member of the Native American Association at ASU, asked the Board to keep the School of Social Work at ASU free standing.
Christine Thompson, Director of Associated Students of Arizona (ASA), thanked everyone for their help and support the last few years. She will be leaving her position to attend law school at the UofA in the fall. She introduced Sam Leyvas, the new Executive Director. She also told the Board ASA is concerned about the proposed fee increase for the Evening MBA Program as the organization believes it should have come at the same time as the rest of the tuition increases.
ELECTION OF BOARD OFFICERS FOR 1998-99
President Campbell took this item out of order since Regent Platt did not plan to be present the next day. President Campbell had asked Regent Munger and Regent Platt to serve as the nominating committee to draft a slate of officers for 1998-99. Regent Platt reminded the Board the Bylaws state the member of the Board who has served for the longest period of time and has not previously served as president during his/her current term should be nominated for the office of president, with the next longest serving Regent nominated for president-elect. He moved to place the following slate of officers in nomination: President - Judy Gignac, President-Elect - Hank Amos, Treasurer - Donald Ulrich, Secretary - Kay McKay, Assistant Secretary - Jack Jewett, Assistant Treasurer - Jennifer Reichelt. The motion was seconded by Regent Herstam and passed by voice vote.
CALENDAR FOR 1999-2000
Upon motion of Regent Amos, seconded by Regent Gignac, the Board adopted the following schedule for 1999-2000: August 12 and 13, 1999 - NAU; September 23 and 24, 1999 - ASU; November 18 and 19, 1999 - UofA; January 20 and 21, 2000 - ASU West; February 24 and 25, 2000 - UofA; April 6 and 7, 2000 - NAU; May 18 and 19, 2000 - UofA; June 29 and 30, 2000 - NAU. The Board also changed the meeting place of the February 25 and 26, 1999, meeting to UofA and the May 20 and 21, 1999, meeting to UofA Sierra Vista.The meeting recessed at 11:47 and reconvened at 1:48 p.m.
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 Amos, seconded by Regent Platt. There was no individual discussion of these items.
*MINUTES
The Board approved the February 27, 1998, Executive Session, and the April 2 and 3, 1998, Regular Meeting minutes.
Strategic Planning Committee Consent
*University Information Technology Strategic Plans: Review and Approval
The Board reviewed the University Information Technology Strategic Plan Executive Summaries and authorized their conveyance, along with the full university IT plans, to the Governor and
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
Legislature. Some of the systemwide emerging or ongoing issues facing all three of the universities are: retaining, retraining and recruiting information technology staff; managing the growing complexity and cost of computing systems; managing increasing expectations of students, faculty, and staff for information technology support and services; and continuing the integration of technology and learning, including technology-delivered education (distributed learning/distance education). The universities have goals and/or objectives that are designed to increase collaboration and coordination among the universities and with other sectors of education.
Resources Committee Consent
*Addition to Research Contract with JPL for the Multiband Imaging Photometer for the Space Infrared Telescope Facility (UofA)
The Board ratified the Continuation Contract with the Jet Propulsion Laboratory in the amount of $23,744,168 for the contract period ending February 15, 2002, and the Continuation Subcontract with Ball Aerospace in the amount of $12,992,375 for the contract period ending February 15, 2002. The purpose of these agreements is to provide continued development, and scientific, technical, and managerial leadership in the design and testing of the Multiband Imaging Photometer for the Space Infrared Telescope Facility.
*Sale at Auction of Land Located on Golder Ranch Road in Catalina, Arizona (UofA)
The Board received a written report from the University of Arizona stating there is interest in the property located on Golder Ranch Road in Catalina, Arizona. The sale was originally authorized in 1987, but was never completed due to a depressed market. The University will proceed to sell the property, consisting of four parcels of ten acres each, at auction as soon as the appraisals are final. The proceeds will be used to repay the internal loan for the construction of the Center for Creative Photography.
*Permission to Advertise and Sell a Parcel of Land at the Southwest Corner of Aragon Street and the Gila Avenue Alignment in Pima County (UofA)
The Board authorized the University of Arizona to advertise and sell at auction the 5.05 acre parcel of vacant land located at the southwest corner of Aragon Street and the Gila Avenue alignment, south of Valencia Road, in Pima County, Arizona, at no less than the fair market value as determined by appraisal, subject to approval of legal documents by University Counsel.
RESOURCES COMMITTEE CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
*Settlement Approval for Alpha Sigma Housing Corporation vs. ABOR (ASU)
The Board authorized Arizona State University to enter into a settlement agreement with Alpha Sigma Housing Corporation in substantial conformance with the below-listed proposed terms; provided, however, the final settlement documentation, including the language of any deed given and restrictions therein, are subject to final review and approval of Board Counsel: 1) The University will grant the house and the underlying land to the fraternity, 2) In return, the fraternity will be required to satisfy all of its outstanding obligations to the University, including the full balance due under the lease and any outstanding interest and unpaid repairs (The amount is approximately $45,000), 3) The grant of the land will contain a restrictive covenant limiting the use of the land to student housing for the benefit of the ASU campus, and appropriate, homeowner-like covenants for appearance and maintenance.
*Naming of Ridge Residence Hall for Tony Gabaldon (NAU)
The Board approved changing the name of the Ridge Residence Hall to Tony Gabaldon Hall, in honor of former Senator Tony Gabaldon, an educator and community leader.
*Cashiering Services and Collections Internal Audit Report (ASU)
The Board received a written internal audit report on Arizona State University Cashiering Services and Collections. There were no findings reportable to the Board or internal recommendations submitted to university administration.
Programs Committee Consent Agenda
*Naming the School of Agribusiness and Resource Management the Morrison School of Agribusiness and Resource Management (ASU)
The Board authorized Arizona State University East to change the name of the School of Agribusiness and Resource Management to the Morrison School of Agribusiness and Resource Management.
*Multiple-Year Appointments of Lecturers and Senior Lecturers
The Board approved the multiple-year appointments of lecturers and senior lecturers as requested.
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE CONSENT (Continued)
*Joint Conference Committee Semi-Annual Progress Report on the New Model and Support Services for Transfer Students in Arizona
The Board received a written progress report of the Joint Conference Committee (JCC) of the Arizona Board of Regents and the State Board of Directors for Community Colleges of Arizona regarding activities designed to help students transfer courses from Arizona public community colleges to Arizona public universities. The report must be received by the Legislature by June 15, 1998.
Much progress has been made in the last six months toward the full implementation of the New Transfer Model and Services. The full implementation of the model, including new degrees and the support services is expected by June 30, 1999. To sustain this change and the anticipated success, it will be necessary to support the Arizona Transfer Articulation Support System and the related management and organizational details. Continued support through the state operating budget will be required. The model has the potential to serve as a national model, bringing recognition to the state of Arizona and to the excellence of education provided in a true collaborative spirit.
*Meeting Summaries for Joint Conference Committee and Arizona Education Conference Committee Held on May 7, 1998
The Board received a written summary of the Joint Conference Committee (JCC) meeting held May 7, 1998. The agenda topics and points of discussion were review of higher education issues, review of transfer articulation process, and review of transfer support services.
The Board received a written summary of the Arizona Education Conference Committee (AECC) which also met on May 7. The agenda topics and points of discussion included an overview of State Board of Charter Schools, AECC procedures, teacher standards, assessment, teacher preparation, and teacher education, student tracking systems; and updates on the eligibility study, transfer articulation, and the Higher Education Study Committee.
* Spring Enrollment Report for Spring Semester 1998
The Board received a written report on the Spring 1998 enrollment. Systemwide, headcount increased by 1.5 %, or, 1,456 students, and Full Time Equivalent (FTE) increased by 2.4%, or 1993 students, over the previous spring semester. Increases in total headcount enrollment were reported by ASU Main, East, and West, and by the UofA. All campuses reported an increase in FTE. Graduate headcount decreased by 0.1%, while undergraduate increased by 2.1%.
CONSENT AGENDA (Continued)
Public Awareness Committee Consent
*Update on Status of Proposed Committee for External Review of University Privatization and Outsourcing Activities
The Board received a written report on the proposed Committee for External Review of University Privatization and Outsourcing Activities. Since the April Board discussion of the formation of the Committee and its makeup, the presidents have given Regent Ulrich suggestions for committee membership. At the request of Regent Ulrich, Warren Rustand, CEO of Rural Metro, has agreed to chair the group.
STRATEGIC PLANNING
Regent Gignac chaired this portion of the meeting.
NAU Signal Peak University Center Facility: Project Initiation (NAU)
Dr. Norm Hintz and Dr. Ed Groenhout joined the meeting for this discussion. President Lovett explained Project Initiation is being requested at this time because the Pinal University Foundation, a group of private business leaders and elected officials in the county, has reached its goal of raising $1.5M in private funds for this project. NAU will seek funding through general funds or other financing options, such as Certificates of Participation. Also, enrollment growth has been substantial and rapid and is expected to continue. NAU has been sharing facilities with Central Arizona College (CAC), but as enrollment grows, existing facilities will not be sufficient to support the expansion of baccalaureate opportunities. There is no space near CAC to lease.
The building proposed will be a university center, a generic facility that can be shared by other institutions. The UofA has expressed interest in sharing the delivery of programs to that part of the state. This project is not planned for occupancy until 2001, but a change in Arizona's budgeting process from a one to a two-year cycle requires Project Initiation at this time to comply with Board policy.
CAC President Cline, Ms. Cherie McGlynn, Chairman of the University Foundation, Mr. Ken Buchanan, City Manager of Casa Grande, and Mr. Doug MacAvoy, CAC Trustee and first student body president, joined the meeting for the remainder of this discussion. Dr. Hintz described the building and told the Board it would be designed with the new Space Guidelines. He explained this project will need an exception to Board policy because current policy prevents an Off-Campus Center from owning facilities.
STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE - NAU SIGNAL PEAK FACILITY (Continued)
Regent Gignac asked what the operating and maintenance annual funds would be and was told approximately $80,000 per year, part of which will be amortized by facilities and will be rented to other occupants of the facility. If there is not sufficient rental income, it will be funded out of the university's budget. It does not include the Certificates of Participation, which, if amortized over 20 years, will have an annual payment of approximately $150,000.
Regent Gignac asked how much of the money the Foundation plans to have in hand before construction begins and was told there is currently $1M cash in the bank plus property worth $600,000. She congratulated the community, the university, and the community college for their efforts.
Upon motion of Regent McKay, seconded by Regent Herstam, the Board granted Project Initiation for the University Center in Pinal County, allowing more detailed planning to proceed, and authorized an exception from Board policy to allow the project to be built at an Off-Campus Center.
Health and Wellness Commons: Project Initiation (UofA)
Mr. Joel Valdez, Dr. Saundra Taylor, and Dr. Murray Dearmond joined the meeting for this discussion. Regent Gignac described the project which will collocate three campus units: the Campus Health Service, the Center for Disability Related Resources, and Employee Wellness. President Likins said the university is trying to develop campus life enhancement to create a more supportive and caring human community. This project enables the pulling together of health services.
President Campbell asked how the health services are funded and was told Student Health Services does get an allocation from the retained fee pool that helps with a portion of the cost of the operation. The rest comes from fees from services and health care providers. The currentretained fee pool for students is about $110 per student per year.
Regent Amos noted the center that serves the disabled is currently centrally located and asked what impact moving the facility to the southern edge of the campus will have on this constituency. He was told the current services are scattered and this will centralize the location. The current facilities also pose parking problems and there will be a parking garage close to the new facility.
Regent Platt asked if this will create an upward pressure on the $110 set aside per student and was told there will be no dollars from the retained fee pool allocated to this project. The money will come from generated fees. He said he understood these buildings are old and in need of help, but the student union is probably worse.
RESOURCES COMMITTEE - HEALTH AND WELLNESS COMMONS PROJECT INITIATION (Continued)
Mr. Valdez stated it is the university's intention not to come back for Conceptual Approval for this project until the Board sees some real numbers on the student union, probably around September.The university is now studying the funding. There is no plan to use general funds, but the analysis of the financing is not finished. They have pledged not to impact tuition. Regent Gignac asked what the increase in annual Operation and Maintenance funds would be and was told a guess would be about $300,000.
Upon motion of Regent Gignac, seconded by Regent McKay, the Board approved the request by the University of Arizona for Project Initiation for the Health and Wellness Commons Building.
Property Located at 1501 S. Rural Road in Tempe: Permission to Purchase Property and Permission for Project Initiation to Renovate the Building (ASU)
Dr. Mernoy Harrison joined the meeting for this discussion. The purchase and Project Initiation are being requested at the same time because the two projects are interdependent. Purchase of this property will provide needed space for library storage, open office landscape- style offices and swing space for use during renovations. The cost of renovation is largely due to upgrading the building systems.
President Campbell said this is one of the few properties adjacent to the campus that can be used by the university without disrupting the community. Regent Platt asked the sources of funding and was told local plant funds. ASU has offered to purchase the property and its improvements for $2,450,000, subject to the following conditions: two appraisals that support the offering price; an acceptable environmental assessment of the property; satisfactory title, survey, and engineering inspection reports; and a mutually agreeable purchase and sale agreement.
Upon motion of Regent Gignac, seconded by Regent McKay, the Board authorized the Vice Provost for Administrative Services or a person designated by the President of ASU to complete negotiations for and purchase the real property at 1501 South Rural Road, Tempe, Arizona, in the manner described in the Executive Summary. The Board also approved Project Initiation for the renovation of the building located on the property at 1501 South Rural Road, Tempe, Arizona.
RESOURCES COMMITTEE
Regent Amos chaired the Resources Committee. Dr. Brian Gregory joined the meeting for the remainder of the capital items.
RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Continued)
Planning Guidance for the FY2000-2003 Capital Improvement Plans
Regent Amos reminded the Board the Capital Improvement Plans (CIP's) are different this year because the legislature has reduced the number of years for planning capital projects from five years to four and general fund appropriations must be requested for the first two years of the plan, rather than for only one year.
Dr. Gregory called the Board's attention to the recommendation that total university systemwide General Fund capital requests do not exceed $30M per year, excluding the building renewal requests which are formula-driven for all state agencies. Since this is the first biennial request, discussions were held with the Office of Strategic Planning and Budgeting (OSPB) and the Joint Legislative Budget Committee (JLBC) as to format of the requests. It will be a two-year plan and a two-year forecast. Projects will be prioritized.
He described the Transitional Agreement which allows the universities to present a full picture (as of June 1998) of what major capital projects may enter and proceed through the capital development process during the biennial plan, even if there is not sufficient data and information to seek Project Initiation or Conceptual Approval for certain projects by the June meeting. Preliminary Justification is the format to be used. Appendix C to the Executive Summary contains a preview of capital project approvals being requested at the June meeting.
If the Board agrees, there will be a one-page summary for each preliminary justification at the June meeting, allowing time for questions to be raised about the project. If preliminary approval is given for those projects, the universities would place them in their two-year plans. The universities seeking general funds have until August to seek Conceptual Approval for general fund projects.
Upon motion of Regent Amos, seconded by Regent Gignac, the Board approved the proposed FY2000-2003 CIP guidelines.
Annual Space Inventory and Utilization Report
Dr. Gregory reminded the Regents the Space Guidelines Committee suggested more details be added to this report so it could be given to the chairs of the campus space committees for their use in analyzing their space needs. There was an effort to provide for improved standardization. This will provide the foundation the universities will use to meet the Fall 99 Guidelines. He pointed out it will take time for the universities to reduce their inefficient space because they will have to do it through renovation or new construction. As the universities develop new projects, they will use new space guidelines.
RESOURCES COMMITTEE - SPACE INVENTORY AND UTILIZATION REPORT (Continued)
The biggest difference from last years figures has been in office space because of the new guidelines. Regent Platt said the graphs displaying classroom use show a difference between ASU and ASU West in the evening. He believes ASU Main should have a stronger commitment for scheduling more evening classes. President Coor said West was designed for an evening population and Main for daytime, but both are looking at how to better use the other hours. Main now runs 14,000 students at night and has several new majors aimed at evening students. Regent Amos echoed the comments on use of classrooms in the evening as he believes it is a waste of resources when there is a large market for evening students.
Campus Space Committee Status Report
Mr. Gary Robertson, NAU, Dr. Michael Cusanovich, UofA, and Mr. David Techau, ASU Main, joined the meeting for this discussion. Mr. Techau presented an overview of activities underway on the ASU campuses. The space committees are seeking to recruit community members. ASU has installed a new classroom scheduling system, to help monitor and track classroom and lab utilization, which is currently in a testing environment; but will be operational for the Spring 99 schedule. West and East plan to be online sometime in 1999. The university is increasing late registration fees from $10 to $35 to maximize the number of students preregistering and limit the frequency of drop-adds on campus. ASU Main and East campuses have just completed a comprehensive space audit of all academic space.
He described the class-link studies which optimize the use of space through the standardization of class links, break times, and schedules. At ASU main, many of the implementation activities have addressed the critical shortfall of library and research space. In an effort to improve room usage and scheduling flexibility, ASU has been engaged in a multi-year classroom improvement plan to bring classrooms up to a standard level of quality.
Mr. Gary Robertson highlighted two significant points regarding NAU's activities toward the DeMichael Committee's recommendations on space utilization. The use of the new office space guidelines and a more precise inventory gathering technique has resulted in the annual inventory report showing a significant drop in the deficit of office space. Approximately 50% of a pilot program using more flexible office systems furniture in Building 77 has been completed. Over a year ago, a work group was established to identify desirable amenities and accessories in each of the classrooms. During the past year, a more precise inventory was taken of these spaces to pinpoint specific deficiencies. The Space Advisory Committee is continuing to study the information and recommend appropriate classroom upgrade projects. Recently, the use of $100,000 of Building Renewal 99 funds was approved to implement the first steps in classroom upgrades. Future building renewal allocations will include an amount for the continuation of classroom upgrade projects over a five-year period.
RESOURCES COMMITTEE - CAMPUS SPACE COMMITTEES REPORT (Continued)
Dr. Cusanovich said research space is the major shortage at the UofA. The university hopes to present a revised capital plan to the Board to address that problem by the June meeting. They have implemented the remainder of the computer space allocation program and are in the process of reviewing classroom space, pulling it off line, and converting it to other uses when the space is not economically feasible to renovate. They also have problems converting old office space. The university has found it can favorably impact transportation with the City of Tucson by starting classes at 7:40 a.m. Finally, they are in the fourth year of $2M per year classroom renovation project and hope to close out the plan in the next year or two.
Regent Amos thanked the chairs for their work. He suggested they report to the Board next quarter to keep the Regents updated on progress.
Authority to Issue Revenue Bonds (UofA)
Mr. Tim Pickrell, UofA Bond Consultant, and Mr. Joel Valdez joined the meeting for this discussion. Regent Platt did not participate or discuss this issue due to conflict of interest. Mr. Valdez explained the University of Arizona is seeking permission to issue revenue bonds to construct the Integrated Learning Center (ILC), formerly called the Integrated Instructional Facility. The sale of these bonds is contingent on the Joint Committee on Capital Review (JCCR) giving project approval for the ILC and Board Counsel approval. Permission is also sought to refund and refinance certain outstanding System Revenue Bonds. If the window of opportunity to save money on the bond refinancing begins to disappear and the JCCR approval has not yet been received, the University will sell only the refinancing bonds as they believe they can save $300,000 to $400,000 per year by refinancing.
Regent Gignac asked why the $5M in anticipated debt service that was set aside for the ILC is now being proposed to be used as a quasi-endowment with earnings to be dedicated for several possible costs instead of using it to issue fewer bonds. President Likins said the university would use the money in the most financially prudent manner, where it can make or save the most money. Regent Gignac wondered if the impact on tuition is the same for all the alternatives being considered. Dr. Likins said if it was decided to invest the $5M, an annuity would be purchased, so there will not be $5M left at the end of the debt service. The Board will be informed of the decision as to how the money will be used.
Upon motion of Regent Amos, seconded by Regent Gignac, the Board granted the University of Arizona the authority to sell not in excess of $58M in System Revenue Bonds for the purpose of refinancing and refunding outstanding bonds, and contingent upon project approval by the JCCR, to construct the Integrated Learning Center, as provided in a Series 1998 Supplemental University of Arizona System Revenue Bond Resolution previously reviewed by Board Counsel and Staff.
RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Continued)
Economics Building Classroom Renovation and Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) System Replacement: Conceptual and Project Approval (UofA
Mr. Joel Valdez joined the meeting for this discussion. Because of the state funds available this year, the UofA has an opportunity to renovate and bring up to code the heating, ventilating, and air conditioning system. A vacant sorority building has been rented to hold classes while work on this building proceeds. Upon motion of Regent Amos, seconded by Regent Platt, the Board granted Conceptual Approval and Project Approval for the Economics Building Classroom Renovation and HVAC System Replacement, funded through Fiscal Year 1999 Building Renewal Funds.
Utility Infrastructure Renovation Phase 5 - Conceptual Approval (NAU)
Dr. Norm Hintz joined the meeting for this discussion. This is Phase 5 of a multi-year project to correct deterioration of the university's aging utility distribution system. It is believed this project will result in the reduction of Operation and Maintenance costs over time. The project will be funded with the next bond issue which is scheduled to occur in the year 2000.
Upon motion of Regent Amos, seconded by Regent McKay, the Board granted Conceptual Approval to Northern Arizona University for the Utility Infrastructure Renovation Phase 5 and authorized the university to proceed with planning and design of this $3,000,000 project.
Permission to Lease-Purchase Property Located at 1402 North Cherry Avenue, Tucson (UofA)
Mr. Joel Valdez joined the meeting for this discussion and explained this property is within the campus planning boundaries. The fraternity has vacated the property. This is a strategic site, in the middle of the northern part of the campus, which the university would like the Foundation to purchase and lease to the university. At the end of five years, the university would own the facility. The money for leasing would come from indirect costs. The negotiated price is $700,000. Sigma Nu fraternity has pledged the revenues it receives from this project will be placed in a scholarship account for UofA students. Regent Gignac asked what interest rate the Foundation was charging and was told 7%.
Regent Platt asked if university debts to the Foundation are included in annual indebtedness report and was told things like that usually are; it will definitely be included in the September report. The university is still considering the best use of the space as several departments need more space. Upon motion of Regent Amos, seconded by Regent McKay, the Board authorized the University of Arizona to lease-purchase the property located at 1402 N. Cherry Avenue, Tucson (known as the Sigma Nu house), from the UofA Foundation, at a price determined to be fair and reasonable, subject to approval of legal documents by University Counsel.
The meeting recessed at 3:44 p.m. and reconvened at 3:39 p.m.
RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Continued)
Tuition Waivers for Meritorious Students
Mr. Don-Paul Benjamin, Dr. Thomas Wickenden, Dr. James Rund, Ms. Phyllis Bannister, and Mr. James Pritchard were present for this discussion. Regent Platt and Regent Gignac complimented everyone for all their work on this issue. Upon motion of Regent Amos, seconded by Regent Gignac, the Board accepted the status report of the tuition waivers for academically meritorious students as presented in the Executive Summary.
Status of FY99 State Operating Budget Request
Ms. Anne Barton, Ms. Gale Tebeau, Mr. Tony Seese-Bieda, and Mr. Allan Price joined the meeting for this discussion. Regent Amos reported the legislature approved a total increase of $51.2M for the Arizona University System, $47.2M of which is a general fund appropriation. The appropriations bill includes funding to annualize fiscal year 1998 salary increases, funding for faculty and staff salary increases to be awarded during fiscal year 1999, about 77% of the universities' request for enrollment growth called for by the 22:1 formula, and about $22M for decision packages which include rural initiatives, service delivery enhancements, and program development at ASU East and Arizona International College. Three items included in the appropriations bill that were not requested by the Board were Clean Burning Alternative Energy Storage Testing at ASU East for $50,000, Development of Greenhouse technology at the UofA College of Agriculture for $100,000, and the Liver Research Institute at the Health Science Center for $500,000.
There were four footnotes attached to the appropriations bill. The first calls for the continuation of the Articulation Task Force which is a shared responsibility of the Board of Regents and the State Board of Directors for Community Colleges (SBDCC). The task force is directed to produce a final agreement, to be implemented by January 1, 1999, which assures community college students are able to transfer to our universities without loss of credit toward a bachelor's degree.
The second footnote requires ABOR and SBDCC to establish a Higher Education Study Commit-tee to discuss unmet higher education needs, identify alternatives, and recommend options to meet these needs, by December 15, 1998. The third requires the Board to establish a university perfor-mance bonus program. The fourth requires the Board to report to the JLBC any changes in tuition revenue that are different from the amount appropriated by the legislature. The report must be submitted within ten days after the Board approves the universities' All Funds Budgets. Ms. Tebeau reported Governor Hull vetoed the third footnote concerning the performance bonus.RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Continued)
Process and Issues Related to the Development of FY2000-2001 Biennial State Operating Request
Regent Amos introduced a discussion of the process and issues related to the development of the state operating budget requests for fiscal years 2000-2001, the first year of a biennial budget process for the universities. Three major issues deal with how student enrollment will be projected for a two-year period, how tuition revenues will be estimated for two years, and how the universities present priorities and funding requirements for a biennial budget.
President Coor said he believed the development of a bienniel budget presents an opportunity for the universities to work together to develop some themes that showcase what each university believes is important for itself and what is important for all three universities and the State of Arizona. He said the three presidents have begun to explore the possibilities of developing a budget in this manner.
President Lovett concurred. However, she believes the universities did not build strong enough legislative support for their priorities early in the last legislative session. She believes the bienniel budget may help as it will be a more long-term approach and there will be more opportunity to impress upon individual legislators how these issues are important to the state.
Persident Likins also strongly endorsed this approach. There needs to be a more clear illustration of how the state, by investing in higher education, can achieve its objectives; how the universities can become an instrument of state policy to a much greater degree than they are currently. Support should be sought from the community. He also believes biennial tuition setting could result in an improved process with a struture within which access is maintained, the mix of non-resident and resident students is maintained, and a competitive position within the market place is preserved.
Regent Gignac stated her appreciation of the presidents' comments and agreed the universities should have an idea of state priorities when addressing the part of the budget that deals with the major strategic and collaborative issues. President Campbell agreed; however, he believes economics, demographics, and enrollments will change and there will be a need to make adjustments in the off years. Regent Amos agreed with the presidents and suggested a committee to look at tuition between now and August so the Board can be prepared to discuss all these issues. There was discussion concerning how to make this a genuine two-year process.
Naming the New Facility for the University Heart Center as The Sarver Heart Center (UofA)
Upon motion of Regent Amos, seconded by Regent Platt, the Board authorized the University of Arizona to change the name of "The University Heart Center" at the Arizona Health Sciences Center to The University of Arizona Sarver Heart Center.
RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Continued)
Request for Increase in Program Fee for the Evening MBA at Main Campus (ASU)
President Coor reminded the Regents the College of Business on the Main Campus, at the request of many working people in 1991, created an MBA program that was scheduled in the evenings and included extra logistical support. The Regents, in 1992, authorized an additional fee of $3,360 for this program. The program has flourished. ASU is asking for a $508 increase in this fee. ASU also offers the Evening MBA degree program at Motorola University West at the ASU Research Park. This program has an additional room use fee of $330. Dr. Coor said 80% of the students in this program have their fees paid for by their companies.
Dr. Coor told the Regents the fees had varied since 1992 because of cost variations. These changes, both up and down, had taken place without Board authorization. He explained the request to increase these fees had not come with the regular tuition setting because the program planning needs assessment did not fit the regular cycle. He said that would not be the case in the future.
Regent Platt expressed concern because Board policy was not been followed and he believed this increase should have been requested when tuition was set. He asked the Board to vote no and require ASU to come back next April for this increase. President Coor suggested maintaining an agile, flexible university means there will be more of these. Allowing only one month of the year to set fees will be hard on these tailored programs. President Campbell suggested the institutions alert the Regents during tuition setting in April if they have fees of this nature they are considering bringing to the Board during the coming year.
Regent Jewett moved to approve the program fees for the Evening MBA and for courses offered at Motorola University West in the amounts of $3,868 and $4,198, respectively, beginning in Fall, 1998. The motion was seconded by Regent Herstam Regent Gignac said she would support Regent Platt's concern. Regent McKay expressed concern about having a black and white policy requiring everything to come at once when things are in transition. The motion passed with Regents Gignac, Platt and Amos voting no and Regents Jewett, McKay, Herstam and Campbell voting yes.
Multiple Year Contract for Head Basketball Coach (ASU)
President Coor explained ASU's request for a multiple-year contract for Robert O. Evans as ASU Men's Basketball Head Coach for the period April 7, 1998, through April 15, 2003. The base salary of $450,000 is divided into basic duties and additional duties consisting of media programs, development activities, public relations activities, and endorsement and other promotion activities. The salary shall be increased for the year commencing July 1, 1999, and on each July 1 thereafter in percentage increments depending on achievement of certain performance milestones.
RESOURCES COMMITTEE (Continued)
Regent Amos congratulated ASU for selecting a very good coach with a reputation of integrity He expressed a concern that the bonus for winning a national championship is too high as it might encourage risks or chances. His second concern is, as it has been with prior coaching contracts, that the school is left with damages when coaches engage in illegal practices. He would like to have substantial monetary penalties for cheating or breaking NCAA rules in future contracts. He would like the Board to consider another discussion of athletics as a whole, the content of coaching contracts, and the procedure of bringing those contracts to the Board. President Coor said the contract does carry a material penalty for the coach if he engages in illegal activities.Regent Platt also commended ASU's choice and said he has no problem with the coach selected. His concern is about the process of the Board approving the contract. Regent Gignac moved to authorize ASU to enter into a multiple-year employment contract with Robert O. Evans according to the terms and conditions set forth in the Executive Summary, subject to review of ABOR Counsel. Regent McKay seconded the motion which passed with Regents Amos and Platt voting no and Regents Jewett, McKay, Gignac, and Herstam voting yes.
The meeting recessed at 5:02 p.m. and reconvened at 8:05 a.m. on Friday morning with Regent Platt absent.
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE
Strengthening the University Role in K-12 Improvement
Regent Gignac chaired this portion of the meeting. Dr. Thomas Wickenden, Dr. Elaine Maimon, Dr. Milton Glick, Dr. Charles Connell, Dr. William Svoboda, Dr. Melvin Hall, Dr. Suzanne Shipley, Dr. John Taylor, and Dr. David Berliner joined the meeting for this discussion.
Regent Gignac said this was a discussion on ways the universities could strengthen their role in K-12 improvement. The goal for this discussion is to review and give preliminary approval of the plans of the colleges of education to align their programs with the new teacher standards and to provide direction as to how to incorporate into the university plans the other ways in which K-12 improvement can be supported. She summarized the Education Summit held on April 23 that was sponsored by the Board of Regents and the universities, indicating it allowed several major speakers to focus attention on the new teacher standards and to give an opportunity for stakeholders to share comments.
President Campbell said he looks at this as a partnering with the entire educational system and agrees with the sense of urgency for problem solving that was brought out at the Summit. Regent Herstam said the Summit was an excellent focus on the new standards; however, he believes it will always be difficult to attract the best and brightest to teaching when they know how low their salaries will be as teachers.
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE - STRENGTHENING THE UNIVERSITY ROLE IN K-12 IMPROVEMENT (Continued)
President Coor said he does not believe high school students and their families yet understand that the students will not receive their high school diplomas unless they satisfy the graduation requirements. President Lovett said there must be more attention paid to the education pipeline in Arizona. President Likins said the Summitt brought out the concern of everyone throughout the political and economic spectrum with this issue, but also underscored the fact there is not a common understanding of how to solve the problem of successfully meeting the challenges of educating young people.
Regent Jewett said it seems the focus of recruiting for teachers tends to be the 18 through 21 year-old student. Given the economic restraints of salaries and education costs, he believes there should be an effort to recruit people in their 3rd or 4th career. They can provide excellence in education and can work for lower salaries because of the stage of their life.
Provost Connell said the panel sitting before the Regents represents formal teacher preparation programs, graduate schools, colleges of arts and sciences, and all the various disciplines that go into preparing teachers. He called the Regents attention to the six goals for the University Plan to Align Teacher Education Programs with the New Arizona Standards. The first goal is for teacher education preservice students in elementary, secondary, and special education to know and be able to teach to the K-12 Academic Standards. The second is to demonstrate the mastery of the nine Professional Teaching Standards (incorporating the 7 performance measures). The third is to acquire comprehensive general knowledge. The fourth is to obtain passing scores on the ArizonaTeaching Proficiency Assessments (ATPA) to be granted provisional teacher certification. The fifth is to earn a passing score on the performance portion of the ATPA to obtain a standard certificate, and the sixth is for students in the Educational Administration and Leadership Program to demonstrate mastery of the five Professional administrative Standards (including 54 performance measures).
He described how a teacher in the preservice category is prepared to teach when they leave the university with a bachelor's degree and how they will pass the state proficiency test within the next two years. It is difficult to prepare teachers to pass the new test since it has not yet been developed. There will also be continuing support for teachers as professionals as they will have to receive recertification every six years. There will be need for cooperation with the school districts to provide ongoing professional development and support for teachers.
Dr. Taylor agreed there is an emphasis on recruiting younger students and community college students to the career of teaching. Arizona is fortunate in having a large number of post-baccalaureate students; however, there is not a concerted recruitment program to recruit these people. Some of that is related to financial aid as it is difficult for these people to get funds except from foundations. Time to certification is also a burden. It will be an intersting
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE - STRENGTHENING THE UNIVERSITY ROLE IN K-12 IMPROVEMENT (Continued)
Challenge to see if the program can be modified to allow these second career people to advance more rapidly and still pass the required Arizona test.
Dr. Svoboda said ASU West is currently working, under contract, to bring the certification program into districts that have had a difficult time attracting and retaining teachers or are growing so rapidly they have unique issues. They work in conjunction with the district to reach people already rooted in the community as they have a greater liklihood of actually sticking with that appointment for a number of years. The second group they are working with is returning Peace Corps volunteers.
Regent Judy Gignac said she understood there is a requirement that says 75% of the teachers taking the certification test must pass it for the teacher preparation program approval to be retained over time. The institution supervising the student teaching is deemed responsible for the students entire preparation, regardless of where the student received training. President Campbell asked if the school districts have any programs of financial support to encourage young teachers to keep up professsional development and was told school districts don't have funds for helping to secure university credit hours. They do get funds or credit hours from the universities for supervising student teachers. They are creating their own professional development units to prepare teachers for renewal.
President Coor commented that December graduates will be required to take the test, but the tests are not yet prepared. He was told the rules have been approved and are on the Attorney General's desk. The day they are signed by the Attorney General they will go into law. Regent Gignac has been assured the Department of Education recognizes the need to demonstrate and validate the test.
Regent Gignac commented on several issues. She wanted to be sure all the colleges of education endorse the six goals presented by Provost Connell and she would like to see dates by which the goals will occur. All the goals say the colleges of education will, but there should be goals that say colleges of arts and sciences, etc. will, as other colleges involved in teacher preparation need to be involved in the goals. She suggested there is a potential for communication with members of the Department of Education Board or staff. Perhaps there should be a Goal 7 which talks about professional development, even though it is not just a university responsiblity, as to have the best teachers come out of Arizona, this needs to be included. There are so many possibilites for collaboration and alliances among the public universities, as well as with school districts and commnity colleges. The Council of Presidents needs to find a way, perhaps a committe of some sort, to talk about alliances at the state level that doesn't blur the uniqueness of institutions; but demonstrates we are working together on behalf of the state.
PROGRAMS COMMITTEE - STRENGTHENING THE UNIVERSITY ROLE IN K-12 IMPROVEMENT (Continued)
Regent Herstam asked what the relationship was thus far between the charter schools and the colleges of education since Arizona has more charter schools than any other state in the country. This summer the first charter school academy will be held which is being developed by the universities in conjunction with several entities, including the State Board of Education and the State agency associated with charter schools.
President Lovett commented she believed there would be several pathways to prepare teachers and administrators for charter schools and for them to achieve the equivalency of certification in the future. Preparation and professional development may look different, but these teachers will need as much support and professional development as other teachers and administrators. Provost Glick said there is a group, composed of the education deans, the arts and science deans, and representatives of the provosts' offices, who have been meeting to work out way to collaborate on this issue. He indicated there is a strong agreement among the provosts that teacher education is the responsiblity of the entire university.
Regent Gignac asked this group to return to the September meeting with revisions to the plan, taking into account the comments made today, and at least the beginnings of a work plan for collaborative efforts that include the universities and other statewide entities. The group stated updates would be available by September.
Dr. Wickenden informed the Board the Roundtable on June 30 will include Board members, leaders from all education sectors, representatives of state government, and business leaders. The date for the second Roundtable has been moved back to November. The date to provide the Board with recommendations coming from the Roundtables will be moved back to January. The June 30 Roundtable will be cosponsored by a leadership group for the Arizona Education Roundtable and by the Western Interstate Commission for Higher Education (WICHE).
REPORT FROM THE ARIZONA FACULTIES COUNCIL
Dr. Larry Gould reminded the Board the Arizona Faculties Council (AFC) raised concern about pending legislation called the Whistle Blower Law at the September 1997 meeting. That legislation was pulled by its sponser for many reasons. He believed the most important reason was the offer of the Council of Presidents to work toward some resolution of the issues. The AFC now proposes to donate their time on the Agenda at the June meeting to be used to bring a plan from the Council of Presidents, Board staff, lobbists, members of the Classified Staff group, and AFC members to implement and augment the proposal the members of the Council of Presidents have made.REPORT FROM THE BOARD'S REPRESENTATIVE TO THE STATE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGES OF ARIZONA (SBDCC)
Regent Gignac was not present at the last meeting. Chairman Beach, of the SBDCC, said the Community College Board is enjoying considerable cooperation with ABOR and hopes to enhance that in the days to come.
The meeting recessd at 9:47 a.m. and reconvened at 10:06 a.m.
President Campbell chaired this portion of the meeting.
Update from Members of the Higher Education Study Committee on Unmet Needs
President Campbell reminded the Board this Committee represents a joint initiative with the community colleges that is intended to contain a discussion of higher education needs on a statewide basis. He asked Regent Gignac, as Co-Chair of the Committee, to provide a report to the Board. The language in the appropriations bill signed into law this week requires the Committee to develop and convey recommendations to the legislature, after they have been reviewed by this Board and the State Community College Board, by the end of the year
The Committe was charged with establishing criteria for what constitutes demonstrated need, developing a system for identifying and meeting demonstrated needs statewide, and recommending a plan of action with specific timelines to the respective boards. At the last meeting, two sets of recommended criteria for demonstrated need were reviewed and some changes were made. A preliminary model, or flow chart, outlining the components of a possible system for identifying and meeting these needs was also reviewd. A separate track within the system for two basic types of unmet needs (for existing programs and for new and emerging needs) is to be developed. The current process under review would include a provision for community colleges to request authorization from the Board of Regents to begin planning for a baccalaurate degree if: 1) unmet needs can be demonstrated to the satisfaction of a joint review group, 2) the needs can only be met by a baccalaurate degree that would withstand the scrutiny of a regional accreditation process, and 3) if this degree cannot be offered by the universities, either alone or in partnership with the community college, even with the availability of funding.
The work group has been asked to come back with a definition of an applied baccaulaurte degree that would help determine whether it is possible for such a degree to meet the new demonstrated need. The community colleges have also asked for a streamlined process that can be completed with a reasonble time frame. The work group has also been asked to provide more information about options open to ABOR, such as the possibility of contractual arrangements between the community colleges and universities. Regent Gignac asked the Regents to provide her with feedback on this provision prior to the next Committee meeting on August 12.
PUBLIC AWARENESS COMMITTEE - HIGHER EDUCATION STUDY COMMITTEE ON UNMET NEEDS UPDATE (Continued)
President Coor agreed to provide feedback after he had time to thoroughly review the information from the Committee meeting. So much of the issue had centered around delivery; however, he is more interested in how we collectively define what are going to be reasonable boundaries for the kinds of degrees we are going to offer in the public university system in Arizona. Within any university there are people wanting to create degree programs in more areas than can be managed. This will also be a problem with statewide needs.
President Lovett said it seems we have two sets of issues, the nature of the degrees to be offered and the issue of outreach, serving student populations that are located in different parts of the state. She believes there is too much attention being focused on the relative few fields of study that are new or emerging or have not been offered in the form of baccaulaurte degrees and not focused enough on making existing degrees available to more populations around the state. President Likins said the issue we are not confronting directly is what constitues a baccalaurete degree and who decides what it is. Traditionally the answer has been the faculties of the universities decide what kind of education rises to the level that deserves that label. If we lose control of that definition, the meaning of the term will be lost.
Chairman Beach said, speaking for himself, not the SBDCC, he believes the issuing of a bachelor's degree belongs with the universities. He is not satisfied there is enough demand in the field for bachelor degrees for the practical side of education. Regent Gignac said there are two community college presidents who make compelling arguments for new emerging degree programs and for an expansion within the community colleges in areas with current programs the universities are now offering but do not have the ability to offer on site.
Final Update on the Status of Legislation From the Legislative Session
Mr. Tony Seese-Bieda, Ms. Anne Barton, and Mr. Allan Price joined the meeting for this discussion.
The Board was informed the legislature did Sine Die this morning. Mr. Seese-Bieda distributed a letter from the Governor vetoing the university preformance bonus plan and a letter from the presidents to Representative Jarrett outlining steps to enhance the whistle blower process. Regent Amos asked what the cost will be to add the additional step and was told it has not yet been determined. However, in the eight years since the universities were granted exemption to the Whistle Blower's Statute, the universities together have averaged about one complaint a year. Therefore, it does not seem it would be very expensive. President Likins, however, said there may now be a benefit to being designated a whistle blower, providing greater motivation for people to declare themselves whistlerblowers. Mr. Seese-Bieda also reported the Sick Leave Buy
PUBLIC AWARENESS COMMITTEE - FINAL UPDATE ON THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION (Continued)
Out provisions passed, the Emiment Scholars Fund passed, and the WICHE continuation bill was signed into law by the Governor. President Campbell asked if money was provided for the sick leave buy-out and was told $2M so the program can be implemented on July 1. The amount is now capped at $30,000. You can elect to take the cash and it will be paid over three years, or you can use it to buy medical insurance. The continuance of the lottery will go to the voters to decide, but the use of lottery funds for scholarships did not pass.
Executive Director Besnette acknowledged the hard work of Govenment Affairs Group.
INQUIRIES, REQUESTS, REPORTS, AND COMMENTS FROM REGENTS AND MEMBERS OF THE COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS
President Campbell thanked Mr. Dean Pickett for being Acting Board Counsel after Mr. Ward left the meeting. He also said he would consider the tuition process question to be a matter for the Board as a Committee of the Whole and assigned the Council of Presidents to come back next month with a recommendation as to how to proceed.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting adjourned at 10:35 a.m.
SUBMITTED BY:
_________________________________Judy E. Garza, Secretary to the Board
APPROVED BY:
ATTEST:
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Rudy E. Campbell, President
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Donald Ulrich, Assistant Secretary