Public Meeting Agenda: January 22, 2016 at 8:00 AM - Board of Regents Retreat

I. Board of Regents Retreat (Day 1)

I.A. Breakfast

I.B. Call to Order and Roll Call

Presenter: Regent Derrick Mitchell, Board Chair

I.C. Topics for Discussion and/or Action

I.C.1. Search Firm for Presidential Search

Attachments: (1)

BB-1

I.C.2. Approve Committee Members Regarding Presidential Search

Attachments: (1)

BB-2

I.C.3. Secondary Campus Internet Service Provider for Residential Properties (ISP Redundancy)

Presenter: Mr. Craig Ness, Vice President, Administration and Finance

Attachments: (2)

AF-1
AF-1a

I.C.4. Amendment to Extend Service Contract with Hill International for the New Student Residential Housing Facility

Presenter: Mr. Craig Ness, Vice President, Administration and Finance

Attachments: (2)

AF-2
AF-2a

I.C.5. Purchase and Install Two Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning Systems for the University Welcome Center

Presenter: Mr. Craig Ness, Vice President, Administration and Finance

Attachments: (2)

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AF-3a

I.C.6. Contract with Con-Real, LP to Perform Project Management Services for the New Library/Learning Center

Presenter: Mr. Craig Ness, Vice President, Administration and Finance

Attachments: (2)

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AF-4a

I.D. Administration Reports

I.D.1. President’s Report

Presenter: Dr. John Rudley, President

I.D.2. Academics Affairs and Student Success

Presenter: Dr. James Ward, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

I.D.2.a. College of Science, Engineering, & Technology

Presenter: Dr. Lei Yu, Dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology (COSET)

I.D.2.b. School of Communications

Presenter: Dr. Reza Poudeh, Interim Dean, School of Communications

I.D.2.c. Online Education Initiatives

Presenter: Dr. Michael Adams, Director, MPA Program

I.D.2.d. Articulation Agreements

Presenter: Mr. Hasan Jamil, Special Assistant to President for Financial Aid

I.D.3. Legislative and Legal

Presenter: Mr. Andrew Hughey, General Counsel

I.D.3.a. Revised Conflict of Interest Policies/SB20

I.D.3.b. Campus Carry Update

I.E. Recess for Lunch

I.F. Administration Reports

I.F.1. Student Government Association (SGA) Report

Presenter: Ms. Crystal Owens, SGA President

I.F.2. Faculty Senate Report

Presenter: Dr. Rasoul Saneifard, Faculty Senate Chair

I.F.3. Administration and Finance

I.F.3.a. Budget Review

Presenter: Mr. Craig Ness, Vice President, Administration and Finance

I.F.4. Physical Facilities

Presenter: Mr. Craig Ness, Vice President, Administration and Finance

I.F.4.a. New Library Update

Presenter: Dr. Janice Peyton

I.F.4.b. Housing/New Dorms Update

Presenter: Mr. Hasan Jamil and Mr. Tim Rychlec

I.F.5. University Advancement

Presenter: Mrs. Eva Pickens, Vice President, University Advancement

I.F.5.a. Marketing

I.F.5.b. Development and Fundraising

I.G. Discussion and Exercises

I.G.1. Current and Future State of the University

Presenter: Peter Morelli, Principal Consultant, Deutser, LLC

I.H. Wrap Up and Adjourn

I.I. Dinner

II. Executive Session

II.A. Texas Government Code - Section 551-071 - Consultation with Attorney

II.B. Texas Government Code - Section 551-072 - Deliberations Concerning Purchase, Lease or Value of Real Property

II.C. Texas Government Code - Section 551-073 - Deliberations about Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations

II.D. Texas Government Code - Section 551-074 - Personnel Matters, Including Appointments, Evaluations or Dismissals of Personnel

January 22, 2016 at 8:00 AM - Board of Regents Retreat

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