April 20, 2023 at 8:30 AM - Standing Committees/Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Prayer

IV. Open Forum

V. Conflict of Interest

VI. Board Business

VI.A. Chairman's Comments

VI.B. Approve Minutes for past meetings of the Board of Regents
Action Requested: Approval 

VI.C. Texas Southern University’s Vision and Mission
Action Requested: Approval

VI.D. Presentation of Proclamations honoring Regents Marc C. Carter and Ron J. Price
Action Requested: Information

VII. President's Report
Action Requested: Information
-Academic Affairs & University Updates

VIII. Administration and Finance
Presenters: Regent Dr. Mary Evans Sias, Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, President & Ms. Devi Bala, Vice President for Business/Chief Financial Officer

VIII.A. Request Approval/Ratification with Robert Half for Staff Augmentation to Support
Office of Information Technology
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B. Request Approval/Ratification with GTS for Staff Augmentation to Support Office of
Information Technology
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C. Request Approval/Ratification with Global Source for Office of Information Technology Staff Augmentation Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.D. Request Approval/Ratification with Columbia Advisory Group for Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Managed Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.E. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute the Voice Over Internet Protocol
Telephone System
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.F. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute to Procure Call Boxes for University Campus
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.G. Request Approval to Enter into a Master Lease Agreement for Housing
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.H. Request Approval to Purchase Commercial General, Umbrella, Internships & Professional Liability, and Property Insurance
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.I. Request Approval for the Texas Public Finance Authority, on behalf of Texas Southern University, to Issue Revenue Bonds, Select a Method of Sale, Appoint Outside Consultants, and Take Other Action As Necessary
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.J. Provide Information regarding a Memorandum of Agreement with the Houston Airport System
Action Requested: Information

VIII.K. Provide Information Regarding the HyFlex Audio Visual Project for H&PE Arena
Action Requested: Information

VIII.L. Presentation of FY22 Annual Financial Report by FORVIS (BKD)
Action Requested: Information

IX. Physical Facilities 
Presenters: Regent Brandon L. Simmons, Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, President & Ms. Devi Bala, Vice President of Business/Chief Financial Officer

IX.A. No Agenda Items

X. Personnel and Litigation
Presenters: Regent Caroline Baker Hurley, Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, President & Mr. Hao P. Le, General Counsel

X.A. Request Approval/Ratification to Appoint a New Provost and Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs
Action Requested: Approval

XI. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life
Presenters: Regent Richard A. Johnson, Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, President & Dr. Needha Boutte-Queen, Acting Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs 

XI.A. Candidates for Rank, Promotion, and Tenure FY 2022-2023
Action Requested: Approval

XI.B. Request Approval to Award an Honorary Doctorate to Ms. Vanessa Wyche
Action Requested: Approval

XII. Development and Legislative Affairs
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham, Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, President & Ms. Melinda Spaulding, Vice President for University Advancement

XII.A. No Agenda Items

XIII. Audit
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose, Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, President & Ms. Darlene Brown, Acting Chief Audit Executive

XIII.A. Internal Audit Plan Status Update
Action Requested: Information

XIV. Bylaws and Policies
Presenters: Regent Pamela A. Medina, Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, President & Mr. Hao P. Le, General Counsel

XIV.A. Review of Investment Policies
Action Requested: Information

XV. Consent Docket

XV.A. Request Approval to Purchase Blackboard Software
Action Requested: Approval

XVI. Athletics
Presenters: Regent Stephanie D. Nellons-Paige, Dr. Lesia L. Crumpton-Young, President & Dr. Kevin L. Granger, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics

XVI.A. Presentment of the 2022-2023 Cheer Team
Action Requested: Information

XVI.B. Presentment of the 2022-2023 Men’s Basketball Team
Action Requested: Information

XVII. Executive Session

XVII.A. Texas Government Code - Section 551.071 - Consultation with University Attorney(s).

XVII.B. Texas Government Code - Section 551.072 - Deliberations concerning Purchase, Lease or Value of Real Property.

XVII.C. Texas Government Code - Section 551.073 - Deliberations about Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations.

XVII.D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters, including Appointment, Evaluation or Dismissal of Personnel.

XVIII. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider Action on Executive Session Items as Necessary

XIX. Adjourn