April 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM - Standing Committee Meetings

I. Call to Order

• Committee meetings are scheduled to start at approximately 9:00 A.M. and shall follow each other consecutively.  Because any member of the Board may attend and participate in any committee meeting, committee meetings are posted as meetings of the full Board.

II. Roll Call

III. Prayer

IV. Open Forum

V. Conflict of Interest

VI. Chairman's Comments and Recognitions

VII. Administration and Finance Committee
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham & Mr. John Pittman, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Business & Administration

VII.A. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Subscription Services
Action Requested: Approval

VII.B. Approval is Requested to Purchase Cybersecurity Services
Action Requested: Approval

VII.C. Approval for the Amendment of the EAB Navigate and Transfer Portal Agreement
Action Requested: Approval

VII.D. Request Approval to Renew the Hosted Oracle Subscription Access License (HOSAL)
Action Requested: Approval

VII.E. Request Approval to Purchase Communication Equipment for Public Safety Police
and Security
Action Requested: Approval

VII.F. Approval is Requested to Increase Housing & Dining Rates for Fiscal Year 2026
Action Requested: Approval

VII.G. Student Accounts Receivable Write-Off
Action Requested: Approval

VII.H. Request for Approval to Modify Investment Managers
Action Requested: Approval

VII.I. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with a Sector Readiness Assessment Partner
Action Requested: Approval

VII.J. Endowment Performance & Update (February 28, 2025)
Action Requested: Information

VIII. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life Committee
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose & Dr. Carl B. Goodman, Provost/Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs 

VIII.A. Candidates for Rank, Tenure and Promotion for FY 2024-2025
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B. Approval is Requested to Negotiate and Finalize a Contract to Procure a Pedestrian
Simulator
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C. Request Approval to Award an Honorary Doctorate
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.D. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for a Learning Management System (LMS)
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.E. Academic Affairs Updates
Action Requested: Information

IX. Development and Legislative Affairs Committee
Presenters: Regent Richard A. Johnson & Mr. Charlie W. Coleman, Associate Vice President of Development & Alumni Engagement

IX.A. Approval Request to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Development Consulting Services
Action Requested: Approval

IX.B. Development & Alumni Engagement Highlights & Updates
Action Requested: Information

IX.C. 89th Legislative Session Informational Update
Action Requested: Information

X. Personnel and Litigation Committee
Presenters: Regent Ben Kohlmann & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel

X.A. Texas Southern University Fiscal Year 2026 Holiday Calendar
Action Requested: Approval

XI. Physical Facilities Committee
Presenters: Regent Stephanie D. Nellons-Paige & Ms. Melanie Jackson, Interim Chief Operating Officer

XI.A. Request Approval to Procure Emergency Disaster Recovery Services and
Equipment Rental
Action Requested: Approval

XII. Audit and Compliance Committee
Presenters: Regent Lauren A. Gore, Ms. Darlene Brown, Acting Chief Audit Executive, & Ms. Annette Linders, Compliance Partner

XII.A. No Agenda Items

XIII. Athletics Committee
Presenters: Regent Caroline Baker Hurley & Dr. Kevin L. Granger, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics

XIII.A. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract to Procure Modular Buildings
Action Requested: Approval

XIII.B. 2024-2025 Men’s Indoor Track & Field Championship Team & Athletic Highlights
Action Requested: Information

XIV. Bylaws and Policies (Ad Hoc) Committee
Presenters: Regent Pamela A. Medina & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel

XIV.A. Request Approval to Revise the Travel Reimbursement Policy 51.03
Action Requested: Approval

XV. Executive Session

XV.A. Texas Government Code - Section 551.071 - Consultation with University Attorneys on any matter in which the duty of the attorneys to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including any matter listed on this notice/agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, and proposed settlement agreements.

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

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

XV.D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters: Deliberations Concerning the Appointments, Employment, Compensation, Duties, Responsibilities, Evaluations and/or Dismissal of Personnel (including but not limited to the Regents, President, General Officers, and Executive Management Employees) and as appropriate, any matter listed on this Agenda under the Personnel & Litigation Committee.

XVI. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider Actions on Executive Session Items as Necessary

XVII. Adjourn