August 28, 2025 at 8:00 AM - Standing Committees/Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

• The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as listed below.
• Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice.
• Standing committee meetings are scheduled to start at approximately 8:00 A.M. in the Library Learning Center and will 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.
• The Regular Board Meeting will begin following the conclusion of the Standing Committee Meetings.
• Unless removed from the consent docket for separate consideration at the request of a Regent, items identified within the consent docket will be acted on at one time.

II. Roll Call

III. Prayer

IV. Open Forum

V. Conflict of Interest

VI. Chairman's Comments and Recognitions

VII. Standing Committee Meetings

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

VII.A.1. Request Approval for the Renewal of the Cloud-Based Library Management System
Action Requested: Approval

VII.A.2. Request Approval to Purchase Uninterrupted Power Supply
Action Requested: Approval

VII.A.3. Request Approval for Temporary Staffing Services
Action Requested: Approval

VII.A.4. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute the Purchase of Motorcoach Buses
Action Requested: Approval

VII.A.5. Request Approval to Purchase and Install a New Dishwasher and Carousel for the Ernest S. Sterling Student Life Center Cafeteria
Action Requested: Approval

VII.A.6. Request Approval of the Endowed and Non-Endowed Investment Policies
Action Requested: Approval

VII.A.7. Request Approval of the Debt Policy
Action Requested: Approval

VII.A.8. Endowment Performance Updates
Action Requested: Information

VII.A.9. Administration and Finance Information Updates
Action Requested: Information

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

VII.B.1. Request Approval to Renew Yearly Contracts for Library Subscriptions and Databases
Action Requested: Approval

VII.B.2. Request Approval to Appoint a Designated Research Security Officer
Action Requested: Approval

VII.B.3. Overview of Student Enrollment and Success Data
Action Requested: Information

VII.B.4. Academic Affairs Highlights
Action Requested: Information

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

VII.C.1. Development and Alumni Engagement Informational Updates
Action Requested: Information

VII.C.2. 89th Legislative Session Informational Updates
Action Requested: Information

VII.D. Physical Facilities Committee
Presenter: Regent Ben H. Proler & Ms. Melanie Jackson, Interim Chief Operating Officer

VII.D.1. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Generator Preventative Maintenance Services
Action Requested: Approval

VII.E. Bylaws and Policies (Ad Hoc) Committee
Presenters: Regent Alithea Z. Sullivan & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel

VII.E.1. Request Approval of Proposed Revisions to the Current Code of Ethics Policy 61.01
Action Requested: Approval

VII.E.2. Request Approval for the Adoption of Board Policy 63 - Compliance: Research Security Program
Action Requested: Approval

VIII. Regular Board Meeting

VIII.A. Roll Call

VIII.B. Board Business

VIII.B.1. Presentation of a Proclamation honoring former Regent Stephanie D. Nellons-Paige
Action Requested: Information

VIII.B.2. Faculty Senate Chair's Remarks
Action Requested: Information

VIII.B.3. Request Approval of Past Board of Regents Meeting Minutes
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B.4. Request Approval for the Fiscal Year 2026 Board of Regents Meeting Calendar
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C. Consent Docket

VIII.C.1. Request Approval for the Renewal of the Cloud-Based Library Management System
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C.2. Request Approval to Purchase Uninterrupted Power Supply
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C.3. Request Approval for Temporary Staffing Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C.4. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute the Purchase of Motorcoach Buses
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C.5. Request Approval to Purchase and Install a New Dishwasher and Carousel for the Ernest S. Sterling Student Life Center Cafeteria
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C.6. Request Approval of the Endowed and Non-Endowed Investment Policies
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C.7. Request Approval of the Debt Policy
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C.8. Request Approval to Renew Yearly Contracts for Library Subscriptions and Databases
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C.9. Request Approval to Appoint a Designated Research Security Officer
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C.10. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Generator Preventative Maintenance Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C.11. Request Approval of Proposed Revisions to the Current Code of Ethics Policy 61.01
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C.12. Request Approval for the Adoption of Board Policy 63 - Compliance: Research Security Program
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.D. President's Report
Action Requested: Information

IX. Executive Session

IX.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 Meeting Act, including any matter listed on this notice/agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, and proposed settlement agreements.

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

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

IX.D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters: Deliberations Concerning the Appointments, Duties, Responsibilities, Evaluations or Dismissal of Personnel (including but not limited to the Regents, President, General Officers, and Executive Management Employees).

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

XI. Adjourn