Stephen F. Austin State University

Stephen F. Austin State University
Board of Regents Board Meeting and Committee Meetings
Nacogdoches, Texas
April 23 and 24
Austin Building 307

The Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University will convene a two-day board meeting and committee meetings according to the following agenda:

MONDAY, APRIL 23
7:30 a.m.

MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

Executive Session:

Real Estate

Deliberations regarding the purchase, exchange, lease, sale or value of real property (Texas Government Code, Section 551.072)

Open Session:

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 22-28 and 30:

22. Contracting with Architect/Engineer for Education Research Center
23. Contracting with Construction Manager at Risk for Education Research Center
24. Gerald W. Schlief Department of Accounting Renovation
25. Authorization for Campus Way-Finding Signage Project
26. Deferred Maintenance – Steen Hall (17); Kerr Hall (18); Griffith Hall (15)
27. Comprehensive Study – Student Housing
28. Request for Qualifications and Submission of Proposals – Phase III of Student Housing
30. Electricity Purchasing Authorization

Reports:

Current Construction Projects Update

Phonejacks Relocation Project

The board will recess for lunch at approximately noon and attend a tour/presentation with the Athletic Department. A quorum is expected to be present and no action will be taken. The board will reconvene in open session at approximately 1:30 p.m.

MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
(This meeting will be held at approximately 2 p.m.)

Open Session:

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 13-17:

13. Curriculum Changes
14. Small-size Classes Spring 2007
15. Approval of Name Change from Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences to Master of Science in Human Sciences
16. Approval to Move Division of Environmental Science from the College of Sciences and Mathematics to the College of Forestry and Agriculture
17. Proposal to Offer Online the RN-BSN Transition Program

Reports:

Faculty Senate Report

Update on Faculty Workload Report

Update on Space Utilization Report/Program

Update on Regents Scholarship Requirements

Student Affairs Report

MEETING OF THE FINANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE
(This meeting will be held at approximately 3 p.m.)

Open Session:

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 18-19, 26-28, 30:

18. Adoption of Summer 2007 Budget
19. Payment of Housing Debt Service with Housing Phase I Bond Proceeds
26. Deferred Maintenance – Steen Hall (17); Kerr Hall (18); Griffith Hall (15)
27. Comprehensive Study – Student Housing
28. Request for Qualifications and Submission of Proposals – Phase III of Student Housing
30. Electricity Purchasing Authorization

Reports:

Audit Services Report

• Audit Plan

Reports on Progress of Management Action Plans

• Safety Audit

Fund Development Report

Investment Report

Legislative Report

RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION (Approximately 4:00 p.m.)

Report on Pending Litigation

Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Advice on Tuition and Fee Legislation or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers, including but not limited to EEOC/TCEQ matters and Flynn vs. SFASU (Texas Government Code, Section 551.071)

Real Estate

Deliberations Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Sale or Value of Real Property (Texas Government Code, Section 551.072)

Gifts and Donations

Deliberations Regarding Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations (Texas Government Code, Section 551.073)

Personnel Matters Regarding Specific University Employees

Consideration of Individual Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of an Officer or Employee, including but not limited to Chief Information Officer, Political Science, Basketball Coaches, Associate Vice President for Alumni Affairs, Government Information Officer, Vice Presidents and the President (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074)

Deliberations Concerning Security Personnel and Devices

Discussion of Security Personnel and Devices (Texas Government Code, Section 551.076)

• Information Technology Services
• Campus Security

ESTIMATED ADJOURNMENT OF EXECUTIVE SESSION (approximately 5 p.m.)

The board will recess for the evening following the executive session, with no action expected.

TUESDAY, APRIL 24
9 am

RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

Call to Order and Pledge to the Flags

Special Recognitions

Presentation and Board Action on Items 1-12:

1. Approval of January 29 and 30, 2007 and April 9, 2007 Minutes
2. Approval of Faculty Appointments for 2007-2008
3. Approval of Staff Appointments for 2007-2008
4. Approval of Changes of Status for 2007-2008
5. Acceptance of Retirements
6. Acceptance of Promotions
7. Approval of Tenure
8. Approval of Faculty Development Leave for 2007-2008
9. Approval of Regents Professorships for 2007-2008
10. Approval of Leave of Absence with Pay
11. Approval of Staff Leave of Absence without Pay
12. Approval of Faculty Leave of Absence without Pay

Committee Reports and Board Action:

Academic and Student Affairs Committee (Report and Action on Items 13-17)

13. Curriculum Changes
14. Small-size Classes Spring 2007
15. Approval of Name Change from Master of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences to Master of Science in Human Sciences
16. Approval to Move Division of Environmental Science from the College of Sciences and Mathematics to the College of Forestry and Agriculture
17. Proposal to Offer Online the RN-BSN Transition Program

Finance Audit Committee (Report and Action on Items 18-19)

18. Adoption of Summer 2007 Budget
19. Payment of Housing Debt Service with Housing Phase I Bond Proceeds

Building and Grounds Committee (Report and Action on Items 20-28 and 30)

20. Real Estate Purchase (Executive Session item)
21. Naming Opportunity (Executive Session item)
22. Contracting with Architect/Engineer for Education Research Center
23. Contracting with Construction Manager at Risk for Education Research Center
24. Gerald W. Schlief Department of Accounting Renovation
25. Authorization for Campus Way-Finding Signage Project
26. Deferred Maintenance – Steen Hall (17); Kerr Hall (18); Griffith Hall (15)
27. Comprehensive Study – Student Housing
28. Request for Qualifications and Submission of Proposals – Phase III of Student Housing
30. Electricity Purchasing Authorization

Adoption of Policy Revisions (Agenda Item 29)

• Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities (F-33)
• Academic Freedom and Responsibility (A-2.5)
• Advanced Placement (A-7)
• Affirmative Action (E-4)
• Allowable Credit Hours and Completion Time for Doctoral Students (A-7.5)
• Animals on University Property (D-3)
• Dead Week (A-15)
• Discrimination Complaints/Sexual Harassment (E-46)
• Distribution of Payroll (C-12)
• Educator Preparation (A-6)
• Employee Enrolling for Courses (E-16)
• Family and Medical Leave (E-58)
• Final Examinations (A-19)
• Gifts, Loans, Endowments, and Bequests(C-16)
• Grievance and Appeals (E-25N)
• Library Faculty (E-31A)
• Parking and Traffic Regulations (D-24)
• Reasonable Workplace Accommodation for Disabilities (E-67)
• Skating (D-32)
• Student Media (D-44)
• Student Organization Formation and Recognition (F-14)
• Vacation/Sick Leave (E-54)

Reports:

President

• Legislative update
• Student Center
• May 12th Commencement
• Student Recreation Center Opening
• Strategic Plan

Audit Services

• Audit Plan

Faculty Senate

• Faculty concerns

Student Government

• Update on SGA activities

Report from Board Nominating Committee and Election of Officers

Recognition of Outgoing Board of Regents Members

ESTIMATED ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING (approximately 11 a.m.)

The board members will attend the Faculty Recognition Luncheon in the Grand Ballroom of the Student Center from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. A quorum is expected to attend and no action will be taken.