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SFA Regents to Meet

Shirley Luna - January 29, 2007

Board of Regents Board Meeting and Committee Meetings

Austin Building 307

Nacogdoches, Texas

Jan. 29 and 30

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, JANUARY 29

8 a.m. MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

Executive Session:

Gift and Donations

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

Open Session:

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 19-24:

19. Proposal to Commission "The Lumberjack" Bronze Monument and Maquettes
from Sculptor Michael Boyett

20. Gift and Naming Opportunity (Executive Session Item)

21. Request for Proposal-Education Research Center-Architect

22. Request for Proposal-Education Research Center-Construction Manager at
Risk

23. Authorization for Campus Way-Finding Signage Project

24. Authorization for Demolition of Birdwell Building

Reports:

Environmental Education Center at the Pineywoods Native Plant Center

Phonejacks Telephone Outreach Program

Construction Projects Report

3DI Report on Campus Master Plan

Housing Update

MEETING OF THE FINANCE AUDIT COMMITTEE

(This meeting will be held at approximately 10 a.m.)

Executive Session:

Deliberations Concerning Security Personnel and Devices

Discussion of security personnel and devices in the Bursar's office and the
Department of Information Technology Services (Texas Government Code,
Section 551.076)

Open Session:

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 11-18 and 7,9, and 25:

11. Budget Changes Less Than $100,000

12. Authorization for Mid-Year Raises

13. Resolution to Approve Qualified Financial Institutions and Investment
Brokers

14. Resolution to Acknowledge Review of Investment Policy and Strategy

15. Heating System Boiler Replacement in Hall 15/18

16. Repairs to Residence Hall 15/18 Plant Operations Chiller and Cooling
Tower

17. Lease of Space for Banking Services in Student Center

18. Approval of Contract with Collections Services

7. University Scholars Scholarship Increase

9. Increase Annual Scholarship Allocation for Office of International
Programs (OIP)

25. Adoption of Policy Revisions: Computer Replacement Policy

Reports:

Audit Services Report

* Audit Plan
* Review of Summary of Progress on Outstanding Management Action Plans

Reports on Progress of Management Action Plans

* Property Inventory
* Information Technology Services
* External Bank Accounts

Investment Report

Annual Financial Report

Legislative Report

MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

(This meeting will be held at approximately 11a.m.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 7-10:

7. University Scholars Scholarship Increase

8. Regents Scholarship Requirement Change

9. Increase Annual Scholarship Allocation for Office of International
Programs (OIP) Proposal to Name the William W. Gibson Entomarium

Reports:

Faculty Senate

Student Affairs Report

Report on OIT

Spring 2007 Enrollment and Analysis

MEETING OF THE MARKETING COMMITTEE

(This meeting will be held at approximately 11:30 am)

Report on Status of Marketing Plans

The board will recess for lunch at approximately noon and attend a
tour/presentation at the SFA Science Research Center. A quorum is expected
to be present and no action will be taken. The board will reconvene in
executive session at approximately 1:30 p.m.

CONVENE BOARD MEETING AND IMMEDIATELY RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION
(Approximately 1:30 p.m.)

Report on Pending Litigation

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

Gifts and Donations

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

Deliberations Concerning Security Personnel and Devices

Discussion of security personnel and devices in the Bursar's office and the
Department of Information Technology Services (Texas Government Code,
Section 551.076)

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, football coaches;
library, technology, and fund raising/development personnel; vice
presidents, and the president, including possible action in naming Dr. Baker
Pattillo as university president (action to be taken in open session) (Texas
Government Code, Section 551.074)

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

TUESDAY, JANUARY 30

9 am

RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

Call to Order and Pledge to the Flags

Presentation and Board Action on Item 1:

1. Election of Dr. Baker Pattillo as Eighth President of Stephen F.
Austin State University

Special Recognitions

Presentation and Board Action on Items 2-6:

2. Approval of October 18 and 19, 2006, December 15, 2006, December 20,
2006,
and January 3, 2007 Minutes

3. Approval of Faculty Appointments for 2006-2007

4. Approval of Staff Appointments for 2006-2007

5. Approval of Changes of Status for 2006-2007

6. Acceptance of Retirements

Committee Reports and Board Action:

Academic and Student Affairs Committee (Report and Action on Items 7-10)

7. University Scholars Scholarship Increase

8. Regents Scholarship Requirement Change

9. Increase Annual Scholarship Allocation for Office of International
Program (OIP)

10. Proposal to Name the William W. Gibson Entomarium

Finance Audit Committee (Report and Action on Items 11-18)

11. Budget Changes Less Than $100,000

12. Authorization for Mid-Year Raises

13. Resolution to Approve Qualified Financial Institutions and Investment
Brokers

14. Resolution to Acknowledge Review of Investment Policy and Strategy

15. Heating System Boiler Replacement in Hall 15/18

16. Repairs to Resident Hall 15/18 Plant Operations Chiller and Cooling
Tower

17. Lease of Space for Banking Services in Student Center

18. Approval of Contract with Collection Services

Building and Grounds Committee (Report and Action on Items 19-24)

19. Proposal to Commission "The Lumberjack" Bronze Monument and Maquettes
from Sculptor Michael Boyett

20. Gift and Naming Opportunity

21. Request for Proposal-Education Research Center-Architect

22. Request for Proposal-Education Research Center-Construction Manager at
Risk

23. Authorization for Campus Way-Finding Signage Project

24. Authorization for Demolition of Birdwell Building

Adoption of Policy Revisions (Agenda Item 25)

Access to Secure Computing Facilities ((F-32)

Add Drop (A-5)

Allocation of Information Technology Resources (F-39)

Best Value Procurement (C-7)

Communication Services (F-29)

Computer Equipment Purchases (C-8)

Computer Hardware and Software Acquisition (F-7.5)

Computer Replacement Policy (NEW)

Contracting Authority (C-9)

Distribution of SFA Alumni Foundation Scholarships (C-51)

Faculty/Staff ID Cards (F-13)

File Maintenance for Faculty Personnel Files (A-60)

Food, Drink and Tobacco (B-8)

Grade Reporting (A-41)

Graduate Assistantships (A-20)

Honorary Degree (D-18)

Indirect Costs Distribution (A-51)

Instructor-generated Materials (A-22.1)

Intellectual Property (D-20)

Interlibrary Loan (A-23)

Investments (C-41)

Investments: Endowment Funds (C-41.A)

Issuance and Control of Campus Keys (B-15)

Library Lending (A-26)

Markers and Monuments (D-47)

Meeting and Conducting Classes (A-31)

Monthly Calendar (F-19)

News Releases (F-20)

Norton HPE Complex (B-20)

Off-Air Recording of Broadcasts for Education Use (A-33)

Out of State Travel/Study (A-36)

Photographic Reprints (F-22)

Printing Services (F-23)

Procurement Card (C-44)

Public/Student Health (D-26)

Purchase Voucher (C-31)

Return to Work (E-62)

Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients
(A-40)

Scholarship Disbursement (F-24)

Student Fiscal Appeals (NEW)

Temporary Employment (E-49)

University Letterhead (D-37)

University Publications (D-39)

Use of University Facilities (B-1)

Voluntary Modification of Employment (E-54.1)

Work Requests (B-52)

Workers Compensation Coverage (E-55)

Reports:

President

* Strategic Plan

* SACS

* Technology

* Opening Ceremony of the Student Center

Audit Services

* Audit Plan

Faculty Senate

* Faculty concerns

* Faculty Senate Initiatives

Student Government

* Overview of past fall/upcoming spring semester

* SFA lighting/parking update

* New website/webct

* Student meal plans

* ID validation system

* SFA upcoming events

Appointment of Board Nominating Committee

ESTIMATED ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING (approximately 10:30 am)

Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for
the above listed subjects (Section 551.071). Possible action may be taken in
Open Session on matters considered in Executive Session. Further details
regarding the posted agenda are available for public review in the Office of
the Board of Regents, Austin Building 308, Telephone (936) 468-4048.

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