MINUTES
Board of Regents of Oklahoma
Colleges
Northwestern
Herod Hall
Jack Annis Regents’ Room
TABLE
OF CONTENTS
Agenda of
Minutes of
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MINUTES
Northwestern
Herod Hall
Jack Annis Regents’ Room
I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF FILING MEETING NOTICE AND POSTING OF THE AGENDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING ACT
The Board of Regents
of Oklahoma Colleges met in regular session at
II. CALL TO ORDER AND REGENTS’ ROLL CALL
Board Chair Ryerson called the meeting to order. Roll call established the presence of a quorum with nine Regents present.
Richard Ryerson, Chair, Position 6
Steve Poag, Vice Chair, Position 1
Belva Howard, Regent, Position 2
Marseda Garrison, Regent, Position 3
Jan Gordon, Regent, Position 4
Mickey Thompson, Regent, Position 5
Ann Holloway, Regent, Position 7
Mark Stansberry, Regent, Position 8
Sandy Garrett, Regent, Position 9
GUESTS
Edward
Professors (AAUP),
Helen Barrett, Alva
Review-Courier,
Rick A. Smith, Municipal
Finance Services,
Worley Aitken, Municipal Finance
Services,
Jim Howard, Vice President for Business & Development, Northeastern State
University,
Jane McDermott, Executive Director,
Northwestern
University Foundation,
Janet Cunningham, Executive Vice
President, Northwestern
University,
Steve Valencia, Executive Assistant to the President/Director of Public
Relations, Northwestern
Patti Wilber, Director of the Center for Business Development, Northwestern
OTHERS PRESENT
University Presidents
Bill Cole,
President,
Larry Williams,
President, Northeastern
Paul Beran, President, Northwestern
Glen Johnson, President,
Southeastern
John Hays, President, Southwestern
Roger Webb,
President,
Board Administrative Staff
Bette Leone, Executive Director
Pat Shiflett, Administrative Secretary
III. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
R. #26– MINUTES OF
Regent Poag made
the motion, seconded by Regent Garrison, to approve the minutes of the
Voting for the
motion: Regents Poag, Garrison,
Howard, Gordon, Thompson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against
the motion: None
IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
A. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
COMMITTEE REPORT – Chair Jan Gordon (Attachment
A, Pages 63-101)
Informational Items
1. Southwestern
Informational
Item - Program Modifications
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Computer Science Emphasis
Bachelor of Science in Computer Science - Information
Science Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Literature Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts in English -
Writing Emphasis
Bachelor of Arts in English
Education
Master of Education in Art
Education
Master of Education in English
Education
Master of Education in
Mathematics Education
Master of Education in Natural
Science Education
Master of Education in Social
Science Education
Master of Education in
Technology Education
2. Northwestern
Informational Item – Program Deletion
Bachelor of Arts in Library and Information Science
IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)
A. ACADEMIC
AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT
3. Southeastern
Informational
Item – Program Addition
Bachelor of Arts in Spanish
degree program
The B.A. degree in Spanish is currently
offered at
The proposed program will not require any
additional resources or funding.
Southeastern already has a strong Spanish education program with an
excellent faculty. These same faculty
members will teach the Spanish language courses to both Spanish education and
B.A. Spanish majors. The flexibility of
a Spanish major will greatly extend opportunities to students whose career
goals lie outside the field of education.
B. BUILDING
COMMITTEE REPORT – Chair Ann Holloway (Attachment B, Pages 102-117)
1. Southwestern
R. #27 –
CHEMISTRY, PHARMACY AND PHYSICS NORTH WING RENOVATION - PROJECT NUMBER 6650021
Regent
Holloway made the motion, seconded by Regent Stansberry, to ratify the
emergency approval granted by Board Chair Richard Ryerson September 20, 2003,
regarding the following resolution that would allow for the reimbursement of
pharmacy laboratory equipment of
approximately $98,000 from the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education
Master Lease Purchase Program. This
equipment is the first purchase involved in the renovation of the north wing of
Chemistry, Pharmacy and
IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)
B. BUILDING
COMMITTEE REPORT
1. Southwestern
R.
#27
Under federal guidelines, a reimbursement allocation is a designated use of bond proceeds to pay an expenditure which was previously paid from sources other than bond proceeds. According to Internal Revenue Code, Section 1.150-2, certain preliminary original expenditures related to capital projects may be reimbursed from bond proceeds if the Board declares the intent to do so in a formal resolution. This item will serve as the formal resolution for reimbursement of core operating funds expended on purchase approved for the Master Lease Purchase Program.
Voting
for the motion: Regents Holloway, Stansberry,
Poag, Howard, Garrison, Gordon, Thompson, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the motion:
None
2. Southeastern
R. #28 – REVENUE BONDS, SERIES 2003 –
STUDENT UNION PROJECT
Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by
Regent Howard, to approve the following items regarding the Board of Regents of
Oklahoma Colleges (Southeastern Oklahoma State University) Revenue Bonds,
Series 2003, Student Union Project, in the amount of $8 million for a term of
twenty-five years, pledged revenues are student facility fees.
a) Authorize and approve the issuance of the Board of
Regents of Oklahoma Colleges (
b) Authorize and approve a Bond Resolution dated as of this
date, authorizing the form of the financing documents, including but not
limited to the Bond Resolution, Bond Purchase Agreement, Official Statement and
Trust Agreement.
IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)
B. BUILDING
COMMITTEE REPORT
2. Southeastern
R. #28
c) Approve and authorize the award of the sale of the Bonds
by the Regional University System of Oklahoma, based on the final
recommendations of the finance team and as approved by the State Bond Advisor
and in the best interest of Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
d) Authorize the officers of
e) Authorize the officers of
Voting
for the motion: Regents Holloway,
Howard, Poag, Garrison, Gordon, Thompson, Stansberry, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the motion:
None
3.
a. Projects
1) R.
#29 - WANTLAND STADIUM IMPROVEMENTS - SPORTS COMPLEX – PROJECT #1200032
Regent
Holloway made the motion, seconded by Regent Stansberry, for approval to enter
into contract negotiations to provide professional architectural services,
professional engineering services and sports facilities consultants including
IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)
B. BUILDING
COMMITTEE REPORT
3.
a. Projects
1) R.
#29
feasibility studies, programming, schematic
design, design development, construction documents, and construction
administration for the Sports Complex Improvements Project. The interview committee recommends the
following five firms in order of preference: (Board approved solicitation of proposals
a) CDFM2
Architecture Inc./Hornbeek Larsson Blatt Architects
b)
LWPB Architects & Planners
/ DLR Group
c) Allen
Brown Architects / Moody/Nolan Sports
d) Architects
in Partnership, P.C. / Ellerbe Becket
e) Glover-Smith-Bode,
Inc. / Sports Plan Studio
Voting
for the motion: Regents Holloway,
Stansberry, Poag, Howard, Garrison, Gordon, Thompson, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the
motion: None
IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)
B. BUILDING
COMMITTEE REPORT
3.
a. Projects
Regent Garrett made the motion, seconded by
Regent Garrison, to approve the following projects submitted by the
2) R.
#30 - PARKING, SIDEWALKS, LIGHTS AND LANDSCAPING -
PROJECT #1200013
Final completion of the Parking, Sidewalks,
Lights, and Landscaping-Broncho
3) R. #31 - TUCKPOINTING &
WATERPROOFING
Approval of project
and preparation of plans and authorization to bid. Project includes exterior joint sealant and
mortar repairs to Liberal Arts, Thatcher Hall and Wantland Hall. Cost is
$100,000.00. (Section 13 & Physical Plant
Funds)
Voting for the motion: Regents Garrett, Garrison, Poag, Howard, Gordon, Thompson, Holloway, Stansberry, Ryerson
Voting against the
motion: None
IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)
B. BUILDING
COMMITTEE REPORT
3.
a. Projects
4) R. #32 – UNIVERSITY CENTER
MISCELLANEOUS RENOVATIONS & IMPROVEMENTS -
Regent Holloway made the
motion, seconded by Regent Garrison, to approve the project, preparation of the
plans and solicitation of bids. The project includes replacement of
deteriorated stair nosing and surface repairs for the
Voting
for the motion: Regents Holloway,
Garrison, Poag, Howard, Gordon, Thompson, Stansberry, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the motion:
None
b.
Change Order Approval
Regent
Stansberry made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to approve the following
change orders submitted by the
1) R. #33 - WANTLAND STADIUM
IMPROVEMENTS - UNITED GOLF LLC - TURF PROJECT #1200032
Change order
#3 in the amount of $8,395.00, change order #4 in the amount of $3,379.75 and
change order #5 in the amount of $15,301.00.
The total Change Order amount is $27,075.75. This is for an additional
brick ledge footing at existing west field wall; to create an additional
concrete walk to fill the area under the new scoreboard and
IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)
B. BUILDING
COMMITTEE REPORT
3.
b. Change
Order Approval
1) R. #33
move and re-install
existing flag pole 20 ft.; move location of power and data panels of legs of
scoreboard opposite sides of I beams; add trench and two each 2 inch empty
conduit from the scoreboard data panel to the east Radio tower area;
replace existing goal posts with PGA Posts and installation material and
replace 2 each sound system speakers and extend completion time (27)
twenty-seven days. (Student Facility Fees)
2) R. #34 - PARKING, SIDEWALKS,
LIGHTS AND LANDSCAPING -
Change Order #1 –
increase in the amount of $5,317.00 for additional materials used to
restructure the water feature and additional rocks to enhance the cascade
effect of the water, locate the extra stone, stone cutting and placement hours, irrigation sleeve,
foam sealant, installation and the "manifold" and
extend completion time (32) thirty-two days. (Alumni Association and
Cola Funds).
3) R. #35 - EAST HALL DEMOLITION -
Change
Order #1 - Time extension of (10) ten days.
This is for changes in the scope of work to leave existing sidewalks and
trees on site and increase fill material quantities. (Auxiliary, State, and Federal Funds)
IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)
B. BUILDING
COMMITTEE REPORT
3.
b. Change
Order Approval
3) R. #35
Voting
for the motion: Regents Stansberry,
Howard, Poag, Garrison, Gordon, Thompson, Holloway, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the motion:
None
4.
a) R. #36 - WOMEN'S ATHLETIC LOCKER AND DRESSING
FACILITY
Regent Holloway made the motion,
seconded by Regent Poag, to approve the solicitation of bids to construct a Women's
Athletic Locker and Dressing Facility and to accept the lowest and best bid.
This facility will house soccer, softball and women's cross country. Estimated
cost is $750,000. The
selection of the architectural firm was reported in the
Voting
for the motion: Regents Holloway,
Poag, Howard, Garrison, Gordon, Thompson, Stansberry, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting
against the motion: None
b) R. #37 - DOROTHY SUMMERS AUDITORIUM - RENOVATION
SCIENCE HALL – RFD CONSTRUCTION -PROJECT
# 2300009
Regent Holloway made the
motion, seconded by Regent Garrett, to approve the change order increase in the
amount of $302.00 to furnish and install conduit and boxes for future speakers
in the new seating area under the balcony.
IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)
B. BUILDING
COMMITTEE REPORT
4.
b) R. #37
Voting
for the motion: Regents Holloway, Garrett,
Poag, Howard, Garrison, Gordon, Thompson, Stansberry, Ryerson
Voting against the motion:
None
C. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT – Chair Mickey Thompson (Attachment C, Pages 118-119)
1. Informational Items
a. Mr. Robert Ford has
been appointed as Staff Auditor for the Regional University System of Oklahoma
replacing Mr. Jason Harjo. His
employment began
b. Mrs. Misti Cullison has
been appointed as Receptionist/Secretary in the Board of Regents of Oklahoma
Colleges Administration Office for three-quarter time at an annual salary of
$23,400 plus employee benefits, effective
2. Board of Regents
of Oklahoma Colleges Presidential Evaluation Process
R. #38 –
SYSTEMATIC PROCESS FOR PRESIDENTIAL EVALUATIONS
Regent
Thompson made the motion, seconded by Regent Stansberry, to recommence a
systematic process for presidential evaluations during the 2003-2004 academic
year.
Voting
for the motion: Regents Thompson,
Stansberry, Howard, Poag, Garrison, Gordon, Holloway, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the motion:
None
IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)
C. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
Committee Chair Thompson stated that the spirit of this effort is to be more supportive to the presidents.
2. Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges Presidential Evaluation Process (Continued)
R. #39 –
INFORMAL PROCESS FOR PRESIDENTIAL EVALUATIONS
Regent
Thompson made the motion, seconded by Regent Holloway, to approve the ongoing
efforts of the Personnel Committee and the Presidents’ Council regarding the
development of an informal process for presidential evaluations to include:
·
Annual presentation of institutional data
trends
·
Annual presentation of presidential goals and
accomplishments
·
Biennial assessment of strengths and
weaknesses
Voting
for the motion: Regents Thompson,
Holloway, Poag, Howard, Garrison, Gordon, Stansberry, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the motion:
None
R. #40
– ROTATION SCHEDULE OF EVALUATIONS
Regent
Thompson made the motion, seconded by Regent Garrison, to approve, in concept, a
rotation schedule of evaluations. The Personnel Committee will coordinate with
the Policy & Procedures Committee regarding any necessary changes to the
Regional University System of Oklahoma Policy Manual with respect to formal
presidential evaluations.
Voting
for the motion: Regents Thompson,
Garrison, Poag, Howard, Gordon, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the motion:
None
IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)
D. POLICY & PROCEDURES COMMITTEE REPORT – Chair Belva Howard (Attachment D, Pages 120-123)
R. #41 - 5.4.2
TIAA RETIREMENT ANNUITY
Regent
Howard made the motion, seconded by Regent Garrison, to amend policy 5.4.2 as
indicated effective immediately with the understanding that the implementation
of this amendment will not result in a loss of compensation (salary and
benefits) for current employees.
RUSO POLICY MANUAL – CHAPTER 5 –
GENERAL POLICIES
5.4.2
TIAA RETIREMENT ANNUITY For an eligible, full-time
employee who is enrolled in the Oklahoma Teachers' Retirement System and who
has attained twenty-three (23) years of age, subject to a one-year
vesting requirement, the employing
university shall employer may contribute to the Teachers
Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA) an amount not less than two and one-half percent (2 ½%) of the
employee's annual base salary. to be
vested immediately in the employee's account if hired prior to July 1,
2001. Those employees hired after June 30, 2001
will be subject to a one-year vesting requirement for this benefit in addition
to those stated above. which is approved by the Board. A university may waive the Oklahoma
Teachers’ Retirement System membership requirement.
Voting
for the motion: Regents Howard,
Garrison, Poag, Gordon, Thompson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the motion:
None
R. #42 –
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEES WITH A DATE OF EMPLOYMENT
PRIOR TO
Regent
Howard made the motion, seconded by Regent Garrison, to approve the following
changes to the Supplemental Retirement Plan for Active Employees With A Date of
Employment Prior to July 1, 1995 (401) (A):
IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)
D. POLICY & PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
REPORT
R. #42
ANNEX E
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEES WITH A DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO
ARTICLE II
2.1 “Accrued Benefit ” means, with respect to an Eligible
Employee, a supplemental monthly annuity due to a Participant commencing as of
the first day of the month coincident with his or her Date of Retirement
payable beginning the first of the following month as calculated under the
greater of:
(a) Method One S.R.A. Calculation (SRA-1) . For an Employee who meets the
defined Normal Retirement or Early Retirement Plan definition or is vested
under Article VIII of the Plan at the defined Date of Retirement, the written
formula will be: one-half (½) of Average Monthly Salary (A.M.S.), less the
monthly Teachers’ Retirement Maximum Life Option Annuity (T.R.A.), times the
Employee’s number of Service Years divided by twenty-five (25). less the monthly actual TIAA live option
annuity income derived from the contributions made on behalf of the Employee by
the Oklahoma Regional Colleges to the TIAA/CREF Retirement Plan. Notwithstanding any provisions of this
Section 2.1 to the contrary, with respect to any currently active Participant
the deduction for TIAA will not be used to reduce the benefit of any
participant. The monthly actual
TIAA life option annuity will be calculated using the assumption of 100 per
cent TIAA allocation rather than the Participant’s actual allocation, or
(b) Method
Two S.R.A. Calculation (SRA-2) . For an Employee who meets the
defined Normal Retirement or Early Retirement Plan definition or is vested
under Article VIII of the Plan and has at least ten (10) defined Service Years
in the Oklahoma Regional University System immediately preceding date of
retirement, the written formula will be: two and four-tenths percent (2.4%)
times the Employee’s Service Years times the Employee’s Average Annual Base
Salary less the annual Teachers’ Retirement Maximum Life Option Annuity
(T.R.A.), less the actual annual TIAA
life option annuity income derived from the contributions made
IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)
D. POLICY & PROCEDURES COMMITTEE
REPORT
R. #42
ANNEX E
SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN FOR ACTIVE EMPLOYEES WITH A DATE OF
EMPLOYMENT PRIOR TO
ARTICLE II
on behalf of the Employee by
the Oklahoma Regional Colleges to the TIAA/CREF Retirement Plan divided by twelve (12). Notwithstanding any provisions of this Section 2.1 to
the contrary, with respect to any currently active Participant the deduction
for TIAA will not be used to reduce the benefit of any participant. The
monthly actual TIAA life option annuity will be calculated using the assumption
of 100 per cent TIAA allocation rather than the Participant’s actual
allocation.
Notwithstanding any
provisions of this Section 2.1 to the contrary, with respect to any Participant
whose First Date of Employment is on or after July 1, 1987, the reference in
the Method One S.R.A. Calculation to the number of the Employee’s Service Years
shall be thirty (30), not twenty-five (25), and the reference in the Method Two
S.R.A. Calculation to Service Years in the Oklahoma Regional University System
shall be fifteen (15), not ten (10).
Voting
for the motion: Regents Howard,
Garrison, Poag, Gordon, Thompson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the motion:
None
V. PRESIDENTS’
RECOMMENDATIONS
A. R. #43 – SWOSU RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED
Regent Garrison made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard,
for approval of the President’s Recommendations for
V. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
A. R.
#43 - SWOSU
Voting
for the motion: Regents Garrison,
Howard, Poag, Gordon, Thompson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting
against the motion: None
B. R. #44 – NSU RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVED
Regent
Garrison made the motion, seconded by Regent Poag, for approval of the
President’s Recommendations for
Voting
for the motion: Regents Garrison,
Poag, Howard, Gordon, Thompson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the motion: None
President Williams expressed his appreciation to Mr. Jim Howard,
Vice President for Business and Development, for his leadership, commitment,
and loyalty. Mr. Howard is retiring
after twenty-five years of service to
The
Board Chair declared a break at
C. R. #45 – NWOSU RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVED
Regent
Poag made the motion, seconded by Regent Stansberry, for approval of the
President’s Recommendations for
Voting
for the motion: Regents Poag,
Stansberry, Howard, Garrison, Gordon, Thompson, Holloway, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the motion: None
V. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
D. R. #46 – UCO RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVED
Regent
Garrison made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, for approval of the
President’s Recommendations for the
Voting
for the motion: Regents Garrison,
Howard, Poag, Gordon, Thompson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the motion: None
E. R. #47 – ECU RECOMMENDATIONS
APPROVED
Regent Howard made the motion, seconded by Regent Thompson,
for approval of the President’s Recommendations for
Voting
for the motion: Regents Howard,
Thompson, Poag, Garrison, Gordon, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the motion: None
F. R. #48 - SEOSU RECOMMENDATIONS APPROVED
Regent Poag made the motion, seconded by
Regent Stansberry, for approval of the President's Recommendations for
Voting
for the motion: Regents Poag,
Stansberry, Howard, Garrison, Gordon, Thompson, Holloway, Garrett, Ryerson
Voting against the motion: None
Board Chair Ryerson expressed appreciation on behalf of the Board to President and Mrs. Beran for their hard work in planning the events for Thursday evening.
VI. NORTHWESTERN
Mrs.
Jane McDermott, Executive Director, presented the Northwestern Oklahoma State
University Foundation report as of
VII. PRESIDENTS’
COUNCIL REPORT
President Hays presented information on the following items, as requested by Board Chair Ryerson at the July 2003 meeting:
· A list prepared by the Presidents’ Council, enumerating activities and actions for providing more assistance to the presidents. (Attachment L, Page 209)
· President Beran is working with Regent Howard regarding the issue of post-tenure review.
President Williams stated that
Regent Garrett requested that the universities provide their enrollment data to the Regents.
The order of
the agenda changed to Item V-C.
V. PRESIDENTS’
RECOMMENDATIONS
C. NORTHWESTERN
President Beran presented the following information to the Board:
V. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
C. NORTHWESTERN
1. Economic
Impact of Northwestern
·
·
· Using a 6% discount rate and the 2004-2020 time frame, the net present value of NWOSU’s economic impact equals $261.177 million.
·
2004 Economic Impact
Household Expenditures $15,120,000
Business Expenditures $ 6,082,000
Employment Impacts
·
Given the average employment impact and the
number of University full-time employees, NWOSU’s total employment impact upon
the state of
Income Impacts
·
2004 Economic Impact
Personal Income $12,340,000
Taxes $ 1,945,000
Disposable Personal Income $10,400,000
Real disposable Personal Income $ 7,721,000
V. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
C. NORTHWESTERN
2. Preliminary Enrollment Reports – Enrollments for FY2004 will be on the October agenda
3. Strategic Plan for Northwestern
·
Strategic Direction 1
Northwestern will enhance the quality of the educational experience by providing opportunities for students to reach their fullest potential in a personalized, student-centered learning environment.
·
Strategic Direction 2
Northwestern will increase its enrollment by actively recruiting and retaining students.
·
Strategic Direction 3
Northwestern will strengthen the university community by encouraging and supporting diverse, intellectually-stimulating and community-building activities.
·
Strategic Direction 4
Northwestern will expand its support for teaching excellence.
· Strategic Direction 5
Northwestern will seek and build strategic alliances and partnerships with its targeted constituencies and strengthen existing relationships.
· Strategic Direction 6
Northwestern will continue to identify and develop institutional distinctiveness and comparative advantages.
V. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)
C. NORTHWESTERN
3. Strategic Plan for Northwestern
· Strategic Direction 7
Northwestern
will actively work to find and secure outside funding to support programs and
initiatives.
4. The
2002-2003 Accomplishments of Faculty, Staff, and Administration at
The order of the agenda resumed.
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
IX. REGENTS’ COMMENTS
None.
X. R. #49 - ADJOURNMENT
Regent
Garrison made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to adjourn the meeting at
Voting
for the motion: Regents Garrison,
Howard, Poag, Gordon, Thompson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett, Poag
Voting against the motion: None
Submitted by:
_______________________________ ________________________________
Richard
Board Chair Secretary
Minutes approved by the Regional University System of Oklahoma this day of ___________, ______.
The
next regular meeting of the Regional University System of Oklahoma is scheduled
for