BOARD OF REGENTS

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Minutes of April 21, 2006............................................................................................ 1-27

MINUTES

Friday, April 21, 2006, 9:00 p.m.

Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Russell Building Auditorium, 3^rd Floor

Durant, Oklahoma

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 9:00 a.m., April 21, 2006, at Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Russell Building Auditorium, 3^rd Floor, Durant, Oklahoma. Notice of the meeting had been properly filed with the Secretary of State, November 9, 2006, and a copy of the Agenda posted by 9:00 a.m., April 20, 2006 in compliance with the Open Meeting Act.

II. CALL TO ORDER AND REGENTS’ ROLL CALL

Chair Holloway called the meeting to order. Roll call established the presence of a quorum with seven Regents present.

Ann Holloway, Chair, Position 7

Mark Stansberry, Vice Chair, Position 8

Belva Howard, Secretary, Position 2

Joe Anna Hibler, Regent, Position 3

Jan Gordon, Regent, Position 4

Mickey Thompson, Regent, Position 5

Richard Ryerson, Regent, Position 6

II. CALL TO ORDER AND REGENTS’ ROLL CALL (Continued)

R. #244 – EXCUSE ABSENT REGENTS

Regent Stansberry made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to excuse Regent Sandy Garrett, Position 9.

Voting for the motion: Regents Stansberry, Howard, Hibler, Gordon, Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

GUESTS

Richard Rafes, President Elect, East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma

Claudia San Pedro, Director, Office of State Finance, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Steve Kelley, Legislative Liaison, Regional University System of Oklahoma,

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Grady Pennington, Oklahoma Small Business Development Center,

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma

Richard Ayers, Director for University Advancement, Southeastern Oklahoma

State University, Durant, Oklahoma

Ross Walkup, Vice President for Business Services, Southeastern Oklahoma

State University, Durant, Oklahoma

Sharon Robinson, Vice President for Student Services, Southeastern Oklahoma

State University, Durant, Oklahoma

Jeff Hale, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Southeastern Oklahoma

State University, Durant, Oklahoma

Alan Burton, Assistant Director of Public Information and Special Events,

Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma

Dan Hoke, Photographer/Graphic Designer, Southeastern Oklahoma

State University, Durant, Oklahoma

Ann Haycock, Assistant Vice President for Information Technology, Academic

Affairs, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma

Douglas McMillian, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs/Graduate

Dean, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, Oklahoma

Raquel Hutchens, Chief of Staff, Southeastern Oklahoma State University,

Durant, Oklahoma

Debbie Smarr, Assistant to the President, Southeastern Oklahoma State

University, Durant, Oklahoma

Wayne Janoe, Student Government, Southeastern Oklahoma State University,

Durant, Oklahoma

Michael Davis, Student Government, Southeastern Oklahoma State University,

Durant, Oklahoma

II. CALL TO ORDER AND REGENTS’ ROLL CALL (Continued)

GUESTS

Kim Cherry, Vice President for Administration, Northeastern State University,

Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Neal Weaver, Vice President for University Relations, Northeastern State

University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Tom Fagan, Vice President for Administration and Finance, Southwestern

Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma

Janet Cunningham, Executive Vice President. Northwestern Oklahoma State

University, Alva, Oklahoma

OTHERS PRESENT

University Presidents

Bill Cole, President, East Central University, Ada, Oklahoma

Larry Williams, President, Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Paul Beran, President, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Alva, Oklahoma

Glen Johnson, President, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant,

Oklahoma

John Hays, President, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford,

Oklahoma

Roger Webb, President, University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma

Board Administrative Staff

Sheridan McCaffree, Executive Director

Charlie Babb, General Counsel

Pat Shiflett, Executive Assistant

III. CONSENT DOCKET

Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to approve the following items listed on the consent docket:

A. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

R. #245 - MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 16, MARCH 10-11, AND APRIL 3, 2006

III. CONSENT DOCKET (Continued)

B. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT - Regent Joe Anna Hibler

(Attachment A, Pages 49-80)

1. R. #246 – NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

Action taken by the National Association of Schools of Music relative to accreditation.

2. R. #247 - SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Action taken by the American Music Therapy Association relative to the accreditation of the Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy degree program that is offered at SWOSU.

3. R. #248 – NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Program option addition of Curriculum and Instruction to the Master of Education, Elementary Education and Master of Education, Secondary Education.

Program Review - Bachelor of Science program reviews for Biology, Chemistry, and Speech and Theatre.

Voting for the motion: Regents Ryerson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon, Thompson, Stansberry, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT – Chair Richard Ryerson

(Attachment B, Pages 81-111)

Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to approve the following building item submitted by Northwestern Oklahoma State University:

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

1. Northwestern Oklahoma State University

R. #249 – SECTION 13 AND NEW COLLEGE FUNDS

Allocation and Allotment from Section 13 and New College Funds as follows:

Physical Plant

Major repairs and renovation for various

campus buildings to include exterior $130,000

door replacement and stairwell painting

Curbing and paving of additional South

Hall parking lot 40,000

TOTAL $170,000

Voting for the motion: Regents Ryerson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon, Thompson, Stansberry, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

2. Northeastern State University

Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, to approve the following building items submitted by Northeastern State University:

a. R. #250 – BROKEN ARROW PHASE II

PROJECT #4850057

Expand the scope of this project to include parking areas north of the new construction and increase the Guaranteed Maximum Price for Oakridge Builders. This item was originally listed as an alternate to the bid package and was not exercised because of cost concerns. The project is estimated to be $500,000. (Statewide Higher Education Bond Issue of 2005)

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

2. Northeastern State University

b. R. # 251 - HASKELL HALL RENOVATION

PROJECT #4850060

Bid and award a contract for the insulation of the hot water and chilled water piping system of Haskell Hall. The Physical Plant personnel will remove and reinstall the pipe and the contractor selected for this project will then provide the insulation for the piping system. We estimate the cost to be $45,000.00. (Auxiliary Student Fees)

Voting for the motion: Regents Ryerson, Hibler, Howard, Gordon, Thompson, Stansberry, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

3. Southeastern Oklahoma State University

Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Thompson, to approve the following building items submitted by Southeastern Oklahoma State University:

a. R. #252 - GENERAL RENOVATIONS AND REPAIRS

PROJECT #6600800

Solicit bids and award a contract for the demolition of the Magnolia Apartments located at 101 Magnolia Avenue and the Old Copa Motel located at 1712 N. 1^st Avenue. Cost not to exceed $150,000. (700 Special Agency Funds)

b. R. #253 – ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES

Selection process for architect services on projects funded by the Higher Education Bond Issue 2005.

Voting for the motion: Regents Ryerson, Thompson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon, Stansberry, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

4. University of Central Oklahoma

Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Gordon, to approve the following building items submitted by the University of Central Oklahoma:

Projects

a. R. #254 - RESIDENCE HALL IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT #1200012

Fund, design, bid and award contract to the lowest responsible bidder for Broncho I and 2 Balcony, Handrails, Stairs and Landings Repairs and Replacement. The project budget is $200,000. (Auxiliary Funds)

b. R. #255 - HOWELL HALL SCIENCE LABORATORIES

PROJECT #1200010

Fund, design, bid and award contract to the lowest responsible bidder for Science Laboratories renovations Phase II, Room 154 in Howell Hall Science Lab. The project budget is $200,000. (Section 13 Offset and Private Gifts)

c. R. #256 - ANNUAL CAMPUS CAPITAL MASTER PLAN

Fiscal Year 2007 Campus Master Plan for Capital Improvements Projects for forwarding to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education for approval and forwarding to the State Long Range Planning Commission.

Voting for the motion: Regents Ryerson, Gordon, Howard, Hibler, Thompson, Stansberry, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

5. Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Stansberry, to approve the following building items:

a. R. #257 – GIFT OF LAND

Accept a gift of land from the SWOSU Foundation. The 11 plus acres of land lies north and adjacent to the existing 40 acres of land currently owned by the University on which the North Athletic Complex is situated. We are planning an additional athletic function on that 11 acre plot. The Foundation Board meets on April 28th. The gift of land will be considered at that meeting.

b. R. #258 – COBB CREEK WATERSHED AGREEMENT

Approval of the Cobb Creek Watershed agreement. This 100 year agreement covers Crowder Lake which adjoins Crowder Lake University Park. The sponsors, SWOSU and the Deer Creek Conservation District will be responsible for approximately $2,000 worth of maintenance on a yearly basis under this agreement. The federal government plans to make improvements to the dam and other structures to extend the expired 50 year life of the lake to 100 years.

c. R. #259 - CAMPUS ENERGY IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT #6650048

Borrow a maximum of $3,000,000 from the OSRHE master lease program to cover projected energy improvement projects in excess of the $2,000,000 dedicated from the Higher Education Bond Issue of 2005. Funds for the payment of the lease will be provided by identified utility savings from E&G and Auxiliary funded buildings.

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

5. Southwestern Oklahoma State University

d. R. #260 - EQUIPMENT AND ADA IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT #6650041

Design, bid and construct general ADA improvements in the approximate amount of $200,000. These improvements would include projects such as ramp and sidewalk replacements, building access improvements and other projects identified by our task force. (Statewide Higher Education Bond Issue of 2005)

e. R. #261 - ART/THEATRE/FINE ARTS IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT #6650051

Design, bid and renovate the existing theatre space in the Science building to provide additional classrooms, laboratories and research areas. The budget for this project is approximately $500,000. (Statewide Higher Education Bond Issue of 2005)

f. R. #262 - INDUSTRIAL TECHNOLOGY BUILDING

PROJECT #6650054

Design an engineering technology building. The budget for this project is approximately $2,000,000. (Statewide Higher Education Bond Issue of 2005)

This item was amended to approve the design only.

g. R. #263 - FIELD HOUSE RENOVATION

PROJECT #6650050

Design, bid and renovate the seating area, develop new office areas and modify existing dressing areas of the Rankin Williams Field House. The approximate budget for these projects is $200,000. A major portion of this budget is to be provided by private funds with the balance being provided by Section 13, 295 and/or Auxiliary funds.

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

5. Southwestern Oklahoma State University

h. R. #264 - ATHLETIC COMPLEX - PROJECT #6650043

Design, bid and construct press boxes and field lighting systems for the athletic complex. This is a continuation of the master plan developed by Meyers Architecture Plus. A major portion of this $100,000 budget is to be provided by private funds with the balance being provided by Section 13, 295 and/or Auxiliary funds.

i. R. #265 - FIELD HOUSE RENOVATION AND ATHLETIC COMPLEX PROJECT #6650050 and #6650043

Meyer Architecture Plus to continue to work as the architect on the Athletic Master Plan development.

j. R. #266 - STUDENT HOUSING RENOVATION

PROJECT #6650050

Replace the roof on Stewart Hall at an approximate cost of $75,000. (Auxiliary Funds)

k. R. #267 - STREETS AND PARKING IMPROVEMENTS

PROJECT #6650037

Expend approximately $100,000 for street and parking lot improvements. (Section 13, 295 and/or Auxiliary Funds)

Change Orders

a. R. #268 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - TRADE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS

Change order number 3 – increase in the amount of $9,942 for additional work in the coffee bar. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

5. Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Change Orders

b. R. #269 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - TRADE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS

Change order number 4 – increase in the amount of $6,376.99 to change drinking fountain piping. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

c. R. #270 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - TRADE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS

Change order number 5 – decrease in the amount of $484.25 for existing gas regulator. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

d. R. #271 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - TRADE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS

Change order number 6 – increase in the amount of $17,179.53 for additional work on steam trap, basement piping, water line, floor ducts and return air. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

e. R. #272 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - TRADE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS

Change order number 7 – increase in the amount of $2,108.12 for fire main valve replacement. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

5. Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Change Orders

f. R. #273 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - TRADE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS

Change order number 8 – increase in the amount of $19,644.70 to replace collapsed storm drain. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

g. R. #274 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - TRADE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS

Change order number 9 – increase in the amount of $4,639.14 to add wall cleanouts, roof drains and modify chases. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

h. R. #275 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - TRADE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS

Change order number 10 – increase in the amount of $5,688.48 to furnish variable frequency drives for chilled water. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

i. R. #276 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - TRADE MECHANICAL CONTRACTORS

Change order number 11 – increase in the amount of $3,203.07 to revise the location of return air ducts and damper. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

5. Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Change Orders

j. R. #277 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - WILLIAMS ELECTRIC

Change order number 2 – increase in the amount of $960 for additional floor boxes at reception area. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

k. R. #278 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - WILLIAMS ELECTRIC

Change order number 3 – increase in the amount of $662 to install additional boxes in lobby. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

l. R. #279 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - WILLIAMS ELECTRIC

Change order number 4 – increase in the amount of $15,595 to add coffee bar area to project. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

m. R. #280 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - WILLIAMS ELECTRIC

Change order number 5 – increase in the amount of $4,092 to relocate elevator feed. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

n. R. #281 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - WILLIAMS ELECTRIC

Change order number 6 – increase in the amount of $1,828 for temporary fire alarm in “U” Grill area. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

5. Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Change Orders

o. R. #282 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - WILLIAMS ELECTRIC

Change order number 7 – increase in the amount of $989 to relocate first floor lighting. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

p. R. #283 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION

PROJECT #6650023 - WILLIAMS ELECTRIC

Change order number 8 – increase in the amount of $1,832 to install circuit for relocated elevator equipment room. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

Voting for the motion: Regents Ryerson, Stansberry, Howard, Hibler, Gordon, Thompson, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

B. AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT – Regent Joe Anna Hibler

(Attachment C, Pages 112-123)

1. R. #284 – THREE MONTH AUDIT PLAN

Regent Hibler made the motion, seconded by Regent Gordon, for approval of the attached 3 month audit plan with the understanding that the plan will need to be modified to allow the chief audit executive to devote some time to the development of the new 2 year audit plan.

Voting for the motion: Regents Hibler, Gordon, Howard, Thompson, Ryerson, Stansberry, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

B. AUDIT & FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT

2. R. #285 – AMENDMENT TO THE AGREEMENT FOR CONSULTING SERVICES

Regent Hibler made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, to amend the Agreement for Consulting Services with Mike Gibson of Cole and Reed as follows:

a. Mike Gibson will assist the chief audit executive in developing a new 2 year audit plan which incorporates his second written recommendation which is attached to the agenda. Specifically, that recommendation is to identify areas of high risk and focus more on risk management, control and governance, rather than strictly financial and compliance.

b. Mike Gibson will assist the chief audit executive in developing a plan to expand audit coverage to include information technology systems and to develop a request for proposals to outsource the information technology audits.

c. Increase the cap on the consulting fee in the amount of $5,000.00.

Voting for the motion: Regents Hibler, Ryerson, Howard, Gordon, Thompson, Stansberry, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

C. SYSTEM ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT – Co-Chairs Mark Stansberry and Glen D. Johnson (Attachment D, Pages 124-126)

1. Report on RUSO name change.

The House of Representatives and Senate has approved authorizing the Regional University System of Oklahoma to be known as the Regional University System of Oklahoma (RUSO) and the bill has been sent to the Governor for his signature.

2. Dr. Neal Weaver, Vice President for University Relations presented a PowerPoint regarding the presentation to be made to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education.

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

C. SYSTEM ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT

3. The legislative reception will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2006, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Presbyterian Health Foundation Conference Center.

4. The reception with the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education will be held on May 25, 2006 at the Quail Creek Country Club. The time will be announced at a later date.

5. RUSO legislative agenda (See Attachment D, Page)

The Board Chair declared a break at 10:10 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:20 a.m.

D. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT – Regent Belva Howard

(Attachment E, Pages 127-128)

Regent Howard reported on the following items.

1. The committee reviewed the process regarding administrative staff evaluations and they will be completed by the May 2006 meeting.

2. The committee reviewed the job descriptions for the administrative staff and plan to make additional revisions and finalize them at the May 2006 meeting.

3. The committee requests that the presidents update their goals and objectives and send the reports to the administrative office by May 10, 2006.

E. POLICY & PROCEDURES COMMITTEE REPORT – Regent Jan Gordon

Regent Gordon stated that the RUSO Administrative Office Employee Handbook is a work in progress and will be presented to the Board at a future meeting.

V. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION – A HISTORICAL LOOK AT OKLAHOMA’S BUDGET: REVENUES AND EXPENDITURES (Attachment F, Pages 129-148)

Claudia San Pedro, Director, Office of State Finance

VI. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS

A. R. #286 - SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Regent Howard made the motion, seconded by Regent Gordon, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for Southeastern Oklahoma State University as presented by President Johnson. (Attachment G, Pages 149-152)

Voting for the motion: Regents Howard, Gordon, Hibler, Thompson, Ryerson, Stansberry, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

B. R. #287 - NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Regent Gordon made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for Northwestern Oklahoma State University as presented by President Beran. (Attachment H, Pages 153-162)

Voting for the motion: Regents Gordon, Ryerson, Howard, Hibler, Thompson, Stansberry, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

President Beran commended Regent Ryerson for spearheading a very successful Woods County Economic Development Summit recently. The summit was hosted by Northwestern Oklahoma State University.

C. R. # 288 - EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Regent Thompson made the motion, seconded by Regent Gordon, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for East Central University as presented by President Cole: (Attachment I, Pages 163-168)

Voting for the motion: Regents Thompson, Gordon, Howard, Hibler, Ryerson, Stansberry, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

VI. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)

C. EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

President Cole invited Dr. Richard Rafes, President Elect to make comments to the Board. Dr. Rafes thanked the Board for the opportunity to attend the Board meeting and said that he is honored to be named as president of East Central University. He stated that attending the Board meeting has been very helpful. He expressed appreciation to the presidents and the executive director for their help. He reported that he has had numerous meetings with the vice presidents, key staff members, students, faculty and faculty senate. He is very impressed with the faculty at ECU, an innovative staff, good leadership and dynamic students. He expressed his thanks to President Cole for his great spirit of cooperation. Future plans include evaluating the staff, prioritizing needs, identifying resources and formulating a plan for future action.

D. R. #289 - UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

Regent Howard made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, for approval of the President’s Recommendations and the following change orders for the University of Central Oklahoma as presented by President Webb. (Attachment J, Pages 169-186)

Change Orders

1. R. #290 - PARKING, SIDEWALKS, LIGHTS AND LANDSCAPING

PROJECT #1200013 - GREENTURF INC.

Change Order #1 for an increase in the amount of $1,541.33. Robinson/Thompson Gardens to replace damaged irrigation lines not properly located on the job site. Board approved the project January 2005. (Private Funds)

2. R. #291 - PARKING, SIDEWALKS, LIGHTS AND LANDSCAPING

PROJECT #1200013 - GREENTURF INC.

Change Order #2 - an increase of 30 days. Robinson/Thompson Gardens - to allow for a hard freeze before trees are planted. Board approved the project January 2005. (Private Funds)

VI. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)

D. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

Change Orders

3. R. #292 - PARKING, SIDEWALKS, LIGHTS AND LANDSCAPING

PROJECT #1200013 - GREENTURF INC.

Change Order # 3 - an increase of 60 days. Robinson/Thompson Gardens to allow for a hard freeze before trees are planted. Board approved the project January 2005. (Private Funds)

4. R. #293 - MAX CHAMBERS LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT

PROJECT #1200047 - J. L. WALKER CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Change order #1 for an increase of 30 days to compensate for late delivery of owner installed materials. Board approved the project April 2005. (E&G, Section 13 and Offset, Library Facility Fee Funds)

5. R. #294 - MAX CHAMBERS LIBRARY RENOVATION PROJECT

PROJECT #1200047 - J. L. WALKER CONSTRUCTION, INC.

Change Order # 1 – for an increase of 29 days for door hardware changes to comply with ADA, additional conduit for alarm systems. Board approved the project April 2005. (E&G, Section 13 and Offset, Library Facility Fee Funds)

Voting for the motion: Howard, Ryerson, Hibler, Gordon, Thompson, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

Regent Stansberry was not present for the vote.

E. R. #295 – SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, for approval of the President’s Recommendations and the following change orders for Southwestern Oklahoma State University as presented by President Hays. (Attachment K, Pages 187-216)

VI. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)

E. SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Change Orders

1. R. #296 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023 - CITY GLASS

Change order number 9 – increase in the amount of $364.24 to close-in previously undisclosed areas. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

2. R. #297 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

SUNBELT MASONRY

Change order number 1 – increase in the amount of $1,300 for additional masonry. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

3. R. #298 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

SUNBELT MASONRY

Change order number 2 – increase in the amount of $6,016 for additional brick. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

4. R. #299 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

H K & S IRON

Change order number 2 – increase in the amount of $890 for low balcony wall changes. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

5. R. #300 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

ALLIED STEEL CONSTRUCTION

Change order number 2 – increase in the amount of $2,900 to shorten beams. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

VI. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)

E. SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Change Orders

6. R. #301 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

ALLIED STEEL CONSTRUCTION

Change order number 3 – increase in the amount of $1,885 for new steel and modify existing. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

7. R. #302 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

HANSEN MILLWORK

Change order number 1 – increase in the amount of $2,720 for millwork on second floor offices added to project. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

8. R. #303 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

H & W PLASTERING

Change order number 1 – decrease in the amount of $1,120 for reducing plaster soffitts. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

9. R. #304 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

H & W PLASTERING

Change order number 2 – increase in the amount of $366 to extend plaster wall to new ceiling height. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

10. R. #305 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023 - ABS WOOD

Change order number 1 – decrease in the amount of $30 to change two doors to slab doors. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

VI. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)

E. SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Change Orders

11. R. #306 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

CONSTRUCTION BUILDING SPECIALTIES

Change order number 2 – increase in the amount of $1,306 to change door hardware. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

12. R. #307 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

CITY GLASS (CMS BID CONTRACT)

Change order number 1 – increase in the amount of $4,264.23 to change door configuration. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

13. R. #308 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

CITY GLASS (CMS BID CONTRACT)

Change order number 2 – increase in the amount of $1,466.30 to provide and install five mapes panels. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

14. R. #309 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

NEMECEK INTERIORS

Change order number 1 – increase in the amount of $4,980 to extend furr-downs in lobby. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

15. R. #310 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

NEMECEK INTERIORS

Change order number 2 – increase in the amount of $2,784 for changes for new wall and doors. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

VI. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)

E. SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Change Orders

16. R. #311 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

NEMECEK INTERIORS

Change order number 3 – increase in the amount of $935 to change door location. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13,

Auxiliary Funds)

17. R. #312 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

NEMECEK INTERIORS

Change order number 4 – increase in the amount of $1,680 to change restroom wall chase. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

18. R. #313 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

NEMECEK INTERIORS

Change order number 5 – increase in the amount of $1,800 to change staircase enclosure. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

19. R. #314 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

NEMECEK INTERIORS

Change order number 6 – decrease in the amount of $375 to change acoustic ceiling. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

20. R. #315 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

QUALITY INTERIORS

Change order number 1 – increase in the amount of $2,981 to add painting for coffee bar area. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

VI. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)

E. SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Change Orders

21. R. #316 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

QUALITY INTERIORS

Change order number 2 – increase in the amount of $489 for increased painting at elevator equipment location. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

22. R. #317 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

QUALITY INTERIORS

Change order number 3 – increase in the amount of $609 for additional finishing added offices on second floor. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

23. R. #318 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

SIMPLEX GRINNELL

Change order number 1 – increase in the amount of $2,506 to add coffee bar area. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

24. R. #319 - MEMORIAL STUDENT UNION - PROJECT #6650023

SIMPLEX GRINNELL

Change order number 2 – increase in the amount of $1,090 for relocation of elevator equipment room. (Student Facility Fees, Section 13, Auxiliary Funds)

Voting for the motion: Regents Ryerson, Hibler, Howard, Gordon, Thompson, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

Regent Stansberry was not present for the vote.

VI. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)

F. R. #320 - NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

Regent Hibler made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, for approval of the President’s Recommendations and the following change order for Northeastern State University as presented by President Williams: (Attachment L, Pages 217-227)

Change Order

R. #321 - SCIENCE LAB BUILDING - OAKRIDGE BUILDERS

PROJECT #4850047

Change Order No. 2 – decrease in the amount of $5,289.00. The changes requested include electrical requirements - $43.00; foundation slab extensions - $1,396; retaining wall, sidewalk and curb revisions – ($10,126); additional piping supports - $1,137; and additional locks for casework and mobile research carts - $2,261. (Revenue Bonds, Facility Fees, Technology Fees)

Voting for the motion: Regents Hibler, Howard, Gordon, Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

Regent Stansberry was not present for the vote.

VII. PRESIDENTS’ COUNCIL REPORT – President Paul Beran

No report.

VIII. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

A. The RUSO website is in the process of being updated to comply with the State of Oklahoma information technology accessibility standards regarding disabled persons.

B. Enrollment Report Spring 2006 (Attachment M, Pages 228-234)

C. Out-of-State Travel Reports (Attachment N, Pages 235-242)

VIII. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

D. Status Report on Administrative Office

Sheridan McCaffree reported on the following items:

1. The Executive Director is working with Dr. Frank Waxman, Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, on a technology transfer intellectual property system which will benefit the regional universities through cost savings and centralized administration.

2. The Executive Director stated that she is working on the RUSO retreat and will provide additional information at the May meeting.

IX. CHAIR’S REPORT

Regent Holloway made the following remarks to the Board:

· Expressed appreciation to President Johnson and his staff for their hospitality.

· The RUSO retreat will be in conjunction with the July 2006 Board meeting at Northeastern State University.

· Congratulated Regent Jan Gordon on her reappointment to the Board.

· Expressed appreciation to President Williams for allowing Vice President Neal Weaver to work on numerous projects for the Board and President Johnson for his work on the System Advancement Committee.

R. #322 – RESOLUTION

Regent Gordon made the motion, seconded by Regent Thompson, to approve the resolution for Steve Poag. (Attachment O, Page 243)

Voting for the motion: Regents Gordon, Thompson, Howard, Hibler, Ryerson, Stansberry, Holloway

Voting against the motion: None

XI. NEW BUSINESS

None

XII. ADJOURNMENT

The meeting adjourned at 11:35 a.m.

Submitted by:

_______________________________ ________________________________

Ann Holloway Belva Howard

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 9:00 a.m. May 19, 2006, Regional University System of Oklahoma Administrative Office, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

BOARD OF REGENTS

OF

REGULAR BOARD MEETING

April 21, 2006