BOARD OF REGENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Minutes of September 15, 2006................................................................................ 1-23

MINUTES

Friday, September 15, 2006, 9:00 a.m.

Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Ranger Room

Alva, Oklahoma

I. ANNOUNCEMENT OF FILING MEETING NOTICE AND POSTING OF THE AGENDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING ACT

The Board of Regents of the Regional University System of Oklahoma met in special session at 9:00 a.m., September 15, 2006, at Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Ranger Room, Alva, Oklahoma. Notice of the meeting had been properly filed with the Secretary of State, September 11, 2006, and a copy of the Agenda posted by 9:00 a.m., September 13, 2006 in compliance with the Open Meeting Act.

II. CALL TO ORDER AND REGENTS’ ROLL CALL

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

Mark Stansberry, Chair, Position 8

Belva Howard, Vice Chair, Position 2

Joe Anna Hibler, Secretary, Position 3

Harold Jackson, Regent, Position 1

Jan Gordon, Regent, Position 4

Richard Ryerson, Regent, Position 6

Ann Holloway, Regent, Position 7

Sandy Garrett, Regent, Position 9

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

R. #60–EXCUSE ABSENT REGENTS

Regent Garrett made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to excuse Regent Mickey Thompson, Position 5.

Voting for the motion: Regents Garrett, Howard, Jackson, Gordon, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry

Voting against the motion: Regent Hibler

GUESTS

Sarah Yauk, Principal, Buffalo High School, Buffalo, Oklahoma

Janie Waugh, Counselor, Buffalo High School, Buffalo, Oklahoma

Kathryn Jones, Executive Director, Higher Education Alumni Council of

Oklahoma (HEACO), Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Skeeter Bird, Executive Director, Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Foundation and Alumni Association, Alva, Oklahoma

David Pecha, Vice President for Administration, Northwestern Oklahoma State

University, Alva, Oklahoma

Steve Lohmann, Vice President for Academic Affairs, Northwestern Oklahoma

State University, Alva, Oklahoma

Steve Valencia, Associate Vice President for University Relations, Northwestern

Oklahoma State University, Alva, Oklahoma

Angelia Case, Instructional Media Technician, Northwestern Oklahoma State

University, Alva, Oklahoma

Leeta Swanson, Systems Analyst, Information Technology, Northwestern

Oklahoma State University, Alva, Oklahoma

Tom Fagan, Vice President for Administration and Finance, Southwestern

Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma

Steve Kreidler, Executive Vice President for Administration and Finance,

University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, Oklahoma

Raymond Johnson, Interim Vice President for Fiscal Affairs, East Central

University, Ada, Oklahoma

Kim Cherry, Vice President for Administration, Northeastern State

University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma

Neal Weaver, Vice President for University Relations, Northeastern

State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma

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

OTHERS PRESENT

University Presidents

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

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

Janet Cunningham, 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

Janis Steincamp, Administrative Assistant

III. CONSENT DOCKET

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

A. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

R. #61-MINUTES OF JULY 27-28, 2006

B. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT

(Attachment A, Pages 40-80)

1. NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

R. #62-MASTER’S PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

Accreditation of the master’s program in speech-language pathology has been reaffirmed by the Council on Academic Accreditation of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. The accreditation period of eight years has been awarded, beginning September 30, 2006 through September 30, 2014.

III. CONSENT DOCKET (Continued)

B. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT

2. SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

a. R. #63-ACCREDITATION COUNCIL FOR PHARMACY EDUCATION

Action taken by the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education relative to the accreditation of the Doctor of Pharmacy degree program that is offered at SWOSU.

b. R. #64-PROGRAM MODIFICATION

Program Modification Request for option additions and program requirement changes for the Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry program at SWOSU

3. NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

a. R. #65-PROGRAM MODIFICATION

Master of Education, Guidance and Counseling PK-12.

b. R. #66-PROGRAM MODIFICATION AND OPTION NAME CHANGE

Master of Education, Administrative Certification.

c. R. #67-PROGRAM NAME CHANGES

Bachelor of Science in Health and Physical Education and Bachelor of Science in Education in Health and Physical Education.

4. EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

a. R. #68-PROGRAM REVIEWS

School of Humanities and Social Sciences

History, BA

Music, BS

III. CONSENT DOCKET (Continued)

B. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT

4. EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

a. R. #68

School of Mathematics and Sciences

Computer Science, BS

Mathematics, BS

b. R. #69-NURSING PROGRAM ACCREDITATION

National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission, Inc.-accreditation is for eight years. The next accreditation visit is 2014.

c. R. #70-DEPARTMENT NAME CHANGE

Change the name of the Department of Health, Physical Education and Recreation to the Department of Kinesiology. The current department name is somewhat dated. The new name will better position the department to interface and partner with agencies and organizations outside higher education. The proposed name will be a better umbrella under which to house the traditional physical education, recreation, and teacher education programs as well as the new programs in athletic training, sports administration, and dance.

d. R. #71-PROGRAM REQUIREMENT CHANGE

Program requirement change to the existing Master of Science in Psychological Services degree. Creation of a required set of core courses (33 hours) with division of the remaining hours split into two tracks of 27 hours each. Track A will serve Community Counseling students and Track B will service School Psychologists. All students will complete the core courses and then choose either track A or B. Adding a second track to the existing MSPS program will allow students seeking certification as a school psychologist the opportunity to have an advanced degree in Psychology,

III. CONSENT DOCKET (Continued)

B. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT

4. EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

d. R. #71

as well as meeting the 2006 standards for the National Association for School Psychologists (NASP) and State of Oklahoma School Psychology Certification requirements.

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

Voting against the motion: None

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT–Chair Richard Ryerson

(Attachment B, Pages 81-108)

Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Holloway, to approve the following building items submitted by Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Northeastern State University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the University of Central Oklahoma:

1. NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

R. #72-WOODWARD BUILDING CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT #5050021

Approval to bid the construction contract, subject to review by counsel, for the construction of the Woodward Classroom Building. The total cost of the building is estimated at $2,500,000. (Statewide Higher Education Bond Issue of 2005)

Approval of this item was amended, deleting the wording award, subject to review by counsel, from the original request.

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

2. NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

a. R. #73-SCIENCE LAB BUILDING TAHLEQUAH

PROJECT #4850047 OAKRIDGE BUILDERS

Change Order number 4: Oakridge Builders for a Net Increase of $40,211. The changes requested include the following modifications:

1) Wind bracing revisions at duct chases-$1,692

2) Sprinkler piping revisions, door control conduit and downspout at west elevation-$6,074

3) Chiller emergency system exhaust (code requirement)-$10,749

4) Modifications for water supply in the Biology Cadaver room-$2,629

5) Modifications to the acid neutralization tank system-$4,158.00

6) Service for special lighting in Biology Cadaver room-$263.00

7) Replace brick with EFIS finish-no cost

8) Install filters for return air in lieu of Heat Pump-no cost

9) Frame basement wall at HVAC ductwork-$761.00

10) Adjust entry to existing building-no cost

11) Relocate irrigation system controls-$1,201.00

12) Add exhaust duct & air valve in Biology prep room-$3,759.00

13) Add electrical lighting circuits-$2,385.00

14) Raise Versa-Lok block wall in courtyard-$1,425.00

15) Delete grass sod in courtyard-($712.00)

16) Add electrical service for multi media purposes in laboratory-$2,713.00

17) Exterior drainage modifications-no cost

18) Adjust design and add a new bypass & valve $3,114.00

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

2. NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

b. R. #74-BROKEN ARROW PHASE II-PROJECT #4850057

Increase in the Guaranteed Maximum Price negotiated with Oakridge Builders from $25,450,992 to $25,460,783.59, an increase of $9,791.59. This increase is a result of changes to the contract included in Change Order number 4. (Statewide Higher Education Bond Issue of 2005)

c. R.#75-PROPERTY PURCHASE- PROJECT #4850037

Ratification of Chair Stansberry’s emergency approval to purchase property located at 401 Crafton for $160,000. Permission had been granted by the Board at the May 2006 meeting to purchase the property for $125,000. This property is adjacent to the Intramural Field and directly across the street from our current baseball and softball fields. (Section 12/New College Funds)

3. SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

a. R. #76-REAL PROPERTY LEASE

Real property lease with the Nash Economic Development Authority for the Nash Office of Juvenile Affairs project.

b. R.#77-ROOF REPLACEMENTS-CONTRACT AWARD

Award bid to Chris Axtel in the amount of $118,980 for the roof replacements for the University Conference Center and the small gym addition of the Field House. (E&G and/or other capital funds)

c. Update of projects.

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

4. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

a. Project

R. #78-PARKING, SIDEWALKS, LIGHTS AND LANDSCAPING-PROJECT #1200013

Fund, design, bid and award contract to the lowest responsible bidder for Special Event Fabric Structures and Improvements Phase I. The project budget is $250,000. (E&G, Section 13 and Section 13 Offset)

b. Award of Contracts:

1) R. #79-HOWELL HALL SCIENCE LABORATORIES

PROJECT #1200010

Contract awarded to J. L. Walker Construction, Inc. for the Science Laboratories Renovations Phase II, Room 154 in the amount of $179,742 for the Howell Hall Science Lab. The project budget is $200,000. The board approved $200,000 on April 2006. (R#255)(Section 13 Offset and Private Gifts) The award of this contract to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc. was listed in error at the July meeting.

2) R. #80-PARKING, SIDEWALKS, LIGHTS & LANDSCAPING-PROJECT #1200013

Contract awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., the Indefinite Delivery General Construction Contractor, for the Campus Entry Gates Phase II in the amount of $25,473. The project budget is $100,000. The board approved $100,000 on June 15 2006. (R#377) (Section 13 Offset Funds)

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

4. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

b. Award of Contracts:

3) R.# 81-HEALTH AND SAFETY-PROJECT #1200060

Contract awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., the Indefinite Delivery General Construction Contractor, for the Mitchell Hall Dust Collection in the amount of $74,919. The project budget is $75,000. The board approved $100,000 on June 16, 2005. (R#286) (Section 13/Offset Funds)

4) R. #82-SPORTS COMPLEX-PROJECT #1200032

Final Completion of the Baseball/Softball Field Walls and Backstop Netting project with Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., as complete on August 31, 2006. The total cost of the contract is $106,968.49. The project budget is $150,000. The Board approved the project June 15, 2006 (R# 384) (Section 13 Offset and Private Funds)

5) R. #83-INDEFINITE DELIVERY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Contract awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., the Indefinite Delivery General Construction Contractor, for the Painting of Building 3000 Commons Apartments in the amount of $53,934.

6) R. #84-INDEFINITE DELIVERY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Contract awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., the Indefinite Delivery General Construction Contractor, for the Art Building Lobby Gallery Ceiling Replacement & related work in the amount of $21,091.36.

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

4. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

b. Award of Contracts:

7) R. #85-INDEFINITE DELIVERY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Contract awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., the Indefinite Delivery General Construction Contractor, for the Communications Television Studio Repairs in the amount of $6,195.00.

8) R. #86-INDEFINITE DELIVERY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Contract awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., the Indefinite Delivery General Construction Contractor for the Housing Office Remodel in the amount of $11,442.

9) R. #87-INDEFINITE DELIVERY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Contract awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., the Indefinite Delivery General Construction Contractor for the Broncho I & II Emergency Balcony Repairs in the amount of $894.

10) R. #88-INDEFINITE DELIVERY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Contract awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., the Indefinite Delivery General Construction Contractor for the Broncho I & II Emergency Balcony Repairs in the amount of $528.

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

4. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

b. Award of Contracts:

11) R. #89-INDEFINITE DELIVERY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Contract awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., the Indefinite Delivery General Construction Contractor for the Mitchell Hall Fire Door and Exit Signs in the amount of $6,841.58.

12) R. #90-INDEFINITE DELIVERY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Contract awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., the Indefinite Delivery General Construction Contractor for the Broncho Statue Base in the amount of $7,127.32.

13) R. #91-INDEFINITE DELIVERY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Contract awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., the Indefinite Delivery General Construction Contractor for the Sports Complex-East Side Ticket Booth Lighting in the amount of $1,848.08.

14) R. #92-INDEFINITE DELIVERY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Contract awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., the Indefinite Delivery General Construction Contractor for the Howell Hall Electrical Meter in the amount of $406.

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

4. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

b. Award of Contracts:

15) R. #93-INDEFINITE DELIVERY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Contract awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., the Indefinite Delivery General Construction Contractor for the Jazz Lab Plaque Base in the amount of $2,194.57.

16) R. #94-INDEFINITE DELIVERY GENERAL CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

Contract awarded to Diversified Construction of Oklahoma, Inc., the Indefinite Delivery General Construction Contractor for the Robinson Bust Plaque Base in the amount of $6,754.67.

c. Change Orders

1) R. #95-MAJOR REPAIRS AND DEFERRED MAINTENANCE-PROJECT #1200032-MID CONTINENTAL RESTORATION, INC.

Change Order # 3-decrease in the amount of $35,911 for tuckpointing. Additional masonry coating to the Communications Building, additional drainage work to Coyner Bldg., and deduct for portions of tuckpointing to the Business Building. The Board approved the project June, 2005. (R#43, #46, #47, #48, #288) (Section 13, Section 13 Offset and E&G Funds)

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

A. BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT

4. UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

c. Change Orders

2) R. #96-WANTLAND STADIUM SPORTS COMPLEX

PROJECT-#1200032-DIVERSIFIED CONSTRUCTION OF OKLAHOMA, INC.

Change Order #1-increase in the amount of $7,847 for East Side Stadium Parking Lot Repairs. Installation of irrigation sleeves, demolition and installation of existing sidewalk for handicapped access and poles for call boxes. The Board approved the project June, 2003 project budget $120,000. (R# 219) (Student Facility Fees, Private Funds, Rental Revenue)

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

Voting against the motion: None

B. POLICY & PROCEDURES COMMITTEE REPORT – Chair Jan Gordon

(Attachment C, Pages 109-110)

R. #97-RUSO POLICY MANUAL REVISIONS

Regent Gordon made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, to approve the revisions to Chapters 1, 3, 4 and 5 with the exception of the following modifications:

1.1.1 Creation. The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges was created by Article XIII-B of the Oklahoma Constitution on July 6, 1948 to govern the six regional universities: East Central University, Northeastern State University, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Southwestern Oklahoma State University and the University of Central Oklahoma. The Board consists of nine (9) members, eight (8) appointed by the Governor by and with the consent of the Senate, for nine-year staggered terms which expire on the 10th day of June.

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

B. POLICY & PROCEDURES COMMITTEE REPORT

R. #97

1.1.1 Creation. The ninth member is the elected State Superintendent of Public Instruction. Effective July 1, 2006, the Board was authorized to perform official acts under the name of the Regional University System of Oklahoma. [See 70 O.S. §3507.1]

5.4.2 ~~TIAA~~ Retirement Annuity. For an eligible, full-time employee who is enrolled in ~~the Oklahoma Teachers' Retirement System~~ OTRS and who has attained twenty-three (23) years of age, subject to a one-year vesting requirement, the employer may contribute ~~to the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association (TIAA)~~ an amount of the employee's annual base salary, which is approved by the Board, to a retirement annuity. A university may waive the ~~Oklahoma Teachers’ Retirement System~~ OTRS membership requirement for retirement annuity purposes.

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

Voting against the motion: None

Regent Gordon requested that the Regents review the duties of each committee as stated in the policy manual for accuracy and to consider restructuring the committees.

C. SYSTEM ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE – Co-Chairs Ann Holloway and Glen D. Johnson (Attachment D, Pages 111-113)

1. System Advancement Ad Hoc Committee

President Johnson reported that the System Advancement Ad Hoc Committee met on August 23, 2006 and was well attended. The following items were discussed:

· Goals

· Branding and marketing the regional system

· Quality of programs and students

· Fundraising

· Pooling of resources

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

C. SYSTEM ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE

1. System Advancement Ad Hoc Committee

· Measuring student success-graduation and retention rates

· Economic development.

President Johnson stated that the ad hoc committee plans to meet quarterly. Each committee member was asked to provide a specific topic at the next meeting.

2. R. #98-SYSTEM ADVANCEMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE MEMBER

Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, to add Carlos Johnson, CPA, BOSC, Inc., Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, as a member of the System Advancement Ad Hoc Committee.

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

Voting against the motion: None

3. Legislative agenda for 2007

The committee discussed the following items:

· Strategy regarding allocations and funding formula for FY 2007-2008

· Identifying a permanent funding source for OHLAP

4. Presentation to Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

The committee recommends that the RUSO presentation encompass the following information:

· Who is RUSO

· Programs

· Number of graduates

· Graduates remaining in Oklahoma

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

C. SYSTEM ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE

4. Presentation to Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

President Johnson suggested that the Board contact the OSRHE and request to be placed on the February or March 2007agenda to make the presentation.

5. Reception with Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education

The committee recommends that the Board contact the OSRHE and request to be placed on their calendar for a reception, to be held in the evening before the date of the presentation.

6. R. #99-OKLAHOMA CENTENNIAL EVENTS

Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, to approve 1) reception and awards banquet hosted by RUSO to honor and present awards to outstanding professors and scholarships to outstanding students, 2) book signing in conjunction with the Oklahoma Heritage Association to be held on each of the senior regional university campuses with the proceeds providing scholarships, and 3) Dr. Neal Weaver, Vice President for University Relations, Northeastern State University and Mr. Steve Valencia, Associate Vice President for University Relations, Northwestern Oklahoma State University, in conjunction with the Communications Council, will begin work on the logistics for the events that will be held in March or April 2007.

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

Voting against the motion: None

D. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING – Chair Belva Howard

(Attachment E, Pages 114-115)

1. Administrative office salary increases.

Regent Howard stated that the committee would continue to review comparative data regarding the administrative office salaries and present a recommendation at a future meeting.

IV. REPORT OF BOARD COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS (Continued)

D. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE MEETING

2. R. #100-PARALEGAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Regent Howard made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, to approve the paralegal job description.

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

Voting against the motion: None

3. Presidents’ compensation.

Regent Howard stated that presidents’ compensation would be discussed in executive session in the Special Board meeting that is scheduled after adjournment of this meeting.

V. INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATIONS

A. “Buffalo High School’s Award Winning OHLAP Process,” Janie Waugh, Counselor, Buffalo High School (Attachment F, Pages 116-117)

B. “The Lean University,” Steve Kreidler, Vice President for Administration and Finance, University of Central Oklahoma (Attachment G, Pages 118-130)

The Board Chair declared a break at 10:30 a.m. The meeting reconvened at 10:40 a.m.

The order of the agenda changed to item VII.

VI. DISCUSSION OF INVESTMENT OF FOUNDATION FUNDS

Item VI follows item VII-F on the agenda.

VII. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS

A. R. #101 - SOUTHEASTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Holloway, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for Southeastern Oklahoma State University as presented by President Johnson. (Attachment H, Pages 131-137)

VII. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)

A. R. #101

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

Voting against the motion: None

B. R. #102-NORTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Gordon, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for Northwestern Oklahoma State University as presented by President Cunningham. (Attachment I, Pages 138-146)

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

Voting against the motion: None

President Cunningham provided the Northwestern Oklahoma State University Foundation report to the Board.

Chair Stansberry thanked President Cunningham for hosting the Board meeting and expressed appreciation to the staff and students for their involvement.

C. R. #103-EAST CENTRAL UNIVERSITY

Regent Hibler made the motion, seconded by Regent Garrett, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for East Central University as presented by President Rafes. (Attachment J, Pages 147-161)

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

Voting against the motion: None

President Rafes stated that he would present an update on the university later in the meeting.

VII. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS (Continued)

D. R. #104-UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL OKLAHOMA

Regent Gordon made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for the University of Central Oklahoma as presented by President Webb. (Attachment K, Pages 162-183)

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

Voting against the motion: None

E. R. #105-SOUTHWESTERN OKLAHOMA STATE UNIVERSITY

Regent Garrett made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for Southwestern Oklahoma State University as presented by President Hays. (Attachment L, Pages 184-194)

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

Voting against the motion: None

F. R. #106-NORTHEASTERN STATE UNIVERSITY

Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, for approval of the President’s Recommendations for Northeastern State University as presented by President Williams. (Attachment M, Pages 195-208)

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

Voting against the motion: None

The order of the agenda resumed.

VI. DISCUSSION OF INVESTMENT OF FOUNDATION FUNDS

Regent Gordon requested that the university presidents review the investment policies and strategies of their foundations. She also suggested that the presidents consider the value of pooling a portion of the foundations’ funds.

VII. PRESIDENTS’ RECOMMENDATIONS

Item VII follows item V on the agenda.

VIII. PRESIDENTS’ COUNCIL REPORT – President Roger Webb

President Webb reported that the council discussed the increase in the Oklahoma State and Education Employees Group Insurance Program (OSEGGIB) health insurance for 2007 and the impact on employee dependent coverage. The business officers are researching possible insurance alternatives.

IX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

A. R. #107-EMPLOYMENT OF PARA LEGAL

Regent Hibler made the motion, seconded by Regent Gordon, for approval to hire Marilyn Ellsworth for the position of paralegal for the RUSO administrative office at an annual salary of $45,000 plus benefits, to serve at the will of the Board.

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

Voting against the motion: None

B. R. #108-RESOLUTION

Regent Gordon made the motion, seconded by Regent Holloway for approval of the resolution to Governor Brad Henry, President Pro Tempore Mike Morgan, Speaker of the House Todd Hiett, Senator Glenn Coffee, Representative Jari Askins and members of the Legislature regarding the increase in higher education appropriations for FY 2007. (Attachment N, Page 209)

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

Voting against the motion: None

C. Retirement (Attachment O, Page 210)

Pat Shiflett, Executive Assistant, has announced her retirement effective October 31, 2006. Ms. Shiflett has been employed at RUSO since October 15, 1990.

IX. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT (Continued)

D. R. #109-EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT

Regent Gordon made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, for approval to advertise for an executive assistant.

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

Voting against the motion: None

E. Sheridan McCaffree provided the following information on upcoming events:

· RUSO meeting, October 26-27, 2006, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma

· Regents’ Education Program, September 26-27, 2006, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

· Oklahoma Women In Higher Education Conference, November 3, 2006, University of Central Oklahoma

· Institute for Effective Governance, Trustees for Better Teaching Conference, November 14, Kansas City, Missouri

X. CHAIR’S REPORT

R. #110- RUSO MEETING SCHEDULE (Attachment P, Page 211)

Regent Hibler made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard to approve the Calendar Year 2007 RUSO Meeting Schedule.

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

Voting against the motion: None

XI. REGENTS’ COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS

None

President Richard Rafes, East Central University, presented an update on the State of the University.

XII. NEW BUSINESS

None

XIII. R. #111-ADJOURNMENT

Regent Gordon made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, to adjourn the meeting at 11:45 a.m.

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

Voting against the motion: None

Submitted by:

_______________________________ ________________________________

Mark Stansberry Joe Anna Hibler

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. October 27, 2006, Southwestern Oklahoma State University, Weatherford, Oklahoma.

REGIONAL UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

OF

SPECIAL BOARD MEETING

September 15, 2006