MINUTES
Thursday, May 17, 2007,8:30 a.m.
Robert
S. Kerr Room, Nigh
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 regular session at 8:30 a.m., May
17, 2007, Robert S. Kerr Room, Nigh University
Center, Room 301,
II.
CALL TO ORDER AND REGENTS’ ROLL CALL
Chairman Stansberry called the meeting to order. Roll call established the presence of a
quorum with all 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
Mickey Thompson, Regent, Position 5
Richard Ryerson, Regent, Position 6
Ann Holloway, Regent, Position 7
Sandy Garrett, Regent, Position 9
Chairman Stansberry asked
President Webb to discuss the Robert S. Kerr Room. President Webb said that the Kerr Foundation
and the UCO Foundation worked together to honor Robert S. Kerr by designating a
room at the Nigh University Center in his name which commemorates some of his
many achievements. Robert S. Kerr came
from an impoverished rural background and rose to prominence as the founder of
Kerr McGee Corporation and as Governor of Oklahoma. One of his campaign slogans claimed, “I’m
just like you - only I struck oil.” Robert
Kerr was elected to the U.S. Senate in 1948 and was called “The Uncrowned King
of the Senate” by the Saturday Evening Post.
Robert S. Kerr was a great Oklahoman who often stressed the importance
of public service and giving back to your community and your country.
GUESTS
Vice
Chair Belva Howard recognized those in attendance:
University Presidents
Richard Rafes, President,
Janet Cunningham, President, Northwestern
Jessie Snowden, Interim President, Southeastern
John Hays,
President, Southwestern
Roger Webb, President,
Kim Cherry, Acting President, Northeastern
Charlie Babb, General Counsel
Kathleen Shannonhouse, Chief Audit Executive
Lynn Griswold, Finance Officer
Others in Attendance
Duane
Anderson, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Diane Berty,
Vice President for Student Development,
Tom Fagan, Vice President for Administration
and Finance, Southwestern
Mike Gibson, Cole and Reed
Anne
Holzberlein, President,
Steve Kelley, Legislative Liaison, Kelley
and Associates
Steve Kreidler, Vice President for
Administration and Finance,
David Pecha, Vice President for
Administration, Northwestern
Myron Pope,
Vice President of Enrollment Management and Assistant Vice President of Student
Affairs,
Dr. Bill
Radke, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs,
Cynthia
Rolfe, Vice President of Information Technology,
Steve Turner,
Interim Vice President for Administration,
Ross Walkup,
Vice President for Business Services, Southeastern
Neal Weaver, Vice President for University
Relations, Northeastern
III.
CONSENT DOCKET
Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, to approve
the following items listed on the consent docket:
Voting for the motion:
Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon, Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway,
Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion:
None
A.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETINGS
R. #241
MINUTES OF MARCH 15, 2007
R. #242
MINUTES OF MARCH 31, 2007
R. #243
MINUTES OF APRIL 14, 2007
B.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE REPORT
Chair Sandy Garrett (Attachment A, Pages 44-114)
1.
R. #244
Add Bachelors of Arts in Dance
Education. This is a response to needs
and increases within the public education system.
2.
R. #245
Renaming of Academic Schools
We recommend that the
3.
R. #246 Southeastern
We are seeking approval of the following program modifications:
A.
Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety and Health (058)
We request a change in the total credit hours from 58 to 56-58 and a
degree program requirement change to allow Occupational Safety and Health
students to take chemistry courses created for degree programs not requiring
CHEM 1114 and 1214 beyond in place of CHEM 1315 and 1415.
B.
Bachelor of Science in Recreation (041)
We request a change in total credit hours from 38 to 40 requiring HPER
3142, 3242, 4363, and 3852 as required coursework and changing elective hours
from 10 to 3.
C.
Master of Education in Elementary Education –
We request a change in name to Reading Specialist, a change in
Professional Education from 12 to 3 hours, a change in specialization component
from 18 to 30 hours, and a change in program admission standards to meet
International Reading Association standards and requirements for
accreditation.
4.
R. #247 Southwestern
A.
A new Program Proposal for a
Master of Science in Management.
B.
A new Program Proposal for an
Associate of Applied Science in Criminal Justice.
C.
A Program Modification Request for
other degree program modifications for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
D.
A Program Modification Request for a program
suspension of the Bachelor of Arts in Education -- Social Science Education.
5.
R. #248 Northeastern
Program Modifications:
A.
Collegiate
Scholarship and Services, M.S.
B.
Masters
in Business Administration, M.B.A.
C.
Political
Science, B.A.
D.
Speech,
B.A.
E.
Accounting
and Financial Analysis, M.S.
IV.
REPORT OF RUSO COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
A.
AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE REPORT
Report of the Audit and Finance Committee, Wednesday, May 16, 2007, 2:00 p.m., Nigh University Center, Room 423,
University of Central Oklahoma. (Attachment B, Pages 115-129)
1.
R.
#249 CO-SOURCING
OF INTERNAL AUDIT STAFF RESOURCES FOR THE REMAINDER OF FISCAL YEAR 2007
Regent Hibler made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, to contract
with Cole & Reed to provide audit staff resources for the remainder of this
fiscal year at the rate of $75 an hour, with a maximum fee of $18,750, which
would provide 250 hours to help with the internal audits scheduled at ECU, NSU,
NWOSU, and UCO.
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion:
None
2.
R.
#250 REPLACEMENT
OF STAFF AUDITOR RESOURCES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008
Regent Hibler made the motion, seconded by Regent Holloway, to contract with Cole & Reed to provide internal audit staff resources for fiscal year 2008 at the rate of $75 an hour, with a maximum fee of $47,749
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
3.
ECU
Personnel and Payroll Audit
The committee met with President
Rafes and representatives from the ECU campus in response to the audit. President Rafes presented an update on
several items they are implementing, all of which will be in place by the first
of September. Internal Audit will do a
follow up in November.
4.
Training
Session on SAS 112 – Mike Gibson, Cole & Reed
Mr.
Gibson discussed the Statement on Auditing Standards (SAS) 112 which
establishes standards for auditors concerning communicating internal control
matters identified in an audit. SAS 112
is effective for the RUSO institutions for June 30, 2007, year-end audits.
Mr. Gibson stated that the new standard changes the bar for what could be reported as an internal control deficiency that the auditors will be required to report. Findings that may not have been previously reportable may now be considered reportable. One of the biggest differences is that SAS 112 identifies what constitutes a significant deficiency in internal controls. If, in the auditor’s judgment, the management of the institution does not have the ability to prepare its financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), (including footnotes and cash flow statements and a lot of things that auditors have historically provided some assistance to their clients) then that is by definition at least a significant deficiency in internal controls. It could rise to the level of a material weakness if the auditors propose significant adjustments to get the financial statements to be in compliance with GAAP. There is a higher likelihood that one of the institutions that has not had a significant deficiency or reportable condition or identified deficiency in its internal controls in the past may have one this year.
B.
BUILDING COMMITTEE REPORT – Chair Richard Ryerson
Report of the Building Committee, Wednesday, May 16, 2007, 4:00 p.m., Nigh University Center, Room 300,
University of Central Oklahoma. (Attachment C, Pages 130-164)
Regent Ryerson made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to approve the items presented by the building committee.
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
1.
R. #251Campus Master Plan
2.
Northwestern
R. #252 Campus Master Plan
3.
Southeastern
a. R. #253 Request approval for the Fiscal Year 2008 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.
b.
R.
#254 Request approval for Change Order No. 1 on Occupational Safety &
Health Bldg. (Project No. 6600346) in the amount of $98,979.56 (includes $9,186.70 bonus) to Lloyd Plyler
Construction, LLP.
1)
Relocation of faculty offices and storage $34,760.14
2)
Voice and Data Cabling and Hardware $41,072.56
3)
Re-feed electrical under slab $ 8,726.16
4)
Replace entrance doors $ 5,233.00
5)
Bonus 1.5% of base bid $ 9,186.70
Regent Ryerson commended Southeastern on offering the bonus for
completion of work on the
c.
R.
#255 Request approval on selection of the firm under the Design/Build Services
concept for the Tennis Court Complex (Project No. 660-0107).
Approval to initiate a Request for Proposal (RFP) was received at the
January 2007 Board meeting
4.
a.
Request
approval for funds for projects as follows:
1)
R. #256 Renewal of contracts-On Call
Consultants-Small Project Design and Construction Documentation. Renew contracts with On-Call Consultants to
provide professional services based upon hourly rates that will be jointly
established and to perform professional services with an annual limit not to
exceed $100,000 for each design consultant during one year per current State
Statutes. The term of the contract will
be one year with options to renew for up to five years (This is renewal year
five of five). Consultants will perform
work on an as needed basis and will not generate fee costs unless authorized in
advance, in writing and with the approval of the Executive Vice President. Board approved the selection July 25, 2003
(R#12).
2)
R. #257 Annual Campus Capital Master Plan
Approve
the Fiscal Year 2008 Campus Master Plan for Capital Improvements Projects for
forwarding to the
3)
R. #258 Howell Hall Science Laboratories
-Project #120-0010
Modify the approved project
for Howell Hall Rooms 152, 165 and 167 to include Room 158 and an Addition to
the LAB building to house materials stored in containers of alcohol in order to
provide proper facilities for code compliance and increase Board approval
$125,000 for the project. The revised
project budget is $575,000. The Board
approved $450,000 June 15, 2006. (R#369)
(Private Funds, E&G Funds and Section 13 Offset Funds)
4)
R. #259
Fund, design and bid the
partial roof replacement at the Nigh
Award of contract to the lowest responsible bidder is subject to Board
approval.
5)
R. #260 Parking, Sidewalks, Lights and
Landscaping
Fund, design and bid the
parking lot improvements to leased property.
The project budget is $140,000.
(Auxiliary Funds)
Award of contract to the lowest responsible bidder is subject to Board
approval.
6) R.
#261 Sports Complex Improvements Project 120-0032
Fund and perform as a Design
Build project by the UCO Foundation for the
Regent Ryerson commended UCO for
its role in arranging the funding of the Sports Complex Improvement Project 120-0032 through the UCO foundation.
b.
Change
Orders:
R. #262 Howell Hall Science
Laboratories – Project #120-0010
J.L. Walker Construction, Inc.
Change Order #1 in the amount
of $2,569 for Science Laboratory Phase II, Room 302, for work required per the
5.
Southwestern
a.
R. #263 List and sell the President’s
residence at
SWOSU will commission three independent appraisals
of the property, and the net sale price shall be not less than 95% of the
average of all three appraisals.
Regent
Ryerson commented that the sale of the President’s house is primarily because
the structure is multi-level, not
b.
R. #264 Music Performance Hall and Offices –
Project #6650059
We
request permission to engage professional consultants for assistance in
designing enhanced sound insulation for the
We
request permission to bid and award repair work to enhance the sound insulation
for
c.
R. #265 Field House Renovations – Project
#6650050
We
request permission to engage professional consultants for assistance in
upgrading and repairing the University swimming pool and associated areas.
We
request permission to bid and award the repair of the University swimming pool
and associated areas at an estimated cost of $100,000 to be funded from Section
13 funds.
We
request permission to bid and award the replacement of the practice gym
flooring at an estimated cost of $100,000 to be funded from E&G funds.
d.
R. #266 Athletic Complex Improvements - Project #6650043
We
request permission to proceed with design and fundraising efforts to replace
our animal stall and support buildings at the rodeo team grounds.
e.
R. #267
1)
SGS Incorporated – Change order number 7 – increase in the amount of $299 for line
voltage change.
2)
SGS Incorporated – Change order number 8 – increase in the amount of $7,198 to
modify air pattern circulation for building.
3)
SGS Incorporated – Change order number 9 – increase in the amount of $2,502 to
extend wainscot in second floor restrooms.
4)
SGS Incorporated – Change order number 10 – increase in the amount of $1,522 for
extra rubber base, VCT, wallpaper and sealing windows.
6.
Northeastern
a.
R. #268 Project #4850061 – Repairs and
Renovations to Campus Buildings
1)
Purchase and install a modular building for
the purpose of relocating the
2)
Award contracts for the Jack Dobbins Field
House Renovation and equipment upgrade.
The project will include resurfacing and painting the basketball court,
repainting walls, new basketball goals, additional risers, and relocation of
existing scoreboards. The estimated cost
of this project is $78,000 and will be funded through Athletic Facility Fees.
b.
R. #269 Project
#4850050 –
This project is a component of the BA Phase I build out. We are requesting permission to bid and award
contracts subject to Board Approval through the Oakridge Construction
Management agreement for Building A – Enrollment Management/Student Services
Office area, Building B – College of Business Office Suite, and Building C –
College of Education Reading Program clinical area. These projects will finish the “shelled out”
areas which were not completed in the original Phase I project. The cost of this project is estimated at
$3,000,000 and will be funded through the 2005 State Higher Education Bond
Issue and Technology Fees. The adjusted
Guaranteed Maximum Price for Oakridge will be presented at the July 2007 Board
meeting.
c.
R. #270 Project #4850063 – Residence Hall
Renovation and Repair
Bid an exterior renovation of the Cedarcraft Apartments to include vinyl
siding, shutters and new guttering. The estimated cost of the project is
$40,000 and will be funded through Auxiliary Capital Replacement Funds.
Award of contract is
subject to Board approval.
d.
Construction Manager projects
The following projects are administered through the
Construction Manager Contract with Nabholz Construction. We are requesting permission to bid and award
contracts, subject to Board approval, for the following projects with updates
to the Guaranteed Maximum Price to be reported at the subsequent Board meeting.
1)
R. #271 Project #4850061 – Repairs and
Renovations to Campus Buildings
Design and bid a contract for the Leoser
Dorm Food Service Venue-Pizza Hut Express.
The estimated cost of the project is $248,000 and will be funded through
the Auxiliary Capital Replacement Fund.
Award of contract is
subject to Board approval.
2)
R. #272 Project #4850063 – Residence Hall
Renovation and Repair
Design and bid contracts for Haskell Hall
Renovation. This project will consist of
repair to the exterior envelope of the building to include roof, masonry, and
windows. Interior repairs/renovations
will include HVAC units, paint, carpet, ceiling, and bathrooms.
Award of contract is
subject to Board approval.
3)
R. #273 Project #4850045 – Renovation and Repair
of Classrooms and Buildings
Design and bid contracts for the
Award of contract is
subject to Board approval.
4)
R. #274 Project #4850060 – Haskell Hall
Renovation
Design and bid contracts for the Haskell Hall Renovation. This project will consist of repair to the
exterior envelope of the building to include roof replacement, masonry, and
windows. Interior repairs/renovations
will include HVAC, paint, carpet, ceiling, and bathrooms.
Award of contract is
subject to Board approval.
5)
R. #275 Project #4850045 – Renovation and
Repair of Classrooms and Buildings
Design and bid contracts for the Business and
Award of contract is
subject to Board approval.
e.
R. #276 Project #4850037 – Property Purchase
Ratification of purchase of property at the south end of the Stadium
property as approved by the Chairman of the Board, Mark Stansberry, on April 2,
2007. The cost of the purchase was $542,077.12
and was funded through Section 13/New College/Offset.
f.
The following are presented as information
items:
1)
R. #277 Project #4850058 –
Update and presentation of plans by project architects, Matrix,
Inc. This project is currently out for
bid and we will be requesting approval to award a construction contract by the
Chairman of the Board and Building Committee prior to the July Board meeting
2)
Capital Change Orders Under $25,000
R. #278 Project #4850047 –
Change Order number 5 for Oak Ridge Builders, Inc, in the amount of
$7,769.09. The new contract amount will
be $10,072,494.09.
a)
Stand at acid neutralization sampling tank -
$382.78 contract increase
b)
Transition strips at dissimilar flooring materials
- $872.24 contract increase
c)
Emergency gas shutoff system - $0
d)
Installation of CEI furnished floor drains
at laboratories - $1,128.86 contract increase
e)
Dark Room “In Use” light - $631.52 contract
increase
f)
Emergency lighting in two rooms on first floor
- $1,734.75 contract increase
g)
Ceiling access panel - $2,257.40 contract
increase
h)
Plenum grating at third floor lobby -
$761.54 contract increase
Regent Ryerson commended
C.
SYSTEM ADVANCEMENT COMMITTEE REPORT
Chair Ann Holloway
Report of the System Advancement Committee, Wednesday, May 16, 2007, 2:00 p.m., Robert S. Kerr Room, Nigh
University Center, Room 301, University of Central Oklahoma. (Attachment D, Pages 165-166)
1.
Report on the Best of the Best Centennial Dinner and Celebration.
The committee recognized Chairman Stansberry’s role in the Best of the
Best Centennial dinner and celebration and expressed the Board’s appreciation
for his leadership. The committee also
thanked Neal Weaver and the communicator’s council for the enormous amount of
work they devoted to this event. The
committee will continue to study making this an annual event and will report
its recommendation to the Board.
2.
Legislative Update
Steve Kelley reported on the current status of various bills affecting
RUSO and higher education.
3.
Report from the System Advancement Ad Hoc Committee
The System Advancement Ad Hoc Committee has reported that it is studying
systems of higher education across the country as well as centralized fund
raising and grant writing.
4.
R. #279 Reschedule
Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by Regent
Ryerson, to reschedule the June 27, 2007 reception with the
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
D.
POLICIES AND PROCEDURES COMMITTEE REPORT
Chair Jan Gordon
Report of the Policies and Procedures Committee, Wednesday, May 16, 2007, 3:00 p.m., Robert S. Kerr Room, Nigh
University Center, Room 301, University of Central Oklahoma. (Attachment E, Pages 167-173)
1.
Discussion and approval of campus
rotation schedule
The committee recommends that the incoming Chair meet with the Presidents’ Council to discuss and resolve the meeting schedule rotation for calendar year 2008
It is important the Board stays on the meeting schedule, as scheduling changes are difficult for everyone.
2.
Discussion of RUSO Policy 3.3.13
regarding non-reappointment of non-tenured faculty.
The committee does not recommend revising this policy, and no motion was made.
E.
PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
Chair
Belva Howard
Report of the Personnel Committee, Wednesday, May 16, 2007, 3:00 p.m., Robert S. Kerr Room, Nigh
University Center, Room 301, University of Central Oklahoma. (Attachment E, Pages 167-173)
1.
Report on Administrative Office
Evaluations
The Committee reviewed administrative office evaluations presented by the Executive Director.
2.
R. #280 Approve Administrative Office
Budget for Fiscal Year 2008
Regent Howard made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, to approve
the Administrative Office Budget for Fiscal Year 2008, including supplemental
budget memos for co-sourcing internal staff auditor resources and funding item
1100 SALARY EXPENSE (Other Salaries) in the amount of $26,116.
E. PERSONNEL COMMITTEE
REPORT
2. R. #280
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
3.
R. #281 Presidential Search Expenses
Regent Howard made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, that expenses
related to presidential searches hereafter, from this day forward, be funded by
the institution requiring the search.
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
4.
R. #282 Approve authorization for
Regent Howard made the motion, seconded by Regent Holloway, to
authorize the President of
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
A.
R. #283 NORTHEASTERN
Regent Hibler made the motion, seconded by Regent Gordon, for approval
of the President’s Recommendations for
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
B.
R. #284
Regent Hibler made the motion, seconded by Regent Garrett, for approval
of the President’s Recommendations for
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon, Thompson,
Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
Interim President Jesse Snowden
thanked Regent Holloway for attending
C.
R. #285
Regent Howard made the motion, seconded by Regent Ryerson, for approval
of the President’s Recommendations for
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
D.
R. #286
Regent Gordon made the motion, seconded by Regent Hibler, for approval
of the President’s Recommendations for
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
E.
R. #287
Regent Howard made the motion, seconded by Regent Holloway, for
approval of the President’s Recommendations for
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
F.
R. #288
Regent Garrett made the motion, seconded by Regent Thompson, for
approval of the President’s Recommendations for the
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
The Presidents’ Council met informally but did not have an
official report.
R. #289 Regent Gordon made the motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to
ratify emergency
approval to hire temporary employee to index and archive minutes.
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
Sheridan McCaffree reported that she and Regent Hibler
attended an Asserting Policy Leadership Workshop for Board leaders and
executives of Regional University Systems sponsored by the Association of
Governing Boards and State Higher Education Executive Officers in
VIII.
CHAIR’S REPORT
Chairman
Stansberry thanked the Universities for providing excellent reports on their
efforts to run efficient operations and their plans for future efficiencies.
The
Chair declared a break at 10:10am. The
meeting resumed at 10:20am.
The order of the agenda changed to item XI
XI. REGENTS COMMENTS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
Regent
Garrett thanked everyone for changing the format to allow the Presidents to
present their recommendations, which allows the Regents to ask questions. Regent Garrett noted it keeps her up to date
on what is happening at each university.
XII. R. #290 RECOGNITION OF OUTGOING REGENT
Chairman Stansberry presented Regent Thompson with a resolution recognizing and celebrating his nine years of service as a regent. (Attachment L, page 253)
Regent Thompson requested that all regents sign his resolution.
Regent Thompson expressed his thanks to the Board for their support. He recognized and expressed appreciation to former Regents who had served during his term - - Joe Paul Hemphill, Paul Barby, Marseda Garrison and David Gordon. He expressed admiration to Regent Howard for her interest and willingness to serve and her longevity on the board.
Regent Thompson expressed his concern about recruiting and retaining good faculty. The faculty is the heart and soul of the institution and we need to compensate faculty accordingly. He commended the systemic approach of the board and the institutions to challenges facing higher education. He concluded by expressing his appreciation for the opportunity to work with the regents and the presidents and extended his best wishes to RUSO.
President Webb presented Regent Thompson with a gift from the regents and presidents, noting that Robert S. Kerr said that it is important that we celebrate the beginnings of eras and the endings of eras. President Webb noted Regent Thompson’s era has been characterized by his consistent championing of faculty and students and his challenging questions to universities. His service has been much appreciated.
XIII. NEW BUSINESS
None
The order of the agenda resumed
At 10:45 a.m. Regent Garrett made the motion,
seconded by Regent Hibler, to convene in Executive Session to discuss the evaluation of the Chief Audit Executive pursuant
to 25 O. S. §307 (B) (1)and for confidential communication with
General Counsel concerning a pending claim pursuant to 25 O. S. §307 (B) (4).
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
The board reconvened in public session at 11:45 a.m. No action was taken regarding items discussed in Executive Session.
Regent Holloway made a motion, seconded by
Regent Jackson, to elect the following slate of officers for fiscal year 2008:
Belva
Howard: Chair
Joe
Anna Hibler: Vice Chair
Jan
Gordon: Secretary
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Thompson, Ryerson, Holloway, Stansberry, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
Regent
Howard presented a resolution honoring Chairman Stansberry for his
service. (Attachment M, page 254)
Chairman
Stansberry and Regent Thompson left at noon.
At 12:05 p.m. Regent Gordon made the motion,
seconded by Regent Hibler, to convene in Executive Session pursuant to 25 O. S. §307 (B) (1) to discuss the SEOSU presidential search.
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Ryerson, Holloway, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
The
board reconvened in public session at 1:00 p.m.
R. #295 ADVERTISE FOR
Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by
Regent Hibler, to readvertise for the position of president of
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Ryerson, Holloway, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
R. #296 APPROVE INTERIM CONTRACT
Regent Holloway made the motion, seconded by
Regent Hibler, to approve an additional Interim President’s contract for Dr.
Jesse Snowden for Fiscal Year 2008.
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Ryerson, Holloway, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
Regent
Ryerson notified the chair of the SEOSU Presidential Search Committee that he
was resigning from the committee
Regent Jackson made the
motion, seconded by Regent Howard, to adjourn the meeting at 1:10 p.m.
Voting for the motion: Regents Jackson, Howard, Hibler, Gordon,
Ryerson, Holloway, Garrett
Voting against the motion: None
Submitted by:
__________________________________ _________________________
Mark Stansberry
Joe Anna Hibler
Chair
Secretary
Minutes approved by the Board of Regents of
Oklahoma Colleges this________day
of
_________________, ________.
The next regular
meeting of the Regional University System of Oklahoma is scheduled for 9:00
a.m. July 13, 2007, Northeastern