AGENDA

CALL TO THE AUDIENCE

The Board shall not recognize any person wishing to comment on or make a presentation concerning a proposed policy or rule for which a designated time to receive oral public comment, other than at the Call to the Audience, has been established. (Board Policy 1-114)
  

ADOPTION OF ALL CONSENT ACTION ITEMS AND ACCEPTANCE OF ALL CONSENT REPORT INFORMATION ITEMS

All items on the agenda that are printed in italics and underlined and are marked with an asterisk (*) are consent matters and will be considered by a single motion with no discussion. All other items will be considered individually.

*Minutes   Approved

1. September 29 and 30, 2005, Executive Session

2. December 1 and 2, 2005, Regular Meeting

PROGRAMS COMMITTEE

1. Annual FY 2005 Student Financial Aid Report and FY 2006 and 2007 Financial Aid Plans  Approved

The Board is asked to review the 2005 Annual Report on Student Financial Aid for the Arizona University System. The report provides a summary of the financial aid distribution for FY 2005 and contains information on scholarships as well as self-help support. The report also includes the financial aid plans for FY 2006 and FY 2007. This is the first time both reports are provided in a comprehensive format.

2. Proposed Revision of ABOR Policy 2-103, “Enrollment” (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review a proposed revision to ABOR Policy 2-103, “Enrollment,” that establishes an enrollment limitation for nonresident undergraduate students.

3. Proposed Revision of ABOR Policy 2-203, “Academic Degree Program Planning and Implementation” (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review a proposed revision to ABOR Policy 2-203, “Academic Degree Program Planning and Implementation,” that streamlines the planning approval process for new academic programs.

4. Proposed Revision of ABOR Policy 4-301.H, “Grade Point Averages” (GPA) for Renewal of Nonresident Tuition Scholarships” (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review a proposed revision to ABOR Policy 4-301.H, “Grade Point Averages (GPA) for renewal of Nonresident Tuition Scholarships,” that delegates to the universities the responsibility for establishing GPA required for continuation of nonresident merit-based scholarships.

5. Annual Report on the Faculty Tenure and Post-Tenure Review Processes

The Board is asked to review the annual report summarizing the progress of several cohorts of faculty through the tenure process. In addition, this report provides information on post-tenure review of faculty performance.

6. 2006 Annual Report on Academic Programs  Accepted

The Board is requested to review the 2006 Annual Report on Academic Programs. This report provides a summary of the universities’ academic program inventory, a summary of changes over the past 5 years, and a listing of the academic programs that completed the required 7-year Academic Program Review during 2004-2005.

7. *Academic Program and Organizational Unit Change Requests and Summary Report on Program and Organizational Changes Approved by the Executive Director  Approved

ASU: Planning for BA in History and Culture and a BA in Literature, Writing, and Film (Polytechnic campus); establishment of American Indian Policy and Leadership Development Center (Liberal Arts), Center for Law Leadership and Management (Law), and Center for Social Dynamics and Complexity (Liberal Arts) (Tempe campus).

UA: Implementation of the BA in Africana Studies (Humanities) and MS and PhD in Microbiology (Agriculture and Life Sciences), the reorganization of the Department of Microbiology and Immunology (Medicine), and establishment of the William H. Rehnquist Center (Law).
  

8. Recommendations From the Joint Conference Committee of the Universities and Community Colleges (JCC)  Approved

The Board is asked to endorse two recommendations for improving affordable access to baccalaureate degrees approved by the JCC on December 14, 2005. The Board endorsed 4 other JCC recommendations at its December 2005 meeting.
 

9. Update on Budget Recommendations and Proposed Legislation

The Board will receive an update on budget recommendations, proposed legislation, and legislative activities.

10. Update on the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix

The Board will receive an update from Regent Stuart on recent activities relating to the University of Arizona College of Medicine-Phoenix. He will also provide an overview of the Board’s proposed response to the Joint Legislative Budget Committee’s (JLBC) September 30, 2005, request for additional information relating to residency positions, strategies to increase the numbers of practicing physicians in Arizona, and any agreements relating to clinical rotations and residencies in Phoenix.
  

RESOURCES COMMITTEE

11. Proposed Revisions to Board Policies 4-104, “Procedure for Setting and Distributing Tuition and Fees,” and 4-105, “Procedure for Establishing Special Class Fees and Deposits” (First Reading)

Proposed revisions to Board Policies 4-104 and 4-105, establishing differential tuition, special program fees, and special class fees, are presented for First Reading.

12. Mid-Year Update of the FY 2006 All Funds Operating Budget  Approved

The Board is asked to review and approve the Mid-Year Update of the FY 2006 All Funds Operating Budget. The Mid-Year Update identifies budget reallocations and other significant revisions since approval of the Initial FY 2006 All Funds Operating budget in August 2005.

13. *University Medical Center Corporation FY 2005 Audited Financial Statements (UA)

The FY 2005 audited financial statements for University Medical Center Corporation (UMCC), reporting $22.1M in net operating income (a 49% increase over FY 2004), are presented for the Board’s information.

14. *FY 2005 University Technology Transfer Reports

As required by Board Policy 6-909.10, the Board is provided the universities’ Technology Transfer Reports, highlighting activities and performance for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2005.

15. *Proposed Revision to Board Policy 1-105, “Competition with Private Enterprise” (Second Reading)  Approved

The Board is asked to adopt a policy revision to Board Policy 1-105 that would delete references to the Private Enterprise Review Board because the statute that created the Private Enterprise Review Board was repealed in 1999.

16. *Head Women’s Basketball Coach Multiple-Year Employment Contract (ASU)  Approved

Arizona State University requests approval of a multiple-year employment contract for Charli Turner Thorne to serve as Head Women’s Basketball Coach for the period from the execution of the contract through April 15, 2011.

17. *Head Softball Coach Multiple-Year Employment Contract (ASU)  Approved

Arizona State University requests approval of a multiple-year employment contract for Clinton Myers to serve as Head Softball Coach for the period from the execution of the contract through June 30, 2010.

18. *Employment Contract for Vice President for Administration and Finance (NAU)  Approved

Northern Arizona University requests approval of an employment contract for Dr. Kathe Shinham as Vice President for Administration and Finance, effective March 13, 2006.

19. *Head Football Coach Multiple-Year Employment Contract (NAU)  Approved

Northern Arizona University requests approval of a multiple-year employment contract for Jerome B. Souers as Head Football Coach for the period January 1, 2006, through December 31, 2008.

20. *Head Baseball Coach Multiple-Year Employment Contract (UA)  Approved

The University of Arizona requests approval of a multiple-year employment contract for Andrew Lopez as Head Baseball Coach for the period March 1, 2006, through June 30, 2011.
 

21. Report from the Chair of the IT/AZUN Committee

The Board will receive an oral report from Committee Chair Bulla on the IT/AZUN meeting held February 2, 2006. (There is no written material for this item.)

22. Storage Area Network Environment for The Biodesign Institute (ASU)  Approved

Arizona State University requests Board approval to purchase a Storage Area Network Environment to provide highly reliable data storage and management that supports the expanding research needs in The Biodesign Institute at ASU at a total anticipated cost of $640,000. This item is scheduled for review by the IT/AZUN Committee at its meeting on February 2, 2006.

23. Student Information System (SIS) and HR/Payroll Replacement Project (ASU)  Approved

Arizona State University requests Board approval to replace the SIS and HR/Payroll system at an anticipated five-year cost of $23M, licensing the software from the existing ABOR contract for NAU. This item is scheduled for review by the IT/AZUN Committee at its meeting on February 2, 2006.
  

24. Mid-Year Status Report on Board’s FY 2006 Action Plan  Approved

The Board is asked to review a Mid-Year Status Report on the annual Action Plan objectives for FY 2006 that the Board considered at its June 2005 Retreat and approved at the August 2005 Board meeting.
  

25. FY 2006 Capital Development Plan Revisions

Board Policy 7-105 permits the universities to revise their current year Capital Development Plans (CDPs) in January, if necessary. Revisions may include the addition of new projects, project budget adjustments, and deletion of projects. Arizona State University and the University of Arizona request approval of their FY 2006 revisions. These revisions were reviewed by the Capital Committee at its meeting on January 12, 2006, and received favorable recommendations.

ASU - Arizona State University requests approval of 3 additional projects on the Tempe campus: Department of Public Safety Facility ($19M); Interdisciplinary Science and Technology Building IV ($130M); and Construction Engineering Building ($20M).  Approved

In addition, Arizona State University requests approval of 4 additional projects on the Polytechnic Campus: Polytechnic Science and Technology Building ($57M); Polytechnic Classroom Office Building I ($31M); Polytechnic Classroom Office Building II ($22M); and Polytechnic Combined Heat and Power (third-party financing).  Approved

UA – The University of Arizona requests approval to add the Student Recreation Expansion ($22.5M) and new Intercollegiate Athletics (ICA) Facilities ($17.2M) for its FY 2006 Capital Development Plan. In addition, the university requests approval to increase the budget of the Family and Consumer Sciences Building from $15.3M to $22M. The university also requests approval to remove the Residence Life Building Renewal Phase II, Part A, project which received Project Implementation Approval in December 2005, and to remove the Environmental and Natural Resources Phase II building which has been deferred.  Approved

26. Authorization to Enter into a Lease with JVCO SUB1, LLC for Property Located at the ASU/Scottsdale Center for Innovation and Technology (ASU)  Approved

Arizona State University requests authority to enter into a 15-year lease with JVCO SUB1, LLC for approximately 80,000 gross square feet of space located at the ASU/Scottsdale Center for Innovation and Technology. This item received a favorable recommendation from the Capital Committee at its meeting on January 12, 2006.

27. Permission to Sell Approximately 9.5 Acres of Real Property in the Rio Salado Redevelopment District in Tempe, Arizona (ASU)  Approved

Arizona State University requests authority to sell at one or more auctions approximately 9.5 acres, or any portion thereof, of undeveloped real property located in the Rio Salado Redevelopment District, Tempe, Arizona. This item received a favorable recommendation from the Capital Committee at its meeting on January 12, 2006.