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

1. February 2 and 3, 2006, Executive Session

2. March 9 and 10, 2006, Meeting

1. Setting Resident Undergraduate Tuition for the 2006-2007 Academic Year

The Board is requested to set resident undergraduate tuition rates for the 2006-2007 academic year.

2. Tuition Setting Process and Calendar for the 2007-2008 Academic Year

The Board is asked to review and consider adopting a tuition setting process and calendar, calling for setting 2007-2008 tuition and fees in Fall 2006.

3. Approval of Terms and Conditions of Multiple-Year Employment Contract for Dr. Robert N. Shelton as President of the University of Arizona

The Board is asked to approve the proposed terms and conditions of the multiple-year employment contract for Dr. Robert N. Shelton as President of the University of Arizona, effective July 1, 2006.

4. *Approval of Award (ASU)

The Board is requested to approve the following continuation award to ASU: Continuation of the award from the Department of Defense, Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency, #FA95500510424.
  

5. Downtown Campus Planning Presentation (ASU)  (There are no written materials for this item.)

Arizona State University will present an overview of the planning for the opening of the Downtown Phoenix campus in the Fall 2006. The review will include: The goals and mission of the campus; the academic program plans; the relationship with the City of Phoenix in implementing the campus; the phasing plans; and the budget parameters for the campus. The report will also cover the progress achieved to date in the implementation of the plans, the milestone dates in completing the campus, and the schedule anticipated for future Board review and approval of specific projects related to the campus. The Capital Committee reviewed this presentation at its meeting on March 28, 2006.

6. Request for Authority to Enter into Master Lease Agreement with City of Phoenix Regarding Downtown Phoenix Campus (ASU)

The Board is requested to authorize Arizona State University to enter into a Master Lease agreement with the City of Phoenix regarding the Downtown Phoenix campus. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its meeting on March 28, 2006, and recommends Board approval.

7. Downtown Phoenix Campus Residential Life Lease (ASU)

The Board is requested to authorize Arizona State University to enter into a lease of the 267-bed Ramada Inn facility in downtown Phoenix from City Center, LLC, to be used as a student residential life facility known as the Residential Commons. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its meeting on March 28, 2006, and recommends Board approval.

8. NAU Ground Lease with Drury Southwest

The Board is requested to authorize Northern Arizona University to enter into a ground lease with Drury Southwest for the development of an approximately 150-room hotel on the NAU Flagstaff campus. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its meeting on March 28, 2006, and recommends Board approval.

9. Arizona Western – NAU Yuma Applied Research Facility: Project Implementation Approval (NAU)

Northern Arizona University requests Project Implementation Approval for a 10,000 sf applied research facility sited on the campus of Arizona Western College, with a total project budget of $4 million. Certificates of Participation will fund the project, and the debt service will be funded through interest capitalization until July 1, 2007, when state appropriations for Research Infrastructure are to begin. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its meeting on April 13, 2006, and recommends Board approval.

10. Authorization to Sell Certificates of Participation (COPs) (NAU)

Northern Arizona University requests authority to sell COPs to produce sufficient proceeds, not exceeding $12.5 million, for the purpose of financing the following four capital improvement projects: the Arizona Western – NAU Yuma Project; new Laboratory Facility; North Campus Utility Infrastructure, and Applied Research and Development Building. NAU also seeks authority to enter into a ground lease with Arizona Western College for land on which the Yuma facility will be located. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its meeting on April 13, 2006, and recommends Board approval.

11. Proposed Revisions to Board Policy Chapter III, Section H. – University Procurement Code (First Reading)

The Board is asked to consider revisions to Board policy that would conform the University Procurement Code to the State Procurement Code. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its meeting on March 28, 2006, and recommends Board approval.

12. *Authorization to Sell System Revenue Bonds for Residence Life Building Renewal, Phase 2, Part A (UA)

The Board is requested to authorize the University of Arizona to sell one or more series of System Revenue Bonds not to exceed $3.9 million for the purpose of financing the acquisitions and construction of Phase 2, Part A of the Residence Life Building Renewal Project. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its meeting on March 28, 2006, and recommends Board approval.

13. *Mercado Debt Refinancing (ASU)

The Board is requested to authorize Arizona State University to sell one or more series of Refunding Certificates of Participation up to a maximum principal amount of $9.5 million, in amounts to produce sufficient proceeds to refinance all or a portion of its COPs Series 1999A and 1999B and to pay costs related to the refinancing, as long as a net present value savings of at least 2% of the principal amount of the COPs being refunded is achieved. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its meeting on March 28, 2006, and recommends Board approval.
 

14. Report from the IT/AZUN Committee  (There are no written materials for this item.)

Chairman Robert Bulla will present an oral report on the proceedings of the IT/AZUN Committee meeting held on April 27, 2006.

15. Phoenix Biomedical Campus Network Infrastructure Installation (UA)

UA requests authority for the installation of the voice, data, and video network infrastructure in the Phoenix Biomedical Campus, Buildings 1, 2, and 3, and ABC, at an anticipated five-year cost of $4.558 million.

16. Campus Wireless Service (UA)

UA requests approval of a complete campus overlay for wireless capability, which has been a component of the university network master plan. The anticipated three-year cost of $6.881million includes facility work, electronics and networking equipment, survey fees, software costs, installation and project management costs.

17. Business Performance Management System (Budget System) (ASU)

The Board is requested to review and approve ASU’s request to purchase and implement a Business Performance Management System with an anticipated five year budget of $1.284 million.

18. *University of Arizona Technology Projects for Approval
     
    1. *University of Arizona Technology for Legacy Student Information System Extension

UA requests approval to purchase technologies needed to extend the useful life of the legacy Student Information System for an anticipated five year total cost of $1.058 million.

2. *Oracle Site License

UA requests approval of the annual renewal of the Oracle Site License (data base, tools, maintenance and support) at a one-year cost of $1.39 million.

3. *Keating Facility Voice and Data Infrastructure

UA requests approval of the installation of the Keating Facility Voice and Data Infrastructure at an implementation cost of $576,108.

4. *MRB (Medical Research Building) Facility Building Infrastructure Installation (UA)

UA requests approval of voice and data infrastructure for the MRB Building including wireless, voice-over-IP, at an implementation cost of $563,123.
  

19. Update on Proposed Legislation and Budget

The Board will receive an update on proposed legislation, legislative activities, and the status of budget discussions.

20. Overview of Programs and Strategic Direction of The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges  (There are no written materials for this item.)

The Board will hear a presentation on the programs, activities and strategic direction of The Association of Governing Boards of Universities and Colleges.

21. Briefing on the National Commission on the Future of Higher Education

The Board will review the activities of and issues under consideration by the national Commission on the Future of Higher Education.

22. Science Foundation Arizona/21st Century Competitiveness Initiative Fund  (There are no written materials for this item.)

The Board will receive an update on the Science Foundation Arizona/21st Century Competitiveness Initiative Fund.

23. Memorandum of Understanding between Northern Arizona University and the Maricopa County Community College District

The Board is asked to review the Memorandum of Understanding between Northern Arizona University and the Maricopa County Community College District to increase NAU’s presence on various campuses within the Maricopa System to serve students who wish to pursue a baccalaureate, master’s or even doctoral degree on their community college campus.
  

24. Learner Centered Education (LCE) Grant Presentations

The Board will hear presentations from three of the recipients of 2004 LCE grants on their projects.

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

Arizona State University requests to plan:
PhD in Music (Fine Arts/Tempe)
Master in Healthcare Innovation (Nursing/Downtown)
MS in Biomedical Informatics (Engineering/Tempe)
Master in Real Estate Development (Design/Tempe)
BS in Air Traffic Management (Science and Technology/Polytechnic)

Arizona State University requests to implement:
MS/PhD in Astrophysics (Liberal Arts and Science/Tempe)
Master in Public Policy (Public Programs/Downtown)
BS in Urban & Metropolitan Studies (Public Programs/Downtown)
BS in Non-Profit Leadership & Management (Public Programs/Downtown)
BS in Tourism Development & Management (Public Programs/Downtown)
BA in Design Studies (Design/Tempe)
BS in Earth & Space Exploration (Liberal Arts and Science/Tempe)

Arizona State University requests to establish:
School of Materials (Liberal Arts and Sciences and Engineering/Tempe)
Center for Healthy Outcomes in Aging (Nursing/Downtown)
Center for the Advancement of Evidence-based Practice (Nursing/Downtown)
Center for Improving Health Outcomes in Children, Teens, and Families (Nursing/Downtown)

Northern Arizona University requests to disestablish:
Arts Management program (College of Arts)

University of Arizona requests to plan:
BS in Elementary Education (UA South)
MEd in Secondary Education (UA South)
MS in Educational Technology (UA South)

University of Arizona requests to implement:
EdS in Special Education (Education/Main)
MS and PhD in Rehabilitation (Education/Main)
EdS and PhD in School Psychology (Education/Main)

26. Proposed Revision of Board Policy 2-301, “Organizational Changes,” (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review a proposed revision to ABOR Policy 2-301, “Organizational Changes,” that relates to the submission of catalogs (Section E), the committee structure (Sections B and F) and the modification of the process for the establishment, renaming, reorganization, or disestablishment of centers, institutes, laboratories, or bureaus (Sections A.3, B.2, and G.).

27. Proposed Revision of Board Policy 6-201, “Conditions of Faculty Service,” (First Reading)

The Board is asked to review a proposed revision to ABOR Policy 6-201, “Conditions of Faculty Service,” that would add a third level of the non-tenure accruing “lecturer” classification, Principal Lecturer.

28. 2006 Regents Accountability Measures (RAM) Report

The Board is asked to review the 2006 RAM Report. This is the second annual presentation of the full report on both system measures and unique university measures with progress toward the goals.

29. *Enrollment for Spring Semester 2006

The 2006 Spring Enrollment Report is provided for review.

30. *Appointment of Regents’ Professors

The Board is requested to approve the University of Arizona Professors Carol Barnes, Mary Koss, Toni Massaro, and Mark Nichter as Regents’ Professors effective July 1, 2006.
  

31. *Awarding the Regents’ Medal and Designation of Emeritus Status to Peter Likins, President of the University of Arizona

The Board is requested to award the Regents’ Medal to Peter Likins, President of the University of Arizona , at the University of Arizona Spring 2006 commencement and designate “President Emeritus” status effective July 1, 2006.