AGENDA

CALL TO THE AUDIENCE

Per Board Policy 1-114, time has been set aside for Call to the Audience, an opportunity for people to address the entire Board in a public setting to express their views or concerns to the Board.
  

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. *January 27, 2006 Special Executive Session

2. *June 22 and 23, 2006 Executive Session

3. *August 10 and 11, 2006 Regular Meeting

4. *August 10, 2006 Retreat

1. Revised FY 2007-2011 Technology and Research Initiative Fund (TRIF) Budgets  APPROVED

The Board is requested to approve revised Technology and Research Initiative Fund (TRIF) budgets for FY 2007-2011.

2. FY 2008 State Operating Budget Requests  APPROVED

The Board is requested to approve the FY 2008 State Operating Budget requests. Following Board approval, the budget requests will be forwarded to the Governor and the Legislature.

3. 2006 Annual Personnel Report for the Arizona University System  APPROVED

The Board is requested to review and approve the statutorily required 2006 Annual Personnel Report for the Arizona University System.

4. Approval of Reappointment of and Multiple-Year Employment Contract for John D. Haeger, President of Northern Arizona University (NAU)  APPROVED

The Board is asked to authorize the reappointment of and multiple-year employment contract for Dr. John D. Haeger as President of Northern Arizona University for the period July 1, 2007, through June 30, 2010.

5. Appointment of Vice President for Planning, Budget and Institutional Effectiveness (NAU)  APPROVED

The Board is asked to approve the appointment of Dr. Patricia N. Haeuser to the position of Vice President for Planning, Budget and Institutional Effectiveness at Northern Arizona University.

6. Appointment of Vice President for Global Engagement (ASU)  APPROVED

The Board is asked to approve the appointment of Anthony Rock to the position of Vice President for Global Engagement at Arizona State University.

7. Appointment of Vice President and University Technology Officer (ASU)  APPROVED

The Board is asked to approve the appointment of Dr. Adrian Sannier to the position of Vice President and University Technology Officer at Arizona State University.

8. *Approval of a Cooperative Agreement from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Disease (NIAID) (ASU)  APPROVED

Arizona State University requests authorization to approve a cooperative agreement from the National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Disease (NIAID) #U01 AI061253.

9. *Approval of New Award from the University of New Mexico (ASU)  APPROVED

Arizona State University requests authorization to approve a new award from the University of New Mexico #3R32M.

10. *Approval of Cooperative Agreement from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Education & Human Resources (EHR) (ASU)  APPROVED

Arizona State University requests authorization to approve a cooperative agreement from the National Science Foundation (NSF), Directorate for Education & Human Resources (EHR) #0602425.

11. *Approval of New Award from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation (ASU)  APPROVED

Arizona State University requests authorization to approve a new award from the W. K. Kellogg Foundation #P0111416.
  

12. FY 2008-2010 Capital Improvement Plans (CIPs)  APPROVED

The Board is asked to review and approve the universities’ FY 2008-2010 Capital Improvement Plans. Upon approval, the CIPs will be forwarded to the Governor, no later than October 15, as required by state statute. The Capital Committee reviewed the CIPs at its September 7, 2006, meeting and recommends Board approval.

1. Northern Arizona University

The first year of NAU’s Plan includes three new projects at an estimated cost of $56.9M and a building renewal request of $8.9M.

2. Arizona State University

The first year of ASU’s Plan includes seven new university projects at an estimated cost of $81.3M, three new third-party projects, and a building renewal request of $24.2M.

3. University of Arizona

The first year of the UA’s Plan includes one new project at an estimated cost of $62.1M and a building renewal request of $37.4M.

13. Approval of FY 2007 Capital Development Plan (CDP) (NAU)  APPROVED

Northern Arizona University requests approval of its FY 2007 Capital Development Plan. The Plan proposes two new projects: the New High Technology Academic Facility at an estimated cost of $45.5M and the University Union Dining Expansion project at an estimated cost of $7M. The university also proposes an increase to the previously approved Health Professions project budget and the elimination of the Yavapai College project in lieu of a leased location in Prescott. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its September 7, 2006, meeting and recommends Board approval.

14. Residential Life Building Renewal Phases 3 & 4, Project Implementation Approval (UA)  APPROVED

The University of Arizona requests Project Implementation Approval for the Residence Life Building Renewal, Phases 3 and 4 projects with a total estimated project cost of $17.7M and $4.17M, respectively. Both phases will be funded by System Revenue Bonds with debt service paid from Residence Life Auxiliary Enterprise proceeds. These projects received Capital Development Plan approval from the Board at its February 2006 meeting. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its September 7, 2006, meeting and recommends Board approval.

15. Arizona State University Police Department (ASU PD) Facility and Barrett College and South Campus Academic Village Site Preparation, Project Implementation Approval (ASU)  APPROVED

Arizona State University requests Project Implementation Approval for the ASU Police Department Facility with a total estimated project cost of $12.5M. The project includes the construction of an approximately 38,000sf facility. In addition, ASU requests Project Implementation Approval for the demolition of the existing DPS buildings and site preparation for the Barrett College and South Campus Academic Village project. This project received Capital Development Plan approval from the Board at its June 2006 meeting.

16. Polytechnic Academic Complex, Project Implementation Approval (ASU)  APPROVED

Arizona State University requests Project Implementation Approval for the Polytechnic Academic Complex with a total estimated project cost of $103M. The project includes the construction of approximately 240,000sf of space in three buildings. Certificates of Participation will fund the project with debt service funded from General Fund appropriations. This project received Capital Development Plan approval from the Board at its June 2006 meeting. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its September 7, 2006, meeting and recommends Board approval.

17. *Research Park Ground Lease Amendment (ASU)  APPROVED

Arizona State University requests approval of an amendment of the ground lease by and between the Arizona Board of Regents and ASU Research Park for the purpose of providing for payment of all rents to ASU directly and removing the designation of Arizona State University Foundation as trustee. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its September 7, 2006, meeting and recommends Board approval of the amendment and directed the naming of a representative from the Arizona Board of Regents to the ASU Research Park Board of Directors.

18. *Approval of a 10-year Lease with Paramount Partners L.L.C. for Property Located in the Arizona Business Park in Phoenix (NAU)  APPROVED

Northern Arizona University requests authority to enter into a 10-year lease with Paramount Partners L.L.C. for approximately 39,950 square feet of space located in the Arizona Business Park in Phoenix. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its September 7, 2006, meeting and recommends Board approval.

19. *Family and Consumer Sciences Building, Project Approval (UA)  APPROVED

The University of Arizona requests Project Approval for the completion of the Family and Consumer Sciences Building project with a total estimated project cost of $22M. Funding will be provided entirely by gifts, and the operations and maintenance costs will be supported by university General Fund allocations. This project received Project Implementation Approval in March 2006. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its September 7, 2006, meeting and recommends Board approval.

20. *Veterinary Science and Microbiology Building Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) Improvements Phase 1, Project Implementation Approval (UA)  APPROVED

The University of Arizona requests Project Implementation Approval for the Veterinary Science and Microbiology Building HVAC Improvements, Phase 1 project with a total estimated project cost of $2.3M. The initial $0.7M has been funded by System Revenue Bonds. The remaining $1.6M has been funded from FY 2006-07 State building renewal funds. This project received System Revenue Bond Sale Approval in March 2005. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its September 7, 2006, meeting and recommends Board approval.

21. *Authorization to Purchase Real Property at 1240 East Mabel Avenue, Tucson, (UA)  APPROVED

The University of Arizona requests authority to purchase real property at 1240 East Mabel Avenue from the UA Foundation. The 3,691 square foot property is in the center of the north campus planning area and is a multi-tenant rental. The purchase price of $899,900 will be funded from university reserve funds to be reimbursed by proceeds from future land sales. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its September 7, 2006, meeting and recommends Board approval.

22. *Authorization to Purchase Real Property at 1235 North Mountain Avenue, Tucson (UA)  APPROVED

The University of Arizona requests authority to purchase real property at 1235 North Mountain Avenue from the UA Foundation. The 2,259 square foot property is in the north campus planning area and is a multi-tenant rental. The purchase price of $649,900 will be funded from university reserve funds to be reimbursed by proceeds from future land sales. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its September 7, 2006, meeting and recommends Board approval.

23. *Research Park Annual Report for FY 2006 (ASU)  APPROVED

The Board is provided with the ASU Research Park Annual Report for FY 2006. The Capital Committee reviewed this item at its September 7, 2006, meeting.
 

24. FY 2006-2007 Annual Report on Centers and Institutes

The Board is requested to accept the FY 2006-2007 Annual Report on Centers and Institutes. This is the first annual report on the universities’ plans for establishing new centers and institutes and disestablishing or otherwise changing existing ones.

25. Academic Program Requests (ASU, NAU)  APPROVED

The Board is requested to authorize academic program requests as follows:

Arizona State University requests to implement:
BA in Literature, Writing, and Film (East College/Polytechnic)

Northern Arizona University requests to plan:
Master of Science in Engineering (Engineering and Natural Sciences)

26. Annual FY 2006 Student Financial Aid Report and FY 2007 and FY 2008 Student Financial Aid Plans  APPROVED

The Board is asked to approve the FY 2006 Annual Report on Student Financial Aid for the Arizona University System. The report provides a summary of the financial aid distribution for FY 2006 and contains information on gifts as well as self-help support. The report also includes the Financial Aid Plans for FY 2007 and FY 2008.

27. Designation of Northern Arizona University Yuma as a Regional Branch Campus  APPROVED

The Board is asked to approve the designation of Northern Arizona University Yuma as a regional branch campus.

28. *Approval of the University of Arizona College of Medicine Statement of Institutional Commitment for Graduate Medical Education  APPROVED

The Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the national accrediting agency for graduate medical education (GME), mandates that institutions sponsoring residency and fellowship training programs have a written statement of institutional commitment to GME that is supported by the governing authority. The Board is requested to approve the statement of the UA College of Medicine.
 

REPORT FROM THE ARIZONA FACULTIES COUNCIL
  

29. Commission on the Future of Higher Education

The Board will hear a presentation on the final report of the Commission on the Future of Higher Education.

30. Report from the ABOR Task Force on Textbook Costs

Regent Hermes will update the Board on the activities of the ABOR Task Force on Textbook Costs.

Regent Stuart will update the Board on the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix.

31. Report from the IT/AZUN Committee

Committee Chair Palacios will present an oral report on the proceedings of the IT/AZUN Committee meeting on September 20, 2006, and the IT/AZUN Committee Study Session on September 27, 2006.

32. *ASU Biodesign Institute Project  APPROVED

The Board is requested to approve Phase II of ASU’s Biodesign Institute audio-visual project called The Collaboratorium.

33. *UA Core Commitment to Kuali Research Administration Project  APPROVED

The Board is requested to review and approve the University of Arizona’s Kuali Research Administration Project.
 

34. *Arizona Board of Regents 2006-2007 Action Plan  APPROVED

The Board is requested to approve its 2006-2007 Action Plan.
 

35. *Approval of Regents Awards for Outstanding Service to Higher Education  APPROVED

The Board is asked to approve the recommendations of the Regents Award Selection Committee to present the 2006 Regents Awards for Outstanding Service to Higher Education to Mary Lou and Ira Fulton, Greater Phoenix Leadership, and Robert Wick.
 

36. Request for Authority to Enter into One or Two Ground Lease Agreement(s) with American Campus Communities (ACC), a private developer, to construct and operate Student Housing on the Tempe campus  APPROVED

Arizona State University requests Board approval to negotiate and enter into one or two Ground Lease Agreement(s) with American Campus Communities (ACC), a private developer, to construct and operate Student Housing on the Tempe campus.
  

37. Lease of ASU’s Educational Broadband Service (EBS) Excess Bandwidth to Sprint for a period of 30 years  APPROVED

The Board is requested to approve Arizona State University’s plan to lease excess EBS bandwidth to Sprint for a period of 30 years.