October 25, 2004
SPECIAL CALLED
BOARD OF REGENTS RETREAT
| Members Present: | Members Absent: |
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Morgan Dunn O’Connor, Chair
Leroy L. Hermes, Vice Chair Morrie K. Abramson Michael J. Cemo Dennis D. Golden Lynden B. Rose Thad “Bo” Smith Calvin W. Stephens |
Raul A. Gonzalez, Secretary |
The University of Houston System Board of Regents convened in the Melcher Board Room of Athletics/Alumni Center on Monday, October 25, 2004. Noting the presence of a quorum, Chair O’Connor called the meeting to order at 9:05 a.m.
Chair O’Connor called on Spencer Yantis, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement to present the UH System Comprehensive Campaign Development Program Review. Mr. Yantis introduced Mr. Martin Grenzebach from Grenzebach Glier & Associates, Inc. Mr. Grenzebach led a discussion of the internal assessment of the UH System development program. This is the first step of a comprehensive feasibility study for a major fundraising campaign. During the discussion of private support of individual units of the University of Houston and Alumni Support, the regents asked for comparison figures from other state assisted schools.
Dr. Elaine Charlson, UH Executive Associate Vice President for Academic and Faculty Affairs reported on the distribution of financial aid to UH students, specifically the set-aside required for increases in designated tuition.
Mr. Grover Campbell, Vice Chancellor for Governmental Relations, briefed the board on next year’s state and federal legislative activities. Mr. Campbell discussed a trip in January to Washington D.C. and announced that UH Day at the Capitol is February 8, 2005. Chair O’Connor said that a special called board meeting may need to be called in March to consider fees.
Mr. Ed Hugetz, UHS Associate Vice Chancellor for Planning and University Outreach updated the board on the university performance measure system being developed by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board. Mr. Hugetz announced that an item for the Accountability Measures would be placed on the November 18, 2004 agenda for consideration by the board.
The last item on the agenda was Report and Training on the Board of Regents Responsibilities by General Counsel, Dona Hamilton. Ms. Hamilton reviewed the materials in the “Reference Guide for University of Houston Board of Regents” that she distributed at the August 19, 2004 Board Meeting. During the discussion of fiduciary responsibilities, the regents suggested that Cambridge and Associates establish criteria for reviewing investments of foundations. They asked that Dr. Rudley report the recommendations of Cambridge to a future Administration and Finance Committee Meeting on Endowments. The regents also asked for information on fundraising responsibilities of foundations. When discussing conflicts of interest, Regent Abramson asked Ms. Hamilton for the Attorney General’s Opinion relating to regents who sit on the board of a bank where the University does business. At the end of her report, Ms. Hamilton informed the regents that she would provide ethics training annually.
Pursuant to Subchapter D of Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code, which allows governing boards to meet in closed session, the Board of Regents went into Executive Session at 3:00 p.m. The Board reconvened the meeting at 3:30 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT
Chair O’Connor announced that the Regents discussed contracts, personnel, and legal issues. There was no action as a result of this executive session.
In absence of further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
All documentation submitted to the Board in support of the foregoing action items is incorporated herein and made a part of these minutes for all purposes.
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Prior to the meeting, Chair O’Connor thanked Ed Hugetz and other individuals who prepared the material for the retreat and expressed appreciation that the materials had been sent in advance. Chair O’Connor also acknowledged Marquette Hobbs as the new Executive Secretary in the Board of Regents Office. Chair O’Connor also reminded the regents of the upcoming commencement ceremonies and encouraged them to participate.
Before the meeting adjourned, Chair O’Connor reminded the regents of the Swearing-In Ceremony for newly appointed regent, Calvin Stephens. The ceremony will begin at 4:00 p.m. in the O’Quinn Great Hall of the Athletics/Alumni Center.
| Others Present: | |
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Jay Gogue
Jerald Strickland Dona Hamilton Grover Campbell Elwyn Lee Art Vailas Spencer Yantis John Rudley Peggy Cervenka |
David Bell
Ed Hugetz Dwight Boykins Cyndy Garza Chris Stanich Elaine Charlson Don Guyton Eli Cipriano John Powell Lucy Limon |
