April 3, 2006
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
SPECIAL CALLED BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING
| Members Present: |
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Leroy L. Hermes, Chair
Michael J. Cemo, Vice Chair Dennis D. Golden, Secretary Morrie K. Abramson Raul A. Gonzalez Robert B.Johnson, Student Regent Morgan Dunn O’Connor Lynden B. Rose Thad “Bo” Smith Calvin W. Stephens |
The University of Houston System Board of Regents convened in the Melcher Board Room of the UH Athletics/Alumni Building Monday, April 3, 2006. Noting the presence of a quorum, Chairman Hermes called the meeting to order at 8:00 a.m.
The first item to come before the Board was Honorary Degrees – May, 2006. Dr. Foss introduced the item and the two names up for consideration: Margaret Spellings and Maconda Brown O’Connor. Regent Rose asked Dr. Foss for an update on the names that were considered for honorary degrees last year. Regent Gonzalez moved approval of the item as presented. Regent Cemo seconded the motion, which passed unanimously.
Next the board recessed at 8:16 a.m. for an Administration and Finance Committee meeting to discuss FY 2007 Tuition and Fee Changes. Dr. Rudley walked the Board through a PowerPoint presentation detailing the proposed changes to tuition and fees. Regent Golden moved approval by the Committee of the item as presented. Regent Hermes seconded the motion. The motion passed with one abstention from Regent Smith.
The Board of Regents reconvened at 10:21 a.m. the full board meeting to vote on the Administration and Finance item. Regent Cemo moved approval of the item as presented. Regent Golden seconded the motion, which passed with one abstention from Regent Smith.
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 10:21 a.m. The Board reconvened the meeting at 11:35 p.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT
Regent Hermes announced that the regents consulted with General Counsel, Dona Hamilton and discussed real property and personnel matters. No action was taken in Executive Session.
INFORMATION ONLY:
The following individuals addressed the board during Open Forum:
- Dr. Heidi Ziemer, former professor, UH-Downtown
- Dr. Scott Berger, colleague of Dr. Ziemer
In absence of further business, the Board adjourned at 11:35 a.m.
All documentation submitted to the Board in support of the foregoing action items, including but not limited to “Passed” agenda items and supporting documentation presented to the Board, is incorporated herein and made a part of these minutes for all purposes, however, this does not constitute a waiver of any privileges contained therein.
| Others Present: | ||
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Jay Gogue
Bill Staples Grover Campbell Donald J. Foss Jim Hayes Wayne Beran Steve Craig Don Guyton Dave Irvin Janis Newman Raymond Bartlett Matt Tresaugue Heidi Ziemer Marquette D. Hobbs |
Tim Hudson
Grover Campbell Elwyn C. Lee Dona Hamilton David Bradley Elaine Charlson Scott Berger Ed Hugetz Jim McShan John Powell Michele Sabino Diane Murphy José Rangél |
Max Castillo
Michael Rierson John M. Rudley Ed Apodaca David Bell Michelle Dotter Steve Hall Don Smith Patrick McNeil Molly Woods James Byrd Malcolm Davis Averill Buchanan |
