April 23, 2007
BOARD OF REGENTS RETREAT
UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON SYSTEM
| Members Present: |
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Leroy L. Hermes, Chair
Michael J. Cemo, Vice Chair Calvin W. Stephens, Secretary Dennis D. Golden Raul A. Gonzalez Morgan Dunn O’Connor Lynden B. Rose Christopher Sharpe Welcome W. Wilson, Sr. Jim P. Wise |
The University of Houston System Board of Regents convened in the French Room at The Woodlands Resort and Conference Center on Monday, April 23, 2007. Noting the presence of a quorum, Chairman Hermes called the meeting to order at 8:35 a.m.
Chairman Hermes stated that the agenda would be taken out of order and Executive Session would be first.
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 8:37 a.m.
EXECUTIVE SESSION REPORT
Chairman Hermes announced that the regents consulted with General Counsel, Dona Hamilton and discussed personnel issues. No action was taken in Executive Session.
At 10:19 a.m. Chairman Hermes reconvened the board meeting and turned the meeting over to Dr. Foss, who presented Item B, Review of UH System State Accountability Reports and Other UH System Assessment Activities – UH System. Dr. Foss reported for Board of Regents review, the 2006 Texas Higher Education Accountability Report. The performance of the UH System universities have been assessed in areas key to accomplishing the state’s plan for higher education, Closing the Gaps. This includes student participation, student success, excellence, research, and institutional efficiencies and effectiveness.
Dr. Foss also presented the Board with a presentation on other assessment activities within the UH System universities. This item was for information only and requires no action by the board. A copy of the presentation is on file in the Board office.
Dr. Foss then presented the next item on the agenda, Item C, Evaluation of Faculty: Tenure and Post-Tenure Review – UH System. Dr. Foss gave an overview of the process on the ways in which faculty performance is evaluated at the UH System universities. This item was for information only and requires no action by the board.
In absence of further business, the Board adjourned at 12:15 p.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 herein.
| Others Present: | ||
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Jay Gogue
Bill Staples John M. Rudley Dona Hamilton David Bell Wynne Chin |
Tim Hudson
Grover Campbell Donald J. Foss Michael Rierson James Anderson Lucy Limon |
Max Castillo
Elwyn C. Lee Donald Birx Joe Kotarba Ed Hugetz Gerry Mathisen |
