August 31, 2021 at 8:30 AM - Standing Committees/Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Prayer

IV. Open Forum

V. Conflict of Interest

VI. Board Business

VI.A. Approve Minutes for past meetings of the Board of Regents
Action Requested: Approval 

VI.B. Chairman's Comments

VII. President's Report

VIII. Administration and Finance
Presenters: Regent Mary Evans Sias, Dr. Lesia L. Young, President & Ms. Anita L. Lockridge, Vice President for Administration and Finance/CFO

VIII.A. Request Approval Regarding Fiscal Year 2022 Operating Budget
Action Requested: Approval 

VIII.B. Provide Information Regarding Endowment Performance (June 30, 2021)
Action Requested: Information

VIII.C. Request Approval of Endowed and Non-Endowed Investments
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.D. Request Approval Regarding Annual Update to Debt Policy
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.E. Request Approval to Upgrade Remaining Life Safety Systems to Align with Upgraded OIT Infrastructure
Action Requested: Approval

IX. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life
Presenters: Regent Pamela A. Medina, Dr. Lesia L. Young, President & Dr. Lillian B. Poats, Acting Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs 

IX.A. Request Approval Regarding Candidates for Rank, Tenure and Promotion FY 21-22
Action Requested: Approval

IX.B. Request Approval Regarding Proposed Bachelor's and Master's Degree Program
Action Requested: Approval

X. Development & Legislative Affairs
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham, Dr. Lesia L. Young, President & Ms. Melinda Spaulding, Vice President for University Advancement

X.A. No Agenda Items

XI. Personnel and Litigation
Presenters: Regent Caroline Baker Hurley, Dr. Lesia L. Young & Mr. Hao P. Le, General Counsel

XI.A. No Agenda Items

XII. Physical Facilities 
Presenters: Regent Marc C. Carter, Dr. Lesia L. Young, President & Ms. Anita L. Lockridge, Vice President of Administration and Finance/CFO

XII.A. No Agenda Items

XIII. Audit
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose, Dr. Lesia L. Young, President & Ms. Charla Parker-Thompson, Chief Audit Executive

XIII.A. No Agenda Items

XIV. Athletics
Presenters: Regent Stephanie D. Nellons-Paige, Dr. Lesia L. Young, President & Mr. Kevin L. Granger, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics

XIV.A. No Agenda Items

XV. Consent Docket

XV.A. Request Approval to Purchase Audio Visual Upgrade Integration Services to Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Action Requested: Approval

XV.B. Request Approval to Extend Contract with Southwest Precision for Printing Services
Action Requested: Approval

XV.C. Request Approval Regarding Banking Resolution and Signatory Changes
Action Requested: Approval

XV.D. Request Approval Regarding Fiscal Year 2022 Holiday Calendar
Action Requested: Approval

XV.E. Request Approval to Update Uniform State Accounting System Voucher Signature Card
Action Requested: Approval

XVI. Executive Session

XVI.A. Texas Government Code - Section 551.071 - Consultation with University Attorney(s).

XVI.B. Texas Government Code - Section 551.072 - Deliberations concerning Purchase, Lease or Value of Real Property.

XVI.C. Texas Government Code - Section 551.073 - Deliberations about Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations.

XVI.D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters, including Appointment, Evaluation or Dismissal of Personnel.

XVII. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider Action on Executive Session Items as Necessary

XVIII. Adjourn