August 17, 2023 at 8:30 AM - Standing Committees/Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Prayer

IV. Open Forum

V. Board Business

V.A. Chairman's Comments
Action Requested: Information

V.B. Approve Minutes for past meetings of the Board of Regents
Action Requested: Approval

V.C. Fiscal Year 2024 Board of Regents Meeting Calendar
Action Requested: Approval

VI. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life
Presenters: Regent Richard A. Johnson & Dr. Carl B. Goodman, Provost/Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs 

VI.A. Legal Education and Advancement Program (LEAP)
Action Requested: Approval

VI.B. Education/Teacher Training, Certification and Outreach
Action Requested: Approval

VI.C. Faculty Salaries
Action Requested: Information

VI.D. Updates from the Division of Research and Innovation
Action Requested: Information

VII. Administration and Finance
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham & Ms. Devi Bala, Vice President of Business/Chief Financial Officer

VII.A. Request Approval Regarding Fiscal Year 2024 Operating Budget
Action Requested: Approval

VII.B. Request Approval/Ratification for Staff Augmentation to Support Office of Information Technology
Action Requested: Approval

VII.C. Debt Policy
Action Requested: Information

VII.D. Endowment Performance & Update (May 31, 2023)
Action Requested: Information

VII.E. FY23 Sources & Uses of Funds Report
Action Requested: Information

VIII. Physical Facilities 
Presenters: Regent Brandon L. Simmons & Ms. Devi Bala, Vice President of Business/Chief Financial Officer

VIII.A. No Agenda Items

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

IX.A. No Agenda Items

X. Development and Legislative Affairs
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham & Dr. Dakota J. Doman, Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives

X.A. Review of Efforts and Results of the 88th Texas Legislative Session
Action Requested: Information

XI. Personnel and Litigation
Presenters: Regent Caroline Baker Hurley & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, Acting General Counsel

XI.A. Approval to Negotiate, Execute, and Contract for Consulting Services in the Division of University Advancement
Action Requested: Approval

XII. Audit
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose & Ms. Darlene Brown, Acting Chief Audit Executive

XII.A. Internal Audit Plan Status Update Report
Action Requested: Information

XIII. Bylaws and Policies
Presenters: Regent Pamela A. Medina & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, Acting General Counsel

XIII.A. No Agenda Items

XIV. Consent Docket

XIV.A. Texas Southern University FY 2024 Holiday Calendar
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.B. Subscriptions and Databases Renewal with EBSCO
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.C. Subscriptions and Databases Renewal with Elsevier
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.D. Subscriptions and Databases Renewal with ProQuest
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.E. Adobe Software Licenses from SHI Government Solutions
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.F. Renewal of Hosted Oracle Subscription Access License through Ellucian
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.G. Student Accounts Receivable Write-Off
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.H. Request Approval/Ratification with Simpson Gumpertz & Heger, Inc. for Investigative Services
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.I. Request Approval of Non-Endowed Investment Policy
Action Requested: Approval

XV. Executive Session

XV.A. Texas Government Code - Section 551.071 - Consultation with University Attorneys concerning any matter listed on this notice/agenda, pending litigations, and proposed settlement agreements.

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

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

XV.D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters, including Appointments, Evaluations or Dismissal of Personnel.

XVI. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider Actions on Executive Session Items as Necessary

XVII. Adjourn