November 20, 2025 at 10:15 AM - Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Meeting

I. Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee
Presenter: Chair Beth Madison
  

I.A. Call to Order
Presenter: Chair Beth Madison
  

I.B. Approval of Committee Minutes
     -August 21, 2025, Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Meeting

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Chair Beth Madison
 

I.C. Request for Approval of Faculty Hire with Tenure – University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 

I.D. Request for Approval of Faculty Development Leave – University of Houston

Action:          Approval
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 

I.E. Request for Approval to Revise the Freshman Admission Standards — University of Houston

Action:     Approval 
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 

I.F. Request for Approval of Honorary Degree – University of Houston- Downtown

Action:           Approval 
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 

I.G. Approval is requested for the University of Houston System Board of Regents Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Charter

Action:           Approval 
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 

I.H. Request for Approval and Introduction of University Dean – University of Houston

Action:           Approval
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 

I.I. Approval is requested for the creation of a Foundation to support the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design – University of Houston    

 Action:     Approval
Presenter:  Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor of Legal Affairs, General Counsel
 

I.J. Presentation of Low Producing Programs Report – University of Houston System

Action:           Information
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost

I.K. Report on Sponsored Contracts and Grants over $1M – University of Houston System

Action:           Information
Presenter:  Dr. Claudia Neuhauser, Vice President/Vice Chancellor for Research
 

I.L. Research Faculty Presentation – University of Houston

Action:     Information
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 

I.M. Success Story – University of Houston

Action:           Information
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 

II. Executive Session
Presenter: Chair Beth Madison
  

II.A. 1. Consultation with System Attorney Regarding Legal Matters, and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers.
     Texas Gov't Code Section 551.071

2. Deliberations regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Sale or Value of Real Property.
     Texas Gov't Code Section 551.072

3. Deliberation Regarding a Prospective Gift.
     Texas Gov't Code Section 551.073

4. Personnel Matters Relating to appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees including but not limited to the Chancellor, Presidents, Vice Chancellors, in the Division of Athletics and members of the Board of Regents.
     Texas Gov't Code Section 551.074
  

III. Report and Action from Executive Session
Presenter: Chair Beth Madison
  

IV. Adjourn