November 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM - Board of Regents Meeting
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I. Board of Regents Meeting
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I.A. Call to Order
Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore |
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I.B. Open Forum
Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore |
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I.C. Approval of Minutes |
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II. Board of Regents Items
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II.A. Presentation by University of Houston Faculty Council Presiding Officer on “Update on AI/SI initiatives at the University of Houston” |
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III. Committee Reports Listing Consent Docket Items for Board Approval
All action items considered and unanimously approved by the Endowment Management Committee, Item A; the Audit and Compliance Committee, Item B; the Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee, Item C; and the Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee, Item D, held on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, are listed under each Committee Report as Consent Docket Agenda items requiring final Board approval unless otherwise noted |
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III.A. Endowment Management Committee Report - November 11, 2026
Presenter: Chair Durga D. Agrawal |
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III.A.1. Approval is requested for the annual review of the University of Houston System Board of Regents Endowment Management Committee Charter |
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III.A.2. Approval is requested to modify the permissible use of income from the Enron Scholarship Endowment - University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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III.B. Audit and Compliance Committee Report - November 11, 2026
[No items were brought forward that would require further board approval] Presenter: Chair Gregory C. King |
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III.C. Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Report – November 11, 2026 |
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III.C.1. Request for Approval of Faculty Hire with Tenure - University of Houston
Action: Approval |
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III.C.2. Request for Approval of Faculty Development Leave – University of Houston |
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III.C.3. Request for Approval of Associate Vice Provost for Planning,
Assessment and Accreditation at the University of Houston-Clear Lake Action: Approval |
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III.C.4. Request for Approval and Introduction of University Dean – University of Houston |
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III.C.5. Request for Approval of New Academic Program(s) – University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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III.C.6. Request for Approval of Honorary Degree(s) – University of Houston System |
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III.C.7. Approval is requested for the annual review of the University of Houston System Board of Regents Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Charter |
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III.D. Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Report – November 11, 2026
Presenter: Chair Ricky Raven |
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III.D.1. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute contracts exceeding $1 million for the purchase of goods or services, excluding construction contracts, at the University of Houston System |
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III.D.2. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute construction contracts exceeding $1 million for projects at the University of Houston System |
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III.D.3. Approval is requested for the annual review of the University of Houston System Board of Regents Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Charter |
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IV. Committee Report Item(s) not Addressed in the Consent Docket but requiring Final Board Approval
Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore [No items were brought forward from the Committees requiring final Board approval] |
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V. Board of Regents Item(s) cont'd
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V.A. Building the Texas Center for Nuclear Fusion Energy at the Tech Bridge – University of Houston System
Action: Information Presenter: Dr. Ramanan Krishnamoorti, Vice President for Energy and Innovation
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V.B. Annual Report on Intercollegiate Athletics at the University of Houston
Action: Information Presenter: Eddie Nunez, VP for Intercollegiate Athletics
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V.C. Dismissal of a tenured faculty member – University of Houston
Action: Approval Presenter: Dona Cornell, VC for Legal Affairs
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V.D. Resolution in Honor of Elwyn Lee’s service to the University of Houston System
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V.E. Resolution in Honor of Katina Jackson’s service to the University of Houston System
Action: Approval Presenter: Chairman Jack Moore
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VI. Chancellor's Report: System Profile and Accomplishments
Presenter: Chancellor Renu Khator |
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VII. Executive Session
1. Consultation with System Attorney Regarding Legal Matters and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers TEXAS GOV’T CODE SECTION 551.071 - Pre-litigation and Litigation Status Update - Other pending legal and contract matters, potential legal claims, updates, discussion and advice from General Counsel 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 - Discussion regarding contractual matters within the UH Division of Intercollegiate Athletics - Other personnel matters 5. Confidentiality of government information related to security or infrastructure issues for computers TEXAS GOV’T CODE SECTION 552.139 |
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VIII. Report and Action from Executive Session
Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore |
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VIII.A. Approval is requested for personnel appointments within the University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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IX. Adjourn
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