Meeting Agenda
I. Board of Regents Meeting
  
I.A. Call to Order
Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore
  
I.B. Open Forum
Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore
  

I.C. Approval of Minutes:

      -March 12, 2026, Board of Regents Meeting
      -April 13, 2026, Special Called Teleconference Board of Regents Meeting

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore

II. Board of Regents Items
  

II.A. Presentation by University of Houston Faculty Council on "Faculty Council Year One" 

Action: Information
 

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 and Student Success Committee, Item C; the Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee, Item D, held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, are listed under each Committee Report as Consent Docket Agenda items requiring final Board approval unless otherwise noted. Pursuant to Board By-Law 6.9, any regent may request that an individual item be removed from the Consent Docket Agenda and be considered by the full Board.
  
III.A. Endowment Management Committee Report — May 21, 2026
[No items were brought forward that would require further board approval]
  
Presenter: Chair Bryan F. Clark
 
III.B. Audit and Compliance Committee Report — May 21, 2026
[No items were brought forward that would require further board approval]

Presenter: Chair Greg C. King
 
III.C. Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Report — May 21, 2026

Presenter: Chair Beth Madison

  

III.C.1. Request for Approval of Faculty Promotion and Tenure in Academic Rank – University of Houston System

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

III.C.2. Request for Approval of Faculty Emeritus Appointments – University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
III.C.3. Request for Approval of Faculty Development Leave University of Houston

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
III.C.4. Request for Approval of New Academic Program(s) University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
III.C.5. Request for Approval of Program Closures  University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
III.D. Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Report — May 21, 2026

Presenter: Vice Chair Alonzo Cantu
  
III.D.1. Approval is requested for the University of Houston System FY2027 Financial Plan and Budget

Action:     Approval
 
III.D.2.  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 

Action:     Approval
 
III.D.3. 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

Action:     Approval
 
III.D.4. Approval is requested for the annual update to the University of Houston Master Plan

Action:     Approval
 
III.D.5. Approval is requested for the annual update to the University of Houston-Clear Lake Master Plan

Action:     Approval
 
IV. Committee Report Item(s) not Addressed in the Consent Docket but requiring Final Board Approval
[No items were brought forward from the Committees requiring final Board approval]

Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore
  
V. Board of Regents Item(s) cont'd
 
V.A. Approval is requested for updates to the University of Houston System Board of Regents Policies 21.14.2 and 71.03.2

Action:    Approval
 
V.B. Presentation on Houston Public Media — University of Houston

Action:   Information
 

V.C. Resolution of Appreciation – Adrian Caraves – University of Houston System

Action:   Approval
 

V.D. Resolution in Honor of Lisa Holdeman's service to the University of Houston System

Action:   Approval
 
VI. Chancellor's Report: System Profile and Accomplishments

Presenter: Chancellor Renu Khator
  
VII. Executive Session

Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore
  

VII.A.
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
       - Foundation Project Report

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

5. Confidentiality of government information related to security or infrastructure
    issues for computers
      TEXAS GOV’T CODE SECTION 552.139
     - AI and Cybersecurity Training and Update
     - Research Security Training and Update
 

VIII. Report and Action from Executive Session

Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore
 
VIII.A. Approval is requested for personnel contracts within the University of Houston 

Action:   Approval
 
IX. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 21, 2026 at 1:30 PM - Board of Regents Meeting
Subject:
I. Board of Regents Meeting
  
Subject:
I.A. Call to Order
Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore
  
Subject:
I.B. Open Forum
Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore
  
Subject:

I.C. Approval of Minutes:

      -March 12, 2026, Board of Regents Meeting
      -April 13, 2026, Special Called Teleconference Board of Regents Meeting

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore

Subject:
II. Board of Regents Items
  
Subject:

II.A. Presentation by University of Houston Faculty Council on "Faculty Council Year One" 

Action: Information
 

Subject:
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 and Student Success Committee, Item C; the Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee, Item D, held on Thursday, May 21, 2026, are listed under each Committee Report as Consent Docket Agenda items requiring final Board approval unless otherwise noted. Pursuant to Board By-Law 6.9, any regent may request that an individual item be removed from the Consent Docket Agenda and be considered by the full Board.
  
Subject:
III.A. Endowment Management Committee Report — May 21, 2026
[No items were brought forward that would require further board approval]
  
Presenter: Chair Bryan F. Clark
 
Subject:
III.B. Audit and Compliance Committee Report — May 21, 2026
[No items were brought forward that would require further board approval]

Presenter: Chair Greg C. King
 
Subject:
III.C. Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Report — May 21, 2026

Presenter: Chair Beth Madison

  
Subject:

III.C.1. Request for Approval of Faculty Promotion and Tenure in Academic Rank – University of Houston System

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

Subject:
III.C.2. Request for Approval of Faculty Emeritus Appointments – University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
Subject:
III.C.3. Request for Approval of Faculty Development Leave University of Houston

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
Subject:
III.C.4. Request for Approval of New Academic Program(s) University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
Subject:
III.C.5. Request for Approval of Program Closures  University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
Subject:
III.D. Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Report — May 21, 2026

Presenter: Vice Chair Alonzo Cantu
  
Subject:
III.D.1. Approval is requested for the University of Houston System FY2027 Financial Plan and Budget

Action:     Approval
 
Subject:
III.D.2.  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 

Action:     Approval
 
Subject:
III.D.3. 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

Action:     Approval
 
Subject:
III.D.4. Approval is requested for the annual update to the University of Houston Master Plan

Action:     Approval
 
Subject:
III.D.5. Approval is requested for the annual update to the University of Houston-Clear Lake Master Plan

Action:     Approval
 
Subject:
IV. Committee Report Item(s) not Addressed in the Consent Docket but requiring Final Board Approval
[No items were brought forward from the Committees requiring final Board approval]

Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore
  
Subject:
V. Board of Regents Item(s) cont'd
 
Subject:
V.A. Approval is requested for updates to the University of Houston System Board of Regents Policies 21.14.2 and 71.03.2

Action:    Approval
 
Attachments:
Subject:
V.B. Presentation on Houston Public Media — University of Houston

Action:   Information
 
Attachments:
Subject:

V.C. Resolution of Appreciation – Adrian Caraves – University of Houston System

Action:   Approval
 

Attachments:
Subject:
V.D. Resolution in Honor of Lisa Holdeman's service to the University of Houston System

Action:   Approval
 
Attachments:
Subject:
VI. Chancellor's Report: System Profile and Accomplishments

Presenter: Chancellor Renu Khator
  
Subject:
VII. Executive Session

Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore
  
Subject:

VII.A.
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
       - Foundation Project Report

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

5. Confidentiality of government information related to security or infrastructure
    issues for computers
      TEXAS GOV’T CODE SECTION 552.139
     - AI and Cybersecurity Training and Update
     - Research Security Training and Update
 

Subject:
VIII. Report and Action from Executive Session

Presenter: Chairman Jack B. Moore
 
Subject:
VIII.A. Approval is requested for personnel contracts within the University of Houston 

Action:   Approval
 
Subject:
IX. Adjourn

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