August 17, 2018 at 8:30 AM - Standing Committees/Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Conflict of Interest Statement 

IV. Open Forum

V. Board Business

V.A. Presentation of a Proclamation for the Honorable Gary L. Bledsoe
Action Requested: Information

V.B. Potential Student Commission, Subcommittee of Academic Affairs, Research & Student Life
Action Requested: Approval

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

VI. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life

VI.A. Candidate for Promotion and Tenure
Action Requested: Approval

VI.B. Law School Accreditation Updates
Action Requested: Information

VI.C. Dean Searches Update
Action Requested: Information

VII. Administration and Finance

VII.A. Request to Purchase Student Health and Accident Insurance Plans, through Arthur J. Gallagher
Action Requested: Approval

VII.B. Request to Purchase Maintenance and Technical Support Services through Oracle, Inc.
Action Requested: Approval

VII.C. Request to Purchase IP Camera Data Storage for the University Surveillance Cameras, through Centre Technologies
Action Requested: Approval

VII.D. Fiscal Year 2019 Operating Budget
Action Requested: Approval

VII.E. Request to Renew the Affiliation Agreement with the Houston Academy of Medicine - Texas Medical Center Library
Action Requested: Approval

VII.F. Request to Purchase Laboratory Equipment for the College of Science and Technology through Agilent Technologies, Inc.
Action Requested: Approval

VII.G. Annual Review of Endowed and Non-Endowed Investment Policies
Action Requested: Approval

VII.H. Annual Review of The University's Debt Policy
Action Requested: Approval

VIII. Physical Facilities 

VIII.A. No Agenda Items

IX. Audit Committee

IX.A. Tasks in Progress Report
Action Requested: Information

X. Development and Legislative Affairs

X.A. Legislative Affairs Update
Action Requested: Information

XI. Personnel and Litigation

XI.A. Appointment of Mr. Hao Le as General Counsel
Action Requested: Approval

XI.B. Contract for Johnny Jones, Head Men's Basketball Coach
Action Requested: Approval

XI.C. Appointment of Dr. Theophilus Herrington as Acting Dean of the Barbara Jordan-Mickey Leland School of Public Affairs
Action Requested: Approval

XI.D. Amendment to the Employment Agreement between Dr. Austin A. Lane, as President, and Texas Southern University
Action Requested: Approval

XII. President's Report 
      Action Requested: Information
      -Culture Update
      -Introduction of Basketball Coach
      -Enrollment Update
      -Project Graduation
      -"Fast Track"
      -SACSCOC Timeline
      -TSU Outreach Summer Scholars Academy
      -Summer Success Update
      -Student Leadership Retreat
      -Faculty Highlight
      -Kiosk Update

XIII. Executive Session

XIII.A. Texas Government Code - Section 551.071 - Consultation with University Attorney

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

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

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

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

XV. Adjourn