March 1, 2021 at 8:30 AM - Virtual Standing Committees/Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Prayer

III. Roll Call

IV. Open Forum

V. Conflict of Interest Statement

VI. Board Business

VI.A. Approve Minutes for past meetings of the Board of Regents
Action Requested: Approval 

VI.B. Chairman's Comments

VI.C. Presidential Search Updates
Action Requested: Information 

VI.D. Board of Regents' Committee Assignments
Action Requested: Approval

VII. Administration and Finance
Presenters: Regent Mary Evans Sias & Ms. Anita L. Lockridge, Interim Vice President for Administration and Finance/CFO

VII.A. Contract with Apogee Telecom, Inc. for Wired/Wireless Network Services-Internet for University Towers
Action Requested: Approval 

VII.B. Contract Renewal with Comcast for "Xfinity on Campus" Student Housing Cable Services
Action Requested: Approval

VII.C. Contract Renewal with Comcast for Primary Campus Internet
Action Requested: Approval

VII.D. Request for Authorization to Continue Utilizing Houston Methodist Hospital - Methodist Wellness Services for Additional COVID Testing
Action Requested: Approval 

VII.E. Contract with AdaptiGroup, LLC for AdaptiBar Bar Examination Preparation Services
Action Requested: Approval

VII.F. Purchase of Additional Microsoft Licenses through SHI Government Solutions
Action Requested: Approval 

VII.G. Contract Extension with JP Morgan Chase for Banking Services
Action Requested: Approval

VII.H. Update to USAS Voucher Signature Card
Action Requested: Approval

VII.I. Approval for Refunding of the TRB Series 2011 Bond Issue through Texas Public Finance Authority
Action Requested: Approval

VII.J. Student Hotspot Internet Service from Verizon - Update
Action Requested: Information

VII.K. Endowment Performance (December 31, 2020)
Action Requested: Information

VIII. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life
Presenters: Regent Pamela A. Medina & Dr. Kendall T. Harris, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs and Research

VIII.A. College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences
Action Requested: Information 

IX. Development & Legislative Affairs
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham & Ms. Melinda Spaulding, Vice President for University Advancement

IX.A. Legislative Affairs Updates
Action Requested: Information

IX.B. Tradition Project Exploration
Action Requested: Information

X. Personnel and Litigation
Presenters: Regent Marc C. Carter & Mr. Hao P. Le, General Counsel

X.A. No Agenda Items

XI. Physical Facilities 
Presenters: Regent Wesley G. Terrell & Ms. Anita L. Lockridge, Interim Vice President of Administration and Finance/CFO

XI.A. Request for Authorization to Contract with PBK Architects Regarding FEMA Flood Mitigation Scope, Design, and Construction Administration
Action Requested: Approval 

XI.B. Contract with Design Controls, LLC for Campus-Wide Water Treatment Services
Action Requested: Approval

XI.C. Contract Extension with NAES/Amtech Elevator Services for Elevator Maintenance
Action Requested: Approval

XII. Audit
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose & Ms. Charla Parker-Thompson, Chief Audit Executive

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

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

XIII.A. Athletics' Strategic Plan
Action Requested: Information 

XIV. President's Report
Action Requested: Information

XV. Executive Session

XV.A. Texas Government Code - Section 551.071 - Consultation with University Attorney(s).

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 Appointment, Evaluation or Dismissal of Personnel.

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

XVII. Adjourn