April 15, 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

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

VII.A. Request to Negotiate and Execute Contract for Investment Management Services
Action Requested: Approval

VII.B. To request approval for the Texas Public Finance Authority, on behalf of Texas Southern University, to issue revenue bonds, select a method of sale, appoint outside consultants, and take other action as necessary.
Action Requested: Approval

VII.C. Request to Purchase Property, Equipment Breakdown and Terrorism Insurance
Action Requested: Approval

VII.D. Request to Purchase Commercial General, Umbrella, and Internships & Professional Liability Insurance
Action Requested: Approval

VII.E. Request Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Contracts for Winter Storm Damage
Action Requested: Approval

VII.F. Request to Modify eMPA & eMBA Study Abroad Fee to a Program Activity Fee
Action Requested: Approval

VII.G. Endowment Performance (Q4-2020 and February 28, 2021)
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. Request for Approval of Admissions Criteria
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B. Student Services and Academic Affairs Update: Career Services, Student Academic Support Services, Safety and Communication
Action Requested: Information 

VIII.C. Scholarships
Action Requested: Information 

VIII.D. College of Education, Dean’s Presentation
Action Requested: Information

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

IX.A. Update On The University’s Legislative Affairs And Session Progress
Action Requested: Information 

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

X.A. Men’s Basketball Championship Team
Action Requested: Information

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

XI.A. Request approval regarding a performance bonus for Mr. Kenneth Huewitt, Interim President of Texas Southern University
Action Requested: Approval

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

XII.A. Request Authorization to Negotiate and Execute Contracts for SB500
Action Requested: Approval

XII.B. Request Approval to Purchase Real Estate
Action Requested: Approval

XII.C. Contract with Gregory-Edwards, Inc for the Thermal Plant and Steam Tunnel Infrastructure Upgrades
Action Requested: Information

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

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

XIV. President's Report
Action Requested: Information

XV. Consent Docket

XV.A. Request to Contract with Nash Industries for Electrical Conditions and Equipment Replacement
Action Requested: Approval

XV.B. Request to Contract with PCS Telecom for Electrical Conditions and Equipment Replacement
Action Requested: Approval

XVI. Executive Session

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

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

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

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

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

XVIII. Adjourn