October 19, 2023 at 8:30 AM - Standing Committees/Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Prayer

IV. Open Forum

V. Conflict of Interest

VI. Board Business

VI.A. Chairman's Comments
Action Requested: Information

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

VI.C. Nomination and Election of Board Officers
Action Requested: Approval

VI.D. Executive Search Firm for the Presidential Search
Action Requested: Approval

VII. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life
Presenters: Regent Richard A. Johnson & Dr. Carl B. Goodman, Provost/Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs 

VII.A. Request Approval to Purchase ExamSoft Testing Software
Action Requested: Approval

VIII. Administration and Finance
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham & Dr. Mary Evans Sias, Interim President

VIII.A. Request Approval to Outsource Manage Call Center
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B. Request Approval to Contract with Forvis, LLP for Annual Financial Report Audit
Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C. Request Approval to Renew Microsoft Corporation Products
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.D. Request Approval to Extend the Banking Services Contract with JPMorgan Chase Bank
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.E. Request Approval to Update Uniform State Accounting System Voucher Signature Card
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.F. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Services for a Compliance Program
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.G. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Services to Conduct a Comprehensive
Compensation Study
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.H. Endowment Performance & Update (August 31, 2023)
Action Requested: Information

IX. Physical Facilities 
Presenters: Regent Brandon L. Simmons & Dr. Mary Evans Sias, Interim President

IX.A. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Architectural Services
Action Requested: Approval

IX.B. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Campus-Wide Elevator Maintenance Services
Action Requested: Approval

IX.C. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Campus-Wide Elevator Modernization
Services
Action Requested: Approval

X. Development and Legislative Affairs
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham & Dr. Dakota J. Doman, Senior Advisor for Strategic Initiatives

X.A. No Agenda Items

XI. Personnel and Litigation
Presenters: Regent Caroline Baker Hurley & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, Acting General Counsel

XI.A. Request Approval to Renew the Employment Contract for the Vice President of
Intercollegiate Athletics
Action Requested: Approval

XI.B. Request Approval to Appoint an Interim Vice President for Business & Finance/CFO
Action Requested: Approval

XII. Bylaws and Policies
Presenters: Regent Pamela A. Medina & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, Acting General Counsel

XII.A. No Agenda Items

XIII. Audit
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose & Ms. Darlene Brown, Acting Chief Audit Executive

XIII.A. Request Approval for FY2024 Annual Internal Audit Plan
Action Requested: Approval

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

XIV.A. No Agenda Items

XV. President's Report

XV.A. President's Report
Action Requested: Information

XVI. Executive Session

XVI.A. Texas Government Code - Section 551.071 - Consultation with University Attorneys on any matter in which the duty of the attorneys to the governmental body under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct of the State Bar of Texas clearly conflicts with the Texas Open Meetings Act, including any matter listed on this notice/agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, and proposed settlement agreements.

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: Deliberations Concerning the Appointments, Duties, Responsibilities, Evaluations or Dismissal of Personnel (including but not limited to the Regents, Interim President, General Officers, and Executive Management Employees).

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

XVIII. Adjourn