April 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM - Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

• The subjects to be discussed or considered, or upon which any formal action may be taken, are as listed below.
• Items do not have to be taken in the order shown on this meeting notice.
• Unless removed from the consent docket for separate consideration at the request of a Regent, items identified within the consent docket will be acted on at one time.

II. Roll Call

III. Prayer

IV. Open Forum

V. Conflict of Interest

VI. Chairman's Comments and Recognitions

VII. Board Business

VII.A. Faculty Senate Chair's Remarks
Action Requested: Information

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

VIII. Consent Docket (Standing Committee Recommendations)

VIII.A. Administration and Finance Committee
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham & Mr. John Pittman, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Business & Administration

VIII.A.1. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Subscription Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.A.2. Approval is Requested to Purchase Cybersecurity Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.A.3. Approval for the Amendment of the EAB Navigate and Transfer Portal Agreement
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.A.4. Request Approval to Renew the Hosted Oracle Subscription Access License (HOSAL)
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.A.5. Request Approval to Purchase Communication Equipment for Public Safety Police
and Security
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.A.6. Approval is Requested to Increase Housing & Dining Rates for Fiscal Year 2026
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.A.7. Student Accounts Receivable Write-Off
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.A.8. Request for Approval to Modify Investment Managers
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.A.9. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with a Sector Readiness Assessment Partner
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life Committee
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose & Dr. Carl B. Goodman, Provost/Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs 

VIII.B.1. Candidates for Rank, Tenure and Promotion for FY 2024-2025
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B.2. Approval is Requested to Negotiate and Finalize a Contract to Procure a Pedestrian
Simulator
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B.3. Request Approval to Award an Honorary Doctorate
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B.4. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for a Learning Management System (LMS)
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C. Development and Legislative Affairs Committee
Presenters: Regent Richard A. Johnson & Mr. Charlie W. Coleman, Associate Vice President of Development & Alumni Engagement

VIII.C.1. Approval Request to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Development Consulting Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.D. Personnel and Litigation Committee
Presenters: Regent Ben Kohlmann & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel

VIII.D.1. Texas Southern University Fiscal Year 2026 Holiday Calendar
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.E. Physical Facilities Committee
Presenters: Regent Stephanie D. Nellons-Paige & Ms. Melanie Jackson, Interim Chief Operating Officer

VIII.E.1. Request Approval to Procure Emergency Disaster Recovery Services and
Equipment Rental
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.F. Athletics Committee
Presenters: Regent Caroline Baker Hurley & Dr. Kevin L. Granger, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics

VIII.F.1. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract to Procure Modular Buildings
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.G. Bylaws and Policies (Ad Hoc) Committee
Presenters: Regent Pamela A. Medina & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel

VIII.G.1. Request Approval to Revise the Travel Reimbursement Policy 51.03
Action Requested: Approval

IX. President's Report

IX.A.
-Academic & Strategic Planning
Action Requested: Information

X. Executive Session

X.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.

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

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

X.D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters: Deliberations Concerning the Appointments, Employment, Compensation, Duties, Responsibilities, Evaluations and/or Dismissal of Personnel (including but not limited to the Regents, President, General Officers, and Executive Management Employees).

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

XII. Adjourn