April 16, 2026 at 8:00 AM - Standing Committees/Regular Meeting

I. Call to Order

II. Roll Call

III. Prayer

IV. Conflict of Interest

V. Open Forum

VI. Board Business

VI.A. Presentation of a Proclamation honoring former Regent Brandon L. Simmons
Action Requested: Information

VII. President's Report
Action Requested: Information

VIII. Consent Docket

VIII.A. Request Approval of Past Board of Regents Meeting Minutes
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.B. Request Approval of Contract Extension for Information Technology Staff Augmentation Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Network Services Agreement
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.D. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Cellular Services (New Contract)
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.E. Request for Approval to Negotiate and Execute the Renewal of Adobe Software Licenses
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.F. Request for Approval to Negotiate and Execute Renewal of Ellucian Banner Software, Hosting, and Platform Services (HOSAL)
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.G. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Agreements for Equipment and Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.H. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Contracts for Summer Housing Make-Ready Services (New Contracts)
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.I. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Master Lease Agreement for Student Housing (New Contract)
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.J. Request Approval of Student Accounts Receivable Write-off
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.K. Request Approval of a New PhD Program in Computational Science from the Department of Computer Science within the College of Science, Engineering & Technology
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.L. Request Approval to Create an Evaluation Certificate Program in the Department of Social Work within the College of Liberal Arts & Behavioral Sciences
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.M. Request Approval of Participation in EAB’s (Education Advisory Board) Inaugural Re-Enrolling Stopout Students Initiative
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.N. Request Approval of the Texas Southern University Fiscal Year 2027 Holiday Calendar
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.O. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Waste Disposal Services  (New Contract)
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.P. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) Services Contract (New Contract)
Action Requested: Approval

IX. Executive Session

IX.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 Meeting Act, including any matter listed on this notice/agenda, pending or contemplated litigation, and proposed settlement agreements.

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

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

IX.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, President, General Officers, and Executive Management Employees).

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

XI. Board Business

XI.A. Request Approval to Award an Honorary Doctorate to Admiral James Stavridis, US
Navy (Retired)
Action Request: Approval

XII. Administration and Finance Committee
Presenters: Regent Lauren A. Gore & Mr. John Pittman, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Business & Administration

XII.A. Administration & Finance – Information Updates
Action Requested: Information

XII.B. Endowment Performance & Update (February 28, 2026)
Action Requested: Information

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

XIII.A. Request Approval of the General Education Core Curriculum for Texas Southern University (Annual Approval)
Action Requested: Approval

XIII.B. Student Enrollment Trends
Action Requested: Information

XIV. Development and Legislative Affairs Committee
Presenters: Regent Richard A. Johnson, Mr. Charlie W. Coleman, Associate Vice President of Development & Alumni Engagement, & Dr. James E. White, Vice President of Government Affairs & Civic Engagement

XIV.A. Legislative Affairs Informational Updates
Action Requested: Information

XV. Physical Facilities & Real Estate Committee
Presenter: Regent Ben H. Proler & Ms. Melanie Jackson, Senior Associate Vice President of Operations and Procurement

XV.A. Landscaping Services – Information Update
Action Requested: Information

XVI. Audit & Compliance Committee
Presenters: Regent Alithea Z. Sullivan, Mr. Daniel Graves, Audit Executive, & Ms. Annette Linders, Compliance Partner

XVI.A. Request Approval of the Updated Fiscal Year 2026 Internal Audit Plan
Action Requested: Approval

XVII. Athletics Committee
Presenters: Regent Caroline Baker Hurley & Dr. Paula L. Jackson, Interim Athletics Director

XVII.A. Athletics Key Highlights
Action Requested: Information

XVIII. Adjourn