July 18, 2026 at 8:00 AM - RETREAT

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. Conflict of Interest

IV. Executive Session

IV.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.

• Consider the Proposed Settlement Agreement in the Lawsuit styled as Mary Young vs. Texas Southern University; Cause No.: CV-04:23-03888; in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District, Houston Division

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

• Consider Request for Approval to Pursue Strategic Real Estate Acquisitions for the Expansion of Thurgood Marshall School of Law

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

IV.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).

• Consider Board Self-Evaluation
• Consider Presidential Evaluation
• Consider Request for Approval for the Appointment of Dr. Juan M. Alexander as Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Services

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

VI. Consent Docket

VI.A. Request Approval of the Updated Internal Audit Charter
Action Requested: Approval

VI.B. Request Approval to Extend the Contract with Columbia Advisory Group for Information Technology Staff Augmentation Services
Action Requested: Approval

VI.C. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with Software House International for Software Licenses and Information Technology Services
Action Requested: Approval

VI.D. Request for Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with RingCentral for the Voice Over Internet Protocol Telephone System
Action Requested: Approval

VI.E. Request for Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with LyncVerse Technologies for Computer Hardware (Office of Information Technology Refresh)
Action Requested: Approval

VI.F. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Interlocal Participation Agreements with Lonestar Education and Research Network (LEARN)
Action Requested: Approval

VI.G. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with Campus Safety Products, LLC for Lockdown Systems
Action Requested: Approval

VI.H. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Contracts with Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. and McGriff Insurance Services, LLC for Property and Casualty and Intercollegiate Athletes Accident Insurance Policies for Fiscal Year 2027
Action Requested: Approval

VI.I. Request Approval to Modify Banking Resolution and Signature Cards
Action Requested: Approval

VI.J. Request Approval to Renew Contracts with EBSCO, Elsevier, and ProQuest for Library Learning Center Subscription and Database Services
Action Requested: Approval

VI.K. Request Approval to Update Rhinehart Music Auditorium 10-Year Designation to the Smith-Rhinehart Music Auditorium
Action Requested: Approval

VI.L. Request Approval of the Support Organization Agreement Between Texas Southern University (TSU) and the TSU Foundation (Renewal)
Action Requested: Approval

VII. Personnel and Litigation Committee
Presenters: Regent Paloma Z. Ahmadi, Dr. Ronald B. McKinley, Interim Vice President for Human Resources/Chief Human Resources Officer, & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel

VII.A. Request Approval for the Appointment of Dr. Juan M. Alexander as Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Services
Action Requested: Approval

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

VIII.A. FY26 Internal Audit Plan Status Update
Action Requested: Information

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

IX.A. Request Approval of Athletics Game Agreement between RCM Entertainment, L.P. dba Lone Star Sports & Entertainment "LSSE" and Texas Southern University
Action Requested: Approval

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

X.A. Request Approval to Pursue Strategic Real Estate Acquisitions for the Expansion of Thurgood Marshall School of Law
Action Requested: Approval

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

XI.A. Update on the University's Compliance with Senate Bill 37 Concerning General Education Curriculum Review Advisory Committee and Request to Appoint Two Additional Members to the General Education Curriculum Review Advisory Committee
Action Requested: Action

XI.B. Update on the University's Compliance with House Bill 127 Concerning Research Security Programs
Action Requested: Information

XI.C. Update on the University's Compliance with Senate Bill 37 Concerning the Faculty Senate
Action Requested: Information

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

XII.A. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with Game One/Athletic Supply Inc. for all Spring Sports Equipment & Apparel
Action Requested: Approval

XII.B. Request Approval of Actions Concerning Campus Dining Services, Including Authorization to Transition the Contract Award to SodexoMagic, Continue Interim Operations in Excess of President's Delegated Contracting Authority, and Execution of a Master Services Agreement
Action Requested: Approval

XII.C. Request Approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget
Action Requested: Approval

XIII. Board of Regents Retreat

XIV. Welcome Remarks
Presenter: Chairman James M. Benham
Action Requested: Information

XV. University Overview & State of the University
Presenter: President J.W. Crawford, III
Action Requested: Information

XVI. Strategic Discussions:

• Campus Master Plan & Capital Strategy
• The Fiscal Year Ahead (FY27 Budget, Compensation Study, Legislative Session Preparation, & Financial and Audit Review)
• Athletics Transition

Presenters: Chairman James M. Benham & President J.W. Crawford, III
Action Requested: Information

XVII. Board Effectiveness
Presenter: Chairman James M. Benham
Action Requested: Information

XVIII. Closing Remarks & Next Steps
Presenter: Chairman James M. Benham
Action Requested: Information

XIX. Adjourn