September 10, 2026 at 10:00 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. Conflict of Interest

V. Open Forum

VI. Board Business

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

VI.B. Oath of Office Administered to Student Regent Joseph V. Carter
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 Additional Spending Authority for Columbia Advisory Group Information Technology Staff Augmentation Services
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.C. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with an Investment Management Firm
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.D. Request Approval to Renew Student Housing Master Lease Agreement for the Icon and Loft Apartments
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.E. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with American Mechanical Services for the Purchase and Installation of a Replacement Steam Boiler for the New Science Center Building 
Action Requested: Approval

VIII.F. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a One-Time Contract with Aviation X for Charter Flights
Action Requested: Approval
 

VIII.G. Request Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Amendment of the Board's Bylaws to Add Appendix A - Code of Ethics
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 Meetings 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. Administration and Finance Committee
Presenters: Regent Lauren A. Gore & Mr. J'Maine Chubb, Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Business & Administration

X.A. Financial Performance Update from the Division of Business and Finance
Action Requested: Information
 

X.B. Presentation of the Texas Southern University Endowment Investment Performance Report and Portfolio Update for the Period Ended June 30, 2026
Action Requested: Information
 

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. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Three-Year Contract with Education Management Solutions 
Action Requested: Approval

XI.B. Update on 2025-2026 University Data
Action Requested: Information

XI.C. Update on ASCEND 2030 Strategic Plan Implementation-Annual Fall Report
Action Requested: Information
 

XII. 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

XII.A. Request for Approval to Amend Contract for Consulting Services with Community Counselling Services Co., LLC (CCS Fundraising)
Action Requested: Approval

XII.B. Update on Legislative Affairs-Quarterly Overview
Action Requested: Information

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

XIII.A. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) for the Capital Construction Assistance Projects
Action Requested: Approval

XIII.B. Summer Make Ready & Maintenance Initiative: Replacement of Two Hot Water Boilers Serving the Satellite Plant
Action Requested: Information

XIV. Audit and Compliance Committee
Presenters: Regent Alithea Z. Sullivan, Mr. Clyde McNeil, Chief Audit Executive, & Ms. Annette Linders, Compliance Partner

XIV.A. Request Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Risk-Based Audit Plan 
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.B. FY26 Internal Audit Plan Status Update
Action Requested: Information

XIV.C. Internal Audit Report on Remediation of Information Technology Findings from the Texas State Auditor's Office Audit
Action Requested: Information

XIV.D. Internal Audit Report on Invoice Prompt Payment
Action Requested: Information

XIV.E. Title IX Policy Annual Board Review 
Action Requested: Information

XV. Adjourn