November 12, 2026 at 8:00 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. President's Report
Action Requested: Information

• State of the University Conversation Recap
• Enterprise Technology Modernization
• Workday Introduction
• Time Capsule Discovery
• Centennial Logo Reveal

VII. Consent Docket

VII.A. Request Approval of the September 10, 2026 Board of Regents Meeting Minutes
Action Requested: Approval

VII.B. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Preventive Maintenance of University Fire and Safety Protection Systems
Action Requested: Approval

VII.C. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with Parkway Chevrolet to Purchase SUVs for the Department of Public Safety
Action Requested: Approval

VIII. Executive Session

VIII.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.

• Receive Legal Updates Regarding Pending Investigations, Compliance Matters, Risk-Mitigation Measures, Litigation, Claims, and Settlements

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

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

VIII.D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - 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 Request for Approval to Appoint Dr. Kimberley Davis as Dean for the College of Education
• Consider Request for Approval to Appoint Dr. Alan Caldwell as Dean for the School of Communications
• Consider Request for Approval to Appoint Dr. Shani Robinson as Dean for the School of Business

VIII.E. Texas Government Code - Section 551.089 - Deliberations Concerning Security Devices; Security Audits or Assessments; Deployments Relating to Information Resources Technology; Network Security System Information; Deployment, or Specific Occasions for Implementation, of Security Personnel, Critical Infrastructure, or Security Devices.

• Consider Internal Audit Report on Key Financial Systems Logical Access

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

IX.A. Request Approval of Revisions to the Texas Southern University Internal Audit Charter to Align with the Institute of Internal Auditors’ Global Internal Audit Standards and Generally Accepted Government Auditing Standards (GAGAS)
Action Requested: Approval

IX.B. Internal Audit Plan Update and Fiscal Year 2026 Annual Internal Audit Report
Action Requested: Information

IX.C. Internal Audit Report on Purchasing Cards (P - Card), Travel Cards (T - Card), and One Cards
Action Requested: Information

IX.D. Internal Audit Report on Key Financial Systems Logical Access
Action Requested: Information

IX.E. Internal Audit Report on Financial Close and Reporting
Action Requested: Information

X. Administration and Finance Committee
Presenters: Regent Lauren A. Gore & Mr. J'Maine Chubb, Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Business & Finance

X.A. Request Approval for Funding Authority to Acquire Technology Services through Third-Party Sellers
Action Requested: Approval

X.B. Request Approval to Extend the Interim Campus Dining Services Agreement with SodexoMagic Through December 31, 2026
Action Requested: Approval

X.C. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Ellucian Company L.P. for Banner Saas Student Information System Modernization
Action Requested: Approval

X.D. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute an Agreement with Iron Brick Associates, LLC for Workday Human Resources, Payroll, Finance, and Budgeting Software and Implementation Services
Action Requested: Approval

X.E. Texas Southern University Integrated Technology Environment: Student Platform – Front Porch Portal Update
Action Requested: Information

X.F. Update on Selection of Investment Management Services Firm – Bank of New York
Action Requested: Information

X.G. Update on Fiscal Year 2026 Year-to-Date Financial Performance and Financial Position
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 Donate Two Redbird Flight Simulators Currently Owned by Texas Southern University’s Aviation Science and Management Program
Action Requested: Approval

XI.B. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Master Lease for Off-Campus Housing
Action Requested: Approval

XI.C. Request Approval of the General Education Core Curriculum Review for Texas Southern University
Action Requested: Approval

XI.D. Higher Education Research Security and Compliance (HERSC) - HB 127 Quarterly Update
Action Requested: Information

XI.E. Update on ASCEND 2030 Strategic Plan Milestones (Fall Report)
Action Requested: Information

XI.F. Update on Academic Affairs Highlights
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 Approval to Establish Naming Rights for a Commemorative Large-Scale Aircraft Display Adjacent to the Leonard H.O. Spearman Technology Building
Action Requested: Approval

XII.B. Update on Legislative Appropriations Request Submission, Texas House Committee on Higher Education Interim Hearing, and Insight on the 90th Legislature
Action Requested: Information

XIII. 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

XIII.A. Request Approval for Funding Authority for Proposed Incentive Plan for the University Advancement Division
Action Requested: Approval

XIII.B. Request Approval to Appoint Dr. Kimberley Davis as Dean for the College of Education
Action Requested: Approval

XIII.C. Request Approval to Appoint Dr. Alan Caldwell as Dean for the School of Communications
Action Requested: Approval

XIII.D. Request Approval to Appoint Dr. Shani Robinson as Dean for the School of Business
Action Requested: Approval

XIII.E. Request Approval of a 3% Market-Based Salary Adjustment for Eligible Texas Southern University Faculty and Staff, Effective November 1, 2026, Funded Within the Existing Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget
Action Requested: Approval

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

XIV.A. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Contracts for Facilities, Maintenance, and Related Services
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.B. Request Approval of the Program of Requirements for the Proposed Thurgood Marshall Law Center
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.C. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Fire Alarm System Upgrades for Transformation Village
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.D. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Master Interagency Cooperative Contract with the Texas Facilities Commission
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.E. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with JE Wright for Nabrit Lobby Electrical and HVAC Systems Reconnections
Action Requested: Approval

XIV.F. Campus Master Plan Implementation and Capital Project Progress Update
Action Requested: Information

XV. Adjourn