August 21, 2025 at 9:00 AM - Board of Regents Meeting
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I. Board of Regents Meeting
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I.A. Call to Order
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II. Executive Session
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II.A. 1. Consultation with System Attorney Regarding Legal Matters and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers |
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III. Board of Regents Item(s) cont'd.
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III.A. Discussion and approval of governance and administrative revisions to Board Bylaws and Policies - University of Houston System
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III.B. Open Forum
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III.C. Ceremonial Swearing-in of New Student Regent – Adrian Caraves
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III.D. Approval of Minutes
-May 14, 2025, Board of Regents Meeting Action: Approval |
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III.E. Presentation by University of Houston Faculty Senate President on "The Role of Faculty in the University of Inspiration and Innovation”
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IV. III. Committee Reports Listing Consent Docket Items for Board Approval
All action items considered and unanimously approved by the Endowment Management Committee, Item A; the Audit and Compliance Committee, Item B; the Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee, Item C; and the Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee, Item D, held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, are listed under each Committee Report as Consent Docket Agenda items requiring final Board approval unless otherwise noted. Pursuant to Board By-Law 6.9, any regent may request that an individual item be removed from the Consent Docket Agenda and be considered by the full Board. |
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IV.A. Endowment Management Committee Report – August 21, 2025
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IV.A.1. Approval is requested for the partial liquidation of a quasi endowment – University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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IV.B. Audit and Compliance Committee Report – August 21, 2025
[No items were brought forward that would require further board approval] |
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IV.C. Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Report – August 21, 2025
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IV.C.1. Request for Approval of Faculty Hire with Tenure - University of Houston System |
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IV.C.2. Request for Approval of Faculty Development Leave – University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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IV.C.3. Request for Approval of Faculty Workload – University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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IV.C.4. Approval of Reinstatement of Faculty Appointment and Tenure – University of Houston-Victoria
Action: Approval |
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IV.C.5. Request for Approval of Honorary Degree – University of Houston
Action: Approval |
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IV.C.6. Request for Approval to Revise the University of Houston-Clear Lake’s Transfer Admission Standard
Action: Approval |
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IV.C.7. Request for Approval of New Academic Programs – University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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IV.C.8. Request for Approval of Program Closures – University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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IV.C.9. Request for Approval of Update of Mission Statements – University of Houston System of Houston
Action: Approval |
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IV.C.10. Request for Approval and Introduction of Dean – University of Houston
Action: Approval |
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IV.D. Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Report – August 21, 2025
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IV.D.1. Approval is requested for the University of Houston System FY2026 Financial Plan and Budget
Action: Approval |
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IV.D.2. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute contracts exceeding $1 million for the purchase of goods or services, excluding construction contracts, at the University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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IV.D.3. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute construction contracts exceeding $1 million for projects at the University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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IV.D.4. Approval is requested to modify banking and investment resolutions for the University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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IV.D.5. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute contracts for the design and construction of the Centennial Master Plan Projects located at the University of Houston
Action: Approval |
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IV.D.6. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute contracts for the design and construction of the Innovation Hub located at the University of Houston
Action: Approval |
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V. Committee Report Item(s) not Addressed in the Consent Docket but requiring Final Board Approval-
[No items were brought forward from the Committees requiring final Board approval] |
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VI. Board of Regents Item(s) cont’d.
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VI.A. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute any documents and take any and all actions to effectuate the approved legislation to transition the University of Houston-Victoria to the Texas A&M University System
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VI.B. Approval is requested for Faculty Council Bylaws for the University of Houston, University of Houston-Clear Lake, and University of Houston-
Downtown Action: Approval
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VI.C. Authorization for the Chairman of the Board to Submit a Report to the State Legislature and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) Certifying the Board of Regents’ Compliance with Texas Education Code, Sec. 51.3525, for Fiscal Year 2025 – University of Houston System
Action: Approval
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VI.D. Approval of the Current University of Houston System Board of Regents Planner for FY2025-FY2026
Action: Approval
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VI.E. Introduction of Vice President(s) from universities of the system –University of Houston System
Action: Information
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VI.F. Review of the 89th Texas Legislative Session
Action: Information
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VI.G. Approval is requested for the designation of an Honorary Chair for the Board of Regents of the University of Houston System
Action: Approval
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VI.H. Resolution of Appreciation – John A. McCall, Jr. - University of Houston System
Action: Approval
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VI.I. Introduction and Resolution of Appreciation from - Senator John Cornyn - University of Houston System
Action: Information
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VI.J. Election of FY2025-FY2026 Officers for the UH System Board of Regents
Action: Approval |
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VII. Chancellor’s Report: System Profile and Accomplishments
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VIII. Executive Session
1. Consultation with System Attorney Regarding Legal Matters and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers TEXAS GOV’T CODE SECTION 551.071 - Pre-litigation and Litigation Status Update - Other pending legal and contract matters, potential legal claims, updates, discussion and advice from General Counsel - Legal Updates from Legislative Session (SB 2615 & SB 2972) - Litigation updates related to Intercollegiate Athletics - Legal requirements for Board Training - Discussion on Security Upgrades 2. Deliberations regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Sale or Value of Real Property TEXAS GOV’T CODE SECTION 551.072 - Discussion on UH Sugarland Property 3. Deliberation Regarding a Prospective Gift TEXAS GOV’T CODE SECTION 551.073 4. Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Officers or Employees including but not limited to the Chancellor, Presidents, Vice Chancellors, in the Division of Athletics and members of the Board of Regents TEXAS GOV’T CODE SECTION 551.074 - Discussion regarding contractual matters within the Division of Intercollegiate Athletics - Discussion regarding contractual matters within the University of Houston System - Annual Evaluation of Chancellor Renu Khator 5. Confidentiality of government information related to security or infrastructure issues for computers TEXAS GOV’T CODE SECTION 552.139 |
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IX. Report and Action from Executive Session
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IX.A. Approval is requested for contractual incentives for the Chancellor/President at the University of Houston System/University of Houston
Action: Approval |
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IX.B. Approval is requested for SAM policies related to SB2972 Freedom of Expression - University of Houston System
Action: Approval
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IX.C. Approval is requested to ratify personnel contracts within the University of Houston Division of Athletics
Action: Approval
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X. Adjourn
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