Meeting Agenda
I. Call to Order
II. Roll Call
II.A. One or more Regents and/or presenters may participate in this meeting by videoconference. The Regent presiding over the meeting shall be physically present at the meeting location.
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.
IV.B. Texas Government Code - Section 551.072 - Deliberations concerning Purchase, Lease or Value of Real Property.
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 Request for Approval for the Appointment of Mr. Clyde McNeil as Chief Audit Executive
  • Consider Request for Approval to Appoint Candidate as Vice President and Athletic Director and to Negotiate and Execute a Five-Year Employment Contract
  • Consider Request for Approval to Appoint Candidate as Head Basketball Coach and to Negotiate and Execute a Five-Year Employment Contract
V. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider Actions on Executive Session Items as Necessary
VI. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life Committee
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose & Dr. Carl B. Goodman, Provost/Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs 
VI.A. Request Approval of Annual House Bill 127 (Texas Education Code, Chapter 51B) Compliance Certification and Updates to Research Security and Protection Law Policies
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 Mr. Clyde McNeil as Chief Audit Executive
Action Requested: Approval
VII.B. Request Approval to Appoint Candidate as Vice President and Athletic Director and to Negotiate and Execute a Five-Year Employment Contract
Action Requested: Approval
VII.C. Request Approval to Appoint Candidate as Head Basketball Coach and to Negotiate and Execute a Five-Year Employment Contract
Action Requested: Approval
VIII. Audit and Compliance Committee
Presenters: Regent Alithea Z. Sullivan, Mr. Daniel Graves, Audit Executive, & Ms. Annette Linders, Compliance Partner
VIII.A. Request Approval of Annual Senate Bill 17 (Texas Education Code § 51.3525) Compliance Certification and Updated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives University Policy
Action Requested: Approval
IX. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: August 19, 2026 at 9:00 AM - Hybrid Special Called Board Meeting
Subject:
I. Call to Order
Subject:
II. Roll Call
Subject:
II.A. One or more Regents and/or presenters may participate in this meeting by videoconference. The Regent presiding over the meeting shall be physically present at the meeting location.
Subject:
III. Conflict of Interest
Subject:
IV. Executive Session
Subject:
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.
Subject:
IV.B. Texas Government Code - Section 551.072 - Deliberations concerning Purchase, Lease or Value of Real Property.
Subject:
IV.C. Texas Government Code - Section 551.073 - Deliberations about Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations.
Subject:
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 Request for Approval for the Appointment of Mr. Clyde McNeil as Chief Audit Executive
  • Consider Request for Approval to Appoint Candidate as Vice President and Athletic Director and to Negotiate and Execute a Five-Year Employment Contract
  • Consider Request for Approval to Appoint Candidate as Head Basketball Coach and to Negotiate and Execute a Five-Year Employment Contract
Subject:
V. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider Actions on Executive Session Items as Necessary
Subject:
VI. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life Committee
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose & Dr. Carl B. Goodman, Provost/Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs 
Subject:
VI.A. Request Approval of Annual House Bill 127 (Texas Education Code, Chapter 51B) Compliance Certification and Updates to Research Security and Protection Law Policies
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
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
Subject:
VII.A. Request Approval for the Appointment of Mr. Clyde McNeil as Chief Audit Executive
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Request Approval to Appoint Candidate as Vice President and Athletic Director and to Negotiate and Execute a Five-Year Employment Contract
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C. Request Approval to Appoint Candidate as Head Basketball Coach and to Negotiate and Execute a Five-Year Employment Contract
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Audit and Compliance Committee
Presenters: Regent Alithea Z. Sullivan, Mr. Daniel Graves, Audit Executive, & Ms. Annette Linders, Compliance Partner
Subject:
VIII.A. Request Approval of Annual Senate Bill 17 (Texas Education Code § 51.3525) Compliance Certification and Updated Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Initiatives University Policy
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Adjourn

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