Meeting Agenda
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. Open Forum
V. Conflict of Interest
VI. Chairman's Comments and Recognitions
VII. Board Business
VII.A. Faculty Senate Chair's Remarks
Action Requested: Information
VII.B. Approve Minutes for past meetings of the Board of Regents
Action Requested: Approval
VIII. Consent Docket (Standing Committee Recommendations)
VIII.A. Administration and Finance Committee
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham & Mr. John Pittman, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Business & Administration
VIII.A.1. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Subscription Services
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.A.2. Approval is Requested to Purchase Cybersecurity Services
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.A.3. Approval for the Amendment of the EAB Navigate and Transfer Portal Agreement
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.A.4. Request Approval to Renew the Hosted Oracle Subscription Access License (HOSAL)
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.A.5. Request Approval to Purchase Communication Equipment for Public Safety Police
and Security
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.A.6. Approval is Requested to Increase Housing & Dining Rates for Fiscal Year 2026
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.A.7. Student Accounts Receivable Write-Off
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.A.8. Request for Approval to Modify Investment Managers
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.A.9. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with a Sector Readiness Assessment Partner
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.B. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life Committee
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose & Dr. Carl B. Goodman, Provost/Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs 
VIII.B.1. Candidates for Rank, Tenure and Promotion for FY 2024-2025
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.B.2. Approval is Requested to Negotiate and Finalize a Contract to Procure a Pedestrian
Simulator
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.B.3. Request Approval to Award an Honorary Doctorate
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.B.4. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for a Learning Management System (LMS)
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.C. Development and Legislative Affairs Committee
Presenters: Regent Richard A. Johnson & Mr. Charlie W. Coleman, Associate Vice President of Development & Alumni Engagement
VIII.C.1. Approval Request to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Development Consulting Services
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.D. Personnel and Litigation Committee
Presenters: Regent Ben Kohlmann & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel
VIII.D.1. Texas Southern University Fiscal Year 2026 Holiday Calendar
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.E. Physical Facilities Committee
Presenters: Regent Stephanie D. Nellons-Paige & Ms. Melanie Jackson, Interim Chief Operating Officer
VIII.E.1. Request Approval to Procure Emergency Disaster Recovery Services and
Equipment Rental
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.F. Athletics Committee
Presenters: Regent Caroline Baker Hurley & Dr. Kevin L. Granger, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics
VIII.F.1. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract to Procure Modular Buildings
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.G. Bylaws and Policies (Ad Hoc) Committee
Presenters: Regent Pamela A. Medina & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel
VIII.G.1. Request Approval to Revise the Travel Reimbursement Policy 51.03
Action Requested: Approval
IX. President's Report
IX.A.
-Academic & Strategic Planning
Action Requested: Information
X. Executive Session
X.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.
X.B. Texas Government Code - Section 551.072 - Deliberations concerning Purchase, Lease or Value of Real Property.
X.C. Texas Government Code - Section 551.073 - Deliberations about Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations.
X.D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters: Deliberations Concerning the Appointments, Employment, Compensation, Duties, Responsibilities, Evaluations and/or Dismissal of Personnel (including but not limited to the Regents, President, General Officers, and Executive Management Employees).
XI. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider Actions on Executive Session Items as Necessary
XII. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: April 10, 2025 at 9:00 AM - Regular Meeting
Subject:
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.
Subject:
II. Roll Call
Subject:
III. Prayer
Presenter:
Rabbi Roy Walter
Subject:
IV. Open Forum
Subject:
V. Conflict of Interest
Subject:
VI. Chairman's Comments and Recognitions
Attachments:
Subject:
VII. Board Business
Subject:
VII.A. Faculty Senate Chair's Remarks
Action Requested: Information
Subject:
VII.B. Approve Minutes for past meetings of the Board of Regents
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Consent Docket (Standing Committee Recommendations)
Subject:
VIII.A. Administration and Finance Committee
Presenters: Regent James M. Benham & Mr. John Pittman, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Business & Administration
Subject:
VIII.A.1. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Subscription Services
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.A.2. Approval is Requested to Purchase Cybersecurity Services
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.A.3. Approval for the Amendment of the EAB Navigate and Transfer Portal Agreement
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.A.4. Request Approval to Renew the Hosted Oracle Subscription Access License (HOSAL)
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.A.5. Request Approval to Purchase Communication Equipment for Public Safety Police
and Security
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.A.6. Approval is Requested to Increase Housing & Dining Rates for Fiscal Year 2026
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.A.7. Student Accounts Receivable Write-Off
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.A.8. Request for Approval to Modify Investment Managers
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.A.9. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with a Sector Readiness Assessment Partner
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.B. Academic Affairs, Research and Student Life Committee
Presenters: Regent Marilyn A. Rose & Dr. Carl B. Goodman, Provost/Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs 
Subject:
VIII.B.1. Candidates for Rank, Tenure and Promotion for FY 2024-2025
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.B.2. Approval is Requested to Negotiate and Finalize a Contract to Procure a Pedestrian
Simulator
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.B.3. Request Approval to Award an Honorary Doctorate
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.B.4. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for a Learning Management System (LMS)
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.C. Development and Legislative Affairs Committee
Presenters: Regent Richard A. Johnson & Mr. Charlie W. Coleman, Associate Vice President of Development & Alumni Engagement
Subject:
VIII.C.1. Approval Request to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Development Consulting Services
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.D. Personnel and Litigation Committee
Presenters: Regent Ben Kohlmann & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel
Subject:
VIII.D.1. Texas Southern University Fiscal Year 2026 Holiday Calendar
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.E. Physical Facilities Committee
Presenters: Regent Stephanie D. Nellons-Paige & Ms. Melanie Jackson, Interim Chief Operating Officer
Subject:
VIII.E.1. Request Approval to Procure Emergency Disaster Recovery Services and
Equipment Rental
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.F. Athletics Committee
Presenters: Regent Caroline Baker Hurley & Dr. Kevin L. Granger, Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics
Subject:
VIII.F.1. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract to Procure Modular Buildings
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
VIII.G. Bylaws and Policies (Ad Hoc) Committee
Presenters: Regent Pamela A. Medina & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel
Subject:
VIII.G.1. Request Approval to Revise the Travel Reimbursement Policy 51.03
Action Requested: Approval
Subject:
IX. President's Report
Subject:
IX.A.
-Academic & Strategic Planning
Action Requested: Information
Attachments:
Subject:
X. Executive Session
Subject:
X.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.
Subject:
X.B. Texas Government Code - Section 551.072 - Deliberations concerning Purchase, Lease or Value of Real Property.
Subject:
X.C. Texas Government Code - Section 551.073 - Deliberations about Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations.
Subject:
X.D. Texas Government Code - Section 551.074 - Personnel Matters: Deliberations Concerning the Appointments, Employment, Compensation, Duties, Responsibilities, Evaluations and/or Dismissal of Personnel (including but not limited to the Regents, President, General Officers, and Executive Management Employees).
Subject:
XI. Reconvene in Open Session to Consider Actions on Executive Session Items as Necessary
Subject:
XII. Adjourn

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