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.
  • Standing committee meetings are scheduled to start at approximately 8:00 A.M. in the Library Learning Center and will follow each other consecutively.  Because any member of the Board may attend and participate in any committee meeting, committee meetings are posted as meetings of the full Board.
  • The Regular Board Meeting will begin following the conclusion of the Standing Committee Meetings.
  • 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. Presentation of a Proclamation honoring former Members of the Board of Regents 
Action Requested: Information
VII.B. Oath of Office Administered to the Newly Appointed Board of Regents Members
Action Requested: Information
VII.C. Request Approval for Board of Regents' Committee Assignments
Action Requested: Approval
VIII. Standing Committee Meetings
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 Execute a Contract for Dining Services
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.A.2. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Shuttle Bus Services
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.A.3. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with a Retail Electricity
Provider (REP)
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.A.4. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Audit Services
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.A.5. Request for Approval to Amend the Existing Contract with Higher Education
Compliance Partners, LLC
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.A.6. Presentation of FY24 Annual Financial Report by FORVIS (BKD)
Action Requested: Information
VIII.A.7. Endowment Performance & Updates (April 30, 2025)
Action Requested: Information
VIII.A.8. Administration and Finance Information Updates
Action Requested: Information
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. Request Approval to Purchase Research Equipment
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.B.2. Request Approval to Renew the Maintenance Service Contract
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.B.3. Academic Affairs Updates
Action Requested: Information
VIII.B.4. Student Success Technology Resources Overview
Action Requested: Information
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. Development & Alumni Engagement Informational Updates
Action Requested: Information
VIII.C.2. 89th Legislative Session Informational Update
Action Requested: Information
VIII.D. Personnel and Litigation Committee
Presenters: Regent Ben C. Kohlmann & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel
VIII.D.1. Request Approval to Extend the Employment Contract for Women's Head Basketball Coach
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.E. Physical Facilities Committee
Presenter: Regent Ben H. Proler & Ms. Melanie Jackson, Interim Chief Operating Officer
VIII.E.1. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Agreements for General Contracting Services
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.E.2. Request Approval of Schematic Designs for Capital Construction Assistance Projects
Action Requested: Approval
VIII.F. Athletics Committee
Presenters: Regent Caroline Baker Hurley & Mr. John Pittman, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Business & Administration
VIII.F.1. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Track Resurfacing
Action Requested: Approval
IX. Regular Board Meeting
IX.A. Roll Call
IX.B. Chairman's Comments and Recognitions
IX.C. Board Business
IX.C.1. Faculty Senate Chair's Remarks
Action Requested: Information
IX.C.2. Approve Minutes for Past Meetings of the Board of Regents
Action Requested: Approval
IX.D. Consent Docket
IX.D.1. Request Approval to Execute a Contract for Dining Services
Action Requested: Approval
IX.D.2. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Shuttle Bus Services
Action Requested: Approval
IX.D.3. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with a Retail Electricity
Provider (REP)
Action Requested: Approval
IX.D.4. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Audit Services
Action Requested: Approval
IX.D.5. Request for Approval to Amend the Existing Contract with Higher Education
Compliance Partners, LLC
Action Requested: Approval
IX.D.6. Request Approval to Purchase Research Equipment
Action Requested: Approval
IX.D.7. Request Approval to Renew the Maintenance Service Contract
Action Requested: Approval
IX.D.8. Request Approval to Extend the Employment Contract for Women's Head Basketball Coach
Action Requested: Approval
IX.D.9. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Agreements for General Contracting Services
Action Requested: Approval
IX.D.10. Request Approval of Schematic Designs for Capital Construction Assistance Projects
Action Requested: Approval
IX.D.11. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Track Resurfacing
Action Requested: Approval
IX.E. President's Report
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 Meeting 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, Duties, Responsibilities, Evaluations 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: June 12, 2025 at 8:00 AM - Standing Committees/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.
  • Standing committee meetings are scheduled to start at approximately 8:00 A.M. in the Library Learning Center and will follow each other consecutively.  Because any member of the Board may attend and participate in any committee meeting, committee meetings are posted as meetings of the full Board.
  • The Regular Board Meeting will begin following the conclusion of the Standing Committee Meetings.
  • 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:
Revered Robert L. Thomas, Jr.
Subject:
IV. Open Forum
Subject:
V. Conflict of Interest
Subject:
VI. Chairman's Comments and Recognitions
Subject:
VII. Board Business
Subject:
VII.A. Presentation of a Proclamation honoring former Members of the Board of Regents 
Action Requested: Information
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.B. Oath of Office Administered to the Newly Appointed Board of Regents Members
Action Requested: Information
Attachments:
Subject:
VII.C. Request Approval for Board of Regents' Committee Assignments
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII. Standing Committee Meetings
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 Execute a Contract for Dining Services
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.2. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Shuttle Bus Services
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.3. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with a Retail Electricity
Provider (REP)
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.4. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Audit Services
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.5. Request for Approval to Amend the Existing Contract with Higher Education
Compliance Partners, LLC
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.6. Presentation of FY24 Annual Financial Report by FORVIS (BKD)
Action Requested: Information
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.7. Endowment Performance & Updates (April 30, 2025)
Action Requested: Information
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.A.8. Administration and Finance Information Updates
Action Requested: Information
Attachments:
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. Request Approval to Purchase Research Equipment
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B.2. Request Approval to Renew the Maintenance Service Contract
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B.3. Academic Affairs Updates
Action Requested: Information
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.B.4. Student Success Technology Resources Overview
Action Requested: Information
Attachments:
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. Development & Alumni Engagement Informational Updates
Action Requested: Information
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.C.2. 89th Legislative Session Informational Update
Action Requested: Information
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.D. Personnel and Litigation Committee
Presenters: Regent Ben C. Kohlmann & Mr. Charlie T. Nhan, General Counsel
Subject:
VIII.D.1. Request Approval to Extend the Employment Contract for Women's Head Basketball Coach
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E. Physical Facilities Committee
Presenter: Regent Ben H. Proler & Ms. Melanie Jackson, Interim Chief Operating Officer
Subject:
VIII.E.1. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Agreements for General Contracting Services
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.E.2. Request Approval of Schematic Designs for Capital Construction Assistance Projects
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
VIII.F. Athletics Committee
Presenters: Regent Caroline Baker Hurley & Mr. John Pittman, Interim Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Business & Administration
Subject:
VIII.F.1. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Track Resurfacing
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IX. Regular Board Meeting
Subject:
IX.A. Roll Call
Subject:
IX.B. Chairman's Comments and Recognitions
Subject:
IX.C. Board Business
Subject:
IX.C.1. Faculty Senate Chair's Remarks
Action Requested: Information
Subject:
IX.C.2. Approve Minutes for Past Meetings of the Board of Regents
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D. Consent Docket
Subject:
IX.D.1. Request Approval to Execute a Contract for Dining Services
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.2. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Shuttle Bus Services
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.3. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract with a Retail Electricity
Provider (REP)
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.4. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Audit Services
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.5. Request for Approval to Amend the Existing Contract with Higher Education
Compliance Partners, LLC
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.6. Request Approval to Purchase Research Equipment
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.7. Request Approval to Renew the Maintenance Service Contract
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.8. Request Approval to Extend the Employment Contract for Women's Head Basketball Coach
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.9. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute Agreements for General Contracting Services
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.10. Request Approval of Schematic Designs for Capital Construction Assistance Projects
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.D.11. Request Approval to Negotiate and Execute a Contract for Track Resurfacing
Action Requested: Approval
Attachments:
Subject:
IX.E. President's Report
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 Meeting 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, Duties, Responsibilities, Evaluations 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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