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Meeting Agenda
I. Board of Regents Meeting
  
I.A. Call to Order
Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta
  
I.B. Open Forum

Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta
  
I.C. Ceremonial Swearing-in of New Regent - Tammy Murphy
Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta
 

I.D. Approval of Minutes

     -August 23, 2023, Board of Regents Meeting
     -August 23, 2023, Special Called Board of Regents Retreat Meeting

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta

II. Board of Regents Items
  

II.A. Presentation by University of Houston Faculty Senate President on "UH Innovations with Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Research" - University of Houston

Action: Information
Presenter: Dr. Susie Gronseth, President of the Faculty Senate
 

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 and Student Success Committee, Item C; the Facilities, Construction and Master Planning Committee, Item D; and the Finance and Administration Committee, Item E, held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 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.
  
III.A. Endowment Management Committee Report - November 16, 2023 
[No items were brought forward that would require further board approval]

Presenter: Chair Beth Madison
  
III.B. Audit and Compliance Committee Report - November 16, 2023
[No items were brought forward that would require further board approval]

Presenter: Chair Jack B. Moore
 
III.C. Academic and Student Success Committee Report - November 16, 2023
Presenter: Chair Durga Agrawal
  

III.C.1. Approval of New Academic Program(s) - University of Houston System

Action:     Approval

III.C.2. Approval of University of Houston Honorary Degrees  

Action:     Approval
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
III.C.3. Approval is requested for an update to the University of Houston System Board of Regents Academic and Student Success Committee Charter  

Action:     Approval
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
III.D. Facilities, Construction and Master Planning Committee - November 16, 2023

Presenter: Chair Ricky Raven
  

III.D.1. Approval is requested of the annual update to the University of Houston- Downtown Master Plan

Action:  Approval

Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
 
III.D.2. Approval is requested of the annual update to the University of Houston- Clear Lake Master Plan

Action: Approval 
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
 
III.D.3. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute contracts for the design and construction of a new Dinning Commons located at the University of Houston 

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance 
 
III.E. Finance and Administration Committee Report - November 16, 2023
Presenter: Chair John McCall
 
III.E.1. 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
III.E.2. 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 
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance 
 
III.E.3. Approval is requested to establish tuition and fee rates for two new fully online degree programs, and one new voluntary fee at the University of Houston

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
 
III.E.4. Approval is requested to combine the Facilities, Construction, and Master Planning Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee for the University of Houston System 

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
  
IV. 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]

Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta
  
V. Board of Regents Item(s) cont'd
 
V.A. Academic Affairs Presentation on the Incorporation of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Research

Action:  Information
Presenter: Jeff Morgan, Associate Provost, Education Innovation and Technology
 
V.B. Approval of Vice President/Vice Chancellor - University of Houston/University of Houston System

Action:   Approval
Presenter:  Renu Khator, Chancellor
 
V.C. Introduction of Vice President(s) from universities of the system - University of Houston Downtown

Action:   Information
Presenter:  President Blanchard, University of Houston-Downtown
 
V.D. Approval is requested of proposed update(s) to the University of Houston System Board of Regents Policy 03 - Equal Opportunity

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor of Legal Affairs, General Counsel 
 
V.E. Approval of update to calendar of Dates for the FY2023-FY2024 and FY2024- FY2025 University of Houston System Board of Regents Committee/Board Meetings

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor of Legal Affairs, General Counsel 
 

V.F. Resolutions in Appreciation for Regent Doug H. Brooks - University of Houston System

Action:  Approval
Presenter: Renu Khator, Chancellor
 

V.G. Election of FY2023-2024 Officers for the UH System Board of Regents

Action:  Approval
Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor of Legal Affairs, General Counsel 

VI. Chancellor's Report: System Profile and Accomplishments

Presenter: Chancellor Renu Khator
  
VII. Executive Session

Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta
  

VII.A.
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


2. Deliberations regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Sale or Value of Real Property
     TEXAS GOV’T CODE SECTION 551.072
     - Real Estate Matters

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

5. Confidentiality of government information related to security or infrastructure
    issues for computers
      TEXAS GOV’T CODE SECTION 552.139

VIII. Report and Action from Executive Session

Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta
 
IX. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: November 16, 2023 at 3:00 PM - Board of Regents Meeting
Subject:
I. Board of Regents Meeting
  
Subject:
I.A. Call to Order
Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta
  
Subject:
I.B. Open Forum

Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta
  
Subject:
I.C. Ceremonial Swearing-in of New Regent - Tammy Murphy
Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta
 
Subject:

I.D. Approval of Minutes

     -August 23, 2023, Board of Regents Meeting
     -August 23, 2023, Special Called Board of Regents Retreat Meeting

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta

Subject:
II. Board of Regents Items
  
Subject:

II.A. Presentation by University of Houston Faculty Senate President on "UH Innovations with Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Research" - University of Houston

Action: Information
Presenter: Dr. Susie Gronseth, President of the Faculty Senate
 

Attachments:
Subject:
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 and Student Success Committee, Item C; the Facilities, Construction and Master Planning Committee, Item D; and the Finance and Administration Committee, Item E, held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, 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.
  
Subject:
III.A. Endowment Management Committee Report - November 16, 2023 
[No items were brought forward that would require further board approval]

Presenter: Chair Beth Madison
  
Subject:
III.B. Audit and Compliance Committee Report - November 16, 2023
[No items were brought forward that would require further board approval]

Presenter: Chair Jack B. Moore
 
Subject:
III.C. Academic and Student Success Committee Report - November 16, 2023
Presenter: Chair Durga Agrawal
  
Subject:

III.C.1. Approval of New Academic Program(s) - University of Houston System

Action:     Approval

Subject:
III.C.2. Approval of University of Houston Honorary Degrees  

Action:     Approval
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
Subject:
III.C.3. Approval is requested for an update to the University of Houston System Board of Regents Academic and Student Success Committee Charter  

Action:     Approval
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
Subject:
III.D. Facilities, Construction and Master Planning Committee - November 16, 2023

Presenter: Chair Ricky Raven
  
Subject:

III.D.1. Approval is requested of the annual update to the University of Houston- Downtown Master Plan

Action:  Approval

Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
 
Subject:
III.D.2. Approval is requested of the annual update to the University of Houston- Clear Lake Master Plan

Action: Approval 
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
 
Subject:
III.D.3. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute contracts for the design and construction of a new Dinning Commons located at the University of Houston 

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance 
 
Subject:
III.E. Finance and Administration Committee Report - November 16, 2023
Presenter: Chair John McCall
 
Subject:
III.E.1. 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
Subject:
III.E.2. 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 
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance 
 
Subject:
III.E.3. Approval is requested to establish tuition and fee rates for two new fully online degree programs, and one new voluntary fee at the University of Houston

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
 
Subject:
III.E.4. Approval is requested to combine the Facilities, Construction, and Master Planning Committee and the Finance and Administration Committee for the University of Houston System 

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
  
Subject:
IV. 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]

Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta
  
Subject:
V. Board of Regents Item(s) cont'd
 
Subject:
V.A. Academic Affairs Presentation on the Incorporation of Artificial Intelligence in Teaching and Research

Action:  Information
Presenter: Jeff Morgan, Associate Provost, Education Innovation and Technology
 
Attachments:
Subject:
V.B. Approval of Vice President/Vice Chancellor - University of Houston/University of Houston System

Action:   Approval
Presenter:  Renu Khator, Chancellor
 
Attachments:
Subject:
V.C. Introduction of Vice President(s) from universities of the system - University of Houston Downtown

Action:   Information
Presenter:  President Blanchard, University of Houston-Downtown
 
Attachments:
Subject:
V.D. Approval is requested of proposed update(s) to the University of Houston System Board of Regents Policy 03 - Equal Opportunity

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor of Legal Affairs, General Counsel 
 
Attachments:
Subject:
V.E. Approval of update to calendar of Dates for the FY2023-FY2024 and FY2024- FY2025 University of Houston System Board of Regents Committee/Board Meetings

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor of Legal Affairs, General Counsel 
 
Attachments:
Subject:

V.F. Resolutions in Appreciation for Regent Doug H. Brooks - University of Houston System

Action:  Approval
Presenter: Renu Khator, Chancellor
 

Attachments:
Subject:

V.G. Election of FY2023-2024 Officers for the UH System Board of Regents

Action:  Approval
Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor of Legal Affairs, General Counsel 

Subject:
VI. Chancellor's Report: System Profile and Accomplishments

Presenter: Chancellor Renu Khator
  
Subject:
VII. Executive Session

Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta
  
Subject:

VII.A.
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


2. Deliberations regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Sale or Value of Real Property
     TEXAS GOV’T CODE SECTION 551.072
     - Real Estate Matters

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

5. Confidentiality of government information related to security or infrastructure
    issues for computers
      TEXAS GOV’T CODE SECTION 552.139

Subject:
VIII. Report and Action from Executive Session

Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta
 
Subject:
IX. Adjourn

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