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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. Approval of Minutes

     -February 21, 2024, Board of Regents Meeting

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta
 

II. Board of Regents Items
  

II.A. Presentation by University of Houston Faculty Senate President on "Back to the Future: Reaffirming the Value of Shared Governance in Higher Education’s Next Chapter" - 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, May 15, 2024, 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 - May 15, 2024 

Presenter: Chair Durga Agrawal
  

III.A.1. Approval is requested for the annual review of the University of Houston System Board of Regents Endowment Management Committee Charter

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

III.B. Audit and Compliance Committee Report - May 15, 2024
[No items were brought forward that would require further board approval]

Presenter: Chair Greg C. King
 
III.C. Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Report - May 15, 2024

Presenter: Vice Chair Durga Agrawal
  

III.C.1. Approval of Faculty Promotion and Tenure in Academic Rank – University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 

III.C.2. Approval of Faculty Emeritus Appointments – University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
III.C.3. Approval of New Academic Program(s) University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
III.C.4. Approval to delegate authority to the Chancellor to modify Test Optional Admissions standards for the campuses within the University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
III.D. Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Report - May 15, 2024

Presenter: Chair Ricky Raven
 
III.D.1. Approval is requested for the University of Houston System FY2025 Financial Plan and Budget

Action:     Approval 
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance 
 
III.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
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 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.D.4. Approval is requested of the Thirty-second Supplemental Resolution to the Master Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Consolidated Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2024A (tax exempt) and Consolidated Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2024B (taxable) - University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
 
III.D.5. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute contracts for the design and construction of the Medical Research Building at the University of Houston

Action:     Information
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
 
III.D.6. Approval is requested for the annual update to the University of Houston Master Plan and presentation of the University of Houston Energy Master Plan

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. Report on SB 17 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Compliance Implementation Initiatives – University of Houston System


Action:   Information
Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor or Legal Affairs and General Counsel
 
V.B. Approval is requested for the Proposed Updates to Board of Regents Bylaws – University of Houston System

Action:    Approval
Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
 
V.C. Approval is requested for updates to University of Houston System Policies on Freedom of Expression and Anti-Discrimination

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
 
V.D. Approval is requested for updates to the University of Houston System Board of Regents Policies 03 Equal Educational Opportunity and 53.04 Approval of Construction Projects

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
 
V.E. Resolution of Appreciation- Mielad Ziaee- University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Chancellor Renu Khator
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
   
   - Annual Evaluations of Chief Audit Officer

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
 
VIII.A. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute personnel contracts within the University of Houston Division of Athletics 

Action:  Approval
Presenter: Chairman Tilman J. Fertitta
 
IX. Adjourn
Agenda Item Details Reload Your Meeting
Meeting: May 15, 2024 at 2:30 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. Approval of Minutes

     -February 21, 2024, Board of Regents 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 "Back to the Future: Reaffirming the Value of Shared Governance in Higher Education’s Next Chapter" - University of Houston

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

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, May 15, 2024, 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 - May 15, 2024 

Presenter: Chair Durga Agrawal
  
Subject:

III.A.1. Approval is requested for the annual review of the University of Houston System Board of Regents Endowment Management Committee Charter

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

Subject:
III.B. Audit and Compliance Committee Report - May 15, 2024
[No items were brought forward that would require further board approval]

Presenter: Chair Greg C. King
 
Subject:
III.C. Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Report - May 15, 2024

Presenter: Vice Chair Durga Agrawal
  
Subject:

III.C.1. Approval of Faculty Promotion and Tenure in Academic Rank – University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 

Subject:
III.C.2. Approval of Faculty Emeritus Appointments – University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
Subject:
III.C.3. Approval of New Academic Program(s) University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter:  Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
Subject:
III.C.4. Approval to delegate authority to the Chancellor to modify Test Optional Admissions standards for the campuses within the University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
 
Subject:
III.D. Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Report - May 15, 2024

Presenter: Chair Ricky Raven
 
Subject:
III.D.1. Approval is requested for the University of Houston System FY2025 Financial Plan and Budget

Action:     Approval 
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance 
 
Subject:
III.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
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 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.D.4. Approval is requested of the Thirty-second Supplemental Resolution to the Master Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Consolidated Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2024A (tax exempt) and Consolidated Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2024B (taxable) - University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
 
Subject:
III.D.5. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute contracts for the design and construction of the Medical Research Building at the University of Houston

Action:     Information
Presenter: Raymond Bartlett, Senior Vice Chancellor for Administration and Finance
 
Subject:
III.D.6. Approval is requested for the annual update to the University of Houston Master Plan and presentation of the University of Houston Energy Master Plan

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. Report on SB 17 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Compliance Implementation Initiatives – University of Houston System


Action:   Information
Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor or Legal Affairs and General Counsel
 
Attachments:
Subject:
V.B. Approval is requested for the Proposed Updates to Board of Regents Bylaws – University of Houston System

Action:    Approval
Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
 
Attachments:
Subject:
V.C. Approval is requested for updates to University of Houston System Policies on Freedom of Expression and Anti-Discrimination

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
 
Attachments:
Subject:
V.D. Approval is requested for updates to the University of Houston System Board of Regents Policies 03 Equal Educational Opportunity and 53.04 Approval of Construction Projects

Action:   Approval
Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor for Legal Affairs and General Counsel
 
Attachments:
Subject:
V.E. Resolution of Appreciation- Mielad Ziaee- University of Houston System

Action:     Approval
Presenter: Chancellor Renu Khator
Attachments:
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
   
   - Annual Evaluations of Chief Audit Officer

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:
VIII.A. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute personnel contracts within the University of Houston Division of Athletics 

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

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