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Meeting Agenda
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I. Board of Regents Meeting
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I.A. Call to Order
Presenter: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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I.B. Open Forum
Presenter: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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I.C. Approval of Minutes |
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II. Board of Regents Items
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II.A. Presentation by University of Houston Faculty Senate President on "A Reaffirmation of Shared Governance" |
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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 Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee, Item D, held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 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. |
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III.A. Endowment Management Committee Report - May 14, 2025
Presenter: Chair Durga Agrawal |
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III.A.1. Approval is requested to rebalance the portfolio of the University of Houston System Endowment Fund to align with policy targets, which will include the investment in new Private Equity Funds and increased investments in existing Global Public Equity Funds
Action: Approval |
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III.A.2. Approval is requested to modify the UH System Endowment Fund Statement of Objectives and Policies |
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III.A.3. Approval is requested to modify the UH System Investment Policy for Non-Endowed Funds
Action: Approval |
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III.B. Audit and Compliance Committee Report - May 14, 2025
[No items were brought forward that would require further board approval] Presenter: Chair Greg C. King |
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III.C. Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Report - May 14, 2025
Presenter: Vice Chair Durga Agrawal |
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III.C.1. Approval of Faculty Promotion and Tenure in Academic Rank – University of Houston System |
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III.C.2. Approval of Faculty Emeritus Appointments – University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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III.C.3. Approval of Faculty Development Leave – University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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III.C.4. Approval to delegate authority to the Chancellor to modify Test Optional Admissions standards for the University of Houston
Action: Approval |
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III.C.5. Approval of New Degree Program(s) – University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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III.C.6. Request for Approval of Program Closures – University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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III.D. Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Report - May 14, 2025
Presenter: Chair Alonzo Cantu |
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III.D.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 |
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III.D.2. Approval is requested for the University of Houston System Professional Medical Liability Benefit Plan
Action: Approval |
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III.D.3. Approval is requested for changes to optional charges at the University of Houston System beginning Fall 2025
Action: Approval |
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III.D.4. Approval is requested for the annual update to the University of Houston Master Plan
Action: Approval |
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III.D.5. Approval is requested for the annual update to the University of Houston-Clear Lake Master Plan
Action: Approval |
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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: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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V. Board of Regents Item(s) cont'd
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V.A. Men's Basketball Final Four Presentation – University of Houston
Action: Approval Presenter: Eddie Nunez, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics |
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V.B. Update on the 89th Texas Legislative Session - University of Houston System
Action: Information Presenter: Jason Smith, Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations |
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V.C. Approval is requested for reduction of Faculty due to the discontinuance of all or part of an academic program at University of Houston-Victoria
Action: Approval Presenter: Diane Chase, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs |
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V.D. Resolution of Appreciation – Tilman Fertitta - University of Houston System
Action: Information Presenter: Renu Khator, Chancellor |
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V.E. Resolution of Appreciation – Tomas Bryan - University of Houston System
Action: Information Presenter: Renu Khator, Chancellor |
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V.F. Resolution in Honor of Bob Glenn's service to the University of Houston System
Action: Approval Presenter: Renu Khator, Chancellor |
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V.G. Resolution in Honor of Eloise Brice's service to the University of Houston System Action: Information Presenter: Renu Khator, Chancellor |
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VI. Chancellor's Report: System Profile and Accomplishments
Presenter: Chancellor Renu Khator |
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VII. Executive Session
Presenter: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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VII.A. 1. Consultation with System Attorney Regarding Legal Matters and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers |
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VIII. Report and Action from Executive Session
Presenter: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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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: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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VIII.B. Approval of Appointment of Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Alumni, UH System/ Vice President for Advancement and Alumni, University of Houston
Action: Approval Presenter: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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VIII.C. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute the transfer of art between the University of Houston System and the University of Houston-Victoria
Action: Approval Presenter: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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VIII.D. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute an agreement to acquire surplus TXDOT property
Action: Approval Presenter: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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IX. Adjourn
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Agenda Item Details
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| Meeting: | May 14, 2025 at 12:45 PM - Board of Regents Meeting | |
| Subject: |
I. Board of Regents Meeting
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| Subject: |
I.A. Call to Order
Presenter: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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| Subject: |
I.B. Open Forum
Presenter: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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| Subject: |
I.C. Approval of Minutes |
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| Subject: |
II. Board of Regents Items
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| Subject: |
II.A. Presentation by University of Houston Faculty Senate President on "A Reaffirmation of Shared Governance" |
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Attachments:
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| 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 Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee, Item D, held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025, 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. |
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| Subject: |
III.A. Endowment Management Committee Report - May 14, 2025
Presenter: Chair Durga Agrawal |
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| Subject: |
III.A.1. Approval is requested to rebalance the portfolio of the University of Houston System Endowment Fund to align with policy targets, which will include the investment in new Private Equity Funds and increased investments in existing Global Public Equity Funds
Action: Approval |
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III.A.2. Approval is requested to modify the UH System Endowment Fund Statement of Objectives and Policies |
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| Subject: |
III.A.3. Approval is requested to modify the UH System Investment Policy for Non-Endowed Funds
Action: Approval |
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III.B. Audit and Compliance Committee Report - May 14, 2025
[No items were brought forward that would require further board approval] Presenter: Chair Greg C. King |
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| Subject: |
III.C. Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Report - May 14, 2025
Presenter: Vice Chair Durga Agrawal |
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III.C.1. Approval of Faculty Promotion and Tenure in Academic Rank – University of Houston System |
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III.C.2. Approval of Faculty Emeritus Appointments – University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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III.C.3. Approval of Faculty Development Leave – University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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III.C.4. Approval to delegate authority to the Chancellor to modify Test Optional Admissions standards for the University of Houston
Action: Approval |
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III.C.5. Approval of New Degree Program(s) – University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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III.C.6. Request for Approval of Program Closures – University of Houston System
Action: Approval |
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III.D. Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Report - May 14, 2025
Presenter: Chair Alonzo Cantu |
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III.D.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 |
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III.D.2. Approval is requested for the University of Houston System Professional Medical Liability Benefit Plan
Action: Approval |
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III.D.3. Approval is requested for changes to optional charges at the University of Houston System beginning Fall 2025
Action: Approval |
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III.D.4. Approval is requested for the annual update to the University of Houston Master Plan
Action: Approval |
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III.D.5. Approval is requested for the annual update to the University of Houston-Clear Lake Master Plan
Action: Approval |
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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: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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V. Board of Regents Item(s) cont'd
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V.A. Men's Basketball Final Four Presentation – University of Houston
Action: Approval Presenter: Eddie Nunez, Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics |
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Attachments:
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V.B. Update on the 89th Texas Legislative Session - University of Houston System
Action: Information Presenter: Jason Smith, Vice Chancellor for Government and Community Relations |
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Attachments:
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V.C. Approval is requested for reduction of Faculty due to the discontinuance of all or part of an academic program at University of Houston-Victoria
Action: Approval Presenter: Diane Chase, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs |
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Attachments:
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V.D. Resolution of Appreciation – Tilman Fertitta - University of Houston System
Action: Information Presenter: Renu Khator, Chancellor |
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Attachments:
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V.E. Resolution of Appreciation – Tomas Bryan - University of Houston System
Action: Information Presenter: Renu Khator, Chancellor |
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Attachments:
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V.F. Resolution in Honor of Bob Glenn's service to the University of Houston System
Action: Approval Presenter: Renu Khator, Chancellor |
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Attachments:
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V.G. Resolution in Honor of Eloise Brice's service to the University of Houston System Action: Information Presenter: Renu Khator, Chancellor |
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Attachments:
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VI. Chancellor's Report: System Profile and Accomplishments
Presenter: Chancellor Renu Khator |
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VII. Executive Session
Presenter: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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| Subject: |
VII.A. 1. Consultation with System Attorney Regarding Legal Matters and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers |
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| Subject: |
VIII. Report and Action from Executive Session
Presenter: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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| 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: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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Attachments:
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VIII.B. Approval of Appointment of Vice Chancellor for Advancement and Alumni, UH System/ Vice President for Advancement and Alumni, University of Houston
Action: Approval Presenter: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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Attachments:
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VIII.C. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute the transfer of art between the University of Houston System and the University of Houston-Victoria
Action: Approval Presenter: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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Attachments:
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VIII.D. Approval is requested to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute an agreement to acquire surplus TXDOT property
Action: Approval Presenter: Vice Chair John A. McCall |
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Attachments:
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IX. Adjourn
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