Projector: November 20, 2025 at 10:15 AM - Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Meeting

Meeting Agenda

I. Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee
Presenter: Chair Beth Madison

I.A. Call to Order
Presenter: Chair Beth Madison

I.B. Approval of Committee Minutes
-August 21, 2025, Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Meeting

Action: Approval
Presenter: Chair Beth Madison

I.C. Request for Approval of Faculty Hire with Tenure – University of Houston System

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

I.D. Request for Approval of Faculty Development Leave – University of Houston

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

I.E. Request for Approval to Revise the Freshman Admission Standards — University of Houston

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

I.F. Request for Approval of Honorary Degree – University of Houston- Downtown

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

I.G. Approval is requested for the University of Houston System Board of Regents Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Charter

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

I.H. Request for Approval and Introduction of University Dean – University of Houston

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

I.I. Approval is requested for the creation of a Foundation to support the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design – University of Houston

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

I.J. Presentation of Low Producing Programs Report – University of Houston System

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

I.K. Report on Sponsored Contracts and Grants over $1M – University of Houston System

Action: Information
Presenter: Dr. Claudia Neuhauser, Vice President/Vice Chancellor for Research

I.L. Research Faculty Presentation – University of Houston

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

I.M. Success Story – University of Houston

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

II. Executive Session
Presenter: Chair Beth Madison

II.A. 1. Consultation with System Attorney Regarding Legal Matters, and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers.
Texas Gov't Code Section 551.071

2. Deliberations regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Sale or Value of Real Property.
Texas Gov't Code Section 551.072

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

III. Report and Action from Executive Session
Presenter: Chair Beth Madison

IV. Adjourn

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Meeting:	November 20, 2025 at 10:15 AM - Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Meeting
Subject:	I. Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Presenter: Chair Beth Madison
Subject:	I.A. Call to Order Presenter: Chair Beth Madison
Subject:	I.B. Approval of Committee Minutes -August 21, 2025, Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Meeting Action: Approval Presenter: Chair Beth Madison
Subject:	I.C. Request for Approval of Faculty Hire with Tenure – University of Houston System Action: Approval Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
Attachments: ARSS - C1_S ARSS - C1_S 11/18/2025 at 12:15 AM ARSS - C2 ARSS - C2 11/18/2025 at 12:15 AM
Subject:	I.D. Request for Approval of Faculty Development Leave – University of Houston Action: Approval Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
Attachments: ARSS - D1_S ARSS - D1_S 11/18/2025 at 12:15 AM ARSS - D2_S ARSS - D2_S 11/20/2025 at 7:56 AM
Subject:	I.E. Request for Approval to Revise the Freshman Admission Standards — University of Houston Action: Approval Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
Attachments: ARSS - E1_S ARSS - E1_S 11/18/2025 at 12:15 AM ARSS - E2 ARSS - E2 11/18/2025 at 12:15 AM
Subject:	I.F. Request for Approval of Honorary Degree – University of Houston- Downtown Action: Approval Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
Attachments: ARSS - F1_S ARSS - F1_S 11/18/2025 at 12:15 AM ARSS - F2 ARSS - F2 11/18/2025 at 12:15 AM
Subject:	I.G. Approval is requested for the University of Houston System Board of Regents Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Charter Action: Approval Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
Attachments: ARSS - G1_S ARSS - G1_S 11/18/2025 at 12:16 AM ARSS - G2 ARSS - G2 11/18/2025 at 12:16 AM ARSS - G3 ARSS - G3 11/18/2025 at 12:16 AM
Subject:	I.H. Request for Approval and Introduction of University Dean – University of Houston Action: Approval Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
Attachments: ARSS - H1_S ARSS - H1_S 11/19/2025 at 11:02 AM ARSS - H2 ARSS - H2 11/19/2025 at 11:03 AM
Subject:	I.I. Approval is requested for the creation of a Foundation to support the Gerald D. Hines College of Architecture and Design – University of Houston Action: Approval Presenter: Dona Cornell, Vice Chancellor of Legal Affairs, General Counsel
Attachments: ARSS - I1_S ARSS - I1_S 11/19/2025 at 11:04 AM ARSS - I2 Build+ ARSS - I2 Build+ 11/19/2025 at 11:04 AM
Subject:	I.J. Presentation of Low Producing Programs Report – University of Houston System Action: Information Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
Attachments: ARSS - J1_S ARSS - J1_S 11/18/2025 at 12:17 AM ARSS - J2 ARSS - J2 11/20/2025 at 11:38 AM
Subject:	I.K. Report on Sponsored Contracts and Grants over $1M – University of Houston System Action: Information Presenter: Dr. Claudia Neuhauser, Vice President/Vice Chancellor for Research
Attachments: ARSS - K1_S ARSS - K1_S 11/18/2025 at 12:17 AM ARSS - K2 11.18.25 ARSS - K2 11.18.25 11/18/2025 at 9:18 PM
Subject:	I.L. Research Faculty Presentation – University of Houston Action: Information Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
Attachments: ARSS - L1_S ARSS - L1_S 11/18/2025 at 12:17 AM
Subject:	I.M. Success Story – University of Houston Action: Information Presenter: Dr. Diane Chase, Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Provost
Attachments: ARSS - M1_S ARSS - M1_S 11/18/2025 at 12:17 AM
Subject:	II. Executive Session Presenter: Chair Beth Madison
Subject:	II.A. 1. Consultation with System Attorney Regarding Legal Matters, and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers. Texas Gov't Code Section 551.071 2. Deliberations regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Sale or Value of Real Property. Texas Gov't Code Section 551.072 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
Subject:	III. Report and Action from Executive Session Presenter: Chair Beth Madison
Subject:	IV. Adjourn

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