Minutes for the Utah State Board of Regents, February 21, 1992

Minutes of meeting, Utah State Board of Regents, Salt Lake Community College, Salt Lake City, Utah, February 21, 1992

103 MINUTES OF MEETING UTAH STATE BOARD OF REGENTS SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH FEBRUARY 21, 1992 Board Members Present Board Members Excused Steven E. Snow, Vice Chairman Douglas S. Foxley, Chairman Kenneth G. Anderton John B. Goddard Aileen H. Clyde Karen H. Huntsman Ian M. Cumming Paul S. Rogers Robert D. Hales L. Brent Hoggan Michael O. Leavitt Evelyn B. Lee Clifford S. LeFevre Douglas S. Peterson Fred H. Stringham Dale O Zabriskie Office of the Commissioner Wm. Rolfe Kerr, Commissioner of Higher Education Cecelia H. Foxley, Deputy Commissioner of Higher Education Don A. Carpenter, Associate Commissioner for Planning and Facilities Dale C. Hatch, Associate Commissioner for Budget and Finance Chalmers Gail Norris, Associate Commissioner for Student Financial Aid Harden R. Eyring, Executive Assistant Lou Jean Flint, Academic Affairs Officer Joyce B. Fox, Secretary Jerry H. Fullmer, Director of Information Systems Barbara Gittins, Director of Business Affairs Max S. Lowe, Assistant Commissioner for Vocational Education Sharon Neyme, Intern Lisa Peterson, Research Analyst Mark H. Spencer, Assistant Commissioner for Academic Affairs Norman C. Tarbox, Business Affairs Officer Vicki Varela, Assistant to the Commissioner for Government and Media Relati Institutional Officials Present University of Utah President Arthur K. Smith Jerilyn S. McIntyre, Vice President for Academic Affairs Walter P. Gnemi, Vice President for Administrative Services Anthony W. Morgan, Vice President for Planning and Budget Kenneth P. Jameson, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs V. Randall Turpin, Assistant Vice President, Administrative Services-Facilities Raymond A. Haeckel, Exec. Director, Government, Community, Public Relations W. Ralph Hardy, Director, Budget 104 Utah State University President Stanford Cazier Karen W. Morse, Provost C. Blythe Ahlstrom, Assistant Provost C. Wayne Smith, Associate Vice President for Administrative Affairs Joan A. Kleinke, Associate Vice President for Student Services Richard W. Jacobs, Budget Director Weber State University President Paul H. Thompson Robert B. Smith, Vice President for Academic Affairs Marie L. Kotter, Vice President for Student Services A. Dee Vest, Associate Vice President for Financial and Business Services Carol V. Gaskill, Director, Budget & Institutional Studies Charlie Schill, Public Communications Southern Utah University President Gerald R. Sherratt Terry D. Alger, Provost Michael D. Richards, Vice President for University Affairs Sterling R. Church, Vice President for Student Affairs Tebbs Adams, Associate Vice President for Business Affairs Snow College President Gerald J. Day Richard L. White, Vice President for Instruction Gene Hansen, Vice President for Administrative Services Dixie College President Douglas D. Alder Max S. Rose, College and Academic Vice President Roland B. Woolley, Vice President for Administrative Services College of Eastern Utah President Michael A. Petersen Robert Torgerson, Academic Vice President Karen K. Bliss, Dean of Development and Administrative Services Raelene Allred, Dean of Finance Utah Valley Community College Lucille T. Stoddard, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dick L. Chappell, Vice President for Administration and Institutional Advancement Gilbert E. Cook, Vice President for College Relations J. Karl Worthington, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Patrick W. Hayes, Associate Vice President for Facilities Douglas E. Warner, Director of Budgets Linda Makin, Budget Analyst 105 Salt Lake Community College President Frank W. Budd Joan Burnside, Chair, Board of Trustees F. Warren Neusmeyer, Vice Chair, Board of Trustees Mat Baer, Member, Board of Trustees; President, Associated Students Julie Barrett, Member, Board of Trustees Mike M. Boley, Member, Board of Trustees M. Dale Ensign, Member, Board of Trustees Randy Foote, Member, Board of Trustees; President, Alumni Association Thomas Forsgren, Member, Board of Trustees Duayne T. Johnson, Member, Board of Trustees Heber T. Hunt, Business Vice President Ann N. Erickson, Academic Vice President Judd D. Morgan, Student Services Vice President Katherine Boswell, Assistant to the President Joyce Cottrell, Administrative Assistant to the President L. Jay Williams, Director, College and Public Relations Kathy Pizzello, Administrative Assistant to Business Vice President Robert Beebe, Assistant to Business Vice President Gordon Storrs, Master Planning Coordinator Debbie Summers, Research Specialist Mark N. Hamilton, Director, Accounting Systems Dana Van Dyke, Budget Manager Kent Ferrel, Controller/Business Manager Paul Gunderson, Director, Facilities Clark Whitehead, Director, Personnel Services Kay Waters, Personnel Specialist Curtis E. Smout, Director, College Center and Auxiliary Services Others Present Jewell J. Rasmussen, Utah Association of Academic Professionals Kelly Murdock, First Security Bank-Public Finance James Michie, Ballard, Spahr, Andrews & Ingersoll Angelyn N. Hutchinson, Deseret News Lili Wright, Salt Lake Tribune Allison Volcic, Daily Utah Chronicle John Colaizzi, SLCC Horizon * * * 106 MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE Vice Chairman Snow presided in the absence of Chairman Foxley and called the meeting to order at 9:08 a.m. He expressed appreciation for the hospitality of President and Mrs. Budd as they had hosted the Board of Regents and Salt Lake Community College Board of Trustees at breakfast at the institutional residence, and of the President and staff in hosting the meetings in the College Cente Salt Lake Community College Board of Trustees Members of the Board of Trustees present are listed above. Referring to Regent policy R220, Delegation of Responsibilities to the President and Board of Trustees, Chairman Burnside stated that the Salt Lake Community College Board of Trustees is kept very well informed by the administration on these matters. She said it is a strong, healthy board, whose members work well together. The Trustees are pleased with the appointment of President Budd. Dr. Burnside called on various Trustees for reports. Mr. Baer first expressed his feelings regarding his role as a student leader at Salt Lake Community College and what his education means to him. Mr. Neusmeyer talked about how the Board of Trustees is functioning, stating that to the best of their knowledge the Trustees are in compliance with all facets of R220. Mr. Ensign provided background on the program review process at the College. Mr. Boley reported on the athletic program, which is carefully managed to make sure it is beneficial to the College and the community. Mr. Johnson reported on investments at the College and suggested the need to update and improve the investment policy. President Budd commented on the importance of open access to a community college and the relationship with quality. He expressed pride in the faculty and support staff of Salt Lake Community College; theirs is a team effort. The presentation concluded with a short film about the College. Legislative Report Commissioner Kerr reported on the following items: Bills of Interest to Higher Education. The Commissioner's Office and institutional representatives had been tracking a number of bills--nine of critical interest to higher education. Tab A contained descriptions of the bills and their status. Appropriations Outlook. A supplement to Tab A, distributed in the meeting folders, gave a summary of recommended budget increases. The total operating budget increase recommended by the Executive Appropriations Committee at this point is $19,929,500. The Commissioner referred to Table 2 to relate this information to specific projects in the Regents' request. On the positive side, the Legislature is expected to provide $617,700 for Community College Salary 107 Adjustments and $2,741,000 for Urgent Student Support. It also appears the remaining library projects will be funded. Funding for Enrollment Growth. Of great concern, however, the Commissioner said, is that the Legislature will be able to fund just over 2,000 (approximately 22 percent) of our unfunded students. We already have over 5,000 unfunded students on campus, with an additional 4,200 expected next fall by conservative estimates. The Commissioner referred to legislative intent language to be included in the Appropriations Act: The Board of Regents should adopt an enrollment strategy designed to provide open access to community colleges and to establish appropriate enrollment limits at universities. The enrollment strategy should ensure access for students to institutions for which they are academically prepared. The enrollment strategy and related funding mechanism should not disadvantage institutions disproportionately. Commissioner Kerr said the Higher Education Appropriations Subcommittee had been very responsive to the needs of higher education, but all of their recommendations were not accepted by the Executive Appropriations Committee The shortfall in enrollment funding will require reevaluation of some fundamental traditions, the Commissioner said. He outlined some management actions that are already under way: 1. Admissions Standards. Per instructions from the Board, more vigorous university admissions standards are being recommended today. These tough new standards should ensure that students who enroll at our universities are prepared to succeed. Others will be redirected to lower cost community colleges. 2. Remedial Courses. We already have relatively tough standards requiring students at research universities to pay the full cost of any remedial courses they take. We need to consider similar policies at Weber State and Southern Utah universities. We should also consider limiting the number of remedial courses at community colleges. Commissioner Kerr recommended that staff and the Regents' Access Committee review the policy on remedial education and report recommendations at the March meeting. 3. Elimination of State Funding for Many Types of Programs. A number of programs were shifted to self-support last fall, freeing up state dollars for mainstream enrollments. More can be done in this area. The Commissioner recommended that the staff and institutions be directed to accelerate this effort. 4. Tuition. If the state can provide funding for less than one-fourth of the enrollment growth next year, the issue of nonresident enrollment becomes more central in our discussions. We should consider 108 increasing nonresident tuition to cover the full cost of instruction, with appropriate border waivers being provided. We should also consider requirements for conversion to residency status. The Commissioner recommended that staff and the Access Committee report their recommendations on this issue at the March Board meeting. The other tuition issue is rate increases for next fall. Students and families are already planning on the tuition rate increases that were set before the Regents' budget was submitted to the Legislature. A higher rate increase, if deemed to be an appropriate option, would price some students out of the market. Others would go farther into debt as their student loans increase accordingly. Nevertheless, the enrollment growth emergency we face compels the Board to at least consider an additional tuition rate increase or a temporary tuition surcharge. The Commissioner recommended that this option be studied by staff and the Access Committee over the next month, with students centrally involved in the discussion. A recommendation should be made in the March meeting. These and other management decisions are critical to addressing this emergency funding shortfall, Commissioner Kerr said. However, good management does not solve the problem of inadequate funding for higher education enrollment growth. We have made enormous strides in the management of our system over the last six years by using tuition incentives and admissions standards to redirect many students from universities to community colleges. But community college costs, too! And many of these students are transferring to universities after two years, creating enrollment pressures there. Over the long term, the Board of Regents, State Legislature, Governor, and the citizens of Utah will have to grapple with the fact that 22 cents on the dollar for enrollment growth funding will not give students access to a quality education. He said he supported legislative efforts to establish a joint higher education-legislative task force to consider long-term solutions to this challenge. A number of comments were offered in discussion. Ultimately, Vice Chairman Snow summarized that the immediate need is to direct the Access Committee and the staff to go to work on the issues mentioned by the Commissioner and to submit recommendations for the March Board meeting. Further, he suggested that the Commissioner prepare a letter on behalf of the Board of Regents and deliver it to the Legislature this afternoon so they will understand where we are on these enrollment related issues. Regent LeFevre so moved, Regent Stringham seconded, and the Regents unanimously adopted the motion. The letter was addressed and delivered to the Executive Appropriations Committee, over the signature of Vice Chairman Snow, and included a copy of the statement made to the Board of Regents by Commissioner Kerr. The Committee of the Whole adjourned at 10:43 a.m. Meetings of the Board committees took place between approximately 10:50 a.m. and 12:00 noon. The State Board of Regents met in executive session during the luncheon period. 109 REGULAR MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF REGENTS Vice Chairman Snow called the meeting to order at 1:50 p.m. Reports of Board Committees Planning and Facilities Committee Salt Lake Community College: Redwood Campus Master Plan. Vice Chairman Cumming presented the committee report. Noting there were no significant changes in the Redwood Campus Master Plan since it was last reviewed, he moved that it be approved by the Regents as being consistent with the institutional mission and with other Board policies and practice. Regent Hales seconded the motion, which was unanimously adopted. It is expected that the South City Campus Master Plan will be completed and presented to the Board next year. University of Utah: University Hospital Addition to House Magnetic Resonance Imager and Computerized Tomography Scanner. The University of Utah sought Regent approval to construct a 5,000 square foot addition to the University Hospital, with nonappropriated funds, to house a new Magnetic Resonance Imager (MRI) and a Computerized Tomography Scanner (CT Scanner). The estimated cost of construction and site preparation is $1,050,000. Full costs of construction and maintenance and operation would be paid with Hospital generated funds. The Executive Committee of the State Board of Regents, meeting via telephone conference call, approved this request on January 30, 1992, after discussing (1) whether purchase of the new MRI and CT Scanner would be unnecessarily duplicative of existing machines now operating at the University Hospital or surrounding hospitals, and (2) the payback schedule and actual funding sources. The proposal was then approved by the State Building Board on February 3 and the Capital Facilities Appropriations Subcommittee on February 12, subject to the approval of the State Board of Regents, with legislative intent language placing the Hospital addition under the direction of the Division of Facilities Construction and Management. Vice Chairman Cumming offered a motion to approve the Hospital addition from nonappropriated funds, which Chairman Stringham of the Budget and Finance Committee seconded. Chairman Stringham said the Budget and Finance Committee determined there were sufficient funds from the $30 million equipment bond issue of 1991, or from Hospital revenues, to finance the MRI and CT Scanner. The possibility of lease-purchase of the equipment also was raised, and the Budget and Finance Committee directed staff to review the Board policy on lease-purchase financing, but meanwhile went on record as advising the University of Utah and all others that lease-purchase acquisitions require prior Board approval. This caveat that the University of Utah could not lease-purchase in connection with this project without returning to the Board for approval was added to the motion and it was unanimously adopted. 110 Utah Valley Community College Land Purchase. Utah Valley Community College requested approval to purchase approximately 25 acres of land west of the Orem campus and west of I-15, for $451,325, using proceeds from last year's sale of about two acres of property west of the Provo campus. Vice Chairman Cumming explained that the land purchased would be used for parking and passengers would be brought by bus to the Orem campus. On motion offered by Vice Chairman Cumming and seconded by Regent Clyde, the UVCC proposal to purchase 25 acres of land west of the Orem campus with institutional funds was unanimously approved. Southern Utah University: Construction of Student Center/Convention Center with Nonappropriated Funds. The Southern Utah University Student Center/ Administrative Services project is designed to be built in two parts, with $5,500,000 in nonappropriated student revenue bonds and city and county revenues from a restaurant tax, as well as $6,093,888 from state appropriations. Funds for the Student Center/Convention Center portion of the project are now available, and institutional officials sought authorization to proceed with construction of this stand-alone portion. Operation and maintenance of this part of the project would also come from nonappropriated funds. Vice Chairman Cumming said there was discussion in committee about when and if, in times of tremendous pressures on programs, it would be appropriate to offset these kinds of projects in favor of other funding. The Committee asked Associate Commissioner Carpenter to look into the financial histories of facilities on the other campuses, so it can begin to look at a generalized policy. Meanwhile, Vice Chairman Cumming moved the Commissioner' recommendation, that the Southern Utah University request to proceed with construction of the Student Center/Convention Center nonappropriated portion of the Student Center/Administrative Services project be approved by the Regents, pending final approval by the Legislature and the State Building Board. Regent Clyde seconded the motion, which was unanimously adopted. Capital Facilities Legislative Update. Tab M was an information report (updated at the meeting) on the status of the capital facilities recommendations of the General Government and Capital Facilities Appropriations Subcommittee of the Legislature. The conclusion, Vice Chairman Cumming said, is that higher education is doing very well in this area. However, Vice Chairman Cumming pointed out that some $64,000,000 is already committed as partial funding for next year, and warned that we are moving into a period where projects are going to be farther and farther out, even when they are high on the priority list, because of the phased funding procedure. Utah State University: Sale of Institutional Residence. Vice Chairman Cumming moved to add to the agenda an item relating to the sale of the president's residence at Utah State University, which Regent Anderton seconded and the Board of Regents unanimously approved. 111 Vice Chairman Cumming explained that the Utah State University Board of Trustees has recommended that the Regents consider selling the institutional residence and building a replacement at or near the campus. The present residence is two miles from the campus, was not designed to accommodate large dinners, receptions and other institutional events, and has limited parking. President and Mrs. Cazier have expressed an interest in purchasing the residence. Vice Chairman Cumming offered a motion that the Board of Regents authorize Utah State University to proceed with the sale of the institutional residence, at a price no less than the average of two independent commercial appraisals, subject to required procedures for the disposition of state property; and that the Commissioner or Chairman appoint two members of the Board of Regents and two members of the Board of Trustees to consider a more appropriate location and design for a new institutional residence. Regent Hoggan seconded the motion, which was unanimously adopted. Academic and Vocational Education Committee 1990-91 Annual Program Review Report, Part III. Part I of the annual program reviews, for Weber State University, Southern Utah University and the College of Eastern Utah, was presented at the December 1991 meeting; and Part II, for the University of Utah and Dixie College, at the January 1991 meeting. Part III, in Tab B of the agenda book, contained the program reviews for Utah State University, Utah Valley Community College, and Salt Lake Community College, as well as three additional program reviews at Weber State University. Chairman LeFevre congratulated the institutions on their handling of these program reviews and the way in which they are being used to improve programs. On motion offered by Chairman LeFevre and seconded by Regent Lee, the Board of Regents unanimously approved the recommendations pertaining to the programs reviewed by Utah State University, Weber State University, Utah Valley Community College, and Salt Lake Community College. The motion further provided that institutional administrative officers review the appendix to the report for due dates of progress reports. The motion incorporated the following actions: Utah State University The Regents accepted the review report for the Department of Agricultural and Irrigation Engineering at Utah State University, approved the program as acceptable, and will require a progress report in 1994 regarding the results of the accreditation review during that year. The Regents accepted the review report for the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering at Utah State University, approved the program as commendable, and will require a progress report in 1993 regarding the results of the accreditation review during that year. 112 The Regents accepted the review report for the Department of Electrical Engineering at Utah State University, approved the program as commendable, and will require a progress report regarding the results of the follow-up accreditation review in 1993. The Regents accepted the review report for the Department of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at Utah State University, approved the program as commendable, and will require a progress report in 1993 regarding the results of a follow-up accreditation review of the undergraduate program in Mechanical Engineering. The Regents accepted the review report for the Department of Instructional Technology at Utah State University, approved the program as outstanding and commended for excellence, and will review the program again in the next regular cycle. The Regents accepted the review report for the Department of Physics at Utah State University, approved the program as acceptable, and will review the program again in the next regular cycle. The Regents accepted the review report for the Department of Theatre Arts at Utah State University, approved the program as acceptable, and will require a progress report in 1992 regarding the low number of graduates. Progress Reports: The Regents accepted the progress reports for the Department of Communication, Department of Elementary Education, Department of Geology, Department of Home Economics and Consumer Education, and Department of Music at Utah State University, and will review the programs again in the next regular cycle. Weber State University The Regents accepted the review report for the Department of Performing Arts at Weber State University, approved the department as commendable, and will review the department again in the next regular cycle. The Regents accepted the review report for the Department of Social Work at Weber State University, approved the department as acceptable, and will review the department again in the next regular cycle. The Regents accepted the review report for the Stewart Library at Weber State University, commended the University for the efforts directed toward the Library, and will review the Library again in the next regular cycle. 113 114 Utah Valley Community College The Regents accepted the review report of the Department of Air Conditioning/Refrigeration Technology at Utah Valley Community College, approved the department as acceptable, and will review the department again in the next regular cycle. The Regents accepted the review report of the Department of Automotive Technology at Utah Valley Community College, approved the department as commendable, and will review the department again in the next regular cycle. The Regents accepted the review report of the Department of Building Construction/Construction Management at Utah Valley Community College, approved the department as acceptable, and will review the department again in the next regular cycle. If vocational programs are moving toward competency-based open-entry, open-exit flexible systems as is recommended by the State Board for Vocational Education, then accessible computer-assisted training and resources need to be available in close proximity to the training programs. If, on the other hand, the traditional approach to teaching is assumed to be adequate for the future, then central library resources with departmental materials/tools located at the program site would be sufficient. This same response applies to other program areas in this report where this same problem is noted. It is also noted that maximum utilization of a good industrial craft committee generally requires more than an annual update. The Regents accepted the review report of the Department of Cabinetry and Architectural Woodworking at Utah Valley Community College, approved the department as acceptable, and will review the department again in the next regular cycle. The Regents accepted the review report of the Department of Child Education/Family Studies at Utah Valley Community College, approved the department as commendable, and requested a progress report in 1993 regarding the items listed in the report. The Regents accepted the review report of the Department of Collision Repair Technology at Utah Valley Community College, approved the department as acceptable, and requested that the department submit a progress report to the Commissioner's Academic Affairs Office by October 1993. The Regents accepted the review report of the Department of Diesel Mechanics Technology at Utah Valley Community College, approved the department as acceptable, and will review the department again in the next regular cycle. The Regents accepted the review report of the Department of Drafting Technology at Utah Valley Community College, approved the department a 115 commendable, and will review the department again in the next regular cycle. The Regents accepted the review report of the Department of Electrical Automation/Robotics Technology at Utah Valley Community College, approved the department as acceptable, and requested that a progress report be submitted to the Commissioner's Office of Academic Affairs by October 1993. The Regents accepted the review report of the Department of Drafting Technology at Utah Valley Community College, approved the department as acceptable, and will require a progress report in 1993 detailing the progress of equipment and library acquisitions. The Regents accepted the review report of the Department of Graphics/Commercial Art Technology at Utah Valley Community College, approved the department as acceptable, and will review the department again in the next regular cycle. The Regents accepted the review report of the Lineman Technology Program at Utah Valley Community College and approved the department as acceptable. While the program itself may be deemed commendable, it is noted that the enrollments have been declining, with a student faculty ratio of 7.94 for 1989-90. A progress report should be submitted to the Commissioner's Office of Academic Affairs by October 1993 addressing the enrollment concerns. The Regents accepted the review report of the Machine Tool Technology Program at Utah Valley Community College, approved the department as acceptable, and will review the department again in the next regular cycle. The Regents accepted the review report of the Welding Technology Program at Utah Valley Community College, approved the department as acceptable, and requested a progress report be submitted to the Commissioner's Office of Academic Affairs in October 1993 addressing future plans to increase the emphasis on ATC kinds of short-term training in the Welding Program. Salt Lake Community College The Regents accepted the review report for the Accounting Program at Salt Lake Community College, approved the program as commendable, and will review the program again in the next regular cycle. The Regents accepted the review report for the Automated Systems Technology Program at Salt Lake Community College, approved the program as acceptable, and will review the program again in the next regular cycl 116 The Regents accepted the review report for the Business Management Program at Salt Lake Community College, approved the program as acceptable, and will review the program again in the next regular cycl The Regents accepted the review report for the Computer Aided Drafting and Design Program at Salt Lake Community College, approved the program as outstanding, and will review the program again in the next regular cycle. The Regents accepted the review report for the Computer Information Systems Program at Salt Lake Community College, approved the program as commendable, and will review the program again in the next regular cycle. The Regents accepted the review report for the Electronics Technology Program at Salt Lake Community College, approved the program as acceptable, and will review the program again in its next regular cycl The Regents accepted the review report for the Credit and Finance Program at Salt Lake Community College, approved the program as acceptable, and will review the program again in the next regular cycl The Regents accepted the review report for the Marketing Management Program at Salt Lake Community College, approved the program as commendable, and requested a program report in 1993 regarding student enrollments. The Regents accepted the review report for the Manufacturing Technology Program at Salt Lake Community College, approved the program as acceptable, and will require a progress report in 1993 focusing on program enrollment and placement of program graduates. The Regents accepted the review report for the Transportation Management Program at Salt Lake Community College, approved the program as marginal, and will require a progress report in 1993 focusing on program enrollment and placement of program graduates. Salt Lake Community College Faculty Tenure Document. Salt Lake Community College sought Board of Regents approval of its policy on Academic Freedom, Professional Responsibility and Tenure pursuant to the Board's policy R481 of the same title. The Board of Trustees had approved the institutional policy, a copy of which was contained in Tab C. It was explained that the College will subsequently develop and seek approval of institutional policy related to R482, Bona Fide Financial Exigency and Personnel Reduction. Appropriate referencing and footnoting of the institutional policy to Board policy was recommended. 117 Chairman LeFevre moved that, pursuant to policy R481, the Board approve Salt Lake Community College's policy on Academic Freedom, Professional Responsibility, and Tenure with the requirement that the institutional policy be appropriately footnoted or otherwise amended to indicate reliance on Board policy for further details and definition. Regent Lee seconded the motion and it was unanimously adopted. USHE Institutional Admissions Requirements. A report in Tab D recommended proposed admissions requirements for the four Utah System of Higher Education universities. Chairman LeFevre reported that the Academic and Vocational Education Committee, following the discussion this morning in Committee of the Whole, used the report as a basis for further discussion and input but delayed action to the March Board meeting. Meanwhile, the matter has been referred to the Access Committee for recommendation. Consent Calendar: Academic and Vocational Education Committee. Action relating to name changes in the Department of Agricultural and Irrigation Engineering at Utah State University was delayed to the March meeting. Program Actions in USHE Institutions, July 1986-December 1991. Tab F contained a summary report of the programs (certificates, diplomas, degrees) added, discontinued or consolidated in Utah System of Higher Education institutions during the period from July 1986 to December 1991. Periodically, a Regent, state legislator or other interested individual will ask how many programs have been added or discontinued during a given period of time in one or more of our institutions, and Regent Rogers had suggested in a recent Access Committee meeting that such a report be prepared. During the period covered by the report, the nine state colleges and universities added 63 new programs, discontinued 58 programs, and consolidated 13 programs or departments. USHE Athletics Survey; 1991-92 Mid-Year Report of USHE Institutional Grants and Contracts. Due to time constaints, the Academic and Vocational Education Committee delayed these items to the March Board meeting. Budget and Finance Committee Dixie College: Parameters Resolution for Student Center Revenue Bond Issue. At the December 1991 Board meeting, Dixie College officials presented a preliminary plan to issue revenue bonds in the amount of $3,100,000 to finance the construction of a Student Center. The Regents at that time authorized the bringing together of a financing team for the issue, and were today considering a Parameters Resolution authorizing (1) the issuance of the revenue bonds within certain parameters and (2) the preparation and distribution of a Remarketing Memorandum to facilitate placement of the bonds. A Final Resolution will be considered at the March meeting. Out of necessity, the bonds will have been priced and certain remarketing efforts will have taken place just prior to Board consideration of the Final Resolution. 118 Budget and Finance Committee Chairman Stringham outlined the parameters of the proposed bond issue. He noted that the St. George City Council had authorized St. George to act as a pass-through agent in order for the Board and Dixie College to utilize the Utah Municipal Finance Cooperative (MFA) financing program. The Parameters Resolution was introduced in written form, was fully discussed, and pursuant to motion duly made by Fred H. Stringham and seconded by Michael O. Leavitt, the Resolution was adopted by the following vote: YEA: Steven E. Snow, Vice Chairman Kenneth G. Anderton Aileen H. Clyde Ian M. Cumming Robert D. Hales L. Brent Hoggan Michael O. Leavitt Evelyn B. Lee Clifford S. LeFevre Douglas S. Peterson Fred H. Stringham Dale O Zabriskie NAY: None The Resolution was then signed by the Chair and recorded by the Secretary in the official records of the Board. The Resolution is as follows: A RESOLUTION OF THE STATE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE STATE OF UTAH (THE "BOARD") AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE FORM OF A LOAN AGREEMENT (THE "LOAN AGREEMENT") BY AND BETWEEN THE BOARD, ACTING ON BEHALF OF DIXIE COLLEGE (THE "COLLEGE"), AND THE CITY OF ST. GEORGE, UTAH (THE "CITY"); AUTHORIZING CERTAIN REMARKETING AGENTS TO WORK WITH THE BOARD AND THE COLLEGE IN CONNECTION WITH SAID FINANCING INCLUDING THE PREPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION OF A REMARKETING MEMORANDUM; AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING THE FORM OF A FINAL RESOLUTION IN CONNECTION WITH SAID FINANCING; AUTHORIZING THE TAKING OF ALL OTHER ACTIONS NECESSARY TO THE CONSUMMATION OF THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED BY THIS RESOLUTION; AND RELATED MATTERS. [Note: Due to its length, the entire Resolution is not reproduced here but is maintained with the official records.] Southern Utah University: Authority to Seek Financing for Student Housing Project. Legislative approval to bond for the Student Housing Project had been obtained in the 1991 General Session, and Southern Utah University now sought Regent authorization to proceed with planning. A financing team is being formed. The University plans to issue $4,700,000 in revenue bonds (Series A) some time this summer for construction of the new student housing facilities. It plans to issue refunding revenue bonds (Series B) in the amount of $600,000 to defease 119 existing Housing System Revenue Bonds. Materials in Tab O included a debt service coverage table and a sources and uses statement for the project. On motion offered by Chairman Stringham and seconded by Regent Leavitt, the Board of Regents unanimously authorized Southern Utah University to proceed with financing plans for their student housing construction project. University of Utah: Authority to Refund Outstanding Bond Issues. Chairman Stringham reported that the Budget and Finance Committee had requested all of the institutions, through Associate Commissioner Hatch, to study their outstanding bonds to determine whether refunding would be worthwhile. Before the Board was a request from the University of Utah for authority to refund one or more of its outstanding revenue bond issues. The University had identified a 1987 Certificate of Participation issue that, if refunded, was initially estimated to yield a net present value savings of $300,000; however, market rates had already rebounded to the point that the savings would be more in the range of $200,000. University officials are also evaluating other outstanding bond issues for potential refunding. Chairman Stringham moved that the Board of Regents authorize the University of Utah to proceed with plans to refund its 1987 Certificates of Participation issue, as well as other bond issues for which substantial savings can be realized. Regent Lee seconded the motion, which was unanimously adopted. OCHE Monthly Investment Report. Chairman Stringham reported that the Committee had reviewed and approved the monthly investment report of the Office of the Commissioner. 1991-92 Winter Term Enrollment Report and Updated Annualized Academic Year FTE Projections. An information report in Tab R revealed that 1991-92 total winter term headcount increased by 8,710 students, or 10.55 percent, over 1990-91 winter term. Total FTE increased by 6,090 students, or 10.06 percent. The fall enrollment increase coupled with the winter increase translated into a projected annualized budget-related FTE of 5,296 above funded enrollment levels for 1991- 92, 335 more above target than projected last fall. Consent Calendar On motion offered by Regent Hoggan and seconded by Regent Lee, the following items on the Consent Calendar were unanimously approved: Minutes Approval of the Minutes of the meeting of the Utah State Board of Regents held January 17, 1992, at the University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah. Grant Proposals 120 Approval to submit the following proposals: 1. University of Utah - Brigham Young University/NSF, renewal, "Advanced Combustion Engineering Research Center (ACERC); May 1992-April 1993, $514,890, total May 1992-April 1997, $4,228,500; David W. Pershing, Principal Investigator. 2. University of Utah - U.S. Bureau of Mines/Department of Interior, continuation, "Generic Mineral Technology Center Research Grant for Mining and Mineral Resources Research Institute"; October 1992- September 1993, $2,215,218; R. Peter King, Principal Investigator. 3. University of Utah - Public Health Service, "Mechanisms of Preterm Labor"; December 1992-November 1997,$4,019,647; Dr. Murray D. Mitchell, Principal Investigator. 4. University of Utah - Public Health Service, "Conus Peptides and Their Receptor Targets;" December 1992-November 1993, $1,011,851, total December 1992-November 1997, $5,251,140; Dr. Baldomero M. Olivera, Principal Investigator. 5. Utah State University - National Science Foundation, "Spatial and Temporal Heterogeneity of Resource Availability in the Sagebrush- Steppe Ecosystem"; $2,084,149; Martyn Caldwell, Principal Investigator. 6. Utah State University - National Institutes of Health, "Immunotoxin Therapy of Cytomegalovirus Infections"; $619,562; Bill B. Barnett, Principal Investigator. 7. Utah State University - National Institutes of Health, "Model Development and Evaluation of Therapies for Cryptosporidium Infection"; $1,833,167; Mark C. Healey, Principal Investigator. Executive Session(s) Approval to hold an executive session or sessions in connection with the meeting of the State Board of Regents to be held March 20, 1992, to consider property transactions, personnel performance evaluations, litigation, and such other matters permitted by the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act. Report of the Commissioner Honor to Vicki Varela Commissioner Kerr reported that Vicki Varela was one of three finalists in the Communications category of the Zions First National Bank "Up 'N Comers" 121 awards held the previous evening. He expressed congratulations to Vicki for this recognition. March and April Board Meetings Commissioner Kerr announced that the Board of Regents will hold a half-day retreat, in connection with the March 20 Board meeting in St. George, to talk about enrollment and related issues. The April 17 Board meeting will be held at the San Juan Center in Blanding, rather than in Price. The change of location was at the invitation of President Petersen, who would like the Board to become better acquainted with the San Juan Campus and its programs. Reports of Institutional Presidents Regent Zabriskie asked to have the reports of the institutional presidents resumed, as he thought they were meaningful and something the Regents should hear. Commissioner Kerr commented that he had received the opposite request a few months ago and changed the meeting format accordingly. Regent Cumming said he would prefer to hear the presidents discuss issues rather than report on their institutions. Vice Chairman Snow referred the matter to the Council of Presidents. Adjournment On motion offered by Regent Hoggan, the meeting adjourned at 2:33 p.m. Secretary Date Approved MINUTES OF MEETING UTAH STATE BOARD OF REGENTS SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH FEBRUARY 21, 1992 C O N T E N T S Page Roll Call 103 MEETING OF THE COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE 106 Salt Lake Community College Board of Trustees 106 Legislative Report 106 Bills of Interest to Higher Education 106 Appropriations Outlook 106 Funding for Enrollment Growth 107 REGULAR MEETING OF THE STATE BOARD OF REGENTS 109 Reports of Board Committees 109 Planning and Facilities Committee 109 Salt Lake Community College: Redwood Campus Master Pla n109 University of Utah: University Hospital Addition to House Magnetic Resonance Imager and Computerized Tomography S c1a0n9ner Utah Valley Community College: Land Purchase 110 Southern Utah University: Construction of Student Center/ Convention Center with Nonappropriated Funds 110 Capital Facilities Legislative Update 110 Utah State University: Sale of Institutional Residence 110 Academic and Vocational Education Committee 111 1990-91 Annual Program Review Report, Part III 111 Utah State University 111 Weber State University 112 Utah Valley Community College 113 Salt Lake Community College 114 Page Salt Lake Community College Faculty Tenure Document 115 USHE Institutional Admissions Requirements 116 Consent Calendar: Academic and Vocational Education Co m1m1i6ttee Program Actions in USHE Institutions, July 1986-Decembe r1 116991 USHE Athletics Survey; 1991-92 Mid-Year Report of USHE Institutional Grants and Contracts 116 Budget and Finance Committee 116 Dixie College: Parameters Resolution for Student Center Revenue Bond Issue 116 Southern Utah University: Authority to Seek Financing for Student Housing Project 117 University of Utah: Authority to Refund Outstanding Bond Issues 118 OCHE Monthly Investment Report 118 1991-92 Winter Term Enrollment Report and Updated Annualized Academic Year FTE Projections 118 Consent Calendar 118 Minutes 118 Grant Proposals 118 Executive Session(s) 119 Report of the Commissioner 119 Honor to Vicki Varela 119 March and April Board Meetings 119 Reports of Institutional Presidents 120 Adjournment 120 ii