Minutes for the Utah State Board of Regents, May 30, 2003

Minutes of meeting, Utah State Board of Regents, Board Offices, The Gateway, May 30, 2003

MINUTES OF MEETING UTAH STATE BOARD OF REGENTS BOARD OFFICES, THE GATEWAY May 30, 2003 Regents Present Regents Excused Nolan E. Karras, Chair David J. Grant Pamela J. Atkinson, Vice Chair Jerry C. Atkin Linnea S. Barney Daryl C. Barrett Kim R. Burningham Khay Douangdara L. Brent Hoggan James S. Jardine Michael R. Jensen Charles E. Johnson David J. Jordan E. George Mantes Jed H. Pitcher Sara V. Sinclair Marlon O. Snow Maria Sweeten Office of the Commissioner Cecelia H. Foxley, Commissioner David Buhler, Associate Commissioner for Public Affairs Don A. Carpenter, Executive Assistant Joyce Cottrell, Executive Secretary Jerry H. Fullmer, Director of Information Systems Chalmers Gail Norris, Associate Commissioner for Student Financial Aid Phyllis C. Safman, Assistant Commissioner for Academic Affairs Mark H. Spencer, Associate Commissioner for Finance and Facilities Deanna D. Winn, Associate Commissioner for Academic Affairs Gary S. Wixom, Assistant Commissioner for Applied Technology Education and Special Projects INSTITUTIONAL REPRESENTATIVES University of Utah J. Bernard Machen, President Paul Brinkman, Associate Vice President for Budget and Planning John G. Francis, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs Nancy Lyon, Assistant Vice President for Governmental Affairs Michael G. Perez, Associate Vice President for Facilities Management Laura Snow, Special Assistant to the President and Secretary of the University DeVere Day, Student Utah State University Minutes of Meeting May 30, 2003 Page 2 Kermit L. Hall, President Stan L. Albrecht, Executive Vice President and Provost Richard W. Jacobs, Budget Director Weber State University F. Ann Millner, President David L. Eisler, Provost Norman C. Tarbox, Jr., Vice President of Administrative Services Southern Utah University Steven D. Bennion, President Gregory L. Stauffer, Vice President for Administrative and Financial Services Snow College Michael T. Benson, President Bradley A. Winn, Vice President for Academic Affairs Dixie State College Robert C. Huddleston, President William D. Fowler, Vice President for Student Services Joe Peterson, Dean of Arts, Letters and Sciences and Accreditation Liaison Officer Stanley J. Plewe, Vice President for Administration and Information Technology Max H. Rose, Vice President of Academics College of Eastern Utah Charles Foust, Vice President of Academic Affairs Utah Valley State College William A. Sederburg, President Bradley J. Cook, Vice President for Academic Affairs Val Peterson, Vice President for College Relations Douglas E. Warner, Vice President for Finance and Human Resources Swen Swenson, Student Body President Salt Lake Community College Judd D. Morgan, Interim President Marjorie Carson, Vice President of Academic Services Kent Ferrel, Controller/Business Manager Dana Van Dyke, Budget Director Trent Kemp, Student Body President Utah College of Applied Technology Linda Fife, Vice President for Instruction and Student Services Minutes of Meeting May 30, 2003 Page 3 Representatives of the Press Amy Stewart, Ogden Standard Examiner Shinika A. Sykes, Salt Lake Tribune Twila Van Leer, Deseret News Others Joe Andrade, Utah Science Center Race Davies, Governor's Office of Planning and Budget John Sutherland, Chair, Technology Initiative Advisory Board Chair Nolan Karras called the meeting to order at 11:00 a.m. He welcomed UVSC President William Sederburg, who was attending his first Board meeting, and SLCC Interim President Judd Morgan. He announced that Linda Fife was the new Chief Academic Officer for UCAT and was representing President Fitch, who had a long-standing commitment. Commissioner Foxley added that Ms. Fife was UCAT's Vice President for both Instruction and Student Services. She said Dr. Lucille Stoddard had also planned to attend the meeting, but she was ill with pneumonia. Chair Karras commended Dr. Stoddard's work as Interim President of UVSC and asked President Sederburg to express the Board's appreciation to her for her very capable leadership. Commissioner Foxley relayed a message she had received from Dr. Stoddard, expressing her appreciation for the Board's confidence and for the remarkable experience she had during the past year. Dr. Stoddard indicated that she thought President Sederburg was a perfect fit for Utah Valley State College. Engineering, Computer Science and Technology 2003-2004 Funding Recommendation from the Technology Initiative Advisory Board Chair Karras introduced John Sutherland, Chair of the Technology Initiative Advisory Board (TIAB). Mr. Sutherland said Utah institutions had seen a 35 percent growth, statewide, in enrollment in engineering programs in the last two years, which is a good return on the state's investment. A request was made to the 2003 Legislature for $2 million in one-time funding and $2 million in ongoing funds in addition to $500,000 in scholarship money. However, the Legislature only appropriated $500,000 in ongoing funds. Institutional requests for this funding totaled $911,500. The TIAB determined that their first priority was for faculty positions. The distribution of ongoing funds was shown on the second page of the Commissioner's cover memorandum to Tab R. No institution received the full amount of their request. Many rural legislators are not supportive of this program because institutions in their areas have not received what they consider to be a fair share of the funding. Mr. Sutherland emphasized the need for more broad support from across the state. Also, not every institution needs the same programs. We need to focus on excellent programs at the schools. Mr. Sutherland offered to respond to questions. Regent Jensen said he was concerned about CEU and Snow transfer students who received funding last year. What will happen to the transfer students this year? Mr. Sutherland said both institutions had submitted requests, but the Legislature had not appropriated enough funding. Minutes of Meeting May 30, 2003 Page 4 Mr. Sutherland said $7.5 million is needed to fund the program. To realize this appropriation, more voices are needed in support of the importance of this program. The original bottleneck was in the four-year programs; this was addressed in the first-year funding. In the second year, the funding was broader. Every institution would have received funding this year if more money had been available. Regent Jensen said he was concerned that cutting the funding for the small rural schools would have an adverse effect on their requests next year. He pointed out the need for quality transfer students for the engineering fields. Vice President Foust said CEU's enrollment in engineering transfer courses would not increase until they could hire additional faculty. The college currently only has two part-time faculty teaching these classes. Regent Hoggan moved adoption of the proposed funding distribution. The motion was seconded by Regent Jardine and carried unanimously. Chair Karras thanked Mr. Sutherland for his presentation and his service as chair of the TIAB. Update on The Leonardo and the Utah Science Center Commissioner Foxley said in the past few years there had been an effort in the state to make a science center available to the citizens of Utah. Now this plan is coming to fruition. She introduced Dr. Joe Andrade, Executive Director and Board Chairman of the Utah Science Center Authority, and noted that Regent Atkinson also serves on the Science Center Advisory Board. Dr. Andrade has been at the University of Utah as an engineering faculty member and administrator for 33 years. The Commissioner asked him to give the Regents an update on the Utah Science Center. Dr. Andrade said The Leonardo and the Utah Science Center would impact the entire state and region. This has been the only major urban area of the United States without an interactive science center. With the availability of the old city library, Salt Lake City agreed to let the Science Center use that facility for the next 50 years. The Leonardo is a celebration of creativity, a bridge between the arts and sciences. It includes three entities: the Utah Science Center, a Center for the Documentary Arts, and Global Artways. Foundations have been developed and seed funding raised. Its location adjacent to a major public library makes it unique in the United States. The city will have an outstanding Children's Museum in The Gateway, and it is hoped that Utah's children will also have an interest in the Utah Science Center. The east-west TRAX line connects all of these wonderful cultural features, making access available to most residents of the state. Vice Chair Atkinson said she first met Dr. Andrade and learned of his vision of this project in 1993. With family in Oregon, she is a frequent visitor to the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry. The Leonardo and Utah Science Center could have a huge impact upon our children and adults. In cooperation with USU, the "Discovery on Wheels" traveling science center has had great audiences around the state for the past seven years. She commended Dr. Andrade for his dedication. President Benson asked about the cost and revenue sources. Dr. Andrade said the anticipated cost was $25 million. Of that, $10 million is needed to refurbish the old city library building (this might be a bond initiative on the ballot for Salt Lake City this fall), and a fund-raising effort is underway for the additional $15 Minutes of Meeting May 30, 2003 Page 5 million. The Center's operating budget is expected to be approximately $5 million/year, from which half is expected through ticket revenues and 25 percent from public revenues. Regent Barrett asked what governing board had oversight for the entire project. Dr. Andrade responded that the Library Science Foundation, a 501(c)(3) entity, was the governing board. It is a six-member board which leases the building from the city and manages the facility. Dr. Andrade asked the institutional Presidents to consider speaking engagements when he could come to their campuses and communities and explain the project. Chair Karras thanked Dr. Andrade for his presentation. Reports of Board Committees Academic, Applied Technology, and Student Success Committee Policy R312, Configuration of the Utah System of Higher Education, and Institutional Missions and Roles (Tab A). Chair Jardine said the policy contains an overview of the changes which have occurred in the System since 1993. Specific institutional missions and roles will be appended to the policy. He noted Tab B, which contained USU's statement. Chair Jardine briefly explained the changes to the policy since the last Board meeting. The committee had made these additional substitutions: (1) In the second sentence of the Purpose (R312-1), strike the word "organize" and substitute "configure." (2) in the second paragraph of the Purpose, strike "to ensure congruence with the economic and social conditions" and insert "in light of the educational needs and resources..." The Purpose will now read: To recognize the distinct and unique missions and roles of the institutions in the Utah System of Higher Education. To configure a system of colleges and universities to meet the educational needs of the citizens of the State of Utah, and to maintain system integrity by defining institutional categories. The Regents will review institutional roles and missions every five years in light of the educational needs and resources in the State of Utah. Another change was noted in § 5.2.4 on page 4 of the policy. The committee decided to strike the last sentence and insert into the third line of the first sentence the wording "and specific administrative responsibility." That section will now read: 5.2.4 Community College Function - Within the organization of the institution there is evidence that the community college function within the institutional mission is identifiable, supported through programs, services, and specific administrative responsibility, and includes transfer education, applied technology education, customized training for employers, developmental education, and strong student services to support these primary components of the comprehensive community college mission. Minutes of Meeting May 30, 2003 Page 6 Chair Jardine said the Carnegie categories of institutions had been used as a reference point. After some discussion, the committee decided to retain Roman numerals (Type I, II, etc.). The committee also discussed where to include Dixie State College in institutional types. It was decided to have subcategories A and B of Type III to differentiate Dixie from UVSC. Regent Mantes said he had chaired the subcommittee on institutional missions and roles, and much discussion had centered around "building boxes" for the institutions. He noted that this was an important document and suggested that the Regents make the policy as accurate as possible and apprize the Legislature of this action. Chair Karras said he, Commissioner Foxley and Vice Chair Atkinson had met with the chairs and vice chairs of the Boards of Trustees, and this policy had been discussed extensively in that meeting. Chair Jardine moved approval of the amended policy R312. The motion was seconded by Regent Jensen. The motion carried unanimously. Utah State University - Mission and Role Statement (Tab B). Chair Jardine said the committee had approved this statement and recommended the statement (page 1 only) to the full Board for approval. Page 2 involves a description of what USU hopes will ultimately be an active commitment by the Regents to support the role and mission of the University described on page 1. The committee encouraged other institutions, as they develop their mission and role statements, to look at this as an example of specificity as to the support their missions and roles would require of the Regents. The committee made a commitment to USU to look at page 2 and determine how it relates to what the other institutions were doing. Chair Jardine asked President Hall to talk about USU's Mission and Role Statement. President Hall said the Mission and Role Statement before the Regents was a cumulation of 16 months of effort on behalf of the students, faculty, staff and trustees. It is important because the space grant role of the University had not been recognized previously. The statement promises a commitment to under-graduate research. The Space Dynamics Laboratory, Water Research Laboratory, and Experiment Station all give students hands-on experience. He asked that the following correction be made to the Mission and Role Statement: In the last sentence of the fourth paragraph under "Role Statement," following "on-site or," insert "technologically delivered, . . ." so the sentence would read: "The land-grant mission also means that Utah State delivers degrees through continuing education programs, whether through on-site or technologically delivered, time-enhanced methods, throughout the state." The role of land-grant universities changes the traditional trilogy of teaching, research, and services to learning, discovery, and engagement, President Hall said. He called the University's Mission and Role Statement both a document of aspiration and a document of constraint. He noted the article in the morning newspaper about the cloning of a mule, which was a joint effort of USU and Myriad Genetics in Research Park. Chair Jardine said President Hall had emphasized in the committee meeting that the Extension role of the University was encompassed in the word "engagement." Chair Jardine moved approval of Utah State University's Mission and Role Statement as stated on page 1. Regent Sweeten seconded the motion. Minutes of Meeting May 30, 2003 Page 7 Regent Mantes asked if institutional mission and role statements could be appended to the policy as addendums rather than incorporated into the document itself, which would make it very unwieldy. Chair Jardine agreed that this would make the document easier to read and understand. Regent Jordan commended President Hall for the document and said it showed an effort to limit the focus of Utah State University. There is a specific focus on programs which are unique in USU's role. The document indicates no aspirations for the University to develop programs which do not fit within those roles. Chair Karras noted that the Employers' Education Coalition (EEC) had urged that USU focus on space, water and engineering. He asked President Hall to comment. President Hall said he had discussed this with Regent Johnson, who had communicated the first item on page 2 to the Coalition. Chair Karras said he liked the idea of our institutions focusing on areas where higher education could make a significant impact. A vote was taken on the motion, which carried unanimously. Combining of Policy R401, Approval of New Programs, Program Additions or Program Changes; "Exceptions to the Moratorium on New Programs"; and "Guiding Principles for Program Discontinuation and Personnel Reductions" (Tab C). Chair Jardine said there had been two areas of change since the policy was approved last November. These changes were made to incorporate the moratorium on new programs and the criteria for discontinuing programs. On pages three and four of the policy, § 4.2.2 was changed to allow for the discontinuation of instructional programs. An appendix was added to the policy (pages 19-20) to outline the categories of exceptions to the moratorium. Chair Jardine noted that a new Category IV had been added to allow for transfer, restructuring or consolidation of existing programs. This change was recommended by the committee. He also pointed out the Addendum to Tab C in the Regents' folders, which dealt with fast-track approval process. Chair Jardine moved approval of Policy R401 as expanded, including the Addendum. The motion as seconded by Regent Sweeten and carried unanimously. USHE Institutional Survey Regarding Noel-Levitz/Student Success Task Force Recommendations (Tab D). Chair Jardine reminded the Regents that they had requested this survey from the institutions. The results were included in their folders. The committee wanted to have an opportunity to review the results, so they tabled discussion on this item until the next Board meeting. Information Calendar - Academic, Applied Technology, and Student Success Committee (Tab E). Chair Jardine noted that the Information Calendar included the elimination of the Software Developer Certificate Program at Weber State University and program name changes at the University of Utah, Utah State University, Utah Valley State College, and Salt Lake Community College. Consent Calendar - Academic, Applied Technology, and Student Success Committee (Tab F). On motion by Chair Jardine and second by Regent Jensen, the following items were approved on the committee's Consent Calendar: Minutes of Meeting May 30, 2003 Page 8 1. Southern Utah University - Restructure of the Department of Teacher Education to create three administrative units: Department of Elementary Education, Department of Secondary Education, and the Office of Education Graduate Studies and Field Services. 2. Utah Valley State College - Reconfiguration of the School of Learning Resources into the School of General Academics. 3. Salt Lake Community College - Creation of a Digital Media Institute. Finance, Facilities and Accountability Committee USHE - Proposed Benchmark Target for Institutional Health Plans (Tab G). Chair Pitcher said this report was the product of a year's work. The attachments showed industry best practices, institutional costs, etc. Chair Pitcher reported a lively discussion in the committee on the timetable for this recommendation. Salary increases (or lack thereof) figured prominently in the discussion. Several schools have already begun to make the recommended adjustments; all schools must begin by the coming year. Benchmarks and best practices will be reviewed annually. Chair Pitcher moved the adoption of the Recommendations for USHE Health Benefits Best Practices. The motion was seconded by Regent Sweeten. Vice Chair Atkinson asked about the committee discussion. Chair Pitcher said the biggest concern expressed in the committee was the lack of salary increases. Increasing employees' benefit costs would be seen as a salary reduction. The institutions will be given some time to implement these principles. Chair Karras pointed out that the System tends to be "benefit rich and salary poor." The issue is not to penalize employees. The problem is rising health care costs and using best practices and principles to keep those costs under control. The Regents want the employees to participate in the process of keeping costs down. In addition, the Legislature has asked the Fiscal Analyst's Office to look at health care costs for all state employees, including higher education. The Legislature may get involved in these principles and best practices as well. Chair Karras noted the committee had endorsed the principles. Regent Jensen asked if optical and dental benefits were included as well as basic health care. Chair Pitcher affirmed that they were included. A vote was taken, and the motion carried. USHE - Proposed Operations and Maintenance Budget Request Model (Tab H). Chair Pitcher reported that a working group, consisting of representatives from the Commissioner's staff, DFCM, and USHE institutions, had developed a formula for determining O&M requests for new capital development projects. The Commissioner's recommendation was that the formula be pilot-tested for the next year. Chair Pitcher moved approval of the Commissioner's recommendation. The motion was seconded by Regent Atkin. Associate Commissioner Spencer explained that this was the formula on which O&M requests for new buildings would be based. We will pilot test it for a year and look at all of the numbers (including existing buildings) in three years. The formula represents an incremental increase to the existing O&M budget. Regent Johnson asked if the Regents would look at actual costs compared with the formula. Dr. Spencer said costs would be assessed periodically. Fuel and power fluctuate the most widely every year. A vote was taken, and the motion carried. Minutes of Meeting May 30, 2003 Page 9 Financial Controls, Auditing Practices, and Proposed Replacement Policy R565, Audit Committees (Tab I). Chair Pitcher said the Regents were certain every institution had good internal controls, but they want the message to be heard that the Regents are very serious about this issue. He said he was impressed with the progress made by the institutions and their audit committees. Chair Pitcher moved the Commissioner's recommendation: It is the recommendation of the Commissioner that the Board of Regents direct all USHE institutions, if they have not already done so, to undertake a program of training during the next twelve months for all management and supervisory personnel to ensure knowledge and compliance with effective internal financial control procedures and practices. Institutions should provide a summary report to the Regents of these training programs by June 30, 2004. It is also recommended that the Board replace existing Regents' policies $565 and R566 with a new policy R565, to be implemented as soon as possible and not later than September 1, 2003, by the Board of Regents and institutional Boards of Trustees. The motion was seconded by Regent Atkin. Chair Karras pointed out that this policy makes it clear that the trustees have an important role in reviewing the finances of their institutions. He said the Chair expects that every audit on campus will be included in this responsibility. He said he, Commissioner Foxley and Associate Commissioner Spencer would work further on oversight of the entire System. Regent Hoggan said this was an overwhelming task. It will be more important for the Trustees to have oversight of individual audits and the Regents can focus on systemwide issues. Regent Jardine asked how many institutions had independent internal auditors. When he chaired the University of Utah Board of Trustees, he would meet at least quarterly to review audits of the University funds. He recommended counsel with institutional internal auditors. President Bennion said SUU had asked for funding for an internal audit and had done things to help meet that need. Campus committees have been created to do selective audits. Regent Johnson suggested that the Governor's Office be informed that audit committees would be added to the trustees' responsibilities. Commissioner Foxley said she had made that point with Nancy Brown in the Governor's Office. They are looking at people with financial backgrounds to replace Trustees whose terms are ending. Regent Jardine pointed out that the Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires that the chair of an audit committee have previous audit or financial experience. Chair Karras said the policy allows Trustees to include from the community up to three members for an audit committee. If political appointees are not qualified, outside experts may be brought in to provide the necessary expertise. Chair Pitcher recommended that institutional Presidents consider their CFO or auditor in their outside appointments to this committee. The Attorney General's representative met with the committee and said volunteers have the same legal immunity as employees. Vote was taken on the motion, which carried. Utah State University - Sale of Building and Lease of Property (Tab J). Chair Pitcher referred to the Commissioner's cover letter and said the Delta Sigma Phi (DSP) fraternity was proposing to purchase and Minutes of Meeting May 30, 2003 Page 10 occupy the Sigma Phi Epsilon (SPE) fraternity house, and the University will lease the ground. Extensive capital improvements and landscaping will need to be done to make the property functional and to comply with city building codes and parking regulations. The landscaping will also need to conform with University standards. The proposed purchase price is $7000, which is the estimated maintenance and utility costs spent on the property to date by the University. The sale and purchase were approved by the USU Board of Trustees and the transaction was reviewed by the Attorney General's Office. Chair Pitcher moved approval of the sale of the building and purchase of the property. The motion was seconded by Regent Hoggan and carried unanimously. Utah Valley State College - Purchase of Vineyard Elementary and Alpine Life Learning Facility (Tab K). Chair Pitcher said the Legislature had approved bonding for the facility in the amount of $6.6 million. This project was UVSC's top priority for the 2003-2004 year. Stating that DFCM required Regent approval of the property acquisition before the funds can be released to the College, Chair Pitcher moved approval of the transaction. The motion was seconded by Regents Mantes and Atkin and carried. Vice President Peterson said this was a significant addition to the UVSC Campus. The building can accommodate 5000 students. Utah College of Applied Technology - Proposed Tuition Increase for 2003-2004 (Tab L). Chair Pitcher said UCAT proposed to increase its tuition from 95 cents to one dollar per hour, an increase of 5.26 percent. Chair Pitcher moved approval of the tuition increase. The motion was seconded by Regent Sinclair and carried unanimously. USHE - 2003-2004 Final Capital Improvement Allocations (Tab M) and Administrative Efficiencies - Consolidation/Clustering of Some Functions (Tab N) - Chair Pitcher noted that these reports were given for information only and required no action. He noted that the committee had received a status report of the consolidation of administrative functions. This will be the first item on the next committee meeting. Proposed Review of Current Institutional Investment Practices and Status of Trustee Investment Committees (Tab O). Chair Pitcher said the committee was currently reviewing the investment practices of each institution to gain an understanding and are looking to see if changes are required. Chair Karras recommended a uniform reporting system. UHEAA Board of Directors Report (Tab P) Chair Pitcher said the committee had asked Associate Commissioner Norris to deliver a report on student financial aid in Utah in a future Board meeting. Consent Calendar, Finance, Facilities and Accountability Committee (Tab Q). Upon motion by Regent Hoggan and second by Regent Atkin, the following items were approved on the committee's consent calendar: A. USHE - Initial Work Programs B. USHE - 2003-2004 Tuition Rate for UCAT AAT Degree Students in General Education C. USHE - Utah Electronic College (UEC) 2003-2004 Tuition Rates D. USHE - Proposed Amendment to Policy R513 (National Guard) E. OCHE - Monthly Investment Report Minutes of Meeting May 30, 2003 Page 11 F. UofU and USU - Capital Facilities Delegation Reports G. USHE - Proposed Amendments to Policy R710, Capital Facilities H. Utah State University - Proposed Sale of Property to UDOT I. Salt Lake Community College - Expansion of Leased Space of Sandy Center (ratification) General Consent Calendar On motion by Vice Chair Atkinson and second by Regent Barrett, the following items were approved on the Regents' General Consent Calendar: 1. Minutes - Approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Utah State Board of Regents held March 14, 2003, at the Board Offices in Salt Lake City, Utah 2. Grant Proposals - Approval to submit the following proposals: A. University of Utah - National Institutes of Health; "Muscular Dystrophy Cooperative Research Center;" $7,915,743. Kevin M. Flanigan, Principal Investigator. B. Utah State University - US DOD Missile Defense Agency; "RAMOS Joint Preliminary Design Review Task Plan 6;" $1,150,780. Thomas Humpherys, Principal Investigator. C. Utah State University -Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, Inc.; "Tactical Input Station Screener Processor Element Quote - Software;" $2,058,690. Niel S. Holt, Principal Investigator. D. Utah State University - Lockheed Missiles and Space Company, Inc.; "4 Additional Screener Processor Element Units;" $1,106,132. Niel S. Holt, Principal Investigator. E. Utah State University - US DOD US Navy; "Response to Time Critical Sensor Image/Data Processing Task;" $3,874,886. Niel S. Holt, Principal Investigator. F. Utah State University - National Science Foundation; "Vegetation and Climate Controls on Soil Organic Carbon Dynamics in the Intermountain West;" $1,216,099. Helga Van Miegroet, Principal Investigator. G. Utah State University - Department of Health & Human Services; "Project C.5. of Region VIII Centers of Excellence for Biodefense and Emerging Infectious Diseases RCE); $4,846,363. John D. Morrey, Principal Investigator. H. Utah State University - National Science Foundation; "PBI: Biodiversity and Evolution of the Megachilid Bees of the World (Insecta, Hymenoptera: Megachilidae);" $3,133,036. Terry Griswold, Principal Investigator. Minutes of Meeting May 30, 2003 Page 12 I. Utah State University - National Science Foundation; "Mathematics & Science Partnership for all Utah Students: Middle Grades Initiative;" $8,849,621. James Cangelosi, Principal Investigator. J. Utah State University - Department of Health & Human Services; "Determination of Hydrogen-bond Energy in Biomolecules;" $1,100,000. Steve Scheiner, Principal Investigator. K. Utah State University - Department of Health & Human Services; "In Vitro Antiviral Screening Program: Respiratory Viruses;" $2,294,642. Robert W. Sidwell, Principal Investigator. L. Utah State University - Department of Health & Human Services; "In Vitro Antiviral Screening Program: Biodefense Pathogens;" $3,674,879. Robert W. Sidwell, Principal Investigator. M. Utah State University - Duke University; "Epidemiology of Alzheimer's Dementia in Cache County, Utah;" $1,164,179. Maria C. Norton, Principal Investigator. N. Utah State University - US DOD Missile Defense Agency; "RAMOS Joint Preliminary Design Review Task Plan 6;" $5,800,000. Thomas Humpherys, Principal Investigator. O. Utah State University - US DOD Missile Defense Agency; "RAMOS Task Order 12" (Period of Performance: 2/9/2002 to 7/31/2003); $5,195,000. Thomas Humpherys, Principal Investigator. P. Utah State University - US DOD US Navy; "Response to Time Critical Sensor Image/Data Processing Task;" $1,417,000. Niel S. Holt, Principal Investigator. Q. Utah State University - US DOD Missile Defense Agency; "RAMOS Task Order 12" (Period of Performance: 1/1/2003 to 12/31/2003); $5,195,000. Thomas Humpherys, Principal Investigator. R. Utah State University - Instituto Nacional de Recursos Hidraulicos; "Technical Supervision of the Design and Installation of a Pressurized Irrigation System, Azua II, in the Dominican Republic;" $2,067,206. Gary P. Merkley, Principal Investigator. S. Utah State University - National Science Foundation; "Continuous Universal Access to Dynamic and Complex Indoor Environments;" $1,049,811. Vladimir Kulyukin, Principal Investigator. T. Utah State University - Northface Learning; "A Collaborative Project-based Approach to Educating Software Developers;" $4,537,500. David Wiley, Principal Investigator. U. Utah State University - US Department of Education; "Reading Comprehension Problems: Profiles, Indicators, Supports, and Boosts;" $1,387,964. Lori Roggman, Principal Investigator. Minutes of Meeting May 30, 2003 Page 13 V. Utah State University - Raytheon; "Order for Fabrication of Eight ARCH (Advanced Reconnaissance Compression Hardware) Circuit Card Suites for the US Navy;" $1,143,055. Niel S. Holt, Principal Investigator. W. Utah State University - USDA/CSREES; "Implementation of Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE);" $3,023,912. Philip Rasmussen, Principal Investigator. X. Utah State University - Naval Research Laboratory; "Response to Time Critical Sensor Image/Data Processing Task Order #3 Extension;" $2,999,691. Niel S. Holt, Principal Investigator. Y. Utah State University - Naval Research Laboratory; "Response to Time Critical Sensor Image/Data Processing Task Order #5;" $11,999,964. Niel S. Holt, Principal Investigator. Z. Utah State University - USDA/CSREES; "Implementation of Western Region Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (SARE) Professional Development Program (PDP);" $1,090,298. Philip Rasmussen, Principal Investigator. AA. Utah State University - Institute of Education Sciences; "Prevention Plus: An Effective Program to Prevent Antisocial Behavior;" $1,841,062. Richard P. West, Principal Investigator. BB. Utah State University - Missile Defense Agency; "Modification to Task Order 12 to Add Russian Subcontract Addendum 19;" $5,195,000. Tom Humpherys, Principal Investigator. CC. Utah State University - Naval Research Laboratory; "Extension of Time Critical Sensor Image/Data Processing Task Order N00173-02-D-2003/0004;" $3,874,886. Niel S. Holt, Principal Investigator. DD. Utah Valley State College - National Science Foundation; Science Equipment; $2,000,000. Sam Rushforth. EE. Utah Valley State College - HUD; Science Building Construction; $900,000. Sam Rushforth. 3. Executive Session(s) - Approval to hold an executive session or sessions prior to or in connection with the meetings of the State Board of Regents to be held July 9, 2003 at the Board Offices in Salt Lake City, Utah to consider property transactions, personnel issues, litigation, and such other matters permitted by the Utah Open and Public Meetings Act. Report of the Chair Minutes of Meeting May 30, 2003 Page 14 Competency-Based Summit. Chair Karras said a Competency-Based Education Summit would be held in the fall. Higher education will be involved in this summit. Public education will also have a big role. More information will be shared with the Board when it is available. Nursing. Chair Karras reported that SUU and Dixie had worked together on the delivery of nursing programs in southern Utah. The System is looking at how to increase the number of nursing graduates in the state. He assured the Regents that progress is being made on this issue. Report of the Commissioner Recognition of Dave Eisler. Commissioner Foxley announced that Dr. David Eisler, Weber State University Provost, had accepted the position as President of Ferris State University. The immediate past President of Ferris State was Bill Sederburg, the new President of Utah Valley State College. The Commissioner congratulated Dr. Eisler and wished him well in his new position. Recognition of Student Body Presidents. Commissioner Foxley welcomed Swen Swenson, UVSC Student Body President and President of the Utah Council of Student Body Presidents (UCSP) and DeVere Day, former President of the Snow College student body and currently a student at the University of Utah. Institutional Changes. Commissioner recognized Bill Fowler, who will be retiring in August as Student Services Vice President at Dixie State College. She indicated that Bill has been a great asset not only to Dixie State College, but to the System. President Huddleston said that before coming to Dixie 26 years ago, Bill worked at SLCC and the University of Utah. Dixie's new Vice President of Student Services will be Phil Alletto. Max Rose, Dixie's Academic Vice President, has been named Superintendent of Schools for Washington County. Max has worked at Dixie for more than 30 years and will be greatly missed by all in higher education. Joe Peterson will be acting as Academic Vice President until a permanent replacement is found. Presidential Installations. Commissioner Foxley announced that dates had been selected for Presidential installations as follows: August 18 (morning) - Ann Millner, Weber State University September 20 (late afternoon/early evening) - Ryan Thomas, College of Eastern Utah October 30 (late afternoon/early evening) - Bill Sederburg, Utah Valley State College Commissioner Foxley said it was likely the October 31 Board meeting would be held on the UVSC Campus in conjunction with President Sederburg's installation. Material in Regents' Folders. Commissioner Foxley reviewed the information in the Regents' folders, which included the summaries of USHE institutions ranked in the US News and World Report's annual report. President Bernie Machen was recently featured in Utah Business Magazine on tracking success. The Commissioner noted that Utah had hosted the WICHE (Western Interstate Commission on Higher Education) Annual Meeting earlier in the month. Utah WICHE Commissioners (Regent George Mantes, Senator Dave Minutes of Meeting May 30, 2003 Page 15 Gladwell and Commissioner Foxley) felt it would be helpful to give the Regents periodic updates on the Commission. Commissioner Foxley said she had received a memo from Lynne Ward, Director of the Governor's Office of Budget and Planning, reminding state agencies that the economy has not recovered as quickly as everyone had hoped. The Commissioner asked the Presidents to be very prudent in expending funds. We all need to be cognizant of budget constraints in building budgets for the next year. Recognition Luncheon In a special luncheon, Commissioner Foxley and the Board recognized outgoing Regents Atkinson, Douangdara and Hoggan for their many years of service on behalf of higher education. Chair Karras said all three individuals had carried huge loads for this System. He expressed his appreciation to Regent Hoggan for his wise judgment, to Vice Chair Atkinson for her involvement on several committees and boards, and to Regent Douangdara for representing the students well. Adjournment The Regents met in executive session following the luncheon and adjourned from there.. Joyce Cottrell CPS Executive Secretary Date Approved