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1 O P E N M E E T I N G N O T I C E Stephen F. Austin State University Board of Regents Board Meeting and Committee Meetings Nacogdoches, Texas April 22 and 23, 2013 Meeting 281 Austin Building 307 The Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University will convene a two-day Board Meeting and Committee Meetings according to the following agenda: MONDAY, APRIL 22, :00 a.m. CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION MEETING OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE (This committee will convene at approximately 8:00 a.m.) Marketing Audit Update from SimpsonScarborough EXECUTIVE SESSION At approximately 9:30 p.m. or immediately following the prior committee meeting, the board will move to executive session: Board consideration of the following items: Consideration of individual personnel matters relating to appointment, employment, evaluation, assignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee, including but not limited to equine center director, poultry science director, chair of the Department of Agriculture, dean of the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, interim dean of the Nelson Rusche College of Business, executive director of marketing and public affairs, executive director of alumni affairs, coordinator of special projects, men s basketball head coach, vice presidents and the president ( ) Consultation with attorney regarding legal advice or pending and/or contemplated litigation or settlement offers, including but not limited to EEOC filings, pending legislation, intellectual property, Christian Cutler v. Baker Pattillo, et al, and Progressive County Mutual Insurance Company vs. SFASU ( ) MEETING OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE (This committee will reconvene at approximately 11:00 a.m.) Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Item 17: 17. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report

2 Investment Report Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 18 31: 18. Marching Band Uniforms and Equipment Purchase 19. Adoption of FY Summer Budget 20. Course and Lab Fees FY Room and Board Rates FY Designated Tuition Increase for FY Increase in Undergraduate and Graduate Admission Application Fees 24. Credit Card Merchant Service Fees Agreement 25. Academic Partnerships Contract Addendum 26. Coca Cola Beverage Contract 27. Bond Redemption and Refinancing 28. Consideration of Contract for Blackboard Collaborate Software 29. Grant Awards 30. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions Computer Equipment Purchases (C-8) Delegated Purchasing Authority (C-10) Discretionary Use of University Funds (C-64) Distribution of Payroll (C-12) Gifts, Prizes and Awards (C-58) Items Requiring Board of Regents Approval (D-20.5) Investments Endowment Funds (C-41.A) Property Inventory and Management (C-42) Property Liability (B-34) 31. Core Network Switch Collaboration Report on Airlines Contract with University of Texas System The board will adjourn for lunch at approximately 12 noon, conduct a tour of renovated areas in the Griffith Building, the Wright Music Building, and reconvene at approximately 2:15 p.m.

3 MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE (This meeting will convene at approximately 3:30 p.m. or immediately following adjournment of the previous meeting.) Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 14 16: 14. Artificial Field Surface Replacement at Homer Bryce Stadium 15. Conservation Education Center Project Budget 16. Approval of Building and Grounds Policy Revisions Access to Secure Computing Facilities (F-32) Campus Programs for Minors (D-59) Communication Services (F-29) Kennedy Auditorium Reservation and Use (B-16) Siemens Report on Energy Savings Current Construction Report Collaboration Report on SFA/Texas A&M University System Electricity Contract Collaboration Report on EPA Consortium MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE (This meeting will convene at approximately 4:30 p.m. or following previous committee adjournment.) Academic Affairs Report $10,000 Degree Strategic Plan Process Engineering Physics Degree Student Affairs Report University Police Department 2012 Report Regarding Racial Profiling Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 10 13: 10. Curriculum Changes 11. Approval of Request to Move the Department of Computer Science 12. Agreement between Stephen F. Austin State University and Nelson Rusche College of Business Executive Advisory Board 13. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions Academic and Professional Qualifications (A-49) Academic Freedom and Responsibility (A-2.5)

4 Active Military Service (A-74) Add/Drop (A-5) Administrative Systems Software Changes (F-36) Curation of Archaeological Collections (A-75) for University Communication (F-41) Emeritus (E-14A) Employee Enrolling for Courses (E-16) Family and Medical Leave (E-58) Grievance and Appeals (E-25N) Human Research Subjects Protection (A-62) New Employee Orientation (E-33.1) News Releases (F-20) Parking and Traffic Regulations (D-24) Photographic Reprints (F-22) Printing Services (F-23) Student Organization Formation and Recognition (F-14) Transfer Admission (A-44) Transfer Credits (A-45) University Letterhead (D-37) University Publications (D-39) University Web Calendar (F-19) EXECUTIVE SESSION At approximately 5:00 p.m. or immediately following the prior committee meeting, the board will move to executive session: Board consideration of the following items: Consideration of individual personnel matters relating to appointment, employment, evaluation, assignment, duties, discipline, or dismissal of an officer or employee, including but not limited to equine center director, poultry science director, chair of the Department of Agriculture, dean of the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture, interim dean of the Nelson Rusche College of Business, executive director of marketing and public affairs, executive director of alumni affairs, coordinator of special projects, men s basketball head coach, vice presidents and the president ( ) Consultation with attorney regarding legal advice or pending and/or contemplated litigation or settlement offers, including but not limited to EEOC filings, pending legislation, intellectual property, Christian Cutler v. Baker Pattillo, et al, and Progressive County Mutual Insurance Company vs. SFASU ( ) Estimated adjournment: 6:00 p.m. The board will reconvene in open session and recess for the evening with no further action expected.

5 THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF A TWO-DAY BOARD MEETING AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AGENDA: TUESDAY, APRIL 23, :00 a.m. RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION Call to Order and Pledge to the Flags Invocation Passing of the Gavel from the Outgoing Chair to the Incoming Chair Swearing-In Ceremony for Newly Appointed Regents Special Recognitions Board Action on Agenda Item 1: 1. Approval of Board Minutes from January 28 and 29, 2013 Presentation and Board Action on Personnel Agenda Items 2 9: 2. Approval of Faculty Appointments for Approval of Staff Appointments for Approval of Changes of Status for Promotions 6. Tenure 7. Faculty Development Leave for Regents Professorship for Retirements Committee Reports and Board Action: Academic and Student Affairs Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 10 13): 10. Curriculum Changes 11. Approval of Request to Move the Department of Computer Science 12. Agreement between Stephen F. Austin State University and Nelson Rusche College of Business Executive Advisory Board 13. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions

6 Building and Grounds Committee (Report and Action on Agenda Items 14 16): 14. Artificial Field Surface Replacement at Homer Bryce Stadium 15. Conservation Education Center Project Budget 16. Approval of Building and Grounds Policy Revisions Finance and Audit Committee (Report and Action on Agenda Items 17 31): 17. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report 18. Marching Band Uniforms and Equipment Purchase 19. Adoption of FY Summer Budget 20. Course and Lab Fees FY Room and Board Rates FY Designated Tuition Increase for FY Increase in Undergraduate and Graduate Admission Application Fees 24. Credit Card Merchant Service Fees Agreement 25. Academic Partnerships Contract Addendum 26. Coca Cola Soft Drink Contract 27. Bond Defeasance and Refinancing 28. Consideration of Contract for Blackboard Collaborate Software 29. Grant Awards 30. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions 31. Core Network Switch Reports: President Dates Tartan Project Resolutions Student Regent

7 Faculty Senate Introduction of Dr. Dana Cooper, incoming Chair A Year in Review: Actions of the Senate Constitutional Amendment Faculty Salaries Student Government President and Vice President-Elect Recognitions Veterans Resource Center Watermelon Bash AMSS: Kay Bailey Hutchison Appointment of Board Committees for ESTIMATED ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING (approximately 11:30 am) Board members will attend the Faculty Recognition Luncheon at 11:45 a.m. in the Grand Ballroom. A quorum is expected to be present but no action will be taken. Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects (Section ). Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in Executive Session. Further details regarding the posted agenda are available for public review in the Office of the Board of Regents, Austin Building 308, Telephone (936)