TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD M I N U T E S Regular Quarterly Meeting 1200 East Anderson Lane, Austin, Texas July 25, 2013 The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board convened at 8:30 a.m. on July 25, 2013, with the following members present: Fred Heldenfels, presiding; Harold Hahn; Durga Agrawal; Dennis Golden; Chris Huckabee, Bobby Jenkins; Janelle Shepard; and Alice Schneider. Members absent were: Munir Lalani and David Teuscher AGENDA ITEM I. Call to order: Opening Remarks, Announcements and Appointment Mr. Heldenfels called the meeting of the Coordinating Board to order. A. Introduction of New Board Member Chris Huckabee and New Student Board Member Alice Schneider B. Consideration of Resolution of Appreciation for Board members whose terms expire August 31, 2013 C. Recognition of New Presidents and Chancellors in the audience D. Remarks regarding higher education issues by Senator Kel Seliger, Chair, Senate Higher Education Committee II. Approval of Minutes A. April 25, 2013, Board Meeting On motion by Mr. Hahn, seconded by Dr. Agrawal, the Board approved the April 25, 2013, minutes. 1 CB Minutes 07/13
III. Approval of the Consent Calendar On motion by Mr. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Huckabee, the Board approved the Consent Calendar. Items on the Consent Calendar were: VI-C; VI-J; VI-K; VIII-D; VIII-E; VIII-H; VIII-I; VIII-J; VIII-K; VIII-M; VIII- N; VIII-O; VIII-P; VIII-Q; VIII-R; VIII-S; X-D IV. Major Policy Discussion A. Population Change in Texas: Implications for Education V. Recognition of Excellence A. Texas A&M Blinn TEAM ( Transfer Enrollment at A&M ) Program VI. Matters Relating to the Committee on Affordability, Accountability and Planning A. Committee Chair s Overview B. Public Testimony on Items Relating to the Committee on Affordability, Accountability, and Planning C. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to construction, rehabilitation, and property purchase projects 1. Texas A&M University Construct Kyle Field Stadium Redevelopment 161 Wellborn Road College Station, TX 77840 2. The University of Texas at Dallas Purchase Waterview Park Apartments 2200, 2400, 2600 Waterview Parkway Richardson, TX 75080 EMERGENCY APPROVAL 3. University of Houston Construct Multidisciplinary Research and Engineering Building 4720 Calhoun Houston, TX 77204 D. Update on construction, rehabilitation, and property purchase projects 2 CB Minutes 07/13
1. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi Construct University Center Expansion 6300 Ocean Drive Corpus Christi, TX 78412 2. The University of Texas at Austin Third Reapprove Renovate DKR-TMS-UT Athletics Offices Infill 405 East 23rd Street Austin, TX 78712 3. The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio Construct Academic Learning and Teaching Center 7703 Floyd Curl Drive San Antonio, TX 78229 4. University of Houston Construct New Football Stadium - Phase 2 3900 Cullen Boulevard Houston, TX 77204 E. Report on facilities decision of projects certified to meet the requirements of the expedited process for approval F. Report on facilities decisions made by the Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner since the previous Board meeting G. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to the approval of the nominated members of the Formula Funding Advisory Committees for 2016-2017 biennium On a motion by Ms. Shepard, seconded by Mr. Jenkins, the board approved the nominated members. H. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to the approval of the Annual Closing the Gaps by 2015 Progress Report On a motion by Ms. Shepard, seconded by Mr. Huckabee, the board approved the CTG report. I. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to new criteria relating to the review of accountability groups On a motion by Ms. Shepard, seconded Dr. Golden, the board approved the new criteria relating to accountability groups. J. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to the certification of Texas Research Incentive Program gift funds to the Emerging Research Universities 3 CB Minutes 07/13
K. Proposed rules: 1. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to proposed new section to Chapter 5, Subchapter A, General Provisions, Section 5.9 concerning Texas Higher Education Accountability System Institutional Input Measures 2. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to proposed amendments to Chapter 13, Subchapter F, Sections 13.102 and 13.107 of Board rules concerning Formula Funding and Tuition Charges for Repeated and Excess Hours of Undergraduate Students 3. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to proposed amendments to Chapter 17, Resource Planning, Subchapter K, Reports, Section 17.101 of Board rules concerning institutional reports VII. Lunch VIII. Matters relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success A. Committee Chair s Overview An overview of the Committee s activities was presented to the Board by Ms. Shepard, Chair of the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success. B. Public Testimony on Items Relating to the Committee on Academic and Workforce Success C. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to a request from The University of Texas at El Paso for a Master of Science (M.S.) degree and a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) degree with a major in Biomedical Engineering On a motion by Mr. Hahn, seconded by Mr. Jenkins the board approved the request. D. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to the statutory four-year review of the Mission Statements and Table of Programs for the following institutions: 1. Texas A&M University 2. Texas A&M University - Central Texas 3. Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi 4. Texas A&M University Galveston 5. Texas A&M University - San Antonio 4 CB Minutes 07/13
E. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to the distribution of funds trusteed to the Coordinating Board to support medical and graduate medical education for Fiscal Year 2014 and report on trusteed funds distributed in Fiscal Year 2013 F. Update on New Medical and Graduate Medical Education Programs, to be awarded in Fiscal Year 2014 and Fiscal Year 2015 (H.B. 1025 and H.B. 2550, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) G. Consideration of adopting the staff recommendation to the Board relating to issuance of a Request for Applications and the release of funds for the Planning Grants and Unfilled Position Grants for Graduate Medical Education On a motion by Mr. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Huckabee, the board approved the issuance of a RFA for GME. H. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board to authorize the Commissioner of Higher Education to approve the 2013 African American Museum Internship Report to be submitted to the Governor s Office and Legislative Budget Board by October 1, 2013 I. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to a request to extend the contract with The University of Texas at Austin for the maintenance of the ApplyTexas system J. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board designating the governing board of Austin Community College as the grant administrator of the Texas Innovative Adult Career Education (ACE) grant fund K. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to the appointment of members to the Certification Advisory Council L. Consideration of adopting the Commissioner s recommendation to the Board to expend funds awarded to the Coordinating Board under the 2013-2014 College Access Challenge Grant (CFDA #84.378) On a motion by Mr. Huckabee, seconded by Mr. Jenkins, the board approved expending funds to the CB under the CACG. M. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to the approval of funds to continue five successful Intensive College Readiness Programs for Adult Education Students (IPAES) and extend the current evaluation contract for evaluation of the programs in partial fulfillment of Rider 40, Align Basic Education and Postsecondary Education, General Appropriations Act (SB 1, 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 5 CB Minutes 07/13
N. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to the approval to issue a Request for Applications regarding new Accelerate Texas grants, and extend the current evaluation contract for evaluation of the programs O. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to the approval to extend the contract with Jobs For the Future for technical assistance to new and continuing Accelerate Texas grantees through 2015 P. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to the approval of a Request for Applications for the Teacher Quality Grants Program to provide long-term, sustained professional development for teachers Q. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to the approval of contracts for the Work- Study Mentorship Program R. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to the approval of a Request for Applications for the Texas Teacher Residency Program S. Proposed rules: 1. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to proposed amendment to Chapter 4, Rules Applying to All Public Institutions of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter A, General Provisions, Section 4.5 of Board rules concerning the common calendar 2. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to amendments to Chapter 4, Rules Applying to All Public Institutions of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter C, Sections 4.53, 4.54, 4.55, 4.56, 4.57, 4.59, and 4.62 of Board rules, concerning the Texas Success Initiative to reflect developmental education reform efforts as required in H.B. 1244, H.B. 3468, and S.B. 162 (82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 3. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to proposed amendments to Chapter 5, Rules Applying to Public Universities, Health-Related Institutions, and/or Selected Public Colleges of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter C, Approval of New Academic Programs and Administrative Changes at Public Universities, Health-Related Institutions, and Review of Existing Degree Programs, Sections 5.41, 5.43, 5.44, 5.48, 5.49, 5.50, and 5.52 of Board rules concerning the approval of new programs and the review of existing programs and the repeal of Section 5.47 concerning criteria for administrative change requests 6 CB Minutes 07/13
4. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to the proposed amendments to Chapter 7, Degree Granting Colleges and Universities Other Than Texas Public Institutions, Subchapter A, General Provisions, Sections 7.3, 7.7 and 7.13 of Board rules concerning definitions and the annual review of institutions under a Certificate of Authorization T. Emergency Rules resulting from the 83rd Texas Legislative Session: 1. Consideration of adopting on an emergency basis the amendments to Chapter 1, Agency Administration, Subchapter E, Student Complaint Procedures, Sections 1.110 and 1.111 of Board rules, concerning student complaint procedures (H.B. 2000, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 2. Consideration of adopting on an emergency basis the amendments to Chapter 4, Rules Applying to All Public Institutions of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter D, Dual Credit Partnerships Between Secondary Schools and Texas Public Colleges, Section 4.85 of Board rules, concerning dual credit requirements (H.B. 5 and S.B. 31, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 3. Consideration of adopting on an emergency basis the amendments to Chapter 4, Rules Applying to All Institutions of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter L, Sections 4.211 and Repeal of Section 4.213 of Board rules, concerning financial literacy training offered by general academic institutions (S.B. 1590, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 4. Consideration of adopting on an emergency basis the amendments to Chapter 4, Rules Applying to All Institutions of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter R, Review of Low- Producing Degree Programs, Sections 4.286, 4.287, 4.290; the Repeal of Sections 4.291, 4.292, 4.293 and New Section 4.291 of Board rules, concerning the review of low-producing degree programs (S.B. 215, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 5. Consideration of adopting on an emergency basis the amendments to Chapter 5, Rules Applying to Public Universities and/or Health-Related Institutions of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter B, Role and Mission, Tables of Programs, Course Inventories, Sections 5.21-5.25 of Board rules, concerning role and mission statements, tables of programs, and course inventories (S.B. 215, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) On a motion by Mr. Hahn, seconded by Mr. Jenkins, the board approved amendments to Chapter 1 rules concerning student complaints. A copy of the Board rules as adopted may be found in the agenda materials. On a motion by Mr. Hahn, seconded by Ms. Shepard, the board approved amendments to Chapter 4 rules concerning dual credit. A copy of the Board rules as adopted may be found in the agenda materials. On a motion by Mr. Hahn, seconded by Dr. Golden, the board approved amendments to Chapter 4 rules concerning financial literacy training. A copy of the Board rules as adopted may be found in the agenda materials. On a motion by Mr. Hahn, seconded by Dr. Golden, the board approved amendments to Chapter 4, rules concerning low producing programs. A copy of the Board rules as adopted may be found in the agenda materials. On a motion by Mr. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Huckabee, the board approved amendments to Chapter 5 rules concerning roles and mission of institutions. A copy of the Board rules as adopted may be found in the agenda materials. 7 CB Minutes 07/13
6. Consideration of adopting on an emergency basis the amendments to Chapter 5, Rules Applying to Public Universities and/or Health-Related Institutions of Higher Education in Texas, Subchapter C, Approval of New Academic Programs and Administrative Changes at Public Universities, Health-Related Institutions, and Review of Existing Degree Programs, Sections, 5.42, 5.44-5.46, 5.54, 5.55, the repeal of Section 5.49 and new Section 5.56 of Board rules, concerning the approval procedures and criteria for programs (S.B. 215, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 7. Consideration of adopting on an emergency basis the new Chapter 6, Health Education, Training, and Research Funds, Subchapter F, Planning Grants for Graduate Medical Education, Sections 6.105 6.110 of Board rules, concerning the award of planning grants for graduate medical education (H.B. 1025 and H.B. 2550, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 8. Consideration of adopting on an emergency basis the new Chapter 6, Health Education, Training, and Research Funds,, Subchapter G, Unfilled Position Grants for Graduate Medical Education, Sections 6.120 6.125 of Board rules, concerning the award of unfilled position grants for graduate medical education (H.B. 1025 and H.B. 2550, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 9. Consideration of adopting on an emergency basis the new Chapter 6, Health Education, Training, and Research Funds, Subchapter H, Grants for New and Expanded Programs for Graduate Medical Education, Sections 6.135 6.140 of Board rules, concerning awards under grants for new and expanded programs for graduate medical education (H.B. 1025 and H.B. 2550, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 10. Consideration of adopting on an emergency basis the amendments to Chapter 7, Degree Granting Colleges and Universities Other Than Texas Public Institutions, Subchapter A, General Provisions, Sections 7.3 and 7.8 of Board rules, concerning Degree Granting Colleges and Universities Other Than Texas Public Institutions (S.B. 215 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 11. Consideration of adopting on an emergency basis the amendments to Chapter 13, Financial Planning, Subchapter G, Research Development Fund, Sections 13.122 and 13.126 of Board rules, concerning eligibility of Prairie View A&M University to participate in the Research Development Fund and the handling of expenditures from pass-through awards (H.B. 870, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) On a motion by Mr. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Hahn, the board approved amendments to Chapter 5 rules concerning approval procedures for programs. A copy of the Board rules as adopted may be found in the agenda materials. On a motion by Mr. Jenkins, seconded by Mr. Huckabee, the board approved amendments to Chapter 6 rules concerning GME. A copy of the Board rules as adopted may be found in the agenda materials. On a motion by Mr. Hahn, seconded by Mr. Huckabee, the board approved amendments to Chapter 6 rules concerning grants for GME. A copy of the Board rules as adopted may be found in the agenda materials. On a motion by Mr. Jenkins, seconded by Dr. Agrawal, the board approved amendments to Chapter 6 rules concerning awards under GME grants. A copy of the Board rules as adopted may be found in the agenda materials. On a motion by Mr. Jenkins, seconded by Dr. Agrawal, the board approved amendments to Chapter 7 rules concerning degree granting colleges. A copy of the Board rules as adopted may be found in the agenda materials. On a motion by Mr. Jenkins, seconded by Dr. Agrawal, the board approved amendments to Chapter 13 rules concerning PVAMU participating in the Research Development Fund. A copy of the Board rules as adopted may be found in the agenda materials. 8 CB Minutes 07/13
12. Consideration of adopting on an emergency basis the amendments to Chapter 21, Student Services, Subchapter T, The Vaccination against Bacterial Meningitis for Entering Students at Public and Private or Independent Institutions of Higher Education, Sections 21.611, 21,612, and 21.614 of Board rules, concerning the requirement for entering students under the age of 22 (S.B. 62, 83rd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) On a motion by Mr. Hahn, seconded by Dr. Agrawal, the board approved amendments to Chapter 21 concerning bacterial meningitis vaccinations. A copy of the Board rules as adopted may be found in the agenda materials. U. Report on the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Improvement Act funds to colleges for Basic and Leadership Grants V. Report on proposals approved by the Commissioner or Assistant Commissioner since the previous Board meeting IX. Matters relating to the Task Force on Community and Technical Colleges A. Task Force Chair s Overview Dr. Golden, Chair of the Task Force on Community and Technical Colleges Committee provided an update of the work of the Task Force. Task Force members are: Dr. Agrawal and Mr. Lalani. X. Matters relating to the Agency Operations Committee A. Committee Chair s Overview Vice Chair, Mr. Jenkins, gave an overview. B. Public Testimony on Items Relating to the Committee on Agency Operations C. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board regarding the Coordinating Board s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2014 On a motion by Mr. Hahn, seconded Mr. Huckabee, the board approved the FY 2014 CB operating budget. D. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board relating to the report on Financial Aid for College Students in Texas, Fiscal Year 2012 (H. B. 1, General Appropriations Act, Rider 31, page III-52, 82nd Texas Legislature, Regular Session) 9 CB Minutes 07/13
E. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board to issue a Request for Qualification (RFQ) for selection of new software solution to replace the Board s HELMS loan management system with a new loan management system On a motion by Mr. Hahn, seconded by Ms. Shepard, the board approved the RFQ for new software to replace HELMS. F. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board regarding a request to extend the contract for the HELMS student loan software annual usage and support fees for Fiscal year 2014 with the total for the year not to exceed $1,250,000 On a motion by Mr. Hahn, seconded by Mr. Huckabee the board approved an extension of the HELMS contract not to exceed $1,250,000. G. Consideration of adopting the Committee s recommendation to the Board to Approve a Renewal of the Inter-Agency Contract between the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and the Office of the Attorney general for the litigation and collection of delinquent student loans for the 2014-2015 biennium On a motion by Mr. Hahn, seconded by Ms. Shepard, the board approved the Inter-Agency Contract between the AG and the CB to collect delinquent student loans. XII. Adjournment With no further business, on a motion by Mr. Jenkins, seconded by Ms. Shepard, the meeting adjourned at approximately 1:15 p.m. Respectfully Submitted, Dennis Golden Secretary of the Board 10 CB Minutes 07/13