May 2017 Board of Regents Meeting

Agenda: May 2017 (PDF)

Thursday, May 11, 2017

8:30 – 10:00 a.m. Sixth Floor, West Committee Room
Board of Regents Work Session
Regent Johnson, Chair/Regent McMillan, Vice Chair

1. Diversity in Undergraduate Enrollment at the Twin Cities Campus: Aligning the University’s Outcomes with its Aspirations – K. Hanson/K. Albert/M. Khalifa/J. Sweitzer

10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Sixth Floor, West Committee Room
Facilities, Planning & Operations Committee
Regent McMillan, Chair

1. Risk Management in the Acquisition of Real Estate – M. Berthelsen/M. Volna
2. The Internet of Things in University Operations – B. Gulachek/K. Badur/J. Davis
3. University Housing Cost Projections (Twin Cities Campus) – M. Berthelsen/B. Swanson
4. Schematic Design – Action – B. Gritters/B. Jackson
   A. Health Sciences Education Center (Twin Cities Campus)
5. Schematic Design – Review/Action – B. Gritters/L. McLaughlin/S. Mukasa
   A. Pioneer Hall Renovation and Consolidated Superblock Dining (Twin Cities Campus)
   B. Science and Engineering Robotics Laboratories Renovation (Twin Cities Campus) 
6. Consent Report – M. Berthelsen
7. Information Items – M. Berthelsen

10:15 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Sixth Floor, East Committee Room
Faculty & Staff Affairs Committee
Regent Simmons, Chair

1. Board of Regents Policy: Reservation and Delegation of Authority (Appointment Authority) – Action – K. Brown 
2. Mutual Obligations of Tenure – K. Hanson/C.D. Frisbie 
3. Promotion and Tenure: Context; Policy and Process; Rationale and Role of Tenure in Higher Ed; and Post Tenure Review – Review/Action – K. Hanson/R. Ropers-Huilman
4. Annual Continuous Appointments – Review/Action – K. Hanson/R. Ropers-Huilman
5. Consent Report – Review/Action – K. Brown
6. Information Items – K. Brown

12:15 – 1:15 p.m. Board of Regents Lunch

1:15 – 2:45 p.m. Sixth Floor, West Committee Room
Audit & Compliance Committee
Regent Lucas, Acting Chair

1. Information Technology Audit Outcomes and Cost of Compliance – B. Gulachek/B. Dahlin
2. Review of External Auditor Relationships & Services Provided – S. Paulson 
3. External Audit Plan – M. Volna/K. Knudtson/J. Dockendorf 
4. Compliance Risk Assessment Initiatives – B. Kumher 
5. Update on Remediation of Intercollegiate Athletics Audit Findings – M. Coyle/M. Volna 
6. Information Items – G. Klatt

1:15 – 2:45 p.m. Sixth Floor, East Committee Room
Governance & Policy Committee
Regent Cohen, Chair/Regent Johnson Vice Chair

1. Board of Regents Policy: Reservation and Delegation of Authority (Board Authority) – Action – B. Steeves/J. Langworthy
2. Board of Regents Policy: Board Policy Development – Action – B. Steeves/J. Langworthy
3. Board Operations: Board Meeting Format and Committees – B. Steeves
4. Discussion of Board of Regents Policy: Responsibilities of the Board and Individual Regents – B. Steeves

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sixth Floor, East Committee Room
Academic & Student Affairs Committee
Regent Cohen, Chair/Regent Rosha, Vice Chair

1. Graduate Education Update – S. Lanyon
2. Principles that Guide Enrollment Strategies in the University's Professional Schools – M. Amin/L. Bloomberg/G. Jenkins/N. Lopez/C. Mueller
3. Consent Report – Review/Action – K. Hanson

3:00 – 5:00 p.m. Sixth Floor, West Committee Room 
Finance Committee
Regent Beeson, Chair/Regent Omari, Vice Chair

1. Twin Cities Athletics: Financial Model – B. Burnett/M. Coyle
2. Role of Central Reserves Fund – M. Volna/J. Tonneson
3. Consent Report – Review/Action – B. Burnett
4. Information Items – B. Burnett

6:00 p.m.  Dinner with UMF & UMAA Board & Staff Leadership – Eastcliff

Friday, May 12, 2017

8:00 – 8:45 a.m. Reception to Honor Award Recipients – Sixth Floor Lobby

8:45 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. Sixth Floor, Boardroom
Board of Regents Meeting
Regent Johnson, Chair/Regent McMillan, Vice Chair

1. Recognitions – E. Kaler/K. Hanson
   A. Distinguished McKnight University Professor Awards
   B. McKnight Land-Grant Professors
   C. National Academy Members and Other Major Faculty Awards
   D. Academy of Distinguished Teachers 
   i. Horace T. Morse-University of Minnesota Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Contributions to Undergraduate Education 
   ii. Award for Outstanding Contributions to Graduate & Professional Education
   E. John Tate Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Advising
   F. Outstanding Community Service Award
   G. President’s Community-Engaged Scholar Award
   H. National Scholarship Recipients
   I. President’s Award for Outstanding Service 
   J. NCAA Champions 
2. Approval of Minutes – Action – D. Johnson
3. Report of the President – E. Kaler
4. Report of the Chair – D. Johnson
5. Consent Report – Review/Action – D. Johnson 
   A. Gifts
   B. Report of the All-University Honors Committee
   C. Report of the Naming Committee
6. System-Wide Strategic Plan – Review – E. Kaler/S. Lehmkuhle/R. Ropers-Huilman
7. Update on 2018-19 Biennial Budget Request – B. Burnett/M. Kramer 
8. President’s Recommended FY 2018 Annual Capital Improvement Budget – Review – E. Kaler/B. Burnett/M. Berthelsen
9. Next Steps in Strategic Evolution of Affiliated Clinical Practice – P. Simmons/E. Kaler 
10. Report of the Committees 
11. Old Business
12. New Business
13. Adjournment

Committee Consent Reports: 

Academic & Student Affairs: Academic Program Changes. 
Faculty & Staff Affairs: Appointment to Minnesota Landscape Arboretum Foundation Board of Trustees; Chancellor, University of Minnesota Crookston; Dean, Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs; Dean, College of Design; Amendment to Head Men's Basketball Coach, Twin Cities. 
Facilities, Planning & Operations: Affirmation of Final Scope for Intercollegiate Athletes Village (Twin Cities Campus).
Finance: Central Reserves General Contingency Allocations; Purchase of Goods and Services $1,000,000 and Over.

Committee Information Items: 

Audit & Compliance: Engagements Less Than $100,000 Requiring After-the-Fact Reporting.  
Faculty & Staff Affairs: Update on Noteworthy Items, Administrative Actions, and Policy Issues. 
Facilities, Planning & Operations: Final Project Review – Intercollegiate Athletics Track and Field Facility and Relocated Recreation Wellness Facilities (Twin Cities Campus); Final Project Review – AHC Renovation and Relocation Program (Twin Cities Campus). 
Finance: Quarterly Purchasing Report; Quarterly Asset Management Report; Six-Month Management Report – Unaudited; Quarterly Investment Advisory Committee Update; Central Reserves Update.

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Board of Regents

• Docket: Board of Regents (PDF)
• Docket: Board of Regents Work Session (PDF)

Committees

• Docket: Academic & Student Affairs Committee (PDF)
• Docket: Audit & Compliance Committee (PDF)
• Docket: Facilities, Planning & Operations Committee (PDF)
• Docket: Faculty & Staff Affairs Committee (PDF)
• Docket: Finance Committee (PDF)
• Docket: Governance & Policy Committee (PDF)

Minutes: May 2017 (PDF)