MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
January 13, 2004
The Regents of the University of New Mexico met on Tuesday,
January 13, 2004, in the Student Union Building Ballroom.
A copy of the public notice is on file in the Office of
the President.
Regents present:
James H. Koch, President
Jack L. Fortner, Vice-President
María Griego-Raby, Secretary/Treasurer
Douglas Brown
Andrea L. Cook
John M. “Mel” Eaves
President and Vice Presidents present:
Louis Caldera, President
Brian Foster, Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs
Phil Eaton, Vice President, Health Sciences Center
Judy Jones, Vice President for Advancement
Eliseo Torres, Vice President for Student Affairs
Regents’ Advisors present:
Beverly Burris, President, Faculty Senate
Alan Morgan, President, Staff Council
Aaron Kugler, President GPSA
Jennifer Onuska, President, ASUNM
Steve Bacchus, President Alunmni Association
Robert Goodman, Chair, UNM Foundation
Others in attendance:
Members of the administration, faculty, staff, students,
the media, and others
Absent with notice given:
Sandra K. Begay-Campbell
Regent James Koch presided and called the meeting to
order at 1:06 p.m.
ADOPTION OF AGENDA
Regent Fortner moved to adopt the agenda. Regent Griego-Raby
seconded the motion. Voice vote was taken and Board members
unanimously approved the agenda by a vote of 6-0.
APPROVAL OF SUMMARIZED MINUTES OF THE DECEMBER 9, 2003
MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
Regent Brown moved for approval of the summarized minutes
of the December 9, 2003 meeting of the Board of Regents.
Regent Griego-Raby seconded the motion. Voice vote was
taken. Motion carried by a vote of 6-0.
PUBLIC INPUT
None.
RECOGNITION OF UNM COACH ROCKY LONG
A short video presentation was made highlighting Coach
Rocky Long’s years as a UNM Letterman and UNM football
coach. Following the video the Regents presented Coach
Rocky Long with a plaque:
Coach Rocky Long
UNM Letterman 1969, 1970, 1971
In recognition of your outstanding contributions to UNM
and the State of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico Board of Regents 2004
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
President Louis Caldera reported that over 1600 students
graduated Fall Semester 2003, approximately 1100 undergraduates
and 500 graduate students. He discussed the upcoming New
Mexico Legislative Session and funding opportunities and
challenges, including proposed changes to Medicaid and
the effects those changes could have on the Health Sciences
Center. Pre-enrollment figures as of the date of the meeting
were up 3.6% for undergraduates and 10% for graduate students
for the Spring 2004 semester. Dr. Cynthia Radding has
been selected as the Director of the Latin American and
Iberian Institute and will be on campus July1, 2004. Lastly,
parents of UNM students received a solicitation letter
from the President in December asking for their assistance
in providing resources to improve undergraduate education.
COMMENTS FROM REGENTS’ ADVISORS
Beverly Burris, PhD, President, Faculty Senate
Dr. Beverly Burris, President Faculty Senate, presented
no formal report since the Senate had not met during the
holiday break.
Alan Morgan, President, Staff Council
Alan Morgan, President, Staff Council, reported that
staff will be present at UNM Day at the Legislature on
January 26, 2004.
Aaron Kugler, President GPSA
Aaron Kugler, President, GPSA, reported the Student Fee
Review Board hearings were concluding that evening and
that a Town Hall meeting will be held on January 22, 2004
for input concerning funding decisions. The GPSA will
be present at UNM Day at the Legislature and will lobby
for the Graduate Research Development Fund and an increase
in GA/TA stipends.
Jennifer Onuska, President ASUNM
Jennifer Onuska, President, ASUNM reported that the ASUNM
will undertake training for students to be prepared for
lobbying efforts at the UNM Day at the Legislature and
for any further lobbying that might occur during the 2004
legislative session.
Robert Goodman, Chair, UNM Foundation
Robert Goodman, Chair, UNM Foundation reported that the
Consolidated Investment Fund (CIF) has grown approximately
10% from July 1, 2003 through December 31, 2003.
UNM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION REPORT, STEVE BACCHUS, PRESIDENT
Steve Bacchus, President, Alumni Association, along with
Mr. George Friberg and Mr. Steve Ciepela presented a comprehensive
report on the organization, management and purpose of
the Alumni Association including membership, demographics
and the current housing of the staff and archives of the
Association.
COMMENTS FROM REGENTS
None.
COMMISSION ON HIGHER EDUCATION REPORT
Professor Burris, CHE District 2 Representative reported
that the New Mexico Faculty Senate Presidents met with
Governor Richardson on January 5, 2004 and discussed with
him possible permanent representation by a faculty member
on the Commission on Higher Education; the proposed compensation
package that will go before the Legislature; and a task
force that will be convened following the Legislative
session to look at Higher Education Administration in
the state.
ACADEMIC/STUDENT AFFAIRS REGENTS’ COMMITTEE
Regent Cook, Chair, Academic/Student Affairs committee
reported on two information items that were presented
at the committee meeting. Mr. Terry Babbitt, Director
of Recruitment Services, and Mr. Mark Chisholm, Director
of Institutional Research, presented an Enrollment Management
Report which discusses enrollment trends at UNM-including
how we will accommodate students, handle classroom space
issues, and faculty office issues. Chief of Police Kathy
Guimond presented a report concerning the jurisdiction
boundaries of UNM Campus Police and also how they compile
and report statistics and how and to whom it is reported
on campus and off.
FINANCE AND FACILITIES REGENTS’ COMMITTEE
Regent Mel Eaves, Chair, Finance & Facilities Committee,
presented information and background on the committee’s
recommended action items as follows.
Surplus Property Disposition List Dated 12/15/03
Regent Eaves moved that the Board approve the Surplus
Property Disposition dated December 15, 2003. The items
on the disposition list were certified by Bruce Cherrin,
Director of Purchasing and University Services, as “worn-out,
unusable or obsolete.” Regent Cook seconded. A voice
vote was taken. The motion carried 5-0. Regent Brown was
out of the room and did not vote.
Approval of Consultant Selection for New Research Laboratory
Building – Sevilleta Field Station
Regent Eaves moved for approval on the selection of SMPC
Architects as consultant for the Sevilleta Research Laboratory
Project. The project budget of $6,060,000 is funded by
grants from the United States Department of Interior,
Fish and Wildlife Service. Regent Fortner seconded. A
voice vote was taken. The motion carried 5-0. Regent Brown
was out of the room and did not vote.
Capital Project Approval for Telecommunications Replacement
Building
Regent Eaves moved to approve the capital project for
a replacement office building for the Telecommunications
Division. The project would construct approximately 5,000
square feet of replacement space in an area adjacent to
the Department of Physics and Astronomy. Regent Griego-Raby
seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion carried 5-0.
Regent Brown was out of the room and did not vote.
Capitol Project Approval for Renewal of 1001 Medical
Arts Drive
Regent Eaves moved to approve the renewal of 1001 Medical
Arts Avenue NE. The renovation will upgrade the building
mechanical systems, renew the upper floor and convert
the lower floor from storage to open offices. Regent Griego-Raby
seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion carried 5-0.
Regent Brown was out of the room and did not vote.
Update on FY 2004-05 Funding Recommendations
Curt Porter, Budget Director, gave a brief report comparing
funding recommendations being made for 2004-2005 by UNM,
the Commission of Higher Education, the Legislative Finance
Committee and the Executive Budget Office. The report
covered the Formula workload, the tuition credit increase,
compensation, special projects-base funding and any additional
permanent fund distribution from the constitutional amendment.
Information Items
Regents Eaves reported on the following information items:
a discussion of alternatives for identifying funds that
might be available for FY 2004-05 merit pay increases
if the Regents decide they want to implement merit pay
increases; contracting for Telecommunications infrastructure
involving the cabling process; an update on RFP 532 –
Energy Management System; an update on the Tricore Reference
Laboratory; and the West Wing construction project.
HEALTH SCIENCES REGENTS COMMITTEE
Regent Jack Fortner, Chair, Health Sciences committee,
presented information and background on the committee’s
recommended action item as follows:
Approval of Appointments to UNM Health Sciences Center
Medical Staff
Regent Fortner noted that this action item was approved
by the Clinical Operations Board and then approved by
the Health Sciences Committee. Regent Fortner moved to
approve the appointments to the UNM Health Sciences Center
Medical Staff. Regent Brown seconded the motion. Voice
vote was taken. Motion carried by 6-0
Carrie Tingley Bylaws Revision
This action was tabled until a later date.
Carrie Tingley Hospital Advisory Board Nominations for
Vacancies
Regent Fortner moved to approve the appointments of Ms.
Mary Tompkins (parent appointment), Dr. Richard Cronin
(physician appointment) and Mr. Robert Levy (community
member appointment). Mr. Levy would take the place of
Regent Griego-Raby who stepped down from the community
member position on the CTH Advisory Board. Regent Eaves
Seconded the motion. A voice vote was taken. Motion carried
6 – 0.
AD HOC DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE
Regent Brown reported that due to a conflict the last
meeting of the committee was postponed and would be rescheduled.
STATE LAND OFFICE PROPERTY EXCHANGE – STATUS REPORT
Kim Murphy, Director of Real Estate, reported that the
property exchange is moving forward in a satisfactory
manner.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Regent Fortner moved to adjourn the open meeting and
go into Executive Session to discuss threatened or pending
litigation, Section 10-15-1H (7), NMSA 1978. Regent Griego-Raby
seconded. A voice vote was taken. Motion carried by a
vote of 6-0. The matters discussed in the Executive Session
were limited to those specified in the motion and previous
meeting notice.
ADJOURNMENT
Regent Fortner moved to adjourn. Regent Brown seconded.
Voice vote was taken and Board members unanimously approved.
Motion carried.
