MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO

October 12, 2004

The Regents of the University of New Mexico met on Tuesday, October 12, 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
Sandra Begay-Campbell
Douglas Brown
John M. “Mel” Eaves
Andrea L. Cook

President and Vice Presidents present:

Louis Caldera, President
Brian Foster, Provost/Executive Vice-President for Academic Affairs
David Harris, Executive Vice President for Administration
Phil Eaton, Vice President, Health Sciences Center
Eliseo Torres, Vice President for Student Affairs
Wynn Goering, Interim Vice President for Advancement

Regents' Advisors present:

Ed DeSantis, President, Faculty Senate
Steve Borbas, President, Staff Council
Buckner Creel, President, GPSA
Kevin Stevenson, President, ASUNM
Coleman Travelstead, President, Alumni Association
Robert Goodman, Chair, UNM Foundation

Others in attendance:

Members of the administration, faculty, staff, students, the media, and others

Regent James Koch presided and called the meeting to order at 1:00 p.m.

ADOPTION OF AGENDA

Motion approved to adopt the agenda:

APPROVAL OF SUMMARIZED MINUTES OF THE SEPTEMBER 14, 2004 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

Motion approved to accept the minutes of the September 14 th meeting of the Board of Regents:

PUBLIC INPUT

Dawn Mattson, Associated Builders and Contractors of Non Union presented comment in opposition to the current policy on UNM review and approval for contractors .

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

Motion approved to recommend final approval on the UNMH Revenue Bond Sale Resolution.

The Board of Regents authorized Executive VP David Harris to authorize the purchase with the approval of the Regents and President.

President Louis Caldera welcomed UNM Branch Directors Board Advisors from the Gallup, Los Alamos, Taos, and Valencia Campuses. Over 300 students attended a meeting at UNM to learn about the potential for future enrollment as 4 year degree candidates at UNM. We look forward to building our relationships with the Branch Campuses and growing our numbers and programs.

President's report on the following:

1. Approval of FHA Insured Children's Hospital Construction. Bonds will be marketed beginning 10/13/04.

2. A 24 million dollar grant from the National Institute of Health has been approved with to explore the genetic relationship with infectious diseases with DeCode Genetics. Linkages will integrate UNM, DeCode, and the Human Geno Resources Center. This funding lifts NM to a full player in the global economy, this is where modern science begins, using scientific discovery and innovation to create new jobs for New Mexico. UNM will receive 5mi. of the total.

•  Congressional funding for the Hibben Center re: Chaco Canyon artifacts.

•  Grant of 1.3 million from the U.S. Economic Development Commission to UNM for Clean Room Partnership. This will double size and equipment, student and research capacity for prototype work. UNM is grateful to the State and Federal Representatives for this funding.

•  Men's Soccer Team has scored a 9-0 win schedule.

•  Michael Carroll, Vice President Advancement, Rutgers University, has accepted the position as Vice President Advancement at UNM, Including the position of President of the UNM Foundation. Mr. Carroll has led major campaigns, resulting in 650 million successes, and has a strong backround in development. His focus will include increase of private support for UNM.

COMMENTS FROM REGENTS' ADVISORS

Dr. Ed DeSantis, President, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate report on progress in the following initiatives; faculty compensation; strength of the faculty senate standing committees; integration of academic units and branches; emphasis on student retention and success rates; mentoring of junior faculty.

Steve Borbas, President, Staff Council

Staff Council confirmed the following; Work-Life awards 10/26/04 for managers in the amount of $l,000, included 69 nominations as well as strong support from President Caldera; Mentoring Day/Job Shadowing scheduled 10/20/04; United Way campaign; Regents Advisors meeting included examples of representation of each group on all committees of selection at UNM and include 4 representatives on Work Life; Staff Council web site update; Campus Survey, evaluating performance review process; extension of linkages to branch campuses.

Buckner Creel, President, GPSA

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Kevin Stevenson, President, ASUNM

ASUNM held successful Red Rally and Los Cruces events; Student Regents process complete with three names being submitted to the President; Carlos Romero is working with ASUNM re: student lobbying for UNM Day at Legislature; Homecoming 2004 King and Queen announced, Lobo Howl,

Carnival Games scheduled; Student Concerns include housing, food service options; Recreational Services recommendation to de-centralize outside of Johnson Center; Live Tutoring Program is now on-line thanks to Ricardo Maestes.

Coleman Travelstead, President, UNM Alumni Association

UNM Alumni Association reported on the following: Chile Fundraiser a nationwide success; Tailgate at Co. Springs scheduled; Homecoming events and materials planned; Events scheduled include a 10/13 luncheon for 300 Alumni, Heritage Dinner for previous alumni, Reunions for l8 groups, Tiki Dance, All University Breakfast Zia awards, Football game, Lobo Lau and Silent Auction.

Robert Goodman, Chair, UNM Foundation

UNM Foundation reported clean audit from the KPMG exit interview; Annual Board meeting 1/22/04 will introduce new VPA Michael Carroll.

COMMENTS FROM REGENTS

The Board of Regents thanked the Branch Directors for their increasing success and hard work. Tribal Leaders Summit was a good session, addressing concerns, as well as discussion of an increase for UNM Native Americans for Law School enrollment. Regent Begay-Campbell noted that she get an STC audit update following the audit meeting 11/4. Regents Brown, Eaves, Raby, attended the initial meeting of the Regent's Audit Committee. This proactive approach with a mandate and visibility is tied to the EVPA Administration and Internal UNM Audit Dept. Deborah Yoshimura, Internal Auditor UNM was praised for her proactive risk asset, and management controls approach, also being a pleasure to work with.

REGENTS COMMITTEE REPORTS

ACADEMIC/STUDENT AFFAIRS REGENTS' COMMITTEE

Regent Douglas Brown provided the report for, Academic/Student Affairs Committee as follows:

Scholarship dollars received total 400,000, with l00,000 in grants.

Excellence in Service Recognition --Dr. David Stewart

Dr. Stewart initiated a UNM program targeting 3800 students who had dropped out, resulting in ll47 who completed graduation with an average GPA of 3.04, 200 with honors, 38 continued to Graduate School, l9 completed Graduate School, 40% from minority programs. This has been a significant program of great success for student retention initiated by Dr. Stewart that UNM will continue upon his retirement.

Summary Branch Campus Reports

Student body totals 7,000, with 25million I & G Budget, and 7 million in grants. Scope of programs includes students transferring to UNM, remedial, life-long learning, technical programs. 77% of Gallup students (since 2000) are Native American, 30-40% Hispanic on all campuses.

The community is served in all four branch campus locations, Gallup, Los Alamos, Taos, and Valencia. This is an impressive program, of great

Significance to the State of New Mexico, and is a lesson in responsiveness to community needs. This will have a ripple effect on UNM and New Mexico as a whole. Branch directors and students are attending UNM Homecoming events.

FINANCE AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE

Regent Mel Eaves reported on the following actions:

Motion approved for the disposition of surplus property from University Hospital on list dated 9/14/04.

Motion approved for the CHE IT Capital request.

Motion approved (with amendment to 7.12.1 of Regents Policy Manual) on Proposed Policy on Selection of Contractors for UNM Construction Projects.

Motion approved for New School of Architecture & Planning/College of Fine Arts & Design Library, with the stipulation that if costs exceed 17.62 million, project will be returned to Board of Regents for review and approval.

Motions approved for contracts as listed:

Radiology Department-Direct Digital Radiology Room

Radiology Department-Fluoroscopy Equipment 3 Room Suites

People Moving Services

Security Services

Motions approved for Real Property Acquisition, 717 Encino Place NE #25-29 (UNM Foundation, Inc.) with the following caveat;

Condition of asbestos abatement is to be noted.

Contract Amendment: Sale of 1.89 acres at SEC Golf Course Road and Marna Lynn Ave.

Motion approved for Joint Powers Agreement with New Mexico State Department of Finance and Administration for Film Production Education Center and Studio.

Motion approved to move the Mesa del Sol Discussion to Executive Session.

Briefing on Employee Health Insurance by Susan Carkeek, Associate VP, Human Resources, including a review of current health plans, products, and discussion of future options regarding plans, participation, and contributions.

Action item-RFP Fall 2004 to test market, compare vendors, obtain data. Recommendations to Regents for review is targeted for March 2005.

Legislative and Intergovernmental Program and Funding Request update by Carlos Romero, Director, Government Relations.

-Regents noted excellence of the work of Mr. Romero.

-capital recommendations—note state appropriation request for 30-35% range for state contributions.

-joint priorities by President, and Council of University Presidents include the following;

recurring funding; full formula, compensation, tuition and credit.

-Hibben Center federal funding passed the Senate 10/10/04, including l.75 million to UNM, 2.5 million for Park Services.

-note Terry Yates did a great job testifying in Congress.

Native Tribes MOU—agreement between members of UNM and Native American Tribes re: education issues are in process.

Legislator Meetings—President Louis Caldera and Carlos Romero have been and will continue to meet with NM Representatives through tours and private meetings.

Bond Issue B-endorsed by the Regents 8/04, on ballot 11/04.

Items underway include, 2005 Legislative Priorities being developed by President and senior management, to be presented to Regents for review; Albuquerque delegation of legislators regular meetings; new legislator briefings 11/04, bond issue education for the public, publication of 1/05 Legislator Day.

Regent Resolution Specifying Regent Policy for use of Woodward Endowment deferred to 11/04 meeting.

Status Report STC

STC Board met 10/05/04 and addressed the following: concept for proposing STC Board, Officers, committee structure; By-law revisions; Policy review; long range STC financial plans/goals. Report scheduled 11/04. Note made that numbers may be expanded, and need to address format for Regent input.

HEALTH SCIENCES COMMITTEE

Regent Fortner presented the following:

Motion approved: Permanent Appointments and Reappointments to the Clinical Operations Board are approved.

The meeting adjourned into Executive Session.

ADJOURNMENT APPROVED:

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President

ATTEST:

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Secretary/Treasurer