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

November 9, 2004

The Regents of the University of New Mexico met on Tuesday, November 9, 2004, l: 00 p.m. 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 unanimously to adopt the agenda:

APPROVAL OF SUMMARIZED MINUTES OF THE September 14, October 12, 2004 MEETINGS OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

Motion approved unanimously to accept the minutes of the September l4, October 12, 2004 meetings of the Board of Regents:

Special Presentation: Dr. Leticia Chambers, Executive Director, New Mexico Commission. Dr. Chambers was invited to attend UNM Academic and Student Affairs Committee Meetings by Regent Koch.

Motion approved unanimously to support Governor Richardson's reforms Higher Education Reforms for UNM and the State of New Mexico

PUBLIC INPUT

NA

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT

President Louis Caldera reported on the following:

• Vice President for Advancement and President of the UNM Foundation Michael Carroll was introduced and welcomed. Mr. Carroll has participated in events prior to his official start date. Objectives include increasing private support, marketing, public relations exposure, as well as developing a list of priorities to match with private support.
• Bonds B & C passed which means 60 million for UNM. Legislators Luhan and Sandavol and Susan McKinsey, UNM PR, were thanked for their strong and effective support. Bond B will include human anatomy lab, media digital technology, and new engineering building. Bond C will include resources for the UNM Libraries.
• UNM hosted Governor Richardson and Higher Education officials in October.
• The Governor addressed higher education initiatives, and reforms through the State. Regents Koch and Fortner are thanked for their involvement and support.
• UNM Children's Hospital announcement of HUD and FHA financing for the new wing will be held on 10/28/04 at the hospital.
• U.S. Department of Energy and Batelle announced today that a consortium will run the Idaho National Lab, including research universities Ohio, Oregon, Idaho, and UNM.
• Princeton Review-UNM has been named one of the top 25 entrepreneurial campuses in the U.S. and one of the top 10 in Law Schools.
• Special Regents meeting 11/4/04 resulted in the following:

• Finalized goals for the President and University, including,

Development of Senior Management Team; Finalizing organizational chart for Senior Team, and President's Office; Recruitment of UNM brightest high school students; Increased profile for fundraising and public relations; acknowledge increasing importance of research and development and economic development in the university mission; identify a chief information officer with direct report to the President.

MOTION approved unanimously to adopt the organizational chart as presented by President Caldera.

• UNM Holiday schedule has been increased by a day (12/23) to allow employees time with family, and to thank them for their service. HR will review future schedules to finalize holiday time.

COMMENTS FROM REGENTS

Regent Koch summarized the actions agreed to at the Regents Special Meeting on 11/7/04. The objective overall is to provide better representation on key boards by UNM faculty, staff, and members of the public and will include voting rights. Currently all committee posts are held by Regents.

• Health Sciences Committee-expands from three to six members, adding two Clinical Operations Committee Members, Don Chalmers and Maralyn Budke, and UNM Dr. Moheb Moneim.
• Academic and Student Affairs Committee expands from three to five members, adding Dr. Ed DeSantis, UNM Faculty Senate President, and UNM Staff Representative Steve Borbas. Regent Douglas Brown will chair this committee.
• Two new committees for development and advancement, with members to include public representatives of UNM's alumni board, UNM foundation, and business leaders.

A job will be posted for the position of Special Assistant to the Board of Regents through HR, target completion date is 12/04. Objective is to support Regents and free up President's office staff.

Regents Policy Manual will be edited to reflect these changes.

Motion approved unanimously to accept the Organization of the UNM Board of Regents document , as presented by Regent Koch.

Motion approved unanimously to approve the goals and performance criteria for President Caldera.

COMMENTS FROM REGENTS' ADVISORS

Dr. Ed DeSantis, President, Faculty Senate

Undergraduate advisement approval to be sent; mentoring of junior faculty continues.

Steve Borbas, President, Staff Council

Faculty award for outstanding managers for all UNM was reported, Professor Richard Santis was chosen; Gerald May awards presented 12/8/04; Annual Report 02-04 Web site is active; Regents advisory group is meeting monthly; faculty and staff should be one word to UNM; disability mentoring day for unm staff has been established.

Buckner Creel, President, GPSA

Events for visibility at UNM include 4/5-9 graduate student appreciation week for UNM and NM; survey on-line for problems on campus under development working with Provost's office; Alternate dispute resolution process is active; student legal aid program is active; lobbying efforts are in process.

Kevin Stevenson, President, ASUNM

Homecoming '04 successful; athletics and student morale is high, including increased attendance at all events; survey for Princeton Review highlighted “Life at UNM; UG symposium sponsored by Dean White included over 400 students showcasing undergraduate R & D at UNM; ASUNM lobbying efforts underway working with Carlos Romero, including topics addressing low tuition credit, lottery scholarships, l7MI for centennial; Bill Mohr presenting election wrap-up at UNM.

President Caldera thanked Buckner Creel and Kevin Stevenson for supporting lobbying efforts for UNM initiatives, and thanked Dean White for a very successful R & D program.

Coleman Travelstead, President, UNM Alumni Association

Homecoming Luncheon, ZIA awards, Heritage Dinner, Luau all successful; Foundation Board welcomed Mike Carroll; working on Lobos for Legislature; Home visits for UNM strong; ASUNM legislative finance committee established; training for alumni on UNM goals and agenda in process; Legislative appreciation day visit successful.

Robert Goodman, Chair, UNM Foundation

Welcomed Mike Carroll and family to UNM.

AUDIT COMMITTEE, Doug Brown, Chair

Motion approved unanimously to accept the KPMG Audit.

ACADEMIC/STUDENT AFFAIRS REGENTS' COMMITTEE, Douglas Brown, Chair

Motion approved unanimously to accept the GPSA Constitutional Amendments-Spring 2004 Election.

Motion approved unanimously to approve the UNM Los Alamos Operating Agreement.

Motion approved unanimously to approve the New Degree Program Proposal-Master of Science in Computer Engineering (to rectify existing discrepancy).

FINANCE AND FACILITIES REGENTS' COMMITTEE, Mel Eaves, Chair

Motion approved unanimously to approve the disposition of surplus property on list dated 10/8/04.

Motion approved unanimously to approve the Electrical Services agreement between UNM & PNM.

Status report on STC-amended memorandum of agreement with STC, Board will obtain to approve by 12/04.

Contract information items: UNM Water Treatment Program-Ford Utility Center; Computer Equipment-UNM Health Science Library Information; Storage/Disk Space-UNM Computer Information & Resource Technology (CIRT).

Board of Regents Policy Manual review will be addressed by an Ad Hoc Committee of the Regents to be identified in 1/05.

Motion approved unanimously to accept the proposal for the Conversion of the Existing Gymnastics Building to a Basketball Practice Facility (4.2 project budget).

Motion approved unanimously to approve the UNM Health Sciences Center Education Building Plans, Phase I, as presented by Dr. Phil Eaton. Note caveat for Regents review prior to any bid process.

Motion approved unanimously to approve the Women's Softball Field Upgrades-South Campus, Phase I, noting award will be based on contract criteria.

NCAA certification visit report notification, timeframe, 1/2005 process begins, 1/2007 report completes.

Motion approved unanimously to approve the conveyance of land ( Horn Mesa) to the Cochiti Pueblo. Ceremony will be scheduled to acknowledge receipt.

Motion approved unanimously to approve the adoption of the Final Bond Sale Resolution for the UNMH West Wing Project. UNM Team including President Caldera, EVP David Harris, and Dr. Phil Eaton acknowledged for credit.

HEALTH SCIENCES COMMITTEE, Jack Fortner, Chair

Approval of Appointments to UNM Health Sciences Center Medical Staff

Motion approved unanimously to approve the Permanent Appointments to UNMH Medical Staff.

Motion approved unanimously to approve all Reappointments to the UNMH Medical Staff.

Regent Fortner expressed congratulations to Regent Koch for the inclusion of new members to Health Sciences, noting their expertise will be of value.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Discussion of pending or threatened litigation and limited personnel matters pursuant to sections 10-15-1.H (7) and H (2), NMSA 1978.

Matters discussed in closed sessions at the October 12, 2004 Regents meetings and all other closed meetings between the October meeting and the November 9, 2004 meeting were limited to those specified in the notice of motions of closure.