MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
January 11, 2005
The Regents of the University of New Mexico met on Tuesday, January 11, 2005, 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
María Griego-Raby, Secretary/Treasurer
Sandra Begay-Campbell
Douglas Brown
John M. “Mel” Eaves
Regents Andrea Cook and Jack Fortner were unable to attend.
Vice Presidents present:
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 November 9, 2004 and December 14, 2004 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
Motion approved unanimously to accept the minutes of the November 9, 2004 and December 14, 2004 meetings of the Board of Regents:
PUBLIC INPUT NA
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Executive Vice President David Harris reported on behalf of President Louis Caldera.
• President Caldera, VP Terry Yates, Dean Reed Dasenbrock, and directors of several UNM research centers are in Taiwan, to further collaborations on high tech development.
• Thanks to all 2600 loyal Lobo fans who cheered UNM at the Emerald Bowl in San Francisco and thanks to Rocky Long and the team for a great season.
• Water Break in Centennial Library repairs will be completed by 2/05.
• UNM Press moves to 1601 Randolph in order to remake current Lobo Center facilities for consolidated purchasing, payroll, HR and accounting.
• Legislative Session begins 1/18/05. Help with statewide CoUP priorities (full formula funding, minimal tuition credit increase and 4% comp); focus on UNM priorities of better HSC funding and capital outlay for new Centennial Engineering Complex.
COMMENTS FROM REGENTS
Regent Doug Brown recognized the graduate student whose quick response to the library flood will result in saving many materials and costs. Thanks also to the l50 UNM staff and student volunteers who gave their time over the holiday addressing this emergency. Lobo Energy will address systematic solutions re: UNM facilities to prevent future situations.
Regent Doug Brown thanked Regent Greigo-Raby for her leadership and intelligent support.
Regent Mel Eaves noted it has been a joy to serve with Regent Maria Greigo-Raby, UNM will miss her, and she has been a wonderful Regent to UNM.
Regent Sandra Begay-Campbell is sad to see Maria leave as a UNM Regent, will miss her compassion, knowledge, expertise and friendship. She has been a true role model to UNM women. UNM needs more women, and minority women to serve in these leadership roles.
Dr. Phil Eaton expressed his gratitude for Maria's friendship, caring, interest, experience, grace and charm.
Regent Jamie Koch will miss the leadership provided by Maria, but knows that her continued service on the UNM Clinical Operations Board, and service to the New Mexico Finance Committee will continue to highlight the value placed on Maria by the Governor and people of New Mexico. This is not goodbye, just change, and moving forward.
Regent Maria Greigo-Raby said it has been an honor and privilege to serve the University of New Mexico as a Regent, and participate in all committees. This is not an end, service in all ways will support the mission and goals of UNM. Thank you to all UNM Regents, Faculty, Staff, and Students for this wonderful experience.
Dr. Ed DeSantis, President, Faculty Senate
Lobbying efforts include support of the faculty. Carlos Romero will include faculty in review of specific legislation. Academic Staffing meetings are inclusive and effective-a good idea.
Steve Borbas, President, Staff Council
Involvement of Students and Academic on Staff Council is appreciated, and informative.
Staff Council will participate cooperatively in all lobbying efforts.
Elections upcoming—30 members are up for election.
Benefits committee is reviewing RFPS for health insurance.
Thanks to HR for Flex cards, an innovative idea.
Work-Life committee has developed a summer event including staff and students.
Note review of Governor's article on percentages of raises for faculty and staff.
Buckner Creel, President, GPSA
Thanks to Alumni Chair Coleman Travelstead for the recent receptions.
GPSA and ASUNM are sponsoring a Campus moment of silence for the victims of Sunami.
GPSA structure is being reorganized via a strategic planning process.
Need focus on graduate housing.
Budget for GPSA needs @ unm will be complete by 5/05.
GPSA Health Insurance continues to be an issue.
Graduate professional student appreciation week is the third week of April '05.
Kevin Stevenson, President, ASUNM
ASUNM is developing an official absence policy for class work.
Group is giving support in dollars to student organizations
Student Fee structure is to be reviewed.
--Annual Fee total at present is $5 million dollars.
-- Regent Koch will meet with EVP David Harris to review.
-- Kevin Stevenson will create a student committee to review.
Lobbying efforts for UNM legislative goals will be supported actively by ASUNM.
Lobos for legislation have been great to work with.
Regent Koch complimented Kevin Stevenson for his great representation of UNM student leadership at the Emerald Bowl. He represented UNM very well.
Coleman Travelstead, President, UNM Alumni Association
Recognized Regent Maria Greigo-Raby for her commitment and contributions to UNM.
Tailgate at Emerald Bowl included over 400 and was successful.
Recap of 2004, indicated this has been the most active alumni year to date.
--The first home reception was held in Rio Rancho
Legislative Receptions: 1/31/05 LaFonda and 2/05, Washington DC events.
Alumni, Regents, Faculty and Staff are all participating in events, which is great.
Upcoming events include the 2/17/05 Alumni Awards.
Robert Goodman, Chair, UNM Foundation
Foundation Endowment report is positive, 8.35% increase is positive.
Leadership for the foundation with Mike Carroll is positive.
RFP for April 05 will be addressed by the Foundation Board.
REGENT COMMITTEE REPORTS
Motion approved to approve the appointment of Ellen Wenzel as Special Assistant to the Board of Regents effective 1/18/05. This is a new position created to provide support to the Regents, and provide a public point of contact for the internal and external UNM constituencies.
The position reports administratively to the President's Office, and directly to the President of the Board of Regents. The agendas will be developed by the Regents and the President. This position will increase the efficiency of the Regents in support of the University. Congratulations were extended and appreciation expressed by Ellen Wenzel for the opportunity to serve the University.
A CADEMIC/STUDENT AFFAIRS REGENTS' COMMITTEE, Douglas Brown, Chair
Motion approved unanimously to approve the Accreditation Resolution for the Maxwell Museum of Anthropology.
Motion approved unanimously to approve the Honorary Degrees.
Information Items:
• “Arita Pottery” -UNM is now a Mecca for this famous pottery.
• Accreditation Process is significant and complex including federal regulations and credit transfer issues.
• Foreign student access; 11% of UNM grad students are from other countries, with the largest number from India and Latin America. Visa problems are increasing. This impacts the brainpower of the USA. Integration and infusion are key challenges with this common theme of the “global community”.
FINANCE AND FACILITIES REGENTS' COMMITTEE, Mel Eaves, Chair
Motion approved unanimously to approve the meeting summary from December 13, 2004.
Motion approved unanimously to approve the disposition of surplus property on list dated 12/17/04.
Motion approved unanimously to approve the contract between UNM Hospital for Diagnostic Imaging and Clinical Engineering Services.
Motion approved unanimously to approve in concept, the Forest City Covington Capital (“FCC”) University of New Mexico (“UNM”) term sheet attached as Exhibit A as an outline of the terms of the transaction to be entered into by and between FCC and UNM with the understanding that the term sheet is not the final agreement of the parties. (Subsequent language in motion attachment-Mesa del Sol)
Motion approved to ratify Steve Beffort's appointment as the point person in Mesa del Sol transactions.
Commendation of Steve Beffort's service by Regent Jamie Koch and EVP David Harris. Recognition of Land Commissioner Lyons support in this process. Note of importance of this land for the future of the university and the state.
Information Items:
• Employee Health Insurance-report will be addressed at 2/08/05 BOR Meeting.
• UNM Mass Spectrometer, UNM Department of Chemistry, will be a regional resource.
HEALTH SCIENCES COMMITTEE, Regent Mel Eaves on behalf of Regent Fortner
Approval of Appointments to UNM Health Sciences Center Medical Staff
Motion approved unanimously to approve the Clinical Operations Board Nominations-Mary Lipscomb. M.D.
Motion approved unanimously to approve the Amendments to the Bylaws of the University Physician Associates.
Motion approved unanimously to approve the Carrie Tingley Advisory Board Re-appointments and Nominations. Board appointment will be made by Regent President Koch.
Motion approved unanimously to approve the appointments to UNM Health Sciences Center Medical Staff for Dec. 04 and Jan. 05.
Motion approved to accept the Progress Report on Health Sciences Strategic Planning Issues by Dr. Phil Eaton Strategic Planning issues address improvements at the clinical enterprises with a focus on optimal governance structure.
Regent Mel Eaves public ally commended the leadership of the HSC, Doctors Eaton, Roth, and Steve McKernan for their contributions and leadership, on behalf of the Board of Regents.
The Annual Meeting of the Regents of the University of New Mexico as the Member of the Science and Technology Corporation @ UNM
Motion approved unanimously to accept the summarized minutes of the 12/9/03 meeting.
Motion approved unanimously to accept the External Audit for FY ending 6/30/04.
The Annual Meeting of the Regents of the University of New Mexico as the Member of Lobo Energy, Inc.
Motion approved unanimously to accept the summarized minutes of the 12/9/03 meeting.
Motion approved unanimously to accept External Audit for FY ending 6/30/04.
EXECUTIVE SESSION NA
ADJOURNMENT APPROVED:
ATTEST: _________________________________________
President
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Secretary/Treasurer