March 14, 2005
The Regents of the University of New Mexico met on Monday, March 14 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
Jack L. Fortner, Vice President
Sandra K. Begay-Campbell
Douglas M. Brown
John M. “Mel” Eaves
Rosalyn D. Nguyen, Student Regent
President Louis Caldera
Regents unable to attend:
Raymond Sanchez
Vice Presidents present:
Dupey Bateman, for EVP David Harris
Reed Dasenbrock for Brian Foster
Phil Eaton, Vice President, Health Sciences Center
Eliseo Torres, Vice President for Student Affairs
Michael Carroll, Vice President for Advancement
Terry Yates, Vice President for Research and Economic Development
Regents’ Advisors present:
Ed DeSantis, President, Faculty Senate
Steve Borbas, President, Staff Council
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 February 8, 2005 MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS
Motion approved unanimously to accept the minutes of the February 8, 2005 meeting of the Board of Regents: Page 1 (3/14/05)
Election of Officers of the Board of Regents
Motion approved unanimously to elect Regent Jamie Koch as President, Regent Jack Fortner as Vice President, and Regent Sandra Begay-Campbell as Secretary Treasurer.
Adoption of Policy Concerning Public Notice of Regents’ Meetings
Motion approved unanimously to reaffirm UNM’s open meetings notice contained in: Regents Policy Manual l.3, as required by the New Mexico Open Meetings Act, 10-15-1, et seq., NMSA 1978. RPM 1.3 provides in part as follows:
Regular Meetings: Regular meetings of the Board of Regents will be held in the Student Union Building on the second Monday in March, and on the second Tuesday in January, February, April, May, June, August, September, October, November, December, unless otherwise announced in the Notice of Regular Meetings, pursuant to this Resolution..
Notice of Regular Meetings: Notice to the public of regular meetings of the Board of Regents will specify the date, time, and place thereof and will state that a copy of the agenda will be available in the Public Affairs Office and at such other locations chosen by the President of the University, at least twenty-four (24) hours prior to the meeting. Notice will be given to those newspapers and broadcast stations that have filed a written request with the Public Affairs Office for such notices of meetings. Notice will be by mail, facsimile machine, or electronic mail at least ten (10) days prior to the meeting.
Board of Regent Standing Committees Quorum
Motion approved unanimously: The non-Regent members are full members of the standing committees. A quorum of a committee consists of a majority of its members. Whether the members who are present are Regents or not is irrelevant in determining whether a quorum is present.
PUBLIC INPUT NA
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT, President Louis Caldera
· Lobo wins and fans strong, including record crowds at the Mountain West conference. Congratulations to Rudy Davalos and athletic coaches.
· United Way successful, 36% increase over 2004, for a total of 312K in pledges.
Thank you to UNM employees for their strong participation.
· Service of Dr. Brian Foster, Provost and VP Academic Affairs acknowledged with sincere appreciation. Dr. Reed Dasenbrock will assume the position of VP and Acting Provost.
· Budget Summit 4/1/05, 1PM, will address budgetary issues involving all elements of the university community. A web site is available for information and input.
· Legislative Session Update (handout)
EVP David Harris and Legislative Director Carlos Romero are now in Santa Fe for the final budget negotiations. Overall, this has been a good productive season, with reasonable support for UNM. . Regent Budget Priorities and higher education related issues were reported on, with final report forthcoming.
COMMENTS FROM REGENTS
· Regent Brown noted the UNM DC visit was positive, and well organized by UNM. Compliments to President Caldera and Dr. Terry Yates.
· Regent Begay-Campbell noted the success of the DC reception. UNM Soccer and Ski teams are in the NCAA.
· Regent Nguyen commended the UNM Work Life committee for their initiatives as presented at the Student Affairs meeting this date. Kevin Stevenson, ASUNM, and Buckner Creel, GPSA were extremely effective in the legislative session, specifically regarding the lottery scholarship issue.
· Regent Eaves extended congratulations to the Lobos, both teams were outstanding, with coaches and teams including fine individuals. Kudos to Rudy Davalos on a great job.
· Regent Koch noted the effectiveness of the UNM legislative team this session, noting Governor Richardson has asked to borrow them. Regent Raymond Sanchez was very supportive, and David Harris very effective. UNM Ski team came in 3rd place, due to great coaches and students, and the Regents would like to honor them in the future.
COMMENTS FROM REGENTS’ ADVISORS
Dr. Ed DeSantis, President, Faculty Senate
Regent Koch thanked Dr. DeSantis and the Faculty Senate for their support in this legislative process.
· UNM Lobbying effort was well-organized and inclusive.
· The first phase of the Deans Evaluation process is complete, with over 50% participation, which is higher than before. HSC Deans will participate as well.
Steve Borbas, President, Staff Council
· Elections of Staff Council are completed. Spring 2006 Elections will be electronic.
· Legislative Session Lobbying attendance was strong, compliments to Carlos Romero for hosting visiting staff.
· Budget Summit 4/1, Council will submit their draft of key issues and recommendations.
Recommendations were collected via electronic survey and e-news to UNM staff.
· A presentation was made to the BOR Academic & Student Affairs committee this date with some interesting dialogue and student input.
Buckner Creel, President, GPSA NA
Kevin Stevenson, President, ASUNM
Regent Koch thanked Kevin and ASUNM for their strong support this legislative session.
· Thank you to all who supported the Lottery Scholarship Decoupling on behalf of UNM students. Decoupling will not be in the ’06 Higher Education package.
· The legislative approach was great and students were involved and welcome. Note it is funny how issues change.
Coleman Travelstead, President, UNM Alumni Association
Regent Koch thanked the Alumni Association for their strong support this legislative session.
· Lobos for Legislation and UNM team were strong, noting over 60,000 UNM Alumni reside in NM.
· Awards Dinner and events in No. California and Austin TX have been well attended.
· Alumni Association and Office of President hosted a reception in Washington DC to honor the NM Congressional delegation.
· Annual Egg Hunt by Student Lettermen will be haled on 3/26/05 at duck pond.
· Star Scholars Receptions will be held in nine cities in NM in March and April 05.
Purpose is to recognize the top 10% of junior class from each area high school.
Robert Goodman, Chair, UNM Foundation
· Investment Committee met, and totals as of 12/31/04 are 242.3 million, a return of 6.7 %.
· RFP from new investment firm, Hammond and Associates, St. Louis Missouri is under consideration. They deal only with foundations and educational institutions.
· ½ mi. funding for the foundation is 51.8% of goal. Leadership gifts are in the pipeline.
· Number of Alumni gifts is up 14%, or 4.2 million in 2004.- account for 12 ½ of income.
Advancement Report, Michael Carroll
Vice President Carroll thanked the Regents for establishing the Board of Regent Advancement Committee, chaired by Regent Raymond Sanchez.
Development: Bob Goodman, Chairs the UNM Foundation, and has done a great job.
Direct efforts include the following:
· New Architecture building, 2Million in private dollars.
· Engineering Building Capital planning, note Dean Joe Cecchi’s leadership.
· HSC Children’s Cancer Treatment Center, private support key by Dr. Phil Eaton.
· Anderson School Training Facilities, via efforts of Dean Chuck Crespy.
Fundraising Efforts include good coordination with the Deans, to address additional avenues for private support.
Policies and Procedures for Fundraising-an IT system for reporting is in place.
· Associate Vice President Search on a national level is in process.
· Alumni base and communication are key, great efforts by C. Travelstead.
Strategic Public Relations
· Media Plan is in process to raise the UNM national profile.
· Associate Vice President Search national search in process. Connie Beimer heading team.
· Thank you to Brian Ibsen, Andrea Bromberg, John Maes, Susan McKinsey, Susan Crow, Jada Lucy Martinez, Karen Abraham, Ted Garcia and Mona Torres for their support.
It is a pleasure to work with these fine people.
Comments:
Considerations of diversity in the search and hiring of two AVPS (Regent Koch)
Considerations of incentives or straight salary, in development target goals for personnel.
Research and Economic Development Report, Dr. Terry Yates
Presentation (PowerPoint-distributed) included the following notes:
· R & D funding trend for UNM is up in 2004 as the number of contracts and grants total 1.4 billion. 2005 numbers at present are down, but the process is going well overall. Note that grant dollars have a lag time in receipt, and are an expense to monitor.
· Highlights in Research include multi-disciplinary team approaches with university, lab and business partnerships. UNM is well positioned to participate in this format.
· UNM State and Federal priorities are in alignment, which facilitates the ease of application and process. Note that the process for federal grants is increasingly competitive in light of the U.S. Budget deficit.
Regent Koch thanked Michael Carroll and Dr. Terry Yates for their reports.
Central Coordination and Appointment of Chief Officers at UNM, including HSC, in the areas of Finance & Budget, Legal Services, Risk Management, and Facilities Planning.
Action: The Board of Regents asked President Caldera to review this request for coordination in four key university areas, Finance & Budget, Legal Services, Risk Management, and Facilities Planning, working with his chief administrators, and report back to the Regents in 90 days. (6/14/05 BOR Meeting).
Action: President will meet with EVP Harris, VP Eaton, VP Roth, Steve McKernan and others as identified to discuss how we deliver the business side of health care. President asked David Harris to lead this effort, working with the President, the Regents and Advisors.
Objectives: A. Increase efficiencies and effectiveness of UNM goals in the areas of,
l. Patient Care
2. Public Services
B. Eliminate duplication of services.
C. Maximize resources.
D. Transparent reporting system
E. Good stewards of every public and private resource dollar.
Comments:
Request to see administrative functions in a matrix/cross-referenced format, including communications and reporting functions between campuses (Regent Begay-Campbell).
Agreement, one law firm for UNM and HSC advisable. (Regent Fortner)
Right thing to do, full support of the President (President Caldera)
Limit to the four identified areas at present, exploring issue at present, no indication of anything wrong, just seeking improvements. (Regent Koch)
Presentation-High Tech High at UNM, Robin Troup, Founder & School Director, Dr. Viola Florez, Dean, School of Education, Steve Beffort, Assoc. VP Facilities. Mgmt.
Presentation highlighted the purpose -to create a rigorous education for students and citizens of Albuquerque NM, by using the real world as a class curriculum life laboratory. Location will be on UNM campus, and will attract potential UNM students. 90 students are currently involved (9/05), goal is 360. State funding for charter schools will address costs.
Comments:
Communication and coordination are key, working with APS resources and addressing capital needs.(Regent Brown)
Basic questions, who is the governing body, what is accreditation process; qualifications for teachers; potential cost to UNM, location on campus. (Regent Eaves)
The 9 member board includes 3 UNM faculty, 3 Business Community members, and 3 SF Institute members. APS Board of Education approval is required to be accredited for the NM Public Education Dept. Teacher qualifications are high, and hired by the High Tech High.
There is no cost expectation to UNM, since the High Tech High will pay its own costs.
ASUNM requested their involvement in the process.
Action:
The Regents approved a Resolution of Support for the High Tech High, requesting
regular updates in all information.
The Memorandum of Agreement will be provided to the Regents for their review.
REGENT COMMITTEE REPORTS
ACADEMIC/STUDENT AFFAIRS REGENTS’ COMMITTEE, Douglas Brown, Chair
· UNM Work-Life Committee presentation addressed the balance of work and family life as they relate to employee retention and job satisfaction.
· Enterprise-Rent-A-Car is the largest employer of college graduates in nation-presentation effective.
· Carnegie Foundation re-classification is important to UNM funding potential.
· Dashboard Report indicates 80% of all freshmen move to the mainstream ING Budget.
Snapshot for NM 4 year schools as compared to 2 years school in funding.
FINANCE AND FACILITIES REGENTS’ COMMITTEE, Mel Eaves, Chair
Request to schedule Finance & Facilities meeting in March 06. There was no Finance & Facilities March 05 meeting, therefore no report.
Motion approved unanimously to approve the Health Insurance Plans as proposed with the following note that this is for Main Campus and a portion of HSC. Coverage for the additional 4,000 employees will be addressed by the same process (8/1/05).
· Note that Regents have been briefed and provided information prior to this meeting. The plan will include combined vendors Lovelace and United Health Care to provide the most competitive plan for UNM.
Page 6 (3/14/05)
· Susan Carkeek, Assoc. Vice President & Director, Human Resources, thanked the Health Insurance RFP Committee members: Dr. Gloria Birkholz, Professor of Nursing, Dr. Phillip Neintz, Professor of Radiology, Karen Mann, Manager of Accounting Auxiliary Enterprises, Lynn Nelson, Purchasing Manager University Hospital, Art Gonzales, Benefits Manager, and Mercer Benefits Consulting Staff Steve Chriest and Mike Nune, Bill Britton, UNM Associate VP/Controller, and Donna Smith, UNM Director of Risk Management.
Requests for Capital Project Approvals:
Motion approved unanimously to approve Phase II: Clean Room Installation, Manufacturing, Training, Technology Center, 800 Bradbury Drive - UNM Science and Tech. Park.
Motion approved unanimously to approve Facilities for the Center for High Performance Computing and the Media Arts Dept.
Motion approved unanimously to approve the New Research Laboratory Building-Sevilleta Field Station.
Motion approved unanimously to appoint James D. Cramer to the STC Board of Directors. (the term will be 4/29/05-6/30/09) Regent Koch thanked Regent Eaves for recruiting this distinguished individual in the public and private sectors for the STC Board.
HEALTH SCIENCES COMMITTEE, Regent Fortner
Approval of Appointments to UNM Health Sciences Center Medical Staff
Motion approved unanimously to approve Permanent Appointments to UNMH Medical Staff. (as submitted by HSC, listed in the BOR 3/14/05 Book)
Motion approved unanimously to approve the Reappointments to the UNMH Medical Staff. (as submitted by HSC, listed in the BOR 3/14/05 Book).
Motion approved unanimously to adjourn @ 4:15 pm.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Discussion of limited personnel matters pursuant to section 10-15-1.H(2), NMSA and litigation matters pursuant to section 10-15-1.H(7), NMSA.
The matters discussed in the closed meeting were limited to those specified above.
ADJOURNMENT APPROVED:
ATTEST: _________________________________________
President (Jamie Koch)
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Secretary/Treasurer (Sandra Begay-Campbell)