MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO
October 11, 2005

The Regents of the University of New Mexico met on Tuesday, October 11, 2005, l: 00 p.m. in the Student Union Building, Ballroom B. 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, Secretary-Treasurer
John M. “Mel” Eaves
Raymond Sanchez
Douglas M. Brown
Rosalyn D. Nguyen, Student Regent
President Louis Caldera

Vice Presidents present:

David Harris, Executive Vice President for Administration
Reed W. Dasenbrock, Interim Provost
Eliseo Torres, Vice President for Student Affairs
Michael Carroll, Vice President for Advancement
Terry Yates, VP for Research and Economic Development

Regents' Advisors present:

Christopher Smith, President, Faculty Senate
Sabra Basler, President, Staff Council
Buckner Creel, President GPSA
Angela Vachio, President, UNM Alumni Association
Robert Bovinette, Chair, UNM Foundation
Brittany Jaeger, President, ASUNM

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, Regent Jamie Koch

Motion approved unanimously to adopt the agenda.

APPROVAL OF SUMMARIZED MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING

Motion approved unanimously to approve the September 23, 2005 Minutes.

Motion approved unanimously to approve the September 13, 2005 Minutes.

PUBLIC INPUT, No public input regarding items on the agenda.

ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT, President Louis Caldera

• President Caldera congratulated Regent Sandra Begay-Campbell for being honored as the UNM Distinguished Engineering Alumnae for 2005. Regent Begay-Campbell received the Award during a dinner at the Student Union Building Ball room on October 6 th . She was also invited to Montana State University to give the Berger Lecture on October 5 th on “Walking in Beauty on an Everchanging Path: A Native Woman Engineer's Perspective.”
• President Caldera congratulated Art Gonzales, who is Benefits Manager for Human Resources, will be taking over as Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity on October 17 th . He has been connected to UNM for 28 years. He received his Bachelors and Masters degrees from UNM and has worked in Human Resources and offices of equal opportunity at Los Alamos National Laboratory, the U.S. Air Force and the Department of Energy and Agriculture.
• The search process for a Provost/Executive Vice President of Academic Affairs has begun. Professor Jane Slaughter will co-chair the search with Regent Doug Brown.
• The University of New Mexico Cancer Research & Treatment Center has been designated as a National Cancer Institute regional research center. This means that the UNM CRTC has joined the ranks of the 40 most pre-eminent cancer research and treatment centers in the United Stated, including international known centers as: The University of Texas – MD Anderson Cancer Center, the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, among others. An $8 million grant, from National Cancer Institute, came with this designation.
• The National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases announced a $23 million research and development consortium that is going to be led by UNM, it includes other institutions.
• There was a national story about a vaccine for cervical cancer. Cosette Wheeler, PhD, professor of molecular genetics and microbiology at the UNM School of Medicine has spent eight years working with colleagues from around the world to develop and test vaccines to prevent cervical cancer. The new vaccine could significantly reduce these health care costs, which are especially important for women living in poor and underdeveloped countries.
• The groundbreaking for the new education center being named after Senator Pete Domenici was held yesterday. The construction on this $49 million Health Sciences facility has already started. This facilities will include state-of-the-art anatomy laboratories and will allow UNM to meet the needs of the expanding medical school classes that are going to increase to 100 students a year with the advent of the BA/MD program.
• President Caldera had a good delegation visit to White Sands Missle Range with members from UNM's research faculty and Dean Cecchi from the School of Engineering. They are working on a number of programs in a number of areas which make a lot of sense for UNM to build partnerships with White Sands. They signed an agreement that allows students to participate in internships and training at White Sands.
• President Caldera traveled to Washington D.C. for the celebration of the dedication of the Po'pay sculpture installed in the Capital building. This finishes New Mexico's contribution to statuary hall and to the entire collection.
• President Caldera spoke at the American Council on Education Conference in Phoenix for “Educating All of Our Nation.”
• President Caldera will be speaking at NALEO's (National Association of Latino Elected & Appointed Officials) summit in Washington on the state of Latino education.
• For the 10 th consecutive year, the University of New Mexico has been named in the annual report on America's 10 Best Colleges Buys for our affordability for in-state and out-of-state students.
• The Department of Linguistics was congratulated for 35 years of Navajo/Dine language instruction. There will be a series of events throughout the Fall semester.
• The Anderson School of Management began a business plan competition challenging students to form teams from colleges and schools across the University on developing new business plans. The finalists will have the opportunity to present their plans to the New Mexico Venture Capitalist community and there is a $50 thousand dollar prize for the best plan.
• The were many activities on campus related to Homecoming, with participation from the Alumni Board, the Foundation Board, the President's Club and other different groups.
• In Athletics, men's soccer currently ranked number one in the nation. The Team scored its first conference victory of the season with a 1-0 win over Denver.
• In Volleyball, Head Coach Kelley McKee set a new best for the Lobos as the team picked up its 11 th win of the season at TCU.
• The Mens Cross Country team finished in second place at the Auburn Invitational.
• In Women's Soccer, they beat the undefeated #6 ranked BYU team.

PRESENTATION OF SENATE MEMORIAL PLAQUE, Dr. Phillip Eaton and Senator Nancy Rodriguez

• Dr. Eaton and Senator Nancy Rodriguez presented the Senate Memorial to Dr. Sanjeev Arora. Dr. Paul Roth, and Dr. Arora'a entire team was present to support Dr. Arrora.
• Five years ago, the Surgeon General and the Secretary of Health and Human Services in Washington began a ten year strategic plan for the health of the nation.
• Dr. Arora put a program (ECHO) in place that is specifically directed at access to health care and disparities for health care. It has a national recognition. The proposal from Dr. Arora won top priority over the 300 other grant applications submitted from other academic health science centers.
• Dr. Arora and his team were presented with a framed memorial. Senator Rodriguez and Dr.Paul Roth both congratulated Dr. Arora.
• Dr. Arora explained the four principles of ECHO and thanked the Regents for this opportunity.

NAMING OF MEN'S AND WOMEN'S PRACTICE BASKETBALL FACILITIES, Regent Mel Eaves

• Regent Eaves extended a welcome from the Regents to Rudy and Gail Davalos.
• The gymnastics building (on South Campus) built in 1985 will be converted to a basketball practice facility.
• It will be about 26,000square feet, cost about $4.2 million, and was made possible by the support of Governor Richardson. The building will have new offices for coaches, locker rooms, and be a real attraction for the NCAA tournaments.
• Regent Eaves said UNM would not have this facility if not for the foresight and leadership of Rudy Davalos. Rudy brought a toughness and a drive to his position which has made him famous.
• Rudy Davalos has been at UNM for 13 years. Regent Eaves mentioned some of Rudy Davalos' accomplishments, such as: serving on the NCAA women's and men's basketball committee and being recognized by Sports Illustrated in 2002 as one of the 101 most influential minorities in sports. Rudy's affect on academics have been spectacular. In the 2004 semester, the 21 sports sponsored by UNM, compiled a school record of a 3.05 grade point average. 16 students, during Rudy's tenure, have been named to academic All-American teams. 93 students have gained national academic recognition since Rudy came to UNM in 1993. The competitiveness of Lobo athletics have improved tremendously. The school record 14-10 teams have represented UNM at NCAA post-season competition. This last year, UNM was only one of eleven of division-one schools to have its football team play in a bowl game and also have its men's and women's basketball teams qualify for the NCAA tournament. Since Rudy's arrival at UNM, eight teams have won or shared 35 regular season or post-season conference championships. UNM has been in NCAA post-season competition 112 times.147 student athletes have earned All-American recognition. The men's basketball team has made ten trips to post-season since 1993, including seven NCAA tournaments. The women's basketball program, in the last eight years, has been to five NCAA tournaments. Before Rudy came to UNM, from 1983 – 1992, UNM had 29 win-88 loss record, and UNM was 15 wins-61 losses in conference play. UNM has had 19 and 9 in mountain west conference action in the past four years. Rudy has achieved a big turnaround in a sport that was a real problem. When you go to a Lobo game, you can expect a full house, excitement, and a crowd that is enormously supportive. The public face of UNM, in many ways, is represented by its athletic program. Rudy has excelled in this respect. Before Rudy came to UNM, the budget was $9.4 million, in the 05-06 fiscal year; the budget is $22 million dollars. He raises through the Lobo Club $6 million dollars annually. The distinction and the honor that Rudy Davalos and the Athletic Department bring to the University translates into statewide support, from the governor on down through the legislature and the local community.

Motion approved unanimously to approve the naming of the practice facility the Rudy Davalos Basketball Facility at UNM.

COMMENTS FROM REGENTS

• Regent Brown commented that the Academic/Student Affairs Committee have been discussing “endowed chairs,” and how they came about, what they represent and the holders of them. The endowed chairs are the pathway to further excellence to new heights for the University. They represent tapping into new resources. Two of the chairs were highlighted. The first one is a joint chair between the Anderson School of Management and the School of Engineering; it is the PNM endowed chair in microsystems commercialization and technology. The holder of this chair has five degrees, three from UNM, Andy Salazar. The second chair was brought about by the efforts of Ed Romero, Ambassador to Spain. He was able to get another utility company to sponsor an endowed chair that is joint between the Technical University of Madrid and UNM. The particular thrust is to encourage excellence in research and to encourage collaboration between the two cultures. Teachers and students have been exchanged.
• Regent Begay-Campbell thanked the College of Engineering and Dean Cecchi for the Alumni Award. She congratulated Professor Salazar, one of her inspirations and mentors, and said it was exciting to have him on board.

COMMENTS FROM REGENTS ADVISORS

Christopher Smith, President, Faculty Senate

• Christopher Smith congratulated Regent Begay-Campbell on her Alumni Award. The Faculty Senate is currently providing input into the areas of marked opportunity in public engagement that the Provost has put forward. The Senate is also looking at revisions to the Faculty Handbook, Section F, which pertains to the branch campuses. They just completed a junior faculty mentoring survey. They are currently under review of their committee structures, and have engaged the Provost in discussions regarding committee directions, committee composition and committee existence. They are looking at setting up a student support program run by faculty to assist students who are having problems getting their degrees.

Sabra Basler, President, Staff Council

• President Caldera and Susan Carkeek were thanked for forming the Work/Life Advisory Board. On 10/25/05, 3:00 – 4:30 pm, the Staff Council will have the Work/Life manager's award. On 11/16/05, 12:00 – 1:00 pm, there will be a brown bag discussion on the Work/Life initiative. The Staff Council is currently changing their bylaws to include working with the UNM Retiree Association. The Staff Council will have a representative on the Higher Education Advisory Committee.

Buckner Creel, President, GPSA

• Lobbying efforts to gain access to the state loan child care systems for graduate students is well underway. On the list of lobby priorities, no tuition credit was of primary concern.
• GPSA expects to have a large reorganization of their constitution and bylaws, separating the two documents and making a large number of changes.
• GPSA is looking to create an endowment for the specialized travel grant. This will be presented to the Regents at the December meeting.
• The Student Fee Review Board is underway and they expect to make recommendations to the Board as to the structure of the student fees at the March 06 meeting. The zero medical student fee is of concern, as compared to the rest of the students paying $600.00.
• The OGS Task Force is underway; recommendations will be made soon regarding whether there should be a dean or director and what the goal/mission of supporting graduate students at UNM will be.
• GPSA is concerned over their representation on the Student Health Insurance Committee and the erosion of the quality of the student health insurance policy.

Angela Vachio, President, UNM Alumni Association

• The Alumni Association had a busy week with homecoming events. A highlight of last week was a luncheon held in front of Hodgin Hall commemorating it as the alumni center.
• The Association has started having their chapter tail gate parties for away games.
• There will be a legislature appreciation reception in Santa Fe in the El Dorado Hotel on 1/23/06. There will also be UNM days at the capital.
• There is a mutual goal between the Foundation and the Alumni Association to work more closely together this year to benefit UNM.

Brittany Jaeger, President ASUNM

• Homecoming was a complete success. Fall Frenzy took place whereby students clean-up the campus, plant tulips, paint sidewalks, etc. A new event, Karaoke, took place downstairs at the SUB.
• Upcoming event: The UNM Spooktacular, Bodacious Blood Drive Bonanza will take place on Halloween and on 11/1/05.
• Brittany has been working with Walt Miller to dedicate a recognition plaque to those students who have received scholarships.
• ASUNM has been closely watching the Lottery Committee and what they are working on.

ADMINISTRATIVE CONSOLIDATION REPORTS, Facilities Management and Legal Services

• David Harris reported that the administrative consolidation effort is maturing very well in the areas of risk management and finance.
• Scot Sauder reviewed the Administrative Consolidation Report prepared by the Office of University Counsel. The report provides the history of the department and five major operational goals. The five major goals are: 1) Develop uniform, office-wide procedures to improve overall office productivity, improve communication and work product delivery (within 60 days). 2) Develop a uniform, office-wide filing and file management system (within 30 days). 3) Identify and implement an office-wide automated matter management system. 4) Develop and implement an office-wide master calendaring system. 5) Identify and develop office-wide strategies for improved value-added services. Systems in place at peer institutions have been reviewed.
• Steve Beffort reviewed the Administrative Consolidation Report for Facilities and Real Estate Management. With the advent of the UNM Bond Issue, there was a change to the scope of the projects being worked on, so the process is being looked at again. The key objective of consolidation is to create facilities and real estate management processes that are integrated with and responsive to the University's goals and direction. Achieving this objective will require a fundamental structural shift in how the business of facilities planning and management is organized to deliver services to customers. Measures of success have been identified. The goals and the individuals responsible have been identified. There are nine specific goals. The final process will be reported to the Regents at the December meeting.

FINANCIAL UPDATE RELATIVE TO THE UNMH HEALTH SCIENCE AND HOSPITAL SUMMIT, Regent Mel Eaves

• The Finance Subcommittee had its third meeting last Friday. Two packets of information were provided to the committee. There was a PowerPoint explanation of the $45 million dollar gap for the cost of uncompensated care and the revenue used to offset the gap. Regent President Koch asked if the advocate groups will sign off on these reports. Regent Eaves stated that the pending litigation that was filed against UNMH has been dismissed and his feeling is that the advocate groups will approve. They have made substantial progress in self-pay policy, hiring a consultant to determine the number of interpreters needed at the hospital and producing public records. There has been feedback from the legislative council and they have made suggestions. Regent President Koch asked Regent Eaves to get in writing that the legislative group supports the financial information. Regent Eaves plan is to get a Resolution voted on at the committee meeting. There are about 35 people on the subcommittee.
• Motion approved unanimously: Regents meeting for November will be cancelled because of the work involved for the Summit.

ACADEMIC/STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE, Douglas Brown, Chair

• Anderson School of Management has an endowed chair to support economic development in the state.
• Economic development takes a careful coordination and integration between private, public and academic resources.

Motion approved unanimously to approve the recommendation of Dr. Sul Kassicieh as an Endowed Chair.

Information Items

• Tracking the most important academic achievements and student progress, the six year graduation rate went up a full percent this year.
• The second semester re-enrollment rate is up from 75% to 76%.
• There was a successful branch campus retreat during which 34 different action items were agreed upon.
• The School of Architecture accreditation and the professional degree is progressing.

DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE REPORT, Regent Douglas Brown

• Development Committee meeting had not met since the last Regent's meeting.

AUDIT COMMITTEE REPORT, Regent Douglas Brown

Motion approved unanimously to approve the ratification of the signing of the engagement letter with the external auditors.

Motion approved unanimously to approve two audits for publication: review of the donations made to the Development Office and review of business procedures for the Center for Alcoholism, Substance Abuse and Addiction.

HEALTH SCIENCES COMMITTEE, Regent Jack Fortner, Chair

• Discussion re: New Mexico's preparedness for the bird flu and for any mass exposure to infectious disease.

• Clinical Operations Board permanent appointments and reappointments were approved.

Motion Approved unanimously to approve the permanent appointments to the UNMH Medical Staff.

Motion Approved unanimously to approve the reappointment to the UNMH Medical Staff.

FINANCE AND FACILITIES COMMITTEE, Regent Mel Eaves, Chair

Motion Approved unanimously to approve the September 2005 Equipment Disposition list.

• Sample Financial Report was reviewed. This report will give the Regents an overall view of the consolidated finances of the entire University.
• The replacement for the current Management Services Agreement (MSA) was reviewed. The Agreement becomes effective November 1, 2005 with few revisions.

Motion Approved unanimously to approve the Management Services Agreement (MSA).

• A document was provided to the Regents regarding a series of contracts for approval. The Regents were given the opportunity to ask questions regarding each of the contracts. There were no questions.

Motion Approved unanimously to approve the series of contracts listed in tab 15.

Motion Approved unanimously to approve the Lease with Option to Purchase the UNM Press Building with the Sandia Foundation for a new 35,000 SF building at the Science & Technology Park.

Motion Approved unanimously of an Investment Advisor for the Operational Funds, UNM RFP 686. The Investment Advisor will be Consulting Group: Smith Barney and Ryan Labs.

• Regent Legislative Priorities were reviewed. The priorities have been done in concert with the Council of University Presidents (CUP). The issues the University feel very strongly about are: no tuition credit or minimal one, compensation @ 4% including funds for increasing costs of health care coverage, and increased funding for building renewal and replacement.
• There were about 150 requests submitted for public service and research projects totaling about $100 million dollars. There were a lot of programs that attracted students and the money was pulled together to start a new program for $400,000. They are grouped together under the generic title “College Mentoring.” This encompasses Hispanic and Native American programs, not only at the Engineering School, but at Student Services also.
• Regent Begay-Campbell suggested an increase in the amount of funding.

Motion Approved unanimously to approve Regent Legislative Priorities with a revision to College Mentoring being changed to $600,000.

Information Items

• Siemans Corporation software upgrade for the existing business office financial system was reviewed.
• The senior administrator report was reviewed. Arthur J. Gonzales was appointed to Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity. Judy Jones now has the duties of Chief of Staff added to her Associate Vice President of Strategic Initiatives position. The searches for the Provost/Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs, University Counsel and Executive Vice President of the Health Sciences Center are underway.
• The demographics for the 96 positions reported on the organizational chart were identified.

Motion approved unanimously to adjourn to Executive Session at 4:15 p.m.

Executive Session : discussion of limited personnel matters pursuant to section 10-15-1.H (2), NMSA, discussion and determination where appropriate of student matters pursuant to Section 10-15-1.H(4), NMSA, discussion of litigation matters pursuant to section 10-15-1.H (7), NMSA, and discussion of the potential purchase, acquisition or disposal of real property pursuant to Section 10-15-1.H (8), NMSA.