OPEN MEETING NOTICE
Stephen F. Austin State University
Board of Regents Board Meeting and Committee Meetings
Nacogdoches, Texas
October 26 and 27, 2014
Meeting 291
Austin Building 307
The Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University will convene a two-day Board Meeting
and Committee Meetings according to the following agenda:
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014
1:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION
MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
(approximately 1:30 p.m.)
Report: Siemens Industry, Inc. Presentation
Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Item 14 and 16:
14. Siemens Industry, Inc. Energy Savings Performance Contract Budget
16. Approval to Include 2015 Capital Plan Items in the Siemens Industry, Inc. Energy
Performance Project
Report: Current Construction
Report: Starr Avenue Widening Project
Report: Renovations in Nelson Rusche College of Business
MEETING OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
(This meeting will convene at approximately 2:30 p.m. or following previous committee
adjournment.)
Report: Quarterly Investments
Report: Richards Carlberg Presentation
Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 10 – 18:
10. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report
11. Approval of Annual Audit Plan, Audit Charter and Report
12. Grant Awards
13. Bond Redemption, Refinancing and Issuance Resolution
14. Siemens Industry, Inc. Energy Savings Performance Contract Budget
15. Financing Approval for the Phase Three Energy Performance Contract
16. Approval to Include 2015 Capital Plan Items in the Siemens Industry, Inc. Energy
Performance Project
17. Education Advisory Board Contract Ratification
18. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions
Environmental Management (13.26) NEW
Gift Reporting (3.16)
Investments – Endowment Funds (3.20)
Travel Card (3.30) NEW
MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
(This meeting will convene at approximately 3:30 p.m. or following previous committee
adjournment.)
Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 6 – 9:
6. Proposed Certificate in Sustainable Community Development in
the College of Liberal and Applied Arts
7. Department Name Change for Department of Social and Cultural
Analysis in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts
8. Purple Pride Licensing
9. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions
Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (2.2)
Assessment of Institutional Effectiveness (2.3)
Commencement (6.8)
Discontinuance of Program or Academic Unit (5.9)
Faculty Code of Conduct (7.11)
Student Organization Formation and Recognition (10.9)
Tuition Rebate (6.21)
Report: Faculty Project in Brazil
Report: A Cappella Choir Trip to Italy
RECONVENE BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION
(Approximately 4:00 p.m.)
Report: Strategic Planning
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At approximately 4:30 p.m. or immediately following the prior meeting, the board will move to
executive session for consideration of the following items:
Deliberations Regarding the Deployment, or Specific Occasions for Implementation, of Security
Personnel or Devices. (Texas Government Code, Section 551.076)
• Update from chief information officer
Deliberations Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Sale or Value of Real Property. (Texas
Government Code, Section 551.072)
Deliberations Regarding Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations. (Texas
Government Code, Section 551.073)
Consideration of Individual Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment,
Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of an Officer or Employee, including
but not limited to previous secretary for football operations, director of intercollegiate athletics,
vice presidents and the president. (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074)
Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Advice or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation
or Settlement Offers, including but not limited to potential tort claims; procedure on
investigations and employee discipline; Christian Cutler v. Baker Pattillo, et al.; and Joann
Fields and Rose Trotty v. Stephen F. Austin State University. (Texas Government Code, Section
551.071)
Estimated adjournment: 6:00 p.m. The board will reconvene in open session and recess for
the evening with no further action expected.
THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF A TWO-DAY BOARD MEETING AND COMMITTEE
MEETINGS AGENDA:
MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014
9:00 a.m.
RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION
Call to Order and Pledge to the Flags
Invocation
Special Recognitions
Board Action on Agenda Item 1:
1. Approval of Board Minutes from July 27 and 28, 2014
Presentation and Board Action on Personnel Items 2 – 5:
2. Approval of Faculty Appointments for 2014-2015
3. Approval of Staff Appointments for 2014-2015
4. Approval of Changes of Status for 2014-2015
5. Retirements
Committee Reports and Board Action:
Academic and Student Affairs Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 6 – 9):
6. Proposed Certificate in Sustainable Community Development in the College of Liberal
and Applied Arts
7. Department Name Change for Department of Social and Cultural Analysis in the College
of Liberal and Applied Arts
8. Purple Pride Licensing
9. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions
Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (2.2)
Assessment of Institutional Effectiveness (2.3)
Commencement (6.8)
Discontinuance of Program or Academic Unit (5.9)
Faculty Code of Conduct (7.11)
Student Organization Formation and Recognition (10.9)
Tuition Rebate (6.21)
Finance and Audit Committee (Report and Action on Agenda Items 10 – 18):
10. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report
11. Approval of Annual Audit Plan, Audit Charter and Report
12. Grant Awards
13. Bond Redemption, Refinancing and Issuance Resolution
14. Siemens Industry, Inc. Energy Savings Performance Contract Budget
15. Financing Approval for the Phase Three Energy Performance Contract
16. Approval to Include 2015 Capital Plan Items in the Siemens Industry, Inc. Energy
Performance Project
17. Education Advisory Board Contract Ratification
18. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions
Environmental Management (13.26) NEW
Gift Reporting (3.16)
Investments – Endowment Funds (3.20)
Travel Card (3.30) NEW
Reports:
President
Upcoming Dates
Commencement Dinner
Commencement and the Gala
Update on the Dean of the Nelson Rusche College of Business job search
Tuition Revenue Bond Request
A Cappella Choir Trip
Faculty Senate
Introductions
Faculty Senate Chair Transition
Senate Activity Update
Goals for the 2014-2015 Year
Faculty Accomplishments
Student Government Association
Student Center Director’s Advisory Council
Battle of the Piney Woods Wager with Sam Houston SGA
Fan Buses to Battle of the Piney Woods
Tailgating Trophy
Appointment of Nominating Committee for 2015-2016 Board Officers
ESTIMATED ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING
(approximately 10:30 am)
Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects (Section
551.071). Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in Executive Session. Further details
regarding the posted agenda are available for public review in the Office of the Board of Regents, Austin Building
308, Telephone (936) 468-4048.