Index to Board Minutes 1997
January 28, 1997 (Volume No. 149)
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97-24 Approval of Minutes of September 28, 1996 ......................................................1
97-25 Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1996-97 ......................................................1
97-26 Leaves of Absence...............................................................................................2
97-27 Retirements..........................................................................................................3
97-28 Underenrolled Class Report for Fall, 1996..........................................................3
97-29 Underenrolled Class Report for Spring, 1997 .....................................................4
97-30 Twelfth Class Day Report ...................................................................................4
97-31 Last Class Day Report .........................................................................................4
97-32 Top Ten Percent Scholarship Program Expansion ..............................................5
97-33 Intercollegiate Athletic Policy and Procedure Manual........................................5
97-34 Resolution Concerning the University Center at Longview................................5
97-35 Resolution Concerning Downward Expansion of the University of
Texas at Tyler ................................................................................................5
97-36 Ratification of Purchase of Securities .................................................................5
97-37 Purchase of Replacement Vehicles and Backhoe................................................5
97-38 Approval of Policies: Return to Work, Reporting Fiscal Misconduct,
Travel Approval, Travel Reimbursement, and Investments..........................5
97-39 Review of 1996-97 HEAF Project for Computer Graphics Laboratory .............5
97-40 Ag Pond Shoreline Improvements, Phase Two ...................................................5
97-41 Roofing Project for Nursing and Math Building .................................................6
97-42 Sale of House on Baker Street.............................................................................6
97-43 Renovation of Axe Handle Dining Room ...........................................................6
Reports
A. Chair, Faculty Senate
B. Student Government Association
C. Vice President for University Advancement
D. President
Appendix No. 1 - Securities with Maturity Dates in Excess of Five Years
Appendix No. 2 - Return to Work Policy
Appendix No. 3 - Reporting Fiscal Misconduct Policy
Appendix No. 4 - Travel Request Policy Revision
Appendix No. 5 - Travel Reimbursement Policy Revision
Appendix No. 6 - Investments Policy Revision
Appendix No. 7 - Budget Changes Less Than $50,000
April 15, 1997 (Volume No. 150)
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Approval of January 28, 1997 Minutes..............................................................1
Election of Board Officers .................................................................................1
Election of President ..........................................................................................1
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Election of General Counsel ..............................................................................1
Faculty and Staff Appointments for Spring 1997 ..............................................1
Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1997-1998 ................................................2
Promotions .........................................................................................................2
Tenure ................................................................................................................3
Regent’s Professorships for 1997-1998 .............................................................3
Faculty Development Leaves.............................................................................3
Leaves of Absence .............................................................................................4
Voluntary Modification of Employment ...........................................................4
Faculty Workload Report...................................................................................4
Acceptance of General Bulletin .........................................................................4
Proposal for Master of Music Degree w/Majors in Performance & Conducting4
Proposal for Bachelor of Art Degree in Art History..........................................5
Cancellation Fee for Residence Halls and Apartments......................................5
Food Service Contract with ARAMARK ..........................................................5
Course Fees........................................................................................................5
Room and Board Rates ......................................................................................5
Resolution Authorizing Establishment of Investment Account at Stone Fort
Bank and Designating Signature Authorities for the Account...........................5
Approval of Summer Budget .............................................................................5
Transfer of Wedgeworth-Wright Endowment to the SFASU Foundation, Inc. 5
Budget Changes Less Than $50,000..................................................................5
Nursing/Math Building Roofing Project............................................................5
Austin Building Air Handlers ............................................................................6
ADA Projects .....................................................................................................6
University Policy and Procedure Revisions.......................................................6
(Policies A-18 Faculty Workload, A-24 Laboratory Fees, B-3 Austin Building
Conference Rooms, B-6 Energy Conservation, B-21 Physical Plant Charges,
B-32 Work Requests, C-2 Annual Budget Preparation, C-3 Audit Fees, C-6
Check Cashing, C-7 Competitive Procurement, C-11 Departmental Accounting
Responsibilities, C-21 Moving Expenses, C-35 Returned Checks, C-39
Withdrawal Without Financial Clearance, C-40 Year-End Purchasing, D-5
Asbestos Removal, D-22 Naming Buildings and Other Facilities, D-29.1
Safety Awards Program, E-8N Classified Pay Plan, E-15 Employee Conduct,
E-17N Employee Evaluation, E-21 Extension of Sick Leave, E-44 Security
Sensitive Positions, E-49 Temporary Employment, E-55 Workers’
Compensation Coverage, Accessing Administrative Systems, F-2
Administrative Programming
Chair, Faculty Senate .......................................................................................6
Student Government Association President and Vice President ......................6
Vice President for University Advancement ....................................................6
Vice President for University Affairs...............................................................6
President ...........................................................................................................7
Appendix No. 1 - Proposal for Master of Music Degree with Majors in
Performance and Conducting ...............................................................8
Appendix No. 2 - Proposal for Bachelor of Art Degree in Art History..........................23
Appendix No. 3 - Schedule of Course Fees in Excess of $6.00 .....................................43
Appendix No. 4 - Resolution Authorizing Establishment of Investment
Account at Stone Fort Bank ...............................................................51
Appendix No. 5 - Budget Changes .................................................................................52
Appendix No. 6 - Policy and Procedure Revisions.........................................................53
May 27, 1997 (Volume No. 151)
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Approval of Deposit Contract with Commercial Bank of Texas .....................1
Paving Project, Hall 20 Lot and Adjacent Area ...............................................1
July 15, 1997 (Volume No. 152)
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Approval of April 15, 1997 and May 27, 1997 Minutes ............................1
Personnel: ...................................................................................................1
Faculty and Staff Appointments for Summer 1997
Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1997-98
Changes of Status
Leaves of Absence
Holiday Schedule for 1997-98
Underenrolled Class Report and Last Class Day Report ...........................6
1997-98 Budget ..........................................................................................6
Resolution Establishing Investment Account at Smith Barney..................6
Library Computer Equipment Lease ..........................................................6
Cable TV Contract......................................................................................6
General Use Fee .........................................................................................6
Consultant contracts ...................................................................................6
Approval of Additional Funds for Renovations to Forestry Building........7
Hiring Architect for Austin Building Second Floor Renovations .............7
Emergency Hot Water Repair for Steen.....................................................7
Post Tenure Review Policy ........................................................................7
Revision of Investment Policy - University Endowment Funds ................7
Policy Revisions .........................................................................................7
(Policies A-1Academic Assistance and Resource Center, A-8
Bibliographic Instruction, A-9 Bibliographic Preparation, A-27
Library Microcomputer Lab, A-28 Library Photocopy Service, A-30
Library Reserve, B-1 Use of University Facilities, B-4 Camp &
Conference Reservations, B-12 Homer Bryce Stadium and William
R. Johnson Coliseum, B-17 Library Carrel Assignments, B-18
Library Public Rooms, B-29 University Center Operations, B-31
Vehicle Repair and Maintenance, C-20 Methods of Purchase, C20.A Local Purchase Authorization, C-38 Travel Reimbursement, C-
41 Investments, Investments - Endowment Funds, D-8.2 Computing
Software, D-9 Disposition of Abandoned Personal Property, D-15
Flag Display, D-19.1 Inclement Weather and Other Emergencies, D24 Parking and Traffic Regulations, E-25N Grievance and Appeals,
E-27N Hiring of Non-Academic Personnel, E-33 Nepotism, E-33.1
New Employee Orientations, E-40N Probationary Period of
Employment, E-41N Reduction in Force of Non-Academic
Employees, E-47 Sick Leave, E-47.2 Staff Development, E-53
Vacation Leave, E-54 Vacation/Sick Leave Report, F-3 Bookstore
Special Orders, F-4 Bookstore Textbook Orders, F-12 Faculty/Staff
Athletic Ticket Purchases, F-17 Library Services to the Disabled, F18 Mail Services, F-21 Notary Public, F-24 Scholarship
Disbursement, F-27 Student ID Cards, F-28 Student Service Fee
Allocations, F-29 Telephone Services, F-30 Ticket Office Services,
and F-31 Vending.)
Reports
Chair, Faculty Senate
President, Student Government Association
Vice President for University Advancement
President
Appendix No. 1 - Resolution Establishing Investment Account at Smith Barney ........9
Appendix No. 2 - Budget Changes ..............................................................................10
Appendix No. 3 - Revised Endowment Investment Policy .........................................11
Appendix No. 4 - University Policy and Procedure Revisions....................................19
October 14, 1997 (Volume No. 153)
97-89.Approval of July 15, 1997 Minutes .....................................................................1
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Changes of Status ..........................................................................................3
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Retirements....................................................................................................4
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Terminations..................................................................................................4
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Reorganization of the Department of Social Work .......................................5
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Recognition of Walter C. Todd .....................................................................5
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Revision to 97-98 Budget ..............................................................................5
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Asbestos Removal in the University Center..................................................6
97-100 Austin Building Second Floor Renovation....................................................6
97-101 Construction of Azalea Garden .....................................................................6
97-102 Ratification of Post Tenure Review Policy for Performance Evaluation of
Tenured Faculty.............................................................................................6
97-103 Policy Revisions ............................................................................................6
Reports
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Chair, Faculty Senate
Vice President for University Advancement
Dean, College of Education
Dean, College of Liberal Arts
Director of Admissions
President
Appendix No. 1 - Budget Changes Less Than $50,000
Appendix No. 2 - Policy Revisions: A-5 Add/Drop, A-13.1 Course Syllabi Reserve
Collection, A-19 Final Examinations,A-23 Interlibrary Loan, A-25 Library Gift and
Exchange Program, A-26 Library Lending, A-29 Library Public Address System, A-35
Library Online Search Services, A-41 Semester Grades, A-37.1 Performance Evaluation
of Tenured Faculty, B-11 Hall 20 Guest Rooms, B-30 University Vehicles (Rental), C1.1 Advance Airline Ticket Purchases, C-8 Computer Equipment Purchase, C-10
Delegated Purchasing Authority, C-12 Distribution of Payroll, C-24 Payroll Check
Release, C-27 Purchase from Employees, C-32 Purchasing Authority, D-3 Animals on
University Property, D-11 Emergency Management Plan, D-16 Hazing, D-21
Loudspeakers, D-23 Parades and Demonstrations, D-26 Public/Student Health, D-35
Students Displaying Serious Psychological Problems, E-16 Employee Enrolling for
Courses, E-18 Employee Separation, E-32N Longevity Pay/Hazardous Duty Pay, E-47.1
Sick Leave Pool, E-51.1N Time Clock Policy, F-5 Building Security/Special Events, F-6
Central Receiving, F-8 Computer Center Automated Data Processing, F-8.1 Computer
Hardware Installation and Repair, F-15 Guest Speaker