Index for Board Minutes 1998
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Approval of October 14, 1997 Minutes.........................................................1
Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1997-98 ................................................1
Changes of Status ..........................................................................................2
Retirements....................................................................................................3
Voluntary Modification of Employment .......................................................3
Underenrolled Class Report for Spring 1998 ...............................................3
Twelfth Class Day Report .............................................................................4
Last Class Day Report, Fall 1997..................................................................4
Faculty Workload Report ..............................................................................4
Renovation of Miller Science Building- Architectural and Construction
Management Services....................................................................................4
Renovation of Tucker House and Furniture .................................................4
Renovation of Homer Bryce Stadium ...........................................................4
Renovation of Alumni Building ....................................................................5
Naming of the Alumni Center .......................................................................5
Renovation of Austin Building Second Floor ...............................................5
Resolution for Condemnation of Property.....................................................5
Resolution to Reimburse Expenditures with Proceeds of Future Debt .........5
Vehicle Replacements ...................................................................................5
College of Fine Arts Furniture and Equipment .............................................6
Resolution to Review Qualified Investment Brokers ....................................6
Resolution to Acknowledge Review of Investment Policy and Strategy......6
Investment Policy Revisions .........................................................................6
Policy Revisions ............................................................................................7
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Chair, Faculty Senate
President, Student Government Association
Vice President for University Advancement
President
Appendix No. 1 - Tucker House Renovations .................................................................
Appendix No. 2 - Resolution for Acquisition/Condemnation .........................................
Appendix No. 3 - Resolution Declaring Expectation to Reimburse Expenditures
with Proceeds of Future Debt .............................................................
Appendix No. 4 - Resolution Approving Financial Institutions and Brokers for
Investment Transactions .....................................................................
Appendix No. 5 - Resolution to Acknowledge Review of Investment Policy
and Strategy .......................................................................................
Appendix No. 6 - Investment Policy Revision ................................................................
Appendix No. 7 - Policies for Board Review : Academic Probation, Suspension &
Reinstatement A-03, Commencement A-11, Courses in Shortened Format A-14, Final
Examination A-19, Graduate Assistantships A-20, Guest Lecturers A-21, Meeting and
Conducting Classes A-31, Regents Professors A-38, Research Grants A-39, Norton HPE
Complex B-20, Agency Accounts C-1.2, Food Services C-13.5, Driver Certification D10, Faculty/Staff Traffic Appeals D-, Health and Safety D-17, Illicit Drugs and Alcohol
Abuse D-19, Petitions and Handbills D-25, Solicitation D-33, Student Discipline D-34,
Conduct Code D-34.1, Training & Certification of University Vehicle Operators D-36,
Academic Appointment Titles E-01A, Academic Appointments E-02A, Academic
Promotion E-03A, Employment of Persons with Criminal History E-19, Leave of
Absence (Faculty) E-30N, Leave of Absence (Non-Academic) E-30N, Service Awards E45, Summer Contracts E-48A, Emergencies F-10, Stone Fort Museum Collections F-25,
Student Employment Center F-26.
March 30, 1998 Telephone Meeting (Volume No. 155)
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SFA/NISD Model Charter School.................................................................1
Stadium Lights...............................................................................................1
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Approval of January 20, 1998 and March 30, 1998 Minutes ........................1
Revision of Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents ........................1
Election of Officers .......................................................................................1
Election of President......................................................................................1
Election of General Counsel..........................................................................1
Election of Director of Audit Services ..........................................................1
Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1997-98 ................................................1
Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1998-99 ................................................2
Changes of Status ..........................................................................................2
Promotions.....................................................................................................3
Tenure............................................................................................................4
Regents Professorships for 1998-99 ..............................................................4
Faculty Development Leaves ........................................................................4
Retirements....................................................................................................5
Voluntary Modification of Employment .......................................................5
Faculty Workload Report ..............................................................................5
Acceptance of General Bulletins ...................................................................5
Laboratory Fees .............................................................................................5
Course Fees....................................................................................................5
Incidental Fees...............................................................................................5
Distance Learning Fee ...................................................................................6
Proposal to Name Speech and Hearing Clinic...............................................6
Proposal for SFA Rodeo Club Practice Arena ..............................................6
Approval for Additions to Long Range Plan.................................................6
Food Service Contract with ARAMARK......................................................6
Room and Board Rates ..................................................................................6
Texas Ranger Scholarships............................................................................6
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University Police Department Survey ...........................................................6
Approval of the 1998-99 Budget ...................................................................7
Approval of Summer Budget.........................................................................7
Approval of Resolution Approving Fayez Sarofim to Manage
Rockwell and Wisely Endowment Securities................................................7
Resolution Authorizing Request for Financing .............................................7
Athletic Benchmarking..................................................................................7
Forest Resource Institute Computer Purchase...............................................7
Housing System HVAC Projects...................................................................7
Mays Hall Renovation ..................................................................................7
Policy Revisions ............................................................................................7
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Chair, Faculty Senate
President, Student Government Association
Vice President for University Advancement
President
Appendix No. 1 Appendix No. 2 Appendix No. 3 Appendix No. 4 Appendix No. 5 Appendix No. 6 Appendix No. 7 -
Laboratory Courses Requiring Fees.................................................9
Schedule of Course Fees................................................................23
International Student Application Fee ...........................................24
Proposal for SFA Rodeo Club Practice Arena...............................25
Additions to Long Range Plan.......................................................26
Room and Board Rates ..................................................................27
Resolution Approving Fayez Sarofim to Manage Donated
Securities .....................................................................................28
Appendix No. 8 - Resolution Authorizing a Request for Financing..........................29
Appendix No. 9 - Athletic Benchmarks.....................................................................31
Appendix No. 10 - Forest Resource Institute Computer Purchase ..............................33
Appendix No. 11 - Policy Revisions - Academic Programs, Approval of-A-4, Advanced
Placement-A-7, Allowable Credit Hours and Completion Time for Doctoral StudentsUnnumbered, Class Attendance and Excused Absences-A-10, , Course Incidental FeesA-12.1, Dead Week-A-15, Distinguished Professor Award-A-16, Off-Air Recording of
Broad-casts for Education Use-A-33, Oral English Proficiency Exam-A-35.1, Transfer
Admission-A-44, Academic Space for Non-Academic Activities-B-2, Campus Facilities
for Political Purposes-B-5, Forestry Houseboat-B-9, Competitive Procurement-C-7,
Historically Underutilized Business -C-16.5, Methods of Purchase-C-20, Prompt
Payment-C-25.1, Purchase Requisition-C-30, Purchase Voucher-C-31, Registration FeesC-33.1, Special Purchases-C-36, Appearances Before the Board of Regents-D-4,
Authority for Official Statements-D-6, Authority to Act in the Absence of the PresidentD-7, Authorization for University President to Suspend Faculty and Staff-D-8, Student
Records-D-13, Honorary Degrees-D-18, Items Requiring Board of Regents Approval-D20.5, Naming Buildings and Other Facilities-D-22, Safe and Vault Combinations-D-29,
Selection of President, General Counsel and Director of Audit Services-D-30, Working
Hours and Holidays-D-40, Faculty Roster and Staff Roster-E-22, Library Faculty-E-31A,
Forming a Recognized Student Organization-F-14
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Approval of April 21, 1998 Minutes .............................................................1
Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1998-99 ................................................1
Changes in Status...........................................................................................4
Retirements....................................................................................................5
Voluntary Modification of Employment .......................................................5
Holiday Schedule for 1998-99.......................................................................6
Underenrolled Class Report...........................................................................6
Last Class Day Report ...................................................................................7
Incidental Fees (Graduate Application Fee)..................................................7
Proposal to Change Name of Counseling and Special Educational
Programs Department to Human Services Department.................................7
New Mission Statement.................................................................................7
Network Upgrade and Expansion..................................................................7
Replacement of Central Academic Computer ...............................................7
University Mini-Bus ......................................................................................7
Perkins Loan Servicing Contract...................................................................8
Credit Card Merchant Services......................................................................8
University Insurance Coverage .....................................................................8
Approval of the 1998-99 HEAF Allocation ..................................................8
Resolution Authorizing the Sale of Board of Regents of Stephen F.
Austin State University Revenue Financing System, Texas Public
Finance Authority Revenue Bonds, Series 1998, in an Aggregate
Principal amount not to Exceed $6 Million; Authorizing Actions by the
Texas Public Finance Authority, Stephen F. Austin State University and
Representatives Thereof in Connection with the Sale and Delivery of
Said Bonds; and Resolving Other Matters Related Thereto.......................8
Renovation of Miller Science Building .........................................................9
Renovation of Central Stores.........................................................................9
Naming of the SFA Arboretum .....................................................................9
Naming of the Music Concert Hall................................................................9
Naming of the SFA Wellness Center ............................................................9
Revision of Rules and Regulations of the Board of Regents ........................9
Updated Policies ............................................................................................9
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B. President, Student Government Association
C. President
Appendix No. 1 - Graduate Student Application Fee: Change Form ..............................
Appendix No. 2 - Statewide Vision, Mission, and Philosophy ......................................
Appendix No. 3 - HEAF Allocation ...............................................................................
Appendix No. 4 - Budget Changes Less Than 50,000....................................................
Appendix No. 5 - Board of Regents Rules and Regulations............................................
Appendix No. 6 - Policies for Board Review Copyrighted Works Reproduction-A-12,
Instructor-Generated Materials-A-22.1, Performance Evaluation of Tenured Faculty-A37.1, Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients-A-40, Griffith Fine
Arts Center-B-10, Kennedy Auditorium-B-16, Planetarium-B-22, Foreign Travel-C-14,
Order for Disbursement-C-23, Request to Establish an Account-C-34, Investments-C-41,
Intellectual Property-D-20
Naming Buildings and Other Facilities-D-22, Parking and Traffic Regulations-D-24,
Signs-D-31, Skating (formerly Skateboarding)-D-32, Conduct Code-D-34.1, Classified
Pay Plan-E-8N, Departmental Administration-E-10A, Duties and Responsibilities of
Offices Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs-E-13A, Emeritus-E-14A,
Faculty development Leaves-E-23A, Hiring of Non-Academic Personnel-E-27N, Leave
of Absence (Faculty-E-29A, Leave of Absence (Non-Academic)-E-30N, Performance
Review of Officers Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs-E-38A,
Personnel Action Request-E-39, University Information Systems-F-9, Accessibility for
Persons with Disabilities-, Academic Accommodation of Students with Disabilities-,
Appeal Procedure Relating to the Provision of Accommodations for Students with
Disabilities-, Drug and Alcohol Testing-, Performance Management Plan-, Vendor
Protests-, Access to Secure Computing FacilitiesSeptember 18, 1998 (Volume No. 158)
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Review of the Housing Study from Biddison Hier........................................1
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Approval of July 14, 1998 and September 18, 1998 Minutes .......................1
Faculty and Staff Appointments for 1998-99 ................................................1
Changes of Status ..........................................................................................4
Leave of Absence ..........................................................................................6
Revised Holiday Schedule.............................................................................6
Underenrolled Class Report for Fall 1998 ....................................................6
Curriculum Changes......................................................................................8
Core Curriculum Proposal.............................................................................8
Consideration of Honorary Degree for Nancy Dickey..................................8
Consideration of Will Jennings Day .............................................................8
Directors and Officers Liability Insurance ....................................................8
Architectural and Engineering Services ........................................................8
Replacement of Physical Plant Vehicles ......................................................9
Building Fire Sprinkler Systems ...................................................................9
Replacement of Coliseum Air Handlers........................................................9
Renovation of Room 133 McGee Building...................................................9
Renovation of Tucker House Garage ............................................................9
Refinish Floors in HPE Complex ..................................................................9
University Center ADA Project ....................................................................9
Music Building Furnishing and Equipping .................................................10
Naming of William Fletcher Garner Track .................................................10
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Naming of Walter C. Todd Beef Farm........................................................10
Naming of Tom and Peggy Wright Music Building ...................................10
Policy Revisions ..........................................................................................10
(Selection of Academic Deans - new policy; Transfer Credits A-45, Issuance
and Control of Campus Keys - B-15, Temple Eastex Forestry
Laboratory/PWCC - B-26, Turner Auditorium - B-28, Adjustment of Inventory
Records - C-1, Travel Reimbursement - C-38, Investments - C-41, Firearms,
Explosives, and Ammunition - D-14, Private Support Oganizations or Donors D25.5, Tobacco Products - D35.5, Classified Pay Plan - E-8N, Faculty
Evaluation, Merit pay, Promotion and Tenure - E-20A, Risk Management - E43.5, Tenure - E-50A, Tenure Awards - E-51, Express Mail Services - F-11)
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Appendix No. 1 - Curriculum Changes .......................................................................17
Appendix No. 2 - Core Curriculum Proposal ..............................................................21
Appendix No. 3 - SFA 03 Draft...................................................................................22
Appendix No. 4 - Budget Changes ..............................................................................53
Appendix No. 5 - Policy Revisions..............................................................................54