Official Minutes
Board of Regents
Annual Meeting of the Full Board
December 5-6, 2002
Fairbanks, Alaska
Regents Present:
Chancy Croft, Chair
Elsa Froehlich Demeksa, Vice Chair (via audioconference)
Frances H. Rose, Secretary
Brian D. Rogers, Treasurer (December 6 only)
Michael J. Burns (excused at 2:00 p.m. on December 6)
Mary K. Hughes
Kevin O. Meyers (excused at 2:00 p.m. on December 6)
Derek Miller
Joe J. Thomas
Joseph E. Usibelli, Jr.
Mark R. Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer and President, University of Alaska
Regents Absent:
Byron I. Mallott
Others Present:
E. Lee Gorsuch, Chancellor, UAA
Marshall L. Lind, Chancellor, UAF
Joseph M. Beedle, Vice President for Finance
Craig Dorman, Vice President for Research
Wendy Redman, Vice President for University Relations
James A. Parrish, General Counsel
James R. Johnsen, Chief of Staff
Ann Ringstad, Director, Government Relations
Karen Perdue, Associate Vice President for Health Programs
Michael Sfraga, Associate Vice President for Student Services and Enrollment Management
Robert Miller, Director, Public Affairs
Pat Pitney, Director, Budget and Institutional Research
Jim Chapman, Provost, UAA
Paul Reichardt, Provost, UAF
Cindy Matson, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, UAA
J. Mark Neumayr, Interim Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, UAF
Jeannie D. Phillips, Board of Regents' Officer
Barbara A. Bennett, Board of Regents' Staff
I.
Call to Order
Chair Croft called the meeting to order at 8:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 5,
2002.
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II.
Adoption of Agenda
Regent Joe Thomas moved the following motion which was approved as
amended:
PASSED AS AMENDED (amendments noted by *)
"The Board of Regents adopts the agenda as presented.
I.
II.
Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
III.
Approval of Minutes
IV.
V.
President's Report
Approval of Resolutions of Appreciation
A.
Regent Chancy Croft
B.
Regent Joe Thomas
VI.
Presentations
A.
College of Rural Alaska
B.
Commonwealth North Report on the University of Alaska
VII. Public Testimony
VIII. Consent Agenda
A.
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
1.
Approval of Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics
Degree Program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
2.
Approval of Women's Swimming & Diving as a New
Intercollegiate Sport at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks and Approval of Revision to Regents' Policy
09.09.02
3.
Approval of Women's Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field
as a New Intercollegiate Sport at the University of
Alaska Anchorage and Approval of Revision to
Regents' Policy 09.09.02
4.
Approval of Change in NCAA Level of Competition for
Women's Gymnastics at the University of Alaska
Anchorage
B.
Facilities and Land Management Committee
1.
Acquisition of Land Adjacent to the Kenai Peninsula
College Kachemak Bay Branch
C.
Finance and Audit Committee
1.
Approval of Revision to Policy 05.07.04, University of
Alaska Postsecondary Education Savings Program
D.
Human Resources Committee
1.
Approval of Revisions to Student Employee Pay Grid
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E.
Planning and Development Committee
*1.
Approval of Revised Regents' Policy 10.01.02 University of Alaska Anchorage Mission Statement
(tabled for future meeting)
IX.
X.
XI.
XII.
XIII.
XIV.
XV.
XVI.
XVII.
F.
Approval of Revisions to Industrial Security Resolution
New Business and Committee Reports
A.
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
B.
Facilities and Land Management Committee
1.
Project Approval and Approval of Schematic Design for
UAF’s Tanana Valley Campus Space Relocation
2.
Approval of Budgetary Increase to the Schematic
Design for UAF’s West Ridge Utilidor Extension (BiCS
Utilities)
3.
Approval of Revised Schematic Design for UAF’s
Bristol Bay Campus Addition
*4.
Approval of the Addition of Portions of the University
Center at Anchorage, Alaska to UAA’s Land
Acquisition Plan, Authorization for the Purchase of a
Portion of the University Center, Authority to Utilize
the Natural Resource Fund as Security for that
Acquisition, and Authorization to Enter Into Interim
Financing Agreement (added)
5.
Committee Report
C.
Finance and Audit Committee
D.
Human Resources Committee
E.
Planning and Development Committee
*F.
Rasmuson Chair in Economics Waiver (added)
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Report
UA Foundation Report
Future Agenda Items
Board of Regents' Comments
Executive Session
Election of Board of Regents' Officers
Discussion regarding Agenda for Board of Regents' Retreat
Adjourn
This motion is effective December 5, 2002."
III.
Approval of Minutes
Regent Croft requested that the minutes reflect that Regent Rogers was the winner
of the UA History Quiz.
Regent Thomas moved, seconded by Regent Burns, and approved as amended.
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MOTION #1 – PASSED AS AMENDED
"The Board of Regents approves the minutes of its regular meeting of
September 12-13, 2002 as presented. This motion is effective December 5,
2002."
Regent Croft requested that the minutes reflect additional discussion regarding the
approval of tuition rates for Academic Year 2004.
Regent Thomas moved, seconded by Regent Burns, and approved as amended.
MOTION #2 – PASSED AS AMENDED
"The Board of Regents approves the minutes of its budget meeting of
November 12, 2002 as presented. This motion is effective December 5, 2002."
IV.
President's Report
President Hamilton updated board members on recent projects and activities; and
reviewed the upcoming agenda. He also commended the Information Technology
staff regarding their outstanding response to the recent Banner hardware system
failure and especially recognized Cal Mercer, Beth Mercer, and Fred Smits.
V.
Approval of Resolutions of Appreciation for Regents Chancy Croft and Joe
Thomas
A.
Regent Chancy Croft
WHEREAS, Chancy Croft served with distinction as a member of the Board of
Regents of the University of Alaska from 1995 until 2003, being appointed by
Governor Tony Knowles; and
WHEREAS, Chancy Croft provided exceptional leadership on the Board of
Regents, serving as its Chair in 2001-02; as chair of the Academic and Student
Affairs Committee, and member of the Human Resources Committee, Planning
and Development Committee, and representative on the UA Foundation Board of
Trustees; and
WHEREAS, Chancy Croft, who came to Alaska from Texas in 1962, received
his Bachelor of Arts degree in government and sociology from the University of
Texas at Austin in 1959, and his law degree from the University of Texas School
of Law in 1961; and
WHEREAS, Chancy Croft was a charter member of the Alaska Legal Services
Corporation from 1968 to 1978, and served as chairman of its Board of
Governors from 1971-1978; and
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WHEREAS, Chancy Croft served on the Governor's Commission on Workers'
Compensation Reform in 1988, and is recognized throughout Alaska as an expert
on workers' compensation issues; and
WHEREAS, Chancy Croft served in the Alaska House of Representatives in
1969-70, and in the Alaska State Senate from 1971-78, being chosen by his
colleagues as Senate President in 1975-76, and as Chairman of the Pipeline
Impact Committee in 1971-72; and
WHEREAS, Chancy Croft, because of a deep personal commitment to provide
high quality postsecondary education for all Alaskans, and his passionate
advocacy for low tuition rates and strong community colleges, will be
remembered for his sense of purpose and the high energy he brought to the
Board of Regents; and
WHEREAS, due to the energy and dedication of Chancy Croft, there has been
established 'The Regents' Scholarship', benefiting junior, senior, and graduate
students at the University of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, Chancy Croft was instrumental in stimulating interest in the
University by instituting the 'University of Alaska Trivia Quiz'; and
WHEREAS, due to his efforts, the 'Strategic Plan 2009' work is progressing and
there is now a formal Board of Regents' Recognition of Excellence program that
will begin in Spring 2003; and
WHEREAS, Chancy Croft worked steadily as a regent to further the interests of
students, faculty and staff of the University of Alaska, and worked constantly to
provide services to Alaska's rural communities; and
WHEREAS, Chancy Croft helped guide the University of Alaska toward
increased distance delivery education to best serve place-committed Alaskans;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the University of Alaska Board
of Regents recognizes the dedicated service of Chancy Croft and extends to him
this official statement of appreciation for his contributions to the advancement of
higher education and vocational training in the State of Alaska; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be appropriately engrossed
and conveyed to Chancy Croft with a copy incorporated in the official minutes
of the December 5-6, 2002 meeting of the Board of Regents.
Regent Burns moved, seconded by Regent Thomas, and passed that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the resolution of appreciation for
Regent Chancy Croft. This motion is effective December 5, 2002."
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B.
Regent Joe Thomas
WHEREAS, Joe J. Thomas served with distinction as a member of the
University of Alaska Board of Regents from 1995 when he was appointed by
Governor Tony Knowles until 2003; and
WHEREAS, Joe J. Thomas, a lifelong Alaskan, graduate of Fairbanks' Lathrop
High School, graduate of West Virginia University in 1973 with a bachelor of
science degree in Psychology, began working as a construction laborer in 1966,
working his way up through the ranks to become Business Manager of Laborers
Local 942 in 1978; and
WHEREAS, Joe J. Thomas brought to his job as Regent the understanding that
the University has an obligation to train Alaska students for the economic
challenges of the future; and
WHEREAS, Joe J. Thomas served the Board of Regents as Chair of the Human
Resources Committee and as a member of the Finance and Audit Committee, and
Facilities and Land Management Committee; and
WHEREAS, Joe J. Thomas has been a trustee of Alaska Laborers' Pension,
Health and Welfare, Training and Legal Trust Funds; and as a board member
over the years for the Alaska State Workers' Compensation Board, the Resource
Development Council, the Fairbanks Industrial Development Corporation, Main
Street Fairbanks, the Fairbanks Development Authority, and as Vice President of
the Alaska State Federation of Labor; and
WHEREAS, Joe J. Thomas, in his first years as a Regent, worked diligently to
solve the University's deferred maintenance problems by discussing the matter's
importance with local leaders, state legislators and civic organizations, always
emphasizing the importance of the University to the entire State of Alaska; and
WHEREAS, Joe J. Thomas was always guided as a Regent by his view of the
University as an institution of higher learning, a research center for Alaska as
well as the world, as one of Alaska's largest employers and as an integral part of
Alaska's economic development; and
WHEREAS, Joe J. Thomas was a strong advocate on the Board of Regents for
the University's community college role and the importance of the community
campuses to rural Alaska communities;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of the
University of Alaska takes official recognition of Joe J. Thomas' contributions to
the University of Alaska and the State of Alaska and extends to him its gratitude
for his service; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be appropriately engrossed
and conveyed to Joe J. Thomas with a copy to be incorporated into the official
minutes of the December 5-6, 2002 meeting of the Board of Regents.
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Regent Burns moved, seconded by Regent Usibelli, and passed that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the resolution of appreciation for
Regent Joe Thomas. This motion is effective December 5, 2002."
VI.
Presentations
A.
College of Rural Alaska
Bernice Joseph, executive dean of the College of Rural Alaska, gave a
presentation on the College of Rural Alaska, and introduced the directors
of the campuses of CRA:
Lincoln Saito, Chukchi Campus
Bob Medinger, Northwest Campus
Clara Johnson, Interior/Aleutians Campus
Deb McLain Nelson, Bristol Bay Campus
Margaret Wood, Kuskokwim Campus
Jake Poole, Tanana Valley Campus
Kurt Madison, Center for Distance Education
Jo Anne Ducharme, Rural Student Services
Tony Nakazawa, Cooperative Extension
Gordan Pullar, Rural Development
B.
Commonwealth North Report on the University of Alaska
Reference 1
Representatives from Commonwealth North's University of Alaska study
group, Duane Heyman, Steve Rieger, and Jon Kumin, reviewed the final
report which was included as Reference 1.
VII.
Public Testimony
Casey Reynolds, USUAA senator and UAA student, reported that Cindy Matson
and Tlisa Northcutt have been recognized as two of the top 40 young Alaskans;
congratulated UAA staff and administration on the opening of University Center;
reported on a discount program with Anchorage businesses where discounts are
given when showing a UAA student ID; reported on the comprehensive recycling
program; and commended the Commonwealth North report and said one benefit is
that the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce now has a committee on University
Affairs.
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Bob Congdon, ACCFT president, thanked Commonwealth North for dedication to
assisting the University of Alaska, and reported on current negotiations between
the University and ACCFT.
Steve Johnson, ACCFT member and part of negotiating team, spoke of his
concerns regarding faculty salary issues, including salary erosion, and salary
compression.
Andre Layral, former UA student and member of the Nanook Swim Team, spoke
in support of the addition of a Women's Swim Team at UAF.
Thom Walker, ASUAF senator and UAF student, reiterated his concern regarding
the need for child care at UAF.
John Klas, UAF student, spoke in support of a campus day care that caters to
parents with infant children.
Former Regent Josh Horst and Representative-elect David Guttenberg were
recognized.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2002
Mark Fryer, Advisory Council president, UAA College of Arts and Sciences
(CAS), expressed his concerns regarding the Strategic Plan 2009 and his belief
that the plan stresses that UA is a trade school rather than a university for
obtaining higher degrees, specifically doctoral programs. He also stated that he
feels there is a lack of acknowledgement that CAS has a higher FTE than the
entire UAF campus.
Joshua Kugler, ASUAF Information Services Director, reported on the very
successful on-line elections held at UAF.
Scott Lemley, UAF alumni and former member of Nanook Swim Team, spoke in
support of a Women's Swimming and Diving team at UAF.
Sarah Kiefer, UAF student, expressed her concerns regarding the need for child
care on the UAF campus.
VIII. Consent Agenda
PASSED AS AMENDED
"The Board of Regents approves the recommendations as stated below. This
motion is effective December 6, 2002."
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A.
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
1.
Approval of Master of Arts in Applied Linguistics Degree Program
at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Reference 9
MOTION
"The Board of Regents approves the Master of Arts in Applied
Linguistics degree program at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
This motion is effective December 6, 2002."
2.
Approval of Women's Swimming & Diving as a New
Intercollegiate Sport at the University of Alaska Fairbanks and
Approval of Revision to Regents' Policy 09.09.02
Reference 10
MOTION
"The Board of Regents approves Women's Swimming & Diving as
a new intercollegiate sport at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
and revises Regents' Policy 09.09.02 accordingly. This motion is
effective December 6, 2002."
3.
Approval of Women's Indoor/Outdoor Track and Field as a New
Intercollegiate Sport at the University of Alaska Anchorage and
Approval of Revision to Regents' Policy 09.09.02
Reference 11
MOTION
"The Board of Regents approves Women's Indoor and Outdoor
Track as a new intercollegiate sport at the University of Alaska
Anchorage and revises Regents' Policy 09.09.02 accordingly. This
motion is effective December 6, 2002."
4.
Approval of Change in NCAA Level of Competition for Women's
Gymnastics at the University of Alaska Anchorage
MOTION
"The Board of Regents approves Women's Indoor and Outdoor
Track as a new intercollegiate sport at the University of Alaska
Anchorage and revises Regents' Policy 09.09.02 accordingly. This
motion is effective December 6, 2002."
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B.
Facilities and Land Management Committee
1.
Acquisition of Land Adjacent to the Kenai Peninsula College
Kachemak Bay Branch
Reference 2
MOTION
"The Board of Regents authorizes the director of Land
Management to sign any documents necessary to purchase the
Shoultz Parcel for $485,000 for purposes of expanding Kachemak
Bay Branch of Kenai Peninsula College facilities and providing for
adequate parking. This motion is effective December 6, 2002."
C.
Finance and Audit Committee
1.
Approval of Revision to Policy 05.07.04, University of Alaska
Postsecondary Education Savings Program
Reference 13
MOTION
"The Board of Regents approves the revision to Regents’ Policy
05.07.04 substituting the name Education Trust of Alaska for the
name Alaska College Savings Trust as presented in Reference 13.
This substitution of names is intended to be retroactive to January
1, 2002, the effective date of the Declaration of Trust for the
Education Trust of Alaska. This motion is effective December 6,
2002."
D.
Human Resources Committee
1.
Approval of Revisions to Student Employee Pay Grid Reference 7
MOTION
"The Board of Regents approves revisions to the Student Employee
Pay Grid, effective January 1, 2003. This motion is effective
December 6, 2002."
E.
Planning and Development Committee
1.
Approval of Revised Regents' Policy 10.01.02 - University of
Alaska Anchorage Mission Statement
Reference 15
This motion was pulled from the Planning and Development
Committee for a future meeting.
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TABLED
"The Board of Regents approves the revisions to Regents' Policy
10.01.02 – University of Alaska Anchorage Mission Statement, as
presented. This motion is effective December 6, 2002."
F.
Approval of Revisions to Industrial Security Resolution
Reference 16
MOTION
“The Board of Regents approves the Industrial Security Resolution, as
revised to reflect the change in membership of the Board of Regents, and
authorizes the Chair and Secretary of the Board of Regents to sign the
resolution. This motion is effective December 6, 2002.”
IX.
New Business and Committee Reports
A.
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
In addition to action items, the Academic and Student Affairs Committee
heard reports on the annual report on educational effectiveness, report on
the student services external review, update on accreditation activities, and
a report on the Rasmuson Endowed Chair in Economics.
Future agenda items include regular reports on progress made on the
student services external review recommendations, follow-up on Title IX,
1st reading of a Financial Aid Policy, and a report on graduate programs at
the University of Alaska, with special emphasis on doctoral programs.
B.
Facilities and Land Management Committee
The Facilities and Land Management Committee approved the following
actions:
1.
Project Approval and Approval of Schematic Design for UAF’s
Tanana Valley Campus Space Relocation
Reference 4
PASSED
"As required by Regents' Policy 05.12.04A.2, the Facilities and
Land Management Committee approves the UAF Tanana Valley
Campus Space Renovation Project and Schematic Design as
presented, and authorizes the university administration to bid and
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award contracts not to exceed a total project cost of $2.0 million.
This motion is effective December 5, 2002."
2.
Approval of Budgetary Increase to the Schematic Design for
UAF’s West Ridge Utilidor Extension (BiCS Utilities) Reference 5
PASSED
"As required by Regents' Policy 05.12.04C, the Facilities and Land
Management Committee approves a budgetary increase to the
schematic design for the University of Alaska Fairbanks West
Ridge Utilidor Extension (BiCS Utilities) as presented, and
authorizes the university administration to bid and award contracts
not to exceed a total project cost of $7,500,000. This motion is
effective December 5, 2002."
3.
Approval of Revised Schematic Design for UAF’s Bristol Bay
Campus Addition
PASSED
"As required by Regents' Policy 05.12.04C, the Facilities and Land
Management Committee approves the schematic design for the
University of Alaska Fairbanks Bristol Bay Campus Addition as
presented, and authorizes the university administration to bid and
award contracts not to exceed a total project cost of $2,554,000.
This motion is effective December 5, 2002."
4.
Approval of the Addition of Portions of the University Center at
Anchorage, Alaska to UAA’s Land Acquisition Plan,
Authorization for the Purchase of a Portion of the University
Center, Authority to Utilize the Natural Resource Fund as Security
for that Acquisition, and Authorization to Enter Into Interim
Financing Agreement (added)
PASSED AS AMENDED
"The Board of Regents adds the approximately 36,000 square feet
of the University Center at Anchorage, Alaska to the UAA Campus
Land Acquisition Plan, this space to be used primarily for the
Community and Technical College; authorizes the administration
to acquire the approximately 36,000 square feet of the University
Center at Anchorage, Alaska; and authorizes President Hamilton or
his designee to sign all documents necessary to complete the
transaction, including, but not limited to, debt instruments with
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periodic monthly payments and/or a balloon payment due July 15,
2004. This motion is effective December 6, 2002."
PASSED
"The Board of Regents authorizes President Hamilton or his
designee to arrange for a Letter of Credit in an amount approved by
President Hamilton, and sign all documents necessary to complete
the financing enhancement in support of the acquisition of
approximately 36,000 square feet of the University Center at
Anchorage, Alaska, including the pledge to the bank of the
university’s full faith and credit including the unrestricted assets of
the Land Grant Trust Fund, i.e., the Inflation Proofing Fund, up to
the amount of the purchase price, plus credit enhancement fees and
interest, if any. This motion is effective December 6, 2002."
5.
Committee Report
In addition to recommending actions to the full board and
approving committee actions, the Facilities and Land Management
Committee also heard reports on proposed methods for project
changes in the 6-year capital plan, focus items for strategic
planning, status report on university investments in capital
facilities, construction in progress, and an information technology
update.
C.
Finance and Audit Committee
In joint session with the Academic and Student Affairs Committee, the
Finance and Audit Committee heard reports on the colleges savings
program, the FY02 external audit report, and the report on the FY02
audited financial statements.
The committee also heard reports on recently completed audits, the audit
status report, and information regarding the external audit contract.
D.
Human Resources Committee
In addition to the action item, the Human Resources Committee also heard
reports on the health care and the classification project.
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E.
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee reviewed the proposed
changes to the UAA Mission Statement and requested that it be tabled to a
future meeting. The strategic plan was reviewed and a special meeting to
work on the plan was set for January 18, 2003.
F.
Rasmuson Chair in Economics Waiver
Regent Rose moved, seconded by Regent Burns and passed that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents waives the 1-year minimum requirement for
the appointment of a chair to the Rasmuson Chair in Economics on a
one-time basis. This motion is effective December 6, 2002."
X.
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Report
Regent Rose reported that the Commission will meet next week.
XI.
UA Foundation Report
Regent Rogers reported that the UA Foundation met on October 23, 2002 and
heard reports on the financial report on fund performance; reallocating the funds
from the compact; and reviewed the development function at UAA. Regent
Rogers also thanked ConocoPhillips and BP for this year's contribution of
approximately $4 million.
XII.
Future Agenda Topics
Regent Rose requested that the Academic and Student Affairs Committee hear a
report on graduate programs with special emphasis on doctoral programs.
Regent Usibelli requested a presentation regarding scholarships and needs-based
financial aid.
Regent Hughes requested a report explaining the methodology for distributing
funds throughout the University of Alaska system.
XIII. Board of Regents' Comments
Regent Thomas expressed his gratitude and appreciation to have worked with
fellow regents and staff during his eight years of service on the Board of Regents.
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Regent Hughes thanked Regents Croft and Thomas for their service.
Regent Burns thanked Regents Croft and Thomas for their service and wished
everyone a happy holiday season.
Regent Rogers thanked Regents Croft and Thomas for their service; expressed his
disappointment with missing the Top of the World tournament and congratulated
UAF on their history-making victory; and commended UAF on the great job with
international student exchange opportunities.
Regent Miller expressed his pleasure in working with Regents Croft and Thomas;
looked forward to working with the board on child care and student pay issues;
and spoke of his anticipation in seeing UAF and UAA play each other in
basketball.
Regent Meyers gave his fond farewells to Regents Croft and Thomas.
Regent Usibelli spoke about life paths that have crossed before and stated that he
had enjoyed crossing the paths of Regents Croft and Thomas and looked forward
to the next intersection.
Regent Rose congratulated UAA on the Great Alaska Shoot-out and thanked
Chancellor Gorsuch for the wonderful VIP service; and thanked Regents Croft
and Thomas for their service.
Regent Croft spoke of how much he has enjoyed working on the board and shared
how different the University is compared to when he was appointed to the board.
He then read a poem to express his gratitude.
Regent Demeksa congratulated Regents Croft and Thomas on their exemplary
service to the Board of Regents and University of Alaska.
XIV. Executive Session
Regent Thomas moved the following motion, which was approved.
PASSED
"The Board of Regents goes into executive session at 1:10 p.m. A.S.T in
accordance with the provisions of AS 44.62.310 to discuss matters the
immediate knowledge of which would have an adverse effect on the finances
of the university related to:
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●
●
Litigation
Labor Relations including collective bargaining discussion concerning
ongoing and upcoming negotiations
● Land Transactions
● Contract Negotiations
and personnel matters, this topic being a subject which could affect the
character of reputation of a person or persons. The session will include
members of the Board of Regents, President Hamilton, Associate General
Counsel Hostina, and such other university staff members as the president
may designate and will last approximately one hour. Thus, the open session
of the Board of Regents will resume in this room at approximately 2:10 p.m.
A.S.T. This motion is effective December 6, 2002."
The Board of Regents concluded an executive session at 3:05 p.m. A.S.T. in accordance
with AS 44.62.310 discussing matters the immediate knowledge of which would have an
adverse effect on the finances of the university. The session included members of the
Board of Regents, President Hamilton, General Counsel Parrish, and other university
staff members designated by the president and lasted approximately two hours.
XV.
Election of Board of Regents' Officers
In accordance with Board of Regents' Bylaws, at the annual meeting of the Board
of Regents, the officers of the board were elected by a simple majority vote.
PASSED
"The Board of Regents elects Brian D. Rogers as chair of the Board of
Regents. This motion is effective December 6, 2002."
PASSED
"The Board of Regents elects Elsa Froehlich Demeksa as vice chair of the
Board of Regents. This motion is effective December 6, 2002."
PASSED
"The Board of Regents elects Frances H. Rose as secretary of the Board of
Regents. This motion is effective December 6, 2002."
PASSED
"The Board of Regents elects Joseph E. Usibelli, Jr. as treasurer of the Board
of Regents. This motion is effective December 6, 2002."
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XVI. Discussion regarding Agenda for Board of Regents' Retreat
Members of the Board of Regents and President Hamilton will discuss the format
for the Board of Regents' annual retreat to be held in January 2003. With the
possibility of a 5-member turnover by late January, the board agreed to postpone
the retreat and approved the following action.
Regent Rogers moved, seconded by Regent Rose and passed with Regent
Demeksa objecting that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents postpones its annual retreat for 2003 to the call of the
chair on a date in March 2003."
XVII. Adjourn
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