Official Minutes
Board of Regents
Annual Meeting of the Full Board
December 5-6, 2007
Anchorage, Alaska
Regents Present:
Mary K. Hughes, Chair
Cynthia Henry, Vice Chair
Carl Marrs, Treasurer
Michael Snowden, Secretary
William Andrews
Timothy C. Brady – via audioconference
Fuller Cowell
Erik Drygas
Patricia Jacobson
Robert Martin
Kirk Wickersham
Mark R. Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer and President, University of Alaska
Others Present:
Steve Jones, Chancellor, University of Alaska Fairbanks
John Pugh, Chancellor, University of Alaska Southeast
Fran Ulmer, Chancellor, University of Alaska Anchorage
Roger Brunner, General Counsel
Dan Julius, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Pat Pitney, Vice President for Planning and Budget
Steve Smith, Chief Information Technology Officer
Joe Trubacz, Chief Finance Officer
Mary Rutherford, Associate Vice President for Development
Michelle Rizk, Director, Budget
Gwen White, Director, Institutional Research and Planning
Ro Bailey, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, UAF
Carol Griffin, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, UAS
Bill Spindle, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Services, UAA
Jeannie D. Phillips, Executive Officer, Board of Regents
Barbara A. Nilsen, Coordinator, Board of Regents
I.
Call to Order
Chair Hughes called the meeting to order 8:09 a.m.
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II.
Adoption of Agenda
PASSED AS AMENDED (amendments indicated by *)
"The Board of Regents adopts the agenda as presented.
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
XI.
Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Executive Session
President’s Report
Update on Cooperative Extension Service Review
Public Testimony
Consent Agenda
A.
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
1.
Approval of Bachelor of Arts in Yup'ik Language and
Culture
B.
Finance Committee
1.
Report on and Acceptance of the University of Alaska
FY2007 Audited Financial Statements
2.
Approval to Transfer Unexpended Bond Proceeds to
UAF School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Building
at Lena Point in Juneau Project and to UAS Gitkov
Building Acquisition and Remodel Project
New Business and Committee Reports
A.
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
B.
Audit Committee
C.
Facilities and Land Management Committee
1.
Approval of Total Project Cost Increase for Campus
Wide Food Court Renovations (Wood Center) at the
University of Alaska Fairbanks
2.
Approval of Schematic Design for East Campus
Parking Structure and Loop Road at the University of
Alaska Anchorage
D.
Finance Committee
1.
Authorization of Sale of General Revenue Bond 2008
Series O
E.
Human Resources Committee
F.
Planning and Development Committee
*G. Approval of Revision to FY09 Operating Budget Request
(added)
Approval of Meeting Dates for 2008 and 2009
Approval of Building and Building Sub-Unit Names
A.
Laboratory at the University of Alaska Museum of the North
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B.
Classroom at the University of Alaska Fairbanks O'Neill
Building
C.
Building at Kenai Peninsula College
XII.
Approval of Honorary Degree and Meritorious Service Awards for
Spring 2008 and Beyond
XIII.
Election of Board Officers
*XIV. Approval of Corporate Authority Resolution (removed from
agenda)
*XV.
Approval of Industrial Security Resolution (removed from agenda)
XVI.
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Report
XVII. UA Foundation Report
XVIII. Future Agenda Items
XIX.
Board of Regents' Comments
XX.
Adjourn
This motion is effective December 5, 2007."
III.
Approval of Minutes
Regent Snowden moved, seconded by Regent Marrs, and passed unanimously
that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the minutes of its regular meeting of
September 18-19, 2007 as presented. This motion is effective December 5,
2007."
Regent Henry moved, seconded by Regent Jacobson, and passed unanimously
that:
PASSED
“The Board of Regents approves the minutes of the regular meeting of
November 6, 2007. This motion is effective December 5, 2007.”
IV.
Executive Session
Regent Jacobson moved, seconded by Regent Drygas, and passed unanimously
that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents goes into executive session at 8:15 a.m. Alaska Time
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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● Labor Relations including collective bargaining discussion concerning
ongoing and upcoming negotiations
● Land Bill Conveyance Status
● Litigation
● Sitka Benchlands
● Contracts including Wood Center
and matters that could affect the reputation or character of a person or
persons related to naming of a buildings and honorary degrees and
meritorious service awards and charitable contributions. The session will
include members of the Board of Regents, President Hamilton, General
Counsel Brunner, and such other university staff members as the president
may designate and will last approximately 3 hours. Thus, the open session of
the Board of Regents will resume in this room at approximately 11:35 a.m.
Alaska Time. This motion is effective December 5, 2007."
The Board of Regents concluded an executive session at 11:35 a.m. Alaska Time 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 and which would affect
the reputation or character of a person or persons. The session included members of the
Board of Regents, President Hamilton, General Counsel Brunner, and other university
staff members designated by the president and lasted approximately 3 hours.
V.
President's Report
President Hamilton expressed his sadness and concern regarding the death of
UAA graduate student Jason Wenger; and reviewed the agenda.
VI.
Update on Cooperative Extension Service Review
President Hamilton and administration from the University of Alaska Fairbanks
updated the board regarding the review of the Cooperative Extension Service.
VII.
Public Testimony
Grant Baker, engineering professor at UAA, gave a bachelor of science in
engineering program update.
Lindsey Forrest, UAS student body president, thanked Chancellors Jones and
Ulmer for support of Anderson Building renovations; and reported on legislative
initiative plans
Megan Carlson, Staff Alliance chair, reported on what governance's mission is;
concerns about health care, and on the committee that is working with the
compensation and benefits staff.
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Erik Swanson, spokesperson for the Coalition of Student Leaders, expressed his
appreciation of the efforts by board to control tuition and gave an update on the
legislative conference on February 2.
Barbara Zimmerman Hodel, Kodiak resident and leader in 4-H: the impact 4-H
makes on kids in the areas of leadership and responsibilities; work ethics.
Community service;
Annie Mayberry, 4-H leader for 30 years and on CES Advisory Council;
appreciate the review; hope that the recommendations are implemented;
Lan Hecimovich, president of the State Volunteer Leaders Organization, spoke in
support of the CES recommendations and vice provost position.
Bogdan Hoanca, chair of Faculty Alliance, reported on student success and how it
relates to the creation of jobs.
Marcus Welker, USUAA senator, reported on the promotion campaign entitled
"Get Screwed", sustainability campaign; and student efforts to work with
computer departments to turn off computer in labs during off hours.
Kelcie Ralph, USUAA senator, reported on the parking situation on the UAA
campus and options to alleviate parking; spoke in support of the parking garage
and the tuition increase; and applauded the energy conservation efforts around
campus.
Amber Sawyer and Christine Gibbs, Voices for Planned Parenthood UAA student
club, requested assistance for the club to help lower the cost of birth control at the
UAA health center for students.
Matthew Rogers, UAA graduate student organization, advocated for higher wages
for TAs and Research assistants, medical insurance for all research assistants; and
the need to set up a stronger system for graduate studies at UAA.
Alison Morrell, USUAA senator, reported on the price of textbooks as an issue for
the coalition of student leaders.
VIII. Consent Agenda
Regent Andrews moved, seconded by Regent Drygas, and passed unanimously
that:
PASSED
“The Board of Regents approves the consent agenda as presented. This
motion is effective December 6, 2007.”
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A.
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
1.
Approval of Bachelor of Arts in Yup’ik Language and Culture at
the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Reference 6
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the Bachelor of Arts in Yup’ik
Language and Culture at the University of Alaska Fairbanks as
presented. This motion is effective December 6, 2007."
B.
Finance Committee
1.
Report on and Acceptance of the University of Alaska FY2007
Audited Financial Statements
Reference 2
PASSED
"The Board of Regents accepts the FY2007 Audited Financial
Statements as presented. This motion effective December 6, 2007."
2.
Approval to Transfer Unexpended Bond Proceeds to UAF School
of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Building at Lena Point in Juneau
Project and to UAS Gitkov Building Acquisition and Remodel
Project
PASSED
"The Board of Regents:
1.
2.
declares the General Revenue Bond 2005 Series N UAF
Elvey Building Cooling Project and the General Revenue
Bond 2004 Series M UAA Land Acquisition Project
complete;
directs the chief financial officer or controller to direct The
Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., bond trustee and
depository for the university with regard to the General
Revenue Bond Construction Fund, to (a) verify adequacy of
the Reserve Fund, and (b) at a time and in a manner
deemed appropriate by the chief financial officer or
controller, transfer the remaining unexpended bond
proceeds of the Projects to the university free and clear of
the lien of the bond indenture and use such proceeds for
reimbursement of expenditures incurred in connection with
the UAF School of Fisheries and Ocean Sciences Building
at Lena Point in Juneau Project and the UAS Gitkov
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Building Acquisition and Remodel Project, consistent with
the Notice of Intent to Issue Reimbursement Bonds.
This motion is effective December 6, 2007."
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 student success, student services, and academic affairs
and research issues. The committee discussed the scheduling of future
agenda topics to include a report on athletics and a feasibility study on a
design school.
B.
Audit Committee
The Audit Committee met with the university's external auditors and
discussed the annual audit review.
C.
Facilities and Land Management Committee
1.
Approval of Total Project Cost Increase for Campus Wide Food
Court Renovations (Wood Center) at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks
Reference 8
Regent Snowden moved the following substitute motion on behalf
of the Facilities and Land Management Committee. The motion
passed with Regents Andrews, Cowell, Drygas, Henry, Hughes,
Jacobson, Marrs, Snowden, and Wickersham voting in favor, and
Regent Martin voting in opposition that:
SUBSTITUTE MOTION PASSED
"The Board of Regents authorizes the President to authorize
payment to the general contractor, in an amount in the
President's discretion not to exceed $1,630,000, in exchange for
a release of all claims or potential claims arising out of the
University of Alaska Fairbanks Campus Wood Center project.
Any additional funds over the approved total project cost shall
come from the UAF Dining Services Auxiliary funds and UAF
maintenance funds. This motion is effective December 6,
2007."
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2.
Approval of Schematic Design for East Campus Parking Structure
and Loop Road at the University of Alaska Anchorage
Reference 7
On behalf of the Facilities and Land Management Committee,
regent Snowden moved the following motion which passed with
Regents Andrews, Drygas, Henry, Hughes, Jacobson, Marrs,
Martin, Snowden, and Wickersham voting in favor and Regent
Cowell voting in opposition that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the Schematic Design for the
UAA East Campus Parking Garage and Loop Road
Construction for a Total Project Budget not to Exceed
$17,000,000. The Board of Regents also approves the formal
project name be changed from East Campus Parking Garage
and Loop Road to the Integrated Science Building Parking
Garage and Loop Road. This motion is effective December 6,
2007."
D.
Finance Committee
1.
Authorization of Sale of General Revenue Bond 2008 Series O
Reference Bound Separately
On behalf of the Finance Committee, Regent Marrs moved the
following motion as amended by the Finance Committee with
Regents Andrews, Drygas, Henry, Hughes, Jacobson, Marrs,
Martin, Snowden, and Wickersham voting in favor and Regent
Cowell voting in opposition that:
PASSED AS AMENDED
"The Board of Regents adopts the bond resolution for
University of Alaska General Revenue Bond 2008 Series O as
presented. This motion is effective December 6, 2007."
UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA BOARD OF REGENTS
RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY
OF ALASKA AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE AND SALE OF NOT TO
EXCEED $25,800,000 PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF UNIVERSITY OF
ALASKA GENERAL REVENUE BONDS, 2008 SERIES O;
AUTHORIZING THE OFFERING OF THE BONDS AT PUBLIC SALE;
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APPROVING THE FORM OF A SUPPLEMENTAL INDENTURE, A
PRELIMINARY OFFICIAL STATEMENT, A NOTICE OF SALE FOR
THE BONDS; AND AUTHORIZING AND APPROVING RELATED
MATTERS.
WHEREAS, the University of Alaska (the "University") is authorized pursuant
to Alaska Statutes Chapter 14.40, as amended (the "Act") to issue revenue bonds
to pay the cost of acquiring, constructing, or equipping one or more projects that
the Board of Regents of the University determines is necessary; and
WHEREAS, the University intends to issue its General Revenue Bonds, 2008
Series O, in a principal amount not exceeding $25,800,000 (the Bonds") for the
purpose of (i) paying the cost, or a portion thereof, of constructing, acquiring or
equipping the projects described in Exhibit "B-1" to the Supplemental Indenture
(as described below) (the "Projects"), (ii) providing funds for deposit in the
reserve fund securing payment of the Bonds; and (iii) paying the costs of issuing
the Bonds authorized herein; and
WHEREAS, the Bonds will be issued under and pursuant to, and are being
secured by, a Trust Indenture dated as of June 1, 1992, as amended (the "Master
Indenture"), and a Twelfth Supplemental Indenture (the "Supplemental
Indenture" and together with the Master Indenture, the "Indenture"), which shall
be in substantially the form presented to and made part of the records of this
meeting; and
WHEREAS, there has been presented to this meeting the form of a Preliminary
Official Statement for use in connection with the public offering of the Bonds;
and
WHEREAS, the Bonds are to be offered at public sale, and there has been
presented to this meeting the form of a Notice of Sale (the "Notice of Sale") for
use in connection with the public offering of the Bonds.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS
OFTHE UNIVERSITY OF ALASKA AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1) The issuance of the Bonds in an amount not to exceed an aggregate
principal amount of $25,800,000 is hereby authorized and approved.
Section 2) The President, Chief Financial Officer and the Controller
(collectively, the "Authorized Officers") are, and each of them is, hereby
authorized to cause the Bonds to be sold at public sale on a date no later than 90
days from the date of approval of this Resolution, subject to the terms and
conditions of this Resolution and the Notice of Sale referred to below.
Section 3) The form and content of the Notice of Sale, in all respects, is hereby
authorized, approved, and confirmed with such changes as the Authorized
Officers consider necessary or appropriate. The Authorized Officers are, and
each of them is, hereby authorized to offer the Bonds at public sale by the
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University subject to the terms and conditions of the Notice of Sale and this
Resolution. All bids for the sale of the Bonds will be submitted in their entirety
on the Grant Street Group's MuniAuction website pursuant to the Notice of Sale.
The bidders will be given the option to secure municipal bond insurance for all
or a portion of the Bonds.
Section 4) The Authorized Officers are, and each of them is, hereby authorized
to issue the Bonds in an aggregate principal amount determined by such
Authorized Officers as the amount necessary to adequately provide funding for
the Projects as described in Exhibit "B-1" to the Supplemental Indenture, each
such description subject to appropriate insertions and revisions as the Authorized
Officers consider necessary or appropriate.
Section 5) The form and content of the Supplemental Indenture are hereby, in all
respects authorized, approved, and confirmed, and the Authorized Officers are
hereby, in all respects severally authorized, empowered, and directed to execute
and deliver the Supplemental Indenture for and on behalf of the University to the
Trustee named therein for the security of the Bonds, including necessary
counterparts, in substantially the form now before this meeting, but with such
changes, modifications, additions, and deletions therein as shall to them seem
necessary, desirable, or appropriate, the execution thereof to constitute
conclusive evidence of their approval of any and all changes, modifications,
additions, or deletions thereto from the form, and after the execution and
delivery of the Supplemental Indenture, the Authorized Officers are, and each of
them is, hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to do all such acts and
things and to execute all such documents as may be necessary or convenient to
carry out and comply with the provisions of the Supplemental Indenture as
executed. The form and content of the Bond as set forth in the Supplemental
Indenture are hereby, in all respects, authorized, approved, and confirmed
subject to appropriate insertions and revisions as the Authorized Officers
consider necessary or appropriate.
Section 6) The form and content of the Preliminary Official Statement are hereby
in all respects authorized, approved and confirmed. The Authorized Officers are,
and each of them is, hereby authorized, empowered, and directed to approve the
final form of a Preliminary Official Statement and to declare such final form as
"deemed final" by the University for purposes of Rule 15c2-12 of the Securities
and Exchange Commission (17 CFR 240.15c2-12) (the "Rule") and to approve
the final form of the Official Statement. The final form of the Preliminary
Official Statement and the Official Statement shall be in substantially the same
form as the Preliminary Official Statement presented to and as a part of the
records of this meeting, and with such changes as the Authorized Officers
consider necessary or appropriate to fully disclose to the purchasers of the Bonds
all material information relating thereto. The distribution of the Preliminary
Official Statement and the Official Statement, as each is completed by the
Authorized Officers, to prospective purchasers and the use thereof by the
purchasers in connection with the offering of the Bonds is hereby ratified,
confirmed, and approved.
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Section 7) The Authorized Officers are, and each of them is, hereby authorized,
following the selection of the winning bidder for the Bonds to deliver the Bonds
to the Trustee for authentication under the Indenture, and, upon authentication
and receipt of the balance of the purchase price of the Bonds, to deliver to the
Trustee a written order in the name of the University directing the Trustee to
deliver the Bonds [to or upon the order] of the respective purchasers thereof and
to receive the proceeds of sale of the Bonds and give a written receipt therefor on
behalf of the University, to apply said proceeds and the other moneys required to
be transferred or deposited in accordance with the terms of the Indenture and in
such manner as is required to cause the conditions precedent to the issuance of
the Bonds to be complied with, and to do and perform or cause to be done and
performed, for and on behalf of the University, all acts and things that constitute
conditions precedent to the authentication and delivery of the Bonds or that are
otherwise required to be done and performed by or on behalf of the University
prior to or simultaneously with the delivery of the Bonds.
Section 8) The Authorized Officers are, and each of them is, hereby authorized,
empowered, and directed to enter a "continuing disclosure undertaking" pursuant
to the Rule.
Section 9) The Authorized Officers are, and each of them is, hereby authorized
to execute all documents and to take any action necessary or desirable to carry
out the provisions of this Resolution and to effectuate the issuance and delivery
of the Bonds including entering into a guaranteed investment contract respecting
investment of Bond proceeds which is in the best interest of the University.
Section 10) This Resolution shall take effect immediately.
E.
Human Resources Committee
Members of the Human Resources Committee heard reports on wellness
program changes, Skillsoft Pilot, redesign of HR processes, and labor and
employee relations.
F.
Planning and Development Committee
Members of the Planning and Development Committee heard the progress
report on the UA Evaluation, development efforts, and held a discussion
regarding the upcoming retreat.
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G.
Approval of Revision to FY09 Operating Budget Receipt Authority
Note for the record: Regent Drygas declared a conflict of interest
regarding this item and did not participate in the discussion and abstained
from voting.
Regent Marrs moved, seconded by Regent Jacobson, and passed with
Regents Andrews, Brady, Cowell, Henry, Hughes, Jacobson, Marrs,
Martin, Snowden, and Wickersham voting in favor and Regent Drygas
abstaining that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the updated FY2009 operating
budget request to include the Additional Mental Health Trust
Authority Receipt (MHTAAR) and General Fund/Mental Health
Trust (GF/MHT) Funding. This motion is effective December 6,
2007."
X.
Approval of Meeting Dates for 2008 and 2009
Regent Marrs moved, seconded by Regent Drygas, and passed unanimously that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the schedule revisions for 2008 and the
schedule for 2009. This motion is effective December 6, 2007."
BOARD OF REGENTS' MEETING SCHEDULE
Retreat
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Summer Briefing
Regular Meeting
Meeting re Budget
Annual Meeting
2008
January 18-19, 2008
February 6-7, 2008
April 17-18, 2008
June 18-19, 2008
August 6, 2008
September 18-19, 2008
October 31, 2008
December 1-2, 2008
Anchorage
Juneau
Ketchikan
Anchorage
Audioconference
Anchorage
Fairbanks
Fairbanks
Retreat
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Regular Meeting
Summer Briefing
2009
January 16-17, 2009
February 16-17, 2009
April 8-9, 2009
June 17-18, 2009
August 5, 2009
Anchorage
Juneau
Valdez
Fairbanks
Audioconference
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Meeting re Budget
Annual Meeting
XI.
September 17-18, 2009
October 30, 2009
November 30-December 1, 2009
Anchorage
Fairbanks
Anchorage
Approval of Building and Building Sub-Unit Names
A.
Laboratory at the University of Alaska Museum of the North
Regent Brady moved, seconded by Regent Henry, and unanimously passed
as amended that:
PASSED AS AMENDED
"The Board of Regents approves the following name for the
ornithology laboratory in the UA Museum of the North, University of
Alaska Fairbanks: Henry Springer Ornithology Laboratory. This
motion is effective December 6, 2007."
POLICY CITATION
In accordance with Regents’ Policy 05.12.080, official naming of all
“significant” buildings, building subcomponents (e.g. wings, additions,
auditoriums, and libraries), streets, parks, recreational areas, plazas and
similar facilities or sites will be approved by the Board of Regents.
RATIONALE/RECOMMENDATION
Reference material regarding this recommendation was given to members
of the Board of Regents under executive session cover prior to the board
meeting.
B.
Classroom at the University of Alaska Fairbanks O'Neill Building
Regent Marrs moved, seconded by Regent Cowell, and passed
unanimously that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the name for the School of Fisheries
and Ocean Sciences Learning Center in the O'Neill Building,
University of Alaska Fairbanks. This motion is effective December 6,
2007."
POLICY CITATION
In accordance with Regents’ Policy 05.12.080, official naming of all
“significant” buildings, building subcomponents (e.g. wings, additions,
auditoriums, and libraries), streets, parks, recreational areas, plazas and
similar facilities or sites will be approved by the Board of Regents.
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RATIONALE/RECOMMENDATION
Reference material regarding this recommendation was given to members
of the Board of Regents under executive session cover prior to the board
meeting.
C.
Building at Kenai Peninsula College
The President recommends that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the naming of a facility in Kenai.
The naming of this facility will not be made public until May 2008.
This motion is effective December 6, 2007."
POLICY CITATION
In accordance with Regents’ Policy 05.12.080, official naming of all
“significant” buildings, building subcomponents (e.g. wings, additions,
auditoriums, and libraries), streets, parks, recreational areas, plazas and
similar facilities or sites will be approved by the Board of Regents.
RATIONALE/RECOMMENDATION
Reference material regarding this recommendation has been given to
members of the Board of Regents under executive session cover prior to
the board meeting.
XII.
Approval of Honorary Degrees and Meritorious Service Awards for Spring
2008 and Beyond
Regent Cowell moved, seconded by Regent Drygas, and passed unanimously that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the list of nominees for honorary doctoral
degrees as proposed for commencement exercises in the spring of 2008 and
beyond, and authorizes Chancellor Jones, Pugh, and Ulmer to invite the
approved nominees and announce their acceptance. This motion is effective
December 6 2007."
POLICY CITATION
Regents’ Policy 10.03.020 states “The Board of Regents will approve individuals
to receive honorary degrees and meritorious service awards and confer these
degrees and awards.”
RATIONALE AND RECOMMENDATION
Recommendations submitted by the University of Alaska Anchorage, University
of Alaska Fairbanks, and University of Alaska Southeast for recipients of
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honorary degrees were sent under separate cover for Board of Regents’ review
prior to the December 5-6, 2007 board meeting.
XIII. Election of Board Officers
In accordance with Board of Regents' Bylaws, at the annual meeting of the Board
of Regents, the officers of the board shall be elected by a simple majority vote.
Regent Jacobson moved, seconded by Regent Cowell, and passed unanimously
that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents elects Mary K. Hughes as chair of the Board of
Regents. This motion is effective December 6, 2007."
PASSED
"The Board of Regents elects Cynthia Henry as vice chair of the Board of
Regents. This motion is effective December 6, 2007."
PASSED
"The Board of Regents elects Michael Snowden as secretary of the Board of
Regents. This motion is effective December 6, 2007."
PASSED
"The Board of Regents elects Carl Marrs as treasurer of the Board of
Regents. This motion is effective December 6, 2007."
XIV. Approval of Corporate Authority Resolution
Reference 11
[Removed from agenda]
XV.
Approval of Industrial Security Resolution
Reference 12
[Removed from agenda]
XVI. Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Report
Regents Henry and Jacobson reported on the upcoming class action suit regarding
the teach-out related to the Sheldon Jackson College closing; and that the
Commission approved a raise for the ACPE staff.
XVII. UA Foundation Report
Regent Hughes reported that the UA Foundation Board of Trustees will meet in
Juneau on February 5, 2008.
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XVIII. Future Agenda Items
Regents were reminded to sign up for the spring AGB National Conference on
Trusteeship.
XIX. Board of Regents' Comments
Regent Wickersham commented that there were many important things on this
agenda and tough issues but all were handled with candor and grace.
Regent Martin spoke of his pleasure regarding the approval of the bachelor of arts
degree in Yup'ik.
Regent Snowden and Drygas wished all a happy holiday.
Regent Henry complimented the regents for dealing with tough issues in a
professional yet passionate way.
Regent Andrews thanked the regents for their comments during discussions that
are valued and helped with making decisions; and thanked the regents for
welcoming his daughter at the reception.
Regent Jacobson stated she was impressed with Regent Henry's comments;
expressed her sympathies to the Wenger family; thanked the staff for the reports
and write-ups; thanked Regent Wickersham for the calendar and Chancellor
Ulmer for hosting the reception; and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
Regent Cowell thanked UAA for hosting the board meeting; thanked UA staff for
conducting a well-run meeting; and thanked the board officers for the past year
and for their future service.
President Hamilton congratulated the officers; thanked Regent Wickersham for
the calendar; and thanked regents for their work at this meeting. He reported that
adjustments are being made on facilities in progress.
Regent Hughes thanked the president and staff for the hard work put into this
meeting; thanked Chancellor Ulmer for the reception last night. She wished all a
happy holiday.
Chancellor Pugh introduced vice provost for academic affairs James Everett;
invited all regents to Juneau a day early for a tour; and thanked the board for
supporting the R&R work.
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Annual Meeting of the Full Board
December 5-6, 2007
Anchorage, Alaska
Chancellor Jones commented that 2007 was an amazing year; reported on an
America's Arctic University article; and wished everyone happy holidays.
Chancellor Ulmer thanked regents for supporting the parking garage; thanked all
who were able to attend the Great Alaska Shootout; spoke of her pride in the
UAA women's basketball team success; and wished everyone happy holidays.
XX.
Adjourn
Chair Hughes adjourned the meeting on Thursday, December 6, 2007 at 2:17 p.m.
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