Official Minutes
Board of Regents
Meeting of the Full Board
February 17-19, 2009
Juneau, Alaska
and
February 24, 2009
Videoconference
Regents Present:
Cynthia Henry, Chair
Timothy Brady, Vice Chair
Fuller Cowell, Secretary
Carl Marrs, Treasurer
William Andrews
Erik Drygas
Kenneth Fisher
Mary K. Hughes
Patricia Jacobson
Robert Martin
Kirk Wickersham
Mark R. Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer and President, University of Alaska
Others Present:
John Pugh, Chancellor, University of Alaska Southeast
Brian D. Rogers, Interim Chancellor, University of Alaska Fairbanks
Fran Ulmer, Chancellor, University of Alaska Anchorage
Roger Brunner, General Counsel
Dan Julius, Vice President for Academic Affairs
Wendy Redman, Vice President for University Relations
Joe Trubacz, Chief Finance Officer
Steve Smith, Chief Information Technology Officer
Mary Rutherford, Chief Development Officer
Jim Lynch, Associate Vice President for Finance
Kate Ripley, Director, Public Affairs
Kit Duke, Associate Vice President, Facilities
Michelle Rizk, Associate Vice President, Budget
Jeannie D. Phillips, Executive Officer, Board of Regents
Jennifer Mahler, Assistant, Board of Regents
I.
Call to Order
Chair Henry called the meeting to order at 8:06 a.m. on Tuesday, February 17,
2009.
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II.
Adoption of Agenda
PASSED AS AMENDED (amendments noted by *)
"The Board of Regents adopts the agenda as presented.
I.
II.
III.
IV.
V.
VI.
VII.
VIII.
IX.
X.
Call to Order
Adoption of Agenda
Approval of Minutes
Executive Session
President’s Report
Public Testimony
Report from Commissioner LeDoux regarding the Education
Summit
Audioconference Discussion with Senator Mark Begich
Consent Agenda
A.
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
1.
Approval of a Graduate Certificate in Statistics at the
University of Alaska Fairbanks
B.
Facilities and Land Management Committee
*1.
Approval of the UAA Master Plan Amendments –
Health Sciences District
*1.a Approval of the UAA Master Plan Amendments –
Sports and Housing District (tabled until February 24,
2009)
2.
Approval of Schematic Design for the Health Sciences
Building at the University of Alaska Anchorage
*3.
Formal Project Approval for the Sports Arena at the
University of Alaska Anchorage (tabled until
February 24, 2009)
C.
Finance Committee
*1.
Approval of the Spending Allowance Rate for the
Land Grant Endowments (removed)
*2.
Acceptance of the Foundation’s Proposed Endowment
Fee for the Land Grant Endowments (removed)
3.
Approval of FY09 Supplemental Budget Request
4.
Approval of Receipt Authority for FY10
D.
Planning and Development Committee
1.
Approval of Extension and Amendments to the 2009
Strategic Plan
New Business and Committee Reports
A.
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
B.
Audit Committee
C.
Facilities and Land Management Committee
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1.
Approval of Schematic Design for the Anderson
Remodel at the University of Alaska Southeast
2.
Formal Project Approval for the Sitka Health
Sciences Project at the University of Alaska Southeast
3.
Approval of Schematic Design for the Critical
Electrical Upgrade at the University of Alaska
Fairbanks
*4.
Approval of Motion to Remove from the Table – UAA
Sports Arena Items (acted on February 24, 2009)
*5.
Approval of the UAA Master Plan Amendment –
Sports and Housing District (acted on February 24,
2009)
*6.
Formal Project Approval for the Sports Arena at the
University of Alaska Anchorage (acted on February
24, 2009)
7.
Committee Report
D.
Finance Committee
E.
Human Resources Committee
F.
Planning and Development Committee
*F.1 Ad Hoc Committee on Honorary Degrees (added)
G.
Approval of Industrial Security Resolution
H.
Approval of Corporate Authority Resolution
I.
Approval of Resolution in Support of Alaska Native
Education
J.
Approval of Revision to Regents’ Policy 05.02.060.A – Travel
and Relocation
*K. Approval of Resolution Protesting NCAA’s Modification to
Regional Playoff Format (added)
XI.
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Report
XII.
UA Foundation Report
*XII.A University of Alaska Athletics Report (added)
XIII.
Future Agenda Items
XIV.
Board of Regents' Comments
XV.
Federal and State Legislative Update
XVI.
Adjourn
XVII. Joint Meeting with the University of Alaska Foundation Board of
Trustees
This motion is effective February 17, 2009."
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III.
Approval of Minutes
Regent Hughes moved, seconded by Regent Jacobson, and passed that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the minutes of its regular meeting of
December 1-2, 2008 as presented. This motion is effective February 17,
2009."
IV.
Executive Session
Regent Wickersham moved, seconded by Regent Hughes, and passed that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents goes into executive session at 8:10 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:
● Public Broadcasting
● Litigation
● Finances
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 30
minutes. Thus, the open session of the Board of Regents will resume in this
room at approximately 8:40 a.m. Alaska Time. This motion is effective
February 17, 2009."
The Board of Regents concluded an executive session at 8:40 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. 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 30
minutes.
V.
President's Report
President Hamilton reported that he anticipates good visits to legislators
tomorrow, and gave an update on the possibility of getting deferred maintenance
funds this legislative session.
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VI.
Public Testimony
Bruce Botelho, mayor of the City and Borough of Juneau, welcomed the board to
Juneau and expressed his appreciation regarding the contributions made to the
community by the University of Alaska Southeast.
Heather Swanson, Staff Alliance chair, thanked the administration for renewing
the SkillSoft contract, reported that the wellness program is going well, and that
the need for childcare is still the top priority of the staff alliance.
Jill Dumesnil, Faculty Alliance chair, invited regents to join faculty, staff and
students of UAS at the reception this evening.
Chris Turletes, associate vice chancellor for Facilities at UAA, reported that
Provost Driscoll may perform at the hockey game if funds are donated to the UAA
campaign.
Todd Marshall-Closson, Coalition of Student Leaders spokesperson, reported on
the legislative conference this weekend; and thanked the president for defending
the right of free speech during his recent legislative hearing.
Cathy LeCompte, director of Ketchikan Campus, invited the regents to attend the
reception on the UAS campus tonight to meet with faculty, staff and students.
Kristi Asplund, UAS student in environmental studies, reported on the excellent
education she has received at the University of Alaska Southeast.
Meg Day, Core Alaska, Kensington Project, recognized MAPTS and UAS for
their training of employees for the Kensington Mine.
Amber King, administrative assistant for Career Tech Center at UAS, expressed
her concern regarding the lack of childcare at UAS and the inadequate public
transportation system in Juneau.
Brian Holst, director of the Juneau Economic Council, emphasized the important
role of the University of Alaska in economic development of Juneau and the
partnerships with the University of Alaska.
Stephanie Ashley, USUAS student body president, welcomed the board to Juneau,
updated them on the legislative conference, and thanked the UAS campus for their
wonderful support of students.
John Williams, chair of UAS council, expressed the council’s sincere appreciation
for the University of Alaska and the campus in Juneau.
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Karen Smollen, Career and Technical Education director for the Juneau School
District, thanked the University of Alaska for its partnerships with the Juneau
School District.
Shell Curdy, vice president of USUAS, thanked the board for their support of
students and the University of Alaska Southeast and especially the K-12 outreach
programs.
Lorraine Derr, chair of Development Council at UAS, thanked the board for their
support, for the three chancellors that head our campuses, and for the efforts in Khigher education efforts.
Sterling Snyder, student peer advisor at UAS, thanked the board for their excellent
support of programs that reach secondary students.
Eric McDowell, McDowell Group, presented a study regarding the Life Sciences
Building at the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
VII.
Report from Commissioner LeDoux regarding the Education Summit
Reference 1
Larry LeDoux, Commissioner of Education and Early Childhood Development,
reviewed the report resulting from the 2008 Education Summit, updated the board
regarding the recent legal decision regarding underserved schools and talked about
how the University of Alaska and the State of Alaska’s Departments of Education
and Labor can work together.
Regents were joined by Governor Palin and a discussion was held on possible
stimulus funding projects.
VIII. Audioconference Discussion with Senator Mark Begich
Members of the Board of Regents participated in an audioconference with U.S.
Senator Mark Begich. Senator Begich outlined opportunities for Alaska in the
economic stimulus actions of Congress.
IX.
Consent Agenda
Regent Brady moved, seconded by Regent Cowell, and passed as amended that:
PASSED AS AMENDED
“The Board of Regents approves the consent agenda as amended. This
motion is effective February 18, 2009.”
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A.
Academic and Student Affairs Committee
1.
Approval of Graduate Certificate in Statistics at the University of
Alaska Fairbanks
Reference 6
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the Graduate Certificate in
Statistics at the University of Alaska Fairbanks as presented. This
motion is effective February 18, 2009."
B.
Facilities and Land Management Committee
1.
Approval of the UAA Master Plan Amendments – Health Sciences
District
Reference 10
PASSED
The Board of Regents, in accordance with Regents’ Policy
05.12.030.C, approves the Health Sciences District amendment to
the 2004 UAA Campus Master Plan. This amendment will be
incorporated into the update of the 2004 UAA Campus Master
Plan. This motion is effective February 18, 2009.”
*1.a
Approval of the UAA Master Plan Amendments – Sports and
Housing District
Tabled until February 24, 2009.
2.
Approval of Schematic Design for the Health Sciences Building at
the University of Alaska Anchorage
Reference 11
PASSED AS AMENDED
“As required by Regents’ Policy 05.12.043, the Board of Regents
approves the Schematic Design Approval request for the
University of Alaska Anchorage Health Sciences Building, Phase 1
as presented, finding that the project implements the University of
Alaska Anchorage campus master plan as amended, and authorizes
the university administration to proceed through construction
document completion not to exceed a Total Project Cost of
$46,500,000. This motion is effective February 18, 2009.”
*3.
Formal Project Approval for the Sports Arena at the University of
Alaska Anchorage
Tabled until February 24, 2009.
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C.
Finance Committee
1.
Approval of the Spending Allowance Rate for the Land Grant
Endowments
Reference 15
Removed from agenda.
2.
Acceptance of the Foundation’s Proposed Endowment Fee for the
Land Grand Endowments
Removed from agenda.
3.
Approval of FY09 Supplemental Budget Request
Reference 16
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the FY09 general fund
supplemental request to cover catastrophic workers’ compensation
claims $746,200; athletic travel increases $416,000; and FY09
projected cost increases for utilities $1.27 million. This motion is
effective February 18, 2009."
4.
Approval of Receipt Authority for FY10
Reference 17
PASSED
“The Board of Regents approves the revised FY2010 Capital
Budget Request to include additional federal receipt authority in
the amount of $24 million. This motion is effective February 18,
2009.”
D.
Planning and Development Committee
1.
Approval of Extension and Amendments to the 2009 Strategic Plan
PASSED
“The Board of Regents approves an extension of the 2009 Strategic
Plan until the Academic Master Plan is completed and approved by
the Board of Regents, and approves the amendments to the current
plan as proposed. This motion is effective February 18, 2009.”
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X.
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 services, architectural design, and an update from
Vice President Julius.
B.
Audit Committee
No report.
C.
Facilities and Land Management Committee
1.
Approval of Schematic Design for the Anderson Remodel at the
University of Alaska Southeast
PASSED
“As required by Regents’ Policy 05.12.043.E, the Facilities and
Land Management Committee approves the Schematic Design
Approval request for the University of Alaska Southeast
Anderson Building Remodel and Pedestrian Crossing
Improvements as presented, and authorizes the university
administration to proceed, not to exceed a Total Project Cost of
$10,700,000. This motion is effective February 18, 2009.”
2.
Formal Project Approval for the Sitka Health Sciences Project at
the University of Alaska Southeast
PASSED
“As required by Regents’ Policy 05.12.04, the Facilities and
Land Management Committee approves the Formal Project
Approval request for the University of Alaska Southeast Sitka
Health Sciences Renovation as presented, and authorizes the
university administration to proceed through Schematic
Design not to exceed a Total Project Cost of $2,355,614. This
motion is effective February 17, 2009.”
3.
Approval of Schematic Design for the Critical Electrical Upgrade
at the University of Alaska Fairbanks
PASSED
“As required by Regents’ Policy 05.12.043, the Facilities and
Land Management Committee approves the Schematic Design
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Approval request for the University of Alaska Fairbanks
Critical Electrical Renewal Phase 1A as presented, and
authorizes the University administration to proceed through
Construction Document completion not to exceed a Total
Project Cost of $5,187,000. This motion is effective February
17, 2009.”
4.
Approval of Motion to Remove from the Table – UAA Sports
Arena Items
Regent Brady moved, seconded by Regent Wickersham, and
approved with Regents Andrews, Brady, Cowell, Drygas, Hughes,
Jacobson, Marrs, Wickersham, and Henry voting in favor that:
PASSED
“The Board of Regents approves removing from the table, the
items regarding the UAA Sports Arena. This motion is
effective February 24, 2009.”
5.
Approval of the UAA Master Plan Amendment – Sports and
Housing District
Regent Hughes moved, seconded by Regent Martin, the main
motion.
Regent Wickersham moved to amend the motion, seconded by
Regent Cowell, to reorient the UAA Sports Arena to a different
location. The motion failed with Regents Cowell and Wickersham
voting in favor, and Regents Andrews, Brady, Drygas, Hughes,
Jacobson, Marrs, and Henry voting in opposition.
The main motion was voted on and passed with Regents Andrews,
Brady, Drygas, Hughes, Jacobson, Marrs, and Henry voting in
favor, and Regents Cowell and Wickersham voting in opposition.
PASSED
The Board of Regents, in accordance with Regents’ Policy
05.12.030.C, approves the amendment to the 2004 UAA
Campus Master Plan for the Sports and Housing District. This
amendment will be incorporated into the update of the 2004
UAA Campus Master Plan. This motion is effective February
24, 2009.”
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6.
Formal Project Approval for the Sports Arena at the University of
Alaska Anchorage
Regent Marrs moved, seconded by Regent Brady, and passed with
Regents Andrews, Brady, Cowell, Drygas, Hughes, Jacobson,
Marrs, Wickersham and Henry voting in favor that:
PASSED
“As required by Regents’ Policy 05.12.043, the Board of
Regents approves the Formal Project Approval request for the
University of Alaska Anchorage Sports Arena as presented,
finding that the project implements the University of Alaska
Anchorage campus master plan as amended, and authorizes
the university administration to proceed through schematic
design not to exceed a Total Project Cost of $80 million. This
motion is effective February 24, 2009.”
7.
Committee Report
In addition to action items, the Facilities and Land Management
Committee heard reports on ARSC facility development and
construction in progress.
Security issues were discussed and the board affirmed its belief
that the right things are being done to correct deficiencies given the
available resources and complexities involved, its support of the
CITO in this effort; and offered support and assistance to complete
this effort.
D.
Finance Committee
The Finance Committee requested that a special meeting of the committee
be held on March 2, 2009 to discuss finance issues.
E.
Human Resources Committee
The Human Resources Committee discussed wellness issues, labor and
employee relations, and requested that the administration provide
information regarding daycare at a future meeting.
F.
Planning and Development Committee
The Planning and Development Committee heard a report regarding
development efforts at the University of Alaska.
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F.1.
Ad hoc Committee on Honorary Degrees
Regent Cowell announced that the Ad Hoc Committee would consist of
himself, and Regents Wickersham and Drygas and that the committee
would hold its first meeting on March 4, 2009.
G.
Approval of Industrial Security Resolution
Reference 2
Regent Marrs moved, seconded by Regent Hughes, and passed with
Regents Andrews, Brady, Cowell, Drygas, Fisher, Hughes, Jacobson,
Marrs, Martin, Wickersham, and Henry voting in favor that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the Industrial Security Resolution as
revised to reflect changes in board members, and authorizes the Chair
and Secretary of the Board to sign the resolution. This motion is
effective February 17, 2009."
RATIONALE/RECOMMENDATION
The President and selected members of the university administration are
routinely designated by the Board of Regents to handle any duties and
responsibilities relating to classified information in connection with
contracts with the Department of Defense and other federal agencies.
These individuals are given an extensive security screening and are the
only members of the administration, including the Board of Regents, to
have access to classified information.
The university has received similar security clearances since the mid1950s. Execution of the resolution allows regents and other members of
the administration to be exempted from security clearance procedures.
The resolution is identical to resolutions previously passed except for
revisions to members of the Board of Regents.
H.
Approval of Corporate Authority Resolution
Reference 3
Regent Marrs moved, seconded by Regent Hughes, and passed with
Regents Andrews, Brady, Cowell, Drygas, Fisher, Hughes, Jacobson,
Marrs, Martin, Wickersham, and Henry voting in favor that:
PASSED
"The Board of Regents approves the Corporate Authority Resolution,
as revised to reflect changes in board members, and authorizes the
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Chair and Secretary of the Board of Regents to sign the resolution.
This motion is effective February 17, 2009."
The Board of Regents regularly passes a resolution specifying certain
university officers as being authorized to execute investment and banking
transactions for the University of Alaska. Because of changes in members
of the board, a current resolution is necessary in order to execute timely
investment and banking transactions.
I.
Approval of Resolution in Support of Alaska Native Education
Regent Martin moved, seconded by Regent Cowell, and passed that:
PASSED
“The Board of Regents approves the resolution in support of Alaska
Native Education as presented. This motion is effective February 18,
2009.”
WHEREAS: The University of Alaska—through our three universities
and 13 community campuses—has been the sole provider of public higher
education in Alaska since 1917, offering more than 500 academic
programs ranging from occupational endorsement certificates to doctoral
degrees. These programs include training and research in subjects of
special importance to Alaska Natives because of their contribution to
economic, political, and social opportunity and their cultural relevance. As
well, the University reaches out to encourage and to prepare young people
to continue their education and career development. In fall 2008, the
University enrolled more than 32,000 students, of which 4,300 were
Alaska Natives; and
WHEREAS:
The University has increased Alaska Native degree
achievement by 108 percent this last decade and hopes to achieve another
100 percent increase in the decade ahead; and
WHEREAS: The University has created strong statewide initiatives in
recent years to provide needed research, curriculum, and outreach
programs in close partnership with the health, process technology, energy,
mining, transportation, and other important Alaska industries. These
programs meet critical workforce development needs, provide answers to
Alaska’s problems, and attract new students; and
WHEREAS: The Alaska Native Corporation Regional Association (the
Association) has as its members the Presidents and CEOs of the Alaska
Native Regional Corporations. These corporations represent Alaska
Natives and their descendents enrolled with each individual organization
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who strive to provide meaningful benefits in the form of dividends,
education and training, job opportunities, cultural preservation and land
management as the largest private landowners in Alaska; and
WHEREAS: The Regional Corporations collectively represent the
economic interests of over 100,000 Alaska Native people; the Regional
Corporations are among the largest Alaskan-owned businesses, employ
thousands of Alaskans, and generate significant benefits to the Alaskan
economy. In a short period of 35 years since ANCSA was adopted, Alaska
Native people have developed the skills and vision to enable and empower
current and future generations the ability to run these organizations
successfully; and
WHEREAS: Communication and collaboration with Alaska’s Native
Corporations will enrich the University of Alaska and its programs and
services while strengthening the Alaska Native Corporations’ competitive
capacity; and
WHEREAS: On December 17, 2008, the Association passed a
unanimous resolution in support of the formation of an Alaska Native
Education and Research Council, which will:

Develop—in partnership with the Alaska Native Corporation
CEOs—a program that identifies, prioritizes, and supports such
activities as vocational and technical training, university academic
curriculum, research, community outreach, endowed chairs, and
other mutually determined activities that would meet the needs and
serve the interests of the Alaska Native Corporations and the
University;

Provide funding in support of the program developed above; and

Annually evaluate program progress and reprioritize activities as
appropriate.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents
appreciates the action taken by the Association and strongly supports the
formation of an Alaska Native Education and Research Council as
proposed by the Association; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the President of the University should
take what actions he determines appropriate to further the mutual interests
of the University and the Alaska Native Corporations through this
Council; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution be appropriately
engrossed, with a copy to be incorporated in the official minutes of the
February 17-19, 2009 meeting of the Board of Regents.
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J.
Approval of Revision to Regents’ Policy 05.02.060.A – Travel and
Relocation
Reference 4
Regent Hughes moved, seconded by Regent Brady, and passed with
Regents Andrews, Brady, Cowell, Drygas, Fisher, Hughes, Jacobson,
Martin, Wickersham and Henry voting in favor and Regent Marrs voting
in opposition that:
PASSED
“The Board of Regents approves the revision to Regents’ Policy
05.02.060.A. This motion is effective February 18, 2009.”
RATIONALE/RECOMMENDATION
This policy revision will result in members of the Board of Regents being
reimbursed for travel expenses in the same manner as all University of
Alaska employees.
K.
Approval of Resolution Protesting NCAA’s Modification to Regional
Playoff Format
Regent Cowell moved, seconded by Regent Martin, and passed
unanimously that:
PASSED
“The Board of Regents approves the resolution protesting NCAA’s
modification to the regional playoff format. This motion is effective
February 17, 2009.”
Whereas, the NCAA core purpose is “to govern competition in a fair, safe,
equitable and sportsmanlike manner, and to integrate intercollegiate
athletics into higher education so that the educational experience of the
student athlete is paramount”; and
Whereas, in its memo dated February 9, 2009, the NCAA changed the
rules of competition mid-season in violation of customary procedures; and
Whereas, the change unfairly targets institutions in Alaska and Hawaii;
and
Whereas, this change denies equal opportunity to host regional
competition with all of its inherent benefits; and
Whereas, no input was solicited from the conferences or regions most
affected by this change; and
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Whereas, this action violates the respected principles of fair play and a
level playing field; and
Whereas, the University of Alaska subscribes to and supports the high
ideals of intercollegiate athletics.
Therefore, be it resolved that the University of Alaska protests the NCAA
decision to modify the Regional Playoff format as stated in their memo
dated February 9, 2009; and
Be it further resolved that the University of Alaska requests the NCAA
Championship Committee immediately rescind this improper rule change;
and
Be it further resolved that this resolution be appropriately engrossed and
conveyed to the NCAA Championship Committee with a copy to be
incorporated into the official minutes of the February 17-19, 2009 meeting
of the Board of Regents.
XI.
Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education Report
Regent Jacobson and Henry reported on the recent ACPE meeting including the
status of the ACPE funds and possible legislative remedies.
XII.
UA Foundation Report
Regent Hughes reported that the UA Foundation trustees will be meeting on the
UAS campus on Thursday, February 19, and that members of the Board of
Regents are encouraged to attend.
XII.A. University of Alaska Athletics Report
Regent Drygas reported on the NCAA change in rules, and future plans to bring
information to the board regarding athletics at the University of Alaska.
XIII. Future Agenda Items
None.
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XIV. Board of Regents' Comments
Regent Jacobson welcomed Regent Fisher.
Regent Marrs commended President Hamilton for his work with ANCSA CEOs
on the resolution.
Regent Drygas thanked UAS for their hospitality and thanked Commissioner
LeDoux for his report.
Regent Wickersham welcomed Regent Fisher, and complimented the
administration for the process in presenting materials in a clear, coherent format.
Regent Fisher thanked the board for their welcome, and to staff for orientation
information, and commented on the high quality of board members and staff.
Regent Hughes thanked the board and administration for her going-away party,
and expressed her thankfulness to Governor Palin for her reappointment and
remarked that it is an honor and privilege to serve.
Regent Cowell thanked UAS for hosting the meeting and welcomed Regent
Fisher.
Regent Brady welcomed Regent Fisher and thanked Regent Hughes for serving
another term, and UAS for their wonderful hospitality.
Regent Henry thanked UAS for hosting the meeting, thanked Regent Hughes for
her service, and welcomed Regent Fisher.
XV.
Federal and State Legislative Update
Wendy Redman, vice president for University Relations, and Pete Kelly, director
of Government Relations, gave an update on federal and state issues in
preparation for regents’ visits to members of the Alaska State Legislature. After
meeting with legislators, regents reported on the meetings held during the
afternoon.
XVI. Adjourn
Chair Henry called a recess of the full board meeting on Wednesday, February 18,
2009 and announced that the meeting would recommence on February 24, 2009 at
1:00 p.m.
Chair Henry adjourned the meeting at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, February 24, 2009.
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XVII. Joint Meeting with the University of Alaska Foundation Board of Trustees
Members of the Board of Regents met jointly with members of the Board of
Trustees to discuss issues of common interest. Items included the status of
endowments, and efforts to increase fundraising in Alaska.
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