MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF REGENTS

THE A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

HELD IN

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS

April 29, 2015

(Approved September 3, 2015)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS April 29, 2015

CONVENE ...... 1 ELECTION OF OFFICERS ...... 1 MINUTE ORDER 066-2015 ELECTION OF MR. CLIFTON L THOMAS AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ...... 2 MINUTE ORDER 067-2015 ELECTION OF MS. ELAINE MENDOZA AS VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ...... 2 RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION ...... 2 RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND RECESS ...... 2 RECONVENE ...... 3 CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS ...... 3 INVOCATION ...... 4 STUDENT REGENT’S REMARKS ...... 5 CHANCELLOR’S REMARKS ...... 5 RECESS ...... 5 RECONVENE ...... 5 REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON AUDIT ...... 5 REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS ...... 6 REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE ...... 6 REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND PHYSICAL PLANT ...... 6 MINUTE ORDER 068-2015 (ITEM 1) APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET, APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CAMPUS WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (2-2015), COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 7 MINUTE ORDER 069-2015 (ITEM 2) APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET, APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE AGRONOMY ROAD ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION CAPACITY UPGRADE PROJECT (4-2015), COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 7 MINUTE ORDER 070-2015 (ITEM 3) APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET, APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FY15 UTILITY PRODUCTION UPGRADE PROJECT (1-2015), COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 8 MINUTE ORDER 071-2015 (ITEM 4) APPROVAL TO AMEND THE FY 2015-FY 2019 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CAPITAL PLAN TO ADD THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE IV (5-2015) WITH A FISCAL YEAR 2015 START DATE AND APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET, APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE IV, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 9 MINUTE ORDER 072-2015 (ITEM 5) APPROVAL TO AMEND THE FY 2015-FY 2019 TEXAS A&M UNIVERITY SYSTEM CAPITAL PLAN TO ADD THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE V (6-2015) WITH A FISCAL YEAR 2015 START DATE AND APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET, APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE V, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 10 Table of Contents – April 29, 2015 Page ii of v

MINUTE ORDER 073-2015 (ITEM 6) APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO SYSTEM POLICY 51.01 (CAPITAL PLANNING), THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ...... 10 MINUTE ORDER 074-2015 (ITEM 7) APPROVAL OF REVISION TO SYSTEM POLICY 51.04 (DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS), THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ...... 10 MINUTE ORDER 075-2015 (ITEM 8) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRAZING LEASE COVERING APPROXIMATELY 548 ACRES ON THE CAMPUS OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS ...... 11 MINUTE ORDER 076-2015 (ITEM 9) AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE 400 BEDROOMS IN THE GROVE APARTMENTS LOCATED IN STEPHENVILLE, ERATH COUNTY, TEXAS, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY ...... 11 MINUTE ORDER 077-2015 (ITEM 10) AUTHORIZATION TO GROUND LEASE APPROXIMATELY 55 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND ADOPTION OF FINDINGS REGARDING ADDITIONAL STUDENT HOUSING, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 11 MINUTE ORDER 078-2015 (ITEM 11) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE AND A BUILDING LEASE IN SUPPORT OF THE FIXED BASED OPERATIONS OPERATING AGREEMENT AND AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT COVERING AIRPORT OPERATIONS AT EASTERWOOD AIRPORT, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 12 ADDITIONAL ITEMS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD ...... 12 MINUTE ORDER 079-2015 (ITEM 16) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH HEAD FOOTBALL COACH WILLIE SIMMONS, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 13 MINUTE ORDER 080-2015 (ITEM 17) APPOINTMENT OF DR. PAMELA R. MATTHEWS AS DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 13 MINUTE ORDER 081-2015 (ITEM 18) APPOINTMENT OF MR. RANDY RIKEL AS VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE, A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 13 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ...... 13 MINUTE ORDER 082-2015 (ITEM C-1) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 14 MINUTE ORDER 083-2015 (ITEM C-2) APPROVAL OF NEW MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY ...... 14 MINUTE ORDER 084-2015 (ITEM C-3) APPROVAL OF NEW MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY ...... 14 MINUTE ORDER 085-2015 (ITEM C-4) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY ...... 15 MINUTE ORDER 086-2015 (ITEM C-5) GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY ...... 15 MINUTE ORDER 087-2015 (ITEM C-6) APPROVAL OF NEW UNIVERSITY PROCEDURE 12.02.99.L1.01, INSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING TENURE, TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ...... 15 MINUTE ORDER 088-2015 (ITEM C-7) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ...... 15 MINUTE ORDER 089-2015 (ITEM C-8) APPROVAL OF TWO NEW GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS WITH A MAJOR IN ASTRONOMY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 16 MINUTE ORDER 090-2015 (ITEM C-9) ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CENTER FOR EPIGENETICS AND DISEASE PREVENTION, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 16 MINUTE ORDER 091-2015 (ITEM C-10) AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A QUASI-ENDOWMENT ENTITLED THE “HARRY G. BURKHART QUASI-ENDOWMENT FOR CATTLE RESEARCH,” TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 16 Table of Contents – April 29, 2015 Page iii of v

MINUTE ORDER 092-2015 (ITEM C-11) AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL ROADWAY EASEMENT IN COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 17 MINUTE ORDER 093-2015 (ITEM C-12) APPROVAL FOR MS. LAURALEE HUGHES, DR. ROBERT C. ALANIZ AND DR. ARUL JAYARAMAN, SYSTEM EMPLOYEES, TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND/OR OFFICERS OF AN ENTITY COMMERCIALIZING TECHNOLOGY OWNED BY THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 17 MINUTE ORDER 094-2015 (ITEM C-13) APPROVAL FOR MR. ANDRE THOMAS, A SYSTEM EMPLOYEE, TO SERVE AS AN OFFICER, A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AN EMPLOYEE OF AN ENTITY THAT PROPOSES TO LICENSE TECHNOLOGY FROM THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 17 MINUTE ORDER 095-2015 (ITEM C-14) REAPPOINTMENT OF LT. GENERAL RANDOLPH W. “RANDY” HOUSE, USA (RET) TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PRIVATE ENTERPRISE RESEARCH CENTER, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 18 MINUTE ORDER 096-2015 (ITEM C-15) APPOINTMENT OF MR. KYLE W. BUESE, MR. ROSS D. MARGRAVES, JR., AND MR. WAYNE H. PRESCOTT, AND REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. BRANDON NEFF, TO THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON BOARD OF VISITORS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 18 MINUTE ORDER 097-2015 (ITEM C-16) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 18 MINUTE ORDER 098-2015 (ITEM C-17) NAMING OF THE BRIGHT FOOTBALL COMPLEX RENOVATION ATHLETICS OFFICES AND STUDENT-ATHLETE SPACES, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 19 MINUTE ORDER 099-2015 (ITEM C-18) NAMING OF THE “R.L. ‘BO’ KELLER CONFERENCE ROOM” (CONFERENCE ROOM 301) WITHIN THE AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES BUILDING, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 19 MINUTE ORDER 100-2015 (ITEM C-19) NAMING OF THE “ROBERT O. REID OCEAN OBSERVING EDUCATION FACILITY” (ROOMS 602, 602A AND 602AA) IN THE ELLER OCEANOGRAPHY AND METEROLOGY BUILDING, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 19 MINUTE ORDER 101-2015 (ITEM C-20) NAMING OF THE “MEREDITH A. HOUX ’04 LOCKER ROOM” (EQUESTRIAN LOCKER ROOM) AT THE THOMAS G. HILDEBRAND, DVM ’56 EQUINE COMPLEX, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 19 MINUTE ORDER 102-2015 (ITEM C-22) NAMING OF THE LETTERMEN’S CLUB ATHLETICS OFFICES AND SPACES, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 20 MINUTE ORDER 103-2015 (ITEM C-23) NAMING OF THE “JAMES M. STARK ’84 MARKETING SEMINAR ROOM” ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE WEHNER BUILDING, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 20 MINUTE ORDER 104-2015 (ITEM C-24) NAMING OF THE “STEPHEN HORN ’79 FLAG ROOM” IN THE MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 20 MINUTE ORDER 105-2015 (ITEM C-25) NAMING OF THE “DR. ROGER E. GOLD CONFERENCE ROOM,” THE “JAMES MARK ’74 AND SUZANNE ’76 IVEY ANT LAB,” THE “CONTROL SOLUTIONS, INC. COCKROACH LAB,” THE “POLYGUARD PRODUCTS INC. PI OFFICE,” AND THE “BWI COMPANIES, INC. INSECTARY” WITHIN THE ROLLINS URBAN AND STRUCTURAL ENTOMOLOGY FACILITY, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 21 MINUTE ORDER 106-2015 (ITEM C-26) APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM WITH A MAJOR IN BIOLOGY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS ...... 21 MINUTE ORDER 107-2015 (ITEM C-27) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS ...... 21 MINUTE ORDER 108-2015 (ITEM C-28) GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS ...... 22 MINUTE ORDER 109-2015 (ITEM C-29) APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE ...... 22 Table of Contents – April 29, 2015 Page iv of v

MINUTE ORDER 110-2015 (ITEM C-30) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE ...... 22 MINUTE ORDER 111-2015 (ITEM C-31) GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE ...... 22 MINUTE ORDER 112-2015 (ITEM C-32) APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI ...... 23 MINUTE ORDER 113-2015 (ITEM C-33) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI ...... 23 MINUTE ORDER 114-2015 (ITEM C-34) GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI ...... 23 MINUTE ORDER 115-2015 (ITEM C-35) AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AN HONORARY DEGREE TO DR. LAURO F. CAVAZOS, JR., TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE ...... 23 MINUTE ORDER 116-2015 (ITEM C-36) APPROVAL OF A NEW MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAM WITH A MAJOR IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE ...... 24 MINUTE ORDER 117-2015 (ITEM C-37) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE ...... 24 MINUTE ORDER 118-2015 (ITEM C-38) APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CORE CURRICULUM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY- ...... 24 MINUTE ORDER 119-2015 (ITEM C-39) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO ...... 25 MINUTE ORDER 120-2015 (ITEM C-40) GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO ...... 25 MINUTE ORDER 121-2015 (ITEM C-41) APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 25 MINUTE ORDER 122-2015 (ITEM C-42) APPROVAL FOR DR. EMILY HUNT, A SYSTEM EMPLOYEE, TO SERVE AS THE CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER OF AN ENTITY THAT HAS LICENSED TECHNOLOGY FROM THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 26 MINUTE ORDER 123-2015 (ITEM C-43) NAMING OF THE “RAY BAIN MEDIA ROOM” (SUITE 218A), AND THE “BOULWARE ENTREPRENEURSHIP ROOM” (SUITE 212), IN THE CLASSROOM CENTER BUILDING, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 26 MINUTE ORDER 124-2015 (ITEM C-44) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 26 MINUTE ORDER 125-2015 (ITEM C-46) NAMING OF THE “FREDERICK E. GIESECKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH BUILDING,” TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION...... 27 MINUTE ORDER 126-2015 (ITEM C-47) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 3, 2015, SPECIAL TELEPHONIC MEETING; FEBRUARY 12, 2015, REGULAR BOARD MEETING; AND FEBRUARY 12, 2015, SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING; BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ...... 27 MINUTE ORDER 127-2015 (ITEM C-48) APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2016 HOLIDAY SCHEDULES, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ...... 27 MINUTE ORDER 128-2015 (ITEM C-49) GRANTING OF THE TITLE OF EMERITUS/EMERITA, APRIL 2015, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM...... 30 MINUTE ORDER 129-2015 (ITEM C-50) CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT AND COMMISSIONING OF PEACE OFFICERS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ...... 31 MINUTE ORDER 130-2015 (ITEM C-51) APPROVAL OF REVISED TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL SEALS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ...... 31 Table of Contents – April 29, 2015 Page v of v

MINUTE ORDER 131-2015 (ITEM C-21) NAMING OF THE EXTERIOR COLUMNS OF KYLE FIELD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 32 ADDITIONAL ITEMS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD ...... 32 MINUTE ORDER 132-2015 (ITEM 12) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION HONORING DR. MARK A. HUSSEY FOR HIS SERVICE AS INTERIM PRESIDENT OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ...... 32 MINUTE ORDER 133-2015 (ITEM 13) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION HONORING MR. RICHARD KARDYS ’67 FOR HIS OUTSTANDING DEDICATION AND SERVICE AS TRUSTEE OF THE TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...... 33 MINUTE ORDER 134-2015 (ITEM 14) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MR. COLTON L. BUCKLEY FOR HIS SERVICE AS THE 2014-2015 STUDENT MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND BESTOWING THE TITLE OF STUDENT REGENT EMERITUS, BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ...... 33 MINUTE ORDER 135-2015 (ITEM 15) APPROVAL OF COMMITTEES AND OTHER SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ...... 34 ANNOUNCEMENTS ...... 34 ADJOURN ...... 34

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

April 29, 2015

CONVENE

Chairman Phil Adams convened a regular meeting of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System at 8:36 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in the Board Meeting Room on the campus of Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas. The following members of the Board were present:

Mr. Phil Adams, Chairman Mr. Clifton L. Thomas, Vice Chairman Mr. Robert L. Albritton Mr. Anthony G. Buzbee Mr. Morris E. Foster Mr. Bill Mahomes Ms. Elaine Mendoza Ms. Judy Morgan Mr. Charles W. Schwartz Mr. Colton L. Buckley, Student Regent

(Note: Governor Greg Abbott appointed Regents Albritton and Mahomes, and reappointed Regent Adams on January 22, 2015, to serve as Members of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System. The confirmed these appointments on March 3, 2015. Regent Albritton replaced John D. White and Regent Mahomes replaced Jim Schwertner.)

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Chairman Adams announced that in accordance with the Bylaws of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, at the first regular Board meeting following the appointment and qualifications of the Senate confirmation of three newly appointed Regents in odd years, the first order of business was the election of a Chairman and Vice Chairman. Chairman Adams said nominations were in order for the position of Chairman of the Board.

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MINUTE ORDER 066-2015

ELECTION OF MR. CLIFTON L. THOMAS AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Regent Schwartz nominated Vice Chairman Thomas for the position of Chairman of the Board of Regents. By unanimous vote, Mr. Clifton L. Thomas was elected to serve as Chairman of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, effective May 1, 2015. ~~~~

Chairman Thomas asked for nominations for the position of Vice Chairman of the Board. ~~~~

MINUTE ORDER 067-2015

ELECTION OF MS. ELAINE MENDOZA AS VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Regent Morgan nominated Regent Mendoza for the position of Vice Chairman of the Board of Regents. By unanimous vote, Ms. Elaine Mendoza was elected to serve as Vice Chairman of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, effective May 1, 2015. ~~~~

RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Chairman Thomas announced that the Board would recess to executive session as permitted by Chapter 551, Sections 71, 72, 73 and 74 of the Texas Government Code. He said in accordance with the law, no final action, decision or vote with regard to any matter considered in executive session would be made or taken.

(Note: The Board met in executive session from 8:42 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.)

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND RECESS

Chairman Thomas reconvened the meeting in open session at 12:02 p.m. He announced that the Board met in executive session from 8:42 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and considered executive session agenda items and conferred with Chancellor John Sharp, several system and university administrators and system attorneys on personnel, real property and legal matters. He recessed the meeting and announced that the Board would reconvene at 1:30 p.m. in the Bethancourt Ballroom in the Memorial Student Center.

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RECONVENE

Chairman Thomas reconvened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the Bethancourt Ballroom. All members of the Board were present.

CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS

Chairman Thomas welcomed everyone to the April meeting of the Board of Regents. He thanked fellow Board members for electing him Chairman and said this was not about him. He pledged to do his best to lead the A&M System through a successful two years. He said it was a privilege and honor to serve the people of Texas. Chairman Thomas added that the Board did not take these duties lightly, and praised the work of the universities, agencies, health science center leaders and staffs, and their commitment to the System’s core mission of teaching, research and service. He said they all understood that they were there for the students. He congratulated Vice Chairman Mendoza.

Vice Chairman Mendoza agreed with Chairman Thomas and thanked their colleagues for providing them this opportunity. She said they greatly appreciated this and did not take it lightly.

Chairman Thomas congratulated Regent Adams of Bryan/College Station on his reappointment for another term on the Board, and welcomed Mr. Albritton and Mr. Mahomes as new Regents. He said since 1876, only 196 Regents had served -- and only seven had served for more than two terms. He noted that G. Rollie White served the longest at 29 years, and upon completion of this term, Regent Adams will have served 18 years -- an amazing feat. Chairman Thomas reported that in the last two years as chairman, Regent Adams had made some tough decisions. He said his leadership had allowed the Board to make good decisions during that time and they all owed him a debt of gratitude.

Chairman Thomas said Regent Albritton of Fort Worth was a second-generation Regent -- his father, Ford D. Albritton, served as Regent from 1969 to 1975. He added that Regent Albritton was the only second-generation Regent in the Board’s history. He said a 1971 graduate of Texas A&M, Regent Albritton received a double major in economics and marketing. Chairman Thomas noted that he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force after graduation. He said Regent Albritton was an entrepreneur who began multiple successful businesses in a myriad of industries -- banking, energy and real estate development, to mention a few. He pointed out that Regent Albritton had co-founded Railroad Controls, Ltd. in 1994 and under his leadership, RCL became the largest privately owned signaling and communication company in America before it sold in February 2015. He advised that Regent Albritton had served on numerous boards and remained active in several charitable and community organizations. He said they were glad Regent Albritton was on the Board.

Chairman Thomas said Regent Mahomes of graduated in 1969 from Texas A&M with a bachelor’s degree in finance, and received a law degree from Minutes – April 29, 2015 Page 4 of 34

The University of Texas Law School. He added that at Texas A&M, Regent Mahomes was a member of the Corps of Cadets, and later served as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserves. Chairman Thomas said that he was managing partner of Mahomes Bolden PC, and prior to establishing the law firm, was senior partner in a major law firm in the Dallas/Fort Worth area. He stated that Regent Mahomes was a former board member of the Texas A&M Association of Former Students and State University (Texas A&M University-Commerce). Chairman Thomas said he continued to serve on many boards, foundations and charitable organizations, and they were pleased that he was on the Board.

Regent Adams announced that it was an honor and privilege to serve on the Board again. He said that often it was a lot of work, but the commitment and undertaking was worth it -- truly a labor of love. He added that he was proud of the A&M System, the universities, state agencies and everyone attending today. Regent Adams said the Board felt they were making real progress. He emphasized that it was an exciting time to be part of the A&M System, with the great leadership and best Chancellor in the country that put together an incredible team of vice chancellors and staff. He thanked fellow Board members for putting up with him a little longer.

Regent Albritton added that during his father’s tenure, General Rudder, his father and a few other forward-thinking Regents decided to allow female admittance to Texas A&M. He said that decision moved the university forward more than any other decision had. Regent Albritton advised that growing up during that time, he witnessed much consternation about that decision, which provided insight into the severity of some issues the Regents voted on. He said it was humbling to be appointed Regent to a university as wonderful and well known as Texas A&M. He emphasized that he hoped he could live up to his father’s aspirations -- sitting where he once sat -- and the aspirations of his fellow Board members. Regent Albritton said if so, he would feel like he had done his job and Texas A&M would have moved a little farther in the right direction.

Regent Mahomes said he was very pleased to serve on the Board. He pointed out that he began at Texas A&M 50 years ago and received a much better reception this time than he had then. He said it was an honor to serve on the Board, and sitting at the “table” was much better than not. Regent Mahomes emphasized that he was indebted to Governor Abbott for the appointment and entrusting him with a great responsibility, which he took seriously. He said he would give it everything he had. He added that he was pleased to serve with the fine leadership on the Board and the outstanding leadership team of Chancellor Sharp and Mr. Michael Young, President-elect of Texas A&M. He noted that he was part of Texas A&M’s past and now the present, and looked forward to the future.

INVOCATION

Chairman Thomas called on Mr. Joseph Benigo, a Texas A&M Finance major and 2015-2016 Student Body President from Austin, Texas, who presented the invocation.

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STUDENT REGENT’S REMARKS

Student Regent Buckley said it had been quite an honor and privilege to serve as Governor Rick Perry’s last appointee to the A&M System Board, and the youngest student regent ever appointed to a board of regents. He added that he had learned to become more diplomatic at a much earlier age. He said the A&M System student body was vibrant and more engaged than ever before, working with student affairs to ensure that campuses were open to anyone wanting to attend a member institution. Student Regent Buckley emphasized that he and other students were indebted to the staff, faculty and administration, and the leadership of the Regents, the university presidents, provosts, deans and others who cared so much about the student body. He noted that they worked day in and day out to ensure that the students had the best academic and social excellence in order to build a better Texas, nation and world. He thanked them for the mentorship everyone had afforded him to be able to serve as student regent this year.

CHANCELLOR’S REMARKS

Chancellor Sharp highlighted accomplishments of the A&M System (a copy of which is on file in the Office of the Board of Regents).

Chancellor Sharp congratulated Chairman Thomas and Vice Chairman Mendoza on their elections. He thanked Regent Adams for his courage, support and dedication to Texas A&M. He also congratulated Regent Albritton and Regent Mahomes and thanked Governor Abbott for appointing them to the Board. Chancellor Sharp introduced Mr. Young, incoming Texas A&M president.

RECESS

Chairman Thomas recessed the meeting at 1:52 p.m.

(Note: The Committee on Audit convened at 1:52 p.m. and adjourned at 1:59 p.m. The Committee on Finance convened at 2:00 p.m. and adjourned at 2:05 p.m. The Committee on Buildings and Physical Plant convened at 2:06 p.m. and adjourned at 2:51 p.m.)

RECONVENE

Chairman Thomas reconvened the meeting at 2:51 p.m. He announced that no requests for public testimony had been received.

REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON AUDIT

Regent Buzbee, Chairman of the Committee on Audit, said the committee met earlier the same day and received presentations, including the Second Quarter Audit Report, the Audit Tracking Report, an update on the EthicsPoint Hotline and a briefing on the State Auditor’s Office Statewide Single Audit Report for FY ended August 31, 2014. Minutes – April 29, 2015 Page 6 of 34

REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS

Vice Chairman Mendoza, Chairman of the Committee on Academic and Student Affairs, said the committee met the previous day and discussed several items and received presentations. She noted that they began with the analytics project and Dr. James Hallmark, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, presented website data on EmpowerU. She said they discussed the “leaky pipe” and where they were headed in moving from 2006 to 2008 data. She advised that they were trending in the right direction. Vice Chairman Mendoza said Dr. Hallmark updated them on the student learning outcomes and how EmpowerU was being populated with that data over time. She added that they discussed the LearningU framework, which focused on educator preparation.

Vice Chairman Mendoza reported that they celebrated Ms. Shauna Peeples, National Teacher of the Year, and a West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) graduate. She said that for the first time in 57 years, a Texas teacher had received this prestigious honor. She congratulated Dr. Pat O’Brien, President of WTAMU, and noted this was what the colleges of education focused on in teacher preparation. Vice Chairman Mendoza said they were pleased to have eight of the 11 colleges of education deans at the committee meeting. She pointed out that Dr. Eddie Henderson, Dean of the College of Education at WTAMU, and spokesperson for the deans, discussed how they were leveraging LearningU ideas and platform. Vice Chairman Mendoza said they had branched off with an initiative called Investing in Maximum Performance of A&M System Certified Teachers (IMPACT). She advised that their focus was to make a difference to K-12 learners through teachers the A&M System educated and prepared for the workforce.

Vice Chairman Mendoza said Dr. Karan Watson, Executive Vice President & Provost, chaired the faculty recruitment and retention task force. She advised that they were looking at everything related to faculty, and in this case, they were looking at tenure. She said Dr. Hallmark presented an update on low-producing programs, the discontinued programs and how the System was ensuring that they leveraged the investments that the students and state were making on programs, and the sustainability of those. She thanked Dr. Hallmark for his leadership in keeping all these initiatives progressing.

REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Regent Schwartz, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, said the committee met earlier and received two reports regarding the budget planning process and the System’s recent debt transactions. He added that there were no items for Board consideration.

REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND PHYSICAL PLANT

Regent Adams, Chairman of the Committee on Buildings and Physical Plant, reported that the committee met earlier and recommended approval of Items 1 through 11, as presented, with a revision to the Item 6 exhibit.

On motion of Regent Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Mendoza, and by a unanimous vote, the following minute orders were approved (068 through 078): ~~~~ Minutes – April 29, 2015 Page 7 of 34

MINUTE ORDER 068-2015 (ITEM 1)

APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET, APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CAMPUS WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (2-2015), TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The project scope along with a project budget of $5,000,000 for the Campus Water Systems Improvements Project is approved.

The amount of $5,000,000 is appropriated from Account No. 01-083536, Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds (Utility Revenue), for preconstruction and construction services and related project costs. The amount of $500,000 is reverted to Account No. 02-027016, Utilities and Energy Services.

The Campus Water Systems Improvements Project, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, is approved for construction.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Board) reasonably expects to incur debt in one or more obligations for this project, and all or a portion of the proceeds received from the sale of such obligations is reasonably expected to be used to reimburse the account(s) for amounts previously appropriated and/or expended from such account(s).

As required by Section 5(a) of the Master Resolution of the Revenue Financing System, the Board hereby determines that it will have sufficient funds to meet the financial obligations of The Texas A&M University System, including sufficient Pledged Revenues to satisfy the Annual Debt Service Requirements of the Revenue Financing System and to meet all financial obligations of the Board relating to the Revenue Financing System and that the Participants, on whose behalf the debt is issued, possess the financial capacity to satisfy their Direct Obligations.

MINUTE ORDER 069-2015 (ITEM 2)

APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET, APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE AGRONOMY ROAD ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION CAPACITY UPGRADE PROJECT (4-2015), TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The project scope along with a project budget of $4,100,000 for the Agronomy Road Electrical Substation Capacity Upgrade Project is approved.

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The amount of $4,100,000 is appropriated from Account No. 01-083536, Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds (Utility Revenue), for preconstruction and construction services and related project costs. The amount of $550,000 is reverted to Account No. 02-027016, Utilities & Energy Services.

The Agronomy Road Electrical Substation Capacity Upgrade Project, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, is approved for construction.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Board) reasonably expects to incur debt in one or more obligations for this project, and all or a portion of the proceeds received from the sale of such obligations is reasonably expected to be used to reimburse the account(s) for amounts previously appropriated and/or expended from such account(s).

As required by Section 5(a) of the Master Resolution of the Revenue Financing System, the Board hereby determines that it will have sufficient funds to meet the financial obligations of The Texas A&M University System, including sufficient Pledged Revenues to satisfy the Annual Debt Service Requirements of the Revenue Financing System and to meet all financial obligations of the Board relating to the Revenue Financing System and that the Participants, on whose behalf the debt is issued, possess the financial capacity to satisfy their Direct Obligations.

MINUTE ORDER 070-2015 (ITEM 3)

APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET, APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FY15 UTILITY PRODUCTION UPGRADE PROJECT (1-2015), TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The project scope along with a project budget of $7,388,599 for the FY15 Utility Production Upgrade Project is approved.

The amount of $7,388,599 is appropriated from Account No. 01-083536, Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds (Utility Revenue), for preconstruction and construction services and related project costs. The amount of $738,860 is reverted to Account No. 02-027016, Utilities and Energy Services.

The FY15 Utility Production Upgrade Project, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, is approved for construction.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Board) reasonably expects to incur debt in one or more obligations for this project, and all or a portion of the proceeds received from the sale of such obligations is reasonably expected to be used to reimburse the account(s) for amounts previously appropriated and/or expended from such account(s). Minutes – April 29, 2015 Page 9 of 34

As required by Section 5(a) of the Master Resolution of the Revenue Financing System, the Board hereby determines that it will have sufficient funds to meet the financial obligations of The Texas A&M University System, including sufficient Pledged Revenues to satisfy the Annual Debt Service Requirements of the Revenue Financing System and to meet all financial obligations of the Board relating to the Revenue Financing System and that the Participants, on whose behalf the debt is issued, possess the financial capacity to satisfy their Direct Obligations.

MINUTE ORDER 071-2015 (ITEM 4)

APPROVAL TO AMEND THE FY 2015-FY 2019 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CAPITAL PLAN TO ADD THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE IV (5-2015) WITH A FISCAL YEAR 2015 START DATE AND APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET, APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE IV AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The request to amend the FY 2015-FY 2019 Texas A&M University System Capital Plan to add the Energy Consumption Reduction Project – Phase IV for Texas A&M University with an FY 2015 start date is approved.

The project scope along with a project budget of $5,806,890 for the Energy Consumption Reduction Project – Phase IV is approved.

The amount of $5,806,890 is appropriated from Account No. 02-808837, SECO- Energy Consumption – Phase IV, for pre-construction and construction services and related project costs.

The Energy Consumption Reduction Project – Phase IV, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, is approved for construction.

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MINUTE ORDER 072-2015 (ITEM 5)

APPROVAL TO AMEND THE FY 2015-FY 2019 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CAPITAL PLAN TO ADD THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE V (6-2015) WITH A FISCAL YEAR 2015 START DATE AND APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET, APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE V AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The request to amend the FY 2015-FY 2019 Texas A&M University System Capital Plan to add the Energy Consumption Reduction Project – Phase V for Texas A&M University with an FY 2015 start date is approved.

The project scope along with a project budget of $5,522,908 for the Energy Consumption Reduction Project – Phase V is approved.

The amount of $5,522,908 is appropriated from Account No. 02-808836, SECO-Energy Consumption – Phase V, for pre-construction and construction services and related project costs.

The Energy Consumption Reduction Project – Phase V, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas, is approved for construction.

MINUTE ORDER 073-2015 (ITEM 6)

APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO SYSTEM POLICY 51.01 (CAPITAL PLANNING), THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

The revisions to System Policy 51.01 (Capital Planning), as shown in the attached revised exhibit, are approved, effective immediately.

MINUTE ORDER 074-2015 (ITEM 7)

APPROVAL OF REVISION TO SYSTEM POLICY 51.04 (DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS), THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

The revision to System Policy 51.04 (Delegations of Authority on Construction Projects), as shown in the attached exhibit, is approved, effective immediately.

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MINUTE ORDER 075-2015 (ITEM 8)

AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRAZING LEASE COVERING APPROXIMATELY 548 ACRES ON THE CAMPUS OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS

The Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, or designee, following legal review by the Office of General Counsel, is authorized to negotiate, execute and deliver a 10-year grazing lease covering approximately 548 acres on the campus of Texas A&M University-Central Texas and to take any and all additional action necessary to consummate the transaction.

MINUTE ORDER 076-2015 (ITEM 9)

AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE 400 BEDROOMS IN THE GROVE APARTMENTS LOCATED IN STEPHENVILLE, ERATH COUNTY, TEXAS, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

The Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, or designee, following approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of General Counsel, is authorized to take all steps necessary to lease 400 bedrooms in The Grove Apartments located at 2825 W. Frey Street in Stephenville, Texas, for student residential housing during the 2015-2016 academic year.

MINUTE ORDER 077-2015 (ITEM 10)

AUTHORIZATION TO GROUND LEASE APPROXIMATELY 55 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND ADOPTION OF FINDINGS REGARDING ADDITIONAL STUDENT HOUSING, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, or designee, following approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of General Counsel, is authorized to ground lease 55 acres, more or less, for construction of a multi-phase, 3,400-bed (approximate) student housing development and potential retail development, in one or more ground lease documents, such property being between George Bush Drive and Luther Street in College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and to execute any and all documents and take any and all other actions deemed necessary to consummate the transactions.

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In connection with the student housing development, the board has (i) reviewed and accepted the pro forma operating statement for the proposed student housing development, (ii) determined that there is a valid reason for the proposed student housing development, and (iii) based on evidence presented, determined that the White Creek Apartment project currently being developed on the west campus of Texas A&M University is projected to maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio of at least 1.20 for each fiscal year after becoming operational when taking into account the proposed student housing development.

MINUTE ORDER 078-2015 (ITEM 11)

AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE AND A BUILDING LEASE IN SUPPORT OF THE FIXED BASED OPERATIONS OPERATING AGREEMENT AND AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT COVERING AIRPORT OPERATIONS AT EASTERWOOD AIRPORT, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, or designee, following review for legal sufficiency by the Office of General Counsel, is authorized to negotiate, execute and deliver to Astin Limited, L.L.C., or affiliate, (i) a ground lease covering parcels of land at Easterwood Airport for the construction of capital improvements required to be built pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Fixed Based Operations Operating Agreement dated June 1, 2014, and (ii) a building lease covering all or any portion of McKenzie Terminal at Easterwood Airport for the construction of capital improvements required to be built pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Airport Operations Management Agreement dated June 1, 2014, both leases to remain in effect for a term not to exceed 25 years, and to execute any and all other documents deemed necessary to consummate the transactions.

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(Note: See pages 32-34 for approval of Items 12 through 15.)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD

Chairman Thomas presented Items 16 through 18. He noted that these items were considered in executive session.

On motion of Regent Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Mendoza, and by a unanimous vote, the following minute orders were approved (079 through 081):

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MINUTE ORDER 079-2015 (ITEM 16)

AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH HEAD FOOTBALL COACH WILLIE SIMMONS, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

Authority is hereby granted to the President of Prairie View A&M University to negotiate and execute an employment contract, upon review for legal form and sufficiency by the Office of General Counsel, with the following person:

Head Football Coach – Willie Simmons.

MINUTE ORDER 080-2015 (ITEM 17)

APPOINTMENT OF DR. PAMELA R. MATTHEWS AS DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Dr. Pamela R. Matthews is hereby appointed Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at Texas A&M University, at an initial salary of $300,000, effective May 1, 2015.

MINUTE ORDER 081-2015 (ITEM 18)

APPOINTMENT OF MR. RANDY RIKEL AS VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Effective immediately, Mr. Randy Rikel is hereby appointed Vice President for Business and Finance at West Texas A&M University, at an initial salary of $210,000.

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CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Chairman Thomas presented Items C-1 through C-20, C-22 through C-44, and C-46 through C-51.

On motion of Vice Chairman Mendoza, seconded by Regent Adams, and by a unanimous vote, the following minute orders were approved (082 through 130):

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MINUTE ORDER 082-2015 (ITEM C-1)

APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 12.01 (Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure), hereby authorizes the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Prairie View A&M University as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.

MINUTE ORDER 083-2015 (ITEM C-2)

APPROVAL OF NEW MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves the establishment of a new degree program at Tarleton State University leading to a Master of Arts in Communication Studies.

The Board also authorizes submission of Tarleton’s new degree program request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval and hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have been met.

MINUTE ORDER 084-2015 (ITEM C-3)

APPROVAL OF NEW MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves the establishment of a new degree program at Tarleton State University leading to a Master of Science in Athletic Training.

The Board also authorizes submission of Tarleton’s new degree program request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval and hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have been met.

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MINUTE ORDER 085-2015 (ITEM C-4)

APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 12.01 (Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure), hereby authorizes the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Tarleton State University as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.

MINUTE ORDER 086-2015 (ITEM C-5)

GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 31.03, System Regulation 12.99.01 and Sections 51.101-108 of the Texas Education Code, authorizes faculty development leave to the faculty member as shown in the attached exhibit, Faculty Development Leave List FY 2016, Tarleton State University.

MINUTE ORDER 087-2015 (ITEM C-6)

APPROVAL OF NEW UNIVERSITY PROCEDURE 12.02.99.L1.01, INSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING TENURE, TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

New Texas A&M International University Procedure 12.02.99.L1.01, Institutional Procedures for Implementing Tenure, regarding institutional procedures for implementing tenure as shown in the attached exhibit, is hereby approved.

MINUTE ORDER 088-2015 (ITEM C-7)

APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 12.01 (Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure), hereby authorizes the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M International University as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.

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MINUTE ORDER 089-2015 (ITEM C-8)

APPROVAL OF TWO NEW GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS WITH A MAJOR IN ASTRONOMY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves the establishment of two new graduate degree programs at Texas A&M University leading to a Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Science in Astronomy.

The Board also authorizes submission of Texas A&M University’s new degree program requests to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval and hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have been met.

MINUTE ORDER 090-2015 (ITEM C-9)

ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CENTER FOR EPIGENETICS AND DISEASE PREVENTION, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Center for Epigenetics & Disease Prevention is hereby established as an organizational unit of Texas A&M University within the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Institute of Biosciences and Technology.

MINUTE ORDER 091-2015 (ITEM C-10)

AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A QUASI-ENDOWMENT ENTITLED THE “HARRY G. BURKHART QUASI-ENDOWMENT FOR CATTLE RESEARCH,” TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System authorizes the president of Texas A&M University to establish a quasi-endowment in the amount of $5,000,000 to be entitled the “Harry G. Burkhart Quasi-Endowment for Cattle Research.” The account will be created with funds received from the sale of land bequeathed by the estate of Mr. Harry G. Burkhart, III. Endowment earnings from the quasi-endowment will be used to provide support for cattle research.

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MINUTE ORDER 092-2015 (ITEM C-11)

AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL ROADWAY EASEMENT IN COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, or designee, following review for legal sufficiency by the Office of General Counsel, is authorized to grant a conditional roadway easement to the City of College Station for the existing Hensel Street from Texas Avenue to Hensel Drive in the City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas, to remain in effect as long as the property is used as a public roadway.

MINUTE ORDER 093-2015 (ITEM C-12)

APPROVAL FOR MS. LAURALEE HUGHES, DR. ROBERT C. ALANIZ AND DR. ARUL JAYARAMAN, SYSTEM EMPLOYEES, TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND/OR OFFICERS OF AN ENTITY COMMERCIALIZING TECHNOLOGY OWNED BY THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby approves for LauraLee Hughes, a Texas A&M University employee within the Texas A&M Health Science Center, to serve on behalf of The Texas A&M University System as a member of the board of directors and/or officer of Fortis Biosciences, Inc., and for Robert C. Alaniz and Arul Jayaraman, employees of Texas A&M University, to each serve in their individual capacities as a member of the board of directors and/or officer of Fortis Biosciences, Inc., an entity commercializing technology developed by Dr. Alaniz and Dr. Jayaraman and owned by The Texas A&M University System.

MINUTE ORDER 094-2015 (ITEM C-13)

APPROVAL FOR MR. ANDRE THOMAS, A SYSTEM EMPLOYEE, TO SERVE AS AN OFFICER, A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND AN EMPLOYEE OF AN ENTITY THAT PROPOSES TO LICENSE TECHNOLOGY FROM THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves for Mr. Andre Thomas, an employee of Texas A&M University, to serve in his individual capacity as an officer, a member of the Board of Directors, and an employee of Triseum LLC, a business entity which proposes to enter into an agreement with The Texas A&M University System relating to the research, development, licensing, or exploitation of intellectual property conceived, created, discovered, invented, developed and supported by Mr. Thomas. Minutes – April 29, 2015 Page 18 of 34

MINUTE ORDER 095-2015 (ITEM C-14)

REAPPOINTMENT OF LT. GENERAL RANDOLPH W. “RANDY” HOUSE, USA (RET) TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PRIVATE ENTERPRISE RESEARCH CENTER, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System reappoints Lt. General Randolph W. “Randy” House, USA (Ret) to the Board of Directors of the Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University, for a term of five years, effective January 2015.

MINUTE ORDER 096-2015 (ITEM C-15)

APPOINTMENT OF MR. KYLE W. BUESE, MR. ROSS D. MARGRAVES, JR., AND MR. WAYNE H. PRESCOTT, AND REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. BRANDON NEFF, TO THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON BOARD OF VISITORS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby appoints Mr. Kyle W. Buese to the Texas A&M University at Galveston Board of Visitors for a term of three years, effective April 29, 2015.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby appoints Mr. Ross D. Margraves, Jr., and Mr. Wayne H. Prescott to the Texas A&M University at Galveston Board of Visitors for a term of three years, effective July 22, 2015.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby reappoints Mr. Brandon Neff to the Texas A&M University at Galveston Board of Visitors for a term of three years, effective April 29, 2015.

MINUTE ORDER 097-2015 (ITEM C-16)

APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 12.01 (Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure), hereby authorizes the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M University as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.

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MINUTE ORDER 098-2015 (ITEM C-17)

NAMING OF THE BRIGHT FOOTBALL COMPLEX RENOVATION ATHLETICS OFFICES AND STUDENT-ATHLETE SPACES, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby names the athletics offices and student-athlete spaces in the Bright Football Complex on the campus of Texas A&M University as set forth in the attached exhibit.

MINUTE ORDER 099-2015 (ITEM C-18)

NAMING OF THE “R.L. ‘BO’ KELLER CONFERENCE ROOM” (CONFERENCE ROOM 301) WITHIN THE AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES BUILDING, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Conference Room 301 within the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building on the campus of Texas A&M University is hereby named the “R.L. ‘Bo’ Keller Conference Room.”

MINUTE ORDER 100-2015 (ITEM C-19)

NAMING OF THE “ROBERT O. REID OCEAN OBSERVING EDUCATION FACILITY” (ROOMS 602, 602A AND 602AA) IN THE ELLER OCEANOGRAPHY AND METEOROLOGY BUILDING, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The newly renovated ocean observing educational space, formerly known as Rooms 602, 602A, and 602AA, located on the sixth floor of the Eller Oceanography and Meteorology Building, on the campus of Texas A&M University, is hereby named the “Robert O. Reid Ocean Observing Education Facility.”

MINUTE ORDER 101-2015 (ITEM C-20)

NAMING OF THE “MEREDITH A. HOUX ’04 LOCKER ROOM” (EQUESTRIAN LOCKER ROOM) AT THE THOMAS G. HILDEBRAND, DVM ’56 EQUINE COMPLEX, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Equestrian Locker Room at the Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM '56 Equine Complex on the campus of Texas A&M University is hereby named the “Meredith A. Houx '04 Locker Room.”

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(Note: See page 32 for approval of Item C-21.)

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MINUTE ORDER 102-2015 (ITEM C-22)

NAMING OF THE LETTERMEN’S CLUB ATHLETICS OFFICES AND SPACES, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby names the athletics offices and spaces in the Lettermen’s Club on the campus of Texas A&M University as set forth in the attached exhibit.

MINUTE ORDER 103-2015 (ITEM C-23)

NAMING OF THE “JAMES M. STARK ’84 MARKETING SEMINAR ROOM” ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE WEHNER BUILDING, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Marketing Seminar Room on the second floor of the Wehner Building on the campus of Texas A&M University is hereby named the “James M. Stark ’84 Marketing Seminar Room.”

MINUTE ORDER 104-2015 (ITEM C-24)

NAMING OF THE “STEPHEN HORN ’79 FLAG ROOM” IN THE MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby names the Flag Room in the Memorial Student Center on the campus of Texas A&M University the “Stephen Horn '79 Flag Room.”

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MINUTE ORDER 105-2015 (ITEM C-25)

NAMING OF THE“DR. ROGER E. GOLD CONFERENCE ROOM,” THE “JAMES MARK ’74 AND SUZANNE ’76 IVEY ANT LAB,” THE “CONTROL SOLUTIONS, INC. COCKROACH LAB,” THE “POLYGUARD PRODUCTS INC. PI OFFICE,” AND THE “BWI COMPANIES, INC. INSECTARY” WITHIN THE ROLLINS URBAN AND STRUCTURAL ENTOMOLOGY FACILITY, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby names the following rooms within the Rollins Urban and Structural Entomology Facility on the campus of Texas A&M University:

Conference Room – “Dr. Roger E. Gold Conference Room” Ant Lab – “James Mark ’74 and Suzanne ’76 Ivey Ant Lab” Cockroach Lab – “Control Solutions, Inc. Cockroach Lab” PI Office – “Polyguard Products Inc. PI Office” Insectary – “BWI Companies, Inc. Insectary.”

MINUTE ORDER 106-2015 (ITEM C-26)

APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM WITH A MAJOR IN BIOLOGY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves the establishment of a new degree program at Texas A&M University-Central Texas leading to a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

The Board also authorizes submission of Texas A&M University-Central Texas’ new degree program request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval and hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have been met.

MINUTE ORDER 107-2015 (ITEM C-27)

APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 12.01 (Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure), hereby authorizes the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M University-Central Texas as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04. Minutes – April 29, 2015 Page 22 of 34

MINUTE ORDER 108-2015 (ITEM C-28)

GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 31.03, System Regulation 12.99.01 and Sections 51.101-108 of the Texas Education Code, authorizes faculty development leave to the faculty members as shown in the attached exhibit, Faculty Development Leave List FY 2016, Texas A&M University-Central Texas.

MINUTE ORDER 109-2015 (ITEM C-29)

APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves the establishment of a new degree program at Texas A&M University-Commerce leading to a Bachelor of Science in Public Health.

The Board also authorizes submission of Texas A&M University-Commerce’s new degree program request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval and hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have been met.

MINUTE ORDER 110-2015 (ITEM C-30)

APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 12.01 (Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure), hereby authorizes the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M University-Commerce as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.

MINUTE ORDER 111-2015 (ITEM C-31)

GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 31.03, System Regulation 12.99.01 and Sections 51.101-108 of the Texas Education Code, authorizes faculty development leave to the faculty members as shown in the attached exhibit, Faculty Development Leave List FY 2016, Texas A&M University-Commerce.

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MINUTE ORDER 112-2015 (ITEM C-32)

APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves the establishment of a new degree program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi leading to a Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences.

The Board also authorizes submission of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s new degree program request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval and hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have been met.

MINUTE ORDER 113-2015 (ITEM C-33)

APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 12.01 (Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure), hereby authorizes the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.

MINUTE ORDER 114-2015 (ITEM C-34)

GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 31.03, System Regulation 12.99.01 and Sections 51.101-108 of the Texas Education Code, authorizes faculty development leave to the faculty members as shown in the attached exhibit, Faculty Development Leave List, FY 2016, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi.

MINUTE ORDER 115-2015 (ITEM C-35)

AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AN HONORARY DEGREE TO DR. LAURO F. CAVAZOS, JR., TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE

The president of Texas A&M University-Kingsville is authorized to award an Honorary Doctor of Letters degree to Dr. Lauro F. Cavazos, Jr.

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MINUTE ORDER 116-2015 (ITEM C-36)

APPROVAL OF A NEW MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAM WITH A MAJOR IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves the establishment of a new degree program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville leading to a Master of Arts degree with a major in Counseling Psychology.

The Board also authorizes submission of Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s new degree program request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval and hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have been met.

MINUTE ORDER 117-2015 (ITEM C-37)

APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 12.01 (Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure), hereby authorizes the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M University- Kingsville as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.

MINUTE ORDER 118-2015 (ITEM C-38)

APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CORE CURRICULUM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves the core curriculum at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, as set forth in the attached exhibit, Proposed Core Curriculum Listing by Foundational Component Area.

The Board also authorizes submission of Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s core curriculum to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval and hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have been met.

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MINUTE ORDER 119-2015 (ITEM C-39)

APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 12.01 (Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure), hereby authorizes the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M University- San Antonio as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.

MINUTE ORDER 120-2015 (ITEM C-40)

GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 31.03, System Regulation 12.99.01 and Sections 51.101-108 of the Texas Education Code, authorizes faculty development leave to the faculty member as shown in the attached exhibit, Faculty Development Leave List FY 2016, Texas A&M University-San Antonio.

MINUTE ORDER 121-2015 (ITEM C-41)

APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves the establishment of a new degree program at West Texas A&M University leading to a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

The Board also authorizes submission of West Texas A&M University’s new degree program request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval and hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have been met.

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MINUTE ORDER 122-2015 (ITEM C-42)

APPROVAL FOR DR. EMILY HUNT, A SYSTEM EMPLOYEE, TO SERVE AS THE CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER OF AN ENTITY THAT HAS LICENSED TECHNOLOGY FROM THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves for Dr. Emily Hunt, an employee of West Texas A&M University, to serve in her individual capacity as the Chief Research Officer of AVF Nano Alloys, LLC, a business entity which has entered into a licensing agreement with The Texas A&M University System relating to the research, development, licensing, or exploitation of intellectual property conceived, created, discovered, invented, developed and supported by Dr. Hunt.

MINUTE ORDER 123-2015 (ITEM C-43)

NAMING OF THE “RAY BAIN MEDIA ROOM” (SUITE 218A), AND THE “BOULWARE ENTREPRENEURSHIP ROOM” (SUITE 212), IN THE CLASSROOM CENTER BUILDING, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The New Online Media Room Suite 218A, located in the Classroom Center building on the main campus of West Texas A&M University, is hereby named the “Ray Bain Media Room.”

The Enactus Suite 212, located in the Classroom Center building on the main campus of West Texas A&M University, is hereby named the “Boulware Entrepreneurship Room.”

MINUTE ORDER 124-2015 (ITEM C-44)

APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System Policy 12.01 (Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure), hereby authorizes the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at West Texas A&M University as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.

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(Note: Number C-45 was unused.)

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MINUTE ORDER 125-2015 (ITEM C-46)

NAMING OF THE “FREDERICK E. GIESECKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH BUILDING,” TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION

The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station Engineering Research Building is hereby named the “Frederick E. Giesecke Engineering Research Building.”

MINUTE ORDER 126-2015 (ITEM C-47)

APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 3, 2015, SPECIAL TELEPHONIC MEETING; FEBRUARY 12, 2015, REGULAR BOARD MEETING; AND FEBRUARY 12, 2015, SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING; BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

The Minutes of the February 3, 2015, Special Telephonic Meeting; the February 12, 2015, Regular Board Meeting; and the February 12, 2015, Special Workshop Meeting are hereby approved.

MINUTE ORDER 127-2015 (ITEM C-48)

APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2016 HOLIDAY SCHEDULES, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Holidays for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2016, for the System Offices of The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University at Galveston, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (A&M campus employees) and Texas A&M AgriLife Research (A&M campus employees), shall be as follows:

Holiday Number of Days Dates

Thanksgiving 2 November 26-27, 2015 Christmas – New Year 7 December 24, 2015-January 1, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016 Spring Break 3 March 16-18, 2016 Independence Day 1 July 4, 2016

Exceptions are established as set forth below:

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The proposed holiday schedule for Texas A&M University-Texarkana is as follows:

Holiday Number of Days Dates

Labor Day 1 September 7, 2015 Thanksgiving 2 November 26-27, 2015 Christmas-New Year 7 December 24, 2015-January 1, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016 Spring Break 2 March 17-18, 2016 Independence Day 1 July 4, 2016

The proposed holiday schedule for Tarleton State University is as follows:

Holiday Number of Days Dates

Labor Day 1 September 7, 2015 Thanksgiving 2 November 26-27, 2015 Christmas-New Year 7 December 24, 2015-January 1, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016 Spring Break 1 March 11, 2016 Memorial Day 1 May 30, 2016 Independence Day 1 July 4, 2016

The proposed holiday schedules for Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University- Commerce, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-San Antonio and Texas A&M University-Kingsville, is as follows:

Holiday Number of Days Dates

Labor Day 1 September 7, 2015 Thanksgiving 2 November 26-27, 2015 Christmas-New Year 7 December 24, 2015-January 1, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016 Spring Break 1 March 18, 2016 Memorial Day 1 May 30, 2016 Independence Day 1 July 4, 2016

The proposed holiday schedule for Texas A&M International University is as follows:

Holiday Number of Days Dates

Thanksgiving 2 November 26-27, 2015 Christmas-New Year 7 December 24, 2015-January 1, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016 Spring Break 2 March 10-11, 2016 Memorial Day 1 May 30, 2016 Independence Day 1 July 4, 2016

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The proposed holiday schedule for West Texas A&M University is as follows:

Holiday Number of Days Dates

Thanksgiving 2 November 26-27, 2015 Christmas-New Year 7 December 24, 2015-January 1, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016 Spring Break 3 March 16-18, 2016 *Memorial Day 1 May 30, 2016 Independence Day 1 July 4, 2016

*Memorial Day is not a paid holiday for FY 2016; however, WTAMU will work four 10-hour days on May 31 and June 1-3, 2016 in order to be closed on Memorial Day.

The proposed holiday schedule for Texas A&M University-Central Texas is as follows:

Holiday Number of Days Dates

Labor Day 1 September 7, 2015 Veteran’s Day 1 November 11, 2015 Thanksgiving 2 November 26-27, 2015 Christmas-New Year 7 December 24, 2015-January 1, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016 Memorial Day 1 May 30, 2016 Independence Day 1 July 4, 2016

The proposed holiday schedule for Texas A&M University at Qatar* is as follows:

Holiday* Number of Days Dates (Standard workweek is Sunday-Thursday)

Eid Al-Adha (projected) 3 September 22-24, 2015 Qatar National Day 1 December 17, 2015 Semester Break 5 December 20-24, 2015 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016 Qatar National Sports Day** 1 February 9, 2016 Eid Al-Fitr (projected) 3 July 6-7 & 10, 2016

* Texas A&M at Qatar is required to observe eight days of state/cultural holidays (of 13 total days) and also attempts to adopt a schedule similar to that of other academic institutions in Education City.

Texas A&M University is required in its agreement with the Qatar Foundation to “abide by the applicable laws and regulations of the State of Qatar, and shall respect the cultural, religious and social customs of the State of Qatar.”

** The State of Qatar issued an Emiri decree that the 2nd Tuesday of February each year would be a required holiday. This holiday, Qatar National Sports Day, is to promote sports and physical activity.

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The proposed holiday schedule for Texas A&M University School of Law is as follows:

Holiday Number of Days Dates

Labor Day 1 September 7, 2015 Thanksgiving 2 November 26-27, 2015 Christmas-New Year 8 December 23, 2015-January 1, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016 Memorial Day 1 May 30, 2016 Independence Day 1 July 4, 2016

The proposed holiday schedule for Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry is as follows:

Holiday Number of Days Dates Thanksgiving 2 November 26-27, 2015 Christmas-New Year 8 December 23, 2015-January 1, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016 Memorial Day 1 May 30, 2016 Independence Day 2 July 1 & 4, 2016

The proposed holiday schedules for certain units of Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, and Texas A&M Forest Service are shown on the attached exhibit.

The Chancellor is hereby authorized to modify the holiday schedule when such a change is deemed to be in the public interest.

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(Note: In a memo addressed to the CEOs dated July 21, 2015, Chancellor John Sharp expressed his intention that Memorial Day be designated and observed as one of the allotted holidays for FY 2016 and each fiscal year thereafter by each System member. Adjustments were to be made by the System members who did not include Memorial Day as a System holiday.)

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MINUTE ORDER 128-2015 (ITEM C-49)

GRANTING OF THE TITLE OF EMERITUS/EMERITA, APRIL 2015, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

In recognition of long and distinguished service to The Texas A&M University System, the Board of Regents hereby confirms the recommendation of the Chancellor, and confers the title of “Emeritus/Emerita” upon the individuals as shown in the attached exhibit, Emeritus/Emerita Title List No. 15-04, and grants all rights and privileges of this title.

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MINUTE ORDER 129-2015 (ITEM C-50)

CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT AND COMMISSIONING OF PEACE OFFICERS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

In accordance with System Policy 34.06 (Appointment, Commissioning and Authority of Peace Officers), the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System confirms the appointment and commissioning of campus peace officers by the presidents of their respective system member universities, in accordance with the requirements of the law, and as shown in the exhibit attached to the official minutes, subject to their taking the oath required of peace officers.

MINUTE ORDER 130-2015 (ITEM C-51)

APPROVAL OF REVISED TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL SEALS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

The official seal of The Texas A&M University System shall be revised to consist of a capital beveled T flanked by a smaller capital block-style A and smaller capital block-style M on either side of the T and encircled on one side by a live oak branch and on the other by a laurel branch. At the base of the T shall be the date 1876, the official opening of Texas A&M University, and encircling the outer rim of the seal shall be the words “The Texas A&M University System.” A graphical representation of this revised seal shall be attached as an exhibit and become a part of the official minutes.

The official seal of Texas A&M University shall be revised to consist of a capital beveled T flanked by a smaller capital block-style A and capital block-style M on either side of the T and encircled on one side by a live oak branch and on the other by a laurel branch. At the base of the T shall be the date 1876, the official opening of Texas A&M University, and encircling the outer rim of the seal shall be the words “Texas A&M University.” A graphical representation of this revised seal shall be attached as an exhibit and become a part of the official minutes.

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Chairman Thomas presented Item C-21.

(Note: Regents Albritton and Buzbee recused themselves from the vote on this item.)

On motion of Vice Chairman Mendoza, seconded by Regent Adams, and by a majority vote, the following minute order was approved (131):

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MINUTE ORDER 131-2015 (ITEM C-21)

NAMING OF THE EXTERIOR COLUMNS OF KYLE FIELD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby names the exterior columns of Kyle Field on the campus of Texas A&M University, as set forth in the attached exhibit.

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ADDITIONAL ITEMS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD

Chancellor Sharp presented Item 12, and said the resolution could not accurately thank Dr. Mark Hussey, Interim President, for his contributions to Texas A&M over the last 12 months. He emphasized that Dr. Hussey had given the Board ample time to pick the best president for Texas A&M. Chancellor Sharp said he hoped the resolution would remind Dr. Hussey how he, the Board and Texas A&M appreciated what he had allowed them to accomplish. He added that Dr. Hussey’s ability to make decisions and “hit the ground running” from the first day was very much appreciated.

Dr. Hussey thanked the Board and Chancellor Sharp for giving him the opportunity to lead Texas A&M. He said he appreciated the support of the faculty, staff, students and former students this past year. He added that this was a great time for Texas A&M.

On motion of Vice Chairman Mendoza, seconded by Regent Morgan, and by a unanimous vote, the following minute order was approved (132):

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MINUTE ORDER 132-2015 (ITEM 12)

ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION HONORING DR. MARK A. HUSSEY FOR HIS SERVICE AS INTERIM PRESIDENT OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System adopted the resolution set forth in the attached exhibit.

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Chairman Thomas presented Item 13.

On motion of Vice Chairman Mendoza, seconded by Regent Morgan, and by a unanimous vote, the following minute order was approved (133): Minutes – April 29, 2015 Page 33 of 34

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MINUTE ORDER 133-2015 (ITEM 13)

ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION HONORING MR. RICHARD KARDYS ’67 FOR HIS OUTSTANDING DEDICATION AND SERVICE AS TRUSTEE OF THE TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System adopted the resolution set forth in the attached exhibit.

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Chairman Thomas presented Item 14.

On motion of Vice Chairman Mendoza, seconded by Regent Adams, and by a unanimous vote, the following minute order was approved (134):

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MINUTE ORDER 134-2015 (ITEM 14)

ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING MR. COLTON L. BUCKLEY FOR HIS SERVICE AS THE 2014-2015 STUDENT MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND BESTOWING THE TITLE OF STUDENT REGENT EMERITUS, BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System adopted the resolution set forth in the attached exhibit.

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Chairman Thomas presented Item 15.

On motion of Regent Albritton, seconded by Regent Morgan, and by a unanimous vote, the following minute order was approved (135):

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MINUTE ORDER 135-2015 (ITEM 15)

APPROVAL OF COMMITTEES AND OTHER SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

The standing committees, special committees and special appointments for 2015-2016, shown on the attached list as an exhibit, are hereby approved.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chairman Thomas announced that the next regular Board meeting was scheduled for September 3-4, 2015.

ADJOURN

There being no further business, on motion of Regent Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Mendoza, the meeting was adjourned at 3:08 p.m.

Vickie Burt Spillers Executive Director, Board of Regents

(Minutes transcribed by Gwen Kirby, Office of the Board of Regents.)