Agenda for the State’S Public Higher Education System
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SEPTEMBER 20-21, 2017 Kansas Board of Regents Curtis State Office Building 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612 2017-2018 Dave Murfin, Chair Dennis Mullin, Vice Chair KANSAS BOARD OF REGENT MEMBERS: Joe Bain Shane Bangerter Ann Brandau-Murguia Bill Feuerborn Dennis Mullin Dave Murfin Zoe Newton Daniel Thomas Helen Van Etten FORESIGHT 2020 A Strategic Agenda for the State’s Public Higher Education System 1. Increase higher education attainment among Kansas citizens 2. Improve alignment of the state’s higher education system with the needs of the economy 3. Ensure state university excellence FORESIGHT 2020 A 10-Year Strategic Agenda for the State’s Public Higher Education System is a 10-year strategic agenda for the state’s public higher education system. Originally adopted by the Foresight 2020 Kansas Board of Regents in 2010, updated in 2012, and modified in 2015, the plan sets long-range achievement goals that are measurable, reportable, and ensure the state’s higher education system meets Kansans’ expectations. Find each year’s progress report at: kansasregents.org/foresight 2020. INCREASE HIGHER EDUCATION ATTAINMENT IMPROVE ECONOMIC ALIGNMENT Aspirations Aspirations Increase to 60 percent the number of Kansas Respond to business and industry expectations adults who have earned a certificate, associate or for graduates and ensure all technical programs bachelor’s degree by 2020. meet expectations of quality. Achieve a ten percentage point increase in Reduce workforce shortages in select high-demand retention and graduation rates by 2020. fields by increasing the number of certificates and degrees awarded, including in science, technology, Measures engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Number of certificates and degrees awarded by universities, community and technical colleges Measures Attainment Model progress Percent of graduates employed and average Graduation rates: 4/5/6-year rates for universities wages in Kansas, by award level and 2/3/4-year rates for community and Number of certificates and degrees awarded in technical colleges selected high-demand fields, and progress First to second year retention rates at universities, made on special state initiatives community and technical colleges Summary findings from latest K-TIP Report, Student Success Index rates providing systemwide analysis of all approved Comparison of state demographics with higher postsecondary CTE programs, by program education participation levels, including Percent of certificates/degrees awarded in STEM fields race/ethnicity, Pell Grant eligibility, and age Comparison of postsecondary attainment in Kansas to the nation, by age groups ENSURE STATE UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE Adult Education: participation, percent served among working-age adults in Kansas without a high school Aspiration diploma or its equivalent, and percent transitioning Improve regional and national reputations of to postsecondary within 3 years of enrollment state universities. Number of adults with college credit but no certificate or degree who are returning to Measures complete a certificate, associate/bachelor degree Comparison to peers for each of the six state Seamless Transition: total number of courses universities on established metrics approved for guaranteed transfer and number of Private giving to universities Reverse Transfer degrees awarded systemwide Total research dollars awarded, highlighting federal research dollars (as percent of total) and specific industry support secured University Excellence Profile: select rankings, Composite Financial Index, and assessment of economic impact September 20-21, 2017 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Item Page Meeting Information and Schedule … … … … … … … … … … … 1 Board Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 3 Minutes of Previous Meeting … … … … … … … … … … … 7 Wednesday Consent Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 34 Wednesday Discussion Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 50 Thursday Consent Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 82 Thursday Discussion Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 83 Other Agendas Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee … … … … … … … … … … … 108 Board Fiscal Affairs and Audit Standing Committee … … … … … … … … … … … 113 Governance Committee … … … … … … … … … … … 114 System Council of Presidents … … … … … … … … … … … 116 Council of Presidents … … … … … … … … … … … 120 System Council of Chief Academic Officers … … … … … … … … … … … 125 Council of Chief Academic Officers … … … … … … … … … … … 128 Resources Board Meeting Schedule … … … … … … … … … … … 132 Deadlines for Agenda Item Submission … … … … … … … … … … … 132 Board of Regents Committee Listing … … … … … … … … … … … 133 September 20-21, 2017 Meeting Information & Schedule MEETING INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE Unless noted, all meetings take place at the Curtis State Office Building (CSOB) at 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520, Topeka, Kansas, 66612 in the meeting room indicated. Addresses for offsite meetings can be obtained by contacting the Kansas Board of Regents office at 785-430-4240. Wednesday, September 20, 2017 Time Committee/Activity Location 8:15 am - 9:00 am System Council of Chief Academic Officers Suite 530 9:00 am or Adjournment Council of Chief Academic Officers Suite 530 9:00 am - 10:00 am Governance Committee Kathy Rupp Room 10:15 am - 11:50 am Fiscal Affairs & Audit Standing Committee Kathy Rupp Room 10:30 am - Noon Academic Affairs Standing Committee Board Room 10:10 am - 11:00 am System Council of Presidents Suite 530 11:00 am or Adjournment Council of Presidents Suite 530 Noon - 1:15 pm Council of Faculty Senate Presidents Kan-Ed Conference Room Noon - 1:00 pm Students’ Advisory Committee Conference Room C Lunch Noon - 1:00 pm Conference Room B Board of Regents & President Flanders Lunch Noon - 1:00 pm Kathy Rupp Room Council of Chief Academic Officers Reception Noon - 1:15 pm Board Office Lobby Artistry and Innovation by KSU 1:30 pm Board of Regents Meeting Board Room Dinner 6:00 pm Board of Regents, President Flanders, and Chez Yasu State University CEOs 1 September 20-21, 2017 Meeting Information & Schedule Thursday, September 21, 2017 Time Committee/Activity Location Breakfast 8:15 am - 9:15 am Board of Regents, President Flanders, and the Suite 530 Students’ Advisory Committee 9:30 am - 11:30 am Transfer and Articulation Council Kathy Rupp Room 9:30 am Board of Regents Meeting Board Room Adjournment Meeting 11:00 am or of Board Board of Regents, President Flanders, and the Suite 530 Meeting Council of Chief Academic Officers Lunch Noon Conference Room B Board of Regents & President Flanders 2 September 20-21, 2017 Agenda MEETING AGENDA The Kansas Board of Regents will meet in the Board Room located in the Curtis State Office Building at 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520, Topeka, Kansas, 66612. Wednesday, September 20, 2017 I. Call To Order Regent Murfin, Chair A. Approve Minutes June 14-15, 2017 Regular Meeting p. 7 June 30, 2017 Special Meeting p. 24 August 8-10, 2017 Budget Workshop and Retreat p. 25 II. Introductions and Reports A. Introductions B. Report from the Chair Regent Murfin, Chair C. Report from the President & CEO Blake Flanders, President & CEO D. Report from Council of Presidents President Myers E. Report from Council of Faculty Senate Presidents Brian Lindshield F. Report from Students’ Advisory Committee Jack Ayres G. Report from University Support Staff Council Carrie Fink H. Report from Unclassified Staff Council Ashley Thomas I. Reports from the University CEOs III. Standing Committee Reports A. Academic Affairs Regent Bangerter B. Fiscal Affairs & Audit Regent Mullin C. Governance Regent Murfin D. Retirement Plan Regent Bangerter IV. Approval of Consent Agenda A. Academic Affairs 1. Act on Request for a Bachelor of Science Degree in Jean Redeker, p. 34 Interior Architecture and Design – KU VP, Academic Affairs B. Fiscal Affairs & Audit 1. Amend FY 2018 Capital Improvement Plan to Finish Nelda Henning, p. 42 Rehearsal Hall at Bicknell Family Center for the Arts Director of Facilities – PSU 2. Act on Request to Exchange Real Property between p. 43 Wichita State University and Kansas Gas & Electric – WSU 3. Act on Request to Sell Real Property – KSU p. 44 3 September 20-21, 2017 Agenda 4. Amend FY 2018 Capital Improvement Plan and p. 45 Approve Architectural Program Statement for Regents Center Biotechnology Lab – KU 5. Amend FY 2018 Capital Improvement Plan and p. 45 Approve Architectural Program Statement for Renovations to Watkins Memorial Health Center – KU C. Other Matters 1. Adopt Updated Resolution Transferring Board’s Julene Miller, p. 46 Authority to Exercise Management Control Over General Counsel Security of Certain Classified Information to a Security Executive Committee to Reflect New University Personnel – KU V. Consideration of Discussion Agenda A. Fiscal Affairs & Audit Regent Mullin 1. Receive Briefing from Moody’s Higher Education Elaine Frisbie p. 50 Rating Analysts VP, Finance & Administration 2. Adopt Bond Resolution for Demolition, Julene Miller, p. 51 Reconstruction, Redevelopment, Renovation, and General Counsel Additions to Abigail Morse Residence Hall and Construction of New Residential Life Residence Facility; Approve the Execution of Various Documents in Connection Therewith – ESU 3. Act on Proposed Amendments to Memorandum of Theresa Schwartz, p. 57 Agreement between FHSU/AAUP – FHSU Associate General Counsel 4. Act on Proposed Amendments to Memorandum of p. 59 Agreement between PSU/KNEA – PSU 5. Act on Proposed New Memorandum of Agreement p. 62 between KSU/KAPE – KSU 6. Act on Proposed New