MISSISSIPPI BOARD of TRUSTEES of STATE INSTITUTIONS of HIGHER LEARNING FINAL BOARD BOOK September 21, 2017
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MISSISSIPPI BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING FINAL BOARD BOOK September 21, 2017 FINAL BOARD BOOK OUTLINE IHL Board Meeting September 21, 2017, 9:00 a.m. Longleaf Plantation CALL TO ORDER PRAYER Trustee Ford Dye MINUTES August 17, 2017 Regular Board Meeting Minutes PRESENTATION USM Update CONSENT AGENDAS Trustee C.D. Smith ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 1. DSU – Approval of New Academic Unit Programs ............................................................1 a. Bachelor of Science in General Studies (Complete 2 Compete Adult Degree Completion Program) ..............................................................................................1 FINANCE 1. MUW – Mississippi Information Technology Services Amendment to Supplement to Master Agreement with Ellucian Company, L.P. ................................................................1 1 PERSONNEL 1. Employment (ASU) ............................................................................................................1 2. Change of Status (MVSU) ..................................................................................................1 ADMINISTRATION/POLICY 1. SYSTEM – Appointment of President Bill LaForge and Reappointment of Dr. William Bynum to the Education Achievement Council...................................................................1 2. SYSTEM – Approval of Right-Of-Way Easement Between Entergy Mississippi, Inc And IHL .......................................................................................................................................1 REGULAR AGENDAS FINANCE Trustee Christy Pickering 1. UM – Authorization to Finalize UMEBC Financing for Baseball Expansion, Not to Exceed a $19 Million Note, and Associated UMEBC Ground Lease and Project/Project Site Lease Agreement ..........................................................................................................1 ADMINISTRATION/POLICY Commissioner Glenn F. Boyce 1. SYSTEM – Discussion of Commissioner’s Evaluation ......................................................1 INFORMATION AGENDAS Commissioner Glenn F. Boyce ADMINISTRATION/POLICY 1. SYSTEM – Commissioner’s Notification of Approval ..................................................... 1 ADDITIONAL AGENDA ITEMS IF NECESSARY OTHER BUSINESS/ANNOUNCEMENTS EXECUTIVE SESSION IF DETERMINED NECESSARY ADJOURNMENT 2 MISSISSIPPI BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING MINUTES FOR: August 17, 2017 Regular Board Meeting MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING August 17, 2017 BE IT REMEMBERED, That the Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning of the State of Mississippi met in a regular session at the Board Office in Jackson, Mississippi, at 9:00 a.m., and pursuant to notice in writing mailed by certified letter with return receipt requested on November 22, 2016, to each and every member of said Board, said date being at least five days prior to this August 17, 2017 meeting. At the above-named place there were present the following members to wit: Mr. Tom Duff, Dr. Ford Dye, Mr. Shane Hooper, Ms. Ann H. Lamar, Dr. Alfred E. McNair, Jr., Mr. Chip Morgan, Mr. Hal Parker, Mr. Alan Perry, Ms. Christine Pickering (by phone), Dr. Douglas Rouse, Mr. C.D. Smith and Dr. J. Walt Starr. The meeting was called to order by C.D. Smith, President, and opened with prayer by Trustee *. INTRODUCTION OF GUESTS • President Smith welcomed the Student Government Association Officers: Ashley Griffin, SGA President at Delta State University; Layton Little, SGA President at Mississippi State University; Edgar Meyer, SGA President at the University of Mississippi Medical Center; and Cameron Cloud, SGA President at the University of Southern Mississippi. • Dr. William Bynum, President of Jackson State University, introduced his new team Dr. Ivory Nelson, Interim Provost; Dr. Deborah Mayes Jackson, Chief of Staff; Dr. Joseph Whittaker, Associate Provost; and Mr. Thomas Hudson, Special Assistant to the President. • Dr. Rodney Bennett, President of the University of Southern Mississippi, announced that his long- time executive assistant, Polly Odom, recently retired. He introduced Ms. Latouisha Wilson, who has taken her place. PRESENTATION • Commissioner Glenn Boyce and Dr. Casey Turnage, Director of Policy and Strategic Initiatives at IHL, provided an update on the Complete 2 Compete program which launched its website on August 15, 2017. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES On motion by Trustee McNair, seconded by Trustee Lamar, with Trustee Pickering participating by phone, all Trustees legally present and participating voted unanimously to approve the Minutes of the Board meeting held on June 15, 2017. CONSENT AGENDAS Upon the request of Trustee Perry, agenda items #44, #45, and #46 on the Real Estate Consent Agenda were moved to the Real Estate Regular Agenda, and agenda item #52 on the Legal Consent Agenda was moved to the Legal Regular Agenda. On motion by Trustee Lamar, seconded by Trustee Duff, with 1 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING August 17, 2017 Trustee Pickering participating by phone, all Trustees legally present and participating voted unanimously to approve the following Consent Agendas, as amended. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 1. MSU – Approved the request to offer the following academic programs: a. Master of Physician Assistant Studies (CIP 51.0921) b. Bachelor of Science in General Studies (Complete 2 Compete) (CIP 24.0102) 2. USM – Approved the new academic units for the reorganization of academic affairs as shown below. This reorganization will reduce administrative costs and promote additional efficiencies through more integrated and collaborative structures. The reorganization allows USM to leverage existing strengths in scholarly activity and instruction by reducing barriers to internal collaboration among faculty. No new funding is requested as existing unit budgets will provide adequate support. Schools a. College of Arts and Sciences Center for Science and Math Education Department of Aerospace Studies (no majors) Department of Military Science (no majors) 1. School of Biological, Environmental, and Earth Sciences Department of Ecology and Organismal Biology Department of Geography and Geology Department of Cell and Molecular Biology Department of Medical Laboratory Science 2. School of Communication Department of Communication Studies Department of Journalism, Public Relations, and Advertising (Including programs in Entertainment Industry and Film) 3. School of Computing Sciences and Computer Engineering 4. School of Construction and Design 5. School of Criminal Justice, Forensic Science, and Security 6. School of Humanities Department of English Department of History Department of Philosophy and Religion 7. School of Interdisciplinary Studies and Professional Development Department of Continuing Education (non-degree certificates, Continuing Education Credits [CEUs], and workforce and professional training) Department of Human Capital Development Department of Interdisciplinary Studies (including interdisciplinary minors, University Foundations coursework, and the Exploratory Studies Program) 8. School of Mathematics and Natural Sciences Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Department of Mathematics Department of Physics and Astronomy 9. School of Music 2 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING August 17, 2017 10. School of Ocean Science and Engineering Department of Marine Science Department of Coastal Sciences 11. School of Performing and Visual Arts Department of Art & Design Department of Dance Department of Theatre 12. School of Polymer Science and Engineering 13. School of Social Science and Global Studies Department of Anthropology and Sociology Department of Economics and International Development Department of Political Science and Legal Studies Department of World Languages b. College of Business and Economic Development 1. School of Accountancy Accounting MPA 2. School of Finance Economic Development (Including CLTT) Finance (Including Real Estate, Statistics, Information Systems, BA courses, Business Law, Ethics) 3. School of Management General Business Management Entrepreneurship International Business MBA 4. School of Marketing Marketing Merchandising Health Care Marketing Hospitality and Tourism Management Sport Management c. College of Education and Human Sciences 1. School of Child and Family Sciences 2. School of Education Department of Curriculum and Instruction Department of Special Education Department of Educational Research and Administration 3. School of Kinesiology and Nutrition Department of Kinesiology Department of Nutrition and Food Systems 4. School of Psychology 5. School of Social Work 3 MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING August 17, 2017 d. College of Nursing and Health Professions 1. School of Health Professions Department of Public Health Department of Rehabilitation Sciences 2. School of Leadership and Advances Nursing Practice 3. School of Professional Nursing Practice 4. School of Speech and Hearing Science Departments e. College of Arts and Sciences 1. Department of Ecology and Organismal Biology 2. Department of Cell and Molecular Biology 3. Department of Continuing Education f. College of Education and Human Sciences 1. Department of Curriculum and Instruction 2. Department of Special Education 3. Department of Kinesiology g. College of Nursing and Health Professions 1. Department of Rehabilitation