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KBOR Meeting Minutes FY2015 HLC Accreditation 2016-2017 Evidence Document State of Kansas Kansas Board of Regents Meeting Minutes FY2015 Additional information: See Kansas Board of Regents Meeting Minutes at: http://www.kansasregents.org/about/regent_meetings_agendas_and_minutes (Accessed April 29, 2016.) Kansas Board of Regents Meeting Schedule FY 2015 Date Link Page June 17-18, 2015 Minutes 3 State University Tuition Proposals Tuition Proposals - Supplemental Materials June 12, 2015 Special Minutes 20 Meeting May 20-21, 2015 Minutes 21 May 15, 2015 Special Minutes 32 Meeting May 5, 2015 Special Minutes 33 Meeting April 29, 2015 Special Minutes 34 Meeting April 15-16, 2015 Minutes 35 April 10, 2015 Special Minutes 46 Meeting April 7, 2015 Campus Minutes 47 Visit March 11-12, 2015 Minutes 48 February 11-12, 2015 Minutes 57 January 14-15, 2015 Minutes 65 December 17-18, 2014 Minutes 79 November 19, 2014 Minutes 88 October 15-16, 2014 Minutes 97 September 17-18, Minutes 112 2014 August 12-14, 2014 Minutes 128 Board Retreat July 22, 2014 Special Minutes 137 Meeting KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS MINUTES June 17-18, 2015 The June 17, 2015, meeting of the Kansas Board of Regents was called to order by Chairman Kenny Wilk at 1:30 p.m. The meeting was held in the Board Office located in the Curtis State Office Building, 1000 S.W. Jackson, Suite 520, Topeka. Proper notice was given according to law. MEMBERS PRESENT: Kenny Wilk, Chairman Shane Bangerter, Vice Chairman Joe Bain Ann Brandau-Murguia Bill Feuerborn Fred Logan Robba Moran Zoe Newton Helen Van Etten APPROVAL OF MINUTES Regent Moran moved that the minutes of the May 15, 2015 special meeting and the May 20-21, 2015 regular meeting be approved. Following the second of Regent Logan, the motion carried. INTRODUCTIONS President Scott announced that the National Association of College and University Business Officers awarded John Patterson, Vice President of Administration and Campus Life, the Distinguished Business Officer Award. The purpose of the award is to recognize individuals for their outstanding achievement in the field of business and financial management in higher education. President Martin introduced Fort Hays State University’s new Provost, Dr. Graham Glynn; Faculty Senate President, Dr. Lorie Cook Benjamin; Student Body President, Ulises Gonzalez; and Student Body Vice President, Molly Morgan. Interim President Vietti recognized the new inductees to the National Teachers Hall of Fame. Dr. Vietti also thanked the Board for the opportunity to lead Emporia State University during this transition period. GENERAL REPORTS REPORT FROM CHAIR Chairman Wilk recognized and thanked Regent Moran and Regent Logan for their service on the Board. He also introduced the three new Regents the Governor recently appointed: David Murfin, Daniel Thomas, and Dennis Mullin. Kansas Board of Regents - 2 - June 17-18, 2015 REPORT FROM PRESIDENT AND CEO President Tompkins thanked the Government Relations Officers and the university CEOs for all their work during the legislative session. REPORT FROM COUNCIL OF PRESIDENTS President Bardo presented the Council of Presidents’ report. The Council approved the University of Kansas’ request to offer a Bachelor of Arts in Jewish Studies and Wichita State University’s request to offer a Master of Innovation Design. Both programs will be forwarded to the Board for consideration. The Council received a demonstration of the LiveSafe App. This campus safety application allows individuals to share information with friends and safety officials about incidents that may be occurring on the campus. The CEOs also discussed Fort Hays State University’s request to create the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Dr. Bardo stated the majority of the Council supported the request. REPORT FROM COUNCIL OF FACULTY SENATE PRESIDENTS Lorie Cook Benjamin presented the Council of Faculty Senate Presidents’ report. Dr. Benjamin, on behalf of the Council, thanked the outgoing Regents for their service on the Board. She also reported the Council discussed goals for the upcoming year. REPORT FROM STUDENTS' ADVISORY COMMITTEE The Students’ Advisory Committee report was presented by Jessie Pringle. Ms. Pringle reported the Committee discussed the tuition decision process and the legislative session. One of the Committee’s legislative initiatives this year was Lifeline 911, which did not pass this year. The students are going to evaluate whether they want to pursue this initiative again next year. STANDING COMMITTEE AND OTHER REPORTS ACADEMIC AFFAIRS Regent Moran presented the Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee report. The Committee received an update from President Inbody on the progress of the Transfer and Articulation Quality Assurance Subcommittee. Board staff also presented an update on the 2+2 Program Articulation. Regent Moran reported each of the state universities has identified two programs that will transfer across the system. FISCAL AFFAIRS AND AUDIT Regent Bangerter reported the Fiscal Affairs and Audit Standing Committee discussed the state universities’ tuition and fees proposals. The Board will be discussing tuition and fees later in the agenda and at that time the Committee will recommend capping both tuition and fees at 3.6%. GOVERNANCE Regent Wilk reported the Governance Committee revisited CEO compensation and reviewed the new Board member orientation process. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA Regent Logan moved, with the second of Regent Bangerter, that the Consent Agenda be approved. The motion carried. Kansas Board of Regents - 3 - June 17-18, 2015 Fiscal Affairs and Audit TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO CONSTRUCT NEW GREENHOUSE – KU The University of Kansas received approval to accept property from the KU Endowment Association. The property will be used to construct a new greenhouse. The estimated cost of constructing the greenhouse is $645,000, which will be funded with State General Fund appropriations that were provided to support the Foundation Professors. Below is the legal description of the property: Legal Description: That part of the Southeast Quarter of Section 2, Township 13 South, Range 19 East of the Sixth Principal Meridian, in the City of Lawrence, Douglas County, Kansas, described as follows: Commencing at the Southeast corner of said Southeast Quarter; thence, along the East line of said Southeast Quarter on an assumed bearing of N01°32'56"W, 1089.70 feet; thence, S88°27'04"W, 434.79 feet to the East line of the KU West Campus Park and Ride Lease; thence, along said east line, N42°52'24"W, 97.81 feet to the North line of said KU West Campus Park and Ride Lease; thence, continuing along said North line for the following two courses: S54°48'21"W, 87.50 feet; S73°40'12"W, 76.63 feet to the South line of a tract of land described in Book 1084, Page 906 recorded in the Office of the Douglas County Register of Deeds and being the Point of Beginning; thence, continuing along the North line of said KU West Campus Park and Ride Lease for the following two courses: S73°40'12"W, 26.85 feet; S88°06'28"W, 431.18 feet to the extended West line of said tract described in Deed Book 1084, Page 906; thence, along said extended West line, N31°12'04"E, 255.23 feet to the Southwest corner of said tract; thence, along the South line of said tract, S58°47'56"E, 379.36 feet to the point of beginning. The above described property contains 1.14 acres, more or less. TRANSFER OF PROPERTY TO THE KANSAS UNIVERSITY ENDOWMENT ASSOCIATION – KU The University of Kansas received authorization to transfer ownership of two properties to the Kansas University Endowment Association as authorized under K.S.A. 74-3254. KU is the beneficiary of the Edward A. Baumhardt Trust. The Trust specifies the funds received by the University are to be endowed, with the income used for scholarships and awards for students in the School of Medicine. In addition, the University received a 1/16th working interest in two oil wells in Rice and Stafford counties. The mineral interest will also be transferred to the KU Endowment Association and will be used as directed by the Trust. Kansas Board of Regents - 4 - June 17-18, 2015 The University also has approximately 60% interest in the residuum of the trust estate of Helen Simmons. The gift includes approximately 240 acres of farmland in Red Willow County, Nebraska. This property will be transferred to the KU Endowment Association to be managed as directed by the trust estate. Below is the legal description of the property. Legal Description: The North 1/2 of the Northeast 1/4 and the Southwest 1/4 of Section 21, Township 1 North, Range 28 West of the 6th P.M., Red Willow County, Nebraska. AMENDMENTS TO THE LIST OF REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PROJECTS FOR FY 2015 TO INCLUDE REPAIR PROJECTS IN HIGUCHI HALL – KU The University of Kansas received authorization to amend its list of rehabilitation and repair projects to include a remodel of rooms 6, 35, 35a, and 35b in Higuchi Hall for the Kansas Biological Survey. The cost of the project is approximately $680,000, which will be financed with State General Funds and tuition. AMENDMENTS TO THE LIST OF REHABILITATION AND REPAIR PROJECTS FOR FY 2015 TO INCLUDE REPAIR PROJECTS IN THE LANDON CENTER FOR HEALTH IN AGING BUILDING – KUMC The University of Kansas received approval to amend its list of rehabilitation and repair projects for the KU Medical Center to include a renovation in the Landon Center for Health in Aging building for the Multiple Sclerosis Achievement Center. The estimated cost of the project is $700,000. This will be financed with Service Clearing Funds. GIFT OF PROPERTY – KU The University of Kansas received approval to accept a gift of property from the Conservation Fund as part of the Baldwin Woods Legacy Project.
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