1/23/2014 The Texas A&M University System Consent Agenda Items Meeting of the Board of Regents January 30, 2014 Texas A & M Engineering Experim ent Station, Texas A & M Engineering Extension Service, Texas A & M Forest Service, Texas A & M Transportation Institute, Texas A & M Veterinary M edical D iagnostic Laboratory, Texas A & M Health Science C enter Texas A & M International University, W est Texas A & M University, Texas A & M University-C om m erce, Texas A & M University-Texarkana, Texas A & M University-C entral Texas, Texas A & M University-San A ntonio, Texas A & M A griLife Research, Texas A & M A griLife Extension Service, Texa s A & M University, Pra irie V iew A & M University, Ta rleton Sta te University, Texa s A & M University-King sville, Texa s A & M University-C orp us C hristi, 1/23/2014 CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS BOARD OF REGENTS’ MEETING THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM January 30, 2014 Prairie View A&M University (None) Tarleton State University C-1. Authorization to Continue Offering the Master of Science in Environmental Science C-2. *Naming of the Science Building Texas A&M International University (None) Texas A&M University C-3. Approval of a New Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program with a Major in Ecology and Evolutionary Biology and Authorization to Request Approval from the THECB C-4. Approval of a New Master of Science in Nursing Degree Program with a Major in Family Nurse Practitioner and Authorization to Request Approval from the THECB C-5. Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Entitled “Operating Excellence in Animal Science Quasi-Endowment” C-6. Approval of Authorized Signers for Bank Account for Texas A&M University at Qatar C-7. Establishment of the Center for Cell and Organ Biotechnology C-8. Granting of Faculty Development Leave for FY 2015 C-9. Approval of Revisions to the Bylaws of the Texas A&M University at Galveston Board of Visitors C-10. Approval to Change the Name of the “School of Rural Public Health” to the “School of Public Health” C-11. *Naming of the Texas A&M Equine Complex and Related Rooms and Facilities C-12. Approval of Academic Tenure, January 2014 Texas A&M University-Central Texas C-13. *Namings Within Founder’s Hall (Building One) Texas A&M University-Commerce C-14. *Naming of Additional Areas in Equine Arena Consent Agenda January 30, 2014 Page 2 of 4 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi C-15. Approval of a New Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Degree Program and Authorization to Request Approval from the THECB Texas A&M University-Kingsville C-16. Approval of a New Master of Arts Degree Program in Cultural Studies and Authorization to Request Approval from the THECB C-17. Approval of a New Doctor of Philosophy Degree Program in Sustainable Energy Systems Engineering and Authorization to Request Approval from the THECB C-18. Granting of Faculty Development Leave for FY 2015 Texas A&M University-San Antonio (None) Texas A&M University-Texarkana (None) West Texas A&M University C-19. *Naming of Classroom 227, Located in the Classroom Center Building, Main Campus C-20. Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Teams for their Lone Star Conference Championships and NCAA National Championship Berths C-21. Adoption of a Resolution to Express Appreciation to the 2013 Horse Judging Team Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service C-22. Approval of 2014 Stiles Farm Foundation Budget C-23. Approval for Dr. Craig Coufal, a System Employee, to Serve as a Member or Officer or Employee of the Board of Directors of a Business Entity that has an Agreement with The Texas A&M University System Relating to the Research, Development, Licensing or Exploitation of Intellectual Property in which the A&M System has an Ownership Interest Texas A&M AgriLife Research (None) Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (None) Consent Agenda January 30, 2014 Page 3 of 4 Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (None) Texas A&M Forest Service C-24. Confirmation of Appointment and Commissioning of Peace Officers Texas A&M Transportation Institute (None) Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (None) The Texas A&M University System/Board of Regents C-25. Approval of Minutes C-26. Approval of Revisions to System Policy 15.01 (Research Agreements) C-27. Approval of New System Policy 15.04 (Sponsored Research Services) C-28. Approval of Revisions to System Policy 16.01 (System Ethics and Compliance Program) C-29. Authorization to Administer Government Classified Contracts C-30. Granting of the Title of Emeritus/Emerita, January 2014 C-31. Confirmation of Appointment and Commissioning of Peace Officers Report Report on System Construction Projects Authorized by the Board *Certified by the general counsel or other appropriate attorney as confidential or information that may be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with Section 551.1281 and Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code. Consent Agenda January 30, 2014 Page 4 of 4 A&M System ................................................... The Texas A&M University System A&M-Central Texas ......................................... Texas A&M University-Central Texas A&M-Commerce ............................................. Texas A&M University-Commerce A&M-Corpus Christi ........................................ Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi A&M-San Antonio ........................................... Texas A&M University-San Antonio A&M-Texarkana .............................................. Texas A&M University-Texarkana A/E ................................................................. Architect/Engineer AgriLife Extension ........................................... Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service AgriLife Research ............................................ Texas A&M AgriLife Research BOR ................................................................ Board of Regents FP&C .............................................................. Facilities Planning and Construction NCTM ............................................................. National Center for Therapeutics Manufacturing POR ................................................................ Program of Requirements PUF ................................................................ Permanent University Fund PVAMU ........................................................... Prairie View A&M University RFS ................................................................. Revenue Financing System TAMHSC ......................................................... Texas A&M Health Science Center TAMIU ............................................................ Texas A&M International University TAMUG........................................................... Texas A&M University at Galveston Tarleton .......................................................... Tarleton State University TEES ............................................................... Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station TEEX ............................................................... Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service Texas A&M at Qatar ........................................ Texas A&M University at Qatar Texas A&M ..................................................... Texas A&M University Texas A&M-Kingsville ...................................... Texas A&M University-Kingsville TFS ................................................................. Texas A&M Forest Service THECB............................................................. Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board TIGM .............................................................. Texas A&M Institute for Genomic Medicine TIPS ................................................................ Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies TTI .................................................................. Texas A&M Transportation Institute TVMDL............................................................ Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory UTIMCO .......................................................... The University of Texas Investment Management Company WTAMU .......................................................... West Texas A&M University Tarleton State University Consent Agenda Items C-1. Authorization to Continue Offering the Master of Science in Environmental Science C-2. *Naming of the Science Building *Certified by the general counsel or other appropriate attorney as confidential or information that may be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with Section 551.1281 and Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code. Agenda Item No. AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING Submitted by: F. Dominic Dottavio, Ph.D., President Tarleton State University Subject: Authorization to Continue Offering the Master of Science in Environmental Science Proposed Board Action: Authorize Tarleton State University (Tarleton) to continue offering the Master of Science (M.S.) in Environmental Science. Background Information: Tarleton’s degree program inventory currently includes an M.S. in Environmental Science. This program graduated significantly fewer students from 2008 to 2012 than the minimum required by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), resulting in it being identified by the THECB as “low producing.” Effective September 1, 2013, the THECB does not possess the authority to direct institutions to close or consolidate programs. Instead, the THECB provides a recommendation to the appropriate governing board and the governing board must determine the appropriate action. The