JANUARY 18-19, 2012 Kansas Board of Regents 2011-2012 Ed McKechnie, Chair Tim Emert, Vice Chair KANSAS BOARD OF REGENT MEMBERS: Christine Downey-Schmidt Mildred Edwards Tim Emert Fred Logan Dan Lykins Ed McKechnie Robba Moran Janie Perkins Kenny Wilk FORESIGHT 2020 A Strategic Agenda for the State’s Public Higher Education System 1. Align Systems & Institutions 4. Enhance Student Success 2. Increase Participation 5. Align with Kansas Workforce Needs 3. Improve Retention & Graduation Rates 6. Ensure State University Excellence January 18-19, 2012 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Item Page Meeting Information and Schedule … … … … … … … … … … … 1 Board Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting … … … … … … … … … … … 5 Thursday Consent Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 19 Thursday Discussion Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 27 Resources Board Meeting Schedule … … … … … … … … … … … 58 Deadlines for Agenda Item Submission … … … … … … … … … … … 58 Board of Regents Committee Listing … … … … … … … … … … … 59 January 18-19, 2012 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 785-296-3421. Wednesday, January 18, 2012 Time Committee/Activity Location Breakfast 7:30 am - 7:45 am Board of Regents, President Tompkins, and Kathy Rupp Room Council of Government Relations Officers Lunch Noon - 1:15 pm Board of Regents, President Tompkins, and Kathy Rupp Room House Legislative Leadership University CEOs Informal Discussions Conference Room A, 1:30 pm - 4:00 pm Regarding Progress on Goals (Personnel Conference Room B, and Matters) Kan-Ed Conference Room 4:00 pm Board of Regents Meeting (Personnel Matters) Board Room Dinner 6:00 pm Board of Regents, President Tompkins, and Chez Yasu State University CEOs Thursday, January 19, 2012 Time Committee/Activity Location 8:30 am Board of Regents Meeting Board Room Lunch 11:30 am Conference Room B Board of Regents & President Tompkins 1 January 18-19, 2012 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, January 18, 2012 I. Call To Order Regent McKechnie, Chair II. Executive Session Board of Regents – Personnel Matters Relating to Non-Elected Personnel Thursday, January 19, 2012 III. Minutes A. Approve Minutes Regent McKechnie, Chair December 7-9, 2011 Special Meeting p. 5 December 14-15, 2011 Meeting p. 8 IV. Reports A. Introductions B. Report from the Chair Regent McKechnie, Chair C. Report from the President & CEO Andy Tompkins, President & CEO D. Receive Update from the Council of Presidents President Schulz V. Approval of Consent Agenda A. Academic Affairs 1. Act on Request for Approval for Additional Degree Gary Alexander, p. 19 Granting Authority for the following: VP, Academic Affairs a) Grand Canyon University b) Arkansas State University 2. Approve Request for Degree and Certificate Programs Blake Flanders, p. 21 Submitted from Labette Community College VP, Workforce Development B. Fiscal Affairs & Audit 1. Approve Replacement of Stadium Turf – PSU Eric King, p. 23 Director of Facilities 2. Approve Architectural Program for Renovation and p. 23 Addition to the Weede Facility and Implementation of Phase 1 – PSU 2 January 18-19, 2012 Agenda 3. Authorize Acceptance of the Center for Leadership p. 23 Studies Construction Project from the KSU Foundation – KSU 4. Approve Construction of Metal Pre-Engineered p. 23 Building at Tribune, KS – KSU 5. Amend FY 2011 Capital Improvement Plan – KSU p. 24 6. Amend FY 2012 Capital Improvement Plan – KSU p. 24 7. Authorize Acceptance of Property from the Kansas p. 24 University Endowment Association – KU 8. Approve Project to Reconstruct Consent Avenue from p. 26 Irving Hill Road to 19th Street – KU VI. Consideration of Discussion Agenda A. Presentations 1. Receive Update on Midwestern Higher Education Larry Isaak, p. 27 Compact (MHEC) President 2. Receive Annual Report on Foresight 2020 Andy Tompkins, p. 27 President and CEO B. Academic Affairs Regent Edwards 1. Approve General Education Transfer Courses Gary Alexander, p. 28 VP, Academic Affairs 2. Act on Request for Approval for New Degree Granting p. 30 Authority for the following Institutions: a) Metropolitan Community College b) Centura College c) Strayer University d) John Brown University 3. Request Approval of a Ph.D. in Journalism and Mass p. 33 Communication (CIP 09.0102) – KU 4. Request Additions to Board Policy and Procedures p. 44 Manual: a) Regents Distinguished Research Scholar b) Kansas State University Clinical Track Faculty 5. Act on Motion to Discuss Geographic Jurisdiction and p. 50 Service Area Policies 3 January 18-19, 2012 Agenda C. Other Matters 1. Receive Governor’s Budget Recommendations and Diane Duffy, p. 51 Legislative Update VP, Finance & Administration Mary Jane Stankiewicz, Director, Government Relations and Communications 2. Receive Update on Tiered and Non-Tiered Funding Diane Duffy, p. 52 Formula VP, Finance & Administration 3. Approve Amendments to the Limited Retirement Julene Miller, p. 55 Health Care Bridge Policy General Counsel D. Governance Regent McKechnie 1. Approve Evaluation Form for University CEOs and Andy Tompkins, p. 57 Board’s President and CEO President and CEO VII. Adjournment 4 January 18-19, 2012 Minutes of Previous Meetings | December 7-9, 2011 & December 14-15, 2011 Wednesday, January 18, 2012 I. Call To Order Regent McKechnie, Chair II. Executive Session Board of Regents – Personnel Matters Relating to Non-Elected Personnel Thursday, January 19, 2012 III. Minutes A. Approve Minutes Regent McKechnie, Chair December 7-9, 2011 Special Meeting December 14-15, 2011 Meeting KANSAS BOARD OF REGENTS MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING December 7-9, 2011 The December 7, 2011, special meeting of the Kansas Board of Regents was called to order by Chairman Ed McKechnie at 6:00 p.m. The meeting was held in Board offices located in the Curtis State Office Building, 1000 S.W. Jackson, Suite 520, Topeka. Proper notice was given according to law. MEMBERS PRESENT: Ed McKechnie, Chairman Tim Emert, Vice Chairman Christine Downey-Schmidt Mildred Edwards Fred Logan Dan Lykins Robba Moran Janie Perkins Kenny Wilk EXECUTIVE SESSION At 6:00 p.m., Regent Emert moved, followed by the second of Regent Perkins, to recess into executive session for 1 hour and 30 minutes to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel. Participating in the executive session were members of the Board, President Tompkins, Deryl Wynn, and Katherine Will. At 7:30 p.m., the meeting returned to open session and Regent Downey-Schmidt moved to extend for 45 minutes. Regent Logan seconded and the motion carried. At 8:15 p.m., the meeting returned to open session. RECESS Chairman McKechnie recessed the meeting at 8:15 p.m. RECONVENE Chairman McKechnie reconvened the meeting at 8:15 a.m. on Thursday, December 8. MEMBERS PRESENT: Ed McKechnie, Chairman Tim Emert, Vice Chairman Christine Downey-Schmidt 5 January 18-19, 2012 Minutes of Previous Meetings | December 7-9, 2011 & December 14-15, 2011 Mildred Edwards Fred Logan Dan Lykins Robba Moran Janie Perkins Kenny Wilk EXECUTIVE SESSION At 8:15 a.m., Regent Emert moved, followed by the second of Regent Perkins, to recess into executive session at 8:30 a.m. in Kathy Rupp Conference Room for 4 hours and 30 minutes to discuss personnel matters of non- elected personnel. Participating in the executive session were members of the Board, President Tompkins, and candidates for the position of president of Emporia State University. At 1:00 p.m., the meeting returned to open session. BREAK Chairman McKechnie called for a break at 1:00 p.m. and resumed the meeting at 2:00 p.m. EXECUTIVE SESSION At 2:00 p.m., Regent Emert moved, followed by the second of Regent Perkins, to recess into executive session for 4 hours to discuss personnel matters of non-elected personnel. Participating in the executive session were members of the Board, President Tompkins, and candidates for the position of president of Emporia State University. At 6:00 p.m., the meeting returned to open session. At 6:00 p.m., Regent Emert moved, followed by the second of Regent Wilk, to extend the executive session for 15 minutes. At 6:15 p.m., the meeting returned to open session. RECESS Chairman McKechnie recessed the meeting at 6:15 p.m. RECONVENE Chairman McKechnie reconvened the meeting at 9:30 a.m. on Friday, December 9 in the Albert Taylor Hall on the Emporia State University campus. MEMBERS PRESENT: Ed McKechnie, Chairman Tim Emert, Vice Chairman Christine Downey-Schmidt Mildred Edwards Fred Logan Dan Lykins Robba Moran Janie Perkins Kenny Wilk NAMING EMPORIA STATE UNIVERSITY 16TH PRESIDENT Chairman McKechnie noted that naming a president of a university is one of the most important jobs of the Board of Regents. He thanked the members of the Emporia State University presidential search committee for their dedication and hard work throughout the search process, and he thanked Interim President H. Edward Flentje. Regent Edwards moved that Dr. Michael Shonrock be hired as the 16th President of Emporia State University and that the Board direct the Chair, Vice Chair and the President and CEO of the Board of Regents to negotiate the compensation package and sign the letter of agreement. Regent Emert seconded, and the motion carried. 6 January 18-19, 2012 Minutes of Previous Meetings | December 7-9, 2011 & December 14-15, 2011 Chairman McKechnie introduced Dr. Michael Shonrock as the 16th President of Emporia State University. Dr. Shonrock thanked the Board of Regents, the ESU search committee members, and the ESU community. He stated he and his wife, Karen, are excited and honored to become part of the ESU and Emporia communities, and citizens of the great state of Kansas.