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THE MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF • THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO May 10, 1996 The Regents ofthe University ofNew Mexico met on Friday, May 10, 1996, in the Roberts Room ofScholes Hall. A copy ofthe public notice ofthe meeting is on file in the Office ofthe President. Regents Present: Penny Taylor Rembe, President Barbara G. Brazil, Vice President Eric A. Thomas, Secretary/Treasurer J.E. (Gene) Gallegos Mary A. Tang Larry D. Willard Regents Absent: Arthur D. Melendres Also Present: Advisors to the Regents • Harry Uull, President, Faculty Senate Velma Morgan, President, StaffCouncil Michelle Polk, President, Alumni'Association Ray Sharbutt, President, Graduate and Professional Students Association Alberto Solis, President, Associated Students ofUNM Members ofthe Administration, the media and others Absent: Richard Morris, President, UNM Foundation ******* Regent President Penny Taylor Rembe called the meeting to order at 1:09 p.m. ******* ADOPTION OF AGENDA Regent J.E. (Gene) Gallegos moved adoption ofthe revised agenda (with the revised Table of • Contents which included the executive session on threatened/pending litigation). Regent Eric A. Thomas seconded the motion. Voice vote was taken and Board members unanimously approved. • Motion carried. ******* PUBLIC INPUT REGARDING ITEMS ON THE AGENDA Shane Evangelist and Scott Gilbert spoke on the ASUNM elections. ******* ApPROVAL OF SUMMARIZED MINUTES OF APRIL 11, 1996 Regent Thomas moved approval ofthe summarized minutes ofApril 11, 1996. Regent Barbara G. Brazil seconded the motion. Voice vote was taken and Board members unanimously approved. Motion carried. ******* • ADMINISTRATIVE REpORT --UNM PRESIDENT RICHARD E. PECK University President Richard E. Peck presented his administrative report as follows: • Provost William C. Gordon introduced the new dean ofthe School ofEngineering, Dr. Paul Fleury. Dr. Fleury received his Ph.D from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in physics, and was just admitted this year to the National Academy of Engineering. Provost Gordon also introduced Dr. Erik Trinkaus, professor ofAnthropology, who was elected to the National Academy ofSciences. He is the first scientist specializing in human origins to be elected to the Academy. UNM now has two National Academy members--Dr. Jane Buikstra, who came to UNM last year and who is also in Anthropology, was elected to the Academy in 1987. • Anne Thomas, director ofEqual Opportunity Programs, showed a video-tape produced by UNM, and used as a training tool to train faculty on how to handle students who have disabilities. The video won the prize for best video and written material at the National 2 • ';'. ;~"'..... ;,~.:...: ,....,. Association ofHigher Education and Disability at their national conference. The Bureau ofNational Affairs contacted UNM and wanted to contract with the University to market the tape for $500 minimum. Ms. Thomas said she and President Peck felt it was more • important that the tape and information be made readily available to institutions, so UNM sells it itselffor $65. So far 42 institutions have bought it. President Peck has also sent complimentary copies ofthe tape to all ofthe higher education institutions in the state of New Mexico. • Dr. William J. Bramble, director ofMedia Technology Services and UNM Distance Education Center made a presentation on the Distance Education Center. Distance education is instruction presented to students at a distance and allows students, who are unable to come to campus, to take UNM courses. The courses are televised live with provision for interactivity. The Distance Education Center develpps distance offerings in cooperation with academic units, develops and operates various video networks, and assists in the development of remote reception sites for distance courses. The Center provides support for students enrolled in distance courses and conducts various distance education projects. One ofthe newest developments is the capability to provide two-way video conferencing. The Center has recently begun to provide technical assistance for telemedicine activities. Over 1,000 students enrolled in credit courses for 95-96. Distance Education supports UNM's statewide role in higher education and increases access to and enrollment in its academic programs, providing visibility for the programs. It supports collaboration • efforts with other universities in the state and the private sector. Dr. Bramble said the Center is trying to get two-way video conferencing and satellite down links into each of the UNM branches, so that the Main Campus can work with them on upper division and graduate program offerings throughout the UNM system. The program is consistent with state and regional initiatives. Dr. Bramble said distance education is becoming more available and its growth period is within the next 5 to 10 years. In the very near future, local students will have the capability to get a degree from out-of-state institutions via these communications. The University's current involvement helps it maintain a competitive position in an increasingly competitive arena. • President Peck attended commencement ceremonies for all ofthe UNM branches. General commencement on Main Campus is scheduled for Saturday, May-II at 9 a.m. 2,736 students are expected to complete their degree requirements--including 37 UNM staffmembers. Honorary degree recipients are Rudolfo Anaya, George Clayton Pearl and Leonora Curtin Paloheimo. Special "guests on the platform are Zenobia Rodas de Leon Gomez, Honduras' Minister ofEducation, and Josefina Gamero Pinel, the ministry's director ofNational Education Planning. Both are alumnae ofUNM. They will be • 3 looking at the University's facilities and branches to help in are-design ofHonduras .- extended education activities. o US News and World Report ranked the UNM Hospital among the top 50 hospitals in the US in the areas ofEndocrinology (49) , Urology (38) and Rheumatology (50). UNMH was the only hospital in New Mexico to receive any ofthe top 50 rankings. The rankings are intended to help consumers identify which hospitals are best at diagnosing or treating the most complex and serious illnesses. • Vice President for Health Sciences Jane Henney announced the following interim appointments effective July 1: Donea Shane (currently associate dean) as interim dean of Nursing to replace Kathy Bond; and Stephen McKernan (currently ChiefFinancial Officer) to become interim CEO at UNM Hospital, replacing Bill Johnson, who has been promoted to Associate Vice President for Strategic Alliances. • Local attorney Donald Turpen has donated his extensive collection ofbooks and pamphlets about New Mexican Revolution to the General Library. • The following UNM faculty have been awarded teaching awards: (1) Teacher ofthe Year Awards: Manuel Molles, Biology; Nagesh Rao, Communications and Journalism; Ronald Yeo, Psychology; and Patricia Boverie, Education. (2) EI Paso Natural Gas Company Teaching Awards: Gary Morrow, Chemistry; and Joseph Martinez, Education. • UNM's D.H. Lawrence Ranch was not affected by the Hondo fire in northern New Mexico. • President Peck concluded his report. ******* COMMENTS FROM REGENTS' ADVISORS Harry UulI. President. Faculty Senate Professor Uull said Professor Beulah Woodfin (Chemistry) was elected president, and Professor Helen Damico (English) was elected vice president ofthe Faculty Senate. Professor Uull was a guest at the Phi Beta Kappa initiation ceremony for the New Mexico Chapter. Professor Deborah McFarlane, the current vice president ofthe Faculty Senate, is the chapter president for Phi Beta Kappa. He met two students who were inspired by faculty members and said this is an example ofthings faculty do beyond the course oftheir jobs. 4 • ,--. ',~ { ..: .. .-" .... ".. Professor Uull said he has enjoyed working with the Board during his tenure as advisor. He said he always felt open to express his opinion with the Reg~nts and discuss issues. • Velma Morgan, President. StaffCouncil Ms. Morgan had no comments. Alberto Solis, President. Associated Students ofUNM Mr. Solis told the Board it had been his pleasure and honor to serve as an advisor for two years. He recapped some ofASUNM's accomplishments and said one ofthe greatest achievements was passing Amendment 3, which places a student on the Board. Mr. Solis said that according to the ASUNM rules, when the office ofthe president and/or vice president is deficient, the president pro tern ofthe Senate serves in the interim. He said this student will serve in this capacity until the election appeal is resolved. Ray Sharbutt, President. Graduate and Professional Students Association Mr. Sharbutt expressed his appreciation for the