JUNE 17-18, 2020 Kansas Board of Regents Curtis State Office Building 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520 Topeka, KS 66612 2019-2020 Shane Bangerter, Chair Bill Feuerborn, Vice Chair KANSAS BOARD OF REGENT MEMBERS: Shane Bangerter Ann Brandau-Murguia Bill Feuerborn Cheryl Harrison-Lee Mark Hutton Shelly Kiblinger Jon Rolph Allen Schmidt Helen Van Etten FORESIGHT 2020 A Strategic Agenda for the State’s Public Higher Education System 1. Increase higher education attainment among Kansas citizens 2. Improve alignment of the state’s higher education system with the needs of the economy 3. Ensure state university excellence FORESIGHT 2020 A 10-Year Strategic Agenda for the State’s Public Higher Education System Foresight 2020 is a 10-year strategic agenda for the state’s public higher education system. Originally adopted by the Kansas Board of Regents in 2010, updated in 2012, and modified in 2015, the plan sets long-range achievement goals that are measurable, reportable, and ensure the state’s higher education system meets Kansans’ expectations. Find each year’s progress report at: kansasregents.org/foresight 2020. INCREASE HIGHER EDUCATION ATTAINMENT IMPROVE ECONOMIC ALIGNMENT Aspirations Aspirations Increase to 60 percent the number of Kansas Respond to business and industry expectations adults who have earned a certificate, associate or for graduates and ensure all technical programs bachelor’s degree by 2020. meet expectations of quality. Achieve a ten percentage point increase in Reduce workforce shortages in select high-demand retention and graduation rates by 2020. fields by increasing the number of certificates and degrees awarded, including in science, technology, Measures engineering, and mathematics (STEM) fields. Number of certificates and degrees awarded by universities, community and technical colleges Measures Attainment Model progress Percent of graduates employed and average Graduation rates: 4/5/6-year rates for universities wages in Kansas, by award level and 2/3/4-year rates for community and Number of certificates and degrees awarded in technical colleges selected high-demand fields, and progress First to second year retention rates at universities, made on special state initiatives community and technical colleges Summary findings from latest K-TIP Report, Student Success Index rates providing systemwide analysis of all approved Comparison of state demographics with higher postsecondary CTE programs, by program education participation levels, including Percent of certificates/degrees awarded in STEM fields race/ethnicity, Pell Grant eligibility, and age Comparison of postsecondary attainment in Kansas to the nation, by age groups ENSURE STATE UNIVERSITY EXCELLENCE Adult Education: participation, percent served among working-age adults in Kansas without a high school Aspiration diploma or its equivalent, and percent transitioning Improve regional and national reputations of to postsecondary within 3 years of enrollment state universities. Number of adults with college credit but no certificate or degree who are returning to Measures complete a certificate, associate/bachelor degree Comparison to peers for each of the six state Seamless Transition: total number of courses universities on established metrics approved for guaranteed transfer and number of Private giving to universities Reverse Transfer degrees awarded systemwide Total research dollars awarded, highlighting federal research dollars (as percent of total) and specific industry support secured University Excellence Profile: select rankings, Composite Financial Index, and assessment of economic impact BOARD GOALS 2019-2020 1. The Board will hire a new president at Wichita State University. 2. The Board will finalize a new strategic plan for the public higher education system. 3. The Board will develop a strategy for addressing deferred maintenance at state universities. 4. The Board will explore positive pathways to help students who do not meet Qualified Admissions standards achieve success beyond high school. 5. The Board will review the university CEO assessment process. 6. The Board will continue to implement a unified communications and advocacy plan for all sectors of the higher education system. June 17-18, 2020 Table of Contents TABLE OF CONTENTS Item Page Meeting Information and Schedule … … … … … … … … … … … 1 Board Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 2 Minutes of Previous Meeting … … … … … … … … … … … 6 Wednesday Consent Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 22 Wednesday Discussion Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 59 Thursday Consent Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 95 Thursday Discussion Agenda … … … … … … … … … … … 106 Other Agendas Board Academic Affairs Standing Committee … … … … … … … … … … … 121 Board Fiscal Affairs and Audit Standing Committee … … … … … … … … … … … 125 Governance Committee … … … … … … … … … … … 126 System Council of Presidents … … … … … … … … … … … 128 Council of Presidents … … … … … … … … … … … 133 System Council of Chief Academic Officers … … … … … … … … … … … 136 Council of Chief Academic Officers … … … … … … … … … … … 140 Resources Board Meeting Schedule … … … … … … … … … … … 147 Deadlines for Agenda Item Submission … … … … … … … … … … … 147 Board of Regents Committee Listing … … … … … … … … … … … 148 June 17-18, 2020 Meeting Information & Schedule MEETING INFORMATION AND SCHEDULE The Kansas Board of Regents will meet at the Curtis State Office Building (CSOB) at 1000 SW Jackson, Suite 520, Topeka, Kansas, 66612. This will be a virtual meeting in accordance with K.A.R. 16-20-1(f) with only Board members and a limited number of university and Board staff physically present. Individuals who wish to attend these meetings may do so using the livestream links provided below and on the Board website. Wednesday, June 17, 2020 Time Committee/Activity Location 8:30 am - 9:00 am System Council of Chief Academic Officers Livestream Link 9:00 am or Adjournment Council of Chief Academic Officers Livestream Link 10:15 am - Noon Fiscal Affairs & Audit Standing Committee Livestream Link 10:15 am - Noon Academic Affairs Standing Committee Livestream Link 10:15 am - 10:45 am System Council of Presidents Livestream Link 10:45 am or Adjournment Council of Presidents Livestream Link Dial: 1 312 626 6799 US Noon - 1:15 pm Council of Faculty Senate Presidents Meeting ID: 913 4247 8315 1:00 pm - 1:15 pm Governance Committee Livestream Link 1:30 pm Board of Regents Meeting Livestream Link Thursday, June 18, 2020 Time Committee/Activity Location 8:30 am Board of Regents Meeting Livestream Link 1 June 17-18, 2020 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, June 17, 2020 I. Call To Order Regent Bangerter, Chair A. Approve Minutes May 20-21, 2020 Meeting p. 6 II. Introductions and Reports A. Introductions B. Report from the Chair Regent Bangerter, Chair C. Report from the President & CEO Blake Flanders, President & CEO D. Report from Council of Presidents President Garrett E. Report from Council of Faculty Senate Presidents Aleks Sternfeld-Dunn III. Standing Committee Reports A. Academic Affairs Regent Schmidt B. Fiscal Affairs & Audit Regent Hutton C. Coordinating Council Regent Kiblinger IV. Approval of Consent Agenda A. Academic Affairs 1. Act on Request to Offer a Bachelor of Science Degree Daniel Archer, p. 22 in Geographic Information Science and Technology – VP, Academic Affairs KSU 2. Act on Request to Offer a Bachelor of Science Degree p. 32 in Sports Nutrition – KSU 3. Act on Request to Offer a Master of Science in p. 40 Genetic Counseling – KUMC 4. Act on Request for a New Certificate of Approval for p. 52 Degree Granting Authority for National University B. Fiscal Affairs & Audit 1. Act on Request to Sell Real Property—KSU Eric King, p. 53 Interim Director of Facilities 2. Act on Request to Amend the FY 2021 Capital p. 54 Improvement Plan and Approve Program Statement for the Marcus Welcome Center Addition—WSU 2 June 17-18, 2020 Agenda 3. Act on Proposed Amended Memorandum of Natalie Yoza, p. 55 Agreement between Fort Hays State University and the Associate General Counsel Fort Hays State University Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, Representing Faculty – FHSU C. Retirement Plan 1. Act on Appointment to the Retirement Plan Committee Madi Vannaman, p. 57 Staff Affiliate V. Consideration of Discussion Agenda A. Academic Affairs Regent Schmidt 1. Act on Proposed Associate-to-Baccalaureate Program Daniel Archer, p. 59 Transfer Plan VP, Academic Affairs 2. Receive an Update on Faculty Development Board p. 66 Theme: Research Universities 3. Act on Strategic Program Alignment Final p. 69 Recommendations: Kansas State University – Provost Taber Emporia State University – Provost Cordle Fort Hays State University – Provost Arensdorf 4. Act on Request to Review Low-Enrollment p. 72 Undergraduate Programs Under Strategic Program Alignment B. Fiscal Affairs & Audit Regent Hutton 1. Receive Presentations and Act on the State University Elaine Frisbie p. 82 Tuition and Fee Proposals for FY 2021 VP, Finance & Administration Kansas State University University of Kansas Fort Hays State University Pittsburg State University Emporia State University Wichita State University 2. Act on Temporary Suspension of Part of the Board p. 84 Policy on Auxiliary Enterprises 3. Act on Changes to Board Policy on External p. 85 Management Reviews 4. Act on Bond Resolution for Construction