ࡱ; ebc  !"#$%&'()*+,-./0123456789:;<=>?@ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ[\]^_`adfghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{|}~R F넁CompObj\WordDocumentgObjectPool 넁 넁  FMicrosoft Word 6.0 DocumentNB6WWord.Document.6;  Oh+'0 %> D P \hp x MMacintosh HD:Applications:Microsoft Office:Microsoft Word 6:Templates:NormalPublic Comment SessionJeannie PhillipsJeannie Phillips'@ ]#lܥhO edg`.|kZnnCEEEEEE&XJk^eknCCOfficial Minutes Board of Regents Meeting of the Full Board April 18, 1997 Juneau, Alaska Regents Present: Michael P. Kelly, President R. Danforth Ogg, Vice President Mary Jane Fate, Secretary Chancy Croft, Treasurer Michael J. Burns Elsa Froehlich Demeksa Joe L. Hayes, Jr. Joseph R. Henri Joe J. Thomas Lew M. Williams, Jr. Jerome B. Komisar, Executive Officer and President of the University of Alaska Regents Absent: Sharon D. Gagnon In Attendance: E. Lee Gorsuch, Chancellor, University of 91ֱAnchorage Marshall L. Lind, Chancellor, University of 91ֱSoutheast Joan K. Wadlow, Chancellor, University of 91ֱFairbanks David Creamer, Vice President for Finance and Planning James A. Parrish, General Counsel Wendy Redman, Vice President for University Relations Patty Kastelic, Executive Director for Human Resources Nanne Myers, Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Thomas Brewer, Interim Provost, University of 91ֱAnchorage John P. Keating, Provost, University of 91ֱFairbanks Roberta Stell, Vice Chancellor, University of 91ֱSoutheast Marylou Burton, Director of Statewide Budget Development Jim Johnsen, Director, Statewide Labor Relations Robert Miller, Director of Public Affairs J. Mark Neumayr, Associate General Counsel Jeannie D. Phillips, Board of Regents' Officer Dawn Hunziker, Board of Regents' Office Assistant I. Call to Order The meeting was called to order by President Kelly at 8:35 a.m. on Friday, April 18, 1997. II. Adoption of Agenda Regent Ogg moved that the agenda be adopted as amended. The motion was seconded by Regent Fate, and passed unanimously that: PASSED AS AMENDED (changes indicated by *) "The Board of Regents adopts the agenda as amended. I. Call to Order II. Adoption of Agenda III. Approval of Minutes IV. System Governance Report V. Chancellors' Status Reports VI. UA System Administration Status Reports VII. Designation of Annual Meeting *VII.A. Approval of Revisions to Cross-References in Policy 04.04 - Faculty Appointment, Review, Promotion, Tenure and Sabbatical Leave (added) VIII. Approval of Industrial Security Resolution IX. Executive Session X. Naming of the New UAS Student Residence Hall *X.A. Acceptance of Bargaining Unit Contract Between the 91ֱCommunity College Federation of Teachers (ACCFT) and the University of 91ֱ(added) XI. Consent Agenda: A. Academic and Student Affairs Committee 1. Approval of the Environmental Technology Associate of Applied Science and Certificate at University of 91ֱSoutheast (removed from Consent Agenda to New Business, Item XII.A.1) 2. Approval of Applied Business Certificate at the University of 91ֱFairbanks (removed from Consent Agenda to New Business, Item XII.A.2) 3. Approval of Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science and Certificates in Medical/Dental Reception and in Phlebotomy and Laboratory Assisting at the University of 91ֱFairbanks (removed from Consent Agenda to New Business, Item XII.A.3) 4. Approval of Bachelor of Arts in Languages at the University of 91ֱAnchorage (removed from Consent Agenda to New Business, Item XII.A.4) B. Finance, Facilities and Land Management Committee 1. Approval of Conveyance of the Delta Rural Education Center to the Delta Greely School District 2. Approval of the UAA Spending Plan for Proceeds From the Sale of the Adult Learning Center Facility, Anchorage C. Committee of the Whole 1. Adoption of Annual Budget Process and Budget Request Units (removed from Consent Agenda to New Business, Item XII.D.1) 2. Adoption of Budget Performance Measures 3. Adoption of Fiscal Year 1999 Planning Assumptions 4. Approval of a Technology Fee (removed from Consent Agenda to New Business, Item XII.D.2) 5. Approval of Extended Campus Tuition Rates (removed from Consent Agenda to New Business, Item XII.D.3) XII. New Business and Committee Reports A. Academic and Student Affairs Committee *1. Approval of the Environmental Technology Associate of Applied Science and Certificate at University of 91ֱSoutheast (moved from Consent Agenda) *2. Approval of Applied Business Certificate at the University of 91ֱFairbanks (moved from Consent Agenda) *3. Approval of Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science and Certificates in Medical/Dental Reception and in Phlebotomy and Laboratory Assisting at the University of 91ֱFairbanks (moved from Consent Agenda) *4. Approval of Bachelor of Arts in Languages at the University of 91ֱAnchorage (moved from Consent Agenda) B. Finance, Facilities and Land Management Committee *1. Resolution on the Low-Rank Coal-Water Fuel and Coal/Diesel Project (added) *2. Resolution of Appreciation Regarding Transfer of The Land-Grant Trust Endowment Fund (added) *3. Resolution Supporting General Obligation Bonds to Protect the University of Alaskas Assets (added) C. Human Resources Committee D. Committee of the Whole *1. Adoption of Annual Budget Process and Budget Request Units Fairbanks (moved from Consent Agenda) *2. Approval of a Technology Fee Fairbanks (moved from Consent Agenda) *3. Approval of Extended Campus Tuition Rates Fairbanks (moved from Consent Agenda) E. Nominating Committee *F. Planning and Development Committee *G. Labor Relations Committee *H. Ad Hoc Committee on UA Schools of Education XIII. Future Agenda Items XIV. 91ֱCommission on Postsecondary Education Report *XIV.A. Board of Regents Attendance at University Commencements XV. Presidents and Board of Regents' Comments XVI. Adjourn This motion is effective April 18, 1997." III. Approval of Minutes Regent Henri requested that the minutes be revised to reflect that Item XVII. Summary of Board of Regents Retreat of February 15, 1997 be changed to Summary of Board of Regents Meeting of February 15, 1997 and that the minutes reflect that the meeting did not adjourn on Friday but on Saturday, February 15, 1997. Regent Fate moved that the minutes of the February 14, 1997 meeting be approved as amended. The motion was seconded by Regent Ogg and passed that: PASSED AS AMENDED "The Board of Regents approves the minutes of its February 14, 1997 meeting as amended. This motion is effective April 18, 1997." Regent Fate moved that the minutes of the March 27, 1997 special meeting be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Regent Ogg and passed that: PASSED The Board of Regents approves the minutes of its March 27, 1997 special meeting as presented. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. Regent Fate moved that the minutes of the April 4, 1997 emergency meeting be approved as presented. The motion was seconded by Regent Ogg and passed that: PASSED The Board of Regents approves the minutes of its April 4, 1997 emergency meeting as presented. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. IV. System Governance Report Marie Scholle, System Governance President, thanked the board for respecting the concerns of employees during her tenure as president and closed with the following poem: Only as high as I reach can I grow, Only as far as I seek can I go, Only as deep as I look can I see, Only as much as I dream can I be. Karen Ravn Ron Pierce, UAF Staff Council, expressed his concerns regarding the JEF project, and invited all regents to join the UAF staff at the annual picnic to be held on June 6. John Craven, Faculty Alliance president, reported that the faculty senates were reviewing the harassment policies with hopes that final drafts will go to the board for approval at the June 1997 meeting of the board. Shawn Paul, spokesperson for the Coalition of Student Leaders, expressed the students great respect and appreciation for the work done by Regent Joe Hayes and announced that the Coalition had proclaimed April 19, 1997 as Joe Hayes Day. V. Chancellors Status Reports Joan Wadlow, Chancellor, University of 91ֱFairbanks, announced that Dante Foster, a junior biology major at UAF, had recently been named a Truman Scholar, the first UAF student to receive this award; reported on the University of 91ֱMuseum expansion efforts; and reported on the 80th Year Anniversary celebration activities. E. Lee Gorsuch, Chancellor, University of 91ֱAnchorage, reported that UAA student Anna Zaroff had also received a Truman Scholarship; on special ceremony honoring students to be held on April 25; the steel bridge competition won by UAA students and the civil engineering students trail project; the ratification of a constitutional amendment for the UAA faculty senate; a special recognition ceremony for retiring faculty; preparation for the WACUBO Conference hosted by UAA; the arrival of Dr. Daniel Johnson as UAA Provost as of June 1; and thanked the university administration and the ACCFT negotiating team for the hard work accomplished to complete an agreement, and Dr. Tom Brewer for his excellent work as interim provost at UAA. Marshall Lind, Chancellor, University of 91ֱSoutheast, shared brochures regarding the recently approved environmental science program approved at UAS and the Northwest Coast art programs; reported that Elaine Sunde, director of Sitka Campus, is working with the Western Governors University on distance delivery issues; indicators predicting that next falls enrollment will increase; improvements in vocational education programs in response to community concerns; announced that 12 students in Wrangell will receive their associate degrees, earned almost exclusively through distance learning, on May 24; and urged everyone to remember that the University of 91ֱdoes great things and has great faculty. VI. UA System Administration Status Reports There were no system administration reports. VII. Designation of Annual Meeting Bylaws of the Board of Regents specify that, "In addition to any regular or special meetings of the Board, there shall be an annual meeting of the Board held in June . . . ." The bylaws also state that, "At the close of the annual meeting, the officers of the Board of Regents shall be elected by a simple majority vote . . . ." The Board of Regents was asked to designate the June 19-20, 1997 meeting as its annual meeting in order to hold elections for Board officers. Regent Ogg moved, seconded by Regent Thomas, and passed that: PASSED "The Board of Regents, in accordance with Regents Policy 01.01 - Bylaws of the Board of Regents, designates its June 19-20, 1997 meeting as its annual meeting for the purpose of electing officers of the Board. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. *VII.A. Approval of Revisions to Cross-References in Policy 04.04 - Faculty Appointment, Review, Promotion, Tenure, and Sabbatical Leave In the spring of 1996, the academic policy and regulations underwent major revisions, including renumbering of virtually every section. Policy 04.04 was included in the academic policy process but review was suspended due to unionization efforts by the non-ACCFT faculty. As a result, several cross-references in Policy 04.04 are no longer valid; specifically, references to Regulation 10.02.07 - Program Review, needed to be revised to reflect the new citation number of P10.06.01. Regent Ogg moved, seconded by Regent Fate, and passed unanimously that: PASSED The Board of Regents approves the revisions to cross-references, as appropriate, in Policy 04.04 - Faculty Appointment, Review, Promotion, Tenure, and Sabbatical Leave. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. VIII. Approval of Industrial Security Resolution The president and selected members of the university administration are routinely designated by the Board of Regents to handle any duties and responsibilities relating to classified information in connection with contracts with the Department of Defense and other federal agencies. These individuals are given an extensive security screening and are the only members of the administration, including the Board of Regents, to have access to classified information. The university has received similar security clearances since the mid-1950s. Execution of the resolution allows regents and other members of the administration to be exempted from security clearance procedures. A new security resolution was required by the Department of Defense. The resolution, shown below, is identical to resolutions previously passed except for a change in names of members of the Board of Regents due to the appointment of Regents Burns and Demeksa. REPORT OF ACTIONS BY THE BOARD OF REGENTS At a meeting of the Board of Regents of the University of Alaska, held in Juneau, 91ֱon the 18th day of April 1997 with a quorum present, it was voted that: Those persons occupying the following positions among the officers of the University of Alaska, shall be known as the Managerial Group as described in the "Industrial Security Manual of Safeguarding Classified Information." Name Position Jerome B. Komisar President, University of 91ֱStatewide System Cary M. Lu Facility Security Officer, University of 91ֱFairbanks The Chief Executive and members of the Managerial Group have been processed, or will be processed, for a personnel clearance for access to classified information to the level of the facility clearance granted to this institution, as provided for in the aforementioned Industrial Security Manual. That the said Managerial Group is hereby delegated the board's duties and responsibilities pertaining to the protection of classified information under classified contractors of the Department of Defense or User Agencies of the Industrial Security Program awarded to the University of Alaska. That the following named officers and members of the Board of Regents shall not require, shall not have, and can be effectively excluded from, access to all classified information in the possession of the University of Alaska, and do not occupy positions that would enable them to affect adversely the policies and practices of the University of 91ֱin the performance of classified contracts for the Department of Defense or User Agencies of its Industrial Security Program, awarded to the University of Alaska, and need not be processed for a personnel clearance: Board Members The Principal Officers of UA Michael P. Kelly, President Joan K. Wadlow, Chancellor, UA Fairbanks R. Danforth Ogg, Vice President John P. Keating, Provost, UA Fairbanks Mary Jane Fate, Secretary Michael L. Rice, Vice Chancellor for Administrative Chancy Croft, Treasurer Services, UA Fairbanks Michael J. Burns Marshall L. Lind, Chancellor, UA Southeast Elsa Froehlich Demeksa Edward Lee Gorsuch, Chancellor, UA Anchorage Sharon D. Gagnon David Creamer, Vice President for Finance & Planning Joe L. Hayes, Jr. James F. Lynch, Associate Vice President for Finance Joseph R. Henri James A. Parrish, General Counsel Joe J. Thomas Wendy Redman, Vice President for Lew M. Williams, Jr. University Relations Regent Fate moved, seconded by Regent Henri, and passed that: PASSED "The Board of Regents approves the adoption of the security clearance resolution providing for designation of a managerial group as described in the 'Industrial Security Manual for Safeguarding Classified Information' for the purpose of handling all duties and responsibilities relating to classified information. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. IX. Executive Session Regent Hayes moved, seconded by Regent Thomas, and passed that: PASSED "The Board of Regents goes into executive session in accordance with the provisions of AS 44.62.310 to discuss matters relating to litigation, collective bargaining and land acquisition, these topics being subjects the immediate knowledge of which would have an adverse effect on the finances of the university; and the naming of the new UAS Student Residence Hall, this subject the immediate knowledge of which might tend to prejudice the character or reputation of a person or persons. The session will include members of the Board of Regents, President Komisar, General Counsel Parrish, and such other university staff members as the president may designate and will last approximately two hours. Thus, the open session of the Board will resume in this room at approximately 2:15 p.m. A.D.T. This motion is effective April 18, 1997." It was announced that the Board of Regents just concluded an executive session in accordance with AS 44.62.310 discussing matters relating to litigation, collective bargaining and land acquisition, these topics being subjects the immediate knowledge of which would have an adverse effect on the finances of the university; and the naming of the new UAS Student Residence Hall, this subject the immediate knowledge of which might tend to prejudice the character or reputation of a person or persons. The session included members of the Board of Regents, President Komisar, General Counsel Parrish and other university staff members designated by the president and lasted approximately three hours and fifteen minutes. X. Naming of the New UAS Student Residence Hall Marshall Lind, chancellor at the University of 91ֱSoutheast, forwarded a recommendation regarding the naming of the new UAS student residence hall in Juneau. Board members were given information under executive session cover. This proposal has also been endorsed by the Juneau Campus Council, local legislators, university supporters, and family members of the honoree. Regent Ogg moved the motion be approved, seconded by Regent Demeksa. Regent Croft called for unanimous consent that: PASSED The Board of Regents approves the naming of the new UAS Residence Hall the Mildred H. Banfield Hall. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. *XI.A. Acceptance of Bargaining Unit Contract between the 91ֱCommunity College Federation of Teachers (ACCFT) and the University of 91ֱ(added) Board of Regents Policy 08.10.02 - Agreements with Collective Bargaining Agents, states: No collective bargaining agreement shall be binding upon the Board of Regents without prior approval of the entire agreement by the Board of Regents. 91ֱStatute 14.40.170(a)(2) provides: The Board of Regents shall . . . fix the compensation of the president of the university, all heads of departments, professors, teachers, instructors, and other officers; . . . 91ֱStatute 14.40.170(b)(1) provides: The Board of Regents may . . . adopt reasonable rules, orders, and plans with reasonable penalties for the good government of the university and for the regulation of the Board of Regents. The 91ֱSupreme Court has stated: Through legislative enactments, the University enjoys a considerable degree of statutory independence. Not only does the board of regents have the constitutional authority to appoint the president of the University, formulate policy and act as the governing body of the institution, but the legislature has specifically empowered it to fix the presidents compensation and the compensation of all teachers, professors, instructors and other officers . . . Pursuant to this policy and legal authority, the university administration submitted a tentatively agreed-upon contract with the 91ֱCommunity College Federation of Teachers (ACCFT) union to the Board of Regents for its approval. Regent Fate moved, seconded by Regent Ogg that the motion be approved. Regent Ogg asked for unanimous consent that: PASSED The Board of Regents accepts the bargaining unit contract between the 91ֱCommunity Colleges Federation of Teachers, Local 2404, AFL-CIO and the University of 91ֱas presented. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. XI. Consent Agenda A. Academic and Student Affairs Committee 1. Approval of Environmental Technology Associate of Applied Science and Certificate at the University of 91ֱSoutheast Moved from Consent Agenda to New Business, Item XII.A.1 2. Approval of Applied Business Certificate at the University of 91ֱFairbanks Moved from Consent Agenda to New Business, Item XII.A.1 3. Approval of Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science and Certificates in Medical/Dental Reception and in Phlebotomy and Laboratory Assisting at the University of 91ֱFairbanks Moved from Consent Agenda to New Business, Item XII.A.1 4. Approval of Bachelor of Arts in Languages at the University of 91ֱAnchorage Moved from Consent Agenda to New Business, Item XII.A.1 B. Finance, Facilities and Land Management Committee 1. Approval of Conveyance of the Delta Rural Education Center to the Delta Greely School District Reference 7 MOTION The Finance, Facilities and Land Management Committee recommends that the Board of Regents authorize the administration to execute all documents necessary to convey the Delta Rural Education Center to the Delta Greely School District in exchange for fair market value of the underlying trust land and an agreement that allows the university to use Delta Greely School District facilities for university classes for the next 25 years. This motion is effective April 17, 1997. 2. Approval of the UAA Spending Plan for Proceeds From the Sale of the Adult Learning Center Facility, Anchorage Reference 8 MOTION "The Finance, Facilities and Land Management Committee recommends that the Board of Regents approve the UAA Spending Plan for the Proceeds From the Sale of Adult Learning Center Facility in Anchorage as presented. This motion is effective April 17, 1997." Regent Henri moved, seconded by Regent Ogg, and passed that: PASSED The Board of Regents approves the recommendations of the Finance, Facilities and Land Management Committee as stated above. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. C. Committee of the Whole 1. Adoption of Annual Budget Process and Budget Request Units Moved from Consent Agenda to New Business, Item XII.D.1 2. Adoption of Budget Performance Measures MOTION The Committee of the Whole recommends that the Board of Regents direct the vice president for finance and planning to work with the MAUs on standards for adopting performance measures for budget request units (BRUs) with the intention that such standards be incorporated into the fiscal year 1999 budget process. Such indicators shall include measures of both the productivity/efficiency and the outcomes for each BRU. This motion is effective April 17, 1997. 3. Adoption of Fiscal Year 1999 Planning Assumptions Reference 16 MOTION The Committee of the Whole recommends that the Board of Regents approve the Fiscal Year 1999 Planning Assumptions as stated in Reference 16. This motion is effective April 17, 1997. 4. Approval of a Technology User Fee Reference 17 Moved from Consent Agenda to New Business, Item XII.D.2 5. Approval of Extended Campus Tuition Rates Reference 18 Moved from Consent Agenda to New Business, Item XII.D.3 Regent Ogg moved, seconded by Regent Henri, and passed unanimously that: PASSED AS AMENDED The Board of Regents approves recommendations 2. and 3. of the Committee of the Whole as stated above. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. XII. New Business and Committee Reports A. Academic and Student Affairs Committee Regent Croft reported that in addition to action items, the committee also heard reports on the assessment of education effectiveness, the continued review of student affairs policies, and a status report on the Ad Hoc Committee on UA Schools of Education. Regent Croft brought the following items forward from the committee as items pulled from the Consent Agenda needing full board review: *1. Approval of Environmental Technology Associate of Applied Science and Certificate at the University of 91ֱSoutheast Reference 1 bound separately Moved from Consent Agenda Regent Croft moved the main motion be accepted. The motion was seconded by Regent Henri. Regent Croft moved to amend the motion to add the sentence: No general funds in excess of those already designated will be expended for this program. Regent Demeksa seconded the amendment and the amendment passed. The main motion as amended was approved with unanimous consent. PASSED AS AMENDED The Board of Regents approves the Environmental Technology Associate of Applied Science and Certificate at University of 91ֱSoutheast. No general funds in excess of those already designated will be expended for this program. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. *2. Approval of Applied Business Certificate at the University of 91ֱFairbanks Reference 2 bound separately Moved from Consent Agenda The Academic and Student Affairs Committee approved the recommendation of university administration with the addition of a mandate that no general funds in excess of those already designated will be expended for this program and asked for approval by the Full Board. Regent Croft moved, seconded by Regent Fate, and passed unanimously that: PASSED AS AMENDED The Board of Regents approves the Applied Business Certificate at the University of 91ֱFairbanks. No general funds in excess of those already designated will be expended for this program. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. *3. Approval of Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science and Certificates in Medical/Dental Reception and in Phlebotomy and Laboratory Assisting at the University of 91ֱFairbanks Reference 3 bound separately Moved from Consent Agenda The Academic and Student Affairs Committee approved the recommendation of university administration with the addition of a mandate that no general funds in excess of those already designated will be expended for this program and asked for approval by the Full Board. Regent Fate moved the main motion as amended by the Academic and Student Affairs Committee. The motion was seconded by Regent Hayes. Regent Croft moved to amend the motion, seconded by Regent Henri, to add as the last sentence: Approval of these programs is effective on the date that the president of the university certifies that credits for these programs are transferable. The amendment passed with Regents Croft, Demeksa, Henri, Kelly, Thomas and Williams voting in favor, and Regents Burns, Fate, Hayes and Ogg voting in opposition. The main motion as amended by the Full Board passed with unanimous consent. PASSED AS AMENDED The Board of Regents approves the Medical Assistant Associate of Applied Science and Certificates in Medical/Dental Reception and in Phlebotomy and Laboratory Assisting at the University of 91ֱFairbanks. No general funds in excess of those already designated will be expended for these programs. Approval of these programs is effective on the date that the president of the university certifies that credits for these programs are transferable. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. *4. Approval of Bachelor of Arts in Languages at the University of 91ֱAnchorage Reference 4 bound separately Moved from Consent Agenda The Academic and Student Affairs Committee approved the recommendation of university administration with the addition of a mandate that no general funds in excess of those already designated will be expended for this program and asked for approval by the Full Board. Regent Croft moved, seconded by Regent Hayes, and passed with unanimous consent that: PASSED AS AMENDED The Board of Regents approves the Bachelor of Arts in Languages at the University of 91ֱAnchorage. No general funds in excess of those already designated will be expended for this program. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. B. Finance, Facilities and Land Management Committee Regent Henri reported that, in addition to action items, the committee heard reports on the facilities policy, the procurement regulations, the land-grant trust fund endowment transfer, status of student housing and food service projects at UAA, bond sale for UAS housing and UAF IARC, Auke Cape project, deferred maintenance, graphics and signage and KUACs participation in 91ֱOne. Regent Henri brought the following items forward from the committee that had been added to the Finance, Facilities and Land Management agenda on April 17, 1997 that required action from the full board: *1. Resolution on the Low-Rank Coal-Water Fuel and Coal/Diesel Project (added) For the record: Regent Kelly abstained from the discussion and vote on this matter due to a potential conflict of interest. RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the University of 91ֱFairbanks campus has been designated as the preferred site in North America for a Low-Rank Coal-Water Fuel and Coal/Diesel Project which would determine the full scale commercialization costs of these technologies; and WHEREAS, this project will increase the diversity of Alaskas economic base and enhance its economic prosperity; and WHEREAS, the project would provide for expanded energy use on the campus beyond current capability and well into the next century; and WHEREAS, the project would supply coal slurry fuels for protracted testing in both oil-designed boilers and stationary diesel engines; and WHEREAS, the diesel unit will provide the University of 91ֱFairbanks Power Plant with black start capability - a capability which will allow significant cost savings to UAF; and WHEREAS, the Low-Rank Coal-Water Fuel and Coal/Diesel facilities will provide an excellent asset for training graduate engineers and performing practical research to promote the use of Alaskas abundant coal resources; and WHEREAS, successful commercial demonstration could lead to the creation of many jobs in the coal mining, processing and transportation sectors as well as a revenue stream which would repay the States initial investment and return cash in the form of license fees, royalties and taxes to Alaska; and WHEREAS, this new technology will give the United States and the world a source of reliable, reasonably priced and cleaner power, steam and heat; and WHEREAS, at its June 1996 meeting in Sitka, the 91ֱScience and Technology Foundation Board declined participation in this project; and WHEREAS, the highly favorable leverage of approximately nine federal and private sector dollars to each dollar of the 91ֱScience and Technology Foundation (state) support is highly advantageous to the State of Alaska; and WHEREAS, without the 91ֱScience and Technology Foundation participation the benefits stated above will not be realized; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents of the University of 91ֱendorses and supports this project and respectfully petitions the 91ֱScience and Technology Foundation and the 91ֱLegislature to restore the $3.9 million grant to the project which was declined by the 91ֱScience and Technology Foundation Board at its Sitka meeting in June 1996. Regent Henri moved, seconded by Regent Ogg, and passed unanimously that: PASSED The Board of Regents approves the resolution regarding the Low-Rank Coal-Water Fuel and Coal/Diesel Project as stated. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. *2. Resolution of Appreciation Regarding Transfer of The Land-Grant Trust Endowment Fund (added) RESOLUTION WHEREAS, the University of 91ֱhas been seeking transfer of the responsibility for management and investment of its land grant endowment trust fund for many years; and WHEREAS, Senator Gary Wilken and Representative Gene Therriault introduced legislation in their respective houses of the 91ֱLegislature this year to enable the transfer to occur; and WHEREAS, Governor Tony Knowles and the 91ֱDepartment of Revenue were supportive of the Universitys proposal to manage the endowment; and WHEREAS, Senator President Mike Miller, Speaker of the House Gail Phillips, and Finance Committee Chairs Senator Drue Pearce and Representative Mark Hanley were supportive of this legislation and assured quick passage through their respective houses; and WHEREAS, the bills were overwhelmingly passed by both the Senate and the House of Representatives; and WHEREAS, the transfer of the endowment funds enables the University to manage and invest the endowment funds; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Board of Regents of the University of 91ֱexpresses its deep gratitude to Senator Wilken, Representative Therriault, the co-signers of the legislation, the legislative leadership and the Governor. Regent Henri moved, seconded by Regent Fate, and passed unanimously that: PASSED The Board of Regents approves the resolution of appreciation regarding the transfer of the Land-Grant Trust Endowment Fund to the University of Alaska. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. 3. Resolution Supporting General Obligation Bonds to Protect the University of Alaskas Assets (added) RESOLUTION WHEREAS, The Board of Regents of the University of 91ֱhas made facilities maintenance funding, and elimination of the deferred maintenance backlog a high priority; and WHEREAS, the University has continued to responsibly reallocate its declining resources for the purpose of fully funding annual maintenance and repair and replacement costs to avoid adding to the states deferred maintenance liability; and WHEREAS, the University received only $6.1 million for deferred maintenance from the 1996 legislative process; and WHEREAS, at the FY96 appropriation level, the deferred maintenance backlog will not be eliminated; and WHEREAS, ongoing deferred maintenance backlogs result in obvious problems of health and safety and higher overall cost of repairs and also in increased costs due to the loss of program flexibility, energy efficiency, poor space utilization in deteriorating facilities, and ultimately, demolition; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Regents respectfully requests the 91ֱLegislature and the Governor to put before the voters a general obligation bond issue to eliminate the deferred maintenance backlogs in University of 91ֱfacilities located throughout Alaska. Regent Henri moved, seconded by Regent Williams, and passed unanimously that: PASSED The Board of Regents approves the resolution regarding a deferred maintenance general obligation bond issue. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. C. Human Resources Committee Regent Thomas reported that the Human Resources Committee heard reports on the revisions to the general and sexual harassment policies, activities of the benefits task force, paid time off, and labor relations issues. D. Committee of the Whole In addition to action items, the Committee of the Whole also discussed community college and extended campus tuition, the status of the University of 91ֱTechnology Development Corporation, and heard a report on legislative activities. *1. Adoption of Annual Budget Process and Budget Request Units Moved from Consent Agenda The original motion was amended by the Committee of the Whole for their approval. Regent Ogg moved, seconded by Regent Croft, and passed with unanimous consent that: PASSED AS AMENDED The Board of Regents modifies the budget review process as follows: 1. At the first regular meeting after the end of the regular legislative session, the administration will report to the Board of Regents on the budget appropriated by the legislature and approved by the governor for the next fiscal year and will present the allocation and spending plans for the next years budget. 2. At the second regular meeting after the end of the regular legislative session, the administration will recommend allocation and spending plans that incorporate the Board of Regents directions expressed at the previous meeting for the current year budget. Budget information will be at a level sufficient to allow the Board of Regents to understand the impacts of budget decisions on the operations of the university. 3. At the second regular meeting after the end of the regular legislative session, the administration will also present incremental operating and capital budget requests for the next fiscal year. This will be a systemwide request, incorporating all MAUs into a single uniform document. 4. At the third regular meeting after the end of the regular legislative session, the administration will present a second incremental budget request that incorporates the Board of Regents directions expressed at the previous meeting. The request, as approved by the Board of Regents at this meeting, will represent the Board of Regents budget proposal to the governor and the legislature for the next fiscal year. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. *2. Approval of a Technology Fee Reference 17 Moved from Consent Agenda This motion was amended by the Committee of the Whole for approval by the Full Board. Regent Croft moved the motion as approved by the Committee of the Whole. Regent Ogg seconded the motion. Regent Henri moved to amend the motion, seconded by Regent Ogg, to add the following: 6. The vice president for finance and planning or his designees will immediately identify and keep segregated, campus by campus, the technology funds already in the budget. The amendment passed with Regents Croft, Demeksa, Fate, Henri, Kelly, Ogg, and Williams voting in favor, and Regents Burns, Hayes and Thomas voting in opposition. Regent Burns asked that the following revisions be considered friendly amendments to the main motion: strike the word User from the agenda title and from #1., to change the word similar to technology in Item 2; to change the last part of Item 2 to read if requested by a campus director upon consultation with the campus council following student comment; to add the word process after decision making in Item 3; and to add to the end of the sentence in Item 4 as verified by the vice president for finance and planning, with the exception of the Natural Resources Fund. Regents Croft and Ogg agreed to the revisions. The main motion as amended passed with Regents Burns, Croft, Demeksa, Fate, Hayes, Henri, Ogg, Thomas and Williams voting in favor, and Regent Kelly voting in opposition that: PASSED AS AMENDED The Board of Regents approves a technology fee as follows: 1. Approves a $5 per credit hour technology fee not to exceed $60 per semester for the Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau campuses, to be effective fall 1997; and 2. Authorizes the president to approve a technology fee up to the authorized amount at any of the extended sites if requested by a campus director upon consultation with the campus council following student comment; and 3. Each chancellor, director or president will ensure that student representatives participate in the decision-making process related to the use of the revenue at each campus; 4. The fee remains at the campus at which it was collected; 5. The fee will not affect the standing technology allocation in the FY97 budget as verified by the vice president for finance and planning, with the exception of the Natural Resources Fund; and 6. The vice president for finance and planning or his designees will immediately identify and keep segregated, campus by campus, the technology funds already in the budget. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. 3. Approval of Extended Campus Tuition Rates Reference 18 This item failed in committee and was not forwarded to the Full Board. Regent Henri moved a substitute motion, seconded by Regent Ogg, that: MOTION The Board of Regents authorizes the president to approve a reduction in the lower division tuition rate at Kodiak College from $61 down to $57 per credit hour should financial support be provided by the community to offset the lost revenue resulting from any further reduction in the tuition rate. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. Regent Williams moved to table the motion, seconded by Regent Thomas. The motion to table failed with Regents Williams, Thomas and Burns voting in favor and Regents Demeksa, Croft, Fate, Hayes, Henri, and Ogg voting in opposition. The motion was then voted on and failed with Regents Croft, Henri and Ogg voting in favor and Regents Burns, Demeksa, Fate, Hayes, Kelly, Thomas and Williams voting in opposition. FAILED The Board of Regents authorizes the president to approve a reduction in the lower division tuition rate at Kodiak College from $61 down to $57 per credit hour should financial support be provided by the community to offset the lost revenue resulting from any further reduction in the tuition rate. This motion is effective April 18, 1997. E. Nominating Committee Regent Williams reported that the Nominating Committee had met and that they would be talking with board members regarding officer positions. Regent Williams also reported that the committee considered the idea of having regents who had been appointed at different times serve on the Nominating Committee and asked that the bylaws be revised to reflect this preference. *F. Planning and Development Committee (added) Regent Gagnon submitted the following report: The Planning and Development Committee met at 7:00 a.m. on April 17, 1997, and addressed three tasks: 1. Crisis Planning To respond to the immediate crisis of legislative reductions to the University budget, the Committee set a meeting for May 7, 1997 to review the Chancellors proposed cuts to the campuses. The Committee is to receive prior to the meeting an analysis which shows the systemwide implications of the three proposals. The Committee was concerned that, for example, the reductions might result in imbalances in programs. The Committee also requested options for finding internal funding in addition to delaying mandated contributions to maintenance. Additionally the Committee requested information which shows lines affected by cuts and information on credit hour production. It is the intent of the Committee to review the materials and report its findings to the Full Board with options for direction to the Chancellors. 2. Response to President Komisars Questions The Committee reviewed the three questions posed by President Komisar at the conclusion of the planning retreats: What are the strengths of the University of Alaska? Where are the areas we are not serving? How do we liberate resources within the University and find outside sources of funding? The Committee agreed that addressing these questions was important to both short term and long term planning. President Komisar offered to prepare answers to the questions and to forward them to the Committee for discussion at the May 7 meeting. 3. Long Term Planning The Committee began a discussion of the questions, considerations and responses prepared by Chair Gagnon. The discussion will continue at the May 7 meeting. *G. Labor Relations Committee (added) Regent Kelly reported that the committee had met to consult with the universitys negotiating team several times regarding the ACCFT contract negotiations. He also thanked President Komisar, General Counsel Parrish and Labor Relations Director Jim Johnsen for the extraordinary work accomplished by them in reaching an agreement with the union. *H. Ad Hoc Committee on UA Schools of Education (added) Regent Kelly reported that the ad hoc committee had met and reviewed the preliminary recommendations of the Professional Education Coordinating Committee (PECC) and had responded to the PECC with the committees comments and concerns. He also reported that the PECC would meet in late May and that the ad hoc committee would possibly meet with them at that date to review further progress on the recommendations. XIII. Future Agenda Items Regent Croft asked that the Board of Regents discuss the scheduling of future Board of Regents meetings, to include a discussion on holding meetings on Saturdays. Regent Ogg asked that the Board of Regents approve the suggested changes to the Board of Regents Bylaws at the June 1997 meeting. Regent Williams reported that the Nominating Committee will meet immediately prior to the Full Board meeting on June 20, 1997. Regent Croft reported that the Audit Committee would need to meet during the June 1997 meeting for approximately one hour. Regent Fate asked that a resolution of appreciation be prepared for Regent Joe L. Hayes, Jr., to be approved at the June 20, 1997 meeting. Regent Kelly asked that President Komisar send a letter of appreciation to Governor Knowles regarding Alaskas participation in the Western Governors University. XIV. Report from 91ֱCommission on Postsecondary Education Representatives Regent Fate reported on activities of the commission including the commissions opposition to HB 157, repealing ACPEs authority to leverage renewal of occupational and professional licenses as a tool to increase borrower repayment; opposition to HB 121, enhancing the benefits of the Winn Brindle Memorial Scholarship Loan because of fears that this action would lead to exhaustion of the fund; renewal applications for several private institutions; and the closing of the 91ֱComputer Institute. Regent Fate also requested the President Kelly appoint a regent to fill Regent Forrers seat on the ACPE. *XIV.A. Board of Regents Attendance at University Commencements Regent Kelly requested that board members indicate which commencements they would be attending at the earliest possible time since campuses were finalizing their commencement programs. XV. Presidents and Board of Regents' Comments Regent Croft complimented and commended President Komisar, General Counsel Parrish and Director Johnsen on the work accomplished to bring about a contract with the ACCFT; complimented ACCFT President McGrath and his team for working with the university administration to accomplish this goal; thanked outgoing Provost Tom Brewer for his good work; and welcomed Regents Demeksa and Burns to the Board of Regents. Regent Demeksa commented that it had been an educational three days. Regent Henri stated that it was a privilege to serve on the board with Regents Burns and Demeksa; and gave a fond and respectful farewell to Regent Hayes. Regent Ogg, Williams and Thomas welcomed Regents Burns and Demeksa and said his farewells to Regent Hayes. Regent Burns thanked the board for their hospitable welcome. Regent Fate thanked everyone for the work accomplished during the board meeting, thanked Regent Hayes for his good work, and welcomed Regents Burns and Demeksa. Regent Hayes wished the regents and university administration good luck during the coming months; asked that the chancellors become more visible to their constituents, especially the students; expressed his concerns that resources be used more efficiently; reminded the administration to utilize the skills and abilities of rural site students; thanked the Board of Regents and Governance offices for their support; thanked Governor Knowles for his appointment; and said a special thank you to his mother who has always supported his dreams. XVI. 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