Texas Woman's University Board of Regents. Board Meeting

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1 Texas Woman's University Board of Regents Board Meeting February 20, 2015 TWU T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences Dallas Center

2 TEXAS WOMAN S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS COMMITTEES BOARD CHAIR/PRESIDING OFFICER: VICE CHAIR/ASST. PRESIDING OFFICER: Mrs. Sue S. Bancroft Mrs. Mary Pincoffs Wilson ACADEMIC AFFAIRS COMMITTEE Ms. Anna Maria Farias, Esq. - Chair Mrs. Nancy Painter Paup - Vice Chair Mrs. Sue S. Bancroft Mrs. Lola Chriss Ms. Candace Henslee Melissa D. Tonn, M.D. FINANCE & AUDIT COMMITTEE Mrs. Mary Pincoffs Wilson - Chair Ms. Anna Maria Farias, Esq. - Vice Chair Mrs. Sue S. Bancroft Mrs. Debbie Gibson Ann Scanlon McGinity. Ph.D. Mr. George R. Schrader

3 AGENDA 1 TEXAS WOMAN S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING Full Board Meeting: BOR Meeting Agenda Board of Regents Room, 2 nd Floor, Room 2504 TWU T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health Sciences-Dallas Center 5500 Southwestern Medical Avenue, Dallas, Texas Friday, February 20, 2015, at 9:00 a.m. Regents Bancroft (Chair), Wilson (Vice Chair), Chriss, Farias, Gibson, Henslee, Scanlon McGinity, Paup, Schrader, & Tonn I. Call Meeting to Order II. III. IV. Election of Officers Adjourn to Executive Closed Session: real estate, litigation, security audit, or personnel matters under V.T.C.A., Government Code Sections , , , and Respectively Reconvene into Open Session and Take Any Possible Action Regarding Matters Discussed in Executive Closed Session V. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting of November 14, 2014 (click here) VI. VII. Consideration of Public Testimony on Full Board Agenda Items, If Any Consent Agenda Action Item 1: Consider Approval to Offer New Degree Programs Action Item 2: Consider Approval to Offer Existing Master of Health Care Administration Degree in a Distance Education Delivery Format Action Item 3: Consider Approval of Faculty Development Leaves Action Item 4: Consider Approval of the Personnel Report Action Item 5: Consider Acceptance of Grants Action Item 6: Consider Approval of Contracts and Agreements Action Item 7: Consider Approval of Resolutions for Local Government Investment Pools, TexPool and LOGIC, Amending Authorized Representatives Action Item 8: Consider Approval to Request Sale of TWU-Owned Property Action Item 9: Consider Approval to Increase Board Designated Tuition Action Item 10: Consider Approval of an Increase in the Medical Services Fee Action Item 11: Consider Approval of an Increase in the Housing Rates Action Item 12: Consider Approval of Increase to the Meal Plan Rates Action Item 13: Consider Approval of an Increase in the Student Union Fee Pending Legislative Approval 1 The Board reserves the right to go into executive closed session for real estate, litigation, security audit, or personnel matters under V.T.C.A., Government Code Sections , , , and , respectively, at any time for any item listed on the Agenda

4 Action Item 14: Consider Approval of an Increase in the Technology Fee Action Item 15: Consider Approval of an Increase in the Differential Tuition for the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders Action Item 16: Consider Approval of an Increase in the Differential Nursing Program Tuition for the College of Nursing Action Item 17: Consider Approval to Increase Differential Tuition for Graduate Students and to Implement a Differential Tuition for Undergraduate Student in Business Courses in the School of Management Action Item 18: Consider Approval of an Increase in the Board Designated Tuition for the Fixed Tuition Price Plan Action Item 19: Consider Approval to Extend the Oklahoma Nonresident Tuition Action Item 20: Consider Approval of an Expenditure from the Technology Fee Fund Balance Action Item 21: Consider Approval of an Allocation from the Fitness and Recreation Fund Balance for the Outdoor Pool Action Item 22: Consider Acceptance of Gifts to TWU VIII. Full Board Agenda Report Item 23: Consider Approval and Adoption of the Recommended Edit of Article II of the TWU Regent Bylaws Report Item 24: Receive the Technology Security Report Report Item 25: Receive the Report on Texas Woman's University Policies and Procedures IX. Board Chair s Report: A. Regents Remarks X. Chancellor and President s Report XI. Adjourn - 2 -

5 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS November 2014 Meeting Minutes Action Item ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE PRESENTER Meeting Date: February 20, 2015 Committee: Full Board 00 Approval of the Minutes of the Full Board Meeting of November 14, 2014 Regents Sue Bancroft, Chair of the Board of Regents RECOMMENDATION Consider approval of the minutes of the Full Board meeting of November 14, DESCRIPTION OR BACKGROUND FISCAL IMPACT None CORE VALUES ALIGNMENT: (Check One) Attachment Title(s): Educational Opportunity Scholarly Inquiry Integrity Success and Sustainability Stewardship Minutes of the Full Board Meeting of November 14, 2014

6 TEXAS WOMAN S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS FULL BOARD Board of Regents Room, 10 th Floor TWU Institute of Health Sciences Houston Center 6700 Fannin Street, Houston, Texas November 14, 2014 Roll Call: Regents: Mrs. Sue Bancroft, Chair and Presiding Officer Mrs. Mary Wilson, Vice Chair and Assistant Presiding Officer Ms. Anna Maria Farias, Regent Mrs. Debbie Gibson, Regent Mrs. Nancy Paup, Regent Dr. Melissa Tonn, Regent Ms. Candace Henslee, Student Regent Administrators: Dr. Carine Feyten, Chancellor and President Ms. Destinee Waiters, General Counsel Dr. Robert Neely, Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Mr. Gary Ray, Vice President for Enrollment Services Dr. Brenda Floyd, Vice President for Finance and Administration Dr. Monica Mendez-Grant, Vice President for Student Life Ms. Robin Head, Interim Director of University Advancement Full Board Meeting: I. Call Meeting to Order Mrs. Bancroft called the meeting of the Texas Woman's University Board of Regents to order at 9:00 a.m. and noted that Mrs. Lola Chriss, Dr. Ann Scanlon McGinity, and Mr. George Schrader were not in attendance. Present were Mrs. Bancroft, Ms. Anna Maria Farias, Mrs. Debbie Gibson, Ms. Candace Henslee, Mrs. Nancy Paup, Mrs. Mary Wilson, and Dr. Melissa Tonn, constituting a quorum. II. Adjourn to Executive Closed Session: Real Estate, Litigation, or Personnel Matters, under V.T.C.A., Government Code Sections , , and , Respectively Mrs. Bancroft announced that the Board would adjourn to Executive Closed Session at 9:01 a.m. pursuant to Texas Government Code Section regarding Agenda Action Items 9, 12, and

7 III. Reconvene into Open Session and Take Any Possible Action Regarding Matters Discussed in Executive Closed Session At the conclusion of the Executive Closed Session, Mrs. Bancroft reconvened the meeting of the Board into Open Session to take any possible action regarding matters discussed in Executive Closed Session at 9:52 a.m., a quorum being present. IV. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Board Meeting of August 15, 2014 Motion: Mrs. Wilson motioned and Dr. Tonn seconded. The motion passed with a vote of The minutes of the full Board meeting of August 15, 2014 were approved as submitted. V. Consideration of Public Testimony on Full Board Agenda Items, If Any Mrs. Bancroft noted that no registrations of public testimony items were received for this Board meeting. VI. Consent Agenda Motion: Ms. Farias motioned and Mrs. Wilson seconded. The motions passed with a vote of Action Item 1: Consider Approval of the Personnel Report The Personnel Report was approved as presented. Action Item 2: Consider Acceptance of Grants Grants were accepted and approved as presented. Action Item 3: Consider Approval of the Denton Municipal Electric Contract Authorization for the Vice President for Finance and Administration to enter into a contract with Denton Municipal Electric for the provision of electricity and other related services at the Denton Campus at an estimated amount of $2.2 million based on negotiated rates, the contract to be for four (4) years, was approved as presented. Action Item 4: Consider Approval to Begin the Planning and Design Process for a 600-Space Parking Garage on the Denton Campus Authorization to begin the planning and design for a 600-space parking garage and conditioned space on the Denton Campus, cost not to exceed $1 million and to be funded by Board Designated Tuition Fund Balance, was approved as presented. Action Item 5: Consider Approval of the American Restoration, LLC Contract Authorization for the Vice President for Finance and Administration to enter into a contract with American Restoration, LLC for the exterior weatherization - 2 -

8 of Guinn and Stark Residence Halls and the Commons Connector Building in the amount of $2,713,145, funds to come from the Pledged Auxiliary Fund Balance and to increase the project budget by $100,000 for a total project budget of $3,005,590, was approved as presented. Action Item 6: Consider Approval of an Increase in the First-Year Orientation Fee Assessment of the First-Year Orientation Fee rate of $200 to all new students to Texas Woman s University with less than 12 semester credit hours, not including accepted dual credit, and applied to their Fall bill, effective Summer 2015, was approved as presented. Action Item 7: Consider Approval of Residential Security Cameras Allocation of up to $60,000 from the Pledged Auxiliary Fund Balance for the purchase of new and replacement security cameras for the TWU Residence Halls and the Lowry Woods Apartment Complexes was approved as presented. Action Item 8: Consider Acceptance of Gifts to TWU All of the gifts received by the University from July 1, through September 30, 2014 and all transfers received by TWU from the TWU Foundation be accepted was approved as presented in the Campaign Performance Report. VII. Full Board Agenda Action Item 9: Consider Approval and Acceptance of Tenure for Chancellor and President Carine M. Feyten, Ph.D. Motion: Ms. Farias motioned and Mrs. Wilson seconded. The motions passed with a vote of Mrs. Bancroft, on behalf of the Board, stated that they are happy for Dr. Feyten and that they look forward to a very exciting future. Tenure for Chancellor and President Carine M. Feyten, Ph.D., as unanimously approved by the tenured faculty in the Department of Teacher Education at TWU, was approved and accepted as presented. Action Item 10: Consider Approval of the University Ambassador Policy and Position Description Motion: Ms. Farias motioned and Dr. Tonn seconded. The motions passed with a vote of The University Ambassador Policy and Position Description were approved as presented. Action Item 11: Consider Approval and Adoption of the Administration's Recommended Edits of Certain Board of Regent Bylaws Motion: Ms. Farias motioned and Dr. Tonn seconded. The motions passed with a vote of

9 Mrs. Bancroft noted that review and edits of Board of Regents as well as University policies will be a continuing item in future meetings. Adoption of the Administration s recommended edits to certain Board of Regents Bylaws was approved as presented. Action Item 12: Consider Approval of the Appointment of Mr. Chad P. Wick as the University Ambassador Motion: Mrs. Wilson motioned and Ms. Farias seconded. The motions passed with a vote of Mrs. Bancroft stated that the Board welcomed Mr. Wick as the first University Ambassador and stated that this position will report to the Board, in particular to the Board Chair, through the Chancellor s Office. The appointment of Mr. Chad P. Wick as the University Ambassador and authorization that the Chair of the Board of Regents sign an offer letter with Mr. Wick and to take all necessary action related thereto was approved as presented. Action Item 13: Consider Faculty Member Dr. Brian Beck's Request for a Final Tenure Appeal Hearing and Take All Necessary Actions Related Thereto Motion: Ms. Farias motioned and Dr. Tonn seconded. The motion failed with a vote of Student Regent Candace Henslee noted a correction in the faculty member s first name from Bob to Brian, which was duly noted. The Board unanimously declined Faculty Member Dr. Brian Beck s request for a final tenure appeal hearing and unanimously expressed their support of the decision of the Provost and Chancellor in this matter. VIII. Board Chair s Report: A. Regents Remarks Mrs. Bancroft stated that the Chancellor s Inauguration was a wonderful event and thanked the Committee and everyone involved with this event, adding that it was one of the most meaningful, elegant, warm inaugurations that signified who and what TWU is and its welcome to the new Chancellor. IX. Chancellor and President s Report A. Vice Presidents Reports Dr. Feyten echoed the same gratitude and highlighted the work of the Committee, students, and how it all came together during the inauguration, thanking the Regents for attending. She thanked the Information Technology staff and everyone for the work behind the scenes and shared a YouTube clip of the closing portion of the - 4 -

10 X. Adjourn inauguration, stating that different segments of this event will be available on the University s YouTube Channel. Mrs. Bancroft introduced Mr. Wick, the Chancellor s husband and now the Ambassador to the University. Mr. Wick thanked the Board for coordinating this special status and stated that his goals are to broaden appreciation for TWU and to help generate more resources and support for the University. Mrs. Bancroft also welcomed Chancellor Feyten s parents, who were visiting TWU and getting to know Texas. Dr. Feyten displayed the actual resolution as Mrs. Bancroft read the proclamation that would be presented to TWU student Bailey Vrazel. Chancellor Feyten thanked Ms. Destinee Waiters, General Counsel, and Dr. Robert Placido, Associate Vice President of Technology, as well as their staff for their efforts in creating the electronic Board Agenda Book in an effort to be efficient and thanked the Board for the flexibility and adaptability to the new technology. She then distributed and discussed two handouts regarding: Informatics about TWU A listing of items that have been completed since she came to TWU and items that are in the works, including: o TWU s Strategic Plan o TWU s Position in the Market o TWU s Transition Team o Election to the Dallas Regional Chamber of Commerce Board o Searches for the Vice President for University Advancement and Associate Vice President of Marketing and Communications To aid in recruitment efforts, Dr. Feyten shared a lighthearted video clip staring Student Regent Henslee and herself that was created to give prospective students and their families a glimpse of the University as well as highlighting different dining, shopping, and entertaining areas of the Denton community, adding that this video as well as others will be created and posted on the TWU website. In conclusion, Provost Neely recognized Drs. Don Edwards, Professor and Chair, and Jian Zhang, Associate Professor, both from the Mathematics and Computer Sciences Department, and presented a certificate to them, which recognized TWU as the first national pilot program partnership between a university and the Air Force Association. Drs. Edwards and Zhang shared PowerPoint Presentations regarding the Cybersecurity Summer Camp 2014, which was hosted by Dr. Zhang and teaches high school students about cybersecurity and how to protect a system online

11 With no further business coming before the Board, the Board adjourned in its entirety at 10:30 a.m

12 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Action Item 01 Meeting Date: February 20, 2015 Committee: Academic Affairs ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE PRESENTER 01 Approval of Request to Offer New Degree Programs Dr. Robert Neely, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Barbara Lerner, Associate Provost for Undergraduate Studies and Academic Partnerships RECOMMENDATION Consider approval of request to offer a new Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree with a Major in Informatics and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) Degree with a Major in Health Informatics. DESCRIPTION OR BACKGROUND Overview The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science proposes to offer two new undergraduate degree programs designed to provide educational opportunity for students and to address expanding workforce need. The B.S. in Informatics and the B.S. in Health Informatics will provide students with a flexible, adaptable, interdisciplinary and interprofessional approach to the study of informatics and will be delivered in a hybrid format. For the purposes of these programs, informatics is defined as "using technology and data analytics to derive meaningful information from data for data and decision-driven practice in user-centered systems." Both degree programs will be housed in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science in collaboration with multiple disciplinary units within the University. The degree programs are multi-tiered, allowing students entering diverse professions to engage in academic and professional preparation pertinent to their field. Students selecting the B.S. in Informatics are able to minor in Data Science or Information Studies; while students selecting the B.S. Health Informatics program are able to choose a Health Studies or Clinical pathway. Locations and Enrollment Projections The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is planning to offer both programs in

13 the first year to the Denton location and expects to enroll between 10 and 20 students in each program during the year. After five years, the combined enrollment in both programs is expected to reach 60 to 85 students. Resources Needed 1 FTE Faculty Line (already allocated) 4.25 Faculty $3,000 = $12,000 FISCAL IMPACT An estimated net increase in 20 majors per year (10 for each major), enrolled in an average of 24 semester credit hours completed per year, using average multipliers for formula funding, and current rates for programs fees, would result in a fiscal impact of just over $2 million over five years. CORE VALUES ALIGNMENT: (Check One) Attachment Title(s): Educational Opportunity Scholarly Inquiry Integrity Success and Sustainability Stewardship Fiscal Impact Analysis

14 Year New BS-I New BS-HI New Total Persistence Cohort Cohort Cohort Cohort Cohort Cohort 6 20 Total Tuition Tuition x SCH/yr 4,512 4,738 4,974 5,223 5,484 5,759 Cohort 1 90,240 67,463 58,400 53,068 31,042 12,554 Cohort 2 94,752 70,837 61,320 55,721 32,594 Cohort 3 99,490 74,378 64,386 57,586 Cohort 4 104,464 78,097 69,103 Cohort 5 109,687 80,620 Cohort 6 115,172 Total 90, , , , , ,628 1,480, Formula Funding FF x SCH/yr x multiplier Cohort 1 38,807 27,630 22,779 28,661 15,967 6,150 Cohort 2 38,807 27,630 22,779 28,661 15,967 Cohort 3 38,807 27,630 22,779 28,661 Cohort 4 38,807 27,630 22,779 Cohort 5 38,807 27,630 Cohort 6 38,807 Total 38,807 66,437 89, , , , ,173 Program Fees Program Fees x SCH/yr Cohort 1 3,840 2,734 2,254 3,658 2, Cohort 2 3,840 2,734 2,254 3,658 2,038 Cohort 3 3,840 2,734 2,254 3,658 Cohort 4 3,840 2,734 2,254 Cohort 5 3,840 2,734 Cohort 6 3,840 Total 3,840 6,574 8,828 12,486 14,523 15,308 61,560 Total 2,128,707

15 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Action Item 02 Meeting Date: February 20, 2015 Committee: Academic Affairs ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE PRESENTER 02 Approval to Offer the Existing Master of Health Care Administration Degree in a Distance Education Delivery Format Dr. Robert Neely, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Dr. Gay James, Interim Dean, College of Health Sciences RECOMMENDATION Consider approval to offer the existing Master of Health Care Administration Degree in a distance education delivery format to remote locations. DESCRIPTION OR BACKGROUND The Master of Health Care Administration Degree prepares graduates for careers as administrators or staff specialists in health care institutions or agencies that involve the provision, financing, regulation or insuring of health services. Advanced studies in business management, health facilities organization and operations, strategic planning and decision making provide students the specialized knowledge and skills needed to lead and administer today's complex health care systems. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The degree program is currently offered at the TWU Houston Center, and more than half of the courses are offered in a face-to-face format with the remainder through a combination of face-to- face and online delivery methods. The Program in Health Care Administration proposes to retain the same mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes at the Houston campus, with the on- campus class sessions offered via synchronous video to remote locations in lieu of face-to-face instruction. Students at remote locations will be expected to attend class at the same time and on the same days as those students on the Houston campus. FISCAL IMPACT No additional faculty, facility, or library resources are needed at this time. CORE VALUES ALIGNMENT: (Check One)

16 Attachment Title(s): Educational Opportunity Scholarly Inquiry Integrity Success and Sustainability Stewardship Request to Offer the Master of Health Care Administration in a Distance Education Format

17 Request to Offer the Master of Health Care Administration (MHA) in a Distance Education Format In addition to its traditional face-to-face program, the Program in Health Care Administration (Houston) requests approval to offer its existing Master of Health Care Administration degree in a distance education format. Overview The Master of Health Care Administration degree is designed to prepare students for a career as an administrator or staff specialist in health care institutions or agencies that involve the provision, financing, regulation or insuring of health services. Advanced studies in business management, health facilities organization and operations, strategic planning and decision making provide students the specialized knowledge and skills needed to lead and administer today's complex health care systems. The program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Management Education (CAHME). The degree program is currently offered at the TWU Houston Center, and more than half of the courses are offered in a face-to-face format. The majority of the remaining courses are classified as hybrid; coursework is provided using a combination of face-to-face and online delivery methods. One course is offered 100% online. All courses use TWU s Blackboard system to distribute instructional material and/or facilitate learning experiences. The Program in Health Care Administration proposes to retain the same mix of face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes at the Houston campus, with the on-campus class sessions offered via synchronous video to remote locations in lieu of face-to-face instruction. Students at remote locations will be expected to attend class at the same time and on the same days as those students on the Houston campus. Locations and Enrollment Projections The Program in Health Care Administration is planning to offer the program in the first year to only one location Collin College and expects to enroll between 10 and 15 students during that year. In subsequent years, the program may be expanded to available college campuses in the Galveston area. After 5 years, the overall enrollment of the MHA program is expected to reach students, an increase of distance education students over the current enrollment of 110 students. Resources Needed The program can accommodate an additional 45 to 50 students to the current enrollment of 110. No additional resources are needed at the present time.

18 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Action Item 03 ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE PRESENTER Meeting Date: February 20, 2015 Committee: Academic Affairs 03 Approval of Faculty Development Leaves Dr. Robert Neely, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs RECOMMENDATION Consider approval of faculty development leaves for Dr. Heather Hansen-Thomas in Teacher Education and Dr. Debra Mollen in Psychology and Philosophy. DESCRIPTION OR BACKGROUND Faculty development leaves (similar to sabbaticals) are awarded to faculty for the primary purpose of increasing the value of the recipient s sustained contribution to the University by providing the individual an opportunity for professional growth. Eligible faculty may request a one-semester leave at full pay or a two-semester leave at half pay. The development leaves are not to be understood as deferred compensation nor are they to be anticipated on the basis of longevity at the University alone. Development leave may be granted, upon application, for study, research, writing, field observations, or other suitable developmental purposes. Opportunities for additional training, for improving skills, and for maintaining currency are understood to be included as purposes of development leave. FISCAL IMPACT Total teaching replacement cost of the two leaves: $9,000 CORE VALUES ALIGNMENT: (Check One) Attachment Title(s): Educational Opportunity Scholarly Inquiry Integrity Success and Sustainability Stewardship Round 1 Faculty Development Leave Recommendations for from the TWU Faculty Development Leave Committee

19 Round 1 Faculty Development Leave Recommendations for from the TWU Faculty Development Leave Committee Dr. Holly Hansen-Thomas $9,000 Associate Professor, Teacher Education Spring 2016 Research Leave: Teacher Training in Secondary Mathematics and Science Classes with English Language Learners: The Construction of Professional Development Dr. Hansen-Thomas will utilize her work and research in secondary math and science classes with English Language Learners (ELLs) along with her experience in professional development for teachers to provide professional development for teacher training in the U.S. and possibly abroad. She will seek a Fulbright Scholar program or English Language Specialist program appointment for the possible experience abroad. She also plans to conduct research on the effectiveness of the professional development program, write a grant focused on serving math and science teachers, and attend and present at relevant academic conferences. Dr. Debra Mollen Cost absorbed in current department budget Associate Professor, Psychology and Philosophy Fall 2015 Creative Leave: Becoming a Certified Sexuality Educator by the AASECT Dr. Mollen will pursue certification as a Certified Sexuality Educator from the American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, and Therapists (AASECT). During the leave, Dr. Mollen will complete all remaining certification requirements including education and training, a Sexuality Attitudes Reassessment experience, creation and submission of the one-page statement of professional philosophy, completion of an ethics code statement, and at least 25 hours of consultation with an AASECT Certified Sexuality Educator Consultant. Completion of the credential will enhance Dr. Mollen s teaching and direction of graduate student research and allow her to participate in interdisciplinary teaching and research activities with faculty in other departments with similar interests.

20 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Action Item 04 ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE PRESENTER Meeting Date: February 20, 2015 Committee: Finance and Audit 04 Approval of Personnel Report Dr. Brenda Floyd, Vice President for Finance and Administration RECOMMENDATION Consider approval of Personnel Report. DESCRIPTION OR BACKGROUND Routine report showing numbers of budgeted and filled positions. FISCAL IMPACT None CORE VALUES ALIGNMENT: (Check One) Attachment Title(s): Personnel Report Educational Opportunity Scholarly Inquiry Integrity Success and Sustainability Stewardship

21 Staff Budget Headcount FTE Budget $ Actual $ FY ,148,117 2,939,226 FY ,257,122 3,064,269 FY ,569,618 3,284,128 Staff Nov FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 Budget Headcount FTE Total Annual Budget Projected Annualized Salary Cost FY ,777,403 35,270,716 FY ,085,467 36,771,225 FY ,835,418 39,409,537

22 Faculty Budget Headcount FTE Budget $ Actual $ FY ,204,044 2,587,098 FY ,351,280 2,678,513 FY ,636,572 2,961,563 Faculty Nov FY2013 FY2014 FY2015 Budget Headcount FTE Total Annual Budget Projected Annualized Salary Cost FY ,448,523 31,045,171 FY ,215,359 32,142,151 FY ,638,867 35,538,751

23 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Action Item 05 ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE PRESENTER Meeting Date: February 20, 2015 Committee: Finance and Audit 05 Acceptance of Grants Dr. Brenda Floyd, Vice President for Finance and Administration RECOMMENDATION Consider acceptance of grants. DESCRIPTION OR BACKGROUND List of recently received grants. FISCAL IMPACT $1,269,298 CORE VALUES ALIGNMENT: (Check One) Attachment Title(s): Research Grants Educational Opportunity Scholarly Inquiry Integrity Success and Sustainability Stewardship

24 Research Grants A. Grant from Dymatize Nutrition - Private - entitled "Effect of Storage Temperature on the Organoleptic Attributes of a Protein Bar" for period 10/21/14 until expended. Dr. Rene Scott is the project director. B. Subcontract from University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee on a grant from U.S. Department of Education - Federal - entitled "Development of a Multi-faceted Software Evaluation for Home Reintegration: There's an App for That?" for period 10/1/14 to 9/30/15. Dr. Noralyn Pickens is the project director. C. Funds added to grant from the Medical City Dallas Hospital - Private - entitled "TWU/Medical City Dallas Hospital Research Initiative" for period 11/1/14 until expended. Dr. Donna Scott Tilley is the project director. D. Grant from HHS - National Institutes of Health - Federal - entitled "Molecular Mechanisms Regulating Intercellular Transit of TGF-beta" for period 9/1/14 to 7/31/15. Dr. Tina Gumienny is the project director. 4,672 35,317 3, ,693 Total Research Grants $226,208 Prepared by TWU Office of Finance and Administration 1

25 Other Grants A. Grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board - State - entitled "Professional Nursing Shortage" for period 9/1/14 to 8/31/19. Dr. Anita Hufft is the project director. B. Funds added to subcontract from Memorial Hermann Hospital on a grant from HHS - Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Federal - entitled "Graduate Nursing Education Demonstration Project for the Texas Gulf Coast Region - Simulation Program for Clinical Performance Improvement" for period 7/1/14 to 6/30/15. Dr. Brenda Binder is the project director. C. Subcontract from Baylor College of Medicine on a grant from HHS - Federal - entitled "Texas Consortium Geriatric Education Center" for period 7/1/14 to 6/30/15. Drs. Gerald Goodman and Anne Selcer are the project directors. D. Grant from Flow Healthcare Foundation - Private - entitled "LEAD-UP: Lifestyle Education Access for Diabetics: A University Program Continuation Request" for period 1/1/15 to 12/31/15. Dr. Vic Ben-Ezra is the project director. E. Subcontract from Harrisburg University on a grant from National Science Foundation (National Center for Science and Civic Engagement) - Federal - entitled "SENCER Center of Innovation Southwest" for period 1/1/15 to 12/31/15. Drs. Richard Sheardy and Ann Staton are the project directors. F. Subcontract from Texas Department of Family and Protective Services on a grant from HHS - Administration for Children & Families - Federal - entitled "Statewide PAL Teen Conference" for period 9/1/14 to 8/31/17. Professor Mark Sandel is the project director. G. Grant from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board - State - entitled "ENHANCE: Educating Nurses via Hospital and Nursing Simulated Environments" for period 1/1/15 to 12/31/16. Dr. Constance Ayers and Ms. Teresa Maharaj are the project directors. 730,000 43,200 21,600 20,000 17,945 66, ,659 Total Other Grants $1,043,090 Total All Grants $1,269,298 3

26 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Action Item 06 ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE PRESENTER Meeting Date: February 20, 2015 Committee: Finance and Audit 06 Approval of Contracts and Agreements Dr. Brenda Floyd, Vice President for Finance and Administration RECOMMENDATION Consider approval of contracts and agreements. DESCRIPTION OR BACKGROUND List of contracts and agreements under $500,000 recently signed. FISCAL IMPACT CORE VALUES ALIGNMENT: (Check One) Attachment Title(s): Educational Opportunity Scholarly Inquiry Integrity Success and Sustainability Stewardship Contracts and Agreements

27 Contracts and Agreements I. Research None II. Academic None III. Administration None IV. Professional Services None V. Construction A. Contract dated November 19, 2014 between Texas Woman s University and Restoration Specialists which provides, in essence, for the Student Center Fire System Upgrades in the amount of $325, Source of Funds: Student Center Fee Fund Balance 1

28 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Action Item 07 Meeting Date: February 20, 2015 Committee: Finance and Audit ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE PRESENTER 07 Approval of Resolutions for Local Government Investment Pools, TexPool and LOGIC, Amending Authorized Representatives Dr. Brenda Floyd, Vice President for Finance and Administration RECOMMENDATION Consider approval to amend the authorized representatives for the TexPool and LOGIC (Local Government Investment Cooperative) Investment Pools as listed in the two accompanying resolutions and approval of said resolutions. DESCRIPTION OR BACKGROUND Local government investment pools are authorized investments under the Public Funds Investment Act, Chapter 2256 of the Texas Government Code. Texas Woman's University's Board of Regents previously approved TexPool and LOGIC as authorized investment pools. TexPool and LOGIC require that the Board of Regents approve resolutions to revise the authorized representatives. Kelly McCullar, Associate Vice President-Finance, Controller and Treasury, retired effective January 31, Carolyn Whitlock replaced Kelly in this position. The attached resolutions remove Kelly as an authorized representative and add Carolyn as an authorized representative. FISCAL IMPACT None CORE VALUES ALIGNMENT: (Check One) Attachment Title(s): Educational Opportunity Scholarly Inquiry Integrity Success and Sustainability Stewardship Local Government Investment Cooperative Resolution TexPool Resolution

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35 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Action Item 08 Meeting Date: February 20, 2015 Committee: Finance and Audit ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE PRESENTER 08 Approval to Request Sale of TWU-Owned Property Dr. Brenda Floyd, Vice President for Finance and Administration RECOMMENDATION Consider approval to offer TWU-owned property at 1303 Austin Street, Denton, Texas, for sale at a price not less than the appraised value of the property. DESCRIPTION OR BACKGROUND TWU owns a vacant lot at 1303 Austin Street, Denton, Texas. This property is outside of the TWU Master Plan area for property acquisition. Interest in purchasing this property has been expressed by individuals. Before a sale can take place, the Board of Regents must approve the offer to sell, an appraisal must be done, and the property must be advertised based on requirements of State law. FISCAL IMPACT Unknown CORE VALUES ALIGNMENT: (Check One) Attachment Title(s): None Educational Opportunity Scholarly Inquiry Integrity Success and Sustainability Stewardship

36 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Action Item 09 Meeting Date: February 20, 2015 Committee: Finance and Audit ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE PRESENTER 09 Approval of an Increase in Board Designated Tuition Dr. Brenda Floyd, Vice President for Finance and Administration RECOMMENDATION Considering approval to increase Board Designated Tuition by $10.00 (3.9% of tuition and mandatory academic fees) per semester credit hour from $ per semester credit hour to $ per semester credit hour, effective Fall DESCRIPTION OR BACKGROUND In order to meet financial needs that enrollment growth over the past ten years has generated and to cover continuing cost increases, it is recommended that Board Designated Tuition be increased. Student costs would increase $300 per year. This increase in Board Designated Tuition would generate approximately $1.8 million in new revenue. FISCAL IMPACT $1.8 Million CORE VALUES ALIGNMENT: (Check One) Attachment Title(s): Educational Opportunity Scholarly Inquiry Integrity Success and Sustainability Stewardship TWU Board Designated Tuition Information Increase in Board Designated Tuition Only Texas Public University Tuition and Fee Costs FY Increase in Board Designated Tuition and Other Fees Texas Public University Tuition and Fee Costs FY TWU Designated Tuition Expense Budget FY15

37 TWU DESIGNATED TUITION INFORMATION Consideration should be given to increasing Board Designated Tuition for the FY 2016 academic year. Information pertinent to this decision includes the following: 1. Current Relative Tuition and Mandatory Fee Standing: TWU is twenty-first out of thirty-eight universities in total tuition and mandatory fees. Total tuition and mandatory fees for thirty (30) semester credit hours (sch) is $7,560. (See attachment A). 2. TWU history of tuition increases: Board Designated Tuition has been increased by 48.7% over the past seven years ($45.32/sch). FY 2015: $8.12/sch increase in Board Designated Tuition (3.9% increase) (generated $1.7 million in revenue) FY 2014: $8.36/sch increase in Board Designated Tuition (3.95% increase) (generated $2.4 million) FY 2013: $3.84/sch increase in Board Designated Tuition (3.95% increase) (generated $500,000 in revenue) FY 2012: No increase in Board Designated Tuition FY 2011: $10/sch increase in Board Designated Tuition (9% increase) (generated $2.3 million in revenue) FY 2010: No increase in Board Designated Tuition FY 2009: $15/sch increase in Board Designated Tuition (16% increase) (generated $4.5 million in revenue) Until last year (FY 2014), State of Texas code (HCR 288) directed Universities to ensure that current total academic costs do not exceed the total academic costs that the institution would have charged a student enrolled in the same courses in the preceding academic year by more than the greater of 3.95 percent or $280 per year. Total academic costs include the following: tuition, mandatory academic fees, and any other academic related general fees and college course fees. As of FY 2014, there are no mandated restrictions on increases in Board Designated Tuition. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended that Board Designated Tuition be increased by $10.00 (3.9% of tuition and mandatory academic fees) per semester credit hour effective Fall 2015 from $138.32/sch to $148.32/sch. This increase would generate approximately $1.8 million in new revenue. 1

38 JUSTIFICATION: New revenue generated from this increase would be used for the following: 1. TWU New Faculty Needs: TWU is in the second year of a four-year plan, as approved by the Board of Regents, to add an additional 18 faculty through FY On the basis of the Board of Regents authorization, six new full-time faculty positions were added for the FY 2014 budget, with a goal of adding four new fulltime faculty positions each year in FY 2015, FY 2016, and FY This minimum goal must be met in order to increase full-time faculty to an acceptable level. 2. Cost increases: Operating costs continue to increase, particularly for software support and service maintenance of the physical plant. In the current year budget, TWU realized an average of 10% increases in these categories. 2

39 Texas Public University Tuition and Fees Cost for Increase in Board Designated Tuition Only Institution Resident Tuition and Fees The University of Texas at Dallas $11,806 University of Houston $10,331 University of North Texas $10,066 The University of Texas at Austin $9,798 Texas A&M University at Galveston $9,630 Texas Tech University $9,608 Texas State University-San Marcos $9,500 The University of Texas at Arlington $9,380 Lamar University $9,340 Texas A&M University $9,242 The University of Texas at San Antonio $9,082 Sam Houston State University $8,932 Stephen F. Austin State University $8,772 Prairie View A&M University $8,637 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi $8,287 Tarleton State University $8,108 Midwestern State University $8,088 Texas Southern University $7,875 University of North Texas at Dallas $7,860 Prepared by Office of Finance and Administration - January

40 Institution Texas Woman's University (with designated tuition increase) Resident Tuition and Fees $7,860 Angelo State University $7,642 Texas Woman's University (current) $7,560 Texas A&M International University $7,558 Texas A&M University-Kingsville $7,434 West Texas A&M University $7,361 Texas A&M University-San Antonio $7,313 The University of Texas at Tyler $7,312 University of Houston Clear Lake $7,131 The University of Texas at El Paso $7,018 Sul Ross State University $6,900 The University of Texas of the Permian Basin $6,776 Texas A&M University-Commerce $6,753 University of Houston Victoria $6,748 Texas A&M University-Texarkana $6,622 University of Houston Downtown $6,614 The University of Texas Pan American $6,134 The University of Texas at Brownsville $5,928 Texas A&M University-Central Texas $5,592 Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College $4,746 Average Costs Resident Student State Average Costs $7,986 Prepared by Office of Finance and Administration - January

41 Texas Public University Tuition and Fees Cost for Increase in Board Designated Tuition and Other Fees Institution Resident Tuition and Fees The University of Texas at Dallas $11,806 University of Houston $10,331 University of North Texas $10,066 The University of Texas at Austin $9,798 Texas A&M University at Galveston $9,630 Texas Tech University $9,608 Texas State University-San Marcos $9,500 The University of Texas at Arlington $9,380 Lamar University $9,340 Texas A&M University $9,242 The University of Texas at San Antonio $9,082 Sam Houston State University $8,932 Stephen F. Austin State University $8,772 Prairie View A&M University $8,637 Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi $8,287 Texas Woman's University (with designated tuition and fee increases) $8,247 Tarleton State University $8,108 Midwestern State University $8,088 Texas Southern University $7,875 University of North Texas at Dallas $7,860 Prepared by Office of Finance and Administration - September

42 Institution Resident Tuition and Fees Angelo State University $7,642 Texas Woman's University (current) $7,560 Texas A&M International University $7,558 Texas A&M University-Kingsville $7,434 West Texas A&M University $7,361 Texas A&M University-San Antonio $7,313 The University of Texas at Tyler $7,312 University of Houston Clear Lake $7,131 The University of Texas at El Paso $7,018 Sul Ross State University $6,900 The University of Texas of the Permian Basin $6,776 Texas A&M University-Commerce $6,753 University of Houston Victoria $6,748 Texas A&M University-Texarkana $6,622 University of Houston Downtown $6,614 The University of Texas Pan American $6,134 The University of Texas at Brownsville $5,928 Texas A&M University-Central Texas $5,592 Sul Ross State University Rio Grande College $4,746 Average Costs Resident Student State Average Costs $7,986 6

43 TWU Designated Tuition Expense Budget FY15 $45,591, % 3.3% 12.7% GR & UG Set-Asides Debt Retirement Scholarships 16.2% Staff Salaries Staff Benefits Wages M&O 46.1% 4.9% 2.1% 6

44 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Action Item 10 Meeting Date: February 20, 2015 Committee: Finance and Audit ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE PRESENTER 10 Approval of an Increase in the Medical Services Fee Dr. Monica Mendez-Grant, Vice President for Student Life RECOMMENDATION Consider approval to assess a Medical Services Fee of $47.00 to all registered Texas Woman's University students per regular semester or 12-week summer session and a prorated fee for each 6- week or shorter term of the summer session not to exceed $25.00, effective Fall DESCRIPTION OR BACKGROUND The Medical Service Fee of $43.00 per semester was approved by the Texas Woman's University Board of Regents in The fee allows for programming and services in the areas of immunizations, insurance and health education for students on all three campuses. From 2008 to 2014 there has been a 63% growth in the number of students participating in and receiving services in these areas. The proposed increase from $43.00 to $47.00 (9.3%) will cover costs associated with these services without necessitating an increase in medical office visits and services provided to students seen at the Denton Campus Student Health Services Center. FISCAL IMPACT Increasing the fee will allow for continued expansion of services to TWU students to provide health education, immunizations, and health care. High quality health information and lower cost medical care will help keep TWU students healthy without undue financial burden, allowing them to focus on their education endeavors with the University. CORE VALUES ALIGNMENT: (Check One) Attachment Title(s): None Educational Opportunity Scholarly Inquiry Integrity Success and Sustainability Stewardship

45 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Action Item 11 Meeting Date: February 20, 2015 Committee: Finance and Audit ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE PRESENTER 11 Approval of an Increase in the Housing Rates Dr. Monica Mendez-Grant, Vice President for Student Life RECOMMENDATION Consider approval of an increase in the Housing Rates of 3.8% or a flat $50 per semester, effective Fall DESCRIPTION OR BACKGROUND The proposed average rate increase in Housing is 3.8%. In TWU Select Properties, the intention is to ask for a flat $50 increase, which is less than the 3.8% being proposed for other Housing room rates. The rate increases are expected to cover additional costs to housing, including operations and utilities. From multi-storied towers to more traditional architecture, the many different residential areas on TWU's main campus in Denton provide a wide range of choices in student living. Accommodations are available in the Jones, Stark, and Guinn Residence Halls for freshmen and sophomores or individuals who fall under the residency requirement. Grove Street and Lowry Woods Apartments are for sophomores. Juniors and seniors will be assigned to TWU Select Apartments. Married students with children and single-parent families will be considered for Lowry Woods Family Housing on a space-available basis. FISCAL IMPACT Increasing the rates will allow for continued services to TWU residential students. These services will continue to provide access to a high quality living learning environment within a close proximity to TWU. High quality student services help keep TWU students remain satisfied with their university experience, allowing them to focus on their educational endeavors with the University. CORE VALUES ALIGNMENT: (Check One) Educational Opportunity Scholarly Inquiry Integrity

46 Attachment Title(s): Success and Sustainability Stewardship FY 2016 Housing Rate Proposal

47 TEXAS WOMAN S UNIVERSITY Department of University Housing Proposed Housing Rates Academic Year Avg. 3.8 % increase except for TWU Select properties which have a flat increase of $50 SEMESTER RATES PER PERSON FY Rate FY Rate Difference Traditional Room - Semester Double - Guinn and Stark $1,845 $1,915 $70 Double - Jones $1,721 $1,786 $65 Overflow- Guinn and Stark $1,297 $1,346 $49 & permanent Guinn triples Overflow -Jones $1,206 $1,252 $46 Designated Private Room* $2,807 $2,914 $107 Grove Street-Two Bedroom $2,700 $2,803 $103 Lowry Woods-Two Bedroom $3,171 $3,291 $120 Lowry Woods-Three Bedroom $2,870 $2,979 $109 TWU Select-One Bedroom Private $4,750 $4,800 $50 TWU Select-One Bedroom Shared $2,625 $2,675 $50 TWU Select-Two Bedroom $3,625 $3,675 $50 TWU Select-Two Bedroom Quad $2,500 $2,550 $50 Summer Rates Per Term Residency Requirement Students Meal Plan Required Lowry Woods-Two Bedroom $950 $986 $36 Lowry Woods-Three Bedroom $859 $892 $33 Summer Rates For Entire Summer Students Over Residency Requirement No Meal Plan Required TWU Select-One Bedroom Private $1,200 $1,250 $50 TWU Select-Two Bedroom $1,000 $1,050 $50 MONTHLY RATES PER PERSON Family Housing - Monthly Lowry Woods-Two Bedroom $897 $931 $34 Lowry Woods-Three Bedroom $1,142 $1,185 $43 Note: * Due to high demand for housing, this room rate will not be used unless needed to accommodate students with disabilities

48 TEXAS WOMAN'S UNIVERSITY BOARD OF REGENTS Action Item 12 Meeting Date: February 20, 2015 Committee: Finance and Audit ITEM NO. ITEM TITLE PRESENTER 12 Approval of an Increase to the Meal Plan Rates Dr. Monica Mendez-Grant, Vice President for Student Life RECOMMENDATION Consider approval of an increase in the Meal Plan Rates of 3% or $44 per semester, effective Fall DESCRIPTION OR BACKGROUND TWU provides five meal plan options to Denton residential students living in traditional University Housing. The selection of plans consists of board meals and/or an a-la-arte declining balance plan. The traditional board meals are served in the student dining room, the Underground. Declining balance accounts may be used in the Underground as well as in the retail dining facilities located in the Student Union, CFO (Classroom and Faculty Office) Building, MCL (Multipurpose Classroom Laboratory) Building, and the Guinn-Stark Commons. FISCAL IMPACT The primary need for the increase is due to food service contractor's inflationary increases for food and labor and associated direct costs of employee benefits. An approved increase of 3% will generate an annual increase of approximately $125,215. Contractor will receive most or $66,048 (53%). TWU will receive $59,167 (47%) primarily for overhead of TWU-owned food service facilities and equipment maintenance and repairs. CORE VALUES ALIGNMENT: (Check One) Attachment Title(s): Educational Opportunity Scholarly Inquiry Integrity Success and Sustainability Stewardship Meal Plan Rate Proposal for