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he Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University will convene a two-day Board Meeting and Committee Meetings according to the following agenda:

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2014
1:30 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION

MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE
(approximately 1:30 p.m.)

Report: Siemens Industry, Inc. Presentation

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Item 14 and 16:

14. Siemens Industry, Inc. Energy Savings Performance Contract Budget

16. Approval to Include 2015 Capital Plan Items in the Siemens Industry, Inc. Energy Performance Project

Report: Current Construction

Report: Starr Avenue Widening Project

Report: Renovations in Nelson Rusche College of Business

MEETING OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE
(This meeting will convene at approximately 2:30 p.m. or following previous committee adjournment.)

Report: Quarterly Investments

Report: Richards Carlberg Presentation

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 10 – 18:

10. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report

11. Approval of Annual Audit Plan, Audit Charter and Report

12. Grant Awards

13. Bond Redemption, Refinancing and Issuance Resolution

14. Siemens Industry, Inc. Energy Savings Performance Contract Budget

15. Financing Approval for the Phase Three Energy Performance Contract

16. Approval to Include 2015 Capital Plan Items in the Siemens Industry, Inc. Energy Performance Project

17. Education Advisory Board Contract Ratification

18. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions
Environmental Management (13.26) NEW
Gift Reporting (3.16)
Investments – Endowment Funds (3.20)
Travel Card (3.30) NEW

MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
(This meeting will convene at approximately 3:30 p.m. or following previous committee adjournment.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items 6 – 9:

6. Proposed Certificate in Sustainable Community Development in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts

7. Department Name Change for Department of Social and Cultural Analysis in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts

8. Purple Pride Licensing

9. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions
Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (2.2)
Assessment of Institutional Effectiveness (2.3)
Commencement (6.8)
Discontinuance of Program or Academic Unit (5.9)
Faculty Code of Conduct (7.11)
Student Organization Formation and Recognition (10.9)
Tuition Rebate (6.21)

Report: Faculty Project in Brazil

Report: A Cappella Choir Trip to Italy
RECONVENE BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING IN OPEN SESSION
(Approximately 4:00 p.m.)

Report: Strategic Planning

EXECUTIVE SESSION
At approximately 4:30 p.m. or immediately following the prior meeting, the board will move to executive session for consideration of the following items:

Deliberations Regarding the Deployment, or Specific Occasions for Implementation, of Security Personnel or Devices. (Texas Government Code, Section 551.076)
· Update from chief information officer

Deliberations Regarding the Purchase, Exchange, Lease, Sale or Value of Real Property. (Texas Government Code, Section 551.072)

Deliberations Regarding Negotiated Contracts for Prospective Gifts or Donations. (Texas Government Code, Section 551.073)

Consideration of Individual Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Assignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of an Officer or Employee, including but not limited to previous secretary for football operations, director of intercollegiate athletics, vice presidents and the president. (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074)

Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Advice or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers, including but not limited to potential tort claims; procedure on investigations and employee discipline; Christian Cutler v. Baker Pattillo, et al.; and Joann Fields and Rose Trotty v. Stephen F. Austin State University. (Texas Government Code, Section 551.071)

Estimated adjournment: 6:00 p.m. The board will reconvene in open session and recess for the evening with no further action expected.

THIS IS A CONTINUATION OF A TWO-DAY BOARD MEETING AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AGENDA:

MONDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2014
9:00 a.m.
RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

Call to Order and Pledge to the Flags

Invocation

Special Recognitions

Board Action on Agenda Item 1:

Approval of Board Minutes from July 27 and 28, 2014

Presentation and Board Action on Personnel Items 2 – 5:

Approval of Faculty Appointments for 2014-2015

Approval of Staff Appointments for 2014-2015

Approval of Changes of Status for 2014-2015

Retirements

Committee Reports and Board Action:

Academic and Student Affairs Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 6 – 9):

6. Proposed Certificate in Sustainable Community Development in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts

7. Department Name Change for Department of Social and Cultural Analysis in the College of Liberal and Applied Arts

8. Purple Pride Licensing

9. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions
Accessibility for Persons with Disabilities (2.2)
Assessment of Institutional Effectiveness (2.3)
Commencement (6.8)
Discontinuance of Program or Academic Unit (5.9)
Faculty Code of Conduct (7.11)
Student Organization Formation and Recognition (10.9)
Tuition Rebate (6.21)

Finance and Audit Committee (Report and Action on Agenda Items 10 – 18):

10. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report

11. Approval of Annual Audit Plan, Audit Charter and Report

12. Grant Awards

13. Bond Redemption, Refinancing and Issuance Resolution

14. Siemens Industry, Inc. Energy Savings Performance Contract Budget

15. Financing Approval for the Phase Three Energy Performance Contract

16. Approval to Include 2015 Capital Plan Items in the Siemens Industry, Inc. Energy Performance Project

17. Education Advisory Board Contract Ratification

18. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions
Environmental Management (13.26) NEW
Gift Reporting (3.16)
Investments – Endowment Funds (3.20)
Travel Card (3.30) NEW

Reports:

President
Upcoming Dates
Commencement Dinner
Commencement and the Gala
Update on the Dean of the Nelson Rusche College of Business job search
Tuition Revenue Bond Request
A Cappella Choir Trip

Faculty Senate
Introductions
Faculty Senate Chair Transition
Senate Activity Update
Goals for the 2014-2015 Year
Faculty Accomplishments

Student Government Association
Student Center Director’s Advisory Council
Battle of the Piney Woods Wager with Sam Houston SGA
Fan Buses to Battle of the Piney Woods
Tailgating Trophy

Appointment of Nominating Committee for 2015-2016 Board Officers

ESTIMATED ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING (approximately 10:30 am)

Members of the Stephen F. Austin State University College of Fine Arts Dean’s Circle recently recognized its 2014 award recipients at the annual

Dr. A.C. “Buddy” Himes, dean of the SFA College of Fine Arts, center, is pictured with some of the sponsors of the 2014 Winners’ Circle event held recently in the home of Dr. and Mrs. Carl Davis, including, from left, Clay Farell, CEO and COO for Nacogdoches Medical Center; Chris Sidnell, chairman of the advisory board of the Dean’s Circle; Ron Johnson, representing CBH Insurance; and Corey Ashley, representing First Bank & Trust of East Texas.

This year’s award recipients, who were announced and honored in April, were re-introduced at the reception. Honorees were Kathrynne F. Garcia, Houston junior art major, who received the Ed and Gwen Cole Dean’s Award in Art; Clara E. Boyett, Jasper piano performance major, who received the Jack and Naioma Ledbetter Dean’s Award in Music; Tabitha M. Donley, Fort Worth junior music education major, who received the Dr. Robert Sidnell Memorial Dean’s Award in Music Education; and Daniel J. Miller, Houston area junior theatre major, who received the George and Peggy Schmidbauer Dean’s Award in

Dr. A.C. “Buddy” Himes, dean of the SFA College of Fine Arts, right, is pictured with Winners’ Circle reception sponsors Scott and Katherine Diggs, owners of Grogan’s Cleaners.

Nacogdoches Mayor Roger Van Horn recognized the program sponsors, including Cal-Tex Lumber Company, Nacogdoches Medical Center, the Sidnell Family, First Bank & Trust of East Texas, Grogan’s Cleaners, Dr. Gary and Mrs. Janise Barkocy, CBH Insurance Agency and Regions Bank.

The annual fall event serves as a fundraiser and membership drive for the Dean’s Circle with current and former students, faculty, businesses and supporters of the College of Fine Arts donating items for a silent auction. Live auction items included a handcrafted Texas flag washer board by Aaron Perdue, donated by Patricia Watkins; “Cloud Axe” by Jeffie Brewer, donated by the artist; “Poolside Reflections” by Robert Kinsell, donated by the Friends of the Visual Arts; and a Mazda Miata convertible, courtesy of Dan Peppard and Peppard Autoplex.

The Dean’s Circle is an external support organization of community members founded in 2008 and dedicated, in part, to nurturing potential young artists within the College of Fine Arts, according to Dr. A.C. “Buddy” Himes, dean.

For information about joining the Dean’s Circle or supporting fine arts programs at SFA, contact Himes at (936) 468-2801 or himesac@sfasu.edu.

Austin Smith and Alaina Cordova, both natives of Nacogdoches, will serve as the 2014 Stephen F. Austin State University Homecoming Children of the Court during the annual celebration Oct. 24 and 25.

Austin Gammel Smith is the 7-year-old son of Ted and Dr. Hollie Smith. Ted, a 2007 SFA graduate, is the director of athletic development at SFA. Hollie earned SFA degrees in 2000 and 2002 and serves as the assistant dean of student affairs for programs for the university. Austin’s grandparents are Hollace Banks and Michael Gammel of Pittsburg, Texas, and Judy Sleyko and Ted Smith of Houston. Austin is a first-grader at Central Heights Elementary School and is active in the Grace Bible Church AWANA program. Just like his parents, Austin’s favorite color is purple. He enjoys playing little dribblers basketball and youth baseball, hunting with his dad, eating apples, doing math problems, and attending SFA athletic events. Austin plans on attending SFA in 2026 to become a dentist. His favorite Lumberjack is basketball player Jacob Parker.

Alaina Kate Cordova is the 6-year-old daughter of SFA college sweethearts Keith and Amanda Cordova. Keith, a 2000 graduate of SFA, serves on Cordova Construction Company Board of Directors. Amanda earned SFA degrees in 2002 and 2004 and is a licensed professional counselor supervisor for Nacogdoches ISD’s Student Services Department. Alaina has a 3-year-old brother named Reese and is the granddaughter of Tommy and Margaret Cordova and Stephen and Cindy Price. Alaina attends Kindergarten at the SFA Charter School and loves being a Junior Lumberjack. She also is a member of First United Methodist Church and enjoys dance, gymnastics, art projects, reading and riding her bike through the SFA Gardens. Alaina has a passion for helping others and plans to focus a career on a profession that encourages and comforts those in need.

Austin and Alaina will ride in the Homecoming parade, as well as assist Dr. Baker Pattillo, university president, in the crowning of the Homecoming queen and king during halftime of the SFA vs. Southeastern Louisiana football game. Kickoff is at 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 25, at Homer Bryce Stadium.