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MEDIA ADVISORY

Stephen F. Austin State University

Board of Regents Board Meeting and Committee Meetings

July 19, 20 and 21

Meeting 337

The Board of Regents of Stephen F. Austin State University will convene a three-day videoconferencing Board Meeting and Committee Meetings according to the following agenda. To view the videoconference live go to: http://www.sfasu.edu/about-sfa/board-of-regents/meeting-information.

SUNDAY, July 19

2:00 p.m.

CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION

Welcome and Roll Call

EXECUTIVE SESSION

Deliberations Regarding the Deployment, or Specific Occasions for Implementation, of Security Personnel or Devices (Texas Government Code, Section 551.076)

Firewall Audit

Report from chief information officer

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

Potential Naming Opportunities

Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Advice or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers, including but not limited to reported complaints; EEOC charges; Marcella Cook v. SFASU et al; and Ann Wilder, Ph.D. v. SFASU (Texas Government Code, Section 551.071)

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 the director of athletics, chief diversity officer, general counsel, chief audit executive, coordinator of board affairs/compliance, vice presidents and the president (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074)

Board Evaluations

OPEN SESSION

At approximately 6:00 p.m. or immediately following the executive session, the board will return to open session.

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

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

MONDAY, July 20

8:00 a.m.

RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

Call to Order

Welcome and Roll Call

Report: SFA Envisioned Strategic Plan Update / New University Model

Open SFA / COVID-19 Update
MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

(Scheduled at approximately 10:15 a.m.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items:

Report: Construction Report

17. Music and Boynton Utility System Upgrade

18. Education and General Roof Replacement and Repair

19. Basketball Strength and Conditioning Room Renovation and Equipment Purchase

20. Approval of Building and Grounds Policy Revisions
Kennedy Auditorium 16.14

Use of Amplified Sound on Campus Grounds 16.31

MEETING OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

(This meeting will convene at approximately 10:45 a.m. or following the previous committee.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items:

Report: Contract Monitoring

21. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report

22. Annual Audit Plan for 2020-21

ESTIMATED RECESS OF FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

(approximately 11:30 p.m.)

The Board of Regents will recess at approximately 11:30 p.m. for lunch. The videoconference meeting will reconvene at approximately 1:00 p.m.

RECONVENE AS MEETING OF FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

(This meeting will reconvene at approximately 1:00 p.m.)

23. 2022-23 Legislative Appropriations Request

24. Fiscal Year 2020-21 Institutional Operating Budget

25. Changes in Course Fees

26. Student Online-Only Fee Change

27. Information Technology Services Cloud Software Purchases

28. Computer Purchase and Replacement

29. Classroom Instructional Delivery Upgrades

30. Voluntary Separation Incentive Plan

31. Grant Awards

32. Utilization of Quasi-Endowment Fund

33. Contract Renewal for Navigate Program

34. Contract Review Temporary Suspension Extension

35. Finance and Audit Policy Revisions
Annual Budget Preparation 3.2.
Fixed Rate Tuition Plan 3.4.
Gifts, Prizes and Awards 3.18
Procurement Card 17.11

Property Inventory and Management 17.14
Staff Compensation and Classification 12.2.
Year-End Purchasing 17.24.

MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

(This meeting will convene at approximately 3:15 p.m. or following the previous committee.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items:

Report: UPD Racial Profiling Report

13. Curriculum Changes for 2020-21

14. Low Producing Programs

15. Holiday Schedule for 2020-21

16. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions
Academic Advising for Undergraduate Students 6.2.
Academic Facilities for Non-Academic Activities 16.1.
Course Fees 3.8

Curriculum Reviews, Modifications and Approvals 5.7
Developmental Education and the Texas Success Initiative 5.8.
Hazing 10.3.

Parking and Traffic Regulations 13.14
Part-time Faculty 7.21

Public and Student Health 13.16.
Records Management 2.9.

Reduction in Force of Non-Academic Employees 11.23

Sexual and Gender-Based Discrimination, Violence, Harassment, and Misconduct 2.13.
Student Code of Conduct 10.4.

Student Internships 11.29.

Telecommuting 11.27

Undergraduate Admission and Credits 6.20
Volunteer Workers 11.32.

Wellness Release Time 13.25.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At approximately 3:45 p.m. or immediately following roll call, 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)

Firewall Audit

Report from chief information officer

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

Potential Naming Opportunities

Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Advice or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers, including but not limited to reported complaints; EEOC charges; Marcella Cook v. SFASU et al; and Ann Wilder, Ph.D. v. SFASU (Texas Government Code, Section 551.071)

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 the director of athletics, chief diversity officer, general counsel, chief audit executive, coordinator of board affairs/compliance, vice presidents and the president (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074)

Board Evaluations

OPEN SESSION

At approximately 6:00 p.m. or immediately following the executive session, the board will return to open session.

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

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

TUESDAY, July 21

9:00 a.m.

RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

Call to Order

Welcome and Roll Call Pledge and Invocation Special Recognitions

General Counsel

Finance and Administration University Advancement

Board Action on Agenda Items 1-6:

1. Approval of Minutes from Meeting 335, April 17-18, 2020 and Meeting 336, June 23, 2020.

2. Election of the General Counsel for 2020-21 (Executive Session Item)

3. Election of the Chief Audit Executive for 2020-21 (Executive Session Item)

4. Election of the President for 2020-21 (Executive Session Item)

5. Election of the Coordinator of Board Affairs/Compliance for 2020-21 (Executive Session Item)

6. Adoption of Board Evaluation (Executive Session Item)

Presentation and Board Action on Personnel Items 7-12:

7. Approval of Staff Appointments

8. Approval of Faculty Appointments

9. Approval of Changes of Status

10. Approval of Faculty Promotions

11. Approval of Faculty Development Leave for 2020-21

12. Approval of Retirements

Committee Reports and Board Action:

Academic and Student Affairs Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 13-16)

13. Approval of Curriculum Changes for 2020-21

14. Approval of Low Producing Programs

15. Approval of Holiday Schedule for 2020-21

16. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions
Academic Advising for Undergraduate Students 6.2.
Academic Facilities for Non-Academic Activities 16.1.
Course Fees 3.8

Curriculum Reviews, Modifications and Approvals 5.7
Developmental Education and the Texas Success Initiative 5.8.
Hazing 10.3.

Parking and Traffic Regulations 13.14
Part-time Faculty 7.21

Public and Student Health 13.16.
Records Management 2.9.

Reduction in Force of Non-Academic Employees 11.23

Sexual and Gender-Based Discrimination, Violence, Harassment, and Misconduct 2.13.
Student Code of Conduct 10.4.

Student Internships 11.29.

Telecommuting 11.27

Undergraduate Admission and Credits 6.20
Volunteer Workers 11.32.

Wellness Release Time 13.25.

Building and Grounds Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 17-20, 36 and 37)

17. Approval of Music and Boynton Utility System Upgrade

18. Approval of Education and General Roof Replacement and Repair

19. Approval of Basketball Strength and Conditioning Room Renovation and Equipment Purchase

20. Approval of Building and Grounds Policy Revisions
Kennedy Auditorium 16.14

Use of Amplified Sound on Campus Grounds 16.31

36. Approval of Potential Naming Opportunity (Pending Executive Session)

37. Approval of Potential Naming Opportunity (Pending Executive Session)

Finance and Audit Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 21-34):

21. Approval of Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report

22. Approval of Annual Audit Plan for 2020-21

23. Approval of 2022-23 Legislative Appropriations Request

24. Adoption of the Fiscal Year 2020-21 Institutional Operating Budget

25. Approval of Changes in Course Fees

26. Approval of Student Online-Only Fee Change

27. Approval of Information Technology Services Cloud Software Purchases

28. Approval of Computer Purchase and Replacement

29. Approval of Classroom Instructional Delivery Upgrades

30. Voluntary Separation Incentive Plan

31. Approval of Grant Awards

32. Approval of Utilization of Quasi-Endowment Fund

33. Contract Renewal for Navigate Program

34. Contract Review Temporary Suspension Extension

34. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions
Annual Budget Preparation 3.2.

Fixed Rate Tuition Plan 3.4.
Gifts, Prizes and Awards 3.18
Procurement Card 17.11

Property Inventory and Management 17.14
Staff Compensation and Classification 12.2.
Year-End Purchasing 17.24.

President Report

Faculty Senate Report

Student Government Association Report

ESTIMATED ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING

(approximately 12:00 p.m.)

Where appropriate and permitted by law, Executive Sessions may be held for the above listed subjects (Section 551.071). Possible action may be taken in Open Session on matters considered in Executive Session. Further details regarding the posted agenda are available for public review in the Office of the Board of Regents, Austin Building 308, Telephone (936) 468-4048.

Robert Flores is all about Stephen F. Austin State University and Nacogdoches. Although he’s a native of Corsicana, he fell in love with the city and community while attending the university.

“I was lucky enough during my senior year at SFA to begin working for Elliott Electric Supply,” said Flores, who was recently appointed to the SFA Board of Regents by Gov. Greg Abbott. “Bill Elliott, the owner, has really been a mentor to me; it’s just his nature. We would spend hours talking about every aspect of business. It was an incredible opportunity.”

Flores received his Bachelor of Business Administration in accounting from SFA in 1985 and is now the chief financial officer for the company, as well as a board member and secretary/treasurer for The Micky Elliott Family Foundation.

As a first-generation college student, Flores earned a scholarship that assisted with financing his own college career. He wants to ensure future SFA students are willing and able to compete in the workforce and attain the same level of success he has enjoyed.

“When it comes to SFA, the local hospitals or public schools, we shouldn’t criticize unless we are willing to step up and get involved,” he explained. “Many times, I have found myself wishing I could do more, so I was thrilled with the opportunity to be a part of the SFA Board of Regents.”

Flores practices what he preaches. He is vice chair of the Nacogdoches Economic Development Corporation, past chair of the Nacogdoches Medical Center Governing Board and a previous board member of the Nacogdoches Rotary Club. He is a member of both the American Institute of Certified Public Accounts and the Texas Society of Certified Public Accountants.

Alton Frailey, chairman of the SFA Board of Regents, believes Flores’ experiences will make him a valuable board member.

“Robert Flores is a great alumnus and member of the community,” Frailey said. “I have enjoyed working with him in various endeavors over the past few years. I look forward to his insight, passion, integrity, and love for our town and university as an official part of our team.”

Flores’ wife, Kelly Bowers Flores, is a Nacogdoches native and also a graduate of SFA. Their sons have followed in the Lumberjack tradition.

“Kelly is a certified financial planner, and our oldest son, Drew, graduated from SFA with a degree in finance,” he said. “Our younger son, Blake, is a current student majoring in finance and accounting and working toward his master’s in accounting.”

Flores served on SFA’s screening committee to evaluate presidential candidates in 2019, when Dr. Scott Gordon was selected as SFA president. He is joining the SFA leadership team at a volatile time, as the university grapples with the issues presented by COVID-19.

“The higher education landscape is changing, and COVID has accelerated that change,” he said. “In addition to providing leadership, the board has a responsibility to be cheerleaders for the faculty, staff members and administrators who are bringing education to East Texas, as well as for the students themselves. I think there’s never been a more important time for this than now.”

Also new to the SFA board is Student Regent Ireland Bramhall, a senior hospitality administration major from Ennis.

“Stephen F. Austin State University is excited to have both Robert Flores and Ireland Bramhall serve as members of the Board of Regents,” Gordon said. “I have had the pleasure to get to know Robert and serve on a variety of community organizations with him and know he is a proud alumnus, tremendous SFA supporter and active community member. Ireland is a wonderful student leader at SFA and will provide a valuable voice to the board. I look forward to working with Robert and Ireland to help move SFA to new levels of success.”

Flores replaces former SFA Regent Nelda Luce Blair of The Woodlands, who resigned upon her appointment to the Public Safety Commission, which oversees the Texas Department of Public Safety. Flores’ appointment is set to expire on Jan. 31, 2021.

For more information about SFA’s Board of Regents, visit sfasu.edu/regents.

Stephen F. Austin State University alumnus Clayton Wolf has been named the chief operating officer of the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Wolf, who graduated from SFA with a Bachelor of Science in Forestry with a concentration in forest wildlife management, has a 27-year career with TPWD and previously served as the statewide wildlife division director.

“Any success I have achieved is because of my parents, all the great people around me and SFA’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture,” Wolf said.

In this new position, Wolf will work within the executive office of TPWD as a liaison between the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission and TPWD staff members, and he be responsible for the overall operation of the statewide department that manages more than 770,000 acres of wildlife management areas and 600,000 acres of state parks, natural areas and state historic sites.

“Having been with TPWD for many years, I’m confident we can utilize the many success stories within the agency as models to make TPWD even more effective and efficient in delivering our mission,” Wolf said. “Externally, our work must be relevant to all Texans, whether they enjoy wildlife as hunters, anglers, hikers, campers, or they simply enjoy watching wildlife in their backyards and local communities.”

The mission of the TPWD is to manage and conserve the natural and cultural resources of Texas and to provide hunting, fishing and outdoor recreation opportunities for the use and enjoyment of present and future generations. It is a recognized national leader in implementing effective natural resources conservation and outdoor recreational programs.

Wolf earned a master’s degree from Texas A&M University and, prior to beginning his career with TPWD, worked as a private sector wildlife biologist in Southeast Texas. He is a member of the Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture’s advisory council, which comprises a select group of accomplished professionals representing all disciplines within the college who dedicate their time, insight and expertise to enhancing the mission, academic rigor and success of the college.

Story by Sarah Fuller, outreach coordinator for Stephen F. Austin State University’s Arthur Temple College of Forestry and Agriculture. Contact information: (936) 468-1185 or fullersa@sfasu.edu.