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Stephen F. Austin State University
Board of Regents Board Meeting and Committee Meetings
January 26, 27 and 28
Austin Building 307

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

SUNDAY, January 26
2:00 p.m.
CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION

The Board of Regents will tour the Walter Todd Agricultural Research Center. A quorum is expected to be present, but there will be no discussion of public business and no action will be taken. The meeting will reconvene at approximately 3:45 p.m.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
At approximately 3:45 p.m. or immediately following the tour, 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)

Report from chief information officer
Follow-up Audit of External Information Technology Audits
FERPA Audit – Security

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

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

Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Advice or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers, including but not limited to reported complaints, EEOC charges, Open Meetings Act, Health Insurance Billing, NCAA Compliance, Pamela Clasquin v. SFASU, and Jane SFA-CM Doe 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, vice presidents and the president (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN OPEN SESSION

(This meeting will convene at approximately 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the previous committee adjournment.)
Estimated adjournment: 6:30 p.m. The board will recess for the evening with no further action expected.

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

MONDAY, January 27
8:00 a.m.
RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

Call to Order

Report Introduction from President

Report from Chief Information Officer and Executive Director of Enrollment Management

Tiger Team Report

Report from Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs

LAN-CAT Report

Report from Vice President for Finance and Administration

Tuition Models/Incentives

Report from Vice President for University Affairs

Student Housing Programs

Report from Vice President for University Advancement and Director of Athletics

SFA Recognition and Marketing – Duke

Report on SFA Envisioned Strategic Plan Survey

Estimated adjournment of committee of the whole at 11:30 a.m.

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

RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

(Scheduled at approximately 1 p.m.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items:

9. Approval of the Beef Farm Facility Construction Project

10. Approval of the Basketball Practice Facility Project Budget

11. Approval of Building and Grounds Policy Revisions

Austin Building Conference Rooms 16.5
Homer Bryce Stadium and William R. Johnson Coliseum 16.13

Report: Planned Maintenance Report

Report: Construction Report

MEETING OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

(This meeting will convene at approximately 2:00 p.m. or following the previous committee.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items:

Report: Investment Report – Texas A&M University Investment Officer

12. Approval of Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report

13. Approval of the 2018-19 Annual Financial Report

1. Approval of the SFA Charter School 2018-19 Audited Financial Statements

14. Approval of the Environmental Service Fee

15. Approval to Increase the Recreational Sports Fee

16. Approval of an Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition Differential Fee

17. Approval of Texas Resident Undergraduate FY2021 Fixed-rate Tuition and Fee Plan

18. Approval of the Fixed-rate Tuition and Fee Guaranteed Price Plan

19. Approval of the Tuition and Fees for Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science Degree in

Nursing

20. Approval of Changes in Course Fees

21. Approval of the Resolution to Acknowledge Review of the Investment Strategy and Policy

22. Approval of the Resolution Approving Financial Institutions and Brokers for Investment Transactions

23. Approval of the Resolution Amending Authorized Texpool Representatives

24. Approval of the Aramark Contract Amendment

25. Approval of FY2020-21 Board Rates

26. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions

Central Receiving 17.2

Fair Labor Standards 11.14
Gifts, Loans, Endowments and Bequests 3.17

Investments 3.21
Investments – Endowment Funds 3.20

Prompt Payment to Vendors 17.13
Property Liability 16.22
Proprietary Purchases 17.15
Purchase of Surplus Property 17.17
Safe and Vault Combinations 14.9
Student Fiscal Appeals 6.19

27. Approval of Grant Awards

Report: Grants Update Report

Report: Contract Monitoring Report

RECESS TO COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE

Board Action on Agenda Item 1:

1. Approval of the SFA Charter School 2018-19 Audited Financial Statements

RECONVENE AS MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE

(This meeting will convene at approximately 3:30 p.m. or following the previous committee.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items:

7. Approval of James I. Perkins College of Education Unit Naming

8. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions

Administrative Evaluation of Adjunct Faculty Performance 7.5

Aids and HIV 13.1
Animals on University Property 13.2
Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics 13.3

Curriculum Reviews, Modifications and Approval 5.7
Disposition of Abandoned Personal Property 13.6
Distinguished Guests 2.16
Doctoral Students: Allowable Credit Hours and Completion Times 6.11

Faculty Development Leaves 12.7

Faculty Disagreements 7.25
Faculty Merit Pay 7.6
Library Faculty 7.17
Part-time Faculty 7.21
Performance Review of Officers Reporting to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs 4.8

Professional Educators Council 5.16
Purchased Instructor-Generated Materials 7.16
Student Academic Dishonesty 4.1
Student Evaluation of Instruction 7.27
Student Media 10.8
Student Organization Risk Management Training 10.10

Student Service Fee Allocations 10.11
Student Travel 10.12
Substantive Change 4.10

EXECUTIVE SESSION
At approximately 4:00 p.m. or immediately following the previous committee, 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)

Report from chief information officer
Follow-up Audit of External Information Technology Audits
FERPA Audit – Security

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

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

Consultation with Attorney Regarding Legal Advice or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers, including but not limited to reported complaints, EEOC charges, Open Meetings Act, Health Insurance Billing, NCAA Compliance, Pamela Clasquin v. SFASU, and Jane SFA-CM Doe 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, vice presidents and the president (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074)

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE IN OPEN SESSION

(This meeting will convene at approximately 6:00 p.m. or immediately following the previous committee adjournment.)

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 BOARD MEETING AND COMMITTEE MEETINGS AGENDA:

TUESDAY, January 28, 2020
9:00 a.m.
RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

Call to Order

Pledge to the Flags and Invocation

Special Recognitions

Board Action on Agenda Item 2:

2. Approval of Minutes for October 27-28, 2019 (Meeting 331) and November 22, 2019 (Meeting 332)

Presentation and Board Action on Personnel Items 3-6:

3. Staff Appointments

4. Faculty Appointments

5. Changes of Status

6. Retirements

Committee Reports and Board Action:

Academic and Student Affairs Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 7-8)

7. Approval of James I. Perkins College of Education Unit Naming

8. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions

Administrative Evaluation of Adjunct Faculty Performance 7.5

Aids and HIV 13.1
Animals on University Property 13.2
Annual Disclosure of Crime Statistics 13.3

Curriculum Reviews, Modifications and Approval 5.7
Disposition of Abandoned Personal Property 13.6
Distinguished Guests 2.16
Doctoral Students: Allowable Credit Hours and Completion Times 6.11

Faculty Development Leaves 12.7

Faculty Disagreements 7.25
Faculty Merit Pay 7.6
Library Faculty 7.17
Part-time Faculty 7.21
Performance Review of Officers Reporting to the Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs 4.8

Professional Educators Council 5.16

Purchased Instructor-Generated Materials 7.16

Student Academic Dishonesty 4.1
Student Evaluation of Instruction 7.27
Student Media 10.8

Student Organization Risk Management Training 10.10

Student Service Fee Allocations 10.11
Student Travel 10.12
Substantive Change 4.10

Building and Grounds Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 9-11, 28-31)

9. Approval of the Beef Farm Facility Project

10. Approval of the Basketball Practice Facility Project Budget

11. Approval of Building and Grounds Policy Revisions

Austin Building Conference Rooms 16.5
Homer Bryce Stadium and William R. Johnson Coliseum 16.13

28. Potential Naming Item – Pending Executive Session

29. Potential Naming Item – Pending Executive Session

30. Potential Naming Item – Pending Executive Session

31. Potential Naming Item – Pending Executive Session

Finance and Audit Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 12-27):

12. Approval of Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report
Military Science Departmental Audit
Business Communication and Legal Studies Departmental Audit

FERPA Audit

Medical Billing Audit
NCAA 08/31/19 Financial Statement Agreed Upon Procedures Report

Bursar Cash Count
Follow-Up Audit of External Information Technology Audits
Internal Projects

13. Approval of the 2018-19 Annual Financial Report

14. Approval of the Environmental Service Fee

15. Approval to Increase the Recreational Sports Fee

16. Approval of an Undergraduate and Graduate Tuition Differential Fee

17. Approval of the Texas Resident Undergraduate FY2021 Fixed-rate Tuition and Fee Plan

18. Approval of the Fixed-rate Tuition and Fees Guaranteed Price Plan

19. Approval of the Tuition and Fees for Registered Nurse to Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing

20. Approval of Changes in Course Fees

21. Approval of the Resolution to Acknowledge Review of the Investment Strategy and Policy

22. Approval of the Resolution Approving Financial Institutions and Brokers for Investment Transactions

23. Approval of the Resolution Amending Authorized Texpool Representatives

24. Approval of Aramark Contract Amendment

25. Approval of FY2020-21 Board Rates

26. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions

Central Receiving 17.2

Fair Labor Standards 11.14
Gifts, Loans, Endowments and Bequests 3.17

Investments 3.21
Investments – Endowment Funds 3.20

Prompt Payment to Vendors 17.13
Property Liability 16.22
Proprietary Purchases 17.15
Purchase of Surplus Property 17.17
Safe and Vault Combinations 14.9
Student Fiscal Appeals 6.19

27. Approval of Grant Awards

President’s Report

Change in reporting lines
Financial Aid Leveraging
Community College tour
Recent Presentations
Faculty Salary Study

Faculty Senate Report

Faculty Senate updated on SFA Budget
Faculty accomplishments since October board meeting
Upcoming non-tenure track amendment to Faculty Senate Constitution
Investigating no-test option

Student Government Association

Fall Accomplishments
Spring Goals
Environmental Services Fee

Intercollegiate Athletic Advisory Committee Report

Nominating Committee and Election of Board Officers 2020-2021

ESTIMATED ADJOURNMENT OF BOARD MEETING

(approximately 11:00 a.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.

Members of the music faculty at Stephen F. Austin State University will highlight works by American composer Daron Hagen in a voice and piano recital at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 4, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

Dr. Ron Petti, professor and director of collaborative piano for the School of Music, annually performs a concert with members of the voice faculty that features different composers’ music for voice and piano.

“This year’s composer is Daron Hagen, who has written more than 400 art songs, several operas and other works,” Petti said, adding that the NATS Journal of Singing calls him “the finest American composer of vocal music in his generation.”

“His songs are often very lush harmonically with Italianate vocal lines,” Petti said. “His compositional style is very appealing to a wide variety of listeners.”

Hagen began his education at the Curtis Institute of Music and was one of Pulitzer Prize-winning composer Ned Rorem’s first students. Hagen continued his studies at Juilliard under classical composer David Diamond and later studied with the acclaimed Leonard Bernstein. Hagen’s works have been premiered by the New York Philharmonic, The Philadelphia Orchestra and others. He recently completed a book, “Duet with the Past: A Composer’s Memoir.”

Petti will collaborate with faculty vocalists Debbie Berry, soprano; Ric Berry, tenor; James Held, baritone; Nita Hudson, mezzo soprano; Scott LaGraff, baritone; and Chris Turner, baritone. Jamie Weaver, associate professor of music history, will present a pre-performance talk about the composer and his music.

Hagen will be in attendance for the Feb. 4 concert and will also present vocal/collaborative piano and composition masterclasses with SFA music students. He will also do a dramatic reading from his memoirs at 6:30 p.m. prior to the concert.

“The Songs of Daron Hagen” recital is a feature of the School of Music’s Friends of Music Concert Series. Tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. For tickets or more information, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit www.finearts.sfasu.edu.

Soprano Cristina Castaldi will perform works by Erich Wolfgang Korngold, Claude Debussy and Richard Strauss in a guest recital at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, in Cole Concert Hall on the campus of Stephen F. Austin State University.

Castaldi is an assistant professor of voice at Wichita State University. Her husband, Gene Philley, who is a former member of the music faculty at Angelina College in Lufkin, is her collaborative pianist. Her SFA program includes Vier Lieder des Abschieds, Op. 14 by Korngold; Proses lyriques, L. 84 by Debussy; and Strauss’ Vier letzte Lieder, Op. 31.

“This is a tour de force recital program,” she said. “The Strauss, in particular, is usually performed with orchestra. The recital is centered around three composers, four songs per cycle. There is a common thread throughout the recital of the journey of life and the realities of death.”

She described the program as “unique,” in that the Korngold and Debussy works are “special and not regularly performed.”

“Those who know the Strauss (songs) will enjoy hearing them again,” she said.

Castaldi’s recent vocal performances include soprano soloist in” Carmina Burana” in Prague, Czech Republic; soprano soloist in Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 for Wichita Symphony Orchestra and the East Texas Symphony Orchestra; as well as the soprano soloist for Wichita Symphony Orchestra in Joseph Haydn’s “The Creation.”

Among her operatic roles are Alice Ford in “Falstaff” and Le Prince Charmant in “Cendrillon” (both award-winning productions) as well as Mimí in a concert performance of “La Bohème” with the Rutgers Symphony Orchestra. Another role of note is the title role of Giovanna d’Arco with Sarasota Opera. The Longboat Observer wrote: “Cristina Castaldi, as Giovanna, has a lovely bearing on stage … got our attention … in the final scene … she became radiant as an actress and singer.”

Recital tickets are $8 for adults, $6 for seniors and $3 for students and youth. For tickets or more information, call the SFA Fine Arts Box Office at (936) 468-6407 or visit www.finearts.sfasu.edu.

The planetarium in Stephen F. Austin State University’s Cole STEM Building will offer new shows on Saturdays starting Feb. 1.

The planetarium has public shows every Saturday with group shows available throughout the week upon reservation.

“Molecularium” is a matinee show that takes audiences on an adventure into the world of atoms and molecules. Geared toward children but open to all ages, the show will be presented at 3 p.m. Tickets are $3.

“Secrets of Stars” will be presented at 4:30 and 7 p.m. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for children, students, and faculty and staff with ID.

“Join narrator Patrick Stewart as we explore the inner workings of stars, their life cycles and many other secrets of these distant suns,” said Ed Michaels, planetarium director.

The shows will be offered Feb. 1 through 29 and on March 21.

For more information, to make a group reservation or view the schedule, visit planetarium.sfasu.edu.

By Joanna Armstrong, marketing communications specialist at Stephen F. Austin State University.