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The Stephen F. Austin State University School of Art and the Friends of the Visual Arts will present a free, one-night screening of the documentary “13th” at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 1, in The Cole Art Center @ The Old Opera House in downtown Nacogdoches.

Directed by Ava DuVernay, the 2016 Netflix film gives an in-depth look at the prison system in the United States and how it reveals the nation’s history of racial inequality, according to a description at imdb.com. The film is titled after the 13th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which freed slaves and prohibited slavery.

“13th” was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 89th Academy Awards, and it won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction Special at the 69th Primetime Emmy Awards.

This screening is part of the School of Art’s monthly Friday Film Series and is sponsored in part by William Arscott, Nacogdoches Film Festival, Karon Gillespie, Mike Mollot, David Kulhavy, John and Kristen Heath, Galleria Z, Jill Carrington, Jean Stephens, Jim and Mary Neal, Richard Orton, Nacogdoches Junior Forum and Main Street Nacogdoches.

The Cole Art Center is located at 329 E. Main St. For more information, call (936) 468-1131.

Faculty members in the Stephen F. Austin State University School of Music will present a program featuring the music of American composer and pianist Jake Heggie at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 5, in Cole Concert Hall on the SFA campus.

“Here/After: Songs of Lost Voices” will feature Ron Petti, pianist and director of collaborative piano, in collaboration with SFA voice faculty members.

“Jake Heggie is considered to be one of the finest composers of his generation in American art song and opera,” Petti said.

The program features vocal performances by Debbie Berry, soprano; Ric Berry, tenor; Scott LaGraff, baritone; Nita Hudson, mezzo soprano; Emily Milius, soprano and opening remarks; and Chris Turner, baritone.

“Here/After” is a series of song cycles that “give voice to silenced individuals whose stories deserve to be heard,” according to Petti. The composer explains that he and his librettist Gene Scheer set out to capture “the hope and newness that can come from grief.”

“Some of the song cycles are surprisingly humorous,” Petti said. “Friendly Persuasions; Homage to Poulenc” is a compilation of four witty songs in which Heggie mimics the musical style of French composer Francis Poulenc, Petti explains.

“Heggie’s compositional style is diverse and is immediately appealing to a wide audience,” he said. “Some of his other popular songs will also be featured on the concert.”

Heggie is the composer of the operas “Dead Man Walking,” “Moby-Dick,” “It’s A Wonderful Life,” “Great Scott,” “Three Decembers,” “Out of Darkness: Two Remain,” and the choral opera, “The Radio Hour,” among others. He has also composed nearly 300 songs, as well as chamber, choral and orchestral works.

The recital is a joint presentation of the SFA College of Fine Arts and School of Music and is a feature of the 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.

OPEN MEETING NOTICE

Stephen F. Austin State University

Board of Regents Board Meeting and Committee Meetings

Nacogdoches, Texas

January 27-29, 2019

Meeting 322

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 27, 2019
1:00 p.m.
The Board of Regents will participate in a training for board portal software. A quorum is expected to be present, but there will be no discussion of public business and no action will be taken.

CALL TO ORDER IN OPEN SESSION 2:30 p.m.

Presentation and Board Action on Agenda Item 1:

1. Approval of the SFA Charter School 2017-18 Audited Financial Statements

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Scheduled at approximately 2:45 p.m.)

The board will move to executive session for consideration of the following items:

Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits (Texas Government Code, Section 551.076)

· Report from chief information officer

· Safety and Security Audit

· Information Technology Patching, Anti-virus, and Vulnerability Management Audit

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, Pamela Clasquin v. Stephen F. Austin State University, and Geralyn Franklin v. Stephen F. Austin State University (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 vice presidents, and the president (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074)

The executive session is scheduled to end at approximately 5:00 p.m.

OPEN SESSION (Scheduled for approximately 5:00 p.m.)

Report from Executive Committee and Board Action on Agenda Item 25:

25. Selection of Presidential Search Firm

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 28, 2019
8:00 a.m.
RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

MEETING OF THE BUILDING AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

(Scheduled at approximately 8:00 a.m.)

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items:

8. TxDot Easement at East College and University Streets

9. Walter C. Todd Agricultural Research Center Livestock Facility Architectural Design

10. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Engineering Services Contracts

11. Approval of Building and Grounds Policy Revisions

Issuance and Control of Campus Keys 14.7

Markers and Monuments 16.17

Norton HPE Complex 16.18

Smoking, Vaping and Use of Tobacco Products 13.21

Student Center Operations 16.26

Space Assignment, Management, and Planning 16.3

Telecommunication Services 16.28

Work Requests 16.37

Report: Current Construction

Report: Planned Maintenance

MEETING OF THE FINANCE AND AUDIT COMMITTEE

(This meeting will convene at approximately 8:30 a.m. or following the previous committee.)

Report: Investments

Presentation and Committee Action on Agenda Items:

12. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report

13. Approval of the 2017-18 Annual Financial Report

14. Changes in Course Fees for FY2019-20

15. Approval of FY2019-20 Board Rates

16. Designated Tuition Increase for FY2019-20

17. Fixed-Rate Tuition Increase for FY2019-2

18. Approval to Waive Certain Student Recreation Center and Student Center Fees for Summer

Study Abroad Students

19. Resolution to Acknowledge Review of the Investment Policy and Strategy

20. Resolution to Approve Qualified Financial Institutions and Investment Brokers

21. TexPool Investments Authorized Representatives

22. Grant Awards Ratification

23. Commencement Chairs and Equipment Purchase

24. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions

Investments 3.21

Investments – Endowment Funds 3.20

Moving Expenses 3.23

Procurement Card 17.11

Receipts and Deposits 3.26

Student Accounts Receivable 3.28

Withdrawal without Financial Clearance 6.22

Report: Texas Government Code Contract Reporting

MEETING OF THE ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE
(This meeting will convene at approximately 11:00 a.m. or following the previous committee.)

7. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions

Affirmative Action 11.1

Continuing Education 5.3

Course Add/Drop 6.10

Course Grades 5.5

Curriculum Reviews, Modifications and Approvals 5.7

Discontinuance of Program or Academic Unit 5.9

Discrimination Complaints 2.11

Effort Reporting and Certification for Sponsored Activities 8.1

Employee Affirmative Action/Recruitment Plan 11.9

Facilities and Administrative (Indirect) Cost Recovery, Distribution and Use 8.5

Faculty Code of Conduct 7.11

Faculty Compensation 12.6

Faculty/Staff Athletic Ticket Purchases 12.8

File Maintenance for Faculty Personnel Files 4.6

Final Examination Scheduling 7.14

Fixed Amount Awards 8.12

Grants and Contracts Administration 8.3

Health and Safety 13.10

Illicit Drugs and Alcohol Abuse 13.11

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee 8.6

Mail Services 16.16

Meeting and Conducting Classes 7.18

Payments to Human Research Subjects 8.8

Return to Work 11.24

Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients 6.16

Selection of President, General Counsel, Chief Audit Executive and Coordinator of Board Affairs 1.7

Student Medical Appeal 6.24 NEW

Telecommuting 11.27 NEW

Vacation Leave 12.21

Estimated adjournment of committee at 12:00 noon.

The Board of Regents meeting will recess for lunch at approximately 12:00 noon. Following lunch, members of the Board of Regents and administrators will attend dedications in the Nelson Rusche College of Business and receive an update on the collaboration with the Fenway Group. A quorum is expected to be present, but no action will be taken.

RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

(Scheduled at approximately 3:00 p.m.)

EXECUTIVE SESSION (Scheduled at approximately 3:00 p.m.)

The board will move to executive session for consideration of the following items:

Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits (Texas Government Code, Section 551.076)

· Report from chief information officer

· Safety and Security Audit

· Information Technology Patching, Anti-virus, and Vulnerability Management Audit

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, Pamela Clasquin v. Stephen F. Austin State University, and Geralyn Franklin v. Stephen F. Austin State University (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 vice presidents, and the president (Texas Government Code, Section 551.074)

Estimated adjournment 5:00 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 29, 2019
9:00 a.m.
RECONVENE BOARD MEETING IN OPEN SESSION

Pledge to the Flags and Invocation

Special Recognitions

Board Action on Agenda Item 2:

2. Approval of Minutes for October 28 and 29, 2018 (Meeting 318); October 30, 2018 (Meeting 319); December 14, 2018 (Meeting 320); and January 16, 2019 (321)

Presentation and Board Action on Personnel Items 3 – 6:

3. Faculty Appointments

4. Staff Appointments

5. Changes of Status

6. Retirements

Committee Reports and Board Action:

Academic and Student Affairs Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Item 7):

7. Approval of Academic and Student Affairs Policy Revisions

Affirmative Action 11.1

Continuing Education 5.3

Course Add/Drop 6.10

Course Grades 5.5

Curriculum Reviews, Modifications and Approvals 5.7

Discontinuance of Program or Academic Unit 5.9

Discrimination Complaints 2.11

Effort Reporting and Certification for Sponsored Activities 8.1

Employee Affirmative Action/Recruitment Plan 11.9

Facilities and Administrative (Indirect) Cost Recovery, Distribution and Use 8.5

Faculty Code of Conduct 7.11

Faculty Compensation 12.6

Faculty/Staff Athletic Ticket Purchases 12.8

File Maintenance for Faculty Personnel Files 4.6

Final Examination Scheduling 7.14

Fixed Amount Awards 8.12

Grants and Contracts Administration 8.3

Health and Safety 13.10

Illicit Drugs and Alcohol Abuse 13.11

Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee 8.6

Mail Services 16.16

Meeting and Conducting Classes 7.18

Payments to Human Research Subjects 8.8

Return to Work 11.24

Satisfactory Academic Progress for Financial Aid Recipients 6.16

Selection of President, General Counsel, Chief Audit Executive and Coordinator of Board Affairs 1.7

Student Medical Appeal 6.24 NEW

Telecommuting 11.27 NEW

Vacation Leave 12.21

Building and Grounds Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 8 – 11):

8. TxDot Easement at East College and University Streets

9. Walter C. Todd Agricultural Research Center Livestock Facility Architectural Design

10. Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Engineering Services Contracts

11. Approval of Building and Grounds Policy Revisions

Issuance and Control of Campus Keys 14.7

Markers and Monuments 16.17

Norton HPE Complex 16.18

Smoking, Vaping and Use of Tobacco Products 13.21

Student Center Operations 16.26

Space Assignment, Management, and Planning 16.3

Telecommunication Services 16.28

Work Requests 16.37

Finance and Audit Committee (Report and Board Action on Agenda Items 12 – 24):

12. Acknowledge Receipt of Audit Services Report

13. Approval of the 2017-18 Annual Financial Report

14. Changes in Course Fees for FY2019-20

15. Approval of FY2019-20 Board Rates

16. Designated Tuition Increase for FY2019-20

17. Fixed-Rate Tuition Increase for FY2019-20

18. Approval to Waive Certain Student Recreation Center and Student Center Fees for Summer Study Abroad Students

19. Resolution to Acknowledge Review of the Investment Policy and Strategy

20. Resolution to Approve Qualified Financial Institutions and Investment Brokers

21. TexPool Investments Authorized Representatives

22. Grant Awards Ratification

23. Commencement Chairs and Equipment Purchase

24. Approval of Financial Affairs Policy Revisions

Investments 3.21

Investments – Endowment Funds 3.20

Moving Expenses 3.23

Procurement Card 17.11

Receipts and Deposits 3.26

Student Accounts Receivable 3.28

Withdrawal without Financial Clearance 6.22

Report from the President

· Upcoming Dates

· Legislative Session

· Capital Campaign

· SACSCOC Accreditation

Report from the Faculty Senate

· Faculty Senate Activities

· Faculty Accomplishments

Report from the Student Government Association

· Fall Recap/Accomplishments

· Goals for Spring 2019

· SGA Spring Elections

· Legacy of Dr. Pattillo

Report from the Champions Event Committee

Report from the Athletic Advisory Committee

Report from the Nominating Committee and Election of Board Officers 2019-2020

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.