Approved 6/27/03

THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND

MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF

April 11, 2003

TOWSON UNIVERSITY

EXECUTIVE SESSIONS 

Following the public session of the Board, Chairman Kendall
moved, Regent Larson seconded and the Board of Regents voted
unanimously to convene in closed and Executive Session with
Chancellor's Council on Friday, April 11, 2003, at Towson
University beginning at  2:00 p.m. Those present were:  
Chairman Kendall, Regents Finan, Florestano, Houghton, Hug, 
Johnson, Josey, Larson, Nevins, Rosapepe, Tydings, Wood and 
Canter; Chancellor Kirwan, Vice Chancellors Vivona, Martin, 
Assistant Attorney General Anderson and Short ; Presidents 
Boesch,  Gira, Heeger, Hrabowski, Lowe,  Interim President 
Jones, Vice President McNeil (Coppin), Mr. Pocari (UMCP), 
Dr. Zinner (SU),  Dr. Colston (UMES), Mr. Lauer (UMBI), 
Dr. Parker (CUSF),  Ms. Ryan, Mr. Bryce, Mr. Canavan, 
Ms. Vukovich, Ms. McMann and Regents-elect Mitchell and 
Pevenstein. The Board of Regents reviewed items on the 
agenda that were exempted under the Open Meetings Act 
for consideration in closed and executive session.  The 
meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

Chairman Kendall moved, Regent Larson seconded and the 
Board of Regents voted unanimously to convene in closed and 
Executive Session with the Chancellor on Friday, April 11, 
2003, at Towson University beginning at  3:35 p.m.    Those 
present were: Chairman Kendall, Regents Finan, Florestano, 
Houghton, Hug, Johnson, Josey, Larson, Nevins, Rosapepe, 
Tydings, Wood and Canter; Chancellor Kirwan, Vice Chancellors
Vivona, Boesch,  Assistant Attorney Generals Anderson  and 
Ms. Ryan and Regents-elect Mitchell and Pevenstein.  The 
Board of Regents reviewed items on the agenda that were 
exempted under the Open Meetings Act for consideration in 
closed and executive session. The meeting adjourned at 
4:30 p.m.
Minutes of the sessions are attached.
PUBLIC SESSION
Chairman Kendall called the public meeting of the Board
of Regents of the University System of Maryland to order at
9:15 a.m. on Friday, April 11, 2003 at Towson University.
Those present were: Chairman Kendall, Regents Finan,
Florestano, Houghton, Hug, Johnson, Josey, Larson, Nevins,
Rosapepe, Tydings, Wood and Canter; Chancellor Kirwan, Vice
Chancellors Vivona, Boesch, Martin, Assistant Attorney 
Generals Anderson and Short; Presidents Bogomolny, Gira, 
Heeger, Hrabowski, Lowe, Mote, Ramsay,  Interim President 
Jones, Vice President McNeil (Coppin), Dr. Zinner (SU),  
Dr. Colston (UMES), Mr. Lauer (UMBI), Dr. Parker (CUSF), 
Mr. Hill (CUSS),  Ms. Ryan, Regents-elect Mandel, Mitchell 
and Pevenstein, USM staff members, members of the press and 
other observers.
A.  Welcome and Remarks from Host Institution.  Dr. 
Dan Jones, Interim President, welcomed the Regents, 
Presidents and others to Towson University.  He thanked 
the Regents and staff for their assistance during his 
tenure as interim president.  Dr. Jones noted that Dr. 
Robert Caret would be returning to Towson University as 
president on July 1, 2003.   Dr. Caret was previously 
executive vice president and provost at Towson University 
before becoming president at San Jose State University.
Regents Kendall and Nevins thanked Dr. Jones for his 
service as interim president.
B.  Committee of the Whole
1.  Regent Kendall welcomed Richard Hug as a new 
member of the Board of Regents.  He also introduced 
incoming Regents - Gov. Marvin Mandel, Mr. Robert 
Pevenstein and Mr. Robert Mitchell who will begin 
their duties on July 1, 2003.
2.  Presentations of the Regent Faculty Awards.  
Regent Kendall and Chancellor Kirwan presented the 
awards to the following individuals


Dr. Judith Stribling (SU) and Dr. Gian Gupta
 (UMES) -
Collaboration
Dr. Noel Myricks (UMCP) - Mentoring
Dr. Warren D. Tewes (UMB) - Public Service
Dr. E. Wendy Saul (UMBC) - Public Service
Dr. Memo Diriker (SU) - Public Service
Dr. Govind Rao (UMBC) - Research/Scholarship/
Creative Activity
Dr. Elizabeth Gantt (UMCP) - Research/Scholarship
/Creative Activity
Dr. Spencer Benson (UMCP) - Teaching
Dr. Lea Ramsdell (TU) - Teaching
Dr. Kimberly L. Hunter (SU) - Teaching


3.  The minutes of the February 21, 2003 meeting were 
unanimously approved.
4.  Chancellor William E. Kirwan presented his report 
to the Board.  The legislative session has ended but the 
budget process has not.  There will be much work ahead.  
Dr. Kirwan thanked the Regents and Presidents for their 
hard work and many hours spent in Annapolis.  He also 
thanked the System Councils and business community for 
the many letters written and visits to the members of 
the legislature on our behalf. Dr. Kirwan stated that 
the Grassroots advocacy effort was remarkable - 23,000 
signatures on a petition in support of higher education, 
9,000 e-mails sent to legislators; 16,000 names Maryland 
citizens in our database.  Will Castleberry is to be 
commended for getting this effort up and running so 
quickly.
USM's Joe Bryce and the institutional legislative 
liaisons were outstanding in their work during the 
legislative session as well as Jim Salt and Mark Beck 
of the USM capital planning office who did a superb job 
in the capital budget process.
Dr. Kirwan announced that Dr. Stanley Battle has 
assumed the presidency of Coppin State College and 
that Dr. Robert Caret is the incoming president at 
Towson University.
Dr. Kirwan also announced that Vice Chancellor 
John Martin will be leaving USM to go to the 
University of Connecticut as president of their 
Foundation.  Regent Josey expressed her appreciation 
for Mr. Martin's leadership and his assistance to her 
during her tenure as chair of the External Relations 
Committee.
Regents Kendall and Wood thanked Dr. Kirwan for his 
tireless efforts during the legislative session noting 
that there is much work to be done.
5.  Report of the Grassroots Efforts:  Regent 
Rosapepe thanked and congratulated John Martin on the 
very effective grassroots efforts.   A broad based 
mobilization was created - every institution 
participated; over 1000 students, 5000 faculty 
and staff; 1000 parents, 2000 alumni.  It was a 
trial run this year but it is anticipated that 
there will be more participation on all levels 
for next year.
Regents Florestano, Finan, Larson, Johnson and 
Tydings all praised the grassroots efforts and 
look forward to greater participation from the 
institutions, alumni and others next year.
6.  Regent Wood moved acceptance of the 
Resolution of Appreciation to for Regent 
Lance W. Billingsley; seconded by Regent 
Josey and unanimously approved.   The 
resolution was read into the minutes 
by Regent Wood.  Full text on file 
with the minutes.
C.  Report of the Advisory Councils
1.  President Gira presented the 
report of the Council of University System 
Presidents expressing appreciation to Dr. 
Dan Jones for his work during the year.  
Dr. Gira stated that it had been a most 
difficult General Assembly session for 
everyone.  She expressed the appreciation 
of the presidents to the Regents and the 
Chancellor for their extraordinary efforts 
during the session and year.  
Regent Kendall stated he had never 
seen such good cooperation between the regents and 
presidents and looks forward to the continued 
efforts of all concerned.
2.  Dr. David Parker presented the report of 
the Council of University System Faculty.   The 
CUSF and faculty of the USM institutions 
demonstrated in Annapolis; sent letters to 
legislators and the Governor regarding the 
budget situation.  He thanked the Regents, 
Chancellor and Presidents for their efforts.
3.  Council of University Staff report 
was presented by Chairman Joe Hill.  The 
CUSS was also active in contacting 
legislators through letters, e-mail and 
personal visits regarding the budget problems.
4.  Dr. David Parker presented a brief report 
from the University System Student Council for 
Tyler Patton, who was ill.  The Council is 
preparing to hold its elections soon.  
There still has not been a student 
regent appointed by the Governor.  
Regent Canter said that the students had 
held a mock funeral to protest the budget 
cuts in Annapolis.  There was a good 
collaborative effort between institutions.
Regent Kendall stated that Student 
Regent Andrew Canter has been a real 
contributor this year to the Regents and 
the efforts in Annapolis.  He announced 
that Mr. Canter has received a Jack Kent 
Cooke Regional Scholarship for his 
graduate studies.
D.  Regent Nevins presented the report on 
the Committee on Finance which met on March 20, 
2003.  
Item 2:  USM Enrollment projections: 
2003-2012:  The enrollment projections are 
required by the Board to be presented annually 
to MHEC.  The projections forecast increased 
student demand.  At this time enrollment is 
expected to grow from the current 93,000 
currently to 115,000 in 2012.  Vice 
Chancellor Vivona presented an overview of 
the projections and possible scenarios 
depending on funding levels.   
Regent Nevins moved that the Board 
approved the enrollments projections as 
recommended by the Chancellor. Seconded by 
Regent Rosapepe.
There was discussion 
among Regents on what will be done if 
funding is not available to meet the increased 
enrollments; retain quality; meet the needs of the 
citizens of Maryland and the need for the institutions 
to be more efficient.  Regent Nevins pointed out that 
if the money is not available, it would be necessary 
for the Regents to revise enrollment projections.  
This issue is a major public policy issue that the 
governor, legislators and others need to be involved in.
  The 2003-2012 USM Enrollment Projections were 
unanimously approved.
Item 3:  Self Support Charges and Fees for 
FY 2004 - Regent Nevins moved for approval, seconded 
by Regent Florestano.
Regent Canter stated that Charges and Fees are 
major student issues.  Question for SU:  Which charges 
are for public/private housing?  Mr. Pusey:  The charges 
you are going to approve today are for not  public/private 
housing.  They are done separately.  Regent Canter:  
Who approves the fees for your public/private housing?  
Mr. Pusey:  The university/president approves the fee - 
this is the case with all public/private housing at all 
campuses.
The students will come back to the Regents with 
four or five simple, no-cost recommendations that could 
be used to get greater feedback from the Student 
Government presidents and greater involvement with 
the student regent at the institutions and the student 
bodies.  Regent Canter will make that presentation at 
the June meeting.
Regent Nevins:  That would be very welcome.  
Item 3 seconded by Regent Florestano and 
unanimously approved.
Regent Nevins requested that Items 4, 6, 7, 8, and 
9 be placed on the consent agenda; seconded by Regent 
Finan and unanimously approved.
Item 4:  Proposed Technical Clarification of 
VII-2.70-Policy on Student Classification for Admission, 
Tuition and Charge-Differential Purposes.
Item 6:  Salisbury University: Public/Private 
Partnership for Student Housing
Item 7:  UMCP: Increase in Funding Authorization 
for the Gossett Football Team House Expansion
Item 8:  UMCP: Public/Private Partnership for 
Student Housing
Item 9:  UMB: Dental Clinic Operations Contract 
Exceeding $5 Million
Items 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9 were unanimously approved.
Item 5:  Frostburg State University:  2001-2001 
Facilities Master Plan.
President Gira presented a brief overview of the FSU 
facilities master plan. There was a full presentation 
before the Finance Committee. Regent Nevins moved for 
approval, seconded by Regent Florestano and unanimously 
approved.
Item 10:  The Financial Data Report for the Seven 
Months Ended January 31, 2003 was presented as an 
information item.
E.  Regent Florestano presented the report 
of the Committee on Education Policy which met on 
March 19, 2003.
Item 2:  Academic Programs Actions - Regent 
Florestano presented the academic programs for approval:
a.   FSU: New Areas of Concentration
i.   International Studies: International politics, 
economics, business and development
ii.   Business Administration: general 
management, human resources
iii.  Geography: global systems analysis
b.  FSU: Bachelor of Technical and Professional 
Studies (BTPS) in Criminal  Justice
c.  UB: Master of Fine Arts in Integrated Design
d.  UB: Master of Fine Arts in Creative 
Writing and Publishing Arts
e.  UMBC: Master of Arts in Education
f.  UMBC: Bachelor of Science (BS) in 
Psychology (substantial modification)
g.  UMCP: R.H. Smith School of Business: 
discontinuance of bachelor's program in Human 
Resource Management
h.  UMUC: Bachelor of Technical 
and Professional Studies (BTPS) in				
Biotechnology
Regent Florestano moved for approval; seconded 
by Regent Rosapepe and unanimously approved.
Items 3 through 8 were presented for 
information purposes.
Item 3:  Minority Achievement Plans: 
Exemplary Institutional Programs/Activities
Item 4:  MHEC Program Categories and Definitions 
and Relevant MHEC and BOR Approval Process
Item 5:  USM Enrollment Projections: 2003-2012
Item 6:  USM Biotechnology Strategic Plan:  Update
Item 7:  Annual Report on Intercollegiate Athletics
Item 8:  Reported Required by USM Policy in 
Intellectual Property
E.  Committee on Technology.  Regent Wood stated 
that the minutes from the March 7 conference call will 
stand as his report.
F.  New Business
1.  Regent Kendall said that the official 
welcoming event for Chancellor and Mrs. Kirwan will 
take place on June 6 at UMUC.  The event will raise 
funds for scholarships in Dr. Kirwan's honor during 
a reception, concert and dinner.
2.  Regent Kendall and Chancellor Kirwan 
presented a plaque to Dr. Mortimer Sellers of the 
University of Baltimore, who has been named as a 
USM Regents Professor.
3.  Discussion of Values, Visions and 
Goals for the USM Strategic Plan:  Chancellor 
Kirwan presented a preamble to a process that 
will occupy a considerable about of time over 
the coming months.  The State Plan mandates that 
the System and its institutions maintain a strategic 
plan and that these plans be updated every two years.  
We feel that this is not an ordinary update; many 
things have changed in a short period of that are 
not reflected in our current plan including the 
changed fiscal circumstances, the acute workforce 
shortages our State is experiencing in certain key 
areas, and the anticipated enrollment surge.  We must 
reflect the Board's views and priorities and the plan 
will require the Board's approval.  A process will be 
put in place to get the Board's feedback as the drafts 
of the plans are developed.  Chancellor read the Vision, 
Values and Goals summary; a copy is on file with the 
official minutes.
Chancellor Kirwan requested comments or 
suggestions from the Regents.
Several suggestions were made by the Regents.  
These will be incorporated into a reviewed version.  
A final version will be brought back to the Regents 
for approval.
4.  Chancellor Kirwan presented the "
Regents Priorities" - major issues that will 
need to be addressed by the Board of Regents:
a. Charter of the USM as a public corporation
b. Teacher preparation and workforce development 
c. Technology transfer and commercialization
d. Resource development
e. National eminence
f. Effectiveness and efficiency
These priorities were developed as a 
result of two retreats - one with the presidents 
and one with the Regents.

5.  Dr. Lawrence Leak, Assistant State 
Superintendent, Maryland State Department of 
Education, presented a briefing on the Federal 
"No Child Left Behind" law.
The law states that beginning SY 2002-03, 
all new teachers hired in Title I programs must be 
"highly qualified."  Meaning that public 
and elementary and secondary teachers must be fully 
certified by the state and must not have had any 
certification requirements waived on an emergency, 
temporary or provisional basis.  By the end of 
2005-06 year, all teachers teaching in "core 
academic subjects" in each public elementary 
and elementary and secondary school must be "
highly qualified."  Local school systems must 
notify parents if their child is being taught by a 
teacher who does not meet the definition of highly 
qualified.  If states do not comply, Title I Federal 
funding would be at stake.  The State must submit a 
plan of action defining how non-qualified teachers 
will be brought up to the "highly qualified
" level.

G.  The meeting was adjourned at 1:10 p.m.