Approved September 12, 2003
THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND
MINUTES OF THE MEETING OF
June 27, 2003
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, BALTIMORE
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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, June 23,
2003, at The University of Maryland, Baltimore at 2:30 p.m.
Mandel, Pevenstein and Shockley Those present were:
Chairman Kendall, Regents Canter, Finan, Florestano,
Houghton, Hoyer, Hug, Johnson, Josey, Larson, Marcus,
Nevins, Riley, Rosapepe, Tydings, Wood; Chancellor Kirwan,
Vice Chancellors Vivona, Boesch, Interim Vice Chancellor
Dillon; Ms. Ryan, Regents-elect, Assistant Attorney
Generals Anderson and Short. 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 4:00 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
9:02 a.m. on Friday, June 27, 2003 at the University of
Maryland, Baltimore. Those present were: Chairman Kendall,
Regents Canter, Finan, Florestano, Houghton, Hoyer, Hug,
Johnson, Josey, Larson, Marcus, Nevins, Riley, Rosapepe,
Tydings, Wood; Chancellor Kirwan, Vice Chancellor Vivona,
Interim Vice Chancellors Boesch and Dillon; Assistant
Attorney Generals Anderson and Short; Presidents Bogomolny,
Dudley-Eshbach, Heeger, Hrabowski, Hunter-Cevera, Lowe,
Mote, Ramsay, Thompson, Interim President Jones, Vice
President McNeil (Coppin), Vice President Bruszewski (FSU),
Dr. Parker (CUSF), Mr. Hill (CUSS), Mr. Patton (USMSC), Ms.
Ryan, Regents-elect Mandel, Pevenstein and Shockley; USM
staff members, members of the press and other observers.
A. Welcome and Remarks from Host Institution. President
David Ramsay presented an institutional overview and
highlights of the different schools within UMB.
B. Chancellor's Report: Dr. Kirwan thanked the Regents
and others for the very successful June 6, 2003 Scholarship
Dinner welcoming him and Mrs. Kirwan to the System. $1.3
million was raised for System-wide scholarships.
Dr. Kirwan announced that Dr. Robert Caret will become
President of Towson University beginning July 1, 2003 and
welcomed him to the USM; introduced Mr. John Dillon, interim
President of the UMF, Inc.; thanked Dr. Dan Jones for his
services as interim president of Towson University and
thanked Dr. Heeger for his leadership chairing the Tuition
Taskforce Committee.
USM Presidents were commended for the effective way
that they have dealt with the budget situation. He praised
their efforts in protecting core programs and maintaining
good communication with the Board and USMO.
In addressing the recent U.S. Supreme Court's
reaffirmation of Backe decision, he stated "It is a
critical victory for justice and fairness on campuses across
the nation."
Chancellor Kirwan announced that this was the last
meeting for four of our Board members: Regents Canter,
Hoyer, Josey and Marcus. Tribute by Regents and Presidents
was paid to them the previous evening. On behalf of the
USM, Kirwan expressed deep gratitude and respect to each of
them for their tireless work.
C. Committee of the Whole
1. Approval of the Minutes of the April 12, 2003
meeting - motion by Regent Kendall; seconded by
Regent Josey, unanimously approved.
2. Approval of the Minutes of the June 10, 2003
special meeting - motion by Regent Kendall;
seconded by Regent Rosapepe, and unanimously
approved.
3. Approval of FY 2004 Board of Regents Meeting
Schedule - motion by Regent Kendall; seconded by
Regent Florestano and unanimously approved.
5. Resolutions of Appreciation for outgoing Regents
Canter, Hoyer, Josey and Marcus.
Regent Wood, Assistant Secretary of the BOR, read
the Resolution of Appreciation for Regent Canter
into the minutes. (copy on file with the minutes)
Regent Wood read the Resolution of Appreciation
for Regent Hoyer into the minutes (copy on file
with the minutes). Motion to accept by Regent
Wood; seconded by Regent Hug; unanimously
approved. Several Regents expressed their
gratitude and appreciation for Congressman Hoyer.
Regent Wood read the Resolution of Appreciation
for Regent Josey into the minutes (copy on file
with the minutes). Motion to accept by Regent
Wood; seconded by Regent Larson and unanimously
approved. Several Regents expressed their
gratitude and appreciation for Regent Josey.
Regent Nevins said that "she reminded us all why
we are here."
Regent Wood then read the Resolution of
Appreciation for Regent Marcus into the minutes
(copy on file with the minutes). Motion to accept
by Regent Wood; seconded by Regent Kendall.
Chairman Kendall stated that Regent Marcus was
very involved with the Regents and is analytical,
fair minded and offered good advice.
D. Reports of the Advisory Councils
1. Council of University System Presidents -
President Heeger presented the report for President Gira,
who is recovering from surgery. Dr. Heeger thanked the
Board, Chancellor and Vice Chancellors for their assistance
in managing the budget cuts. The consequences of the budget
cuts will be controversial and the presidents will need the
Board's continued support of their efforts.
2. Council of University System Faculty - Dr. David
Parker first introduced his successor as chair of CUSF, Dr.
Martha Siegel of TU. Dr. Parker stated that CUSF will
continue to study a recent incident involving graduation
qualifications at Coppin and will report back to the Board
with their findings and propose amended policies and
procedures if needed. There is also concern that some
presidents have not involved shared governance in their
decisions on budget cuts and other issues.
3. Council of University System Staff - Mr. Joe Hill
presented the report of CUSS and announced the members of
the Executive Board for FY 2004. Mr. Hill expressed the
staff concerns regarding budget problems and layoffs.
4. University System of Maryland Student Council -
Mr. Tyler Patton presented the report of the Council. He
thanked Regent Canter for his tireless work as student
regent. Mr. Patton said that students were concerned about
the tuition increases and urged the Board to provide a fair
proposal for the increases.
E. Report of the Committee on Education Policy.
1. Regent Florestano presented the report of the June
18, 2003 meeting of the Education Policy Committee.
2. Regent Florestano requested that the seven items
under Academic Program Proposals be placed on the consent
agenda:
a. TU - BTPS in Information Technology
b. TU - BTPS in Allied Health
c. UB: LL.M. in the Law of the United States
d. UMBC: Post-baccalaureate Certificate in
American Contemporary Music
e. UMCP: Bachelor of Science in Information
Systems
f. UMCP: Master of Education in Education
Concept and Practices
g. UMES: Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in
Educational Leadership
h. UMUC: Post-baccalaureate Certificate in
Project Management (PBC) and Incorporation of
Area of Concentration in Interdisciplinary
Project Management in Three Existing Graduate
Programs.
Regent Florestano moved for approval; seconded by
Regent Rosapepe; and unanimously approved.
Program Discontinuance:
i. UB: Doctor of Psychology
Regent Florestano moved for approval; seconded by
Regent Tydings; and unanimously approved.
3. Proposed Resolutions for Delegations of Authority
to the Chancellor
a. Regent Florestano moved for approval of the
Resolution Delegating to the Chancellor of the USM
the Authority to Approve Certain Program Actions.
Seconded by Regent Rosapepe, and unanimously
approved.
b. Regent Florestano moved for approval of the
Resolution Delegating to the Chancellor of the USM
the Authority to Approve Periodic Reviews of
Existing Programs and to Approve Annual
Institutional Submissions to MHEC Regarding Low-
Productivity Programs. Seconded by Regent
Tydings, and unanimously approved.
4. Regent Florestano moved for approval of the USM
Policy on Professional Commitment of Faculty (II-
3.10); seconded by Regent Rosapepe and unanimously
approved.
The following items were presented as Information Only:
5. Changes in the Shared Governance Structure/Process
at Bowie State University
6. K-16 Update
7. Briefing on Reports required by 2003 Joint
Chairmen's Report.
F. Report of the Committee on Finance - Regent Nevins.
Regent Nevins moved that Items 1 and 2 be placed on the
consent agenda; seconded by Regent Rosapepe.
1. FY 2005 Capital Budget Request of $236,053,000 and
System Priority Listing; FY 2005-2009 Capital
Improvement Program and FY 2005-2014 Ten Year
Capital Plan
2. FY 2004 System Funded Construction Program Request
of $18,000,000
After a brief discussion, Items and 2 were unanimously
approved.
Regent Nevins then moved that Items 3, 3a, 4, 7, 8, 9,
10, 11, 12, 13, 14 and 14a be placed on the consent
agenda; seconded by Regent Rosapepe.
3. USM: Twenty-Second Bond Resolution
3a. Second Refunding Bond Resolution
4. Proposed Revision of BOR Policy VIII-5.30-Policy
on Endowment Fund Spending Rule
7. Tuition Remission Policy for Employees (VII-4.10)
and their Spouses and Dependent Children (VII-
4.20) - Revisions to Grant Tuition Remission
Benefits to Morgan State University's (MSU), St.
Mary's College (SMC) and Baltimore City Community
Colleges Faculty, Staff and their Dependent
Children.
8. Revised USM 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan and
Implementation Resolutions
9. USM Contingent Deferred Compensation Plan - 457(f)
10. Towson University: Dining Services Contract
11. UMBC: Case Management Services contract Renewal
12. UMBC: Food Service Contract Renewal
13. UMCP: Increase Authorization to Construction an
Atrium in the Chemistry Teaching Building
14. UMCP: Natural Gas Purchase Agreement
"Regent Wood asked if the air quality permit that
restricts use of alternative fuels can be changed.
UMCP will report back to the Board."
14a. UMCP: Modification of Scope of Ground Lease for
Laboratory for Telecommunications Sciences
These items were unanimously approved.
Item 5. FY 2004 Tuition Rates - University of
Maryland, Baltimore
Regent Nevins moved for approval; seconded by
Regent Larson.
Following brief discussion, Item 5 was approved,
with Regents Canter and Rosapepe opposed.
Items 15 and 16 were for information purposes only.
15. Financial Data Report for the Ten Months Ended
April 30, 2003
16. USM: Quarterly Review of Capital Improvement
Projects
G. New Business
1. Improving Communications between Students and
Student Regent - Regent Canter presented his
report which is on file with the minutes. Some
suggestions included:
· Improvement of the Student Regent Web Page
· Institutional Description of the Student Regent
· Creation of a USM Student Government President
listserv
2. Follow-up to Board of Regent's Best Practices
Report. Regent Kendall stated that the Board will
reduce the number of standing committees dropping
the External Relations and Technology Committees.
Three workgroups will be formed to work on
specific issues; each with their own timetable.
The workgroups are:
· Resource Development
· Effectiveness and Efficiencies of USM
· Public Corporation
Regent Josey commended the formation of the workgroups and
recommended that the Legislature be appraised of the work by
the groups.
3. Regent Kendall then introduced and welcomed
Secretary Riley as a member of the Board of Regents. Regent
Kendall also introduced Regents-elect Robert Pevenstein,
Marvin Mandel and Philip Shockley (student regent).
4. Regent Tydings moved that a resolution to Governor
Ehrlich and the leadership of Maryland regarding return of
sate funds to the USM budget be accepted by the Board.
Seconded by Regent Rosapepe. (Full text of the resolution
on file with the minutes).
Following a discussion, Regent Hoyer offered an
amendment to Regent Tydings' Resolution. Regent Kendall
moved that the amended version of the resolution be
accepted; seconded by Regent Nevins; approved by the Board
with Regent Riley opposed.
Approved amended paragraph: "Therefore, be it RESOLVED
that the Board of Regents of the University of Maryland
urges Governor Ehrlich and the leadership of the Maryland
General Assembly to take the steps necessary to ensure the
continued strength and advancement of the institutions that
comprise the University System of Maryland; and, be it
further resolved that the Board calls upon the Governor and
the General Assembly to restore, as an urgent state
priority, the financial support necessary for the continued
progress toward excellence of the University System of
Maryland."
Regent Hoyer expressed his pleasure at being able to serve
on the Board of Regents and working with the Board members,
Chancellor and Presidents.
Meeting adjourned at 11:59 a.m.