Approved 02/13/04

THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND

MINUTES OF THE SPECIAL MEETING AT

UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND

AND VIA TELECONFERENCE

December 19, 2003

Chairman Kendall called the Public Session of the Board of Regents to order at 2:00 p.m. at the University System of Maryland Office on Friday, December 19, 2003. Those participating were: Chairman Kendall, Regents Finan, Florestano, Houghton, Hug, Johnson, Larson, Mandel, Mitchell, Nevins, Pettit, Pevenstein, Rosapepe, Shockley, Tydings, Wood; Chancellor Kirwan, Vice Chancellors Goldstein and Vivona, Presidents and/or their representatives, Mr. Bryce, Ms. Ryan and other USM staff members, members of the press and other observers.

1. Report and Recommendations of the Tuition Task Force - Regent Kendall moved for approval; seconded by Regent Nevins and unanimously approved.

2. Partnership Resolution: Regent Kendall moved for approval, seconded by Regent Hug and unanimously approved.

Meeting adjourned at 2:05 p.m.