THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND
MINUTES OF THE MEETING
February 4, 2000
EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
Chairman Chapman moved, Vice Chairman Larson seconded, and the
Board of Regents voted unanimously to convene in closed and
executive session with the Chancellor on Friday, February 4,
2000, at University of Maryland, Baltimore, Baltimore, MD
beginning at 8:30 a.m. Those present were: Chairman Chapman,
Regents Billingsley, Crawford, Finan, Gelman, Gonzales,
Houghton, Hoyer, Josey, Larson, Lincoln, Miller, Nevins, Virts,
Wood, Chancellor Langenberg, Assistant Attorney General
Anderson, and Ms. Ryan.
The Board of Regents and the Chancellor reviewed items on the
agenda that were exempted under the Open Meetings Act for
consideration in closed and executive session. The meeting
adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
Chairman Chapman moved, Vice Chairman Larson seconded, and the
Board of Regents voted unanimously to convene in closed and
executive session with the Chancellor's Council on Friday,
February 4, 2000 at University of Maryland, Baltimore,
Baltimore, MD., 1:00 p.m. Those present were: Chairman Chapman,
Regents Billingsley, Crawford, Finan, Gelman, Gonzales,
Houghton, Hoyer, Josey, Larson, Lincoln, Miller, Nevins, Wood,
Chancellor Langenberg, Vice Chancellors Martin, Middleton, and
Vivona, Associate Vice Chancellor Komenda, Assistant Attorney
General Anderson, Presidents, Boesch,, Gira, Heeger, Hrabowski,
Hunter-Cevera, Mote, Ramsay, Smith, Spikes, Turner, Interim
Presidents Holloway and Jones, BOR staff advisor Berkman, and
Ms. Ryan.
The Board of Regents and the Chancellor's Council reviewed items
on the agenda that are exempted under the Open Meetings Act for
consideration in closed and executive session. The meeting
adjourned at 2:15 p.m.
PUBLIC SESSION
I. Call to Order, Welcome and Remarks from the Host
Institution
The public meeting of the Board of Regents of the
University System of Maryland was called to order by
Chairman Chapman on Friday, February 4, 2000 at University
of Maryland, Baltimore beginning at 12:00 p.m. Those
present were: Chairman Chapman, Regents Billingsley,
Crawford, Finan, Gelman, Gonzales, Houghton, Hoyer, Josey,
Larson, Lincoln, Miller, Nevins, Virts, Wood.
President David Ramsay welcomed the members of the Board
of Regents and guests to University of Maryland, Baltimore
Dr.Ramsay presented two students, Jason St. John, a law
student and Melanie Duane, a Pharmacology student, who gave
brief remarks on their experiences at UM,B.
II. Approval of Minutes
Chairman Chapman moved that the Board of Regents approve
the minutes of, and ratify the actions taken at, the
December 3, 1999; seconded by Regent Josey, approved.
III. Committee of the Whole
Chairman Chapman announced that The Honorable Beatrice
"Bea" Gaddy, Baltimore City Councilwoman will be the
recipient of the Board of Regents 2000 Frederick Douglass
Award.
A. Committee on Advancement - Regent Josey reported that
the Committee had met on January 14, 2000 to consider
items that are exempted under the Open Meetings Act
for consideration in closed and executive session.
ACTION ITEMS
1. Report on Fundraising Progress
2. Report on Regents' Compliance by Affiliated
Foundations and Alumni Associations
3. Disclosure for Members of Institutional Boards
of Visitors. A statement from the Board of
Regents on the State Ethics Commission Ruling
Regarding USM Board of Visitors was read into
the record:
"The Board of Regents respectfully requests that
the State Ethics Commission rules that members
of the boards of visitors at USM institutions
are not subject to the state's Public Ethics Law.
Members of these boards have no executive
responsibilities for the institutions. Their
input as important contributors to institutional
growth and development is greatly appreciated
and valued. We believe that the requirements
associated with the Public Ethics law will
alienate these talented and influential citizens
who want to "give back" to the USM institutions."
Accepted as a consent agenda.
B. Committee on Audit - Regent Gelman thanked Arthur
Andersen LLP for their work as auditors for USM and
stated that Ernst and Young will be the new auditors
for 2000.
C. Ad Hoc Committee on Bylaws - No Report
D. Committee on Education Policy - Regent Gonzales
reported that the Education Policy Committee met on
January 21, 2000 to consider items that are exempted
under the Open Meetings Act for consideration in
closed and executive session.
ACTION:
1. Recommendations presented in To Touch the Future:
Transforming the Way Teachers are Taught: An
Action Agenda for College and University
Presidents. Chairman moved, seconded by Regent
Josey and approved.
2. Draft Resolution on Technological Fluency.
Chairman moved, seconded by Regent Miller and
approved.
3. Schedule of Routine Reports. Chairman moved,
seconded by Regent Billingsley; approved.
INFORMATION ITEMS:
1. Contact Hour Study
2. Campus Crime Reports
3. Report on the Workload of the USM Faculty
4. SAT Scores at USM Institutions
5. State Plan Update. Regent Finan presented a
brief update. A draft will be ready in two weeks
and will cover diversity, access, predictability
of funding. Regent Finan requested that everyone
read the draft carefully and provide feedback
to him.
E. Committee on Finance - Regent Crawford stated Finance
Committee was unable to meet in January due to
inclement weather.
Regent Crawford presented a recent USM Dormitory Fire
Survey resulting from the Seton Hall fire. He
requested that the presidents work with the System to
make necessary changes on their campuses. He also
requested that the Chancellor and Public Relations
office, issue a press release on the survey.
ACTION ITEMS:
1. USM: Modification to BOR Policy VIII-10.30
regarding Construction Project Delivery and
Reporting Systems. Vice Chancellor Vivona gave
an overview of the changes: Presidents to be
responsible for direct oversight of construction
projects; if projects have significant cost
overruns, the Board will take way management of
the project from the institution. Regent
Billingsley moved and Regent Larson seconded;
approved.
2. UMCP: Proposed Financing of New Wing for
Business School. Chairman moved, seconded by
Regent Josey; approved.
INFORMATION ITEM:
1. Financial Data Report for the Five Months ended
November 30, 1999 was dropped from the agenda.
F. Report on the Committee on Technology - Regent Wood
presented a draft of the Minimum System-wide
Technology Standards. These will be sent to
President's Council in March and then presented at the
BOR meeting in April. Chairman moved, Gonzales
seconded, approved acceptance of the draft policy.
G. Report of the Committee on Organization & Compensation
- Regent Billingsley presented the report of Committee
on Organization and Compensation which met on January
11, 2000. Regent Billingsley stated that the proposed
stock option compensation plan for presidents will be
presented at the next CUSP meeting for their feedback.
This plan could be extended to other senior level
employees later.
IV. Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Langenberg gave a brief overview of the positive
FY 2000 legislative session. There is support in the House
and Senate for USM and higher education.
V. Reports of the Advisory Councils
Council of University Presidents (CUSP)
- Dr. Ramsay
Dr. Ramsay stated that the presidents are ready to
defend every budget cut from the legislature.
Council of University System Faculty (CUSF)
- Dr. Stephen Havas, Chair of CUSF presented his
report with an update on shared governance; report
from 4-5 institutions that have unionized faculty;
and part-time and adjunct faculty representative on
CUSF. Copy on file.
Regent Crawford requested that the BOR look at our
policies re: business practices on contractual
employees. He asked Vice Chancellors Middleton and
Vivona to look into this area. TJ Bryan has had a
working group look at this issue and MHEC is
collecting data.
Council of University System Staff (CUSS)
- Mr. Larry Lauer, Chair of CUSS presented remarks.
The CUSS meeting was cancelled due to snow. CUSS is
involved in the Staff Award nominations; developing
a staff training program; is supporting the University
bill for optional retirement program; and reviewing
the collective bargaining bill being presented in the
legislature.
University System Student Council (USMSC)
- Report on file.
VI. New Business
No new business
VII. Meeting adjourned at 12:55 p.m.
