Approved October 5, 2001
    THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY SYSTEM OF MARYLAND
                                
                                
                     MINUTES OF THE MEETING
                                
                                
                         August 24, 2001
                                
              University of Maryland, College Park
                                
                       EXECUTIVE SESSIONS
                                
                                

Chairman Chapman moved, Regent Wood seconded and the Board of Regents voted unanimously to convene in closed and Executive Session on Friday, August 24, 2001, at University of Maryland, College Park beginning at 8:30 a.m. Those present were: Chairman Chapman, Regents Billingsley, Finan, Florestano, Gonzales, Josey, Kendall, Mister, Nevins, Rasheed, Rosapepe, Wood, and Assistant Attorneys General 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 9:30 a.m.

Chairman Chapman moved, Regent Nevins seconded and the Board of Regents voted unanimously to convene in closed and Executive Session with the Chancellor on Friday, August 24, 2001, at University of Maryland, College Park at 9:30 a.m. Those present were Chairman Chapman, Regents Billingsley, Finan, Florestano, Gonzales, Josey, Kendall, Marcus, Mister, Nevins, Rasheed, Rosapepe, Wood, Chancellor Langenberg, Assistant Attorneys General Anderson and Short, 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 11:15 a.m.

Chairman Chapman moved, Regent Wood seconded and the Board of Regents voted unanimously to convene in closed and Executive Session with Chancellor's Council on Friday, August 24, 2001, at University of Maryland, College Park at 11:30 a.m. Those present were: Chairman Chapman, Regents Billingsley, Finan, Florestano, Gonzales, Josey, Kendall, Marcus, Mister, Nevins, Rasheed, Rosapepe, Wood, Chancellor Langenberg, Assistant Attorneys General Anderson and Short, Vice Chancellors Martin, Middleton, and Vivona, and Ms. Ryan; Presidents Burnett, Gira, Hrabowski, Lowe, Mote, Ramsay, and Turner; Provost David Buchanan (SU), Vice President Steven Wilson (UMCES), Exec. Vice President Jackie Thomas (UMES), Vice President Dan Jones (Towson), Mr. Larry Lauer (UMBI), Dr. Laslo Boyd, (UMUC), Dr. Chapin (CUSF), Ms. Fran Younger (CUSS) and USM staff members. 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 12:30 p.m. PUBLIC SESSION A. 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 at 1:13 p.m. by Chairman Chapman on Friday, August 24, 2001 at University of Maryland, College Park. Those present were: Chairman Chapman, Regents Billingsley, Finan, Florestano, Gonzales, Josey, Kendall, Marcus, Mister, Nevins, Rasheed, Rosapepe, Wood, Chancellor Langenberg, Assistant Attorneys General Anderson and Short, Vice Chancellors Martin, Middleton, and Vivona, and Ms. Ryan; Presidents ; Presidents Gira, Hrabowski, Lowe, Mote, Ramsay, and Turner; Provost David Buchanan (SU), Vice President Steven Wilson (UMCES), Exec. Vice President Jackie Thomas (UMES), Vice President Dan Jones (Towson), Mr. Larry Lauer (UMBI), Dr. Laslo Boyd, (UMUC), Dr. Chapin (CUSF), Ms. Fran Younger (CUSS),USM staff, members of the press and other observers. President Mote presented welcoming remarks to University of Maryland, College Park and gave brief remarks on the status of the Performing Arts, Biosciences and Education. He then introduced three students who discussed their education experiences in the areas of Performing Arts, Biosciences and Education while studying at UMCP. B. Committee of the Whole 1. Minutes of the July 13, 2001 meeting of the Board of Regents were unanimously approved. 2. Contingent Deferred Compensation Plan - Motion to approve by Chairman Chapman, seconded by Regent Rosapepe. Regent Nevins offered an amendment that served to grandfather in all existing System employees who are subject to this issue but newly hired employees of USM campuses would not be eligible for this additional participation. Motion to approve amendment by Regent Nevins, moved by Regent Chapman and seconded by Regent Kendall and Contingent Deferred Compensation Plan with the amendment was unanimously approved. 3. Supplemental Qualified Retirement Plan - Withdrawn from the Agenda. C. Reports of the Advisory Councils 1. Council of University System Presidents: No report 2. Council of University System Faculty: Dr. Chapin , Chair of the Council of University System Staff gave a brief report on goals for FY 2002. 3. Council of University System Staff - Vice Chair Fran Younger gave a brief report on the goals for CUSS for upcoming FY 2002. 4. University System Student Council: No Report D. Report of the Organization and Compensation Committee - Regent Finan presented the Collective Bargaining Definitions for Supervisory, Managerial and Confidential Employees for approval. Motion by Regent Finan; moved by Regent Chapman; seconded by Regent Rosapepe and unanimously approved. E. Report of the Committee on Finance The consent agenda for items 1 and 2 was motioned for acceptance by Regent Nevins; moved by Regent Chapman; seconded by Regent Rosapepe and unanimously approved: 1. FY 2003 Schedule of Tuition and Mandatory Fees. Regent Nevins stated that the Finance Committee will undertake a Tuition and Fee study and will bring recommendations to the board in the Spring of 2002. The Finance Committee in conjunction with the Technology Committee will also look at the possibility of instituting a Technology Fee. 2. USM: Four Year Tuition Plan 3. USM: Historical Tuition Analysis presented for information only. The consent agenda for items number 4and 5 was motioned for acceptance by Regent Nevins; moved by Regent Chapman; seconded by Regent Florestano; 4. FY 2003 Operating Budget Request 5. FY 2003 Separate List Request and OCR Enhancement Regent Wood requested adding an additional item on the Operating Budget on page 8 which would be an additional goal (#7) - that the USM would strive to achieve national eminence in information technology system-wide as discussed during the Finance Committee meeting on August 23, 2001. Vice Chancellor Vivona is drafting the addenda. Items with addenda unanimously approved. Regent Chapman stated that the Regents and Presidents would fight for every dollar in the budget during the upcoming legislature. 6. Resolution Regarding Recognition of the 25% Goal in Minority Business Enterprise (MBE) Participation in System-wide Procurement Efforts - Motion for acceptance by Regent Nevins, moved by Regent Chapman, seconded by Regent Gonzales. Regent Nevins noted that USM would contact the appropriate State officials to modify the eligibility requirements for companies to be recognized to participate in the program. Regent Chapman congratulated the Regents their decision to change the MBE goal. Regent Josey requested that we identify all of the minority contractors used whether or not they are counted toward the 25% goal. Regent Chapman noted that when contracts are presented to the Board, everything possible will be done to meet this goal. Unanimously approved. 7. Extension of USM Tuition Remission Benefits to St. Mary's College of Maryland Morgan State University's Permanent Faculty, Permanent Staff, and their Dependent Children - Regent Nevins recommended approval of the extension of tuition remission benefits by USM to St. Mary's College of Maryland and Morgan State University contingent upon a reciprocal policy for tuition remission will be offered to USM permanent faculty, permanent staff and dependent children. Room and Board is not included in the program. Motion to approve by Regent Nevins, moved by Regent Chapman, seconded by Regent Florestano and unanimously approved. 8. USM: Increase Authorizations of Four Capital Projects. Motion to approve by Regent Nevins, moved by Regent Chapman, seconded by Regent Kendall and unanimously approved. 9. USM: Quarterly Review of Capital Improvement Projects (Information only) 10. USM: Financial Data Report for the year ended June 30, 2001. (Information only) F. Technology Committee - Regent Wood reported on the meeting of August 3, 2001. 1. Information Technology Policies motion to approve by Regent Wood, moved by Regent Chapman, seconded by Regent Josey and unanimously approved. Regent Wood stated that the USM Information Technology Plan will be completed and brought to the Board for approval. Regent Chapman stated that the Board wants to accomplish three basic things (1) all students have access to a computer; (2) all students upon graduation have a minimum knowledge/ capability of technological proficiency; (3) each campus have a minimum standard of technological capability. G. Committee on Audit - Regent Kendall - no report. H. Report of the Committee on Education Policy - Regent Gonzales - No report I. External Relations Committee - Regent Josey stated that the External Relations Committee had not met but provided an update on the USM Campaign. The institutions have raised $149M in FY 2001 exceeding the $140M annual goal. The overall System goal of $700M has been exceeded - it is now at $761M. Regent Josey applauded the Presidents and their staffs for their fine efforts. J. Chancellor Langenberg presented an overview of the FY 2001 USM Annual Report. Copies are on file with the minutes of the Board meeting. K. New Business: Regent Rosapepe introduced Delegate Pauline Menes who was attending the meeting. L. Adjournment: 2:30 p.m.