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STATE BOARD OF REGENTS MEETING
REGENTS' OFFICES, SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH
APRIL 18, 2008

AGENDA

9:30 a.m. -
9:45 a.m.

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
Regents' Board Room, Lobby Level

Welcome and Overview

9:45 a.m. -
10:45 a.m.

MEETINGS OF BOARD COMMITTEES

Academic, CTE and Student Success ("Programs") Committee
Regent Katharine B. Garff, Chair
Commissioner's Board Room, 5th Floor

ACTION:

University of Utah - Master of Science Degree in Clinical Investigation
Dixie State College - Associate of Applied Science Degree in Respiratory Therapy
Utah Valley State College - Associate of Applied Science Degree in Construction Management

Tab A
Tab B
Tab C

CONSENT:

Utah College of Applied Technology - Fast-track Approval
1. Davis ATC - Certificate of Completion in American Sign Language/Interpreting
2. Dixie ATC
  1. Certificate of Completion in Medical Assisting
  2. Certificate of Proficiency in Pharmacy Technician
3. Mountainland ATC
  1. Certificate of Completion in Practical Nursing
  2. Certificate of Proficiency in Pharmacy Technician

Tab D

INFORMATION/DISCUSSION:

University of Utah - Graduation Guarantee
Regional Undergraduate Philosophy Conference
Proposed Revisions to Policy R312, Configuration of the Utah System of Higher Education and Institutional Missions and Roles (Joint discussion with Planning Committee)

Tab E
Tab F
Tab G

Finance, Facilities and Accountability Committee
Regent Jerry C. Atkin, Chair
Regents Board Room, Lobby Level

ACTION:

USHE - Proposed Revisions to Policy R710, Capital Facilities, and R711, State Building Board Delegation of Capital Facilities Projects

Tab H

CONSENT:

Consent Calendar, Finance Committee
1. UofU and USU - Capital Facilities Delegation Reports
2. Utah State University - Purchase of Property Adjacent to Tooele Campus
3. Southern Utah University - Charter School Lease
4. University of Utah - Purchase of Real Property

Tab I

INFORMATION:

USHE - Capital Improvement Projects for 2008-2009
USHE - Follow-up Report: Removing State Sales Tax on Textbooks
UHEAA - Report of the March 27, 2008 Board of Directors Meeting

Tab J
Tab K
Tab L

Strategic Planning and Communications Committee
Regent Meghan Holbrook, Acting Chair
Small Board Room - Lobby Level

INFORMATION / DISCUSSION

New Policy R609, Regents' Scholarship
Report of Strategic Planning Group
Institutional Retention Reports
Proposed Revisions to Policy R312, Configuration of the Utah System of Higher Education and Institutional MIssions and Roles (Joint discussion with Programs Committee)

Tab M
Tab N
Tab O
(Tab G)

10:45 a.m. -
11:00 a.m.

REFRESHMENT BREAK
Foyer, Lobby Level

11:00 a.m. -
12:00 noon

COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE AND REGULAR BUSINESS MEETING OF THE BOARD
Regents' Board Room, Lobby Level

Commemorative Resolutions (if any)
Reports of Board Committees
- Programs Committee (Tabs A - GI)
- Finance Committee (Tabs H - L)
- Planning Committee (Tabs M - O)
General Consent Calendar
Report of the Commissioner
Report of the Chair

Tab P

12:00 Noon

LUNCHEON MEETINGS

State Board of Regents (closed session) - Executive Board Room, 4th Floor

Chief Academic Officers -Commissioner's Board Room, 5th Floor

All Others -Regents' Board Room, Lobby Level

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Projected times for the various meetings are estimates only. The Board Chair retains the right to take action at any time. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify ADA Coordinator, 60 South 400 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84180 (801-321-7124), at least three working days prior to the meeting. TDD # 801-321-7130.