AGENDA FOR THE
REGULAR MEETING OF THE
STATE BOARD OF HIGHER EDUCATION
June 18, 1999
ROLL CALL
EXECUTIVE SESSION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
PRESIDENT'S REPORT
EOU visit
CHANCELLOR'S REPORT
IFS Report
ACTION ITEMS
System Strategic Planning Committee
Amendments to Board
Bylaws
The Committee recommends minor modifications to the Board Bylaws, including
portions of Article II, Section 5 and Article III, Sections
5(A)(B).
Finance and Administration
Amendment to OAR 580-010-0086, Enrollment
of Spouse and Dependent Children (roll call vote required)
The proposed administrative rule amendment would modify the Board's current
policy on resident fee rates consistent with the Oregon Court of Appeals
decision in Tanner in December 1998. Presented as a temporary rule,
if approved, staff would initiate permanent rulemaking procedures.
Grievance of Thomas Cope,
OSU
This is a grievance brought for the Board's review under the grievance and
appeal procedure in the Board's administrative rule, OAR 580-021-0050 and
-0055.
Grievance of Gary Fallow,
OSU
This is a grievance brought for the Board's review under the grievance and
appeal procedure in the Board's administrative rule, OAR 580-021-0050 and
-0055.
Grievance of M.
L. Pinkham, SOU
This is a grievance brought for the Board's review under the grievance and
appeal procedure in the Board's administrative rule, OAR 580-021-0050 and
-0055.
Building Acquisition,
SOU
Southern Oregon University requests Board approval to acquire a facility
in which to relocate its Jefferson Public Radio (JPR) studio and offices
from obsolete space in Redding, California; to use $800,000 of Article XI-F(1)
bond proceeds for the acquisition and renovation of office space; and to
lease the facility to the JPR Foundation, which will then undertake a gift
campaign to renovate the former cinema auditorium into a performing arts
center associated with JPR.
Renaming of Parker Stadium and Area Surrounding Stadium,
OSU
This item will be mailed to Board members separately upon its completion.
CONSENT ITEMS
Academic
Affairs
B.S. in Social Sciences: Human Services,
SOU
Designed as a degree-completion program that meets the academic and professional
needs of human services professionals in southern Oregon, this interdisciplinary
degree program would become effective immediately if approved by the Board.
B.A./B.S. Dance,
WOU
Western Oregon University proposes to offer a baccalaureate degree program
leading to a B.A./B.S. in dance, effective fall 1999. This program will emphasize
the integration of dance with music, visual arts, and theater programs within
the creative art division.
Graduate Certificates,
PSU
Seeking to recognize student completion of a coherent body of study at the
"sub-degree" level, PSU offers these 15 new certificate programs for Board
consideration. If approved, students will have the opportunity to gain further
competency in focused areas at the graduate level without pursuing a full
degree.
REPORT ITEMS
Academic Affairs
Update on the Oregon Master of Software
Engineering Program
Initiated with strong industry support and assistance from the 1997 Oregon
Legislature, the OMSE is jointly led by the computer science faculties of
three OUS institutions--OSU, PSU, and UO--and the Oregon Graduate Institute
of Science and Technology (OGI). This report updates the Board on the program's
progress since its inception.
Finance and Administration
Fee and Policy Changes in the Academic Year
Fee Book, 1999-00
Staff have prepared a draft of the Academic Year Fee Book for 1999-00, which
will be considered for formal approval at the July 1999 Board meeting. The
draft Fee Book includes a summary highlighting dollar and
percent changes to all mandatory enrollment fees and other policy changes
for academic year 1999-00.
Student Health Insurance, Regional
Universities
This report describes a proposed change to student health insurance benefits
at the regional universities, which is included in the draft 1999-00 Academic
Year Fee Book.
Potential Acquisition of the University
Center Building, PSU
Portland State University officials will report on a possible building
acquisition and long-term land lease to provide a measure of relief for parking
demand, classroom and office space, and a permanent home for the Graduate
School of Social Work.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
PUBLIC INPUT SESSION
ITEMS FROM BOARD MEMBERS
ADJOURNMENT