AUSTIN - The Board of Regents of The University of Texas System will meet Wednesday and Thursday, May 9-10, in Austin. The meetings on both days will be on the 9th floor of Ashbel Smith Hall, 201 W. 7th Street.
Parking for the news media will be available at the guard kiosk on Colorado Street between 7th and 6th Streets.
Out-of-town reporters may view the open sessions via a live webcast. Please make note that you will need Windows Media Player to view this webcast.
On Wednesday, board committee meetings are scheduled to begin at 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m. – Academic Affairs Committee; agenda items include:
- Update and discussion on the UT System Graduation Rates Initiative
- Report from the academic presidents on increasing admission requirements
10:30 a.m. – Joint meeting of Academic Affairs and Facilities Planning and Construction committees
10:45 a.m. – Facilities Planning and Construction Committee
11:45 a.m. – Lunch
12:15 p.m. – Health Affairs Committee; agenda items include:
- Discussion of and video presentation on international programs
1:15 p.m. – Finance and Planning Committee; agenda items include:
- Shared Services Initiative Report
2:15 p.m. – Audit, Compliance and Management Review Committee
The board will recess to executive session at approximately 3:15 p.m. to discuss legal, real estate, proposed negotiated gifts and personnel matters; agenda items include:
- Discussion related to final selection of a president for UT Medical Branch at Galveston
Any action will be taken in open session. The meeting will recess at approximately 5:00 p.m.
On Thursday, meetings are scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m.
8:30 a.m. – Student, Faculty, and Staff Campus Life Committee; agenda items include:
- Annual meeting with Student Advisory Council officers
- Report from the Task Force on Doctoral Education and the Postdoctoral Experience
The full board will convene in open session at approximately 10:00 a.m.; agenda items include:
- Annual report on System-wide research and technology transfer
- Presentation on the UT System-wide Endowment Compliance Program
The meeting will adjourn at approximately 12:00 p.m.
The full agenda book for the meeting is available online.
