Missouri State University

Agenda

May 16, 2013, 1 p.m.

Room 313, Robert W. Plaster Student Union

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  1. Roll Call
  2. Approval of Minutes
    1. Board of Governors’ Meeting
      1. Approval of Minutes of Open Meeting of February 8, 2013
      2. Approval of Minutes of Open Meeting of March 7-8, 2013
      3. Approval of Minutes of Closed Meeting of March 8, 2013
  3. Consent Agenda
    1. Ratification of Items Presented to the Executive Committee on February 20, 2013
      1. Academic Affairs
        1. Ratification of Agreement with St. Louis Public Schools
        2. New Program Approval for Master of Occupational Therapy (MOT) Degree
        3. New Program Approval for Bachelor of Applied Science in Hospitality and Restaurant Administration
      2. Purchases/Contracts
        1. Approval of Procurement Activity Report
      3. Financial
        1. Approval of Resolution Allowing West Plains Campus to Repay the Outstanding Balance and Accrued Interest of Funding Assistance Provided by the Springfield Campus for Dormitory
      4. Facilities and Equipment
        1. Approval of Bids and Award of a Contract for the Exterior Envelope Repairs for the McQueary Family Health Sciences Hall
        2. Approval to Grant a Perpetual Street Right-of-way Easement and a Temporary Construction Easement to the City of Springfield to Allow for Planned Improvements along Grand Street from Hammons Parkway west to Holland Avenue
        3. Ratification of Memorandum of Understanding with Ozarks Technical Community College for the On Campus/On Track Cooperative Pilot Program and Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with Ozarks Technical Community College for General Classroom and Support Space in Lebanon, Missouri
    2. Ratification of Items Presented to the Executive Committee on March 20, 2013
      1. President
        1. Approval of Government Consulting Services Contract with Patton Boggs, LLP
        2. Approval of the Employment of Stephen C. Foucart as Chief Financial Officer of Missouri State University
      2. Purchases/Contracts
        1. Approval of Procurement Activity Report
        2. Ratification of 2013 Corpus Christi Challenge Missouri State University Men’s Basketball Tournament Agreement
        3. Declaration of Official Intent Toward the Issuance or Incurrence of Energy Cost Savings Capital Lease Obligations and Reimbursement of Expenditures for Facilities from Proceeds of Obligations
      3. Facilities and Equipment
        1. Approval of Bids and Award of a Contract for the Chilled Water Loop Extension to Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
        2. Ratification of Lease Agreement at Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise and Business Development with The App Pros, LLC
        3. Ratification of Lease Agreement at Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise and Business Development with CrowdIt, LLC
        4. Ratification of Lease Agreement at Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise and Business Development with F1 Computing Solutions, LLC
        5. Ratification of Lease Agreement at Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise and Business Development with Faucett Social Design, LLC
        6. Ratification of Lease Agreement at Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise and Business Development with Missouri Enterprise
        7. Ratification of Lease Agreement at Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise and Business Development with RAW Marketing, LLC
        8. Ratification of Lease Agreement at Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise and Business Development with Springfield BackOffice
    3. Ratification of Items Presented to the Executive Committee on April 17, 2013
      1. West Plains Campus
        1. Approval of Edith M. Williams as the Recipient of an Honorary Associate of Arts Degree from Missouri State University-West Plains
      2. Procurement and Financial
        1. Approval of Procurement Activity Report
        2. Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Negotiation of Lease Purchase Financing for Refinancing of Energy Cost Savings Capital Lease Obligation and Financing of Certain Additions, Renovations and Extensions to Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, and Prescribing Other Matters Relating Thereto
      3. Facilities and Equipment
        1. Approval of proposal and award of a contract for the roof replacement at Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts
        2. Approval of bids and award of a contract for the replacement of the pool HVAC system at Hammons Student Center
        3. Approval of bids and award of a contract for the renovation of Suite 302 and 303 at Carrington Hall
        4. Approval of consultant and authority to enter into an agreement for professional services in conjunction with the development of University Welcome Center
        5. Approval of consultant and authority to enter into an agreement for professional services in conjunction with the HVAC system replacement study for McDonald Arena
        6. Approval of a resolution granting a license agreement with the City of Springfield and the Watershed Committee of the Ozarks to allow improvements to be made to the detention areas at the southwest corner of National Avenue and Grand Street
        7. Ratification of Lease Agreement at Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise and Business Development with CellARide, LLC
      4. Research and Economic Development
        1. Approval of Memorandum of Understanding with the Springfield Area Chamber of Commerce and the Springfield Business Development Corporation
    4. Ratification of Items Presented to the Executive Committee on May 15, 2013

      (pending approval by the Executive Committee)

      1. Student Affairs

        1. *Approval of Wyrick Expenditures Passed by Student Vote April 2013 to be implemented in FY 2014

      2. Procurement and Financial

        1. *Approval of Procurement Activity Report

        2. *Approval of Resolution Authorizing the Issuance or Incurrence of Energy Cost Savings Capital Lease and Related Lease Obligations in a Principal Amount not to Exceed $8,100,000 to Provide Funds to Refinance Certain Existing Lease Obligations of the University and to Finance Certain Additions, Renovations and Extensions to Facilities of the University and Prescribing the Security Therefor; and Prescribing Other Matters Relating Thereto

        3. *Approval of Resolution Establishing a Tax and Securities Compliance Procedure for the Purpose of Setting Out General Procedures for Missouri State University to Continuously Monitor and Comply with the Federal Income Tax Requirements Relating to Tax-exempt Bonds and Obligations Issued by, on Behalf of, or for the Benefit of Missouri State University and Certain Continuing Disclosure Undertakings Made by Missouri State University

      3. Facilities and Equipment

        1. *Approval of consultant and authority to enter into an agreement for engineering services in conjunction with the 2013 energy audit for the Springfield campus

        2. *Approval of bids and award of a contract for the construction of the Jim D. Morris Basketball Complex at JQH Arena

        3. *Approval of bids and award of a contract for the basin recoating for the John Q. Hammons Fountains

        4. *Approval of proposal and award of a contract for roof restoration and replacement of several sections of the roof at the Greenwood Laboratory School

        5. *Ratification of Lease Agreement at Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise and Business Development with ESM Technologies, LLC

        6. *Approval Authority for Signing Lease Agreements at Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise and Business Development

        7. *Approval to increase the project budget for the phase II renovation at Robert W. Plaster Center for Free Enterprise and Business Development

    5. President
      1. Approval of Employment of Benjamin Barkema, Assistant Coach, Football
      2. Approval of Employment of Kellie Harper, Head Women’s Basketball Coach
      3. Approval of Employment Contracts for Jon Harper as Assistant Coach for Women’s Basketball; Jennifer Sullivan as Assistant Coach for Women’s Basketball; Jackie Stiles as Assistant Coach for Women’s Basketball; and Scott Moore as Operations Assistant, Women’s Basketball
      4. Approval of Employment of Denita Siscoe, Vice President for Student Affairs
    6. West Plains Campus
      1. Approval of Activity Report
      2. Approval of Purchasing Activity Report
      3. Approval of Actions Concerning Academic Employees
      4. Approval of Actions Concerning Non-academic Employees
      5. Approval of Fiscal Year 2014 Salary and Benefits Overview for Missouri State University-West Plains Coaches
      6. Approval of Expenditures to Implement Student-approved Capital Projects
    7. Student Affairs
      1. Approval of the Revised Student Government Association (SGA) Constitution
    8. Purchases/Contracts
      1. Approval of Procurement Activity Report
    9. Facilities & Equipment
      1. Approval of the Activity Report for the Month of January 2013
      2. Approval of Activity Report for the Month of February 2013
      3. Approval of Activity Report for the Month of March 2013
      4. Approval of Activity Report for the Month of April 2013
      5. Approval of Proposal and Award of a Contract for the Roof Replacement of Several Sections of the Roof at the Robert W. Plaster Student Union
    10. Human Resources
      1. Approval of Actions Concerning Academic Employees
      2. Approval of Actions Concerning Non-academic Employees
  4. President’s Report
    1. President Clif Smart’s report will include updates and comments on the following topics:
      1. Welcome to Graduation Weekend
      2. Student Recognition
      3. Recognition of Dr. Earle Doman, Outgoing Vice President for Student Affairs
      4. Legislative Update
      5. Update on Lady Bears’ Coaching Transition
      6. Preview of Marketing Discussion
  5. Academic Affairs
    1. Faculty Senate Report
    2. Report from the Provost – Provost Frank Einhellig’s report will include updates and comments on the following items:
      1. Approval of Resolution of Appreciation for Dr. Christopher Herr, 2012-2013 Faculty Senate Chair
      2. Approval of a Resolution to Acknowledge the Excellence in Public Affairs for Faculty and Staff Award Recipients – Dr. Rachelle Darabi, Associate Provost for Student Development and Public Affairs
      3. Report on Public Affairs Conference – Dr. Gilbert Brown, Provost Fellow for Public Affairs
      4. Update on Graduate and Undergraduate Research Presentation Forums
  6. Research and Economic Development (written reports only)
    1. Report from the Vice President for Research and Economic Development & International Programs – Vice President Jim Baker will provide the following written reports:
      1. Research Report
      2. International Programs Report
  7. Diversity and Inclusion
    1. Report from the Vice President for Diversity and Inclusion – Vice President Ken Coopwood will provide both oral and written reports regarding activities in the Division for Diversity and Inclusion
      1. Summary of the MSU Inaugural Statewide Collaborative Diversity Conference (CDC)
  8. West Plains Campus (written report only)
    1. Chancellor’s Report -- Chancellor Drew Bennett will provide a written report to the Board of Governors regarding activities at the West Plains Campus
  9. Student Affairs
    1. Report from the Student Body President
    2. Report from the Vice President for Student Affairs (written report only) – Dr. Earle Doman will provide a written report regarding activities in the Office of Student Affairs
    3. Don Simpson, Interim Vice President for Student Affairs, will give a report to the Board on the following:
      1. Offer of Commendation to Paige Oxendine for Service as Student Body President
      2. Offer of Commendation to Andrew Adkins for Service as Student Body Vice President
      3. *Approval of Former Missouri State University Employees to be Added to the Wall of Fame
  10. Staff Senate
    1. Staff Senate Report
    2. Offer of Commendation to Dixie Williams for Service as Staff Senate Chair
  11. Financial (written reports only)
    1. Development Report – Vice President for University Advancement Brent Dunn will provide written reports from the MSU Foundation
    2. Financial Services Report – Chief Financial Officer Steve Foucart will provide a written report from Financial Services
  12. Facilities and Equipment
  13. Human Resources
  14. Unfinished Business
  15. New Business
    1. Discussion on Marketing the University
  16. Resolution Authorizing Closed Meeting, Pursuant to Sections 610.021(1), (2), (3), (6), (9), (11), (12), (13), (14) and/or (17) of the Revised Statues of Missouri
  17. Adjournment
  18. Date of Next Meeting: Friday, June 21, 2013, 1 p.m., The Board Room, Union Station, Kansas City, Missouri

   *denotes additions to original agenda

 

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