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Consent Agenda Items Meeting of theBoard of Regents

September 3, 2015

8/26/15

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

September 3, 2015

Prairie View A&M University (None) Tarleton State University C-1) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring Ms. Euphemia Edem for Her Achievements in Track and Field C-2) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Members of the Men’s Rodeo Team C-3) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Members of the Men’s 4x400 Relay Team Texas A&M International University C-4) Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Entitled the “University Services Scholarship

Endowment” C-5) Granting of Faculty Development Leave for FY 2016 Texas A&M University C-6) *Namings of Academic Rooms and Spaces in Francis Hall C-7) Approval of a New Master of Ocean Science and Technology Degree Program, and Authorization

to Request Approval from the THECB C-8) Approval of a New Master of Science in Business Degree Program and Authorization to Request

Approval from the THECB C-9) Approval of a New Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering Degree Program, and

Authorization to Request Approval from the THECB C-10) Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Entitled the “Joan Griffiths KAMU-FM

Quasi-Endowment” Texas A&M University-Central Texas (None) Texas A&M University-Commerce C-11) *Naming of the East Greenhouse on the University Farm C-12) *Naming of Road Located Within the Rodeo Facilities on the University Farm

Consent Agenda September 3, 2015 Page 2 of 4

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi C-13) Approval of a New Bachelor of Arts Degree Program with a Major in Graphic Design, and

Authorization to Request Approval from the THECB Texas A&M University-Kingsville C-14) *Naming of Rooms at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center at the Tio and Janell Kleberg Wildlife

Research Park C-15) Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Entitled the “Athletics Hall of Fame” C-16) Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Entitled the “Women’s Athletic Scholarship” Texas A&M University-San Antonio (None) Texas A&M University-Texarkana (None) West Texas A&M University C-17) Authorization to Award an Honorary Degree to Mr. Johnny Trotter C-18) Granting of Faculty Development Leave for FY 2016 C-19) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Women’s Basketball Team C-20) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Women’s Track & Field Team C-21) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Equestrian Team C-22) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Softball Team C-23) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Baseball Team C-24) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Men’s Track & Field Team C-25) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Men’s Golf Team Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service (None) Texas A&M AgriLife Research (None) Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station (None)


Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service (None) Texas A&M Forest Service C-26) Confirmation of Appointment and Commissioning of Peace Officer The Texas A&M University System/Board of Regents C-27) (Revised) Approval of Minutes C-28) Approval of Revised List of Authorized Signers for Revolving Fund Bank Accounts for System

Members C-29) Approval of Changes to the Admission Standards for System Member Universities for the

2016-17 Academic Year C-30) Approval of Revisions to System Policy 03.02 (Policies for the Establishment and Revision

of Mission Statements and Tables of Programs) C-31) Approval of Revisions to System Policy 08.01 (Civil Rights Protections and Compliance) C-32) Approval of New System Policy 11.10 (Academic Program Requests) C-33) Approval of Revisions to System Policy 31.04 (Holidays) C-34) Granting of the Title of Emeritus/Emerita, September 2015, The Texas A&M University System C-35) Confirmation of Appointment and Commissioning of Peace Officers

Report Report of System Construction Projects Authorized by the Board *Certified by the general counsel or other appropriate attorney as confidential or information that may be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with Section 551.1281 and Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code.


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Tarleton State University C-1) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring Ms. Euphemia Edem for Her Achievements in Track and Field C-2) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Members of the Men’s Rodeo Team C-3) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Members of the Men’s 4x400 Relay Team

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Agenda Item No.

TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY

Office of the President

June 23, 2015

Members, Board of Regents

The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Honoring Ms. Euphemia Edem for Her Achievements

in Track and Field

I respectfully request the Board of Regents’ approval of the following resolution honoring Ms.

Euphemia Edem for her achievements on the Tarleton State University Outdoor Track and Field

Team.

“WHEREAS, Euphemia Edem, a native of Calabar, Nigeria, was a graduating senior at Tarleton

State University majoring in Kinesiology in spring 2015; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Edem was a member of the 2015 Tarleton Outdoor Track and Field Team; and

WHEREAS, she broke four individual school records in the indoor long jump, indoor triple jump,

outdoor long jump, outdoor triple jump, and a team school record for the 4x100 relay; and

WHEREAS, she completed the 2015 outdoor season undefeated in the long jump claiming six-

straight first-place finishes, broke the Lone Star Conference record in the long jump, and received the

2015 Lone Star Conference Outdoor Track and Field Female Athlete of the Year award; and

WHEREAS, she became the first female athlete in Tarleton history to win a national championship

at the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II 2015 Track and Field Finals; now,

therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that we, the members of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System,

gratefully recognize the achievements of Ms. Euphemia Edem on the Tarleton Outdoor Track and

Field Team in 2015; and, be it, further

RESOLVED, that this resolution be included in the minutes, and copies thereof be signed by the

Chairman of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, and be presented to Ms.

Edem and to the Archives of Tarleton State University as an expression of congratulations for her

excellence on the track.

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Agenda Item No.

June 23, 2015

ADOPTED, this 3rd

day of September 2015.”

Respectfully submitted,

F. Dominic Dottavio, Ph.D.

President

Approval Recommended: Approved for Legal Sufficiency:

John Sharp Ray Bonilla

Chancellor General Counsel

Billy Hamilton

Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer

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Agenda Item No.



June 23, 2015



Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Members of the Tarleton State University Men’s

Rodeo Team

I respectfully request the Board of Regents’ approval of the following resolution honoring the

Tarleton Men’s Rodeo Team for their achievements.

“WHEREAS, the Tarleton Men’s Rodeo Team has a long history of championships in the arena;

and

WHEREAS, the members of the 2015 Tarleton Men’s Rodeo Team are Landon Williams, Jace Lane,

Jace Melvin, Brody Cress, Kody Lamb, and Devan Reilly, and their head coach is Mr. Mark Eakin;

and

WHEREAS, in 2015 the Tarleton Men’s Rodeo Team were champions of the National

Intercollegiate Rodeo Association’s Southwest Region; and

WHEREAS, 2015 marked the seventh-straight appearance of the Tarleton Men’s Rodeo Team in the

championship event of the College National Finals Rodeo, which is considered the ‘Rose Bowl’ of

college rodeo; and

WHEREAS, the Tarleton Men’s Rodeo Team has been crowned national champions for the third

time in program history; and

WHEREAS, Mr. Williams’ tie-down roping national title is the 11th individual championship and 3

rd

championship in the event in Tarleton’s history in the arena, and the 3rd

straight year Tarleton has

had an individual national champion; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that we, the members of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University

System, gratefully recognize the achievements of the Tarleton Men’s Rodeo Team in 2015; and, be

it, further


Chairman of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, and be presented to the

members of the Tarleton Men’s Rodeo Team, Mr. Mark Eakin, and to the Archives of Tarleton State

University as an expression of congratulations for their excellence in the arena.

Agenda Item No.

June 23, 2015

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ADOPTED, this 3rd




President




Billy Hamilton



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Agenda Item No.



June 23, 2015



Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Members of the Tarleton State University Men’s

4x400 Relay Team

I respectfully request the Board of Regents’ approval of the following resolution honoring

the Tarleton Men’s 4x400 Relay Team for their achievements.

“WHEREAS, the members of the 2015 Tarleton Men’s 4x400 Relay Team were Terrance Gross,

Cameron Krc, Clarencio Guerrero, and Gilson Umunnakwe, and their head coach was Mr. Pat

Ponder; and

WHEREAS, the 2015 Tarleton Men’s 4x400 Relay Team set a new school record for the event; and

WHEREAS, the Tarleton Men’s 4x400 Relay Team won the 2015 national championship for the

event at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Finals; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that we, the members of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University

System, gratefully recognize the achievements of the 2015 Tarleton Men’s 4x400 Relay Team in

2015; and, be it, further



members of the 2015 Tarleton Men’s 4x400 Relay Team, Mr. Pat Ponder, and to the Archives of

Tarleton State University, as an expression of congratulations for their excellence on the track.

Agenda Item No.

June 23, 2015

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ADOPTED, this 3rd




President




Billy Hamilton



Texas A&M International University C-4) Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Entitled the “University Services Scholarship

Endowment” C-5) Granting of Faculty Development Leave for FY 2016

Agenda Item No.

AGENDA ITEM BRIEFING

Submitted by: Ray M. Keck, III, Ph.D., President

Texas A&M International University

Subject: Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Entitled the “University

Services Scholarship Endowment”

Proposed Board Action:

Authorize the president of Texas A&M International University to establish a quasi-endowment

account to be entitled the “University Services Scholarship Endowment.”

Background Information:

In fall 2010, students passed a referendum authorizing the collection of the endowment fee to

create an endowment for general and study abroad scholarships. The Board approved this fee at

the May 2011 Board meeting. With the consolidation of fees approved at the May 2014 Board

meeting, the endowment fee was consolidated into the university services fee. Authority is

requested to establish a new quasi-endowment with a transfer of university service fee funds.

The purpose of the new endowment will be to continue funding general and study abroad

scholarships.

The university is seeking to establish a quasi-endowment as part of an overall gift policy that will

allow for longer term investment of these funds.

A&M System Funding or Other Financial Implications:

The “University Services Scholarship Endowment” quasi-endowment will be created with a

$375,000 transfer of university services fee funds. The earnings from the quasi-endowment will

be used to provide general and study abroad scholarships.

Agenda Item No.

TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY


May 15, 2015



Subject: Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Entitled the “University Services

Scholarship Endowment”

I recommend adoption of the following minute order:

“The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System

authorizes the president of Texas A&M International University to establish

a quasi-endowment account to be entitled the ‘University Services

Scholarship Endowment.’ The account will be funded by a transfer of

$375,000 from the university services account. Payout distributions from the

newly created quasi-endowment will be used to provide income for general

and study abroad scholarships at Texas A&M International University.”


Ray M. Keck, III, Ph.D.,

President


________________________ ________________________



Billy Hamilton



________________________

Maria L. Robinson

Chief Investment Officer and Treasurer

Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: Ray M. Keck, III, Ph.D., President


Subject: Granting of Faculty Development Leave for FY 2016,



Authorize faculty development leave for FY 2016 at Texas A&M International University

(TAMIU).


System Policy 31.03, Leaves of Absence, and System Regulation 12.99.01, Faculty Development

Leave, require that a recommendation for faculty development leave be submitted by the

university president to the chancellor for recommendation to the Board of Regents for approval.

At TAMIU, the application is submitted with support of the academic department, college dean,

university development leave committee (elected by the general faculty), provost and vice

president for academic affairs and president.

As shown in the exhibit, TAMIU requests approval for faculty development leave for one faculty

member for FY 2016.

TAMIU is in compliance with the statutory requirement that no more than six percent of eligible

faculty be on development leave at any time.


No additional funding is required. Department faculty members are assuming the recommended

faculty members’ teaching loads by adjusting course offerings the next academic year.

http://policies.tamus.edu/31-03.pdf

http://policies.tamus.edu/12-99-01.pdf


Agenda Item No.



May 22, 2015






“The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in

accordance with System Policy 31.03, System Regulation 12.99.01 and Sections

51.101-108 of the Texas Education Code, authorizes faculty development leave

to the faculty member as shown in Exhibit , Faculty Development Leave

List FY 2016, Texas A&M International University.”


Ray M. Keck, III, Ph.D.

President




Billy Hamilton

Executive Vice Chancellor

and Chief Financial Officer

James R. Hallmark, Ph.D.

Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

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FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE LIST

FY 2016


Name/

Title/

Department

Years of

TAMIU

Tenured,

Tenure-

Track

Service

Semester of

Leave

Location and Brief Description of Leave

COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Pablo Camacho-

Gutiérrez

Associate

Professor

Economics

9 Fall 2015 Leave will be spent at Spain’s Universidad de Alcalá de Henares (UAH), working to

further develop Dr. Camacho-Gutiérrez’s research on corporate governance through

study of Spanish manufacturing firms. During the leave, Dr. Camacho-Gutiérrez will

use his expertise in econometric estimation techniques with specialties of UAH’s

faculty in analyzing a Spanish database with material from numerous firms. Dr.

Camacho-Gutiérrez plans on publishing his work. He has also been offered continued

access to the database after his stay has ended, providing him opportunity to continue

his studies. These activities will assist TAMIU with establishing new collaborations,

widening the School of Business’ profile in the MBA-Spanish program, allow

continued networking with other European academic programs and enhance his

teaching regarding corporate governance and finance. The leave is expected to benefit

TAMIU students as findings from the research are incorporated into lectures/seminars

that in turn will open opportunities for them.

ITEM

EXHIBIT

Texas A&M University C-6) *Namings of Academic Rooms and Spaces in Francis Hall C-7) Approval of a New Master of Ocean Science and Technology Degree Program, and Authorization

to Request Approval from the THECB C-8) Approval of a New Master of Science in Business Degree Program and Authorization to Request

Approval from the THECB C-9) Approval of a New Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering Degree Program, and

Authorization to Request Approval from the THECB C-10) Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Entitled the “Joan Griffiths KAMU-FM

Quasi-Endowment”

Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: Michael K. Young, President

Texas A&M University

Subject: Approval of a New Master of Ocean Science and Technology Degree

Program, and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher

Education Coordinating Board


Approve the establishment of a new degree program at Texas A&M University (Texas A&M)

leading to a Master of Ocean Science and Technology (M.O.S.T.), authorize the submission of

this degree program to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for approval

and certify that all applicable THECB criteria have been met.


A series of trends such as the exploration and exploitation of energy resources in deeper waters

offshore (e.g. Gulf of Mexico), the continued growth of human populations along the coast, and

growing efforts to predict and mitigate coastal hazards (e.g. hurricanes, tsunami, oil spills, and

harmful algal blooms) have lead to an expansion of opportunities in the area of ocean science

technology and a need for highly trained master’s level scientists.

The proposed M.O.S.T. will provide students with education and training from scientists

working at the cutting edge of ocean science throughout the global ocean, from the Gulf of

Mexico to the waters around Antarctica. The College of Geosciences has been a leader in ocean

observation for more than 50 years and has close ties with the International Ocean Discovery

Program and offshore energy industry.

The degree will satisfy the growing demand for trained ocean science and technology

professionals in both the public (e.g. integrated global ocean observing systems) and private

sectors (e.g. energy and transportation industries).


There are minimal new costs associated with the new M.O.S.T.. The new degree will rely on

faculty who are already members of the Department of Oceanography, and existing funds within

the department will be sufficient to meet the costs of adding this degree program.

Agenda Item No.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY


May 13, 2015



Subject: Approval of a New Master of Ocean Science and Technology Degree Program, and

Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating

Board



approves the establishment of a new degree program at Texas A&M

University leading to a Master of Ocean Science and Technology.

The Board also authorizes submission of Texas A&M University’s

new degree program request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating

Board for approval and hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the

Coordinating Board have been met.”


Michael K. Young

President




________________________

Billy Hamilton





ATTACHMENT TO ITEM

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Master of

Ocean Science and Technology

(CIP 40.0607.0002)

Program Review Outline

BACKGROUND & PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

Administrative Unit: College of Geosciences (Department of Oceanography)

The proposed Master of Ocean Science and Technology (M.O.S.T.) will be a unique program for

the state of Texas. It will provide students with education and training from scientists who are

active researchers and educators working at the cutting edge of ocean science throughout the

global ocean, from the Gulf of Mexico to the waters around Antarctica. The College of

Geosciences is in an ideal position to offer this new degree due to its leadership in ocean

observation for more than 50 years, close ties with the International Ocean Discovery Program

and the offshore energy industry. A unique feature of this program is that the curriculum has

been designed to interface with existing bachelor degrees taught in the College of Geosciences.

This integration will enable the most capable undergraduate students to obtain both a bachelor’s

and a master’s degree in five years in an accelerated degree program.

The educational objectives of this program will be to: 1) provide students with a basic

understanding of the major concepts in oceanography that can be applied in ocean science

careers; 2) provide students with the skills and tools to evaluate and analyze data, particularly

large datasets of the type generated by ocean observing systems; 3) to facilitate critical thinking

and problem solving.

The proposed degree will require 36 semester credit hours. It will be a non-thesis program with

all students completing a capstone learning experience.

The proposed implementation date is spring 2016.

Texas A&M University (Texas A&M), certifies that the proposed new degree program meets the

criteria under 19 Texas Administrative Code, Section 5.45 in regards to need, quality, financial

and faculty resources, standards and costs. New costs during the first five years will not exceed

$2 million.

I. NEED

A. Employment Opportunities

There is a growing need for trained ocean science and technology professionals, both in

the public (e.g. integrated global ocean observing systems) and private sectors (e.g.

energy and transportation industries). A series of trends are leading to an expansion of

opportunities in this sector, including the exploration and exploitation of energy resources

in deeper waters offshore (e.g. Gulf of Mexico), the continued growth of human

populations along the coast, and growing efforts to predict and mitigate coastal hazards

http://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.TacPage?sl=R&app=9&p_dir=&p_rloc=&p_tloc=&p_ploc=&pg=1&p_tac=&ti=19&pt=1&ch=5&rl=45

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(e.g. hurricanes, tsunami, oil spills, and harmful algal blooms). Perhaps the greatest

opportunity will come from the growth of ocean observing systems, integrated systems

designed to collect, store and deliver ocean data. The construction and maintenance of

these systems will provide countless opportunities for professionals for decades to come.

Texas is ranked third in numbers of jobs in the marine science and technology industry.

However, education and training opportunities in Texas in ocean science and technology

do not match other coastal states such as New Jersey and California. The development

and growth of ocean observing has created the need for highly trained master’s level

scientists, a need that is currently overlooked by educational institutions in Texas.

B. Projected Enrollment

Projected enrollment is based on enrollment in existing graduate programs in

Oceanography, the rapid growth of the undergraduate minor in Oceanography, and the

rapid growth of the Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Environmental Geosciences. Based on

these developments, it is projected that 10 to 15 students per year will graduate with the

M.O.S.T. after five years (see table below):

Year Change of

Major/Transfers

New

Students

Attrition Graduation Cumulative

Headcount

Cumulative

FTSE

(New only)

1 0 9 0 0 9 7

2 0 7 0 5 16 12

3 0 12 1 7 23 17

4 0 15 1 11 30 23

5 0 20 1 14 38 29

C. Existing State Programs

There are currently no masters programs that offer training in ocean science and

technology within the state of Texas. The proposed program would be unique to Texas

A&M and provide a needed opportunity for education and training within Texas in this

emerging field. The M.O.S.T. is designed specifically to give students the range of skills

needed for careers in ocean observation, data analysis, and related fields. The only

comparable program in the United States is the Masters in Operational Oceanography

offered by Rutgers, the state university of New Jersey.

Master of Science (M.S.) degrees in ocean science within Texas include programs in

Oceanography, Marine Biology, and Marine Sciences. An M.S. in Marine Biology is

currently offered by Texas A&M University at Galveston (TAMUG), Texas A&M

University-Corpus Christi, and Texas A&M. The degree is focused on the ecology and

physiology of marine organisms and does not conflict with the proposed degree.

Similarly, the focus of the M.S. in Marine Science that is offered by the University of

Texas is in marine biology and chemistry. Students in the M.S. in Oceanography degree

program pursue relatively specialized studies focused on marine geology, physics,

chemistry, or biology. Moreover, the M.S. degrees are research-orientated programs.

The Master of Marine Resources Management (M.M.R.M.) and Master of Maritime

Administration and Logistics (M.M.A.L.) are non-thesis masters programs offered by

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TAMUG. The proposed degree was developed in consultation with colleagues at

TAMUG. These programs should be regarded as complementary rather than competitive.

The growing choice of specialist graduate degree programs and the rising rates of

graduation indicate that Texas A&M is poised to become a national leader in ocean

science education; the proposed M.O.S.T. would add to this momentum by offering

educational opportunities in a new and emerging field.

II. QUALITY & RESOURCES

A. Faculty

The Department of Oceanography currently has 29 teaching faculty, with 18 based in

College Station and 11 at TAMUG. Two additional faculty members will be joining the

College Station faculty in fall 2015. All faculty have a Ph.D in Oceanography or related

science discipline. No additional faculty positions will be required for this program.

B. Program Administration

The program will be administered by the Department of Oceanography within the

College of Geosciences. Day-to-day management of the program will be led by the head

of the Department of Oceanography. No additional administration positions are

anticipated.

C. Other Personnel

The program will be supported by four administrative staff and a Graduate Advisor

within the Department of Oceanography. No additional personnel positions are

anticipated.

D. Supplies, Materials

Adequate supplies for teaching are available within the Department of Oceanography and

College of Geosciences. There are clear procedures and resources available for requesting

additional materials and supplies to support teaching if needs arise. New costs for

supplies are estimated at $1,500 per year.

E. Library

The Texas A&M Libraries contain sufficient resources to support the proposed program.

The current Oceanography collection is 11,432 books and 659 serials (i.e. journals and

book series) and continues to grow. The digital library offers access to e-books and

journals via the university Howdy portal both on and off campus. The department will

work with Mr. Rusty Kimball, the Oceanography librarian, to ensure that needs continue

to be met in ocean science and technology.

F. Equipment, Facilities

The Department of Oceanography is well equipped to provide this program. Facilities

include the O&M Building and the Geochemical and Environmental Research Group

(GERG) facility in College Station, and the new Ocean and Coastal Studies Building

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(completed in 2010) and associated facilities (marina and sea life center) in Galveston.

Substantial resources are being invested in the development of new facilities at GERG,

including the recent purchase of a pair of Slocum gliders, which are remotely-operated

vehicles used to take measurements from the ocean while being controlled from the

shore. Students in the proposed program will gain experience with state-of-the art

technologies and tools used in ocean science research.

III. NEW 5-YEAR COSTS & FUNDING SOURCES

Costs for the proposed degree will be minimal as instruction can be met with existing

resources along with the addition of new faculty arriving for the fall 2015.

NEW FIVE-YEAR COSTS SOURCES OF FUNDING

Faculty $ 109,512

Formula Income (General

Revenue) $ 270,376

Program Administration $ 0 Statutory Tuition $ 72,000

Graduate Assistants $ 0 Reallocation $ 109,512

Supplies & Materials $7,500 Designated Tuition $ 182,232

Library & IT Resources $0 Other Funding: $ 199,751

Equipment, Facilities $ 0

Other $ 0

Estimated 5-Year

Costs $117,012

Estimated 5-year

Revenues (Total

Student-Based Funding)

$ 833,871

Agenda Item No.




Subject: Approval of a New Master of Science in Business Degree Program and

Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board


Approve the establishment of a new degree program at Texas A&M University leading to a

Master of Science in Business (M.S.B.), authorize the submission of this degree program to the

Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for approval and certify that all

applicable THECB criteria have been met.


The M.S.B. degree program will prepare graduate students with non-business undergraduate

degrees and less than 18 months of work experience for careers that combine the knowledge and

skills acquired from their undergraduate degree programs with core business knowledge and

skills acquired during the M.S.B. program.

Students will complete 36 semester credit hours of general business coursework in one year. The

goal will be to enroll 50 students each year. Student demand and employment projections for

this degree are high.

The M.S.B. degree is a broad, general business degree with content taken from across the core

business disciplines. The M.S.B. will differ from the traditional Master in Business

Administration (M.B.A.) in two distinct ways: 1) M.B.A. students have five to seven years of

work experience on average prior to beginning the program; and 2) most M.B.A. programs are

not one-year long.


A program fee of $15,000 per student per year (over normal graduate tuition and fees) will be

submitted for approval to fund the program costs. A portion of the program fee will be used to

hire a faculty member to serve as Academic Director. The academic director will teach in the

program, serve as mentor for the M.S.B. students, and supervise all aspects of the program,

including admissions. Other faculty in the program will be from existing Mays Business School

faculty and will be paid overload compensation.

Agenda Item No.



June 5, 2015



Subject: Approval of a New Master of Science in Business Degree Program, and

Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board




University leading to a Master of Science in Business.






Michael K. Young

President




Billy Hamilton





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Master of Science

with a major in Business

(CIP 52.0201.00)



Administrative Unit: Mays Graduate Programs, Mays Business School

The Master of Science in Business (M.S.B.) degree program will prepare graduate students with

non-business undergraduate degrees and less than 18 months of work experience for careers that

combine the knowledge and skills acquired from their undergraduate degree programs with core

business knowledge and skills acquired during the M.S.B. program.

The degree will consist of 36 semester credit hours taken from across the core business

disciplines. Students will matriculate in the summer and complete degree requirements the

following May.

The proposed implementation date is summer 2016 (students will begin orientation and courses

in July/August 2016).

Texas A&M University (Texas A&M) certifies that the proposed new degree program meets the



$2 million.

I. NEED


Comparable master’s programs are offered at other universities in the U.S. These

programs are collectively referred to as Master in Management (MiM) programs.

Reported job-market outcomes for MiM graduates cite consulting and marketing as the

two largest employment sectors for MiM graduates. M.S.B. students will compete in

these same labor markets.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) projects the annual job outlook for

management consultants to grow at a rate of 19% from 2012-2022, faster than the

average for all occupations.1 Demand for the services of these workers will grow as

organizations continue to seek ways to improve efficiency and control costs.

1 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Management Analysts, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts.htm (visited February 23, 2015).


http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/management-analysts.htm

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The BLS projects the annual job outlook for marketing analysts to grow 32% from 2012-

2022, nearly twice the average for all occupations.2 Employment growth in this sector

will be driven by an increased use of big data in market research. This expansion will

cover all industries that seek to: 1) understand the needs and wants of customers; and 2)

measure the effectiveness of marketing and business strategies.

A broad array of companies hired MiM graduates in 2013. The websites of MiM

programs at University of Florida, Duke University, University of Michigan, and Notre

Dame listed the following companies as employers of MiM graduates: PepsiCo, Target,

General Motors, American Airlines, Ernst and Young, Protiviti, Citibank, Deloitte

Consulting, Accenture, IBM, General Electric, E&J Gallo Winery, and Aon. Most of

these companies currently recruit undergraduate and graduate students from Texas A&M.

Thus, the Texas A&M Career Center has established relationships with potential

employers of graduates from the M.S.B. program.


The M.S.B. program goal is to receive 150 applications, admit 75 applicants, and enroll

50 students for the first year and maintain a class size of 50 students each year. The

program will be marketed to Texas A&M undergraduate students and the enrollment goal

represents less than 2% of the population of Texas A&M juniors.


The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board program inventory does not

differentiate between programs similar to this proposed degree and the traditional

Masters of Business Administration (M.B.A.). However, there are two major distinctions

between the traditional M.B.A. program and the new M.S.B. program: 1) M.B.A.

students have five to seven years of work experience on average prior to beginning the

program; and 2) most M.B.A. programs are not one-year long. The only university in

Texas to have a similar degree program appears to be at Southern Methodist University.


A. Faculty

The M.S.B. degree is a broad, general business degree with content taken from across the

core business disciplines. One section of each course will be taught per term. Therefore a

number of core faculty will devote less than 50% of their time to the program.

All full-time graduate faculty currently employed in the Mays Business School will be

eligible to teach in the M.S.B. program. Faculty will teach in the program on an out-of-

load basis and the cost will be covered by a program fee.

2 Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, Market Research Analysts, on the Internet at http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/market-research-analysts.htm (visited February 23, 2015).

http://www.bls.gov/ooh/business-and-financial/market-research-analysts.htm

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The Mays Graduate Programs in the Mays Business School will administer the program.

A faculty member will be hired using a portion of the program fee to serve as the

academic program director.

C. Other Personnel

One full-time staff member will be hired to provide administrative assistance to the

academic director and to assist in program coordination.


Supplies and materials will be acquired as needed. Costs for such supplies are included in

the Costs and Funding Sources table below.

E. Library

The library resources currently available for Texas A&M and Mays Business School

students will be sufficient to meet the needs for the students in this program.


All classes will be held in the master’s classrooms in the Cox Wing of the Wehner

Building. Offices for the academic director and program coordinator will be located in a

current M.B.A. workspace and office in Wehner 340F. The space will be reconfigured to

accommodate office space as well as a lobby space for the students. New equipment will

be purchased or available office equipment repurposed. The equipment in classrooms and

in the West Campus Library will support the needs of the program. The Master’s Student

Lounge and the Team Rooms on the second floor of Wehner will be a place for student

teams to meet.

G. Accreditation

There are no plans to pursue accreditation beyond current accreditations.

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Faculty $1,080,000

Formula Income $769,179

Program Administration $0 Statutory Tuition $370,000

Graduate Assistants $0 Reallocation $0

Supplies & Materials $175,000 Designated Tuition $1,042,882

Library & IT Resources $40,000 Other Funding:

Equipment, Facilities $0 Student Program Fees* $5,291,614

Clerical Support $256,000 Application Fees $59,375

Other (Administration) $135,000 Board Authorized Tuition $370,000

Estimated 5-Year

Costs $1,686,000

Estimated 5-year

Revenues $7,903,050

*Pending Board of Regents approval

Agenda Item No.




Subject: Approval of a New Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering

Degree Program, and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas

Higher Education Coordinating Board


Approve the establishment of a new degree program at Texas A&M University (Texas A&M)

leading to a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering (B.S. ITDE), authorize the

submission of this degree program to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB)

for approval and certify that all applicable THECB criteria have been met.


The B.S. ITDE degree program is intended to prepare students for careers in emerging,

interdisciplinary engineering fields. The proposed degree is designed to meet the General

Criteria of the Engineering Accreditation Commission (ABET) and accreditation will be sought

at the appropriate time.

The educational objectives of the B.S. ITDE degree will be to produce graduates who are

prepared to create products, processes, or services that require application of knowledge from

fields that are intersections of two or more accepted engineering and/or scientific fields, and

advance engineering knowledge and/or practice in emerging interdisciplinary fields.

The curriculum will involve a mentored plan of study. Students will receive significant guidance

and academic advice from the Director of Interdisciplinary Engineering Programs and Advising

Committee. Concentrations and plans of study will define a coherent engineering subject that

meets the student’s personal interests and goals. Examples may include areas such as material

engineering, robotic vision, and energy engineering.


The proposed B.S. ITDE will consist of currently existing courses. Students selected for the

program will come from those completing the first year engineering curriculum thus additional

instructional resources will not be required. Current faculty and staff will be assigned

administration and advising for the program.

Agenda Item No.



May 15, 2015



Subject: Approval of a New Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering Degree

Program, and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher

Education Coordinating Board




University leading to a Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering.






Michael K. Young

President




Billy Hamilton





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Bachelor of Science

with a major in Interdisciplinary Engineering

(CIP 14.0101.00)



Administrative Unit: Dwight Look College of Engineering

The Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Engineering (B.S. ITDE) degree program will

consist of 128 semester credit hours (SCH) and is intended to prepare students for careers in

emerging, interdisciplinary engineering fields. The B.S. ITDE degree program is designed to

meet the General Criteria of the Engineering Accreditation Commission for ABET and

accreditation will be sought at the appropriate time. Guidance and academic advising will be

provided through the Office of the Director of Interdisciplinary Engineering Programs.

The educational objectives of the B.S. ITDE degree will be to produce graduates who are

prepared to accomplish all of the objectives listed below and who will, within two to five years

after graduation, indeed accomplish at least two of the following objectives:

• Create products, processes, or services that require application of knowledge from fields

that are intersections of two or more accepted engineering and/or scientific fields;

• Advance engineering knowledge and/or practice in emerging interdisciplinary fields;

• Pursue lifelong learning activities, which may include licensure or advanced degrees;

• Contribute time, talent, and ideas to improve communities and the profession.

Students entering the proposed B.S. ITDE degree program will develop a mentored degree plan

of study tailored to their personal interests and goals. Guidance and academic advice will be

provided by the Director of Interdisciplinary Engineering Programs and Advising Committee

(Director). This process will help ensure the satisfaction of requirements for ABET

accreditation. Concentrations and plans of study will be approved by the director. Each student

will complete 66 SCH that satisfy the general education core curriculum and a set of required

courses for engineering majors.

The remaining 62 SCH will be composed from two or more sequences of engineering courses

that span sophomore to senior-level instruction. When combined, the set of engineering

sequences shall define a coherent engineering subject. For example, sets could be robotics and

computer-human interaction, which could prepare a student to work in the robotics field, or

computational flow and parallel computing, which could prepare a student to work in the field of

turbulent flow computation.

The proposed implementation date is fall 2016.

Texas A&M University (Texas A&M) certifies that the proposed new degree program meets the



$2 million.


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I. NEED


The B.S. ITDE degree program will prepare undergraduate students for careers that cross

disciplinary boundaries in emerging fields. Emerging fields are those specializations that

combine elements of more than one traditional discipline into a new specialization.

Using the national projections developed by the Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S.

Department of Labor, it is found there is a demand for students with interdisciplinary

engineering degrees. For example, in the interdisciplinary area of architectural

engineering (which can be considered a combination of the conventional civil,

mechanical, and electrical engineering disciplines), the projections for 2015 indicate a

need for 3,680 new architectural engineers. The long-term job demand for architectural

engineering in 2022 is 13,100 new architectural engineers.

Recently Texas A&M conducted an industry survey that included a brief description of

the proposed B.S. ITDE program along with two questions, each with yes or no answers.

The (Texas A&M) Career Center distributed the survey to 1,800 representatives from

companies that usually hire engineering students. One question pertained to hiring, and

for this question, 66% of the respondents indicated that their company would consider

hiring students with a B.S. ITDE. A second question asked if students with a B.S. ITDE

would add value to their company. Fifty-seven percent of the respondents indicated that

such students would add value to their company workforce.


The Dwight Look College of Engineering (Look College) currently admits entering

freshmen into the general engineering program in which most students follow a common

first-year engineering curriculum. Following completion of the first-year curriculum,

students interested in the proposed B.S. ITDE degree program will apply using the same

entry-to-a-major process for all existing engineering majors. The number of students

admitted to the program following the first-year curriculum is projected to be 25 per year.

The number of students admitted as entering freshmen into engineering will not change

with this program.


A review of existing programs in Texas produced no programs like the proposed B.S.

ITDE degree program. The University of Texas at Austin offers a dual degree option

through the Cockrell School of Engineering and the Plan II Honors Program of the

College of Liberal Arts. The University of Texas at El Paso was recently approved for

the only undergraduate program using the same general engineering CIP code. The

major is titled Engineering Leadership. It focuses on fields related to architectural and

engineering management and construction management rather than providing the

flexibility of the proposed program.

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II. QUALITY AND RESOURCES

A. Faculty

No new faculty positions will be required to establish the program. Course work will

consist of courses used in other undergraduate degree programs. The Look College will

assign the equivalent of two full-time equivalent faculty to the B.S. ITDE degree program

as core faculty. Additionally, faculty from across the college, in the form of at least one

tenured or tenure-track faculty from each department, will serve as support faculty. The

core and support faculty will bring teaching experience that ranges from sophomore to

senior-level courses. The core faculty will provide expertise in senior design.


The B.S. ITDE degree program will be managed by the director and a committee

composed of a tenured or tenure-track faculty representative from each engineering

department. The department representatives will be selected by the associated

department head. The director and these faculty representatives will be commonly

referred to as the Advising Committee.

C. Other Personnel

Clerical staffing support will be provided by the Look College. Department and college

graduate teaching assistants will provide support for laboratory instruction. No additional

personnel will be required.


No additional supplies or materials will be required.

E. Library

No additional library resources will be required.


Each engineering department currently houses all the laboratory, computational and

pedagogical resources to support the proposed program. The newly established 16,000

sq. ft. Engineering Innovation Center (EIC) in the Look College is well-equipped to

support interdisciplinary interactions among undergraduate students at various stages of

the program. The EIC resources include more than 7,000 sq. ft. of multiuser

collaboration spaces available to students for extended hours including weekends. It also

includes a 6,600 sq. ft. fabrication area with access to 3D printing, laser cutters, lathes

and mills to support the development of multidisciplinary team project prototypes, and

access to conference room for remote collaborations with industry. The EIC offers

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students access to informal programs such as Aggies Invent and Pop-Up Classes, which

promote collaborations across majors, innovation, and entrepreneurship.

G. Accreditation

The B.S. ITDE program curriculum is designed to meet the General Criteria of the

Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET. ABET requires that an institution

seeking accreditation for a new engineering degree program apply for an accreditation

visit in the first fall after students have graduated from the new degree program. All

engineering programs in the Look College are accredited by the Engineering

Accreditation Commission of ABET, so the Look College is very familiar with

expectations for accredited engineering programs. The Look College will use its

experience with the accreditation process in seeking accreditation for the B.S. ITDE

degree program.


The proposed degree will use existing resources and the costs and funding shown below

reflect reassignments and reallocations of these existing resources. Students will enroll in

existing courses across disciplines rather than the standard engineering degree, thus no new

funding will be realized in the way of tuition or formula funding. Costs are based on time

allocated for current faculty and staff assigned administrative and advising responsibilities.

FIVE-YEAR COSTS SOURCES OF FUNDING

Faculty $0

Formula Income $0

Program Administration

(Administrator and Staff) $760,000 Statutory Tuition $0

Graduate Assistants $150,000 Reallocation $910,000

Supplies & Materials $0 Designated Tuition $0

Library & IT Resources $0 Other Funding: $0

Equipment, Facilities $0 List other funding $0

Other $0

Estimated 5-Year Costs $ 910,000 Estimated 5-year Revenues $910,000

Agenda Item No.




Subject: Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment at Texas A&M University

Entitled the “Joan Griffiths KAMU-FM Quasi- Endowment”


Authorize the president of Texas A&M University (Texas A&M) to establish a quasi-endowment

invested with the System Endowment Fund entitled the “Joan Griffiths KAMU-FM Quasi-

Endowment” to provide support to KAMU-FM.


M. Joan Griffiths named Texas A&M KAMU-FM as beneficiary of an IRA account. A total of

$104,153.48 was received from this account in June, 2015.

It is recommended by Rodney Zent, Director of Educational Broadcast Services, that funds be

used to establish a quasi-endowment in the amount of $104,153.48 to be invested with the

System Endowment Fund. The earnings from the endowment will be used to support KAMU-

FM.


Income generated from this quasi-endowment will be used to support KAMU-FM.

Agenda Item No.



July 9, 2015



Subject: Authorization to establish a Quasi-Endowment at Texas A&M University entitled

the “Joan Griffiths KAMU-FM Quasi- Endowment”



authorizes the president of Texas A&M University to establish a quasi-

endowment entitled the ‘Joan Griffiths KAMU-FM Quasi-Endowment.’ The

account will be created with funds received by Texas A&M University KAMU-

FM as a beneficiary of an IRA account established by M. Joan Griffiths.

Endowment earnings from the quasi-endowment will be used to support

KAMU-FM.”


Michael K. Young

President


________________________ ________________________



Billy Hamilton



________________________

Maria L. Robinson


Texas A&M University-Commerce C-11) *Naming of the East Greenhouse on the University Farm C-12) *Naming of Road Located Within the Rodeo Facilities on the University Farm

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi C-13) Approval of a New Bachelor of Arts Degree Program with a Major in Graphic Design, and

Authorization to Request Approval from the THECB

Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: Flavius C. Killebrew, President/CEO

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

Subject: Approval of a New Bachelor of Arts Degree Program with a Major in Graphic

Design, and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board


Approve the establishment of a new degree program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi

(A&M-Corpus Christi) leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design, authorize the submission of

this degree program to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) for approval and

certify that all applicable THECB criteria have been met.


Graphic design is a creative and inspiring process that combines art and technology to create visual

concepts to communicate ideas and information from client to audience. Rooted in traditional art and

design, the Graphic Design curriculum will teach students the impact design can make in advertising,

marketing, public relations and publishing through the exploration of diverse problem-solving

methodologies, innovative investigations, and creative research in all forms of visual communication.

Graphic Design has been a popular minor at A&M-Corpus Christi for a number of years.

According to the U. S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Outlook Handbook, graphic designers

generally need a bachelor’s degree in graphic design or a related field and a professional portfolio

that demonstrates their best design work. Students will graduate from A&M-Corpus Christi with the

portfolios and skills to be very competitive in the design workforce.


The program will require the addition of two tenure-track faculty positions, one in the third year and

one in the fifth year. Four new graduate assistant positions will also be added over the first five years

to support lower level art courses.

Agenda Item No.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI


April 27, 2015



Subject: Approval of a New Bachelor of Arts Degree Program with a Major in Graphic Design

and Authorization to Request Approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating

Board


“The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves

the establishment of a new degree program at Texas A&M University-Corpus

Christi leading to a Bachelor of Arts in Graphic Design.

The Board also authorizes submission of Texas A&M University-Corpus

Christi’s new degree program request to the Texas Higher Education

Coordinating Board for approval and hereby certifies that all applicable criteria

of the Coordinating Board have been met.”


Flavius C. Killebrew

President/CEO




Billy Hamilton





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Bachelor of Arts Degree with a major in Graphic Design

(CIP 50.0409.00)



Administrative Unit: School of Arts, Media and Communication in the College of Liberal Arts, Department of Art. Graphic design is a creative and inspiring process that combines art and technology to create visual concepts to communicate ideas and information from client to audience. Rooted in traditional art and design, the Graphic Design curriculum will teach students the impact design can make in advertising, marketing, public relations and publishing through the exploration of diverse problem-solving methodologies, innovative investigations, and creative research in all forms of visual communication. Students pursuing the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Graphic Design at Texas A&M University–Corpus Christi (A&M-Corpus Christi) will receive an education grounded in inquiry, analysis, critical and creative thinking, teamwork, civic knowledge and engagement, personal and social responsibility, and problem solving. The B.A. in Graphic Design will require 120 semester credit hours (SCH) which will consist of 54 SCH of required courses in art and graphic design and their application. A professional portfolio will be prepared as part of a capstone course. Students will interact with local, regional, national, and international industry professionals through participation in AIGA (the professional association for design), become involved in community-oriented design programs, and meet visiting lecturers. Through this exposure, students will build a network with the potential of gaining internships and/or full-time positions. The proposed implementation date is fall 2015. A&M-Corpus Christi certifies that the proposed new degree program meets the criteria under 19 Texas Administrative Code, Section 5.45 in regards to need, quality, financial and faculty resources, standards and costs. New costs during the first five years will not exceed $2 million. I. NEED


As of 2010, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) recorded the employment of 15,300 graphic designers within the state and estimates that there will be a 14% increase in employment by 2020. These employment numbers are the fourth largest in the United States, which saw 260,000 employed graphic designers in 2012. Both the TWC and the Bureau of Labor Statistics separate the role of graphic designer from other positions that students receiving a degree in graphic design may fill: advertising promotions and marketing managers, art directors, desktop publishers, drafters, industrial designers,

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multimedia artists, production artists, and web developers.1 Multiple sources note that the total number of design professionals in the United States is estimated to be closer to 370,000 of whom 81% have at least a bachelor's degree. Graduates with a B.A. in Graphic Design will find employment as junior designers, designers, production artists/assistants, web designers, in-house designers, magazine designers, book designers, brand identity specialists, visual information specialists, multimedia designers and may work for the following types of companies: for- and not-for-profit organizations, academic institutions, pharmaceutical companies, federal, state, and local government agencies, hospitality companies, marketing firms, advertising firms, design firms, museums and cultural institutions, and many other industries.


Enrollment is expected to begin at 25 students and grow to about 138 students over the first five years.


There are similar programs at nine public universities in Texas: at Lamar University, Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University-Commerce, Texas State University, The University of North Texas, The University of Texas at Austin, The University of Texas at El Paso, the University of Houston, and West Texas A&M University. The nearest program, in Houston, is over 200 miles away from Corpus Christi.


A. Faculty Two current tenure-track faculty will be assigned to teach predominantly in this area. Two additional tenure-track faculty members will be added, one in the third and one in the fifth year of the program. In addition, five other tenure-track faculty members and one professional track faculty member will teach occasional courses in the program. All faculty will have terminal degrees related to the program. Five-year faculty costs are estimated at $672,706 ($106,240 new, $566,466 reallocated).


The program will be administered under the Art Department and no new administrative costs are anticipated.

C. Other Personnel One new graduate assistant will be added each year beginning in the second year to help with lower-division art courses that support the program.

1 http://www.bls.gov/ooh/arts-and-design/graphic-designers.htm

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D. Supplies, Materials No additional supplies or materials are anticipated.

E. Library Current library resources are sufficient to provide initial support for the proposed program. Additional library resources would complement existing resources with an estimated annual expense of $3,500 per year.


Computer laboratories for Graphic Design were built and equipped two years ago. Ongoing software licensing costs are estimated at $7,000 per year and replacing laboratory computers in year three is estimated at $55,000 for a five-year cost of $90,000.

G. Accreditation

Future plans include seeking accreditation from The National Association of Schools of Art and Design. While not directly an accreditation of this program, the Graphic Design degree will serve as an important addition to the Art Department as it strives to meet requirements for this professional accreditation.



Faculty

Formula Income $ 444,625

New $106,240

Reassigned $566,466

Program Administration $ 0Statutory and Designated Tuition

$ 798,288

Graduate Assistants $ 101,200 Reallocation $ 566,466

Supplies & Materials $ 0 Other Funding: $ 0

Library & IT Resources $ 16,500

Equipment, Facilities $ 90,000

Other (clerical staff) $ 0

Estimated 5-Year Costs $ 880,406 Estimated 5-year Revenues $ 1,809,379

Texas A&M University-Kingsville C-14) *Naming of Rooms at the Caesar Kleberg Wildlife Center at the Tio and Janell Kleberg Wildlife

Research Park C-15) Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Entitled the “Athletics Hall of Fame” C-16) Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment Entitled the “Women’s Athletic Scholarship”

Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: Steven H. Tallant, President

Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Subject: Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment at Texas A&M University-

Kingsville Entitled the “Athletics Hall of Fame”


Authorize the president of Texas A&M University-Kingsville to establish a quasi-endowment

entitled the “Athletics Hall of Fame.”


The purpose of this fund is to support athletic alumni stewardship events and general

discretionary funds in support of Javelina Athletics. The source of funding is revenue generated

from alumni and friends who attend and support the annual Hall of Fame weekend events, hosted

by Javelina Athletics.


All amount reflected will be fully funded from revenues generated through the university’s

licensing program.

Agenda Item No.

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE


June 1, 2015



Subject: Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment at Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Entitled the “Athletics Hall of Fame”



authorizes the president of Texas A&M University-Kingsville to establish a

quasi-endowment to be entitled the ‘Athletics Hall of Fame.’ The source of

funding is revenue generated from alumni and friends who attend and

support the annual Hall of Fame weekend events, hosted by Javelina

Athletics.”


Steven H. Tallant

President




Billy Hamilton



Maria L. Robinson


Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: Steven H. Tallant, President


Subject: Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment at Texas A&M University-

Kingsville Entitled the “Women’s Athletic Scholarship”


Authorize the president of Texas A&M University-Kingsville (Texas A&M-Kingsville) to

establish a quasi-endowment entitled the “Women’s Athletic Scholarship.”


The purpose of this fund is to support undergraduate scholarships across any/all of Texas A&M-

Kingsville NCAA women’s intercollegiate athletics programs. The initial source of funding is

the Javelina Athletics “Women’s Gala,” and other interested individuals, corporations,

foundations or special events making additional gifts in support of Women’s Athletic

Scholarships at Texas A&M-Kingsville. Scholarship recipients will meet and maintain Texas

A&M-Kingsville and NCAA requirements for acceptance, initial and continuing eligibility.


All amounts reflected will be fully funded from revenues generated through the university’s

licensing program.

Agenda Item No.



June 1, 2015



Subject: Authorization to Establish a Quasi-Endowment at Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Entitled the “Women’s Athletic Scholarship”



authorizes the president of Texas A&M University-Kingsville to establish a

quasi-endowment to be entitled the ‘Women’s Athletic Scholarship.’ The

initial source of funding is the Javelina Athletics “Women’s Gala,” and other

interested individuals, corporations, foundations or special events making

additional gifts in support of Women’s Athletic Scholarship at Texas A&M

University-Kingsville.”


Steven H. Tallant

President




Billy Hamilton



Maria L. Robinson


West Texas A&M University C-17) Authorization to Award an Honorary Degree to Mr. Johnny Trotter C-18) Granting of Faculty Development Leave for FY 2016 C-19) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Women’s Basketball Team C-20) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Women’s Track & Field Team C-21) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Equestrian Team C-22) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Softball Team C-23) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Baseball Team C-24) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Men’s Track & Field Team C-25) Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the Men’s Golf Team

Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: J. Patrick O’Brien, President/CEO

West Texas A&M University

Subject: Authorization to Award an Honorary Degree


Authorize the president of West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) to award an Honorary

Doctor of Agricultural Business and Economics to Mr. Johnny Trotter.


In accordance with System Policy 11.07, Granting of Honorary Degrees, WTAMU submits this

request to award an Honorary Doctor of Agricultural Business and Economics to Mr. Johnny

Trotter. A summary of Mr. Trotter’s accomplishments is attached.

This nomination was received from an alumnus of WTAMU, Mr. Stan Sigman, and received

support from the Department of Agricultural Sciences faculty who served on the ad hoc

committee, as required in the WTAMU rule 11.07.99.WI, Granting of Honorary Degrees.

With Board authorization, this degree will be awarded in December 2015 at WTAMU’s

commencement.

WTAMU wishes to award an honorary doctor of agricultural business and economics to Mr.

Johnny Trotter to acknowledge his outstanding accomplishments and significant contributions to

society by providing outstanding service in the field of agricultural business. Mr. Trotter was

raised in the Texas Panhandle and has contributed to the Panhandle his entire life. He attended

West Texas State and has been a leader in the agricultural industry, most notably his service as

President and General Manager of Bar-G. In addition, Mr. Trotter partnered with a group of area

leaders to create the Spicer Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation that sponsors an annual

fundraising event to support scholarships for students at WTAMU.

A&M System Funding or other Financial Implications:

None.


Agenda Item No.

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY


May 27, 2015



Subject: Authorization to Award an Honorary Degree

I recommend approval of the following minute order:

“The president of West Texas A&M University is authorized to award

an Honorary Doctor of Agricultural Business and Economics to Mr. Johnny

Trotter.”


J. Patrick O’Brien, President/CEO


__________________________ __________________________



Billy Hamilton



__________________________



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Johnny Trotter

Career President of Livestock Investors LTD, d.b.a. Bar –G Feedyard – 125,000 head capacity, Hereford, Texas President and CEO of XCL Feeders Inc. - 6,000 head capacity, Hereford, Texas President of Bar –G Cattle Company, Hereford, Texas President and owner of Bar –G Trucking Inc., Hereford, Texas President of Texas Auto Investors Inc., d.b.a. Whiteface Ford, Hereford, Texas Frontier Capital Group, LTD., Dimmitt, Texas Trotter Farms Deaf Smith and Castro Counties Stockholder & Director First United Bank, Lubbock, Texas Stockholder & Director First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) Abilene, Texas Deaf Smith Enterprises LP Hereford, Texas Quality Distiller Grain Hereford, Texas Panhandle Express Transportation LLC Hereford, Texas Trotter-Lloyd Partnership Abilene, Texas Trotter-Scarmardo Partnership Hearne, Texas Trotter-Parker Partnership Jones County Mississippi Trotter-Eastwood San Marcos, Texas

Boards served (past & present) 1988-90 Director of Texas Cattle Feeders 1997-99 Director of Texas Cattle Feeders 1990-present Beef-PAC Trustee for Texas Cattle Feeders 1995 - present First Financial Bank Director, Hereford, Texas 1996 – present First United Bank Director, Dimmitt, Texas 2003 - present First Financial Bankshares (FFIN) Director, Abilene, Texas Sears Methodist Retirement Center past Trustee, Amarillo, Texas King’s Manor Methodist Retirement Home Director, Hereford, Texas Ceta Canyon Methodist Retreat Camp past Trustee, Happy, Texas American Quarter Horse Association Director and Executive Committee Member, Amarillo, Texas First United Methodist Church, Hereford, Texas (numerous committees) 2005 – 2012 Agriculture Advisory Board for US Congressman Randy Neugebauer 2014 - present American Horse Council Trustee, Washington DC 2014 - Texas Ag Commissioner Sid Miller Transition Team

Associations American Quarter Horse Association – 2014 President, Texas Director, past Vice-Chair Studbook and

Registrations Committee, Racing Committee Texas Cattle Feeders – Marketing Committee & Beef Pac Trustee National Cattlemen’s Beef Association – Marketing Committee Texas & Southwestern Cattle Raisers Association Syntex Animal Health Roundtable Member Texas Bankers Association member IFCA (International Feedlot Cowboy Association) United States Team Roping Champions Association World Series of Team Roping Association

ATTACHMENT TO ITEM

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West Texas Rehabilitation Center District Representative West Texas A&M University Alumni Association (Silver Phoenix level) West Texas A&M University Foundation Spicer Gripp Memorial Youth Foundation – Executive Committee Chairman

Community Involvement and Support: First United Methodist Church, Hereford, Texas Nazarene Christian Academy, Hereford, Texas Don & Sybil Harrington Cancer Center, Amarillo, Texas St. Anthony’s School, Hereford, Texas Hereford High School, Hereford, Texas Hereford Cattlewomen, Hereford, Texas Kings Manor United Methodist Retirement Center, Hereford, Texas Make A Wish Foundation, Hereford and Amarillo, Texas American Heart Association, Amarillo, Texas Amarillo Area Foundation, Amarillo, Texas Donated a new meeting room at Ceta Canyon Methodist Retreat in Honor of Rev. Clifford Trotter & In

Memory of Dee Anne Trotter, Happy, Texas Established 3 Presidential Scholarships at West Texas A&M University (Dee Anne Trotter Scholarships),

Canyon, Texas Established the Spicer Gripp Scholarship at West Texas A&M University, Canyon, Texas Established the Bob Givins Scholarship at West Texas A&M University Originated the Dee Anne Trotter Deaf Smith County 4-H Scholarship, Hereford, Texas Helped with the Bellamy Brothers in flying “Beef to Bosnia” for the U.S. troops Deaf Smith and Castro County Livestock Show Buyer American Quarter Horse Association Foundation West Texas Rehab Center – Abilene & San Angelo, Texas Winners Circle Equine Therapy, Canyon, Texas

Honors & Awards 1986 Young Cattlemen Leadership member from the State of Texas for National Cattleman Beef

Association 1993-1994 Deaf Smith County Friend of 4-H award 1999 Nominated for the Golden Nail Award in Amarillo, Texas Inducted to “Old Main Society” at West Texas A&M University, 2000 Hereford Lions Club & Deaf Smith County 2005 Citizen of the Year Tri State Western Heritage Hall of Fame 2006 2014 President American Quarter Horse Association 2015 Texas Cowboy Hall of Fame inductee

Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: J. Patrick O’Brien, President/CEO





Authorize faculty development leave for FY 2016 at West Texas A&M University (WTAMU).


System Policy 31.03, Leaves of Absence, and System Regulation 12.99.01, Faculty Development

Leave, require that a recommendation for faculty development leave be submitted by the

university president to the chancellor for recommendation to the Board of Regents for approval.

At WTAMU, the application is submitted with support of the academic department, college

dean, university development leave committee (elected by the general faculty), provost and

executive vice president for academic affairs and president.

As shown in the exhibit, WTAMU requests approval for faculty development leave for three

faculty members for FY 2016.

WTAMU is in compliance with the statutory requirement that no more than six percent of

eligible faculty be on development leave at any time.


No additional funding is required. Department faculty members are assuming the recommended

faculty members’ teaching loads by adjusting course offerings the next academic year.




Agenda Item No.



May 27, 2015



Subject: Granting of Faculty Development Leave for FY 2016, West Texas A&M University


“The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in

accordance with System Policy 31.03, System Regulation 12.99.01 and

Sections 51.101-108 of the Texas Education Code, authorizes faculty

development leave to the faculty members as shown in Exhibit , Faculty

Development Leave List FY 2016, West Texas A&M University.”


J. Patrick O’Brien

President/CEO




Billy Hamilton





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FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE LIST

FY 2016


Name/

Title/

Department

Years of

West

Texas

A&M

University

Tenured,

Tenure-

Track

Service

Semester of

Leave

Location and Brief Description of Leave

COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE, SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING

Roy Issa

Associate

Professor

Mechanical

Engineering

11 Fall 2015 –

Spring 2016

Leave will be spent at the FH JOANNEUM University of Applied Sciences, Institute

of Engineering, Graz, Austria, as recipient of a Fulbright Program award. Dr. Issa will

be teaching thermal science courses and also developing new thermal courses for the

Aviation and Production Technology program. Dr. Issa will conduct research at FH

JOANNEUM University on the application of nanofluids (nanoparticles dispersed in

a liquid medium) in the enhancement of the cooling efficiency in heat exchangers.

Twenty students from FH JOANNEUM University will work with Dr. Issa on various

design aspects. Cultural differences will impact how students value natural resources

in Austria and utilize the benefit of material recycling. Dr. Issa plans to develop a

faculty-led study abroad program in engineering for WTAMU students to research in

a diverse environment.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND SOCIAL SCIENCES

Melody Loya

Associate

Professor

Social Work

14 Fall 2015 Leave will be spent in Costa Rica in a Spanish immersion program at the Institute for

Central American Development and Studies. Immersion in the Spanish language will

help with language proficiency when later applying for a Fulbright Scholar award in

Latin America. Dr. Loya will travel to Nicaragua with students from the Institute to

learn about its culture and social justice issues. Dr. Loya plans to conduct research

about the concept of privilege and white racial attitudes. This experience would

provide an opportunity for Dr. Loya to share her studies and research with WTAMU

students to broaden their worldview and to promote social justice by helping students

experience another culture with humility and respect.

ITEM

EXHIBIT

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SYBIL B. HARRINGTON COLLEGE OF FINE ARTS AND HUMANITIES

Andrew Reynolds

Assistant Professor

Spanish

6 Fall 2015 Leave will be spent in Mexico, primarily in the Yucatán Peninsula, to work on his

book manuscript, The Visual City: Technology, Art and Literature in Spanish

America, 1880-1930. Living in the colonial city of Mérida will allow Dr. Reynolds to

explore the ancient and modern cultures and to write about how state leaders, cultural

producers and the public handled the transition into a new era in Latin America.

Incorporating Mexican cultures and literatures into Dr. Reynolds’ classes will expose

students to the rich heritage of Mexico. Also immersion in the Spanish language with

a Mexican dialectic will improve communication with Mexican and Mexican-

American students.

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Agenda Item No.



May 27, 2015



Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the West Texas A&M University Women’s Basketball

Team


the Women’s Basketball Team for its accomplishments at West Texas A&M University.

“WHEREAS, the Women’s Basketball Team won the Lone Star Conference (LSC) regular season

title (15-1 record) and tournament championship for the 13th

time in school history on March 7,

2015; and

WHEREAS, second year head coach Mark Kellogg was named the Women’s Basketball Coaches

Association (WBCA) Region 6 Coach of the Year and finalist for WBCA National Coach of the

Year for the second-straight season, as well as CaptainU National Coach of the Year, while

becoming the quickest coach in program history to 50 career wins (in 55 games) with a current

record of 62-6; and

WHEREAS, senior Chontiquah White was named LSC Player of the Year and sophomore Sasha

Watson was named LSC Defensive Player of the Year, and both were named first team all-

conference; and junior Madison McLain earned honorable mention, as well as Sasha Watson being

named South Central Region Tournament MVP; while Chontiquah White and senior Haylee Oliver

were also named to the all-tournament team; and

WHEREAS, the 30-3 overall record was the sixth time since 1980-81 the Lady Buffs have won 30 or

more games in a season, while marking the second time of back-to-back 30 win seasons in program

history, while recording 21-straight wins during the season, marking the fifth-longest winning streak

in program history; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Buffs finished ranked No. 6 nationally and helped West Texas A&M

University improve to 23rd

nationally in the NACDA Director’s Cup through the winter season; now,

therefore, be it


gratefully recognize the accomplishments of the West Texas A&M Women’s Basketball Team on its

outstanding season; and, be it, further



West Texas A&M Women’s Basketball Team and to the Archives of West Texas A&M University

as an expression of appreciation and respect for this team.

Agenda Item No.

April 2, 2015

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ADOPTED, this 3rd




President/CEO




Billy Hamilton



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Agenda Item No.



June 2, 2015



Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the West Texas A&M University Women’s Track &

Field Team


the Women’s Track & Field Team for its accomplishments at West Texas A&M University.

“WHEREAS, the Women’s Track & Field Team won its second-consecutive Lone Star Conference

(LSC) Indoor Championship and finished a program-best 14th

and 20th

at the NCAA Indoor and

Outdoor National Championships, respectively; and

WHEREAS, during the indoor season, Darren Flowers was named LSC Head Coach of the Year for

the second-straight season, 17 total athletes qualified for the National Championships, 13 won LSC

Championships, 12 were named LSC All-Conference, and 18 were tabbed United States Track and

Field and Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) All-Region (indoor and outdoor); and

WHEREAS, Bri Leeper earned the prestigious NCAA Elite 89 Award for the second-consecutive

season during outdoor competition, seven total Lady Buffs were named to the LSC All-Academic

Teams, along with Capital One Academic First-Team All-District honors going to Bri Leeper, Emma

Love and Libby Strickland; and

WHEREAS, during the NCAA Indoor National Championship, Sharon Kwarula (60mH), Malika

Ouedraogo (triple jump), and Libby Strickland (high jump and pentathlon) were named USTFCCCA

First-Team All-America and Holly Cunigan (shot put) was named Second-Team All-America; and

WHEREAS, during the NCAA Outdoor Championship, Jasmine Pitts (4x1), Bri Leeper (4x1), Libby

Strickland (4x1), Shanice Cameron (4x1), Holly Cunigan (shot put), Mireia Guarner (1500m), and

Sharon Kwarula (400mH) were named USTFCCCA First-Team All-America while Kwarula

(100mH) and Malika Ouedraogo (triple jump) also earned Second-Team All-America honors; now,

therefore, be it


gratefully recognize the accomplishments of the West Texas A&M University Women’s Track &

Field Team on its outstanding season; and, be it, further



West Texas A&M University Women’s Track & Field Team and to the Archives of West Texas

A&M University as an expression of appreciation and respect for this team.

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Agenda Item No.

June 2, 2015

ADOPTED, this 3rd




President/CEO




Billy Hamilton



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Agenda Item No.



June 2, 2015



Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the West Texas A&M University Equestrian Team


the Equestrian Team for its accomplishments at West Texas A&M University.

“WHEREAS, the Equestrian Team won its ninth-consecutive Regional Championship and third-

consecutive National Semi-Finals Championship in the Western discipline and finished third as a

team in Western at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) National Championship; and

WHEREAS, Maggie Lanham earned an individual national championship in Team Advanced

Horsemanship and Angela Bradley earned an individual national championship in Individual

Advanced Horsemanship; and

WHEREAS, Cana Fitzgerald earned two individual reserve national championships in Beginner

Walk/Trot and Individual Beginner Horsemanship; and

WHEREAS, the Lady Buffs qualified nine athletes to compete at the IHSA National Championship

in 13 team or individual Western events and one in Hunt Seat competition; and

WHEREAS, the equestrian team also placed second in the Regional Championship in the Hunt Seat

discipline, earning reserve high-point team honors; now, therefore, be it


gratefully recognize the accomplishments of the West Texas A&M University Equestrian Team on

its outstanding season; and, be it, further



West Texas A&M University Equestrian Team and to the Archives of West Texas A&M University


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Agenda Item No. June 2, 2015 ADOPTED, this 3rd day of September 2015.”



President/CEO

Approval Recommended: Approved for Legal Sufficiency: John Sharp Ray Bonilla Chancellor General Counsel Billy Hamilton Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Financial Officer

Agenda Item No.



May 27, 2015



Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the West Texas A&M University Softball Team


the Softball Team for its accomplishments at West Texas A&M University.

“WHEREAS, the Softball Team won the Lone Star Conference (LSC) regular season title (22-6) for the second

straight season and hosted the LSC Tournament at Schaeffer Park in Canyon, Texas on May 1-2; and

WHEREAS, the 10th year head coach, Kevin Blaskowski, achieved his 700th career victory on March 31st, and

Renee Erwin, Lacey Taylor, Stacey Ramirez and Allie Smith were named All-Americans for their efforts.

Renee Erwin was honored as the Daktronics Ron Lenz National Player of the Year for the second straight

season to become the only back-to-back winner in Division II history; and

WHEREAS, nine Lady Buffs were honored by the LSC with postseason honors including three Golden Glove

selections while Renee Erwin was named the league’s Player of the Year and Allie Smith was tabbed the LSC

Freshman of the Year; now, therefore, be it

RESOLVED, that we, the members of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, gratefully

recognize the accomplishments of the West Texas A&M University Softball Team on its outstanding season;

and, be it, further

RESOLVED, that this resolution be included in the minutes, and copies thereof be signed by the Chairman of

the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, and be presented to the West Texas A&M

University Softball Team and to the Archives of West Texas A&M University as an expression of appreciation

and respect for this team.

ADOPTED, this 3rd day of September 2015.”



President/CEO




Billy Hamilton



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Agenda Item No.



June 2, 2015



Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the West Texas A&M University Baseball Team


the Baseball Team for its accomplishments at West Texas A&M University.

“WHEREAS, the Baseball Team won a share of its first Lone Star Conference (LSC) regular season

championship in program history; and

WHEREAS, seventh-year head coach Matt Vanderburg was named LSC Co-Coach of the Year as

he guided the Buffs to a school-record 23-12 record in conference play; and

WHEREAS, the Baseball Team earned its second-straight trip to the NCAA Tournament with a

berth in the South Central Regional, earning its third victory in two years in the NCAA Tournament;

and

WHEREAS, the 36-20 overall record was the second-best record in program history, the third-

straight season of over 30 wins and the seventh overall since baseball was reinstated at West Texas

A&M University in 1994; and

WHEREAS, the Buffs had ten athletes named to the All-LSC Team with Tyler Gibson, Paul Lujan,

Trace Hansen, Josh Day and Ryan March earning first team all-conference honors, while Paul Lujan

earned multiple All-America honors including National Collegiate Baseball Writers Association

First Team All-America; now, therefore, be it


gratefully recognize the accomplishments of the West Texas A&M University Baseball Team on its

outstanding season; and, be it, further


Chairman of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, and be presented to The

West Texas A&M University Baseball Team and to the Archives of West Texas A&M University as

an expression of appreciation and respect for this team.

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Agenda Item No.

June 2, 2015

ADOPTED, this 3rd




President/CEO




Billy Hamilton



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Agenda Item No.



June 2, 2015



Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the West Texas A&M University Men’s Track &

Field Team


the Men’s Track & Field Team for its accomplishments at West Texas A&M University.

“WHEREAS, the Men’s Track & Field Team finished a program-high 22nd

at the NCAA Indoor

Championship, a second-best 19th

overall finish at the NCAA Outdoor Championship, second-place

at both indoor and outdoor Lone Star Conference (LSC) Championships, and along with the men’s

Cross Country Team, finished a school-best eighth overall in the United States Track and Field and

Cross Country Coaches Association (USTFCCCA) Program of the Year Rankings; and

WHEREAS, between indoor and outdoor competition, 17 total athletes qualified for the National

Championships, 13 won LSC Championships, 13 were named LSC All-Conference, and 20 were

tabbed USTFCCCA All-Region; and

WHEREAS, Baptiste Moreu was named LSC Academic Player of the Year for the third time in his

career while six total Buffs were named to the LSC All-Academic Team, along with Capital One

Academic First-Team All-District honors going to Baptiste Moreu and Zach Daniel; and

WHEREAS, during the NCAA Indoor National Championship, Lorenzo Johnson (60mH) and

Baptiste Moreu (mile) were named USTFCCCA First-Team All-America and Kemarki Absalom

(long jump), Tommy Curry (200m), and Arnau Erta (60mH) were named Second-Team All-

America; and

WHEREAS, during the NCAA Outdoor Championship, Lorenzo Johnson (110mH), Arnau Erta

(110mH), and Damien Bourguin (400mH) were named USTFCCCA First-Team All-America and

Zach Weatherly (shot put) and Duke Kicinski (discus) were named Second-Team All-America; now,

therefore, be it


gratefully recognize the accomplishments of the West Texas A&M University Men’s Track & Field

Team on its outstanding season; and, be it, further



West Texas A&M University Men’s Track & Field Team and to the Archives of West Texas A&M

University as an expression of appreciation and respect for this team.

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Agenda Item No.

June 2, 2015

ADOPTED, this 3rd




President/CEO




Billy Hamilton



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Agenda Item No.



May 29, 2015



Subject: Adoption of a Resolution Honoring the West Texas A&M University Men’s Golf Team


the Men’s Golf Team for its accomplishments at West Texas A&M University.

“WHEREAS, the Men’s Golf Team qualified for its first NCAA National Championship round

finishing 17th

at the championships; and

WHEREAS, junior Ethan Peterson earned the prestigious honor of winning the NCAA Elite 89

Award for men’s golf with a 3.92 grade-point average (GPA) in finance as the student-athlete with

the highest cumulative GPA at the men’s golf championship; and

WHEREAS, the Men’s Golf Team earned it first trip to the postseason in four years and just the

second in the past 13 years; and

WHEREAS, West Texas A&M University advanced past the regional round for the first time in

program history; and

WHEREAS, the Buffs had two players named to the Lone Star Conference All-Academic Team

(Ethan Peterson and Logan Leggett), while Oscar Spolander, Ethan Peterson and Logan Leggett

earned all-conference; now, therefore, be it


gratefully recognize the accomplishments of the West Texas A&M University Men’s Golf Team on

its outstanding season; and, be it, further



West Texas A&M University Men’s Golf Team and to the Archives of West Texas A&M University


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Agenda Item No.

May 29, 2015

ADOPTED, this 3rd




President/CEO




Billy Hamilton



Texas A&M Forest Service C-26) Confirmation of Appointment and Commissioning of Peace Officer

Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: Tom G. Boggus, Director

Texas A&M Forest Service

Subject: Confirmation of Appointment and Commissioning of Peace Officer


Confirm the appointment and commissioning of Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) employee,

Jeremy J. Wagner, as a peace officer.


Section 88.103, Texas Education Code, provides that the Director may appoint not to exceed

twenty-five (25) employees of TFS to serve as peace officers in executing the law enforcement

duties of that agency.

Mr. Wagner’s assignment will be as an additional duty peace officer in Humble, Texas. Mr.

Wagner will be fulfilling a need for additional law enforcement in the Southcentral Texas region

of the state. His appointment will enhance TFS’ ability to further address major arson fire

problems and timber theft as well as the increased demand for determining basic fire causes

through the region, enforcing misdemeanor fire violations after the determination of cause and

origin of all TFS responded fires.

Mr. Wagner has completed all the requirements for certification and licensing set forth by the

Texas Commission on Law Enforcement Officer Standards and Education.

The TFS Law Enforcement Department will have a total number of commissioned peace officers

of twenty-one (21) with the latest appointment of Mr. Wagner.

The remaining four (4) positions will be filled over a period of the next several years as full-time

equivalents become available or additional duty officers are increased.


Mr. Wagner will be entitled to hazardous duty pay as a result of this appointment at the rate of

$10 per month for each year of service as an employee of the state in a position that requires the

performance of hazardous duty, up to and including 30 years of service.

Agenda Item No.

TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE

Office of the Director

July 1, 2015



Subject: Confirmation of Appointment and Commissioning of Peace Officer


“In accordance with System Policy 34.06, Appointment,

Commissioning and Authority of Peace Officers, the Board of Regents

confirms the director of Texas A&M Forest Service’s appointment and

commissioning of Mr. Jeremy J. Wagner as a peace officer for the system,

subject to taking the oath required of peace officers.”


Tom G. Boggus

Director


________________________



Billy Hamilton



________________________

Mark A. Hussey

Vice Chancellor and Dean

Agriculture and Life Sciences

The Texas A&M University System/Board of Regents C-27) (Revised) Approval of Minutes C-28) Approval of Revised List of Authorized Signers for Revolving Fund Bank Accounts for System

Members C-29) Approval of Changes to the Admission Standards for System Member Universities for the

2016-17 Academic Year C-30) Approval of Revisions to System Policy 03.02 (Policies for the Establishment and Revision

of Mission Statements and Tables of Programs) C-31) Approval of Revisions to System Policy 08.01 (Civil Rights Protections and Compliance) C-32) Approval of New System Policy 11.10 (Academic Program Requests) C-33) Approval of Revisions to System Policy 31.04 (Holidays) C-34) Granting of the Title of Emeritus/Emerita, September 2015, The Texas A&M University System C-35) Confirmation of Appointment and Commissioning of Peace Officers

REVISED Agenda Item No. C-27

THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Office of the Board of Regents August 18, 2015



Subject: Approval of Minutes


“The following minutes are approved:

March 9, 2015, Special Telephonic Meeting April 29, 2015 Regular Board Meeting April 29, 2015 Special Workshop Meeting May 27, 2015 Special Telephonic Meeting August 12, Special Telephonic Meeting”


Vickie Burt Spillers

Executive Director

Attachments (5)

MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF REGENTS


HELD IN

COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS

April 29, 2015

(Approved September 3, 2015)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

MINUTES OF THE

MEETING OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

April 29, 2015

CONVENE ................................................................................................................................................................... 1

ELECTION OF OFFICERS .......................................................................................................................................... 1

MINUTE ORDER 066-2015 ELECTION OF MR. CLIFTON L THOMAS AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ..................................................................................... 2

MINUTE ORDER 067-2015 ELECTION OF MS. ELAINE MENDOZA AS VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ................................................................. 2

RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION ........................................................................................................................... 2

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND RECESS ...................................................................................................... 2

RECONVENE .............................................................................................................................................................. 3

CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS .......................................................................................................................................... 3

INVOCATION ............................................................................................................................................................. 4

STUDENT REGENT’S REMARKS ............................................................................................................................. 5

CHANCELLOR’S REMARKS ..................................................................................................................................... 5

RECESS ....................................................................................................................................................................... 5

RECONVENE .............................................................................................................................................................. 5

REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON AUDIT ........................................................................................................ 5

REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS .................................................... 6

REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE .................................................................................................... 6

REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND PHYSICAL PLANT ...................................................... 6

MINUTE ORDER 068-2015 (ITEM 1) APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET,

APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE CAMPUS WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (2-2015), COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY .............................................................................. 7

MINUTE ORDER 069-2015 (ITEM 2) APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET, APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE AGRONOMY ROAD ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION CAPACITY UPGRADE PROJECT (4-2015), COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ........................... 7

MINUTE ORDER 070-2015 (ITEM 3) APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET,

APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FY15 UTILITY PRODUCTION UPGRADE PROJECT (1-2015), COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY .............................................................................. 8

MINUTE ORDER 071-2015 (ITEM 4) APPROVAL TO AMEND THE FY 2015-FY 2019 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM CAPITAL PLAN TO ADD THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE IV (5-2015) WITH A FISCAL YEAR 2015 START DATE AND APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET, APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE

ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE IV, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ................................................................................................................................ 9

MINUTE ORDER 072-2015 (ITEM 5) APPROVAL TO AMEND THE FY 2015-FY 2019 TEXAS A&M UNIVERITY SYSTEM CAPITAL PLAN TO ADD THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE V (6-2015) WITH A FISCAL YEAR 2015 START DATE AND APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET, APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE V, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................................... 10

Table of Contents – April 29, 2015 Page ii of v

MINUTE ORDER 073-2015 (ITEM 6) APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO SYSTEM POLICY 51.01

(CAPITAL PLANNING), THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM .............................................................. 10

MINUTE ORDER 074-2015 (ITEM 7) APPROVAL OF REVISION TO SYSTEM POLICY 51.04 (DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS), THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ....................................................................................................... 10

MINUTE ORDER 075-2015 (ITEM 8) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRAZING LEASE COVERING APPROXIMATELY 548 ACRES ON THE CAMPUS OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS ................ 11

MINUTE ORDER 076-2015 (ITEM 9) AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE 400 BEDROOMS IN THE GROVE APARTMENTS LOCATED IN STEPHENVILLE, ERATH COUNTY, TEXAS,

TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................................... 11

MINUTE ORDER 077-2015 (ITEM 10) AUTHORIZATION TO GROUND LEASE APPROXIMATELY 55 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS, IN BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND ADOPTION OF FINDINGS REGARDING ADDITIONAL STUDENT HOUSING, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ........................ 11

MINUTE ORDER 078-2015 (ITEM 11) AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE AND A BUILDING LEASE IN SUPPORT OF THE FIXED BASED OPERATIONS OPERATING AGREEMENT AND AIRPORT OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT COVERING AIRPORT OPERATIONS AT EASTERWOOD AIRPORT, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ................................... 12

ADDITIONAL ITEMS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD ........................................................................................... 12

MINUTE ORDER 079-2015 (ITEM 16) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH HEAD FOOTBALL COACH WILLIE SIMMONS, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY ................................................................................ 13

MINUTE ORDER 080-2015 (ITEM 17) APPOINTMENT OF DR. PAMELA R. MATTHEWS AS DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ................................................. 13

MINUTE ORDER 081-2015 (ITEM 18) APPOINTMENT OF MR. RANDY RIKEL AS VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ............................... 13

CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS ..................................................................................................................................... 13

MINUTE ORDER 082-2015 (ITEM C-1) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY ................................................................................................................. 14

MINUTE ORDER 083-2015 (ITEM C-2) APPROVAL OF NEW MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................................... 14

MINUTE ORDER 084-2015 (ITEM C-3) APPROVAL OF NEW MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC

TRAINING DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY ..................... 14

MINUTE ORDER 085-2015 (ITEM C-4) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................................... 15

MINUTE ORDER 086-2015 (ITEM C-5) GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY ..................................................................................................... 15

MINUTE ORDER 087-2015 (ITEM C-6) APPROVAL OF NEW UNIVERSITY PROCEDURE 12.02.99.L1.01, INSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING TENURE,

TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................... 15

MINUTE ORDER 088-2015 (ITEM C-7) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................... 15

MINUTE ORDER 089-2015 (ITEM C-8) APPROVAL OF TWO NEW GRADUATE DEGREE PROGRAMS WITH A MAJOR IN ASTRONOMY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ........... 16

MINUTE ORDER 090-2015 (ITEM C-9) ESTABLISHMENT OF THE CENTER FOR EPIGENETICS AND DISEASE PREVENTION, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ............................................................................ 16

MINUTE ORDER 091-2015 (ITEM C-10) AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A

QUASI-ENDOWMENT ENTITLED THE “HARRY G. BURKHART QUASI-ENDOWMENT FOR CATTLE RESEARCH,” TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ........................................................................................ 16

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MINUTE ORDER 092-2015 (ITEM C-11) AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT A CONDITIONAL

ROADWAY EASEMENT IN COLLEGE STATION, BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ........................................................................... 17

MINUTE ORDER 093-2015 (ITEM C-12) APPROVAL FOR MS. LAURALEE HUGHES, DR. ROBERT C. ALANIZ AND DR. ARUL JAYARAMAN, SYSTEM EMPLOYEES, TO SERVE AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND/OR OFFICERS OF AN ENTITY COMMERCIALIZING TECHNOLOGY OWNED BY THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ................................... 17

MINUTE ORDER 094-2015 (ITEM C-13) APPROVAL FOR MR. ANDRE THOMAS, A SYSTEM EMPLOYEE, TO SERVE AS AN OFFICER, A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND

AN EMPLOYEE OF AN ENTITY THAT PROPOSES TO LICENSE TECHNOLOGY FROM THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ....................................................... 17

MINUTE ORDER 095-2015 (ITEM C-14) REAPPOINTMENT OF LT. GENERAL RANDOLPH W. “RANDY” HOUSE, USA (RET) TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE PRIVATE ENTERPRISE RESEARCH CENTER, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY .................................... 18

MINUTE ORDER 096-2015 (ITEM C-15) APPOINTMENT OF MR. KYLE W. BUESE, MR. ROSS D. MARGRAVES, JR., AND MR. WAYNE H. PRESCOTT, AND REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. BRANDON NEFF, TO THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON BOARD

OF VISITORS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...................................................................................................... 18

MINUTE ORDER 097-2015 (ITEM C-16) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................................... 18

MINUTE ORDER 098-2015 (ITEM C-17) NAMING OF THE BRIGHT FOOTBALL COMPLEX RENOVATION ATHLETICS OFFICES AND STUDENT-ATHLETE SPACES, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................................... 19

MINUTE ORDER 099-2015 (ITEM C-18) NAMING OF THE “R.L. ‘BO’ KELLER CONFERENCE ROOM” (CONFERENCE ROOM 301) WITHIN THE AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES

BUILDING, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ........................................................................................................... 19

MINUTE ORDER 100-2015 (ITEM C-19) NAMING OF THE “ROBERT O. REID OCEAN OBSERVING EDUCATION FACILITY” (ROOMS 602, 602A AND 602AA) IN THE ELLER OCEANOGRAPHY AND METEROLOGY BUILDING, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ................................................................................ 19

MINUTE ORDER 101-2015 (ITEM C-20) NAMING OF THE “MEREDITH A. HOUX ’04 LOCKER ROOM” (EQUESTRIAN LOCKER ROOM) AT THE THOMAS G. HILDEBRAND, DVM ’56 EQUINE COMPLEX, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................ 19

MINUTE ORDER 102-2015 (ITEM C-22) NAMING OF THE LETTERMEN’S CLUB ATHLETICS

OFFICES AND SPACES, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ...................................................................................... 20

MINUTE ORDER 103-2015 (ITEM C-23) NAMING OF THE “JAMES M. STARK ’84 MARKETING SEMINAR ROOM” ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE WEHNER BUILDING, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................................... 20

MINUTE ORDER 104-2015 (ITEM C-24) NAMING OF THE “STEPHEN HORN ’79 FLAG ROOM” IN THE MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY .......................................................... 20

MINUTE ORDER 105-2015 (ITEM C-25) NAMING OF THE “DR. ROGER E. GOLD CONFERENCE ROOM,” THE “JAMES MARK ’74 AND SUZANNE ’76 IVEY ANT LAB,”

THE “CONTROL SOLUTIONS, INC. COCKROACH LAB,” THE “POLYGUARD PRODUCTS INC. PI OFFICE,” AND THE “BWI COMPANIES, INC. INSECTARY” WITHIN THE ROLLINS URBAN AND STRUCTURAL ENTOMOLOGY FACILITY, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY .............................................. 21

MINUTE ORDER 106-2015 (ITEM C-26) APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE DEGREE PROGRAM WITH A MAJOR IN BIOLOGY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS ............................................................................................... 21

MINUTE ORDER 107-2015 (ITEM C-27) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS ............................................................................................... 21

MINUTE ORDER 108-2015 (ITEM C-28) GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS ................................................................................ 22

MINUTE ORDER 109-2015 (ITEM C-29) APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE ........................................................................................................ 22

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MINUTE ORDER 110-2015 (ITEM C-30) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015,

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE ........................................................................................................ 22

MINUTE ORDER 111-2015 (ITEM C-31) GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE ......................................................................................... 22

MINUTE ORDER 112-2015 (ITEM C-32) APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI ............................................................................................... 23

MINUTE ORDER 113-2015 (ITEM C-33) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI ............................................................................................... 23

MINUTE ORDER 114-2015 (ITEM C-34) GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI ................................................................................ 23

MINUTE ORDER 115-2015 (ITEM C-35) AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AN HONORARY DEGREE TO DR. LAURO F. CAVAZOS, JR., TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE .............................................. 23

MINUTE ORDER 116-2015 (ITEM C-36) APPROVAL OF A NEW MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAM WITH A MAJOR IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE ....................................................................................................... 24

MINUTE ORDER 117-2015 (ITEM C-37) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE ....................................................................................................... 24

MINUTE ORDER 118-2015 (ITEM C-38) APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CORE CURRICULUM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO ....................................................... 24

MINUTE ORDER 119-2015 (ITEM C-39) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO .................................................................................................... 25

MINUTE ORDER 120-2015 (ITEM C-40) GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR

FY 2016, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO ..................................................................................... 25

MINUTE ORDER 121-2015 (ITEM C-41) APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ................................................................................................................... 25

MINUTE ORDER 122-2015 (ITEM C-42) APPROVAL FOR DR. EMILY HUNT, A SYSTEM EMPLOYEE, TO SERVE AS THE CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER OF AN ENTITY THAT HAS LICENSED TECHNOLOGY FROM THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM,

WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ................................................................................................................... 26

MINUTE ORDER 123-2015 (ITEM C-43) NAMING OF THE “RAY BAIN MEDIA ROOM” (SUITE 218A), AND THE “BOULWARE ENTREPRENEURSHIP ROOM” (SUITE 212), IN THE CLASSROOM CENTER BUILDING, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ........................................................ 26

MINUTE ORDER 124-2015 (ITEM C-44) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015, WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ................................................................................................................... 26

MINUTE ORDER 125-2015 (ITEM C-46) NAMING OF THE “FREDERICK E. GIESECKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH BUILDING,” TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION.............. 27

MINUTE ORDER 126-2015 (ITEM C-47) APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE FEBRUARY 3, 2015, SPECIAL TELEPHONIC MEETING; FEBRUARY 12, 2015, REGULAR BOARD MEETING; AND FEBRUARY 12, 2015, SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING; BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ....................................................................................................... 27

MINUTE ORDER 127-2015 (ITEM C-48) APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2016 HOLIDAY SCHEDULES, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ............................................................. 27

MINUTE ORDER 128-2015 (ITEM C-49) GRANTING OF THE TITLE OF EMERITUS/EMERITA, APRIL 2015, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM.................................................................................. 30

MINUTE ORDER 129-2015 (ITEM C-50) CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT AND

COMMISSIONING OF PEACE OFFICERS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ................................. 31

MINUTE ORDER 130-2015 (ITEM C-51) APPROVAL OF REVISED TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL SEALS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ....................................................................................................... 31

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MINUTE ORDER 131-2015 (ITEM C-21) NAMING OF THE EXTERIOR COLUMNS OF KYLE FIELD,

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................................... 32

ADDITIONAL ITEMS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD ........................................................................................... 32

MINUTE ORDER 132-2015 (ITEM 12) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION HONORING DR. MARK A. HUSSEY FOR HIS SERVICE AS INTERIM PRESIDENT OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ....................................................... 32

MINUTE ORDER 133-2015 (ITEM 13) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION HONORING MR. RICHARD KARDYS ’67 FOR HIS OUTSTANDING DEDICATION AND SERVICE AS TRUSTEE OF THE TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY .............................................. 33

MINUTE ORDER 134-2015 (ITEM 14) ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING

MR. COLTON L. BUCKLEY FOR HIS SERVICE AS THE 2014-2015 STUDENT MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND BESTOWING THE TITLE OF STUDENT REGENT EMERITUS, BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ....................................................................................................... 33

MINUTE ORDER 135-2015 (ITEM 15) APPROVAL OF COMMITTEES AND OTHER SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS, BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM .................................. 34

ANNOUNCEMENTS .................................................................................................................................................. 34

ADJOURN .................................................................................................................................................................. 34

MINUTES

REGULAR MEETING

BOARD OF REGENTS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

April 29, 2015

CONVENE

Chairman Phil Adams convened a regular meeting of the Board of Regents of

The Texas A&M University System at 8:36 a.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in the

Board Meeting Room on the campus of Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

The following members of the Board were present:

Mr. Phil Adams, Chairman

Mr. Clifton L. Thomas, Vice Chairman

Mr. Robert L. Albritton

Mr. Anthony G. Buzbee

Mr. Morris E. Foster

Mr. Bill Mahomes

Ms. Elaine Mendoza

Ms. Judy Morgan

Mr. Charles W. Schwartz

Mr. Colton L. Buckley, Student Regent

(Note: Governor Greg Abbott appointed Regents Albritton and Mahomes, and

reappointed Regent Adams on January 22, 2015, to serve as Members of the Board of

Regents of The Texas A&M University System. The Texas Senate confirmed these

appointments on March 3, 2015. Regent Albritton replaced John D. White and

Regent Mahomes replaced Jim Schwertner.)

ELECTION OF OFFICERS

Chairman Adams announced that in accordance with the Bylaws of the Board of

Regents of The Texas A&M University System, at the first regular Board meeting following

the appointment and qualifications of the Senate confirmation of three newly appointed

Regents in odd years, the first order of business was the election of a Chairman and

Vice Chairman. Chairman Adams said nominations were in order for the position of

Chairman of the Board.

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MINUTE ORDER 066-2015

ELECTION OF MR. CLIFTON L. THOMAS

AS CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS,


Regent Schwartz nominated Vice Chairman Thomas for the position of Chairman

of the Board of Regents. By unanimous vote, Mr. Clifton L. Thomas was elected to serve

as Chairman of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, effective

May 1, 2015.

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Chairman Thomas asked for nominations for the position of Vice Chairman of the

Board.

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ELECTION OF MS. ELAINE MENDOZA

AS VICE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS,


Regent Morgan nominated Regent Mendoza for the position of Vice Chairman of

the Board of Regents. By unanimous vote, Ms. Elaine Mendoza was elected to serve as

Vice Chairman of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, effective

May 1, 2015.

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RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION

Chairman Thomas announced that the Board would recess to executive session as

permitted by Chapter 551, Sections 71, 72, 73 and 74 of the Texas Government Code. He

said in accordance with the law, no final action, decision or vote with regard to any matter

considered in executive session would be made or taken.

(Note: The Board met in executive session from 8:42 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.)

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION AND RECESS

Chairman Thomas reconvened the meeting in open session at 12:02 p.m. He

announced that the Board met in executive session from 8:42 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and

considered executive session agenda items and conferred with Chancellor John Sharp,

several system and university administrators and system attorneys on personnel, real

property and legal matters. He recessed the meeting and announced that the Board would

reconvene at 1:30 p.m. in the Bethancourt Ballroom in the Memorial Student Center.


RECONVENE

Chairman Thomas reconvened the meeting at 1:30 p.m. in the Bethancourt

Ballroom. All members of the Board were present.

CHAIRMAN’S REMARKS

Chairman Thomas welcomed everyone to the April meeting of the Board of

Regents. He thanked fellow Board members for electing him Chairman and said this was

not about him. He pledged to do his best to lead the A&M System through a successful

two years. He said it was a privilege and honor to serve the people of Texas.

Chairman Thomas added that the Board did not take these duties lightly, and praised the

work of the universities, agencies, health science center leaders and staffs, and their

commitment to the System’s core mission of teaching, research and service. He said they

all understood that they were there for the students. He congratulated

Vice Chairman Mendoza.

Vice Chairman Mendoza agreed with Chairman Thomas and thanked their

colleagues for providing them this opportunity. She said they greatly appreciated this and

did not take it lightly.

Chairman Thomas congratulated Regent Adams of Bryan/College Station on his

reappointment for another term on the Board, and welcomed Mr. Albritton and

Mr. Mahomes as new Regents. He said since 1876, only 196 Regents had served -- and

only seven had served for more than two terms. He noted that G. Rollie White served the

longest at 29 years, and upon completion of this term, Regent Adams will have served

18 years -- an amazing feat. Chairman Thomas reported that in the last two years as

chairman, Regent Adams had made some tough decisions. He said his leadership had

allowed the Board to make good decisions during that time and they all owed him a debt of

gratitude.

Chairman Thomas said Regent Albritton of Fort Worth was a second-generation

Regent -- his father, Ford D. Albritton, served as Regent from 1969 to 1975. He added that

Regent Albritton was the only second-generation Regent in the Board’s history. He said a

1971 graduate of Texas A&M, Regent Albritton received a double major in economics and

marketing. Chairman Thomas noted that he was a member of the Corps of Cadets and

served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force after graduation. He said Regent Albritton was an

entrepreneur who began multiple successful businesses in a myriad of industries --

banking, energy and real estate development, to mention a few. He pointed out that Regent

Albritton had co-founded Railroad Controls, Ltd. in 1994 and under his leadership, RCL

became the largest privately owned signaling and communication company in America

before it sold in February 2015. He advised that Regent Albritton had served on numerous

boards and remained active in several charitable and community organizations. He said

they were glad Regent Albritton was on the Board.

Chairman Thomas said Regent Mahomes of Dallas graduated in 1969 from

Texas A&M with a bachelor’s degree in finance, and received a law degree from The


University of Texas Law School. He added that at Texas A&M, Regent Mahomes was a

member of the Corps of Cadets, and later served as an officer in the U.S. Army Reserves.

Chairman Thomas said he was managing partner of Mahomes Bolden PC, and prior to

establishing the law firm, was senior partner in a major law firm in the Dallas/Fort Worth

area. He advised that Regent Mahomes was a former board member of the Texas A&M

Association of Former Students and East Texas State University (Texas A&M

University-Commerce). Chairman Thomas said he continued to serve on many boards,

foundations and charitable organizations, and they were pleased that he was on the Board.

Regent Adams announced that it was an honor and privilege to serve on the Board

again. He said that often it was a lot of work, but the commitment and undertaking was

worth it -- truly a labor of love. He added that he was proud of the A&M System, the

universities, state agencies and everyone attending today. Regent Adams said the Board

felt they were making real progress. He emphasized that it was an exciting time to be part

of the A&M System, with the great leadership and best Chancellor in the country that put

together an incredible team of vice chancellors and staff. He thanked fellow Board

members for putting up with him a little longer.

Regent Albritton added that during his father’s tenure, General Rudder, his father

and a few other forward-thinking Regents decided to allow females’ admittance to Texas

A&M. He said that decision moved the university forward more than any other decision

had. Regent Albritton advised that growing up during that time, he witnessed much

consternation about that decision, which provided insight into the severity of some issues

the Regents’ voted on. He said it was humbling to be appointed Regent to a university as

wonderful and well known as Texas A&M. He emphasized that he hoped he could live up

to his father’s aspirations -- sitting where he once sat -- and the aspirations of his fellow

Board members. Regent Albritton said if so, he would feel like he had done his job and

Texas A&M would have moved a little farther in the right direction.

Regent Mahomes said he was very pleased to serve on the Board. He pointed out

that he began at Texas A&M 50 years ago and received a much better reception this time

than he had then. He said it was an honor to serve on the Board, and sitting at the “table”

was much better than not. Regent Mahomes emphasized that he was indebted to

Governor Abbott for the appointment and entrusting him with a great responsibility, which

he took seriously. He said he would give it everything he had. He added that he was

pleased to serve with the fine leadership on the Board and the outstanding leadership team

of Chancellor Sharp and Mr. Michael Young, President-elect of Texas A&M. He noted

that he was part of Texas A&M’s past and now the present, and looked forward to the

future.

INVOCATION

Chairman Thomas called on Mr. Joseph Benigo, a Texas A&M Finance major and

2015-2016 Student Body President from Austin, Texas, who presented the invocation.


STUDENT REGENT’S REMARKS

Student Regent Buckley said it had been quite an honor and privilege to serve as

Governor Rick Perry’s last appointee to the A&M System Board, and the youngest student

regent ever appointed to a board of regents. He added that he had learned to become more

diplomatic at a much earlier age. He said the A&M System student body was vibrant and

more engaged than ever before, working with student affairs to ensure that campuses were

open to anyone wanting to attend a member institution. Student Regent Buckley

emphasized that he and other students were indebted to the staff, faculty and

administration, and the leadership of the Regents, the university presidents, provosts, deans

and others who cared so much about the student body. He noted that they worked day in

and day out to ensure that the students had the best academic and social excellence in order

to build a better Texas, nation and world. He thanked them for the mentorship everyone

had afforded him to be able to serve as student regent this year.

CHANCELLOR’S REMARKS

Chancellor Sharp highlighted accomplishments of the A&M System (a copy of

which is on file in the Office of the Board of Regents).

Chancellor Sharp congratulated Chairman Thomas and Vice Chairman Mendoza on

their elections. He thanked Regent Adams for his courage, support and dedication to

Texas A&M. He also congratulated Regent Albritton and Regent Mahomes and thanked

Governor Abbott for appointing them to the Board. Chancellor Sharp introduced

Mr. Young, incoming Texas A&M president.

RECESS

Chairman Thomas recessed the meeting at 1:52 p.m.

(Note: The Committee on Audit convened at 1:52 p.m. and adjourned at 1:59 p.m.

The Committee on Finance convened at 2:00 p.m. and adjourned at 2:05 p.m.

The Committee on Buildings and Physical Plant convened at 2:06 p.m. and adjourned at

2:51 p.m.)

RECONVENE

Chairman Thomas reconvened the meeting at 2:51 p.m. He announced that no

requests for public testimony had been received.

REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON AUDIT

Regent Buzbee, Chairman of the Committee on Audit, said the committee met

earlier the same day and received presentations, including the Second Quarter

Audit Report, the Audit Tracking Report, an update on the EthicsPoint Hotline and a

briefing on the State Auditor’s Office Statewide Single Audit Report for FY ended

August 31, 2014.


REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON ACADEMIC AND STUDENT AFFAIRS

Vice Chairman Mendoza, Chairman of the Committee on Academic and

Student Affairs, said the committee met the previous day and discussed several items and

received presentations. She noted that they began with the analytics project and

Dr. James Hallmark, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, presented website data on

EmpowerU. She said they discussed the “leaky pipe” and where they were headed in

moving from 2006 to 2008 data. She advised that they were trending in the right direction.

Vice Chairman Mendoza said Dr. Hallmark updated them on the student learning

outcomes and how EmpowerU was being populated with that data over time. She added

that they discussed the LearningU framework, which focused on educator preparation.

Vice Chairman Mendoza reported that they celebrated Ms. Shauna Peeples,

National Teacher of the Year, and a West Texas A&M University (WTAMU) graduate.

She said that for the first time in 57 years, a Texas teacher had received this prestigious

honor. She congratulated Dr. Pat O’Brien, President of WTAMU, and noted this was what

the colleges of education focused on in teacher preparation. Vice Chairman Mendoza said

they were pleased to have eight of the 11 colleges of education deans at the committee

meeting. She pointed out that Dr. Eddie Henderson, Dean of the College of Education at

WTAMU, and spokesperson for the deans, discussed how they were leveraging LearningU

ideas and platform. Vice Chairman Mendoza said they had branched off with an initiative

called Investing in Maximum Performance of A&M System Certified Teachers

(IMPACT). She advised that their focus was to make a difference to K-12 learners through

teachers the A&M System educated and prepared for the workforce.

Vice Chairman Mendoza said Dr. Karan Watson, Executive Vice President &

Provost, chaired the faculty recruitment and retention task force. She advised that they

were looking at everything related to faculty, and in this case, they were looking at tenure.

She said Dr. Hallmark presented an update on low-producing programs, the discontinued

programs and how the System was ensuring that they leveraged the investments that the

students and state were making on programs, and the sustainability of those. She thanked

Dr. Hallmark for his leadership in keeping all these initiatives progressing.

REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON FINANCE

Regent Schwartz, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, said the committee met

earlier and received two reports regarding the budget planning process and the System’s

recent debt transactions. He added that there were no items for Board consideration.

REPORT FROM THE COMMITTEE ON BUILDINGS AND PHYSICAL PLANT

Regent Adams, Chairman of the Committee on Buildings and Physical Plant,

reported that the committee met earlier and recommended approval of Items 1 through 11,

as presented, with a revision to the Item 6 exhibit.

On motion of Regent Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Mendoza, and by a

unanimous vote, the following minute orders were approved (068 through 078):

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MINUTE ORDER 068-2015 (ITEM 1)

APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET,

APPROPRIATION FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION

SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE

CAMPUS WATER SYSTEMS IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT (2-2015),

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS,


The project scope along with a project budget of $5,000,000 for the Campus Water

Systems Improvements Project is approved.

The amount of $5,000,000 is appropriated from Account No. 01-083536,

Revenue Financing System Debt Proceeds (Utility Revenue), for preconstruction and

construction services and related project costs. The amount of $500,000 is reverted to

Account No. 02-027016, Utilities and Energy Services.

The Campus Water Systems Improvements Project, Texas A&M University,

College Station, Texas, is approved for construction.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Board) reasonably

expects to incur debt in one or more obligations for this project, and all or a portion of the

proceeds received from the sale of such obligations is reasonably expected to be used to

reimburse the account(s) for amounts previously appropriated and/or expended from such

account(s).

As required by Section 5(a) of the Master Resolution of the Revenue Financing

System, the Board hereby determines that it will have sufficient funds to meet the financial

obligations of The Texas A&M University System, including sufficient Pledged Revenues

to satisfy the Annual Debt Service Requirements of the Revenue Financing System and to

meet all financial obligations of the Board relating to the Revenue Financing System and

that the Participants, on whose behalf the debt is issued, possess the financial capacity to

satisfy their Direct Obligations.


APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET, APPROPRIATION

FOR PRE-CONSTRUCTION AND CONSTRUCTION SERVICES, AND

APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION FOR THE AGRONOMY ROAD

ELECTRICAL SUBSTATION CAPACITY UPGRADE PROJECT (4-2015),



The project scope along with a project budget of $4,100,000 for the

Agronomy Road Electrical Substation Capacity Upgrade Project is approved.





Account No. 02-027016, Utilities & Energy Services.

The Agronomy Road Electrical Substation Capacity Upgrade Project, Texas A&M

University, College Station, Texas, is approved for construction.





account(s).









APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET,



FY15 UTILITY PRODUCTION UPGRADE PROJECT (1-2015),



The project scope along with a project budget of $7,388,599 for the FY15 Utility

Production Upgrade Project is approved.




Account No. 02-027016, Utilities and Energy Services.

The FY15 Utility Production Upgrade Project, Texas A&M University,






account(s).










APPROVAL TO AMEND THE FY 2015-FY 2019 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

SYSTEM CAPITAL PLAN TO ADD THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION

REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE IV (5-2015) WITH A FISCAL YEAR 2015

START DATE AND APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET,



ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE IV

AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS,


The request to amend the FY 2015-FY 2019 Texas A&M University System

Capital Plan to add the Energy Consumption Reduction Project – Phase IV for

Texas A&M University with an FY 2015 start date is approved.


Energy Consumption Reduction Project – Phase IV is approved.

The amount of $5,806,890 is appropriated from Account No. 02-808837, SECO-

Energy Consumption – Phase IV, for pre-construction and construction services and

related project costs.

The Energy Consumption Reduction Project – Phase IV, Texas A&M University,




APPROVAL TO AMEND THE FY 2015-FY 2019 TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

SYSTEM CAPITAL PLAN TO ADD THE ENERGY CONSUMPTION

REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE V (6-2015) WITH A FISCAL YEAR 2015

START DATE AND APPROVAL OF THE PROJECT SCOPE AND BUDGET,


SERVICES, AND APPROVAL FOR CONSTRUCTION OF THE

ENERGY CONSUMPTION REDUCTION PROJECT – PHASE V

AT TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS,


The request to amend the FY 2015-FY 2019 Texas A&M University System

Capital Plan to add the Energy Consumption Reduction Project – Phase V for Texas A&M

University with an FY 2015 start date is approved.


Energy Consumption Reduction Project – Phase V is approved.


SECO-Energy Consumption – Phase V, for pre-construction and construction services and

related project costs.

The Energy Consumption Reduction Project – Phase V, Texas A&M University,



APPROVAL OF REVISIONS TO

SYSTEM POLICY 51.01 (CAPITAL PLANNING),


The revisions to System Policy 51.01 (Capital Planning), as shown in the attached

revised exhibit, are approved, effective immediately.


APPROVAL OF REVISION TO SYSTEM POLICY 51.04

(DELEGATIONS OF AUTHORITY ON CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS),


The revision to System Policy 51.04 (Delegations of Authority on Construction

Projects), as shown in the attached exhibit, is approved, effective immediately.



AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GRAZING LEASE

COVERING APPROXIMATELY 548 ACRES ON THE

CAMPUS OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS,

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS

The Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System, or designee, following

legal review by the Office of General Counsel, is authorized to negotiate, execute and

deliver a 10-year grazing lease covering approximately 548 acres on the campus of

Texas A&M University-Central Texas and to take any and all additional action necessary

to consummate the transaction.


AUTHORIZATION TO LEASE 400 BEDROOMS

IN THE GROVE APARTMENTS LOCATED IN

STEPHENVILLE, ERATH COUNTY, TEXAS,



approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of General Counsel, is authorized to take all

steps necessary to lease 400 bedrooms in The Grove Apartments located at

2825 W. Frey Street in Stephenville, Texas, for student residential housing during the

2015-2016 academic year.


AUTHORIZATION TO GROUND LEASE

APPROXIMATELY 55 ACRES OF LAND, MORE OR LESS,

IN BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, AND ADOPTION OF

FINDINGS REGARDING ADDITIONAL STUDENT HOUSING,



approval for legal sufficiency by the Office of General Counsel, is authorized to ground

lease 55 acres, more or less, for construction of a multi-phase, 3,400-bed (approximate)

student housing development and potential retail development, in one or more ground lease

documents, such property being between George Bush Drive and Luther Street in

College Station, Brazos County, Texas, and to execute any and all documents and take any

and all other actions deemed necessary to consummate the transactions.


In connection with the student housing development, the board has (i) reviewed and

accepted the pro forma operating statement for the proposed student housing development,

(ii) determined that there is a valid reason for the proposed student housing development,

and (iii) based on evidence presented, determined that the White Creek Apartment project

currently being developed on the west campus of Texas A&M University is projected to

maintain a minimum debt service coverage ratio of at least 1.20 for each fiscal year after

becoming operational when taking into account the proposed student housing

development.


AUTHORIZATION TO EXECUTE A GROUND LEASE AND

A BUILDING LEASE IN SUPPORT OF THE FIXED BASED

OPERATIONS OPERATING AGREEMENT AND AIRPORT

OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT COVERING

AIRPORT OPERATIONS AT EASTERWOOD AIRPORT,



review for legal sufficiency by the Office of General Counsel, is authorized to negotiate,

execute and deliver to Astin Limited, L.L.C., or affiliate, (i) a ground lease covering

parcels of land at Easterwood Airport for the construction of capital improvements

required to be built pursuant to the terms and conditions of the Fixed Based Operations

Operating Agreement dated June 1, 2014, and (ii) a building lease covering all or any

portion of McKenzie Terminal at Easterwood Airport for the construction of capital

improvements required to be built pursuant to the terms and conditions of the

Airport Operations Management Agreement dated June 1, 2014, both leases to remain in

effect for a term not to exceed 25 years, and to execute any and all other documents

deemed necessary to consummate the transactions.

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(Note: See pages 32-34 for approval of Items 12 through 15.)

ADDITIONAL ITEMS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD

Chairman Thomas presented Items 16 through 18. He noted that these items were

considered in executive session.

On motion of Regent Adams, seconded by Vice Chairman Mendoza, and by a


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AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT TO

NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

WITH HEAD FOOTBALL COACH WILLIE SIMMONS,

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

Authority is hereby granted to the President of Prairie View A&M University to

negotiate and execute an employment contract, upon review for legal form and sufficiency

by the Office of General Counsel, with the following person:

Head Football Coach – Willie Simmons.


APPOINTMENT OF DR. PAMELA R. MATTHEWS

AS DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS,


Dr. Pamela R. Matthews is hereby appointed Dean of the College of Liberal Arts at

Texas A&M University, at an initial salary of $300,000, effective May 1, 2015.


APPOINTMENT OF MR. RANDY RIKEL

AS VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AND FINANCE,


Effective immediately, Mr. Randy Rikel is hereby appointed Vice President for

Business and Finance at West Texas A&M University, at an initial salary of $210,000.

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CONSENT AGENDA ITEMS

Chairman Thomas presented Items C-1 through C-20, C-22 through C-44, and

C-46 through C-51.

On motion of Vice Chairman Mendoza, seconded by Regent Adams, and by a


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MINUTE ORDER 082-2015 (ITEM C-1)

APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, APRIL 2015,

PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with

System Policy 12.01 (Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure), hereby authorizes

the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Prairie View A&M University

as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.


APPROVAL OF NEW MASTER OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES

DEGREE PROGRAM, AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL

FROM THE TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD,


The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves the

establishment of a new degree program at Tarleton State University leading to a Master of

Arts in Communication Studies.

The Board also authorizes submission of Tarleton’s new degree program request to

the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval and hereby certifies that all

applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have been met.


APPROVAL OF NEW MASTER OF SCIENCE IN ATHLETIC TRAINING





establishment of a new degree program at Tarleton State University leading to a Master of

Science in Athletic Training.

The Board also authorizes submission of Tarleton’s new degree program request to

the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval and hereby certifies that all

applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have been met.







the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Tarleton State University as set

forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.


GRANTING OF FACULTY DEVELOPMENT LEAVE FOR FY 2016,



System Policy 31.03, System Regulation 12.99.01 and Sections 51.101-108 of the

Texas Education Code, authorizes faculty development leave to the faculty member as

shown in the attached exhibit, Faculty Development Leave List FY 2016,

Tarleton State University.


APPROVAL OF NEW UNIVERSITY PROCEDURE 12.02.99.L1.01,

INSTITUTIONAL PROCEDURES FOR IMPLEMENTING TENURE,


New Texas A&M International University Procedure 12.02.99.L1.01,

Institutional Procedures for Implementing Tenure, regarding institutional procedures for

implementing tenure as shown in the attached exhibit, is hereby approved.






the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M International

University as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.



APPROVAL OF TWO NEW GRADUATE DEGREE

PROGRAMS WITH A MAJOR IN ASTRONOMY, AND

AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE

TEXAS HIGHER EDUCATION COORDINATING BOARD,



establishment of two new graduate degree programs at Texas A&M University leading to a

Doctor of Philosophy and a Master of Science in Astronomy.

The Board also authorizes submission of Texas A&M University’s new degree

program requests to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval and

hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have been met.


ESTABLISHMENT OF THE

CENTER FOR EPIGENETICS AND DISEASE PREVENTION,


The Center for Epigenetics & Disease Prevention is hereby established as an

organizational unit of Texas A&M University within the Texas A&M University Health

Science Center, Institute of Biosciences and Technology.


AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A

QUASI-ENDOWMENT ENTITLED THE “HARRY G. BURKHART

QUASI-ENDOWMENT FOR CATTLE RESEARCH,”


The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System authorizes the

president of Texas A&M University to establish a quasi-endowment in the amount of

$5,000,000 to be entitled the “Harry G. Burkhart Quasi-Endowment for Cattle Research.”

The account will be created with funds received from the sale of land bequeathed by the

estate of Mr. Harry G. Burkhart, III. Endowment earnings from the quasi-endowment will

be used to provide support for cattle research.



AUTHORIZATION TO GRANT

A CONDITIONAL ROADWAY EASEMENT IN COLLEGE STATION,

BRAZOS COUNTY, TEXAS, TO THE CITY OF COLLEGE STATION,



review for legal sufficiency by the Office of General Counsel, is authorized to grant a

conditional roadway easement to the City of College Station for the existing Hensel Street

from Texas Avenue to Hensel Drive in the City of College Station, Brazos County, Texas,

to remain in effect as long as the property is used as a public roadway.


APPROVAL FOR MS. LAURALEE HUGHES, DR. ROBERT C. ALANIZ

AND DR. ARUL JAYARAMAN, SYSTEM EMPLOYEES, TO SERVE

AS MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND/OR OFFICERS

OF AN ENTITY COMMERCIALIZING TECHNOLOGY OWNED BY

THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM,

TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION,


The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby approves for

LauraLee Hughes, a Texas A&M University employee within the Texas A&M Health

Science Center, to serve on behalf of The Texas A&M University System as a member of

the board of directors and/or officer of Fortis Biosciences, Inc., and for Robert C. Alaniz

and Arul Jayaraman, employees of Texas A&M University, to each serve in their

individual capacities as a member of the board of directors and/or officer of

Fortis Biosciences, Inc., an entity commercializing technology developed by Dr. Alaniz

and Dr. Jayaraman and owned by The Texas A&M University System.


APPROVAL FOR MR. ANDRE THOMAS, A SYSTEM EMPLOYEE, TO

SERVE AS AN OFFICER, A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

AND AN EMPLOYEE OF AN ENTITY THAT PROPOSES TO LICENSE

TECHNOLOGY FROM THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM,


The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves for

Mr. Andre Thomas, an employee of Texas A&M University, to serve in his individual

capacity as an officer, a member of the Board of Directors, and an employee of

Triseum LLC, a business entity which proposes to enter into an agreement with

The Texas A&M University System relating to the research, development, licensing, or

exploitation of intellectual property conceived, created, discovered, invented, developed

and supported by Mr. Thomas.



REAPPOINTMENT OF

LT. GENERAL RANDOLPH W. “RANDY” HOUSE, USA (RET)

TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE

PRIVATE ENTERPRISE RESEARCH CENTER,


The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System reappoints

Lt. General Randolph W. “Randy” House, USA (Ret) to the Board of Directors of the

Private Enterprise Research Center, Texas A&M University, for a term of five years,

effective January 2015.


APPOINTMENT OF MR. KYLE W. BUESE,

MR. ROSS D. MARGRAVES, JR., AND MR. WAYNE H. PRESCOTT,

AND REAPPOINTMENT OF MR. BRANDON NEFF, TO THE

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON BOARD OF VISITORS,


The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby appoints

Mr. Kyle W. Buese to the Texas A&M University at Galveston Board of Visitors for a

term of three years, effective April 29, 2015.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby appoints

Mr. Ross D. Margraves, Jr., and Mr. Wayne H. Prescott to the Texas A&M University at

Galveston Board of Visitors for a term of three years, effective July 22, 2015.

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby reappoints

Mr. Brandon Neff to the Texas A&M University at Galveston Board of Visitors for a term

of three years, effective April 29, 2015.






the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M University as set




NAMING OF THE BRIGHT FOOTBALL COMPLEX RENOVATION

ATHLETICS OFFICES AND STUDENT-ATHLETE SPACES,


The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby names the

athletics offices and student-athlete spaces in the Bright Football Complex on the campus

of Texas A&M University as set forth in the attached exhibit.


NAMING OF THE

“R.L. ‘BO’ KELLER CONFERENCE ROOM” (CONFERENCE ROOM 301)

WITHIN THE AGRICULTURE AND LIFE SCIENCES BUILDING,


Conference Room 301 within the Agriculture and Life Sciences Building on the

campus of Texas A&M University is hereby named the “R.L. ‘Bo’ Keller Conference

Room.”


NAMING OF THE

“ROBERT O. REID OCEAN OBSERVING EDUCATION FACILITY”

(ROOMS 602, 602A AND 602AA) IN THE

ELLER OCEANOGRAPHY AND METEOROLOGY BUILDING,


The newly renovated ocean observing educational space, formerly known as

Rooms 602, 602A, and 602AA, located on the sixth floor of the Eller Oceanography and

Meteorology Building, on the campus of Texas A&M University, is hereby named the

“Robert O. Reid Ocean Observing Education Facility.”


NAMING OF THE

“MEREDITH A. HOUX ’04 LOCKER ROOM” (EQUESTRIAN LOCKER ROOM)

AT THE THOMAS G. HILDEBRAND, DVM ’56 EQUINE COMPLEX,


The Equestrian Locker Room at the Thomas G. Hildebrand, DVM '56

Equine Complex on the campus of Texas A&M University is hereby named the

“Meredith A. Houx '04 Locker Room.”

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(Note: See page 32 for approval of Item C-21.)

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NAMING OF THE

LETTERMEN’S CLUB ATHLETICS OFFICES AND SPACES,



athletics offices and spaces in the Lettermen’s Club on the campus of Texas A&M

University as set forth in the attached exhibit.


NAMING OF THE

“JAMES M. STARK ’84 MARKETING SEMINAR ROOM”

ON THE SECOND FLOOR OF THE WEHNER BUILDING,


The Marketing Seminar Room on the second floor of the Wehner Building on the

campus of Texas A&M University is hereby named the “James M. Stark ’84 Marketing

Seminar Room.”


NAMING OF THE

“STEPHEN HORN ’79 FLAG ROOM” IN THE MEMORIAL STUDENT CENTER,



Flag Room in the Memorial Student Center on the campus of Texas A&M University the

“Stephen Horn '79 Flag Room.”



NAMING OF THE

“DR. ROGER E. GOLD CONFERENCE ROOM,” THE

“JAMES MARK ’74 AND SUZANNE ’76 IVEY ANT LAB,” THE

“CONTROL SOLUTIONS, INC. COCKROACH LAB,” THE

“POLYGUARD PRODUCTS INC. PI OFFICE,” AND THE

“BWI COMPANIES, INC. INSECTARY” WITHIN THE

ROLLINS URBAN AND STRUCTURAL ENTOMOLOGY FACILITY,



following rooms within the Rollins Urban and Structural Entomology Facility on the

campus of Texas A&M University:

Conference Room – “Dr. Roger E. Gold Conference Room”

Ant Lab – “James Mark ’74 and Suzanne ’76 Ivey Ant Lab”

Cockroach Lab – “Control Solutions, Inc. Cockroach Lab”

PI Office – “Polyguard Products Inc. PI Office”

Insectary – “BWI Companies, Inc. Insectary.”


APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE

DEGREE PROGRAM WITH A MAJOR IN BIOLOGY, AND





establishment of a new degree program at Texas A&M University-Central Texas leading to

a Bachelor of Science in Biology.

The Board also authorizes submission of Texas A&M University-Central Texas’

new degree program request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for

approval and hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have

been met.





System Policy 12.01 (Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure), hereby

authorizes the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M

University-Central Texas as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.







Texas Education Code, authorizes faculty development leave to the faculty members as

shown in the attached exhibit, Faculty Development Leave List FY 2016, Texas A&M

University-Central Texas.


APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN PUBLIC HEALTH



TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE


establishment of a new degree program at Texas A&M University-Commerce leading to a

Bachelor of Science in Public Health.

The Board also authorizes submission of Texas A&M University-Commerce’s new

degree program request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval

and hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have been met.






the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M

University-Commerce as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.








University-Commerce.



APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

ATMOSPHERIC SCIENCES DEGREE PROGRAM, AND





establishment of a new degree program at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi leading

to a Bachelor of Science in Atmospheric Sciences.

The Board also authorizes submission of Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi’s

new degree program request to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for

approval and hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have

been met.






the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M University-Corpus

Christi as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.







shown in the attached exhibit, Faculty Development Leave List, FY 2016, Texas A&M

University-Corpus Christi.


AUTHORIZATION TO AWARD AN

HONORARY DEGREE TO DR. LAURO F. CAVAZOS, JR.,


The president of Texas A&M University-Kingsville is authorized to award an

Honorary Doctor of Letters degree to Dr. Lauro F. Cavazos, Jr.



APPROVAL OF A NEW MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE PROGRAM

WITH A MAJOR IN COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGY, AND





establishment of a new degree program at Texas A&M University-Kingsville leading to a

Master of Arts degree with a major in Counseling Psychology.

The Board also authorizes submission of Texas A&M University-Kingsville’s new








the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M University-

Kingsville as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.


APPROVAL OF THE PROPOSED CORE CURRICULUM,

AND AUTHORIZATION TO REQUEST APPROVAL FROM THE


TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves the core

curriculum at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, as set forth in the attached exhibit,

Proposed Core Curriculum Listing by Foundational Component Area.

The Board also authorizes submission of Texas A&M University-San Antonio’s

core curriculum to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board for approval and

hereby certifies that all applicable criteria of the Coordinating Board have been met.







the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M University-

San Antonio as set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.






Texas Education Code, authorizes faculty development leave to the faculty member as


University-San Antonio.


APPROVAL OF A NEW BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING DEGREE PROGRAM, AND





establishment of a new degree program at West Texas A&M University leading to a

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.

The Board also authorizes submission of West Texas A&M University’s new





APPROVAL FOR DR. EMILY HUNT, A SYSTEM EMPLOYEE,

TO SERVE AS THE CHIEF RESEARCH OFFICER OF AN

ENTITY THAT HAS LICENSED TECHNOLOGY FROM

THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM,


The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System approves for

Dr. Emily Hunt, an employee of West Texas A&M University, to serve in her individual

capacity as the Chief Research Officer of AVF Nano Alloys, LLC, a business entity which

has entered into a licensing agreement with The Texas A&M University System relating to

the research, development, licensing, or exploitation of intellectual property conceived,

created, discovered, invented, developed and supported by Dr. Hunt.


NAMING OF THE

“RAY BAIN MEDIA ROOM” (SUITE 218A), AND THE

“BOULWARE ENTREPRENEURSHIP ROOM” (SUITE 212),

IN THE CLASSROOM CENTER BUILDING,


The New Online Media Room Suite 218A, located in the Classroom Center

building on the main campus of West Texas A&M University, is hereby named the

“Ray Bain Media Room.”

The Enactus Suite 212, located in the Classroom Center building on the

main campus of West Texas A&M University, is hereby named the “Boulware

Entrepreneurship Room.”






the granting of tenure to the following faculty members at West Texas A&M University as

set forth in the attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 15-04.

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(Note: Number C-45 was unused.)

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NAMING OF THE

“FREDERICK E. GIESECKE ENGINEERING RESEARCH BUILDING,”

TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION

The Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station Engineering Research Building

is hereby named the “Frederick E. Giesecke Engineering Research Building.”


APPROVAL OF MINUTES FROM THE

FEBRUARY 3, 2015, SPECIAL TELEPHONIC MEETING;

FEBRUARY 12, 2015, REGULAR BOARD MEETING; AND

FEBRUARY 12, 2015, SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING;


The Minutes of the February 3, 2015, Special Telephonic Meeting; the

February 12, 2015, Regular Board Meeting; and the February 12, 2015, Special Workshop

Meeting are hereby approved.


APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2016 HOLIDAY SCHEDULES,


Holidays for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2016, for the System Offices of

The Texas A&M University System, Texas A&M University, Texas A&M University at

Galveston, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station, Texas A&M Engineering

Extension Service, Texas A&M Transportation Institute, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension

Service (A&M campus employees) and Texas A&M AgriLife Research (A&M campus

employees), shall be as follows:

Holiday Number of Days Dates

Thanksgiving 2 November 26-27, 2015

Christmas – New Year 7 December 24, 2015-January 1, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016

Spring Break 3 March 16-18, 2016

Independence Day 1 July 4, 2016

Exceptions are established as set forth below:


The proposed holiday schedule for Texas A&M University-Texarkana is as follows:


Labor Day 1 September 7, 2015

Thanksgiving 2 November 26-27, 2015 Christmas-New Year 7 December 24, 2015-January 1, 2016

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016

Spring Break 2 March 17-18, 2016 Independence Day 1 July 4, 2016

The proposed holiday schedule for Tarleton State University is as follows:


Labor Day 1 September 7, 2015 Thanksgiving 2 November 26-27, 2015

Christmas-New Year 7 December 24, 2015-January 1, 2016

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016 Spring Break 1 March 11, 2016

Memorial Day 1 May 30, 2016


The proposed holiday schedules for Prairie View A&M University, Texas A&M University-

Commerce, Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, Texas A&M University-San Antonio and

Texas A&M University-Kingsville, is as follows:




Christmas-New Year 7 December 24, 2015-January 1, 2016

Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016 Spring Break 1 March 18, 2016



The proposed holiday schedule for Texas A&M International University is as follows:



Christmas-New Year 7 December 24, 2015-January 1, 2016 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day 1 January 18, 2016


Memorial Day 1 May 30, 2016 Independence Day 1 July 4, 2016


The proposed holiday schedule for West Texas A&M University is as follows:





*Memorial Day 1 May 30, 2016 Independence Day 1 July 4, 2016

*Memorial Day is not a paid holiday for FY 2016; however, WTAMU will work four 10-hour days on May 31 and June 1-3, 2016 in order to be closed on Memorial Day.

The proposed holiday schedule for Texas A&M University-Central Texas is as follows:


Labor Day 1 September 7, 2015 Veteran’s Day 1 November 11, 2015





The proposed holiday schedule for Texas A&M University at Qatar* is as follows:

Holiday* Number of Days Dates (Standard workweek is Sunday-Thursday)

Eid Al-Adha (projected) 3 September 22-24, 2015 Qatar National Day 1 December 17, 2015

Semester Break 5 December 20-24, 2015


Qatar National Sports Day** 1 February 9, 2016 Eid Al-Fitr (projected) 3 July 6-7 & 10, 2016

* Texas A&M at Qatar is required to observe eight days of state/cultural holidays (of 13 total days) and also attempts to adopt a schedule

similar to that of other academic institutions in Education City.

Texas A&M University is required in its agreement with the Qatar Foundation to “abide by the applicable laws and regulations of the

State of Qatar, and shall respect the cultural, religious and social customs of the State of Qatar.”

** The State of Qatar issued an Emiri decree that the 2nd Tuesday of February each year would be a required holiday. This holiday,

Qatar National Sports Day, is to promote sports and physical activity.


The proposed holiday schedule for Texas A&M University School of Law is as follows:





Memorial Day 1 May 30, 2016 Independence Day 1 July 4, 2016

The proposed holiday schedule for Texas A&M University Baylor College of Dentistry is as follows:




Memorial Day 1 May 30, 2016 Independence Day 2 July 1 & 4, 2016

The proposed holiday schedules for certain units of Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory,

and Texas A&M Forest Service are shown on the attached exhibit.

The Chancellor is hereby authorized to modify the holiday schedule when such a

change is deemed to be in the public interest.

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(Note: In a memo addressed to the CEOs dated July 21, 2015,

Chancellor John Sharp expressed his intention that Memorial Day be designated and

observed as one of the allotted holidays for FY 2016 and each fiscal year thereafter by

each System member. Adjustments were to be made by the System members who did not

include Memorial Day as a System holiday.)

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GRANTING OF THE TITLE OF EMERITUS/EMERITA, APRIL 2015,


In recognition of long and distinguished service to The Texas A&M University

System, the Board of Regents hereby confirms the recommendation of the Chancellor, and

confers the title of “Emeritus/Emerita” upon the individuals as shown in the attached

exhibit, Emeritus/Emerita Title List No. 15-04, and grants all rights and privileges of this

title.



CONFIRMATION OF APPOINTMENT

AND COMMISSIONING OF PEACE OFFICERS,


In accordance with System Policy 34.06 (Appointment, Commissioning and

Authority of Peace Officers), the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System

confirms the appointment and commissioning of campus peace officers by the presidents

of their respective system member universities, in accordance with the requirements of the

law, and as shown in the exhibit attached to the official minutes, subject to their taking the

oath required of peace officers.


APPROVAL OF REVISED TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

AND TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY OFFICIAL SEALS,


The official seal of The Texas A&M University System shall be revised to consist

of a capital beveled T flanked by a smaller capital block-style A and smaller capital

block-style M on either side of the T and encircled on one side by a live oak branch and on

the other by a laurel branch. At the base of the T shall be the date 1876, the official

opening of Texas A&M University, and encircling the outer rim of the seal shall be the

words “The Texas A&M University System.” A graphical representation of this revised

seal shall be attached as an exhibit and become a part of the official minutes.

The official seal of Texas A&M University shall be revised to consist of a capital

beveled T flanked by a smaller capital block-style A and capital block-style M on either

side of the T and encircled on one side by a live oak branch and on the other by a laurel

branch. At the base of the T shall be the date 1876, the official opening of Texas A&M

University, and encircling the outer rim of the seal shall be the words “Texas A&M

University.” A graphical representation of this revised seal shall be attached as an exhibit

and become a part of the official minutes.

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Chairman Thomas presented Item C-21.

(Note: Regents Albritton and Buzbee recused themselves from the vote on this

item.)


majority vote, the following minute order was approved (131):



NAMING OF THE

EXTERIOR COLUMNS OF KYLE FIELD,



exterior columns of Kyle Field on the campus of Texas A&M University, as set forth in the

attached exhibit.

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ADDITIONAL ITEMS CONSIDERED BY THE BOARD

Chancellor Sharp presented Item 12, and said the resolution could not accurately

thank Dr. Mark Hussey, Interim President, for his contributions to Texas A&M over the

last 12 months. He emphasized that Dr. Hussey had given the Board ample time to pick the

best president for Texas A&M. Chancellor Sharp said he hoped the resolution would

remind Dr. Hussey how he, the Board and Texas A&M appreciated what he had allowed

them to accomplish. He added that Dr. Hussey’s ability to make decisions and “hit the

ground running” from the first day was very much appreciated.

Dr. Hussey thanked the Board and Chancellor Sharp for giving him the opportunity

to lead Texas A&M. He said he appreciated the support of the faculty, staff, students and

former students this past year. He added that this was a great time for Texas A&M.

On motion of Vice Chairman Mendoza, seconded by Regent Morgan, and by a

unanimous vote, the following minute order was approved (132):

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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION HONORING

DR. MARK A. HUSSEY FOR HIS SERVICE AS

INTERIM PRESIDENT OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY,


The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System adopted the

resolution set forth in the attached exhibit.

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Chairman Thomas presented Item 13.

On motion of Vice Chairman Mendoza, seconded by Regent Morgan, and by a



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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION HONORING

MR. RICHARD KARDYS ’67 FOR HIS OUTSTANDING DEDICATION

AND SERVICE AS TRUSTEE OF THE TEXAS A&M FOUNDATION,




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ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING

MR. COLTON L. BUCKLEY FOR HIS SERVICE AS THE

2014-2015 STUDENT MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM AND

BESTOWING THE TITLE OF STUDENT REGENT EMERITUS,




~~~~


On motion of Regent Albritton, seconded by Regent Morgan, and by a unanimous

vote, the following minute order was approved (135):

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APPROVAL OF COMMITTEES AND OTHER SPECIAL APPOINTMENTS,


The standing committees, special committees and special appointments for

2015-2016, shown on the attached list as an exhibit, are hereby approved.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Chairman Thomas announced that the next regular Board meeting was scheduled

for September 3-4, 2015.

ADJOURN

There being no further business, on motion of Regent Adams, seconded by

Vice Chairman Mendoza, the meeting was adjourned at 3:08 p.m.


Executive Director, Board of Regents

(Minutes transcribed by Gwen Kirby, Office of the Board of Regents.)

MINUTES

SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF REGENTS


HELD IN


April 29, 2015


MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL WORKSHOP MEETING

OF THE BOARD OF REGENTS

April 29, 2015

Chairman Clifton L. Thomas, convened a special workshop meeting of the Board of

Regents of The Texas A&M University System, at 3:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 29, 2015, in the

Board of Regents Meeting Room, on the campus of Texas A&M University, College Station,

Texas. The following members of the Board were present:

Mr. Clifton L. Thomas, Chairman

Ms. Elaine Mendoza, Vice Chairman

Mr. Phil Adams



Mr. Bill Mahomes

Ms. Judy Morgan


Mr. Colton L. Buckley (Student Regent)

The following member of the Board was not present:


Chairman Thomas announced that a quorum was present and said the Board would

receive presentations and discuss effective governance in higher education. He added that no

Board action would be taken. He then called on Chancellor John Sharp.

Chancellor Sharp introduced Dr. Kenneth Shaw, an Association of Governing Boards of

Universities and Colleges (AGB) consultant, former Chancellor of Syracuse University and

former President of the University of Wisconsin System.

Dr. Shaw presented information regarding effective board leadership including board

member roles and responsibilities, consequential boards, and leadership in public colleges and

university systems.

After discussion, Chairman Thomas adjourned the meeting at 5:35 p.m., the same day.



MINUTES

SPECIAL TELEPHONIC MEETING OF THE

BOARD OF REGENTS


HELD IN


March 9, 2015


TABLE OF CONTENTS

MINUTES OF THE


BOARD OF REGENTS

March 9, 2015

CONVENE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

RECESS TO EXECUTIVE SESSION............................................................................................................................................................. 1

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION ............................................................................................................................................................... 1

MINUTE ORDER 060-2015 APPOINTMENT OF MR. MICHAEL K. YOUNG AS PRESIDENT OF

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY, AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHANCELLOR TO EXECUTE AN

EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ............................................................................. 2

MINUTE ORDER 061-2015 APPOINTMENT OF DR. JOYCE M. ALEXANDER AS DEAN OF THE

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ........................ 3

MINUTE ORDER 062-2015 APPOINTMENT OF DR. ELI JONES AS DEAN OF THE MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL,

THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM .................................................................................................................................... 3

MINUTE ORDER 063-2015 APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, MARCH 2015,


MINUTE ORDER 064-2015 APPOINTMENT OF DR. BRUCE AKEY AS DIRECTOR OF

THE TEXAS A&M VETERINARY MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY,


MINUTE ORDER 065-2015 APPOINTMENT OF MR. PHIL ADAMS AS A MEMBER OF THE

BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY ......................... 4

ADJOURN.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 5

MINUTES OF THE

SPECIAL TELEPHONIC MEETING


March 9, 2015

CONVENE

Chairman Phil Adams convened a special telephonic meeting of the Board of Regents of

The Texas A&M University System, at 4:05 p.m., Monday, March 9, 2015, in the Board Meeting

Room, on the campus of Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

Chairman Adams began by recognizing and welcoming Mr. Robert L. Albritton and

Mr. Bill Mahomes and congratulated them on their appointment to the Board.

Chairman Adams said the purpose of this special meeting was for consideration and

action on six items as shown in the agenda materials, and posted with the Secretary of State. He

called each Regent’s name to confirm their participation.

The following members of the Board were present by telephone:

Mr. Phil Adams, Chairman

Mr. Clifton L. Thomas, Vice Chairman



Mr. Bill Mahomes

Ms. Elaine Mendoza

Ms. Judy Morgan


Mr. Colton Buckley (Student Regent)

The following member of the Board was present in the meeting room:



Chairman Adams announced that a quorum was present and said the Board would recess

to executive session to consider matters as permitted by Chapter 551, Sections 71 and 74 of the

Texas Government Code, including Items 1 through 3, and 5. He said in accordance with the

law, no final action, decision, or vote with regard to any matter considered in the executive

session would be made or taken.

(Note: The Board met in executive session from 4:10 p.m. until 4:37 p.m.)

RECONVENE IN OPEN SESSION

Chairman Adams reconvened the meeting in open session at 4:38 p.m. and announced

that the Board had met in executive session from 4:10 p.m. until 4:37 p.m., and considered

Items 1 through 3 and 5, conferred with the Chancellor, several System administrators and

attorneys on personnel and legal matters.

Minutes – March 9, 2015 Page 2 of 5

Chairman Adams called for a motion to adopt Item 1.

Vice Chairman Thomas moved for adoption of the minute order contained in Item 1.

Regent Mendoza seconded the motion. Chairman Adams called each regent’s name to properly

record their vote. The record of the vote is as follows: Albritton – yes, Buzbee – yes,

Foster – yes, Mahomes – yes, Mendoza – yes, Morgan – yes, Schwartz – yes, Thomas – yes and

Chairman Adams voted “yes.”

The following minute order was approved (060).

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APPOINTMENT OF

MR. MICHAEL K. YOUNG

AS PRESIDENT OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY,

AND AUTHORIZATION FOR THE CHANCELLOR TO

EXECUTE AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT,


Effective May 1, 2015, Mr. Michael K. Young is hereby appointed president of Texas A&M

University, at an initial salary of $1,000,000.

The Chancellor of The Texas A&M University System is hereby delegated the authority to

execute an employment agreement with Mr. Young, upon review for legal sufficiency by the Office

of General Counsel.

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Chairman Adams called for a motion for the adoption of Items 2 and 3.

Regent Morgan moved for the adoption of the minute orders contained in Items 2 and 3.

Vice Chairman Thomas seconded the motion. Chairman Adams called each regent’s name to

properly record their vote. The record of the vote is as follows: Albritton – yes,

Buzbee – yes, Foster – yes, Mahomes – yes, Mendoza – yes, Morgan – yes, Schwartz – yes,

Thomas – yes and Chairman Adams voted “yes.”

The following minute orders were approved (061 and 062).

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APPOINTMENT OF

DR. JOYCE M. ALEXANDER

AS DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION

AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT,


Dr. Joyce M. Alexander is hereby appointed Dean of the College of Education and

Human Development at Texas A&M University, at an initial salary of $300,000, effective

June 1, 2015.


APPOINTMENT OF

DR. ELI JONES

AS DEAN OF THE MAYS BUSINESS SCHOOL,


Dr. Eli Jones is hereby appointed Dean of the Mays Business School at Texas A&M

University, at an initial salary of $425,000, effective July 1, 2015.

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Regent Mendoza moved for adoption of the minute order contained in Item 4.

Vice Chairman Thomas seconded the motion. Chairman Adams called each regent’s name to

properly record their vote. The record of the vote is as follows: Albritton – yes, Buzbee – yes,




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APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, MARCH 2015,


The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System, in accordance with System

Policy 12.01, Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure, hereby authorizes the granting of

tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M University as set forth in the exhibit

attached to the official minutes, Tenure List No. 15-03.1.

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Chairman Adams called for a motion for the adoption of Item 5.



Regent Albritton seconded the motion. Chairman Adams called each regent’s name to properly

record their vote. The record of the vote is as follows: Albritton – yes, Buzbee – yes,




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APPOINTMENT OF DR. BRUCE AKEY

AS DIRECTOR OF THE TEXAS A&M VETERINARY

MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY,


Effective immediately, Dr. Bruce Akey is hereby appointed the director of the Texas

A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory, at an initial salary of $228,000.

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Regent Morgan seconded the motion.

After questions and discussion, Chairman Adams called each regent’s name to properly

record their vote. The record of the vote is as follows: Albritton – yes, Buzbee – no, Foster –

abstained, Mahomes – yes, Mendoza – yes, Morgan – yes, Schwartz – yes, Thomas – yes and

Chairman Adams abstained.”

The following minute order was adopted (065).

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APPOINTMENT OF MR. PHIL ADAMS

AS A MEMBER OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF

THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT COMPANY,


Mr. Phil Adams, a member of the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University

System, is hereby appointed to serve as a director of The University of Texas Investment

Management Company, to be effective April 1, 2015 or such earlier date that the position

becomes vacant, for a three-year term to expire on April 1, 2018.

~~~~


ADJOURN

There being no further business, on motion of Regent Buzbee, seconded by

Vice Chairman Thomas and by a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m., the

same day.



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BOARD OF REGENTS


HELD IN


May 27, 2015


TABLE OF CONTENTS

MINUTES OF THE


BOARD OF REGENTS

May 27, 2015

CONVENE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1



MINUTE ORDER 136-2015 (ITEM 1) APPOINTMENT OF DR. DANIEL J. PUGH, SR. AS VICE PRESIDENT

FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY .............................................................................................................. 2

MINUTE ORDER 137-2015 (ITEM 2) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT THE

DEAN AND CEO OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT QATAR, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ................................................... 2

MINUTE ORDER 138-2015 (ITEM 3) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT THE DEAN

OF THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ................................................................................................ 2

MINUTE ORDER 139-2015 (ITEM 4) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND

EXECUTE NEW EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS WITH LARRY JACKSON, JR., HEAD STRENGTH FOOTBALL COACH,

AND ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACHES JEFFREY J. BANKS, SPECIAL TEAMS/TE/RECRUITING COORDINATOR;

MARK B. HAGEN, DEFENSIVE TACKLES; TERRY JOSEPH, DEFENSIVE BACKS; AARON MOOREHEAD, WIDE

RECEIVERS; TERRENCE PRICE, DEFENSIVE ENDS; AND JACOB S. SPAVITAL, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR,

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................................................................. 3

MINUTE ORDER 140-2015 (ITEM 5) AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT TO NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE

NEW EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH RICHARD STANSBURY, ASSOCIATE HEAD MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH,


MINUTE ORDER 141-2015 (ITEM 6) APPOINTMENT OF DR. LAURA D. BOREN AS VICE PRESIDENT FOR

STUDENT LIFE, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY .................................................................................................................... 3

MINUTE ORDER 142-2015 (ITEM 7) APPOINTMENT OF MR. DARRELL R. MORRISON AS VICE PRESIDENT FOR

BUSINESS AFFAIRS AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO ............................ 4

MINUTE ORDER 143-2015 (ITEM 8) APPOINTMENT OF DR. GARY L. STADING AS DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF

BUSINESS WITH TENURE ON ARRIVAL, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA ........................................................... 4

ADJOURN.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 4

MINUTES OF THE



May 27, 2015

CONVENE

Chairman Clifton L. Thomas convened a special telephonic meeting of the Board of

Regents of The Texas A&M University System, at 11:04 a.m., Wednesday, May 27, 2015, in the

Board Meeting Room, on the campus of Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

Chairman Thomas said the purpose of this special meeting was for consideration and

action on eight items as shown in the agenda materials, and posted with the Secretary of State.

He called each Regent’s name to confirm their participation.



Mr. Phil Adams

Mr. Robert L. Albritton (joined meeting at 11:10 a.m.)



Mr. Bill Mahomes

Ms. Judy Morgan


Mr. Colton L. Buckley (Student Regent)

The following member of the Board was present in the meeting room:



Chairman Thomas announced that a quorum was present and said the Board would recess

to executive session to consider matters as permitted by Chapter 551, Sections 71 and 74 of the

Texas Government Code, including Items 1 through 8. He said in accordance with the law, no

final action, decision, or vote with regard to any matter considered in the executive session

would be made or taken.

(Note: The Board met in executive session from 11:07 a.m. until 11:53 a.m.)


Chairman Thomas reconvened the meeting in open session at 11:55 a.m. and announced

that the Board had met in executive session from 11:07 a.m. until 11:53 a.m., and considered

Items 1 through 8, conferred with the Chancellor, several System administrators and attorneys on

personnel and legal matters.

Chairman Thomas called for approval of Agenda Items 1 through 8.

Minutes – May 27, 2015 Page 2 of 4

Vice Chairman Mendoza moved for adoption of the minute orders contained in Items 1

through 8. Regent Albritton seconded the motion. Chairman Thomas called each regent’s name

to properly record their vote. The record of the vote is as follows: Adams – yes, Albritton – yes,

Buzbee – yes, Foster – yes, Mahomes – yes, Mendoza – yes, Morgan – yes, Schwartz – yes, and

Chairman Thomas voted “yes.”

The following minute orders were approved (136 through 143).

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APPOINTMENT OF DR. DANIEL J. PUGH, SR.

AS VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT AFFAIRS,


Effective August 1, 2015, Dr. Daniel J. Pugh, Sr. is hereby appointed Vice President for

Student Affairs at Texas A&M University, at an initial salary of $292,000.


AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT THE DEAN AND CEO

OF TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT QATAR,


Authority is hereby granted to the president of Texas A&M University to appoint and set

the initial salary and conditions of employment for the Dean and CEO of Texas A&M University

at Qatar.


AUTHORIZATION FOR THE PRESIDENT TO APPOINT

THE DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF SCIENCE,


Authority is hereby granted to the president of Texas A&M University to appoint and set

the initial salary and conditions of employment for the Dean of the College of Science at

Texas A&M University.




NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE NEW EMPLOYMENT CONTRACTS WITH

LARRY JACKSON, JR. HEAD STRENGTH FOOTBALL COACH,

AND ASSISTANT FOOTBALL COACHES

JEFFREY J. BANKS, SPECIAL TEAMS/TE/RECRUITING COORDINATOR;

MARK B. HAGEN, DEFENSIVE TACKLES;

TERRY JOSEPH, DEFENSIVE BACKS;

AARON MOOREHEAD, WIDE RECEIVERS;

TERRENCE PRICE, DEFENSIVE ENDS AND

JACOB S. SPAVITAL, OFFENSIVE COORDINATOR,


Authority is hereby granted to the President of Texas A&M University to negotiate and

execute new employment contracts, upon review for legal form and sufficiency by the Office of

General Counsel, with the following persons:

Head Strength Football Coach – Larry Jackson, Jr.

Assistant Football Coach, Special Teams/TE/Recruiting Coordinator – Jeffrey J. Banks

Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Tackles – Mark B. Hagen

Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Backs – Terry Joseph

Assistant Football Coach, Wide Receivers – Aaron Moorehead

Assistant Football Coach, Defensive Ends – Terrence Price

Assistant Football Coach, Offensive Coordinator – Jacob S. Spavital.



NEGOTIATE AND EXECUTE NEW EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT WITH

RICHARD L. STANSBURY,

ASSOCIATE HEAD MEN’S BASKETBALL COACH,


Authority is hereby granted to the president of Texas A&M University to negotiate and

execute a new employment contract, upon review for legal form and sufficiency by the Office of

General Counsel, with the Associate Head Men’s Basketball Coach – Richard L. Stansbury.


APPOINTMENT OF DR. LAURA D. BOREN

AS VICE PRESIDENT FOR STUDENT LIFE,


Effective July 20, 2015, Dr. Laura D. Boren is hereby appointed Vice President for

Student Life at Tarleton State University at an initial salary of $162,000.



APPOINTMENT OF MR. DARRELL R. MORRISON

AS VICE PRESIDENT FOR BUSINESS AFFAIRS

AND CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER,


Effective July 1, 2015, Mr. Darrell R. Morrison is hereby appointed Vice President for

Business Affairs/Chief Financial Officer at Texas A&M University-San Antonio, at an initial salary of $180,000.


APPOINTMENT OF DR. GARY L. STADING

AS DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

WITH TENURE ON ARRIVAL,

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA

Effective immediately, the Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System

appoints Dr. Gary L. Stading Dean of the College of Business at Texas A&M University-

Texarkana, at an initial salary of $150,000, and authorizes the granting of tenure on arrival.

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ADJOURN


Regent Albritton and by a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 11:57 a.m., the same

day.


Executive Director, Board of Regents (Minutes were transcribed by Jackie Bell, Office of the Board of Regents.)

MINUTES


BOARD OF REGENTS


HELD IN


August 12, 2015


TABLE OF CONTENTS

MINUTES OF THE


BOARD OF REGENTS

August 12, 2015

CONVENE ......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 1

MINUTE ORDER 144-2015 (ITEM 1) APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2016 OPERATING BUDGETS,


MINUTE ORDER 145-2015 (ITEM 2) AUTHORIZATION TO EXCEED LIMITATIONS ON STATE EMPLOYMENTS

LEVELS, THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM ................................................................................................................... 3

MINUTE ORDER 146-2015 (ITEM 3) APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2016 SERVICE DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTS,


MINUTE ORDER 147-2015 (ITEM 4) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, SEPTEMBER 2015

TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY ................................................................................................................................................. 4

MINUTE ORDER 148-2015 (ITEM 5) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, SEPTEMBER 2015

TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY ............................................................................................................................ 4

MINUTE ORDER 149-2015 (ITEM 6) APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, SEPTEMBER 2015,



TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE .................................................................................................................................... 4


TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE .................................................................................................................................... 4


TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO ................................................................................................................................. 5



MINUTE ORDER 153-2015 (ITEM 10) APPOINTMENT OF MR. CHARLES R. HRNCIR AS CHIEF AUDITOR

OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM, A&M SYSTEM .................................................................................................. 6

MINUTE ORDER 154-2015 (ITEM 11) APPOINTMENT OF DR. STEVE A. STEED AS

DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION, TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY ..................................... 6

MINUTE ORDER 155-2015 (ITEM 12) APPOINTMENT OF DR. HEIDI M. ANDERSON AS

PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS, TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE ..................... 6

ADJOURN.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... 6

MINUTES OF THE



August 12, 2015

CONVENE

Chairman Clifton L. Thomas convened a special telephonic meeting of the Board of

Regents of The Texas A&M University System, at 4:04 p.m., Wednesday, August 12, 2015, in

the Board Meeting Room, on the campus of Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas.

Chairman Thomas said the purpose of this special meeting was for consideration and

action on 12 items as shown in the agenda materials, and posted with the Secretary of State. He

called each Regent’s name to confirm their participation.




Mr. Phil Adams



Mr. Bill Mahomes

Ms. Judy Morgan


Mr. Gabriel Pereira (Student Regent)

The following member of the Board was not present:


(Note: Mr. Pereira was appointed as Student Regent of The Texas A&M University

System by Governor Greg Abbott effective July, 21, 2015. He replaced Mr. Colton E. Buckley of

Gatesville.)

Chairman Thomas called on Regent Schwartz, Chairman of the Committee on Finance, to

present Items 1 through 3.

Regent Schwartz said the Committee on Finance met on August 5 and 6, 2015, in

College Station, Texas, to hold Programmatic Budget Reviews (PBRs) with the chief executive

officers (CEOs) of the A&M System member institutions. He noted that the PBRs provided each

CEO the opportunity to present an overview of their proposed FY 2016 operating budget.

Regent Schwartz said the combined operating budget for the A&M System totaled just over

$4.2 billion. He added that the PBRs provided the committee with an excellent understanding of

the changes being proposed for the upcoming year. Regent Schwartz expressed the committee’s

appreciation to each of the participants and recognized the Regents who attended the meeting.

He said the non-committee members included Chairman Thomas, Vice Chairman Mendoza,

Regents Morgan and Mahomes. He pointed out that committee members Regent Adams and

Regent Albritton also attended.

Minutes – August 12, 2015 Page 2 of 6

Regent Schwartz presented Items 1 through 3.

Chairman Thomas noted that Mr. Billy Hamilton, Executive Vice Chancellor and

Chief Financial Officer, Mr. Joseph Duron, Executive Director, Budgets and Accounting, and

System member CEOS were available to answer questions. He said the PBRs were very

informative and commended Regent Schwartz and the A&M System CEOs.

Chairman Thomas called for approval of Items 1 through 3.

Regent Schwartz moved for adoption of the minute orders contained in Items 1

through 3. Regent Albritton seconded the motion. Chairman Thomas called each regent’s name

to properly record their vote. The record of the vote is as follows: Adams – yes, Albritton – yes,

Foster – yes, Mahomes – yes, Mendoza – yes, Morgan – yes, Schwartz – yes, and



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APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2016 OPERATING BUDGETS,


The operating budgets, included in the attached exhibit, as submitted by the members of

The Texas A&M University System for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2016, are hereby

approved and adopted subject to the provisions contained in System Policy 27.04

(Budget Authorizations, Limitations, and Delegations of Authority).

The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System (Board) reasonably expects

to incur debt in one or more obligations for this project, and all or a portion of the proceeds

received from the sale of such obligations is reasonably expected to be used to reimburse the

account(s) for amounts previously appropriated and/or expended from such account(s).

As required by Section 5(a) of the Master Resolution of the Revenue Financing System,

the Board hereby determines that it will have sufficient funds to meet the financial obligations of

The Texas A&M University System, including sufficient Pledged Revenues to satisfy the

Annual Debt Service Requirements of the Revenue Financing System and to meet all financial

obligations of the Board relating to the Revenue Financing System and that the Participants, on

whose behalf the debt is issued, possess the financial capacity to satisfy their Direct Obligations.



AUTHORIZATION TO EXCEED LIMITATIONS

ON STATE EMPLOYMENT LEVELS,


The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby approves the

request and subsequent reporting (as required) by the members of The Texas A&M University

System listed in the attached exhibit, regarding an exception to the limitations on state

employment levels specified in House Bill 1, 84th Legislature, Regular Session.


APPROVAL OF FISCAL YEAR 2016

SERVICE DEPARTMENT ACCOUNTS,


The service department accounts for the members of The Texas A&M University System

for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2016, included in the attached exhibit, are hereby approved

subject to the provisions contained in System Regulation 21.01.05, Service Departments or

Centers.

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Chairman Thomas called on Dr. James Hallmark, Vice Chancellor for Academic and

Student Affairs, to present Items 4 through 9.

Dr. Hallmark presented Items 4 through 9, requesting approval for academic tenure upon

arrival for faculty members who were hired for the Chancellor’s Research Initiative, or as

department head, dean or provost. He noted that they were established scholars hired since the

last Board meeting and approval was requested prior to the fall semester.

Chairman Thomas called for approval of Items 4 through 9.

Vice Chairman Mendoza moved for adoption of the minute orders contained in Items 4

through 9. Regent Adams seconded the motion. Chairman Thomas called each regent’s name to

properly record their vote. The record of the vote is as follows: Adams – yes, Albritton – yes,

Foster – yes, Mahomes – yes, Mendoza – yes, Morgan – yes, Schwartz – yes, and



~~~~



APPROVAL OF ACADEMIC TENURE, SEPTEMBER 2015,



System Policy 12.01 (Academic Freedom, Responsibility and Tenure), hereby authorizes the

granting of tenure to the following faculty member at Tarleton State University as set forth in the

attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 16-01.






granting of tenure to the following faculty member at Texas A&M International University as set







granting of tenure to the following faculty members at Texas A&M University as set forth in the

attached exhibit, Tenure List No. 16-01.






granting of tenure to the following faculty member at Texas A&M University-Commerce as set







granting of tenure to the following faculty member at Texas A&M University-Kingsville as set








granting of tenure to the following faculty member at Texas A&M University-San Antonio as set


~~~~


Chairman Thomas announced that the Board would recess to executive session to

consider matters as permitted by Chapter 551, Sections 71 and 74 of the Texas Government

Code, including Items 10 through 12. He said in accordance with the law, no final action,

decision, or vote with regard to any matter considered in the executive session would be made or

taken.

(Note: The Board met in executive session from 4:14 p.m. until 4:23 p.m.)


Chairman Thomas reconvened the meeting in open session at 4:25 p.m. and announced

that the Board had met in executive session from 4:14 p.m. until 4:23 p.m., and considered

Items 10 through 12, conferred with the Chancellor, several System administrators and attorneys

on personnel and legal matters.

Regent Adams said the two days of PBRs were very special and an exceptional time. He

added that on behalf of the Committee on Finance and the entire Board he thanked

Chancellor Sharp and his staff, along with Mr. Hamilton, Dr. Hallmark and Mr. Ray Bonilla,

General Counsel. Regent Adams said Mr. Duron, Ms. Maria Robinson, Chief Investment Officer

and Treasurer, and Mr. Phillip Ray, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs, had also worked hard

matching up these programs with funding. He emphasized that this was important and he

thanked them for their work.

Chairman Thomas called for approval of Agenda Items 10 through 12.

Regent Morgan moved for adoption of the minute orders contained in Items 10

through 12. Vice Chairman Mendoza seconded the motion. Chairman Thomas called each

regent’s name to properly record their vote. The record of the vote is as follows: Adams – yes,

Albritton – yes, Foster – yes, Mahomes – yes, Mendoza – yes, Morgan – yes, Schwartz – yes,

and Chairman Thomas voted “yes.”


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APPOINTMENT OF MR. CHARLES R. HRNCIR

AS CHIEF AUDITOR OF THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM,


Effective September 1, 2015, Mr. Charles R. Hrncir is hereby appointed Chief Auditor of

The Texas A&M University System, at an initial salary of $225,000.


APPOINTMENT OF DR. STEVE A. STEED AS

DEAN OF THE COLLEGE OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION,


Effective immediately, Dr. Steve A. Steed is hereby appointed Dean of the College of

Business Administration at Tarleton State University, at an initial salary of $177,562.


APPOINTMENT OF DR. HEIDI M. ANDERSON AS

PROVOST AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR ACADEMIC AFFAIRS,


Effective immediately, Dr. Heidi M. Anderson is hereby appointed Provost and

Vice President for Academic Affairs at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, at an initial salary of

$250,000.

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ADJOURN


Regent Morgan and by a unanimous vote, the meeting was adjourned at 4:28 p.m., the same day.


Executive Director, Board of Regents (Minutes were transcribed by Gwen Kirby, Office of the Board of Regents.)

Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: Maria L. Robinson, Chief Investment Officer and Treasurer


Subject: Approval of Revised List of Authorized Signers for Revolving Fund Bank

Accounts for System Members

Proposed Board Action: Approve the revised list of authorized signers for revolving fund bank accounts for members of

The Texas A&M University System, as required by the General Appropriations Act, Article III,

Section 6.3, 84th

Legislature, Regular Session.


This agenda item has been compiled from information submitted by the system members which

reflects the maximum revolving amounts, the depository bank and the personnel authorized to

approve disbursements from these accounts. These accounts are used to facilitate the payment of

nominal expenses, debt service and payrolls, as well as to pay bills within cash discount periods.

Funds disbursed from the revolving fund bank accounts in the United States are reimbursed from

respective appropriations by the State Comptroller and deposits are covered by appropriate and

sufficient surety bonds or securities. Accounts with Commercial Bank in Qatar follow the rules

set forth in Chapter 51.003(f) of the Texas Education Code.


Not applicable.

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Agenda Item No.

THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM Office of the Chief Investment Officer and Treasurer

July 16, 2015



Subject: Approval of Revised List of Authorized Signers for Revolving Fund Bank Accounts for

System Members


“Under the authority of the General Appropriations Act, and effective immediately, the employees of The Texas A&M University System members named below, and their successors in office, are hereby authorized to sign checks for the withdrawal of such funds according to law.

1. THE TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY SYSTEM

Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $60,000,000 (Operating and Debt Service) Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks: Maria L. Robinson, Chief Investment Officer and Treasurer Elaine N. Welch, Manager, Banking/Investment Operations Cindy L. Hanks, Manager, Finance Gary W. Barnes, Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller Debbie Phair, Director, Financial Management Operations Phillip Guillen, Director, Departmental Accounting Services Janet Guillory, Assistant Controller Rodney Horrell, Director, Financial Management Operations Linda Kettler, Assistant Director, Financial Management Operations

TEXAS A&M SYSTEM SPONSORED RESEARCH SERVICES Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks: Gary W. Barnes, Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller Debbie Phair, Director, Financial Management Operations Phillip Guillen, Director, Departmental Accounting Services Janet Guillory, Assistant Controller Rodney Horrell, Director, Financial Management Operations Linda Kettler, Assistant Director, Financial Management Operations

Agenda Item No.

July 16, 2015

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TEXAS A&M SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks: Brett L. Cornwell, Associate Vice Chancellor Lynette Urbanovsky, Intermediate Accountant Gary W. Barnes, Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller Debbie Phair, Director, Financial Management Operations Phillip Guillen, Director, Departmental Accounting Services Janet Guillory, Assistant Controller Rodney Horrell, Director, Financial Management Operations Linda Kettler, Assistant Director, Financial Management Operations

2. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY

Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $40,000,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks: Gary W. Barnes, Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller Debbie Phair, Director, Financial Management Operations Phillip Guillen, Director, Departmental Accounting Services Janet Guillory, Assistant Controller Rodney Horrell, Director, Financial Management Operations Linda Kettler, Assistant Director, Financial Management Operations

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY HEALTH SCIENCE CENTER Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $7,500,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks:

Barry Nelson, Vice President for Finance and Administration Rayellen Milburn, Senior Associate Vice President, Controller and Budget Officer Jeffery T. Burton, Associate Vice President and Assistant Controller Kristin Nace, Assistant Vice President of Fiscal Services and Budgets

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT GALVESTON Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $1,100,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks: Susan Hernandez Lee, Vice President for Finance Gary W. Barnes, Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller Debbie Phair, Director, Financial Management Operations

Agenda Item No.

July 16, 2015

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Phillip Guillen, Director, Departmental Accounting Services Janet Guillory, Assistant Controller Rodney Horrell, Director, Financial Management Operations Linda Kettler, Assistant Director, Financial Management Operations

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY AT QATAR Source of Funds – Qatar Foundation Depository Bank – Commercial Bank - Qatar Employees authorized to sign checks: Gary Barnes, Associate Vice President for Finance and Controller, Texas A&M University Janet Guillory, Assistant Controller, Texas A&M University Mark H. Weichold, Dean and CEO, Texas A&M University at Qatar Rosalie Nickles, Assistant Dean for Finance and Administrative Services,

Texas A&M University at Qatar Hamid Reza Parsaei, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Texas A&M University at Qatar Eyad Masad, Assistant Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Texas A&M University at Qatar

3. TARLETON STATE UNIVERSITY Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $4,000,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks: Tye Minckler, Vice President for Finance and Administration Lori L. Beaty, Assistant Vice President for Finance and Administration/Controller Vacant, Director of Financial Accounting Services/Assistant Controller Lisa Lewis, Senior Manager, Student Account Services – ACH/Wire Transfer

only Karen Fincher, Manager of Budget Services Jo Anna Ince, Manager of Accounting Operations Frances Blair, Financial Accountant – ACH/Wire Transfer only Christina Dunagan, Student Account Specialist III – ACH/Wire Transfer only Sandra Olivan, Student Account Specialist III – ACH/Wire Transfer only

4. PRAIRIE VIEW A&M UNIVERSITY

Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $7,000,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks: Corey S. Bradford, Senior Vice President for Business Affairs Rod Mireles, Associate Vice President for Financial Administration Cozette Turner, Director of Accounting Services

Agenda Item No.

July 16, 2015

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Dianne Evans, Director of Budgets Equilla Jackson, Director of Treasury Services – ACH/Wire Transfer only Martha Ewane, Assistant Director of Treasury Services – ACH/Wire Transfer

only Stephanie Redd, Staff Accountant I – ACH/Wire Transfer only Ashok Ewane, Staff Accountant – ACH/Wire Transfer only

5. TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $3,800,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks: Craig Nessler, Director Bill McCutchen, Executive Associate Director Steve Schulze, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration Deanie Dudley, Assistant Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Debra Cummings, Assistant Director and Chief Financial Officer, Texas A&M AgriLife Research Donna Alexander, Assistant Director and Chief Financial Officer, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Vic S. Seidel, Assistant Agency Director, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical

Diagnostic Laboratory Shiao-Yen Ko, Manager of Accounting Services Loree Lewis, Coordinator of Management Information Kim Payne, Assistant Financial Manager William Gray, Risk and Compliance Coordinator

6. TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $3,500,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks:

Douglas L. Steele, Director Steve Schulze, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration Deanie Dudley, Assistant Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Donna Alexander, Assistant Director and Chief Financial Officer, Texas A&M

AgriLife Extension Service Debra Cummings, Assistant Director and Chief Financial Officer, Texas A&M AgriLife Research Vic S. Seidel, Assistant Agency Director, Texas A&M Veterinary Medical

Diagnostic Laboratory Shiao-Yen Ko, Manager of Accounting Services Loree Lewis, Coordinator of Management Information Kim Payne, Assistant Financial Manager William Gray, Risk and Compliance Coordinator

Agenda Item No.

July 16, 2015

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7. TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $3,000,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks:

Margaret K. Banks, Vice Chancellor and Dean of Engineering, Director, Texas Engineering Experiment Station John Crawford, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business Management and Chief

Financial Officer Andrew B. Hinton, Manager of Fiscal Services and Controller Ron Edwards, Deputy Controller Karen Fawcett, Assistant Controller Marsa McKee, Financial Manager Adrienne Person, Assistant Financial Manager

TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXPERIMENT STATION at QATAR Source of Funds – Qatar Foundation Depository Bank – Commercial Bank - Qatar Employees authorized to sign checks:

John Crawford, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Business Management and Chief Officer, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station

Andrew B. Hinton, Manager of Fiscal Services and Controller, Texas A&M Engineering Experiment Station Kenneth Hall, Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies, Texas A&M University at Qatar

Eyad Masad, Executive Associate Dean, Texas A&M University at Qatar

8. TEXAS A&M ENGINEERING EXTENSION SERVICE Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $1,000,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks:

Daniel Gray, Associate Agency Director and Chief Financial Officer Brian Stipe, Manager of Financial Services Dianne Smith, Financial Manager Carolyn Abt, Assistant Financial Manager Sandra McKemie, Financial Manager – ACH/Wire Transfer only

9. TEXAS A&M FOREST SERVICE Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $3,500,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks:

Tom G. Boggus, Director Robby DeWitt, Associate Director for Finance and Administration

Agenda Item No.

July 16, 2015

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Travis Zamzow, Budgets and Accounting Department Head Madelyn Galloway, Policy and Review Coordinator Claudia Dominguez, Financial Accounting Coordinator

10. TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $550,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks: Joseph Dunn, Assistant Agency Director Amanda Dotson, Assistant Chief Financial Officer Marie Ethridge, Director of Accounting and Controller Tyler Theobald, Financial Manager Supervisor I Elissa Munoz, Financial Accountant II

TEXAS A&M TRANSPORTATION INSTITUTE at QATAR Source of Funds – Qatar Foundation Depository Bank – Commercial Bank - Qatar Employees authorized to sign checks: Joseph Dunn, Assistant Agency Director Amanda Dotson, Assistant Chief Financial Officer

11. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CORPUS CHRISTI

Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $4,000,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks: Flavius C. Killebrew, President Terry Tatum, Interim Executive Vice President for Finance and Administration Judy Harral, Executive Director of Administrative Services Rebecca Torres, Comptroller Jaclyn Mahlmann, Director of Budgets Yolanda Castorena, Assistant Comptroller and Director of Accounting Will Hobart, Director of Procurement and Disbursements Sonia Hernandez, Director of Advancement Services Ida Moreno, Accountant III Aimee Olivarez, Accountant III Tamara Freed, Accountant III Cassie Eyring, Accountant II Ebony Lotts, Coordinator, Advancement Services Suzanne Gonzalez, Gift Processor Sandra Salas, Accounting Assistant III

Agenda Item No.

July 16, 2015

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12. TEXAS A&M INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $2,000,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks:

Ray M. Keck, President Juan J. Castillo, Jr., Vice President for Finance and Administration Elena Martinez, Comptroller Frederico Juarez III, Director of Budget, Payroll, Grants and Contracts Melisa Rangel, Director of Accounting Carlos Bella, Senior Staff Accountant Hector Mejia, Associate Comptroller Patricia Ornelas, Senior Staff Accountant

13. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-KINGSVILLE Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $4,000,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks: Steven H. Tallant, President Terisa Riley, Senior Vice President for Fiscal and Student Affairs Lallah Howard, Associate Vice President for Finance and Comptroller Maricela Flores, Assistant Comptroller and Director of Accounting Joanne Macias, Director of Financial Reporting Claudia Conard, Senior Financial Analyst Vilma Castillo, Assistant Director of Accounting Jonathan Guzman, Staff Accountant II Robyn Shaw, Staff Accountant II

14. TEXAS A&M VETERINARY MEDICAL DIAGNOSTIC LABORATORY Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $3,800,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks:

Bruce Akey, Director Steve Schulze, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Administration Vic S. Seidel, Assistant Agency Director Deanie Dudley, Assistant Dean, College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Donna Alexander, Assistant Director and Chief Financial Officer, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service Debra Cummings, Assistant Director and Chief Financial Officer, Texas A&M AgriLife Research Shiao-Yen Ko, Manager of Accounting Services Loree Lewis, Coordinator of Management Information

Agenda Item No.

July 16, 2015

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Kim Payne, Assistant Financial Manager William Gray, Risk and Compliance Coordinator

15. WEST TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $3,000,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks:

Randy Rikel, Vice President for Business and Finance Mark Hiner, Assistant Vice President Shelly Davis, Associate Vice President and Controller Todd McNeill, Manager of Accounting Stephen Cross, Manager of Reporting Julie Harvell, Accountant II/Grants Manager

16. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-COMMERCE

Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $4,000,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks: Dan R. Jones, President and Chief Executive Officer Alicia Currin, Vice President for Business and Administration Paula Hanson, Associate Vice President for Business and Administration and Controller Sarah Baker, Director of Accounting & Financial Reporting Tina Livingston, Assistant Vice President of Budgets & Business Services Janet Anderson, Budget Coordinator Erica Contreras, Budget Analyst Amanda Reams, Senior Accountant Rocio (Rose) Moreno, State Accounting Manager Debbie Gonzalez, Staff Accountant Kim Jefferies, Coordinator of Gift Processing Erin Ham, Property Manager

17. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA

Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $900,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks: Emily F. Cutrer, President James S. Scogin, Vice President for Finance and Administration Jackie L. Elder, Controller and Director of Accounting Marc Icenhower, Chief Accountant

Agenda Item No.

July 16, 2015

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Shannon Whitten, Senior Accountant Joni Millican, Bursar

18. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-CENTRAL TEXAS Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $2,000,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo Bank, N. A.

Employees authorized to sign checks:

Marc Nigliazzo, President Gaylene Nunn, Vice President of Finance and Administration Susan Bowden, Controller/Director of Business Affairs Arnetta Brown, Assistant Controller/Director of Accounting Eileen Thomas, Senior Accountant

19. TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-SAN ANTONIO Revolving Fund portion not to exceed $2,000,000 Source of Funds – Institutional Funds Depository Bank – Wells Fargo, N. A. Employees authorized to sign checks: Cynthia Teniente-Matson, President Darrell Morrison, Vice President for Business Affairs & CFO Jennifer Skiver, Assistant Vice President for Financial Services and

Comptroller/Interim Vice President for Finance and Administration & CFO Denis Cano, Assistant Comptroller & Director of Accounting Services Patricia Hayes, Director of Business Services."


Maria L. Robinson





Billy Hamilton



Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: Presidents, Member Universities


Subject: Approval of Changes to the Admissions Standards for System Member

Universities for the 2016-17 Academic Year


Approve changes to the admissions standards for the 2016-17 academic year for member

universities (academic institutions) of The Texas A&M University System.


System Policy 11.04 Admission Standards states that each academic institution shall prepare, on

a schedule determined by the chancellor, specific admissions standards for its institution with

any changes from the previous year noted. Any changes to admissions standards, upon

endorsement by the chancellor, shall be submitted to the Board of Regents for approval.

In response to System Policy 11.04, presidents of the academic institutions, or their

representatives, have submitted their annual proposed changes to the admissions standards for

the next academic year for consideration at the September Board meeting. These standards are

documented and are attached to the agenda item as exhibits.

Changes to the 2016-17 academic year admissions standards are documented on the table

exhibits through annotation.


None.


Agenda Item No.


Office of the Chancellor

July 24, 2015



Subject: Approval of Changes to the Admissions Standards for System Member Universities

for the 2016-17 Academic Year


“The Board of Regents of The Texas A&M University System hereby

approves the changes to the admissions standards of the member universities

of The Texas A&M University System for the 2016-17 academic year, as

shown in Exhibits , , and , copies of which are attached to the official

minutes.”


John Sharp

Chancellor


________________________

Billy Hamilton Ray Bonilla

Executive Vice Chancellor and General Counsel




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The Texas A&M University System Campuses

Freshmen Admission Standards

Year 2016-17

Institutions with Changes Requested

Prairie View A&M University

Application Fee $25 $40 - non-refundable fee

$50 $100- non-refundable fee for International students

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 10% 25%

Standards for Full

Admission

Unconditional Admission:

820 SAT (Critical Reading & Math) score or

17 ACT Composite score and

2.50 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale

2.75 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale AND

710 SAT (Critical Reading & Math) OR

15 ACT Composite

Conditional Admission

and Requirements for

Full Admission

Conditional Admission:

710 SAT Critical Reading + Math score or

15 ACT Composite score and

2.5 GPA or higher on a 4.0 scale

Summer Panther Pride Bridge Program

Students who do not meet Unconditional Requirements are

eligible to apply for the Summer Panther Pride Bridge Program

which is structured for five (5) weeks. It is designed for

incoming First-Year Students who want to advance their

academic career by completing six (6) semester credit hours

during this period.

Applicants who do not meet regular admission requirements

based on ranking and/or SAT/ACT scores and GPA will be

automatically reviewed using a holistic review that includes

academic performance and rigor as well as, extracurricular

activities, community service, talents and awards, leadership

skills, employment, and other factors that support a student’s

ability to succeed at the university by the university’s admission

committee.

Students who are not granted full admission out of the holistic

review will be admitted provisionally and may be required to

attend a 5-week summer program and complete assigned

courses. Students who earn at least a 2.0 GPA will be granted

ITEM

EXHIBIT A

ITEM

EXHIBIT

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full admission for the fall but will have conditions that must be

met for continued enrollment.

International Applicant

English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

500 - Paper based;

64 - Internet based


Application Fee No fee required

Admission Under Uniform

Admission Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full

Admission

Rank first 40% of HS class must have official SAT/ACT scores;

Lower 60% must have a 900 SAT, or an 19 ACT



Full Admission

Provisional Admissions:

Lower 60% of HS class with 840 SAT (V+M) or 17 ACT composite.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

523 Paper;

69 Internet based

IELTS: 5.5

Other Requirements


Application Fee $40 non-refundable fee

$75 non-refundable fee for international students

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 2510%

Standards for Full

Admission

Next 15%

900 SAT/19 ACT

2nd

QTR:

1000 SAT/21 ACT

3rd

QTR:

1100 SAT/23 ACT

4th

QTR:

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1200 SAT/27 ACT



Full Admission

Students who do not meet institutional requirements for

automatic admissions are offered consideration through the

Alternative Admissions process.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 paper exam

79-80 internet based

IELTS: 6.5

Other Requirements

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Application Fee None

$60 enrollment fee charged upon enrollment

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full

Admission

Next 5% same as Top 25%

SAT: 950 (V + M)

ACT: 20

SAT: 980 (V + M)

ACT: 21



Full Admission

Applicants who do not meet automatic admission requirements

based on ranking and/or SAT/ACT scores will be reviewed by

the university’s Admission Committee. The committee will

consider other factors in addition to academic performance.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 paper exam

79 internet based

IELTS: 6.0 or

successful completion of the A&M-Commerce English

Language Institute Program

Tarleton State University


Inter-national: $130 non-refundable fee

Admission Under Top 10%

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Uniform Admission

Policy*

Standards for Full

Admission

1st QTR: no minimum but must provide SAT or ACT scores

2nd

QTR: 800 SAT or 16 ACT

3rd

QTR: individual review

4th QTR: individual review 1

st and 2

nd Quarter (QTR) of HS: no

min but must provide SAT or ACT scores;

Lower 40-49%: 950 SAT or 20 ACT;

Lower 0-39%: no admission



Full Admission

Students not meeting the institutional requirements for full admission

may be reviewed for conditional admission which may require

participation in enhanced support or gateway programs, such as the

Summer Texan Gateway and Fall Texan Gateway programs. The

number of students granted into each program may be limited.

Specific agreement conditions for admission will be enforced.Texan

Gateway Program

Applicants near the requirements for regular admission may be

considered. The number of students granted into program may

be limited. Specific agreement conditions for admission will be

enforced.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

520 – Paper based;

190 – Computer based;

69 - Internet based

Other Requirements

Texas A&M University-Texarkana

Application Fee $30 non-refundable fee U.S. applicants

$50 non-refundable fee International applicants


Admission Policy*

Top 25% of graduating high school class high school GPA of ≥3.4;

ACT Composite score of ≥22; OR SAT Critical Reading and

Mathematics combined score of ≥1020

Standards for Full

Admission

High School GPA of ≥3.4 or higher

ACT Composite score of ≥22

SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics combined score of ≥1020

ACT Composite score of 19 OR SAT Critical Reading and

Mathematics combined score of ≥900 AND high school GPA of 3.0-

3.39



2.99

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2.49

(ACT and SAT equivalents based on comparison chart at www.act.org.)



Full Admission

Students who do not meet institutional requirements for automatic

admissions are offered consideration through the Alternative

Admissions process. In order to be eligible an applicant must meet one

of the following requirements:

ACT Composite score of 17 or SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics

combined score of 810 AND high school GPA 2.70 – 2.99






English Proficiency

Requirements **

TOEFL:

550 paper based

79 internet based

Other Requirements



$90 non-refundable fee for international and Qatar applicants


Admission Policy*

Top 10%

Standards for Full

Admission

Academic Admit (does not apply at TAMUQ):

Top 25% -1300 SAT (CR+M) with at least 600 in each section or 30

ACT with at least 27 in Math and English.

TAMUQ Academic Admit:

A minimum SAT Math score of 650 or ACT Math score of 29, a

minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100 or IELTS score of 7.00, and a

minimum school average of B;

students who don't submit TOEFL or IELTS scores must submit a

minimum SAT Critical Reading score of 600, and achieve a combined

SAT Math and SAT Critical Reading score of at least 1300, or the

http://www.act.org/

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ACT English and composite score equivalents. Students will be

admitted according to availability of spots.

Other Admits (all campuses):

A holistic assessment of a complete application includes recognizing

elements of excellence through extracurricular involvement,

leadership, community service, achievement, and other non-cognitive

variables.



Full Admission

TAMU Aggie Gateway:

Students not granted full admission out of the holistic review pool may

be selected for program. Must attend 6-week summer session and

complete two assigned core curriculum courses. Students who earn at

least a 2.0 GPA are granted full admission for the fall.

Texas A&M Blinn TEAM:

Participating students are initially admitted to TAMU main campus on

a part-time basis, and may earn full admission by several methods.

Students are enrolled in one academic course at TAMU each semester,

and the remainder of courses at the Bryan Campus of Blinn College.

Students who complete 45 Blinn credit hours and 15 A&M credit

hours within a two-year period, while maintaining a 3.0 grade point

average at each school, are automatically admitted. TEAM students

who wish to transition to A&M sooner may compete for transfer

admission when they meet transfer eligibility. Finally, students who

do not transition by the aforementioned methods may fully matriculate

via the university’s readmission process after their two year program

has concluded. TEAM students are considered regular admits, but

have conditions that must be met for continued enrollment.

Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn College -– Bryan: (TEAB):

Similar in design to the Texas A&M Blinn Team program, selected

students who are interested in a major in the Dwight Look College of

Engineering may be admitted to the Texas A&M Engineering

Academy at Blinn – Bryan.TEAB. Students admitted through the Top

10% or as an Academic Admit will be considered full admits with a

limitation on the number of hours enrolled as an engineering student

until successful completion of the Engineering Academy TEAB

requirements. Students admitted through holistic review are

guaranteed full admission to Texas A&M University upon the

successful completion of the TEAB requirementsthe program

requirements. The Engineering Academy at Blinn – Bryan TEAB

requires the successful completion of 45 credit hours at Blinn and 15

credit hours at A&M. Successful completion is defined as achieving a

minimum 2.503.0 cumulative grade point average at both institutions

(as calculated by Texas A&M University). At least 12-15 hours taken

at A&M must be in three or four credit hour courses (with the

exception of ENGR 111 or 112 that are each 2 credit hour courses).

Courses taken at Blinn must satisfy the A&M Core Curriculum or an

engineering degree requirement. These TEAB students are considered

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regular admits, but have conditions that must be met for continued

enrollment.

Texas A&M Engineering Academies with Select Community

Colleges:




Academy under current MOUs at Blinn College – Brenham and

Houston Community College (HCC) Spring Branch Campus.

Additional MOUs may include other community colleges. An

academy student must enroll for a minimum of 12 total credit hours

each fall and spring semester. Three to five credit hours will be taught

by Texas A&M and the remainder will be from the community

college. Students who successfully complete the Academy by the first

summer term following their second year with a minimum GPA of

2.50 at both institutions, as calculated by Texas A&M, will be

automatically admitted to Texas A&M for the following fall. These

students can then apply for a change of curriculum into a degree

granting major in the Look College. Students apply directly to the

community college. The final decision of admission is determined by

Texas A&M’s Office of Admissions.

Program for System Admission:

Students not admitted to the main campus may select one of the A&M

System Institutions and be admitted if they meet admission

requirements for their selected institution. A student completes their

first year at the System Institution. The program is limited to 6 specific

areas of study (Agriculture & Life Sciences, Architecture, Education,

Geosciences, Liberal Arts and Science) and requires that applicants

finish at least 24 transferable hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA for all

courses attempted in the chosen Texas A&M degree plan.

Veteran Education Transfer Program (VET):

Designed specifically for veterans, selected students are initially

admitted to TAMU’s main campus on a part-time basis, and may earn

full admission by several methods. Students must complete a

minimum of 12 hours during at least one Fall and one Spring semester,

with 3-6 hours at TAMU each term and the remainder at the Bryan

Campus of Blinn College. Students who complete 18 Blinn credit

hours and 6 credit hours at A&M while maintaining a 3.0 grade point

ratio at each school are automatically admitted. VET Program

students who wish to transition to A&M sooner may compete for

transfer admission when they meet transfer eligibility.

TAMUG Provisional Admission (SAIL):


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TAMUQ Aggie Gateway Program:

Students not granted full admission out of review pool may be selected

for program. Must attend 2 semesters and complete 18 hours of

assigned course work. Students who earn at least a 2.0 GPA and meet

the criteria of the program are granted full admission for the next fall

term.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 paper;

80 internet based

Or SAT verbal of 500; ACT English 21

Or IELTS of 6.0 on overall band

Or completing all four years in a US high school

Other Requirements

SAT or ACT

Writing component required;

Catalog has complete list of additional requirements

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Institutions with No Requested Changes



$50 non-refundable fee for international applicants

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 10%

Standards for Full

Admission

Next 15%:

740 SAT/15ACT

2nd

QTR:

830 SAT/17 ACT

3rd

QTR:

950 SAT/20 ACT

4th

QTR:

1070 SAT/23 ACT



Full Admission

Alternative Admission Review:

Applicants who do not meet the Regular Admission

Requirements will automatically be reviewed using a holistic

review that includes academic performance and rigor as well as,

extracurricular activities, community service, talents and awards,

leadership skills, employment, and other factors that support a

student’s ability to succeed at the university.

Students must complete 12 SCH fall and spring and earn a GPA

> 2.00.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper Based

79 Internet Based

Other Requirements

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Application Fee $40.00 non-refundable fee



Admission Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full

Admission

2nd

QTR: 820 SAT/ 17 ACT

3rd


4th QTR: 980 SAT/ 21 ACT



Full Admission+

Students who do not meet the class rank + ACT/SAT

requirements will be reviewed for admission on a competitive,

individual basis, with weighted consideration of class rank, GPA,

and/or standardized test scores (ACT or SAT.)


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

525 Paper based

71 internet based

IELTS: 6.0

Other Requirements

The following footnote/column heading explanations apply to all System campuses:

* The Uniform Admission Policy requires that Texas residents who graduate in the Top 10% of their high school

class be granted automatic admission with no minimum standardized test scores. Institutions may grant automatic

admission to Texas residents who graduate in the Top 25% of their high school class with no minimum standardized

test scores.

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC) Sections 51.801-51.809, in order to be eligible for admission to

any Texas public university, a student must complete at least the Recommended High School Program (RHSP), or

its equivalent if graduating from a private or out-of-state high school. Applicants can receive an exemption if they

achieve college readiness scores on the ACT or an SAT score of 1500 out of 2400. Exceptions can also be made in

cases in which all the required courses are not available to the student.

** International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English

must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing

System (IELTS).

All international students (who are not citizens or permanent U.S. residents) are required to be covered under the

Student Health Insurance Plan or have equivalent insurance coverage as described in System Regulation 26.99.01.

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The Texas A&M University System Campuses: Transfer Admissions Standards

Year 2016-17 Institutions with Changes Requested Prairie View A&M Application Fee $40$25 non-refundable fee

$100 $50 non-refundable fee for International student

Admission Standards Minimum 2.0 GPA and in at least 15 SCH of transferable college level coursework (excluding developmental courses). Automatic admit for students who have earned an associates of arts and sciences degree.

Use of High School Record 1-14 SCH – of transferrable college level coursework with a minimum 2.0 GPA & must meet Freshman admissions standardsRequired for students with less than 15 SCH transferrable course work

Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

Articulation Agreements with the following: Lone Star College System Houston Community College System Alamo Colleges and Wharton County Junior College. Admission requirements are the same for all transfer students.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements**

TOEFL

500 Paper based; 64 - Internet based

Other Requirements Must be eligible to return to previous institution and submit transcripts from all colleges attended.

Texas A&M University-Texarkana Application Fee $30 non-refundable application fee U.S. applicantsfor

$50 non-refundable application fee International Applicants Students

Admission Standards Completion of at least 30 SCH with 2.0 cumulative GPA in all college level work

Use of High School Record No Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

Four articulation agreements that indicate admissions requirements as established for all students

International Applicant English Proficiency

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

ITEM EXHIBIT

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Requirements** 79 Internet based Other Requirements

Texas A&M University-Commerce Application Fee $60 enrollment fee (charged upon enrollment)

Admission Standards Minimum GPA of 2.0 in at least 21 12 SCH of college level

course work (excluding developmental courses). Use of High School Record Required for students with less than 2112 SCH and Second

Chance Program Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

30 57 Articulation Agreements Admissions standards will be the same as transfer students.


TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS: 6.0 or successful completion of the A&M-Commerce English Language Institute (ELI) Program

Other Requirements Must be eligible to return to all previously attended institutions and submit transcripts from all colleges attended.

Texas A&M International University Application Fee None Admission Standards Minimum GPA of 2.0 in at least 30 SCH of college level course

work. Use of High School Record

If less than 30 transferable college-level credit hours earned after high school, criteria for freshmen admission will be utilized.


Laredo Community College Southwest Texas Junior College

San Jacinto College

Admissions standards will be the same as transfer students


TOEFL: 523 Paper; 69 Internet based;

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IELTS: 5.5 Other Requirements

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Tarleton State University Application Fee $430 non-refundable

fee


Admission Standards 30 or more SCH – 2.0 GPA; (Off-campus locations must have 30 or more SCH, TSI complete, and 2.0 GPA)Off-campus locations must have 30 or more SCH, TSI complete, and 2.0 GPA

12-29 SCH – 2.8 GPA

Use of High School Record

1-11 SCH: Minimum 2.0 college GPA and must meet first-time freshmen standards 1-11 SCH – 2.0 GPA; must meet first-time freshmen standard 12-29 SCH: 2.0 to 2.79 college GPA and must meet first-time freshmen standards12-29 SCH - 2.0 to 2.79 GPA; must meet first-time freshmen standard


Top Academic Partner (TAP) agreements with Hill College and Weatherford College. Reverse Transfer agreement with Tarrant County College and McLennan Community College. Requirements are the same as transfer requirements.


TOEFL:

520 Paper; 69 Internet based

Other Requirements Must be eligible to enroll at all institutions previously attended and submit all transcripts; Up to 68 SCH from a 2-year institution will be used on a degree plan;

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Application Fee $40 non-refundable

Fee $75 non-refundable fee for international students

Admission Standards Cumulative 2.0 GPA or greater on a 4.0 scale with 2430+ transferable college level hours. No remedial or duplicate courses may be transferred.

Use of High School Record 1-2329 SCH cumulative 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and must meet freshmen admission standards


+*^#Del Mar College

+ Alamo Colleges (San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, Northwest Vista College, Northeast Lakeview College & Palo

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Alto College)

Victoria College Temple College +Wharton College +# Austin Community College + Dallas County Community College + Coastal Bend College # Texas State Technical College # South Texas College # Oklahoma State # Lone Star College plus Texas Reverse Transfer Initiative. (in progress Theatre) + Seattle Community Colleges (Central, North, South) * American Education Centre Limited; Colombo 03 Sri Lanka Note: Details regarding program eligibility requirements are provided below.


Waived for international transfer students who have earned an associate’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States TOEFL:

550 Paper

79-80 Internet based

IELTS: 6.5

Other Requirements Eligible to return to previous institution. Catalog has complete list of additional requirements

TAMU-CC holds several articulation agreements with numerous institutions. General university articulation agreements may overlap with agreements that are specific to an individual academic program. Institutions with articulation agreements with the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences

adheres to the Texas Nursing Articulation Model published by the Texas Nurses Association. + General articulation agreements with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi * Articulation agreements specific to the academic program of Mechanical Engineering. The Mechanical Engineering program at TAMU-CC

requires Del Mar Community College (DMC) students to have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 for all coursework taken and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all science, math, and engineering classes undertaken at DMC for admission into the BSME degree curriculum.

^ Articulation agreements specific to the academic program of Computer Science # Articulation agreements specific to the academic program of Geographic Information Science

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TAMUTexas A&M University branch campuses Application Fee $75 non-refundable fee

$90 non-refundable fee for international & Qatar applicants $45 - Nursing application service fee; $50 Nursing supplemental application fee $35 – Dental Hygiene non-refundable fee

Admission Standards 2.5 GPA on at least 24 graded semester hours of transferable course work to be considered. Decision based on appropriate course work on the appropriate degree plan. Admission criteria vary by college.

TAMUQQatar: Applicants must meet the minimum English proficiency requirements. At Qatar campus, preference is given to the applicant with the highest GPR and the most courses completed in the Degree Track for the major designated on the application. HSC: Public Health 3.25 GPA on at least 60 graded semester hours of transferable work (core curriculum and required prerequisites) to be considered as a transfer student. HSC: College of Nursing Admission is competitive and students must complete all prerequisite courses. Strongly recommended that applicants present an overall grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) and a minimum grade of “C” in each of the prerequisite courses. RN to BSN applicants must complete prerequisite coursework. HSC: Dental Hygiene Completion of required courses with GPA as high as possible. Admission is competitive.

Use of High School Record Not for admission decision, but high school transcript must be submitted by the first term of enrollment.


Program for Transfer Admission (PTA) at main campus with all nine community colleges across the state. 30 hours post high school graduation with a 3.2 GPA. Limited to colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture, Education, Geosciences, Liberal Arts, and Science.

BSPH in Public Health Transfer Articulation Program (TAP) with South Texas College for the McAllen based program. 60 hours post high school graduation with a 3.0 GPA


TOEFL:

550 Paper;

80 Internet based

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Or IELTS of 6.0 on overall band Or completing all four years in a US high school Some colleges require higher scores for select programs.

Other Requirements and Change of Curriculum

Catalog has complete list of additional requirements. Students not admitted to the main campus may be offered admission at the Galveston campus with the option of moving to the main campus after completing 27 hours through a change of curriculum. Students must meet the change of curriculum GPA for the specific major they are seeking. HSC: College of Nursing - 58 hours of prerequisite coursework, HESI Admissions Exam, personal statement, at least one academic or professional reference and clear criminal background check HSC: Dental Hygiene - Three LOR required and TSI assessment. Interview; comprehensive biographical sketch; and 16 hours of verified observation of a dental hygienist

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Texas A&M-Central Texas Application Fee $30 non-refundable fee Admission Standards Minimum GPA of 2.0 in at least 30 academic SCH (excludes

developmental courses) Use of High School Record No Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

4 with Central Texas College 2 with Texas State Technical College Reverse Transfer Agreements with Central Texas College, Temple College, Texas State Technical College and Austin Community College Admissions standards for these participants will be the same as transfer students.


TOEFL: 520 Paper; 68 Internet based

Other Requirements Student must be TSI Complete. Students must be in Good Standing (eligible to enroll) at most recent institution to be admitted. Military credit is reviewed following completion of 6 credit hours.


Application Fee $40 non-refundable Fee Admission Standards Must have a 2.0 GPA in at least 12 graded semester hours of

transferable course work. Only courses with grades of C or better will transfer.

Use of High School Record If less than 12 transferable college-level credit hours earned after leaving high school, criteria for freshman admission will be utilized.


Destination WT with Amarillo College, Clarendon College, Frank Phillips College and South Plains College.


TOEFL:

525 Paper;

71 Internet based IELTS: 6.0

Other Requirements Must not be suspended from another college or university.

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** International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). All international students (who are not citizens or permanent U.S. residents) are required to be covered under the Student Health Insurance Plan or have equivalent insurance coverage as described in System Regulation 26.99.01.

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The Texas A&M University System Campuses: Graduate and Professional Admissions Standards

Year 2016-17


Prairie View A&M University Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions out-side the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)

Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum 2.75 GPA for regular graduate status. Minimum 2.5045 GPA for provisional status or non-degree status.

GRE+ Official scores required. May not be more than 10 years old at time of enrollment. Must be submitted by completion of 12 semester credit hours.

GMAT + (Business)

Official scores required. May not be more than 10 years old at time of enrollment. Must be submitted by completion of 12 semester credit hours.

International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements++

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS; 5.0

PVAMU College of Engineering Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally



Minimum 3.0 GPA for regular graduate status. Minimum 2.75 GPA for provisional status

GRE+ Official scores required. May not be more than 10 years old at time of enrollment. Must be submitted by completion of 12 semester credit hours.



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PVAMU Ph.D. Juvenile Justice Application Fee $50 non-refundable fee

$50 domestic non-refundable fee $100 international non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Bachelors and Masters degrees from an accredited college or university.


Overall 3.0 GPA in undergraduate work and 3.5 GPA in all previous graduate work.

GRE+ Official scores required.


TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS: 5.0

Other Requirements 1000 word essay and a copy of the master’s thesis or other lengthy report or paper.

PVAMU Ph.D. Clinical Adolescent Psychology Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree Bachelors and Masters degrees in Psychology from an

accredited college or university. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA





Other Requirements Writing sample. Submit to anComplete an individual interview.

PVAMU Ph.D. Educational Leadership Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree From an accredited college or university. Master Degree prior to

entering doctoral course. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum of 2.75 GPA in undergraduate work. Minimum of 3.2 on all completed graduate work.

GRE+ Official scores required International Applicant TOEFL:

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English Proficiency Requirements++

600 Paper; 550 Paper; 100 Internet based 79 Internet based; IELTS: 5.0

Other Requirements Original 500-1000 written essay. Minimum three years teaching experience.

PVAMU Ph.D. Electrical Engineering Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree In Engineering, Mathematics or the Physical Sciences from a

regionally accredited institute. MS in Elec. Eng. or related discipline


2.75 GPA in undergraduate work. Minimum of 3.2 on all completed graduate work.

GRE+ Official scores required (verbal and quantitative scores in the higher percentiles)



Other Requirements Essay describing research goals and/or professional accomplishments.

PVAMU Nursing Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree Minimum of

BSN degree from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Overall minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for regular graduate status.

GRE+ Official scores required. International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements++

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS; 5.0 Meet Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools admission requirements.

Other Requirements Current license as a RN in Texas or application in progress for licensure. Employed as a Professional nurse for one year. Three letters of recommendation, one must be a former nursing

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faculty. Personal Interview, Meet Nursing health requirements, $3,000 minimum. Complete individual interview with graduate faculty. Criminal back-ground and drug screening.

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Texas A&M University-Central Texas Application Fee $30 non-refundable fee for U.S. and permanent resident applicants


Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university (degrees from institutions outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)


Minimum 3.0 GPA on last 60 SCH or GPA of 2.5 to 2.99 with GRE/GMAT taken prior to being admitted Minimum 2.5 GPA on last 60 semester credit hours of course work

Applicants with a GPA of 2.5-2.99 on the last 60 semester credit hours of coursework completed will not be admitted without an acceptable GRE/GMAT score

Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or above on the last 60 semester credit hours of coursework completed will have the GRE/GMAT requirement waived (individual programs may still require a minimum GRE/GMAT score)

GRE+ Official scores required. GRE waived for TAMUCT Undergraduates with a 3.0 GPA If GRE is required, official scores must be submitted. See individual programs for specific requirements.

GMAT + (Business)

Official scores required. Applicants planning to pursue a Master's program in Business may submit GMAT scores instead of GRE scores. If GRE/GMAT is required, official scores must be submitted. See individual programs for specific requirements.


TOEFL: 520 550 Paper; 69 80 Internet-based. IELTS: 6.0

Other Requirements Writing Sample. See individual program for additional specific requirements.

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Texas A&M University-Texarkana Application Fee $30 non-refundable fee for domestic students

$50 25 non-refundable fee for international students. Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university (degrees from institutions outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees)


Minimum 2.5 GPA overall or on last 60 hours toward bachelor’s degree. Some degrees require 3.0 overall. See individual program for specific requirements.

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores (no more than 5

years old) are required.

See individual program for specific requirements.

GMAT + (Business)

Official scores (not over 5 years old) are required. For MBA, GMAT waived for cumulative GPA of 3.0 on baccalaureate degree


TOEFL: 550 Paper

Notarized Affidavit of Sponsor Support and Visa Status Documentation.

Other Requirements Additional requirements vary by program but may include GRE or GMAT scores, letter of purpose/intent, resume, references, interview, or writing sample. See individual program for specific requirements. Individual program admissions decisions are based on total points received on a quality program rubric (e.g., for the Masters in Education Administration – a score of 50 out of 80 on a rubric assessing the quality of five components: GPA, GRE, letter of purpose, references and resume). Students who do not meet institutional requirements for admissions may request consideration through an Alternative Admissions process.

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Tarleton State University Application Fee $4030 non-refundable fee

International: $130 non-refundable fee



Conditional: Minimum 2.5 GPA on last 60 hours, writing sample. Full: Minimum 3.0 GPA on last 60 hours See individual departments for specific requirements

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores required. See individual departments for specific requirements.

GMAT + (Business)

Official scores required


TOEFL: 550 Paper; 80 Internet based. IELTS: 6

Other Requirements See individual department for additional specific requirements.

Tarleton Ed.D. Educational Leadership Application Fee $430 non-refundable fee


Previous Degree Master’s degree from accredited college or university. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum of 18 hrs of graduate or undergraduate course work in administration., managementgmt. or leadership.

GRE+ Official scores required International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements++

Same as for university.

Other Requirements Personal interview. Writing sample. Leadership portfolio. Letters of Reference.

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Texas A&M International University Application Fee $35 non-refundable fee

$50 for international students Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally

accredited college or university Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Composite of undergraduate GPA (overall or last 60SCH)

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores required. See individual department for specific requirements.

GMAT + (Business)




Other Requirements Statement of purpose. See individual department for additional requirements.

TAMIU Ph.D. International Business Application Fee $35 non-refundable fee




Composite of undergraduate GPA (overall or last 60 SCH).

GRE+ Official scores required GMAT + (Business)




Other Requirements Statement of purpose. Current resume.

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Texas A&M University-Commerce Application Fee $50 fee for domestic students

$75 fee for international students.

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree and/or higher from a regionally accredited college or university (degrees from institutions outside the US are evaluated for equivalency to US degrees)


Master’s Minimum of 2.75 overall or 3.0 (last 60 SCH). Doctoral Minimum of 2.75 overall or 3.0 (last 60 SCH or 3.40 overall on graduate work.

GRE+ Official score is required. Some master’s programs use provide options for the GRE, such as other standardized test scores or a higher minimum GPA.

GMAT + (Business)

Official score or 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA (3.25 on the last 60 undergraduate hours of bachelor’s degree) or completion of a graduate degree from an accredited institution in an area of study approved by the department; or passing score on all parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam


TOEFL: 550 Paper 79 Internet based IELTS 6.5 0 or Successful completion of the A&M-Commerce English Language Institute (ELI) Program


West Texas A&M University Application Fee $40 non-refundable fee for U.S. and permanent resident

applicants. $75 International. student application/ transcript analysis fee



For Master’s level, Composite score of undergraduate GPA (overall or last 60 SCH) For Doctoral level, Master’s GPA. See individual department for specific requirements.

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores required.

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See individual department for specific requirements. GMAT + (Business)

Official scores required before 1st semester of enrollment. Applicants whose GPA is 3.0 or above can request the GMAT to be waived.


TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS 6.0

Other Requirements See individual department for additional specific requirements

Texas A&M University Application Fee $50 non-refundable fee

$90 non-refundable fee for international & Qatar applicants. M.S. in Education for Health Care Professionals, M.S./Ph.D. in Medical Sciences: $75 non-refundable application fee (application fee waived for domestic applicants) SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service)/ HAMPCAS SRPH Graduate Admissions Form; $120 non-refundable fee $120 non-refundable fee for international students Full-time, part-time and executive MBA program; $175 non-refundable fee $200 non-refundable fee for international students

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university (degrees from institutions outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees) School of Rural Public Health (SRPH)Ph.D.: Bachelors or professional degree and relevant degree containing research training from an accredited college or university SPH Dr. P.H.: Masters degree from an accredited college or university.


See individual department for additional specific requirements.

GRE+ Official scores required (no more than five years old) SPH M.P.H.: Official scores required from one of GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, or PCAT (GRE Preferred)

Exempt from test score if applicant has Master or Doctoral degree from US accredited institution, ECFMG Certificate, or

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licensed US physician.

M.S.P.H, Ph.D., & Dr.P.H.: accept GRE GMAT + (Business)

Official scores required (no more than five years old) M.S. in Education for Health Care Professionals, M.S./Ph.D. in Medical Sciences: not applicableSPH M.S.P.H. Ph.D., & Dr. P.H.: Not applicable


See individual departments for additional specific requirements.

Other Requirements See individual departments for additional specific requirements. TAMU College of Nursing M.S.N. Application Fee $115 non- refundable fee Previous Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

Official transcripts from each academic institution attended. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work.


TOEFL taken within the previous two years: 587 Paper; 95 Internet Based OR IELTS minimum score of 6.0 overall band.

Other requirements Completion of an introductory/basic statistics course (minimum grade of “C” Admission essay Professional resume and Tthree academic and/or professional references Active, encumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in the State of Texas

TAMU College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Veterinary Medicine D.V.M. Application Fee $75 non-refundable fee

$100 non-refundable fee to TMDSAS.

Previous Degree An applicant is expected to have completed at least 42 hours of course work before submitting an application. Applicants must have 58 hours prior to admission into the professional program. Applicants are requested to have the majority of their science prerequisites completed by the semester of application. All prerequisite courses must be completed and all transcripts submitted to the College of Veterinary Medicine within 15 days of the end of the semester.

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Minimum of 2.90 overall or 3.10 (last 45 SCH). Completion of set core curriculum with GPA as high as possible.


Priority consideration is given to qualified applicants who are residents of Texas & U.S. citizens, or residents of Texas who live in the U.S. under a visa permitting permanent residence.

Other Requirements Application interview at the option of the Selection Committee. TAMU School of Law J.D. Program Application Fee $5550 non-refundable fee

$90 non-refundable fee for international applicants. Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally



No minimum

LSAT Official LSAT scores required (no more than five years old).


Transcript evaluations must be performed by the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) provided by LSAC

Other Requirements A personal statement & resume. Supporting addenda (including Character & Fitness Disclosure requirements). A complete CAS report: All post-secondary transcripts; evaluations as required. A minimum of 2 letters of recommendation, no more than 4 letters; an applicant may submit up to 2 LSAC evaluations in lieu of the 2 additional LORs to achieve a total of 4 LORs/evaluations.

TAMU Baylor College of Dentistry Graduate Dentistry (Cert./M.S./PH.D) Application Fee MATCH, PASS applications required for some programs

$35 non-refundable fee;

a $100 non-refundable fee is required of international applicants Previous Degree Requirements vary for specific graduate programs

Official transcript of all undergraduate & graduate work from previously attended institutions


A minimum total GPA of 2.7 &Applicants must provide a record of study & experience which is predictive of success in advanced education; for some programs, acceptable scores on

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the National Board Examination GRE+ Acceptable scores required on GRE or

on other national tests approved by graduate program International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements++

TOEFL: Minimum score of 550 Paper; 80 or higher Internet based.

Score a 6.0 overall band score on the Academic Module of the IELTS

Other Requirements Approval for admission from the Program Admissions Committee and the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies. National Board Scores must be furnished with the exception of international students.

TAMU Baylor College of Dentistry D.D.S. Application Fee TMDSAS.

$140 flat fee)

For Non-Texas residents: ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) ($238 for the first dental school ) College of Dentistry Secondary Application for Non-Texas residents only $50 non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Not required but current competitive level dictates BA or BS from accredited college or university prior to matriculation Official transcript of all undergraduate & graduate work from previously attended institutions


Completion of required courses with GPA as high as possible (90 SCH’s minimum/BA or BS degree recommended); admission is competitive

DAT Official scores required. International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements++

At least 90 SCHs from a fully accredited college or university in the U.S. or its territories including specific subject requirements. Degree preferred. TOEFL: Minimum score of: 550 Paper; 80 higher Internet based. Score a 6.0 overall band score on the Academic Module of the IELTS

Other Requirements LOR from practicing dentist, health professions advisor or committee letter; Also interview; Comprehensive bio-graphical sketch; Observation of a general dentist; and community service experiences.

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TAMU College of Medicine M.D./Ph.D. & M.D. Application Fee M.D./Ph.D.:

AMCAS

($160 for the first school and $36 for additional medical school designations)

M.D.:

TMDSAS $140 flat non- refundable fee regardless of the number of additional schools designated

Both Programs:

College of Medicine Secondary Application

$60 non-refundable fee Previous Degree At least 90 SCHs from a fully accredited college or university in

the US or its territories including specific subject requirements Degree preferred



Completion of set core curriculum with competitive GPA

Admission is competitive

MCAT Official score required International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements++

At least 90 semester credit hours from a fully accredited college or university in the US or its territories.

Degree preferred.

TOEFL: Minimum score 550 Paper; 80 Internet based. Score a 6.0 overall band score on the Academic Module of the IELTS M.D.: Preference given to US permanent residents.

Other Requirements Combined M.D./Ph.D.: Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a research mentor M.D.: One composite letter from health professions advisory

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committee; or at least two letters from current/former professors. Both Programs: Personal interview required

Partnership for Primary Care. Entrance into the A&M medical school is assured at the time of entrance into one of the seven A&M System partner schools provided that the student has a high school GPA of 3.50 or higher, be predicted to graduate in the top 10% of the high school class, and present SAT scores of at least 1200 or an ACT equivalent. Students also need to maintain a yearly 3.50 GPA while in college and complete the required courses for medical school. Students must complete an undergraduate degree. Beginning in 2014,All applicants are now required to take the MCAT test will be required. Minimum standard to be determined. TAMU Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Application Fee Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) $150 for

first pharmacy school and increases for each additional school

Supplemental Application fee ($100 non-refundable)

Previous Degree Degree not required. Minimum of 72 SCHs college credit from a regionally- accredited college or university. Official transcripts from each academic institution attended.


Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and

PCAT Minimum composite score of 40 percentile. International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements++

TOEFL

550 Paper; or

80 Internet based.

Other Requirements Personal interview required. Three PharmCAS recommendation forms are required from an applicant. Prospective students should submit two recommendations from college professors, and one from an employer, advisor, or college or university administrator (mentor or teaching assistant recommendation forms are not accepted). Please see the PharmCAS school page for further clarification.

+ GRE and GMAT: Evaluated in a manner that complies with Statute 51.842 (per HB 1641, 77th Texas Legislature)

++ International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

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All international students (who are not citizens or permanent U.S. residents) are required to be covered under the Student Health Insurance Plan or have equivalent insurance coverage as described in System Regulation 26.99.01.

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The Texas A&M University System Campuses

Freshmen Admission Standards

Year 2016-17


Prairie View A&M University

Application Fee $40 - non-refundable fee

$100 non-refundable fee for International students

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full

Admission

2.75 GPA or above on a 4.0 scale AND

710 SAT (Critical Reading & Math) OR

15 ACT Composite



Full Admission

Applicants who do not meet regular admission requirements

based on ranking and/or SAT/ACT scores and GPA will be

automatically reviewed using a holistic review that includes

academic performance and rigor as well as, extracurricular

activities, community service, talents and awards, leadership

skills, employment, and other factors that support a student’s

ability to succeed at the university by the university’s admission

committee.

Students who are not granted full admission out of the holistic

review will be admitted provisionally and may be required to

attend a 5-week summer program and complete assigned

courses. Students who earn at least a 2.0 GPA will be granted

full admission for the fall but will have conditions that must be

met for continued enrollment.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

500 - Paper based;

64 - Internet based

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Application Fee No fee required


Admission Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full

Admission

Rank first 40% of HS class must have official SAT/ACT scores;

Lower 60% must have a 900 SAT, or an 19 ACT



Full Admission

Provisional Admissions:

Lower 60% of HS class with 840 SAT (V+M) or 17 ACT composite.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

523 Paper;

69 Internet based

IELTS: 5.5

Other Requirements




Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full

Admission

2nd

QTR:

1000 SAT/21 ACT

3rd

QTR:

1100 SAT/23 ACT

4th

QTR:

1200 SAT/27 ACT



Full Admission

Students who do not meet institutional requirements for

automatic admissions are offered consideration through the

Alternative Admissions process.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 paper exam

79-80 internet based

IELTS: 6.5

Other Requirements

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$60 enrollment fee charged upon enrollment

Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full

Admission

Next 5% same as Top 25%

SAT: 980 (V + M)

ACT: 21



Full Admission

Applicants who do not meet automatic admission requirements

based on ranking and/or SAT/ACT scores will be reviewed by

the university’s Admission Committee.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 paper exam

79 internet based

IELTS: 6.0 or


Language Institute Program

Tarleton State University



Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 10%

Standards for Full

Admission

1st QTR: no minimum but must provide SAT or ACT scores

2nd

QTR: 800 SAT or 16 ACT

3rd

QTR: individual review

4th QTR: individual review



Full Admission

Students not meeting the institutional requirements for full admission

may be reviewed for conditional admission which may require

participation in enhanced support or gateway programs, such as the

Summer Texan Gateway and Fall Texan Gateway programs. The

number of students granted into each program may be limited.

Specific agreement conditions for admission will be enforced.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

520 – Paper based;

190 – Computer based;

69 - Internet based

Other Requirements

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Application Fee $30 non-refundable fee U.S. applicants

$50 non-refundable fee International applicants


Admission Policy*

Top 25% of graduating high school class

Standards for Full

Admission

High School GPA of ≥3.4 or higher

ACT Composite score of ≥22

SAT Critical Reading and Mathematics combined score of ≥1020



3.39



2.99



2.49

(ACT and SAT equivalents based on comparison chart at www.act.org.)



Full Admission

Students who do not meet institutional requirements for automatic

admissions are offered consideration through the Alternative

Admissions process. In order to be eligible an applicant must meet one

of the following requirements:








English Proficiency

Requirements **

TOEFL:

550 paper based

79 internet based

Other Requirements

http://www.act.org/

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$90 non-refundable fee for international and Qatar applicants


Admission Policy*

Top 10%

Standards for Full

Admission

Academic Admit (does not apply at TAMUQ):

Top 25% -1300 SAT (CR+M) with at least 600 in each section or 30

ACT with at least 27 in Math and English.

TAMUQ Academic Admit:

A minimum SAT Math score of 650 or ACT Math score of 29, a

minimum TOEFL iBT score of 100 or IELTS score of 7.00, and a

minimum school average of B;

students who don't submit TOEFL or IELTS scores must submit a

minimum SAT Critical Reading score of 600, and achieve a combined

SAT Math and SAT Critical Reading score of at least 1300, or the

ACT English and composite score equivalents. Students will be

admitted according to availability of spots.

Other Admits (all campuses):

A holistic assessment of a complete application includes recognizing

elements of excellence through extracurricular involvement,

leadership, community service, achievement, and other non-cognitive

variables.



Full Admission

TAMU Aggie Gateway:





Texas A&M Blinn TEAM:

Participating students are initially admitted to TAMU main campus on

a part-time basis, and may earn full admission by several methods.

Students are enrolled in one academic course at TAMU each semester,

and the remainder of courses at the Bryan Campus of Blinn College.

Students who complete 45 Blinn credit hours and 15 A&M credit

hours within a two-year period, while maintaining a 3.0 grade point

average at each school, are automatically admitted. TEAM students

who wish to transition to A&M sooner may compete for transfer

admission when they meet transfer eligibility. Finally, students who

do not transition by the aforementioned methods may fully matriculate

via the university’s readmission process after their two year program

has concluded. TEAM students are considered regular admits, but

have conditions that must be met for continued enrollment.

Texas A&M Engineering Academy at Blinn College – Bryan: Similar in design to the Texas A&M Blinn Team program, selected


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Academy at Blinn – Bryan. Students admitted through the Top 10%

or as an Academic Admit will be considered full admits with a

limitation on the number of hours enrolled as an engineering student

until successful completion of the Engineering Academy requirements.

Students admitted through holistic review are guaranteed full

admission to Texas A&M University upon the successful completion

of the program requirements. The Engineering Academy at Blinn –

Bryan requires the successful completion of 45 credit hours at Blinn

and 15 credit hours at A&M. Successful completion is defined as

achieving a minimum 2.50 cumulative grade point average at both

institutions (as calculated by Texas A&M University). At least 12-15

hours taken at A&M must be in three or four credit hour courses (with

the exception of ENGR 111 or 112 that are each 2 credit hour

courses). Courses taken at Blinn must satisfy the A&M Core

Curriculum or an engineering degree requirement. These students are

considered regular admits, but have conditions that must be met for

continued enrollment.

Texas A&M Engineering Academies with Select Community

Colleges:




Academy under current MOUs at Blinn College – Brenham and

Houston Community College (HCC) Spring Branch Campus.

Additional MOUs may include other community colleges. An

academy student must enroll for a minimum of 12 total credit hours

each fall and spring semester. Three to five credit hours will be taught

by Texas A&M and the remainder will be from the community

college. Students who successfully complete the Academy by the first

summer term following their second year with a minimum GPA of

2.50 at both institutions, as calculated by Texas A&M, will be

automatically admitted to Texas A&M for the following fall. These

students can then apply for a change of curriculum into a degree

granting major in the Look College. Students apply directly to the

community college. The final decision of admission is determined by

Texas A&M’s Office of Admissions.

Program for System Admission:

Students not admitted to the main campus may select one of the A&M

System Institutions and be admitted if they meet admission

requirements for their selected institution. A student completes their

first year at the System Institution. The program is limited to 6 specific

areas of study (Agriculture & Life Sciences, Architecture, Education,

Geosciences, Liberal Arts and Science) and requires that applicants

finish at least 24 transferable hours with a minimum 3.0 GPA for all

courses attempted in the chosen Texas A&M degree plan.

TAMUG Provisional Admission (SAIL):



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TAMUQ Aggie Gateway Program:

Students not granted full admission out of review pool may be selected

for program. Must attend 2 semesters and complete 18 hours of

assigned course work. Students who earn at least a 2.0 GPA and meet

the criteria of the program are granted full admission for the next fall

term.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 paper;

80 internet based


Or IELTS of 6.0 on overall band

Or completing all four years in a US high school

Other Requirements

SAT or ACT

Writing component required; Catalog has complete list of additional

requirements

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Admission Under

Uniform Admission

Policy*

Top 10%

Standards for Full

Admission

Next 15%:

740 SAT/15ACT

2nd

QTR:

830 SAT/17 ACT

3rd

QTR:

950 SAT/20 ACT

4th

QTR:

1070 SAT/23 ACT



Full Admission

Alternative Admission Review:

Applicants who do not meet the Regular Admission

Requirements will automatically be reviewed using a holistic

review that includes academic performance and rigor as well as,

extracurricular activities, community service, talents and awards,

leadership skills, employment, and other factors that support a

student’s ability to succeed at the university.

Students must complete 12 SCH fall and spring and earn a GPA

> 2.00.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper Based

79 Internet Based

Other Requirements

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Application Fee $40.00 non-refundable fee



Admission Policy*

Top 25%

Standards for Full

Admission

2nd


3rd


4th QTR: 980 SAT/ 21 ACT



Full Admission+

Students who do not meet the class rank + ACT/SAT

requirements will be reviewed for admission on a competitive,

individual basis, with weighted consideration of class rank, GPA,

and/or standardized test scores (ACT or SAT.)


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

525 Paper based

71 internet based

IELTS: 6.0

Other Requirements

The following footnote/column heading explanations apply to all System campuses:

* The Uniform Admission Policy requires that Texas residents who graduate in the Top 10% of their high school

class be granted automatic admission with no minimum standardized test scores. Institutions may grant automatic

admission to Texas residents who graduate in the Top 25% of their high school class with no minimum standardized

test scores.

In accordance with Texas Education Code (TEC) Sections 51.801-51.809, in order to be eligible for admission to

any Texas public university, a student must complete at least the Recommended High School Program (RHSP), or

its equivalent if graduating from a private or out-of-state high school. Applicants can receive an exemption if they

achieve college readiness scores on the ACT or an SAT score of 1500 out of 2400. Exceptions can also be made in

cases in which all the required courses are not available to the student.

** International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English

must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing

System (IELTS).

All international students (who are not citizens or permanent U.S. residents) are required to be covered under the

Student Health Insurance Plan or have equivalent insurance coverage as described in System Regulation 26.99.01.

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The Texas A&M University System Campuses:

Transfer Admissions Standards

Year 2016-17


Prairie View A&M


$100 non-refundable fee for International student

Admission Standards Minimum 2.0 GPA and in at least 15 SCH of transferable

college level coursework (excluding developmental courses).

Automatic admit for students who have earned an associates of

arts and sciences degree.

Use of High School Record Required for students with less than 15 SCH transferrable course

work

Number of Articulation

Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

Articulation Agreements with the following:

Lone Star College System

Houston Community College System

Alamo Colleges and

Wharton County Junior College. Admission requirements are

the same for all transfer students.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL

500 Paper based;

64 - Internet based

Other Requirements Must be eligible to return to previous institution and submit

transcripts from all colleges attended.


Application Fee $30 non-refundable application fee U.S. applicants

$50 non-refundable application fee International Applicants

Admission Standards Completion of at least 30 SCH with 2.0 cumulative GPA in all

college level work

Use of High School Record No


Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

Four articulation agreements that indicate admissions

requirements as established for all students


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

79 Internet based

Other Requirements

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Application Fee $60 enrollment fee (charged upon enrollment)

Admission Standards Minimum GPA of 2.0 in at least 12 SCH of college level course

work (excluding developmental courses).

Use of High School Record Required for students with less than 12 SCH and Second Chance

Program


Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

57 Articulation Agreements

Admissions standards will be the same as transfer students.


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

550 Paper;

79 Internet based

IELTS: 6.0

or


Language Institute (ELI) Program

Other Requirements Must be eligible to return to all previously attended institutions

and submit transcripts from all colleges attended.



Admission Standards Minimum GPA of 2.0 in at least 30 SCH of college level course

work.

Use of High School

Record

If less than 30 transferable college-level credit hours earned after

high school, criteria for freshmen admission will be utilized.


Agreements and

Requirements for

Admission

Laredo Community College

Southwest Texas Junior College

San Jacinto College

Admissions standards will be the same as transfer students


English Proficiency

Requirements**

TOEFL:

523 Paper;

69 Internet based;

IELTS: 5.5

Other Requirements

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Admission Standards 30 or more SCH – 2.0 GPA; (Off-campus locations must have 30 or more SCH, TSI complete, and 2.0 GPA)

12-29 SCH – 2.8 GPA

Use of High School Record

1-11 SCH: Minimum 2.0 college GPA and must meet first-time freshmen standards 12-29 SCH: 2.0 to 2.79 college GPA and must meet first-time freshmen standards


Top Academic Partner (TAP) agreements with Hill College and Weatherford College. Reverse Transfer agreement with Tarrant County College and McLennan Community College. Requirements are the same as transfer requirements.


TOEFL:

520 Paper; 69 Internet based

Other Requirements Must be eligible to enroll at all institutions previously attended and submit all transcripts; Up to 68 SCH from a 2-year institution will be used on a degree plan;

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Application Fee $40 non-refundable

Fee $75 non-refundable fee for international students

Admission Standards Cumulative 2.0 GPA or greater on a 4.0 scale with 24+ transferable college level hours. No remedial or duplicate courses may be transferred.

Use of High School Record 1-23 SCH cumulative 2.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale and must meet freshmen admission standards


+*^#Del Mar College

+ Alamo Colleges (San Antonio College, St. Philip’s College, Northwest Vista College, Northeast Lakeview College & Palo Alto College)

Victoria College Temple College +Wharton College +# Austin Community College

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+ Dallas County Community College + Coastal Bend College # Texas State Technical College # South Texas College # Oklahoma State # Lone Star College plus Texas Reverse Transfer Initiative. (in progress Theatre) + Seattle Community Colleges (Central, North, South) * American Education Centre Limited; Colombo 03 Sri Lanka Note: Details regarding program eligibility requirements are provided below.


Waived for international transfer students who have earned an associate’s degree from an accredited institution in the United States TOEFL:

550 Paper

79-80 Internet based

IELTS: 6.5

Other Requirements Eligible to return to previous institution. Catalog has complete list of additional requirements

TAMU-CC holds several articulation agreements with numerous institutions. General university articulation agreements may overlap with agreements that are specific to an individual academic program. Institutions with articulation agreements with the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. The College of Nursing and Health Sciences

adheres to the Texas Nursing Articulation Model published by the Texas Nurses Association. + General articulation agreements with Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi * Articulation agreements specific to the academic program of Mechanical Engineering. The Mechanical Engineering program at TAMU-CC

requires Del Mar Community College (DMC) students to have a minimum grade point average of 2.5 for all coursework taken and a minimum GPA of 2.5 in all science, math, and engineering classes undertaken at DMC for admission into the BSME degree curriculum.

^ Articulation agreements specific to the academic program of Computer Science # Articulation agreements specific to the academic program of Geographic Information Science

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$90 non-refundable fee for international & Qatar applicants $45 - Nursing application service fee; $50 Nursing supplemental application fee $35 – Dental Hygiene non-refundable fee

Admission Standards 2.5 GPA on at least 24 graded semester hours of transferable course work to be considered. Decision based on appropriate course work on the appropriate degree plan. Admission criteria vary by college.

Qatar: Applicants must meet the minimum English proficiency requirements. At Qatar campus, preference is given to the applicant with the highest GPR and the most courses completed in the Degree Track for the major designated on the application. HSC: Public Health 3.25 GPA on at least 60 graded semester hours of transferable work (core curriculum and required prerequisites) to be considered as a transfer student. HSC: College of Nursing Admission is competitive and students must complete all prerequisite courses. Strongly recommended that applicants present an overall grade point average of 2.75 (on a 4.0 scale) and a minimum grade of “C” in each of the prerequisite courses. RN to BSN applicants must complete prerequisite coursework. HSC: Dental Hygiene Completion of required courses with GPA as high as possible. Admission is competitive.

Use of High School Record Not for admission decision, but high school transcript must be submitted by the first term of enrollment.


Program for Transfer Admission (PTA) at main campus with community colleges across the state. 30 hours post high school graduation with a 3.2 GPA. Limited to colleges of Agriculture and Life Sciences, Architecture, Education, Geosciences, Liberal Arts, and Science.

BSPH in Public Health Transfer Articulation Program (TAP) with South Texas College for the McAllen based program. 60 hours post high school graduation with a 3.0 GPA


TOEFL:

550 Paper;

80 Internet based

Or SAT verbal of 500; ACT English 21Or IELTS of 6.0 on

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overall band Or completing all four years in a US high school Some colleges require higher scores for select programs.

Other Requirements and Change of Curriculum

Catalog has complete list of additional requirements. Students not admitted to the main campus may be offered admission at the Galveston campus with the option of moving to the main campus after completing 27 hours through a change of curriculum. Students must meet the change of curriculum GPA for the specific major they are seeking. HSC: College of Nursing - 58 hours of prerequisite coursework, HESI Admissions Exam, personal statement, at least one academic or professional reference and clear criminal background check HSC: Dental Hygiene - Three LOR required and TSI assessment. Interview; comprehensive biographical sketch; and 16 hours of verified observation of a dental hygienist

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Texas A&M-Central Texas Application Fee $30 non-refundable fee Admission Standards Minimum GPA of 2.0 in at least 30 academic SCH (excludes

developmental courses) Use of High School Record No Number of Articulation Agreements and Requirements for Admission

4 with Central Texas College 2 with Texas State Technical College Reverse Transfer Agreements with Central Texas College, Temple College, Texas State Technical College and Austin Community College Admissions standards for these participants will be the same as transfer students.



Other Requirements Student must be TSI Complete. Students must be in Good Standing (eligible to enroll) at most recent institution to be admitted. Military credit is reviewed following completion of 6 credit hours.


Application Fee $40 non-refundable Fee Admission Standards Must have a 2.0 GPA in at least 12 graded semester hours of

transferable course work. Only courses with grades of C or better will transfer.

Use of High School Record If less than 12 transferable college-level credit hours earned after leaving high school, criteria for freshman admission will be utilized.


Destination WT with Amarillo College, Clarendon College, Frank Phillips College and South Plains College.


TOEFL:

525 Paper;

71 Internet based IELTS: 6.0

Other Requirements Must not be suspended from another college or university.

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** International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). All international students (who are not citizens or permanent U.S. residents) are required to be covered under the Student Health Insurance Plan or have equivalent insurance coverage as described in System Regulation 26.99.01.

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The Texas A&M University System Campuses: Graduate and Professional Admissions Standards

Year 2016-17


Prairie View A&M University Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally



Minimum 2.75 GPA for regular graduate status. Minimum 2.50 GPA for provisional status or non-degree status.

GRE+ Official scores required. May not be more than 10 years old at time of enrollment.

GMAT + (Business)

Official scores required. May not be more than 10 years old at time of enrollment.



PVAMU College of Engineering Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally



Minimum 3.0 GPA for regular graduate status. Minimum 2.75 GPA for provisional status

GRE+ Official scores required. May not be more than 10 years old at time of enrollment.


TOEFL:550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS; 5.0

PVAMU Ph.D. Juvenile Justice Application Fee

$50 domestic non-refundable fee $100 international non-refundable fee

ITEM EXHIBIT

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Previous Degree Bachelors and Masters degrees from an accredited college or university.


Overall 3.0 GPAin undergraduate work and 3.5 GPA in all previous graduate work.




Other Requirements 1000 word essay and a copy of the master’s thesis or other lengthy report or paper.

PVAMU Ph.D. Clinical Adolescent Psychology Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree Bachelors and Masters degrees in Psychology from an

accredited college or university. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA





Other Requirements Writing sample. Complete an individual interview.

PVAMU Ph.D. Educational Leadership Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree From an accredited college or university. Master Degree prior to

entering doctoral course. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum of 2.75 GPA in undergraduate work. Minimum of 3.2 on all completed graduate work.


TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based; IELTS: 5.0

Other Requirements Original 500-1000 written essay. Minimum three years teaching

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experience. PVAMU Ph.D. Electrical Engineering Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree In Engineering, Mathematics or the Physical Sciences from a

regionally accredited institute. MS in Elec. Eng. or related discipline


2.75 GPA in undergraduate work. Minimum of 3.2 on all completed graduate work.

GRE+ Official scores required (verbal and quantitative scores in the higher percentiles)



Other Requirements Essay describing research goals and/or professional accomplishments.

PVAMU Nursing Application Fee $50 domestic non-refundable fee

$100 international non-refundable fee Previous Degree Minimum of

BSN degree from an NLNAC or CCNE accredited program. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Overall minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale for regular graduate status.

GRE+ Official scores required. International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements++

TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS; 5.0 Meet Commission on Graduates of Foreign Nursing Schools admission requirements.

Other Requirements Current license as a RN in Texas or application in progress for licensure. Employed as a Professional nurse for one year. Three letters of recommendation, one must be a former nursing faculty. Personal Interview, Meet Nursing health requirements, $3,000 minimum. Complete individual interview with graduate faculty. Criminal back-ground and drug screening.

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Texas A&M University-Central Texas Application Fee $30 non-refundable fee for U.S. and permanent resident applicants




Minimum 2.5 GPA on last 60 semester credit hours of course work

Applicants with a GPA of 2.5-2.99 on the last 60 semester credit hours of coursework completed will not be admitted without an acceptable GRE/GMAT score

Applicants with a GPA of 3.0 or above on the last 60 semester credit hours of coursework completed will have the GRE/GMAT requirement waived (individual programs may still require a minimum GRE/GMAT score)

GRE+ If GRE is required, official scores must be submitted. See individual programs for specific requirements.

GMAT + (Business)

Applicants planning to pursue a Master's program in Business may submit GMAT scores instead of GRE scores. If GRE/GMAT is required, official scores must be submitted. See individual programs for specific requirements.


TOEFL: 550 Paper; 80 Internet-based. IELTS: 6.0

Other Requirements Writing Sample. See individual program for additional specific requirements.

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Texas A&M University-Texarkana Application Fee $30 non-refundable fee for domestic students

$50 non-refundable fee for international students. Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally



Minimum 2.5 GPA overall or on last 60 hours toward bachelor’s degree. Some degrees require 3.0 overall. See individual program for specific requirements.

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores (no more than 5

years old) are required.

See individual program for specific requirements.

GMAT + (Business)

Official scores (not over 5 years old) are required. For MBA, GMAT waived for cumulative GPA of 3.0 on baccalaureate degree


TOEFL: 550 Paper

Notarized Affidavit of Sponsor Support and Visa Status Documentation.

Other Requirements Additional requirements vary by program but may include GRE or GMAT scores, letter of purpose/intent, resume, references, interview, or writing sample. See individual program for specific requirements. Individual program admissions decisions are based on total points received on a quality program rubric (e.g., for the Masters in Education Administration – a score of 50 out of 80 on a rubric assessing the quality of five components: GPA, GRE, letter of purpose, references and resume). Students who do not meet institutional requirements for admissions may request consideration through an Alternative Admissions process.

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Conditional: Minimum 2.5 GPA on last 60 hours, writing sample. Full: Minimum 3.0 GPA on last 60 hours See individual departments for specific requirements

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores required. See individual departments for specific requirements.

GMAT + (Business)



TOEFL: 550 Paper; 80 Internet based. IELTS: 6


Tarleton Ed.D. Educational Leadership Application Fee $40 non-refundable fee


Previous Degree Master’s degree from accredited college or university. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum of 18 hrs of graduate or undergraduate course work in administration, management or leadership.


Same as for university.

Other Requirements Personal interview. Writing sample. Leadership portfolio. Letters of Reference.

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Texas A&M International University Application Fee $35 non-refundable fee


accredited college or university Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Composite of undergraduate GPA (overall or last 60SCH)

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores required. See individual department for specific requirements.

GMAT + (Business)




Other Requirements Statement of purpose. See individual department for additional requirements.

TAMIU Ph.D. International Business Application Fee $35 non-refundable fee




Composite of undergraduate GPA (overall or last 60 SCH).

GRE+ Official scores required GMAT + (Business)




Other Requirements Statement of purpose. Current resume.

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Texas A&M University-Commerce Application Fee $50 fee for domestic students

$75 fee for international students.

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree and/or higher from a regionally accredited college or university (degrees from institutions outside the US are evaluated for equivalency to US degrees)


Master’s Minimum of 2.75 overall or 3.0 (last 60 SCH). Doctoral Minimum of 2.75 overall or 3.0 (last 60 SCH or 3.40 overall on graduate work.

GRE+ Official score is required. Some master’s programs provide options for the GRE, such as other standardized test scores or a higher minimum GPA.

GMAT + (Business)

Official score or 3.0 overall undergraduate GPA (3.25 on the last 60 undergraduate hours of bachelor’s degree) or completion of a graduate degree from an accredited institution in an area of study approved by the department; or passing score on all parts of the Uniform Certified Public Accountant Exam


TOEFL: 550 Paper 79 Internet based IELTS 6.0 or Successful completion of the A&M-Commerce English Language Institute (ELI) Program


West Texas A&M University Application Fee $40 non-refundable fee for U.S. and permanent resident

applicants. $75 International. student application/ transcript analysis fee



For Master’s level, Composite score of undergraduate GPA (overall or last 60 SCH) For Doctoral level, Master’s GPA. See individual department for specific requirements.

GRE+ For programs requiring the GRE, official scores required.

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See individual department for specific requirements. GMAT + (Business)

Applicants whose GPA is 3.0 or above can request the GMAT to be waived.


TOEFL: 550 Paper; 79 Internet based IELTS 6.0

Other Requirements See individual department for additional specific requirements


$90 non-refundable fee for international & Qatar applicants. M.S. in Education for Health Care Professionals, M.S./Ph.D. in Medical Sciences: $75 non-refundable application fee (application fee waived for domestic applicants) SOPHAS (Schools of Public Health Application Service)/ HAMPCAS SRPH Graduate Admissions Form; $120 non-refundable fee Full-time, part-time and executive MBA program; $175 non-refundable fee $200 non-refundable fee for international students

Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university (degrees from institutions outside the U.S. are evaluated for equivalency to U.S. degrees) School of Public Health (SPH)Ph.D.: Bachelors or professional degree and relevant degree containing research training from an accredited college or university SPH Dr. P.H.: Masters degree from an accredited college or university.


See individual department for additional specific requirements.

GRE+ Official scores required (no more than five years old) SPH M.P.H.: Official scores required from one of GRE, GMAT, LSAT, MCAT, DAT, or PCAT (GRE Preferred)

Exempt from test score if applicant has Master or Doctoral degree from US accredited institution, ECFMG Certificate, or licensed US physician.

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M.S.P.H, Ph.D., & Dr.P.H.: accept GRE GMAT + (Business)

Official scores required (no more than five years old)


See individual departments for additional specific requirements.

Other Requirements See individual departments for additional specific requirements. TAMU College of Nursing M.S.N. Application Fee $115 non- refundable fee Previous Degree Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degree

Official transcripts from each academic institution attended. Undergraduate Cumulative GPA

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.00 or higher in the last 60 hours of undergraduate course work.


TOEFL taken within the previous two years: 587 Paper; 95 Internet Based OR IELTS minimum score of 6.0 overall band.

Other requirements Completion of an introductory/basic statistics course (minimum grade of “C” Admission essay Professional resume and three academic and/or professional references Active, encumbered Registered Nurse license to practice in the State of Texas

TAMU College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences Veterinary Medicine D.V.M. Application Fee $75 non-refundable fee

$100 non-refundable fee to TMDSAS.

Previous Degree An applicant is expected to have completed at least 42 hours of course work before submitting an application. Applicants must have 58 hours prior to admission into the professional program. Applicants are requested to have the majority of their science prerequisites completed by the semester of application. All prerequisite courses must be completed and all transcripts submitted to the College of Veterinary Medicine within 15 days of the end of the semester.


Minimum of 2.90 overall or 3.10 (last 45 SCH). Completion of set core curriculum with GPA as high as possible.

GRE+ Official scores required

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Priority consideration is given to qualified applicants who are residents of Texas & U.S. citizens, or residents of Texas who live in the U.S. under a visa permitting permanent residence.

Other Requirements Application interview at the option of the Selection Committee. TAMU School of Law J.D. Program Application Fee $55non-refundable fee

$90 non-refundable fee for international applicants. Previous Degree Must hold baccalaureate degree or higher from a regionally



No minimum

LSAT Official LSAT scores required (no more than five years old).


Transcript evaluations must be performed by the Credential Assembly Service (CAS) provided by LSAC

Other Requirements A personal statement & resume. Supporting addenda (including Character & Fitness Disclosure requirements). A complete CAS report: All post-secondary transcripts; evaluations as required. A minimum of 2 letters of recommendation, no more than 4 letters; an applicant may submit up to 2 LSAC evaluations in lieu of the 2 additional LORs to achieve a total of 4 LORs/evaluations.

TAMU Baylor College of Dentistry Graduate Dentistry (Cert./M.S./PH.D) Application Fee MATCH, PASS applications required for some programs

$35 non-refundable fee;

a $100 non-refundable fee is required of international applicants Previous Degree Requirements vary for specific graduate programs



Applicants must provide a record of study & experience which is predictive of success in advanced education; for some programs, acceptable scores on the National Board Examination

GRE+ Acceptable scores required on GRE or on other national tests approved by graduate program

International Applicant English Proficiency

TOEFL: Minimum score of 550 Paper; 80 or higher Internet based.

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Requirements++

Score a 6.0 overall band score on the Academic Module of the IELTS

Other Requirements Approval for admission from the Program Admissions Committee and the Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Studies. National Board Scores must be furnished with the exception of international students.

TAMU Baylor College of Dentistry D.D.S. Application Fee TMDSAS.

$140 flat fee)

For Non-Texas residents: ADEA Associated American Dental Schools Application Service (AADSAS) ($238 for the first dental school ) College of Dentistry Secondary Application for Non-Texas residents only $50 non-refundable fee

Previous Degree Not required but current competitive level dictates BA or BS from accredited college or university prior to matriculation Official transcript of all undergraduate & graduate work from previously attended institutions


Completion of required courses with GPA as high as possible (90 SCH’s minimum/BA or BS degree recommended); admission is competitive

DAT Official scores required. International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements++

At least 90 SCHs from a fully accredited college or university in the U.S. or its territories including specific subject requirements. Degree preferred. TOEFL: Minimum score of: 550 Paper; 80 higher Internet based. Score a 6.0 overall band score on the Academic Module of the IELTS

Other Requirements LOR from practicing dentist, health professions advisor or committee letter; Also interview; Comprehensive bio-graphical sketch; Observation of a general dentist; and community service experiences.

TAMU College of Medicine M.D./Ph.D. & M.D. Application Fee M.D./Ph.D.:

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AMCAS

($160 for the first school and $36 for additional medical school designations)

M.D.:

TMDSAS $140 flat non- refundable fee regardless of the number of additional schools designated

Both Programs:

College of Medicine Secondary Application

$60 non-refundable fee Previous Degree At least 90 SCHs from a fully accredited college or university in

the US or its territories including specific subject requirements Degree preferred



Completion of set core curriculum with competitive GPA

Admission is competitive

MCAT Official score required International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements++

At least 90 semester credit hours from a fully accredited college or university in the US or its territories.

Degree preferred.

TOEFL: Minimum score 550 Paper; 80 Internet based. Score a 6.0 overall band score on the Academic Module of the IELTS M.D.: Preference given to US permanent residents.

Other Requirements Combined M.D./Ph.D.: Three letters of recommendation, at least one of which is from a research mentor M.D.: One composite letter from health professions advisory committee; or at least two letters from current/former professors. Both Programs: Personal interview required

Partnership for Primary Care. Entrance into the A&M medical school is assured at the time of

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entrance into one of the seven A&M System partner schools provided that the student has a high school GPA of 3.50 or higher, be predicted to graduate in the top 10% of the high school class, and present SAT scores of at least 1200 or an ACT equivalent. Students also need to maintain a yearly 3.50 GPA while in college and complete the required courses for medical school. Students must complete an undergraduate degree. ,All applicants are now required to take the MCAT test . Minimum standard to be determined. TAMU Irma Lerma Rangel College of Pharmacy Pharm.D. Application Fee Pharmacy College Application Service (PharmCAS) $150 for

first pharmacy school and increases for each additional school

Supplemental Application fee ($100 non-refundable)

Previous Degree Degree not required. Minimum of 72 SCHs college credit from a regionally- accredited college or university. Official transcripts from each academic institution attended.


Minimum cumulative GPA of 2.75 or higher and

PCAT Minimum composite score of 40 percentile. International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements++

TOEFL

550 Paper; or

80 Internet based.

Other Requirements Personal interview required. Three PharmCAS recommendation forms are required from an applicant. Prospective students should submit two recommendations from college professors, and one from an employer, advisor, or college or university administrator (mentor or teaching assistant recommendation forms are not accepted). Please see the PharmCAS school page for further clarification.

+ GRE and GMAT: Evaluated in a manner that complies with Statute 51.842 (per HB 1641, 77th Texas Legislature)

++ International Applicant English Proficiency Requirements: Applicants whose native language is not English must take the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or the International English Language Testing System (IELTS).

All international students (who are not citizens or permanent U.S. residents) are required to be covered under the Student Health Insurance Plan or have equivalent insurance coverage as described in System Regulation 26.99.01.

Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: James R. Hallmark, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of Revisions to System Policy 03.02, Policies for the Establishment

and Revision of Mission Statements and Tables of Programs


Approve substantive revisions to System Policy 03.02, Policies for the Establishment and

Revision of Mission Statements and Tables of Programs.


The current policy is confusing because it references the creation of degree programs,

administrative changes and other actions requiring Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board

(THECB) approval within a policy that addresses mission statements and tables of

programs. As a result of changes in Texas Administrative Code and in statute by the 83rd

Legislature, the establishment and revision of mission statements no longer require THECB

approval and using approval in reference to these items is incorrect.


None.

Agenda Item No.

SYSTEM OFFICES

Office of Academic Affairs

July 13, 2015



Subject: Approval of Revisions to System Policy 03.02, Policies for the Establishment and

Revision of Mission Statements and Tables of Programs


“The revisions to System Policy 03.02, Policies for the Establishment

and Revision of Mission Statements and Tables of Programs, as shown in

Exhibit , are approved, effective immediately.”







Billy Hamilton



03.02 Policies for the Establishment and Revision ofAcademic Mission Statements and Tables of Programs Page 1 of 2

03.02 Policies for the Establishment and Revision of Academic Mission Statements and Tables of Programs

Approved February 27, 1995 (MO 44-95) Revised September 26, 1997 (MO 181-97) Revised July 23, 1999 (MO 197-1999) Revised August 1, 2008 (MO 208-2008) Revised August 8, 2013 (MO 192-2013) Revised September 3, 2015 (MO -2015) Next Scheduled Review: August 8, 2018September 3, 2020 Policy Statement Each Members academic institution of The Texas A&M University System (system) shall maintain a mission statement and table of programs created and revised in accordance with this policyobtain approval for the creation or revision of mission statements, tables of programs, degree programs, administrative changes and other actions requiring Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) approval. Reason for Policy This policy provides the required review and approval process for the creation or revision of a system academic institution’s mission statement and table of programs.System members are required to seek approval from the Board of Regents (board) so that the board may take appropriate action to ensure that members are meeting statutory, policy, and regulation requirements for creation or revision of mission statements, tables of programs, degree programs, administrative changes and other actions requiring THECB approval. Procedures and Responsibilities System member universities shall submit, through the vice chancellor for academic affairs to the chancellor, for approval by the board, a formal mission statement and table of programs and shall likewise submit proposed modifications as they are needed to reflect changes. Unless otherwise excepted, board approval is required before mission statements, tables of programs, new or revised degree programs, administrative changes, and other actions requiring THECB approval are forwarded to the THECB. 1. ACADEMIC INSTITUTION MISSION STATEMENT AND TABLE OF PROGRAMS

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1.1 Mission Statement. A system academic institution’s mission statement is a narrative description of the institution’s general mission which is prepared by the institution and approved by the system Board of Regents (system board). The mission statement addresses the fundamental purpose of the institution with respect to its teaching, research and public service responsibility. The institution’s mission statement must be consistent with its table of programs and, if applicable, the institution’s statutory mission description.

1.2 Table of Programs. A system academic institution’s table of programs lists the

institution’s degree and certificate programs authorized by the system board and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (coordinating board).

2. PREPARATION, SYSTEM REVIEW AND APPROVAL

2.1 A request to the system board for approval of a new or revised mission statement and/or authority to add new degree programs to the table of programs is submitted through the Office of Academic Affairs to the chancellor for system review and system board approval.

2.2 Upon approval by the system board, a request will be submitted by the Office of

Academic Affairs to the coordinating board. Related Statutes, Policies, or Requirements 19 Tex. Admin. Code Chapter 4, Subchapters P, Q 19 Tex. Admin. Code Ch.apter 5, Subchapters. B, C, D System Policy 03.01, System Mission, Vision, Core Values and Strategic Planning Member Rule Requirements NoA rule is not required to supplement this policy. Contact Office Office of Academic Affairs (979) 458-6072

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03.02 Academic Mission Statements and Tables of Programs

Approved February 27, 1995 (MO 44-95) Revised September 26, 1997 (MO 181-97) Revised July 23, 1999 (MO 197-1999) Revised August 1, 2008 (MO 208-2008) Revised August 8, 2013 (MO 192-2013) Revised September 3, 2015 (MO -2015) Next Scheduled Review: September 3, 2020 Policy Statement Each academic institution of The Texas A&M University System (system) shall maintain a mission statement and table of programs created and revised in accordance with this policy. Reason for Policy This policy provides the required review and approval process for the creation or revision of a system academic institution’s mission statement and table of programs. Procedures and Responsibilities 1. ACADEMIC INSTITUTION MISSION STATEMENT AND TABLE OF PROGRAMS

1.1 Mission Statement. A system academic institution’s mission statement is a narrative

description of the institution’s general mission which is prepared by the institution and approved by the system Board of Regents (system board). The mission statement addresses the fundamental purpose of the institution with respect to its teaching, research and public service responsibility. The institution’s mission statement must be consistent with its table of programs and, if applicable, the institution’s statutory mission description.

1.2 Table of Programs. A system academic institution’s table of programs lists the

institution’s degree and certificate programs authorized by the system board and the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (coordinating board).


2.1 A request to the system board for approval of a new or revised mission statement and/or authority to add new degree programs to the table of programs is submitted through the

ITEM EXHIBIT

03.02 Academic Mission Statements and Tables of Programs Page 2 of 2

Office of Academic Affairs to the chancellor for system review and system board approval.

2.2 Upon approval by the system board, a request will be submitted by the Office of

Academic Affairs to the coordinating board. Related Statutes, Policies, or Requirements 19 Tex. Admin. Code Ch. 5, Subchs. B System Policy 03.01, System Mission, Vision, Core Values and Strategic Planning Member Rule Requirements A rule is not required to supplement this policy. Contact Office Office of Academic Affairs (979) 458-6072

Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: Ray Bonilla, General Counsel The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of Revisions to System Policy 08.01, Civil Rights Protections and

Compliance


Approve substantive revisions to System Policy 08.01, Civil Rights Protections and Compliance.


As a result of Executive Order 13672, effective April 8, 2015, federal contractors and

subcontractors are now prohibited from discriminating in employment actions on the bases of

sexual orientation and gender identity. Further, the Supreme Court’s ruling in Obergefell v.

Hodges (June 26, 2015) effectively overrules Texas’ same-sex marriage ban. In order to bring

system policy in alignment with these federal mandates, the Office of General Counsel

recommends that System Policy 08.01 be revised as set forth in the attached exhibit.


None.

Agenda Item No.


Office of General Counsel

July 29, 2015



Subject: Approval of Revisions to System Policy 08.01, Civil Rights Protections and

Compliance


“The revisions to System Policy 08.01, Civil Rights Protections and

Compliance, as shown in Exhibit , are approved, effective immediately.”


Ray Bonilla

General Counsel




Billy Hamilton



08.01 Civil Rights Protections and Compliance Page 1 of 4

08.01 Civil Rights Protections and Compliance

Approved December 5, 2008 (MO 411-2008) Revised March 24, 2011 (MO 063-2011) Revised September 3, 2015 (MO -2015) Next Scheduled Review: March 24, 2013September 3, 2020

Policy Statement The Texas A&M University System (system) will strictly comply with all applicable legal requirements prohibiting discrimination, sexual harassment and/or related retaliation against employees, students, applicants for employment or admission, or the public. Reason for Policy

This policy outlines the civil rights protections provided by the system to employees, students, applicants for employment and admission, and the public, and sets forth procedures and responsibilities for compliance with applicable laws and administrative regulations. Procedures and Responsibilities 1. AUTHORITY AND SCOPE OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

1.1 The system will provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout the system.

1.2 No individual will, on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age,

disability, genetic information, or veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefit of or be subjected to discrimination under any system program or activity.

1.3 The System Ethics and Compliance Office of Equal Opportunity and Diversity

(SECO), in coordination with the Office of General Counsel (OGC), is responsible for the system’s compliance with civil rights laws and regulations and affirmative action programs. This includes, but is not limited to, addressing charges or complaints filed with local, state and federal agencies, and audits or compliance reviews of policies and procedures carried out by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the Texas Workforce Commission’s Civil Rights Division, the


U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Civil Rights and other state and federal affirmative action and civil rights compliance agencies.

1.4 The system promotes equal employment opportunity through its procedures, training,

compliance with applicable legal requirements and other methods such as affirmative action programs authorized by federal regulations.

1.5 Retaliatory action of any kind is prohibited when taken against a complainant,

respondent, witness or other person participating in a discrimination, sexual harassment or related retaliation investigation, complaint, hearing or suit. Such retaliatory action will be regarded as a separate and distinct cause for complaint and possible disciplinary action, including dismissal or expulsion.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Each system member chief executive officer (CEO) is responsible for equal opportunity, affirmative action and program accessibility in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and system policy.

2.2 The system director of equal opportunity and diversitySECO, in coordination with the

OGC, will serve as the liaison between system members and local, state and federal compliance agencies. The directorSECO is also responsible for the coordination of all civil rights reporting requirements for the system and its members under applicable state and federal regulations.

2.3 Each system member CEO will appoint an Affirmative Action Representative, a Title

IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 Coordinator, a Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Coordinator and other administrators who will oversee the implementation of proceduresguidelines to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory provisions under this policy.

3. PROCEDURES

3.1 The administrators appointed under Section 2.3 will inform SECOthe system director of equal opportunity and diversity as soon as a charge or complaint of discrimination, sexual harassment and/or related retaliation, or notice of civil rights or affirmative action audit, compliance review or other inquiry is received from a local, state or federal agency.

3.2 Each The system member will develop a regulation providing system-wide standards

and widely promulgate proceduresfor the receipt and processing of complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, and/or related retaliation. These will include the identification of the member official(s) with jurisdiction over the various types of complaints that may be filed by faculty, staff, students and third parties.

3.3 Annually, each system member will develop, maintain and update a written affirmative

action plan that follows the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and the Texas Workforce Commission’s Civil


Rights Division. These plans will be submitted to the system director of equal opportunity and diversitySECO for compliance review.

Related Statutes, Policies, or Requirements The Equal Pay Act of 1963 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972 The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1973, as amended The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 Executive Order 11246, as amended, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Executive Order 13672

Tex.as Lab.or Code Ch. 21, Employment Discrimination U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Texas Workforce Commission, Civil Rights Division Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act This policy supersedes: System Policy 13.01, Equal Educational Opportunity System Policy 33.02, Equal Employment Opportunity System Policy 34.01, Sexual Harassment Member Rule Requirements


A rule is not required to supplement this policy. Contact Office System Equal Opportunity and DiversityEthics and Compliance Office (979) 458-6203


08.01 Civil Rights Protections and Compliance

Approved December 5, 2008 (MO 411-2008) Revised March 24, 2011 (MO 063-2011) Revised September 3, 2015 (MO -2015) Next Scheduled Review: September 3, 2020

Policy Statement The Texas A&M University System (system) will strictly comply with all applicable legal requirements prohibiting discrimination, sexual harassment and/or related retaliation against employees, students, applicants for employment or admission, or the public. Reason for Policy

This policy outlines the civil rights protections provided by the system to employees, students, applicants for employment and admission, and the public, and sets forth procedures and responsibilities for compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Procedures and Responsibilities 1. AUTHORITY AND SCOPE OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM

1.1 The system will provide equal opportunity for employment to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity and will strive to achieve full and equal employment opportunity throughout the system.

1.2 No individual will, on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age,

disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation or gender identity be excluded from participation in, or be denied the benefit of or be subjected to discrimination under any system program or activity.

1.3 The System Ethics and Compliance Office (SECO), in coordination with the Office of

General Counsel (OGC), is responsible for the system’s compliance with civil rights laws and regulations and affirmative action programs. This includes, but is not limited to, addressing charges or complaints filed with local, state and federal agencies, and audits or compliance reviews of policies and procedures carried out by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, the Texas Workforce Commission’s Civil Rights Division, the U.S. Department of Education’s


Office of Civil Rights and other state and federal affirmative action and civil rights compliance agencies.

1.4 The system promotes equal employment opportunity through its procedures, training,

compliance with applicable legal requirements and other methods such as affirmative action programs authorized by federal regulations.

1.5 Retaliatory action of any kind is prohibited when taken against a complainant,

respondent, witness or other person participating in a discrimination, sexual harassment or related retaliation investigation, complaint, hearing or suit. Such retaliatory action will be regarded as a separate and distinct cause for complaint and possible disciplinary action, including dismissal or expulsion.

2. RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1 Each member chief executive officer (CEO) is responsible for equal opportunity, affirmative action and program accessibility in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations and system policy.

2.2 SECO, in coordination with OGC, will serve as the liaison between members and local,

state and federal compliance agencies. SECO is also responsible for the coordination of all civil rights reporting requirements for the system and its members under applicable state and federal regulations.

2.3 Each member CEO will appoint an Affirmative Action Representative, a Title IX of the

Education Amendments of 1972 Coordinator, a Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Coordinator and other administrators who will oversee the implementation of guidelines to ensure compliance with legal and regulatory provisions under this policy.

3. PROCEDURES

3.1 The administrators appointed under Section 2.3 will inform SECO as soon as a charge or complaint of discrimination, sexual harassment and/or related retaliation, or notice of civil rights or affirmative action audit, compliance review or other inquiry is received from a local, state or federal agency.

3.2 The system will develop a regulation providing system-wide standards for the receipt

and processing of complaints of discrimination, sexual harassment, and/or related retaliation.

3.3 Annually, each member will develop, maintain and update a written affirmative action

plan that follows the guidelines of the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs and the Texas Workforce Commission’s Civil Rights Division. These plans will be submitted to SECO for compliance review.

Related Statutes, Policies, or Requirements


The Equal Pay Act of 1963 Title VI of the Civil Rights Act Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended The Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967 Title IX of The Education Amendments of 1972 The Rehabilitation Act Amendments of 1973, as amended The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended The Genetic Information Nondiscrimination Act of 2008 Executive Order 11246, as amended, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs Executive Order 13672

Tex. Lab. Code Ch. 21, Employment Discrimination Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act This policy supersedes: System Policy 13.01, Equal Educational Opportunity System Policy 33.02, Equal Employment Opportunity System Policy 34.01, Sexual Harassment Member Rule Requirements A rule is not required to supplement this policy. Contact Office System Ethics and Compliance Office (979) 458-6203

Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: James R. Hallmark, Ph.D., Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of New System Policy 11.10, Academic Program Requests


Approve new System Policy 11.10, Academic Program Requests.


Regulation 03.02.02, Approval Procedures for Degree Programs, Administrative Changes, Etc.,

currently references the approval of degree programs, administrative and other substantive

changes and is deemed out of date and out of place as a supplemental regulation to proposed

revised System Policy 03.02, Academic Mission Statements and Tables of Programs, which

addresses mission statements and tables of programs. It is proposed that issues such as degree

program implementation, modification, administrative structure and program delivery be

addressed as a new Policy 11.10 and be placed appropriately under Policy Library Series

11. Centers, Degrees and Programs.


None.

Agenda Item No.

SYSTEM OFFICES

Office of Academic Affairs

July 13, 2015



Subject: Approval of New System Policy 11.10, Academic Program Requests


“New System Policy 11.10, Academic Program Requests, as shown in

Exhibit , is approved, effective immediately.”







Billy Hamilton



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03.02.0211.10 Approval Procedures for Degree Programs, Administrative Changes, etc.Academic Program Requests

Approved September 29, 1995 Revised September 30, 1998 Revised January 19, 1999 Revised June 6, 2000 Revised September 3, 2015 (MO -2015)

Next Scheduled Review: September 3, 2020 Policy Statement Academic program requests from academic institutions of The Texas A&M University System (system) should be guided by principles and standards set forth by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (coordinating board). Reason for Policy Academic program requests require Board of Regents (system board) or board designee approval. Program design, implementation, modification and delivery must follow coordinating board principles and standards for approval. Procedures and Responsibilities 1. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Academic program requests shall be guided by principles and standards set forth by the coordinating board in Texas Administrative Code Title 19, Part 1, Chapters 4 and 5. 1.1 Mission. University degree and certificate programs must be consistent with the

mission statement and table of programs authorized by the system board and the coordinating board. This principle also pertains to how programs are designed and delivered.

1.2 Quality. University degree and certificate programs must be of high quality as

determined by the standards set forth by the coordinating board and accrediting agencies in regards to faculty, curriculum, facilities and library resources.

1.3 Resources. Academic programs and organization shall have adequate resources to

offer quality programs and represent an efficient use of financial resources. New programs should not be initiated that reduce resources for existing programs.

ITEM EXHIBIT


Program choice, design, implementation and delivery must be cost effective. Administrative structure shall be kept low to ensure that most of the funds appropriated for higher education go toward the costs of instruction.

1. SYSTEM POLICY

System Policy 03.02 states that new and revised programs, administrative changes, and other substantive changes requiring approval by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (Coordinating Board) must be approved by the Chancellor and the Board before being forwarded for formal action by the Coordinating Board. The purpose of this System Regulation is to provide specific guidelines and procedures for securing those required approvals.


2.1 System academic institutions are required to follow Ccoordinating Bboard rules in the development of academic program proposal requests and to follow Ssystem procedures in the submission of these proposal requests to the system Bboard. System procedures can be found on the Office of Academic Affairs website. of Regents prior to submission to the Coordinating Board. The System’s Academic Program Guidelines (APG), Volume I - Policies and Procedures, contains rules and policies of the Coordinating Board about program development as well as other academic program guidelines. The APG also contains System procedures for review of both substantive and nonsubstantive degree programs and administrative change proposal requests. A copy of the APG, issued by the Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs, is available in the offices of all System academic deans and provosts.

2.2 Upon approval by the system board or board designee, requests will be submitted by

the Office of Academic Affairs to the coordinating board for review and appropriate action.

A request for Board approval of a new or revised degree program, an administrative change, or other substantive change requiring subsequent Coordinating Board approval is to be submitted through the Vice Chancellor Academic and Student Affairs. The agenda item should include the following content and attachments:

(1) The text of the agenda item should describe the rationale for the proposed

action; and the proposed minute order should provide for Board approval of the proposed new or revised program or administrative change and authorize the president to forward the request to the Coordinating Board for consideration.

(2) Attached to the agenda item should be an executive summary of not more

than two pages which describes the proposed change in terms of its objective, need and quality of programs, issues related to program duplication, and related costs and funding sources.

Related Statutes, Policies, or Requirements


19 Tex. Admin. Code Part 1, Ch. 4 and Ch. 5 Office of Academic Affairs Approval Process Prior to September 3, 2015, this policy was published as Regulation 03.02.02, Approval Procedures for Degree Programs, Administrative Changes, etc. Member Rule Requirements A rule is not required to supplement this policy. Contact Office Office of Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs (979) 458-6072

11.10 Academic Program Requests Page 1 of 2

11.10 Academic Program Requests

Approved September 29, 1995 Revised September 30, 1998 Revised January 19, 1999 Revised June 6, 2000 Revised September 3, 2015 (MO -2015)

Next Scheduled Review: September 3, 2020 Policy Statement Academic program requests from academic institutions of The Texas A&M University System (system) should be guided by principles and standards set forth by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (coordinating board). Reason for Policy Academic program requests require Board of Regents (system board) or board designee approval. Program design, implementation, modification and delivery must follow coordinating board principles and standards for approval. Procedures and Responsibilities 1. GUIDING PRINCIPLES

Academic program requests shall be guided by principles and standards set forth by the coordinating board in Texas Administrative Code Title 19, Part 1, Chapters 4 and 5. 1.1 Mission. University degree and certificate programs must be consistent with the

mission statement and table of programs authorized by the system board and the coordinating board. This principle also pertains to how programs are designed and delivered.

1.2 Quality. University degree and certificate programs must be of high quality as

determined by the standards set forth by the coordinating board and accrediting agencies in regards to faculty, curriculum, facilities and library resources.

1.3 Resources. Academic programs and organization shall have adequate resources to

offer quality programs and represent an efficient use of financial resources. New programs should not be initiated that reduce resources for existing programs. Program choice, design, implementation and delivery must be cost effective.

ITEM EXHIBIT

11.10 Academic Program Requests Page 2 of 2

Administrative structure shall be kept low to ensure that most of the funds appropriated for higher education go toward the costs of instruction.


2.1 System academic institutions are required to follow coordinating board rules in the development of academic program requests and system procedures in the submission of these requests to the system board. System procedures can be found on the Office of Academic Affairs website.

2.2 Upon approval by the system board or board designee, requests will be submitted by

the Office of Academic Affairs to the coordinating board for review and appropriate action.

Related Statutes, Policies, or Requirements 19 Tex. Admin. Code Part 1, Ch. 4 and Ch. 5 Office of Academic Affairs Approval Process Prior to September 3, 2015, this policy was published as Regulation 03.02.02, Approval

Procedures for Degree Programs, Administrative Changes, etc. Member Rule Requirements A rule is not required to supplement this policy. Contact Office Office of Academic Affairs (979) 458-6072

Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: Phillip Ray, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs The Texas A&M University System

Subject: Approval of Revisions to System Policy 31.04, Holidays


Approve revisions to System Policy 31.04, Holidays.


It is the intention of The Texas A&M University System that, in addition to Martin Luther King,

Jr. Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, Memorial Day be observed

throughout the system by all members and may not be substituted in the fiscal year holiday

schedule submitted by each member.


None.

Agenda Item No.


Office of Business Affairs

August 4, 2015



Subject: Approval of Revisions to System Policy 31.04, Holidays


“The revisions to System Policy 31.04, Holidays, as shown in

Exhibit , are approved, effective immediately.”


Phillip Ray

Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs




Billy Hamilton



31.04 Holidays Page 1 of 2

31.04 Holidays

Approved February 27, 1995 (MO 44-95) Revised October 28, 2005 (MO 199-2005)

Revised December 5, 2008 (MO 407-2008) Reviewed June 10, 2011 Revised September 3, 2015 (MO -2015) Next Scheduled Review: June 10, 2016September 3, 2020

Policy Statement The Texas A&M University System (system) will provide paid holidays to eligible employees based on the fiscal year schedule approved by the Board of Regents (board).

Reason for Policy This policy establishes uniform paid holiday time procedures in accordance with state law.

Procedures and Responsibilities

1. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

All eligible system employees shall be entitled to paid holidays. System mMembers may adjust the holiday schedule as provided by state law, except that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas, and Martin Luther King, Jr., Day shall be observed throughout the system and may not be substituted in the holiday schedule.

2. AUTHORIZATION

The proposed holiday schedule for each system member will be submitted by the chancellor for approval by the board.

Related Statutes, Policies, or Requirements Tex. Gov’t Code Ch. 662, Subchs. A and B Member Rule Requirements

ITEM EXHIBIT


A rule is not required to supplement this policy.

Contact Office System Offices Human Resources Office (979) 458-61696174


31.04 Holidays

Approved February 27, 1995 (MO 44-95) Revised October 28, 2005 (MO 199-2005)

Revised December 5, 2008 (MO 407-2008) Reviewed June 10, 2011 Revised September 3, 2015 (MO -2015) Next Scheduled Review: September 3, 2020

Policy Statement The Texas A&M University System (system) will provide paid holidays to eligible employees based on the fiscal year schedule approved by the Board of Regents (board).

Reason for Policy This policy establishes uniform paid holiday time procedures in accordance with state law.

Procedures and Responsibilities

1. HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

All eligible system employees shall be entitled to paid holidays. Members may adjust the holiday schedule as provided by state law, except that Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas shall be observed throughout the system and may not be substituted in the holiday schedule.

2. AUTHORIZATION

The proposed holiday schedule for each member will be submitted by the chancellor for approval by the board.

Related Statutes, Policies, or Requirements Tex. Gov’t Code Ch. 662, Subchs. A and B Member Rule Requirements

ITEM EXHIBIT


A rule is not required to supplement this policy.

Contact Office System Offices Human Resources (979) 458-6174

Page 1 of 2

Agenda Item No.

SYSTEM OFFICES

Office of the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

June 30, 2015



Subject: Granting of the Title of Emeritus/Emerita, September 2015, The Texas A&M

University System

In accordance with System Policy 31.08, Emeritus/Emerita Titles, the designation of

“Emeritus/Emerita,” to be added to the then current designation of a rank or position upon

complete retirement of a person, may be granted by the board upon the recommendation of the

Chancellor.

The Chief Executive Officers of The Texas A&M University System recognize individuals from

their respective institutions and agencies, as shown on the attached Emeritus/Emerita list, who

have retired from The Texas A&M University System institutions and agencies and have made

outstanding contributions through their dedicated and loyal service.


“In recognition of long and distinguished service to The Texas A&M

University System, the Board of Regents hereby confirms the

recommendation of the Chancellor, and confers the title of

“Emeritus/Emerita” upon the individuals as shown in Exhibit ,

Emeritus/Emerita Title List No. 16-01, and grants all rights and privileges of

this title.”







Billy Hamilton




Page 2 of 2

Agenda Item No.

June 30, 2015

________________________

F. Dominic Dottavio, Ph.D., President Michael K. Young, President Tarleton State University Texas A&M University

Flavius C. Killebrew, President/CEO Steven H. Tallant, President

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi Texas A&M University-Kingsville

Mark A. Hussey

Vice Chancellor and Dean

Agriculture and Life Sciences

Page 1 of 6


CONFIRMATION OF EMERITUS/EMERITA TITLES

EMERITUS/EMERITA TITLE LIST NO. 16-01

System Member

Honoree

Years of

Service

Current

Rank Title Conferred Effective Date


Dr. Linda Duncan 27 Professor Professor Emerita of

Psychology and

Counseling

Upon Approval

by the Board

ITEM

EXHIBIT

Page 2 of 6




System Member

Honoree

Years of

Service

Current

Rank

Title Conferred

Effective Date


Dr. Anthony E.

Bourgeois

49 Associate

Professor

Associate Professor

Emeritus of

Psychology

Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. Roger E. Gold 26 Professor Professor Emeritus

of Entomology

Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. Michael A. Hitt 27 Distinguished

Professor

Distinguished

Professor Emeritus

of Management

Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. Wendy L. Keeney-

Kennicutt

31 Instructional

Assistant

Professor

Instructional

Assistant Professor

Emerita of Chemistry

Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. James R. Morgan 34 Associate

Professor

Associate Professor

Emeritus of Civil

Engineering

Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. William Moyer 22 Professor Professor Emeritus

of Large Animal

Clinical Sciences

Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. Kenneth Reinschmidt 14 Professor Professor Emeritus

of Civil Engineering

Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. Roger E. Smith 27 Professor Professor Emeritus


Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. Tammy H. Tiner 17 Senior

Lecturer

Senior Lecturer

Emerita of Chemistry

Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. Eduardo Urbina 34 Professor Professor Emeritus

of Hispanic Studies

Upon Approval

by the Board

Ms. Mary Dabney

Wilson

19 Associate

Professor

Associate Professor

Emerita of

University Libraries

Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. Jun Zhang 28 Professor Professor Emeritus


Upon Approval

by the Board

Page 3 of 6




System Member

Honoree

Years of

Service

Current

Rank

Title Conferred

Effective Date


Dr. Patrick Carroll 38 Professor Professor Emeritus of

History

Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. Jack Cassidy 12 Professor Professor Emeritus of

Reading

Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. Catherine Cox 24 Professor Professor Emerita of

English

Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. Tim J. Wells 38 Professor Professor Emeritus of

Teaching Education

Upon Approval

by the Board

Page 4 of 6




System Member

Honoree

Years of

Service

Current

Rank

Title Conferred

Effective Date


Dr. Robert Diersing 38 Professor Professor Emeritus

of Electrical Engineering and

Computer Science

Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. David Sabrio 30 Professor Professor Emeritus of

Language and Literature

Upon Approval

by the Board

Page 5 of 6




System Member

Honoree

Years of

Service

Current

Rank

Title Conferred

Effective Date

TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE EXTENSION SERVICE

Mr. George L.

Gonzales

35 County Extension

Agent –

Agriculture and

Natural Resources

County Extension Agent

Emeritus

Upon Approval

by the Board

Ms. Martha Joyce 14 County Extension

Agent – Family

and Consumer

Sciences


Emerita

Upon Approval

by the Board

Ms. Leicia Redwine 33 County Extension

Agent – Family

and Consumer

Sciences


Emerita

Upon Approval

by the Board

Ms. Debbie Watt 36 County Extension

Agent – Family

and Consumer

Sciences


Emerita

Upon Approval

by the Board

Mr. Burt Williams 30 County Extension

Agent –

Agriculture and

Natural Resources


Emeritus

Upon Approval

by the Board

Page 6 of 6




System Member

Honoree

Years of

Service

Current

Rank

Title Conferred

Effective Date

TEXAS A&M AGRILIFE RESEARCH

Dr. Charles Allan

Jones

27 Senior Research

Scientist

Professor and Resident

Director Emeritus

Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. Addison

Lawrence

35 Professor, Regent

Fellow, Sr. Faculty

Fellow

Professor Emeritus Upon Approval

by the Board

Dr. Gerald J. Michels 33 Professor Professor Emeritus

Upon Approval

by the Board

Agenda Item No.


Submitted by: Phillip Ray, Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs


Subject: Confirmation of Appointment and Commissioning of Peace Officers


In accordance with System Policy 34.06, Appointment, Commissioning and Authority of Peace

Officers, the Board of Regents shall confirm the appointment and commissioning of peace

officers by the presidents of their respective members of The Texas A&M University System, as

shown in the exhibit.


Presidents of member universities are authorized by system policies to appoint and commission

campus police as peace officers, subject to confirmation by the Board of Regents.


None.



Agenda Item No.

SYSTEM OFFICES

Office of Business Affairs

July 17, 2015



Subject: Confirmation of Appointment and Commissioning of Peace Officers


“In accordance with System Policy 34.06, Appointment,

Commissioning and Authority of Peace Officers, the Board of Regents of The

Texas A&M University System confirms the appointment and commissioning

of campus peace officers by the presidents of their respective system member

universities, in accordance with the requirements of the law, and as shown in

Exhibit , attached to the official minutes, subject to their taking the oath

required of peace officers.”


Phillip Ray

Vice Chancellor for Business Affairs




Billy Hamilton Michael K. Young, President

Executive Vice Chancellor and Texas A&M University


_________________________ __________________________

Marc A. Nigliazzo, Ph.D., President Steven H. Tallant, President

Texas A&M University-Central Texas Texas A&M University-Kingsville

_________________________ ___________________________

Flavius C. Killebrew, President/CEO J. Patrick O’Brien, President/CEO

Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi West Texas A&M University

_________________________

Emily Fourmy Cutrer, President


Page 1 of 1


Appointed and Commissioned Peace Officers

July 17, 2015

University

Officer’s Name Title Hire Date


Lopez, Alfonso Police Officer 01/26/15

Noble, Nikwai Police Officer 01/26/15

Saffold, Frederick Police Officer 01/26/15

Shaw, Phillip Police Officer 01/26/15

Sipe, Leah Police Officer 01/26/15

Spencer, Michael Police Officer 01/26/15


Coggins, Patrick Police Chief 04/01/15

Davies, Richard Police Officer 05/18/15


Shelton, Alan Ray Police Officer 07/07/15


Gonzalez, Mateo Police Officer 03/16/15

TEXAS A&M UNIVERSITY-TEXARKANA

Newton, Ashley Police Officer 05/02/15


Crawford, Nathan Police Officer 06/01/15

McBride, Justin Police Officer 06/01/15

ITEM

EXHIBIT

Report Report of System Construction Projects Authorized by the Board

*Certified by the general counsel or other appropriate attorney as confidential or information that may be withheld from public disclosure in accordance with Section 551.1281 and Chapter 552 of the Texas Government Code.

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