Official 分钟 from the 11月ember 2014 Regents Meeting

New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology

校董会

1:30 p.m. 星期五，2014年11月21日

Embassy Suites Hotel, Sandia Ballroom 7
1000 Woodward Place NE
阿尔伯克基，新墨西哥州

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The ag亚游集团App下载 校董会 convened at 1:40 p.m. with 校董会 Chairman 理查德·N. 木匠主持. 其他 Board members present were Regent Jerry Armijo, Regent Debra Hicks, Regent Deborah 孔雀, and Student Regent Israel Rodriguez-Rios. University administrators, staff, and guests who were also present included:

会议通知证明.  The meeting was called to order at 1:40 p.m. 由主席 Carpenter after the 总统 affirmed that proper legal notice had been given.

批准议程.  The Chairman announced the addition of Item 16 and an Executive Session (Item 20), should the Board deem it appropriate. The Agenda then was approved 一致 on a motion by 摄政Armijo and a second from 摄政孔雀.

分钟.  The 分钟 from the October 16, 2014 meeting were 一致 approved following a motion by 摄政孔雀 and a second by Regent Hicks.

公告.

登记更新. Mr. Ortiz reported that applications have increased significantly and a high percentage of these applications have included a tuition payment.   When an application includes a tuition payment, it is very likely that the student will actually enroll at Tech.  He went on to point out that he is impressed with the quality of many of these applicants.  Recruiting efforts in the El Paso and Rio Grande Valley areas of Texas also have boosted minority applications by more than 400 over last year. Mr. Ortiz and his staff received praise for their successful efforts.

更新资助公式.  The 总统 informed Regents that after three months of focused effort, a steering 联合国委员会.M. Council of 总统s has come to a consensus regarding a revised formula for funding higher education in New Mexico, and has been able to convince all parties, including the Governor’s Office and the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA)，其可行性. Unfortunately, he added, there is no way to predict the amount of funding available to the state with the recent plunge in oil prices. 总统 洛佩兹 pronounced it a very good formula, and predicted that as the economy improves, “ag亚游集团App下载 stands to gain.”

Report on Exit Conference of Annual Audit.  Mr. 马尔克斯 reported that the University submitted results of the audit to the State 审计署11月11日. 14 with no significant findings. 描述为a的问题 misunderstanding with the auditors eventually was worked out. 引用卡彭特主席的话 findings repeated from last year, and urged officials to eliminate them. Mr. 马尔克斯 responded that the University is close to completing the migration to a new accounting system, which should resolve most of these repeat findings.  主席转发了 comments from the auditors on the talent and attentiveness of University staff who 协助他们. Once approved by the state, the audit will be brought to the Board for review and acceptance.  This will probably happen at the February meeting.

公休假. Dr. Ostergren informed Regents that sabbatical has been granted for the 2015 fall 博士学期. Jun Zheng, Associate Professor of Computer Science and Engineering, who will spend the time on a computer security 项目. 主席木匠 expressed his appreciation in receiving biographical data on Dr. 郑在前面.

教职员评议会报告.  Dr. 石头, new Dean of Arts and Sciences, reported on behalf of Dr. 雷蒙德,理由 the formation of several 教师 Senate (FS) committees that now have evolved into 大学委员会. The FS may reactivate its faculty mentoring 程序 with the hiring of new, tenure-track faculty; and the 教师 Development committee will try to host a workshop on research funding to include senior graduate students.

其他.  The 总统 reported that filming at Playas will continue until Dec. 19在华纳 Brothers film featuring Batman versus Superman. In addition, Aerojet will be leaving the University’s 研究 Park in March or April 2015, a move the University was not in a position to announce until recently. 没有一个 of the 35 workers affected belong to ag亚游集团App下载; however, the University will try to absorb at least some and perhaps the balance of employees not moving with the company, if possible. Aerojet正在巩固 its operations as contract work has decreased. 总统 洛佩兹 expressed confidence the University would replace the million-dollar loss in revenue over time.

Dr. Romero announced good news regarding the MRO: An exclusive team agreement with the NRAO puts the University in a good position to win a five-year, $5 million USAF 项目. One requirement is a study fusing optical interferometry with radio interferometry. The contract will be announced in March 2016. Winning the contract would get the MRO 第一次成像. 总统洛佩兹引用了Dr.  Romero’s “dogged determination to make 这样的事情发生.” Meanwhile, the University was notified on 11月. 5 .其选择 conduct an independent study of a recent leak at the WIPP site in Carlsbad under an $800,000 contract with the Department of Energy or the State Energy and Minerals Department.  The University’s task will be to process review – no health aspects are involved. In addition to chemists and other scientists, the 项目 team includes a technical 沟通者,博士. 朱莉·福特.

Dr. Romero updated Regents on a report given them at last summer’s retreat regarding developing a bioengineering Ph.D. 程序 by acquiring the National Center for Genome 资源(水稻est). One sticking point was the real property it occupies. 既然 NCGR has been able to secure a loan, the University has had discussions with numerous entities on bringing the company under our 研究 Park.  因此，开销将 come to ag亚游集团App下载, with no liability ties to the property. 而前景 是有利的，博士. Romero said the University would “proceed with caution.” Dr. 石头 added that, in general, faculty response to adding a new Ph.D. 一直是有利的.

The 总统 outlined the history of the University’s Investment Policy as one based on “the prudent man rule” which addresses both potential opportunities and risk in 处理公共资金. Both the 总统 and Foundation member W.D. 彼得森提供 details. Regents raised several issues during discussion, including comparable returns and periodic reporting to the Board, both of which Mr. 马尔克斯会研究. Mr. 彼得森 noted that a policy-writing committee is working to clean up and clarify Foundation procedures, and is attempting to work with the academic community regarding 知识产权. 总统 洛佩兹 assured Regents he would bring to them a listing of board members for the 研究 Park Corp. and the 研究 Foundation.

公众意见.  没有一个

Degree Conferrals for October 2014.  Two Master of Science degrees were conferred during the month of October.

Report on Fundraising Activities.  Ms. Guengerich reported the results of the third Annual Campaign, noting that donations are well ahead of prior years. Proceeds from the annual 总统’s Golf Tournament were 8 percent above those from 2013, and attendance at 49ers also was up over previous years, bringing longtime alumni to campus for a series of Tech Talks and other activities. The Office for Advancement will offer major-gifts training to faculty with a workshop 2月. 4, 2015; and is considering a campaign for faculty donations, an initiative 主席木匠 suggested should come from the 教师 Senate, to which the 总统 同意. Ms. Guengerich addressed other measures and potential donors, including a proposal to Intel to fund mini-courses as a recruitment tool. 摄政王孔雀宣布 Advancement efforts “something to celebrate,” and noted that year-to-date data would 是有帮助的.

Financial Analysis for October 2014.  Mr. 马尔克斯 reported revenue 3 percent ahead of last year. 管理费用和学杂费 are up; expenses are behind those of last year. All research divisions are within budget, and the Playas deficit is receding. 摄政孔雀 moved to approve the report, with a second from 摄政Armijo. The motion passed 一致.

Quarterly Financial Ending September 2014.  Mr. 马尔克斯 asked for Board approval for the quarterly report, noting that it reflected a reconciliation of budget numbers from fund accounting to GASB. The request was 一致 approved on a motion by 摄政Armijo and a second by 摄政孔雀.

Establish a Bachelor of Science Degree in Biomedical Science.  Dr. Ostergren submitted for Board approval a new degree offering in biomedical science described as an interdisciplinary study involving 10 academic departments. 他指出 博士. 石头 provided the primary leadership in 程序 development. Dr. 石头说 students could choose among three emphases in Biology, Chemistry and Psychology, for 12个可能的度. During discussion, it was noted that new Living/Learning Communities could be developed in support of the new offering; and developing a full biomedical 程序 could be daunting under ABET requirements. 摄政Rodriguez-Rios moved for 项目批准. 摄政孔雀 seconded the motion, and it passed 一致.

退休状态申请.  The 总统 requested Board approval to grant emeritus status to Professor Andrew Campbell, who retired in 2013 after 30 years with the E&ES Department, and continues 作为学生顾问. 摄政Armijo 申请批准. 摄政Rodriguez-Rios seconded the motion, and it passed 一致.

Unrestricted Fund Purchase.  The 总统 brought forward a request for $380,654 on behalf of the N.M. 局 地质. Director 价格 told Regents that professional services are required to move the contents of the 局 and its 60 employees, which includes five laboratories and millions of dollars in equipment. The award to A1 Freeman Moving Group includes transferring the 50,000 pounds of cuttings bound for the 研究 Office Building EMRTC附近. A crane will provide access to the 局’s map collection. Mr. 价格 noted that the move will take 55 days or longer, and costs will be paid out of a reserve 基金成立于几年前. 摄政Armijo moved to approve the award. 摄政Rodriguez-Rios seconded the motion, and it passed 一致.

Adoption of Strategic Planning Mission Statement.  总统 洛佩兹, stating he preferred the previous version, but noting his respect for the Strategic Planning Committee he put into place, as brought forward for Board approval the revised Mission Statement. 摄政Rodriguez-Rios 申请批准. 摄政Armijo seconded the motion and then opened discussion. 索科罗摄政王想要的 the word “diversified” added to the third line in referring to the University’s student body. “We need to make that clear in our Mission,” he said. 摄政王阿米霍问道 that 摄政Rodriguez-Rios amend his motion to reflect the change. 大家都同意. When brought forward for a vote, the motion as amended passed 一致.

财产的决议.  Mr. 马尔克斯 presented for Board approval the following:

Naming of the 局 地质 Building.  总统 洛佩兹 requested Board approval to name the new 局 地质 complex 查尔斯"恰克" F. Headen中心. 摄政Armijo noted that Mr. 海登已故的妻子 Jessie should be included in the name. To accommodate the additional letters, Regent Rodriguez-Rios suggested that “Chuck” be omitted. 摄政Armijo then moved to name the facility The Charles and Jessie Headen中心. 摄政孔雀 seconded the motion, and it passed 一致.

NM State Mine Inspector Nomination/Recommendation. The 总统 said it is a practice to nominate an individual to serve as State Mine Inspector, and the University must abide by what the State has decreed. 他指出 the nominee is a miner with background and training in the field. 摄政孔雀 recommended the nomination of Terrence Foreback. 摄政Armijo seconded the motion, and it passed 一致.

Individual Board Comments.  摄政Rodriguez-Rios, whose term ends on Dec. 31, 2014, said his experience on the Board was fantastic, and wished happy holidays to all. (The terms 评议 Armijo and Carpenter also expire on Dec. 31, and all three were recognized at a luncheon 会议前.) 摄政Armijo reflected over his 12 years on the Board, citing the strength of the University to continually adapt to changes and challenges. He noted the many personnel changes over the past dozen years, including the loss of faculty; and felt comfortable leaving the University “in as good a position as it 是12年前.” 摄政Armijo will remain as a member of the 研究 Foundation 董事会. 主席木匠, who joined the Board with Armijo, said he enjoyed his tenure, appreciated the assistance given him and thanked his Board colleagues. 摄政孔雀 thanked the Chairman for his “incredible leadership” and called working with “an amazing Board” a fantastic experience. She led a standing ovation for the 即将离任的评议.
新业务.  The 总统 recognized Dr. Liebrock, who reported on 研究生 Studies. Fall 2015 enrollment is up 15 percent over 2014, and the office is negotiating details of an MOU to provide funding for graduate research assistants as part of a two-year 程序. She noted that the 程序 is recruiting Central American students seeking graduate degrees in STEM fields. 在其他行业，奥巴马夫人. Salome reported that the Employee Manual has been revised with some policy modifications and additions. 文档 will be posted for internal comments in January 2015.

员工福利信托. The Board recessed at 3:35 p.m. to convene as the Benefit Trust. Mr. 马尔克斯感谢 Regents for their guidance over the year. He reported a deficit due to several large 索赔. The recent Benefits Fair was successful, he added. 新的保险费率将 1月生效. 1, 2015. The Trust recessed at 3:36 p.m. to reconvene as the Board 评议.Possible Executive Session, NMSA 1978 Section 10-15-1 (H) (2); (If Required to Consider Legal and/or Personnel Matters). 主席木匠 announced a request to discuss potential pending personnel 索赔 and lawsuits within the purview of the 公开会议法(OMA). 摄政Armijo moved to so meet, followed by a second by Regent 孔雀. The Board recessed at 3:37 p.m. following a roll-call vote.

Reconvene in Open Session and Report on Final Action, if any, on Such Limited Personnel Matters in Open Session Following Conclusion of the Closed Session.  主席木匠 reconvened the regular meeting at 4:15 p.m. and announced that discussion related only to matters within the purview of the OMA, and no action was taken.

休会.  The meeting was adjourned by acclamation at 4:16 p.m.