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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER

LEARNING

Final Board Book September 19-20, 2007

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE

INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING SEPTEMBER 19 – 20, 2007

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

1. August 15, 2007 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting.......................................................................1 II. *CONSENT ITEMS

A. REAL ESTATE AND FACILITIES

Approval of Appointment of Professional 1. UM – IHL 207-281, Golf Course Landscaping ................................................................35 Approval of Budget Increase/Change of Scope 2. MSU – IHL 205-230, Simrall Auditorium Renovation ....................................................35

B. PERSONNEL Approval of Personnel Requests

3. Employment of Personnel (ASU, DSU, JSU, MSU, MVSU, UM, UMMC, USM and System Administration) .........................................................................................35 4. Change of Status of Personnel (ASU, JSU, MSU, UMMC and USM) ...........................37 5. Termination of Personnel (DSU) ......................................................................................39 6. Emeritus Status of Personnel (UMMC and USM)............................................................40 7. Necrology Status of Personnel (UMMC)..........................................................................40 *Without objection, these items will not be discussed (unless there are questions) and will stand approved as presented.

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III. APPROVAL & INFORMATION ITEMS

A. BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT

1. System Administration – Tuition Task Force Report ......................................................41 2. System Administration - Financial Aid Task Force Report..............................................41 3. System Administration - Ayers Settlement Disclosure Report .........................................41

B. EDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMS

1. System Administration – Approval of Accreditation Standards and Rules and Regulations for Mississippi Nursing Degree Programs.................................................................42 2. System Administration – Annual Report on Institutional Tenure and

Post-Tenure Review (Information Item)....................................................................42 C. LEGAL

1. DSU – Approval to Grant the Exclusive License and Right to Sell to Nehi Bottling Company...........................................................................................49 2. JSU – Approval to Execute a Consent Subordination, Nondisturbance and Attornment Agreement ..............................................................................................49 3. MSU – Approval to Renew the Agreement for Legal Services with Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, LLP ..........................................................................................................49 4. MSU – Approval to Renew the Agreement for Legal Services with Butler, Snow O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada .....................................................................................50 5. MUW – Approval of Food Service Management Agreement with Sodexho ...................50 6. UMMC – Approval of a Five-Year Elevator Maintenance Agreement with Thyssenkrupp Elevator ..............................................................................................50 7. UMMC – Approval to Enter Into an Agreement with Smith Rouchon & Associates ......51 8. USM – Approval of an Amended Affiliation Agreement with the University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Association ............................................................52 9. USM – Approval to Enter into a Contract Between the University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus and the University of Southern Mississippi Research Foundation .................................................................................................59

10. System Administration – Report of Payments to Outside Counsel (Information Items) ..59 D. REAL ESTATE AND FACILITIES

Approval of Initiation of Projects/Appointment of Professionals 1. ASU – Jack Spinks Stadium Renovation Project..............................................................63 2. ASU – Elevator Renovation Project .................................................................................63 3. MSU – IHL 205-234, Construction of New Road ............................................................63 4. UM – IHL 207-304, NIUST Shop Building .....................................................................63 5. UMMC – IHL 209-500, Helath Related Professionals Drainage Revisions.....................63 6. UMMC – IHL 209-501, 2007 School of Dentistry Renovations......................................64 Approval of Budget Increase/Change of Scope

7. UMMC – GS 109-186, New Teaching Facility ................................................................64

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Approval of Other Real Estate and Facilities Requests 8. JSU – Resolution Authorizing JSU Educational Building Corporation to Enter Into a Bond Swap..............................................................................................................64 9. MSU – Permission to Change the Name McCool Hall Addition & Renovation Project..65 10. USM – Approval of a Utility Easement to Mississippi Power Company .........................65 11. System Administration – Approval of a Resolution Designating Agent to Receive FEMA/MEMA Reimbursements...............................................................................66 12. System Administration – Real Estate and Facilities Items Subsequent to the August 15, 2007 Board Meeting (Information Items)..................................................................67

E. GOVERNANCE 1. System Administration – Approval for First Reading of Proposed Amendment to Board Policy 912 Use of Real Property and Facilities...............................................70 F. ADMINISTRATION/POLICY

1. DSU – Award of Honorary Degree ..................................................................................71 2. USM – Award of Honorary Degree..................................................................................71 3. System Administration – Commissioner’s Notification of Approval (Information Items)

In compliance with Board policy, the following items have been approved by the Commissioner on behalf of the Board and are available for inspection in the Board Office:

♦ JSU – Budget Revision of the Ayers Program(s).......................................................71 ♦ MUW – Budget Revision of a Facilities Management Agreement with Sodexho ....71 ♦ MVSU – Budget Revision of the Ayers Program(s) ..................................................71

AGENDA BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE

INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

OXFORD, MISSISSIPPI SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2007

Wednesday, September 19, 2007

A. 1:30 p.m. – Call to Order B. Prayer – Mr. Ed Blakeslee C. Approval of Minutes - August 15, 2007 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting D. Consent Agenda – Dr. Stacy Davidson E. Budget, Finance & Audit – Mr. Aubrey Patterson ♦ Presentation of Tuition Task Force Findings & Recommendations by Dr. Joe Paul ♦ Presentation of Financial Aid Task Force Findings & Recommendations by Dr. Homer (Bucky) Wesley F. Educational Policies & Programs – Dr. Bettye Henderson Neely G. Legal – Ms. Amy Whitten H. Real Estate & Facilities – Mr. Scott Ross I. Coast Committee Update (Information) J. Recess for 4:00 p.m. - Campus Tour (Board Members)

Thursday, September 20, 2007 A. 8:30 a.m. – Call to Order B. Presentation by Dr. Robert Khayat entitled: “The University of Mississippi: The Challenge of Success” C. Governance – Dr. D. E. Magee D. Administration/Policy - Dr. Thomas C. Meredith E. Commissioner’s Report – Dr. Thomas C. Meredith F. Additional Agenda Items if Necessary G. Reconsideration H. Other Business/Announcements I. Executive Session if Determined Necessary J. Adjournment

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE

INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING

August 15, 2007

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MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING

August 15, 2007

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BE IT REMEMBERED, That the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning of the State ofMississippi met in a regular session at the Board Office in Jackson, Mississippi, at 8:30 a.m., and pursuant tonotice in writing mailed by certified letter with return receipt requested on August 21, 2006, to each and everymember of said Board, said date being at least five days prior to this August 15, 2007 meeting. At the above-named place there were present the following members to wit: Mr. H. Ed Blakeslee, Mr. Thomas W. Colbert,Dr. Stacy Davidson, Mr. Roy Estess, Dr. D. E. Magee, Jr., Dr. Bettye Henderson Neely, Ms. Virginia ShanteauNewton, Mr. Bob Owens, Mr. Aubrey B. Patterson, Ms. Robin J. Robinson, Mr. Scott Ross and Ms. AmyWhitten. The meeting was called to order and opened with prayer by Dr. Stacy Davidson, President.

ANNOUNCEMENT

Dr. Davidson welcomed Mississippi State University Student Body President, Jeremy Johnson.

APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES

On motion by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Dr. Neely, with Mr. Ross absent and not voting, it was

RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the Board meeting held on June 20, 2007 and July 9, 2007, standapproved.

On motion by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Patterson, with Mr. Ross absent and not voting, it was

RESOLVED, That the Minutes of the Board meeting held on July 9, 2007, stand approved.

CONSENT AGENDA

On motion by Mr. Blakeslee, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Mr. Ross absent and not voting, it was

RESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved the following Consent Agenda.

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT

1. UM - Approved the request to execute Modification Number 3 on IHL Contract Number 2005-114Ewith IHL – MARIS Technical Center for the purchase of GIS/Remote Sensing software licenses to bedistributed and utilized by all institutions of higher learning and community colleges throughoutMississippi. The total university expenditure for the period July 1, 2007 through June 30, 2008 will be$275,000. The cumulative contract price is hereby modified to $582,567. The Mississippi Legislaturehas provided funds for this purpose to the university’s Enterprise for Innovative Geospatial Solutions.A copy of this contract which has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General’s Office isincluded in the August 15, 2007 Board Working File.

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2. UMMC - Approved the request to amend the agreement with Hill-Rom Company, Inc. for the PatientEquipment Department, by increasing the “not to exceed” portion of the contract by $200,000 creatinga new “not to exceed” figure of $1,400,000. This extension of funds will account for the addition ofequipment since the inception of the original agreement. The dates of the contract are October 1, 2006– September 30, 2009. A copy of this contract which has been reviewed and approved by the AttorneyGeneral’s Office is included in the August 15, 2007 Board Working File.

3. System Administration - Approved the request to enter into a higher education consulting servicescontract with Dr. Lester C. Newman. The intent of this agreement is for Dr. Newman to provideassistance to the Board through the Commissioner in the following areas: planning, Ayersimplementation, academic affairs and in relation to other such areas that may be requested by the Board.The contract dates are from July 15, 2007 through June 30, 2008. The amount of the contract is$275,625 to be paid in monthly installments. Should Dr. Newman accept full-time employment priorto the expiration date of this contract, the contract will automatically terminate upon the start date of thefull-time employment. A copy of this contract which has been reviewed and approved by the AttorneyGeneral’s Office is included in the August 15, 2007 Board Working File.

REAL ESTATE AND FACILITIES

4. MSU - Approved the request to increase the project budget for GS 105-320, Demolition of Tin Barn,from $80,000 to $100,000 for an increase of $20,000 and approved Change Order #1. Change Order#1 adds $8,807.63 and fourteen (14) days to the contract of Wright Steel Erectors of Clarksdale,Mississippi. The change order will excavate and haul an additional two feet of contaminated soil fromthe tin barn area (approximately 400 tons of soil). Funds are available in the amount of $100,000 fromHB 1440, Laws of 2006.

5. MSU - Approved the request to increase the project budget for GS 105-321, Lee Hall HVACReplacement, from $300,000 to $389,000 for an increase of $89,000. Funds are available from HB1634, Laws of 2006.

6. MSU - Approved the request to increase the project budget for GS 113-117, Wise Center StormRepairs, from $1,726,000 to $1,790,000 for an increase of $64,000. Funds are available from HB 1634,Laws of 2006, in the amount of $1,726,000 and from the Mississippi University College of VeterinaryMedicine in the amount of $64,000.

7. UMMC - Approved the request to increase the project budget for IHL 209-496, Wiser CourtyardCath Lab Addition, from $410,190 to $423,757 for an increase of $13,567 for medical equipment.Funds are available in the project budget from hospital patient revenue.

8. MVSU - Approved the award of a contract in the amount of $975,185 to the lower of two (2) bidders,Utility Contractors, Inc. of Jackson, Mississippi, for GS 106-199, Landscape Draining andInfrastructure, as recommended by the project professional, Susan Case. Also, authorized the requestfor approval by the Bureau of Buildings, Grounds and Real Property Management. The project awardrequires a budget increase from $1,040,600 to $1,190,600 for an increase of $150,000. Funds areavailable from SB 3197, Laws of 2002.

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PERSONNEL REPORT

EMPLOYMENT

Mississippi State UniversityAbdelwahed, Sherif S.Amburn, Elton P.Barnett, Barry J.Brinkman, Erin L.Gammill, Teresa D.Lathan, Patty A.Watkins, Brian N.

Mississippi University for WomenHunt, Joyce

Mississippi Valley State UniversityBufkin, Benjamin A.

University of MississippiCase, David W.Cooper, Benjamin P.Margolis, Alicia K.Morrison, James W.

University of Southern Mississippi - AthleticsWommack, Dave

CHANGE OF STATUS

Delta State UniversityHardy, DarryMoon, BeverlyMoore, Billy CarlMorehead, WilliamThompson, Michael

Mississippi State UniversityCavenaugh, Brenda S.Grzybowski, StanislawJayroe, Teresa A.Mitchell, Dennis J.Watson, VanceWood, Peter B.

Mississippi University for WomenMcCoy, Tammie

Mississippi Valley State UniversityClark, AugustaCollier, LulaGreene, JeromeHudson, Roy C.Johnson, TonjanitaPeoples, GeraldOsborne, Cassie, Jr.Woolfolk, Jerald

University of Mississippi Medical CenterAustin, Barbara E.Bell, JeanaDuncan, James D.Mitchell, Marc E.Stasher-Booker, Bridgette S.Wallace, Flynn J., Jr.

University of Southern Mississippi - AthleticsPalmer, Carlton

University of Southern MississippiDaves, David P.Davies, David R.Greer, TammyHenthorne, Tony L.Kemker, Brett E.Nored, Lisa S.

AWARD OF MULTI-YEAR CONTRACT

Mississippi State University - AthleticsFanning, SharonHoman, Louis C.Miller, Charles J.Polk, Ronald G.Sanders, Christi E.

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CONTRACT EXTENSION

University of Mississippi - AthleticsDickerson, Ilnorme M.

EMERITA/EMERITUS STATUS

Mississippi State UniversityForrest, Charlie S.

Harris, Frank A.Miller, James E.Reeves, PatsiluTatum, DavidWilliams, Michael R.Willis, Gene D.

University of Southern MississippiKazelskis, Richard

BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT AGENDAPresented by Mr. Aubrey Patterson, Chair

AGENDA ITEM #1 WAS TAKEN UP LATER IN THE MEETING.

1. System Administration – Contract for IHL’s third party tort claims administrator.AmFed Companies, LLC, IHL’s third party tort claims administrator, resigned via a letter dated July23, 2007. The notification letter provided a ninety (90) day written notification of intent to cancel asallowed in the contract. Due to the termination of the current contract by AmFed Companies, LLC,approval is requested to award the contract for the balance of the original four (4) year AmFed contract,effective October 22, 2007, to F. A. Richard & Associates, the next lowest bidder, in an amount not toexceed $488,932 for the tort claim administrative fees. (THIS ITEM WAS TAKEN UP LATER INTHE MEETING.)

2. System Administration - Mr. Brent Ballard, IHL Internal Auditor, presented the Summary of ReportsIssued and the Audit Plan Update for Calendar Year 2007. A copy of the summary and update isincluded in the bound August 15, 2007 Board Working File.

3. System Administration - Mr. Bill Doss from the State Auditor’s Office presented a summary of thereport on the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2006 University System Audit Report. A copy of the auditreport is included on a CD in the August 15, 2007 Board Working File.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Dr. Davidson recognized Dr. Roy Hudson as the Interim President of Mississippi Valley StateUniversity.

• Dr. Claudia Limbert, President of Mississippi University for Women, introduced Dr. Sandra Jordan, thenew Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs.

• Dr. Davidson complimented the other Board members for the high attendance at the special calledmeetings of the committees yesterday. Those committees were the Educational Policies and ProgramsCommittee chaired by Dr. Neely, the Gulf Coast Committee chaired by Ms. Whitten, the StrategicPlanning Committee chaired by Mr. Colbert and the Commissioner’s Evaluation Committee chaired byMr. Colbert.

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GULF COASTCOMMITTEE REPORT

August 14, 2007

Ms. Whitten, Chair of the Gulf Coast Committee, reported that the committee met yesterday to discuss theprogress of the university campuses on the coast. Ms. Whitten commended Mr. Robert Bass, IHL ProjectDirector — Gulf Coast operations, for his presentation concerning Gulf Coast reconstruction. She also thankedDr. Meredith for his help in moving the reconstruction process forward.

EDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMS AGENDAPresented by Dr. Bettye Neely, Chair

On motion by Dr. Neely, seconded by Ms. Newton, with Mr. Ross absent and not voting, it was

RESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved agenda item #1 as submitted on the followingEducational Policies & Programs Agenda. Agenda item #2 was approved on a separate motion by Dr.Neely, seconded by Ms. Newton, with Mr. Ross absent and not voting.

1. System Administration - Approved modifications to existing programs, as follows:a. DSU - Rename the Bachelor of Speech Communication and Theatre Arts degree program (CIP

24.0102) to the Bachelor of Communication Studies and Theatre Arts degree program (CIP24.0102) in order to better reflect the content and focus of the program. and

b. UM - Rename the Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences degree program (CIP19.0101) to the Bachelor of Science in Dietetics and Nutrition degree program (CIP 51.3101)in order to better align the dietetics and nutrition emphasis area of the present program withaccreditation requirements and, therein, facilitate a smoother accreditation process.

2. System Administration - Approved the request to modify the following academic unit at the Universityof Mississippi: rename the Department of Communicative Disorders within the School of AppliedSciences to the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders. This change will allow thedepartment name to more accurately reflect the standard terminology used for identification of thisprofession with federal agencies, discipline terminology, and the actual research of faculty. The changewill require minimal resources (e.g. change of campus sign, stationary, recruiting materials, etc.).

3. System Administration - The Board received the following information about online degree programs.a. Mississippi State University plans to offer the Master of Science in Industrial Engineering (CIP

14. 3501) in an online format. Previously, in addition to the on-campus program, this programhas been offered by video to meet the needs of working professionals. The change in formatfrom video to online should increase student access and efficiency. No other institution has anindustrial engineering program.

b. Mississippi State University plans to offer the Industrial Engineering concentration of the Doctorof Philosophy in Engineering (CIP 14. 0101) in an online format. Previously, in addition to theon-campus program, this program has been offered by video to meet the needs of working

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professionals. The change in format from video to online should increase student access andefficiency. No other institution has an industrial engineering program.

4. System Administration - The Board received the following information about institutes and centers.a. The University of Mississippi is establishing the Center for Excellence in Literacy Instruction.

This limited scope and outreach center will serve to support the undergraduate degree programin elementary education and the master’s degree program in literacy education and provideprofessional development activities for school districts. Housed in the School of Education, thecenter will be funded through a five-year Hearin Foundation Grant.

b. The University of Southern Mississippi is establishing the Center for Black Studies. Thislimited scope and outreach center will serve to encourage and increase interdisciplinaryexchanges between faculty members and students interested in the scholarly study of the Blackexperience in the Americas within the College of Arts and Letters. Housed in the Departmentof History, the center will be funded through sponsored dollars and/or private funds.

c. The University of Southern Mississippi is establishing the Center for Professional Developmentand Outreach. This limited scope and outreach center will serve to meet community needs forchildren and adults with developmental disabilities by building the capacity of families andservice providers through training and demonstration of effective research based practices.Housed in the Department of Curriculum, Instruction, and Special Education within the Collegeof Education and Psychology, the center will be funded through sponsored dollars and/or privatefunds and contracts with agencies such as local school districts and developmental disabilitiesservice providers.

STRATEGIC PLANNINGCOMMITTEE REPORT

August 14, 2007

Mr. Colbert, Chair of the Strategic Planning Committee, reported that the committee met yesterday anddiscussed ways to improve the educational standards of the populace of Mississippi. Only 17% of Mississippi’spopulace has a baccalaureate degree as compared to the nation of 24%. The Commissioner and his staff willpresent some recommendations to address this problem with the aid of the community and junior colleges andK-12.

LEGAL AGENDAPresented by Ms. Amy Whitten, Chair

On motion by Ms. Whitten, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Mr. Ross absent and not voting, it was

RESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved agenda item #1 as submitted on the following LegalAgenda. Agenda item #3 was approved on a separate motion by Ms. Whitten, seconded by Dr. Neely,with Mr. Ross absent and not voting.

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1. UM - Approved the request to renew the university’s contract with the law firm of Hunton & Williamsso that it may continue to assist the university with pharmaceutical patent applications and intellectualproperty issues. The individuals to be employed are Mr. Gene Rzucidlo at the hourly rate of $550, withother professionals who may work on university matters billing $350 per hour and between $210 - $250(paralegal). These rates are less than the rates of similarly qualified patent attorneys. The term of thecontract is from July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008 and will not exceed $250,000. The Board also approvedthe request to renew the contract annually if the Chancellor determines that to do so would be in the bestinterest of the university and if hourly rates do not increase more than five percent per year.

2. System Administration (Information item.) - The Board received a report of the payment of legal feesto outside counsel. (See Exhibit 1.)

3. MSU - Approved the request that the Board select Fiscal Year 2007-2008 as a fiscal year in which theRetirement Incentive Program is offered for eligible employees of Mississippi State University andapproved designating the period beginning on October 1, 2007, and concluding on November 14, 2007as the enrollment period during which eligible employees may elect to participate in the program. TheBoard also approved the amount of the cash incentive benefit to be equal to fifty percent (50%) of theparticipating employee’s base salary as of July 1, 2007, subject to federal income tax, state income tax,FICA, Medicare, and any other applicable withholdings.

The Board further approved the following pertinent documents:• Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning Retirement Incentive Program

Agreement, Waiver and Release and• Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning Retirement Incentive Program Rules

and Regulations.A copy of these documents is included in the bound August 15, 2007 Board Working File.

COMPENSATION COMMITTEE REPORT

Chairman Robinson explained the committee’s role which is to review the compensation practices within theuniversity system and report the findings to the Board. Then the Board decides if any action should be taken.The Compensation Committee is a “compliment” committee that works in concert with the Budget, Finance &Audit Committee, the presidential search committees, the evaluation committees and the Strategic PlanningCommittee.

COMMISSIONER’S REPORTPresented by Dr. Thomas Meredith, Commissioner

The Commissioner presented his August report. The highlights were as follows:< Thank you, Mr. President. It is my pleasure to present the August Commissioner’s Report.< Welcome, Dr. Hudson, to your first Board Meeting! Last month the Board named Roy the Interim

President of Mississippi Valley, a position he assumed on July 15th. Roy has served Mississippi Valleyas a faculty member and administrator for 34 years, making him a natural choice to lead the institution

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during this interim period. Since then, Roy has “hit the ground running,” facilitating campus dialog andhelping the institution move forward as it begins its next academic year. Dr. Hudson, we appreciateyour service and appreciate having you with us.

< As you know, the next president for Alcorn State, Dr. George Ross, announced recently that hisleukemia is in remission. Today the Board approved Dr. Ross to start at Alcorn on January 3rd, a changethat will allow him to continue his medical treatment program without interruption at Ann Arbor’sUniversity of Michigan Hospital. George is as excited about coming to Alcorn as you are about havinghim. Please continue to keep both George and his wife, Elizabeth, in your prayers as they go throughthese final treatments this fall!

< The Board had a full day of committee meetings yesterday, including a successful Strategic PlanningCommittee meeting. The driving goal is to produce more baccalaureate graduates of higher quality forour state. To do so takes institutional involvement.

< The exciting, innovative projects of your Board Office staff, like the Blue Ribbon Committee for theRedesign of Teacher Preparation you heard about today, under the direction of Dr. Neely and Dr. House,and the Mississippi.edu website, among many others, all must be done to support the goals andobjectives of the strategic plan. To do anything else would be a disservice to the Board, and ultimately,a disservice to the state. I look forward to helping formalize the Board’s goals and objectives into aquantifiable strategic plan.

< This leads me to the question: what do people want from their state boards and their executives? InMay, Paul Lingenfelter, the Executive Director for the State Higher Education Executive Officers(SHEEO), presented a PowerPoint presentation during an Association of Governing Boards(AGB)/SHEEO conference at which Dr. Davidson and I were in attendance. I thought the informationwas extremely valuable, and think it will be of interest to you. A copy of the presentation has beenplaced in front of you.

< Finally, in good news:< IHL has received a $50,000 Community Heritage Preservation Grant from the Mississippi

Department of Archives and History to assist with restoration and future planning needs of theUniversity of Southern Mississippi's Gulf Park Campus. The grant will be used to formulatean expanded campus vision, create a campus redevelopment program and implementation study,and assist with the design of a campus master plan.

< The Alcorn State University School of Agriculture, Research, Extension and Applied Scienceshas initiated a relationship with Russia’s Voronezh State Agricultural University that is expectedto result in student and faculty exchanges as well as joint research. An ASU delegation visitedRussia in May and a reciprocal visit from the Russian delegation is scheduled for September.

< Delta State University recently received yet another large gift from long-time supporter, RobertE. Smith of Cleveland. Smith contributed $30,000 to nursing scholarships and $25,000 to theWesley Foundation. In the past, Smith has endowed six scholarships benefitting the School ofNursing and he has named the university and the Wesley Student Foundation as a beneficiaryto a charitable remainder trust.

< For the second year in a row, Jackson State University was ranked number one among thenation’s colleges and universities in educating African-American teachers in an annual reportconducted by Diverse Issues in Higher Education. The report also found that JSU ranked thirdin producing African-Americans with master’s degrees in English. The university’s masters anddoctoral programs also ranked in the top 30.

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< Mississippi State University recently announced that the university received more than $56million in private gifts and donations in FY 2007 – marking the third consecutive year thatgiving has topped $50 million. With $372 million raised since 2001, the university is wellwithin reach of meeting its capital campaign goal to raise $400 million by December 2008.

< Mississippi University for Women recently ranked No. 8 of the top 50 best values amongcolleges and universities nationwide, according to the June edition of Consumer’s Digest. Aformula measuring student’s academic excellence, the quality of education offered, and theaverage cost of attendance was used to compile the rankings.

< Mississippi Valley State University hosted the third annual Greenwood-Leflore Corporate GolfInvitational at the Greenwood Country Club last Thursday. The tournament, which is MVSU’ssecond largest fund-raising event of the year for student scholarships, was a success, raisingmore than $10,000.

< Six University of Mississippi engineering professors submitted five proposals for researchgrants to the Southeast Region Research Initiative, which is funded by the U.S. Department ofHomeland Security. All five proposals were accepted, resulting in an overall award of $4million. The professors will use their grants to conduct research to support national security.

< University of Southern Mississippi librarian, Ellen Hunter Ruffin, curator of the de GrummondChildren’s Literature Collection at Southern Miss, has been elected to the John Newbery MedalCommittee for the year 2009. The committee selects the recipient of what is considered bymany the most prestigious awards in children’s literature. To be elected to the committee byfellow librarians is a tremendous honor.

< That, Mr. President, brings me to the end of my report. Thank you!

REAL ESTATE & FACILITIES AGENDAPresented by Mr. Scott Ross, Chair

On motion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Blakeslee, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting, it was

RESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved agenda items #1 - #10 as submitted on the followingReal Estate & Facilities Agenda. Agenda items #11 - #12 were approved on a separate motion by Mr.Ross, seconded by Mr. Blakeslee, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting. Agenda item #13 wasapproved on a separate motion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Blakeslee, with Mr. Colbert absent andnot voting. Agenda item #14 was approved on a separate motion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr.Blakeslee, and unanimously passed by those present. Agenda item #15 was approved on a separatemotion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Ms. Robinson, and unanimously passed by those present.

1. ASU - Approved the request to initiate a project and to appoint Duvall-Decker Architects of Jackson,Mississippi as project professionals for the renovations of the Davey L. Whitney Complex. Funds areavailable in the amount of $950,000 from HB 246, Laws of 2007.

2. ASU - Approved the request to initiate preplanning for the Roads and Pipeline Infrastructure, Phase I,and the appointment of SJB Group as project professionals. The project will repair water and gas pipes,install pipe cut-off valves and repair streets, and roads and parking lots on campus. The project budgetis $500,000 and funds are available from HB 246, Laws of 2007.

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3. MSU – Approved the request to initiate a project and to proceed with the selection of the projectprofessional for the design and construction of a new entrance road along the east boundary of the southfarm connecting Poorhouse Road to Stone Boulevard. Funds are available in the amount of $5,000,000from the Mississippi Department of Transportation.

4. MSU – Approved the request to initiate a project and to proceed with the selection of the projectprofessional for the design and renovation of the existing Evans Residence Hall. Funds are availablein the project budget in the amount of $9,000,000 from Education Building Corporation bonds.

5. MSU – Approved the request to initiate GS 113-121, Building 1532, R&R (Stoneville, MS), to appointRobert Lewis Architects as project professional and request approval by the Bureau of Buildings,Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available from HB 1634, Laws of 2006 in theamount of $255,000.

6. MSU – Approved the request to initiate IHL 213-136, Building 1533, R&R (Stoneville, MS), and toappoint Mills & Mills Architects as project professionals. The project budget is $990,000. Funds areavailable through self-generated funds.

7. UM – Approved the request to initiate IHL 207-302, The Innovation Center, formerly known as “TheOxford Mall,” and to proceed with the selection of the project professional. Funds are available throughfederal grants totaling $2,500,768.

8. UM – Approved the request to initiate a project to provide design services for IHL 207-303, ResearchPark-Infrastructure and Initial Building Design. The project budget is approximately $17,000,000and will be funded by a federal grant.

9. USM – Approved the request to initiate a project and to proceed with the selection of a projectprofessional to develop initial renderings and drawings for fund raising efforts for IHL 214-013, GulfPark- Entertainment Industry Facility. Funding is available in the amount $65,000 to perform theschematic design for fund raising efforts.

10. USM – Approved the request to initiate IHL 208-281, Chain Technology HVAC Upgrade, and theappointment of Atherton Consulting Engineers of Jackson, Mississippi as design professionals. Fundingis available in the amount of $700,000 from university sources.

11. DSU - Approved the request to name the current football stadium, “Horace McCool Stadium” in honorof Coach Horace McCool’s many years of service as head football coach and athletic director.

12. USM - Approved the request to award timber sales to Scotch Plywood Company of Waynesboro,Mississippi the highest of six (6) bidders in the amount of $305,388.90, from bids received on June 26,2007. The timber is located on three tracts of wooded property owned by the university in Hattiesburg,Mississippi.

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13. ASU - Approved the university’s request to terminate its contract with Claiborne Natural Gas(Claiborne) on August 31, 2007. The university has a natural gas services contract with Claibornewhich expires on December 31, 2007. Claiborne receives its natural gas from Mississippi River Gas,LLC (MRG). Claiborne’s contract with MRG ends on August 31, 2007. MRG has expressed its intentnot to extend its contractual relationship with Claiborne once their contract expires on August 31, 2007.A copy of the termination agreement is included in the August 15, 2007 Board Working File.

14. ASU - Approved the university’s request to enter into a natural gas transportation contract withMississippi River Gas, LLC (MRG) beginning September 1, 2007 and ending on August 31, 2010.Under this contract, the university shall pay MRG a Transportation Rate of up to $4.95 per MMBtu.The Transportation Rate is subject to approval by the Mississippi Public Service Commission. (Note:MRG will transport the gas from Atmos to the end of Claiborne’s line in Fayette, MS where Claibornewill begin transport.) The contract which has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General’sOffice is included in the August 15, 2007 Board Working File.

15. ASU - Approved the university’s request to enter into a natural gas transportation contract withClaiborne beginning September 1, 2007 and ending on August 31, 2010. Under this contract, theuniversity shall pay Claiborne a Transportation Rate of $4.67 per MMBtu. (Note: Claiborne willtransport the gas from MRG’s line in Fayette, MS to the ASU Campus.) The contract which has beenreviewed and approved by the Attorney General’s Office is included in the August 15, 2007 BoardWorking File.

Dr. Meredith thanked Ms. Keyla McCullum, Special Assistant Attorney General; Mr. Van Gillespie, SpecialAssistant Attorney General; and Mr. Harry Sims, Interim Assistant Commissioner for Real Estate and Facilities,for their hard work towards executing these natural gas transportation contracts.

16. System Administration (Information item.) - The Board received the Real Estate & Facilities itemsthat were approved by the Board staff subsequent to the July 9, 2007 Board meeting in accordance withBoard Policy 904 Board Approval. (See Exhibit 2.)

ADMINISTRATION/POLICY AGENDAPresented by Dr. Thomas Meredith, Commissioner

On motion by Ms. Newton, seconded by Dr. Neely, and unanimously passed by those present, it was

RESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved agenda item #1a as submitted on the followingAdministration/Policy Agenda. Agenda items #1b and #1c were approved on a separate motion by Dr.Neely, seconded by Ms. Robinson, and unanimously passed by those present. Agenda item #1d wasapproved on a separate motion by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Dr. Neely, and unanimously passed bythose present. Agenda items #1e - #1 l were approved on a separate motion by Ms. Robinson, secondedby Dr. Neely, and unanimously passed by those present. Agenda item #1n was approved on a separatemotion by Ms. Newton, seconded by Mr. Blakeslee, and unanimously passed by those present. Agendaitem #2 was approved on a separate motion by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Owens, and unanimouslypassed by those present. Agenda item #3 was approved on a separate motion by Mr. Blakeslee,seconded by Mr. Patterson, and unanimously passed by those present.

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1. System Administration - Agenda items considered subsequent to the June 20, 2007 Board meeting.The Commissioner granted approval and now request Board ratification.

Educational Policies and Programsa. System Administration - Approved the following degrees to be conferred in August 2007:

Institution Degree to be Conferred Number Subtotal Total

Jackson State University Graduate Degrees

Doctor of Education 1

Doctor of Philosophy 14

Specialist in Education 19

Master of Arts 5

Master of Arts in Teaching 9

Master of Business Administration 3

Master of Music Education 1

Master of Science 42

Master of Science in Education 18

Master of Science in Teaching 2

114

Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Arts 20

Bachelor of Business Administration 41

Bachelor of Music Education 1

Bachelor of Science 65

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241

Mississippi State University

College of Agriculture and Life Sciences

Bachelor of Landscape Architecture 1


Master of Landscape Architecture 2



54

College of Architecture, Art, and Design

Bachelor of Fine Arts 1


19

College of Arts and Sciences

Bachelor of Arts 76

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Bachelor of Social Work 1

Master of Arts 6

Master of Public Policy and Administration 2



299

College of Business and Industry


Master of Arts 2

Master of Business Administration 22

Master of Science Information Systems 2


124

College of Education


Bachelor of Science (MR) 1

Master of Arts in Teaching 2

Master of Arts Teaching Secondary 2


Master of Science Instructional Technology 9

Educational Specialist 12


166

College of Engineering




43

College of Forest Resources


Master of Science 5

9

College of Veterinary Medicine

Master of Science 3


4

School of Accountancy

Bachelor of Accountancy 20

Master of Professional Accountancy 11

Master of Taxation 6

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755

Mississippi University for Women Undergraduate Degrees

Bachelor of Arts 10

Bachelor of Fine Arts 6


Bachelor of Science in Nursing 7

51

Graduate Degrees

Master of Education 8

Master of Science 3

Master of Science in Nursing 29

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University of Mississippi College of Liberal Arts

Bachelor of Arts 41


44

School of Business


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School of Accountancy

Bachelor of Accountancy 2

2

School of Applied Sciences

Bachelor of Arts 1


Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences 7

Bachelor of Arts in Parks and Recreation Management 2

Bachelor of Paralegal Studies 2

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Graduate School

Master of Arts 6

Master of Science 4

Master of Taxation 3

Master of Education 12


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Law School

Juris Doctor 1

1

112

University of Mississippi Medical Center

Graduate/Professional


Master of Science 3

Master of Science in Nursing 3

Bachelor of Science in Nursing 7

Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences 7

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Real Estate and FacilitiesIn accordance with Board Policy 904B, Board Approval, Mr. Ross as chair of the Real Estate andFacilities Committee, approved these items.

b. UM - Approved the appointment of Engineering Solutions, Inc. as the design professional forIHL 207-281, Golf Course -Landscaping, Drainage and Irrigation. The project began asthree separate smaller projects with the budgets for each to be determined by preplanning. Forbidding purposes the university has combined all three projects into one. Funding is availablein the amount of $3,400,000 from UM EBC 2006 B-1 as approved by the Board.

c. USM - Approved the request to initiate IHL 208-269, Commons Building, and the appointmentof Allred/McNabb Architects of Pascagoula, Mississippi as project professionals for asbestosabatement. Also, approved the construction documents and authorized advertising for thereceipt of bids. Funds are available in the amount of $500,000 from university sources.

d. UM - Approved the award of a contract in the amount of $794,686 to the lowest of two (2)bidders, Panola Construction Company, Inc. of Batesville, Mississippi, for IHL 207-296,Kincannon Hall-Sprinkler System, as prepared by design professional SSR Ellers of Memphis,Tennessee. The project award requires a budget increase from $600,000 to $907,977.36 andis funded through self-generated funds.

e. MSU - Approved the request to increase the project budget from $13,000,000 to $13,380,000for an increase of $380,000 for planning and construction of GS 113-115, Lloyd-Ricks BuildingRenovation. The renovation is to the exterior and interior of the building including furniture,equipment, landscaping and technology. Funds are available from the Department of Housingand Urban Development in the amount of $2.85 million; unexpended funds in project GS 113-097, Renovation of Pace Seed Technology Building; SB 3197, Laws of 2002, in the amount of$530,000; HB 246, Laws of 2007, in the amount of $5,000,000; and SB 3201, Laws of 2007, inthe amount $5,000,000.

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f. UMMC - Approved the request to increase the project budget from $1,400,000 to $1,500,000for an increase in the amount of $100,000 for IHL 209-499, Day Surgery - HVAC. Also,approved the award of a contract to Fountain Construction Company, Inc. in the amount of$1,315,000 for HVAC revisions. Funds are available in the amount of $1,500,000 from patientrevenues.

g. USM - Approved the request to increase the project budget from $4,200,000 to $9,300,000, andto expand the scope of work for GS 110-089, Cedar Point-Research Office/Lab Facility. Theproject is being executed by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Managementin the amount of $4,200,000. Additional funds have been received and designated in the amountof $5,100,000 from NOAA grant (GR02773).

h. USM - Approved the request to increase the project budget from $2,157,000 to $4,157,000 foran increase of $2,000,000 for GS 115-002, 2005, Oceanographic Facility, Stennis, that is inthe design phase and being executed by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real PropertyManagement. Additional funding is required to accomplish the basic scope of the project.Original funding is from SB 3197, Laws of 2002, and SB 2010, Laws of 2004. Additional newfunding is from HB 246, Laws of 2007.

i. USM - Approved the request to increase the project budget from $19,000,000 to $23,000,000to install elevators and add back interior and exterior finishes to the Trent Lott Center forEconomic Development, IHL 208-251. As additional funding is made available, primarilyfrom private donations, design features are added back to the construction. Funds are providedthrough continued private donations.

j. USM - Approved the request to increase the project budget from $3,000,000 to $5,000,000 foradditions and alterations to the Ogletree Alumni House, IHL 208-263. Funds are providedthrough continued private donations and university sources.

k. USM - Approved the request to increase the project budget from $950,000 to $1,800,000 andto change the scope of IHL 210-234, Cedar Point – Aquaculture Visitor’s Center, Phase III.This project will construct a public interactive marine aquaculture education and training facilityat the Cedar Point campus of the Gulf Coast Research Laboratory in Ocean Springs, Mississippi.Funds have been received in the amount of $1,800,000 from the NOAA grant (GR02439).

l. USM - Approved the request to increase the project budget from $850,000 to $1,400,000 andto change the scope for IHL 210-235, Cedar Point – Aquaculture DemonstrationLaboratory. The project will expand the research and demonstration facilities to allow theculture of marine species in an environmentally sustainable manner in that the rearing will bein a closed/low discharge culture system. Funds have been received in the amount of $1,400,000from the NOAA grant (GR02439).

m. System Administration (Information item.) - The Board received the Real Estate & Facilitiesitems that were approved by the Board staff subsequent to the June 20, 2007 Board meeting inaccordance with Board Policy 904 Board Approval. (See Exhibit 3.)

n. PERSONNEL REPORT

EMPLOYMENT

Mississippi State University - AthleticsFranklin, Gregory P.

Mississippi State UniversityCrawford, CalebBrett, James A.Clevinger, Donna L.

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Lunsford, Kari V.

University of MississippiGauthier, Lane R.

University of Mississippi Medical CenterGriggs, Jason A.Herrington, JohnJanorkar, Amol V.Mathew, Trini A.McCowan, Nancye K.Mihas, AnastasiosSprayberry, Brian

NULLIFICATION OF EMPLOYMENT

Mississippi State UniversityHorn, Terry S.

CHANGE OF STATUS

Alcorn State UniversityDollar, Carolyn

Delta State UniversityTabb, Myrtis S.

Mississippi State UniversityAbraham, Jimmy W.Bland, Jerry W.Dunaway, R. GregoryEpperson, William B.Hemphill, James V., IVJordan, Jack L.Kaminski, Richard M.Leightley, Liam E.Maynard, Scott N.Myers, Gary L.Mitchell, Dennis J.Moore, James E.Poros, John G.Razzaghi, MohsenReichert, Nancy A.

Rogers, Kevin E.Shmulsky, RubinTollison, James R.

University of MississippiDrewrey, David R.

University of Mississippi Medical CenterAlford, GearyBarnes, Helen B.Boronow, Richard C.Hutto, Darrel M.Silberman, Stephen L.

University of Southern MississippiMiddlebrooks, Bobby L.

EMERITA/EMERITUS STATUS

Mississippi State UniversityBauman, Leslie E.Boyle, John A.Bryant, James A.Capella, Louis M.Champlin, Franklin R.Emplaincourt, Edmond A.Frese, WolfgangFuller, Marty J.Harden, James C.Laughlin, DavidLeMay, Stephen A.Morgan, WallaceNebeker, T. EvanUnderwood, Joe R.Wall, Diane E.Wells-Parker, ElisabethWhite, Larry R.

SABBATICAL LEAVE

Mississippi Valley State UniversityTurk, Esin

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2. System Administration - Approved the following items considered subsequent to the July 9, 2007Board Meeting.a. UMMC – The following employment items were approved at the May 16-17, 2007 Board

meeting. This request is to add tenure to both individuals listed below. Tenure was a part of theletter of offer given to both but was not reported as such on the May 17, 2007 agenda. i. Srinivasan Vijayakumar – Professor and Chairman of Radiation Oncology, School of

Medicine; MD; $510,000 per annum, prorate; full-time; effective November 1, 2007 toJune 30, 2008. (add “tenured”).

ii. Vani Vijayakumar – Professor of Radiology and Chief of the Division of NuclearMedicine, School of Medicine; MD; $102,080 per annum, prorate; full-time; effectiveAugust 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. (add “tenured”)

b. UMMC – The following employment items were emergency approval requests:i. Request for emergency approval to hire Pinelopi Zenoudi, Assistant Professor of

Periodontics and Preventive Sciences, School of Dentistry; DDS; $76,871 per annum,prorate; full-time; effective July 1, 2007.

ii. Ashley H. Seawright as Instructor/Clinical Nurse Practitioner in Surgery, School ofMedicine; MS; $78,200 per annum, prorata; full-time; effective September 1, 2007 toJune 30, 2008.

3. System Administration - Approved the dates and locations for the January through December 2008Board Meetings as shown below.

Thursday, January 17, 2008 Board OfficeWednesday-Thursday, February 20-21, 2008 Campus Meeting - TBAThursday, March 20, 2008 Board OfficeWednesday, April 16, 2008 Board OfficeWednesday-Thursday, May 21-22, 2008 Board OfficeThursday, June 19, 2008 Board OfficeWednesday, July 16, 2008 Subject to CallThursday, August 21, 2008 Board OfficeWednesday-Thursday, September 17-18, 2008 Campus Meeting - TBATue., Wed., Thurs. October 14, 15, 16, 2008 Board Retreat - TBAThursday, November 20, 2008 Board OfficeThursday, December 18, 2008 Subject to Call

4. System Administration (Information item.) - In compliance with Board policy, the following itemshave been approved by the Commissioner on behalf of the Board and are available for inspection in theBoard Office.a. ASU – Budget revision for the ASU On Campus budget; no increase in the total budget but

rather a reallocation among funds.b. JSU - Budget revision of the Ayers Program(s); no increase in the total Ayers budget rather a

reallocation among funds.c. MVSU - Budget revision of the Ayers Program(s); no increase in the total Ayers budget rather

a reallocation among funds.

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d. UM - Budget revision in the budget unit Mississippi Law Research Institute Budget Transfer;no increase in the total budget but rather a reallocation among funds.

e. MSU – Policies for Traffic Rules and Regulations.f. USM – Policies for Traffic Rules and Regulations.g. Quarterly Employment Hires Reports for the period(s) of April 1, 2007 through June 30, 2007

as required by IHL Board Policy 401.0102, Delegation of Authority.h. Quarterly Employment Resignation Reports for the period(s) of April 1, 2007 through June

30, 2007 as required by IHL Board Policy 801.09, Resignations.

BLUE RIBBON COMMITTEEREDESIGN OF TEACHER PREPARATION

Dr. Neely introduced Mr. Johnny Franklin, Educational Policy Advisor in the Governor’s Office, and Mr.Charles McClelland who is Dr. Neely’s counterpart with the Mississippi State Board of Education. Mr.McClelland introduced Mr. Claude Hartley, President of the State Board of Education. Mr. Hartley introducedthe other members present from the State Board of Education: Ms. Sondra Caillavet, Ms. Rebecca Harris, andMr. Will Harold Jones. Dr. Meredith introduced Dr. Hank Bounds, State Superintendent of Education, and Dr.Daphne Buckley, Assistant Superintendent for Quality Professionals and Special Schools.

Dr. Lynn House, IHL Assistant Commissioner for Academic and Student Affairs, introduced a new memberof her staff, Ms. Susan Lee, Director of P-16 Initiatives. Ms. Lee will be instrumental in keeping a strongconnection with the fine work of the State Board of Education and of the Mississippi Department of Education.

Dr. House then discussed the purpose of the Blue Ribbon Committee. She gave a presentation listing andexplaining the recommendations of the Committee. Dr. House introduced Dr. Sue Jolly, chair of theDepartment of Education and coordinator of field experiences from Mississippi University for Women, and Dr.Doug McQueen, Leadership Development Counsel in the School of Education at the University of Mississippi,both of whom helped compile the recommendations of the Blue Ribbon Committee. Dr. Meredith thanked theCommittee for their hard work. Dr. Bounds commented on the unprecedented level of cooperation between theMississippi Department of Education and IHL and thanked Dr. House for her work. Dr. Neely, Ms. Newtonand Ms. Whitten all expressed their appreciation for the Commission’s hard work.

THE BOARD RECESSED FOR LUNCH AT 11:30 A.M.

THE BOARD MEETING RECONVENED AT 12:30 P.M.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

On motion by Dr. Davidson, and unanimously passed by those present, the Board voted to close the meetingto determine whether or not it should declare an Executive Session. On motion by Ms. Whitten, seconded byMs. Newton, and unanimously passed by those present, the Board voted to go into Executive Session for thereasons reported to the public and stated in these minutes, as follows:

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Discussion of a litigation matter at Alcorn State University,Discussion of a litigation matter at the University of Southern Mississippi,Discussion of a personnel matter at Mississippi State University,Discussion of a litigation matter at Mississippi Valley State University,Discussion of a personnel matter at Mississippi State University,Discussion of a personnel matter at the University of Southern Mississippi,Discussion of two prospective Board litigation matters,Discussion of a personnel matter at the University of Southern Mississippi,Discussion of a personnel matter at Alcorn State University, andDiscussion of a personnel matter at the Board Office.

During Executive Session, the following matters were discussed and/or voted upon:

On motion by Ms. Whitten, seconded by Ms. Robinson, and unanimously passed by those present, theBoard authorized the legal counsel to ask the Chancery Court of Jefferson County to approve thetermination of the current contract on August 31, 2007 between Alcorn State University and ClaiborneNatural Gas, Inc. and to approve a new contract between Alcorn State University and Claiborne NaturalGas, Inc. for the transportation of natural gas to the Alcorn campus.

The Board discussed a prospective Board litigation matter. No action was taken.

On motion by Ms. Whitten, seconded by Dr. Neely, and unanimously passed by those present, the Boardapproved the settlement of the case styled Jordan v. the University of Southern Mississippi as presentedand recommended to the Board by legal counsel.

After thorough consideration and deliberation of Dr. Yul Chu’s request for the Board to reviewMississippi State University’s denial of tenure to Dr. Chu, a motion was made by Ms. Whitten, secondedby Ms. Robinson, and unanimously passed by those present, denying Dr. Yul Chu’s request for Boardreview.

The Board discussed personnel matters at Alcorn State University and the University of SouthernMississippi. No action was taken.

The Board discussed a litigation matter at Mississippi Valley State University. No action was taken.

The Board discussed a personnel matter at the Board Office. No action was taken.

The Board discussed a personnel matter at Mississippi State University. No action was taken.

The Board discussed a personnel matter at the University of Southern Mississippi. No action wastaken.

The Board discussed a prospective Board litigation matter. No action was taken.

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On motion by Dr. Davidson, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Mr. Colbert and Ms. Whitten absent andnot voting, the Board voted to return to Open Session.

In open session, Mr. Patterson presented agenda item #1 on the Budget, Finance and Audit agenda.

Contract for IHL’s third party tort claims administrator - AmFed Companies, LLC, IHL’s third party tortclaims administrator, resigned via a letter dated July 23, 2007. The notification letter provided a ninety (90)day written notification of intent to cancel as allowed in the contract. Due to the termination of the currentcontract by AmFed Companies, LLC, approval is requested to award the contract for the balance of the originalfour (4) year contract, effective October 22, 2007, to F. A. Richard & Associates, the next lowest bidder, in anamount not to exceed $488,932 for the tort claim administrative fees.

On motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Mr. Colbert and Ms. Whitten absent and notvoting, the Board voted to approve the award of a contract for the balance of the original four (4) year AmFedcontract, effective October 22, 2007, to F. A. Richard & Associates, the next lowest bidder, in an amount notto exceed $488,932 for the tort claim administrative fees.

The Board then discussed a proposed increase in the Mississippi State University Foundation, Inc. salarysupplement for President Robert Foglesong. The increase was recommended by the MSU Foundation, Inc.’sBoard of Directors. The proposed increase was from $199,000 annually to $208,500 annually. On motion byDr. Magee, seconded by Dr. Neely, with Mr. Colbert and Ms. Whitten absent and not voting, the Boardapproved the recommended increase effective July 1, 2007.

The Board next discussed a proposed increase in the University of Southern Mississippi Foundation salarysupplement for President Martha Saunders. The increase was recommended by the USM Foundation’s Boardof Directors. The proposed increase was from $50,000 annually to $75,000 annually. On motion by Mr.Blakeslee, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Mr. Colbert and Ms. Whitten absent and not voting, the Boardapproved the recommended increase effective July 1, 2007.

The Board then discussed a salary increase for Commissioner Thomas C. Meredith. On motion by Ms.Robinson, seconded by Dr. Neely, with Mr. Colbert and Ms. Whitten absent and not voting, the Board approveda 5% increase to the Commissioner’s $325,000 annual salary, effective July 1, 2007.

EDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMS COMMITTEE MEETING REPORT

August 14, 2007

The Committee was called to order by Chairman Bettye Neely. The following topics were discussed: goals forIHL’s Office of Academic and Student Affairs, the Chief Academic Officers’ Retreat, recommendations of theBlue Ribbon Committee for the redesign of Teacher Preparation, a new degree program approval process, staffrecommendations for authorizations to plan new degree programs, agenda items for the August 15, 2007 Boardmeeting. Actions taken during the committee meeting are shown below.

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On motion by Mr. Blakeslee, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Dr. Magee absent and not voting, the Committeerecommended that the Board authorize the health care sales and sports science program to continue with theproposal process with the understanding that certain details need to be worked out and that this authorizationis a one-time event.

On motion by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Mr. Blakeslee, with Dr. Magee absent and not voting, the Committeerecommended that the Board approve the modifications to existing academic programs for DSU and UM,approve the modifications to an existing academic unit for UM, and to receive the information concerningonline degree programs and institutes and centers.

The following Committee members attended the meeting: Dr. Bettye Neely (Chair), Mr. Ed Blakeslee, Ms.Virginia Shanteau Newton, and Ms. Robin Robinson. Committee member Dr. D. E. Magee was unable toattend.

COMMISSIONER’S EVALUATIONCOMMITTEE MEETING REPORT

August 14, 2007

The committee was called to order by Chairman Thomas Colbert. Mr. Colbert requested that Dr. Meredithbriefly speak about his tenure as Commissioner of Higher Education. The Committee then went into executivesession.

On motion by Ms. Robinson, and unanimously passed by those present, the Committee voted to close themeeting to determine whether or not it should declare an Executive Session. On motion by Ms. Robinson,seconded by Ms. Whitten, with Dr. D. E. Magee absent and not voting, the Committee voted to go intoExecutive Session for the reason reported to the public and stated in these minutes, as follows:

Evaluation of Dr. Thomas C. Meredith, Commissioner of Higher Education.

During Executive Session, the Committee evaluated Dr. Thomas C. Meredith’s performance asCommissioner of Higher Education. No action was taken.

The following committee members attended the meeting: Mr. Thomas Colbert (Chair), Dr. D. E. Magee, Mr.Aubrey Patterson, Ms. Robin Robinson, and Ms. Amy Whitten.

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ADJOURNMENT

There being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Mr. Blakeslee, seconded by Ms.Robinson, with Mr. Colbert and Ms. Whitten absent and not voting, the Board members voted to adjourn.

____________________________________________________________________President, Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning

____________________________________________________________________Commissioner, Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning

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EXHIBITS

Exhibit 1 Report of the payment of legal fees to outside counsel.

Exhibit 2 Real Estate & Facilities items that were approved by the IHLBoard staff subsequent to the July 9, 2007 Board meeting.

Exhibit 3 Real Estate & Facilities items that were approved by the IHLBoard staff subsequent to the June 20, 2007 Board meeting.

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EXHIBIT 1August 15, 2007

REPORT OF THE PAYMENT OF LEGAL FEES TO OUTSIDE COUNSEL

Legal fees approved for payment to outside counsel in relation to litigation and other matters:

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Phelps Dunbar (Statements dated5/31/07 and 6/26/07) from the funds of Mississippi State University. (These statements, in theamounts of $1,686.72 and $135.41, respectively, represent services and expenses in connection withthe Charlie F. Wade v. MS Cooperative Extension Service case.)

TOTAL DUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,822.13

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens &Cannada (Statements dated 5/10/07 and 6/11/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi.(These statements, in the amounts of $1,141.28 and $142.56, respectively, represent services andexpenses in connection with the Durham v. MSCI case.)

TOTAL DUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,283.84

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Lewis Fisher Henderson Claxton &Mulroy (Statements dated 5/17/07 and 6/21/07) from the funds of the University of MississippiMedical Center. (These statements, in the amounts of $230.80 and $2,490.02, respectively,represent services and expenses in connection with the Sterling case.)

TOTAL DUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,720.82

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Page, Kruger & Holland (Statementsdated 5/31/07 and 6/6/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (Thesestatements, in the amounts of $79.27 and $98.08, represent services and expenses in connection withthe Williams and Bowles cases, respectively.)

TOTAL DUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $177.35

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Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Phelps Dunbar (Statement dated 6/7/07)from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (This statement represents servicesand expenses in connection with the DSH Litigation.)

TOTAL DUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,497.93

Legal fees approved for payment to outside counsel in relation to patent and other matters:

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens &Cannada (Statements dated 4/5/07, 4/5/07, 5/20/07, 5/20/07, 5/20/07, 5/20/07, 6/8/07, 6/8/07, 6/8/07and 6/8/07) from the funds of Mississippi State University. (These statements represent services andexpenses in connection with the following patent applications: “Light Scattering, etc.” - $1,602.50;“Organic Wood Preservatives” - $2,646.50; “Organic Wood Preservatives” - $332.64; “LightScattering, etc.” - $1,168.50; “Light Scattering, etc.” - $2,615.50; “Compact Time-of-Flight MassSpectrometer” - $85.00; “Compact Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer – CA” - $1,824.17; “CompactTime-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer – GM” - $754.50; “Compact Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer– UK” - $6,202.23 and “Compact Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer – JP” - $5,427.57.)

TOTAL DUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,659.11

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by DLA Piper (Statements dated 11/6/06,5/10/07, 5/10/07, 5/10/07, 5/10/07, 5/10/07, 5/11/07, 5/17/07, 5/17/07, 5/22/07, 5/29/07, 5/31/07 and5/31/07) from the funds of Mississippi State University. (These statements represent services andexpenses in connection with the following patent applications: “Substituted PhenylheterocyclicHerbicides” - $712.76; “Nucleotide Sequence of a Complementary” - $1,475.75; “SubstitutedPhenylheterocyclic Herbicides” - $1,475.15; “Fiber RingdownPressure/Force Sensor” - $300.00;“Determination and Potential Control of Pathogenic Bacteria or Bacterial Strains” - $1,350.30;“Speech Recognition Applications for Control of Manned and Unmanned Aircraft in the ControlledAirspace Environment” - $8,696.45; “Micro-Particulate Microbound Diet for the Culture of LarvalFish and Crustaceans” - $775.15; “Decorticating Machine with Variable Speed” - $4,125.45;“Method for Transformation of Cotton and Organogenic . . “ - $389.20; “Self-Aligned Transistorand Diode Topologies” - $123.45; “Fiber-Bragg Grating-Loop Ringdown” - $1,350.00; “A FiberOptic Sensor for NO2” - $1,100.45 and “Speech Recognition Applications for Control of Mannedand Unmanned Aircraft in the Controlled Airspace Environment” - $343.00.)

TOTAL DUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22,217.11

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Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Lawrence Bernstein (Statement dated6/5/07) from the funds of the Mississippi University for Women. (This statement represents servicesand expenses in connection with an operating license for the WMUW Radio Station.)

TOTAL DUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $275.00

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Hunton & Williams (Statements dated5/7/07, 5/7/07, 5/7/07, 5/7/07, 5/7/07, 6/12/07, 6/12/07, 6/12/07, 6/12/07, 6/12/07, 6/12/07, 6/12/07,6/12/07, 6/12/07 and 6/12/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi. (These statementsrepresent services and expenses in connection with the following patent applications: “StableSuppository Formulations Effecting Bioavailability of Delta-9-THC – IT” - $125.00; “PotentImmunostimulants from Microalgae” $18.09; “High Molecular Weight Polysaccharide from AloeVera with Immunostimulatory Activity” - $18.84; “Anticancer and AntiprotozoalDihydroartemisinene and Dihydroartemisitene Dimers with Desirable Chemical Functionalities –MX” - $233.50; “Potent Immunostimulants from Microalgae” - $4,967.55; “Stable SuppositoryFormulations Effecting Bioavailability of Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – IT” - $125.00; “8-Aminoquinolines” - $2,101.33; “Design and Synthesis of Optimized Ligands and PPAR – CA” -$95.37; “Design and Synthesis of Optimized Ligands and PPAR – EP” - $31.25; “Method ofPreparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters” - $94.05; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – NZ” - $493.59; “Methods and Compositions for Isolating Taxanes– CA” - $62.66”; “Anticancer and Antiprotozoal Dihydroartemisinene and DihydroartemisiteneDimers with Desirable Chemical Functionalities – CA” - $37.59; “Anticancer and AntiprotozoalDihydroartemisinene and Dihydroartemisitene Dimers with Desirable Chemical Functionalities –EP” - $31.88 and “Method of Controlling Toxicity of Aminoquinoline Compounds” - $109.14.)

TOTAL DUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $8,544.84

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens &Cannada (Statement dated 5/23/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center.(This statement represents services and expenses in connection with General Rep. of the Med.School & Facility Practice Plan.)

TOTAL DUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $7,740.00

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Mayo Mallette (Statement dated 6/11/07)from the funds of the University of Southern Mississippi. (This statement represents services andexpenses in connection with the OFCCP Audit.)

TOTAL DUE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $10,020.52

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Real Estate & Facilities items that were approved by the IHL Board staff subsequent to theJuly 9, 2007 Board meeting in accordance with Board Policy 904 Board Approval.

Alcorn State University

The Board staff approved the university’s request to close out the Rowan Hall Project, GS 101-246,by transferring the remaining balance of $10,650.90 to the Baseball Project, GS 101-239, andrequested approval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management.

The Board staff approved Change Order #1 for the Biotechnology Research Center, GS 101-254,in the amount of $7,388 with an increase of three (3) contract days for the issuance of credit for thedeletion of steel angle frames with an addition for electrical upgrades in the environment rooms andan addition for mechanical equipment upgrades and requested approval by the Bureau of Building,Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available from the Ayers settlement.

The Board staff approved Change Order #2 for the Biotechnology Research Center, GS 101-254,in the amount of $12,015 to relocate a water line and requested approval by the Bureau of Building,Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available from the Ayers settlement.

The Board staff approved Change Order #3 for the Biotechnology Center, GS 101-254, in theamount of $4,344 to add steel supports for the sliding partition door and requested approval by theBureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available from the Ayerssettlement.

The Board staff approved Change Order #6 for the Dining Facilities Preplanning, GS 101-277, inthe amount of $30,733 with an increase in forty-eight (48) calendar days to furnish and install ADApush button door operators, to enclose window transoms over several doors, rework the finish lookof interior columns, to enclose a stair with additional drywall, and to add wood trim to several doorfacings. Approval was requested from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real PropertyManagement. The project budget is $14,640,597.24. Funds are available from HB 1634, Laws of2006.


The Board staff approved Change Order #7 for the Colvard Student Union, GS 105-309, in theamount of $239,973 with no increase in contract days. This change order is required to installadditional storm drainage piping and structures to complete systems not shown on the survey, toremove and replace unsuitable soils on the north end of the site, to install additional storm drainagestructures and piping to bypass steam tunnel, to relocate a water line and a fire hydrant, to make sitechanges to accommodate Old Main Mall and to add acoustical wall panels and wood trim in the BallRoom and small auditorium. Funds for this Change Order are from contingency funding. Projectfunding is from SB 3197, Laws of 2003; SB 2010, Laws of 2004; and university funds.

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The Board staff approved the Design Development documents for Pre-Plan Wise CenterRenovations, GS 113-110, as prepared by design professionals Pryor & Morrow Architects andrequested approval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Thepreplanning budget is $275,000 with funding provided from SB 2010, Laws of 2004.

The Board staff approved the university’s request to remove from inventory (pending final approvalby DEQ) Building 1658-Sweet Potato Storage and Building 1661-Boiler Building, both located atCrystal Springs, Mississippi. Approval to advertise for the receipt of bids was requested from theBureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. The IHL Office of Real Estate andFacilities has received approval letters from MDAH and MDEQ which are on file.

Mississippi Valley State University

The Board staff approved the bids and the award of a contract in the amount of $1,745,000, whichincludes add alternates 1-3 as recommend by the project professional Duvall/Decker Architects, tothe lower of two (2) bidders, Carothers Construction, Inc. of Water Valley, Mississippi, forAcademic Skills, GS 106-203. Funds are available from SB 3158, Laws of 2001 in the amount of$2,399,904.

University of Mississippi

The Board staff approved the university’s request to relocate and/or remove from inventory facultyhouses, J 3-8, J 11-21 and J 24-27, pending final approval by DEQ. The IHL Office of Real Estateand Facilities has received approval letters from MDAH and MDEQ which are on file.

The Board staff approved the fee proposal for GS 107-286, Coulter Hall Renovation, for MasterPlanning services in the amount of $74,035 as prepared by Barlow, Eddy, Jenkins, P.A., andrequested approval from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Thebudget for this project will be $3,000,000. Funds are available from HB 1634, Laws of 2006.


The Board staff approved the bids and the award of a contract in the amount of $2,068,430 with addalternates 1-3 as prepared by design professionals Dean and Dean Architects to the lower of six (6)bidders, Wilkinson Construction Company, Inc., for the South Pediatric Renovations II, IHL 209-495. The project budget is $2,771,750. Funds are available through self-generated funds anddonations.

University of Southern Mississippi

The Board staff approved Change Order #1 for the Reed Green Multipurpose Facility ImprovementsPhase I, GS 108-229, in the amount of $30,671 with an increase of forty-nine (4) calendar days tothe contract for miscellaneous electrical and plumbing work and requested approval from the Bureauof Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. The total project budget is $9,198,513.Funds are available from HB 1634, Laws of 2006.

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The Board staff approved payment in the amount of $222,000 for the Polymer Institute ProduceProcess Building, GS 108-230, for additional design costs for additive bid items as recommendedby project professionals Eley & Associates and as approved by the university. Approval wasrequested from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management.

The Board staff approved Change Order #4 for The Village, IHL 208-260, in the deductive amountof $7,643.87 with no change in contract time for the issuance of credit for installation of paintedparking strips in lieu of thermoplastic stripping, deletion of exterior building letters, addition forinstalling conduit for Comcast and addition for the installation of conduit for the gate camera.

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Real Estate & Facilities items that were approved by the IHL Board staff subsequent to theJune 20, 2007 Board meeting in accordance with Board Policy 904 Board Approval.

Delta State University

The Board staff approved the bids and the award of a contract in the amount of $1,366,000 (base bidand add alternates 1-3) to the lowest of four (4) bidders, David Smith Contractors, Inc., for GS 102-213, Delta Music Institute, and requested approval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and RealProperty Management. Funds are available from SB 2010, Laws of 2004, HB 246, Laws of 2007and a DSU grant in the amount of $150,000.

Jackson State University

The Board staff approved the Schematic Design Documents prepared by Eley & Associates for GS103-233, Twelve Tennis Courts, and requested approval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds andReal Property Management. The project budget is $1,600,000. Funds are available from SB 3120,Laws of 1996.

The Board staff approved an increase of the original budget from $500,000 to $4,500,000 for GS103-234, ADA Compliance, Phase II-B and requested approval by the Bureau of Building, Groundsand Real Property Management. The additional new funding of $4,000,000 is available from SB3120, Laws of 1996.

Mississippi University for Women

The Board staff approved the revised contract documents for GS 104-154, Storm Drainage Project,as prepared by Neel Schaffer, Inc., and requested approval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds andReal Property Management. The project budget is $698,580. Funds are available from SB 2988,Laws of 2003, and HB 1634, Laws of 2006.

The Board staff approved Change Order 2 in the amount of $8,288.72 for IHL 204-129, EckfordHall Renovation. Funds in the amount of $992,000 are available from Federal appropriations forthe Department of Health and Human Services.


The Board staff approved Change Order 3 for IHL 205-163, Band and Choral Rehearsal Hall, in theamount of $5,576 with no time change to the contract of Frazier and Williams Construction, Inc.Funds are available in the project budget from university sources.

The Board staff approved the contract documents for GS 105-294, Simulation and Design CenterLandscaping, and requested approval for the advertisement for the receipt of bids by the Bureau ofBuilding, Grounds and Real Property Management. The landscaping budget is $75,000. The projectbudget is $6,000,000. Funds are available from SB 3197, Laws of 2002.

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The Board staff approved the bids and the award of a contract in the amount of $354,000 to thelower of six (6) bidders, Wright Steel Erectors, Inc. for IHL 213-135, Stoneville Pesticide HandlingFacility. Funds are available in the amount of $450,000 from MAFES self-generated funds.

Mississippi Valley State University

The Board staff approved Change Order 1 for GS 106-202, Sutton Administration Building Repairsfor additional mold remediation in the amount of $6,000 and requested approval by the Bureau ofBuilding, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available from House Bill 246, Lawsof 2007.

University of Mississippi

The Board staff approved the bids and the award of a contract in the amount of $2,852,100 (base bidplus add alternates 1 and 2) to the lower of two bidders, Panola Construction for GS 107-277, OldChemistry Renovations, and requested approval and award of contract by Bureau of Building,Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available in the project budget in the amountof $4,000,000 from SB 2010, Laws of 2004.

The Board staff approved Change Order 3 in the amount of $16,904 for GS 107-279, Bishop Hall,and requested approval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Fundsare available in the project budget in the amount of $3,000,000 from SB 2010, Laws of 2004.

The Board staff approved the contract documents for GS 107-284, Faser Hall Third Floor, asprepared by Cooke Douglass Farr Lemons, Ltd. and requested approval to advertise for the receiptof bids by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. The project budget is$3,600,000. Funds are available from SB 2010, Laws of 2004.

The Board staff approved Change Order 4 in the amount of $34,902 for IHL 207-284, MeekAuditorium/2nd & 3rd Floor Renovation. Funds are available in the project budget in the amount of$2,000,000 from self-generated sources.


The Board staff approved the contract documents as prepared by Simmons Associates for GS 109-186, New Teaching Facility and requested approval to advertise for the receipt of bids by the Bureauof Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. The project budget is $5,005,000. Funds areavailable from SB 2988, Laws of 2003, and UMMC self-generated funds.

The Board staff approved the award of a contract in the amount of $93,504 to the lowest of four (4)bidders, RMD Holdings, LTD d/b/a Nationwide Fence & Supply Company of Chesterfield, MI, forIHL 209-432, Perimeter Fencing, Phase II. Funds are available in the amount of $300,000 frominterest income.

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The Board staff approved Change Order 3 for IHL 209-486, D250, Dental School Renovations, inthe amount of $1,906.06 with an increase in contract time of fourteen (14) calendar days to FlagstarConstruction Company. Funds are available in the project budget in the amount of $1,352,500 fromstudent tuition and indirect cost recoveries.

The Board staff approved Change Order 4 in the amount of $38,270 for IHL 209-486, D250, DentalSchool Renovations, which increases the contract time by one hundred ninety one (191) days. Fundsare available in the project budget in the amount of $1,352,500 from student tuition and indirect costrecoveries.


The Board staff approved the award of a contract in the amount of $387,234.50 to the lower of four(4) bidders, Dunn Roadbuilders, LLC, for GS 108-245, Campus Paving and Repair, and requestedapproval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. The project budgetis $600,000. Funds are available from Senate Bill 2010, Laws of 2004.

The Board staff approved Change Order 4 for IHL 208-260, The Village, in the deductive amountof $7,643.78 with no change to the contract time. Funds are available in the project budget in theamount of $20,524,141.57 from Southern Mississippi EBC Bonds.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING CONSENT AGENDA

SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2007 Page 1 of 6

A. APPROVAL OF REAL ESTATE AND FACILITIES REQUESTS

Approval of Appointment of Professional

1. UM – IHL 207-281, Golf Course Landscaping

The University of Mississippi requests permission to appoint Watermark Golf, LLC, and Nathan Crace Design as the design professional for the drainage, irrigation and landscaping. Funds are available in the amount of $3,200,000 from self-generated funds and EBC proceeds.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of Item 1. Approval of Budget Increase/Change of Scope

2. MSU – IHL 205-230, Simrall Auditorium Renovation

Mississippi State University requests permission to increase the project budget from $430,000 to $498,000 for an increase of $68,000 to renovate the Simrall Auditorium. Funds are available in the amount of $498,000 from university sources.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of Item 2. B. APPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTION REQUESTS

3. Employment of Personnel

Alcorn State University Emery Trowbridge, Visiting Associate Professor, School of Business; Effective August 10, 2007 to May 12, 2008; Salary of $76,000 per annum, prorata. Delta State University Chet Pobolish, Athletic Department, Assistant Football Coach-Offensive, $10,833, effective August 1, 2007.

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Jackson State University Robert Carr, Director of Professional and Field Based Experiences, Assistant Professor and Certification Officer, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education; $75,000; effective July 1, 2007. John Scott, Professor and Chair, Department of Speech and Theatre, with tenure; $82,000; August 1, 2007. Mississippi State University Jack R. McCarty, Director of Development, College of Business and Industry, Mississippi State University Foundation, B.S., September 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008, $87,000.00 per annum, pro rata. Walter E. Mullen, IV, Assistant Clinical Professor, College of Veterinary Medicine Clinical Sciences, D.V.M., October 15, 2007 to June 30, 2008, $90,000.00 per annum, pro rata. Thomas M. Stanley, Jr., Technical Program Manager, GeoResources Institute, B.S., September 21, 2007 to June 30, 2008, $120,000.00 per annum, pro rata. Mississippi Valley State University Jongchai Kim, Associate Professor, Business Administration Department, effective August 13, 2007 – May 12, 2008, $75,000 per annum. University of Mississippi W. Tucker Carrington; Visiting Clinical Professor; J.D.; August 01, 2007, to June 30, 2008; $85,000 per annum, pro rata. Kimberly J. Hartman; Chair and Associate Professor of Curriculum and Instruction; Ph.D.; October 01, 2007, to June 30, 2008; $102,500 per annum, pro rata. Erin Holmes; Assistant Professor of Pharmacy Administration and Research Assistant Professor in the Research Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences; Ph.D.; January 01, 2008 to June 30, 2008; $82,982 per annum, pro rata.

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University of Mississippi Medical Center Istvan Arany – Professor of Pediatrics, School of Medicine; PhD; $92,800 per annum, prorata; full-time; effective October 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008. Jeff L. Helms – Director Ambulatory Operations, University Physicians; MHA; $90,000 per annum, pro rata; full time; effective September 20, 2007. University of Southern Mississippi L. Chad Driskell; Executive Assistant to the President for External Affairs, Office of the President; $115,000 annually; effective September 24, 2007. David W. Glascoff; Visiting Professor, Department of Management and Marketing; $95,000 annually; effective August 20, 2007. Timothy Tyson Perry; Visiting Assistant Professor, College of Business, Gulf Coast; $75,000 annually; effective August 20, 2007.

System Administration

Dr. James B. Borsig; Assistant Commissioner for Government Relations; $125,000 annually; Effective September 14, 2007. Dr. Martha P. Catlette, Director of Nursing Education, Office of Academic and Student Affairs; $105,000 annually; Effective October 1, 2007.

4. Change of Status

Alcorn State University Jessie Arnold from Director of Library Services and Assistant Professor to Dean of University Libraries and Assistant Professor; Effective July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008; Salary from $61,490 per annum, prorata to $78,500 per annum, prorata. Vivek Bhargava from Associate Professor of Business to Associate Professor of Business and Interim MBA Program Director; Effective August 10, 2007 to May 14, 2008; Salary from $83,921 per annum, prorata to $90,628 per annum, prorata.

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Carolyn Dollar from Associate Professor of Nursing to Interim Dean, School of Nursing and Associate Professor of Nursing; Effective September 4, 2007 to June 30, 2008; Salary from $63,639 (9 months) to $104,000 per annum, prorata. William Piper from Associate Dean and Professor of Marketing, MBA Program to Interim Dean, School of Business and Associate Professor, MBA Program; Effective July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008; Salary from $99,949 per annum, prorata to $104,449 per annum, prorata. Jackson State University Carrine Bishop, from Interim Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership; $73,246; to Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Educational Leadership; $75,440; effective July 1, 2007. Jean Farish-Jackson, from Acting Chair and Professor, Department of Counseling; $71,265; to Chair and Professor, Department of Counseling, $75,541; effective July 1, 2007. Mark Hardy, from Professor of Biology and Interim Dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology; $119,950; to Professor of Biology and Dean, College of Science, Engineering and Technology, and Director of the RISE Program; $136,148; effective July 1, 2007. Gladys Johnson, from Acting Chair and Professor, Department of Special Education; $69,449; to Chair and Professor, Department of Special Education; $76,526; effective July 1, 2007. Rodney Washington, from Acting Chair and Assistant Professor, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education; $70,096; to Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Elementary and Early Childhood Education; $75,440; effective July 1, 2007.

Mississippi State University James J. Chrisman, Professor, Management and Information Systems, $117,352 to Professor and Interim Director, Management and Information Systems, $153,430 per annum, effective August 1, 2007. Michael T. Kidd, Professor and Interim Head, Poultry Science, $113,222 to Professor and Head, Poultry Science, $131,000 per annum, effective September 21, 2007.

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Dennis J. Mitchell, Interim Dean, Meridian Campus, and Professor, History, Meridian Campus, $116,289 to Professor and Chair, Arts and Sciences, Meridian Campus, $106,289 per annum, effective August 5, 2007. Michael T. Muzzi, Architect, Facilities Management, $91,881 to Interim Assistant Director, Planning and Construction, Facilities Management, $96,475 per annum, effective August 1, 2007. Alfred Rankins, Jr., Associate Professor, Plant and Soil Sciences, $79,357 to Assistant Vice President Intern, Academic Affairs and Associate Professor, Plant and Soil Sciences, $89,277 per annum, effective August 16, 2007. Bobby E. Tomlinson, Assistant Athletic Director for Game Operations and Facilities, Athletics, $67,004 to Associate Athletic Director for Event Management and Facilities, Athletics, $85,000 per annum, effective August 1, 2007.


Michelle D. Brown, Manager of Patient Financial Services, University Hospitals and Clinics to Director of Patient Financial Services, University Hospitals and Clinics; $50,265 per annum, prorata; full-time; to $84,453 per annum, prorata; full-time; effective September 1, 2007.


William W. Powell; from Chair and Associate Professor, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures to Interim Associate Provost, Office of the Provost and Associate Professor, Department of Foreign Languages and Literatures; from $72,288 annually to $110,000 annually; effective August 13, 2007

5. Termination of Personnel

Delta State University Jackie Cooper, Jr., Athletic Department, Assistant Football Coach-Offensive, $32,500, effective July 31, 2007 (paid through August 31, 2007), discharge.

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6. Emeritus Status


Michael D. Hughson – Professor of Pathology and Research Administrator, University Medical Center to Professor Emeritus of Pathology, University Medical Center; $157,524 per annum, prorata; full-time; to non-salaried; effective September 28, 2007; assuming Professor Emeritus status. Virginia S. Hughson - Associate Professor of Academic Information Services, University Medical Center to Associate Professor Emeritus of Academic Information Services; $67,667 per annum, prorata; full-time; to non-salaried; effective June 30, 2007; assuming Associate Professor Emeritus status. University of Southern Mississippi Bonita Rae Reinert from Professor of Nursing to Professor Emeritus of Nursing; effective September 1, 2007; Professor Reinert retired with 14 years of service.

7. Necrology Status

University of Mississippi Medical Center Thomas J. Brooks, Professor Emeritus of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, expired on July 23, 2006. Dr. Brooks was first appointed to the faculty at the University of Mississippi Medical Center on July 1, 1955. He served as Professor and Chairman of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine from July 1, 1955 to July 1, 1981.

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BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AGENDA

BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT September 19 - 20, 2007

Page 1 of 1

SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – REPORTS 1. TUITION TASK FORCE REPORT

Presentation of the findings and recommendations of the Tuition Task Force will be presented by Dr. Joe Paul, Chair. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of this item.

2. FINANCIAL AID TASK FORCE REPORT

Presentation of the findings and recommendations of the Financial Aid Task Force will be presented by Dr. Homer (Bucky) Wesley, Chair. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of this item.

3 AYERS SETTLEMENT DISCLOSURE REPORT

The Ayers Settlement Agreement requires an annual Disclosure Report on October 1 of each year for the previous fiscal year activities. The Ayers Disclosure Report is being presented to the Board for acceptance.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of this item.

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EDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMS September 20, 2007

Page 1 of 7

1. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – APPROVAL OF ACCREDITATION STANDARDS AND RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR MISSISSIPPI NURSING DEGREE PROGRAMS

Pursuant to Miss. Code Ann. §37-129-1, (1972), as amended, the Board must approve revisions to the Accreditation Standards and Rules and Regulations for Mississippi Nursing Degree Programs.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of this item. 2. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – ANNUAL REPORT ON INSTITUTIONAL

TENURE AND POST-TENURE REVIEW (INFORMATION ITEM)

The Annual Report on Tenure and Post-Tenure Review is attached for your information. Additionally, a primer on tenure and post tenure review may be found below.

Tenure may be defined as follows: "After the expiration of a probationary period, teachers or investigators would have permanent or continuous tenure, and their service should be terminated only for adequate cause, except in the case of retirement for age, or under extraordinary circumstances because of financial exigencies." Accordingly, "Tenure is a means to certain ends; specifically: (1) freedom of teaching and research and of extramural activities, and (2) a sufficient degree of economic security to make the profession attractive to men and women of ability. Freedom and economic security, hence, tenure, are indispensable to the success of an institution in fulfilling its obligations to its students and to society.” (American Association of University Professors’ "Statement of Principles on Academic Freedom and Tenure”)

The tenure process within the IHL System is a six year probationary process wherein a faculty member establishes a record in teaching, professional contribution and standing, and service - each of which is essential to the university's life in society. As each candidate has different skills and abilities, there is no formula for weighting the three areas of achievement that could result in an established scale for granting tenure. Each faculty member must be assessed on his or her own merits and fit within the university. Furthermore, it is the exceptional case that a candidate for tenure will have achieved excellence in their profession within six years. Rather, a committee on tenure should expect every candidate for tenure to be collegial and have achieved scholarly productivity in the areas of teaching, professional contribution and standing. If the candidate’s record is successful, the faculty member is awarded tenure. If unsuccessful, the faculty member is awarded a terminal contract.

In 2000-01, IHL System institutions hired 179 tenure-track faculty members of which 49% received tenure.



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Tenure Track Faculty Hired in 2000

Institution Hired Received Tenure Did Not Receive Tenure* Percent Received Tenure ASU 8 3 5 38% DSU 9 2 7 22% JSU 12 4 6 33% MSU 52 30 22 58% MUW 7 4 3 57% MVSU 1 1 0 100% UM 31 17 14 55% UMMC 22 13 9 59% USM 37 13 24 35% Total 179 87 90 49%

*Reasons for not receiving tenure may include the individual was denied tenure, resigned before being evaluated for tenure, or had a personal issue which delayed the tenure process.

Performance Reviews of all faculty members are conducted on an annual basis. This review provides a basis for the assessment and development of faculty performance and ensures accountability to the university. Its function is both formative and summative in that it involves faculty in the design of their own performance expectations within the context of their unit's mission and provides a peer and administrative review process to evaluate the success of each year's work. Post-Tenure Review may be defined as “a comprehensive, formal, periodic evaluation of cumulative faculty performance, the prime purpose of which is to ensure faculty development and to promote faculty vitality.” (Post-tenure Review in the University of North Carolina - A Report of the University of North Carolina Committee to Study Post-tenure Review) For tenured faculty, the outcomes of the annual performance review are determined by post-tenure review policy. If overall performance is satisfactory or better, faculty remain in the regular annual performance review process. If the performance of a tenured faculty member is found to be unsatisfactory during a specified timeframe, the faculty member is required to enter a faculty development plan. The faculty development plans are developed collaboratively by the faculty member, peers and administrators of the unit. The plans state goals with monitoring and benchmarks. Failure to meet plan objectives leads to sanctions which may include:

1. Reassignment of Duties; 2. Revocation of Tenure; 3. Reduction in Academic Rank and Salary; 4. Involuntary Leave; and/or 5. Termination of Employment.



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In 2007, IHL System institutions reviewed 1,765 faculty members through the annual performance review process. Of these faculty members, 39 underwent the more comprehensive post tenure review process, 5 entered a faculty development program, and 5 were separated from employment as a result of the post tenure review process.

Institutional Post Tenure Review

Number of Tenured Faculty Completing Development Plan

College or School

Number of

Tenured Faculty

Number of Tenured Faculty

Triggering Post Tenure

Review Process

Maximum Length of Faculty

Development Plan

(years)

Number of Tenured

Faculty in Faculty

Development Plan Successfully Unsuccessfully


Separated from

Employment as a Result of

the Post Tenure Review

Process

ASU Agriculture, Research, Extension, & Applied Sciences 12 0 1 0 0 0 0 Arts & Sciences 25 0 1 0 0 0 0 Business 5 0 1 0 0 0 0 Education & Psychology 4 0 1 0 0 0 0 Nursing 8 0 1 0 0 0 0

Subtotals 54 0 0 0 0 0 DSU Arts & Sciences 36 0 3 0 0 0 0 Business 12 0 3 0 0 0 0 Education 12 1 3 0 0 0 1 Nursing 2 0 3 0 0 0 0 Library 2 0 3 0 0 0 0

Subtotals 64 1 0 0 0 1 JSU Business 21 0 2 0 0 0 0 Education & Human Development 18 0 2 0 0 0 0 Liberal Arts 40 0 2 0 0 0 0 Public Service 19 0 2 0 0 0 0 Science, Engineering, & Technology 45 0 2 0 0 0 0

Subtotals 143 0 0 0 0 0 MSU Agriculture & Life Sciences 61 2 3 1 0 0 0 Architecture, Art, & Design 22 2 3 0 0 0 0



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College or School

Number of

Tenured Faculty



Review Process


Development Plan

(years)

Number of Tenured

Faculty in Faculty



Separated from



Process

Arts & Sciences 114 14 3 2 0 0 0 Business & Industry 44 1 3 1 0 0 0 Education 40 0 3 0 0 0 0 Engineering 67 0 3 0 0 0 0 Forest Resources 34 5 3 0 0 0 0 Veterinary Medicine 40 5 3 0 0 0 0 Meridian Campus 7 0 3 0 0 0 0 Libraries 14 1 3 0 0 0 0

Subtotals 443 30 4 0 0 0 MUW Arts & Sciences 26 0 3 0 0 0 0

Education & Human Sciences 10 0 3 0 0 0 0 Nursing & Speech Language Pathology 12 0 3 0 0 0 0 Business 4 0 3 0 0 0 0 Culinary Arts Institute 1 0 3 0 0 0 0 Library 2 0 3 0 0 0 0

Subtotals 55 0 0 0 0 0 MVSU Arts & Sciences 24 4 1.5 1 1 0 0 Education 4 0 1.5 0 0 0 0 Professional Studies 11 0 1.5 0 0 0 0 University College 0 0 1.5 0 0 0 0

Subtotals 39 4 1 1 0 0 UM Liberal Arts 157 0 3 0 0 0 0 Accountancy 8 0 3 0 0 0 0 Applied Sciences 19 0 3 0 0 0 0 Business Administration 27 0 3 0 0 0 0 Education 13 1 3 0 0 0 3 Engineering 26 1 3 0 0 0 0



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College or School

Number of

Tenured Faculty



Review Process


Development Plan

(years)

Number of Tenured

Faculty in Faculty



Separated from



Process

Law 19 0 3 0 0 0 0 Pharmacy 27 0 3 0 0 0 0 Libraries 14 1 3 0 0 0 0

Subtotals 310 3 0 0 0 3 UMMC Dentistry 25 0 1 0 0 0 0 Health Related Professions 32 0 1 0 0 0 0 Medicine 233 1 1 0 0 0 1 Nursing 18 0 1 0 0 0 0

Subtotals 342 1 0 0 0 1 USM Arts & Letters 99 0 2 0 0 0 0 Business 34 0 2 0 0 0 0 Education & Psychology 34 0 2 0 0 0 0 Health 39 0 2 0 0 0 0 Science & Technology 92 0 2 0 0 0 0 Libraries 17 0 2 0 0 0 0

Subtotals 315 0 0 0 0 0

Total 1765 39 5 1 0 5

Flowcharts explaining the Tenure and Post-Tenure Review processes follow:



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Tenure Process Flowchart

Application for Tenure is submitted to the Department by the Assistant Professor.

Appointment to Faculty as a Tenure Track

Assistant Professor.

Tenure Committees review Application for Tenure and make recommendations.

Tenure Committees review the application and make recommendations. Note: Each institution has an appeals process.

During the six year probationary period, the department assesses and advises the candidate for tenure in relation to the candidate’s collegiality and performance in the areas of teaching, professional contribution and standing, and service. An unsatisfactory review may result in a terminal contract.

Tenure requires the candidate to demonstrate collegiality and scholarly productivity in the areas of teaching, professional contribution and standing, and service.

Provost reviews Application for Tenure and makes

recommendation

President/Chancellor reviews Application for Tenure and makes recommendation.

Board of Trustees approve or disapprove tenure

request.

University implements search for faculty member.

Assistant Professor is granted tenure or issued terminal

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Post-Tenure Review Process Flowchart

Regular Annual Performance Review

Satisfactory or Better (Trigger Not Activated)

Multiple Unsatisfactory Reviews Within University Established

Timeframe 1st Unsatisfactory Review

(Trigger Not Activated)

Post Tenure Review Process

Initiated

Insufficient Evidence to Maintain Review

*See the IHL Office of Academic and Student Affairs Post -Tenure Review Report, November 2002, for individual university triggers and sanctions. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends this item be received as information.

Sufficient Evidence to Maintain Review

Faculty Development Plan

Initiated

Successfully Completes Plan

Sanctions Invoked* Does Not Successfully Complete Plan

•Reassignment of Duties; •Revocation of Tenure; •Reduction in Academic Rank and Salary; •Involuntary Leave; and/or •Termination of Employment.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING AGENDA LEGAL

September 19-20, 2007 Page 1 of 14

1. DSU – APPROVAL TO GRANT THE EXCLUSIVE LICENSE AND RIGHT TO

SELL TO NEHI BOTTLING COMPANY

Delta State University requests approval to grant Nehi Bottling Company the exclusive license and right to promote and sell beverage products on the university campus. Nehi will pay a license fee of $50,000 annually plus commission on all sales. The agreement is for ten years beginning October 1, 2007.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General’s Office. Board staff recommends approval of this item.

2. JSU – APPROVAL TO EXECUTE A CONSENT, SUBORDINATION,

NONDISTURBANCE AND ATTORNMENT AGREEMENT

Jackson State University is a tenant in the Jackson Medical Mall owned by the Jackson Medical Mall Foundation, a Mississippi non-profit corporation (hereinafter the “Foundation”). The Foundation is seeking to refinance all or a portion of the costs of the acquisition, renovation and repair of certain properties that it owns. In order to do that, the Foundation needs JSU’s consent to assign the Foundation’s rights under its lease with JSU to the lender. The Consent, Subordination, Nondisturbance and Attornment Agreement grants JSU’s permission for the Foundation to assign these rights to the lender. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General’s Office. Board staff recommends approval of this item.

3. MSU – APPROVAL TO RENEW THE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES

WITH WENDEROTH, LIND & PONACK, L.L.P.

Mississippi State University requests permission to renew a contract with the firm of Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P., located at 2033 K Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006, to provide services necessary for obtaining trademarks. The term of the agreement will be for one (1) year, at hourly rates of $305 for principals and $285 for associates, for a maximum amount payable of $10,000 during contract term.


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4. MSU – APPROVAL TO RENEW THE AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICES

WITH BUTLER SNOW O’MARA STEVENS & CANNADA

Mississippi State University requests permission to renew a contract with the firm of Butler Snow O’Mara Stevens & Cannada located at AmSouth Plaza, 17th Floor, 210 East Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39201, to provide services necessary in the practice areas of intellectual property and commercial matters; this representation does not and is not intended to include any representation by law firm for or on behalf of the university as bond counsel or in any related role in connection with any financing transaction undertaken by or for the university, including any other matters which may concern advice in connection with indebtedness of the university. The term of the contractual agreement will be for one (1) year, at blended hourly rates of $225 for intellectual property services, $215 for commercial services, and $85 for legal assistants.


5. MUW – APPROVAL OF FOOD SERVICE MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT

WITH SODEXHO

Mississippi University for Women requests approval to enter into a Food Service Management Agreement with Sodexho to provide services for the campus food service program. This contract represents a negotiated renewal of an existing contractual relationship. If approved, the contract would span five years beginning July 1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2012. The contract incorporates board rates previously approved by the IHL Board, adjusted for the inclusion of flex dollars into the meal plan rate, and a vendor funded capital commitment. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General’s Office. Board staff recommends approval of this item.

6. UMMC – APPROVAL OF A FIVE-YEAR ELEVATOR MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THYSSENKRUPP ELEVATOR

The University of Mississippi Medical Center requests permission to enter into a five-year maintenance agreement with Thyssenkrupp Elevators. This agreement is for the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2012 for the service of Thyssenkrupp elevators located within buildings on the UMMC campus and covers 45 of the 89 total elevators on campus. The cost per month is $23,669. The request includes a 10 % increase per year for any price increase by the company or any miscellaneous services the

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company may be requested to provide that is not covered under the contract. There is also an increase of $25,000 or $2,083.33/month in year three of the contract to cover the new elevators that will be in the new addition of the Guyton Building. The total amount of the agreement is not to exceed $2,000,000.


7. UMMC – APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO AN AGREEMENT WITH SMITH

ROUCHON AND ASSOCIATES

The University of Mississippi Medical Center requests permission to enter into an agreement with Smith Rouchon and Associates for Secondary/Legal collections. The term of this agreement is from November 1, 2007 to January 1, 2009 and will not exceed $1.5 million.


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8. USM – APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED AFFILIATION AGREEMENT WITH

THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

The University of Southern Mississippi requests approval of an amended affiliation agreement with The University of Southern Mississippi Alumni Association. This agreement is required by Board Policy 301.0806 University Foundation/Affiliated Entity Activities. The amended agreement is shown below.

AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI AND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into as of the _______day of _____________, 2007, by and between THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI (“University”) and THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (“Association”).

WHEREAS, the University is an institution of higher education, and an agency of the State of Mississippi; and WHEREAS, the Association is a Mississippi non-profit corporation, organized and incorporated in 1955 and recognized as tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, the purpose of which is to build a feeling of pride and loyalty among the alumni of the institution while strengthening participation in alumni and University programs; to coordinate the efforts of alumni on behalf of the University as a whole; and to provide a unified voice for all alumni in the affairs of the University; and WHEREAS, the Association, in connection with its activities, utilizes personnel experienced in both planning and management of alumni activities; and WHEREAS, the President of the University believes that it is in the best interest of the University for alumni activities to be coordinated through the Association to increase efficiency and to expand the current sources of support for the University and desires to engage the services of the Association in accordance with the terms and conditions more fully set forth herein below; NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the premises, and the mutual covenants and agreements contained herein, the parties hereby agree as follows:

1. Relationship of Parties. The Association is a not-for-profit corporation, organized under the laws of the State of Mississippi. In accordance with its Articles of Incorporation, the Association is to be administered and operated exclusively for the benefit of the University. However, the Association is not a subsidiary or

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affiliate of the University and is not directly or indirectly controlled by the University. In recognizing that each is an independent entity, the University and the Association acknowledge and agree that:

A. The independent Board of Directors of the Association has the legal right

and responsibility to exercise the corporate powers and authority of the Association, and is authorized to manage and make all decisions regarding its business and affairs.

B. The assets of the Association are the exclusive property of the Association

and do not belong to the University.

C. The resources of the Association are committed and disbursed at the discretion of the Association’s Board of Directors in accordance with Association policy developed and updated as needed in cooperation with the University.

D. Neither party will be liable, nor will be held out by the other as liable, for

any of the other’s contracts, torts, or other acts or omissions, or those of the other’s trustees, directors, officers, members, staff or activity participants.

E. Transactions between the University and Association shall meet the

normal tests for ordinary business transactions, including proper documentation and necessary approvals. Special attention shall be given to avoid direct or indirect conflicts of interest between the University and the Association and those with whom the Association does business.

F. The President of the University shall be seated as an ex-officio, non-voting

member of the Association Board of Directors.

2. Association Services. During the term of this Agreement, the Association shall be responsible for conducting on behalf of the University, as specifically requested by the University, goal-specific alumni activities, campaigns and development initiatives (collectively, the “Programs”) for the purpose of securing support from alumni, friends, and others, for the benefit of the University. The Association shall consult and coordinate with the University President regarding the Association’s means and methods for conducting the Programs. In its operations and in its performance of services for the University, the Association shall comply with all applicable state and federal law. The services to be performed by the Association hereunder shall include, but not be limited to:

A. Increase annual and life memberships in the organization.

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B. Develop new opportunities and methods of generating revenue for the

Association. C. Enhance and expand affinity partnerships with the Association. D. Increase advertising in the Association’s publications. E. Maintain alumni records in the PeopleSoft database software for the

benefit of the Association and the University. F. Maintain alumni chapters and constituent societies to provide

opportunities for alumni involvement with the University.

G. Coordinate annual Homecoming activities to include an awards program recognizing alumni for professional accomplishment and service.

H. Collaborate with the University Foundation and Athletic Foundation for

the betterment of the University as a whole.

I. Conduct research among Southern Miss alumni seeking input from, and ascertaining viewpoints of, the alumni toward the Association and University.

J. Publish, circulate and distribute The Talon four times each year to

members of the Association and publish, circulate and distribute Southern Miss Connections semi-annually to all alumni-of-record.

K. Serve in the role of keepers of the University traditions to continually

promote the history and traditions of the institution.

L. Submit an annual report providing a detailed list of supplemental compensation which was submitted to the University by the Association for the purpose of providing additional compensation to administrators, faculty, athletic staff, and other university employees.

3. University Obligations. For all services rendered by the Association under this

Agreement, and in consideration of the agreements of the Association contained herein, the University shall, at no additional cost to the Association, during the term of this Agreement:

A. Provide to the Association all personnel necessary for Association

purposes, including but not limited to the performance of services to be

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provided by the Association under this Agreement. In the performance of their job duties as required for and in furtherance of Association purposes, all such personnel shall be under the full supervision and control of the University and shall for all purposes be considered employees of the University. The compensation of such personnel, together with all fringe benefits, employment taxes, and other costs thereof, shall be set and paid by the University. With the approval of the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Education, the Board of Directors may provide supplemental compensation for such personnel.

B. Provide an annual education and general fund operating budget to pay

personnel and operating costs of the Association as consideration for services to be rendered. The Association may negotiate on an annual basis through the University’s budget process any revisions to the operating budget.

C. Provide offices, utilities, and custodial services adequate for the

performance of the services required hereunder. D. Provide technology support services as well as online access to such

University files as are relevant to the business and purpose of the Association.

E. Provide, at normal rates (where applicable), access to auxiliary services, including printing, mailing, audio-visual, events-scheduling and related facilities.

F. Reimburse the Association for certain reasonable business expenses,

which the Association may incur on the University’s behalf.

4. Financial Statements. The Association shall maintain financial and accounting records in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, which records shall be maintained separately from the records of the University. These financial records shall be audited annually by a Certified Public Accounting firm engaged for that purpose by the Association. The Association will furnish, subject to such terms and conditions as may be mutually agreed, to the University and to the Mississippi Commissioner of Higher Education such audited financial statements together with a list of the officers and directors of the Association.

5. Communications. The President of the University shall be responsible for

communicating to the Association priorities and long-term plans of the University. The parties shall work together to encourage communications between members of the Board of Trustees of Institutions of Higher Learning and

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the Board of Directors of the Association to include periodic meetings between the members of the Board of Trustees, the President of the Association, and the President of the University. To provide the Directors with the appropriate information to assist them in the proper execution of their duties and responsibilities as the Board of Directors of the Association, the University shall furnish the Association reports, schedules and records as may be requested by the Association, and the Directors of the Association will seek input from the President of the University in defining major needs and priorities.

6. Independent Contractor. It is understood and agreed that the Association shall act

solely in the capacity of an independent contractor and not as an agent for the University.

7. Term of Agreement. Subject only to the provisions for termination as hereinafter

set forth, the initial term of this Agreement shall be for a period beginning on the date hereof and ending on June 30, 2008, and shall continue thereafter from year to year. Either party may terminate this Agreement at any time for any reason upon sixty (60) days prior written notice to the other party.

8. Notices. Any notice, request, demand, or other communication permitted to be

given hereunder shall be in writing and shall be deemed to be duly given when personally delivered to the Executive Director of the Association or the President of the University, as the case may be, or when deposited in the United States mail, by certified or registered mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, at the respective addresses of the Association and the University as shown below, or to such other addresses as either party shall designate by written notice to the other:

As to the University:

President The University of Southern Mississippi 118 College Dr. #5001 Hattiesburg, MS 39406 As to the Association:

Executive Director of the Association The University of Southern Mississippi

Alumni Association 118 College Dr. # 5013 Hattiesburg, MS 39406

9. Assignment. Neither this Agreement nor any interest herein may be assigned, transferred, or conveyed in whole or in part.

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10. Applicable Law. This Agreement shall be construed, interpreted and the rights

and duties of the parties determined in accordance with the laws of the State of Mississippi.

11. Miscellaneous.

A. The Association agrees to develop, keep in effect, and abide by an appropriate conflict-of-interest policy relating to business transactions with its volunteer leadership.

B. A waiver by either party of any of the terms and conditions of this

Agreement in any instance shall not be deemed or construed to be a waiver of such term or condition for the future, or any subsequent breach thereof, or of any other term and condition of this Agreement.

C. This Agreement constitutes the basic agreement between the parties with

respect to the services of the Association concerning the Programs. This Agreement may be amended only by an instrument in writing specifically referring to this Agreement and executed by duly authorized representatives of both parties to this Agreement.

D. If any provisions of the Agreement shall, for any reason, be held to violate

any applicable law, and so much of said Agreement is held to be unenforceable, then the invalidity of such specific provision shall not be held to invalidate any other provisions, which shall remain in full force and effect.

E. The headings of the several sections herein are inserted for convenience of

reference only and are not intended to be a part of or to affect the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

12. Gift Receipting and Ownership. Gifts made to the University shall be accounted

for and ownership maintained by the University; gifts made to the Association shall be accounted for and ownership maintained by the Association. However, checks made payable to the University will be transferred to the Association if a gift agreement, pledge or expectancy exists between the donor and the Association.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have caused this Agreement to be executed

as of the day and year first above written.

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_________________________ _____________________________ Dr. Martha D. Saunders Lou Ann Poynter President President The University of The University of

Southern Mississippi Southern Mississippi Alumni Association

Date:_____________________ Date:_________________________ __________________________ Robert D. Pierce, II Executive Director The University of

Southern Mississippi Alumni Association

Date:______________________

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General’s office. Board staff recommends approval of this item.

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9. USM – APPROVAL TO ENTER INTO A CONTACT BETWEEN THE

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI GULF PARK CAMPUS AND THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI RESEARCH FOUNDATION

The University of Southern Mississippi requests permission to enter into a contract

between The University of Southern Mississippi Gulf Park Campus and The University of Southern Mississippi Research Foundation for 4,495 square

feet located in “the Old Surgery Center Building” at 1203 Board Avenue in Gulfport, Mississippi. The contract amount is $114,662.50 each year, effective July 17, 2007 through September 15, 2010 and will be renewable annually until June 30, 2012.

The items above have been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General’s

office.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of this item. 10. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION - REPORT OF PAYMENTS TO OUTSIDE

COUNSEL (INFORMATION ITEMS) Legal fees approved for payment to outside counsel in relation to litigation and other matters: Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Phelps Dunbar (Statement dated 7/20/07) from the funds of Mississippi State University. (This statement represents services and expenses in connection with Charlie F. Wade v. MS Cooperative Extension Service.) TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 495.14

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Phelps Dunbar (Statements dated 6/30/07 and 7/27/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (These statements, in the amounts of $1,959.44 and $1,849.68, respectively, represent services and expenses in connection with the DSH Litigation.) TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 3,809.12

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Scott, Sullivan, Streetman & Fox (Statement dated 7/24/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (This statement represents services and expenses in connection with the Teer case.) TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 7,437.86

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Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Lewis Fisher Henderson Claxton & Mulroy (Statement dated 7/18/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (This statement represents services and expenses in connection with the Sterling case.) TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 11,488.64

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Page, Kruger & Holland (Statement dated 7/12/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (This statement represents services and expenses in connection with the Smith case.) TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 481.00 Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Phelps Dunbar (Statements dated 7/9/07 and 7/19/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (These statements, in the amounts of $3,646.29 and $435.00, respectively, represent services and expenses in connection with the Dean and Dean Architects investigation.) TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 4,081.29 Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Bryan Nelson P.A. (Statements dated 4/10/07 and 7/3/07) from the funds of the University of Southern Mississippi. (These statements, in the amounts of $37.65 and $162.50, respectively, represent services and expenses in connection with the Armaraneni case.) TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 200.15 Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Mayo Mallette (Statement dated 7/10/07) from the funds of the University of Southern Mississippi. (This statement represents services and expenses in connection with the OFCCP Audit.) TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 1,581.60 Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by McMahan & Brinkley (Statement dated 7/6/07) from the funds of the University of Southern Mississippi. (This statement represents services and expenses in connection with the Jordan case.) TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 18,353.50 Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Adams & Reese (Statements dated 7/12/07 and 7/11/07) from the funds of the University of Southern Mississippi. (These statements, in the amounts of $525.00 and $4,650.00, respectively, represent services and expenses in connection with the Servedio case and a personnel matter, respectively.)

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TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 5,175.00

Legal fees approved for payment to outside counsel in relation to patent and other matters: Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada (Statements dated 6/14/07, 6/14/07, 6/14/07, 6/14/07, 6/21/07, 7/10/07, 7/10/07, 7/10/07, 7/10/07, 7/10/07, 7/24/07, 7/24/07 and 7/24/07) from the funds of Mississippi State University. (These statements represent services and expenses in connection with the following patent applications: “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – CA” - $76.50; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – GM” - $59.50; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – UK” - $151.49; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – JP” - $34.00; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – US” - $22.50; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – CA” - $1,244.47; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – GM” - $299.16; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – UK” - $1,754.71; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – JP” - $2,343.21; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – US” - $102.00; “Fully Scalable Computer Architecture for Parallel Discrete Event” - $280.50; “Organic Wood Preservatives” - $25.50 and “Light Scattering, etc.” - $501.90.) TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 6,895.44

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Hunton & Williams (Statements dated 3/6/07, 7/11/07, 7/11/07, 7/11/07, 7/11/07, 7/11/07, 7/11/07 and 7/11/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi. (These statements represent services and expenses in connection with the following patent applications: “Stable Suppository Formulations Effecting Bioavailability of 9-THC-BE” - $30.00; General - $2,400.16; “Method of Preparing Delta 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – KR” - $724.03; “Method of Preparing Delta 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – PO” - $1,402.13; “Dihydroartemisinin and Dihydroartemisitene Dimers as Anti-Cancer and Anti-Infective Agents – AU” - $954.79; “Anticancer and Antiprotozoal Dihydroartemisinene and Dihydroartemisitene Dimers with Desirable Chemical Functionalities – CA” - $795.72; “Methods of Delta-9-THC – NZ” - $1,174.94 and “Nail Fungus Treatment” - $2,310.00.)

TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 9,791.77

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Stites & Harbison (Statements dated 1/19/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi. (These statements represent services and expenses in connection with the following patent applications: “Saururus Cernuus Compounds that Inhibit Cellular Responses to Hypoxia” - $2,287.00; “Antifungal Cyclopentenediones” - $1,663.10; “In-Furnace Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide by Mixed Fuels Involving a Biomass Derivative” - $289.00; “Use of IL-2 Receptor Antibodies” - $2,277.78; “Compositions Comprising Highly Purified Amphotericin B – AU” - $120.50; “Compositions Comprising Highly Purified Amphotericin B – CA” - $421.92; “Compositions Compromising

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Highly Purified Amphotericin B – EP” - $98.50; “Novel Cyclopenetenedione Antifungal Compounds and Methods for Their Use – AU” - $153.50; “Novel Cyclopenetenedione Anti-Fungal Compounds and Methods for Their Use – CA” - $1,119.30; “Novel Cyclopenetenedione Anti-Fungal Compounds and Methods for Their Use – EP” - $143.76; Novel Cyclopenetenedione Anti-Fungal Compounds and Methods for Their Use – JP” - $8,842.01; “Saururus Cernuus Compounds that Inhibit Cellular Responses to Hypoxia – JP” - $109.50; “Method and Device for Reducing Engine Noise – CA” - $1,625.70 and “Method and Device for Reducing Engine Noise – EP” - $1,131.40.)

TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 20,282.97

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada (Statements dated 6/30/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi. (These statements represent services and expenses in connection with the following patent applications: “Animal Model for Anxiety and Depression” - $99.00 and “Animal Model for Anxiety and Depression” - $7,361.90.) TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 7,460.90

Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Stites & Harbison (Statements dated 6/22/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (These statements represent services and expenses in connection with the following patent applications: “Molecules Encoding Imidazoline Receptive Polypeptides and Encoded Thereby” - $264.50; “Thermally-Targeted Delivery of Medicaments” - $760.00; “Temporary Mucosal Gastric Electrical Stimulation Device and Method for Treating Gastroparesis” - $397.86; “Synergistic Combinations of Chrome-Free Corrosion Inhibitors” - $46.00; “Cell Culture Model for Demyelination/Remyelination” - $999.66 and “Saliva-Based Protein Profiling” - $1,751.50.) TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 4,219.52

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APPROVAL OF INITIATION OF PROJECTS/APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONALS 1. ASU – Jack Spinks Stadium Renovation Project Alcorn State University requests permission to initiate a project and to appoint William T. Mills, Mills and Mills Architects as project professionals for a stadium renovation project. Funds are available in the amount of $500,000 from HB 246, Laws of 2007. 2. ASU - Elevator Renovation Project

Alcorn State University requests approval to initiate a project and to appoint Dale and Associates, Jackson, MS as the project professionals to renovate elevators in Thompson Women's Tower, Demby Hall, the Walter Washington Administration Building, and the Math and Science Building. Funding is available in the amount of $950,000 from university funds and HB 246, Laws of 2007.

3. MSU – IHL 205-234, Construction of New Road Mississippi State University requests permission to initiate a project and to proceed with the selection of a project professional for the design and construction of a new entrance road north of 1-82 on the north farm connection to the existing research park. Funds are available in the amount of $2,460,000 from the Mississippi Department of Transportation. 4. UM – IHL 207-304, NIUST Shop Building

The University of Mississippi requests permission to initiate a project and to appoint Mills and Mills Architects as the design professional for the design and construction of a new Marine Biology office/shop facility to house oceanographic mapping equipment. Funds are available in the amount of $301,000 and are provided by self generated funds.

5. UMMC – IHL 209-500, Health Related Professionals Drainage Revisions The University of Mississippi Medical Center requests permission to initiate a project and to appoint Dale/Morris Architects, PLLC as project professionals to update the storm drainage to the existing entrance plaza to correct flooding problems. Funds are available in the amount of $570,700 from tuition, fees and interest income.

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6. UMMC – IHL 209-501, 2007 School of Dentistry Renovations The University of Mississippi Medical Center requests permission to initiate a project and to appoint JBHM Architects as the project professionals to convert a research lab of one large classroom to two (2) small classrooms. Funds are available in the amount of $270,000 from self generated funds. STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of Items 1-6. APPROVAL OF BUDGET INCREASE/CHANGE OF SCOPE 7. UMMC – GS 109-186, New Teaching Facility

The University of Mississippi Medical Center requests permission to increase the project budget from $5,005,000 to $5,930,000 for an increase of $925,000 to create an adequate reserve for construction contingency as required by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available in the amount of $4,000,000 from SB 2988, Laws of 2003, and $1,930,000 from UMC interest income.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of Item 7. APPROVAL OF OTHER REAL ESTATE AND FACILITIES REQUESTS 8. JSU – Resolution Authorizing Bond Swap

Jackson State University requests approval for a Resolution authorizing the Jackson State University Educational Building Corporation (the “JSU/EBC”) to enter into a bond swap of the Callable Bonds of certain series 2004A bonds. The national amount related to the swap is $30 million. The university will receive an initial payment of $1 to $1.5 million, a net present value savings of $8,297,494 and an average annual savings of $462,220. There is a $45,000 cost associated with the bond swap transaction.

The staff is still in the process of obtaining and reviewing data for this agenda item. The staff recommends the Board allow the chairs of the Real Estate and Facilities Committee and the Budget, Finance and Audit Committee to approve this agenda item mid-meeting once the staff is prepared to recommend the agenda for the swap.

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9. MSU – Name McCool Hall Addition & Renovation Project Mississippi State University requests permission to name the current McCool Hall Addition & Renovation Project, the “Leo Seal Family Business Complex”, in honor of the donor, Mr. Leo Seal. 10. USM – Utility Easement to Mississippi Power Company The University of Southern Mississippi requests approval of a utility easement to Mississippi Power Company for the provision of primary electrical service on the university property. The electrical service will provide power for the first building in the university’s initiative for establishment of an Innovation and Commercialization Park. This easement request is an addition to the rights-of-way utility easements approved by the Board in July, 2005.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of Items 8-10.

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11. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – Approval of a Resolution Designating Harry G.

Sims as the Designated Applicant Agent to Receive FEMA/MEMA Reimbursement for Damage to the Education and Research Center

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12. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – Real Estate and Facilities Items Subsequent to the August 15, 2007 Board Meeting (Information Items) Delta State University The Board staff approved the award of a contract for the Kethley Building Re-Roof, GS 102-216, to Ray Collins Construction, the lower of two (2) bidders in the amount of $343,700 base bid and three (3) alternates. Approval was requested from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available in the amounts of $170,095 from HB 2246, Laws of 2006, and $217,565 from HB 1634, Laws of 2005. Jackson State University The Board staff approved Change Order #5 for the School of Engineering, GS 103-179, in the deductive amount of $11,250 to delete work associated with new rip-rap along the Lynch Creek drainage ditch and requested approval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are provided from HB 1675, Laws of 1999. Mississippi State University The Board staff approved Change Order #1 for Middleton Hall Roofing/Waterproofing, GS 105-314, in the deductive amount of $109,200 to delete work originally included in the contract as Alternate #1. Funding is from SB 2010, Laws of 2004. The Board staff approved the university’s request to remove Building 1264-ARC Bin, Starkville, MS and Building 1322- Physiology Storage, Starkville, MS from inventory (pending final approval by DEQ) and requested approval from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. The Office of Real Estate and Facilities has received approval letters from MDAH and MDEQ. This information is on file. Mississippi University for Women

The Board staff approved Change Order #1 for Frazer Hall Mechanical, GS 104-155, in the deductive amount of $3,855 for controls which were included in the original budget. Approval was requested from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available from SB 3254, Laws of 1998; HB 1675, Laws of 1999 and HB 1634, Laws of 2005.

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Mississippi Valley State University The Board staff approved the Construction Documents at 67% complete for the Library Renovation, GS 106-201, as prepared by the project professional, Duvall/Decker Architects and requested approval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available in the amount of $12,700,000 from SB 3197, Laws of 2003. University of Mississippi The Board staff approved Change Order #2 for Natural Products Center Auditorium, IHL 207-263, in the deductive amount of $4,658.50. Funds are available from a HRSA grant in the amount of $2,600,000.

The Board staff approved the award of a contract to CIG Contractors of Corinth, Mississippi, the lower of two (2) bidders in the amount of $1,177,500 for Meek Hall ADA, GS 107-278, for renovations. Approval was requested from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funding is available from self-generated funds.

The Board staff approved the bids and the award of a contract for demolition of Village Apartments, IHL 207-299, to the lowest of five (5) bidders, M&M Services of Jackson, Mississippi in the amount of $1,197,000. Funds are available from self-generated funds and private donations. University of Mississippi Medical Center The Board staff approved Change Order #2 for Water System Improvements Phase I, IHL 209-478, in the amount of $62,361.50 with an increase of 456 calendar days. Funds are available in the project budget from interest income. University of Southern Mississippi The Board staff approved the Schematic Design documents prepared for Cedar Point, Research Lab Facility, Phase III, GS 110-089, for the Gulf Park Campus and requested approval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available from SB 2010, Laws of 2004, and a NOAA Grant (GS02733).

The Board staff approved the Design Development documents for the 2005 Oceanographic Facility/Infrastructure Modifications, GS 115-002, and requested approval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are

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available for the project from SB 3197, Laws of 2002; SB 2010, Laws of 2004 and HB 246, Laws of 2007.

The Board staff approved Change Order #1A for MM Roberts Stadium Expansion and Renovation, IHL 208-258, in the amount of $30,545.41 with no change in contract time for removal of the old score board to make way for the expansion construction. Funds are available from the USM Athletic Foundation. The Board staff approved Change Order #2 for MM Roberts Stadium Expansion and Renovation, IHL 208-258, in the amount of $5,000 for the exclusion of a certified surveyor for the building layout. The contractor will perform the layout with his own personnel. Funds will be credited to the project budget.

The Board staff approved Change Order #3 for the Trent Lott Center for Excellence in Economic Development & Entrepreneurship, IHL 208-251, in the amount of $1,683,205 with an increase of 365 days to the contract to restore items previously negotiated out of the contract. Funds are available from Government VA-HUD Independent Appropriations Act on 200 Conference Report (HR-107-202).

The Board staff approved the Construction Documents and authorized advertising for the receipt of bids for Aquaculture Visitor’s Center Phase III, IHL 210-234. Funds have been received in the amount of $1,800,000 from the NOAA Grant (GR02439).

The Board staff approved Change Order #3 for MM Roberts Stadium Expansion and Renovation, IHL 208-258, in the amount of $3,501 for additional costs to include electrical and data outlets. Funds are available from the USM Athletic Foundation. The Board staff approved Change Order #4 for MM Roberts Stadium Expansion and Renovation, IHL 208-258, in the amount of $2,024.61 for additional costs to connect existing ADS pipes for the field drains. Funds are available from the USM Athletic Foundation. The Board staff approved Change Order #5 for MM Roberts Stadium Expansion and Renovation, IHL 208-258, in the amount of $1,948.85 to provide a power transformer connection. Funds are available from the USM Athletic Foundation. The Board staff approved the university’s request to advertise for the receipt of bids for addition and renovation for Ogletree Alumni House, IHL 208-263. Funds are available from private donations and university sources.

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GOVERNANCE September 19-20, 2007

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1. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – APPROVAL FOR FIRST READING OF

PROPOSED AMENDMENT TO BOARD POLICY 912 USE OF REAL PROPERTY AND FACILITIES

912 USE OF REAL PROPERTY AND FACILITIES

In general, it shall be the policy of the institutions not to make available the real property, buildings and other facilities of the institutions to outside organizations. Exceptions to this policy may be approved by the Institutional Executive Officer. No exception shall be approved for private foundations, commercial enterprises, political or sectarian meetings, without specific approval of the Commissioner.

STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of this item.

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ADMINISTRATION/POLICY SEPTEMBER 19-20, 2007

Page 1 of 1 1. DSU – AWARD OF HONORARY DEGREE

Delta State University requests approval to bestow an honorary degree on one candidate at its December 2007 Commencement. Supporting documents are provided under separate cover.

2. USM – AWARD OF HONORARY DEGREE

The University of Southern Mississippi requests approval to bestow an honorary degree on one candidate at its December 2007 Commencement. Supporting documents are provided under separate cover.

3. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION - COMMISSIONER’S NOTIFICATION OF APPROVAL (INFORMATION ITEMS)

In compliance with Board policy, the following items have been approved by the Commissioner on behalf of the Board and are available for inspection in the Board Office.

• JSU – Budget revision of the Ayers Program(s); no increase in total Ayers

budget rather a reallocation among funds • MUW - Budget revision for an annual contract renewal of a facilities

management agreement with Sodexho. This change represents a 3% increase in the total budget.

• MVSU - Budget revision of the Ayers Program(s); no increase in the total

Ayers budget rather a reallocation among funds.

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