Action: A motion to add “sexual orientation” to the list of conditions protected under University policy was made by Regent Landy and seconded by Regent Turner. The motion failed1.
Finance and Administration
Regent Schrader presented the Finance and Administration Committee report. He provided an overview of various budgetary initiatives. No action items were reported.
External Relations & Development
Action: A motion to approve the Proposed Endowment Allocation was made by the External Relations & Development Committee. The motion passed.
Audit Committee
Regent Willis presented the Audit Committee report. He provided an update on risk management initiatives.
VII. Closed Session
Action: A motion to convene a closed session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation was made by Regent Bearden and seconded by Regent Willis. The motion passed.
The Board discussed pending litigation and personnel matters. The Board took no action in Closed Session.
The Board reconvened in Open Session.
Action: A motion to award tenure to Dr. Elgie McFayden and Professor Kimberly Sipes was made by Regent Bearden and seconded by Regent Landy. The motion passed.
Action: A motion to approve the following promotion recommendations was made by Regent Bearden and seconded by Regent Landy:
Professor Hunt Butler, Promoted to Associate Professor Dr. April Fallon, Promoted to Professor Dr. James Obielodan, Promoted to Associate Professor Dr. Narayanan Rajendran, Promoted to Associate Professor
The motion passed.
1 The motion failed by a vote of 1 to 8 with Regent Landy in favor of the motion and all other Regents opposed.