Regional University System of Oklahoma

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January RUSO Regent Meeting

Jan 24, 2025 10:00 AM EST

Southwestern Oklahoma State University

I.
ANNOUNCEMENT OF FILING MEETING NOTICE AND POSTING OF THE AGENDA IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE OPEN MEETING ACT
II.
CALL TO ORDER AND REGENTS’ ROLL CALL
A.
(Action) Discussion and possible action excusing absent Regents.
III.
Presentation by Regent Jane McDermott regarding the Chairman’s Report.
IV.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the Consent Docket consisting of previous minutes and academic program modifications.
A.
MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING
1.
Approval of Facilities Tour Meeting Minutes of Special Meeting, November 7, 2024
2.
Approval of Minutes of Regular Meeting, November 8, 2024
B.
ACADEMIC AFFAIRS
1.
East Central University
2.
Northeastern State University
3.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University
4.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
5.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
6.
University of Central Oklahoma
V.
REPORT OF RUSO COMMITTEE PROCEEDINGS
A.
FACILITIES STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE – Regent Amy Anne Ford
1.
Presentation regarding deferred maintenance across the system.
2.
Northeastern State University
a.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding facilities approvals for Northeastern State University.
3.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
a.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding facilities approvals for Southeastern Oklahoma State University.
4.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
a.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding facilities approvals for the SWOSU.
5.
University of Central Oklahoma
a.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding facilities approvals for the University of Central Oklahoma.
b.
Informational Items:
c.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding the emergency ratification for UCO.
B.
AUDIT AND FINANCE COMMITTEE- Regent Chris VanDenhende
1.
Presentation regarding system data reported by universities.
2.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University
a.
(Action) Presentation and possible action regarding Board policy 2.3.4, Purchases exceeding $150,000, Southeastern Oklahoma State University is requesting approval to purchase the following items:
3.
University of Central Oklahoma
a.
(Action) Presentation and possible action regarding Board policy 2.3.4, Purchases exceeding $150,000, UCO is requesting approval to purchase the following items:
4.
(Action) Discussion and possible action regarding a request for Emergency Ratification
C.
EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE COMMITTEE- Regent Connie Reilly
1.
Presentation regarding NSU offering lower-level courses on the Broken Arrow Campus.
D.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE- Regent Jane McDermott
1.
(Action) Discussion and Possible Action regarding the RUSO Affordability and Transparency Framework
VI.
Presentation by Chancellor Sean Burrage
VII.
Presentation by President Bo Hannaford regarding the President’s Council Report and possible discussion with RUSO Regents
VIII.
(Action) Presentation and possible action regarding the RUSO University Presidents recommendations presented by leadership at each institution.
A.
East Central University President's Recommendations
1.
Personnel
2.
Grants ($0)
3.
Purchases
B.
East Central University President's Report
C.
Northeastern State University President's Recommendations
1.
Personnel
2.
Grants and Contracts ($461,184)
3.
Purchases
4.
Informational Items
D.
Northeastern State University President's Report
E.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University President's Recommendations
1.
Personnel
2.
Grants and Contracts ($292,551.50)
3.
Purchases (none at this time)
4.
Informational Items
a.
Academic Calendar
b.
Summer Hours
F.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University President's Report
G.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University President's Recommendations
1.
Personnel
2.
Purchases (none at this time)
H.
Southeastern Oklahoma State University President's Report
I.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University President's Recommendations
1.
Personnel
2.
Grants and Contracts ($535,704)
3.
Purchases
a.
Informational Items
J.
Southwestern Oklahoma State University President's Report
K.
University of Central Oklahoma President's Recommendations
1.
Personnel
2.
Grants and Contracts
3.
Purchases
a.
Informational Items
L.
University of Central Oklahoma President's Report
IX.
(Action) Presentation by Dr. Brandon Tatum and possible discussion with RUSO Regents regarding the CEO’s report.
X.
Regent's Comments and Announcements
XI.
Discussion and possible action regarding New Business (not known about or which could not have been reasonably foreseen prior to the time of the agenda).
XII.
(Action) Vote to enter into executive session pursuant to 25 O.S. 307(B)(4) and (8) for the purpose of discussion and possible action on the following issues:
A.
Jackson Shepherd and Mallory Scott v. Regional University System of Oklahoma County ("RUSO") et al., District Court of Oklahoma Case #CJ-2020-2383
B.
Charles E. Sneed and Tabitha Sneed v. Northeastern State University ("NSU"), Acting President Kim Cherry, and NSU Employees, E.C.A.L. [sic et al.], District Court of Cherokee County, Case #CJ-2007-840
C.
Marci D. Walkingstick Dixon v. State of Oklahoma ex rel. the Regional University System of the Oklahoma Board of Regents sic. d/b/a Northeastern State University ("NSU"), Eastern District of Oklahoma Case #CIV-19-391
D.
Tatum Robertson, Eve Brennan, and Marin Rhodes v. University of Central Oklahoma ("UCO") and Board of Regents for the Regional University System of Oklahoma ("RUSO"), Western District of Oklahoma, Case # CIV-2022-836-HE
E.
Dr. Rachel Tudor v. Marie Galindo et al. and Ezra Young and Brittany Stewart v. Dr. Rachel Tudor, Southeastern Oklahoma State University ("SE"), and Regional University System of Oklahoma ("RUSO"), Western District of Oklahoma Case #CIV-2022-480-C
F.
Noreen Swank v. State of Oklahoma ex rel. the Regional University System of Oklahoma Board of Regents d/b/a Northeastern State University ("NSU"), Eastern District of Oklahoma Case #CIV-2024-102-GLJ
G.
Terry Worcester v. East Central University ("ECU"), District Court of Pontotoc County Case #CJ-2019-37
H.
Alan Scott Asher and Nancy Asher v. Northeastern State University-Broken Arrow ("NSU"), and The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges-Regional University System of Oklahoma ("RUSO"), District Court of Wagoner County Case #CJ-2022-309
I.
Shekhar Rathor v. University of Central Oklahoma ("UCO") EEOC Charge #564-2022-02211
J.
OCR Docket No. 07-23-2169 - Website accessibility complaint against East Central University
K.
US Department of Education Complaint by Margo McKenzie against Northeastern State University for alleged FERPA violations
L.
MidFirst Bank v. James L. Lindsay II, Northwestern Oklahoma State University ("NWOSU") et al., District Court of Oklahoma County Case #CJ-2022-6342
M.
Northwestern Oklahoma State University Internal Revenue Service Audit
N.
Oklahoma Insurance Department Consumer Complaint against VOYA
O.
Discussion of legal opinion provided by John E. Priddy and next steps
P.
Dr. Ian Gerg v. Southeastern Oklahoma State University ("SE")
Q.
Noah Hankinson v. Sydney Youngblood-Blanton (Southeastern Oklahoma State University Golf Coach) Cause #471-09007-2024 District Court of Collin County, Texas
R.
Dorothy Phelps v. Southeastern Oklahoma State University ("SE"), District Court of Bryan County, Case #CS-24-670
XIII.
(Action) Vote to exit Executive Session and return to Open Session.
A.
Discussion and possible action to implement matters discussed in Executive Session.
XIV.
(Action) Vote to Adjourn the Board Meeting