University of Houston System public meetings in 2024
23 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Audit and Compliance Committee Meeting
The University of Houston System’s Audit and Compliance Committee meets to receive and note several annual reports: the Institutional Compliance Hotline Report (Aug–Oct 2024), Ethics and Conflict-of-Interest Policies for FY2025, the Annual Fraud Prevention and Awareness Report for FY2024, the Identity Theft Prevention Program Executive Summary for FY2024, and the Internal Auditing Department’s Annual Report for FY2024. No votes or decisions are listed; the committee also schedules an executive session covering legal matters, real-estate deliberations, gifts, personnel issues, and security-related confidentiality.
- Approval of August 21, 2024 committee minutes
- Review of Institutional Compliance Hotline Report (Aug–Oct 2024)
- Review of Ethics and Conflict-of-Interest Policies for FY2025
- Review of Annual Fraud Prevention and Awareness Report for FY2024
- Review of Identity Theft Prevention Program Executive Summary for FY2024
The provided document contains only administrative header information and system maintenance notices. There are no records of decisions, discussions, or actions taken during the meeting.
Academic and Student Success Committee Meeting
The Academic and Student Success Committee will meet to approve faculty tenure and new academic programs. The body will also consider the closure of low-producing programs and review a report on sponsored contracts and grants exceeding $1 million.
- Approval of faculty tenure for the University of Houston System
- Approval of new academic programs for the University of Houston
- Approval of program closures based on a Low Producing Programs Report
- Approval of the Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Charter
- Information report on sponsored contracts and grants over $1M
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Board of Regents Meeting
The University of Houston System Board of Regents will consider delegating authority to the Chancellor for contracts and construction projects exceeding $1 million. The board will also review academic program closures, faculty tenure, and endowment fund liquidations.
- Delegation of authority to the Chancellor for goods/services and construction contracts exceeding $1 million
- Approval of new academic programs and closure of low producing programs
- Full liquidation of two managers for the Fiscal Year 2024 Endowment Payout
- Design and construction contracts for the expansion of the Student Center North Building
- Annual update to the University of Houston-Downtown Master Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee will review requests to grant the Chancellor authority to execute various contracts exceeding $1 million. The body will also discuss facility conditions, financial operations for FY 2024, and the UH-Downtown Master Plan.
- Delegation of authority to Chancellor for goods/services contracts exceeding $1 million
- Delegation of authority to Chancellor for construction contracts exceeding $1 million
- Design and construction contracts for the Student Center North Building expansion
- Annual update to the University of Houston-Downtown Master Plan
- One-time payment for eligible faculty and staff at the University of Houston
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Endowment Management Committee Meeting
The Endowment Management Committee will discuss the University of Houston System endowment and non-endowed portfolios. The body is seeking approval for several fund liquidations and updates to investment policies.
- Full liquidation of two managers to support the Fiscal Year 2024 Endowment Payout
- Liquidation of the University of Houston Downtown Quasi Endowment for Freshman Success
- Changes to the Endowment Fund Statement of Investment Objectives and Policies
- Annual review of the Board of Regents Endowment Management Committee Charter
- Report from NEPC regarding endowment and non-endowed portfolios
The provided minutes contain no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and administrative headers.
Special Called Endowment Management Committee Workshop Meeting
The Endowment Management Committee will hold a workshop to review the University of Houston System's investment strategy. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, prospective gifts, and personnel.
- Investment Strategy Discussion for the University of Houston System
- Executive session regarding legal matters and contemplated litigation
- Executive session regarding the purchase, exchange, sale, or value of real property
- Executive session regarding a prospective gift
- Executive session regarding personnel matters for officers or employees
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Board of Regents Meeting
The University of Houston System Board of Regents will meet to approve various administrative delegations, academic appointments, and financial liquidations. The body will also review reports on campus carry and legislative compliance.
- Delegation of authority to the Chancellor for goods/services and construction contracts exceeding $1 million
- Approval for the design and construction of new Freshman Student Housing at the University of Houston
- Partial liquidation of a quasi endowment for the University of Houston System
- Approval of new academic programs and faculty promotion and tenure
- Certification of compliance with Texas Education Code Sec. 51.3525 for FY 2024
The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded in the text.
Special Called Board of Regents Retreat Meeting
The Board of Regents will receive an informational presentation on the future of the University of Houston System. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, gifts, and personnel.
- Informational presentation on UH-Victoria & Katy, UH Health, UH Athletics, and University of Houston
- Executive session regarding legal matters and contemplated litigation
- Executive session regarding the purchase, exchange, sale or value of real property
- Executive session regarding a prospective gift
- Executive session regarding personnel matters for officers and employees
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or decisions. The text consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee Meeting
The Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee will meet to approve delegated authority for the Chancellor to negotiate and execute contracts exceeding $1 million for goods/services, construction, property sales, and easements. The committee will also vote on a new Freshman Student Housing project and review capital projects updates.
- Delegate authority to Chancellor for contracts exceeding $1M for goods/services (excluding construction)
- Delegate authority to Chancellor for construction contracts exceeding $1M
- Delegate authority to Chancellor for property sales contracts
- Delegate authority to Chancellor for real property easement contracts
- Approve design and construction of new Freshman Student Housing at University of Houston
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Endowment Management Committee Meeting
The University of Houston System Endowment Management Committee will meet to approve minutes from past meetings, receive an investment report from NEPC, and vote on three key actions: a full redemption of a public equity manager and two hedge fund managers, delegation of authority to hire a new hedge fund manager, and partial liquidation of a quasi endowment. The meeting will also include an executive session covering legal matters, real property, prospective gifts, and personnel issues.
- Approval of minutes from December 2, 2021 and May 15, 2024 meetings
- Full redemption of a public equity manager and two hedge fund managers
- Delegation of authority to Chancellor to negotiate and hire a new hedge fund manager
- Partial liquidation of a quasi endowment
- Executive session on legal matters, real property, gifts, and personnel
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Audit and Compliance Committee Meeting
The University of Houston System Audit and Compliance Committee meets to receive updates on compliance hotline reports, sexual harassment incident reporting, and internal audit activities. Members will also vote on the annual internal audit plan.
- Approval of May 15, 2024 committee minutes
- Approval of the Annual Internal Audit Plan
- Review of Institutional Compliance Hotline Report for May–July 2024
- Review of State Required Report on sexual harassment incidents
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Meeting
The University of Houston System’s Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee met to approve routine academic and faculty matters. The committee also received updates on research security, energy innovation, and leadership introductions. No substantive policy decisions were discussed.
- Approval of faculty promotions and tenure across the University of Houston System
- Approval of faculty emeritus appointments
- Approval of faculty workload report
- Approval of new academic programs
- Ratification of Vice President of Health Affairs and University Dean of Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Meeting
The Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee will vote on faculty promotions, tenure, emeritus appointments, new academic programs, and a proposal to delegate authority to the Chancellor to modify test-optional admissions standards. The committee will also receive informational presentations on mental health, research highlights, and student success initiatives. An executive session is scheduled for legal, real estate, gift, and personnel matters.
- Approval of faculty promotion and tenure in academic rank
- Approval of faculty emeritus appointments
- Approval of new academic program(s)
- Approval to delegate authority to Chancellor to modify test-optional admissions standards
- Presentation on mental health at University of Houston
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigation links.
Finance, Facilities, and Administration
The Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee of the University of Houston System is meeting to consider several financial actions, including approval of the FY2025 financial plan and budget, delegation of contract authority to the Chancellor for contracts over $1 million, and issuance of refunding bonds. The committee will also review the annual Master Plan update and the new Energy Master Plan, and discuss legal, real estate, gift, and personnel matters in executive session.
- Approval of FY2025 Financial Plan and Budget
- Delegation of authority to Chancellor for goods/services contracts over $1 million
- Delegation of authority to Chancellor for construction contracts over $1 million
- Issuance of Consolidated Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2024A (tax-exempt) and 2024B (taxable)
- Approval of University of Houston Master Plan update and Energy Master Plan
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notifications.
Endowment Management Committee Meeting
The Endowment Management Committee will hear a report from NEPC on the University of Houston System's endowment and non-endowed portfolios, and will vote on delegating authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute contracts for hiring a private investment manager for the endowment fund. The committee will also approve minutes from its February 21, 2024 meeting and conduct an annual review of its charter. An executive session is scheduled for legal, real property, gift, and personnel matters.
- Report from NEPC on endowment and non-endowed portfolios (information item)
- Approval to delegate authority to Chancellor to hire a private investment manager for the endowment fund
- Annual review of the Endowment Management Committee Charter
- Approval of minutes from February 21, 2024 meeting
- Executive session on legal, real property, gift, and personnel matters
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Board of Regents Meeting
The University of Houston System Board of Regents will consider the FY2025 financial plan and budget, authorize bond refunding, and delegate contract authority to the Chancellor. The board will also hear reports on SB 17 DEI compliance and shared governance, and vote on updates to bylaws and policies on freedom of expression and anti-discrimination.
- Approval of FY2025 Financial Plan and Budget
- Authorization of Consolidated Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 2024A (tax exempt) and 2024B (taxable)
- Delegation of authority to Chancellor for contracts over $1 million (goods/services and construction)
- Updates to Board of Regents Bylaws and policies on Freedom of Expression and Anti-Discrimination
- Report on SB 17 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Compliance Implementation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links for the BoardBook portal.
Audit and Compliance Committee Meeting
The Audit and Compliance Committee will hear reports on the institutional compliance hotline for the quarter ending April 30, 2024, and on external audits for Houston Public Media, University of Houston-Victoria, and the UH System. It will also receive updates on state audit reports, support organization compliance, and internal audit findings. The committee will then enter executive session to discuss legal, real estate, gift, personnel, and security matters.
- Compliance hotline report for three months ended April 30, 2024
- External audit reports: Houston Public Media FY2023, UH-Victoria Title IV and financial audits
- State of Texas single audit report excerpts (Report Nos. 24-318 and 24-555)
- UH System support organizations compliance review for FY2023
- Executive session on legal, real estate, gift, personnel, and computer security matters
The provided document contains only administrative metadata and system notifications. There are no records of discussions, motions, or decisions made during the meeting.
Endowment Management Committee Meeting
The Endowment Management Committee will hear a portfolio report from NEPC and vote on several items affecting the University of Houston System endowment, including delegating authority to hire investment managers, approving the FY2024 endowment payout and assessment rate, transferring a scholarship endowment, and updating investment policies. The agenda also includes an executive session for legal, real estate, gift, and personnel matters.
- Report from NEPC on endowment and non-endowed portfolios
- Delegate authority to Chancellor to hire private investment manager
- Delegate authority to hire global public equity manager and partial redemption of public equity managers
- Partial or full liquidation of managers for FY2024 Endowment Payout
- Transfer Joe W. Martin Scholarship Endowment to University of Houston Foundation
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.
Audit and Compliance Committee Meeting
The committee will review several financial and compliance reports for the University of Houston System. Discussion includes institutional hotline statistics, fraud reports, external audit results, and procurement data.
- Institutional Compliance Hotline Report (ending January 31, 2024)
- Fraud and Non-Compliance Reports Summary (Fiscal Year 2023)
- UH Athletics Department External Audit Report (Fiscal Year 2023)
- UHS Endowment Fund Independent Auditor's Report (Fiscal Years 2022 and 2023)
- UH Cancer Prevention Research Institute of Texas Grant Awards Report (Fiscal Year 2023)
The provided document contains no record of actions, discussions, or decisions. It consists of system navigation menus and maintenance notices.
Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee Meeting
The Academic, Research, and Student Success Committee will consider several approval items, including changes to admissions requirements for first-time college students at the University of Houston-Victoria, faculty promotions in academic rank at the University of Houston, and updated University of Houston System mission statements. The committee will also receive informational presentations on research highlights and a success story. An executive session is scheduled for legal, real estate, gift, and personnel matters.
- Approval of admissions requirement changes for first-time college students at UH-Victoria
- Approval of faculty promotions in academic rank at University of Houston
- Approval of University of Houston System mission statements
- Presentation of research highlights and success story (information only)
- Executive session for legal, real estate, gift, and personnel matters
The provided minutes contain no record of discussions, proposals, or decisions. The document consists of system maintenance notices and navigational links.
Finance, Facilities, and Administration
The Finance, Facilities, and Administration Committee of the University of Houston System is meeting to consider several administrative approvals, including delegating contract authority to the Chancellor, setting FY2025 tuition and fees, writing off receivables, and approving the holiday schedule. The committee will also receive reports on capital projects and insurance, and may enter executive session for legal, real estate, gift, and personnel matters.
- Delegate authority to Chancellor for contracts over $1 million (goods/services and construction)
- Approve FY2025 graduate and non-resident undergraduate tuition rates and various fees
- Write off FY2023 accounts and notes receivable
- Approve FY2025 holiday schedule
- Delegate authority for insurance policies and property sale contracts
The provided document contains only administrative system information and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, votes, or discussions were recorded.
Board of Regents Meeting
The University of Houston System Board of Regents will consider a consent docket of financial and academic items, including FY2025 tuition and fee changes, delegation of contract authority over $1 million, and creation of an academic research foundation. The board will also hear a faculty well-being presentation and approve updates to the sexual misconduct policy.
- Approval of FY2025 tuition and fee changes for graduate and non-resident undergraduate students
- Delegation of authority to Chancellor to negotiate contracts over $1 million (goods/services and construction)
- Creation of an Academic Research Foundation
- Approval of updates to SAM 01.D.08 Sexual Misconduct Policy (Title IX)
- Approval of FY2025 holiday schedule and write-off of FY2023 accounts receivable
The provided document contains no records of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.
Special Called Teleconference Board of Regents Meeting
The University of Houston System Board of Regents is holding a special teleconference meeting. The board will enter executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, a prospective gift, and personnel issues, including athletics contracts. Following the closed session, they will vote on whether to delegate authority to the Chancellor to negotiate and execute personnel contracts for the Division of Athletics.
- Executive session under Texas Gov't Code sections 551.071-551.074
- Discussion of contractual matters within UH Division of Athletics
- Action item: delegate authority to Chancellor for athletics personnel contracts
The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system navigation links and maintenance notices.