Michael Bakker

The Board of Regents reviewed and approved claims from various university funds, including the Agricultural and Mechanical College Fund and the Contingent University Fund and 90,000 Acre Grant. Additionally, the Board approved a claim against the Irreducible Book Fund for one thousand dollars.

The meeting involved the organization of the new Board of Regents, including the election of a Chairman, Vice Chairman, Secretary, and Assistant Secretary. The Board also appointed a University Treasurer, Comptroller, and Finance Committee. Key actions included approving the implementation of a Farmer's Short Course in Agriculture, authorizing salary payments for university staff, directing cost estimates for roof repairs at the Mackay School of Mines building, and adopting the 1911-12 Regents' report for submission to the Governor and Legislature. Additionally, the Board authorized the employment of an expert for the short course and the coordination of an official visit for members of the Legislature and State Officers.

The board meeting centered on the foundation's annual report, highlighting record-breaking fundraising accomplishments and progress on strategic goals, including the expansion of board membership, governance improvements, and updates on major campus capital projects like the School of Education and the Health Sciences building. The board also addressed internal operational updates, such as the adoption of term limits and bylaw amendments, and reviewed committee reports and consent agenda items.

The committee meeting addressed several internal audit reports, including a review of the Elkhorn Foundation child care center at TMCC, as well as change-in-leadership audits for the System Office and UNLV. The committee also discussed annual host expense testing and the Internal Audit Department's work plan and status report, noting a positive downward trend in open audit findings across institutions. Additionally, updates were provided on internal audit compliance, the quality assurance review process, and the ongoing monitoring of the compliance hotline and incident management system.

The Board discussed and acted upon the appointment of an Interim Secretary of the Board. Key discussion points included the funding source for the interim position, the proposal for a 10 percent salary increase for the appointee due to additional duties, and a subsequent motion to retain the appointee's existing salary, which was ultimately carried.