U of M Board of Regents to take action on biennial state budget request at meeting this week

When: Thursday, Nov. 9 - Friday, Nov. 10
Where: 600 McNamara Alumni Center, 200 Oak Street S.E., Minneapolis

Contacts: Daniel Wolter, University News Service, (612) 625-8510

MINNEAPOLIS / ST. PAUL (11/07/2006) — The University of Minnesota Board of Regents will take action on the proposed $123.4 million biennial budget request to the State of Minnesota at its monthly meeting this week, Thursday, Nov. 9 and Friday, Nov.10.

“This is a forward-looking budget that is designed to both protect our competitive position and make significant strides forward in several key areas that are central to Minnesota's economy and quality of life,” President Robert Bruininks said. “We've worked hard to shape a budget that keeps tuition increases reasonable and enables us to make progress on our goal to become one of the best public research universities in the world.”

The board will also hold a work session to discuss the future of UMore Park, the university's research center in Dakota County.The board authorized a strategic planning process for the property in November 2005.

The schedule for the meeting is as follows:


Thursday, Nov. 9

8 - 9:30 a.m., Audit Committee, East Committee Room.University Chief Information Officer Steve Cawley will present on data security and privacy risk mitigation initiatives.General Counsel Mark Rotenberg and Director of Athletic Compliance Frank Kara will also discuss the university's athletics compliance program.

9:45 - 11:45 a.m., Board work session, East Committee Room.The board discusses the future of UMore Park.

1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Facilities Committee, West Committee Room.Vice President of University Services Kathleen O'Brien and UMPD Chief of Police Greg Hestness will present on the university's public safety efforts.

1:30 - 3:30 p.m., Faculty, Staff and Student Affairs Committee, East Committee Room.An update to the student conduct code will be discussed for action at the December meeting.Vice President of Human Resources Carol Carrier will also present the results of the latest PULSE Survey of U of M employee satisfaction.The committee will also take action on the appointment of Allen Levine as dean of the College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences.


Friday, Nov. 10, 2006

9 a.m. - noon, Board of Regents, boardroom.The board will recognize outgoing Vice President for University Relations Linda Thrane and the new dean of the College of Education and Human Development Darlyne Bailey.Action will also be taken on the proposed 2008-09 state biennial budget request and the 2007 state capital request.The board will also review and take action on a resolution to certify to the Minnesota Department of Finance that the university has met specific statutory requirements necessary to receive state funds for the construction of TCF Bank Stadium.


More information on the Board of Regents meeting can be found at www.umn.edu/regents.The Friday meeting will be webcast on that site beginning at 9 a.m.