University System of Maryland Board of Regents Meeting - Public Session Agenda (September 18, 2020)

Summary

This document contains the revised public session agenda, reports, meeting minutes, and item summaries for the University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents meeting held on September 18, 2020 via video conference. Key topics include the recognition of Board of Regents Staff Award recipients, an educational briefing on the COVID-19 Research & Innovation Task Force, the Chancellor’s and Councils’ reports, new academic degree program proposals at Coppin State University and UMES, institutional cultural diversity progress reports, and FY 2021-2030 enrollment projections.

Agenda for Public Session - Page 1

REVISED BOARD OF REGENTS Video Conference University System of Maryland September 18, 2020 AGENDA FOR PUBLIC SESSION 8:30 A.M.

Call to Order - Chair Gooden Recognition of Board of Regents Staff Awards Recipients - Chair Gooden

1. Exceptional Contribution: C. Monica Gellene, UMCES
2. Exceptional Contribution: Debra Phillips, TU
3. Outstanding Service: Megan Baker, SU
4. Outstanding Service: Amy Griffin, UMCES
5. Extraordinary Public Service: Antwaine Smith, TU
6. Extraordinary Public Service: Claire Williams, SU
7. Effectiveness and Efficiency: Judith Edelman, UMB
8. Inclusion, Multiculturalism and Social Justice: Mary Beth Gallico, UMB
9. Inclusion, Multiculturalism and Social Justice: Mishawn Smith, UMB

Educational Forum: COVID-19 Research & Innovation Task Force - Dr. Laurie Locascio, Vice President for Research, University of Maryland, College Park and University of Maryland, Baltimore Chancellor’s Report - Chancellor Perman

1. Report of Councils a. Council of University System Presidents - Dr. Breaux b. University System of Maryland Student Council - Ms. Rappeport c. Council of University System Faculty - Dr. Brunn d. Council of University System Staff - Dr. Shishineh

PUBLIC COMMENT 2. Consent Agenda - Chair Gooden a. Committee of the Whole i. Approval of meeting minutes from June 19, 2020 Public and Closed Sessions (action) ii. Approval of meeting minutes from Special Board Meetings – Public and Closed Sessions (action)

Agenda for Public Session - Page 2

1. July 22, 2020

2. August 26, 2020

3. September 10, 2020 iii. Resolution on Defense Security Service (action) b. Committee on Education Policy and Student Life i. Approval of meeting minutes from September 8, 2020 Public Session (action) ii. New Academic Program Proposals (action)

4. Coppin State University: Master of Science in Applied Molecular Biology and Biochemistry

5. Coppin State University: Master of Science in Polymers and Materials Sciences

6. University of Maryland Eastern Shore: Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Studies iii. Voter Engagement Across the USM (information) iv. Education Policy and Student Life Tentative Agenda, 2020-2021 (information) c. Committee on Economic Development and Technology Commercialization i. Approval of meeting minutes from September 10, 2020 Public Session (action) d. Committee on Governance and Compensation i. Review of Committee on Governance and Compensation Charter (action) e. Committee on Finance i. Proposal to Temporarily Suspend the Self-Support Requirement for Intercollegiate Athletics Programs during the COVID-19 Pandemic (action) ii. University of Maryland, Baltimore: Increase in Project Authorization for School of Nursing Student Services Renovation and Window Replacement (action) iii. University of Maryland, College Park: Amendment to Sale and Ground Lease of Property to Gilbane Development Company to Develop Graduate Student Housing, Townhomes and Access Roadways (action) iv. Committee Charge (action) f. Committee on Advancement i. Year-to-Date Fundraising Report – June FY20 (information)

7. Review of Items Removed from Consent Agenda

8. Committee Reports a. Committee on Finance - Regent Attman i. USM Enrollment Projections: FY 2021-2030 (action) b. Committee on Education Policy and Student Life - Regent Gourdine

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i. Fall 2020: Preparation for Teaching, Learning, Campus Life, and Student Success (information) ii. Cultural Diversity Progress Reports (action) c. Committee of the Whole - Chair Gooden i. UMCP Athletic Program Update (information) ii. Approval of Chancellor’s Authority to Issue Guidance Increasing the Annual Leave Carryover Limit under BOR VII – 7.00 – Policy on Annual Leave for Regular Nonexempt and Exempt Staff Employees (action) iii. Toward Racial Justice and Equity: Building our USM Community (information)

1. President Chuck Wight, SU

2. President Heidi Anderson, UMES

3. President Darryll Pines, UMCP

4. President Peter Goodwin, UMCES

5. President Javier Miyares, UMGC

6. President Freeman Hrabowski, UMBC

7. Reconvene to Closed Session (action) - Chair Gooden

Board of Regents Staff Awards Presentation Slides

Board of Regents Staff Awards Recipients:

• Exceptional Contribution to the Institution:
  • C. Monica Gellene, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
  • Debra Phillips, Towson University
• Outstanding Service to Students in an Academic or Residential Environment:
  • Megan Baker, Salisbury University
  • Amy Griffin, University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science
• Extraordinary Public Service to the University or Greater Community:
  • Antwaine Smith, Towson University
  • Claire Williams, Salisbury University
• Effectiveness and Efficiency:
  • Judith Edelman, University of Maryland, Baltimore
• Inclusion, Multiculturalism, and Social Justice:
  • Mary Beth Gallico, University of Maryland, Baltimore
  • Mishawn Smith, University of Maryland, Baltimore

COVID Research & Innovation Task Force Briefing

Briefing for USM Board of Regents by Laurie Locascio, Ph.D., Vice President for Research UMB/UMCP (September 18, 2020).

Mission: Leverage and mobilize systemwide research and innovations that will engage policymakers, business leaders, and the entrepreneurial community in addressing the COVID-19 pandemic. Steering Committee: UMB, UMCP, UMBC, USM, and UMD School of Medicine. Four Pillars of COVID Response Effort: Convene and Connect; Coordinate; Identify Resources; Amplify. A System Approach: Website https://www.usmd.edu/covid-taskforce/ showcases projects and encourages collaboration. Key Response Areas: Treatments, Trials, Testing; PPE Innovation; Data Science; Social Science, Public Health, and Policy. Institutional Support: Research seed grants, medical device development fund pivoting. COVID Response App Challenge Winners:

• An-Tech (UMCP, Andrew Karam)
• ContactClassroom (Towson University, Jal Irani)
• Corey: COVID Buddy (Towson University, Gregory Okhuereigbe)
• Follow-up (UMBC, Kirubel Tolosa, Pradeep Margasahayam Prakash, Raghav Deivachilai)
• Snuggrub (UMBC, Emily Sullivan, Dominic Crofoot)
• Team Breeze (University of Baltimore, Stephanie Parey, Michael Vandi, Olubukola Akanbi, Charles Chase) Going Forward: Acceleration Program & Maryland Pandemic Research Institute (created/funded in partnership with Industry and Federal Government).

Report to the USM Board of Regents - Chancellor Jay Perman

Chancellor Jay Perman’s remarks recognizing leadership, COVID response, staff award winners, 2020-21 Elkins Professorship Awardees (Dr. Julius Davis, Dr. Mortimer Sellers, Dr. Kesslyn Brade-Stennis, Dr. Don DeVoe), welcoming new student regents (Nate Sansom and Aaliyah Edwards) and UMB President Dr. Bruce Jarrell. Leadership changes include Dr. Anne Khademian named Executive Director of USG, search underway for UMGC President and USMSM Executive Director. Outlines national rankings, academic achievements, research grants, community outreach, and the major fiscal impact of COVID-19 (projected budget shortfall of at least $500 million for FY21 and multi-year recovery plan through FY24).

Council Reports: CUSP, USMSC, CUSF, and CUSS

Includes comprehensive reports from:

1. Council of University System Presidents (CUSP) detailing frequent meetings, testing/screening protocols, de-densification, financial managing tools, and policy revisions.
2. USM Student Council (USMSC) report submitted by President Annie Rappeport detailing orientation, civic engagement/voting initiatives, naming policy feedback, mental health, and DEI focus.
3. Council of University System Faculty (CUSF) report submitted by Chair Elizabeth K. Brunn detailing committee priorities (IPE, Academic Integrity, Open Education Resources, Technology Policies, Faculty Concerns).
4. Council of University System Staff (CUSS) report submitted by Chair Dr. Laila M. Shishineh covering committee structure, 2020-21 meeting schedule, awards, and quarterly newsletter highlights.

Board of Regents Meeting Minutes - June, July, and August 2020

Draft public and closed session minutes from:

• June 19, 2020 Annual Meeting
• July 22, 2020 Special Board Meeting
• August 26, 2020 Special Board Meeting
• September 10, 2020 Special Board Meeting affirming Dr. Bruce Jarrell as UMB President.

Academic Program Proposals and Action Items

Detailed summaries and proposals for:

1. Coppin State University: Master of Science in Applied Molecular Biology and Biochemistry (34 credits, CIP 26.0210, HEGIS 0414-00).
2. Coppin State University: Master of Science in Polymers and Materials Sciences (36 credits, CIP 40.1001, HEGIS 0915.00).
3. University of Maryland Eastern Shore: Bachelor of Arts in Digital Media Studies (120 credits, CIP 09.0702).
4. Voter Engagement across USM and Civic Education initiatives.
5. Education Policy and Student Life (EPSL) Tentative Agenda 2020-2021.

Finance, Capital Projects, and Administration Items

Summary of items presented to the Board of Regents:

• Suspension of self-support requirement for Intercollegiate Athletics during COVID-19.
• UMB School of Nursing Student Services Renovation and Window Replacement budget increase to $8.8 million.
• UMCP Western Gateway ground lease and land sale amendment to Gilbane Development Company.
• Committee on Finance updated charge incorporating effectiveness and efficiency stewardship.
• Year-to-date FY20 fundraising report ($321,510,529 raised system-wide).
• USM Enrollment Projections for FY 2021-2030 reflecting pandemic impacts and demographic forecasts.
• Cultural Diversity Annual Progress Report (2020) and demographic statistics.
• Temporary exception to annual leave carryover limit (up to 480 hours) through calendar year 2022.
• Statutory authority and justification for convening closed session under Md. Code General Provisions Article §3-305(b) and §3-103(a)(1)(i).