Minutes of a Regular Meeting, June 22-23, 2004 - Digital Collections

Minutes of a Regular Meeting, June 22-23, 2004 - Digital Collections Minutes of a Regular Meeting, June 22-23, 2004 - Digital Collections

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June 22-23, 2004 29136presented below has been approved by the appropriate faculty, academic unit and dean, theCurriculum Committee, the Academic Council, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.The changes are being submitted to the Board of Regents for approval prior to submission to theState Regents.1. PROGRAM: AAS in Business Office Administration/Computer Applications (039)PROPOSED CHANGE: Program deletion.COMMENTS: Program deletion based on 2001-2002Technical-Occupational Degree Program Evaluation, an internal review in2003-2004, inability in meeting minimum graduation productivityrequirements, and application of academic planning and resourceallocation (APRA) principles. Currently enrolled students are beingadvised in completing their remaining graduation requirements and alsointo the AAS in Applied Technology degree program.President Wiley recommended the Board of Regents approve the proposed changes inthe Rogers State University academic programs.Regent Stuart moved approval of the recommendation. The following voted yes onthe motion: Regents Everest, Clark, Stuart, Weitzenhoffer and Wade. The Chair declared themotion unanimously approved.CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTAt the March 2004 meeting, the Board of Regents authorized the President to executea consultant agreement with the highest-ranked architectural firm for the design and constructionof the Center for Economic and Community Development. The University successfullynegotiated an agreement with LWPB Architects & Planners located in Oklahoma City. At thistime the University plans to proceed with the design and bidding phases of the project.Rogers State University initiated the Center in July 2002 to support the University’smission relating to economic development. The goals include establishing a one-stop shop,creating a small business development center, constructing and operating a technology incubator,and developing a regional research center to conduct economic, demographic and social researchrelated to economic development. Construction of a new facility will advance the University’sability to support economic development efforts.This project will construct approximately 7,200 gross square feet of space to belocated on the Claremore campus north of Baird Hall and west of the Pershing Rifle Range. Thesingle-story facility will have offices for economic development staff from the University, theClaremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority, the Oklahoma Alliance forManufacturing Excellence, and possibly others. The facility will also include flexible office andlaboratory spaces for technology incubator clients, a classroom, two small conference rooms, anda small library. Also included in the project is parking for approximately 40 cars, exteriorlighting and landscaping. The building’s exterior is designed to complement and blend with theexisting Campus aesthetics while accommodating the needs of economic developers andincubator clients.

June 22-23, 2004 29137The design development phase plans have been completed for the project. It isproposed the Board of Regents approve the project design and authorize the preparation ofconstruction documents by the architect and advertising for receipt of bids. It is anticipated thata recommendation concerning the award of a contract for construction will be presented to theBoard at the September 2004 meeting, with substantial completion expected in August 2005.Funding for this project will be provided from a combination of appropriated funds,federal funds and private gifts.President Wiley recommended the Board of Regents:I. Approve the design development phase plans for the Center for Economic andCommunity Development;II. Authorize the preparation of construction documents for the project; andIII. Authorize the University administration to advertise and to receive bids forconstruction of the project.Regent Everest moved approval of the recommendation. The following voted yes onthe motion: Regents Everest, Clark, Stuart, Weitzenhoffer and Wade. The Chair declared themotion unanimously approved.AWARDING OF CONTRACT FOR PREPARATORY HALL ANDBUSHYHEAD FIELDHOUSE EXTERIOR RENOVATIONSPreparatory Hall was constructed in 1909, and is listed on the National Registry ofHistorical Buildings. The building contains faculty offices, classrooms, offices for federallyfunded programs, and the institution’s computer and technology center. Bushyhead Fieldhousewas constructed in 1929. The facility provides space for student activities and includes the gym,locker rooms, and the Wellness Center physical fitness equipment and weight equipment. Inrecent years, the University has been remodeling and upgrading the facilities. This project willaddress painting the exterior of both buildings, painting windows on Preparatory Hall, exteriorrepairs and renovations. The President believes it is important to continue efforts to improve andenhance the appearance of the Campus facilities and to address deferred maintenance issues.The President authorized Graber & Imel, the architects, to proceed with developingthe bid specifications. The project has been advertised, and a pre-bid conference was held onThursday, May 13, 2004. Sealed bids were opened on Tuesday, May 25, 2004. This project hasbeen identified and approved in the University’s Campus Master Plan.Bid A and associated alternates are for Preparatory Hall. Bid B and associatedalternates are for Bushyhead Fieldhouse.The President recommends Mid-Continental Restoration Company, Inc. as thesuccessful bidder. He recommends accepting the base bid A, B, alternates 2A, 5A, 2B, andassociated unit Prices 1, 2 and 3 for a total of $271,681. State Statutes allow change orders to beissued for up to 15 percent cumulative increase in original amount of the project costing$1,000,000 or less. Board approval of this project will authorize the President or his designee tosign contract, and will allow issuance of change orders of up to 15 percent of the contract amountand within budget limitations. The contract amount and authorized maximum change orderstotal $312,433. (See attached bid tabulations).

<strong>June</strong> <strong>22</strong>-<strong>23</strong>, <strong>2004</strong> 29136presented below has been approved by the appropriate faculty, academic unit and dean, theCurriculum Committee, the Academic Council, and the Vice President for Academic Affairs.The changes are being submitted to the Board <strong>of</strong> Regents for approval prior to submission to theState Regents.1. PROGRAM: AAS in Business Office Administration/Computer Applications (039)PROPOSED CHANGE: Program deletion.COMMENTS: Program deletion based on 2001-2002Technical-Occupational Degree Program Evaluation, an internal review in2003-<strong>2004</strong>, inability in meeting minimum graduation productivityrequirements, and application <strong>of</strong> academic planning and resourceallocation (APRA) principles. Currently enrolled students are beingadvised in completing their remaining graduation requirements and alsointo the AAS in Applied Technology degree program.President Wiley recommended the Board <strong>of</strong> Regents approve the proposed changes inthe Rogers State University academic programs.Regent Stuart moved approval <strong>of</strong> the recommendation. The following voted yes onthe motion: Regents Everest, Clark, Stuart, Weitzenh<strong>of</strong>fer and Wade. The Chair declared themotion unanimously approved.CENTER FOR ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENTAt the March <strong>2004</strong> meeting, the Board <strong>of</strong> Regents authorized the President to executea consultant agreement with the highest-ranked architectural firm for the design and construction<strong>of</strong> the Center for Economic and Community Development. The University successfullynegotiated an agreement with LWPB Architects & Planners located in Oklahoma City. At thistime the University plans to proceed with the design and bidding phases <strong>of</strong> the project.Rogers State University initiated the Center in July 2002 to support the University’smission relating to economic development. The goals include establishing a one-stop shop,creating a small business development center, constructing and operating a technology incubator,and developing a regional research center to conduct economic, demographic and social researchrelated to economic development. Construction <strong>of</strong> a new facility will advance the University’sability to support economic development efforts.This project will construct approximately 7,200 gross square feet <strong>of</strong> space to belocated on the Claremore campus north <strong>of</strong> Baird Hall and west <strong>of</strong> the Pershing Rifle Range. Thesingle-story facility will have <strong>of</strong>fices for economic development staff from the University, theClaremore Industrial and Economic Development Authority, the Oklahoma Alliance forManufacturing Excellence, and possibly others. The facility will also include flexible <strong>of</strong>fice andlaboratory spaces for technology incubator clients, a classroom, two small conference rooms, anda small library. Also included in the project is parking for approximately 40 cars, exteriorlighting and landscaping. The building’s exterior is designed to complement and blend with theexisting Campus aesthetics while accommodating the needs <strong>of</strong> economic developers andincubator clients.

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