Texas Southern University, TX

RETREAT

The Board of Regents will meet for a retreat to discuss the university's state, campus master plan, and athletics transition. The body is deciding on the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget and several IT and facility contracts.

• Approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Operating Budget
• Request to pursue strategic real estate acquisitions for the Thurgood Marshall School of Law expansion
• Appointment of Dr. Juan M. Alexander as Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Services
• Contracts for campus dining services with SodexoMagic
• Proposed settlement agreement in the lawsuit Mary Young vs. Texas Southern University

Hybrid Special Called Board Meeting

The Texas Southern University Board will meet in a hybrid special session to deliberate on proposed settlement terms for two lawsuits. The board will first enter executive session to review legal matters, including consultations with university attorneys and deliberations on litigation and potential settlements.

• Proposed settlement in lawsuit Donna Harmon vs. Texas Southern University (Cause No.: 2020-27180)
• Proposed settlement in lawsuit Mary Young vs. Texas Southern University (Cause No.: CV-04:23-03888)

Hybrid Special Called Board Meeting

The Texas Southern University Board of Regents will hold a hybrid special meeting to vote on two senior leadership appointments and four contracts, including security services, shuttle bus services, and an investment management firm. The board will also discuss the Fiscal Year 2027 operating budget and approve an interlocal agreement for a dual enrollment partnership with Houston ISD.

• Approval of Dr. David Rodney Smith as Senior Vice President/Chief Administrative Officer
• Approval of Mr. J’Maine Chubb as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
• Approval of a contract for unarmed security officer services for on-campus and off-campus residential facilities
• Approval to amend the existing contract for shuttle bus services
• Approval to negotiate and execute a contract with an investment management firm

RETREAT

The Texas Southern University Board of Regents will meet for a retreat on April 25, 2026, to receive updates on the campus master plan, strategic plan, and university overview. The board will also consider approving a memorandum of understanding with the TSU Foundation.

• Approval of Memorandum of Understanding between Texas Southern University and the TSU Foundation

Standing Committees/Regular Meeting

The Texas Southern University Board of Regents will meet to vote on academic program additions, software renewals, and facility service contracts. The body will also review the FY 2027 holiday calendar and the FY 2026 internal audit plan.

• Approval of a new PhD Program in Computational Science
• Creation of an Evaluation Certificate Program in the Department of Social Work
• Approval of a Master Lease Agreement for Student Housing
• Approval of a Construction Manager-at-Risk (CMAR) Services Contract
• Approval of a new contract for Waste Disposal Services

Virtual Special Called Board Meeting

The Texas Southern University Board of Regents will meet virtually to vote on committee assignments, amend a contract for asset inventory services, approve IT services from Carahsoft Technology Corporation, and adopt resolutions to raise project and contract approval thresholds in its bylaws and policies.

• Approval of Board of Regents' committee assignments
• Amendment to contract for assets inventory and reconciliation services
• Approval to obtain IT services through Carahsoft Technology Corporation
• Amendment of Board Bylaws Section 5.11 to raise project approval threshold
• Amendment of Board Policy Sections 51.01 and 51.02 to raise contract approval and competitive bidding thresholds

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Standing Committees/Regular Meeting

The Board of Regents will meet to vote on several strategic initiatives, including the ASCEND 2030 Strategic Plan and the Campus Master Plan. The body will also consider a reorganization of the College of Science, Engineering & Technology and various operational contracts.

• Approval of the ASCEND 2030 Strategic Plan
• Approval of the Campus Master Plan
• Reorganization of the College of Science, Engineering & Technology (COSET)
• Contract for custom painting on the Diamond DA-42 Aircraft
• Proposed settlement in Aggreko, LLC v. Westwood Restoration, LLC v. Texas Southern University

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. It consists of system maintenance notices and meeting metadata.

Virtual Special Called Board Meeting

The Texas Southern University Board is meeting to approve committee assignments and an operational plan. The session includes an executive session to discuss legal matters, real property, gifts, and personnel.

• Approval of Board of Regents' Committee Assignments
• Approval of the 100-Day 'Tiger Reset' Operational Plan
• Executive session regarding consultation with university attorneys
• Executive session regarding purchase, lease, or value of real property
• Executive session regarding personnel appointments, duties, and evaluations

The provided document contains only system maintenance notices and meeting metadata. No substantive decisions, discussions, or actions were recorded in the text.

Virtual Special Called Board Meeting

The Texas Southern University Board will hold a virtual special meeting to vote on creating an ad hoc committee tasked with responding to a state audit report received on December 29, 2025. The board will also enter executive session to discuss legal, real estate, and personnel matters related to the audit response.

• Request approval of resolution to establish ad hoc committee for state audit response
• Executive session to consult with attorneys on pending litigation and open meetings conflicts
• Executive session to deliberate on real estate matters related to audit response
• Executive session to discuss personnel duties regarding audit response
• Potential reconvene to take action on executive session items

The provided document contains no record of actions, votes, or discussions. The minutes are procedural or empty.