Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATEINSTITUTIONS OF HIGHERLEARNINGFinal Board BookNovember 14, 2007

AGENDABOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATEINSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGEDUCATION AND RESEARCH CENTERUNIVERSITIES CENTER3825 RIDGEWOOD ROADJACKSON, MISSISSIPPINovember 14, 2007A. 8:30 a.m. – Call to OrderB. Prayer – Mr. Aubrey PattersonC. Approval of Minutes♦September 19-20, 2007 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting♦October 8, 2007 Teleconference Meeting♦October 16-18, 2007 Regular Board of Trustees MeetingD. Consent Agenda – Dr. Stacy DavidsonE. Budget, Finance & Audit – Mr. Aubrey Patterson♦Presentation by Mr. Troy Stovall, Chairperson of theTextbook Task Force CommitteeF. Gulf Coast Committee Update – Ms. Amy WhittenG. Educational Policies & Programs – Dr. Bettye Henderson NeelyH. Real Estate & Facilities – Mr. Scott RossI. Governance – Dr. D. E. MageeJ. Legal – Ms. Amy WhittenK. 11:00 a.m. – Recess for LunchL. 1:00 p.m. – Board Meeting ReconvenesM. Administration/Policy - Dr. Thomas C. MeredithN. Commissioner’s Report - Dr. Thomas C. MeredithO. Additional Agenda Items if NecessaryP. ReconsiderationQ. Other Business/AnnouncementsR. Executive Session if Determined NecessaryS. Adjournment

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATEINSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGNOVEMBER 14, 2007TABLE OF CONTENTSI. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES1. September 19-20, 2007 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting ............................................................22. October 9, 2007 Teleconference Meeting .......................................................................................243. October 16-18, 2007 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting ..............................................................27II.*CONSENT ITEMSA. EDUCATIONAL POLICIES AND PROGRAMS1. System Administration – Approval of Degrees to be Conferred in December 2007........39B. BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT1. UMMC – Approval of An Amended Contract with Sodexho Operations, LLC...............442. UMMC – Approval of Contract for the Purchase and Implementation of VisionwareSoftware ........................................................................................................................443. UMMC – Approval of Contract for the Collection and Disposal of Solid Waste ............45C. REAL ESTATE AND FACILITIES1. MSU – Approval of Contract with Triplett Electric Company.........................................45D. PERSONNELApproval of Personnel Requests1. Employment (JSU, MSU & UMMC) ...............................................................................462. Change of Status of Personnel (ASU, JSU, MSU, MVSU, UMMC & USM) ................473. Termination Status (ASU) ................................................................................................494. Emeritus Status (USM).....................................................................................................495. Sabbatical Leave (DSU & MUW) ....................................................................................50*Without objection, these items will not be discussed (unless there are questions) and willstand approved as presented.III.APPROVAL & INFORMATION ITEMSA. BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDIT1. JSU – Approval of Resolution to Issue and Sell Series 2007 Revenue Bondsand the Documents Relating to Said Bonds. .................................................................522. UMMC – Approval of Contract for Consulting Services with Norris FSG, Inc...............523. System Administration – Approval of Ayers Budget Escalations forASU, JSU & MVSU ....................................................................................................53i

B. EDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMS1. System – Approval of New Degree Programs..................................................................552. System Administration – Approval of Accreditation Standards Rules and Regulations forMississippi Nursing Degree Programs..........................................................................603. System Administration – Annual Report on Institutional Accreditation(Information Item).........................................................................................................614. System Administration – Winners of the Halbrook Awards for Academic AchievementAmong Athletes for 2006-2007 (Information Item)......................................................66C. REAL ESTATE & FACILITIESApproval of Initiations of Projects/Appointments of Professionals1. MUW – GS 104-160, Fant Library Renovation and Expansion.......................................682. MVSU – IHL 206-024, Re-Roof College Hall.................................................................683. UM – IHL 207-305, Partial Parallel Taxiway – Phase I – Site Grading..........................684. UM – GS 107-291, Guyton Hall Renovations..................................................................685. UM – IHL 207-286, Turner Center Complex Renovation................................................686. UM – IHL 207-302, The Innovation Center.....................................................................687. UM – IHL 207-306, Center for Manufacturing Excellence..............................................698. UM – IHL 207-307, Basketball Indoor Practice Facility..................................................699. UMMC – IHL 209-503, School of Dentistry D202 and D105 Renovations ....................6910. UMMC – IHL 209-504, S027 Cath Lab Renovations ......................................................6911. UMMC – IHL 209-505, New Pediatric Emergency Room Renovations..........................6912. UMMC – GS 109-195, Adult Emergency Department Renovations................................7013. UMMC – IHL 209-502, Firewall Renovation Phase III...................................................7014. USM – IHL 208-283, Softball Complex Upgrade............................................................7015. USM – IHL 208-282, Renovate Bedroom Wing of President’s Home.............................70Approval of Budget Increases/Changes of Scope16. MSU – IHL 205-223, Expansion of Stone Boulevard ......................................................7117. UMMC – IHL 209-435C, Guyton Building Expansion....................................................7118. UMMC – GS 109-193, Chiller Tower..............................................................................71Approval of Other Real Estate and Facilities Requests19. JSU – GS 103-246, Phase IV of the JSU Land Acquisition Project .................................7220. MSU – Right-of-Way Easement for an Underground Water Line ...................................7221. UMMC – Use of Space in University Medical Pavilion...................................................7222. System Administration – Real Estate and Facilities Items ApprovedSubsequent to the October 16-18, 2007 Board Meeting (Information Items) ...............73E. GOVERNANCE1. System Administration – Approval of a Proposed Amendment to Board Policy912 Use of Real Property and Facilities........................................................................792. System Administration – Approval for First Reading of Proposed Amendments toBoard Policy 201.0608 Institutional Executive Officer/Commissioner of HigherEducation Search Process..............................................................................................793. UM – Approval to Allow the Appointment of Non-Employees to theResearch Foundation Board of Directors ......................................................................83ii

F. LEGAL1. MSU – Approval to Renew Agreement for Legal Services with DLA Piper US LLP .....842. UM – Approval to Renew Contract for Professional Services with Butler, SnowO’Mara, Stevens & Cannada.........................................................................................843. UMMC – Approval to Settle Tort Claim #1379...............................................................844. UMMC – Approval to Settle Tort Claim # 1242..............................................................855. UMMC – Approval to Settle Tort Claim #1111...............................................................856. System Administration – Report of Payments to Outside Counsel (Information Item)....857. System Administration – The Quarterly Litigation Expense Report Relating to theIHL Tort Plan (Information Item) .................................................................................918. System Administration – The Quarterly Litigation Expense Report Relating to theIHL Workers’ Compensation Plan (Information Item) ...............................................106F. ADMINISTRATION/POLICY1. System Administration – Approval of Mississippi State University’s Vision and MissionStatements ...................................................................................................................1182. System Administration – Approval of Appointment of Designated Agent to Obtainand Administer Certain Federal Financial Assistance Through MEMA/FEMA.....1183. System Administration – Approval of the 2007 Fall Commencement Schedules ..........1194. System Administration – Commissioner’s Notification ofApproval (Information Items) .....................................................................................120iii

1MINUTES OF THE BOARDOF TRUSTEES OF STATEINSTITUTIONS OFHIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 2007 Regular Board of Trustees MeetingOctober 8, 2007 - Teleconference MeetingOctober 16-18, 2007 Regular Board of Trustees Meeting11/13/2007

2MINUTES OF THE BOARD OFTRUSTEES OF STATEINSTITUTIONS OF HIGHERLEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 2007Regular Board of Trustees Meeting11/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 20073BE IT REMEMBERED, That the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning of the State ofMississippi met in a regular session in the Johnson Commons Ballroom at The University of Mississippi inOxford, Mississippi, at 1:30 p.m., and pursuant to notice in writing mailed by certified letter with return receiptrequested on August 21, 2006, to each and every member of said Board, said date being at least five days priorto this September 19, 2007 meeting. At the above-named place there were present the following members towit: Mr. H. Ed Blakeslee, Mr. Thomas W. Colbert, Dr. Stacy Davidson, Mr. Roy Estess, Dr. D. E. Magee, Jr.,Mr. Bob Owens, Mr. Aubrey B. Patterson, Ms. Robin J. Robinson and Ms. Amy Whitten. Dr. Bettye HendersonNeely, Ms. Virginia Shanteau Newton and Mr. Scott Ross were absent. The meeting was called to order byDr. Stacy Davidson, President, and opened with prayer by Mr. Ed Blakeslee.APPROVAL OF THE MINUTESOn motion by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Ms. Whitten, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent andnot voting, it wasRESOLVED, That the Minutes of the Board meeting held on August 15, 2007, stand approved.CONSENT AGENDAOn motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent andnot voting, it wasRESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved the following Consent Agenda.REAL ESTATE AND FACILITIES1. UM – Approved the request to appoint Watermark Golf, LLC, and Nathan Crace Design as the designprofessional for IHL 207-281, Golf Course Landscaping. The project includes drainage, irrigationand landscaping. Funds are available in the amount of $3,200,000 from self-generated funds and EBCproceeds.2. MSU – Approved the request to increase the project budget from $430,000 to $498,000 for an increaseof $68,000 for IHL 205-230, Simrall Auditorium Renovation. Funds are available in the amount of$498,000 from university sources.PERSONNEL REPORTEMPLOYMENTAlcorn State UniversityTrowbridge, EmeryDelta State University - AthleticsPobolish, Chet111/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 20074Jackson State UniversityCarr, RobertScott, JohnMississippi State UniversityMcCarty, Jack R.Mullen, IV, Walter E.Stanley, Jr., Thomas M.Mississippi Valley State UniversityKim, JongchaiUniversity of MississippiCarrington, W. TuckerHartman, Kimberly J.Holmes, ErinUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterArany, IstvanHelms, Jeff L.University of Southern MississippiDriskell, L. ChadGlascoff, David W.Perry, Timothy TysonSystem AdministrationBorsig, James B.Catlette, Martha P.CHANGE OF STATUSAlcorn State UniversityArnold, JessieBhargava, VivekDollar, CarolynPiper, WilliamJackson State UniversityBishop, CarrineFarish-Jackson, JeanHardy, MarkJohnson, GladysWashington, RodneyMississippi State University - AthleticsTomlinson, Bobby E.Mississippi State UniversityChrisman, James J.Kidd, Michael T.Mitchell, Dennis J.Muzzi, Michael T.Rankins, Jr., AlfredUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterBrown, Michelle D.University of Southern MississippiPowell, William W.TERMINATIONDelta State University - AthleticsCooper, Jr., JackieEMERITA/EMERITUS STATUSUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterHughson, Michael D.Hughson, Virginia S.University of Southern MississippiReinert, Bonita RaeNECROLOGYUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterBrooks, Thomas J.211/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 20075BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT AGENDAPresented by Mr. Aubrey Patterson, ChairACTION ON AGENDA ITEMS #1 AND #2 WERE DEFERRED AS SHOWN BELOW. On motion byMr. Patterson, seconded by Ms. Whitten, with Mr. Colbert, Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent andnot voting, it wasRESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved agenda item #3 as submitted on the following Budget,Finance & Audit Agenda.1. System Administration - Dr. Joe Paul, Chair of the Tuition Task Force and Vice President of StudentAffairs at the University of Southern Mississippi, presented the Tuition Task Force Report. A copy ofthe report is included in the September 19-20, 2007 Board Working File.A motion was made by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Blakeslee, to adopt the recommendations madeby the Tuition Task Force in its report.On motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Blakeslee, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Rossabsent and not voting, the Board voted to table the previous motion to approve the recommendationsuntil further review by the Commissioner and the Institutional Executive Officers. The finalrecommendations will be brought to the Board at a later date.2. System Administration - Dr. Homer (Bucky) Wesley, Chair of the Financial Aid Task Force and VicePresident of Student Services at Mississippi University for Women, presented the Financial Aid TaskForce Report. A copy of the report is included in the September 19-20, 2007 Board Working File.A motion was made by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Blakeslee, to adopt the recommendations madeby the Financial Aid Task Force in its report. Mr. Patterson withdrew the motion.On motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Blakeslee, with Mr. Colbert, Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton andMr. Ross absent and not voting, the Board voted to refer the recommendations to the Commissioner,his staff and the Institutional Executive Officers for further review. The refined recommendations willbe brought to the Board at a later date.3. System Administration - Approved the Ayers Settlement Disclosure Report for submission to the court.A copy of the report is included in the September 19-20, 2007 Board Working File.THE BOARD MEETING RECESSED AROUND 4:00 P.M.311/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 20076THE BOARD MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:30 A.M. ON THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20, 2007. Thefollowing members were present: Mr. H. Ed Blakeslee, Mr. Thomas W. Colbert, Dr. Stacy Davidson, Mr. RoyEstess, Dr. D. E. Magee, Jr., Mr. Bob Owens, Mr. Aubrey B. Patterson, Ms. Robin J. Robinson and Ms. AmyWhitten. Dr. Bettye Henderson Neely, Ms. Virginia Shanteau Newton and Mr. Scott Ross were absent.PRESENTATIONDr. Robert Khayat, Chancellor, facilitated a presentation about the University of Mississippi.EDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMS AGENDAPresented by Dr. Bettye Neely, ChairOn motion by Mr. Blakeslee, seconded by Ms. Whitten, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent andnot voting, it wasRESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved agenda item #2 as submitted on the followingEducational Policies & Programs Agenda.1. Other Business - Dr. Mary Ware, IHL Director of Nursing, gave a presentation about the MississippiNursing Degree Programs. Dr. Lynn House, IHL Assistant Commissioner for Academic and StudentAffairs, announced that Dr. Ware is retiring at the end of the month. Dr. House thanked Dr. Ware forher hard work and dedication. Commissioner Meredith also thanked Dr. Ware for her years of service.Dr. House then introduced the new IHL Director of Nursing Education, Dr. Martha Catlette, effectiveOctober 1, 2007.2. System Administration - Approved the revisions to the Accreditation Standards and Rules andRegulations for Mississippi Nursing Degree Programs. A copy of the revisions is included in theSeptember 19-20, 2007 Board Working File.3. System Administration (Information item.) - Dr. Lynn House presented the annual report onInstitutional Tenure and Post-Tenure Review. A copy of the overview is included in the September 19-20, 2007 Board Working File.LEGAL AGENDAPresented by Ms. Amy Whitten, ChairOn motion by Ms. Whitten, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent andnot voting, it wasRESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved agenda item #1 as submitted on the following LegalAgenda. Agenda item #2 was approved on a separate motion by Ms. Whitten, seconded by Ms.Robinson, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent and not voting. Agenda item #3 was411/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 20077approved on a separate motion by Ms. Whitten, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newtonand Mr. Ross absent and not voting. Agenda item #4 was approved on a separate motion by Ms.Whitten, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent and not voting.Agenda item #5 was approved on a separate motion by Ms. Whitten, seconded by Ms. Robinson, withDr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent and not voting. Agenda item #6 was approved on aseparate motion by Ms. Whitten, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Rossabsent and not voting. Agenda item #7 was approved on a separate motion by Ms. Whitten, secondedby Ms. Robinson, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent and not voting. Agenda item #8was approved on a separate motion by Ms. Whitten, seconded by Mr. Blakeslee, with Dr. Neely, Ms.Newton and Mr. Ross absent and not voting. Agenda item #9 was approved on a separate motion byMs. Whitten, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent and notvoting.1. DSU - Approved the request to grant Nehi Bottling Company the exclusive license and right to promoteand sell beverage products on the university campus. Nehi will pay a license fee of $50,000 annuallyplus commission on all sales. The agreement is for ten years beginning October 1, 2007. A copy of theagreement which has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General’s Office is included in theSeptember 19-20, 2007 Board Working File.2. JSU - Approved the request to execute a Consent, Subordination, Nondisturbance and AttornmentAgreement. Jackson State University is a tenant in the Jackson Medical Mall owned by the JacksonMedical Mall Foundation, a Mississippi non-profit corporation (hereinafter the “Foundation”). TheFoundation is seeking to refinance all or a portion of the costs of the acquisition, renovation and repairof certain properties that it owns. In order to do that, the Foundation needs JSU’s consent to assign theFoundation’s rights under its lease with JSU to the lender. The Consent, Subordination, Nondisturbanceand Attornment Agreement grants JSU’s permission for the Foundation to assign these rights to thelender. A copy of the agreement which has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General’sOffice is included in the September 19-20, 2007 Board Working File.3. MSU - Approved the request to renew a contract with the firm Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack, L.L.P.,located at 2033 K Street, N.W., Suite 800, Washington, DC 20006, to provide services necessary forobtaining trademarks. The term of the agreement will be for one (1) year, at hourly rates of $305 forprincipals and $285 for associates, for a maximum amount payable of $10,000 during the contract term.The agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General’s Office.4. MSU - Approved the request to renew a contract with the firm Butler Snow O’Mara Stevens & Cannadalocated at AmSouth Plaza, 17 th Floor, 210 East Capitol Street, Jackson, MS 39201, to provide servicesnecessary in the practice areas of intellectual property and commercial matters; this representation doesnot and is not intended to include any representation by law firm for or on behalf of the university asbond counsel or in any related role in connection with any financing transaction undertaken by or forthe university, including any other matters which may concern advice in connection with indebtednessof the university. The term of the contractual agreement will be for one (1) year, at blended hourly ratesof $225 for intellectual property services, $215 for commercial services, and $85 for legal assistants.The agreement has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General’s Office.511/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 200785. MUW - Approved the request to enter into a Food Service Management Agreement with Sodexho toprovide services for the campus food service program. This contract represents a negotiated renewalof an existing contractual relationship. If approved, the contract would span five years beginning July1, 2007 and ending June 30, 2012. The contract incorporates board rates previously approved by theIHL Board, adjusted for the inclusion of flex dollars into the meal plan rate, and a vendor funded capitalcommitment. A copy of the agreement which has been reviewed and approved by the AttorneyGeneral’s Office is included in the September 19-20, 2007 Board Working File.6. UMMC - Approved the request to enter into a five-year maintenance agreement with ThyssenkruppElevators. This agreement is for the period of October 1, 2007 through September 30, 2012 for theservice of Thyssenkrupp elevators located within buildings on the UMMC campus and covers 45 of the89 total elevators on campus. The cost per month is $23,669. The request includes a 10 % increase peryear for any price increase by the company or any miscellaneous services the company may be requestedto provide that is not covered under the contract. There is also an increase of $25,000 or$2,083.33/month in year three of the contract to cover the new elevators that will be in the new additionof the Guyton Building. The total amount of the agreement is not to exceed $2,000,000. A copy of theagreement which has been reviewed and approved by the Attorney General’s Office is included in theSeptember 19-20, 2007 Board Working File.7. UMMC - Approved the request to enter into an agreement with Smith Rouchon and Associates forSecondary/Legal collections. The term of this agreement is from November 1, 2007 to January 1, 2009and will not exceed $1.5 million. The agreement has been reviewed and approved by the AttorneyGeneral’s Office.8. USM - Approved the amended affiliation agreement with The University of Southern MississippiAlumni Association. A copy of the agreement which has been reviewed and approved by the AttorneyGeneral’s Office is included in the September 19-20, 2007 Board Working File.9. USM - Approved the request to enter into a contract between the University of Southern MississippiGulf Park Campus and The University of Southern Mississippi Research Foundation for 4,495 squarefeet located in “the Old Surgery Center Building” at 1203 Board Avenue in Gulfport, Mississippi. Thecontract amount is $114,662.50 each year, effective July 17, 2007 through September 15, 2010 and willbe renewable annually until June 30, 2012. A copy of the contract which has been reviewed andapproved by the Attorney General’s Office is included in the September 19-20, 2007 Board WorkingFile.10. System Administration (Information item.) - The Board received a report of the payment of legal feesto outside counsel. (See Exhibit 1.)611/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 20079GULF COAST COMMITTEE REPORTMs. Amy Whitten, Chair of the Gulf Coast Committee, requested a status report about the Gulf Coast.Commissioner Thomas Meredith and Mr. Robert Bass, IHL Project Director — Gulf Coast operations, bothgave a brief report. Dr. Martha Saunders, President of the University of Southern Mississippi, will give a moreformal presentation at the November Board meeting.REAL ESTATE & FACILITIES AGENDAPresented by Mr. Scott Ross, ChairOn motion by Mr. Blakeslee, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent andnot voting, it wasRESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved agenda items #1 - #6 as submitted on the following RealEstate & Facilities Agenda. Agenda item #7 was approved on a separate motion by Mr. Blakeslee,seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent and not voting.AGENDA ITEM #8 WAS APPROVED AS SHOWN BELOW. Agenda items #9 - #10 wereapproved on a separate motion by Mr. Blakeslee, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Dr. Neely, Ms.Newton and Mr. Ross absent and not voting. Agenda item #11 was approved on a separate motion byMr. Blakeslee, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent and notvoting.1. ASU – Approved the initiation of the Jack Spinks Stadium Renovation Project and the appointmentof William T. Mills of Mills and Mills Architects as project professionals. Funds are available in theamount of $500,000 from HB 246, Laws of 2007.2. ASU - Approved the initiation of a project and the appointment of Dale and Associates, in Jackson, MSas the project professionals to renovate elevators in Thompson Women's Tower, Demby Hall, the WalterWashington Administration Building, and the Math and Science Building. Funding is available in theamount of $950,000 from university funds and HB 246, Laws of 2007.3. MSU – Approved the initiation of IHL 205-234, Construction of New Road, and the request toproceed with the selection of a project professional for the design and construction of a new entranceroad north of 1-82 on the north farm connection to the existing research park. Funds are available inthe amount of $2,460,000 from the Mississippi Department of Transportation.4. UM – Approved the initiation of IHL 207-304, NIUST Shop Building, and the appointment of Millsand Mills Architects as the design professionals for the design and construction of a new MarineBiology office/shop facility to house oceanographic mapping equipment. Funds are available in theamount of $301,000 and are provided by self-generated funds.711/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 2007105. UMMC – Approved the initiation of IHL 209-500, Health Related Professionals Drainage Revisions,and the appointment of Dale/Morris Architects, PLLC as project professionals to update the stormdrainage to the existing entrance plaza to correct flooding problems. Funds are available in the amountof $570,700 from tuition, fees and interest income.6. UMMC – Approved the initiation of IHL 209-501, 2007 School of Dentistry Renovations, and theappointment of JBHM Architects as the project professionals to convert a research lab of one largeclassroom to two (2) small classrooms. Funds are available in the amount of $270,000 from selfgeneratedfunds.7. UMMC – Approved the request to increase the project budget for GS 109-186, New Teaching Facility,from $5,005,000 to $5,930,000 for an increase of $925,000 to create an adequate reserve forconstruction contingency as required by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real PropertyManagement. Funds are available in the amount of $4,000,000 from SB 2988, Laws of 2003, and$1,930,000 from UMMC interest income.8. JSU – Request approval for a Resolution authorizing the Jackson State University Educational BuildingCorporation (the “JSU/EBC”) to enter into a bond swap of the Callable Bonds of certain series 2007Abonds. The national amount related to the swap is $30 million. The university will receive an initialpayment of $1 to $1.5 million, a net present value savings of $8,297,494 and an average annual savingsof $462,220. There is a $45,000 cost associated with the bond swap transaction.On motion by Mr. Blakeslee, seconded by Mr. Owens, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent andnot voting, the Board withheld approval of the swap pending the recommendation of the Board staff and withthe understanding that final Board approval is delegated to and will be made by Mr. Ross, Chairman of the RealEstate & Facilities Committee, and Mr. Patterson, Chairman of the Budget, Finance & Audit Committee.9. MSU – Approved the request to name the current McCool Hall Addition & Renovation Project, the“Leo Seal Family Business Complex,” in honor of the donor, Mr. Leo Seal.10. USM – Approved the request to grant a utility easement to Mississippi Power Company for theprovision of primary electrical service on university property. The electrical service will provide powerfor the first building in the university’s initiative for establishment of an Innovation andCommercialization Park. This easement request is an addition to the rights-of-way utility easementsapproved by the Board in July, 2005.11. System Administration – Approved the resolution designating Mr. Harry G. Sims, Interim AssistantCommissioner for Real Estate & Facilities, as the Designated Applicant Agent to receive FEMA/MEMAreimbursement for damage to the Education and Research Center.12. System Administration (Information item.) - The Board received the Real Estate & Facilities itemsthat were approved by the Board staff subsequent to the August 15, 2007, Board meeting in accordancewith Board Policy 904 Board Approval. (See Exhibit 2.)811/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 200711GOVERNANCE AGENDAPresented by Dr. D. E. Magee, ChairOn motion by Dr. Magee, seconded by Ms. Whitten, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent and notvoting, it wasRESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved agenda item #1 as submitted on the followingGovernance Agenda.1. System Administration - Approved for first reading the amendment to Board Policy 912 Use of RealProperty and Facilities, as follows:912 USE OF REAL PROPERTY AND FACILITIESIn general, it shall be the policy of the institutions not to make available the real property,buildings and other facilities of the institutions to outside organizations. Exceptions to thispolicy may be approved by the Institutional Executive Officer. No exception shall be approvedfor private foundations, commercial enterprises, political or sectarian meetings, without specificapproval of the Commissioner.AYERS ENDOWMENT TRUSTMANAGEMENT COMMITTEE REPORTSeptember 18, 2007The teleconference committee meeting was brought to order by Dr. D. E. Magee, Chair. The following matterswere discussed and/or voted upon:1. The rules of a telephonic meeting were explained.2. On motion by Dr. Davidson, seconded by Dr. Mason, with Dr. Neely and Dr. Meredith absent and notvoting, the committee approved the minutes of its last year’s meeting held on September 19, 2006.3. On motion by Dr. Williams, seconded by Dr. Hudson, with Dr. Neely and Dr. Meredith absent and notvoting, the committee accepted the Ayers Settlement Endowment Investment Report.4. The committee discussed the $35 million private endowment set out in the Ayers Settlement Agreement.A list of possible donors to assist in funding the private endowment will be circulated among theInstitutional Executive Officers and the Board members to review and suggest additional donors. Dr.Magee also requested the committee members to begin thinking about a strategy to approach thepossible donors. A follow-up conference call will be scheduled at a later date.5. On motion by Dr. Mason, seconded by Dr. Hudson, with Dr. Neely and Dr. Williams absent and notvoting, the committee adjourned.The following committee members attended the meeting: Dr. D. E. Magee (Chair), Dr. Stacy Davidson, Dr.Thomas Meredith, Dr. Malvin Williams, Dr. Ronald Mason and Dr. Roy Hudson. Dr. Bettye Neely was absent.911/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 200712ADMINISTRATION/POLICY AGENDAPresented by Dr. Thomas Meredith, CommissionerOn motion by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Ms. Whitten, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent andnot voting, it wasRESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved agenda item #1 as submitted on the followingAdministration/Policy Agenda. Agenda item #2 was approved on a separate motion by Mr. Patterson,seconded by Ms. Whitten, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent and not voting.1. DSU - Approved the request to bestow an honorary degree on Ms. Natasha Trethewey at its December2007 Commencement.2. USM - Approved the request to bestow an honorary degree on Mr. David J. Fine at its December 2007Commencement.3. System Administration (Information item.) - In compliance with Board policy, the following itemshave been approved by the Commissioner on behalf of the Board and are available for inspection in theBoard Office.a. JSU – Budget revision of the Ayers Program(s); no increase in total Ayers budget rather areallocation among fundsb. MUW - Budget revision for an annual contract renewal of a facilities management agreementwith Sodexho. This change represents a 3% increase in the total budget.c. MVSU - Budget revision of the Ayers Program(s); no increase in the total Ayers budget rathera reallocation among funds.COMMISSIONER’S REPORTPresented by Dr. Thomas Meredith, CommissionerThe highlights from the Commissioner’s Report were as follows:< Thank you, Mr. President. It is my pleasure to present the September Commissioner’s Report.< Thank you, Chancellor Khayat, and your team for hosting this month’s Board meeting. As always, wehave appreciated your gracious hospitality. I know the Board values the opportunity to meet on-campus.We get used to meeting in the IHL Board room. Coming to campus gives us all an opportunity to tourthe institutions, visit with students and faculty, and be reminded why your work on this Board is soimportant.< Today you approved the accreditation of nursing standards for Mississippi’s nursing degree programs,a presentation made to you by Dr. Mary Ware. Dr. Ware is retiring this month, after over 30 years ofprofessional service to the state. Dr. Ware began her career as a nursing instructor at UMMC. She hastaught and served in various capacities at Hinds Community College, Mississippi University forWomen, the Mississippi Army National Guard, William Carey College, and finally for you as the state’sDirector of Nursing Services at IHL since 2003. Mary, I know I speak for the Board and for the nursingfaculty throughout Mississippi that we have appreciated your dedicated service and your great attitude.1011/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 200713I know you are looking forward to not traveling so much so you can spend quality time with yourhusband, daughters, and your two granddaughters. We wish you well in retirement.< I’d also like to formally introduce all of you to Dr. Jim Borsig. Dr. Borsig joined us last Thursday asour new Assistant Commissioner of Governmental Affairs and Special Projects. Many of you probablyremember Jim when he served Southern Miss as its Legislative Liaison back in 2000, as well asResearch and Development Coordinator at Mississippi State’s Stennis Institute in the early 1990’s.Most recently, Jim has worked in the Department of Corporate Information and Planning at the SouthMississippi Electric Power Association. Jim met with the legislative liaisons today, and will beinstrumental as we move toward this next legislative session. Jim, welcome aboard!< Speaking of the next legislative session, our Joint Legislative Budget Hearing is scheduled for nextTuesday, September 25, beginning at 2:30 p.m. in the Woolfolk Building, downtown Jackson. You allshould have seen the agenda—some of you are on it! Your Board Office is working on all aspects ofthe hearing, and we hope you will attend.< I appreciate the good work of Southern Miss’ Dr. Joe Paul, MUW’s Dr. Bucky Wesley, and all themembers of our university community who served on the Tuition and Financial Aid task forces. Youheard their recommendations today, and I think you will agree that they have discussed some positive,innovative ideas toward increasing both accessibility and affordability in Mississippi’s higher educationsystem.< Part of encouraging Mississippi’s citizenry to pursue a four-year degree is directly tied to the leadershipwithin Mississippi’s schools and universities.< I’m pleased to report that the Mississippi Department of Education is taking the lead in putting togethera Blue Ribbon Committee for the Redesign of Leadership, much like Dr. House’s presentation to youlast month regarding the Blue Ribbon Committee for the Redesign of Teacher Preparation. Some of theindividuals serving on this new committee include Trustee Bettye Neely, Doc Foglesong, and otherMDE, IHL, and community representatives. The BRC for Leadership Redesign will begin meeting inOctober and is working in tandem with the SREB. Dr. House, we look forward to your keeping usabreast of the new BRC’s progress.< Also in October (October 7-9) is the Mississippi Association of Colleges and Universities’ (MAC)conference, hosted by Jackson State. The theme of the conference is “achieving enhanced studentretention and graduation rates in Mississippi post-secondary education.” System representatives willjoin individuals from our private and community colleges to discuss how Mississippi can achieve thisimportant mandate. Dr. Reggie Sykes will present a special session on the community college transferprocess, as well as how our institutions can better recruit Mississippi’s Phi Theta Kappa students. Ithink Reggie’s involvement in the MAC conference will be a positive step as we work to increase thenumber and quality of baccalaureate degrees in our state.< Another positive move in that direction is that student enrollment is up! For the first time inMississippi’s history, enrollment at Mississippi’s eight public universities has surpassed 70,000students. Preliminary Fall 2007 enrollment figures show an increase of 1.2% in the student population,up from 69,941 students in Fall 2006 to 70,800 students in Fall 2007. Mississippi has enjoyed thisupward trend for 13 consecutive years; a positive, necessary sign as we continue to compete in today’sglobal economy.< The time has come again for your third-annual Best Practices competition! Each year, your BestPractices competition helps develop and promote current best practices among our institutions so thatthe state’s financial resources continue to be efficiently and effectively managed. Institutions may enterin the categories of Academics; Finance, Business, and Administration; Student Services, and1111/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 200714Technology. First place winners receive $10,000; second place winners receive $5,000; paid from yourincentive pool. Entries are due Friday, October 19, and will be announced during your January, 2008Board meeting. Institutions are encouraged to visit www.mississippi.edu for details!< And finally, in good news from your institutions:< Alcorn State University’s School of Education and Psychology has proven its commitment toproducing quality teachers by achieving accreditation under the performance-oriented standardsof the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the organizationresponsible for professional accreditation of teacher education. Alcorn’s accreditation wasrecently re-affirmed through 2013.< Each year, Delta State University’s Madison Center honors the U.S. Constitution on or aroundSeptember 17, the original adoption date of the Constitution in 1787. This year, the MadisonCenter will welcome back to campus Delta State alumna Associate Justice Ann H. Lamar fora free lecture to the university community. Justice Lamar is the third woman to serve on theState Supreme Court.< Also in good news, in August, Jackson State University’s School of Engineering was accreditedby the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET Inc., the recognized accrediting bodyfor college and university programs in applied science, computing, engineering and technology.JSU’s School of Engineering evolved from the Ayers higher education desegregation settlement.It opened in Fall 2000 and, per ABET requirements, began the accreditation process in January2006 after graduating its first class of students.< A September 22 nd ribbon-cutting ceremony will officially open Mississippi State's WelcomeCenter and the Cullis and Gladys Wade Clock Museum. The museum's 400-piece collectionrepresents the lifelong fascination of Cullis Wade--a 1940 MSU electrical engineering graduatefrom Bogalusa, LA--with timepieces, especially their internal mechanisms. Dating from theearly 1700s, the clocks and watches were purchased from throughout the United States andrepresent nearly every American manufacturer.< On Thursday, Sept. 27 th , presidential historian Michael Beschloss will speak during the 2007Welty Gala sponsored by the Mississippi University for Women Foundation. Beschloss is anaward-winning historian and the author of eight books including the acclaimed New York Timesbest-seller The Conquerors: Roosevelt, Truman and the Destruction of Hitler's Germany, 1941-1945. He serves as NBC News Presidential Historian and is a regular on PBS’s The NewsHourwith Jim Lehrer.< This Thursday, the Washington County Alumni Chapter at Mississippi Valley State Universitywill host a luncheon for all Valley student athletes in appreciation of their dedication to theirstudies and to the Delta Devils.< A novel animal model of clinical depression devised by a University of Mississippi researchpsychologist shows promise for better diagnosis and treatment of the syndrome and may resultin a technology patent for the university. Ken Sufka, professor of psychology and pharmacologyat Ole Miss, has been studying the connection between anxiety and depression for several years,seeking ways to better diagnose and treat clinical depression.< And finally, the University of Southern Mississippi School of Social Work Director Dr. MichaelForster recently received this year's Mississippi Conference for Social Welfare 2007 MeritAward for his contributions toward the field of social welfare and social services. Dr. Forsterwas nominated by his colleagues, who called him a “strong advocate for the state’s child welfareworkers.”1211/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 200715< That, Mr. President, brings me to the end of my report. Thank you!ADJOURNMENTThere being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Whitten, seconded by Mr.Patterson, with Dr. Neely, Ms. Newton and Mr. Ross absent and not voting, the Board members voted toadjourn.____________________________________________________________________President, Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning____________________________________________________________________Commissioner, Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning1311/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGSeptember 19-20, 200716EXHIBITSExhibit 1Exhibit 2Report of the payment of legal fees to outside counsel.Real Estate & Facilities items that were approved by the IHLBoard staff subsequent to the August 15, 2007 Board meeting.1411/13/2007

17EXHIBIT 1September 19-20, 2007REPORT OF THE PAYMENT OF LEGALFEES TO OUTSIDE COUNSELLegal fees approved for payment to outside counsel in relation to litigation and other matters:Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Phelps Dunbar (Statement dated 7/20/07)from the funds of Mississippi State University. (This statement represents services and expensesin connection with Charlie F. Wade v. MS Cooperative Extension Service.)TOTAL DUE .......................................................... $495.14Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Phelps Dunbar (Statements dated6/30/07 and 7/27/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (Thesestatements, in the amounts of $1,959.44 and $1,849.68, respectively, represent services and expensesin connection with the DSH Litigation.)TOTAL DUE .........................................................$3,809.12Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Scott, Sullivan, Streetman & Fox(Statement dated 7/24/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (Thisstatement represents services and expenses in connection with the Teer case.)TOTAL DUE .........................................................$7,437.86Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Lewis Fisher Henderson Claxton &Mulroy (Statement dated 7/18/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center.(This statement represents services and expenses in connection with the Sterling case.)TOTAL DUE ........................................................$11,488.64Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Page, Kruger & Holland (Statementdated 7/12/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (This statementrepresents services and expenses in connection with the Smith case.)TOTAL DUE .......................................................... $481.00Page 1 of 411/13/2007

18EXHIBIT 1September 19-20, 2007Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Phelps Dunbar (Statements dated 7/9/07and 7/19/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (These statements,in the amounts of $3,646.29 and $435.00, respectively, represent services and expenses inconnection with the Dean and Dean Architects investigation.)TOTAL DUE .........................................................$4,081.29Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Bryan Nelson P.A. (Statements dated4/10/07 and 7/3/07) from the funds of the University of Southern Mississippi. (These statements,in the amounts of $37.65 and $162.50, respectively, represent services and expenses in connectionwith the Armaraneni case.)TOTAL DUE .......................................................... $200.15Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Mayo Mallette (Statement dated 7/10/07)from the funds of the University of Southern Mississippi. (This statement represents services andexpenses in connection with the OFCCP Audit.)TOTAL DUE .........................................................$1,581.60Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by McMahan & Brinkley (Statement dated7/6/07) from the funds of the University of Southern Mississippi. (This statement representsservices and expenses in connection with the Jordan case.)TOTAL DUE ........................................................$18,353.50Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Adams & Reese (Statements dated7/12/07 and 7/11/07) from the funds of the University of Southern Mississippi. (These statements,in the amounts of $525.00 and $4,650.00, respectively, represent services and expenses inconnection with the Servedio case and a personnel matter, respectively.)TOTAL DUE .........................................................$5,175.00Legal fees approved for payment to outside counsel in relation to patent and other matters:Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens &Cannada (Statements dated 6/14/07, 6/14/07, 6/14/07, 6/14/07, 6/21/07, 7/10/07, 7/10/07, 7/10/07,7/10/07, 7/10/07, 7/24/07, 7/24/07 and 7/24/07) from the funds of Mississippi State University.(These statements represent services and expenses in connection with the following patentapplications: “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – CA” - $76.50; “Compact Time-ofPage 2 of 411/13/2007

19EXHIBIT 1September 19-20, 2007Flight Mass Spectrometer – GM” - $59.50; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – UK” -$151.49; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – JP” - $34.00; “Compact Time-of FlightMass Spectrometer – US” - $22.50; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – CA” -$1,244.47; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – GM” - $299.16; “Compact Time-ofFlight Mass Spectrometer – UK” - $1,754.71; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – JP” -$2,343.21; “Compact Time-of Flight Mass Spectrometer – US” - $102.00; “Fully Scalable ComputerArchitecture for Parallel Discrete Event” - $280.50; “Organic Wood Preservatives” - $25.50 and“Light Scattering, etc.” - $501.90.)TOTAL DUE .........................................................$6,895.44Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Hunton & Williams (Statements dated3/6/07, 7/11/07, 7/11/07, 7/11/07, 7/11/07, 7/11/07, 7/11/07 and 7/11/07) from the funds of theUniversity of Mississippi. (These statements represent services and expenses in connection with thefollowing patent applications: “Stable Suppository Formulations Effecting Bioavailability of 9-THC-BE” - $30.00; General - $2,400.16; “Method of Preparing Delta 9-TetrahydrocannabinolEsters – KR” - $724.03; “Method of Preparing Delta 9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – PO” -$1,402.13; “Dihydroartemisinin and Dihydroartemisitene Dimers as Anti-Cancer and Anti-InfectiveAgents – AU” - $954.79; “Anticancer and Antiprotozoal Dihydroartemisinene andDihydroartemisitene Dimers with Desirable Chemical Functionalities – CA” - $795.72; “Methodsof Delta-9-THC – NZ” - $1,174.94 and “Nail Fungus Treatment” - $2,310.00.)TOTAL DUE .........................................................$9,791.77Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Stites & Harbison (Statements dated1/19/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi. (These statements represent services andexpenses in connection with the following patent applications: “Saururus Cernuus Compounds thatInhibit Cellular Responses to Hypoxia” - $2,287.00; “Antifungal Cyclopentenediones” - $1,663.10;“In-Furnace Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide by Mixed Fuels Involving a Biomass Derivative” -$289.00; “Use of IL-2 Receptor Antibodies” - $2,277.78; “Compositions Comprising HighlyPurified Amphotericin B – AU” - $120.50; “Compositions Comprising Highly PurifiedAmphotericin B – CA” - $421.92; “Compositions Compromising Highly Purified Amphotericin B– EP” - $98.50; “Novel Cyclopenetenedione Antifungal Compounds and Methods for Their Use –AU” - $153.50; “Novel Cyclopenetenedione Anti-Fungal Compounds and Methods for Their Use– CA” - $1,119.30; “Novel Cyclopenetenedione Anti-Fungal Compounds and Methods for TheirUse – EP” - $143.76; Novel Cyclopenetenedione Anti-Fungal Compounds and Methods for TheirUse – JP” - $8,842.01; “Saururus Cernuus Compounds that Inhibit Cellular Responses to Hypoxia– JP” - $109.50; “Method and Device for Reducing Engine Noise – CA” - $1,625.70 and “Methodand Device for Reducing Engine Noise – EP” - $1,131.40.)TOTAL DUE ........................................................$20,282.97Page 3 of 411/13/2007

20EXHIBIT 1September 19-20, 2007Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens &Cannada (Statements dated 6/30/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi. (Thesestatements represent services and expenses in connection with the following patent applications:“Animal Model for Anxiety and Depression” - $99.00 and “Animal Model for Anxiety andDepression” - $7,361.90.)TOTAL DUE .........................................................$7,460.90Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Stites & Harbison (Statements dated6/22/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (These statementsrepresent services and expenses in connection with the following patent applications: “MoleculesEncoding Imidazoline Receptive Polypeptides and Encoded Thereby” - $264.50; “Thermally-Targeted Delivery of Medicaments” - $760.00; “Temporary Mucosal Gastric Electrical StimulationDevice and Method for Treating Gastroparesis” - $397.86; “Synergistic Combinations of Chrome-Free Corrosion Inhibitors” - $46.00; “Cell Culture Model for Demyelination/Remyelination” -$999.66 and “Saliva-Based Protein Profiling” - $1,751.50.)TOTAL DUE .........................................................$4,219.52Page 4 of 411/13/2007

EXHIBIT 2September 19-20, 200721Real Estate & Facilities items that were approved by the IHL Board staff subsequent to theAugust 15, 2007 Board meeting in accordance with Board Policy 904 Board Approval.Delta State UniversityThe Board staff approved the award of a contract for the Kethley Building Re-Roof, GS 102-216,to Ray Collins Construction, the lower of two (2) bidders in the amount of $343,700 [base bid andthree (3) alternates]. Approval was requested from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and RealProperty Management. Funds are available in the amounts of $170,095 from HB 2246, Laws of2006, and $217,565 from HB 1634, Laws of 2005.Jackson State UniversityThe Board staff approved Change Order #5 for the School of Engineering, GS 103-179, in thedeductive amount of $11,250 to delete work associated with new rip-rap along the Lynch Creekdrainage ditch and requested approval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real PropertyManagement. Funds are provided from HB 1675, Laws of 1999.Mississippi State UniversityThe Board staff approved Change Order #1 for Middleton Hall Roofing/Waterproofing, GS 105-314,in the deductive amount of $109,200 to delete work originally included in the contract as Alternate#1. Funding is from SB 2010, Laws of 2004.The Board staff approved the university’s request to remove Building 1264-ARC Bin, Starkville,MS and Building 1322- Physiology Storage, Starkville, MS from inventory (pending final approvalby DEQ) and requested approval from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real PropertyManagement. The Office of Real Estate and Facilities has received approval letters from MDAHand MDEQ. This information is on file.Mississippi University for WomenThe Board staff approved Change Order #1 for Frazer Hall Mechanical, GS 104-155, in thedeductive amount of $3,855 for controls which were included in the original budget. Approval wasrequested from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds areavailable from SB 3254, Laws of 1998; HB 1675, Laws of 1999; and HB 1634, Laws of 2005.Mississippi Valley State UniversityThe Board staff approved the Construction Documents at 67% complete for the Library Renovation,GS 106-201, as prepared by the project professional, Duvall/Decker Architects, and requestedapproval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are availablein the amount of $12,700,000 from SB 3197, Laws of 2003.Page 1 of 311/13/2007

EXHIBIT 2September 19-20, 200722University of MississippiThe Board staff approved Change Order #2 for Natural Products Center Auditorium, IHL 207-263,in the deductive amount of $4,658.50. Funds are available from a HRSA grant in the amount of$2,600,000.The Board staff approved the award of a contract to CIG Contractors of Corinth, Mississippi, thelower of two (2) bidders in the amount of $1,177,500 for Meek Hall ADA, GS 107-278, forrenovations. Approval was requested from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real PropertyManagement. Funding is available from self-generated funds.The Board staff approved the bids and the award of a contract for demolition of Village Apartments,IHL 207-299, to the lowest of five (5) bidders, M&M Services of Jackson, Mississippi in the amountof $1,197,000. Funds are available from self-generated funds and private donations.University of Mississippi Medical CenterThe Board staff approved Change Order #2 for Water System Improvements Phase I, IHL 209-478,in the amount of $62,361.50 with an increase of 456 calendar days. Funds are available in theproject budget from interest income.University of Southern MississippiThe Board staff approved the Schematic Design documents prepared for Cedar Point, Research LabFacility, Phase III, GS 110-089, for the Gulf Park Campus and requested approval by the Bureau ofBuilding, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available from SB 2010, Laws of2004, and a NOAA Grant (GS02733).The Board staff approved the Design Development documents for the 2005 OceanographicFacility/Infrastructure Modifications, GS 115-002, and requested approval by the Bureau ofBuilding, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available for the project from SB3197, Laws of 2002; SB 2010, Laws of 2004; and HB 246, Laws of 2007.The Board staff approved Change Order #1A for MM Roberts Stadium Expansion and Renovation,IHL 208-258, in the amount of $30,545.41 with no change in contract time for removal of the oldscore board to make way for the expansion construction. Funds are available from the USM AthleticFoundation.The Board staff approved Change Order #2 for MM Roberts Stadium Expansion and Renovation,IHL 208-258, in the amount of $5,000 for the exclusion of a certified surveyor for the buildinglayout. The contractor will perform the layout with his own personnel. Funds will be credited tothe project budget.Page 2 of 311/13/2007

EXHIBIT 2September 19-20, 200723The Board staff approved Change Order #3 for the Trent Lott Center for Excellence in EconomicDevelopment & Entrepreneurship, IHL 208-251, in the amount of $1,683,205 with an increase of365 days to the contract to restore items previously negotiated out of the contract. Funds areavailable from Government VA-HUD Independent Appropriations Act on 200 Conference Report(HR-107-202).The Board staff approved the Construction Documents and authorized advertising for the receipt ofbids for Aquaculture Visitor’s Center Phase III, IHL 210-234. Funds have been received in theamount of $1,800,000 from the NOAA Grant (GR02439).The Board staff approved Change Order #3 for MM Roberts Stadium Expansion and Renovation,IHL 208-258, in the amount of $3,501 for additional costs to include electrical and data outlets.Funds are available from the USM Athletic Foundation.The Board staff approved Change Order #4 for MM Roberts Stadium Expansion and Renovation,IHL 208-258, in the amount of $2,024.61 for additional costs to connect existing ADS pipes for thefield drains. Funds are available from the USM Athletic Foundation.The Board staff approved Change Order #5 for MM Roberts Stadium Expansion and Renovation,IHL 208-258, in the amount of $1,948.85 to provide a power transformer connection. Funds areavailable from the USM Athletic Foundation.The Board staff approved the university’s request to advertise for the receipt of bids for the additionand renovation for Ogletree Alumni House, IHL 208-263. Funds are available from privatedonations and university sources.Page 3 of 311/13/2007

24MINUTES OF THE BOARD OFTRUSTEES OF STATEINSTITUTIONS OF HIGHERLEARNINGOctober 8, 2007Teleconference Meeting11/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGOctober 8, 200725BE IT REMEMBERED, That the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning of the State ofMississippi met in an emergency meeting via teleconference with public attendance available at the followinglocations: Room 935 on the 9th floor of the Paul B. Johnson tower building in the Education and ResearchCenter in Jackson, Mississippi, and Room 204 in College Hall on the University of Southern Mississippicampus in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, at 1:40 p.m. The following members participated in the teleconference:Mr. Thomas W. Colbert, Dr. Stacy Davidson, Mr. Roy Estess, Dr. D. E. Magee, Jr., Dr. Bettye HendersonNeely, Ms. Virginia Shanteau Newton, Mr. Bob Owens, Mr. Aubrey B. Patterson, Ms. Robin J. Robinson, Mr.Scott Ross and Ms. Amy Whitten. Mr. H. Ed Blakeslee was absent. The meeting was called to order by Dr.Stacy Davidson, President.In accordance with Miss. Code Ann., §25-41-5, as amended, all votes taken during this teleconferencemeeting were recorded by name in a roll-call fashion. This emergency teleconference meeting was heldto consider all options following the recent opinion by the Lowndes County Chancery Court JudgeDorothy Colom in the case styled as MUW Alumnae Association vs. Claudia Limbert, MUW and the IHLBoard of Trustees.EXECUTIVE SESSIONOn motion by Ms. Whitten, with Mr. Blakeslee, Dr. Magee and Mr. Owens absent and not voting, the Boardvoted to close the meeting to determine whether or not it should declare an Executive Session. On motion byMs. Whitten, seconded by Ms. Newton, with Mr. Blakeslee, Dr. Magee and Mr. Owens absent and not voting,the Board voted to go into Executive Session for the reason reported to the public and stated in these minutes,as follows:Discussion of a Board/Mississippi University for Women litigation matter.During Executive Session, the Board received an update from its legal counsel and the Board’s LegalCommittee regarding the judgment issued by Lowndes County Chancery Court Judge Dorothy Colom.No action was taken. The Board will discuss the matter further on or before October 16, 2007.On motion by Ms. Newton, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Mr. Blakeslee, Mr. Colbert and Dr. Neelyabsent and not voting, the Board voted to return to Open Session.LEGAL COMMITTEEMEETING REPORTOctober 2, 2007Ms. Amy Whitten, Chair of the Legal Committee, called the emergency teleconference meeting to order at 1:40p.m. In accordance with Miss. Code Ann., §25-41-5, as amended, all votes taken during thisteleconference meeting were recorded by name in a roll-call fashion. The following locations were madeavailable for public attendance: Room 935 on the 9th floor of the Paul B. Johnson tower building in theEducation and Research Center in Jackson, Mississippi, and Room 112 Allen Hall on the Mississippi StateUniversity campus, in Mississippi State, Mississippi.111/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGOctober 8, 2007261. EXECUTIVE SESSIONOn motion by Ms. Whitten, and unanimously passed by those present, the Legal Committee voted toclose the meeting to determine whether or not it should declare an Executive Session. On motion byMs. Whitten, seconded by Ms. Robinson, and unanimously passed by those present, the LegalCommittee voted to go into Executive Session for the reason reported to the public and stated in theseminutes, as follows:Discussion of a Board/Mississippi University for Women litigation matter.During Executive Session, the Legal Committee discussed the judgment issued by LowndesCounty Chancery Court Judge Dorothy Colom. It is the intention of the Legal Committee to briefthe full Board of Trustees no later than October 16, 2007. No action was taken.On motion by Mr. Colbert, seconded by Ms. Whitten, and unanimously passed by those present,the Legal Committee voted to return to Open Session.2. ADJOURNMENTThere being no further business to come before the Legal Committee, on motion by Ms. Whitten,seconded by Dr. Magee, and unanimously passed by those present, the Legal Committee members votedto adjourn.The following members participated in the teleconference: Ms. Amy Whitten (Chair), Dr. D. E. Magee, Jr.,Mr. Bob Owens, Ms. Robin J. Robinson and Mr. Scott Ross. Dr. Stacy Davidson also attended the committeemeeting.ADJOURNMENTThere being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Ms.Whitten, with Mr. Blakeslee, Mr. Colbert, Dr. Magee and Dr. Neely absent and not voting, the Board membersvoted to adjourn.____________________________________________________________________President, Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning____________________________________________________________________Commissioner, Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning211/13/2007

27MINUTES OF THE BOARD OFTRUSTEES OF STATEINSTITUTIONS OF HIGHERLEARNINGOctober 16-18, 2007Regular Board of Trustees Meetingand Board Retreat11/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGOctober 16-18, 200728BE IT REMEMBERED, That the Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning of the State ofMississippi met in a regular session and a retreat at the Alluvian in Greenwood, Mississippi, at 1:00 p.m., andpursuant to notice in writing mailed by certified letter with return receipt requested on August 21, 2006, to eachand every member of said Board, said date being at least five days prior to this October 16-18, 2007 meeting.At the above-named place there were present the following members to wit: Mr. H. Ed Blakeslee, Dr. StacyDavidson, Mr. Roy Estess, Dr. D. E. Magee, Jr., Dr. Bettye Henderson Neely, Ms. Virginia Shanteau Newton,Mr. Bob Owens, Mr. Aubrey B. Patterson, Ms. Robin J. Robinson, Mr. Scott Ross and Ms. Amy Whitten. Mr.Thomas W. Colbert was absent. The meeting was called to order by Dr. Stacy Davidson, President, and openedwith prayer by Mr. Bob Owens.CONSENT AGENDAOn motion by Ms. Robinson, seconded by Ms. Whitten, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting, it wasRESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved the following Consent Agenda.PERSONNEL REPORTCHANGE OF STATUSUniversity of Mississippi - Contract Extension for Athletic PersonnelBianco, Michael F.; Head Baseball Coach; July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2011; $160,000 per annum, pro rata.Kennedy, Andrew J.; Head Men’s Basketball Coach; April 1, 2007 to March 31, 2011; $150,000 per annum,pro rata.University of Southern Mississippi - Multi-Year Athletic ContractDobson, Jr., Howard Wayne; Head Women’s Softball Coach; July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2011; total contractamount over the four years is $236,000. This is based on an annual salary rate of $59,000.BUDGET, FINANCE & AUDIT AGENDAPresented by Mr. Aubrey Patterson, ChairOn motion by Mr. Patterson, seconded by Mr. Blakeslee, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting, it wasRESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved the agenda items as submitted on the following Budget,Finance & Audit Agenda.1. MSU - Approved the request to purchase a driving simulator for the Center for Advanced VehicularSystems (CAVS) at the university. The purchase of the simulator is being funded under the VirtualSoldier Research Project by the US Army’s Tank Automotive Command (TACOM). TACOM hasasked CAVS to construct a medium-fidelity simulator to support Human Factors research regardingperformance. The completed project will allow researchers to construct realistic driving scenarios,111/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGOctober 16-18, 200729modify vehicle dynamics, and record and analyze performance data. This driving simulator will notonly allow CAVS to support the research request of the US Army’s TACOM, but will positionCAVS/MSU to engage in other advanced vehicle driving research. The purchase price of $280,000 willbe provided from CAVS funds.2. MSU - Approved the purchase of an Arcturus Bioscience (Molecular Devices) laser microdissectioninstrument (Veritas TM ) for the amount of $254,369 for the establishment of a laser microdissectionfacility. The fully-automated, dual-laser, Veritas microdissection instrument will interface with a Dellcomputer workstation and monitor Veritas operating software, including a starter package andinstallation and training (as per quote #AH57091R3). Funding through a highly competitive MajorResearch Instrumentation grant from the National Science Foundation has been secured (effective date:September 1, 2007). This item will be purchased using “sole-source” procedures. The Office ofPurchasing and Travel approved this purchase on September 20, 2007.3. System Administration - Approved the request to purchase coverage from Safety National CasualtyCorporation for the IHL Workers’ Compensation Plan claims in excess of $1,000,000. The Corporationwas the lowest of three proposals. The coverage is offered at guaranteed estimated annual premiumsof $296,331 for November 1, 2007 through November 1, 2008, and $296,331 for November 1, 2008through November 1, 2009. This is an 11% annual reduction from the current policy year’s estimatedpremium of $333,195.REAL ESTATE & FACILITIES AGENDAPresented by Mr. Scott Ross, ChairOn motion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Blakeslee, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting, it wasRESOLVED, That the Board hereby approved agenda item #1 as submitted on the following RealEstate & Facilities Agenda. Agenda item #2 was pulled from the agenda on a separate motion byMr. Ross, seconded by Mr. Patterson, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting. Agenda item #3 wasapproved on a separate motion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Mr. Colbert absent andnot voting. Agenda item #4 was approved on a separate motion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Dr. Neely,with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting. Agenda item #5 was approved on a separate motion by Mr.Ross, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting. Agenda item #6 wasapproved on a separate motion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Mr. Colbert absent andnot voting. Agenda item #7 was approved on a separate motion by Mr. Ross, seconded by Ms.Robinson, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting. Agenda item #8 was approved on a separate motionby Mr. Ross, seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting.1. JSU - Approved the request to execute a lease agreement for 25,000 square feet of space in a buildingto be constructed by the Jackson State University Development Foundation, or its affiliate. The buildingwill be constructed adjacent to JSU’s main campus on the corner of J. R. Lynch and Dalton Streets inJackson, Mississippi. The initial lease payment will be $360,000 per year subject to escalation, and thebase lease term will be 10 years, not including options to renew. The lease agreement has beenreviewed and approved by the Attorney General’s Office.211/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGOctober 16-18, 2007302. JSU - A Resolution authorizing the Jackson State University Educational Building Corporation (the"JSU/EBC") to issue certain Revenue Bonds, Series 2007 (at fixed rates). The Bonds issued will be acombined put refunding and new money issue with a par amount of $49 million. JSU will receive aninitial present value savings of $1,709,173.25, an average annual savings of $105,442.79, and a prepaidsavings of $1,682,685.76. All funds to pay the related costs of issuance, sale, delivery of the Bonds andinterest on and other costs relating to the Bonds should cost $642,468.13. In addition to the said request,flexibility should be allowed toward the execution of the Bonds. The following documents relating tothe Bonds have been submitted:a. Amended and Restated Ground Lease,b. Amended and Restated Lease,c. Escrow Agreements, andd. Indenture.(THIS ITEM WAS PULLED FROM THE AGENDA.)3. JSU - Approved the request to change the name of the Publications Building, GS 103-236, to the“Undergraduate Recruitment Building.”4. JSU - Approved the request to grant a right-of-way easement to Entergy Mississippi, Inc. The projectis imperative for life safety issues to install primary switchgear that will provide a two-way electricalfeed/connection to the campus, which is located on the corner of Dalton and Florence streets. A copyof the easement and a map of the subject property are on file in the Office of Real Estate and Facilities.5. MSU - Approved the request to grant and convey a right-of-way to the City of Starkville, Mississippi,for an underground water line together with a right-of-way ingress and egress over the same propertywhich extends from the north side of Highway 12 across Aiken Village and across MAFES property onthe north side of Highway 182. The purpose of this easement is to provide water and fire protection tothe residents of the City of Starkville and portions of the university. A copy of the easement is on filein the Office of Real Estate and Facilities.6. MUW - Approved the request to amend the request to sell 40+ acres of land located off Bradley Roadin Leakesville, Greene County, Mississippi in the proposed amount of $43,000 with the state retainingmineral rights as proposed at the April, 2007 Board meeting. The amended request should reflect anaverage appraised value of $39,200 for this property. After further review of the two appraisals by theAttorney General’s Office and the Secretary of State’s Office, it was determined that the fair marketprice should be determined by the three professional property appraisers selected and approved by theBureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. The average of these three appraisals is$39,200. Legislative authority for the sale of this property is provided from SB 2620, 1984 RegularLegislative Session. The property appraisals are on file in the Office of Real Estate and Facilities.7. UM - Approved a land swap with the City of Oxford to allow the construction of a taxi-way for theUniversity-Oxford Airport. Funding for the construction of the taxi-way has already been approved bythe FAA. The City of Oxford owns a 3.70 acre parcel adjacent to the University-Oxford Airport. Twoappraisals of this parcel have been obtained: one valuing the property at $500,000 and the other at$460,000. The university owns a 3.72 acre parcel on McElroy Drive in Oxford, Mississippi, which it311/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGOctober 16-18, 200731purchased from Gary Stone in 1992. Two appraisals of the parcel have been obtained: one valuing theproperty at $651,000 and the other at $600,000. The value of the property owned by the city has a muchgreater value to the university because of its unique location adjacent to the airport. Additionally, theparcel owned by the university is unsuitable for use due to city water works lines and city structures onthe property, as well as due to the location.8. UM - Approved the sale of approximately 0.527 acres of real property to LOU Homes for the averageappraised value of $8,500, and the conveyance of an easement for maintenance on the adjoining 0.774acres to the City of Oxford. The university owns 1.3 acres of land adjacent to the site where LOUHomes is constructing a subdivision to provide low-cost housing to individuals in the City of Oxford.A plat of the property is on file in the Office of Real Estate and Facilities. Also, approved the requestto convey an easement for maintenance to the City of Oxford.9. System Administration (Information item.) - The Board received the Real Estate & Facilities itemsthat were approved by the Board staff subsequent to the September 19-20, 2007 Board meeting inaccordance with Board Policy 904 Board Approval. (See Exhibit 1.)LEGAL AGENDAPresented by Ms. Amy Whitten, ChairTHE FOLLOWING ITEM WAS TAKEN UP IN EXECUTIVE SESSION.1. System Administration - Consideration of the next steps pertaining to the Judge’s Opinion regardingMUW and The Alumni Associations.EXECUTIVE SESSIONOn motion by Dr. Davidson, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting, the Board voted to close the meeting todetermine whether or not it should declare an Executive Session. On motion by Ms. Newton, seconded by Ms.Robinson, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting, the Board voted to go into Executive Session for the reasonsreported to the public and stated in these minutes, as follows:Discussion of two personnel matters at Mississippi State University andDiscussion of a Board/Mississippi University for Women litigation matter.During Executive Session, the following matters were discussed and/or voted upon:The Board discussed two personnel matters at Mississippi State University. On motion by Ms. Newton,seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting, the Board approved the employmentof Ms. Amy Tuck at a salary of $160,000 as the Special Assistant to the President at Mississippi StateUniversity.411/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGOctober 16-18, 200732On motion by Ms. Newton, seconded by Ms. Whitten, with Mr. Colbert and Mr. Ross absent and notvoting, the Board authorized its legal counsel to take any and all actions necessary, up to and includingan appeal to the State Supreme Court, to protect the Board’s legal interests in regard to the case styledas MUW Alumnae Association vs. Claudia Limbert, MUW and the IHL Board of Trustees. However,the Board intends to continue negotiations with the Alumnae Association in a good faith effort to resolvethe matter.On motion by Dr. Davidson, seconded by Ms. Whitten, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting, the Boardvoted to return to Open Session.On motion by Dr. Davidson, seconded by Ms. Newton, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting, THE BOARDADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL 8:30 A.M. THE FOLLOWING MORNING.THE BOARD MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:30 A.M. ON WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17, 2007. Thefollowing members were present: Mr. H. Ed Blakeslee, Dr. Stacy Davidson, Mr. Roy Estess, Dr. D. E. Magee,Jr., Dr. Bettye Henderson Neely, Ms. Virginia Shanteau Newton, Mr. Bob Owens, Mr. Aubrey B. Patterson,Ms. Robin J. Robinson, Mr. Scott Ross and Ms. Amy Whitten. Mr. Thomas W. Colbert was absent.EXECUTIVE SESSIONOn motion by Dr. Davidson, with Mr. Colbert and Ms. Whitten absent and not voting, the Board voted to closethe meeting to determine whether or not it should declare an Executive Session. On motion by Ms. Newton,seconded by Ms. Robinson, with Mr. Colbert and Ms. Whitten absent and not voting, the Board voted to go intoExecutive Session for the reason reported to the public and stated in these minutes, as follows:Discussion of a Board/Mississippi University for Women litigation matter.During Executive Session, the following matter was discussed:The Board discussed the Board/Mississippi University for Women litigation matter. No action wastaken.On motion by Dr. Davidson, seconded by Mr. Owens, with Mr. Colbert and Ms. Whitten absent and notvoting, the Board voted to return to Open Session.The Board then discussed the following as part of its annual retreat:1. Strategic plan,2. Institutional Executive Officer search process and3. Legislative strategy.On motion by Ms. Whitten, seconded by Dr. Neely, with Mr. Colbert and Mr. Patterson absent and not voting,the Board voted to endorse the presented concepts for the strategic plan and embrace the goal of increasing thenumber and quality of baccalaureate graduates. (See Exhibit 2.)511/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGOctober 16-18, 200733On motion by Dr. Davidson, seconded by Dr. Neely, with Mr. Colbert and Mr. Patterson absent and not voting,THE BOARD ADJOURNED THE MEETING UNTIL 8:30 A.M. THE FOLLOWING MORNING.THE BOARD MEETING RECONVENED AT 8:30 A.M. ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2007. Thefollowing members were present: Mr. H. Ed Blakeslee, Dr. Stacy Davidson, Mr. Roy Estess, Dr. D. E. Magee,Jr., Dr. Bettye Henderson Neely, Ms. Virginia Shanteau Newton, Mr. Bob Owens, Mr. Aubrey B. Patterson,Ms. Robin J. Robinson, Mr. Scott Ross and Ms. Amy Whitten. Mr. Thomas W. Colbert was absent.The Board then discussed the following as part of its annual retreat:1. Improving committee functions,2. Board meeting days and timing of the retreat,3. Mutual commitments of the Board,4. Board room seating,5. The timing of the Commissioner’s evaluation and6. Webcasting.ADJOURNMENTThere being no further business to come before the Board, on motion by Dr. Davidson, seconded by Ms.Robinson, with Mr. Colbert absent and not voting, the Board members voted to adjourn.____________________________________________________________________President, Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning____________________________________________________________________Commissioner, Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning611/13/2007

MINUTES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OFSTATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGOctober 16-18, 200734EXHIBITSExhibit 1Exhibit 2Real Estate & Facilities items that were approved by the IHLBoard staff subsequent to the September 19-20, 2007 Boardmeeting.Concepts for the strategic plan.711/13/2007

EXHIBIT 1October 16-18, 200735Real Estate & Facilities items that were approved by the IHL Board staff subsequent to theSeptember 19-20, 2007 Board meeting in accordance with Board Policy 904 Board Approval.Alcorn State UniversityThe Board staff approved Change Order #4 for GS 101-254, Biotechnology Research Center, in theamount of $4,691 with no change in days. The change order will swap the processing sink from atwo compartment sink with one faucet to a three compartment with two faucets, to add 175 linearfeet of EPDM gable wall flashing on four gables between the metal roofing parapet wall cap and addone 24” x 30” aluminum building plaque. Approval was requested from the Bureau of Building,Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available from the Ayers settlement.The Board staff approved Change Order #5 for GS 101-254, Biotechnology Research Center, in theamount of $1,291,450 with 180 days extended to the contract time. The change order will add intothe contract all items described in the original Add Alternate #1. Approval was requested approvalby the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available from theAyers settlement.Jackson State UniversityThe Board staff approved the Design Development Documents for GS 103-231, the new E-CityCenter for Economic and Community Development, as prepared by WFT Architects and requestedapproval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are availablein the project budget in the amount of $500,000 from SB 2010, Laws of 2004 and a transfer of fundsin the amount of $200,000 from Land Acquisition, Phase II, GS 103-207.The Board staff requested a transfer of funds in the amount of $460,000 from SB 2010, Laws of2004 to GS 103-233, Repair/ Replace Tennis Courts to cover the funding for the bathroom/showerfacility. This approval is contingent upon written approval of the Legislature for use of these funds.Mississippi State UniversityThe Board staff approved the university’s request for additional fees for Harned Hall Renovation,GS 105-310, in the amount of $28,500. The additional fees were owed to Earl Walls Associates foradditional time and expenses incurred to reprogram the facility. The original programming beganin August 2005 and a Final Draft Program was submitted in April 2006. Due to faculty changes,the facility was reprogrammed to meet the new faculty requirements. Funds are available in theamount of $17,000,000 from SB 2010, Laws of 2004, and HB 246, Laws of 2007.The Board staff approved Change Order #2 for Tin Barn Demolition, GS 105-320, in the amountof $4,665 to load and haul fill dirt necessary to backfill a 2’ excavation for the building site.Approval was requested from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management.Funds are available in the amount of $100,000 from SB 2010, Laws of 2004.Page 1 of 311/13/2007

EXHIBIT 1October 16-18, 200736The Board staff approved Change Order #3 for Tin Barn Demolition, GS 105-320, in the amountof $4,203.37 to haul 466.5 tons of soil excavated to the building site. Approval was requested fromthe Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available in the amountof $100,000 from SB 2010, Laws of 2004.The Board staff approved an increase in the project budget for Lee Hall HVAC Replacement, GS105-321, from $300,000 to $389,000 for an increase of $89,000 and requested approval from theBureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available from HB 1634,Laws of 2006, in the amount of $389,000.The Board staff approved the design development documents for Lloyd Ricks Renovation, GS 113-115, and requested approval from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management.Funds are available from the Department of Housing and Urban Development, university sources,SB 2988, Laws of 2003; SB 3197, Laws of 2002; SB 3201, Laws of 2007, and HB 246, Laws of2007.The Board staff approved the schematic design documents for the Wise Center Storm Repairs, GS113-117, and requested approval from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real PropertyManagements. Funds are available from HB 1634, Laws of 2006 in the amount of $1,726,000 andMississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in the amount of $64,000.Mississippi University for WomenThe Board staff approved Change Order #2 for GS 104-148, 2003 ADA Program, to extend thecontract for forty-four (44) additional days and requested approval by the Bureau of Buildings,Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available from SB 3158, Laws of 2001 in theamount of $850,233.Mississippi Valley State UniversityThe Board staff approved Change Order #2 for Sutton Administration Building Repairs, GS 106-202, in the amount of $8,924 to remove additional layers of existing vinyl composition tile.Approval was requested from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management.Funds are available from SB 2010, Laws of 2007, and HB 246, Laws of 2007.The Board staff approved Change Order #3 for Sutton Administration Building Repairs, GS 106-202, in the amount of $321,391 for structural correction of improperly and/or damaged plumbingchase walls associated with ten (10) restrooms. Approval was requested from the Bureau ofBuilding, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available from SB 2010, Laws of2007, and HB 246, Laws of 2007.The Board staff approved Change Order #4 for Sutton Administration Building Repairs, GS 106-202, in the amount of $1,136 for structural correction or improperly and/or damaged walls in thePresidential Suite. Approval was requested from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and RealProperty Management. Funds are available from SB 2010, Laws of 2007, and HB 246, Laws of2007.Page 2 of 311/13/2007

EXHIBIT 1October 16-18, 200737University of MississippiThe Board staff approved Change Order #2 for Landscape Buildings and Fuel Station, IHL 207-266,in the amount of $4,421. The change order will add aluminum mini-blinds to all windows and sidelights in the LSD office building, add material and labor to replace unsuitable soil under the concretemower station and add a built-up ceramic base in the toilet rooms. Funds are available in the projectbudget from university sources in the amount of $1,550,000.The Board staff approved Change Order #3 for Landscape Buildings and Fuel Station, IHL 207-266,in the amount of $2,039 with an increase of twenty one (21) days to the contract time. The changeorder will replace unsuitable soil under the dumpster pad with new compacted soil and add anelectrical connection for heat trace tape at the water service to the Chemical Storage Building.Funds are available in the project budget from university sources in the amount of $1,550,000.The Board staff approved the Construction Documents for the Retaining Wall at UM Bridge, IHL207-268, as prepared by Engineering Solutions, Inc. and authorized advertising for the receipt ofbids. Funds for the project are available through the Mississippi Department of Transportation.The Board staff approved the revised Contract Documents for the expansion of the baseball stadium,IHL 207-283, as prepared by Cooke Douglas Farr Lemons, Ltd. and authorized advertising forreceipt of bids. The project budget is $16,000,000. Funds are available from athletic revenues,private and local donations, and EBC proceeds.The Board staff approved Change Order #4 for Bishop Hall, GS #107-279, in the amount of $45,142and requested approval by the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Thechange order will furnish and install painted metal skirt on standing seam roof screen and projectorlifts in nine (9) classrooms. The budget is $3,179,655.27. Funds are available from SB 2010, Lawsof 2004, and SB 3197, Laws of 2002.University of Southern MississippiThe Board staff approved Change Order #1 for Polymer Institute Product Processing Unit/Plant, GS108-230, in the amount of $11,622 with an increase of three (3) days to the contract time. Thechange order includes modifications to the filling and grading of the site conditions over excavationand the addition of a French drainage system. Approval was requested from the Bureau of Building,Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available in the project budget from SB 2988,Laws of 2003, and a NIST Grant.Page 3 of 311/13/2007

Mississippi Board of Trustees of State Institutions of Higher Learning2007-08 through 2014-15 STRATEGIC PLANINCREASE THE NUMBER & QUALITYOF BACCALAUREATE GRADUATESEXHIBIT 2October 16-18, 200738System & Institutions Institutions Institutions Institutions InstitutionsAdopt "Every Student WhoComes to Us Will BeSuccessful"Increase Retention RatesIncrease Graduation Ratesand NumbersHalve the Achievement Gapfor Lower Income &Minorities (NASH)Increase passage Rates onNCLEX, PRAXIS, CPA, BAR,etc.Institutions Institutions Institutions Institutions Institutions & SystemIncrease Quality ofAcademic FacilitiesIncrease Availability ofAcademic Advising andTutoringExpand & Create Non-Traditional LearningOpportunitiesIncrease More Non-Traditional and Part-TimeStudentsIncrease Community CollegeTransfersInstitutions & System Institutions & System Institutions & System Institutions & System Institutions & SystemIncrease Distance LearningOpportunitiesImplement National Centerfor AcademicTransformation (CarolTwigg)Increase First Time Full-Time FreshmenImplement Best Practices inRemediationUpgrade Residence HallsInstitutions & System Institutions & System Institutions & System Institutions & System SystemDevelop a More Formal 2+2SystemInitiate 2+2 High NeedPrograms on CJCCampusesProduce More and HigherQuality School Teachers andLeadersImprove Customer ServiceFormulate New Website &Implement New marketingProgramInstitutions & StateStateIncrease Need BasedFinancial AidProvide Adequate andStable FundingNovember 1, 200711/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGCONSENT AGENDANOVEMBER 14, 2007Page 1 of 1239A. EDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMS1. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – APPROVAL OF DEGREES TO BECONFERRED IN DECEMBER 2007Institution Degree to be Conferred Number Subtotal TotalDelta State UniversityCollege of Arts and SciencesBachelor of Arts 16Bachelor of Fine Arts 16Bachelor of Music Education 2Bachelor of Science 31Bachelor of Science in Education 8Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice 10Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies 14Bachelor of Social Work 1College of BusinessBachelor of Business Administration 73Bachelor of Commercial Aviation 13College of EducationBachelor of Arts 14Bachelor of Science 43Bachelor of Science in Education 24Bachelor of Science in General Studies 3School of NursingBachelor of Science in Nursing 19School of Graduate StudiesMaster of Business Administration 17Master of Commercial Aviation 9Master of Education 80Master of Arts in Teaching 7Master of Professional Accountancy 4Master of Science in Community Development 5Master of Science in Criminal Justice 6Master of Science in Natural Sciences 2Educational Specialist 14Doctor of Education 398868419147434Mississippi State UniversityCollege of Agriculture and Life SciencesBachelor of Landscape Architecture 211/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGCONSENT AGENDANOVEMBER 14, 2007Page 2 of 1240Institution Degree to be Conferred Number Subtotal TotalBachelor of Science 96Master of Agribusiness Management 5Master of Landscape Architecture 2Master of Science 22Doctor of Philosophy 7134College of Architecture, Art, and DesignBachelor of Architecture 1Bachelor of Fine Arts 19Master of Science 525College of Arts and SciencesBachelor of Arts 98Bachelor of Science 100Bachelor of Social Work 2Master of Arts 10Master of Public Policy and Administration 5Master of Science 27Doctor of Philosophy 5247College of Business and IndustryBachelor of Business Administration 175Master of Arts 2Master of Business Administration 54Master of Science Business Administration 2Master of Science Information Systems 2Doctor of Philosophy 4239College of EducationBachelor of Science 194Bachelor of Music Education 4Master of Arts in Teaching 4Master of Arts in Teaching Secondary 4Master of Science 37Master of Science Instructional Technology 7Educational Specialist 14Doctor of Philosophy 21285College of EngineeringBachelor of Science 89Master of Science 51Doctor of Philosophy 14154College of Forest ResourcesBachelor of Science 10Master of Science 11Doctor of Philosophy 223College of Veterinary Medicine11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGCONSENT AGENDANOVEMBER 14, 2007Page 3 of 1241Institution Degree to be Conferred Number Subtotal TotalMaster of Science 3Doctor of Philosophy 3Doctor of Veterinary Medicine 17School of AccountancyBachelor of Accountancy 24Master of Professional Accountancy 4281142Mississippi University for WomenUndergraduateBachelor of Arts 15Bachelor of Fine Arts 1Bachelor of Music 1Bachelor of Science 53Bachelor of Science in Nursing 10Graduate 80Master of Arts in Teaching 4Master of Education 2Master of Science 7Master of Science in Nursing 11494University of MississippiCollege of Liberal ArtsBachelor of Arts 181Bachelor of Science 21Bachelor of Fine Arts 6Bachelor of Music 5School of EngineeringBachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering 1Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering 4Bachelor of Science in Computer Science 4Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering 1Bachelor of Science in Geological Engineering 1Bachelor of Engineering 1School of EducationBachelor of Arts in Education 6School of BusinessBachelor of Business Administration 131School of AccountancyBachelor of Accountancy 282131261312811/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGCONSENT AGENDANOVEMBER 14, 2007Page 4 of 1242Institution Degree to be Conferred Number Subtotal TotalSchool of Applied SciencesBachelor of Arts 4Bachelor of Science 26Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science 14Bachelor of Social Work 1Bachelor of Science in Family and ConsumerSciences25Bachelor of Arts in Parks and RecreationManagement1Bachelor of Paralegal Studies 374Graduate SchoolMaster of Arts 17Master of Science 19Master of Accountancy 4Master of Business Administration 6Master of Education 32Specialist in Education 7Doctor of Arts 1Doctor of Education 1Doctor of Philosophy 1299Law SchoolJuris Doctor 1313576University of Mississippi Medical CenterUndergraduateBachelor of Science in Health Sciences 44Graduate/ProfessionalMaster of Science* 2Master of Science in Nursing 9Doctor of Philosophy* 213*November 2, 2007 17University of Southern MississippiCollege of Arts and LettersBachelor of Arts 158Bachelor of Fine Arts 18Bachelor of Music 7Bachelor of Music Education 8Bachelor of Science 8Master of Arts 13Master of the Arts in the Teaching of Languages 4Master of Fine Arts 1Master of Music 3Master of Science 511/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGCONSENT AGENDANOVEMBER 14, 2007Page 5 of 1243Institution Degree to be Conferred Number Subtotal TotalDoctor of Musical Arts 1Doctor of Philosophy 6232College of BusinessBachelor of Science 11Bachelor of Science in Business Administration 204Master of Business Administration 3Master of Professional Accountancy 4222College of Education and PsychologyBachelor of Science 177Master of Arts 3Master of Education 16Master of Library and Information Science 19Master of Science 13Specialist in Education 14Specialist in Library and Information Science 2Doctor of Education 3Doctor of Philosophy 18265College of HealthBachelor of Arts 19Bachelor of Science 86Bachelor of Social Work 11Master of Public Health 14Master of Science 15Master of Social Work 17Doctor of Philosophy 3165School of NursingBachelor of Science in Nursing 61Master of Science in Nursing 2283College of Science and TechnologyBachelor of Arts 37Bachelor of Science 132Master of Science 41Doctor of Philosophy 162261193System Total 3456STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of this item.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGCONSENT AGENDANOVEMBER 14, 2007Page 6 of 1244B. BUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDITAPPROVAL OF CONTRACT1. UMMC – APPROVAL OF AN AMENDED CONTRACT WITH SODEXHOOPERATIONS, LLCThe University of Mississippi Medical Center requests approval to issue anamendment to the agreement with Sodexho Operations, LLC . The amendment isfor the provision of food services and dietitians for the University Hospitals andClinics in Holmes County and Durant Nursing Center. Commencement of theadditional services is scheduled to begin on November 15, 2007 and continuethrough the original contract end date of March 31, 2010. The amendment for theadditional services is not to exceed $1.2 million and the amended overall contractamount is $2,370,850.60.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This contract has been reviewed andapproved by the Attorney General’s Office. Board staff recommendsapproval of this item.2. UMMC – APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR THE PURCHASE ANDIMPLEMENTATION OF VISIONWARE SOFTWAREThe University of Mississippi Medical Center requests approval to enter into anagreement with Kronos Incorporated for the purchase and implementation of theKronos Visionware software. Selection of Kronos Visionware was a sole sourcedetermination based on the interface capabilities with current modules such asKronos Timekeeper and Scheduler and an overall presence in the marketplace(numerous large institutions). The contract completion date is December 31,2008 and the contract amount is not to exceed $400,000.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This contract has been reviewed andapproved by the Attorney General’s Office. Board staff recommendsapproval of this item.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGCONSENT AGENDANOVEMBER 14, 2007Page 7 of 12453. UMMC – APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR THE COLLECTION ANDDISPOSAL OF SOLID WASTEThe University of Mississippi Medical Center requests approval to enter into anagreement with Allied Waste Services for the collection and disposal of solidwaste. The waste sites include the UMMC main campus, Jackson Medical Mall,UMMC Clinics on Lakeland Drive, the Medical Tower on E. Woodrow WilsonStreet, the Blake Clinic on S. Stadium Circle, the Batson Children’s CommunityClinic on I-55 North, and the Lexington Hospital. The term of the contract isDecember 1, 2007 through November 30, 2010 with an option to renew for two(2) additional one-year periods. The cost of the contract shall not exceed$1,800,000 for the entire length of the contract. This agreement and contractamount also includes an estimate for new waste sides and increases during thecontract period.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This contract has been reviewed andapproved by the Attorney General’s Office. Board staff recommendsapproval of this item.C. REAL ESTATE & FACILITIESAPPROVAL OF BUDGET INCREASES/CHANGE OF SCOPES1. MSU - GS 113-113, Wise Center Fire Alarm/SecurityMississippi State University requests permission to award a contract to Triplett ElectricCompany, Louisville, MS, the low bidder, in the amount of $523,500, which includes thebase bid and add alternate #1. Approval is also requested for an increase in the projectbudget from $550,000 to $590,000, an increase of $40,000 in order to accept the alternateand provide a 5% project contingency. This project installs a new Class B, addressablefire alarm system in the Wise Center. Funds are available from Senate Bill 2010, Lawsof 2004, in the amount of $550,000, and from CVM Dean’s overhead in the amount of$40,000.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of this item.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGCONSENT AGENDANOVEMBER 14, 2007Page 8 of 1246D. PERSONNELAPPROVAL OF PERSONNEL ACTIONS REQUESTS1. Employment of PersonnelJackson State UniversityM. Edwina Barnett, Program Director, Data Technology Coordinating Center,College of Science, Engineering and Technology; $150,000; effective November1, 2007.Koffi Dodor, Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting; $80,000per annum; August 16, 2007.Mississippi State UniversityStanley P. Brown, Professor and Department Head (with tenure), Kinesiology,Ph.D., January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008, $115,000.00 per annum, pro rata.Kim D. Johnson, Assistant Professor, (tenure-track), Department of ClinicalSciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, D.V.M., March 1, 2008 to June 30,2008, $103,000.00 per annum, pro rata.Michael W. Thomas, Clinical Professor (non tenure-track), Department ofClinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, D.V.M., December 3, 2007 toJune 30, 2008, $122,000.00 per annum, pro rata.University of Mississippi Medical CenterKelly Amos - Director, Ambulatory Operations, University Hospitals and Clinics;PhD; $78,000 per annum, prorata; full time; effective November 19, 2007.Casey Wallace Burgdorf – Assistant Professor of Medicine, School of Medicineand Medical Director, University Hospitals and Clinics; MD; $136,000 perannum, prorata; full-time; effective January 1, 2008 to June 30, 2008.Janie Guice – Executive Director of the Mississippi Rural Physician ScholarshipCommission; MS; $85,000 per annum, prorata; full-time; effective November 19,2007.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGCONSENT AGENDANOVEMBER 14, 2007Page 9 of 1247Faiza N. Qureshi – Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Assistant Director, ChildPsychiatry Fellowship Program, School of Medicine; MD; $75,900 per annum,prorata; full-time; effective October 18, 2007.University of Southern MississippiMary Dayne Gregg; Assistant to the President for Articulation and Planning;Office of the President; $75,000; effective September 17, 2007.Hsaio-Fen Yang; Visiting Assistant Professor, Department of Economics, Financeand International Business; $75,000; effective August 20, 2007.2. Change of StatusAlcorn State UniversityDonzell Lee from Interim Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs/InterimDean of the School of Graduate Studies and Professor of Music to Dean of theSchool of Graduate Studies and Professor of Music; Effective July 1, 2007 to June30, 2008; Salary from $89,632 to $92,633 per annum, prorata.Jackson State UniversityDaniel Watkins, Interim Dean and Associate Professor, College of Education andHuman Development; $97,430; to Dean and Associate Professor, College ofEducation and Human Development; $115,000; effective October 15, 2007.Mississippi State UniversityElton P. Amburn, Associate Research Professor (non tenure-track), GeoResourcesInstitute, Ph.D., September 10, 2007 to June 30, 2008, $120,000 per annum, prorata. Correction of hire date.Jerry W. Bland, Interim Associate Vice President, Finance and Administrationand Controller and Treasurer, Office of the Controller/Treasurer, $149,100 toAssociate Vice President, Finance and Administration, $149,100 per annum, prorata, effective September 1, 2007.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGCONSENT AGENDANOVEMBER 14, 2007Page 10 of 1248Joseph A. Chromiak, Interim Department Head and Associate Professor,Kinesiology, $90,950 to Associate Professor, Kinesiology, $60,099 per annum,effective January 1, 2008.Walter J. Diehl, III, Professor, Biological Sciences, $73,734.00 to InterimAssociate Dean for Research, College of Arts and Sciences and Professor,Biological Sciences, $100,934 per annum, pro rata, effective October 1, 2007.Alfred Rankins, Jr., Assistant Vice President Intern, Academic Affairs andAssociate Professor, Plant and Soil Sciences, $89,277 to Associate Professor,Plant and Soil Sciences, $79,357 per annum, effective January 1, 2008.Mississippi Valley State UniversityJerome Green, from Professor of Political Science to Professor of PoliticalScience and Coordinator of Rural Public Policy, effective August 13, 2007 – June30, 2007, $83,290.00Frederick Patterson from Running Back Coach for the Football program toRunning Back Coach for the Football Program, effective January 1, 2007,-December 31, 2007, $36,111 per annum and Interim Head Golf Coach,effective December 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008, $5,000 per annum.Tamara Williams from Academic Advisor for University College to AcademicAdvisor for University College, effective July 1, 2007 – June 30, 2008, per annum$33,000 and Interim Head Bowling Coach, effective November 19, 2007 – June30, 2008, $5,000 per annumUniversity of Mississippi Medical CenterDennis A. Frate, Professor of Preventive Medicine and Research Administrator,School of Medicine and Instructor in Nursing, School of Nursing to ProfessorEmeritus of Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine; $117,725 per annum,prorata; full-time; to non-salaried; effective July 31, 2007; assuming ProfessorEmeritus status.Traci G. Kendrick, Educator RN II, University Hospitals and Clinics to NurseManager III, University Hospitals and Clinics; $62,130 per annum, prorata; fulltime;to $84,000 per annum, prorata; full-time; effective September 17, 2007.Steven D. Nowell, Supervisor-LAN Administrator of Information Systems,University Medical Center to Assistant Director of Information Systems,11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGCONSENT AGENDANOVEMBER 14, 2007Page 11 of 1249University Medical Center; $63,736 per annum, prorata; full-time; to $80,000 perannum, prorata; full-time; effective September 1, 2007.Michael C. Todaro, Jr., Contractual position as Director of Pharmacy Serviceswith Cardinal Health ending November 14, 2007. Currently employed as ClinicalAssistant Professor; $5,000 per annum, prorata; part-time. To be employed asDirector of Pharmacy Services and Associate Clinical Support Services Director,University Hospitals and Clinics; $169,244 per annum, prorata; full-time;effective November 15, 2007.University of Southern MississippiSusan Hubble Burchell from Associate Professor of Recreation to InterimDirector of the School of Human Performance and Recreation; from $65,993 to$80,511; effective November 1, 2007.3. Termination of PersonnelAlcorn State UniversityDeondra Conner, Professor, School of Business (MBA Program); EffectiveAugust 10, 2007; Resigned.4. Emertius StatusUniversity of Southern MississippiDavid E. Betounes from Professor of Mathematics to Professor Emeritus ofMathematics; effective October 1, 2007; 28 years of service to the University;July 1, 2005 date of retirement.Joy Greiner from Associate Professor of Library and Information Science toAssociate Professor Emeritus of Library and Information Science; effectiveNovember 1, 2007; 18 years of service to the University; May 15, 2003 date ofretirement.Samuel Tucker from Associate Professor of Social Work to Associate ProfessorEmeritus of Social Work; effective November 1, 2007; 14 years of service to theUniversity; May 30, 1986 date of retirement.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGCONSENT AGENDANOVEMBER 14, 2007Page 12 of 12505. Sabbatical LeaveDelta State UniversityRobert Kim Rushing, Professor of Art, Fall 2007.Mississippi University for WomenBridget Pieschel, Professor and Director of the Southern Women’s Institute;Spring Semester 2008; for research.Tom Richardson, Professor and Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences; SpringSemester 2008; to complete a scholarly work.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 14 of 1451Itawamba Community College Larry Gillespie Jamey SimsJones County Junior College Timothy Matt Hill Rebecca BensonMeridian Community College Nathan Wright Renee’ WallMississippi Delta Community College Daniel Gilmer Kendra DancyMississippi Gulf Coast Community College David Barnes Carrie DawsonNortheast Mississippi Community College Curtis Walter Butler Kelly Christian HankinsNorthwest Mississippi Community College Anthony J. Adams Audra Anne LongPearl River Community College Jonathan Trahan Kara StrebeckSouthwest Mississippi Community College Jeremy Lofton Kimberly CutrerSTAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends this item be received asinformation.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDABUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDITNovember 14, 2007Page 1 of 3521. JSU – APPROVAL OF RESOLUTION TO ISSUE AND SELL SERIES 2007REVENUE BONDS AND THE DOCUMENTS RELATING TO SAID BONDSBoard approval is requested for a Resolution authorizing the Jackson State UniversityEducational Building Corporation (the "JSU/EBC") to issue certain Revenue Bonds,Series 2007 for a total amount not to exceed $52,500,000. The proposed bonds issuedwill be issued with a put option to fix the interest rate for a period of five-to-seven yearswhich may be fixed prior to the put date should the market be favorable. As of October17, 2007, JSU was projecting an initial present value savings of $2.2 million, an averageannual savings just under $146,000. All funds to pay the related costs of issuance, sale,delivery of the Bonds and interest on and other costs relating to the Bonds should costapproximately $770,000. The following documents relating to the Bonds have beensubmitted:1. Amended and Restated Ground Lease,2. Amended and Restated Lease,3. Escrow Agreements, and4. Indenture.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends JSU obtain competitive bids forthe issue with at least two quotes on a variable rate program and a quote for a 27-year fixed rate issue from investment grade banks. Should the bids indicate avariable rate is more advantageous, JSU should do an interest rate swap to ensurethe variable rate debt does not exceed 30 percent of the debt portfolio after the issue.2. UMMC – APPROVAL OF CONTRACT FOR CONSULTING SERVICESThe University of Mississippi Medical Center requests approval to renew an agreementbetween Norris FSG, Inc. and the University of Mississippi Medical Center forconsulting services for professional financial and information services to the UniversityHospitals and Health System. The term of this contract is from January 1, 2008 throughDecember 31, 2008. The contract is not to exceed $720,000.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: This contract has been reviewed and approved bythe Attorney General’s Office. Board staff recommends approval of this item.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDABUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDITNovember 14, 2007Page 2 of 3533. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION - APPROVAL OF AYERS BUDGETESCALATIONS FOR ASU, JSU AND MVSUSystem Administration requests budget escalations for ASU, JSU and MVSU in theinstitutions’ Ayers Endowment Diversity Program(s) budgets. The escalations are neededto cover increased costs associated with program personnel and diversity student aidawards. The original budgets were set and approved during the June 2007 meeting of theBoard. At that time, Board staff relied on estimates of available funding for theseprograms. Actual funding is now known and the institutions have been requested torevise budgets to actual. Each institution’s recommended budget is presented below:Alcorn State University:Object of ExpenditureCurrent Budget 2007-2008BudgetRevision #1Revised Budget2007-2008Salaries, Wages & Fringe Benefits $ 18,208 $ 18,208Travel - -Contractual Services - -Commodities - -Capital Outlay: - -Equipment - -Library Resources - -Student Aid 73,792 105,472 179,264Total $ 92,000 $ 105,472 $ 197,47211/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDABUDGET, FINANCE AND AUDITNovember 14, 2007Page 3 of 354Jackson State University:Object of ExpenditureCurrent Budget2007-2008BudgetRevision #1Revised Budget 2007-2008Salaries, Wages & Fringe Benefits $ 180,239 $ 1,414 $ 181,653Travel - -Contractual Services - -Commodities - -Capital Outlay: - -Equipment - -Library Resources - -Student Aid - 191,015 191,015Total $ 180,239 $ 192,429 372,668Mississippi Valley State University:Object of ExpenditureCurrent Budget2007-2008BudgetRevision #1Revised Budget 2007-2008Salaries, Wages & Fringe Benefits $ - $ 85,053 $ 85,053Travel - -Contractual Services - -Commodities - -Capital Outlay: - -Equipment - -Library Resources - -Student Aid 121,976 35,980 157,956Total $ 121,976 $ 121,033 $ 243,009STAFF RECOMMENDATION: According to Board Policy 701.06 BudgetEscalations and Revisions all escalations to the annual budgets of the severalinstitutions must be submitted through the Commissioner to the Board ofTrustees for approval prior to implementation. Board staff has reviewed theescalations and recommends approval of this item.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 1 of 13551. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – APPROVAL OF NEW DEGREE PROGRAMSIn accordance with Board Policies 501.01 BOARD APPROVAL, 501.02 NEW PROGRAMS,and 501.03 NEW ACADEMIC PROGRAMS AND UNITS, Jackson State University,Mississippi State University, Mississippi University for Women, The University of Mississippi,and The University of Southern Mississippi request permission to establish a total of eight (8)new degree programs.a. Jackson State University requests permission to establish the Bachelor of Science inEarth System Science degree program (CIP 40.0601) within the College of Science,Engineering, and Technology.General Description. This degree program will focus on the scientific study of the earthas a whole rather than, as has been recent practice, dividing the scientific study of theearth into parts – geology, oceanography, and meteorology.Educational Objective. The primary objective for this degree program is to producescientists with a holistic, systems-focused approach to studying the earth.Degree Requirements. The degree program will require one hundred twenty four (124)credit hours.State Need. A need exists within the state for both physical scientists in general anddiversity within the field.Projected Enrollment. It is anticipated that enrollment will average 30 students per year.Projected Budget. All faculty, staff, and other expenses will be funded through UniversityE&G funds and a National Science Foundation award (Enhancing Diversity in theGeosciences – a four year, $488,644 grant award).Other Observations. Jackson State anticipates the program will enhance the institution’sreputation in this field as the institution will be the only historically black universityoffering this degree.Staff Analysis. Board staff believes this program will meet an existing need within thestate for both physical scientists in general and diversity within the field while alsoenhancing the institution’s reputation in the field.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of agenda item 1a.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 2 of 1356b. Jackson State University requests permission to establish the Master of Science in SportScience degree program (CIP 31.0504) within the College of Education and HumanDevelopment.General Description. This degree program, with emphasis areas in sport management andstrength and conditioning, will focus on the operation of sport organizations or theneuromuscular adaptations of resistance training.Educational Objective. The primary objective for this degree program is to preparestudents with a broad-based, interdisciplinary approach to sport science.Degree Requirements. The degree program will require thirty three (33) credit hours.State Need. Judging from the letters of support for this program, there is a communityand state need for a program of this nature.Projected Enrollment. It is anticipated that annual enrollment will grow from 35 to 55within the first five years of the program.Projected Budget. Jackson State has sought funding to develop this program through aTitle III, Part B grant application to cover one year of the $341,394 annual budget.Other Observations. Jackson State’s Master’s of Education in Health, Physical Educationand Recreation has at least 16 students enrolled who would change into this major.Staff Analysis. Board staff believes this program will meet an existing need within thecommunity for graduates with advanced training in athletics.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of agenda item 1b.c. Mississippi State University requests permission to establish the Master of Arts inInterdisciplinary Sciences degree program (CIP 30.0101) within the College of Arts andSciences.General Description. This degree program will focus on providing advanced,comprehensive training to K-12 teachers in the fields of biology, chemistry, geosciences,mathematics, and physics in an online format.Educational Objective. The primary objective for this degree program is to provide K-12teachers with an interdisciplinary course of study that enhances their knowledge in theareas of biology, chemistry, geosciences, mathematics, and physics in an online format.Degree Requirements. The degree program will require thirty six (36) credit hours.State Need. A need exists within the state for K-12 science and mathematics teacherswho have advanced education within their field.Projected Enrollment. It is anticipated that annual enrollment will grow from 100 to 200within the first five years of the program.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 3 of 1357Projected Budget. Mississippi State will not allocate funding from the College of Artsand Sciences for the academic year operating budget but will instead expect the programto generate revenue to pay the necessary administrative expenses.Other Observations. This degree program will allow teachers to earn graduate credit andcontinuing education credit without leaving their jobs to return to a university campus.Staff Analysis. Board staff believes this program will meet an existing need within thestate for knowledgeable science and mathematics teachers.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of agenda item 1c.d. Mississippi State University requests permission to establish the Master of Science inGeneral Biology degree program (CIP 26.0101) within the College of Arts and Sciences.General Description. This degree program will focus on providing advanced biologicaltraining to K-12 teachers in an online format.Educational Objective. The primary objective for this degree program is to provide K-12teachers with a course of study that enhances their knowledge in the area of biology in anonline format.Degree Requirements. The degree program will require thirty three (33) credit hours.State Need. A need exists within the state for K-12 biology teachers with advancededucation.Projected Enrollment. It is anticipated that annual enrollment will grow from 50 to 100within the first five years of the program.Projected Budget. Mississippi State will not allocate funding from the College of Artsand Sciences for the academic year operating budget but will instead expect the programto generate revenue to pay the necessary administrative expenses.Other Observations. This degree program will allow teachers to earn graduate credit andcontinuing education credit without leaving their jobs to return to a university campus.Staff Analysis. Board staff believes this program will meet an existing need within thestate for knowledgeable biology teachers.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of agenda item 1d.e. Mississippi University for Women requests permission to establish the Bachelor ofArts/Bachelor of Science in Interdisciplinary Studies degree program (CIP 30.9999)within the College of Arts and Sciences.General Description. This degree program will focus on providing an interdisciplinarycourse of study in order to meet a need of the transient population moving into theColumbus area to work at the Columbus Air Force Base and within local industry.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 4 of 1358Educational Objective. The primary objective for this degree program is to allow studentsto structure an academic program that will best enable them to meet their post-graduateeducational or career goals.Degree Requirements. The degree program will require one hundred twenty four (124)credit hours.State Need. A need exists within the state – particularly within the Columbus area – toprovide students who have relocated multiple times and attended multiple institutionswith the opportunity to build upon the variety of courses taken at prior institutions andattain a baccalaureate degree.Projected Enrollment. It is anticipated that annual enrollment will grow from 10 to 25within the first five years of the program.Projected Budget. As the degree program is structured on a combination of existingcurricula, no additional budgeted expenses are expected.Other Observations. This degree program request is not unique to the state and system inthat a bachelor’s degree in interdisciplinary studies is currently offered at Delta State,Jackson State, and Mississippi State while multi-disciplinary programs are offered atAlcorn (General Studies), Mississippi State (General Liberal Arts), and the University ofMississippi (Liberal Arts).Staff Analysis. Although this degree program is not unique to the state, Board staffbelieves this program will meet an existing need within the state to provide students whohave been required to relocate multiple times to attain a baccalaureate degree.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of agenda item 1e.f. Mississippi University for Women requests permission to establish the Master of FineArts in Physical Theatre degree program (CIP 50.0506) within the College of Arts andSciences.General Description. This degree program, jointly offered with the Accademia dell’Artein Arrezo, Italy, will focus on the study of movement/dance, Italian language, vocalstudy, and music with the study of circus arts, the techniques of the commedia dell’arte,and contemporary mime/masks.Educational Objective. The primary objective for this degree program is to preparetheatre performance professionals with physical theatre experience.Degree Requirements. The degree program will require sixty (60) credit hours.State Need. No specific need within the state for this program was shown as the programwill be offered entirely in Italy.Projected Enrollment. It is anticipated that annual enrollment will grow from 12 to 20within the first five years of the program.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 5 of 1359Projected Budget. As the degree program is offered in Italy, the expenses incurred by theMississippi University for Women will total $6,000-8,000 annually and will includeclerical costs for maintaining student records, travel expenses to audition locations withinthe United States, and annual travel costs to Arrezo, Italy to review and conduct theprogram. However, the institution anticipates this being offset by tuition.Other Observations. The Mississippi University for Women has been advised by SACSthat a letter of notification and a completed “substantive change” form would beadequate.Staff Analysis. Board staff believes this program will provide students with theopportunity to take advantage of physical theatre training in a European setting.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of agenda item 1f.g. University of Mississippi requests permission to establish the Bachelor of Science inHospitality Management degree program (CIP 52.0901) within the School of AppliedSciences.General Description. This degree program will focus on the study of food servicemanagement, specifically on food and beverage and culinary applications.Educational Objective. The primary objective for this degree program is to producegraduates who understand the hospitality industry and successful operation of restaurantsand demonstrate the skills of effective hospitality management.Degree Requirements. The degree program will require one hundred twenty four (124)credit hours.State Need. A need exists within the state for graduates within the field as evidenced bythe institution presently placing 85% of the hospitality management emphasis areagraduates and by the general growth of the hospitality/leisure industry.Projected Enrollment. It is anticipated that annual enrollment will remain at 285 which isthe current enrollment in the present hospitality emphasis.Projected Budget. As the emphasis area is presently budgeted, no additional expenses areexpected.Other Observations. The program offers numerous courses in food service managementand students operate a full service restaurant which is located in Lenoir Hall, the home ofFamily and Consumer Sciences. Through this capstone experience students learnhospitality accounting, food preparation, customer service and relations, nutritionalaspects of food, methods of food preparation, etc.Staff Analysis. Board staff believes this program will continue to meet an existing needwithin the state for graduates knowledgeable and skilled in the hospitality industry.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of agenda item 1g.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 6 of 1360h. University of Southern Mississippi requests permission to establish the Bachelor ofScience in Business Administration in Healthcare Marketing degree program (CIP52.1499) within the College of Business.General Description. This degree program will focus on the specific educational demandsof sales and marketing professionals in the healthcare industry.Educational Objective. The primary objective for this degree program is to preparestudents capable of applying fundamental business principles to healthcare marketing.Degree Requirements. The degree program will require one hundred twenty three (123)credit hours.State Need. As Mississippi’s healthcare expenditures have been growing at a 9% rate, itis anticipated that there will be an increased need for skilled healthcare marketers.Projected Enrollment. It is anticipated that annual enrollment will grow from 40 to 100within the first five years of the program.Projected Budget. Expenses associated with this program will be funded throughDepartment of Management and Marketing funds and income from the Max E. DraughnEndowment.Other Observations. The College of Business substantially strengthened this proposalthrough the addition of foundational business courses and a significant industryinternship.Staff Analysis. Board staff believes this program, with the redesigned curriculum, isbetter structured than previous proposals and will, therein, be productive.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of agenda item 1h.2. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – APPROVAL OF ACCREDITATION STANDARDSAND RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR MISSISSIPPI NURSING DEGREEPROGRAMSPursuant to Miss. Code Ann. §37-129-1, approve revisions to the Accreditation Standards andRules and Regulations for Mississippi Nursing Degree Programs.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of this item.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 7 of 13613. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – ANNUAL REPORT ON INSTITUTIONALACCREDITATION (INFORMATION ONLY)In accordance with Board Policy 502.02 (2) PROCEDURES, institutional accreditation visits andstatus changes from July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007 have been as follows:Area Accreditation Agency Date of Visit Reason forVisitASUBaccalaureate andGraduate Education,Educational LeadershipBaccalaureate andGraduate EducationAssociate DegreeNursingDSUBaccalaureate andGraduate Education,Educational LeadershipBaccalaureate andGraduate Education /Educational LeadershipJSUCommunity CounselingMaster’s Level - PublicPolicy andAdministrationB.S. in TechnologyBaccalaureate andGraduate Education /Educational LeadershipNational Council for theAccreditation of TeacherEducation (NCATE)Mississippi Department ofEducationNational League forNursingNational Council for theAccreditation of TeacherEducation (NCATE)Mississippi Department ofEducationCouncil for Accreditationof counseling and RelatedEducational ProgramsNational Association ofSchools of Public Affairsand AdministrationNational Association ofIndustrial TechnologyMississippi Department ofEducationNovember2006November2006February2007April 2007April 2007February2007ContinuingAccreditationContinuingState ApprovalContinuingAccreditationContinuingAccreditationContinuingState ApprovalInitial On SiteReviewRequired InstitutionalActionRejoinderFurther address severalstandardsMarch 2007 On Site Review Annual monitoringreport on one standardMarch 2007April 2007On Site ReviewContinuingState ApprovalMSUCVM Hospital AAHA June 2007 ContinuingAccreditationCVM Animals AALAC October2006Bachelor of Science inInterior DesignCouncil for Interior DesignAccreditationNovember2006ContinuingAccreditationContinuingAccreditationProgress report dueOctober 2008NoneDisposal of OutdatedDrugsNoneAccreditation AgencyActionApproved for 7 Years(2013)Approved for 1 Year(2008)Continuingaccreditation for 8 years(2015). No additionalreporting before nextaffirmation.ContinuingAccreditation withConditions; Rejoinder tobe considered byNCATE UnitAccreditation Board(UAB) in October 2007;recommendationpending UAB Boardaction.Approved for 1 Year(2008)Initial accreditationgranted through October2009Accreditationreaffirmed for five yearsAccreditationreaffirmed throughNovember 2012Approved for 1 Year(2008)Approved for 2 years(2009)Completed andApproved for 3 years(2009)ContinuingAccreditation for 6years (2013); Progressreport due Spring 201011/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 8 of 1362Area Accreditation Agency Date of Visit Reason forVisitBaccalaureate and Society of American April 2007 ContinuingGraduate Education Foresters and Society ofAccreditationWood Science Technologyand ContinuingState approvalBaccalaureate andGraduate Education /Educational LeadershipBaccalaureate andGraduate Education /Educational LeadershipMUWBaccalaureate andGraduate EducationMVSUBaccalaureate Fine ArtsMaster of Social WorkBaccalaureate andGraduate EducationBaccalaureate andGraduate EducationUMForensic ChemistryDieteticsBaccalaureate andGraduate Education /Educational LeadershipBaccalaureate andGraduate Education /Educational LeadershipUMMCSchool of MedicineSchool of Nursing –BSN/MSNSchool of HealthRelated Professions -Emergency MedicalTechnologySchool of HealthRelated Professions -Health InformationManagementNational Council for theAccreditation of TeacherEducation (NCATE)Mississippi Department ofEducationMississippi Department ofEducationNational Association ofSchool of Art and DesignCouncil on Social WorkEducationNational Council for theAccreditation of TeacherEducation (NCATE)Mississippi Department ofEducationForensic ScienceEducation ProgramsAccreditation CommissionCommission onAccreditation for DieteticsEducationNational Council for theAccreditation of TeacherEducation (NCATE)Mississippi Department ofEducationLiaison Committee onMedical Education(LCME)March 2007March 2007May 2007December2006June 2006November2006November2006September2006March 2007March 2007ContinuingAccreditationContinuingState ApprovalContinuingState ApprovalReaffirmationInitialAccreditationContinuingAccreditationContinuingState ApprovalContinuingAccreditationContinuingAccreditationContinuingState ApprovalRequired InstitutionalActionIn progressRejoinderAccreditation AgencyActionResults PendingApproved by NCATEBoard of Examiners,reaccreditation, pendingUnit AccreditationBoard approval, for 7years (2014).Approved for 1 Year(2008)Approved for 1 Year(2007)Respond to NASAD Visit in fall 2007concernsPreparing for next visit Approved Benchmark 2in June 2007; upcomingvisit for Benchmark 3 inFebruary 2008Approved for 7 Years(2014)Follow-up reportsubmitted on Dec. 21,2006Approved for 1 Year(2008)ContinuingAccreditation for 5Years (2012)Interim report wasaccepted.Approved for 7 Years(2014)Approved for 1 Year(2008)Report accepted byLCME. Follow-upreport due to LCMESeptember 1, 2008 /Continuing fullaccreditationIHL Annual report IHL Board approvedannual accreditation.Committee onMarch 2007 Reaccreditation PendingPendingAccreditation ofsite visitEducational Programs forthe EMS ProfessionsCommission onAccreditation for HealthInformatics andInformation ManagementEducationAnnual onlinesubmissionof programgoalsNo requiredvisit. However,annual on-linereport required.NoneAnnual reporting online11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 9 of 1363Area Accreditation Agency Date of Visit Reason forVisitAll SchoolsCommission on Collegesof the SouthernAssociation of Collegesand SchoolsUSMMasters in PublicHealthNutrition and Dietetics -BachelorsNutrition and Dietetics -InternshipInterior Design -BaccalaureateParalegal Studies -BaccalaureateSchool of Accountancyand InformationSystemsCollege of BusinessBaccalaureate andGraduate Education /Educational LeadershipCouncil on Education forPublic Health (CEPH)Commission onAccreditation for DieteticsEducation (CADE)Commission onAccreditation for DieteticsEducation (CADE)Council for Interior DesignEducation / Foundation forInterior Design EducationResearch (FIDER)American Bar Association(ABA)Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools ofBusiness (AACSB)Association to AdvanceCollegiate Schools ofBusiness (AACSB)National Council forAccreditation of TeacherEducation (NCATE)April 2007April 2007April 2007Fall 2007December2006February2007February2007April 2007ContinuingaccreditationContinuingaccreditationContinuingaccreditationContinuingaccreditationContinuingaccreditationContinuingaccreditationContinuingaccreditationContinuingaccreditationRequired InstitutionalActionNotified SACS aboutsubstantive changeissues. SON and SHRPare preparingprospectuses on thesechanges.Response report dueAugust 2007Improve responses toEducational ProgramStandardsSubmitted applicationfor continuingaccreditation ofprogram.Establish placementtracking of graduates,develop research plansfor faculty publicationsand a report oninstitutionalcommitment ofresources for this,improve coastinfrastructure, developassessment anddocumentation ofresults.Revise mission, monitoracademic qualifications,establish placementtracking of graduates,establish clearexpectations for facultyregarding tenure andpromotion and improvementoring system,develop assessment anddocumentation ofresults.Must respond to AreasFor Improvement forthe unmet Standard 2Accreditation AgencyActionPendingResults in fall 2007.Accredited until 2011.Accredited until 2011.Follow-up visit in fall2007Awaiting site visit.Follow-up in 1 year(2008).Follow-up in 1 year(2008).Focused visit Spring2008.Baccalaureate andGraduate Education /Educational LeadershipElementary Education(K-6, K-8)BaccalaureateMississippi Department ofEducationAssociation for ChildhoodEducation (ACE)May 2007September2006ContinuingState approvalContinuingaccreditationApproved for 1 year(2008)Results in fall 2007.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 10 of 1364Area Accreditation Agency Date of Visit Reason forVisitP-12 Educational Educational Leadership July 2006 ContinuingAdministration and Constituent CouncilaccreditationSupervision Program (ELCC)(Educational Leadershipand Research)Special EducationBaccalaureateMathematics Education– BaccalaureateMasters in E.D.,Severe/Profound,Gifted, and Specialistand Doctoral programsSpecial Education (K-12) Mild/ ModerateHandicaps at thegraduate level; M. R.;and L. D. MastersCouncil for ExceptionalChildren (CEC)National Council ofTeachers of Mathematics(NCTM)Council for ExceptionalChildren (CEC)Council for ExceptionalChildren (CEC)November2006April 2007November2006November2006ContinuingaccreditationContinuingaccreditationContinuingaccreditationContinuingaccreditationRequired InstitutionalActionEnsure breadth anddepth of 10 CECstandards are addressedwith assessment, submitdata for a minimum of 6assessment sets.Progress report dueSeptember 2008regarding standards andassessmentMust respond by April2008 regarding rubricsfor each assessmentneed to be aligned withthe CEC Standards,Aggregated data for aminimum of fiveassessments for aminimum of onesemester for eachprogram, internshipexperience needs tohave a comprehensiveinternship assessment,assessment for eachprogram should bedesigned that assessescandidate impact on P-12 learning.Must respond by April2008 regarding rubricsfor each assessmentneed to be aligned withthe CEC Standards,Aggregated data for aminimum of fiveassessments for aminimum of onesemester for eachprogram, internshipexperience needs tohave a comprehensiveinternship assessment,assessment for eachprogram should bedesigned that assessescandidate impact on P-12 learning.Accreditation AgencyActionReceived nationalrecognition.Nationally Recognizedwith ConditionsNationally Recognizedwith ConditionsNationally Recognizedwith ConditionsNot recognized11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 11 of 1365Area Accreditation Agency Date of Visit Reason forVisitReadingInternational Reading March 2007 ContinuingSpecialist/Literacy Association (IRA)accreditationCoach – Master’sRequired InstitutionalActionProgress report dueSeptember 2008regarding data aboutrevised curriculum, andassessment data need tobe collected,aggregated, andanalyzed for allassessments todetermine candidates’knowledge, skills, anddispositions as reflectedby specific IRAstandards, and to informthe programAccreditation AgencyActionNationally Recognizedwith ConditionsSTAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends this item be received asinformation.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 12 of 13664. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – WINNERS OF THE HALBROOK AWARDS FORACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT AMONG ATHLETES FOR 2006-2007(INFORMATION ONLY)David C. Halbrook Awards for Academic Achievement Among Athletes(Trophy)Public University Division - Men’sUniversity of Southern MississippiPublic University Division - Women’sUniversity of Southern MississippiIndependent College DivisionMillsaps CollegeCommunity and Junior College DivisionMeridian Community CollegeJohn C. and Ernestine McCall Halbrook Achievement Award(Cash award to institution with greatest increase in percentage of athletes graduating.)Copiah-Lincoln Community CollegeDavid M. Halbrook Certificate Award for Academic Achievement Among Athletes(Certificates are awarded by the participating institutions to a male and female student athlete who has excelled inPublicUniversityDivisionacademics, leadership, and/or service.)Institution Male Recipient Female RecipientAlcorn State University Antonio Cooper Avernelle HolderDelta State University Michael J. Eubanks Chasey Len NiebruggeJackson State University Lorenzo Breland Nyasha ChambweMississippi State University Samantha Jo Bailey Dezmond A. SherodMississippi University for Women N/A N/AMississippi Valley State University Gerard Andres Sheena CussenUniversity of Mississippi Trumaine L. McBride Jaclyn Marie TooheyUniversity of Southern Mississippi Jonathan Palmer Kristen ChaneyIndependentCollegeDivisionCommunityand JuniorCollegeDivisionInstitution Male Recipient Female RecipientBelhaven College Peter Mittwede Kathryn BruscoBlue Mountain College N/A Lana Breanne HarrisMillsaps College Hunter Abrams Julia FellMississippi College Tyler Winford Rachel HardinRust College Osuman Mahmud Helen WrightTougaloo College Brian Hughes Jasmine WoodsWilliam Carey University Scotty Fletcher Erin HolderInstitution Male Recipient Female RecipientCoahoma Community College Cedric Harris Sasha BurressCopiah-Lincoln Community College Joe Edward III Annie SelmanEast Central Community College Colby Wayne Amis Margaret Dean McDillLoren Michelle KennedyEast Mississippi Community College Arthur Freeman Jr. Nicole LanthierHinds Community College Ryan Odom Jessica PorterHolmes Community College Alvin Fredrick Lunsford Tiffany Reyanne WoodcockItawamba Community College Larry Gillespie Jamey Sims11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAEDUCATIONAL POLICIES & PROGRAMSNovember 14, 2007Page 13 of 1367Jones County Junior College Timothy Matt Hill Rebecca BensonMeridian Community College Nathan Wright Renee’ WallMississippi Delta Community College Daniel Gilmer Kendra DancyMississippi Gulf Coast Community College David Barnes Carrie DawsonNortheast Mississippi Community College Curtis Walter Butler Kelly Christian HankinsNorthwest Mississippi Community College Anthony J. Adams Audra Anne LongPearl River Community College Jonathan Trahan Kara StrebeckSouthwest Mississippi Community College Jeremy Lofton Kimberly CutrerSTAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends this item be received asinformation.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAREAL ESTATE AND FACILITIESNovember 14, 2007Page 1 of 1068APPROVAL OF INITIATION OF PROJECTS/APPOINTMENT OF PROFESSIONALS1. MUW – GS 104-160, Fant Library Renovation and ExpansionMississippi University for Women requests permission to initiate a project and to appointBurris/Wagnon Architects, PA as project professionals for preplanning renovation andexpansion of the Fant Library. Funding is available in the amount of $300,000 from HB246, Laws of 2007.2. MVSU – IHL 206-024, Re-Roof College HallMississippi Valley State University requests permission to initiate a project and toappoint Pryor & Morrow Architects as project professionals for a project to re-roofCollege Hall. The budget for the project will total $500,000 and will be funded throughuniversity sources.3. UM - IHL 207- 305, Partial Parallel Taxiway - Phase I - Site GradingThe University of Mississippi requests permission to initiate a project and appoint Barge,Waggoner, Sumner, and Cannon, Inc., as the design professionals for phase one of aparallel taxiway. The project budget is approximately $2,780,000. Funds are availablefrom the Federal Aviation Association (95%), Mississippi Department of Transportation(2.5%) and the university (2.5%).4. UM – GS 107-291, Guyton Hall RenovationsThe University of Mississippi requests permission to appoint Shafer and Associates as thedesign professional for renovations to Guyton Hall. Funding is available in the amountof $3,000,000 from HB 246, Laws of 2007.5. UM – IHL 207-286, Turner Center Complex RenovationThe University of Mississippi requests permission to appoint the McCarty Company asthe design professionals for the renovation of Turner Center Complex. The projectbudget will be determined during pre-planning/programming and provided by selfgeneratedfunds.6. UM – IHL 207-302, The Innovation CenterThe University of Mississippi requests permission to appoint Howorth and Associates of11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAREAL ESTATE AND FACILITIESNovember 14, 2007Page 2 of 1069Oxford, Mississippi as the design professionals for the renovation of the InnovationCenter formerly known as, “The Oxford Mall”. The project budget is approximately$2,500,768 and will be funded by a federal grant.7. UM - IHL 207-306, Center for Manufacturing ExcellenceThe University of Mississippi requests permission to initiate a project and appoint CookeDouglass Farr Lemons, Ltd., as the design professionals for a center for manufacturingexcellence. The project budget is approximately $15,000,000. Funds are available fromthe Mississippi Development Authority.8. UM - IHL 207-307, Basketball Indoor Practice FacilityThe University of Mississippi requests permission to initiate a project and appoint Mills& Mills Architect as the design professionals for a basketball indoor practice facility.The project budget is approximately $12,000,000. Funds are available from private giftsand self generated sources.9. UMMC - IHL 209-503, School of Dentistry D202 and D105 RenovationsThe University of Mississippi Medical Center requests permission to initiate a project andappoint Mark S. Vaughan as the design professional. The estimated cost is $432,000.Funds are available from tuition and student fees.10. UMMC - IHL 209-504, S027 Cath Lab RenovationsThe University of Mississippi Medical Center requests permission to initiate a project andappoint Barlow-Eddy-Jenkins, P.A as the design professionals to renovate the S027 CathLab area for new equipment and construct a non-invasive vascular lab addition to theexisting pavilion building. The total estimated cost is $1,067,239. Design fees arecurrently available and the balance of funding will be provided at completion of theconstruction document phase. Funds are available from hospital patient revenue.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAREAL ESTATE AND FACILITIESNovember 14, 2007Page 3 of 107011. UMMC - IHL 209-505, New Pediatric Emergency Room RenovationsThe University of Mississippi Medical Center requests permission to initiate a project andappoint Dale/Morris Architects, PLLC as project professional to renovate/convert anexisting basement pediatric outpatient clinic area into a new pediatric emergency room.The total estimated cost is $3,650,000. Design fees are currently available and thebalance of funding will be provided at completion of the construction document phase.All funds will be provided by the University of Mississippi Medical Center from thePediatrics Outpatient Clinic fund.12. UMMC - GS 109-195, Adult Emergency Department RenovationsThe University of Mississippi Medical Center requests permission to initiate a projectfor renovations and upgrades of the existing adult and pediatric emergency room areas ofthe acute services wing into a new, modern adult emergency department. The originalbond bill referenced repair and renovations to “the Old Hospital”. Also included, per theBureau of Building’s request, would be a special study/assessment of the Old Hospitalarea exterior condition(s). Funds are available from HB 246, Laws of 2007, in theamount of $5,300,000.13. UMMC – IHL 209-502, Firewall Renovation Phase IIIThe University Mississippi Medical Center requests permission to initiate a project and toappoint Usry Architects, P.A. of Clinton, Mississippi as project professionals to repairfirewall penetrations at first floor west area. Funding is available in the amount of$350,000 from patient revenue.14. USM - IHL 208-283, Softball Complex UpgradeThe University of Southern Mississippi requests permission to initiate a project andappoint JMS Architects as the project professionals for upgrades to the women’s softballcomplex. The project budget is approximately $950,000. The project will includeconstruction of locker rooms, concession stand, public toilets, spectator seating, pressbox, camera deck, and paved parking and will be funded by the Athletic Foundation anduniversity sources.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAREAL ESTATE AND FACILITIESNovember 14, 2007Page 4 of 107115. USM – IHL 208-282, Renovate Bedroom Wing of President’s HomeThe University of Southern Mississippi requests permission to initiate a project and toappoint Landry & Lewis Architects of Hattiesburg, Mississippi as project professionals torenovate the master bedroom wing of the President’s home at the Hattiesburg campus.Funds are available in the amount of $300,000 from university sources.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of Items 1-15.APPROVAL OF BUDGET INCREASES/CHANGES OF SCOPE16. MSU – IHL 205-223, Expansion of Stone BoulevardMississippi State University requests permission for an increase in the project budgetfrom $429,000 to $454,000 for an increase of $25,000 due to latent conditions that havebeen encountered during construction. Funds are available in the amount of $454,000from university sources.17. UMMC - IHL 209-435C, Guyton Building ExpansionThe University of Mississippi Medical Center requests approval of Change Order #5 inthe amount of $287,856, and escalation of the project budget from $51,201,400 to$51,610,370, an increase of $408,970, with no increase in contract time. The escalation isnecessary to cover latent conditions, user modifications and contingencies. Funds areavailable in the project budget from interest income.18. UMMC - GS 109-193, Chiller TowerThe University of Mississippi Medical Center requests approval of a budget increasebased on the professional’s latest estimates for replacement of chiller tower #2 from$1,980,000 to $2,580,000, an increase of $600,000 Funds are available from SB 2010,Laws of 2004, in the amount of $1,980,000 and UMC Interest Income in the amount of$600,000.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of Items 16-18.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAREAL ESTATE AND FACILITIESNovember 14, 2007Page 5 of 1072APPROVAL OF OTHER REAL ESTATE AND FACILIITES REQUESTS19. JSU - GS 103-246, Phase IV of the JSU Land Acquisition ProjectJackson State University requests approval of the professionals listed below for Phase IVof the JSU Land Acquisition project. The Department of Finance and Administration,Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management, completed review of thebids from the professionals and recommended these professionals for the Phase IV work.Legal: Price & Zirulnik, Attorneys at Law (Attorney General approval has beengiven.)Appraisers: Bobby L. CloudBrady and CompanyRelocator: MTS, LLCEnviromental: Thompson EngineeringPPM Consultants, Inc.20. MSU - Right-of-Way Easement for an Underground Water LineMississippi State University requests permission to grant and convey to the City ofStarkville, Mississippi, a right-of-way easement for an underground water line togetherwith a right of ingress and egress to the same over the property and descriptions. Theproperty in question extends from the north side of Russell Street and across MSUproperty to the south side of University Boulevard. The purpose of this easement is toprovide water and fire protection to the residents of the City of Starkville and possibly, ifneeded, to portions of Mississippi State University.21. UMMC – Use of Space in University Medical PavilionThe University of Mississippi Medical Center requests approval of a use agreement withthe University Physicians, LLP (UP) for space they use in the 70,000 sq. ft. UniversityMedical Pavilion on the University of Mississippi Medical Center Campus. UP is the newumbrella entity for the consolidated faculty practice plan as of January 1, 2008. Thisagreement has been requested by bond counsel as the Pavilion was financed with taxexemptbonds. The university received an opinion that UP’s use of the space is apermitted use under applicable tax laws.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of Items 19-21.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAREAL ESTATE AND FACILITIESNovember 14, 2007Page 6 of 107322. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION - Real Estate and Facilities Items ApprovedSubsequent to the October 16-18, 2007 Board Meeting (Information Items)Delta State UniversityThe Board staff approved Change Order #1 for Kethley Building Re-Roof, GS 102-216,in the amount of $9,015.30 with an increase of thirty (30) days to the contract time forRoy Collins Construction Company. This change order is to remove and replace carpet inthe faculty office that was damaged by water and to replace deteriorated plywooddecking, rafter walls and miscellaneous framing and fascia materials. Staff has requestedapproval from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Fundsare available in the amounts of $170,095 from HB 246, Laws of 2006, and $217,565from HB 1634, Laws of 2005.Mississippi State UniversityThe Board staff requested approval for the Bureau of Building, Grounds and RealProperty Management to assign a GS project number to the Resurfacing of Parking Lotsproject. Funding for this project is available from SB 2010, Laws of 2004, in the amountof $139,000.The Board staff approved Change Order #8 for Colvard Union Renovation, GS 105-309,in the amount of $9,214 to relocate a 6” water line and an existing fire hydrant that are inconflict with the new plaza on the north side of the building. Approval was requestedapproval from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management.Funding is available in the amount of $22,600,000 from SB 3197, Laws of 2003; HB2010, Laws of 2004 and EBC university funds.The Board staff approved the scope modification for Roof Replacements, Phase I, GS105-323, to eliminate the re-roofing of the Patterson Engineering building and requestedapproval from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Fundsare available from HB 1634, Laws of 2006, in the amount of $1,350,000.The Board staff approved the contract documents for Mississippi Veterinary Researchand Diagnostic Lab Security Upgrade, GS 113-099 and requested approval from theBureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management to advertise for the receiptof bids. Funds are available in the amount of $127,650 from SB 2988, Laws of 2003.The Board staff approved Change Order #1 for Pace Warehouse Storm Repairs,GS 113-114, in the amount of $42,671 with an additional fourteen (14) days to thecontract of Conn Construction Company to add exterior painting, replace interior heaters,replace dock bumpers, add a canopy and replace an overhead door. Approval was11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAREAL ESTATE AND FACILITIESNovember 14, 2007Page 7 of 1074requested from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Fundsare available in the amount of $495,000 from HB 1634, Laws of 2006.The Board staff approved the schematic design documents for Patterson EngineeringBuilding Window Replacement, IHL 205-229, prepared by Shafer & Associates. Fundsare available in the amount of $350,000 from university funds.The Board staff approved the schematic design documents for Building 1533 (R&RStoneville, MS), IHL 213-136, prepared by Mills & Mills Architects. Funds areavailable in the amount of $990,000 from university funds.The Board staff approved Change Order #6 for McCool Hall Addition/Renovation,IHL 205-199, in the amount of $67,039 and the addition of 44 days to the contract ofWest Brothers. The change order to provide and install an automatic power transferswitch and electrical connections for a fire pump; to install carpet tiles and a floor stain inthe north stair, to install a tee in a water line for future lawn irrigation; and to receivecredit for omitting the removal of 293 linear feet of old steam and condensation pipe.Funds are available in the amount of $16,936,536.67 from private donations.The Board staff approved a decrease in the project budget for the GS 105-314, MiddletonHall Roofing and Waterproofing Project, from $750,000 to $640,800 for a decrease of$109,200. The funds will be placed in funds made available from SB 2010, Laws of2004.Mississippi University for WomenThe Board staff approved an award of contract for the Storm Drainage Project, GS 104-154, to Perma Corporation, the second lowest bidder, for the base bid amount of$55,922.24. Approval was from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real PropertyManagement. Funds in the amount of $698,580 are available from SB 2988, Laws of2003, and HB 1634, Laws of 2006.Mississippi Valley State UniversityThe Board staff approved Change Order #1 for the re-roofing of Magnolia & Leflore HallPhase I, GS 106-196, in the amount of $38,438 with an additional three hundred (300)days to the contract of Sullivan Enterprises, Inc. for the installation of additionalstructural steel supports. Approval was requested from the Bureau of Building, Groundsand Real Property Management. Funds are available in the amount of $585,000 from SB3197, Laws of 2002, and SB 3158, Laws of 2001.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAREAL ESTATE AND FACILITIESNovember 14, 2007Page 8 of 1075The Board staff approved Change Order #1 for New Residence Halls, IHL 206-019, inthe amount of $9,138.97 for Carothers Construction, Inc. The change order is to installadditional score joints in the floor slabs, modify interior wall partitions and furnish andinstall visqueen barrier between the plywood deck and concrete floor slab of bothbuildings. Funds are available in the amount of $12,284,555.80 from EBC RevenueBonds Account Project Contingency.University of MississippiThe Board staff approved Change Order #4 for Farley Hall Renovation, GS 107-266, inthe amount of $16,822.08, to add control wiring to eight fire/smoker dampers, extend two4 inch PVC telephone conduits for a communication pull box to the manhole and add anelectrical meter to the building. Approval was requested from the Bureau of Building,Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds are available in the project budget in theamount of $9,000,000 from SB 3197, Laws of 2002, private donations and universityfunds.The Board staff approved Change Order #1 for PPD Outbuildings, GS 107-275, in theamount of $4,560 with an additional fifteen (15) days to the contract time to HookerConstruction, Inc. to add two thru-wall A/C units in rooms 103 and 107. Funds areavailable in the amount of $1,111,602 from SB 2988, Laws of 2003, and university selfgeneratedfunds.The Board staff approved an award of contract for Retaining Wall at UM Bridge, IHL207-268, to Buddy Ayers Construction Company, Inc. of Corinth, Mississippi, the lowestof four (4) bidders, in the amount of $448,384.10. Funds are available in the projectbudget from the Mississippi Department of Transportation.The Board staff approved an award of contract for the Baseball Stadium Expansion, IHL207-283, to Panola Construction Company, of Batesville, Mississippi, the lowest of threebidders, in the amount of $14, 497,100 (base bid and alternates 1, 2, 3, & 4). The projectbudget is $16,000,000. Funds are available from athletic revenues, private and localdonations, and EBC proceeds.The Board staff approved Change Order #5 in the amount of $3,147 for Bishop Hall,GS 107-27, and requested approval from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and RealProperty Management. The change order is to replace six (6) concrete pre-cast panels atthe bridge connection. When the plate was removed, it was determined that the anchorplate had deteriorated and was not stable enough to revise. The budget is $3,179,655.27.Funds are available from SB 2010, Laws of 2004, and SB 3197, Laws of 2002.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAREAL ESTATE AND FACILITIESNovember 14, 2007Page 9 of 1076University of Mississippi Medical CenterThe Board staff approved Change Order #5 in the amount of $7,191.32 and 114additional days to the contract for installation of a donor plaque for D250 Dental SchoolRenovations, IHL #209-486. Funds are available from self-generated funds.University of Southern MississippiThe Board staff approved the university’s request to remove Building #866, Eagle’sLanding Apartment Building A, and Building #867, Eagle’s Landing Apartment BuildingB from the Mississippi Buildings Inventory. Approval was requested from the Bureau ofBuilding, Grounds and Real Property Management. The Department of Archives andHistory’s permission form and the Department of Environmental Quality’s notificationform were submitted to the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Managementwith the request for removal.The Board staff approved Change Order #1 for Campus Paving Repairs, GS 108-245, inthe amount of $161,978.49 to repair conditions found faulty after the construction award.Approval was requested from the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real PropertyManagement. Funds are available in the project budget in the amount of $600,000 fromSB 2010, Laws of 2004.The Board staff approved Change Order #2 for Reed Green Multipurpose FacilityImprovements, Phase I, GS 108-229, in the amount of $37,340 with an additional eight(8) days added to the contract of Finlo Construction. The change order is for asbestosabatement and to replace dewatering sump pumps that require replacement due tolongevity to protect the facility and wood floor from damage. Approval was requestedfrom the Bureau of Building, Grounds and Real Property Management. Funds areavailable in the project budget in the amount of $9,198,513.08 from a Bond sale in 2006and SB 2010, Laws of 2004.The Board staff approved Change Order #4 for Trent Lott Center for Excellence inEconomic Development & Entrepreneurship, IHL 208-251, in the amount of $19,387 forthe deletion of lighting in the main atrium that is not reachable by standard means. Otherlighting is being added to replace these lights that will be in a serviceable location. Fundsare available in the project budget from the Government VA-HUD IndependentAppropriations Act on 200 Conference Report (HR-107-202).The Board staff approved Change Order #2 for Pete Taylor Field Skybox & Press BoxAdditions, IHL 208-256, in the amount of $9,857.29 to modify aluminum steps to matchexisting conditions, add eighteen (18) interior signs to the base signage and to provide11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAREAL ESTATE AND FACILITIESNovember 14, 2007Page 10 of 1077hardware cloth to protect downspouts from foul balls. Funds are available in the projectbudget from the USM Athletic Foundation in the amount of $3,527,851.The Board staff approved Change Order #3 for Pete Taylor Field Skybox & Press BoxAdditions, IHL 208-256, in the amount of $176,330 and 120 additional days to thecontract time for D. C. Contractors. The change order is for the addition of a concessionstand and bathrooms to accommodate the added patronage of the ball park. Funds areavailable in the project budget from the USM Athletic Foundation in the amount of$3,527,851.The Board staff approved Change Order #2 for Infrastructure Improvements - USMCedar Point Campus, IHL 210-235, in the amount of $95,907.32 with an additionalfourteen (14) days added to the contract of Allred-McNabb Architects. The change orderis for modifications to the sea water in-take system to improve maintenance and usability,to provide electrical infrastructure to the multi-building facility, to provide additional tapsfor any future buildings, to route gas piping for primary gas service to the campus and toclear a 15’ wide path for gas meter and gas lines. Funds are available in the projectbudget in the amount of $1,261,813 from university sources.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAGOVERNANCENovember 14, 2007Page 1 of 5781. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – APPROVAL OF A PROPOSED AMENDMENTTO BOARD POLICY 912 USE OF REAL PROPERTY AND FACILITIES912 USE OF REAL PROPERTY AND FACILITIESIn general, it shall be the policy of the institutions not to make available the real property,buildings and other facilities of the institutions to outside organizations. Exceptions tothis policy may be approved by the Institutional Executive Officer. No exception shall beapproved for private foundations, commercial enterprises, political or sectarian meetings,without specific approval of the Commissioner.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of this item.2. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – APPROVAL FOR FIRST READING OFPROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO BOARD POLICY 201.0608 INSTITUTIONALEXECUTIVE OFFICER/COMMISSIONER OF HIGHER EDUCATION SEARCHPROCESS201.0608 INSTITUTIONAL EXECUTIVE OFFICER/COMMISSIONER OF HIGHEREDUCATION SEARCH PROCESSA. General PolicyThe Board shall appoint the Commissioner and the Institutional ExecutiveOfficers (IEOs). The Board shall make interim appointments to executive officerand/or commissioner positions as necessary and with such consultation as theBoard considers appropriate.B. Board Search CommitteeThe President of the Board shall appoint a committee of Board members tomanage the search for a Commissioner or an IEO. The President of the Boardshall appoint a member of the committee as chairperson. The Commissioner, inconsultation with the Board Search Committee, will make a recommendation tothe Board with regard to a search consultant may select a search consultant, withthe Board’s approval, to assist with the search for an IEO. The Board SearchCommittee may select a search consultant to assist with the search for a newCommissioner. As part of the initiation of the IEO search process, theCommissioner and Board Search Committee may consider the input ofconstituents regarding desired characteristics of a new IEO. The Board may alsoconsider input from constituents regarding the desired characteristics of a newCommissioner.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAGOVERNANCENovember 14, 2007Page 2 of 579C. Advertisement Schedule, AdThe Commissioner search consultant shall develop the position advertisement anda general schedule for the search in consultation with the Commissioner and withthe approval of the Board Search Committee.D. Campus Screening Search Advisory CommitteeIn a search for an IEO, the Commissioner shall appoint a C campus ScreeningSearch Advisory Committee, as well as a chair of such committee. The CampusScreening Search Advisory Committee shall be representative of the variousconstituent groups of the university, including faculty, staff, students, alumni,foundation representatives, and members of the community. In a search for aCommissioner, the Board may seek advice from appropriate individuals orgroups, including any search consultant hired by the Board.E. Recruitment, Interviews, SelectionRecruitment of C candidates recruitments may occur up to the point of selection,but candidates will be advised to submit their materials by a specified date toinsure optimum consideration for the position.F. Candidate ScreeningThe Campus Screening Search Advisory Committee, working with the consultantif one is used, shall narrow the field of applicants to no less than five candidatesfor an IEO position. Those names shall then be submitted unranked to theCommissioner. If no consultant is used, the Search Advisory Committee shallwork with the Commissioner to narrow the list of candidates. The Commissionershall then forward those IEO candidates’ names to the Board Search Committee.The Commissioner shall then forward those IEO candidates’ names to the BoardSearch Committee. The Board Search Committee may then select which of thosecandidates will participate in initial on-campus interviews to be conducted by theCampus Screening Committee. Following the on-campus interviews, theCommissioner shall gather feedback from the Campus Screening Committeeregarding the interviews. The Commissioner shall next report to the BoardSearch Committee on the feedback obtained following the on-campus interviews.The Board Search Committee, in consultation with the Commissioner, shall thenrecommend two final candidates to be interviewed by the Board.In the alternative, the Board Search Committee may elect to conduct the initialIEO candidate interviews in lieu of allowing the Campus Screening Committee toconduct same. In the event the Board Search Committee elects to conduct theinitial interviews, the Board Search Committee may interview those candidates itselects from the unranked candidate list provided by the Campus Screening11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAGOVERNANCENovember 14, 2007Page 3 of 580Committee. In addition, the Board Search Committee may choose to interviewany other candidates it deems appropriate. Representatives from the CampusScreening Committee may be included in those interviews, if invited by the BoardSearch Committee. These interviews may occur at campus or non-campus sites.Following the initial interviews by the Board Search Committee, the BoardSearch Committee, in consultation with the Commissioner, shall narrow thenumber of finalists to two.Final interviews of IEO candidates shall then be held before the Board. If it isdeemed necessary, visits may be conducted to the home campuses of theremaining candidates. Following the final interviews, the Board shall select anIEO and announce its decision.In a search for a Commissioner, the Board Search Committee may requestappropriate individuals or groups to submit unranked recommendations ofcandidates to be considered for initial interviews. The Board Search Committeeshall schedule initial interviews and all members of the Board will be invited toattend the initial interviews and participate in the selection of candidates for finalinterviews. The Board Search Committee may also invite two additionalindividuals to attend and observe the initial interviews conducted by suchcommittee to fill the position of Commissioner. The Board Search Committeewill next develop an interview schedule for the candidates selected for finalinterviews for the position of Commissioner. The Board shall then meet andconduct final interviews and select the Commissioner. (This paragraph wasmoved to the end of this policy.)G. Interview Search Advisory CommitteeThe Search Advisory Committee shall then select a representative group ofmembers, called the Interview Search Advisory Committee, to participate with theBoard of Trustees in the remainder of the search process except when the Boardof Trustees votes to go into executive session. The Interview Search AdvisoryCommittee shall be comprised of faculty, students, staff and outsiderepresentatives. These representatives shall be diverse in race and gender.H. Additional ScreeningThe Board Search Committee, in consultation with the Commissioner and thesearch consultant (if one is used), shall then decide, as a result of in-depthdiscussions, whom to possibly interview from the names sent forward by theSearch Advisory Committee.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAGOVERNANCENovember 14, 2007Page 4 of 581I. First InterviewsThe Board Search Committee and the Commissioner, with input from theInterview Search Advisory Committee, will conduct the first round of interviews.The number of candidates to be invited for a second round of interviews may bereduced by the Board Search Committee after in-depth conversations.J. Reference ContactsUnder the direction of the Commissioner and/or the consultant, reference contactswill be made on each candidate who is participating in the second round ofinterviews.K. Background ChecksThe consultant, if one is used, or the Commissioner if no consultant is used, willconduct a background check on those candidates participating in the second roundof interviews.L. Second InterviewsBefore the second round of interviews, the results of the reference contacts shallbe made known to the Board Search Committee and the Interview SearchAdvisory Committee. After the interviews, the Board Search Committee, inconsultation with the Commissioner, shall decide its top two or three candidatesfollowing in-depth conversations.M. Preferred CandidateAfter all of the above has been completed, the Board of Trustees will meet to hearfrom the Board Search Committee and the Interview Search Advisory Committeeregarding an assessment of each candidate. The Commissioner’s assessment andrecommendation will be sought. The Board of Trustees will then select andannounce their Preferred Candidate.N. Campus InterviewThe Preferred Candidate will be scheduled for a full day on-campus for interviewswith a wide array of constituents. Each group will have the opportunity toprovide feedback on the Preferred Candidate to the Board of Trustees.O. DecisionThe Board of Trustees will meet after the last on-campus interview session toreview the feedback and conduct further discussion. The Board of Trustees willthen vote to name the Preferred Candidate as the institution’s new InstitutionalExecutive Officer or vote to continue the search.In a search for a Commissioner, the Board Search Committee may request appropriateindividuals or groups to submit unranked recommendations of candidates to be11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAGOVERNANCENovember 14, 2007Page 5 of 582considered for initial interviews. The Board Search Committee shall schedule initialinterviews and all members of the Board will be invited to attend the initial interviewsand participate in the selection of candidates for final interviews. The Board SearchCommittee may also invite two additional individuals to attend and observe the initialinterviews conducted by such committee to fill the position of Commissioner. The BoardSearch Committee will next develop an interview schedule for the candidates selected forfinal interviews for the position of Commissioner. The Board shall then meet andconduct final interviews and select the Commissioner.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of this item.3. UM – APPROVAL TO ALLOW THE APPOINTMENT OF EMPLOYEES TO SERVEAS VOTING MEMBERS OF THE UNIVERSITY’S RESEARCH FOUNDATIONPermission is requested to allow Alice Clark, Vice Chancellor for Research and SponsoredPrograms; Morris Stocks, Senior Vice Chancellor for Planning and Operations; WilliamGottshall, Executive Director of the Lott Leadership Institute and Walt Chambliss, Director ofTechnology Management, all of whom are University of Mississippi employees, to serve asvoting members of the University of Mississippi Research Foundation Board of Directors. TheBoard of Directors is comprised of seven (7) members, four (4) University of Mississippiemployees and three (3) members from the private sector. Currently, the primary function of thisboard is to provide leadership for the development of university owned land for the UniversityResearch Park. Because it is university land, it is important that the university maintain a highdegree of control during the early stages of this development. The university employees neededfor service on the board have a wide range of expertise: senior leadership, federal agency grantpractices, technology management, and fiduciary accountability. Over time, the goal is totransition to a board mostly populated with private sector/non-university members. Please allowan exception to the employee restriction within IHL Board Policy 301.0806 UniversityFoundation/Affiliated Entity Activities to ensure the proper administration of this development.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: Board staff recommends approval of this item.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 1 of 34831. MSU - APPROVAL TO RENEW AGREEMENT FOR LEGAL SERVICESPermission is requested to renew a contract with the firm of DLA Piper US LLP, locatedat 1200 Nineteenth Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, DC 20036-2430, to provideservices necessary in obtaining patents for designs, processes, products, and otherpatentable materials developed in connection with the university. The term of thecontractual agreement will be for one (1) year, at an hourly rate ranging from $270 to$495, for a maximum amount payable of $350,000 during contract term.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The contract has been reviewed and approved bythe Attorney General’s Office. Board staff recommends approval of this item.2. UM – APPROVAL TO RENEW CONTRACT FOR PROFESSIONAL SERVICESThe University of Mississippi requests approval to renew its contract for professionalservices with the law firm of Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens & Cannada (“Butler,Snow”) so that it may continue to assist the university with pharmaceutical patentapplications, intellectual property issues, and commercialization of intellectual property.The university also requests permission to renew the contract annually if the Chancellordetermines that to do so would be in the best interest of the university and if hourly ratesdo not increase more than five percent per year.The firm’s blended hourly rates under the contract for all attorneys within designatedpractice areas are as follows: intellectual property/patent work - $225.00 per hour andcommercial - $215.00 per hour. The rate for legal assistants will be $85.00 per hour.These rates are competitive with or less than those charged by similarly qualifiedattorneys. The term of the proposed contract is from October 1, 2007 to June 30, 2008,and total expenditures will not exceed $50,000.STAFF RECOMMENDATION: The contract has been reviewed and approved bythe Attorney General’s Office. Board staff recommends approval of this item.3. UMMC – APPROVAL TO SETTLE TORT CLAIMThe University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking Board approval for settlement ofTort Claim No. 1379.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 2 of 34844. UMMC – APPROVAL TO SETTLE TORT CLAIMThe University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking Board approval for settlement ofTort Claim No. 1242.5. UMMC – APPROVAL TO SETTLE TORT CLAIMThe University of Mississippi Medical Center is seeking Board approval for settlement ofTort Claim No. 1111.6. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – REPORT OF PAYMENTS TO OUTSIDECOUNSEL (INFORMATION ITEM)Legal fees approved for payment to outside counsel in relation to litigation and othermatters:Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Phelps Dunbar (Statements dated8/31/07 and 9/30/07) from the funds of Mississippi State University. (These statements in theamounts of $306.25 and $1,400.00, respectively, represent services and expenses in connectionwith Charlie F. Wade v. MS Cooperative Extension Service.)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 1,706.25Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens &Cannada (Statements dated 8/8/07, 8/8/07 and 8/21/07) from the funds of the University ofMississippi Medical Center. (These statements in the amounts of $3,866.00; $7,200.78 and$45,000 represent services and expenses in connection with General Advice, GeneralRepresentation of the Medical School and Facility Practice Plans and General Advice,respectively.)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 56,066.78Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Phelps Dunbar (Statements dated8/28/07, 8/21/07, 9/24/07 and 9/28/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi MedicalCenter. (These statements in the amounts of $1,072.69; $3,568.56; $580.00 and $644.55represent services and expenses in connection with DSH Litigation and Dean & Dean Architects,respectively.)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 5,865.8011/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 3 of 3485Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by McMahan & Brinkley (Statementdated 9/19/07) from the funds of the University of Southern Mississippi. (This statementrepresents services and expenses in connection with Jordan v. USM, et al.)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 2,200.00Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Adams & Reese (Statement dated8/20/07) from the funds of the University of Southern Mississippi. (This statement representsservices and expenses in connection with a personnel issue.)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 13,403.25Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Mayo Mallette (Statement dated8/14/07) from the funds of the University of Southern Mississippi. (This statement representsservices and expenses in connection with an OFCCP Audit.)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 370.53Legal fees approved for payment to outside counsel in relation to patent and other matters:Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by DLA Piper US (Statements dated6/8/07, 6/8/07, 6/8/07, 6/11/07, 6/13/07, 7/19/07, 7/19/07, 7/20/07, 7/20/07, 7/27/07, 7/30/07,9/12/07, 9/13/07, 9/19/07 and 9/19/07) from the funds of Mississippi State University. (Thesestatements represent services and expenses in connection with the following patent applications:“Self-Aligned Transistor and Diode Topologies” – $90.00; “Vehicle Location and PerformanceTracking System Using Wireless Communication” - $2,797.70; “Production of Biodiesel andOther Valuable Chemicals from Wastewater Treatment Plant Sludges – EP” - $454.85;“Production of Biodiesel and Other Valuable Chemicals from Wastewater Treatment PlantSludges” - $2,902.10; “Fiber Ringdown Pressure/Force Sensor” - $1,100.45; “Fiber Optic Sensorfor No2” - $276.05; “Fiber Ringdown Pressure/Force Sensor” - $275.00; “Infections in Humansand Vertebrates by Dietary Fibers” - $1,125.95; “Determination and Potential Control ofPathogenic Bacteria or Bacterial Strains” - $198.25; “Kenaf Core Board Material” - $4,125.30;“Self-Aligned Transistor and Diode Topologies” - $1,240.42; Nematode-Upregulated ReroxidaseGene and Promoter” - $725.30; “Determination and Potential Control of Pathogenic Bacteria orBacterial Strains” - $790.30; “Fiber-Bragg Grating-Loop Ringdown” - $1,541.65 and “RenewalFuel/Lubricant Mixture for Use in a Two-Stroke Internal Combustion Engine” - $300.00.)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 17,943.95Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Butler, Snow, O’Mara, Stevens &Cannada (Statements dated 6/13/07, 6/21/07, 8/13/07, 8/13/07, 8/13/07, 8/13/07, 8/13/07 and8/13/07) from the funds of Mississippi State University. (These statements represent servicesand expenses in connection with the following patent applications: “Organic Wood11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 4 of 3486Preservatives” – $3,009.00; “Light Scattering, etc.” - $408.22; “Compact Time-of-Flight MassSpectrometer – CA” - $280.47; “Compact Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer – GE” - $718.22;“Compact Time-of-Flight Mass Spectrometer – UK” - $144.50; “Light Scattering, etc.” - $65.00;“Light Scattering, etc.” - $34.00 and “Termite Treatment Technology” - $500.00.)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 5,159.41Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Wenderoth, Lind & Ponack(Statement dated 9/17/07) from the funds of Mississippi State University. (This statementrepresents services and expenses in connection with the following patent application: “TM:College of Veterinary Medicine Mississippi State University & Design – Classes 24, 41.”)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 257.00Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Attorney General’s Office(Statements dated 8/20/07) from the funds of Mississippi State University. (These statementsrepresent services and expenses in connection with the following trademark and patentapplications: trademark – $856.25; “Windspeed Utility” - $151.25; “St. Augustine GrassCultivators” - $563.75; “Engine Speed Controller” - $385.00; “Self-Aligned Methods BasedLow-Temperature” - $4,537.50; “Structure Sequencing Notation” - $343.75; “StructureSequencing Notation Two” - $385.00; “Structure Sequencing Notation Three” - $357.50;“Ventilated Structural Insulated Panel System” - $27.50; “Windspeed Utility” - $40.00; “EngineSpeed Controller” - $100.00; ““Structure Sequencing Notation” - $100.00; “StructureSequencing Notation Two” - $100.00 and “Structure Sequencing Notation Three” - $100.00)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 8,047.50Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Hunton & Williams (Statementsdated 8/6/07, 8/6/07, 8/6/07, 8/6/07, 8/6/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07,10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07,10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07,10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07, 10/8/07 and 10/8/07) from the funds of theUniversity of Mississippi. (These statements represent services and expenses in connection withthe following patent applications: “8-Aminoquinolines – EPO” – $288.34; “Design andSynthesis of Optimized Ligands and PPAR” - $1,108.11; “Transmucosal Delivery ofCannabinoids – AU” - $476.97; “Potent Immunostimulatory Extracts from Microalgae” -$1,656.63; “8-Aminoquinolines – UK” - $1,103.94; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol” - $430.00; “Synthesis of Epothilones and Related Analogs – CA” -$62.50; “Synthesis of Epothilones and Related Analogs – EPO” - $62.50; “Synthesis ofEpothilones and Related Analogs – IL” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – AU” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – BR” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – CA” - $64.47; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 5 of 3487Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – CN” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – HU” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – NO” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – PL” - $61.08; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – RU” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – SG” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – ZA” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – AT” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – BE” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – DK” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – FI” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – FR” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – DE” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – GB” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – GR” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – IE” - $31.25; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – IT” - $31.25; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – NL” - $31.25; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – ES” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – SE” - $62.50; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – CH” - $62.50; “Dihydroartemisinin and DihydroartemisiteneDimers as Anti-Cancer and Anti-Infective Agents – CA” - $62.50; “Dihydroartemisinin andDihydroartemisitene Dimers as Anti-Cancer and Anti-Infective Agents – EPO” - $62.50;“Dihydroartemisinin and Dihydroartemisitene Dimers as Anti-Cancer and Anti-Infective Agents– MX” - $275.00; “Method of Preparing Delta-9-Tetrahydrocannabinol Esters – MX” - $617.87;“High Molecular Weight Polysaccharide Fraction from Aloe Vera” - $201.47; “8-Aminoquinolines – CH” - $1,234.85 and “Potent Immunostimulatory Components” - $5,099.60.)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 14,274.55Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Stites & Harbison (Statements dated2/13/07, 2/13/07, 2/13/07, 2/13/07, 2/13/07, 2/13/07, 2/13/07, 2/13/07, 2/13/07, 2/13/07, 2/13/07,2/13/07, 2/13/07, 2/28/07, 2/28/07, 3/15/07, 3/15/07, 3/15/07, 3/15/07, 3/15/07, 3/15/07, 3/15/07,3/15/07, 3/15/07, 3/15/07, 3/15/07 and 3/15/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi.(These statements represent services and expenses in connection with the following patentapplications: “Corrugated and Ported Prism Engine Nozzel for Reduction of Supersonic JetExhaust Noise” – $886.72; “Diterpenes as Selective Kappa Oploid Receptor Agonists” -$135.00; “Acoustic Instrument for Use in Aquaculture” - $33.00; “Antibacterial PybrominatedDiphenyl Ether Compounds” - $68.10; “Methods for Detecting Vibration and Sounds Signaturesof Human Footsteps” - $33.00; “High-Speed Data Compression Algorithms Based on Set-Associative Cache Mapping” - $33.00; “Cooperative Learning Computer Program” - $33.00;“Multimodal Plate Acoustic Wave Devices” - $44.00; “Compositions Comprising HighlyPurified Amphotericin B” - $97.46; “Novel Cyclopentenedione Antifungal Compounds and11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 6 of 3488Methods for Their Use” - $231.74; “Saururus Cernuus Compounds that Inhibit CellularResponses to Hypoxia” - $38.04; “Immunostimulatory Agents in Enchinacea” - $418.06; “NovelCyclopentenedione Antifungal Compounds and Methods for Their Use” - $867.36;“Immunostimulatory Agents in Botanicals” - $84.00; “Amphotericin BHP” - $1,074.50;“Compositions Comprising Highly Purified Amphotericin B” - $2,582.31; “Novel AntigiardialAgents” - $22.00; “Process for Disposal & Solubilization of Radioactive Scale & Sludge fromOil & Gas Production” - $22.00; “Acoustic Instruments for Use in Aquaculture” - $127.50;“Novel Cyclopentenedione Antifungal Compounds and Methods for Their Use” - $88.00;“Novel Cyclopentenedione Antifungal Compounds and Methods for Their Use” - $138.36;“Saururus Cernuus Compounds” - $117.50; “Immunostimulatory Agents in Botanicals” -$194.96; “Immunostimulatory Agents in Botanicals” - $51.00; “Immunostimulatory Agents inBotanicals” - $84.00; “Immunostimulatory Agents in Botanicals” - $44.00; “Pellet FreezingMolten” - $1,275.00 and “Amphotericin BHP” - $462.08)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 9,252.69Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Stites & Harbison (Statements dated4/17/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi. (These statements represent servicesand expenses in connection with the following patent applications: “Medicaments to Nail &Perionychiu” – $55.00; “Spherical Pellet Production” - $539.50; “Immunostimulatory Agents inEchinacea” - $44.00; “Corrugated and Ported Prism Engine Nozzel for Reduction of SupersonicJet Exhaust Noise” - $580.34; “Diterpenes as Selective Kappa Oploid Receptor Agonists” -$180.12; “In-Furnace Reduction of Nitrogen Oxide by Mixed Fuel Involving a BiomassDerivative” - $106.00; “Cooperative Learning Computer Program” - $33.42; “Saururus CernussCompounds that Inhibit Cellular Responses to Hypoxia” - $33.00; “Immunostimulatory Agentsin Botanicals” - $33.00; “Ultrasonic Sensor Fusion for Human Detection” - $452.00; “UltrasonicMicrophone Sensors for Human Footsteps Detection” - $759.16; “Amphotericin BHP” -$775.54; “Compositions Comprising Highly Purified Amphotericin B” - $971.92; “AcousticInstruments for Use in Aquaculture” - $11,359.16; “Novel Cyclopentenedione AntifungalCompounds and Methods for Their Use” - $150.00; “Compositions Comprising Highly PurifiedAmphotericin B” - $1,153.50 and “Novel Cyclopentenedione Antifungal Compounds andMethods for Their Use” - $172.00.)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 17,397.66Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Stites & Harbison (Statements dated5/29/07, 5/29/07, 5/29/07, 5/29/07, 5/29/07, 5/29/07, 5/29/07, 5/29/07, 5/29/07, 5/29/07, 5/29/07,5/29/07, 5/29/07, 6/15/07, 6/15/07, 6/15/07, 6/15/07, 6/15/07, 6/15/07, 6/15/07, 6/15/07, 6/15/07and 6/15/07) from the funds of the University of Mississippi. (These statements representservices and expenses in connection with the following patent applications: “Misc. IP Matters” –$22.42; “Spherical Pellet Production” - $1,058.02; “Immunostimulatory Agents in Echinacea” -$206.10; “Process for Disposal & Solubilization of Radioactive Scale & Sludge” - $77.00;“Stabilized Formulation of Triamcinolone Acetonide” - $153.00; “Compositions Comprising11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 7 of 3489Highly Purified Amphotericin B” - $204.00; “Novel Cyclopentenedione Antifungal Compoundsand Methods for Their Use – CA” - $880.57; “Novel Cyclopentenedione Antifungal Compoundsand Methods for Their Use – UP” - $835.50; “Thermoacoustic Refrigeration Device andMethod” - $55.00; “Methods for Detecting Vibration and Sounds Signatures of HumanFootsteps” - $3,364.50; “Saururus Cernuus Comounds that Inhibit Cellular Responses toHypoxia – CA” - $201.00; “Saururus Cernuus Comounds that Inhibit Cellular Responses toHypoxia – JP” - $44.00; “Ultrasonic Sensor Fusion for Human Detection” - $8,599.80;“Amphotericin BHP” - $776.98; “Stabilized Formulation of Triamcinolone Acetonide” -$357.00; “Multimodal Plate Acoustic Devices” - $33.00; “Delivery of Medicaments to the Nail”- $95.56; “Novel Cyclopentenedione Antifungal Compounds and Methods for Their Use – EP” -$302.43; “Saururus Cernuus Comounds that Inhibit Cellular Responses to Hypoxia – CA” -$33.00; “Acoustic Instruments for Use in Aquaculture” - $46.10; “Acoustic Instruments for Usein Aquaculture” - $102.00; “Saururus Cernuus Comounds that Inhibit Cellular Responses toHypoxia – EP” - $150.00 and “Stabilized Formulation of Triamcinolone Acetonide” - $127.50.)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 17,724.48Payment of legal fees for professional services rendered by Stites & Harbison (Statements dated4/17/07, 4/17/07, 4/17/07, 5/29/07, 5/31/07, 6/22/07, 6/22/07, 6/22/07, 6/22/07, 6/22/07, 6/22/07,8/27/07, 8/27/07, 8/27/07, 8/27/07, 8/27/07, 8/27/07, 8/27/07, 9/18/07 and 9/18/07) from thefunds of the University of Mississippi Medical Center. (These statements represent services andexpenses in connection with the following patent applications: “Method of Treatment andPrevention of Brain Damage” – $112.50; “Temporary Mucosal Gastric Electrical StimulationDevice and Method for Treating Gastroparesis” - $2,984.00; “Saliva-Based Protein Profiling” -$295.02; “Temporary Mucosal Gastric Electrical Stimulation Device and Method for TreatingGastroparesis” - $274.50, “Method for Localizing Enteric Nervous System” - $490.00;“Molecules Encoding Imidazoline Receptive Polypeptides and Polypeptides Encoded Thereby” -$264.50; “Thermally-Targeted Delivery of Medicaments” - $760.00; “Temporary MucosalGastric Electrical Stimulation Device and Method for Treating Gastroparesis” - $397.86;“Synergistic Combinations of Chrome-Free Corrosion Inhibitors” - $46.00; “Cell Culture Modelfor Demyelination/Remyelination” - $999.66; “Saliva-Based Protein Profiling” - $1,751.50;“DNA Sequence Encoding a Human Imidazoline Receptor and Method for Cloning the Same” -$1,796.00; “Thermally-Targeted Delivery of Medicaments” - $199.50; “Temporary MucosalGastric Electrical Stimulation Device and Method for Treating Gastroparesis” - $1,940.94; “CellCulture Model for Demyelination/Remyelination” - $3,140.46; General - $450.00; “DNASequence Encoding a Human Imidazoline Receptor and Method for Cloning the Same” -$2,553.20; “Method of Diagnosing & Monitoring Malignant Breast Cancer Carcinomas” -$150.00; “Thermally-Targeted Delivery of Medicaments” - $57.50 and “Temporary MucosalGastric Electrical Stimulation Device and Method for Treating Gastroparesis” - $120.00.)TOTAL DUE……………………………….…….………………$ 18,783.1411/13/2007

90BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 8 of 347. System Administration - The Quarterly Litigation Expense Report Relating to the IHL Tort Plan (Information Only)IHL Tort Claim PlanItemization of Legal Expense Paid During Fiscal Year 20077/1/2006–6/30/07Claimant Institution Date ofAccidentOpen / Closed Claim # Defense Firm(1)Legal $ PaidFiscal Yr2007Legal $ PaidTotalALUMNAE ASSN. MUW 1/9/07 O 207-590 EL MMCAL MAYO18,412.13 18,412.13BOONE, B MVSU 6/1/04 C 204-994 EL GKP&MJIM METZP&MJIM METZ-0-1,478.6678,004.0629,852.43BROADHEAD, S USM 6/25/04 O 205-216 BNRICK NORTON22,905.38 33,089.15BROOKTER, R USM 10/1/03 O 203-2034 BNRICK NORTON8,140.70 14,046.42COX, L MVSU 10/2/02 C 203-242 UWBB&RF. EWINHENSONP&MJIM METZ244.8816,225.182,897.5016,225.18DURHAM, W UM 3/10/99 C 202-321 EL BD&B 1,172.70 25,366.8111/13/2007

91BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 9 of 34WILLIAMWHITFIELDERVIN, S MVSU 9/25/00 O 200-1827 UWBB&RF. EWINHENSONP&MJIM METZ-0-898.755,614.32898.75ERVIN, T MUW 4/1/06 O 206-907 EL MMCAL MAYO24,802.84 24,802.84GARY, S MVSU 7/19/02 O 202-1480 EL UWBB&RF. EWINHENSONP&MJIM METZ12.8615,985.7417,990.3115,985.74GILES, F JSU 3/1/04 O 205-995 EL PRJ&MCARLTONREEVESMWSTEVEN CRAIGMOORESTEVEN CRAIGMOORE6,090.09633.001,230.0011,912.49633.001,230.00GRANGER, B ASU 3/1/03 O 204-991 TPB&PDAVID SHELBYTS&LJOHN THARP13,461.217,215.2019,954.4115,592.03GRIFFIN, A JSU 1/3/04 O 204-1634 GKP&M 2,947.50 11,102.2511/13/2007

92BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 10 of 34ALAN PURDIEP&MALAN PURDIE5,493.45 5,867.84GRIFFIN, V JSU 8/22/03 O 204-1407 EL GKP&MALAN PURDIEP&MALAN PURDIE-0-12,912.5624,062.9812,975.06GUINN,T ASU 1/26/05 C 205-741 EL GKP&MALAN PURDIEP&MALAN PURDIE2,153.8205,552.8530.00GUTHRIE-LEWIS,E USM 3/11/05 O 205-518 BNRICK NORTON1,763.95 1,763.95HARRIS, D JSU 9/27/04 O 204-1763 MLOCARLOSMOORE4,206.76 7,365.66HARRIS, R MVSU 1/31/99 O 99-2410 EL GKP&MJIM METZP&MJIM METZ-0-2,754.7590,726.272,754.75HARRISON, N USM 9/1/97 O 201-1748 BD&BBEAUSTEWARTSKP&DJAMES STEELH&B1,417.00006,437.202,502.003,737.7311/13/2007

93BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 11 of 34ALBENHOPKINSHAYES, B USM 8/31/00 C 200-2214 BNRICK NORTON1,023.65 77,006.87HERMAN, STEVE USM 9/18/00 O 200-2189 EL BNRICK NORTONMP&VFRANKMONTAGUE44.0002,462.202,367.82HOLLINGSWORTH, C USM 11/22/04 O 205-215 EL GKP&MALAN PURDIEP&MALAN PURDIE179.251,453.105,804.2511,068.83JOHNSON, B ASU 10/8/01 C 202-1488 MMCAL MAYO143.50 56,250.67JOHNSON, T JSU 6/3/05 C 206-784 EL MMCAL MAYO11,158.76 11,158.76LACEY, L MVSU 9/25/00 O 200-1826 P&MJIM METZ4,480.15 4,480.15JONES, L JSU 1/13/06 O 206-1629 EL MMCAL MAYO19,625.64 19,625.64LAKSHMAN, C JSU 9/26/01 C 205-1331 EL GKP&MJIM METZP&MJIM METZ09,512.599,856.209,512.5911/13/2007

94BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 12 of 34LEWIS, R USM 6/22/01 C 202-1030 BNRICK NORTON742.50 2,565.60LUCE, E USM 6/13/06 O 206-765 EL P&MALAN PURDIE5,125.42 5,125.42MCKEAN, M USM 8/13/04 O 204-1632 EL GKP&MALAN PURDIEP&MALAN PURDIESKP&DJAMES STEEL-0-74,442.6301,035.3082,131.663,912.40MARTIN, G MSU 2/1/03 O 203-2050 EL GKP&MJIM METZP&MJIM METZ-0-14,263.2354,047.4226,803.30MOLLAGHAN, J USM 10/31/00 O 200-2213 EL HLFR. WEBHEIDELBERGGKP&MMARKMORRISONBNJON MARKWEATHERSSKP&DJAMES STEELA&MMARKMORRISON242.00-0--0--0-387.501,817.352,276.922,151.70337.501,312.0411/13/2007

95BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 13 of 34H&WR. WEBHEIDELBERGBCDB&RWILLIAMWHITFIELD-0-2,116.58O’CONNER, G USM 11/30/99 O 200-2339 EL HLFR. WEBHEIDELBERGGKP&MMARKMORRISONBNJON MARKWEATHERSSKP&DJAMES STEELA&MMARKMORRISONH&WR. WEBHEIDELBERGPRJ&MCARLTONREEVESBCDB&RWILLIAMWHITFIELD171.00-0--0--0-387.50-0-4,528.202,172.313,877.442,116.581,300.952,264.732,075.18418.501,095.702,765.094,528.202,172.3111/13/2007

96BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 14 of 34PAGE, S USM 6/26/01 O 202-46 BNRICK NORTON223.10 17,566.17PRITCHARD, R USM 11/14/00 O 201-383 PK&HMICHAELWOLFBNSANDRAMOHLER6,314.50038,895.3314,751.31RENFROW, C MSU 3/8/03 C 203-481 GKP&MJIM METZP&MJIM METZ-0-327.6510,841.42393.65ROLLINS, ALICIA JSU 8/17/01 O 201-1750 WM&HWILLIAMPURNELL6,663.39 12,663.35ROYCE,B MSU 2/19/03 O 203-419 GKP&MJIM METZP&MJIM METZ-0-8,146.4314,741.008,254.08RUDDER, C USM 6/10/99 O 200-575 EL A&RJAMES KEITH37,902.23 55,940.34SANDERS, E MVSU 7/2/05 O 206-430 PRJ&MCARLTONREEVES2,848.84 2,848.84SENU-OKE, E JSU 8/1/04 O 206-1025 EL PRJ&MCARLTON9,286.80 9,286.8011/13/2007

97BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 15 of 34REEVESSTONE, K USM 8/28/98 O 99-1206 HLFR. WEBHEIDELBERGH&WR. WEBHEIDELBERGBCDB&RWILLIAMWHITFIELD180.50-0-5,421.882,353.219,469.205,421.88SUDDITH, J USM 10/17/95 O 202-2024 EL A&RJOHN HOOKS15,684.89 80,437.29TAYLOR, D ASU 6/9/03 C 203-1622 GKP&MALAN PURDIEP&MJIM METZ-0-61,388.0513,352.1967,383.75TURNER, Y JSU 8/9/04 C 204-1584 EL MMCAL MAYOPRJ&MCARLTONREEVES30,656.6724,692.27107,127.6642,605.50TYLER, A JSU 3/30/05 O 205-1253 PRJ&MCARLTONREEVES3,607.01 3,607.01UPSILON EPSILON JSU 9/20/05 C 205-1241 EL GKP&MALAN PURDIEP&M-0- 22,511.0911/13/2007

98BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 16 of 34ALAN PURDIE 9,108.79 9,231.14VINCENT, J USM 11/1/99 O 200-1293 EL HLFR. WEBHEIDELBERGH&WR. WEBHEIDELBERGBNJON MARKWEATHERSSKP&DJAMES STEELGKP&MMARKMORRISONA&MMARKMORRISONPRJ&MCARLTONREEVES171.00-0--0--0--0-387.504,021.201,654.953,599.393,753.541,293.505,186.171,283.254,021.20WALKER, T MVSU 6/17/04 O 205-38 GKP&MJIM METZP&MJIM METZ-0-10,545.344,427.9911,076.54WARNER, R JSU 5/12/04 O 204-1705 EL MMCAL MAYO61,162.62 81,319.27WASHINGTON, L JSU 5/1/02 O 204-330 MMCAL MAYO2,049.29 72,473.11WEIBLE, N USM 1/28/04 O 205-73 EL BN 4,379.45 8,626.3211/13/2007

99BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 17 of 34RICK NORTONSKP&DJAMES STEEL15,783.28 19,012.88WHEATLEY, E MVSU 4/1/06 O 206-1594 EL P&MJIM METZ8,860.28 8,860.28WHITING, M USM 8/5/02 O 202-1663 EL A&RJOHN HOOKS11,870.75 170,488.68WILTSHIRE, S MSU 2/5/02 O 202-810 PK&HSTEPHENKRUGER7,749.60 18,231.10ZISMAN, S JSU 8/18/03 O 204-530 EL B&BARMINMOELLER24,978.84 180,378.62Total Claims: 55Total $$$ , $699,170.77 $2,068,480.38# OF CLAIMS LEGAL PAID IN FY 2007 TOTAL LEGAL PAIDEducators Legal 30 $492,395.43 $1,452,331.57Tort 25 $206,775.34 $616,148.8111/13/2007

100BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 18 of 34Defense Firms:A&M Adcock & Morrison MLO Moore Law OfficeA&R Adams & Reese MP&V Montague, Pittman & VarnadoB&B Balch & Bingham PK&H Page, Kruger & HollandBD&B Bryant, Dukes & Blakeslee PRJ&M Pigott, Reeves, Johnson & MinorBN Bryan Nelson P&M Purdie & MetzGKP&M Gore, Kilpatrick, Purdie & Metz SKP&D Spyridon, Koch, Palermo & DornanHLF Heidelberg Law Firm TPB&P Taylor, Porter, Brooks & PhillipsHB&H Hopkins, Barvie & Hopkins TS&L Truly, Smith & LathamMW Markow Walker UWBB&R Upshaw, Williams, Biggers, Beckham & RiddickMM Mayo Mallette WM&H Wells, Marble & Hurst11/13/2007

101BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 19 of 34FY2007 Litigation Expense ReportsAs of 6/30/07TortTotal number of attorneys issued payments in FY2007: 21Number of black attorneys included in above total: 3Number of female attorneys included in above total: 0Total dollars paid to attorneys in FY2007: $ 699,170.77Dollars paid to black attorneys included in above total: $ 65,944.56Dollars paid to female attorneys included in above total: $ 011/13/2007

102BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 20 of 34Tort Assignments To Outside Counsel in FY2007As of 6/30/07Attorney Name Date of Assignment Black/White Male/FemaleCarlton W. Reeves 7/14/06 B MJames T. Metz 7/21/06 W MJames T. Metz 7/21/06 W MJames T. Metz 7/21/06 W MCarlton W. Reeves 8/10/06 B MCarlton W. Reeves 8/10/06 B MCarlton W. Reeves 8/14/06 B MCarlton W. Reeves 8/14/06 B MCarlton W. Reeves 8/14/06 B MWilliam E. Whitfield, III 8/25/06 W MWilliam E. Whitfield, III 8/25/06 W MWilliam E. Whitfield, III 8/25/06 W MWilliam E. Whitfield, III 8/25/06 W MJames T. Metz 8/25/06 W M11/13/2007

103BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 21 of 34Rick Norton 8/30/06 W MAlan M. Purdie 9/26/06 W MLaToya C. Merritt 11/6/06 B FJames T. Metz 12/8/06 W MJ. Cal Mayo, Jr. 1/19/07 W MLaToya C. Merritt 1/24/07 B FJoy Wolfe 2/27/07 W FAlan M. Purdie 3/8/07 W MAlan M. Purdie 3/8/07 W MCarlton W. Reeves 3/13/07 B MCarlton W. Reeves 3/13/07 B MCarlton W. Reeves 3/13/07 B MRobert C. Latham 3/20/07 W MStephen P. Kruger 4/18/07 W MAlan M. Purdie 5/1/07 W MMary Ann Connell 5/2/07 W F11/13/2007

104BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 22 of 34Alan M. Purdie 5/31/07 W MCarlton W. Reeves 6/11/07 B MLaToya C. Merritt 6/11/07 B F11/13/2007

105BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 23 of 348. System Administration - The Quarterly Litigation Expense Report Relating to the IHL Workers’ Compensation Plan(Information Only)IHL Self Insured Workers’ Compensation ProgramItemization of Legal Expense Paid During Fiscal Year 20077/1/2006–6/30/07Claimant Institution Date ofAccidentOpen / Closed Claim # Defense Firm(1)Legal $ PaidFiscal Yr 2007Legal $ PaidTotalAKINS, C MSU 10/1/05 C 205-1265 MWRICHIE EDMONSONAC&BLINDSAY VARNADOE58.60435.50171.60435.50ALEXANDER, C JSU 4/7/04 O 204-607 UWBB&RPETER CORSON4,417.53 7,347.58ANDERSON, J JSU 5/17/05 O 205-737 UWBB&RPETER CORSON3,711.82 5,042.82ANDERSON, T JSU 2/13/06 O 206-410 AC&BVATERRIA MARTIN13,259.70 13,259.70BAILEY, L JSU 3/28/03 C 203-468 P&MCASSANDRA WALTER5,559.28 5,559.28BARR, E UM 12/5/00 C 202-466 GKP&MCASSANDRA WALTERP&M-0-385.2016,379.44527.7011/13/2007

106BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 24 of 34CASSANDRA WALTERBARR, E UM 5/17/00 C 202-466 GKP&MCASSANDRA WALTERP&MCASSANDRA WALTER-0-28.50264.00134.45BEARDEN, G UMMC 3/5/03 C 203-375 GKP&MCASSANDRA WALTERP&MCASSANDRA WALTER-0-41.151,347.553,840.75BILLOW, K MSU 2/16/01 O 201-910 A&RJOHN WAKELAND3,313.60 8,600.10BLACKWELL, S USM 11/1/01 C 202-192 AC&BJIM ANDERSON603.10 5,095.43BOBRIN, E MSU 9/17/96 C 96-5323 A&RJOHN WAKELAND4,969.20 14,986.09BONDS, L UMMC 2/14/05 C 205-416 MWBRYAN BRIDGES517.00 517.00BOWEN, M DSU 1/31/06 C 206-146 A&RJOHN WAKELAND1,227.06 1,227.06BROWN, E UMMC 7/30/02 O 202-1348 TPG&UBLAKE TYLER924.00 1,874.75CADDEN, K MUW 4/12/00 O 200-919 MWRICHIE EDMONSONWS&T-0-890.10383.70890.1011/13/2007

107BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 25 of 34JOE WILKINSCAPLES, L UMMC 10/11/01 O 202-764 MWRICHIE EDMONSON769.70 3,520.86CIZMAR, G UM 10/22/96 O 96-5406 MWBRYAN BRIDGES199.00 2,495.70COUSIN, A JSU 3/15/05 C 205-434 WS&TJOE WILKINS492.62 492.62DANSBY-GILES, G JSU 4/20/04 C 204-1476 AC&BJAMES RANKIN2,897.50 2,897.50DAVIS, A MSU 9/1/03 C 204-111 AC&BSHARKEY BURKE9,894.95 10,364.85DEAN, L UM 10/11/96 O 96-5228 WS&TJOE WILKINS8,789.97 16,559.18DENNIS, C JSU 2/16/06 C 206-252 WS&TJOE WILKINS441.00 441.00FEDOROVICH, S MSU 8/6/98 C 98-1435 WS&TJOE WILKINS7,533.96 116,293.99GARCIA, S DSU 12/3/04 C 204-1970 WS&TJOE WILKINS1,362.60 6,103.65GRAHAM, M USM 1/28/05 C 205-146 A&RJOHN WAKELAND657.12 627.12GREEN, S UMMC 2/12/00 O 200-562 MWT.G. BOLEN946.40 946.4011/13/2007

108BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 26 of 34HARRIS, M MSU 3/25/03 C 203-482 P&MCASSANDRA WALTER3,068.54 3,068.54HARRIS, V JSU 11/4/02 C 202-1921 MWALISON KETNERHAYES, B USM 8/31/00 O 200-2200HENDRIX, N UMMC 6/23/05 O 205-803HENDRIX, S MSU 9/17/04 O 205-44HINTON, V MSU 11/19/02 C 203-387MWRICHIE EDMONSONDC&BGARY JONESWSJOE WILKINSUWBB&RPETER CORSONP&MCASSANDRA WALTERWS&TJOE WILKINS1,268.60 6,594.36158.0003081,610.10188.60583.006,868.41 6,868.411,943.55 1,943.55324.00 8,655.04HOFFER, L UMMC 9/15/04 C 204-1731 UWBB&RPETER CORSEN2,353.17 4,930.41HOLLOWAY, M UMMC 6/1/99 O 201-520 GKP&MMARTHA ANN DIAZP&MCASSANDRA WALTER0209.6016,560.99323.60HORTON, S UMMC 9/1/04 C 205-1284 MWALISON BAKER465.00 465.00HUBBARD, D MUW 6/9/05 C 205-728 MWALISON BAKER468.50 468.5011/13/2007

109BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 27 of 34HUDSON, S UMMC 6/19/04 C 204-1112 UWBB&RPETER CORSEN5,219.68 6,903.53HUNTER, W MVSU 3/5/04 O 204-404 A&RJOHN WAKELAND5,331.55 20,150.45JILES, W JSU 9/4/99 C 200-475 P&MCASSANDRA WALTER657.75 657.75JIMERSON, H UMMC 2/14/04 C 206-970 MWRICHIE EDMONSON1,149.30 1,149.30KELLIE, J UMMC 3/8/02 C 202-2108 AC&BROBERT GRANT736.40 10,979.94KENNARD, E MSU 3/2/04 O 204-379 A&RJOHN WAKELAND948.50 7,590.55KENNARD, E MSU 5/9/05 O 206-1230 A&RJOHN WAKELAND3,371.00 3,371.00KITTRELL, S MSU 4/9/99 O 99-845 A&RJOHN WAKELAND1,591.50 7,145.60KLEBAN, D MSU 9/24/05 O 205-1240 P&MALAN PURDIE3,578.00 3,578.00KNIGHT, C ASU 9/10/04 O 204-1556 WS&TJOE WILKINS4,125.93 4,125.93KNIGHT, C ASU 7/7/05 O 205-956 WS&TJOE WILKINS1,613.00 1,613.0011/13/2007

110BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 28 of 34LANGLEY, R UM 10/21/06 O 206-1384 AC&BJIM ANDERSON8,359.61 8,359.61LEWIS, A UMMC 3/19/04 C 204-482 A&RJOHN WAKELAND930.00 930.00LOPEZ, O USM 10/31/05 C 206-145 TPG&UDWAYNE THOMAS4,873.90 5,775.90LUMPKIN, C MSU 1/22/01 C 201-446 GKP&MCASSANDRA WALTERP&MCASSANDRA WALTER0307.7521,544.281,144.83MARTIN, A UMMC 04/12/04 C 204-640 WS&T768.82 768.82JOE WILKINSMAY, M UMMC 6/18/04 C 204-1061 GKP&MCASSANDRA WALTERP&MCASSANDRA WALTER-0-3,109.951,533.055,587.78MCCLAIN, D JSU 06/08/05 O 205-1026 GKP&MCASSANDRA WALTERP&MCASSANDRA WALTER-0-279.651,555.052,167.50MCKELLER, P USM 06/11/04 O 204-982 TPG&UDWAYNE THOMAS132.00 1,419.00MOORE, S UM 3/2/05 O 205-318 P&MCASSANDRA WALTER4,501.16 4,501.1611/13/2007

111BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 29 of 34PANUSKA, B MSU 3/27/99 O 99-752 WS&TJOE WILKINS6,771.15 35,427.33PATRICK, M MSU 1/20/05 O 205-98 AC&BTERRY GERMANY6,016.88 9,021.48PATRICK, R UMMC 6/16/03 C 203-958 A&RJOHN WAKELAND1,247.50 1,247.50PEARSON, R UM 1/20/05 O 205-110 MWANDY SHULL3,345.80 3,345.80PINKSTON, E UMMC 2/12/03 O 203-416 A&RJOHN WAKELAND1,093.50 3,787.00PORTER, V UMMC 2/8/05 O 205-273 MWRICHIE EDMONSON5,297.30 8,326.70PRICE, J JSU 10/8/02 O 202-1813 A&RJOHN WAKELAND8,121.45 18,988.95PRINE, L UMMC 3/31/05 C 205-529 MWBRYAN BRIDGES473.60 473.60RAINEY, T UMMC 4/19/02 O 202-687 A&RJOHN WAKELAND483.50 31,264.40REEL, K MSU 7/24/06 O 206-958 P&MCASSANDRA WALTER345.00 345.00REID, M UMMC 9/3/03 C 203-1491 AC&BSHARKEY BURKE4,243.87 4,243.87RICHARDS, R MSU 12/14/05 C 205-1639 P&M 161.50 161.5011/13/2007

112BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 30 of 34CASSANDRA WALTERROWELL, L UMMC 5/31/03 C 203-915 WS&TJOE WILKINS11,128.74 27,218.48SCHULTZ, T MSU 4/20/04 C 204-695 TPG&UDEWAYNE THOMAS2,00.00 3212.00SMITH, D UMMC 1/12/96 O 96-5046 WS&TJOE WILKINS50.00 29,071.26STALLINGS, A MSU 06/21/04 O 205-447 P&MCASSANDRA WALTER3,513.38 3,513.38STANCIEL, E MVSU 5/2/96 O 96-2863 MWLAINA WOODARD3,797.03 5,720.29STEWART, C UMMC 2/3/98 C 98-776 MWRICHIE EDMONSON3,592.25 18,534.23STEWART, G ASU 4/16/02 O 202-679 GKP&MMARTHA ANN DIAZP&MCASSANDRA WALTER0418.6024,542.78944.70STREETER, K ASU 3/7/03 O 203-449 UWBB&RPETER CORSON5,437.53 5,437.53TAYLOR, L USM 1/15/04 C 204-101 AC&BSHARKEY BURKE2,667.20 9,578.49THAMES, R JSU 11/2/04 C 204-1800 GKP&MP&MCASSANDRA WALTER-0-770.40165.701,691.8511/13/2007

113BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 31 of 34THOMPSON, C UMMC 8/15/05 C 205-1566 AC&BSHARKEY BURKE834.70 5,285.60TURNIPSEED, B MSU 6/29/04 C 204-1627 AC&BJIM ANDERSON534.50 534.50VANCE, K MSU 9/7/05 C 205-1117 AC&BJIM ANDERSON534.80 534.80VAUGHN, E UM 8/16/04 C 204-1501 A&RJOHN WAKELAND3,175.50 3,175.50WARE, J MSU 2/15/04 C 204-246 UWBB&RPETER CORSON472.80 472.80WELCH, I UMMC 2/11/04 O 204-360 MWRICHIE EDMONSON5,104.10 10,754.40WHITE, L UMMC 10/3/01 C 201-1961 GKP&MMARTHA ANN DIAZP&MCASSANDRA WALTER0389.804,889.751,080.05WHITE, T USM 2/9/04 C 204-257 AC&BJIM ANDERSON488.00 488.00WIGINTON, S MSU 11/20/98 C 98-2033 A&RJOHN WAKELAND741.50 4,914.20WILLIAMS, J MVSU 10/11/04 C 204-1746 A&RJOHN WAKELAND2,832.25 6,696.15WILLIAMS, L USM 4/3/00 O 200-578 GKP&MMARTHA ANN DIAZ0 16,157.2711/13/2007

114BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 32 of 34P&MCASSANDRA WALTER836.00 902.50WILLIAMS, L MVSU 11/5/03 C 204-163 AC&BTERRY GERMANY1,004.20 5,181.35WILLIAMS, L MVSU 1/19/05 C 205-104 AC&BTERRY GERMANY1,311.00 1,311.00WILLIAMS, R ASU 5/28/03 O 203-789 WS&TJOE WILKINS544.90 6,885.46WINTERS, M MUW 10/5/04 O 204-1644 P&MCASSANDRA WALTER3,099.05 3,099.05WOLFE, W UM 5/18/04 C 204-811 MWANDY SHULL1,016.50 7,228.15WRIGHT, G JSU 03/30/05 C 205-489 P&MALAN PURDIE623.05 623.05WRIGHT, I UMMC 3/7/02 O 202-469 WS&TJOE WILKINS2,938.45 11,656.55WRIGHT, V USM 5/19/03 O 203-784 A&RJOHN WAKELAND6,296.65 28,372.49YOUNG, M UMMC 3/3/06 O 206-321 MWRICHIE EDMONSON428.00 428.00Total Claims: 88 Total $$$ , $245,528.91 $790,374.0411/13/2007

115BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 33 of 34Defense Firms:MW Markow WalkerAC&B Anderson Crawley & BurkeA&R Abraham & RideoutGKP&M Gore, Kilpatrick, Purdie & MetzP&M Purdie & MetzTPG&U Thomas, Pond, Gadow & UsryUWBB&R Upshaw, Williams, Biggers, Beckham & RiddickWS&T Wilkins, Stephens & Tipton11/13/2007

116BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDALEGALNovember 14, 2007Page 34 of 34FY2007 Litigation Expense ReportsAs of 6/30/07Workers= CompensationTotal number of attorneys issued payments in FY2007: 21Number of black attorneys included in above total: 1Number of female attorneys included in above total: 6Total dollars paid to attorneys in FY2007: $ 245,528.91Dollars paid to black attorneys included in above total: $ 13,259.70Dollars paid to female attorneys included in above total: $ 49,320.1411/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAADMINISTRATION/POLICYNovember 14, 2007Page 1 of 31171. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – APPROVAL OF MISSISSIPPI STATEUNIVERSITY’S VISION AND MISSION STATEMENTSIHL policy (Section 102.04 Institutional Mission Statements) requires the annual reviewof each university’s approved core mission statement, and MSU policy (OP 01.05)further calls for a campus review of the mission statement every five years or upon theappointment of a new president. Accordingly, the current MSU vision and missionstatements, along with proposed modifications suggested by President Foglesong, werepresented to the entire campus community in October 2006. Comments were receivedfrom faculty, staff, and students until December 2006.Based on the comments received and incorporating suggestions by the universitycommunity, the following revised vision and mission statements were endorsed by theuniversity’s Executive Council in July 2007 and are presented to the Board of Trusteesfor approval:Vision: The vision of Mississippi State University is to be the mostrespected land-grant institution in the region.Mission: The mission of Mississippi State University is to educate theworkforce and leaders of the future, produce robust research for our stateand nation, and provide expert services to our citizens, communities andbusinesses.2. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – APPROVAL OF APPOINTMENT OFDESIGNATED AGENT TO OBTAIN AND ADMINISTER CERTAIN FEDERALFINANCIAL ASSISTANCE THROUGH MEMA/FEMAThe University of Mississippi requests approval of Mr. James R. “Jim” Windham,Emergency Management Coordinator, as its official designated applicant agent withauthority to execute applications for the purpose of obtaining and administering certainfederal financial assistance available through the Mississippi Emergency ManagementAssociation/Federal Emergency Management Association (MEMA/FEMA). Thisapproval is necessary due to the retirement of the previous Board approved designee, Mr.Roland Clark.11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAADMINISTRATION/POLICYNovember 14, 2007Page 2 of 31183. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION – APPROVAL OF THE 2007 FALLCOMMENCEMENT SCHEDULESDelta State UniversityTime: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 8, 2007Location: Walter Sillers ColiseumSpeaker: Dr. Scott HutchensAssociate Professor of Psychology andPsychology Program Coordinator at theDelta State UniversityMississippi State UniversityMeridian Campus:Time: 11:00 a.m., Friday, December 14, 2007Location:Speaker:MSU Riley CenterMr. Denton Farr, Vice President of Jeff Anderson RegionalCenter in Meridian, MS (1993 MSU Graduate)Main Campus:Time: 7:00 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2007Location: Humphrey ColiseumSpeaker: Mr. Kent Hull, Former Three-Time Pro BowlNFL Football Player for the Buffalo Bills (1984 MSU Graduate)Time: 10:00 a.m., Saturday, December 15, 2007Location: Humphrey ColiseumSpeaker: Ms. Jenny Manley, Chief of Staff for U. S. SenatorThad Cochran (2001 MSU Graduate)Mississippi University for WomenTime: 6:00 p.m., Friday, November 30, 2007Location: Rent Auditorium of Whitfield HallSpeaker: Mr. William (Peppy) Biddy, Professor of Theatre andChair of the Department of Music and Theatre at theMississippi University for WomenThe University of Southern MississippiTime: 1:30 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2007• College of Arts and Letters• College of Health6:30 p.m., Friday, December 14, 2007Location:Speaker:• College of Business• College of Education and Psychology• College of Science and TechnologyReed Green ColiseumMr. David J. Fine, President and CEO of St. Luke’s EpiscopalHealth System in Houston, Texas11/13/2007

BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF STATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNINGAGENDAADMINISTRATION/POLICYNovember 14, 2007Page 3 of 31194. SYSTEM ADMINISTRATION - COMMISSIONER’S NOTIFICATION OFAPPROVAL (INFORMATION ITEMS)In compliance with Board Policy, the following items have been approved by theCommissioner on behalf of the Board and are available for inspection in the BoardOffice.a. UMMC – Approved a contract according to Board Policy 707.01 Land, Propertyand Service Contracts. The University of Mississippi Medical Center hasamended a contract with Allied Waste Services that does not exceed the originalcontract by more than 10%. The original contract was approved on July 27, 2004,in the amount of $600,000.b. UMMC - Approved employment of Randy D. Sites, Director of Revenue Cycle,University Physicians; MBA; $155,000 per annum, prorate; full – time; effectiveNovember 1, 2007.c. UMMC - Approved employment of Janice Gunn, Nurse Practitioner, UniversityHospitals and Clinics; MSN; $78,200 per annum, prorata; full-time; effectiveNovember 5, 2007.d. UMMC - Approved a change of status for Pamela Davis from Director of ClinicalOperations for Orthopedic Surgery and Rehabilitation, School of Medicine toDirector of Ambulatory Operations, University Physicians; $52,449 per annum,prorata; full-time; to $75,000 per annum, prorata; full-time; effective October 1,2007.e. Quarterly Employment Hires Report for the period of July 1, 2007 throughSeptember 30, 2007, as required by Board Policy 401.0102 Delegation ofAuthority.f. Annual Summary Participation and Optional Fees Report for Fiscal Year 2007-2008, as required by Board Policy 702.03 Approval of Tuition, Fees, and OtherStudent Charges.g. Annual Summary of E & G Scholarships, Fellowships and Tuition Waivers forFiscal Year 2007, as required by Board Policy 703.04 Policy GuidelinesSubsection f.h. Complimentary Athletic Ticket Report for Fiscal Year 2006-2007, as required byBoard Policy 606.03 Athletic Tickets.i. Additional Compensation Report for Fiscal Year 2006-2007, as required by BoardPolicy 401.0103 Salaries and Compensation.11/13/2007