March 1, 1999 Minutes

Board of Regents

OFFICIAL MINUTES

Emergency Meeting of the

University of Alaska Board of Regents

March 1, 1999

via audioconference

OFFICIAL MINUTES

Regents Present:
Michael J. Burns, President - Anchorage
Elsa Froehlich Demeksa, Vice President - Juneau
Annette M. Nelson-Wright, Secretary - Juneau
Chancy Croft, Treasurer - Anchorage
Mary Jane Fate - Fairbanks
R. Danforth Ogg - Kodiak
Brian D. Rogers - Fairbanks
Frances H. Rose - Anchorage
Joe J. Thomas - Fairbanks
Joseph E. Usibelli, Jr. - Healy

Mark R. Hamilton, Chief Executive Officer and President, University of Alaska - Fairbanks

*Regents Absent:
Robert A. Malone

Others Present:
In Fairbanks:
Wendy Redman, Vice President for University Relations
James A. Parrish, General Counsel
James R. Johnsen, Chief of Staff - excused at 2:20p
Jeannie D. Phillips, Board of Regents' Officer

I. Call to Order

President Burns called the meeting to order at 2:05 p.m.

II. Adoption of Agenda

Regent Rose moved, seconded by Regent Nelson-Wright, and passed unanimously that:

PASSED

"The Board of Regents adopts the agenda as presented.

I. Call to Order

II. Adoption of Agenda

III. Executive Session regarding UAF Chancellor Search

IV. Adjourn

This motion is effective March 1, 1999."

III. Executive Session regarding UAF Chancellor Search

Regent Fate moved, seconded by Regent Demeksa, and passed unanimously that:

PASSED

"The Board of Regents goes into executive session at 2:05 p.m. in accordance with the provisions of AS 44.62.310 to discuss matters relating to the selection of a chancellor for the University of Alaska Fairbanks, this topic being a subject which might tend to prejudice the character of a person or persons. The session will include members of the Board of Regents, President Hamilton, General Counsel Parrish, and other staff members as designated by President Hamilton and will last approximately one hour. Thus, the open session of the Full Board meeting will resume at approximately 3:05 p.m.. A.S.T. This motion is effective March 1, 1999."

The Board of Regents concluded an executive session at 3:04 p.m. A.S.T. in accordance with AS 44.62.310 discussing matters relating to the selection of a chancellor for the University of Alaska Fairbanks, this topic being a subject that might tend to prejudice the character of a person or persons. The session included members of the Board of Regents, President Hamilton, General Counsel Parrish, and other staff members designated by President Hamilton and lasted approximately one hour.

XVI. Adjourn

President Burns adjourned the meeting at 3:05 p.m.