TWU System Board of Regents Meeting, August 13-14

Finance and Audit Committee Meeting Agenda: Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 12:30 PM

Academic Affairs Committee Meeting Agenda: Thursday, August 13, 2026, at 3:30 PM

Full Board Meeting Agenda: Friday, August 14, 2026, at 9:00 AM

Meeting Location: Texas Woman’s University – Denton Campus – Hubbard Hall, Southeast Ballroom and Room 2238, 301 Administration Drive, Denton, TX 76201

Meeting Broadcast: https://twu.edu/regents/meeting-broadcast/

Agenda and Meeting Materials: https://meetings.boardbook.org/Public/Organization/1185

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Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Finance and Audit Committee Members

I. Call Finance and Audit Committee Meeting to Order
II. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Finance and Audit Committee Meeting of May 7, 2026
III. Agenda

• III.A. Report on Texas Woman’s University System Investments Managed by the Texas A&M University System
  • Presenters:  Mr. Jason Tomlinson, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration, and Mr. Benjamin Wall, Chief Investment Officer, Texas A&M University System
• III.B. Report on Enrollment
  • Presenters:  Dr. Javier Flores, Vice President for Enrollment Management
• III.C. Report on Enrollment Marketing Initiatives
  • Presenters:  Ms. Kris Kaskel-Ruiz, Vice President for Marketing and Communication, and Mr. Jake Laughlin, Director of Marketing
• III.D. Report on University Advancement and Alumni Engagement
  • Presenters:  Ms. Jaime Porter, Vice President for University Advancement & Alumni Engagement, Executive Officer, TWU Foundation
• III.E. Recommend Approval of Naming of New Athletic Complex
  • Presenters:  Ms. Jaime Porter, Vice President for University Advancement & Alumni Engagement, Executive Officer, TWU Foundation
• III.F. Report on Office of Audit Services
  • Presenters:  Ms. Sharon Delgado, Chief Audit Executive
• III.G. Recommend Approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Audit Plan
  • Presenters:  Ms. Sharon Delgado, Chief Audit Executive
• III.H. Recommend Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Budgets
  • Presenters:  Mr. Jason Tomlinson, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
• III.I. Recommend Approval of Delegation of Authority to the Chancellor and President for Texas Education Code Chapter 51B
  • Presenters:  Dr. Holly Hansen-Thomas, Vice Provost for Research, Innovation, and Corporate Engagement, and Mr. Matt Moustakas, Executive Director for Risk Management
• III.J. Recommend Approval of Acceptance of Grants
  • Presenters:  Dr. Holly Hansen-Thomas, Vice Provost for Research, Innovation, and Corporate Engagement

IV. Recess to Executive Closed Session

• IV.A. Deliberations Regarding Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Public Officers or Employees – Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.074
  • IV.A.1. Recommend Approval of Emeritus and Emerita Staff
• IV.B. Deliberations Regarding Security Devices or Security Audits – Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.076
  • IV.B.1. Consultation Regarding Contemplated, Ongoing, and/or Finalized Audits and Any Findings, Conclusions, or Recommendations Related to Those Audits

V. Reconvene into Open Session and Take Any Possible Action Regarding Matters Discussed in Executive Closed Session
VI. Adjourn Finance and Audit Committee Meeting

Academic Affairs Committee Meeting

Academic Affairs Committee Members

I. Call Academic Affairs Committee Meeting to Order
II. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Academic Affairs Committee Meeting of May 7, 2026
III. Presentations

• III.A. Introduction of Texas Woman’s University System Academic Affairs Leadership Members
  • Presenters:  Dr. Angela Bauer, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

IV. Agenda

• IV.A. Report on Faculty Highlight, School of the Sciences – Biology, College of Arts and Sciences – Denton Campus
  • Presenters:  Dr. Angela Bauer, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, and Dr. Dayna Averitt, Associate Professor and Division Head of Biology
• IV.B. Recommend Approval of New Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree
  • Presenters:  Dr. Angela Bauer, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
• IV.C. Recommend Approval of General Education Review Committee Recommendations
  • Presenters:  Dr. Angela Bauer, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost
• IV.D. Recommend Approval to Proceed with Establishing a New College Based on the Come to Believe Model at TWU Dallas
  • Presenters:  Dr. Angela Bauer, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost, and Mr. Christopher Johnson, Vice Chancellor for Strategy and Chief of Staff

V. Recess to Executive Closed Session

• V.A. Deliberations Regarding Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Public Officers or Employees – Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.074
  • V.A.1. Recommend Approval of Emeritus and Emerita Faculty

VI. Reconvene into Open Session and Take Any Possible Action Regarding Matters Discussed in Executive Closed Session
VII. Adjourn Academic Affairs Committee Meeting

Full Board Meeting

Full Board Members

I. Call Full Board Meeting to Order
II. Approval of Meeting Minutes

• II.A. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Full Board Meeting of May 7, 2026
• II.B. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Special Called Board Meeting of May 29, 2026
• II.C. Consider Approval of the Minutes of the Special Called Board Meeting of June 15, 2026

III. Consent Agenda

• III.A. Recommend Approval of Naming of New Athletic Complex
• III.B. Recommend Approval of the Fiscal Year 2027 Audit Plan
• III.C. Recommend Approval of Fiscal Year 2027 Budgets
• III.D. Recommend Approval of Delegation of Authority to the Chancellor and President for Texas Education Code Chapter 51B
• III.E. Recommend Approval of Acceptance of Grants
• III.F. Recommend Approval of Emeritus and Emerita Staff
• III.G. Recommend Approval of New Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Degree
• III.H. Recommend Approval of General Education Review Committee Recommendations
• III.I. Recommend Approval to Proceed with Establishing a New College Based on the Come to Believe Model at TWU Dallas
• III.J. Recommend Approval of Emeritus and Emerita Faculty

IV. Presentations

• IV.A. Presentation of Emeritus and Emerita Staff
  • Presenters:  Mr. Jason Tomlinson, Senior Vice President for Finance and Administration
• IV.B. Presentation of Emeritus and Emerita Faculty
  • Presenters:  Dr. Angela Bauer, Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost

V. Full Board Agenda

• V.A. Report on Texas Woman’s University Athletics
  • Presenters:  Dr. Monica Mendez-Grant, Vice President for Student Life, and Ms. Sandee Mott, Executive Director of Athletics
• V.B. Report on the Office of Governmental and Legislative Affairs
  • Presenters:  Mr. Kevin Cruser, Vice Chancellor for Government Relations
• V.C. Report on the Office of the Interim Dallas Campus President
  • Presenters:  Mr. Christopher Johnson, Interim Dallas Campus President
• V.D. Report on the Office of the Houston Campus President
  • Presenters:  Dr. Monica Williams, Houston Campus President, Ms. Kris Kaskel-Ruiz, Vice President for Marketing and Communication, and Mr. Jake Laughlin, Director of Marketing

VI. Report on the Office of the Chancellor and President

Presenters:  Dr. Carine M. Feyten, Chancellor and President

VII. Recess to Executive Closed Session

• VII.A. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Privileged Communication, Legal Matters, or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers – Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.071
  • VII.A.1. Consultation with Attorney Regarding Privileged Communications, Legal Matters, or Pending and/or Contemplated Litigation or Settlement Offers, with Possible Action
  • VII.A.2. Recommend Approval of Compliance Certifications
• VII.B. Deliberations Regarding Personnel Matters Relating to Appointment, Employment, Evaluation, Reassignment, Duties, Discipline, or Dismissal of Public Officers or Employees – Texas Government Code, Sec. 551.074
  • VII.B.1. Report on Chancellor and President Evaluation
  • VII.B.2. Recommend Approval of Compensation Adjustments for Chancellor and President
  • VII.B.3. Recommend Approval of Chancellor and President’s Goals for Academic Year 2026–2027
  • VII.B.4. Recommend Approval of Executive Management Employee Appointments

VIII. Reconvene into Open Session and Take Any Possible Action Regarding Matters Discussed in Executive Closed Session
IX. Future Business
X. Regents’ Remarks
XI. Adjourn Full Board Meeting