UT Board Meeting Update

The UT Board of Trustees met last week. There was a long agenda, but I thought you might be interested in those items that directly affect IPS.

First, the board approved the FY2011 budget. It will need to be revised because what we anticipated would be approved by the general assembly changed somewhat. Specifically, the discussion of a 3% bonus pay ultimately became a $50 per year of service longevity pay that is dependent on revenue improving before it will be paid out. The campuses also must adjust for their fee increases, but the IPS budget is basically set. More on the budget in a separate post.

The board also voted to proceed with the presidential search. This impacts IPS in that I report directly to the president. In a separate, but related, action the board approved the new UT System Organizational Chart. This is also good news for IPS since we have our own box for the first time.



Sharon Rollins continues to represent IPS on the Research, Outreach and Economic Development Committee of the board. Overall, the board meeting was very successful.