As we gather, we honor and acknowledge that the University of Colorado’s four campuses are on the traditional territories and ancestral homelands of the Cheyenne, Arapaho, Ute, Apache, Comanche, Kiowa, Lakota, Pueblo and Shoshone Nations. Further, we acknowledge the 48 contemporary tribal nations historically tied to the lands that comprise what is now called Colorado.

Acknowledging that we live in the homelands of Indigenous peoples recognizes the original stewards of these lands and their legacies. With this land acknowledgment, we celebrate the many contributions of Native peoples to the fields of medicine, mathematics, government and military service, arts, literature, engineering and more. We also recognize the sophisticated and intricate knowledge systems Indigenous peoples have developed in relationship to their lands.

We recognize and affirm the ties these nations have to their traditional homelands and the many Indigenous people who thrive in this place, alive and strong. We also acknowledge the painful history of ill treatment and forced removal that has had a profoundly negative impact on Native nations.

We respect the many diverse Indigenous peoples still connected to this land. We honor them and thank the indigenous ancestors of this place. The University of Colorado pledges to provide educational opportunities for Native students, faculty and staff and advance our mission to understand the history and contemporary lives of Native peoples.

The official CU Board of Regents agenda is the agenda located online at www.boarddocs.com/co/cu/Board.nsf

The 2022 Distinguished Professors were approved by the Board of Regents at the November 3-4, 2022, Board Meeting.

2022 Distinguished Professors being honored at the June 22-23, 2023, Board Meeting are:

• Jean Kutner, Anschutz
• Rob Davis, Boulder
• Dorothea Olkowski, UCCS (recorded video)

Speakers are requested to limit their comments to two minutes. Groups with similar comments are requested to identify one spokesperson.

If you would prefer to submit a written comment, please email: CUBoardofRegents@cu.edu and indicate in the subject line that your email is for "public comment."

The Board of Regents' adopted rules of parliamentary procedure, Robert's Rules of Order Newly Revised, provide for a consent agenda listing several items for approval of the board by a single motion. Most of the items listed under the consent agenda have gone through board committee review and recommendation. Items may be removed from the consent agenda at the request of any board member.

Minutes will be released upon board approval.

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  

Chancellor Don Elliman, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

The General Assembly of the State of Colorado enacted Senate Bill 91-225 (codified in sections 23-21-501 through 23-21-604, Colorado Revised Statutes), which created the University of Colorado Hospital Authority (“Hospital Authority”), established the Board of Directors for the Hospital Authority, and authorized the Regents of the University of Colorado to appoint the Board of Directors.

Section 23-21-503 (2), Colorado Revised Statutes, states that a Director shall be appointed from each Congressional district, one of whom shall reside west of the Continental Divide, that the appointment of the Directors from the Congressional districts shall be subject to the advice and consent of the Colorado State Senate, and that not more than three Directors shall be employees of the University of Colorado or of the Hospital Authority. 

Mr. Saliman’s, Mr. Elliman's, and Dr. Reilly's reappointments will be in an at-large capacity and will not require the advice and consent of the Colorado State Senate.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  

Mr. Saliman was first appointed to the Hospital Authority Board of Directors on June 17, 2021.

Dr. Reilly was first appointed to the Hospital Authority Board of Directors on February 20, 2015.

Mr. Elliman was first appointed to the Hospital Authority Board of Directors on January 8, 2015.

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:   Chancellor Don Elliman, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, in consultation with President Todd Saliman.

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:

The Joint Operating Agreement dated January 31, 2012, between Poudre Valley Health Care, Inc. (“Poudre Valley”), University of Colorado Hospital Authority (“UCHA”) and University of Colorado Health provides that the University of Colorado Health Board of Directors will be comprised of eleven individuals:  the President and Chief Executive Officer (who is selected by the Board of Directors), two individuals appointed by the President of the University of Colorado, four individuals appointed by the University of Colorado Health Board of Directors and four individuals appointed by The Board of Regents upon the recommendation of the President of the University of Colorado, provided that the President first has consulted with and obtained the concurrence of at least three-quarters of the University of Colorado Health Board as to each individual recommended by the President.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):

Mr. Baker has served on the Board since January 20, 2015. He was reappointed to a second term beginning July 1, 2019.

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE:

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE:

RECOMMENDATION FROM:   Chancellor Don Elliman, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, in consultation with President Todd Saliman. 

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:

The General Assembly of the State of Colorado enacted Senate Bill 91-225 (codified in sections 23-21-501 through 23-21-604, Colorado Revised Statutes), which created the University of Colorado Hospital Authority (“Hospital Authority”), established the Board of Directors for the Hospital Authority and authorized the Regents of the University of Colorado to appoint the Board of Directors.

Section 23-21-503 (2), Colorado Revised Statutes, states that a Director shall be appointed from each Congressional district, one of whom shall reside west of the Continental Divide, that the appointment of the Directors from the Congressional districts shall be subject to the advice and consent of the Colorado State Senate, and that not more than three Directors shall be employees of the University of Colorado or of the Hospital Authority. 

Patricia Gates' appointment will require the advice and consent of the Colorado Senate.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):

None. This is the first appointment for Patricia Gates, and the first appointment for Congressional District 8.

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE:

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE:

RECOMMENDATION FROM:   Chancellor Don Elliman, University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, in consultation with President Todd Saliman.

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:

The General Assembly of the State of Colorado enacted Senate Bill 91-225 (codified in sections 23-21-501 through 23-21-604, Colorado Revised Statutes), which created the University of Colorado Hospital Authority (“Hospital Authority”), established the Board of Directors for the Hospital Authority and authorized the Regents of the University of Colorado to appoint the Board of Directors.

Section 23-21-503 (2), Colorado Revised Statutes, states that a Director shall be appointed from each Congressional district, one of whom shall reside west of the Continental Divide, that the appointment of the Directors from the Congressional districts shall be subject to the advice and consent of the Colorado State Senate, and that not more than three Directors shall be employees of the University of Colorado or of the Hospital Authority. 

Richard Monfort's appointment will require the advice and consent of the Colorado Senate.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):

Richard L. Monfort served on the Board since March 1, 2015, and was reappointed in 2019 for a term that went through February 28, 2023.

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE:

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE:

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  

Governance Committee

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

The listed laws and policies were reviewed at the March Governance meeting, and received notice of motion at the April board meeting. These laws and policies were approved by the Governance Committee at the May 18 meeting and are placed on the June board meeting agenda for a vote of the full board. Attached is the pdf packet that includes the overarching summary document outlining the laws and policies ready for review, the proposed actions, and the detailed redline drafts for the laws and policies listed below:

Policy 2.A: Conflict of Interest – Board of Regents

Revise

Policy 2.D: Regent Awards

Revise

Article 2.E. Amendments to the Laws of the Regents

Revise

Policy 2.N. Approval, Revisions, or Repeal of Regent Policy

Revise

Article and Policy 11 Items

Article 11: Compensation and Benefits

• 11.A: Salaries
• 11.B: Insurance and Leave Benefits
• 11.C: Retirement

Revise

Policy 11.B: Faculty Salary

Revise

Policy 11.C: University Staff Salary

Revise

APS 5061-Compensation Changes

New

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  

Chancellor DiStefano, with the concurrence of Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Moore, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer O’Rourke and Vice Chancellor for Infrastructure and Sustainability Ewing. 

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

The Boulder Campus is requesting board approval of a plan to upgrade utilities distribution piping and select equipment at the Williams Village Campus. The objective of the project is focused on converting sections of the existing steam distribution piping system and building mechanical systems to use of heating hot water, a necessary step to the eventual transition away from steam to lower temperature hot water for the entire central heating loop on the Williams Village complex that will lead us to improved energy efficiency, reduced operating and capital costs, and improved resiliency. The total cost of the project is estimated to be $8.5 million. Funding for the project will be derived from campus student affairs auxiliary cash. Design is underway. The start of construction is scheduled for April 2024, with a completion date of December 2024.  

In this project, the existing steam and condensate piping infrastructure to Weber and Bear Creek will be replaced with new heating hot water supply and return piping. The steam and condensate systems within the mechanical rooms of Weber and Bear Creek buildings will be converted to a new heating hot water system and controls will be upgraded to improve operational efficiency. This project has a bid alternate to run new piping to WVC, for a later building conversion that is not part of this project.  

On May 24, 2023, this item was reviewed and discussed at the CU Regents Finance Committee meeting. The four findings required by the CU Board of Regents are as follows: 

A. Conformity with Mission, Strategic Planning, and 2021 Campus Master Plan 

The project is critical to the university meeting its mission for the state of Colorado established by section 23-20-101, Colorado Revised Statutes: 

      The Boulder Campus of the University of Colorado shall be a comprehensive graduate research university with selective admissions standards. The Boulder Campus of the University of Colorado shall offer a comprehensive array of undergraduate, masters, and doctoral degree programs. 

The work aligns with the Campus Master Plan, Housing Master Plan, and Energy Master Plan. As noted, this is the university's approach to realizing a financially sustainable energy program that focuses on energy efficiency, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions reductions, and provides a reliable energy supply that enables and enhances the campus' mission. Additionally, the installation of clean, thermal hydronic systems provides greater opportunity to integrate renewable energy sources into the university’s energy portfolio. 

The plan supports all three of the campus strategic imperatives: Shape tomorrow’s leaders; be the top university for innovation; and positively impact humanity. 

The project is consistent with 2021 Campus Master Plan goal #3 to “Identify campus areas of opportunity and improvement with a focus toward addressing deferred maintenance and building renewal.” 

B. Evidence of Educational Program Benefits 

The project is necessary for the continued health and life-safety of the campus community. The project supports the reinvestment in campus infrastructure. The upgrade will extend the usable life of one of the campus’ most heavily utilized auxiliary facilities. 

C. Appropriateness of Financing 

The total cost of the project is estimated to be $8,500,000. Funding for the project will be derived from Student Affairs auxiliary campus cash. 

D. Consistency with Campus Capital Improvement Program 

This improvement project is consistent with the board approved 2021 Campus Master Plan. 

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  

None. 

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  

Chancellor Elliman, with the concurrence of Assistant Vice Chancellor of Planning and Design Andre Vite.

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  

The first campus master plan for CU Anschutz was approved by the Capital Construction Subcommittee on September 5, 2013, and by the full Board of Regents on September 17, 2013.

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE:

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  

Chancellor DiStefano, with the concurrence of Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs Moore, Executive Vice Chancellor and Chief Operating Officer O’Rourke and Vice Chancellor for Infrastructure and Sustainability Ewing. 

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  

On June 14, 2019, the CU Board of Regents approved the Program Plan for the Renovation of the Economics Building, including the financial plan contained therein. 

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  

Chancellor Elliman, with the concurrence of Assistant Vice Chancellor of Planning and Design Andre Vite.

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  

President Saliman, with the concurrence of Vice President for Budget and Finance and CFO Chad Marturano.

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  

The FY 2023-24 prioritized capital budget project list and five-year projection of state need list was approved by the Regents Finance Committee on May 26, 2022, and by the full Board on June 22, 2022.

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano with concurrence of Provost Russell Moore.

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

This new degree is the next step in Dean Katherine Schultz’s ongoing project of rationalizing the undergraduate and graduate degrees in the School of Education. This rationalization conforms with best practices in the field. The BA in Education Studies will provide a degree emphasizing educational theory and educational policy, without the many additional requirements leading to teacher licensure. This program will be an attractive “off ramp” to students who wish to study in the field of education but who realize, mid-way through their studies, that teacher licensure is not their career path of choice.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  None.

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano with concurrence of Provost Russell Moore. 

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

Robotics is a burgeoning field that will only grow further with the maturation of Artificial Intelligence as a tool in all aspects of the economy and of human experience. As described in the degree proposal, the market for those with graduate degrees in this field is exploding. Both those with master’s degrees and those with doctoral degrees are in demand in technical and research fields including aerospace and defense, biotech, and the automotive, data science, agricultural, and hospitality fields, as well as local and national government, national labs, and academic research laboratories.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  None.

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano with concurrence of Provost Russell Moore.

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

Robotics is a burgeoning field that will only grow further with the maturation of Artificial Intelligence as a tool in all aspects of the economy and of human experience. As described in the degree proposal, the market for those with graduate degrees in this field is exploding. Both those with master’s degrees and those with doctoral degrees are in demand in technical and research fields including aerospace and defense, biotech, and the automotive, data science, agricultural, and hospitality fields, as well as local and national government, national labs, and academic research laboratories. For those with doctoral degrees, employment options can also include university faculty and leadership positions.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  None.

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  Chancellor Venkat Reddy, with the concurrence of the Provost Nancy Marchand-Martella.

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

I have reviewed these tenure cases and have approved them. I attest that they are consistent with all requirements of regent policy.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  Chancellor Michelle Marks, with the concurrence of Provost Constancio Nakuma

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  I have reviewed these tenure cases and have approved them. I attest that they are consistent with all requirements of regent policy.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  None. 

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  Chancellor Michelle Marks, with the concurrence of Provost Constancio Nakuma

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  I have reviewed this sabbatical application and have approved it. I attest that it is consistent with all requirements of regent policy.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  None. 

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  Chancellor Donald M. Elliman, with the concurrence of Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Roderick Nairn

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  I have reviewed these tenure cases and have approved them. I attest that they are consistent with all requirements of regent policy.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  None. 

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  Chancellor Donald M. Elliman, with the concurrence of Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic and Student Affairs Roderick Nairn

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  I have reviewed these tenure cases and have approved them. I attest that they are consistent with all requirements of regent policy.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  None. 

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  I have reviewed these sabbatical applications and approve them. I attest that they are consistent with all requirements of regent policy.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  None

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  

Governance Committee

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

Proposed draft change to the timing of chair and vice chair elections and committee assignments. These proposed changes will be further discussed at the next Governance Committee meeting.  

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  

None.

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano with concurrence of Provost Russell Moore.

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  

This new degree is the next step in Dean Katherine Schultz’s ongoing project of rationalizing the undergraduate and graduate degrees in the School of Education. This rationalization conforms with best practices in the field. The BA in Middle and High School Teaching will recognize the organized curriculum and heavy credit load already involved in teacher licensure as a coherent and valuable degree of its own. To build their content expertise as well as their expertise in teaching, the students who receive this degree will be required to double major in a department cognate to their area of teacher licensure, whether it is Math, Science, Social Studies, English, or Spanish.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  None.

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

Startup and Innovation at CU Boulder.

Speakers will be:

Bryn Rees, Associate Vice Chancellor for Research & Innovation • Managing Director, Venture Partners at CU Boulder

Jun Ye (CUBit Quantum Initiative Director, Professor Adjoint of Physics, JILA Fellow, NIST Fellow)

Eva Yao (CEO, FLARI) 

Greg Rieker (CUBit Quantum Initiative Director of Engineering, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Founder of Longpath Technologies)

See attached report.

RECOMMENDATION FROM:

Chief Financial Officer, Chad Marturano

 STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:

The proposed budgets for FY 2023-24 reflect the collective efforts of the Regents, campuses, and the Office of the President. The proposed university budget follows guidance from the spending parameters identified in S.B. 23-214, the state’s Long Appropriations Bill in FY 2023‑24.

Overall, the total current funds proposed budget for the university is $5.89 billion in FY 2023-24. Key total revenue increases include:

• Direct state funding (including special bills, tobacco and marijuana tax cash fund) is increasing from $312.5 million to $343.7 million, in the amount of $31.2 million (10.0%);
• Health Services revenue is increasing from $1,417.2 million to $1,551.5, in the amount of $134.3 million (9.5%);
• Resident tuition revenue is increasing from $541.6 million to $544.4 million, in the amount of $2.8 million (0.5%); and
• Non-resident tuition revenue is increasing from $686.8 million to $720.6 million, in the amount of $33.7 million (4.9%).  

As in prior years, the university will primarily receive state funding in the form of College Opportunity Fund student stipends and a College Opportunity Fund Fee-For-Service agreement as approved by the General Assembly and Governor in the Long Appropriations Bill:

1. Stipends: Each eligible resident undergraduate who applies and is accepted by the College Opportunity Fund student stipend will receive $116/credit hour, or $3,480 for a student taking 30 credit hours. For the University of Colorado, stipends are estimated to generate $94.1 million in FY 2023-24.

2. Fee-for-Service:  Fee-for-Service agreements total $227.6 million in FY 2023-24. This includes $135.9 million for Fee-for-Service pursuant to 23-18-303.5, $89.7 million for specialty education funding at CU Anschutz, and $2.0 million for limited purpose Fee-for-Service contracts related to targeted bills.
3. The University will also receive tobacco settlement funds at CU Anschutz totaling $16.7 million in FY 2023-24. Of this amount, $1.9 million is specifically targeted for cancer research.

The proposed FY 2023-24 budget demonstrates the university’s commitment to high-quality education, research, and health care. Additional investments are balanced against the desire to keep tuition in check.

The proposed budget has been detailed in the FY 2023-24 Operating Budget attachments below. Sections 1 through 6 provide detailed information about the anticipated revenue, expenses, and enrollment levels by campus.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):

On April 28, 2023, the Board of Regents approved tuition and fee rates, and compensation rates, for FY 2023-24.

RECOMMENDATION FROM:  Chancellor Philip P. DiStefano with the concurrence of Provost Russell L. Moore.

STATEMENT OF INFORMATION:  I have reviewed these tenure cases and have approved them. I attest that they are consistent with all requirements of regent policy.

PREVIOUS ACTION(S):  None

CHANCELLOR'S SIGNATURE: 

PRESIDENT'S SIGNATURE: 

Having no further business, the board business meeting was adjourned at ________