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JULY MEETING, 2005 The University ofMichigan Ann Arbor Thursda, July1 21, 2005 The Regents convened at 2:10 p.m. in the Regents' Room. Present were President Coleman and Regents Brandon, Deitch, Newman, Richner, Taylor, and White. Also present were Vice President Churchill, Provost Courant, Vice President Harper, Executive Vice President Kelch, Vice President Krislov, Chancellor Little, Vice President May, Chancellor Mestas, Vice President Rudgers, Executive Vice President Slottow, and Vice President Wilbans. Regent McGowan and Vice President Ulaby were absent; Regent Maynard participated via telephone. Call to Order and President's Opening Remarks President Coleman called the meeting to order. She announced that the women's softball team had visited the White House last week to be honored by President Bush for having won the national championship, and had represented the University extremely well. She also commented on her recent visit to China where University ofMichigan officials formalized partnerships with universities in Beijing and Shanghai, met with Chinese elected officials and with the American ambassador to China, and atended alumni receptions. PresidentColeman reported that in a few days she would be joining Governor Granholm on a visit to Osaka, Japan, in order to meet with biotechnology compaies as part of a state overture tointerest Japanese firms in investing in the state, and particularly the life sciences corridor. The presidents of Michigan State and Wayne State Universities, as well as representatives from other Michigan institutions, are also taing part in the trip, as are Executive Vice President Kelch and ProfessorAlan Saltiel, director of the Life Sciences Institute. President Coleman noted that Provost Courant would be stepping down as of August 31, 2005, and commented, "His service to the University during his tenure as provost has been stellar. He has brought immense knowledge and commitment to the role, and all of us who work with him respect both his intellect and his 100% dedication to the University's academic excellence." She called on Regent Newman. Regents'Resolution in Honor of Paul Courant Regent Newman called Provost Courant to the podium and read the following resolution: Regents' Resolution The Regents of the University of Michiga salute and express their gratitude to Paul N. Courant as he completes his three-year term as provost and vice president for academic affairs on August 31, 2005, and returns to the faculty to pursue his interests in research and teaching. Provost Courant's career at the University of Michigan has been ideal preparation for his service as the University s chief academic and budgetay officer. After joining the faculty in 1973 as an assistant