[Federal Register Volume 78, Number 135 (Monday, July 15, 2013)]
[Notices]
[Page 42053]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 2013-16862]
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DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Office of the Secretary
Board of Regents, Uniformed Services University of the Health
Sciences; Quarterly Meeting Notice
AGENCY: Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU),
DoD.
ACTION: Quarterly meeting notice.
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SUMMARY: Under the provisions of the Federal Advisory Committee Act of
1972 (5 U.S.C., Appendix, as amended), the Government in the Sunshine
Act of 1976 (5 U.S.C. 552b, as amended), and 41 CFR 102-3.150, the
Department of Defense announces the following meeting of the Board of
Regents, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences.
DATES: Tuesday, July 30, 2013, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. (Open
Session) and 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (Closed Session).
ADDRESSES: Everett Alvarez Jr. Board of Regents Room (D3001), Uniformed
Services University of the Health Sciences, 4301 Jones Bridge Road,
Bethesda, Maryland 20814.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: S. Leeann Ori, Designated Federal
Officer, 4301 Jones Bridge Road, Bethesda, Maryland 20814; telephone
301-295-3066.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Purpose of the Meeting: The purpose of the
meeting is to review the operations of USU, particularly the academic
affairs and provide advice to the USU President and the Director of
Tricare Management Activity. These actions are necessary for the
University to pursue its mission, which is to provide outstanding
healthcare practitioners and scientists to the uniformed services, and
to obtain institutional accreditation.
Agenda: The actions that will take place include the approval of
minutes from the Board of Regents Meeting held May 17, 2013;
recommendations regarding the approval of faculty appointments and
promotions in the School of Medicine; recommendations regarding the
awarding of master's and doctoral degrees in the biomedical sciences
and public health; approval of awards and honors; a review of the USU
mission, vision and values; and a Board recommendation regarding the
DoD civilian hiring freeze. The President, USU will provide a report
and information from both academic and administrative University
officials will be presented during the meeting. A closed session will
be held to discuss personnel actions and to conduct the annual
assessment of the USU President.
Meeting Accessibility: Pursuant to Federal statute and regulations
(5 U.S.C. 552b and 41 CFR 102-3.140 through 102-3.165) and the
availability of space, the meeting is open to the public from 8:00 a.m.
to 11:30 a.m. Seating is on a first-come basis. Members of the public
wishing to attend the meeting should contact S. Leeann Ori at the
address and phone number in FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT. Mrs. Ori
can also provide base access procedures.
Pursuant to 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(2) and 5 U.S.C. 552b(c)(6), the
Department of Defense has determined that a portion of the meeting
shall be closed to the public. The Under Secretary of Defense
(Personnel and Readiness), in consultation with the Office of the DoD
General Counsel, has determined in writing that a portion of the
committee's meeting will be closed as it contains information related
solely to the internal personnel rules and practices of the agency and
the subject matter involves personal and private observations.
Written Statements: Interested persons may submit a written
statement for consideration by the Board of Regents. Individuals
submitting a written statement must submit their statement to the
Designated Federal Officer at the address listed in FOR FURTHER
INFORMATION CONTACT. If such statement is not received at least 5
calendar days prior to the meeting, it may not be provided to or
considered by the Board of Regents until its next open meeting. The
Designated Federal Officer will compile all timely submissions with the
Board of Regents Chairman and ensure such submissions are provided to
Board of Regents Members before the meeting.
Dated: July 10, 2013.
Aaron Siegel,
Alternate OSD Federal Register Liaison Officer, Department of Defense.
[FR Doc. 2013-16862 Filed 7-12-13; 8:45 am]
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