1.  Welcome and Introductions

Chair Paula Harper Bethea

2.  Consideration and Approval of the Minutes *

     Minutes of February 11, 2008

Chair Paula Harper Bethea

3.  Introduction of S.C. Department of Commerce Secretary Joe Taylor

Chair Paula Harper Bethea

4.  Introduction of CoEE Endowed Professors

     Dr. Marc Chimowitz (MUSC):  Neuroscience CoEE

     Dr. Martin Morad (USC):  Regenerative Medicine CoEE

     Dr. Keith Reifsnider (USC):  Solid Oxide Fuel Cells CoEE

President Greenberg/

President Sorensen

5.  Consideration of 2006-2007 CoEE Program Audit *

Mr. Warren Counts

6.  Consideration of 2006-2007 CoEE Report to the S.C. Budget & Control Board *

Dr. Gail Morrison

7.  Consideration of Onsite Review Panel Final Report and Recommendations for Funding  of 2007-2008 Endowed Chairs Proposals *

Dr. Gail Morrison

Dr. Tony Waldrop (Onsite Review Panel Chair)

8.  Consideration of Proposal for Six-Year Evaluation of CoEE Program *

Dr. Gail Morrison

9.  Consideration to Use a Portion of the Accrued Interest in the CoEE Matching Endowment for 08-09 CoEE Proposal Cycle *

Dr. Gail Morrison

10.  Consideration of one-year contract extension for Clare Morris Agency *

Chair Paula Harper Bethea

11.  Consideration of one-year contract extension for Derrick, Stubbs & Stith, LLP *

Chair Paula Harper Bethea

12.  Consideration of Proposed Budget for CoEE Operations for Fiscal Year 2008-2009 *

Dr. Gail Morrison

13.  Consideration of 2008-2009 Request for Proposals *

Dr. Gail Morrison

14.  Consideration of Revision to Brain Imaging CoEE Proposal (Reduction of Number of Chairs from Four to Two) *

President Sorensen

15.  Consideration of Revision to CoEE Program Guidelines:  Revised Conflict of Interest Policy *

Dr. Gail Morrison

16.  Consideration of Second Six-Month Pledge Verification Deadline Extension (June 13, 2008, to December 13, 2008) for:

a.  Molecular Nutrition CoEE (Clemson) *

b.  Advanced Fiber-Based Materials CoEE (Clemson) *

c.  Solid Oxide Fuels CoEE (USC) *

Dr. Gail Morrison

17.  Update on Research Centers of Economic Excellence Act Amendments

Chair Paula Harper Bethea

18.  Program Updates

a.  Certification of Matches and Draw Downs *

b.  Program Accounts and Balances *

c.  Match Exchange Report*

Dr. Gail Morrison

19.  Marketing Update *

Ms. Clare Morris

20.  Announcements

a.   Program-Related Media Clips and Press Releases *

b.   Next Meeting:  September 8, 2008 (CU-ICAR)

c.   Subsequent 2008-2009 CoEE Review Board Meetings:

          November 17, 2008

          February 23, 2009

          June 8, 2009

d.   Biannual CoEE Match Reports due June 30, 2008

e.   2008-2009 CoEE Proposals due October 3, 2008

f.   2007-2008 CoEE Annual Reports due October 31, 2008

Chair Paula Harper Bethea

* denotes accompanying materials (Agenda Item)

A working lunch will be served during the meeting.