THE UNIVERSITY O/TEXAS SYSTEM

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Paul L. Foster, Chairman

U. T. System Board of Regents
201 West Seventh Street, Suite 820
Austin, Texas 78701
Phone: (512) 499-4402 Fax: (512) 499-4425
bor(%utsystem.edu

March 3, 2017

William H. McRaven, Chancellor

Office of the Chancellor
601 Colorado Street, Suite 404
Austin, Texas 78701

Via Hand Delivery

Dear Chancellor:

Thank you for your letter dated March 1 wherein you informed me of your decision to end
the Houston project. When you presented your strategy and vision for "Leading in a
Complex World" to the Board of Regents on November 5, 2015, the Board voted unanimously
to support all nine of your Quantum Leaps, including the Houston endeavor.

The tremendous energy and resources committed to the each of the Quantum Leaps, not only
by your team but by each of the institutions, are impressive. I agree with you that the
Houston project simply does not have the type of shared community support that the other
Quantum Leaps are experiencing. Your actions as a strong servant leader to direct full
attention to helping each of our presidents succeed, and your willingness to recalibrate and
adjust priorities, are very much appreciated.

Your decisive leadership and your willingness to step forward and assume responsibility are
among the many reasons that my fellow regents and I are so proud that you are at the helm
of the U. T. System. We have great confidence in and respect for you and your leadership, and
we enthusiastically look forward to working with you on the implementation of your evolving
vision for the System.

With

Paul L. Foster
Chairman of the Board

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xc: Members, U. T. System Board of Regents

The University of Texas at Arlington The University of Texas at Austin The University of Texas at Dallas The University of Texas at El Paso

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley The University of Texas at San Antonio

The University of Texas at Tyler The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center The University of Texas Ivfedical Branch at Galveston

The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center The University of Texas Health Science Center at Tyler