Arizona Board of Regents

The board convened an executive session before addressing two primary agenda items. The board approved a five-year employment contract for the new Vice President and Director of Athletics at Northern Arizona University. Additionally, the board assigned 2026-2027 at-risk performance goals to the university presidents and the executive director, with further review of performance and compensation expectations planned for a future meeting.

The board meeting addressed several key topics, including a proposal to increase procurement thresholds, the West Valley Innovation Zone partnership with Phoenix Children's, and an update on the board governance policy. Additionally, a significant portion of the session was dedicated to a call to the audience, where Aramark employees raised concerns regarding labor contract negotiations, workplace safety, equipment maintenance issues, and the impact of the ongoing labor dispute on their stability and working conditions.

The board convened to conduct an executive session as specified on the meeting agenda, after which the meeting was adjourned.

The board meeting included an executive session to discuss items listed on the agenda. Public speakers addressed the board regarding concerns over contract negotiations with Aramark, workplace safety, equipment failures, heat-related health issues, and student concerns regarding procurement thresholds and transparency.

The committee meeting included a review of academic fee proposals for Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona for the 2026-27 academic year, encompassing new program fees, fee increases, and mandatory fee changes. Discussion also covered proposed revisions to various institutional policies, including those related to litigation, university rules, and capital development. Additionally, the committee addressed the approval of new academic programs across the universities and reviewed assets and liabilities under the Public Safety Personnel Retirement System.