Usu Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
The USU Board of Trustees held a regular meeting to discuss various topics, including commendations for Trustee Kent Alder and a student resolution. The agenda included the President's report, discussions on USU's economic impact, and committee reports from Executive, Audit, Risk, and Compliance, Student Success, Honorary Degrees, Research and Academic Approval, Statewide Mission and Campus Oversight, and Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising. The board also discussed and approved the construction of Phase II of the James D. Ballif Building and the Utah Forest Restoration Institute. Additionally, the board addressed policy approvals, academic program changes, and discontinuations. Updates were provided on leased space, investments, and year-end reports of auxiliaries and service enterprises. The meeting also included reports from various departments such as Academic Enterprise, Student Affairs, Advancement & USU Foundation, Aggie Athletics, USU Extension, Finance & Administrative Services, Government & External Affairs, University Marketing & Communications, Operational Management, Research Enterprise, and Statewide Campuses. The board also discussed performance metrics and preparation, trustee training on conflict of interest and Title IX, and capital improvement priorities.