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.
Apr 17, 2026·
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The board meeting included a public session and an executive session. Discussion topics included a proposed advanced technology fee at Arizona State University, potential changes to course lengths from sixteen to eight weeks, and labor-related concerns from university food service staff regarding wages, work hours, and healthcare accessibility. Additionally, the Graduate Student Government presented resolutions concerning the recognition of the graduate student center as a historical site, initiatives to combat food insecurity, and the codification of policies regarding student government veto powers.
Mar 26, 2026·Board meeting
Arizona Border Regions University Governance And Operations Committee Committee Meeting
The committee convened an executive session before proceeding to the public session to discuss agenda items. A recognition ceremony was held for a retiring staff member. The primary business included reviewing the setting of 2026 and 2027 academic fees for Arizona State University, Northern Arizona University, and the University of Arizona. Additionally, the committee heard a proposal from Arizona State University regarding the sale of a former residence hall in Lake Havasu City to the local unified school district and discussed proposed revisions to policies. The committee also reviewed and approved a consent agenda covering various items.
Feb 5, 2026·Board meeting
Arizona Board Of Regents University Governance And Operations Committee Meeting
The meeting included an executive session followed by a public session. Key discussions involved reviewing two contract requests from Arizona State University (ASU) for employment contracts for the head baseball coach (Willie Bloomquist) with a three-year extension and salary adjustment, and the head football coach (Kenny Dillingham) with an advanced performance salary package. Additionally, the committee reviewed a request from the University of Arizona for a commercial long-term ground lease of 616 acres for a solar and battery storage project, projected to generate $25.7 million over 35 years. The final item was the first reading of proposed revisions to several ABOR policies aimed at streamlining efficiency, including changes to recognition awards, board rule adoption procedures, academic degree program policies, signing authority thresholds, sabbatical leave language, faculty evaluation metrics, and conditions of service for academic professionals.
