USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Friday, January 16, 2026 -- 9:00 AM-12:00 PM MST
Meeting Details: In person Logan campus, Sonne Board Room or via Zoom: https://usu.zoom.us/j/85760162215?pwd=JppNlntXe2hGeAUFET60rZsoi0tJkl.1
Agenda
1. Welcome and Call to Order 9:00 AM
Presenter: Chair Tessa White
2. Closed Session 9:05 AM
3. Committee Reports 9:45 AM
3.1. Executive
Presenter: Chair Tessa White
3.2. Audit, Risk and Compliance
Presenter: Trustee Ryan Dent
3.3. Research and Academic Approval
Presenter: Vice Chair Gina Gagon
3.4. Athletics
Presenter: Trustee Clark Whitworth
3.5. Honorary Degrees, Awards, and Recognition
Presenter: Trustee David Petersen
4. President's Report 10:15 AM
Presenter: President Brad Mortensen
5. Strategic Agenda
5.1. Research Report 10:25 AM
Presenter: Vice President Lisa Berreau
5.2. Athletics Report 10:40 AM
Presenter: Vice President and Athletic Director Cam Walker
6. Consent Agenda 10:55 AM
6.1. Approve: 11.7.25 USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
6.2. Approve: 12.5.25 USU Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes
6.3. Approve: Capital Improvement Priority List for FY27
6.4. Approve: Report of Institutional Discretionary Funds for FY25
6.5. Approve: 2026 Commencement Speaker and Honorary Degrees
6.6. Approve: University Policies
6.6.1. 4100: Research
6.6.2. 4101: Sponsored Programs
6.6.3. 4110: Research Misconduct
6.7. Approve: Bad Debt Write-offs
7. Action Agenda
7.1. Approve: Disposal of 19.50 Acres of Agricultural Property 11:00 AM
Presenter: Vice President Dave Cowley
7.2. Approve: President's Office Proposed Budget for FY26 11:15 AM
Presenter: Vice President Dave Cowley
8. Student Resolution of Commendation 11:25 AM
Presenter: Trustee Brandon Sorensen
9. Resolution of Commendation and Appreciation for Trustee John Ferry 11:35 AM
Presenter: Chair Tessa White
10. Information Agenda
10.1. 2026-2027 USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Schedule
10.2. 2025 Advancement Endowment Report
10.3. 2025 Advancement Winter Report
10.4. Report of Investments for August 2025
10.5. Report of Investments for September 2025
10.6. Report of Investments for October 2025
10.7. Upcoming: USU presentation (USU Legislative Audit, Higher Ed Compensation Process, Outstanding RFAs) - Monday, February 9th
11. Adjourn 11:50 AM
Notice of Special Accommodations (ADA)
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, individuals needing special accommodations (including auxiliary communicative aids and services) during this meeting should notify Janalyn Brown at 435-797-1162