USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at 10:00 AM - 12:15 PM MDT
Meeting Details:
In person at University Inn, Logan, Utah or virtually: https://usu.zoom.us/j/81383617774?pwd=XlGwf7Qi4rCOC5J8nwGdgn8bqqpoXq.1&from=addon
Agenda
1. Welcome and Call to Order 10:00 AM
Presenter: Chair Tessa White
2. Resolution of Appreciation for Brandon Sorensen 10:05 AM
Presenter: Chair Tessa White
3. Oath of Office - Max Alder 10:15 AM
Presenter: Notary Sam Zehe
4. President's Report & Legislative Audit Update 10:25 AM
Presenters: President Brad Mortensen, VP Jessica Oyler
5. Reports
5.1. USUSA Report 10:45 AM
Presenter: Former USUSA President Brandon Sorensen
5.2. Trustee Committee Reports 11:00 AM
5.2.1. Executive
Presenter: Chair Tessa White
5.2.2. ARC
Presenter: Trustee Ryan Dent
5.2.3. TRAAC
Presenter: Vice Chair Gina Gagon
5.2.4. Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising
Presenter: Trustee Jacey Skinner
5.2.5. Student Success
Presenter: Trustee Kacie Malouf
5.3. Student Success - Completion and Enrollment 11:25 AM
Presenter: VP Kris Winter
6. Consent Agenda 11:40 AM
6.1. Approve: Meeting Minutes
6.1.1. 3.20.26 USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
6.1.2. 4.10.26 USU Board of Trustees P&T Meeting Minutes
6.2. Recommend: Re-appointment to Space Dynamic Laboratory Board of Directors: Ms. Elizabeth M. Young
6.3. RETIRE: Policy 5205: Network Monitoring & Vulnerability Scanning
6.4. Academic Approvals
6.4.1. Name Changes and Restructures
6.4.1.1. CEHS-NURS-Nursing Associate of Applied Science Restructure
6.4.1.2. CEHS-SPERC-Special Education: Complex Support Needs Emphasis Elementary Education Composite Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science Name Change
6.4.1.3. CEHS-SPERC-Special Education: Mild/Moderate & Complex Support Needs Dual Emphasis Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science Name Change
6.4.1.4. CEHS-SPERC-Special Education: Complex Support Needs Emphasis Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science Name Change
6.4.1.5. CEHS-SPERC-Special Education Online Practical Teacher Training (OPTT): Complex Support Needs Emphasis Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science Name Change
6.4.1.6. CEHS-SPERC-Special Education: Complex Support Needs & Birth to 5 Dual Emphasis Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science Name Change
6.4.1.7. QANR-ADVS-Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences Master of Science Restructure
6.4.1.8. QANR-ADVS-Animal, Dairy and Veterinary Sciences PhD Restructure
6.4.1.9. QANR-TDTE-Automation Technology Technical Certificate Name Change and Restructure
6.4.1.10. QANR-TDTE-Electrical Apprenticeship Technical Certificate Name Change and Restructure
6.4.1.11. QANR-TDTE-Carpentry Fundamentals Technical Certificate Name Change and Restructure
6.4.1.12. QANR-TDTE-Construction Technology Technical Certificate Name Change and Restructure QANR-TDTE-Cosmetology Technical Certificate Name Change and Restructure
6.4.1.13. QANR-TDTE-Cosmetology Technical Certificate Name Change and Restructure
6.4.1.14. QANR-TDTE-Drafting and Design Technical Certificate Name Change and Restructure
6.4.1.15. QANR-TDTE-Medical Assistant Technical Certificate Restructure
6.4.1.16. QANR-TDTE-Nail Technician Technical Certificate Name Change and Restructure
6.4.1.17. QANR-TDTE-Phlebotomy Technical Certificate Name Change and Restructure
6.4.2. Transfers
6.4.2.1. QANR-WILD-Master of Natural Resources-MNR Transfer
6.4.3. Discontinuations
6.4.3.1. CEHS-KHS-Health Education Teaching Certificate Discontinue
6.4.4. Certificates
6.4.4.1. CAS-COMM-Conflict Transformation Post-Bachelor's Certificate
6.4.4.2. CAS-THEA-Musical Theatre Certificate
6.4.4.3. CEHS-ITLS-Qualitative Advanced Research Methods (Q-ARM) Post-Bachelor's Certificate
6.4.4.4. COE-Engineering Foundations Certificate
6.4.4.5. QANR-LAEP-Thematic Design Certificate
6.4.5. Full Programs
6.4.5.1. COE-BE-Biomanufacturing Master of Science
6.4.5.2. COE-BE-Chemical Engineering Bachelor of Science
6.4.5.3. COE-Energy Engineering Bachelor of Science
6.4.5.4. QANR-ENVS-Master of Geographic Information Science and Technology
7. CLOSED SESSION 11:45 AM
8. Information Agenda
8.1. Report of Investments-December 2025
8.2. Upcoming: June 4-6, 2026: (Price, UT) Board of Trustees Meeting, Training and Passport to Eastern
9. Adjourn 12:15 PM
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