USU Board of Trustees Training Meeting w/USU Foundation Board
Notice Type(s)
Meeting
Event Start Date & Time
June 6, 2026 08:00 AM
Event End Date & Time
June 6, 2026 11:00 AM
Event Deadline Date & Time
06/05/26 11:55 PM
Description/Agenda
Utah State University
Leadership Retreat
Board of Trustees - Foundation Board - University Leadership Price, Utah
June 6, 2026
Facilitator:
Mike Goodwin, AGB Senior Consultant
Pre-read:
'The Tandem Tightrope Act: The Balancing Act of Institution-Foundation Partnerships' by Thomas K. Hyatt
Retreat Objectives:
- Review and discuss results of self-assessment and translate into priority action items.
- Strengthen alignment of the boards and university leadership, especially regarding university development efforts.
- Continue to strengthen the culture based on AGB's concept of the
'essential partnership.'
- Continue to build and strengthen personal relationships.
Agenda:
8:00-8:10am: Welcome and framing the day
Presenters: President Brad Mortensen, Board Chair Tessa White, Foundation Chair Sylvia Jones
8:10-8:25am: The Speed of Trust exercise
Facilitator: Mike Goodwin
8:25-8:40am: The 'essential partnership' aka 'the tandem tightrope walk' Facilitator: Mike Goodwin
8:40-9:25am: Self-assessment findings report and discussion
9:25-9:40am: Break
9:40-10:00am: Presentation: the evolving role of foundations, and the respective roles of the boards in fundraising
10:00-10:45am: Generative Discussion-determining 'what needs deciding' Facilitator: Mike Goodwin
10:45-11:00am: Closing reflections and next steps
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