USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting (VIRTUAL only)
Notice Type(s)
Meeting
Event Start Date & Time
August 7, 2026 08:00 AM
Event End Date & Time
August 7, 2026 11:30 AM
Event Deadline Date & Time
08/06/26 11:55 PM
Description/Agenda
USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting (VIRTUAL only)
Friday, August 7, 2026, at 8:00 AM - 11:30 AM MDT
Meeting Details: https://usu.zoom.us/j/85754705368?pwd=fodOgpkDl6TE3nlBLr3ATExK8DdaMB.1&from=addon
Passcode: 132798
Agenda
1. Welcome and Call to Order 8:00 AM
Presenter: Chair Tessa White
2. Closed Session 8:05 AM
3. Committee Reports 9:35 AM
3.1. Executive Committee
Presenter: Chair Tessa White
3.2. Audit, Risk and Compliance Committee
Presenter: Chair Ryan Dent
3.3. Statewide Mission and Campus Oversight Committee
Presenter: Trustee David Petersen
3.4. Athletics Committee
Presenter: Trustee Clark Whitworth
3.5. Research and Academic Approval Committee
Presenter: Trustee Ryan Dent
3.6. Honorary Degrees, Awards and Recognition Committee
Presenter: Trustee Max Alder
4. Legislative Audit and MOU Updates 10:00 AM
Presenters: President Brad Mortensen, VP Jessica Oyler
5. Action Agenda
5.1. Approve: Utah State University Mission Statement 10:10 AM
Presenters: President Brad Mortensen, VP Jessica Oyler
5.2. Approve: Policy 4004: Post-Tenure Review 10:30 AM
Presenters: Executive Vice Provost Paul Barr, Provost & EVP Chris Corcoran, President Brad Mortensen
5.3. Approve: Disposal of Real Property, Elwood, UT 10:50 AM
Presenters: President Brad Mortensen, VP Dave Cowley
5.4. Ratify: USU Board of Trustee Committee Adjustments 11:00 AM
Presenter: Chair Tessa White
5.5. Ratify: Appointment of USU Foundation Board members 11:10 AM
Presenters: President Brad Mortensen, VP Matt White
6. Consent Agenda 11:20 AM
6.1. Approve: 6.5.26 USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
6.2. Approve: 6.6.26 USU Board of Trustees and USU Foundation Board Training Minutes
6.3. Academic Approvals
6.3.1. Approve: New Degrees
6.3.1.1. Full Program: Health Professions Associate of Science Department of Kinesiology & Health Science Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
6.3.1.2. Full Program: Nursing Associate of Science Department of Nursing Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
6.3.1.3. Full Program: Behavioral Neuroscience Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science Department of Psychology Emma Eccles Jones College of Education, Health & Human Sciences
6.3.1.4. Full Program: Construction Associate of Science School of Professional & Technical Education S.J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Agriculture & Natural Resource
6.4. Approve: Policy
6.4.1. Policy 1220: General Expenditure Policy
6.4.2. Policy 3207: Wage & Salary Administration
6.4.3. Policy 3301: Criminal Background Checks
6.4.4. Policy 3311: Employee Gifts & Awards
6.4.5. Policy 4000: Composition & Authority of the Faculty
6.4.6. Policy 4002: Academic Freedom & Professional Responsibility
6.4.7. Policy 4003: Faculty Appointments
6.4.8. Policy 5208: Digital Accessibility
6.4.9. Policy 5312: Vehicle Use
7. Information Agenda 11:25 AM
7.1. Heravi Peace Institute Reporting Change
Presenter: VP Jessica Oyler
7.2. April 2026 Report of Investments
7.3. May 2026 Report of Investments
7.4. ASPIRE Board Member Updates
7.5. USU Board of Trustees Online Training (due by August 31, 2026)
Presenter: Chair Tessa White
7.6. Upcoming: September 17-18, 2026, USU Board of Trustees Retreat and Regular Meeting, Logan campus
8. Adjourn 11:30 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