USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
May 1, 2024, 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
Logan campus-University Inn, Sonne Board Room and via Zoom:
https://usu-edu.zoom.us/j/86883870601?pwd=SzFtbCtJS2NtVnQ5YXBEQWluWDJ6UT09
Agenda
1. Welcome 1:00 PM
Presenter: Chair Jacey Skinner
2. Recognition and Commendation of Appreciation for USUSA President 1:05 PM
Trustee Abraham Rodriguez
Presenter: Chair Jacey Skinner
3. Oath of Office for New Trustee Matthew Richey 1:15 PM
4. Committee Reports
4.1. Executive Committee 1:20 PM
Presenter: Chair Jacey Skinner
4.2. Research and Academic Approval Committee 1:30 PM
Presenter: Trustee Kacie Malouf
5. President's Report 1:35 PM
Presenter: President Elizabeth R. Cantwell
6. Information: Investiture Re-cap Video 1:55 PM
Presenter: Chair Jacey Skinner
UST story: https://www.usu.edu/today/story/tradition-innovation-combine-as-themes-during-investiture-of-usu-pres-cantwell&preview
7. Consent Agenda 2:00 PM
7.1. Approve: March 8, 2024, Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
7.2. Approve: April 5, 2024, Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes
7.3. Approve: Tenure for Christopher R. Smith, Department Head, Biology
7.4. Approve: (AMENDED) USU Policy 105: Councils, Committees, and Boards
7.5. Approve: Proposal to Add Academic Center
7.5.1. Center for Translation and Interpretation Studies in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
7.6. Approve: Proposals to Offer For-Credit Certificates
7.6.1. Didactic Program in Dietetics Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
7.6.2. Dual Language Immersion Institutional Certificate of Proficiency in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
7.6.3. Brain and Learning Certificate of Proficiency in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
7.6.4. Mind-Body Wellness Certificate of Proficiency in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
7.6.5. Infant Toddler Early Intervention Certificate of Proficiency in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
7.6.6. School Leadership Post-Masters Certificate in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
7.6.7. Environmental Equity Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
7.6.8. Health Equity Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
7.6.9. Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in the College of Science
7.6.10. Applied Remote Sensing and Geospatial Artificial Intelligence Post- Baccalaureate Certificate in the S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources
7.7. Approve: Proposal to Discontinue Degree Program
7.7.1. Elementary Education General Studies Bachelor of Art and Bachelor of Science Degrees in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
7.8. Approve: Proposals to Offer Minors
7.8.1. Air Traffic Control Minor in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
7.8.2. Forensic Testimony Minor in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
7.8.3. Data Literacy Minor in the College of Science
7.8.4. Consumer Psychology Minor in the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business
7.9. Approve: Proposal for New Programs
7.9.1. Ranch Economics and Management Bachelor of Science with Emphases in the College of Agriculture and Applied Sciences
7.9.2. Associate of Science Degree in Special Education in the Emma Eccles Jones College of Education and Human Services
7.10. Approve: Department Restructure and/or Name Change
7.10.1. Change the Department Name from Sociology and Anthropology to Department of Sociology, Anthropology and Criminal Justice in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences
7.10.2. Restructure the Data Science Master of Science and Jointly House It within Two Departments in the College of Science
7.10.3. Restructure the Masters of Natural Resources MNR in the S. J. & Jessie E. Quinney College of Natural Resources
8. Action Agenda
8.1. Ratify:(NEW) USU Policy 541: Free Expression and Assembly 2:05 PM
Presenter: Vice President Mica McKinney
8.2. Approve: Report of Investments 2:15 PM
Presenters: Trustee Clark Whitworth, Vice President Dave Cowley
8.2.1. December 2023
8.2.2. January 2024
9. Closed Session 2:25 PM
10. Information Agenda
10.1. (NEW) USU Policy 521: Providing Meaningful Communication with Persons with Limited English Proficiency
10.2. (NEW) USU Policy 542: Disclosure of University Records
10.3. (NEW) USU Policy 543: Trespass
10.4. Update: Career Academy of Utah
11. Upcoming: USU Board Member Workshop
Friday, June 21, 2024, 8:00am-12:00pm, Huntsman Corporation Headquarters, 500 Huntsman Way, Salt Lake City (breakfast and lunch provided)
12. Adjourn
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