Utah State University Board of Trustees Regular Meeting - Revision 2
General Information
- Government Type
- State Agency
- Entity
- Utah Board of Higher Education
- Entity Website
- https://ushe.edu/
- Public Body
- Utah State University--Board of Trustees
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- Utah State University Board of Trustees Regular Meeting
- Notice Type(s)
- Meeting
- Event Start Date & Time
- November 7, 2025 08:30 AM
- Event End Date & Time
- November 7, 2025 12:10 PM
- Event Deadline Date & Time
- 11/06/25 11:55 PM
- Description/Agenda
- Agenda 1. Call to Order 8:30 AM Presenter: Chair Tessa White 1.1. Welcome: Brad Mortensen, USU's 18th President 8:40 AM 1.2. Welcome: Jessica Oyler, Vice President and Chief of Staff 8:50 AM 1.3. Welcome: Cam Walker, Vice President and Athletic Director 9:00 AM 2. Resolution of Commendation and Appreciation for Trustee Kent Alder 9:10 AM Presenter: Chair Tessa White 3. Student Resolution of Commendation 9:25 AM Presenter: Trustee Brandon Sorensen 4. President's Report 9:40 AM Presenter: President Al Smith 5. STRATEGIC AGENDA 5.1. USU Economic Impact 9:55 AM Presenter: Andrea Brandley 6. Committee Reports 10:15 AM 6.1. Executive Presenter: Chair Tessa White 6.2. Audit, Risk, and Compliance Presenter: Trustee Ryan Dent 6.3. Student Success Presenter: Trustee Kacie Malouf 6.4. Honorary Degrees Presenter: Trustee David Petersen 6.5. Research and Academic Approval Presenter: Vice Chair Gina Gagon 6.6. Statewide Mission and Campus Oversight Presenter: Vice Chair Gina Gagon 6.7. Strategic Partnerships and Fundraising Presenter: Trustee Jacey Skinner 7. BREAK 10:55 AM 8. ACTION AGENDA 8.1. Approve: Construction of Phase II of the James D. Ballif Building (previously named the SMASH Lab) 11:05 AM Presenter: Vice President Dave Cowley 8.2. Approve: Utah Forest Restoration Institute 11:15 AM Presenter: Executive Vice Provost Paul Barr 9. CONSENT AGENDA 11:25 AM 9.1. Approve: 9.26.25 USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting Minutes 9.2. Approve: Capital Improvement Priority List for FY27 9.3. Approve: Report of Institutional Discretionary Funds for FY25 9.4. Approve: Academic Program Name Change 9.4.1. Communicative Disorders (online 2nd Bachelor of Science Degree) 9.4.2. Speech and Hearing Sciences Bachelor of Arts Bachelor of Science 9.5. Approve: Academic Restructure 9.5.1. World Languages and Cultures Bachelor of Arts 9.6. Approve: Academic Discontinuation 9.6.1. Communicative Disorders Bilingual and Bicultural Emphasis Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science 9.6.2. Deaf Education American Sign Language English Teacher Training Program Emphasis Bachelor of Arts 9.7. Approve: Policy 9.7.1. Policy 1220 (previously 5007): General Expenditures 9.7.2. Policy 1221 (previously 5001): Procurement 9.7.3. Policy 1222 (previously 5302): Travel 9.7.4. Policy 1223 (previously 5304): Meals & Entertainment 9.7.5. Policy 1225 (previously 5005) Charitable Donations 9.7.6. Policy 3311: Employee Gifts & Awards 10. CLOSED SESSION 11:30 AM 11. INFORMATION AGENDA 11.1. Leased Space Report 11.2. Report of Investments for July 2025 11.3. Year-End Reports of Auxiliaries and Service Enterprises FY25 11.4. Next: Friday, December 5, 2025, Board of Trustees Strategy Meeting (Logan Campus, 11:00am-2:00pm) 11.5. Upcoming: Friday, January 16, 2026, Board of Trustees Regular Meeting 12. Adjourn 12:10 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 435-797-7172.
- Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
- https://usu.zoom.us/j/85855332181?pwd=uL7phtuUtEpbQOWx0nIoLGnuxIIQEy.1
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
-
1400 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322
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- Janalyn Brown
- Contact Email
- janalyn.brown@usu.edu
- Contact Phone
- (435)797-1162
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- November 05, 2025 05:27 PM
- Notice Last Edited On
- December 11, 2025 01:35 PM
- Deadline Date
- November 6, 2025 11:55 PM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| 11.7.25 USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting AUDIO 1.mp3 | Audio Recording | 2025/11/13 03:18 PM |
| 11.7.25 USU Board of Trustees Regular Meeting AUDIO 2.mp3 | Audio Recording | 2025/11/13 03:18 PM |