Weber State University Board of Trustees Meeting, March 18, 2026 - Revision 2
General Information
- Government Type
- State Agency
- Entity
- Utah Board of Higher Education
- Entity Website
- https://ushe.edu/
- Public Body
- Weber State University--Board of Trustees
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- Weber State University Board of Trustees Meeting, March 18, 2026
- Notice Tags
- Higher Education
- Notice Type(s)
- Notice, Meeting
- Event Start Date & Time
- March 18, 2026 02:00 PM
- Event End Date & Time
- March 18, 2026 02:00 PM
- Event Deadline Date & Time
- 03/18/26 04:00 PM
- Description/Agenda
- Board of Trustees Meeting Miller Administration Building - Betty Hess Lampros Boardroom - 319 3850 S Dixon Parkway, Ogden, UT 84408 Zoom | ID: 815 9633 1588 | Password: 299962 Wednesday, March 18, 2026 | 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM VISION We will be a leader in transforming lives by meeting all students where they are, challenging and guiding them to achieve their goals academically and in life. MISSION We transform lives and communities by educating students of all identities and backgrounds. We nurture student success through a supportive environment, individualized pathways, meaningful personal connections with faculty and staff, teaching and experiential learning, research, and civic engagement. 1. Call to Order and Identification of Any Potential or Perceived Conflicts of Interest (2:00 p.m.) Lori Belnap Pehrson, Vice Chair 2. Action (2:05 p.m.) Vice Chair Pehrson a. Board of Trustees Meeting Minutes, January 23, 2026 b. Board of Trustees Meeting Schedule, May 2026 i. Proposed new date from May 20, 2026, 9:30 a.m. to May 21, 2026, 9:00 a.m. c. 2026-27 WSU Tuition and Fee Adjustments Formal Written Proposal i. 2026-27 Guidelines for Institutional Review and Recommendation of Tuition and General Fee Adjustments ii. Strategic Financial Framework FY 27 iii. Truth in Tuition, February 23, 2026 iv. SB 2026223-02 A Resolution Pertaining to the Truth in Tuition Hearing v. Efficiencies Institution Totals FY 25 vi. FY 26-27 SFRC Recommendations vii. Letter to the Utah Commissioner of Higher Education, 02-23-2026 viii. Student Fee Fund Balance Adequacy ix. 2026-27 Tuition and General Fee Adjustments - Board of Trustees Written Recommendations 3. Information Vice Chair Pehrson a. Special Topic: Enrollment Progress Update (2:30 p.m.) Ali Threet, Interim VP for Student Access and Success b. Strategic Plan Update (2:45 p.m.) VP Ali Threet and Brent Horn, Interim Provost c. Weber State University Reports (2:55 p.m.) i. President's Report Leslie Durham, Interim President ii. Alumni Association Matt Dixon, Trustee iii. Faculty Senate Jason Francis, Faculty Senate Chair iv. Staff Advisory Council Marc Gangwer, Staff Advisory Chair v. Weber State University Student Association Mia Foster, Trustee vi. Upcoming Events Leslie Durham, Interim President 4. Business Committee Agenda (3:25 p.m.) Matt Dixon, Trustee Committee Chair a. Action i. Monthly Investment Report (December 2025/January 2026) ii. Quarterly Investment Report iii. Investment Committee Report iv. Audit Committee Report b. Information i. Financial Reports (December 2025/January 2026) ii. Composite Financial Index iii. Special Topic: Space Utilization iv. Business Committee Meeting Minutes, January 23, 2026 5. Academic Policy Committee (3:35 p.m.) Vice Chair Pehrson a. Action i. Policies 1. PPM 8-8, Credit for Time Served in Rank at Accredited Institutions (Clean), (Redline) 2. PPM 8-11, Evaluation of Faculty Members (Clean), (Redline) 3. PPM 8-24, Service at Accredited Institutions as Part of Probationary Period for Tenure (Deletion only) 4. PPM 8-28, Annual Faculty Performance Review Document (Clean), (Redline) ii. Program Reviews 1. Mechanical Engineering 2. Master of Science in Athletic Training iii. Curricular Items 1. New Degree Programs a. Advanced Substance Use Disorder Counselor Minor b. Basic Substance Use Disorder Counselor Minor c. Bachelor of Science in Neuroscience d. Bachelor of Science in Occupational and Environmental Health & Safety 2. Program Changes a. Art (BFA), Art Education Minor to Art (BFA), Visual Arts Teaching Minor b. Automotive Service Technology Certificate of Proficiency to Automotive Maintenance and Light Repair Certificate of Proficiency c. Advanced Radiologic Sciences (BS), Interventional Imaging Emphasis to Invasive Imaging Emphasis d. Art (BFA), Art Education Emphasis to Art (BFA), Visual Arts Teaching Emphasis e. Interpersonal & Family Communication Emphasis to Relational & Organizational Communication Emphasis f. Applied Mathematics (BABS) to Applied and Pure Mathematics g. Dance Education Major K-12 (BS) to Dance Teaching (BS) h. Nutrition Education: Sports Nutrition (BS) to Human Nutrition: Sports Dietetics (BS) i. Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences (MSRS), Innovation & Improvement Emphasis to Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences (MSRS), Medical Imaging Leadership Emphasis iv. Administrative Unit Discontinuance: Center for Leadership in Corporate Social Responsibility b. Information i. HB 265 Curricular Changes ii. Academic Policy Committee Meeting Minutes, January 23, 2026 6. Closed Meeting Session ** A closed meeting may be held to discuss any one of the matters allowed by Utah Code ยง 52-4-205, including (1) discussion of the character, professional competence, or physical or mental health of an individual; (2) strategy sessions to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigations; (3) strategy sessions to discuss the purchase, exchange, lease, or sale of real property, including water rights or shares; (4) discussion regarding deployment of security personnel, devices, or systems; or (5) investigate proceedings regarding allegations of criminal misconduct. 7. Announcements / Observations / Questions (3:50 p.m.) 8. Adjourn (4:00 p.m.) *When a board member has a potential or perceived conflict of interest, they should alert the chair at the beginning of the meeting that they will need a moment to recuse themselves from board business and identify the point in the agenda when they would need to be excused. The board member will be excused at the appropriate time while the board proceeds with the action. The board member will be alerted when they may rejoin the proceedings. **If held. If a closed meeting is not held, the board will adjourn after the prior agenda item. If a closed meeting is held, the board will go into the closed meeting from the open meeting, but unless there is further business to conduct after the closed meeting, the board will adjourn the meeting without returning to open session.
- 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 Savannah Evans at 801-626-6001.
- Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
- Topic: Board of Trustees Full Board Meeting Time: Mar 18, 2026 02:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://weber.zoom.us/j/81596331588 Meeting ID: 815 9633 1588
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
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Miller Administration Building, Betty Hess Lampros Boardroom - 319 | 3850 Dixon Parkway
Miller Administration, Betty Lampros Boardroom - 319
Ogden, UT 84408
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- Savannah Evans
- Contact Email
- savannahevans@weber.edu
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- March 11, 2026 06:11 PM
- Notice Last Edited On
- March 20, 2026 01:13 PM
- Deadline Date
- March 18, 2026 04:00 PM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 Board of Trustees Agenda.pdf | Public Information Handout | 2026/03/11 10:03 PM |