Utah Tech University Board of Trustees Meeting - Revision 3
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General Information
- Government Type
- State Agency
- Entity
- Utah Board of Higher Education
- Entity Website
- https://ushe.edu/
- Public Body
- Utah Tech University - Board of Trustees
Notice Information
- Notice Title
- Utah Tech University Board of Trustees Meeting
- Notice Type(s)
- Meeting
- Event Start Date & Time
- April 24, 2026 08:00 AM
- Event End Date & Time
- April 24, 2026 11:30 AM
- Event Deadline Date & Time
- 04/24/26 11:30 AM
- Description/Agenda
- UTAH TECH UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING Friday, April 24, 2026 Zions Bank Room, Holland Centennial Commons 537 8:00 a.m. - General Session 8:01 a.m. - Executive Session, Trustees 9:00 a.m. - General Session, All Meeting Attendees 12:00 p.m. - Luncheon, All Meeting Attendees AGENDA I. GENERAL SESSION WELCOME, presented by Chair Deven Macdonald (15 min.) II. MISSION, VISION & VALUES III. INTRODUCTION AND SWEARING-IN, Utah Tech Student Association (UTSA) Executive Council, presented by Trustee Shellsea R.F. IV. ACTION ITEMS (2 hrs.) *Approval of Minutes, presented by Chair Deven Macdonald * March 5, 2026 *Approval of Board of Trustees Meeting Dates for 2026-2027 * Friday, September 18, 2026 * Friday, November 20, 2026 * Friday, January 22, 2027 * Thursday, March 4, 2027 * Friday, April 23, 2027 *Approval of Phased and Early Retirement, presented by Chief Human Resources Officer Suzette Yaezenko * Phased retirement - Scott Allen * Early retirement - Shannon Broad *Approval of Policies, presented by Chair Shawn Guzman and Policy Owners * 111: Staff Association (Revision) - President Shane B. Smeed * 153: ADA and Section 504 to 307: ADA and Reasonable Accommodations (Revision) - Chief Human Resources Officer Suzette Yaezenko * 120: Institutional Data Governance (Revision) - Vice President of Administrative Affairs Paul Morris * 121: Institutional Data (Revision) - Vice President of Administrative Affairs Paul Morris * 421: University Premises and Transportation (Revision) - Vice President of Administrative Affairs Paul Morris * 443: Event Management and Facility Use (New) - Vice President of Administrative Affairs Paul Morris * 443A: Event Classification, Risk, and Operational Standards (New) - Vice President of Administrative Affairs Paul Morris * 526: Academic Transfer (Revision) - Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Chris Guymon * 533: Student Accommodations and Excused Absences (Revision) - Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Chris Guymon *Academic Affairs, presented by Chair Lincoln Nadauld and Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs Chris Guymon New Programs * MS in Artificial Intelligence * BAP in Individualized Studies * BAP in Accounting and Master of Accounting Dual Track New Certificates * Music Composition * Digital Marketing * Small Business Marketing Communication Credit Changes * Bachelor of Music Education, BME * BA of Elementary Education * BA of Integrated Studies - Economics Emphasis (*Credit change only affects the emphasis*) Program Suspension * BS in Special Education Program Discontinuation * Medical Laboratory Assistant Technology Certificate Program Name Change * Certificate in Programming for VR/XR to Certificate in Game Development USHE 3-Year Reports (required follow-up reports for all new programs) * American Sign Language/English Interpreting, BA * American Sign Language/English Interpreting, AA * Biotechnology, AS * Biotechnology, AAS * Geological Sciences, BS * Approval of 2026 Utah Tech University Graduates * Approval of 2026 Valedictorian Speakers for Commencement BREAK (10 min.) *Administrative Affairs, presented by Chair Rick Atkin and Vice President of Administrative Affairs Paul Morris * Investment Report * Budget Report *University Advancement, presented by Chief Advancement Officer Lance Brown * Donation Report *Consent Calendar, presented by Chair Deven Macdonald * President's Report * Utah Tech University Student Association Report * Faculty Senate Report * Staff Association Report V. BOARD OF TRUSTEES COMMITTEE REPORTS (20 min.) * Honoree Selection Committee - Detailed Overview, presented by Chair Kristan Norton-Ipson * Finance & Investment Committee - Detailed Overview, presented by Chair Rick Atkin * Executive Committee, presented by Chair Deven Macdonald * Academic Committee, presented by Chair Lincoln Nadauld * Audit Committee, presented by Chair Richard Holmes * Dixie Technical College, presented by Chair Dan Nielson * Heritage Committee, presented by Chair Natalie Ashby * Policy Committee, presented by Chair Shawn Guzman VI. CONCLUDING REMARKS, presented by Chair Deven Macdonald (5 min.) VII. CALENDAR OF UPCOMING EVENTS 2026 Commencement - Burns Arena * Associate Degree Ceremony - Wednesday, May 6, 9:00 a.m. * College of Humanities & Social Sciences and College of the Arts - Wednesday, May 6, 2:00 p.m. * College of Health Sciences and College of Education - Thursday, May 7, 9:00 a.m. * College of Science, Engineering & Technology and College of Business - Thursday, May 7, 2:00 p.m. 4th of July Celebration 2026 - Saturday, July 4, Russell Dickerson, Greater Zion Stadium * Gates open at 6:30 p.m. * Show starts at 8 p.m. * Fireworks at 10 p.m. President's Welcome Back Picnic - Wednesday, August 12, 5 p.m. at the Human Performance Center (HPC) America First Performing Arts Center (AFPAC) Ribbon Cutting - Friday, August 28, Time TBD VIII. MEETING ADJOURNED
- 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 Theresa Bondad at 435-652-7502.
- Notice of Electronic or Telephone Participation
- NA
Meeting Information
- Meeting Location
-
225 S 700 E
Room 537, Holland Centennial Commons
St. George , UT 84770
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- Mandy Gulbrandsen
- Contact Email
- president@utahtech.edu
- Contact Phone
- 435-652-7502
Notice Posting Details
- Notice Posted On
- April 22, 2026 03:52 PM
- Notice Last Edited On
- April 29, 2026 09:30 AM
- Deadline Date
- April 24, 2026 11:30 AM
Download Attachments
| File Name | Category | Date Added |
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| UT Board of Trustees Agenda_04.24.26_fnl.docx | Other | 2026/04/28 10:17 AM |