Board of Regents officers consist of the Chair, Vice Chair, Secretary, and Treasurer. The President of the University also serves as ex officio president of the Board.
The Board Chair appoints Regents to the committees. Board committees make recommendations for action by the Board. Committee responsibilities and charges are codified in Board of Regents Policy: Board Operations and Agenda Guidelines.
Officers
Current officers
Following are the officers from July 1, 2021 - June 30, 2023:
- Chair – Regent Ken Powell
- Vice Chair – Regent Steve Sviggum
- Secretary – Brian Steeves, Executive Director of the Office of the Board of Regents
- Treasurer – Myron Frans, Senior Vice President for Finance and Operations, University of Minnesota
Elections
Board officers serve two-year terms. The chair and vice chair are elected from members of the Board. The secretary and treasurer need not be members of the Board.
In odd-numbered years, a nominating committee consisting of three Regents is appointed by the Chair at the Board’s May meeting. The committee prepares a slate of candidates to serve as Board chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer. The election of officers is conducted at the Board's meeting that June.
Standing Committees
Audit & Compliance Committee
The Audit & Compliance Committee oversees the University’s systems for risk assessment and internal controls, audits, and financial reporting, as well as the institutional compliance program. The committee provides the Board a direct communication channel to the University’s chief auditor and chief compliance officer, and to the independent auditor.
- Mike Kenyanya (Chair), Darrin Rosha (Vice Chair)
- Mary Davenport, Steve Sviggum, Bo Thao-Urabe, and Kodi Verhalen
- Senior Leader Liaison: Quinn Gaalswyk, Chief Auditor
- Staff Coordinator: Maggie Flaten
Finance & Operations Committee
The Finance & Operations Committee oversees the University’s operations, fiscal stability, physical assets (e.g., land, buildings, infrastructure, technology, equipment), and long-term economic health. The committee advises the president and administration on faculty and staff compensation, benefits, recruitment, and engagement. The committee makes recommendations to the Board and advises the president on the development of the University’s annual operating budget and its capital improvement budget.
- Janie Mayeron (Chair), David McMillan (Vice Chair)
- Membership consists of all Regents.
- Senior Leader Liaison: Myron Frans, Senior Vice President for Finance & Operations
- Staff Coordinator: Jason Langworthy
Governance & Policy Committee
The Governance & Policy Committee oversees and makes recommendations related to policies and processes to ensure the integrity and high performance of the Board.
- Kodi Verhalen (Chair), Doug Huebsch (Vice Chair)
- Membership consists of all Regents.
- Senior Leader Liaison: Brian Steeves, Executive Director and Corporate Secretary
- Staff Coordinators: Sarah Dirksen and Jason Langworthy
Litigation Review Committee
The Litigation Review Committee reviews litigation matters and obtains legal advice regarding specific University actions and their legal consequences. The committee determines what matters to refer to the Board for review or approval. The committee typically meets in non-public sessions and consults with the general counsel on cases and claims.
- Doug Huebsch (Chair), James Farnsworth (Vice Chair)
- Ruth Johnson, Janie Mayeron, David McMillan, and Ken Powell
- Senior Leader Liaison: Douglas Peterson, General Counsel
- Staff Coordinator: Brian Steeves
Mission Fulfillment Committee
The Mission Fulfillment Committee advises the president and administration on academic priorities and the teaching, research, and outreach missions of the University. The committee oversees the University’s admissions practices and enrollment planning, student demographic trends, student affairs and student experience, efforts related to diversity and campus climate, academic program reviews, faculty promotion and tenure, academic medicine, research, and outreach.
- Mary Davenport (Chair), Ruth Johnson (Vice Chair)
- Membership consists of all Regents.
- Senior Leader Liaison: Rachel Croson, Executive Vice President & Provost
- Staff Coordinator: Maggie Flaten
Other Board Committees
Nominating Committee
The Nominating Committee is established biennially to nominate candidates to serve as Board chair, vice chair, secretary, and treasurer. The committee consists of three Regents appointed by the Board chair.
Presidential Performance Review Committee
The Presidential Performance Review Committee evaluates the president's performance annually to assess outcomes and recommend compensation. The committee consists of Regents appointed by the Board chair.
See more on committees at: Board of Regents Policy: Board Operations and Agenda Guidelines.