Officers & Committees

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, unless delegated authority to act on behalf of the Board. Committee responsibilities and charges are codified in Board of Regents Policy: Board Operations and Agenda Guidelines.

Officers

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Current officers

  • Chair – Regent Doug Huebsch
  • Co-Vice Chair – Regent Ruth Johnson
  • Co-Vice Chair – Regent Penny Wheeler
  • President – Rebecca Cunningham
  • Secretary – Brian Steeves, Executive Director of the Office of the Board of Regents
  • Treasurer – Gregg Goldman, Executive Vice President for Finance and Operations

Elections

The Board Chair and Vice Chair(s) serve two year terms and are elected from 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 and Vice Chair(s). The election of those officers is conducted at the Board's annual meeting in June. The president, secretary, and treasurer hold their role based on their University positions.

Standing Committees

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Standing Committees

Academic Health Committee

The Academic Health Committee oversees and makes recommendations to the Board regarding the governance and strategies used to advance the University’s health sciences and clinical enterprise. The committee oversees and advises the administration on academic medical strategy, health sciences planning, clinical strategy, and strategic clinical partnerships.  

  • Senior Leader Liaison: Jakub Tolar, Vice President for Clinical Affairs & Dean, Medical School
  • Staff Coordinator: Jason Langworthy

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.

  • Senior Leader Liaison: Quinn Gaalswyk, Chief Auditor
  • Staff Coordinator: Maggie Marchesani

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.

  • Membership consists of all Regents.
  • Senior Leader Liaison: Gregg Goldman, Executive Vice President for Finance and 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.

  • Senior Leader Liaison: Brian Steeves, Executive Director and Corporate Secretary
  • Staff Coordinator: 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. 

  • 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.

  • Membership consists of all Regents.
  • Senior Leader Liaison: Scott Lanyon, Interim Executive Vice President and Provost
  • Staff Coordinator: Maggie Marchesani

Other Board Committees

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Nominating Committee

The Nominating Committee is established biennially to nominate candidates to serve as Board Chair and Vice Chair(s). 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.