Officers & Committees

Following are the officers from July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2021: 

• 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
   

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.  
 

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.

• Darrin Rosha (Chair), Mike Kenyanya (Vice Chair) 
• Mary Davenport, Ken Powell, Steve Sviggum, and Kodi Verhalen
• Senior Leader Liaison: Gail Klatt, Chief Auditor 
• Staff Coordinator: Maggie Flaten

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.

• David McMillan (Chair)
• Membership consists of all Regents. 
• Senior Leader Liaison: Myron Frans, Senior Vice President for Finance & Operations
• Staff Coordinator: Jason Langworthy

The Governance & Policy Committee oversees and makes recommendations related to policies and processes to ensure the integrity and high performance of the Board.

• Janie Mayeron (Chair)
• Membership consists of all Regents.
• Senior Leader Liaison: Brian Steeves, Executive Director and Corporate Secretary
• Staff Coordinators: Sarah Dirksen and Jason Langworthy 

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. 

• Kao Ly Ilean Her (Acting Chair) 
• James Farnsworth, Doug Huebsch, Ruth Johnson, Janie Mayeron, and David McMillan 
• Senior Leader Liaison: Douglas Peterson, General Counsel
• Staff Coordinator: Brian Steeves

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 (Acting Chair) 
• Membership consists of all Regents.
• Senior Leader Liaison: Rachel Croson, Executive Vice President & Provost 
• Staff Coordinator: Maggie Flaten

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.

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.